Coaching is usually focused on specific goals, skill development & performance improvement. Mentoring, on the other hand, involves a more long-term relationship between an experienced individual & less-experienced person, for career & personal development.
Coaching helps individuals improve their skills, set & achieve goals, enhance self-awareness & navigate career transitions.
For Organizations, coaching can boost employee morale, increase productivity & foster a culture of continuous learning & development.
A good coach or mentor should possess strong communication skills, empathy, ability to listen actively, provide constructive feedback & have expertise or experience in the areas they are coaching or mentoring in.
The duration varies depending on the goals & needs of the individual.
While coaching can be short-term, focusing on a particular issue or skill development, mentoring relationships can often be last longer, even extending throughout an individual’s career.