About Richmond Richmond Alake is an AI/ML Practitioner with an academic background in computer vision, robotics, and machine learning. He has worked in software development and machine learning roles since 2016. Richmond has also taught online AI/ML/Data courses and written over 200 technical articles with over 1 million views. He is passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems. Today We Talked About AI/ML MongoDB Compute Data Models Opensource Language Models LLM applications Prompt Engineering RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) architecture Credible Sources are important BAP - Becoming A Person   Connect with Richmond LinkedIn MongoDB YouTube Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Madeline Madeline Miller is making executive coaching more accessible and inclusive for rising leaders, specifically, Gen Z and Millennial women; so they can take control of their careers, reduce burnout and develop interpersonal skills and healthy resilience to become the leaders they wish they had. As a lawyer, DEI consultant, and Career and Leadership coach, Madeline founded Coaching With Madeline after 15+ years spent walking the line between milestone successes and frequent uncertainty.  With degrees from The University of Melbourne and UCLA, she’s worked in high-profile roles across the globe (including as production attorney on the James Bond movie franchise). Known for her easy-to-digest content bites and online resources and courses, she helps Gen Z and Millennials identify and align work choices and values, gain clarity on goals, and refine interpersonal skills and influence. Today We Talked About Madeline's background Leadership The AIR Framework  Alignment Influence Resilience Purpose Values Communication Fear "And Then What?" Saying "No" Assertive Communication   Connect With Madeline LinkedIn Website   Leave me a tip $Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Sol Sol Rashidi, a former C-Suite executive, is now a consultant and influencer within the AI, data, and technology space, having helped IBM launch Watson back in 2011 and involved in “hands on” AI deployments since. She’s been named 50 Most Powerful Women in Tech, Top 100 Innovators in Data & Analytics, CAO of the Year, CDO of the Year, Global Data Power Women, and holds eight patents. Her new book, The AI Survival Guide: Scraped Knees, Bruised Elbows, and Lessons from Real World AI Deployments (Wiley, April 30, 2024), was named among Best Books in AI by CEOWorld and made it to the bestseller list in less than one month. Learn more at https://www.solrashidi.com/ Today We Talked About Sol's background Sol's executive journey learning Watson... what was that like? Practitioner to Executive   Connect with Sol LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Rhea Rhea Wessel, an American writer, specializes in empowering companies to expand their reach by enhancing their storytelling capabilities. She provides guidance on ideation, messaging, and the art of articulating one's best ideas to drive innovation. With a prolific career in journalism, Rhea has penned thousands of articles for esteemed publications such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and BBC. As a corporate writer, she has crafted and refined countless narratives spanning across 30 diverse industries. Rhea proudly leads The Institute for Thought Leadership. For further insights, visit the website at www.instituteforthoughtleadership.com. Today We Talked About Rhea's background Leadership Why AI for writing Thought Leadership Finding your niche Frame it Flesh it out List making Mind Mapping Using Generative AI Finding your Audience Pitfalls of writting Don't put in too much Connect with Rhea FaceBook FB Author Linkedin Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Karin And David Karin Hurt helps human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. She’s the Founder and CEO of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership development firm known for practical tools and techniques for human-centered leaders. A former Verizon Wireless executive with more than two decades of experience in sales, customer service, and human resources, Karin is known for growing courageous leaders, building great cultures, and inspiring high-performance teams. Since 2013, Karin and her husband, David have grown tens of thousands of leaders on every continent (except Antarctica) with their leadership development programs and keynotes. In addition to encouraging courage around the world, they also provide clean water to the people of Cambodia through their Winning Wells philanthropic initiative. Karin is an award-winning author of five books, including: Courageous Cultures – How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict: What to Say Next to Destress the Workday, Build Collaboration and Calm Difficult Customers She is the host of the popular LinkedIn show, Asking for a Friend. And she was recently named by Inc. Magazine as a Top 100 Great