How to become a Human-AI Coach (Part 2)

of how to become a human AI coach , and in part one you learned about where that role fits into the workplace , and I genuinely think that becoming a human ii coach is going to be the most important role in the workplace .

It is the least automatable thing and it is central for helping people's brains to work well , and our brain power what we call our cognitive performance is our most valuable asset .

You know , people get that towards the end of their life , where their cognitive performance naturally declines , but also people get these terrible diseases like dementia and alzheimer's and all this kind of stuff , and that really hits home . How , how important are our cognitions , our thoughts and the ability to control them In other words , our cognitive performance is .

But they're also essential right now , wherever you are in your life , because they are the essence of what makes you a human being , but they are also the thing that drives your ability to add value in your own life and to add value to other people's lives , which is how we make money .

Ultimately , we we exchange value for money , and money is essential for paying the mortgage , putting food on the table , etc .

So I I see that the most vital skill humans can learn is , I think , right now already , but , and increasingly , um , almost every day in the world that we're living in , it is brain state management , and that means people are going to need other people to not just give them the knowledge about what brain state management is , but to help them to actually change

their behaviour and habitualise better recharge states and better high charge management , etc .

So take their brain state profile from wherever they are right now , on that continuum from having a cross-the-bare profile through to a sharpening-up-an-arrowhead profile , and that's what you learn about in Chapter 8 of Train your Brain for the AI Revolution , which is the human eye readiness , self brain state assessment .

Wherever anyone's score is , they're going to need help in terms of getting a better score .

That's why we have coaches , that's why we have experts and , in the context of our bigger thinking about helping people , which is what we're passionate about , we know that actually to help people properly , we want to , first and foremost , show them how to work on themselves so almost and show them how to work on themselves , so almost , refining what they learn

from our books , from our tools , from our training as they apply it to themselves . And essentially , that's what the first the the first four steps of train your brain for the ai revolution do . They show you how to put this four-step system into practice for yourself .

But then , like I said , most people will get it , will get understand what to do , but they won't be able to do it themselves . They will need support . And therefore , the question is well , what does a human AI coach actually do ?

Well , they do the same thing that we map out in the four steps of train your brain for the AI revolution , but they help others to put that into practice . And , of course , to help others put into practice , you've you've got to be working on yourself first and foremost , but that's all that it is .

So it's taking those first four steps and it's putting it into practice to help others . Now , of course , when we train our coaches to become certified habit mechanic AI edge coaches , then we also go deeper than train your brain for the AI revolution . We've got loads of other tools that we train our coaches on , but the premise is the same .

We're taking people through this journey of measuring their brain states , doing that intelligent self-watching , then starting to target . What are the most important things for them to be working on ? And that's the sort of task director work . Then giving people that container so they can manage every 24-hour period better . That's the willpower story .

And then helping people to activate the habit building plan . And there are then other tools we can start to layer on top of that and we can take that same approach not just for the individuals , but also for teams and also for businesses .

And it's so , so key to recognize actually what you are , if you want to become a human AI coach , is you are a cognitive performance coach , but that language might feel a little bit well . What does that mean ?

It just means cognition , just means thinking , and we want to help people to be high-performing thinkers so they can be healthy , happy and at their best . And our vehicle to help people to do that is brent step management . So what I'm gonna , what's gonna follow , is I'm gonna share with you um chapter 27 of Train your Brain for the AI Revolution .

And remember , you can actually listen to the full version of Train your Brain for the AI Revolution inside of the Hammond Mechanic University app .

It is also available on many audiobook platforms , the more and more each day as it gets , as the distribution just um well , as the distributors start to make the book available on their own platforms , but you can listen to it in the app for free .

But this is chapter 27 , so this builds on what we learned in the last podcast , where we focused on chapter 26 . So , yeah , this is 27 ,

and it just sort of shows you step-by-step , practically what human AI coaches do , and I just genuinely believe that human AI coaches will become the most important professionals in the workplace , because without our brains working well , nothing else is going to be good in our lives or our businesses . So this is the key .

So , yeah , hope you enjoy it and look out for the next episode , which will be part three of this little mini-series , chapter 27, . Teaching Others to Thrive in the AI Era . Sarah watched her colleague James staring at his screen , surrounded by the same AI tools that had once overwhelmed her .

An accomplished engineer , james had the potential to be a brilliant automator , but his fragmented brain states were holding him back . The frustration in his expression was all too familiar . She remembered . That's when I knew helping others optimise their brain states wasn't just an opportunity . It was becoming essential essential .

This is where your journey expands beyond personal mastery . As organisations worldwide struggle to implement AI effectively , they're missing something crucial Experts who understand how to optimise human brain states for this new way of working . This isn't about teaching people to use AI tools .

It's about helping them build the habits that make human AI collaboration natural and effective . The key to this method's success , sarah observed , was focusing on brain states and habits rather than technology , states and habits rather than technology .

Instead of another AI training session , I could show people how to match their natural energy patterns to different types of work , optimize their focus and use AI tools strategically during different brain states . Three levels of impact that human AI coaches can make . First , individual optimisation . Second , team integration . Third , cultural transformation .

