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Everyone Needs a Mentor
Unleash your potential with a guide by your side
A mentor can change your life, open your eyes to what you have not seen, and help you grow in ways you never imagined. Let’s uncover how mentorship can transform your personal and professional journey.
What is a mentor?
A mentor is not just a coach, counselor, therapist, or friend, although they may embody some of these roles. Unlike coaching, which is a formal, structured process requiring professional training, mentoring is relationship-based and flexible. A mentor is typically someone with more experience in a particular area, guiding you through challenges and offering wisdom gained from their own journey.
Typical dictionary definitions of a mentor are an experienced and trusted adviser or a trusted counselor or guide. While almost anyone can function as a mentor, coaching is a specialized profession requiring considerable training.
To better understand the difference, consider the International Coaching Federation’s definition of coaching: “Coaching is partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process that inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential.” While coaches focus on helping you achieve specific outcomes…