Leadership Speaker. David Dye helps human-centered leaders find clarity in uncertainty, drive innovation, and achieve breakthrough results. He’s President of Let’s Grow Leaders, a global leadership development firm known for practical tools and techniques for human-centered leaders. A former executive, David is known for helping leaders and teams achieve transformational results without sacrificing their humanity Since 2013, Karin and David have helped grow tens of thousands of leaders on every continent (except Antarctica) with their leadership development programs and keynotes. They also provide clean water to the people of Cambodia through their Winning Wells philanthropic initiative. David is an award-winning author of six books including: Courageous Cultures – How to Build Teams of Micro-Innovators, Problem Solvers and Customer Advocates Powerful Phrases for Dealing With Workplace Conflict: What to Say Next to Destress the Workday, Build Collaboration and Calm Difficult Customers Tomorrow Together- Essays of Hope Healing and Humanity David also hosts the popular podcast, Leadership Without Losing Your Soul.   Today We Talked About Backgrounds Dimensions of Collaboration Connection Clarity Curiosity Commitment Acknowledgement of the Emotion What went right? It sounds to me like you're feeling _____, Do I have that right? Do we need conflict? What would a successful outcome do for you? What does it matter? Managing Up. Whys? I hear you, and I am concerned ____ The sooner you handle something, the easier it will be. Have I set clear expectations? Are they in conflict because of me. What do you want me to know? Vent or Intervention? Should the 3 of us talk together? Notice the pattern What is most needed? The 12 GOATs   Connect with Karin Karin's LinkedIn David's LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Daniela Daniela, a Swiss native based in California, is a corporate consultant, international teacher and transformational speaker, life coach, and evolutionary consciousness guide. She helps high-performers overcome achievers burnout, repair relationships, and boost productivity. With expertise in performance and positive psychology and communication, Daniela maximizes individual and team performance. Her unorthodox approach blends wit and reflection, enabling personal growth through new habits, next-level mindset and boundaries. In her groundbreaking book, "Gliding You Home: A Dolphins Dream of a New Earth," Daniela explores unlocking spiritual potential for fulfillment. As an evolutionary guide, she helps individuals from all walks of life. Her insights and teachings open new pathways for change and help individuals tap into their spiritual potential, creating greater unity on Earth. Today We Talked About Her background High Performance without Pain Boundaries Burnout Being Present Mindfulness 7 Habits Slow Down to speed up Pivot 3 Minute Power Meditations (LIVE ON THE SHOW). Pragmatic and Spiritual Schedule Flow State Dolphins Ego Patience Become Intentional Connect with Daniela LinkedIn Website Speaking Website Book X Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Peter Peter Guirguis is the founder of SwiftPress Support, a company dedicated to creating affordable, engaging websites and apps for small businesses. By leveraging scientific methods and psychological principles, Peter creates designs that not only attract customers but also keep them engaged. His work, recognized by the Wells Fargo Leaders Club, reflects his commitment to delivering impactful digital solutions. At SwiftPress Support, Peter’s approach is not just about building an online presence; it’s about empowering small businesses to connect deeply with their audience, driving success online and beyond. Today We Talked About Peter's background Side Hustles AI Replying to Emails AI Tools Google Gemini Microsoft Co-Pilot Cider AI Write Sonic Super Human AI Have a conversation with the AI Empathy Never Split the Difference Tactical Empathy DISC personality models Use AI for feedback Use Humans Wordpress Themes Wordpress Security   Connect With Peter LinkedIn Website X Swiftpress Support (@swiftpresswp) / X (twitter.com) SwiftPress   Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Martin Martin Gonzalez is the coauthor of The Bonfire Moment, and the creator of Google’s Effective Founders Project, a global research program that decodes the factors that enable startup founders to succeed. He also works closely with Google’s engineering and research leaders on org design, leadership and culture challenges. Martin is a frequent lecturer at Stanford, Wharton and INSEAD, and has advised leaders across the Americas, Europe, Africa and Asia. He has been recognized as a Fellow by the Aspen Institute's First Movers Program and as a Thinkers50 Radar awardee, both for his contributions to shaping the future of management and leadership. He studied organizational psychology and behavioral science at Columbia University and the London School of Economics.   