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This resonates deeply, Workplace Counselling Academy. In my work, I’ve seen leaders lean on coaching when employees truly needed counselling.
Performance vs. healing—which one does your team need? Here’s how distinguishing between coaching and counselling supports both ⬇️ Are you using the right approach for workplace wellbeing? When HR leaders, EAPs, and Wellness Practitioners understand the distinctions between coaching and counselling, they can tailor support strategies that truly drive resilience and performance. Misalignment here can lead to missed opportunities for both personal growth and organisational impact. 🔵 Here are 5 critical distinctions between coaching and counselling: #1: Goal Orientation: • Coaching drives future goals; counselling heals past challenges. #2: Session Structure: • Coaching is goal-focused; counselling offers deep emotional support. #3: Audience Fit: • Coaching boosts performance; counselling builds resilience. #4: Techniques Used: • Coaching employs structured plans; counselling nurtures emotional health. #5: Expected Outcomes: • Coaching drives performance; counselling promotes lasting wellbeing. In a recent SADAG survey, more than 50% of employees report feeling 'depressed, stressed and anxious', highlighting the need for tailored coaching and counselling strategies. Selecting the right approach isn't just beneficial—it's transformative. What approach has made the biggest impact in your organisation? ⬇️ —--------------------------------------------------------------------------- ♻️ Repost if this could benefit your network! 🔔 Follow Workplace Counselling Academy for more workplace wellbeing insights. 🔗 Find the link to the SADAG survey in the comments below. #HRLeadership #EmployeeWellbeing #CoachingVsCounseling