Defining Coaching and Mentoring

Coaching and mentoring are two methods that help people to succeed in their lives. They can be done together or separately, depending on the person’s situation. Coaching is a form of guidance where one individual helps another improve skills, knowledge, wellness habits and behaviors through active listening, feedback loops and reflection without taking an authoritative role or making suggestions for change. In contrast to coaching which involves both parties working towards success with mutual respect for each other as equals in order to achieve shared goals based on trustworthiness—mentorship often seeks only personal gain from those involved rather than helping others develop professionally

Coaching: A process involving teaching someone how they should think about achieving measurable results.
Mentoring: The act of providing advice relating to professional advancement.