CIP - S2 - 027 - What Every Coach Needs to Know About AI...Before It’s Too Late with Tom Krol

Is AI a threat to coaching—or the biggest opportunity in a generation? In this solo episode, Tom Krol delivers a straight-shooting roadmap on how coaches must adapt to artificial intelligence now or risk being left behind.

Whether you’ve been ignoring AI, dabbling in ChatGPT, or already experimenting with agents and automation, this episode will give you a clear understanding of what’s changing, what to do about it, and how to position yourself to win in a future already here.

You'll Learn How To:

• Use AI to scale your coaching business, not sabotage it
• Transition into models that AI can’t easily replace
• Set up an “AI exploration” routine that keeps you competitive
• Understand agents and how they’ll power your backend
• Build a platform business that thrives in the AI age

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• (00:50) Why the resistance to AI—not AI itself—is the real threat
• (03:44) AI capabilities are tremendous
• (04:57) Some things AI can't replace easily
• (05:47) The mastermind model: a human-centered moat around your business
• (09:25) How to train yourself in AI, even with no technical background
• (10:28) The coming AI revolution (bigger than the internet or mobile phones)
• (12:41) Your involvement in AI is critical, meaningful, and can make a bigger impact
• (15:48) How AI is changing the landscape in coaching

Who This Episode is For:

• Coaches and consultants wondering how AI will affect their business
• Business owners who want to stay relevant and competitive
• Course creators or community leaders worried about tech disruption
• Anyone who’s heard the AI buzz but needs clarity on action steps

Why You Should Listen:

This episode isn’t about AI hype. It’s about urgency. AI is already reshaping the coaching industry—and it’s not waiting for you to catch up. If you’re serious about growing your business, protecting your income, and leading in this next era, this episode is a must-listen.

• Mastermind coaches who struggle to attract the right people
• Team leader who wants to help people get the outcomes they want
• People who plan to launch a mastermind

Why You Should Listen:

If you want to launch a high-impact mastermind or someone who struggles with attracting the right people to their team, this episode will provide you with the right insights and knowledge on how to get started and do it right.

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