A junior VP at a financial services firm meets regularly with Edward, a retired businessman who is now in the business of directing, instructing, and training managers in the development of their personal competencies. Edward can best be described as a(n) _____.

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Edward's role in directing, instructing, and training managers in the development of their personal competencies is the definition of a coach. While he could also be seen as an enabler, mentor, or even recruiter depending on the context, the role described in the scenario most closely aligns with that of a coach. A protege is someone who is being mentored or guided by a more experienced individual, so this term does not fit Edward's role.

A Junior VP at a Financial Services Firm Meets Regularly