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Chareen Goodman [00:00:00]:

You. Welcome to the Crack the Coaching C.O.D.E.™ podcast, where every Thursday, coaches from all over the world can tune in to get a dose of good info to help them crack the coaching code in their coaching business. On this podcast, you will get what you need to make your coaching business a true dream. Business minutes. Whether that's a short learn-to-earn knowledge session or a full-length interview conversation with some of the most interesting, influential, and impactful people in the industry, this podcast will give you the inspiration, motivation, but above all, the encouragement you need to get you and keep you building and growing your own coach practice. Hello and welcome, coaches, to another insightful episode of the Crack the Coaching C.O.D.E.™ podcast. I'm your host, Charee Goodman, Business Coach and Founder of Crack the Coaching C.O.D.E.™, and it's great to have you tuning in with me today as we strive to uncover new ways to build, grow, and sustain our coaching practices. In today's episode, we're going to take a moment to pause, reflect, and analyze.

Chareen Goodman [00:01:34]:

That's right. We're about to dive into a review of our second quarter, discussing our successes, looking at a few of our challenges, and most importantly, charting a course for a successful third quarter to add a touch of excitement to this journey. Today we're going to explore how we can harness the power of artificial intelligence, particularly a tool named ChatGPT, which I'm sure you've heard about just to help us bolster our future success as we head into Q3. Planning and review are integral parts of any successful business. These activities are like the heartbeat of a thriving coaching practice. Without these elements, we're merely navigating through the rough seas without a compass, lost and without direction. By reviewing our past actions, we learn from our missteps and consolidate our successes and planning ahead, well, it just helps us chart our course to our desired destination, ensuring that we stay on track, make the necessary adjustments, and sail smoothly towards our goals. So I want you to buckle up, my fellow coach.

Chareen Goodman [00:03:03]:

Let's take this opportunity to take a quick look back on Q2, appreciate our progress, and get ready to maximize our potential with ChatGPT in Q3 and beyond. Let's go ahead. Welcome back. In this segment, I want to take a moment for us to reflect on the highs and lows of Q2 in our coaching practice. Can you believe it? We're already at the halfway point of the year. There's so much we can learn from the experiences we've already had along the way. For me personally, Q2 was a mixed bag. I witnessed some incredible success stories from coaches who found innovative ways to engage with clients.

Chareen Goodman [00:04:03]:

New markets opened up, and I even took the plunge into the world of AI with more intensity. But as we all know, no journey is devoid of bumps. Am I right? And challenges did arise. Such as coming up with new solutions to everyday business problems, navigating the ever-shifting economy, and delivering results and engagement with my community. In the midst of these challenges, AI, and particularly ChatGPT, showed up as a shining beacon, illuminating new possibilities for working smarter and not so hard. Many coaches, including myself, turned to AI to ease some of our Q2 struggles. Know what I mean? So how did it pan out? Well, let me share a quick personal story. As the quarter kicked off, I found myself overwhelmed with content creation tasks.

Chareen Goodman [00:05:14]:

Newsletters, blog posts, social media updates, my new podcast. You name it, it was there. When it came to content, it was taking a toll on my time, my energy and my focus, leaving me with less time to do what I love the most coaching my clients. But that's when I got on the ChatGPT bandwagon. Okay, at first I admit that I was a bit skeptical about all the hubbub thinking could a machine really capture my voice and message? However, desperate times call for bold measures and action. So I decided to give it a go. And the results? OMG. In a word, well, they were astounding from that point forward, ChatGPT has become my personal writing assistant, helping me create content that is engaging, on brand and on point, and most importantly, saving me hours of time.

Chareen Goodman [00:06:27]:

I found myself being able to create ten times the content in less than half the time. And good content, I might add. Hashtag amazing. But the magic of ChatGPT didn't stop there. It also helped me generate ideas, outline my content, and draft responses to my clients. It was as if I added an additional team member to my coaching practice. Of course, it wasn't all sunshine and roses. There was a learning curve involved, and it took time for me to understand how to work optimally with ChatGPT.

Chareen Goodman [00:07:10]:

But once I got past that, there was no looking back and there is no turning back. And that, my friends, is the power of embracing technology. Specifically AI. Like ChatGPT, it can bring significant improvements in productivity, client engagement and overall business growth themes we should be taking with us into Q3 and beyond. So I want to encourage you to take a moment to reflect on your experience from Q2 and think about what happened that made it good for you, what really worked, what did you incorporate that allowed you to work smarter? Did you take the plunge to include some form of AI or ChatGPT to help you? And if the answer is no, are you ready to join me on this journey of embracing AI for your coach practice in Q3? Think about those questions as we move into the next segment. See you over there. Bye. All right, we're back.

