The 90th Percentile: An Unconventional Leadership Podcast Episode 166: Can AI Be Your Coach? The Promise and Peril of AI in Leadership Development
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Jun 18, 2025 Mark Schaff, a seasoned leader in coaching and talent development, explores the intriguing intersection of AI and leadership. He discusses how AI can help managers feel more prepared and confident in coaching, providing structure without replacing the critical human element of trust and empathy. Mark highlights the effective FUEL model that complements AI tools, ensuring coaches can still foster meaningful connections. He also tackles concerns about privacy and the importance of balancing AI assistance with personal interaction in leadership development.
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AI Supports Unprepared Managers
- Many managers struggle with coaching because they feel unprepared, not unwilling.
- AI can amplify managers' natural coaching abilities and help them improve.
Trust Remains Central in Coaching
- Trust and empathy are essential and irreplaceable in coaching conversations.
- AI cannot build trust but can enhance a manager's ability to develop it.
AI as a Practice Space
- AI excels at helping leaders become introspective and align coaching suggestions with their natural style.
- AI offers a risk-free platform to rehearse and refine coaching language before real conversations.