Therapy focuses on analysis and interpretation; in Coaching, the emphasis is on experiencing, and the shifting of perspective and position. Rather than focusing on what has happened, the emphasis is on what is possible. Coaching is solution-based and solves problems of the present -- it enriches your life! Coaching uses powerful techniques (tools, support, and structure) to clarify your goals, values, purpose, and vision and to keep you focused on your priorities. It will create prosperity, balance, and fulfillment in your life. Through coaching, you can achieve your goals and dreams by breaking them down into smaller more manageable pieces. Each week, you move closer to what you really want. Talking with a friend may be helpful, but coaching offers un-distracted listening that is non-judgmental, trusting, honest, and exceptionally objective. The questions posed challenge the spoken words and delve into the real meaning of what is being heard. Your Coach is your resource person with a large tool kit to assist you in developing and pursuing your vision so that you achieve positive, permanent results. |
| Comparison Chart Conventional Therapy v. Personal Coaching |
Important Notice We've created this comparison chart with the help of dozens of therapists on the CoachVille R&D Team who are also experienced coaches. And, while not everyone will agree with every single word pair, it's our view that this chart does help to clarify the differences between coaching and therapy. That said, the fact is that many of the differences between modern therapy and personal coaching aren't as big as we might like them to appear. Both professionals can be working with fully functioning adults who are working through a difficult situation. Both disciplines focus on helping people make changes and accomplish goals that really matter to them. They are different ways of working; each with its own special value. Copyright 2002 by CoachVille.com v 1.0 updated 1/2/02 |
personal strengthening triage issue resolution why me? / why this? overcoming obstacles traditional relationship unconscious > conscious level away from looks backward raising standards somewhat vulnerable cognitive/behavior patterns letting go needs help pain past > present needs, wants issue resolution driven by unresolved issues absorbs information feelings, discussion oriented self understanding nurturing, supportive asks why disruptive situations usually a measured pace no personal disclosure patient/client medical model treatment healing presented complaints mostly monologue progress was then professional 'arms length' behavior norms analysis/understanding pathology hope self concept integration diagnosis support prognosis for recovery diagnosable conditions anxiety depression trauma emotional scares addictions compulsions emotional issues neuroses psychoses healing of emotional damage history self imposed limits acceptance conflicts reality restoring healing coping / protective mechanisms beliefs self responsibility stabilize new perspective confidential family dynamics hurts personal dynamics weaknesses problems tends toward process heal past medical model behavior awareness complaints reactions restoration undoing dysfunctional>functional focused scope fear |
Conventional Therapy tends toward... |
Personal Coaching tends toward... |
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personal evolution
visioning
problem solving
what's next? / what now?
sustainable flow
collaborative, equal partnership
conscious > consciousness level
toward
focuses forward
raising standards
generally open, not vulnerable
actively building
life dynamics
wants a partner
frustration
present > future
needs, wants
life design
chooses goals and actions
acts on information
more action oriented
self potential
catalyzing, challenging
asks what
tolerations
often a rapid pace
personal disclosure as useful client
performance model
co-creation
achievement
common situations
mostly dialogue
performance
is now
close, collaborative
uniqueness
possibility
experimentation / discovery
inspiration
self-discovery
manifestation
self-assessment
support, solutions
chance of success
everyday situations
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
related experiences
missed opportunities
flow
paradoxes
paradigms
expanding
evolving
building
reserves
personal operating system
accountability
balance
new approach
confidential
organizational dynamics
works
personal style
strengths
solutions
tends toward results
create future
performance / growth model
personal awareness
tolerations
responses
enhancement
doing
functional > extraordinary
unlimited scope
excitement
visioning
problem solving
what's next? / what now?
sustainable flow
collaborative, equal partnership
conscious > consciousness level
toward
focuses forward
raising standards
generally open, not vulnerable
actively building
life dynamics
wants a partner
frustration
present > future
needs, wants
life design
chooses goals and actions
acts on information
more action oriented
self potential
catalyzing, challenging
asks what
tolerations
often a rapid pace
personal disclosure as useful client
performance model
co-creation
achievement
common situations
mostly dialogue
performance
is now
close, collaborative
uniqueness
possibility
experimentation / discovery
inspiration
self-discovery
manifestation
self-assessment
support, solutions
chance of success
everyday situations
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
related experiences
missed opportunities
flow
paradoxes
paradigms
expanding
evolving
building
reserves
personal operating system
accountability
balance
new approach
confidential
organizational dynamics
works
personal style
strengths
solutions
tends toward results
create future
performance / growth model
personal awareness
tolerations
responses
enhancement
doing
functional > extraordinary
unlimited scope
excitement
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