What makes coaching different from consulting?
Similar to counseling, consulting usually involves an individual (or individuals) who offer(s) advice or direction on a project or for a business. Consultants usually provide advice and suggestions on how, where and when to proceed with a particular issue or project. Coaching is different from consulting because it regards the client as the expert, and the coach is involved as a catalyst of growth to deepen learning, rather than as a leader or director. A Coach will assist a client to discover their own solutions by offering reflective listening, powerful questioning and other coaching skills as a way to partner with the client. The client, however, is the leader in charge of each session. The client is responsible for planning the session agenda, and deciding which area, topic, project or goal requires the most attention in their life.
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