Arete Coach 1152 Severin Sorensen "Exploring The AI Whisperer Wizard Words"
- S1E1152
- 57:48
- November 13th 2023
Welcome to Episode 1152 of the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen, where we delve into the fascinating world of AI linguistics through Severin's latest book, "The AI Whisperer Wizard Words: ChatGPT Semantic Tokens, Keywords, and Phrases for Business."
This episode offers a profound exploration of the concept of 'Wizard Words'—unique phrases and keywords that wield the power to guide and shape the responses of AI tools like ChatGPT and other GPT 4.0 models.
These 'Wizard Words' aren't just traditional programming meta-commands; they are intricately defined linguistic elements that, when employed with precision, can elicit more nuanced and relevant responses from AI.
By mastering the art of language selection, users can effectively steer AI to outcomes that more accurately align with their intentions. This nuanced approach to AI interaction focuses on the potent combination of language, syntax, and semantics to craft prompts that resonate with the AI's understanding.
The episode is particularly insightful as it not only introduces these 'Wizard Words' but also delves into their practical applications. The author shares a comprehensive list of 100 AI Wizard Words, complete with their definitions and context of use. To further illustrate their practicality, Severin provides a thorough reading of the book's introduction, which includes background information, practical prompt suggestions, and an intriguing approach to using improvisational techniques as a style guide for crafting effective prompts.
A highlight of the episode is the detailed exploration of each Wizard Word. For instance, the author discusses 'Wizard Word 66 - Persona', showcasing how these words are not just semantic tokens but powerful tools that AI recognizes and responds to within the context of a prompt. The episode emphasizes that these words derive their power not from any underlying meta-coding, but from their precise definitions and the significant meanings AI associates with them.
In summary, this podcast episode is a treasure trove for anyone interested in enhancing their conversational AI interactions. It provides a deeper understanding of how language can be strategically used to trigger specific AI responses, thereby unlocking new dimensions of AI-assisted communication and creativity.
The Arete Coach Podcast seeks to explore the art and science of executive coaching. You can find out more about this podcast at aretecoach.io.
This episode was produced on November 11, 2023.
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“Arete Coach Podcast" Explores the "Art and Science" of Executive Coaching hosted by Severin Sorensen. The “Arete Coach Podcast" is for executive coaches and anyone considering becoming an executive coach. The podcast is especially valuable to executive coaches who are lifetime learners with deep curiosity about the "art and science" of coaching. In this podcast, the ‘art of coaching’ is explored through engaging interviews with leading executive coaches from diverse backgrounds sharing their individual coaching journeys, learnings, methods, best questions, and situational approaches to executive coaching. Beyond best practices, the podcast will regularly mine research on the ‘science of coaching’ and explores ongoing scientific discoveries and studies looking for what works and why, with an aim to improve the core body of knowledge for executive coaches and the industry. Severin Sorensen has provided over 7,500 hours of paid executive coaching sessions and he holds the following coaching certifications: ICF/ACSTH Certified Executive Coach (CEC), Certified Organizational Development Coach (CODC), Certified Life Coach (CLC); and the IAC: Coach Masteries Practioner. Severin Sorensen has an M.Phil in Economics at King's College, Cambridge University, and undergraduate degrees in Economics and Political Science from the University of Utah.
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Severin Sorensen is host of the Arete Coach Podcast, where he interviews executive coaches and researchers with the aims to celebrate and explore the art and science of executive coaching today.
Severin is a senior executive coach, serial entrepreneur and lifetime learner with a passionate curiosity about people and businesses. Severin is the CEO of ePraxis LLC, a premier level retained search firm that provides executive headhunting, talent selection, and executive coaching. (www.epraxis.com)
Severin is a certified coach with an IAC Masteries Practitioner designation and 800+ hours of ICF/ACSTH and other advanced training in Executive Coaching, Organizational Development, EOS, Life Coaching, Emotional Intelligence (EQ), and Positive Intelligence (PQ). Severin has over 7,500+ hours of paid executive coaching working with high performing executives, owners, and operators of public and private companies throughout North America.Severin's coaching clients include boards of directors, CEOs, Presidents, GMs, COO, CFO, CTO, VP Engineering, VP Talent, and many other positions.
Severin lives in Park City , Utah and his virtual coach practice includes clients throughout the Americas.
From 2010-2018 Severin was a Vistage Chair where he coached three CEO and Key executive groups. In 2011, Severin received the "Rookie of the Year Chair Award" from Vistage. Since 2013, Severin has added international speaking for Vistage, CEO conferences, executive peer groups, and corporations on the topic of identifying and hiring difference making top talent.
In terms of the types of clients coached, Severin has coached new CEOs (with less than 2 years experience), large company executives (e.g., Managing Director of Rio Tinto), numerous high-growth entrepreneurs operating INC 5000 businesses, multi-generational family owned businesses, and primary-equity business owners who are still actively managing their companies. Severin has experience coaching both private and public company executives and their executive teams.
Severin's own coaching practice is tool based, using diagnostics, surveys, and Socratic questioning to get to root issues. You can learn more about Severin at epraxis.com (insights), LinkedIn, Quora, and Twitter. If you think you might be a good fit for executive coaching with Severin, he is happy to give you a free test drive coaching session to see if this would be good for you and your team. You can book a free test-drive 30 min coaching huddle at: calendly.com/epraxis.