Artificial Intelligence is rewriting the rules of every industry and coaching is next.

In this candid conversation, Kellan Fluckiger brings together Dr. Tabatha Russell and Lori Darley for a bold look at what’s coming for the coaching world, what will thrive, what will disappear, and why the human element is still irreplaceable.

They dive into the truths most coaches are avoiding: that AI is advancing faster than we can track, that most frameworks and scripts are already vulnerable, and that the only way forward is depth, embodiment, and authenticity.

If you’re a coach, entrepreneur, or leader who works with people, this episode is essential.

You’ll Discover
✅ Why most coaching models are already obsolete
✅ The one thing AI will never replicate (“I can’t bleed”)
✅ How authenticity and presence will define the next era of coaching
✅ The mindset shift from performance to embodiment
✅ The danger of outsourcing your own growth to technology
✅ What it means to lead with heart, faith, and conscious intention
✅ How to thrive in a world where AI doubles in capability every few months

Chapters
00:00 - Welcome & the rise of AI in coaching
01:06 - Dr. Tabatha Russell on AI for automation and efficiency
03:32 - Lori Darley on AI as a thought partner and tool for growth
05:14 - Kellan on AI’s rapid evolution and vulnerabilities in coaching
06:26 - Will AI replace coaches or redefine them?
08:18 - Coaching models at risk and new opportunities
11:39 - Why most coaches won’t survive the AI shift
14:16 - Embodiment vs. performance in coaching
17:30 - “I can’t bleed”: the truth AI admitted
20:01 - Depth, vulnerability, and real connection
23:55 - Becoming a master in your niche
27:25 - Co-creation and the next generation of leaders
32:38 - Coaches as elders and guardians of wisdom
36:50 - The dangers of disembodiment and mental atrophy
41:23 - Finding balance between tech and truth
43:11 - Final thoughts: Faith, intention, and evolution

Resources
Learn more: KellanFluckigerMedia.com
More tools and training: YourUltimateLife.ca
Guests: Dr. Tabatha Russell & Lori Darley
drtabatharussell.com
https://www.thetransitionscoach.com/

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