Chareen Goodman [00:08:33]:

And in this segment, it's time to roll up our sleeves and talk about how we can put this AI wonder ChatGPT to work in our coaching businesses as we venture into Q3 and even beyond. So, just to refresh your memory, ChatGPT is a type of AI that has been trained to understand and generate humanlike text. Think of it as having a chat with a really, really intelligent bot. It's pretty amazing how it's been designed to help us as coaches save time, increase efficiency, and provide a more personalized service to our clients. So how do we use ChatGPT in our coaching business in Q3? Let's dive in and figure it out. First, ChatGPT can help automate some of the repetitive tasks in our daily routine email responses, scheduling appointments, or sending out routine reminders to our clients. ChatGPT can handle it, and that means more time for you to devote to developing your coaching strategies, building your coaching business, serving your clients, or just taking a breather for some self-care. Secondly, ChatGPT can aid in content creation like I shared with you in the earlier segment.

Chareen Goodman [00:10:15]:

Struggling to keep up with creating engaging content for your blog or social media channels, it can become overwhelming. ChatGPT can generate unique, engaging and insightful content, helping you to maintain a consistent online presence, which is critical for coaches. It can even be your ghostwriter for a book or ecourse using your guidance to create content that reflects your unique brand voice. Third, ChatGPT can help you personalize your coaching strategies. By analyzing your clients' behaviors, preferences and responses. ChatGPT can provide you with insights that can help you tailor your coaching approach to each individual client. Hashtag amazing. But let me give you an example.

Chareen Goodman [00:11:17]:

Let's say you've been working with a client who seems to be struggling with time management. Man, that's a big deal for my clients. You've tried different strategies, but nothing seems to be working. With ChatGPT, you can feed in the interactions you've had with the client, and the AI might identify patterns you might have overlooked. Maybe your client is more responsive during the morning, or they seem more motivated when tasks are broken down into smaller steps. These are insights you can use to adjust your coaching strategy to fit them. Tailored made for them the potential benefits are enormous, but of course, we also need to be mindful of ethical considerations when using AI technology. Always remember, transparency is key.

Chareen Goodman [00:12:18]:

If you're using AI tools like ChatGPT, make sure your clients are aware of it and understand how their data will be used. Informed Consent. Now Q3 is just around the corner, folks, and now is the time to explore how tools like ChatGPT can help us help you evolve your coach practices, enhancing your efficiency and effectiveness, and above all, the overall experience that you provide to your clients. As we wrap up this segment, I want you to think about how you can start integrating AI and ChatGPT into your coaching practice. This can make a world of difference for your growth and scalability as we move into Q3 and stick around for the final segment, where we'll be discussing how to plan for a successful Q3. So don't go away. Welcome back to the final segment of this episode of the Crack the Coaching C.O.D.E.™ podcast. Now, let's turn our attention to the future and how we can use AI tools to forge a solid plan for our coaching businesses. If you've been in the coaching business for a while, you know that planning is key.

Chareen Goodman [00:13:59]:

We're constantly looking at ways to improve our services, reach more clients, and make a difference in more lives. And in this era of AI, ChatGPT can be an ally in creating robust plans for your future. First, let's talk about scalability. As your coaching business grows, ChatGPT can grow with you. Imagine being able to maintain consistent communication with all your clients, irrespective of their numbers. That's the power of ChatGPT. Second, ChatGPT allows for deep data analysis. It's like having your own personal research assistant capable of drawing insights from vast amounts of data.

Chareen Goodman [00:14:55]:

This data-driven approach can provide a solid foundation for your coaching plan. But remember, while ChatGPT is a powerful tool, it is not a magic wand. It's crucial to apply your expertise and judgment alongside the insights this tool provides. And I heard a friend say, using Richard Nixon's quote, "Trust but verify." Verify the information that ChatGPT puts out for you and make sure it aligns with what you know as the expert. Now, as we reflect on these key takeaways, remember that embracing ChatGPT and any other AI tool can help us enhance the impact of our coaching services. It's all about using technology to better understand our clients, deliver more personalized services and make our own business operations more efficient and effective. Our coaching skills, honed over years of practice and experience, are simply irreplaceable.

Chareen Goodman [00:16:12]:

These AI tools are just another resource in our toolbox to help us better serve our clients and grow our business. So now I encourage every one of you to explore how you can leverage ChatGPT in your coaching practice in Q3. The possibilities, I believe, are going to be truly exciting for you. You have the power to shape the future of your coaching practice and build the coaching business of your dreams. So embrace the possibilities. I'm Chareen Goodman, and I want to thank you for tuning into this episode of the Crack the Coaching C.O.D.E.™ podcast. I hope you found our discussion enlightening and that it equipped you with the insights you need to leverage AI in your coaching practice as we move into Q3. If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please visit our website at chareengoodman.com.

Chareen Goodman [00:17:19]:

And if you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform. Until next time, my friends. keep coaching, keep growing, and most importantly, keep cracking the coaching code. Blessings.