Mentoring

Coaching and mentoring are both valuable forms of support for personal and professional development. However, they differ in their approach, goals, and duration. Coaching is typically a structured, short-term relationship focused on specific skills or goals. Coaches work with clients to improve performance and achieve immediate objectives. In contrast, mentoring tends to be a longer-term relationship that emphasises general personal and professional growth, often involving guidance and advice from a mentor with more experience in a particular field.

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A summary of the key differences along with the benefits and disadvantages of both coaching and mentoring is shown below: