Coaching and Mentoring have a very small difference yet a very vast impact on the aspirants. Coaching tells you the formula to solve a problem and mentorship tells you the right way to apply the formula to have an accurate and fast solution. 

Coaching Vs Mentorship

Coaching provides you with the techniques, number of questions, classes, lessons, important questions, and works on the principle of hard work whereas Mentorship provides you with experience, strategies, personal guidance, and motivation and works only on the principle of smart work and consistency.

Coaching turns out to be a more formal engagement whereas mentorship is a personal engagement that not only works on your memory abilities but also on your weak points and on your bad days.

Coaching is a trained and practiced skill that helps high-performing employees set and reach personal goals that are in line with organizational objectives, taking their skills and leadership capabilities to the next level.

Mentoring is based on the experiences of the mentor and focuses on the development of the mentee as a whole person. Mentoring does not require any specialized training and can be undertaken by anyone senior (or junior, in some cases) to the mentee.

Coaching is performance driven whereas Mentorship is development driven.

How is mentorship beneficial?

1. Mentorship helps you grow during your preparation days as mentors stand by you during your worst days and prominently understand your difficulties as they have also been through the same situation.
2. Mentors will plan the preparation strategy after evaluating your abilities which makes it easier for you to follow the plan obediently.
3. Mentors are always there for you not just for your doubts but also to motivate you during the low phase.
4. Mentors will share their experiences, tricks, and tips so you can utilize it for your benefit.
5. Mentors provide honest feedback for students’ growth and development.
6. Mentors boost students’ self-confidence and guide them in the right direction.
7. Mentors help students to set their target goals and help them to work hard to achieve it.
8. It’s said, “Learning is a treasure that will follow its owner everywhere.”  Mentors help students to improve their ability to learn.

Benefits of Mentorship for a Mentor

1. Mentorship helps mentors improve their communication skills.
2. It also helps improve mentors’ feedback skills.
3. Mentors can learn a few things from their Mentees too.
4. Being a Mentor helps them to polish their knowledge.
5. It helps a Mentor to improve his/her listening and interpersonal skills.

As there is a saying “ Knowledge provides you with information but experience provides you with the ability to use the information in the right way”.