Consulting vs. Coaching – is there a difference?
Consulting vs. Coaching – is there a difference?
Every day I have clients that reach out to me asking the specific steps it takes to stand out in a competitive marketplace.
And, after working with thousands of clients, I realize there is no one-size fits all solution. My strategy in answering this question depends on the individual client & the goal.
In both scenarios, I am either their personal coach, the expert consultant, or sometimes BOTH.
***Please note: There is a distinct difference between coaching & consulting.***
Coaching – objective support & guidance to navigate your goals
You are unclear of your goal, & need support in getting there.
The coach asks you thought provoking & objective questions to allow you (the client) to draw their own conclusion.
The coach meets the client where they are at & creates a unique strategy with the client to move them forward in achieving their desired result.
The coach provides accountability to the client to ensure their desired end result is achieved.
The coach helps the client define what success means.
Consulting – expert opinion & instructs the client what to do
You have many goals, & now you need answers on how to achieve the goal.
The consultant provides the roadmap to success.
The consultant provides a step-by-step solution to support the client achieve the desired result.
The consultant tells the client what success looks like or benchmarks to achieve success.
2 Examples of what a coach does NOT do:
Provide you the specific answer
Determine your goal
2 Examples of what a consultant does NOT do:
Figure out where you want to go
Discovery of goals
As many of my clients will tell you: RX Ashlee is a company that provides a BLEND of both expert consulting & personal coaching.
Yours truly,
Ashlee
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Ashlee Klevens Hayes, PharmD, MHA
Career Expert + Interview Prep Coach
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