The Development of Coaching Bots and Tools with Nicky Terblanche

 In this episode of Coaching Revealed, Executive Director of the Institute of Coaching, Jeff Hull, interviews Professor Nicky Terblanche, a leading expert in AI and coaching. They delve into Nicky's pioneering research comparing human and AI coaching, the surprising results of his early studies, and his perspectives on the adoption, ethics, and future potential of AI in the coaching world.This episode covers:Nicky's journey from engineering to coaching, and fusion of both industries Nicky’s research on early AI chatbots and goal attainment The balance between directive and non-directive approaches in AI coaching.Current research on different AI chatbot modalities and anthropomorphic features.The importance of distinguishing between AI coaching and AI-powered advice tools.