Episode 28

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Published on:

3rd Jan 2025

How FREE AI tools can enhance your coaching today

In this episode, I discusses the potential of free AI tools for coaches, explaining the importance of early adoption and suggesting some ways free AI - using Chat GPT as a case example - can enhance coaching practice, even within its current limitations. I explore creative brainstorming, the role of AI as a critical friend, using AI for bridging theory and practice, and leveraging AI for social media content creation. I encourage coaches to start using AI now to benefit now, and by doing so better prepare for its future (rapid) advancements.

Takeaways

  • AI is evolving rapidly, and tomorrow's AI will improve significantly.
  • Early adoption of AI tools can ease future learning curves.
  • AI can assist in creative brainstorming for session planning.
  • Using AI as a critical friend can provide valuable insights for your reflection.
  • AI helps break down complicated theory to assists its practical application.
  • Coaches can utilise AI to enhance their social media presence.
  • Coaches should not wait for AI to become perfect before using it.

Chapters

03:04 The Importance of Early Adoption

06:12 Creative Brainstorming with AI

08:47 AI as a Critical Friend

11:30 Bridging Theory and Practice

14:32 Enhancing Social Media Engagement

19:54 Conclusion and Future Outlook

If you enjoy hearing about this topic, I suggest checking out this previous episode:

Temisan Williams - Leveraging social media as a sport coach

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