Mentoring
A Mentor guides you based on their own experience.
A mentor is usually older and wiser; they have “been there and done that” and you can benefit from their previous experience.
- A relationship with a Mentor is a power-free
- It is a two-way, mutually beneficial relationship
- Mentors are facilitators and teachers, allowing you to discover your own direction
“My Mentor let me struggle so that I may learn for myself”… sometimes that can be frustrating, but it makes the learning really mine!!”
A mentor’s influence is proportionate to the perceived value they can bring to the relationship. It is a power free relationship, based on mutual respect and value for you both.
Coaching
A coach tends to work more of a set agenda, there help you identify and change skills, clarify objectives, to identify and reinforce behaviours in line with your defined goals.
A relationship with a coach usually has an objective or goals for each discussion.
A coach is not necessarily a subject matter ‘expert’, but is expert in the process of coaching; asking the right questions and challenging you to achieve your highest potential.
In this relationship, the coach also has an implied or actual level of authority by nature of their position and the agreements you have with them, ultimately the coach holds you accountable and can insist on compliance.
If you would like to benefit from mentoring or coaching please email or call Suzanne now
