#22 Do You Need a Coach, a Therapist or a Mentor?

The 360 Leadhership Podcast, Episode 22, 25 May 2022 by Lucy Gernon

Do you feel stuck in your current situation at work or in your personal life?

Are you feeling burned out or confused, not knowing how to move forward?

Maybe you feel unclear on your path, like you’re in limbo or running on autopilot. You may want clarity, structure, support, and a soundboard to guide you and give you tools and strategies to breakthrough.

It’s hard-working in large organizations. Lack of balance, corporate politics, the neverending to-do list and general work frustrations cause you to lose sleep at night. worrying about tomorrow and the neverending to-do list is getting you nowhere, it’s exhausting.

A common thought is “I’m not sure if it’s a career coach, a life coach, an executive coach, a mentor or a therapist I need.”

This episode breaks each of these down for you to support you in finding the right solution.

In today’s episode, you’ll learn:

  • [02:40] What exactly is coaching?

  • [06:18] The difference between the different types of coaches out there i.e. life coach, business, coach, leadership coach etc.

  • [13:25] The difference between a coach, a therapist  and a mentor

  • [17:23] 5 reasons you might invest in hiring each depending on your situation

Want to learn more about how Lucy can support and guide you? Click here to find out more!

And finally, before you hire anyone, do your research. It’s never been easier for so-called “professionals” to make themselves look good online.

Google them, read their testimonials, see if they have been featured in the media and read their content, check their social media, check their website and be sure you are with the right person who can support you.

Any professional coach worth their salt will offer a money-back guarantee if you are entering into a program so check that too.

Powerhouse Revolution offers a 30-day money-back guarantee when signing up for our 1:1 VIP program as it is a big investment in yourself. You can have that peace of mind knowing that if it’s not for you, you can get your money back.

If you have any questions about working with me, feel free to send me a DM on Linkedin or Instagram or shoot me an email hello@lucygernon.com