AI by industry

AI for Consultants and coaches

Proposals, session notes, research, reports and content marketing for solo advisers.

Start here: Start by turning your last three proposals into one template.

Where AI helps most

AI tools worth a look for consultants and coaches

GammaTurns an outline or notes into a presentation, document or simple web page.
Otter.aiRecords and transcribes meetings, then writes summaries and action items.
NotionNotes, wikis and project boards with built-in AI writing and search.
PerplexityAn AI search engine that answers questions with links to its sources.
ClaudeAnthropic’s general assistant, good with long documents, writing and analysis.

We are not paid by any of these companies, and we list well-known options, not a ranking. Features and plans change; check the provider’s site and its data terms before you sign up. See all AI tools by category.

Do’s and don’ts

Do

  • Ask permission before recording sessions.
  • Use AI research as a start and check sources.
  • Keep your point of view in everything you publish.

Don’t

  • Paste confidential client material into personal AI accounts.
  • Sell AI output as bespoke analysis.
  • Give regulated advice you are not qualified to give.

Watch out for

  • Client confidentiality applies to everything you paste.
  • Coaching on health or finances may be regulated.

General guidance, not legal or professional advice. Check your industry’s rules and your tools’ data terms.

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