Coaching moves person from Functional to Extraordinary vs. Therapy, which moves from Dysfunction to Functional. Focus on immediate, sustainable profits vs. just growth. Focus on skills training, empowerment vs. just answer-giving. Coach makes huge requirements vs. recommendations. Coach encourages experimentation vs. accuracy.
Client reports to the coach regularly vs. no reporting necessary with the consultant.
Evoking vs. giving answers. Strengthening the individual as well as the team vs. just the team. Empathy vs. sympathy. Problem elimination vs. problem-solving. Coach is skilled in development vs. friends who may not have the perspective or advanced training to develop you.