Coaches are there to help with the business. It’s all about the work: this company, this job, this moment in time. Mentors are more personal. They don’t just help with people’s jobs, they help with their lives, their families. A coach helps because they know the company; a mentor helps because they know you. The best is a combination of the two—someone who understands both worlds—a mentor/coach who can help people see the bigger picture about what the business may need as well as what they need personally.
