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Harnessing Human Potential in the Age of AI – Elan Gelfand interviews Dr. Ana Melikian Dec 12, 2025

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AI is going to change everything. And the best way to make sure that potential is leveraged for a better future for us all—including the planet—is by first tapping into our human potential. – Dr. Ana Melikian In this episode, Ana Melikian brings us a compelling conversation that explores the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence […]

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The Real Barrier to AI Progress: Human Leadership, Not Technology with Kate Lowry Nov 28, 2025

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If you treat AI models like a valued thought partner and true collaborator, you can create something much more enduring—which is genuine innovation.” – Kate Lowry In this episode, Ana Melikian welcomes Kate Lowry, CEO, coach, and author of “Unbreakable,” to delve into the powerful impact of leadership styles on innovation—especially in the era of […]

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Responsible AI and Human-Centered Tech: Bridging Gaps with Brenda Darden Wilkerson Nov 21, 2025

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People come in all shapes, sizes, experiences, ages, dialects, et cetera. And as we move more into an automated world, communication still is key.” – Brenda Darden Wilkerson In this episode, Ana Melikian is joined by Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org, to examine the human side of technology and the importance of […]

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How AI Reshuffles Industries: Sangeet Choudary on Embracing Change and Systemic Innovation Nov 14, 2025

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The playing field is constantly changing. So when new technologies come in, you need to reimagine your game because the playing field is changing and the new technology brings in new capabilities that you can use to play better.” – Sangeet Choudary In this episode, Ana Melikian welcomes Sangeet Paul Choudary—global keynote speaker, best-selling author, […]

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Harnessing the PID System: Preparation, Intentionality, and Differentiation in the Age of AI with Rutherford Pascal Nov 07, 2025

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One of the biggest things with leadership is you got to have the right people on the right bus, in the right seat on the bus, and if that happens, you’re pulling one rope in the same direction. If that happens, that bus is gonna go fast. That bus is gonna be efficient.” – Rutherford […]

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Living From the Inside Out: Susan Filan on Surviving, Awakening, and Finding Purpose Oct 31, 2025

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Living my life from the outside in makes me a beggar at the feast. Living my life from the inside out makes me a gift and a joy and a presence. I am now able to serve to help to heal in a way that I was never able to before.” – Susan Filan In […]

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Break Free From the Never Enough Mindset: Redefining Abundance With Leisa Peterson Oct 24, 2025

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When we can make friends with our fear, we open up a huge amount of information that can help us make better choices for ourselves.” – Leisa Peterson In this episode, Ana Melikian welcomes Leisa Peterson, renowned money mindset expert and author of The Money Catalyst, to explore the hidden dynamics behind financial success and […]

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Leadership Lessons from Aviation with Ron Higgs Oct 17, 2025

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If you slow down and figure out what went wrong, it will help you accelerate in the future.” – Ron Higgs In this episode, host Ana Melikian sits down with Ron Higgs, former naval aviator turned leadership consultant, to uncover the powerful mindsets and tools honed in the cockpit—and how they translate into today’s rapidly […]

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AI Won’t Save Us—But Our Human Potential Might May 09, 2025

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We can surf this hundred-foot AI wave if we take this as a team sport.” – Ana Melikian, Ph.D. In this episode, Ana Melikian dives deep into the human side of the AI revolution, asking an essential question: Is our true superpower found not in machines, but in our own human potential? Ana explores the […]

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From Exhaustion to Engagement: A Mindset Shift for the Age of AI Apr 25, 2025

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It is essential to know where we want to go. Otherwise, we will end up very fast, very far away in a place we don’t want to be.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, Ana Melikian delves into the second crucial mindset shift needed to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for positive and […]

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