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

Lean Solutions Website

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