http://www.CoachingKey.com/CoachingInfo/MentoringPrograms/index.php http://www.CoachingKey.com/rss/MentoringProgramsTips.xml Mentoring Programs from Coaching Key A consultant is usually a specialist with expertise in a specific area. He is hired to give his expert advice and provide solutions for a specific problem. Once the problem is solved the consultant's work is finished. A consultant usually doesn't get involved in areas outside of his special Thu, 01 May 2008 14:40:03 -0600 http://www.CoachingKey.com/CoachingTips/5.php http://www.CoachingKey.com/CoachingTips/5.php While a counselor uses his expertise to guide his clients to their own answers, the relationship is normally hierarchical, perhaps even authoritative. This is a major difference between a coach and a counselor. In a coaching relationship, the client and the coach partner to create a better f Thu, 01 May 2008 14:40:03 -0600 http://www.CoachingKey.com/CoachingTips/7.php http://www.CoachingKey.com/CoachingTips/7.php With so many factors to consider, this question is not easily answered. The length of a coaching partnership will greatly vary depending on the needs and preferences of the individual or team being coached. Generally speaking, for most focused coaching three to six months is adequate. For o Thu, 01 May 2008 14:40:03 -0600 http://www.CoachingKey.com/CoachingTips/2.php http://www.CoachingKey.com/CoachingTips/2.php Everything here is © Coaching Key, Copyright 2006, All Rights Reserved Worldwide.