Coaching and Mentoring

Coaching

• Focuses on listening to a person, and helping them identify what their wants and needs are.
• Coaching places the emphasis on helping the person find the solution or path on their own.
• The International Coach Federation defines coaching as "Partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential."
• Coaching can be a long-term relationship, or a one-off session.

Mentoring

• Focuses more on talking to a person.
• Mentoring is generally a long-term approach.