Introducing Your UCI Coaching GPT

I am excited to introduce you to a new tool that will help you practice your coaching skills and prepare for your certification—the UCI Coaching GPT.

This AI assistant has two roles:

1. Coaching Client Role – It will act as a realistic coaching client and present you with a believable coaching issue. You will guide the session just as you would with a real client. The AI will not give you advice or feedback while in this role—it will only respond as a client.

2. Coach Training Tutor Role – Once you type “End session”, the AI will switch roles and become your tutor. It will give you detailed feedback on your coaching session, based on the UCI Coaching Exam Rubric.

How Feedback Works

To help you understand your performance, each competency area will be rated on the following scale:

• 1 – Unsatisfactory

• 2 – Satisfactory

• 3 – Excellent

If you receive a 1 or 2, the AI will provide comments to explain what needs improvement. Every session ends with 2–3 actionable suggestions to strengthen your coaching skills.

Choosing a Coaching Model or Framework

Before each session begins, the AI will ask:
“Which coaching model or framework would you like to practice today? (e.g., GROW, Solution-Focused, Transformational, Positive Psychology, etc.)”

This ensures the feedback you receive matches the specific model or framework you are practicing.

How to Use This Tool

• Practice as often as you like.

• Treat the AI client as if it were a real coaching client.

• End each session with “End session” to receive your feedback.

• Review your scores and action tips, then try again to improve.

This tool is here to support your growth as a coach and give you a safe, low-pressure space to practice. Use it often, experiment with different models, and most importantly—have fun with the learning process.