Ep 243: Are Coaching Models Dying?
From The Coaching Hub Podcast by Ruth Kudzi
May 28, 2026 · 10 min · Episode 243
About this episode
This episode explores the relevance of traditional coaching models in the evolving landscape influenced by AI and personalized approaches.
Are traditional coaching models becoming obsolete in the age of AI and increasingly personalised approaches? In this episode of The Coaching Hub , I explore how the coaching landscape is evolving and ask whether well-known models like GROW, CLEAR, and OSCAR still hold their place in a world where AI can already replicate structured conversations. I reflect on my own journey with these frameworks and why they continue to matter, particularly as foundational tools for newer coaches building confidence and structure in their practice. At the same time, I share the growing shift towards more individualised, relational coaching that moves beyond rigid models and into deeper, more human-centred work. We’ll look at the balance between structure and flexibility, the limitations of a “one-size-fits-all” or “sausage machine” approach, and what it really means to create transformational impact for clients today. If you’re thinking about how to evolve your coaching style and stay relevant in a changing industry, this episode offers a clear, honest perspective on what’s next. What’s inside: Why traditional coaching models like GROW, CLEAR, and OSCAR are still widely used but increasingly…
People in this episode
Host: Ruth Kudzi
Topics covered
- coaching models
- AI in coaching
- individualized coaching
- coaching frameworks
- transformational impact
- neurodiversity
Keywords
- coaching
- GROW model
- CLEAR model
- OSCAR model
- AI coaching
- individualized approaches
- coaching frameworks
- neurodiversity
- transformational coaching
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: AI
Books & works: GROW, CLEAR, OSCAR
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