Working Definition of Coaching

Coaches have:

• A diverse background in assisting people to improve their performance
• A proven record of bringing out the best in people
• Ability to provide the support necessary to give individuals access to their untapped or unde-rutilized competencies and skills - an on-going activity.

Coaching Goals:

• Support closing the gap between the current situation and the identified desired future.
• Locate untapped knowledge, talent and skills.
• Expand personal awareness to see other possible choices and responses.
• Uncover the hidden assumptions, perceptions, beliefs, expectations and habits that block success.
• Support new skills and more accountable practices.
• Produce sustained effective behavior and improved results

 Working Definition of Mentoring

Mentors have:

• A history of competence in the industry or position of Client
• An implied authority to make recommendations based on personal past experience

Mentoring Goals:

• Expand industry awareness and connections
• Share personal success strategies
• Provide a historical and/or global perspective of the position or industry
• Enable the future by providing the experienced wisdom of the past