2162: Why Coaching Is Important in the Workplace by Lisa Jeffs on Business Leadership
Optimal Work DailySeptember 01, 2026
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2162: Why Coaching Is Important in the Workplace by Lisa Jeffs on Business Leadership

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Episode 2162:

Lisa Jeffs explains why a coaching culture belongs in every workplace, not just in the onboarding of new hires. She walks through five effects coaching has on an organization: sharper performance, stronger soft skills, higher employee engagement, teams that solve their own problems, and managers who lead by empowering people rather than presiding over them. The through line is that coaching raises productivity by building people up rather than by pushing them harder.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://lisajeffs.com/why-coaching-is-important-in-the-workplace/

Quotes to ponder:

"Coaching not only improves productivity, but also helps employees improve their skills, competencies, and even make your office happier."

"Coaching helps empower your team to find solutions for themselves."

"The effectiveness of a leader is limited by how good their teams are."

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