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Shaping Leaders of Tomorrow: AI, Coaching, and Bridging the Skills Gap


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💓The Story 

In this conversation with @Ioanna Mantzouridou Onasi, the co-founder of Dextego, an AI-powered power skill training platform for managers and Gen Z populations. Ioanna shares her experiences in HR and leadership development that led her to start Dextego. We discuss how AI is being leveraged to develop important human skills and the role of metrics in measuring competency. We also explore the qualities of a good coach and the potential risks and safeguards of AI coaching. 


🎯Story Takeaways

  • Dextego is an AI-powered power skill training platform democratizing leadership development for middle managers and Gen Z talents.

  • AI is being leveraged to develop important human skills and provide evaluations and feedback.

  • A good coach exhibits qualities such as belief in the individual's potential, empathy, and positive reinforcement.

  • Safeguards need to be in place to ensure the AI coach consistently provides high-quality coaching and feedback.

  • Finding inner magic and practicing self-care is important for personal growth and well-being.

  • #AICoach #DemocratizeLeadershipDevelopment #InclusiveLeadership #MicroLearning #InclusiveLearning #SkillDevelopment #TalentDevelopment #AIEdtech #Neuroscience #Neuroarts #LearningScience #ProgramEvaluation #MAGICademy


    🍀Conversation Outline

    00:00 The Story of Dextego (flexible ego) and AI Power Skill Coach

    04:10 Bridging the Gap in Leadership Development for Young Talents

    09:01 Stories of Success with Dextego

    11:11 The Role of AI in Coaching and Mentorship

    18:51 Qualities of a Good Coach

    27:03 Measuring Competency in Human Skills

    32:52 Safeguarding AI Coaches & Adapt to Diverse Cultures Perspectives

    35:38 Ioanna's MAGIC


    ☕ Connect with Our Guest Here

    I'm a Community Builder, a Talent Development Strategist, and a dedicated advocate for Applied AI.  I'm steering the ship at Dextego, an AI Coaching Platform, on a mission to cut top talent attrition in half by nurturing crucial skills like communication, collaboration, and leadership.

    https://dextego.com/

    https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCad1QLJf8s4j6iVvRqelQ_Q

    https://www.instagram.com/dextegoapp/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D


    📚Read the research article: 

    Shaping Leaders of Tomorrow: AI, Coaching, and Bridging the Skills Gap (coming later)


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