As defined by Cummings and Worley (2009), coaching was a development process whereby an individual meets on a regular basis to clarify goals, deal with potential stumbling blocks and improve their performance. It is an intervention that is highly personal and generally involves a one-on-one relationship between coach and client. “Similar to coaching, mentoring involves establishing a relationship between a manager or someone more experienced and another organization member who is less experienced. Unlike coaching, mentoring is often more directive, with the mentoring intentionally transferring specific knowledge and skill and guiding the client’s activities, perhaps as part of a career development
