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Real Talk for CoachesReal Talk for Coaches" is a weekly podcast that helps coaches thrive by exploring industry trends, professional development, and the integration of coaching into life. Author: Reid Ready Life Coaching, LLC
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AI, Human-Centered Coaching, and Ethics
Episode 25
Sunday, 12 April, 2026
In this episode of Real Talk for Coaches, Coach Dawn takes a grounded, no-fluff look at what AI actually means for coaching today, both behind the scenes in your business and directly inside the coaching partnership.You'll hear two clear lanes: (1) using AI as a business owner to reduce admin load and strengthen strategy, and (2) using AI ethically in-session (or adjacent to sessions) in ways that protect confidentiality, preserve client choice, and keep the human coach in the driver's seat.Timestamps0:00 Welcome + why this AI conversation matters now 1:20 Two lanes: AI for business vs. AI in the coaching partnership 3:50 How Coach Dawn uses AI as an entrepreneur (indirect client impact) 5:55 Cognitive caution: don't outsource your thinking 7:10 Where AI helps most 10:45 Ethics: fact-checking, privacy, and transparent disclosure 12:54 AI in-session15:34 Client choice, opt-out rights, and deletion practices 17:20 AI hallucinations + prompt quality: why you must review outputs 19:42 Transparency + IP/plagiarism risks 23:17 Corporate coaching is shiftingKey topics covered:The difference between AI for business operations vs. AI inside the coaching relationshipEthical AI in coaching: consent, opt-out options, confidentiality, and deletion practicesUsing AI for transcription/notes (Read.ai, Zoom AI) while protecting client privacyWhy coaches must review outputs (hallucinations) and protect IP/avoid plagiarismHow corporate coaching models are evolvingand what that means for staying relevantDisclaimerThis podcast is for educational purposes and does not constitute therapy, mental health treatment, or legal advice. Coaching is not a substitute for counseling or psychotherapy. If you need clinical support, please seek a licensed mental health professional.Discussion + communityLike, comment, and subscribe for more honest, research-grounded conversations about coaching. And if you're experimenting with AI in your practice, share what you're noticing, what's working, what's not, and what you're still figuring out.Guest speaker requirementsInterested in being a guest on Real Talk for Coaches? Guest Speaker Application: https://forms.gle/i1AbisqxNNYmzG5h6 Learn moreReid Ready Life Coaching: https://www.reidready.com Dr. Dawn Reid: https://www.drdawnreid.com Follow on social media: @CoachDawnReid @ReidReadyCoaching @DrDawnReid #DrDawnReid #ReidReady#RealTalkForCoaches #CoachDawn #AIinCoaching #CoachingEthics #HumanCenteredCoaching #ICFCoach #ExecutiveCoaching #LeadershipDevelopment #ClientConfidentiality #DataPrivacy #ReadAI #ZoomAI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
