Here’s how coaches can start making AI work for them and stop wasting time and effort
AI tools like ChatGPT have changed the game for coaches. They help create content, brainstorm ideas, and handle admin tasks. But knowing where to start – let alone how to use AI effectively – feels overwhelming. Many coaches are stuck in tutorial hell or wasting hours trying to figure things out alone.
Without the right guidance, you might be missing huge opportunities while your competitors surge ahead. The good news? Getting help with AI doesn’t mean becoming a tech expert. It’s about finding the right resources and support to make AI work for your coaching business.
Your expertise as a coach is solid. Your client results speak for themselves. But as AI reshapes the coaching industry, staying relevant means embracing these new tools efficiently. Let’s explore why getting the right AI support is crucial for your coaching business.
AI is transforming how coaches work. It’s streamlining everything from content creation to client communication. Smart coaches use AI to develop new programs faster, create engaging social posts, and even offer 24/7 support to their clients.
These changes aren’t just about efficiency. AI helps generate fresh perspectives for coaching sessions and scale your impact beyond one-to-one work. Getting the right help ensures you harness these opportunities rather than watch others pass you by.
The coaches who understand and implement AI effectively today are positioning themselves as leaders in their field. They’re setting new standards for what coaching can achieve.
Don’t spend hours watching YouTube tutorials or reading blogs about AI, without intention. This scattered approach to learning wastes valuable time you could spend with clients or growing your business.
Getting proper help and guidance with AI means learning efficiently. Instead of endless trial and error, you can follow proven paths that other professionals have already mapped out.
Every week spent struggling with AI alone is a week you could have been using it to enhance your coaching practice. The right guidance helps you skip the frustration and move straight to implementation.
AI can dramatically boost your professional standing. Use it to create thought-provoking articles, engage prospects, and share insights that showcase your expertise. Regular, high-quality content builds authority and attracts better clients.
But reputation works both ways. Using AI incorrectly – from privacy issues to generic content – can hurt your brand. Knowing AI better helps you avoid common pitfalls while leveraging AI to enhance your credibility.
Smart AI implementation sets you apart as an innovative coach who combines human wisdom with cutting-edge tools. This balanced approach strengthens your position and attracts clients who value forward-thinking expertise.
Here are practical ways to get the guidance you need with AI. These steps build on each other, starting with fundamentals and moving toward advanced implementation in your coaching practice.
Start with the basics of how AI can help your coaching business. Skip the technical jargon and focus on what matters – core concepts like language models, content generation, and data analysis. These fundamentals help you make smart decisions about using AI in your work.
Pick one area to learn first. If you intend to create lots of content, study AI writing tools. If you spend hours on admin, focus on automation tools. Free courses like Microsoft AI Fundamentals and LinkedIn Learning’s AI basics course offer structured learning paths to build your knowledge.
You can also find value information in articles on sites like Wikipedia, just ensure you’re intentional about your learning. Spend 30 minutes daily learning one new concept. Take notes on how each concept could apply to your coaching practice.
Engineering sounds complex, but it’s just about being intentional about prompting. Good prompts get good results.
Start by learning basic prompt structures – be specific, provide context, and state your desired outcome clearly. This skill alone will make every AI tool more valuable to your practice.
Try this exercise: Take three common tasks in your coaching business, like writing emails or creating session outlines. Write clear prompts for each task, including your tone of voice, preferred length, and key points to cover.
Save your best prompts in a document and build a personal library of effective prompts you can modify for different situations. We have some prompts recommended for coaches here.
There’s a lot of free content out there. Lots of experts, organisations and enthusiasts are sharing how to use AI effectively – it’s your job to seek out the ones that matter to you.
Look for webinars specifically about AI in coaching or that cover a specific topic or task you’re looking to improve with AI. Coachvox runs regular free webinars showing how coaches implement AI effectively (sign up to the newsletter to find out when).
Before signing up to every webinar or workshop available, get clear on your top three AI challenges. During the webinars you attend, focus on getting these issues addressed. Don’t just watch – take notes on practical tips you can use immediately.
Schedule implementation time right after each webinar. Pick one idea and put it into practice within 24 hours. This turns passive learning into active skill building.
Start with newsletters focused on practical AI applications for coaches. Coachvox’s weekly update shares specific ways coaches are using AI successfully. More broadly, The Rundown offers curated insights about new AI tools and techniques.
Create a dedicated folder in your email for AI resources. Each week, set aside 15 minutes to review new newsletters. Look for one tip you can implement that day.
Turn insights into action items. When a newsletter mentions a useful prompt, tool or technique, add it to your AI toolkit document. Build a resource library you can reference whenever needed.
Generic AI tools are helpful, but coach-specific solutions save hours of configuration time. Tools like Coachvox are built with the goals and processes of coaches in mind, and understand the language of personal development.
Start by identifying your biggest time drains. Maybe it’s writing social posts, generating qualified leads, or answering common questions. Choose tools designed to solve these specific coaching challenges.
Test the tool with real coaching scenarios. Upload some of your existing content and client questions and give the model you signature style. See how the AI handles tasks you do daily. Measure the time saved and quality of output compared to your current approach.
Connect with coaches who are actively using AI. For example, the Coachvox community shares wins, challenges, and practical tips. LinkedIn groups focused on coaching innovation offer additional perspectives and support. You could even create a WhatsApp mastermind with a small group of peers.
Share your own AI experiments and results. Post about what’s working and ask for help with challenges. Active participation gets better responses than passive observation.
Set up regular check-ins. Monthly virtual coffee chats let you exchange tips, troubleshoot problems together and keep each other accountable. Start with just two or three consistent connections.
Find coaches or other professionals who are ahead of you in the AI journey. Look for those sharing posts about their AI implementations, not just theoretical advice. Their real-world experience can save you months of trial and error.
Approach potential mentors with specific questions about their AI success. Many are happy to share their knowledge, especially if you’ve engaged with their content thoughtfully.
It might also be a consideration to hire an AI consultant who can offer a greater level of personalised insight and support. If you’re sold on the idea of AI taking your coaching practice to the next level, it could be a very solid investment.
You may find that an AI consultant can help you use AI to help systemise and scale your coaching business in line with the Traction method or similar.
Theory becomes practical when you apply it to your actual coaching work. Start with low-stakes tasks like drafting social posts or creating session worksheets. Use AI to generate first drafts, then refine them with your expertise.
Create a testing schedule. Spend 30 minutes each day trying one new AI application in your business. Document what works and what needs adjustment.
Track your progress by measuring time saved and output quality. Keep a simple spreadsheet noting tasks completed, time taken, and satisfaction with results. This data helps you focus on the most valuable AI applications for your practice.
Success with AI comes from taking consistent, strategic steps. Start by choosing just one area of your coaching business where AI could make an immediate difference. This might be content creation, client support, or admin – whatever takes up the most time in your day.
Dedicate your first week to learning and testing. Pick specialist AI coaching tool or task-specific tool and explore its features. Use the free resources and tutorials available. Focus on understanding how it can enhance your existing coaching approach rather than trying to change everything at once.
Begin with just 30 minutes daily of focused AI learning and practice. Increase this as you being to see practical benefits. Split your time between studying one new concept and applying it to a real task in your business. Focus on practical applications rather than getting lost in technical details.
Each small step with AI compounds over time. Be patient with the learning process, celebrate your wins, and don’t hesitate to reach out for help when you need it. The coaches who succeed with AI are those who start now and stay consistent with their learning and implementation.
