Interconnectedness, AI and Coaching, with Rob Kemp

Diving into the core of coaching, the episode explores its values and impact on individuals and organisations, particularly schools. Our guest, Rob Kemp, shares insights on measuring the impact of coaching, the role of authenticity, and the emerging relationship between AI and coaching. The conversation also touches on the readiness of organisations for coaching and the broader implications of these practices on human connectedness and organizational culture.

00:00 Welcome to Interbeing: A New Season Begins

02:01 Introducing Today's Guest: Rob Kemp

03:34 What Does Being Human Mean to You?

03:59 Authenticity and Relational Coaching

07:54 Deficit vs. Strengths-Based Models in Education

13:36 The Future of Coaching: Revolution or Evolution?

22:35 AI and the Democratization of Coaching

23:40 Six Criteria for Organizational Coaching

25:38 AI's Limitations in Coaching

30:08 Challenges and Misconceptions in Coaching

31:57 Ensuring Organisational Readiness for Coaching

42:42 The Importance of Trust in Coaching

43:19 Final Thoughts and Reflections

A qualified and experienced Coach, Rob Kemp is a Doctor of Coaching & Mentoring, (2021) holding an MSc in Coaching & Mentoring (2013), and a post-graduate certificate in coaching (2005).

He has coaching experience in the public sector, commercial organisations, education, not-for-profit and voluntary organisations. Sector experience in creative and digital industries, life sciences, new technology, low carbon and clean technology, with extensive experience of senior management and directorships in varied organisations, and specific responsibility for performance, learning and development. Rob was previously the large organisation liaison person (LOLP) for the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, and coordinator for East Midlands Regional Network.

You can find Rob’s paper on AI and coaching, written with Tatiana Bachkirova, at https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/17521882.2024.2368598#abstract

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