DECODING AQ - Adaptability For The Future Of Work With Ross Thornley

Leading and working in a virtual world requires new skills and mindsets. I'd like to welcome Wayne Turmel, the authority in remote leadership. With over 25 years  helping organizations thrive in virtual environments. He is the co-founder of The Remote Leadership Institute and author of 12, or in fact I think now 16 influential books, including the acclaimed 'The Long-Distance Leader - revised rules for remarkable remote and hybrid leadership' - now in its second edition. Wayne has empowered countless leaders and teams to communicate effectively and stay connected no matter where they are. His insights are invaluable and with Wayne's help I hope we can expand our understanding of the skills leaders and workers need to thrive in the remote workplace.Ross and Wayne talk about communications skills, early internet discoveries, connecting with technology, collaboration tools, cycles of problem solving, principles, challenges with technology, the right communication through the right medium, good leaders, dealing with human beings, pilot before policy, feeling connected, following a basic structure, employer relationships with employees, hybrid work and getting things done. The pair also discuss collaborations, team schedules, focus, caring, maintaining relationships, getting the best out of people, trust, better performance, choosing the right tools, driving emotion, calls over messages, AI companions, the industrial revolution, seismic change, unawareness, foresight, vision, the bigger picture, Wayne's novels, expanding horizons, leaders at every level of an organisation and leading without authority.Timecodes:00:14 Intro to Wayne02:36 The early realisation of helping leaders virtually05:50 Skype Launching in 200207:52 Remote work shifting to hybrid work13:50 Challenges for leaders making controversial decisions19:33 The 'Three-O Leadership Model' - Outcomes, Others & Ourselves22:01 Efficiently building remote teams26:50 Challenges returning to the office after lockdowns and hybrid work32:54 In person against remote working36:21 Good leaders working remotely 40:16 Play in the workplace 41:49 Professionalism in the workplace45:30 Leaders improving their own communication48:54 The next five years and technological advancements58:20 The last time Wayne did something for the first time1:00:15 Wayne's final reflectionsConnect with Wayne:WebsiteLinkedInBook - The Long Distance LeaderConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Charles is a Leadership Coach and Trainer on his own specific frameworks.I'd like you all to join me in welcoming Charles M. Jones, a pioneering emotion scientist with over 40 years of groundbreaking research on flow, empathy, negativity, trauma and stress. His journey began with a life-changing experience that set him on a path to understanding how we can transform fear and trauma into powerful tools for leadership and personal growth. Charles has developed innovative frameworks like Emotional Response-Ability™ that are revolutionizing how organizations cultivate empathetic leaders and improve workplace dynamics. Ross and Charles talk about near death experiences, protecting people, subconscious mind, state of flow, peek experiences, cultivating flow, intuition, natural states, negative emotions, causes of stress, interpreting emotions, needs driving behaviour, subconscious needs, fear, anxiety, valuing assets, optimising emotions, uniting with subconscious, Joe Dispenza, cohesion, creativity producing new options and emotional victimhood. The pair also discuss awareness of subconscious, evaluating disruptive emotions, unlearning, supressing awareness, consciousness, Amanda Blake - Your Body is Your Brain, theory of emotion, trauma, inheriting trauma, asserting your rights, fulfilling needs, team conversations, meeting needs, leaders resolving conflict, feedback, empowerment, anger, Gandhi, peoples rights, courtesy, achieving goals, resolving conflict, tactical empathy, Chris Voss, effective strategies,  reflection, film - 'The Source' and their pets. Timecodes:01:33 Charles' life changing experience 07:08 Charles' first journey into understanding emotions11:03 Discoveries of outcomes from stimulus in the brain 18:33 Emotional Intelligence related to people at work adapting to change27:35 Positive signals blinding us from unexpected change34:04 Dealing with tension and not realising we are stressed42:37 Emotional responsibility for self, management and organisations 50:34 Seven key emotions at work56:45 Adaptive mastery01:53 The last time Charles did something for the first timeConnect with Charles:WebsiteLinkedInEmail - cj@adaptivemastery.comConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Andrew Tallents, has built an impressive career, starting with his early roles at prestigious firms like Spencer Stuart and Warren Partners, where he honed his expertise in executive search and leadership development. His journey has led him to founding The Tallents Partnership, where he now empowers leaders globally to excel and achieve transformative results. As a trusted advisor, conscious leadership coach, and best-selling author, Andrew is dedicated to helping leaders