Today We Talked About Martin's background Time at Google Teaching Book 4 Traps at the root of Failed Startups 65% of startups fail because of people issues What is a Bonfire Moment How to run a Bonfire Workshop? Compare yourself to other founders User guide for working with me 3 Masks we wear Imposter Syndrome Conflict 2 Minute Hack Xerox Park Story (Bob Taylor) Beautiful Mess Effect Connect With Martin LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Kandi Kandi Wiens, EdD, MSEd, MBA, is a senior fellow at the University of Pennsylvania, the director of the Penn Master's in Medical Education Program and the Penn Health Professions Education Certificate Program, and the academic director of the PennCLO Master's Program. She is the author of Burnout Immunity: How Emotional Intelligence Can Help You Build Resilience and Heal Your Relationship with Work. She frequently teaches in various graduate-level and executive-format programs across the University of Pennsylvania. She is a member of the Thinkers50 Radar 2024 cohort, a researcher, a national speaker, and an executive coach whose work focuses on helping leaders hone and use their emotional and social intelligence to amplify their positive impact and protect themselves from burnout. Today We Talked About Kandi's background Burnout Stress Health scare Burnout What causes it? Culture Leaders' goal The Sweet Spot of Stress Open conversations about stress and deadlines Clear Expectations Boundaries 3 Rx Prescription Recovery - Prioritize it Reconnect Reimagine Walk n Talks Emotional Intelligence Social Intelligence "How did that land with you?" The Burnout Quiz! Connect with Kandi LinkedIn X Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Adityo Adityo Prakash is the co-founder and CEO of Verseon, a company at the forefront of modern drug discovery. Adityo started Verseon because he wanted to change how the world finds new medicines. He enjoys building fundamental science-based solutions to major business problems. In addition to guiding the company’s business strategy, he has also been instrumental in building various aspects of the company’s technology platform. Prior to starting Verseon, Adityo was the co-founder and CEO of Pulsent, and the principal inventor of that company’s technologies, which lie at the heart of all video streaming today. A technologist and business strategist with a track record of delivering industry firsts, he is an inventor on over 40 patent families, and received his BS in Mathematics and Physics from the California Institute of Technology. Today We Talked About Adityo's background Video Streaming Background High Tech and Bio Tech Combine AI with Quantum Physics Connect with Adityo X LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About AJ A.J. Jacobs is a journalist, lecturer and human guinea pig who has written four bestselling books—including Drop Dead Healthy and The Year of Living Biblically—that blend memoir, science, human and a dash of self-help.  A contributor to NPR, The New York Times, and Esquire, among other media outlets, Jacobs lives in New York City with his family.   Today We Talked About Books Gratitude Puzzles Curiosity 18 century mindsets News intake Flexibility Focus Slow down Privateers Virtues Connect with AJ Books Website X Facebook LinkedIn Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Landon Landon Loveall is a certified financial planner and dedicated advocate for tech professionals to increase their wealth through financial, investment, and stock option planning. He is a partner of KB Financial Advisors which has been specializing in maximizing stock options for tech employees since 2014. Landon regularly shares his thought leadership on the KB Financial Advisors blog about the unique scenarios presented by employee stock options. When he's not assisting clients, Landon enjoys kayaking down the Duck River with his wife Melissa and their three children in Columbia, Tennessee. Today We Talked About Financial Planning Basics 401K planning Maxing out your retirement Supplemental Wages Taxes Investments Roth IRA Budgets Consistence YNAB - YNAB Connect with Landon X LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Lois Lois’ eighteen years as CEO and co-founder of a workforce analytics and talent management software company, gave her front-row seats to people watching within the corporate habitat. Working with clients around the world developed her deep curiosity around people’s choices and the stories surrounding them. She continues to collaborate with her software co-founder and husband, Ross. She weaves the stories around his technology vision in their debut novel, titled Moral Code. A science-fiction for readers from book clubs to AI technologists. Bringing strong women in STEM into the possibilities of powerful ethical artificial intelligence has been creative passion project. Upon selling their company, Lois founded the nonprofit My Future Story and published two children’s books to engage kids in their exploration of career