XIV Ciclo de Conferencias de Psicología Coaching 25-02-26. Carmen Quesada

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The talk provides valuable insights into how cognitive biases operate in coaching contexts, using vivid examples and interactive demonstrations. The argumentation is solid, grounded in established psychological theory (Kahneman and Tversky) and practical experience. The speaker effectively argues that biases are inevitable and necessary, but must be recognized and managed. She emphasizes the importance of questioning assumptions and training one’s perception. The value lies in raising awareness and offering practical perspectives for coaches, though it does not delve into empirical evidence or specific intervention techniques.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The scientific rigor is moderate: the speaker references key authors (Kahneman, Tversky, Einstein) and uses well-known optical illusions, but does not provide a systematic literature review or citations for all claims. The sources are not explicitly listed, but the content aligns with mainstream cognitive psychology. The title accurately reflects the content, focusing on biases in coaching. No comments were provided, so no public trends are analyzed.

The title accurately reflects the content: a conference on coaching psychology focusing on client biases.

7/10

The talk is based on established psychological concepts (cognitive biases, heuristics) and references Kahneman and Tversky, but it is primarily an expert opinion with practical examples rather than a systematic review or original research. The speaker is a credentialed psychologist and coach, and the content is coherent with scientific literature, though not deeply sourced.

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• 02:00Introduction by Isabel Aranda, presenting the speaker Carmen Quesada.
• 10:00Carmen Quesada begins her talk, questioning the rationality of coaching and introducing the concept of biases.
• 20:00Demonstration of optical illusions to illustrate how perception can be misleading.
• 30:00Definition of biases as mental shortcuts, referencing Kahneman and Tversky.
• 40:00Discussion on how biases affect clients' interpretation, options, and limits.
• 50:00Interactive questions to the audience about their experiences with client biases.
• 1:00:00Personal anecdote about a bias the speaker encountered in her own coaching practice.

• Thinking, Fast and Slow — Mentioned as a reference for understanding fast and slow thinking in relation to biases.
• Kahneman and Tversky's work on heuristics and biases — Referenced as the foundational source for the concept of cognitive biases.

• Cognitive Bias Codex — A comprehensive visual classification of cognitive biases, supporting the talk's premise.
• Availability heuristic — Relevant to the discussion of how biases affect interpretation and decision-making.

• The Bias Blind Spot — Some research suggests that people are often unaware of their own biases, which could challenge the speaker's optimistic view that training can mitigate them.