HR Leaders How AI Makes Coaching Accessible Beyond the C-Suite
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Jul 29, 2025 Will Leahy, VP of People at Greenhouse Software, discusses the democratization of coaching through AI. He highlights how tools like Kona provide personalized learning experiences, making coaching accessible to all employees, not just top executives. The conversation dives into the advantages of real-time feedback and adaptive learning methods that meet employees where they are. Will also shares insights on the challenges of maintaining company culture in remote environments and the importance of embracing AI for organizational agility.
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AI Democratizes Coaching
- AI has democratized coaching, making it accessible beyond just the top executives.
- Real-time coaching now happens in meetings, Slack, and email, providing continuous data to human coaches.
From Rolodex to Rocket Factory
- Will Leahy started his career in a small recruiting firm using cold calls and Rolodexes.
- He later worked at LinkedIn, Shell, Hulu, GoDaddy, and a Virgin rocket factory, evolving with changing recruiting technology.
Embed Coaching in Work Flow
- Coaching needs to be in the flow of work with real-time feedback, not delayed weekly sessions.
- AI coaching in tools like Greenhouse helps incorporate company goals and culture into personalized coaching.