In our next Roundtable we will explore a book chapter from the open access book titled: Coaching in the Age of AI, Perspectives on Opportunities, Challenges, and Future Directions, https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-23332-5

The chapter: “AI as a Third Party in Coaching: Balancing Trust, Ethics, and Innovation” by Sandra J. Diller und Wendy-Ann Smith

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-23332-5_9

will be in the focus of our conversations.

The book chapter examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in coaching through a relational and ethical lens. Its central proposition is that once AI tools, for example, transcription, note-taking, summarization, or between-session reflection prompts, become part of a coaching process, the relationship is no longer solely between coach and client. AI becomes a third party in the room.

This creates important opportunities, and at the same time, it raises fundamental questions.

We are again planning for 60 minutes (4 pm - 5 pm).

Depending on the number of participants, we will either offer parallel breakout conversations around different questions and then bring the insights together in plenary, or jointly select one or two themes for more in-depth small-group discussions.

Possible questions/themes to explore could be:

• In which situations has AI already become a “third party” in our own coaching practice?
• What do trust, psychological safety, and genuinely informed consent require when AI is used in coaching?
• What responsibilities do coaches, organisations, and technology providers each carry for data, transparency, and the quality of the coaching relationship?

To leave room for personal connection, participants are also welcome to stay in the Zoom room for up to 30 additional minutes after the formal Roundtable for networking or simply to continue the conversation in a relaxed atmosphere.

Text was edited with the support of Perplexity.AI