Career Coach vs Mentor vs Manager: Who Do You Actually Need?

Should you talk to your manager, find a mentor, or hire a coach? Many engineers hear all three recommendations, but these roles are not interchangeable. Each serves a different purpose, and understanding those differences can help you make better career decisions. In this video, I explain: What your manager is responsible for How mentors help you learn from experience Why coaching creates clarity and accountability When each type of support makes the biggest impact How combining all three can accelerate your career growth If you're serious about building an intentional engineering career, knowing who to turn to—and when—can save you years of trial and error. Learn more about leadership and career coaching services that I do: https://jeff-perry.com/ Watch my free training video for engineering job seekers: https://www.engineeringcareeraccelera... Free Career Clarity Guide for Engineers: https://www.engineeringcareeraccelera... Upgrade Your Life and Career With Intention: https://www.theintentionalengineer.com