LCG Open Coaching

Leaders Leveraging AI to Elevate Personal Effectiveness

Leaders Leveraging AI to Elevate Personal Effectiveness brought together a community of leaders exploring how AI can support—not replace—human-centered leadership. Led by executive coach Michael Seelman, the session offered a hands-on experience focused on turning AI into a practical leadership asset. Participants learned how to create custom GPTs aligned with their leadership voice, use AI tools to streamline content creation, and apply personality analysis to better connect with diverse audiences.

Through live demos, coaching, and actionable strategies, the webinar highlighted how leaders can use AI to save time, enhance communication, and elevate their executive presence—without losing authenticity. Whether participants were just beginning their AI journey or refining their approach, they walked away with practical tools to boost their effectiveness and lead with clarity in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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Executive Coach and Speaker

Michael Seelman is the co-founder and CEO of the Leadership Coach Group and a globally experienced executive coach who helps senior leaders integrate AI into their leadership without losing authenticity or human connection. He has coached more than 150 leaders across five continents and previously held senior roles at the White House, Department of Homeland Security, and FBI, where he served as Chief of Internal Communications and Deputy Chief Knowledge Officer. He now brings his expertise in communication, innovation, and transformation to leaders navigating complexity and change.

Michael holds a Master’s degree from Harvard University and a Chief Information Officer certification from the U.S. Department of Defense. He studied leadership at the University of Maryland with Pulitzer Prize–winning scholar James MacGregor Burns, contributing to one of his books on presidential leadership. He is currently completing a PhD in organizational leadership, where his research explores how psychological safety supports successful AI integration.

Michael recently presented to the board of one of the fastest-growing national banks—winner of a national innovation award—on employing strategic leadership to maintain a competitive advantage in the age of AI. He also shared research on leading human-machine teams at the International Leadership Association. Michael equips executives with practical tools—from custom GPTs to AI-powered messaging—to elevate performance, presence, and impact in a fast-changing leadership landscape.

Resources

AI for Personal Effectiveness Leadership Playbook

AI for Personal Effectiveness: Leadership Playbook shows busy leaders how to use AI—clearly, ethically, and in their own voice—to communicate faster, synthesize research, and make sharper decisions. Through a simple prompt framework, practical guardrails, and step-by-step tool guides, you’ll save time, boost impact, and stay authentically you.

Slide Deck

If you missed the webinar or want to revisit the key takeaways, this slide deck captures the core concepts and strategies we covered. 

Recorded Session

Missed the webinar? Watch the full recap now available on YouTube.

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Coming Up Next for LCG Open Coaching

Conversations that Connect: From Basics to Breakthroughs

 

Date: Friday, October 3, 2025
Time: 12 PM EST

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