opportunities. “STEM Club Goes Exploring” and “Kids Go To Work Day”. Lois is now engaged in writing and advocacy for voting rights and civic education. She volunteers with several organizations improving education and many other issues that matter to her communities. She writes because there are stories to tell and wonders to interpret and translate for others. She believes in science and rejects the concept that embracing technology leads to a dystopian future. Raised in Iowa and then Missouri, Lois moved to warmer Texas, as soon as she had the power to choose. Her favorite quote is “Live like others won’t, until you can live like others can’t.” Residing on a tree-filled acreage, she seldom writes creatively in a conventional desk chair. Today We Talked About Lois's background AI Co-founding Software Company Reseach for fiction writers Moral Code STEM Leading through the community Using Interns properly Connect with Lois Website LinkedIn Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Jeff Jeff Wetzler is co-CEO of Transcend, a nationally recognized innovation organization, and an expert in learning and human potential. Wetzler combines unique leadership experiences spanning more than 25 years in business and education, as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, and as Chief Learning Officer at Teach For America. Jeff earned a Doctorate in Adult Learning and Leadership from Columbia University and a bachelor’s in psychology from Brown University. Based in New York, he is a member of the Aspen Global Leadership Network and is an Edmund Hillary Fellow. Today We Talked About Jeff's background Ask? Learning Fear Curiosity We feel certain respect by trying first Start with Why Make it Safe The ASK approach 5 Practices Choose Curiosity - what can I learn from this person? Make it Safe Pose Quality Questions - Underutilized questions (reactions) How we Listen to the answers - door knob moment Reflect and Reconnect - sift it and turn it Connect with Jeff LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Brandon Brandon Epstein is a world class Mental Performance Coach with over fifteen years of experience coaching professional athletes, entrepreneurs, and executives. He founded the Jump Rope Dudes Initiative, an online fitness community with over a million members, and is the author of Programmed To Fail: How to Break Through Your Mental Blocks and Achieve Greatness. He lives in in Fort Lauderdale, FL with his wife and two daughters. Today We Talked About Brandon's background Chris Weidman Don't operate from obligation Ego Focus Mindset Jump Rope Inspiration vs. Obligation Mindset   Connect with Brandon Website LinkedIn Book Instagram Youtube Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Dr. Ronald Razmi RONALD M. RAZMI, MD is a cardiologist and the co-founder and Managing Director of Zoi Capital, a venture capital firm that invests in the applications of AI in healthcare. He completed his medical training at the Mayo Clinic and holds an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. Ron was one of the pioneers in application of MRI systems in managing cardiac patients. He built the software system, cardiovascularmri.com, to serve as a platform for education and training of cardiologists in using MRI in managing their patients. He is a co-author of the textbook "Handbook of Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Imaging." Ron was a McKinsey consultant with focus on investments and buyouts of medical technologies. In 2011, he founded a population health management software company at the dawn of digital health. He saw firsthand the confluence of clinical, technical, and business factors that need to come together for new technologies to gain adoption in healthcare. Much of what he learned is covered in his new book, AI Doctor: The Rise of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, to educate innovators, buyers and investors about the roadmap of technology adoption in healthcare. AI Doctor has received international media coverage, including the World Economic Forum, Newsweek, ABC, and more. Ron has been one of the prominent voices in digital health over the last 15 years. In 2021, he launched AI Doctor, one of the only blogs focused solely on the applications of AI in healthcare. He's a frequent speaker at conferences, guest on podcasts, and author of medical and business articles. Today We Talked About Ron's background AI Medicine Digital Data Sharing Data in the same language Short-term, Mid-term, Long-term outlooks The future Challenges of AI in healthcare Connect with Ron LinkedIn Website Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Elliott Elliott is CEO of High Alpha Innovation, the leading venture builder that partners with organizations and entrepreneurs to solve big problems through startup creation. Prior to High Alpha Innovation, Elliott led business design at High Alpha, the Indianapolis-based venture studio; he has also worked in innovation and strategy consulting at Innosight, in