When people ask me what I do, I tell them that I am a Personal and Professional Business Coach and Consultant.
But isn’t a Coach and Consultant essentially the same thing? I don’t believe so.
If you know who Tony Robbins is, you’ll appreciate his breakdown:
https://www.tonyrobbins.com/coaching/coaching-vs-consulting/?gclid=CjwKCAjwiN_mBRBBEiwA9N-e_r9iYZdJVc4U2jQgJDs5KXqGQZ_dbrTFKCCX6FRZ0iD0CiNanUYsQBoCIl8QAvD_BwE
However, here is my simple definition of differences…
A Coach guides and advises you on taking action to solve problems, overcome obstacles, and achieve success.
A Consultant takes the action for you.
It boils down to two things: Capacity and Capability. Capacity means that you have the time and resources to take the action yourself. Capability means that you have the knowledge, skills, and abilities to take the action yourself.
You coach someone when they have the Capacity and Capability. When they don’t have one of the two, you step in as a Consultant.