Mentoring Moments (Formal, Informal, Non-formal)?

Have you ever wondered the difference between Mentoring and Coaching?  Go ahead, google it and you’ll find countless discussions over the two terms.  In my simplest of descriptions, Mentoring is a highly personal relationship where the conversations revolve around clarifying questions, honing in on a focused vision, exploring life circumstances, and gently guiding the mentee to their own conclusion while evaluating all opportunities.   On the other hand, Coaching centers on the content expert directing, training, and demanding excellence in a particular area of development.  The relationship is more focused on the task versus the personhood.  At the same time, good coaches know how to integrate the personal touch while still focusing on improving performance.

In both cases, what are the different environments (learning contexts) that Mentoring or Coaching can happen?  I want to EXPLORE three different learning contexts we use in the education world: 1) Formal 2) Informal and 3) Non-formal learning.

My friend, Angela, does a wonderful job of using SKETCH NOTES to visually demonstrate a concept I elaborated in my dissertation on Leadership Development.

• If you want the interesting version, click on the MENTORING VIDEO HERE or click on the embedded video up top.
• If you want the boring dissertation excerpt, read below.

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