Life Coach vs Mentor: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Need?
Life Coach vs Mentor: What’s the Difference and Which One Do You Need?
Who Is a Life Coach?
A life coach is a trained professional who helps you clarify goals, overcome mental roadblocks, and follow an action plan. Typical outcomes:
- Clear priorities and confidence
- Practical weekly actions and accountability
- Tools for mindset, habits, and performance
Explore Purity’s structured approach to coaching here: Coaching Services.
Who Is a Mentor?
A mentor is a more experienced person in your field who shares lessons, opens doors, and gives context-specific advice. Typical outcomes:
- Industry insights and shortcuts
- Feedback on real scenarios
- Networking and opportunities
Browse leadership topics to see where mentoring fits: Leadership & Management.
Life Coach vs Mentor: Key Differences
- Focus: Coaching = personal mastery and execution; Mentoring = domain wisdom and exposure.
- Method: Coaching uses frameworks and accountability; Mentoring relies on lived experience.
- Structure: Coaching is goal-based and time-bound; Mentoring is relationship-driven and long-term.
Who Do You Need?
Choose a life coach if you need clarity, confidence, and a plan to move forward. Choose a mentor if you need industry-specific guidance and introductions. Many leaders benefit from both—coach for momentum, mentor for context.
Next Steps
Meet the person behind the work: About Purity. If coaching is the right fit, Book a Discovery Call or review the offer here: Coaching Services.
