While it’s too early to know whether other employers will introduce similar roles, Upfold expects coaching to become a bigger part of leadership development strategies. She said coaching can also improve employee engagement, retention and workplace culture because managers have a significant influence on employees’ day-to-day experiences. It helps leaders give meaningful feedback, develop employees’ confidence and address issues before they become bigger problems.” “The organizations seeing the best results aren’t using coaching reactively — they’re using it proactively as part of leadership development.” Upfold expects coaching to become a core leadership skill as employees continue to prioritize growth, feedback and career development.