achieve triple bottom line success while living their personal and professional dreams. It's an honour to have him on the show today!Ross and Andrew talk about thinking as a leader, getting triggered, being in the present, intentional leadership, situational leadership, Shirzad Chamine - Positive Intelligence, saboteurs, facing emotion, controlling things, pleasing people, self coaching, self discipline, self accountability, the power of questions, reconnecting with who we are and refocusing. The pair also discuss positive mindset, reflecting, daily meditation, slowing down to speed up, being efficient, keeping people calm, accountability, blaming people, disconnections, safe environments to speak, peoples energy, judging people, out of comfort zones, role playing, MyIntent bracelets, communicating principles, taking responsibility, reflecting, why do we do things, desire, motivation, ultimate goals, laziness, naivety, skydiving and joy.Timecodes:00:15 Intro to Andrew01:26 Conscious Leadership explained03:13 Conscious Leadership in moments of pressure08:33 Techniques to help self coach12:26 Getting the work done15:06 Examples of leaders doing it well16:37 Examples of leaders getting it wrong19:00 Vulnerability and coaching people's struggles22:27 Self coaching against pushback and relationships25:16 Modelling behaviour29:52 Loving in relationships31:28 Valuing family36:17 AI coaching making leadership decisions41:41 Limits to self-coaching44:49 Following through51:02 The last time Andrew did something for the first time53:56 Andrew's podcast - Confessions of a successful leader54:40 Andrew's favourite podcast episodesConnect with Andrew:LinkedInWebsiteSelf-coaching for leadersBookConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Francis is a Master Trainer, WSJ Best Selling author and is driven to help executive coaches take their business & clients’ businesses to the next level.He is the Founder & CEO of SQUIRCLE ACADEMY where he helps executive coaches and leaders rapidly elevate their businesses by leveraging the innovative SQUIRCLE framework. Francis also founded 'The Human Company' over 26 years ago. With such a treasure trove of experience advising Fortune 100 executives, he is known for his ability to shatter the linear mould, driving transformation and accelerating growth in just a few months. I’m thrilled to share these insights and strategies with you all on the show today.Ross and Francis talk about dream analysis, dreams driving life choices, connecting peoples thoughts, creativity combining with management, visualisation, logic, perception, improvisation, imagination, knowledge, development, dynamic imbalances, illusions of balance, expectations, reaching a process, decision making, controlling your mind, knowledge and deep intelligence. The pair also discuss duality, experience in the workplace, environments, nature, new principles in action, leadership, assessing, awareness of what's not working, limitless capacity of human beings, humans ability to solve things, universal principles, willingness to be curious, managing problems, faith, life, dealing with intensity, facing reality, desire, our value, relaxing over tensing up, endless possibilities, abundance, swimming with wild sharks and extraordinary experiences.Timecodes:00:16 Intro to Francis01:53 Francis' dreams as a young boy  04:34 Technology replicating dreams05:24 Subconscious training06:20 Scientific models of training10:28 SQUIRCLE's framework15:10 Models taking people through experiences21:39 Francis' coaching27:51 Unlocking better performance31:56 Looking forward to 12 months ahead35:31 Blockers to full potential42:05 Authority being transferred to value45:57 The last time Francis did something for the first timeConnect with Francis:LinkedInWebsitePublicationsemail: francis@thehumancompany.comConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

A warm welcome to our listeners, today I'm proud to welcome Dr. Johanna Dahm, CEO of Dahm International Consulting. Johanna is a leading expert in decision-making and leadership, with over two decades of experience researching, advising, and publishing on effective decision-making strategies. She is renowned for helping leaders navigate complexity and uncertainty. Johanna was recommended for the show by our mutual friend, Olga Troeger. Olga is a Founding member of our Decision Making Institute based in Germany. We developed an VUCA readiness assessment focusing decision-making competencies. Ross and Johanna talk about decision making over planning, decision delivery, committing,  getting things done,  adapting to environments, responsibilities, expectations, listening, pioneering, being responsible, finding solutions, customer orientation, knowing your customers, empathising with customers and understanding how people live. The pair also discuss adapting, learning, growing, fear, merging HR, company development, transparency, measuring return of investment, transformation, everybody in it together, reacting to change, constantly adapting, demarcation, knowing our boundaries, leading teams, pets, having enough and trying new things. Timecodes:00:15 Intro to Johanna02:31 Communicating decisions effectively in business04:51 Decision making