Arete Coach 1162 Severin Sorensen "Exploring Generative AI ChatGPT 4.0 and its Ethical Use in Mental Health Settings"
- S1E1162
- 1:47:25
- January 29th 2024
In Episode 1162 of the Arete Coach Podcast, "The AI Whisperer: Exploring Generative AI ChatGPT 4.0 and its Ethical Use in Mental Health Settings," host Severin Sorensen presents key insights from his keynote at the NASW-KY Seminar. The episode focuses on the role of AI in behavioral health, balancing technology and ethics. Sorensen, an accomplished executive coach and AI proponent, deep dives into AI's capabilities and challenges in mental health, advocating for its mindful application. Key topics include AI's impact on therapy, data privacy, and future prospects in mental health industries. This episode is a must-listen for those interested in the intersection of AI and mental health.
In this episode, Sorensen discusses the application and ethical considerations of Generative AI, specifically ChatGPT 4.0, in mental health settings. The discussion revolves around the potential of AI in enhancing behavioral health practices, addressing its capabilities, limitations, and the significant ethical concerns associated with its use. Sorensen, an experienced executive coach and AI advocate, emphasizes the need for a balanced approach in integrating AI into mental health, considering both the technological advancements and the ethical boundaries.
Severin Sorensen is an executive coach and the CEO of ePraxis LLC, a leading AI-enhanced management consulting, executive coaching, and talent recruitment firm. He hosts the Arete Coach Podcast, bridging the gap between the art and science of executive coaching. Sorensen is a best-selling author on Amazon with notable works including the "AI Whisperer" series (The AI Whisperer, The AI Whisperer Draws, The AI Whisperer Wizard Words) and "Next10: Coach Wisdom for Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and CEOs." He has presented at the British Psychological Society Research Conference and is an advocate for ethical AI use.
Significant topics explored in the podcast:
- Generative AI in Mental Health
- Ethical Use of AI in Therapy
- AI’s Capabilities and Limitations
- AI in Clinical Social Work
- Enhancing Behavioral Health Practices
- AI's Potential Impact on Mental Health Practice
- Data Privacy and Security in AI
- AI's Role in Coaching and Counseling
- AI in Professional Development Training
- AI’s Future in Behavioral Sciences
Severin demonstrates a guided prompt journey using layered prompts to help a senior behavioral health practitioner identify their next key hire using ChatGPT. Severin also prompts on how to query and find scholarly research on behavioral health and AI using Google Bard.
Key quotes by Severin Sorensen: “AI is changing what we're doing today.”“AI has the likelihood of becoming transformational for humankind.” “AI treats [people] as they are, without judgment.” “Understanding data doesn't necessarily give wisdom.” “AI can make decisions, offer advice, and solve problems by learning from human and digital inputs.” “AI can diagnose mental health disorders based on conversations.” “AI improves customer sentiment because it is non-judgmental.” “We need to understand when AI is not being wise.” “AI can create a lot of problems, like deepfakes and misinformation.” “We need the wisdom to understand when AI is offering valuable insights.”
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 January 26, 2024.
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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.