We have reflected on how learning and research from adjacent fields of study have impacted the core theory and methodology of coaching and the growing awareness of inclusivity and relationships in the application of coaching. Now we turn to what I will term the emerging frontiers of coaching. These topics are growing areas of interest among practitioners—the impact of artificial intelligence, the recognition that neurodiversity requires focused attention, and the role of faith-based or spiritual coaching. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Coaching It’s here and it is not going away. The role of AI in coaching is both energizing and controversial. It means different things to different people. Using AI in one’s practice may range from assigning administrative tasks to a virtual assistant to using a programmed avatar to do intake interviews. The integration of AI technologies (such as conversational...
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