Sam Isaacson

Sam Isaacson, a leader at the intersection of coaching and technology, discusses the transformative impact of AI on the coaching landscape. He highlights the balance between AI's potential and its limitations, emphasizing that human presence and empathy are irreplaceable. Sam explores the role of AI as a virtual colleague, the ethical boundaries of AI relationships, and the risks of misinformation. He predicts a growing integration of AI coaches and smart glasses in the workplace, urging coaches to adapt and innovate rather than compete with technology.

Sam Isaacson, a coach, author, and the founder of AIcoach.chat, discusses the revolutionary role of technology in making coaching accessible to the masses. He explores how AI can democratize coaching, contrasting it with traditional methods. The conversation highlights the balance between AI's capabilities and the necessity for human connection, the ethical considerations in AI coaching, and the exciting potential of integrating virtual and augmented reality into the coaching experience. Isaacson invites coaches to embrace these changes for a positive impact.

In this conversation with coach and consultant Sam Isaacson we dive deep into the disruptive possibilities of using technology AI and AR in coaching, how they can serve humanity and what some possible dangers might be, consequences for coaches, and what skills and capacities coaches may need to focus on in a world that includes AI coaching. Sam Isaacson is an enthusiastic coach, coach supervisor, and coachtech thought leader. He's Chair of the UK Government's Coaching Professional apprenticeship trailblazer group, and works closely with the ICF, EMCC Global and others. Sam combines his background in technology risk consulting with his love of coaching to play various roles with coaching professional bodies and thinktanks. He is the first person to have delivered executive coaching in virtual reality and is the author of several books. Visit coachesrising.com to see our acclaimed online coach trainings and other offerings.

In this engaging discussion, Sam Isaacson—coach, author, and founder of Coachtech Collective—dives into the intersecting worlds of coaching and technology. He shares insights on the ethical and practical implications of AI in coaching. Sam also reveals his groundbreaking experience with virtual reality coaching and highlights the importance of the human relationship in coaching. He discusses how AI can democratize access to coaching while maintaining the essence of human touch. Tune in for a fascinating glimpse into the future of coaching!

In this insightful discussion, Sam Isaacson, a coachtech thought leader, Nicky Terblanche, an academic and leadership coach, and Alex Haitoglou, co-founder of an AI platform, tackle the intersection of AI and coaching psychology. They highlight the critical need for coaches to understand technology and adapt to rapid advancements while preserving human interaction. The trio examines potential benefits and ethical challenges of AI, the importance of balancing tech with personal connection, and future trends like conversational AI, emphasizing coaching's evolution in a tech-driven landscape.