In this episode of  "Coaches on Zoom Drinking Coffee," Rebecca Rutschman, co-founder and chief product officer of Evoach, discusses the role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in coaching. 

Rebecca, with her extensive background in IT and digital innovation, shares her journey towards integrating AI into the coaching field through the development of Evoach. The discussion centers on the evolution of AI in coaching, moving from basic scripted chatbots to more sophisticated conversational AI like GPT-3.

Rebecca explores the transformative impact AI has on coaching methodologies, acknowledging the mixed reactions from the coaching community, which range from enthusiasm to skepticism. She highlights the potential of AI to enhance coaching practices, while also addressing the current limitations of AI in fully replicating the nuanced competencies of human coaches.

Throughout the conversation, Rebecca discusses the ethical implications of AI in coaching, emphasizing the need for a balance between technological advancements and maintaining human-centric values in coaching practices. The podcast also touches on the future prospects of AI in coaching, considering both the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in integrating AI into this field.

This episode offers insightful perspectives on the intersection of AI and coaching, presenting a nuanced exploration of how AI is reshaping the landscape of coaching and the potential paths it might take in the future.