Rachel Cossar, CEO and co-founder of Virtual Sapiens, dives into the transformative impact of AI on coaching and communication. With a background as a professional ballet dancer and rhythmic gymnast, Rachel transitioned into coaching with a focus on presence and body language. When the pandemic hit, she spotted a golden opportunity to weave AI into the coaching world, making it more accessible and scalable.
In her chat with Bob, they dig into the potential of AI in talent assessment, hiring, and education. Rachel underscores the critical role AI plays in democratizing access to coaching and feedback. They explore how Virtual Sapiens is reshaping reskilling and upskilling, helping folks pivot to new roles and hone new skills in an AI-driven world.
Soft skills in the age of AI? Absolutely vital. Rachel highlights how AI can elevate performance, not just in the office, but also in sports and athletics. But let’s not forget the challenges—especially in artistic fields—where human feedback and intervention are still key. They wrap up the episode discussing the ever-evolving AI landscape and why adopting a learning mindset is crucial to mastering AI literacy in this brave new world.
Keywords
AI coaching, communication effectiveness, talent assessment, hiring, education, reskilling, upskilling, soft skills, AI in sports, learning mindset, AI literacy
Takeaways
AI can be used to provide coaching and feedback in areas such as presence and communication effectiveness.
AI has the potential to make talent assessment and hiring more objective and equitable.
AI-powered tools can democratize access to coaching and feedback, particularly in education.
Adapting to AI technology and leveraging it to upskill oneself is crucial for success in the changing workforce. Identifying transferable skills and reskilling to new roles can be a valuable strategy in the age of AI and technology.
Soft skills are becoming increasingly important in a world dominated by AI and automation.
AI can be used to improve performance in sports and athletics, but its application in artistic fields is more challenging.
Human feedback and intervention are essential in ensuring that AI tools enhance rather than replace human capabilities.
Keeping up with the rapidly evolving landscape of AI tools requires continuous learning and experimentation.
Sound Bites
"I started coaching people actually in presence and body language and non-verbal [communication] because that was an area that I was such a master in and that I found people often neglected in other professional settings."
"When AI comes into the picture, on the one hand, I think it shows a lot of promise and potential because you can at least know that every candidate is getting assessed by the same rubric that the AI has been trained for."
"AI often lacks the ability to understand context, right, and how behaviors change based on specific contexts that it might not be trained or equipped to really understand."
"Let me make sure I'm comfortable and confident talking to a potential new manager, a new leader that I have the capability to re-skill."
"The visual representation of sports and athletics in terms of improvement is a big area where I think AI could be very helpful."
Rachel Cossar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-cossar
Virtual Sapiens:
http://www.virtualsapiens.co/
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Using AI for Coaching, Upskilling, and Reskilling with Rachel Cossar