The study sought to examine the impact of coaching and training on employee effectiveness. The study carried out a critical review of the literature on the subject and the theoretical framework is developed on the social exchange theory. Coaching and mentoring as a form of training are key to improving employee performance and effectiveness. The paper contributes to the body of knowledge by establishing a positive relationship between the study variables and further recommends that organizations should adopt coaching and training as it means of improving employee performance as it allows the mentee to set their agenda and then the mentor guides how to accomplish those agendas.