How Does OTTO Complement My Role Instead of Replacing It?
A common concern with using a tool like OTTO is whether it might reduce the need for a coach. In reality, OTTO is not designed to replace coaching but to enhance it. Rather than being a substitute for human connection, it acts as a supportive element that deepens the inquiry process.
Why OTTO Doesn’t Replace Coaching
- OTTO provides inquiry, not presence – While OTTO asks powerful questions, it doesn’t offer the deep listening, attunement, and relational presence that a coach brings.
- Coaches hold space for exploration – Inquiry alone is valuable, but having someone witness and reflect the process makes it even more impactful.
- Context matters – OTTO delivers inquiries based on user input, but it doesn’t see the broader journey the way a coach does. You provide continuity and deeper understanding.
- Clients may need support in staying with an inquiry – A coach can help a client sit with discomfort, explore resistance, or go deeper than they might on their own.
- OTTO can free up mental space for the coach – Instead of always thinking of the next question, you can stay present and allow OTTO to introduce fresh angles.
Using OTTO doesn’t diminish the value of coaching—it reinforces it by allowing both coach and client to stay in a space of open-ended discovery.