Similarities Between Mentoring And Coaching

The similarities have more to do with the required skill sets that mentoring and coaching share. Both the mentor and coach use strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as intentional coaching skills. Both require the ability to generate trust, support and commitment, generate new actions through listening and speaking skills. The objectives of the mentor and coach can be similar; to increase personal work-related effectiveness within the work/organizational culture. Both are organizational resources that can greatly enhance one’s professional and personal learning and development and achievement of goals. Both can function as a career guide to review career goals and identify values, vision and career