The Lineage of Listening: From the Birth of Coaching to the Age of AI

The Lineage of Listening: From the Birth of Coaching to the Age of AI

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594454/fan_mail/new] In celebration of International Coaching Week, Humain Coaches honors the origins and evolution of our profession.  This episode features two generations of pioneers: Dr. Carol McCall, who shaped the profession in partnership with Thomas J Leonard in the late 1980s, and her daughter Ana Floyd, who is bridging that legacy into the future.  Together, we explore the humanity of coaching through the lens of deep listening, resilience, and the threshold of artificial intelligence.   Key Talking Points: * The Origin Story: A look back at the formative years of coaching in San Francisco and the partnership between Dr. Carol McCall and Thomas J Leonard.  * The Nucleus of Listening: Why deep listening—beyond hearing—is the essential discipline for healing and human transformation.  * African American Contributions to Innovation: A profound reframe of how the lived experience of resilience and the civil rights era shaped the coaching presence.  * A Second-Generation Bridge: Ana Floyd shares the responsibility of protecting her mother’s pioneering legacy while navigating her own path.  * Presence in the Age of AI: How technology can be used as a creative catalyst without losing the core of human connection and psychological safety.  * The Future of Stewardship: The vision of the "Listening Bench" and a global message of service for the next generation of coaches.  https://listeningprofitsu.com/ [https://listeningprofitsu.com/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarolmccall/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/drcarolmccall/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/anafloyd/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anafloyd/] Host: Susan Caesar https://www.humain.org/ [https://www.humain.org/]

The Dance of Ambidexterity: Balancing Resonance and Acceleration with Joachim Doninghaus

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594454/fan_mail/new] Resonance in the Age of Acceleration In this episode of Humain Coaches, host Susan sits down with Joachim Doninghaus, founder of DNA Analytics, to explore the delicate tension between human potential and technological speed. Joachim introduces the concept of ambidexterity—the vital oscillation between efficiency and innovation. As AI offers us the myth of total control and constant availability, we find ourselves caught in a cycle of "acceleration" that leaves little room for the "resonance" required for deep coaching. Joachim argues that while efficiency optimizes the patterns of the past, true innovation requires us to embrace the risk of disruption and the discomfort of new learning.  Join us for a deep dive into how coaches can remain centered in their values, find the time to reflect, and learn to "dance" on the scale between the stability of proven patterns and the exponential pace of the future. https://www.linkedin.com/in/joachim-d%C3%B6ninghaus-99bb9513/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/joachim-d%C3%B6ninghaus-99bb9513/] https://www.dnanalytics.de/ [https://www.dnanalytics.de/] Host: Susan Caesar https://www.humain.org/ [https://www.humain.org/]

Aristotle, AI, and the Search for Human Wisdom with Anna Gallotti

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594454/fan_mail/new] Join seasoned master coach and innovator Anna Gallotti as she explores the frontier of the "collective learning curve" in the age of ChatGPT. Having developed her own AI avatar to support clients between sessions, Anna reveals why technology should augment human power rather than replace the coach’s presence. In this episode, we bridge the gap between ancient philosophy and future tech, discussing: * The Aristotelian Edge: Why information and technique are no match for the embodied experience that remains profoundly human. * Radical Autonomy: How to use AI "nudges" to keep clients on track without creating a dangerous dependency on the machine. * The Value of Imperfection: Why our human vulnerability and mistakes are our greatest differentiators for human development. * Life-Centered Design: Moving beyond the human-centered approach to become actors in an ever-evolving world. Are you ready to reassess your role as a human coach? Tune in to discover how to navigate the ethical, inclusive, and deeply personal future of coaching. About Anna Gallotti Anna is an ICF Master Certified Coach, researcher, and a leading voice in the evolution of leadership within a human + AI world. With over 25 years of experience coaching C-suite leaders and global teams, she helps executives uncover their unique "leadership signature" and navigate complex cultural transformations. As the founder of Share Global Coaching and the Group Coaching Institute, she is a pioneer in integrating AI into coaching practice to augment human agency and strengthen client autonomy. https://www.linkedin.com/in/annagallotti/?skipRedirect=true [https://www.linkedin.com/in/annagallotti/?skipRedirect=true] https://share-coach.com/ [https://share-coach.com/] https://www.groupcoachinginstitute.com/ [https://www.groupcoachinginstitute.com/] Host: Susan Caesar https://www.humain.org/ [https://www.humain.org/]

Can AI make you a better, more present coach?

