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Coaching is not the same as mentoring, therapy, or advice. Coaching helps individuals set clear, actionable goals and provides structured support to overcome challenges and achieve personal or professional growth. Through personalized guidance and accountability, clients develop the skills and mindset needed to sustain long-term progress and well-being. Scroll down to see a short video and a table with more information.
More importantly, coaching works! Read on to see links to published data demonstrating the impact of coaching.
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Services Offered
Aspect | Professional Coaching | Mentoring | Therapy |
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Purpose | Focuses on enhancing performance and achieving specific outcomes in professional or personal roles | Aims to provide guidance and advice based on the mentorÕs own experiences | Aims to heal and understand psychological issues, improve emotional well-being |
Focus | Future-oriented, goal and action-based | Career and personal development based on sharing knowledge and insights | Past and present issues affecting mental health |
Method | Structured sessions with specific agendas to improve competencies in various aspects of life | Informal or formal sessions with a focus on career growth, learning, and development | Can be structured or unstructured, depending on the therapy approach |
Duration | Typically short-term and structured around specific goals | Can be long-term with an evolving focus | Duration varies widely; can be short-term for specific issues or long-term for deeper work |
Relationship | Professional and collaborative | Often informal with a personal bond, based on mutual respect | Professional and clinical |
Outcome | Improvement in performance and skills related to personal or professional goals | Enhanced understanding and skills in a specific field through guidance and experience | Improved mental health and emotional understanding |
Regulation | Less regulated, varies by region | Typically unregulated | Highly regulated with required licenses and certifications |
Typical Issues Addressed | Career progression, skill enhancement, leadership development, personal growth and life goals | Career advice, networking skills, industry-specific knowledge | Emotional distress, behavioral problems, life crises |
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Please note – while I am a physician, coaching is not a physician-patient relationship. Though my medical background informs my coach approach, our discussions do not constitute medical interactions and any advice given is not to be construed as formal medical advice. For formal medical advice, please see your healthcare provider.
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