Coaching or Mentoring
Do you know how they differ and where they overlap? Click the + icons to find out
Coaching
mentoring
Where they overlap
Both coaching and mentoring can:Support reflectionMove a person forwardGrow confidence Bring new perspectives UNLOCK POTENTIAL
Coaching is usually...
Focused around achieving a specific, measurable objective or goal Helpful for honing particular skills, behaviours or tasks, such as public speaking or developing assertiveness Non-directive in approach, helping the individual discover their own answers and solutions.
Mentoring is usually....
Focused on personal growth, career progression, and general development More directive, offering advice, sharing personal experiences and guidance based on the mentor's own expertise and career journey Helpful for connecting to industry networks or expanding sector knowledge And... If both parties are happy, the relationship may be long-term or open-ended It can be done in reverse - with a younger or less experienced person mentoring a senior colleague
Mentoring
Acacia Wideman
Created on September 16, 2025
Start designing with a free template
Discover more than 1500 professional designs like these:
View
HR Organizational Chart
View
SWOT PRO
View
Branching diagram
View
Fishbone Diagram
View
Puzzle Diagram
View
Gear Diagram
View
Square Timeline Diagram
Explore all templates
Transcript
Coaching or Mentoring
Do you know how they differ and where they overlap? Click the + icons to find out
Coaching
mentoring
Where they overlap
Both coaching and mentoring can:Support reflectionMove a person forwardGrow confidence Bring new perspectives UNLOCK POTENTIAL
Coaching is usually...
Focused around achieving a specific, measurable objective or goal Helpful for honing particular skills, behaviours or tasks, such as public speaking or developing assertiveness Non-directive in approach, helping the individual discover their own answers and solutions.
Mentoring is usually....
Focused on personal growth, career progression, and general development More directive, offering advice, sharing personal experiences and guidance based on the mentor's own expertise and career journey Helpful for connecting to industry networks or expanding sector knowledge And... If both parties are happy, the relationship may be long-term or open-ended It can be done in reverse - with a younger or less experienced person mentoring a senior colleague