Whats the difference between a business coach and a management consultant?
To be honest, there isn’t much difference. “Management consultant” is a more established term, while “business coach” is newer. Consultancy is associated with solving corporate problems, while a business coach usually works with an individual. A consultant sometimes has a pre-determined solution, while a coach listens, prods and facilitates change, Since coaching has become more fashionable, some management consultants now call themselves business or executive coaches. But coaches and consultants do essentially the same job. They identify a company’s problems, discover the cause, and suggest ways to make matters better. So, should you be a ‘coach’ or a ‘consultant’? Well, the choice is yours. It depends on your own preference, and on the needs and preferences of the client. Some touchy-feely jobs may require you to act in ‘coach’ mode, while some hard-edged work may call for the consultancy style. On the Diploma course, we equip you with the tools necessary to be both a coach and a con
