Executive Coach: From Voice Memo Novice to AI-Powered Productivity Maestro

Executive Coach: From Voice Memo Novice to AI-Powered Productivity Maestro

The Challenge:

An experienced executive coach was drowning in a sea of handwritten notes and missed action items. Her brilliant insights were getting lost in the shuffle of her busy schedule. She needed a 21st-century upgrade to her workflow, stat.


Our Approach:

We didn't just hand her a new app; we revolutionised her entire approach to information capture and productivity.


Voice Memo Mastery:

  • Transformed her iPhone into a pocket-sized personal assistant
  • Set up Siri shortcuts for one-command recording start and stop

Transcription Triumph:

  • Introduced free tools to turn voice into text, faster than you can say "dictation"
  • Taught AI-powered editing techniques to turn rambling into razor-sharp meeting notes

Design Dynamo:

  • Unleashed Canva's potential for creating eye-catching materials
  • Pointed her towards Canva Academy to level up her design game

AI Allies:

  • Introduced ChatGPT as her new brainstorming buddy
  • Explored custom GPTs tailored to her coaching needs

The Impact (So Far):

  • Voice memo setup completed in record time
  • iCloud syncing ensuring her brilliant ideas are never more than a tap away
  • Mac Whisperer app installed, ready to turn speech into actionable text
  • Canva exploration underway, with Julia already eyeing up those Pro templates
  • ChatGPT sign-up done, with custom GPTs on the horizon

Client's Take:

"Tech Horizon Labs didn't just update my toolkit; they've turbocharged my entire coaching practice. I'm capturing more ideas, creating better materials, and connecting with clients in ways I never thought possible. And we're just getting started!"


The Road Ahead:


  • Google Workspace setup in the pipeline for seamless collaboration
  • Custom GPT creation on the agenda to supercharge specific coaching tasks
  • Continued exploration of AI tools to stay ahead of the curve

Bottom Line:

We took an executive coach stuck in the notepad era and launched her into the AI age. With just one session, she's already seeing the potential for a complete transformation in her work. The best part? This is just the beginning of her productivity revolution.

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