Arete Coach 1177 Severin Sorensen "Lifetime Learning in the Age of AI"
- S1E1177
- 58:19
- May 13th 2024
Welcome to the Arete Coach Podcast, hosted by Severin Sorensen. In this episode, we delve into the critical topic of lifetime learning in the age of artificial intelligence. Severin Sorensen, a seasoned executive coach, speaker, and author of The AI Whisperer Series, guides us through the significance of continuous learning, resilience, and curiosity in our rapidly evolving world.
In this enlightening episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, host Severin Sorensen delves into the imperative of lifetime learning in the modern era, particularly within the context of the fourth industrial revolution. Sorensen emphasizes that the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies necessitates a continuous learning mindset. He underscores the importance of developing meta-skills such as resilience, adaptability, and creativity to thrive in an increasingly automated and interconnected world. These skills are not only crucial for personal growth but also essential for executive coaches who guide leaders through complex organizational challenges.
Sorensen draws on historical and contemporary perspectives to illustrate the timeless value of continuous learning. He references the wisdom of 18th-century essayist Samuel Johnson to highlight the enduring nature of intellectual curiosity and the critical role it plays in personal and professional development. Additionally, Sorensen incorporates insights from modern AI pioneers like Sam Altman and Jensen Huang. Altman advocates for the cultivation of resilience and a high learning rate, while Huang envisions a future where the most important skill is the ability to apply AI and computing technologies to solve real-world problems. These perspectives collectively underscore that learning how to learn is the most valuable asset in navigating the complexities of today's technological landscape.
Furthermore, Sorensen explores the practical implications of lifetime learning for executive coaches. He discusses how advancements in psychology and coaching methodologies can enhance the effectiveness of coaching practices. By staying updated with the latest research in human behavior and motivational strategies, coaches can employ more effective techniques to support their clients. Sorensen also highlights the importance of self-improvement and mindfulness for coaches, as personal growth directly influences their ability to facilitate transformative change in others. Ultimately, the episode serves as a compelling call to action for both coaches and leaders to embrace continuous learning, not just as a professional necessity, but as a pathway to unlocking human potential and fostering innovation in the age of AI.
Coaches will find this episode of the Arete Coach Podcast particularly compelling due to its timely exploration of lifetime learning in the context of the fourth industrial revolution. As artificial intelligence and other transformative technologies continue to reshape industries, coaches need to stay ahead of these changes to effectively guide their clients. Severin Sorensen's insights into the necessity of developing meta-skills such as resilience, adaptability, and creativity provide a valuable framework for coaches seeking to enhance their own professional growth and, in turn, the growth of their clients.
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 May 13, 2024.
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Arete Coach: Exploring the Art and Science of Executive Coaching
“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.