How does coaching differ from consulting, therapy, sports coaching, mentoring or having a best friend?
Consulting: Coaching is a form of consulting. Pure consulting is a short-term agreement to complete a specific project. A coach stays with the client to help implement the new skills, behavioral changes and goals to assure that they happen and are sustainable. Therapy: Coaching is not therapy. Therapists work on past “issues” or look to the past to understand what’s causing a client’s current behavior. Coaches focus on the future and help clients move forward by setting personal and professional goals that help them create the life they really want. Sports Coaching: Coaching includes several principles from sports coaching like teamwork, going for the goal and being your personal best. Unlike sports coaching, professional coaching is not based on win/lose competition and the athletic performance. A coach strengthens the client’s skills instead of helping them to beat the other team. It’s always win/win. Mentoring: A mentor “has been there” and serves as your guide offering suggestions
