Coaching at Scale: The Self-Coaching Revolution is Powered by Human and Artificial Intelligence (Part 3)

"I feel so extraordinary - Something's got a hold on me - I get this feeling I'm in motion - A sudden sense of liberty" - George Michael singing New Order's True Faith

Quick recap: We are discussing leveraging Human and Artificial Intelligence for Scaling Agility. We started with this introductory article last week:

And we hypothesized that we could start applying Artificial Intelligence for Scaling Agility for tasks and challenges that are Low Risk:

Now, I would like to share a favorite topic of mine - The Self-Coaching Revolution! All my clients have confronted the challenge of Coaching at Scale when Leading Scaling Agility initiatives! The sheer cost and logistics of providing this benefit to all employees in the throes of Deep Organizational and Personal Change are daunting.

"I remember sitting across a senior leader (with 2000+ staff) in the Financial Services industry at year end and sharing that the annual coaching budget would jump 300% to over US$10 million"

The emergence of powerful Artificial Intelligence apps has created a dramatic shift in the ability of enterprises to offer Coaching at Scale to all their employees at a fraction of the earlier cost. This requires the individual employee to be in charge of and directing their own Self-Coaching Revolution powered by Human and Artificial Intelligence.

To prove that this can work, I tested an app called Bunch.AI by BUNCH for 100 consecutive days and was completely blown away by the guidance and results. Hat's off to the BUNCH team, Darja Gutnick and Anthony Reo , for a great app!

While investigating this movement, I was curious why this approach has caught on so fast. And so, I asked ChatGPT!!

"AI has the potential to power the Self-Coaching Revolution by providing personalized and intelligent tools that facilitate self-improvement, growth, and well-being. Here's how AI can contribute to this revolution:

1. Personalized Insights: AI can analyze data from various sources, such as self-assessments, behavioral patterns, and personal goals, to provide individuals with personalized insights into their strengths, areas for improvement, and actionable steps for growth.
2. Data-Driven Self-Awareness: AI can help individuals gain deeper self-awareness by analyzing their behaviors, preferences, and interactions. This self-awareness forms the foundation for effective self-coaching.
3. Goal Setting and Progress Tracking: AI-powered platforms can assist users in setting realistic goals and tracking their progress. The system can suggest milestones, deadlines, and provide feedback on the progress made.
4. Behavioral Analysis: AI can analyze behavior patterns and provide feedback on habits and routines that contribute to personal growth or hinder progress. It can help users identify patterns they might not have noticed otherwise.
5. Personalized Resources: AI can recommend relevant articles, videos, courses, and other resources that align with an individual's goals and interests, facilitating continuous learning and self-improvement.
6. Cognitive and Emotional Support: AI-powered virtual assistants can provide cognitive and emotional support, offering encouragement, motivation, and even techniques to manage stress, anxiety, and other challenges.
7. Decision-Making Support: AI can assist individuals in making informed decisions by analyzing available information and suggesting options based on personal preferences and goals.
8. Reflective Practices: AI can encourage users to engage in reflective practices like journaling or mindfulness exercises, providing prompts and suggestions to enhance self-reflection.
9. Feedback Mechanisms: AI can gather feedback from users' interactions and provide insights into areas that may need attention. This feedback loop helps users refine their self-coaching strategies.
10. Continuous Improvement: AI can adapt its recommendations and insights based on user feedback and changing goals, ensuring that the self-coaching experience evolves over time.
11. Accessibility and Availability: AI-powered self-coaching tools are available 24/7, making them accessible whenever individuals need support, guidance, or motivation.
12. Privacy and Confidentiality: AI respects privacy and confidentiality, allowing individuals to explore personal development without concerns about judgment or exposure.
13. Learning From Peers: AI can aggregate insights and experiences from a broader user base, allowing individuals to learn from the experiences of others who share similar goals and challenges.
14. Scaling Self-Coaching: AI can make self-coaching accessible to a larger audience, scaling the benefits of personal development and growth across diverse populations.
15. Holistic Well-Being: AI-powered self-coaching tools can address various dimensions of well-being, including physical health, mental health, emotional well-being, and work-life balance. "

What do you think? Have you tried Self-Coaching via an AI app? Please share your experiences and results here!

PS. And as usual, here is the muse - George Michael and his ode to Self-Actualization- True Faith (by New Order):