during Johanna's early career10:31 Decision making evolving14:30 Organisations keeping pace and nurturing talent20:25 Customers changing and adapting to it24:37 Dealing with difficult shifts and bravery29:41 Insights to help large scale change in companies and HR35:54 Redesigning of roles and flexibility38:45 Evolving in the future of work42:27 Staying mentally healthy at work47:35 The last time Johanna did something for the first timeConnect with Dr. Johanna:WebsiteLinkedInEMAIL - JD@Drjohannadahm.comConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Today, I'm thrilled to welcome Ronen Olshansky, one of life's great humans. With a rich and diverse career that spans Wall Street, management consulting, executive coaching and entrepreneurship. As the founder of Cross Campus a Los Angeles based provider of on-demand workspace and business event space. And a partner at Ferrazzi Greenlight since 2020. Ronen has been helping growth companies and their leaders elevate their performance. I got to know Ronen through another business he has co-founded, Beyond Connections program, and most recently I had the pleasure of joining him and Keith Ferrazzi at the graduation dinner for the first cohort in LA. Welcome to the show, Ronen!Ross and Ronen talk about opening up teams, building trust, positives & negatives, family, start-ups, making commitments, sharing, broken relationships, personal journeys, courage, how we are being perceived, ego, taking risks and changing peoples lives. The pair also discuss taking challenges, going beyond connections, maintaining cohort collectives, building communities, inclusive ownership of a company, organisations, connections, interacting, mindsets, strategies, individuals less successful than teams, relationships with clients, hybrid working, compassion and the power of a naïve mind.Timecodes:00:15 Intro to Ronen01:37 Ronen's 'sweet and sour'04:59 Ross' 'sweet and sour'08:28 Ronen's origins to building trust13:02 Ronen's story15:45 Choosing to work with start-ups19:25 Getting to know people well23:19 Next steps for Ronen27:59 Funding business growth and co-elevation30:50 The four most important outcomes for businesses 34:56 What leaders are struggling most with39:25 Strategies and AI technology to build relationships44:50 Highlighting Ronen's enhanced curiosity49:21 Ronen's Programme51:21 The last time Ronen did something for the first timeConnect with Ronen:WebsiteLinkedInConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Nichol Bradford stands at the forefront of human potential and AI, accelerating human transformation through technology investments, research, and global thought leadership. As the Executive-in-Residence for AI + HI at The Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), she shapes global thinking on Human-AI collaboration, driving human readiness for an AI-empowered world.Nichol is also the Co-Founder and Partner of Niremia Collective, an early-stage venture fund focused on human potential technologies. Additionally, she co-founded TransformativeTech.org, the largest global ecosystem dedicated to building tech for human flourishing, supporting over 2,000 founders through their programs, and connecting a passionate community of innovators worldwide.With a rich background in interactive entertainment, Nichol has held senior roles at major brands like Epic Games, Activision-Blizzard, Vivendi Games, and Disney. She has led many groundbreaking projects, including managing operations for World of Warcraft China and contributing to the landmark $18 billion Vivendi  - Activision-Blizzard merger.Her current focus is on advancing human potential through ethical AI, fostering a global ecosystem that champions human thriving.Join us as we delve into Nichol's journey, exploring how technology can unlock human potential and create a future where AI and humanity thrive together.Ross and Nichol talk about technology complimenting humans, talking things through with AI, AI solving emotional problems, start-ups, levels of consciousness, start-up failure, relationships, desire to serve, performance, understanding ourselves, gut to brain connection, being happy, teams being in sync and data privacy. The pair also discuss aura rings, neuro data, seeing what's coming, holobiome, microbiome, teams in flow, bio-synchrony, feedback, e.l.f. cosmetics, speed of change, mistakes being costly, AI implementation, UPS success, reinventing business, meaning to customers, transparency, enhancing our collective intelligence, needing things from other people, weight lifting and collective intelligence swarming.  Timecodes:00:17 Intro to Nichol01:11 Nichol's background02:50 Chatting with Pi (emotionally intelligent AI)07:47 Individual consciousness12:49 Technology helping consciousness18:05 Naveen Jain - Viome18:46 Brains being incoherent20:49 Filtering overwhelming data and noise25:33 Blink by Malcolm Gladwell27:40 Change and challenges breaking tradition32:01 Buy in33:55 Where things are going39:00 Video - Louis Rosenberg - Unanimous AI39:27 The last time Nichol did something for the first timeConnect with Nichol:LinkedInNiremia Collective websiteConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