corporate venturing, and as an entrepreneur to bring new ideas to market. Originally from California, Elliott has a deep entrepreneurial background as a founder, advisor, and investor. He earned a B.S. in Finance from BYU and an M.B.A. from the UCLA Anderson School of Management, where he was a Venture Fellow. Today We Talked About Elliott's background Digital Transformation Scaling business Start-ups Efficiency vs Innovation Facebook Innovation in Nature More Experiments Faster, Cheaper, Weider. Structure your experiments Autonomy Launch External Startups Be surprised by what you learn Learning Problem vs. Execution Problem Connect with Elliott LinkedIn Website X Book Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Alex He is a seasoned engineering leader and CEO. Born in Belarus, he harbored a lifelong dream of becoming an engineer. After graduating from university, he moved to the USA. During the initial years, he resided in New York, working as a software engineer in various companies. One of the most notable was the startup Conductor, where he joined as the 5th employee. It has now evolved into the leading global SEO and content intelligence platform. During his tenure there, Alex was responsible for building and maintaining an industry-leading link-building system. Simultaneously, he embarked on building his own company, MEV (named after the mega-electron-volt) - a strategic software development partner for fast-growing companies. Afterward, he decided to settle in the Bay Area. While at the helm of his company, he assisted esteemed companies such as Cartier, Novo Nordisk, Daiichi Sankyo, and Avadel in overcoming complex business challenges through software solutions. Additionally, he aided numerous startups in developing stable and scalable digital products, making them attractive for acquisition. Alex is passionate about empowering businesses with the right technology. He firmly believes in the power of teams. Building a high-performing team, in his view, necessitates being open-minded and always striving to thoroughly understand the team's objectives and needs for success. This solution-oriented mindset and team focus form the cornerstone of his company. Today We Talked About Alex's background Software Development Master Purpose Autonomy Motivation 3.0 Values Empathy In-house and Outsourced Teams Full integration Aligned autonomy Culture of Ownership Eliminate Toxic Cultures Ukraine vs. Russia War Focus on what you can control Take Connect with Alex LinkedIn Website Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About John John has worked for a wide variety of companies including BPP, GP Strategies (on the HSBC contract), Training 2000 Ltd, Balfour Beatty Utility Solutions and BAe Systems designing and delivering leadership and personal Development interventions, coaching and Project Management. He is experienced at operating at all organizational levels providing, not only development training but also coaching and Boost Growth business consultancy Background John designs, develops and facilitates learning in a highly interactive environment, based on participants own experience. His sessions involve group activities and facilitate discussion to elicit key points. This is to allow participants to gain a thorough working knowledge, with constructive feedback, in a safe environment. John is an experienced coach and trained counsellor who works from a Constructivist perspective that encourages individuals to explore their own solutions. Today We Talked About John's background Soft Skills Coaching IF/THEN "Leadership is what you lack when you don't know what to do." George Kelly Change Curve Fear, Threats, Anxiety Change is hard Make Windows from Walls Managing The Horizon Timeline Therapy Hypnotherapy   Connect with John Website LinkedIn Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!

About Krishna Krishna Bala, is currently Sr. VP of Engineering at Proscia, a leading provider of digital and computational pathology solutions, where he oversees the development of its enterprise pathology platform. He is an experienced healthcare technologist with more than 20 years of experience in software development, data engineering and AI/Machine-Learning. He is also an entrepreneur with several successful exits including an IPO as CTO/Founder. Krishna has a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Columbia University in New York. Today We Talked About Krishna's past Data and Healthcare Going from Product to Platform AI in Pathology Scrum of Scrums Conway's Law Breaking down Silos Product Management Robust Dialog Transparency Prioritization Quarterly Business Review (Retrospective) Connect with Krishna https://www.linkedin.com/in/kbala97/ Pathology Software for the Modern Digital Laboratory | Proscia   Leave me a tip $ Click here to Donate to the show I hope you enjoyed this show, please head over to Apple Podcasts and subscribe and leave me a rating and review, even one sentence will help spread the word.  Thanks again!