In the 24th session of the dialogue series "Coaching Meets AI," Dirk Kröger presents his AI coaching approach. The session covers the following points:
Introduction of a New Coaching Tool:
- Speaker: Dirk Kröger, a business and life coach, introduced an app he developed with his wife, based on a holistic approach.
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Core Idea of the App:
- Life Wheel Model: Focus on four areas – "Business," "Relationships," "Body," and "Consciousness."
- Self-Reflection: Users record their daily mood, stress levels, and progress in these areas.
- AI Integration: The app analyzes user input and generates personalized questions and feedback to support them.
- Goal: Democratization of coaching through low-threshold access and motivation for self-reflection.
App Features:
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Daily Tracking:
- Users reflect on their mood, stress levels, and progress in the four areas using simple sliders and optional free-text fields.
- The data is analyzed by AI to identify patterns and provide individual feedback.
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Personalized Questions and Tips:
- AI-generated questions encourage daily reflection and inspire users to pursue personal goals.
- Weekly and monthly summaries support long-term goal tracking.
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Visual and Interactive Elements:
- Gamification features, such as point systems and leaderboards, aim to boost user motivation.
- An intuitive interface with visual dashboards ensures easy use.
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Integration of Experts:
- The app includes content from real coaches and experts in various fields (e.g., fitness, nutrition, consciousness) to inspire users.
Discussion and Participant Feedback:
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Strengths of the App:
- Low-Threshhold Access: The intuitive design and gamification make it easier for users to start with coaching.
- Visual Design: Participants praised the user-friendly interface.
- Democratization of Coaching: The tool offers an entry point to self-reflection for people who might not otherwise have access to coaching.
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Critical Notes:
- Lack of Confrontation: AI-based feedback might lead to “pleasant” but less challenging responses, limiting the depth of reflection.
- Focus on Advice: The app primarily provides advisory elements, which limits its role compared to in-depth coaching.
- Lack of Depth: Participants noted that real behavioral changes often require critical and honest reflection, which the app currently struggles to facilitate.
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Suggestions:
- Integration of Diagnostic Modules: Proposals to generate more precise and concise tips from a predefined library (e.g., using text modules) to enhance feedback effectiveness.
- Collaboration with Human Coaches: The app could act as a "bridging solution," preparing users for more intensive coaching.
- Broadening the Target Audience: The app could be adapted for coaching beginners and organizations.
Outlook:
- Dirk Kröger announced further development of the app, particularly focusing on improving AI interaction and personalized recommendations.
- Participants suggested revisiting the app in future sessions to monitor its development and provide deeper feedback.
The session offered an exciting insight into the practice and potential of AI-supported coaching, coupled with critical considerations for further improvement.