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594454/fan_mail/new] Stop trading your soul for your schedule. As a coach, you were put on this earth to change lives through intuition and deep human connection. But between the "KPI factories" of corporate coaching and the endless grind of marketing, your magic superpower can easily get buried under admin. Humain Coaches is where high-level coaching meets the cutting edge of technology. Hosted by Susan Caesar—ICF Director of AI and founder of humain.org—this show explores how to place yourself at the center of a "simple empire" where AI handles the noise so you can handle the transformation. Join us as we interview industry pioneers like Jodie Cook to discuss: * The AI Concierge: How to use technology as a "warm welcome" that qualifies prospects while you sleep. * Trust at the Edge: Navigating the ethics of "second brains" and recorded insights without undermining your professional reputation. * The Scaling Secret: Why the future of coaching isn't about more hours—it's about "double leveraging" yourself to reach more people than ever before. Whether you are an ICF-accredited veteran or a rising consultant, it’s time to stop being a "mother" to your business and start being the beacon for your clients. Tune in to learn how to evolve, automate, and reclaim your time for the work that truly matters. Key Takeaways from the Jodie Cook Episode: * The "Not Your Mother" Approach: Using AI-drafted follow-ups to maintain professional boundaries and keep clients accountable. * ROI of AI: Moving beyond the "valley of despair" to see real financial returns by replacing expensive agencies with smart workflows. * The Parasocial Edge: How digital assets allow clients to "immerse" themselves in your methodology even when you aren't in the room. About Jodie Cook  Jodie is an entrepreneur, Forbes senior contributor, and the founder of Coachvox, where she helps coaches scale their impact to infinity by turning their expertise into AI versions of themselves. A former 7-figure founder and competitive powerlifter for Team GB, Jodie specializes in digital leverage and personal branding for the modern era. Her mission is to create a "ripple effect" of coaching, using AI-powered tools to help coaches generate leads and deliver their unique style of guidance to an unlimited audience without increasing their working hours. https://coachvox.ai/ [https://coachvox.ai/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-cook/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodie-cook/] Host: Susan Caesar https://www.humain.org/ [https://www.humain.org/]

Is AI the end of Coaching or its Renaissance with Lewin Keller

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594454/fan_mail/new] As technology accelerates, does our humanity risk being left behind? In this episode of the Humain Coaches series, Susan Caesar sits down with Lewin Keller, a visionary leader bridging the gap between high-growth tech and deep human development. From his meteoric rise at Google to founding CoachBot.ai, Lewin shares how we can use "Governed AI" to reach "seekers who dare" without losing the "ancient art of listening". We explore why coaching is becoming the vital connective tissue of our society and how technology, when properly governed, can actually make us more human. Key Takeaways: * Why coaching is required to navigate modern complexity. * The concept of Governed AI: Maintaining ethical standards while scaling impact. * Moving from "soul-tired" and overwhelmed to becoming a "presence bearer" in a digital world. * Lessons from Google on scaling teams with a human-centric mindset. About Lewin Keller  Lewin is the founder of CoachBot and a specialist in scaling human-centered AI for enterprise L&D and coaching providers. A former Google manager and sales director turned professional coach, Lewin bridges the gap between high-growth technology and the ethical depth of professional coaching. He is the creator of CoachBot Studio, a no-code platform that allows experts to design secure, research-backed AI coaching agents that extend human capability. Driven by his focus on wellbeing and long-term impact, Lewin works with global partners to ensure that AI serves to deepen, rather than dilute, the integrity of human development. https://coachbot.ai/ [https://coachbot.ai/] https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewin-keller/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lewin-keller/] Host: Susan Caesar https://www.humain.org/ [https://www.humain.org/]