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GA 474 | Integrating Coaching and Lean with Sarah Tilkens

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on May 4th, 2023

 

This week’s guest is Sarah Tilkens. Ron and Sarah discussed her career at GE, the impact coaching has had on her, and how she integrates coaching and lean. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote Sarah has been thinking about (3:52)
  • Her background (6:01)
  • Identifying individual strengths (7:53)
  • The impact coaching has had on her (12:12)
  • Advice from Sahil Bloom (14:35)
  • Integrating coaching and lean (16:46)
  • What happens when you’re dealing with a “tough” learner (19:56)
  • What GE is up to continuous improvement-wise (22:39)
  • How to be a better coach (25:15)
  • What’s next for Sarah (27:58)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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