Will Using OTTO Affect My Credibility as a Coach?

A common concern when introducing a tool like OTTO is whether it might make you seem less capable as a coach. After all, if clients can engage with OTTO on their own, does that diminish the value of working with you? In reality, using OTTO can enhance your credibility rather than weaken it—if it’s integrated thoughtfully.

Why OTTO Doesn’t Undermine Your Credibility

• It demonstrates confidence in inquiry – Using OTTO shows that you are committed to genuine exploration, rather than needing to be the one with all the answers.
• It aligns with a self-less coaching approach – True coaching is not about being the authority, but about creating space for discovery. OTTO reinforces this.
• It highlights your trust in direct experience – You are not positioning yourself as the gatekeeper of insight, but allowing inquiry to unfold naturally.

How to Present OTTO in a Way That Strengthens Credibility

• Frame it as an enhancement, not a replacement – OTTO is a tool that supports and deepens the coaching process, not a substitute for human connection.
• Use it strategically – Rather than relying on OTTO for everything, integrate it in moments where a fresh inquiry could open new perspectives.
• Make it part of your unique approach – The fact that you work with an inquiry tool sets you apart, showing your openness to innovation in coaching.

Coaching is not about proving knowledge—it’s about facilitating meaningful exploration. When used well, OTTO reinforces this by helping you create an even more open and insightful space for your clients.