“Traditional Management vs Coaching Management: Why the Coaching Model Often Fails”

In this episode of The Manager Matt Podcast, Matt dives deep into one of the most debated leadership topics in modern workplaces — Traditional Management vs Coaching Management.

We’ve all heard that coaching is the “future of leadership,” but if that’s true, why do so many coaching initiatives fall flat? Matt breaks it down with his usual no-nonsense insight — exploring what each management style really looks like in practice, where they work best, and why the coaching model often struggles in the fast-paced, results-driven world of real business.

💡 You’ll learn:

• The strengths and limits of traditional management
• Why coaching managers often fail to make impact — and how to fix it
• How to find the right balance between direction and development
• Practical ways to bring effective coaching into your daily leadership

Whether you lead on the factory floor, in an office, or across multiple sites — this episode will help you adapt your management style, get the best from your team, and grow as a leader people want to work for.

🎧 Tune in, grab a brew, and discover why the best managers don’t pick a side — they blend both.

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