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Why “Us vs. Them” Doesn’t Work in the Age of AI Apr 18, 2025

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Humans, walking and taking bags of water and trace chemicals that we are, have managed to convince well-organized sand to pretend to think like us.” – Ethan Mollick In this episode, Ana Melikian challenges the common “us vs. them” mindset when it comes to technology, especially in the age of Artificial Intelligence. Ana takes listeners […]

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100-Foot AI Wave: Lessons from Portugal’s Big Wave Surfing Apr 11, 2025

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If you are in the business world, in the present moment, you are facing the hundred foot wave of the AI disruption.” – Ana Melikian, Ph.D. In this episode, Ana Melikian dives into the tumultuous yet opportunity-rich world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for the business landscape. Using the metaphor of a “hundred-foot […]

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Retreats: Deepening Our Humanity in a Digital Age | With Sheri Rosenthal Apr 04, 2025

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Experiential retreats are powerful; they create something deeply transformational.” – Sheri Rosenthal In this episode, host Ana Melikian opens the floor to Sheri Rosenthal, a retreat strategist and founder known for orchestrating transformative experiences. Sheri shares the heartfelt impact that her first retreat experience had on her life, marking a turning point more profound than […]

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Why Good People Become Bad Bosses with Jamie Woolf Mar 28, 2025

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We all fall prey to power blindness.” – Jamie Woolf In this episode, Ana Melikian sits down with Jamie Woolf, the first Director of Culture at Pixar Animation Studios, to delve into why good people often become bad bosses. Drawing from her TED Talk and rich experience with companies like Pixar and Google, Jamie explains […]

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Voice, Identity, and Influence: Insights with Dr. Leslie Gordon Mar 21, 2025

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Your accent is the sound map of your life.” – Dr. Leslie Gordon In this episode, Ana Melikian sits down with Dr. Leslie Gordon to delve into the nuances of finding your authentic voice. They explore how authenticity in communication goes beyond just words and articulation, emphasizing a holistic integration of mind, body, and speech. […]

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Nine to Five Can Be Fun: Transforming Toxic Workplace Cultures with Cindy Zurchin Mar 14, 2025

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What you focus on is what you get more of.” – Cindy Zurchin In this episode, host Ana Melikian speaks with Dr. Cindy Zurchin, a visionary leader with over 30 years of experience in transforming workplace culture, about the power of creating fun and thriving work environments. Cindy enlightens us on how incorporating trust, positivity, […]

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Surfing the AI Wave: A Conversation with Diana Kelley on Security and Innovation Mar 07, 2025

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Organizations need to understand what AI can do and can’t do. Start creating the best use cases within their organizations and also train people on how to use them responsibly.” – Diana Kelley In this episode, host Ana Melikian delves into the pivotal role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in today’s world, particularly in the business […]

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Breaking the Sea of Sameness: How to Drive Innovation and Impact in Education | With Arra Yerganian Feb 28, 2025

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It’s about being bold, breaking away from what I describe as the sea of sameness.” – Arra Yerganian In this episode, Ana Melikian welcomes Arra Yerganian, a seasoned executive and visionary leader, to discuss a transformative approach to education. Together, they delve into the limitations of the traditional factory model of education and the innovative […]

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The Joy-Success Cycle: A Revolutionary Mindset for the AI Age| With Kevin Surace Feb 21, 2025

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Joy and success are exactly tied together.” – Kevin Surace In this episode of the Mindset Zone, host Ana Melikian welcomes Kevin Surace, a Silicon Valley innovator, entrepreneur, and futurist. Kevin delves into his intriguing concept of the “Joy Success Cycle.” He challenges traditional views of success and demonstrates how moments of joy throughout the […]

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Humanizing AI: The Key to Authentic and Impactful Communication With Andy O’Bryan Feb 14, 2025

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What you do not wanna do is just copy and paste AI’s outputs.” – Andy O’Bryan In this episode, host Ana Melikian welcomes Andy O’Bryan, a pioneer in AI-enhanced copywriting, to explore the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence in the business world. Andy shares his initial apprehensions and eventual embrace of AI technologies like ChatGPT, […]

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