I had a young CEO approach me the other day with a question that had been puzzling for her for some time.
“What is the difference between a Coach and a Mentor? Could I benefit from having Both?”
As I promote my ability to be the Entrepreneur’s Entrepreneur providing both Coaching and Mentoring services, (www.cedarvue.ca) I felt compelled to respond.
Mentors can historically be linked back to the Trojan War when Odysseus, the King of Ithaca entrusted his kingdom and the care of his son to Mentor. A common definition would include words such as : “trusted, wise, counselor, guide, teacher, role model, resource, support mechanism or sounding board”. Mentors are usually self selected by the individual and the relationship is built on a solid foundation of chemistry and trust. The focus of the Mentor’s program is all about the individual and will be dynamic and fluid depending on the client’s changing needs.
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Author: David Pasieka
