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EIL34: Unlocking the Potential of AI: A Game-Changer for Executive Coaches with Samiur Rahman, Heyday
Heyday is an AI software designed to revolutionize the field of executive coaching. In this episode, Samiur Rahman, an AI software specialist and machine learning expert, discusses the benefits of integrating AI into coaching practices.
Heyday aims to automate mundane tasks, such as note-taking during sessions, allowing coaches to focus on their unique superpower: insightful conversations with clients.
While AI can automate certain aspects of coaching, Samiur believes that the deep level of understanding and emotional navigation required in coaching cannot be replaced by AI. However, he sees potential for AI to democratize coaching by providing affordable one-off services and expanding access to coaching in underserved areas.
What You’ll Learn From this Episode
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Find out how AI can automate mundane tasks for executive coaches.
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Learn how AI can help coaches with note-taking during client sessions.
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Learn how AI can serve as a memory partner for coaches, helping them recall important details from client conversations.
“Our mission is to be an AI assistant for knowledge workers, automating mundane tasks and allowing them to focus on their creative superpowers.” - Samiur Rahman
Topics Covered:
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00:24 - Samiur Rahman shares his background in building machine learning and AI products, including his previous company Journal and his current company Heyday.
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01:54 - Dr. Burrus asks why executive coaches should use AI and what it can do for them.
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03:05 - Samiur explains how AI can help coaches with tasks like note-taking and content creation, allowing them to focus on insightful conversations with their clients.
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03:41 - Dr. Burrus asks how Heyday's approach to note-taking differs from other transcription services like Otter.
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06:12 - Samiur discusses how Heyday can help coaches extract key takeaways and insights from client conversations, as well as create content for social media.
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09:41 - Dr. Burrus asks for suggestions on how coaches can start experimenting with AI.
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12:03 - Samiur provides examples of how coaches can use AI, such as analyzing 360 reviews and generating draft lists of strengths and areas for improvement.
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15:13 - Dr. Burrus discusses the potential time-saving benefits of using AI for data analysis in coaching.
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17:21 - Samiur explains how Heyday integrates with various platforms like email, Slack, and chat services to capture relevant data.
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19:24 - Dr. Burrus asks about the thought partner aspect of Heyday and how it can assist coaches in their work.
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20:39 - Samiur expresses his belief that AI will not replace coaches but rather enhance their abilities, allowing them to focus on their unique skills.
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22:48 - Samiur provides contact information for Heyday and himself, including the Heyday website, his email address, and his LinkedIn profile.
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23:37 - Dr. Burrus expresses her appreciation for the information and sees the potential value of Heyday in executive coaching.
Connect with Samiur Rahman
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Website: https://Heyday.xyz/about/
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/Heyday_hq
Connect with Katrina Burrus
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinaburrus/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/katrina.burrus
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Twitter: https://twitter.com/katrinaburrus?lang=en
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