With over 20 years in the US Marshal Service, and 6 years in the military police, Chris is a self described student of leadership. He has been known to lead DISC and Adaptive Leadership training and special shout out to the fact he has also gone through our level 1 AQai certification program.Ross and Chris talk about growing up in the military, film, temperance, self awareness, taking care of employees, passion, Chris Voss, controlling emotions, role playing, practicing control in the workplace, having a plan B, bringing in other people, giving people value, understanding environments, pleasant conversations, empathy, peoples wellbeing, teamwork, influencing people and, asking good questions. The pair also discuss adaptive leadership, self awareness, valuing everyone, being vocal, community, being respectful, hard conversations, trusting relationships, intent, addressing problems, compassion, feeling uncomfortable, getting motivated, evolving, AI, technology, value, people buying in, unlearning, psychological wellbeing, treating people well, the death of employees, loss and law enforcement.Timecodes:00:14 Intro to Chris01:23 Chris' childhood vision for himself03:26 Self control & adaptability05:55 Chris' training to deal with control08:15 Leading under pressure and sudden change11:02 Creating environments to share vulnerability14:14 Dealing with exhaustion and burn out17:03 Chris' evolution and what he's excited about22:40 Nice guys not finishing last26:19 Tips for managing your state31:49 Reverse mentorship and learning things we don't see37:01 The future of work40:09 Challenges which motivated James42:56 The last time James did something for the first timeConnect with Chris:LinkedInConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Emily James, the Head of Talent Procurement at British Petroleum (BP.) Emily is an accomplished HR leader, with an impressive track record in leadership and category management across the spectrum of HR. With Over 10 years at BP, time at Citi and also JP Morgan.I met Emily at the World Commerce and Contracting Conference in Malaga earlier this year, where I led a keynote on adaptability intelligence and several VIP workshops on building workforce adaptability. And Emily was part of a breakfast panel with inspiring women to discuss inclusivity and diversity that sparked a deep conversation between us, and to today's interview!Emily has a wealth of experience influencing at all levels within multinational organizations, effectively managing complex situations with diverse stakeholders. Her leadership skills, developed early in her career, have been honed through extensive experience in coaching and mentoring. Ross and Emily talk about technology revolutions, AI transition, society, bots, jobs, doom, worrying, parenting, deliverable based work, new generation of work, new markets, scaling solutions, BP, energy, mindset shift, reskill, upskill, adaptability, getting teams to engage, success, what success looks like, speed of learning and work fulfilment. The pair also discuss being inclusive, women in work, giving voices to people, social demographics, diversity, learning to say no, people pleasers, taking control, producing energy, being uncomfortable, uncertainly, facing challenges, psychological safety, long term value, results, strong feedback, support, agile working, job security, peer role modelling, building trust recognition, reward, giving people identity, comfort, validation, life skills and resilience. Timecodes:00:16 Intro to Emily 02:10 Getting energised and AI07:53 The structure of job roles transitioning14:11 Social mobility17:52 Value and role modelling23:33 Failures and challenges that helped learning33:17 Pressure of change and navigating it38:45 Unlearning challenges43:03 New initiatives ensuring the right development47:49 Highlight tips for leading HR for the future50:40 Coaching tips53:11 The last time Emily did something for the first timeConnect with Emily:LinkedInEmail - Emily.James@bp.comConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

'Succeeding by never giving up.'Charles was a Manhattan Banker, not happy with his life, after nearly 10 years he made the choice to get out. Setting up several nightclubs and lounges, his own vodka brand, and now turned destination distillery experience owner. Creator of Star Vodka, a long journey of research which took him to Moscow to learn how they do it - and a desire to 'do it better'. The Hudson House New York is the first of its kind in the region. Hosting a craft distillery, event venue and boutique hotel and restaurant. From zoning challenges this is a story of grit, perseverance and relentless passion to not 'do things just to do them', but to do them in the best possible way. A story of right place, right time, the tenacity in building a community and finding the right people to believe in your vision.Ross and Charles talk about grit, perseverance, passion, belief, pressure on children, sport, finance, making money, Wall Street, money not making you happy, taking big risks, curiosity, giving up on wealth, stress, selfish people, learning from failure, being scared, quitting without a plan, being stuck in a job, regaining confidence, being in the moment, working with celebrities, wanting