If you're wondering whether you need to hire a consultant or a coach, or even if you're deciding if you'd rather BE a consultant or a coach, or possibly both, here's some more helpful info.
Clearly  I'm not the only person with experience and insight into these fields. Tim Berry, a former business consultant who now much prefers the role of coach recently posted a helpful differentiation on his blog.
Here's the link to his post, Read This Before Hiring a Coach or Consultant.
Good  stuff  there if you're making a decision.
 
