In this special episode, we sit down with Amy Wright and Linda Dausend to explore the transformative power of a coaching culture in the workplace. Amy and Linda share their journey of embedding a coaching mindset into leadership, turning traditional management into an approach that fosters growth, feedback, and self-awareness.
They discuss how their organization moved from a top-down leadership style to one where coaching is an everyday practice, not just a one-time engagement. Amy shares how the shift began as a grassroots effort, with leaders learning to ask instead of tell, and how this evolution led to the development of internal coaches who now serve as role models for the entire organization. Linda highlights the impact of this transformation, from improved retention and engagement to creating an environment where employees feel empowered to find their own solutions.
The conversation also touches on the challenges of making coaching accessible in industries like construction and manufacturing—where traditional leadership models prevail—and how adapting language and approach has been key to success.
Amy and Linda round off the episode by sharing insights on what they’ve learned about themselves throughout this journey and how organizations can take the first steps in building a coaching culture.
To connect with Amy and Linda, and learn more about Flashpoint and Coaching Culture, you may visit the websites below:
https://www.flashpointleadership.com/about/linda-dausend
https://www.flashpointleadership.com/
