Coachingsupports growthand personal development that's associated with generative positive change, by assisting people to improve their quality of thinking. Coaching is a solutions focused mindset and it is not a substitute for consulting, counselling or any form of therapy.
Therapydeals with healing pain, dysfunction and conflict when emotions prevent a person from functioning in a normal day to day manner. Remedial change "fixes" something that has gone wrong. Many therapists who have trained in NLP and Neuro Semantics use the title "coach". It's important to note this "coaching" does not align with the definition of coaching held by the ICF, (International Coach Federation). I do appreciate the differences as I am certified as an ICF Coach (to trainers level), as well as certified to trainers level in NLP and Neuro Semantics. And when necessary, I will combine my trainings in order to take you forward. This is a unique "point of difference" service I offer.
Consulting is for the purpose of accessing specialised expertise. Consultants are retained by individuals or organisations for that specific purpose. Consultants diagnose problems, prescribe and sometimes implement solutions, whereas coaching focuses on supporting individuals and teams as they generate their own solutions and a coach provides supportive discovery-based approaches and frameworks.
Mentoring can be thought of as guiding from one's own experience or of sharing an experience in a specific area of industry or career development.
Training is based on the acquisition of certain learning objectives being set out by the trainer or instructor. Training also assumes a linear learning path which coincides with an established curriculum whereas coaching is less linear and without a set curriculum plan.
Knowing the difference is important. The emphasis in coaching is on action, accountability, responsibility and follow through.
In any profession there is a tendency for areas of expertise and it is important to find the appropriate person and the appropriate profession that is right for you.
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