Coaching can support an apprehensive dreamer transform into a flourishing entrepreneur. Consulting, on the other hand, provides specific expertise and assistance. It can often be difficult for clients to tell the difference. Though both can be useful, the majority of clients find a dedicated life coach supportive in gaining clarity and achieving their goals.
Here are the main differences between coaching and consulting:
According to the Harvard Business Review, consulting is made up of these key points:
1. Providing concrete and specialized information to a client.
2. Solving a client’s problems for them.
3. Making a diagnosis, which may need a redefinition of the problem.
4. Creating detailed solutions to meet the client's needs.
Consulting is often paying a consultant for their expertise, tips, or learning how to do a specific thing. Consulting is great for learning a specialized skill or completing a detailed task.
According to the International Coaching Community, effective coaching is made up of these key components:
1. Helping a person overcome barriers and go in the direction they want to go.
2. Supporting clients at every level in becoming who they want to be.
3. Building awareness that empowers choice and leads to long-term change.
4. Unlocking a person’s potential to maximize their performance. Coaching emphasizes learning and critical thinking rather than teaching.
Coaching, at its core, is the belief that your client has the answers to their own problems within them. Coaching is also rooted in exploration and processing deep-rooted emotions.
Coaching and consulting are two very different approaches to supporting clientS.
Passionate coaching supports and empowers clients to create their dream career, relationships, and life.
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