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AI coaching is a form of self-coaching in which an AI helps you ask the right questions and guides you to discover the answers within yourself. The main difference is that you, rather than another person, lead the session. Below are the key distinctions:

Reading unspoken cues vs. data-driven insights and personalization

• A human coach observes your body language and “meta-messages” — the feelings and thoughts that lie between the lines — and can steer the conversation based on those insights.
• An AI coach logs every interaction, spots and patterns in your language, tone, and goals over time, and offers proven frameworks that fit you the best.

Emotional attunement vs. neutrality

• A human coach senses and resonates with your emotions, then intuitively selects methods and exercises that match how you’re feeling in the moment.
• An AI coach is inherently neutral — it has no personal experiences to bias its guidance, and it delivers the same non-judgmental prompting every session.

Anonymity and privacy
Users who feel self-conscious or worried about judgment can speak more freely to an AI, knowing there’s no human on the other end to form an opinion.

Accessibility and affordability
An AI coach won’t have “off days” — it’s available anytime, anywhere, and at a friendly price compared to one-on-one sessions.

Position AI coaching not as a replacement but as a “co-pilot” — you can do regular check-ins with AI, then schedule deeper sessions with a human coach.

The term “holistic” signifies that all parts of something are interconnected and form a unified whole. In holistic coaching, the person is viewed as a complete, entire being where:

• Our thoughts, emotions, and feelings influence our physical well-being.
• Events in any area of our lives — work, home, or relationships — affect every other area.
• In addition to the body, mind, emotions and feelings, the human experience is also shaped by soul and spirit.

From a holistic perspective, everything is interconnected. The well-being of others and the wider environment are also considered when exploring personal growth.

A holistic AI coach is trained in this comprehensive worldview. It uses reflective, introspective methods to elevate self-awareness and guide you toward deeper insight into your thoughts and emotions. Holistic coaching helps you make choices that bring lasting satisfaction and authenticity in your life.

Estmind uses a ChatGPT model that we have “trained” as a holistic coach. Just as different human coaches have received different training, our coach follows a specific structure and methods.

Here are the main reasons how Estmind differs from ChatGPT and other AI language models:

• Holistic coaching framework: Estmind follows a holistic coaching methodology – addressing the combination of body, mind, and soul from a holistic worldview – whereas ChatGPT provides general conversational AI without specialized coaching protocols.
• Expert-led design: Estmind is developed in collaboration with a holistic therapist and professional coaches to ensure evidence-based techniques and methods. ChatGPT is a broad-language model trained on diverse internet text.
• Progress tracking: Estmind provides progress tracking and personalized reflections, helping you measure growth over time. ChatGPT does not include dedicated progress tracking or self-awareness metrics out-of-the-box.
• Privacy by design for coaching: Estmind limits personal data exposure and maintains session confidentiality specifically for coaching contexts. While ChatGPT sessions are private, it isn’t optimized with these targeted safeguards and user-first anonymity measures. 

You can approach an AI coach with the same range of topics you’d discuss with a human coach, including:

• Reflecting on thoughts, feelings, and experiences: Sometimes you simply need someone to listen and mirror your own thoughts and emotions back to you. An AI coach can serve as a sparring partner—listening to you, reflecting your ideas and feelings, and helping you understand them better. It’s particularly helpful for processing complex relationship dynamics or gaining deeper insight into your inner world.
• Solving specific concerns or problems: When you’re stuck or can’t find a solution, an AI coach can ask probing questions that reveal new perspectives and novel solutions. For example, it can help you brainstorm strategies to tackle any challenge — whether resolving workplace conflicts, improving time management, or regaining control over your finances.
• Planning and prioritizing your goals and tasks: Juggling multiple roles and responsibilities can be stressful. An AI coach can help clarify which activities align with your goals, ensuring you also make time for rest, enjoyment, and self-connection.
• Making lifestyle changes: Whether you’re considering a major life transition or small habit adjustments, an AI coach can guide you to the root causes of your dissatisfaction and determine what needs to change — such as choosing a new career path or adopting healthier routines.
• Making conscious choices: When faced with many options and lacking clarity, an AI coach can ask guiding questions to help you decide what truly matters. For instance, if you’re evaluating courses or educational paths, it can guide you toward the choice that best fits your priorities.
• Setting long-term goals and aspirations: Without self-directed goals, other people steer your life. An AI coach helps you articulate and refine goals and dreams that resonate with your heart, are self-driven, and motivate you toward joyful, fulfilling pursuits.

An AI coach aids in exploring your inner world, solving immediate challenges, and setting life goals that best serve you, the people around you, and the environment you live in.

You can turn to an AI coach with a specific topic or problem, or simply when you need to share your thoughts, feelings, and experiences and be truly heard.

At the start of a session, the AI coach asks how it can best support you. To get started, clearly state the question or topic where you need assistance. Here are some example prompts you might use:

• “I’ve been feeling anxious lately; please help me explore the root cause.”
• “I’m considering a career pivot but feel unsure which direction to take; please guide me.”
• “I want to start writing again but lack inspiration — can you help me get started?”
• “I’d like to learn a new language; help me outline a realistic plan to progress.”
• “I have too many tasks to complete, and the stress is mounting. Please help me prioritize my activities.”
• “I had a conflict with a colleague who isn’t meeting deadlines, and it’s affecting the whole team. Please help me resolve this.”

From there, the AI coach guides you by asking questions and reflecting your thoughts and feelings back to you. Remember: you lead the session. You can steer the conversation in a new direction or end it at any time.

In self-coaching, technology is the tool that directs you toward answers within yourself. You retain full control of the session and decide which insights to take forward.

User security is our top priority. To safeguard your information, we have implemented the following measures:

• Encrypted communications: all data exchanged is secured with industry-standard encryption.
• No data selling or sharing: we do not sell or broker user data to any third parties.
• Private conversations: all sessions are confidential and cannot be traced back to an individual.
• Minimal personal data exposure: the AI coach only has access to your first name (if provided), ensuring your anonymity in all AI interactions.

With these protections, you can engage with Estmind confidently, knowing your privacy is fully respected.

Estmind was born from a personal need and a desire (read our story here) to provide reflection on thoughts, feelings, and experiences whenever and wherever it’s needed. Here are the key reasons Estmind stands out:

• Rooted in a holistic worldview: it is developed to support the whole person, taking into account mind, body, emotions, feelings, soul, and environment.
• Expert guidance in development: it is built in collaboration with a holistic therapist and experienced coaches who support users on their personal development journeys every day.
• Always available and affordable: it is accessible 24/7 at a lower cost than traditional coaching.
• Simplicity and convenience: designed with quick-start templates and a conversational interface to be intuitive and easy to use. We believe there is power in simplicity.

At Estmind, we invite you to choose yourself — every day.