If I Use OTTO, Why Do My Clients Still Need Me?

If OTTO provides deep inquiry on its own, what remains for you as a coach? The answer lies in what coaching truly is. Coaching isn’t just about asking great questions—it’s about presence, attunement, and the relational space that allows inquiry to land in a meaningful way.

What You Provide That OTTO Cannot

• Holding space – You offer a human presence that allows clients to process, feel, and reflect in a way AI cannot replicate.
• Deep listening – You notice subtleties in tone, hesitation, and energy that go beyond the words spoken.
• Context and continuity – You see the client’s journey as a whole, while OTTO only responds in the moment.
• Support through resistance – When inquiry brings discomfort, you help clients stay with it rather than avoiding or intellectualizing.
• The power of relationship – Coaching is a relational experience; growth happens not just through inquiry but through being witnessed and understood.

How to Integrate OTTO Without Losing Your Role

• Use OTTO as a complement, not a substitute – Let it enhance exploration, but never replace the presence and depth of coaching.
• Invite reflection on OTTO’s inquiries – Encourage clients to bring what they discovered with OTTO into the session for deeper discussion.
• Trust that coaching is more than questions – Even the most profound inquiry is different when done in connection with another person.

OTTO is a powerful tool, but it’s not a replacement for coaching. Clients still need you because insight alone isn’t enough—what matters is how it integrates into their lived experience, and that’s where your presence makes all the difference.