Rob AndersonLead Coach/ Principle Owner, Stand Sure Coaching · Spending time in collaborative conversations with clients

Coach vs. Advisor: Discover the True Meaning of Coaching #shorts

2 Sept 2025 · 1 min

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In this brief presentation, the speaker clarifies the differences between a coach, an advisor, and a consultant. A coach is defined by the International Coaching Federation (ICF) as a partner who engages clients in a thought‑provoking, creative process that inspires them to maximize personal and professional potential. In contrast, an advisor talks more than the client, offering guidance based on their own experience, while a consultant tells the client what they would do. The core of true coaching is centered on the client’s goals, growth, and especially their voice, positioning the client as the leader of their own development.

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If your coach is talking more than you, you don't have a coach. You have an advisor. And if they're telling you what they would do based on their own experience, you've got a consultant. According to the International Coaching Federation, coaching is really partnering with clients in a thought-provoking and creative process. It really inspires them to maximize their personal and professional potential. That means It means it's about your goals, your growth, but most importantly, your voice. Leading the way.