Should coaches tell clients they're recording sessions?

Yes. Recording-consent laws vary by state and country, and some US states require everyone in the conversation to agree. Many coaches get written consent in their onboarding agreement and mention it at the start of each session.

Can Wave record Zoom coaching sessions without a bot?

Yes. The Wave desktop app for Mac and Windows records Zoom, Google Meet, and Microsoft Teams sessions by capturing your microphone and system audio, so nothing joins the call. The Wave Chrome extension does the same for calls in a browser tab.

How do coaches track client progress across sessions in Wave?

Every Wave session is searchable, and Wave Assistant answers questions across all of a client's sessions, such as which goals they set and what they followed through on, with links back to each recording.

Can coaches send clients a summary after each session?

Yes. Wave writes a summary of each session that coaches share with the client by link or email, or export as PDF or DOCX.

Is client session data secure in Wave?

Wave is SOC 2 Type 1 compliant for the Security criteria. Recordings, transcripts, and summaries are encrypted in transit and at rest, are never used to train AI models, and belong to you.

The AI Note Taker Built for Coaches

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Wave AI is an AI note taker for coaches: it records sessions on Zoom, by phone, or in person, then writes a summary of each client's insights, commitments, and next steps, with no bot in your video calls. It works on iPhone, Android, Mac, Windows, and the web, and is free for 30 minutes a month.

How coaches use Wave

How do coaches use an AI note taker?

Coaches record each session and let Wave write the notes, so their attention stays on the client. The Wave desktop app records video sessions from your side, with no bot in the call. Each session gets a transcript and a summary you can send to the client afterward.

Video sessions: start recording in the Wave desktop app for Mac or Windows before the call.
Phone sessions: call the client from Wave's Phone tab (every plan; Pro is unlimited, from $80/year on the web).
In-person sessions: tap record on the Wave mobile app.
After the session: share the summary with your client by link or email.

Why record coaching sessions without a bot?

A recording bot in the participant list changes how open a client is. The Wave desktop app captures your microphone and your computer's audio, so both sides are recorded and nothing appears in the call. You still tell the client you're recording; many coaches cover it in their onboarding agreement.

Meeting recorder without a bot

The problems you know too well

Taking Notes Pulls You Out of the Session

The moment you look down to write, you miss what the client just let slip. Recording lets you stay present.

Client Progress Is Hard to Track

With a full roster, remembering what each client committed to three sessions ago is tough. Wave keeps every session searchable.

Session Recaps Take Time You Don't Have

Recaps keep clients accountable, but writing them eats your evening. Wave's summary is ready shortly after the session.

Features

Everything you need to capture every conversation

Bot-Free Video Sessions

The Wave desktop app records Zoom, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, and any other call from your side, with nothing added to the meeting.

Coaching Summary Templates

Choose a built-in summary template or save your own with sections for insights, commitments, and homework.

Voice ID for Recurring Clients

Name a client's voice once and Wave labels them automatically in every future session.

Ask About a Client's History

Wave Assistant answers questions across your sessions, like what a client said about delegating last quarter, with links to the source.

Phone Session Recording

Wave's Phone Bridge records both sides of phone sessions on iPhone and Android, using your number as caller ID. Works on every plan.

Send Recaps to Clients

Share a session summary by link or email, or export it as PDF or DOCX.

Perfect for

One-on-one coaching sessionsGroup coaching call recordingsDiscovery call transcriptionClient check-in call notesProgram delivery session captureGoal-setting session documentation

FAQs

Common questions

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