If you’re not sure whether you need advising or consulting , you’re not alone. The line gets blurry, especially when someone says they “do both.” This is how I define it in my practice: FACTORS ADVISING CONSULTING Core purpose Clarify, assess, align Build, apply, implement Focus Decision-making, discernment, leadership clarity Strategic execution, systems, messaging, deliverables How it works Real-time dialogue and reflection across your business Scoped, collaborative work