to be different and standing out. The pair also discuss blind faith, the vodka industry, finding the truth, Russian vodka distilleries, craft distilling, marketing spirits, creating, crazy ideas, opening your mind, great stories, giving up, society pressures, reinventing business, growing young people, cherishing good people, feeling of belonging, proof of concept, investing in people and keeping work interesting.Timecodes:00:41 Charles' Background02:11 Charles's childhood and pressures growing up 05:22 Moving from a sports career to banking16:32 Getting out of banking18:18 Founding Star Vodka and its story36:30 Uncovering the Hudson Valley38:31 People being too honest and being ridiculed42:54 Rallying a great team48:22 Charles' advice for finding great people55:23 The last time Charles did something for the first timeConnect with CharlesLinkedInWebsiteCharles@thehudsonhouseny.comConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Lee is Founder and Chief Change Agent at Unleashing Leaders.I've been looking forward to hosting Lee on the show, ever since we met 6 months ago at XPrize visioneering. We connected instantly and I'm excited to learn more about his journey, the genesis of Unleashing Leaders and share his wisdom with you all.Lee Scott is a prolific practitioner and educator of leadership. And has significantly impacted both the public and private sectors. As the Founder and Chief Change Agent of Unleashing Leaders, Lee has dedicated over 27 years to inspiring leaders to more powerfully connect and contribute to their organizations and communities, coaching and training more than 26,000 professionals to date.Lee's unique approach integrates practical essentials from multiple disciplines and industries, helping cross-functional teams tackle daunting challenges, streamline processes, and achieve remarkable results. His extensive experience ranges from leading startups to managing large international corporations, providing him with a wealth of knowledge on overcoming organizational dysfunction and maximizing limited resources.I love his core values, with an acronym FIERCE: freedom, integrity, excellence, resilience, curiosity, and engagement. Get ready to be inspired by Lee's practical insights and transformative strategies for unleashing leadership potential and fostering a culture of excellence and adaptability. Ross and Lee talk about life being precious, biology in leadership,  evolutionary biology, luck, natural selection, trial & error, environment, selective convergence, geographical advantages, divergence, diverse thinking, shortcuts becoming traps,  supporting people, blending support, channelling the wrong energy, multi generational collaboration and harnessing energy. The pair also discuss leaders serving, duality, data driven tools, solving problems for leaders, being vulnerable, discipline, trying new things, accelerating change, imagining different futures, predicting the future, looking fear in the eye, having the right skills, feedback, protecting your confidence, shifting perspective, asking great questions, curiosity, embracing being uncomfortable, hobby farming and loving mistakes. Timecodes:00:16 Intro to Lee02:20 Saving lives as a lifeguard03:50 The genesis of unleashing leaders13:12 Challenges leaders are going through16:13 Helping leaders achieve and resetting expectations21:13 Moments of change at the lifecycle of leadership28:16 The concept behind the Unleashing Leaders logo29:03 The immediate horizon for leadership34:53 Creativity and play for leaders38:05 VOPAR - Visualise. Organise. Prioritise. Actualise. Revise48:28 Member selection and injecting fresh energy50:16 Taking the persona of a journalist53:08 The last time Lee did something for the first timeConnect with Lee:LinkedInWebsiteLinkedIn (Unleashing Leaders)PodcastConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

We recorded this special episode live whilst in Heidelberg with our remarkable guest, Georg Schütz, one of our AQai Certified Partners.Georg is a visionary in the field of leadership coaching and systemic team development. With a rich academic background from LMU Munich in human medicine to specialized training in systemic business coaching and hypnosystemic concepts, Georg brings a unique interdisciplinary approach to every engagement.For over a decade, Georg has been at the forefront of transforming how leadership and communication are perceived and implemented across various industries. As a seasoned trainer and coach, he has influenced numerous organizations, including Allianz Deutschland and Bosch GmbH, by fostering environments that champion emotional management, resilience, and innovative leadership practices. His work extends beyond traditional boundaries, integrating creativity and strategic thinking to develop leaders who thrive in today's dynamic environments.Join us as Georg outlines his vision for bringing innovative adaptability training to the German market, aiming to transform the traditional view of change and encourage a more dynamic, enjoyable approach to personal and professional growth.Ross and Georg talk about Learning, leadership development, meaningful change, transformations, adaptability, guidance, training, adapting from