The Lean Solutions Podcast Opportunities to Coach at Work
Feb 3, 2026
32:58
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
In this episode, hosts Catherine McDonald and Shayne Daughenbaugh discuss what coaching in the workplace really means. Why it’s far more than a buzzword. The conversation breaks down the difference between coaching, training, and mentoring, and explains how coaching serves as a powerful leadership approach for developing people, building trust, and sustaining continuous improvement.
They emphasize how coaching shows up in day-to-day work through huddles, Gemba walks, and one-on-ones, and how lean tools like PDCA naturally support a coaching mindset.
Key Takeaways
- Coaching is a leadership approach, not an event.
- Coaching is different from training and mentoring.
- Every day work creates coaching opportunities.
Links
Lean Solutions 2026 Summit
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