Magic in the Room #116: Building a Coaching Culture for Higher Performance with Stephanie Licata and Emma Holland

August 19, 2022
In this episode of Magic in the Room, Luke is joined by coaching experts and PPG team members, Stephanie Licata and Emma Holland to discuss the importance of coaching culture, it’s place in the work environment, and how it can drastically improve your organization. Coaching is an investment, and as Steph succinctly puts it, “When you invest in your workforce, they will work for you, and they will produce for you.”  

Learn more about how to create a coaching culture in your organization by watching our recent webinar Creating a Coaching Culture in Tribal Organizations: A Case Study. Find it at this link: www.purposeandperformancegroup.com/coaching-culture 
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