What is Difference between directive coaching and supportive coaching?

Answer 1

Executive Coaching is an activity which enables clients see their topics from a different perspective. This raising of awareness allows them to find new solutions and actions to achieve their desired objectives. The best way to do this is in a non directive manner where the role of the coach is to ask questions that create this new awareness eg what would you do if there were no barriers?

Directive coaching is where the coach suggests answers and provides advice. The problem here is that it is the coach's advice to the client's situation and the only person that really understands the situation is the client