Get to Know the Differences of Experts, Mentors, and Coaches
The difference between experts, mentors and coaches. Even though it seems to have the same meaning, the three terms are different, you know.
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Maybe some of us often hear the terms expert, mentor, or coach. Especially when attending seminars, workshops, or training in certain fields, these three terms are often seen as the same thing. Did you know that all three have different meanings?
In order not to be mistaken, here are the true meanings of experts, mentors, and coaches, which are often misinterpreted by most people.
Difference between Expert, Mentor and Coach
Expert
An expert is a term for a person who is believed by many to have mastered a particular scientific field. Thus, an expert is an expert, but he does not necessarily teach his knowledge to his students.
At the beginning of your learning phase when you want to master certain things, understand a science fundamentally and thoroughly. Because by really understanding the basics, you will have a strong foundation when facing various problems at a higher level of learning and in the world of work later.
Mentors
Meanwhile, a mentor is a person who teaches and directs a certain knowledge to his mentor (student). So, the mentor is sure to channel his knowledge to his mentor.
For people who find it difficult when self-taught, they need to call on and need the help of a mentor. Because studying with a mentor can shorten your study time. Studying with a mentor will also make you reduce the potential for 'wrong learning'. When you experience mistakes in translating certain knowledge or theories, your mentor can straighten them out. So, you don't get stuck in the wrong understanding.
Coach
Meanwhile, coaches are people who teach their students by solving problems through brainstorming. The latter term is similar to a mentor, but the mentor is more focused on theories regarding the particular knowledge he has. While the coach emphasizes solving problems with brainstorming.
In this all-digital era with very rapid development, problem-solving is more needed by a student. This is because many people understand the theory of their knowledge, but when faced with a certain problem they will find it difficult.
Of course, it is different from people who are used to being trained in various problem-solving. Brainstorming that you are used to dealing with will keep you from stuttering in the face of challenges. This type of person tends to be more creative, calm, and less nervous. After absorbing all the knowledge from your mentor, try to be diligent in brainstorming various problems in your field. This will keep you from being surprised the next time you encounter a similar obstacle.
Even though they have different terms, all three have a high degree of knowledge they have.
Those are the 3 differences between experts, mentors, and coaches, which are often misinterpreted by most people. After listening to this article, I hope you're not wrong again, OK?
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