Coaches’ Corner @ Northwestern University: In Conversation with Amber Barger

Join us for our next Coach’s Corner @ Northwestern as we explore one of the most important topics shaping the future of coaching: the role of AI in human development and coaching practice. 

Together, we’ll dive into: 

Now – What does the landscape of AI in coaching look like today? 
Future – Where is the field heading, and what advances might we see in the coming years? 
Action – What practical steps can you take now as a coach to grow, integrate AI thoughtfully into your practice, and empower your clients more effectively? 

You’ll leave this session with fresh insights, a personalized perspective on your coaching journey, and a curated toolkit of resources to use in your coaching practice. 

Whether you’re curious, cautious, or eager to experiment, this conversation will help you reflect on how to develop yourself as both a human and a coach in an AI-driven world. 

About Amber Barger: 

Dr. Amber Barger is a global talent and people leader with a track record of building large-scale leadership and workforce initiatives that deliver measurable business impact. She currently leads global talent development at Fortive, where she designs enterprise-wide solutions to equip leaders for disruption, innovation, and cultural transformation. Previously a Senior Director at EY, she advised Fortune 500 companies on executive performance, culture, and future of work strategies, and helped scale the award-winning Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University.

A Master Certified Coach and active scholar-practitioner, she holds a Doctorate from Columbia University, a Master’s from Northwestern in learning and organizational change (MSLOC), and a Bachelor’s from The University of Texas at Austin. Her research on artificial intelligence coaching has been recognized by the Association for Talent Development and presented at Harvard University and the Association for Human Resource Development. 

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