Infuse Infuse 4 June 2018 | Page 20

5 Moments in Your Career
When Having a Coach
Can Make a Difference
by Maree Ferguson,
Founder & Director, Dietitian Connection
A
nyone who knows me – and I hope that includes every
single member of the DC community! – knows I am
passionate about coaching.

Coaching and mentoring are not the same, so let’s clarify this from
the start. Coaching is a more formal process “focused on improvements
in behaviour and performance to resolve present work issues or handle
specific aspects of the job”, whereas mentoring is more of an informal
relationship centred on career advancement. 1
© Dietitian Connection
20
Infuse | June 2018