Coaching Development

The Real Cost - and Power - of Effective Coaching

Only 15% of employees say their managers provide meaningful feedback or coaching. Organisations with weak coaching cultures see up to 40% lower employee engagement and retention - resulting in higher costs for turnover, lost productivity, and stalled careers. Managers without coaching skills are 2x more likely to avoid tough conversations and often default to directive or “fix-it” styles, breeding dependence and disengagement.

Teams that lack regular coaching are…

• 3x more likely to underperform on projects and KPIs
• Prone to unresolved conflict, “quiet quitting,” and missed growth opportunities
• Less adaptable during rapid change and uncertainty

Why Coaching Matters More Than Ever

76% of employees say they would stay longer at a company where they felt supported and developed by their manager. Effective coaching builds trust, encourages honest feedback, and accelerates real professional growth. Strong coaching cultures consistently outperform peers on innovation, engagement, and bottom-line results.

The Opportunity: Move From Manager to Coach

• Theory and online courses aren’t enough - real coaching skills are built by practice:
  Coaching conversations, role-plays, and experiencing “aha” moments in a safe, structured environment.
• Practical tools take guesswork out of coaching, making it accessible for “every manager, every team” - not just HR specialists or external consultants.

That’s why top L&D professionals choose MLR’s hands-on resources - to help managers practice, embed, and scale impactful coaching skills. Our materials turn well-meaning intentions into confident, growth-focused conversations across the business.

Ready for a coaching culture that truly sticks?