Here's each area in more detail . First , individual optimisation Helping others identify their optimal brain states , guiding them to draft their first FAM story and willpower story , supporting them as they craft their first habit building plan . I started with simple things , sarah shared .

When I helped James create his first willpower story , we focused on identifying his natural high-charge times , those morning hours when his thinking was clearest . Just matching his important work to these peak times and using AI to handle routine tasks during energy dips transformed his productivity . Second , team integration .

Coordinating team brain states for optimal collaboration . Creating shared brain energy-aware meeting protocols . Building supportive environments for high-charge work . The power of team awareness became clear , sarah explained . Once everyone understood brain states , they naturally started coordinating their collective energy patterns .

They'd schedule creative meetings during shared high-charge times , used AI to handle routine tasks during energy dips and planned coaching conversations when people had the right energy for deep thinking . Third , cultural transformation Embedding brain states into organisational strategy and decision making . Creating company-wide policies that support brain state energy optimization .

Building brain state understanding into leadership development programs . The real transformation happened to our workplace culture , sarah explained . Leaders began making brain states part of our company DNA .

They changed performance metrics to value energy management , invested in tools and training to support optimal brain states and recognized teams who consistently delivered high-impact work by matching tasks to their peak brain states . More importantly , they created an environment where people felt safe to optimize their own performance and support others in doing the same .

Common challenges and solutions as Sarah helped more people optimise their brain states , she encountered several common challenges . Understanding these helps you support others more effectively . Challenge 1 . The technology focus trap . People often fixate on AI tools rather than their brain states . The solution is to start with the human AI readiness brain state assessment .

Once they see how their energy affects their work , ai's role becomes clearer . Challenge 2 . The quick fix expectation . People want immediate results without building habits . The solution is to begin with tiny changes that show quick wins while building toward larger transformation . Challenge three the all-or-nothing mindset .

People think they must master all AI tools immediately . The solution is to focus on optimising one brain state at a time , gradually introducing AI support your coaching framework . Let's explore the three key elements of effective coaching . Element 1 . Build trust and understanding . Help map individual brain state patterns . Listen and show genuine care .

Understand current AI challenges . Element 2 . Guide habit development . Start with personal fam stories and willpower stories . Connect daily habits to meaningful goals . Create sustainable change plans using the habit building plan framework . Element three establish support systems . Have regular check-in conversations . Create accountability partnerships . Build shared team practices .

Sarah's journey to teaching . At first I just shared the willpower story tool Sarah explained , but I quickly realised the success cycle that transformed my own performance was exactly what others needed . I'd guide them through each step systematically . Let me share how Sarah approached each step of the success cycle . Step one measurement .

We'd start by having them track their brain states for a few days and complete the human AI readiness brain state assessment . This gave us a clear baseline of their current patterns and challenges . Step two planning with the task director . This was about more than just tasks .

We'd start by creating their FAM story , helping them see how optimising their brain states connected to their biggest goals and ambitions . Once they had that vision , we'd identify their ice sculptures and ice cubes . Creating their first willpower story focused on optimizing their morning hours .

Having their FAM story made this planning more meaningful because they could see how each small improvement moved them toward their larger goals . Step three optimization with the day designer .

Once they saw results from their morning routine , we'd gradually expand to designing their full day around their brain states , matching tasks to energy levels and using AI tools strategically . Step 4 . Automation with the routine engineer . We'd build triggers and systems using the habit-building plan framework that made their new patterns automatic rather than effortful .

This was crucial for sustaining their transformation , even during challenging periods . What amazed me was how this systematic approach worked , whether I was coaching colleagues , entire teams or senior leaders . Sarah explained the success cycle anchored by the F story , gave everyone a clear path from struggling with AI tools to thriving alongside them . Your next steps .

Just as Sarah discovered , your journey to helping others is guided by the success cycle . Let's break this down into four clear phases . Phase 1 . Start with measurement . Help your first person complete the brain state assessment . Guide them in tracking their daily patterns . Document their current AI tool challenges and opportunities . Phase 2 . Move to planning .

Remember the task director's saying the foundation determines the height . Guide them in drafting their FAM story and Ice Cube and Ice Sculpture lists . Help them create their first willpower story focusing on morning hours . Show them how to match Ice Cube and ice sculpture tasks to brain states . Phase 3 . Progress to optimisation .

Remember the day designers saying planning transforms energy . Help them expand their willpower story to cover the full day . Guide them in using AI tools strategically . Help them design supportive environments for high-charge work . Phase 4 . Build toward automation . Remember the routine engineers saying systems beat struggle . Develop triggers that make good habits automatic .

Help them create their first habit-building plan . Help them build resilient routines that last . Remember your role isn't to be a technical expert . You're a guide , helping others optimise their most valuable asset their brain states in an AI-augmented world . As you master this process with individuals , you can expand to teams and eventually whole organizations .

As Sarah discovered , when you help someone master their brain states and build effective habits , you don't just improve their performance , you transform their life .