Podcast Ep #63 - Coaching vs. Counselling vs. Mentoring

The Working Mums Podcast

Feeling confused about whether you need a coach, counsellor, or mentor? You're not alone. The boundaries between these support systems often blur, leaving many wondering which path might best serve their growth journey.
Counselling and therapy shine when addressing past events or current traumas. They operate on the premise that the event itself is the problem—a powerful framework when you're struggling with unprocessed experiences. In contrast, coaching approaches difficulties differently, suggesting it's not the event but your thoughts about it that create your reality. This distinction offers tremendous freedom: while you can't change the past, you absolutely can transform how you think about it.
Hypnotherapy serves as a gentle introduction to mind management, especially valuable for those experiencing high anxiety or seeking to change specific habits. Meanwhile, mentoring provides direct advice from someone who's already walked your path successfully—telling you exactly what to do based on their experience. This directive approach works wonderfully in business contexts but may not build your self-trust muscles in the same way coaching does.
Life coaching is perhaps the most misunderstood practice. Unlike sports coaches who instruct specific techniques, life coaches don't dictate how you should live. Instead, we build your emotional resilience and mind management skills, helping you access your own inner wisdom to create the future you desire. While we might discuss the past, we won't let you remain trapped retelling the same stories that keep you stuck.
What matters most? Finding someone whose energy resonates with you on a level that transcends credentials or methodologies. Have conversations with different practitioners, notice how you feel in their presence, and trust yourself to recognize the right fit. Ready to explore how coaching might support your journey? Let's have a conversation—no pressure, just possibility.

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Support Systems (00:00:00)

2. Understanding Counselling and Therapy (00:03:09)

3. Exploring Hypnotherapy (00:05:43)

4. Mentoring in Business and Life (00:07:40)

5. The True Nature of Life Coaching (00:09:22)

6. Making the Right Choice (00:12:47)