How does coaching differ from consulting?
Our view is that coaching and consulting are on a continuum; that is, good consultants probably do some coaching and good Coaches probably do some consulting! However, consultants typically are called in to study a particular problem and to make recommendations from their position of expertise. A Coach works with individuals and groups to discover what they want to accomplish, seeking to bring the clients’ wisdom forth to create the outcome or solution. Coaches also work on who the client is being as well as on what the client is doing. A Coach will often work with a client a minimum of six months to a year, serving as an objective advocate as the client actually implements the desired outcomes.
