Arete Coach 1210 Severin Sorensen "Building Bridges in Coaching, Leadership, and AI"

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🗓️ 24 February 2025

⏱️ 69 minutes

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Summary

Arete Coach Podcast - Episode 1210 - with Severin Sorensen, "Building Bridges in Coaching, Leadership, and AI"

Featuring Guest Host: Larry Cassidy as he interviews Severin Sorensen

Recorded: December 12, 2024

Join us for a special milestone episode as guest host Larry Cassidy, a Vistage Master Chair, takes over the mic to interview Severin Sorensen, the usual host of the Arete Coach Podcast. Severin Sorensen is an executive coach, entrepreneur, and AI thought leader with a rich background in leadership and innovation. As the host of the Arete Coach Podcast, he delves into best practices and emerging trends in executive coaching. Severin has authored multiple books on artificial intelligence, including The AI Whisperer, providing practical frameworks for integrating AI into business strategies. His career reflects a commitment to lifelong learning, adaptability, and a passion for mentoring others. In this candid conversation, Severin shares his journey from aspiring baseball player to executive coach, entrepreneur, and AI thought leader. He opens up about pivotal career shifts, the importance of adaptability, and how AI is transforming coaching and leadership.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How Severin’s early life and mentors shaped his approach to coaching and leadership
Why marketing and AI are crucial to modern business success
The importance of protecting company data in an AI-driven world
How to stay resilient and agile during economic disruptions
Why mentorship and service are at the core of a meaningful career
What the future of AI and work means for business leaders and professionals

Memorable Quotes:

“Money is only as good as the good that money can do.” – A guiding principle from Severin’s grandmother.
“Humility is the cornerstone of great coaching—it’s not about you, it’s about them.”
“Know yourself, set a North Star, and remain nimble—rigidity kills progress.”
“AI will be the greatest disruptor in modern history, but those who embrace it will lead the way.”
“Be a bridge builder—create pathways for others, not just yourself.”

Listen Now:

Whether you're a coach, leader, or entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable insights on personal growth, AI’s role in business, and the lasting impact of mentorship. Don’t miss this engaging and thought-provoking discussion!

The Arete Coach Podcast explores the art and science of executive coaching. You can find more about this podcast at aretecoach.io.

This episode was recorded on December 12, 2024.

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0:00.0	Welcome to a special edition of the Arede Coach podcast. Today marks our 210th episode, another
0:07.7	milestone in our ongoing journey of exploring excellence and the art and science of executive
0:13.7	coaching. Along the way, we've had the privilege of speaking with some of the most insightful
0:19.0	coaches, business leaders and thinkers in the field.
0:23.1	But for this episode, something different happened.
0:26.7	After we celebrated our 200th episode milestone in November 24, a longtime listener,
0:33.8	an esteemed Vistage Master Chair, Larry Cassidy, reached out with an intriguing idea.
0:40.2	What if we turned the tables and I became the guest on my own show?
0:44.6	This isn't the first time I've stepped into the guest seat.
0:48.6	For our 100th episode, 1100, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by guest host Ozzy Gongtang,
0:56.8	and that was a fun and insightful conversation. But when Larry proposed a new round of questions,
1:03.0	I was curious. What new ground could we explore? What stories remained untold? So with curiosity
1:10.4	and wonderment, I said yes. What follows is an unscripted
1:14.3	interview with Larry Cassidy as guest host of the podcast. Now that I've had a chance to review the
1:20.8	final recording, I can say this conversation dives deep into the early influences, pivotal moments, and lessons that have shaped my journey
1:30.1	in coaching and leadership. This conversation was recorded on December 12, 24, via Zoom video. I hope you
1:39.7	enjoy this unique episode as much as I did. Now, let's dive in. Yeah, my suggestion is that whatever
1:47.3	introduction you put together ought to put a little bit of a smile on people's face. The interview
1:52.8	we're being interviewed. You're infamous or famous, I'm not sure which, for all the stuff you've done.
1:59.7	Pretty remarkable, what you've accomplished with Artei and your coaching library,
2:05.0	of podcasts and speaking and all that.
2:08.0	You're doing things that are going to live on for a while.
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