lockdowns, Ross's book, change, adapting being fun, training thousands, Adaptico, new approaches to existing models and  finding new solutions. The pair also discuss  HR professionals, expanding globally, building relationships, human connections, building good long term relationships, asking good questions, taking an interest, deep understanding, communicating well, curiosity and being playful in work.Timecodes:00:23 Intro to Georg and his bio04:57 Clients Georg works with06:24 Evolving during covid07:41 How Georg met Ross09:29 Ambitions for the future impacting the German market11:13 Forming something completely new13:02 Things which lead to keynotes14:41 The German market getting involved17:47 Ideal clients who excite Georg19:05  Advice for earlier stage business21:34 The last time Georg did something for the first timeConnect with Georg:comucationLinkedInConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Paul is a true innovator in learning and leadership development, changing how these disciplines are perceived and enacted globally.Paul has dedicated his career to dismantling the status quo, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in leadership training and development. Before his current role at REACH Ecosystem, As CEO of Professional Development Training (PDT) for over a decade, he led its expansion across Australia and internationally, focusing on delivering impactful on-site training and psychometric tools. He also served as Project Manager at the University of Queensland, where he implemented a sophisticated travel management system. Additionally, Paul contributed as a Board Member of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, enhancing learning experiences for members, and chaired the OrgDev Institute, promoting research and development in organizational growth.His mission is bold and impactful: to revolutionize the leader experience for over a million leaders and positively affect the lives of ten million team members they lead. This goal reflects not only ambition but a deep commitment to enhancing organizational cultures and personal effectiveness across the globe.Ross and Paul talk about  AI, software, leadership, employee engagement, attracting talent, correct tools for the job, collaborating, heroes to zeros, technology demising,  getting attention, entrepreneurship, the importance of feedback, improving performance, AI helping us remember, being more productive, enjoying work, leaders being fatigued and active disengagement. The pair also discuss Marcus Buckingham,  working to strengths, Samsung six day weeks, solving problems, reaching new levels of organisations, self discovery, learning, personal curation, democratising access, demonetisation, adaptability, curiosity, training AI and knowing what to ask AI.Timecodes:00:16 Intro to Paul00:56 Paul's background02:32 Complicated things becoming more simple06:30 Leadership software11:03 BlackBerry Film12:19 Challenges presenting to leaders16:09 Getting the right people at scale and AI Co-pilots20:37 Ken Blanchard - The One Minute Manager23:43 AI helping us doing things in the right moment26:03 The evolution of leadership and future of work38:26 Spotify's growth42:27 What Paul is excited by47:21 The last time Paul did something for the first timeConnect with Paul:LinkedInWebsiteConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Evan is at the forefront of AI innovation. As the Founder and CEO of Teammate AI and Co-Founder of Lede AI, Evan is transforming how businesses and news platforms leverage AI to enhance productivity and content generation. His belief that every individual can engage in more fascinating and motivating work with the aid of AI is not just a vision but a reality he's creating for hundreds of businesses.From optimizing operations without ballooning payrolls to generating unique news briefs in seconds, Evan’s work embodies the massive power of AI. Join us as we dive into how you can leverage technology to enhance human potential, making every day work not just efficient but truly engaging.Ross and Evan talk about AI innovation, leveraging AI, understanding software, freeing up human's time, saving space, optimizing, new AI demos,  success with AI, experimenting, avoiding boring tasks, being creative, customising code, team mates,  visions, future goals, best tools for the job, understanding your tasks and data entry doing well. The pair also discuss key performance indicators, saving time, perplexity.ai,  keeping up to date, trust by verifying, Microsoft co-pilot, conflict with AI, chat GPT, great people, making the workforce more creative, people losing jobs, embracing technology, being a digital nomad and learning a language. Timecodes:00:17 Intro to Evan00:43 Evan's background02:09 People optimizing AI05:47 Keeping up with AI07:36 Evan's Journey and early learnings10:50 Solving boring and repetitive tasks14:12 Optimizing as a team or individually16:05 Tools to help with early optimization and avoiding standard operating procedure (SOP)17:32 Optimization after we have an SOP21:56 Examples of increasing the value of clients27:22 Recommendations for computer scraping and websites31:21 Ways to help dayley organisations36:05 The creative aspects of AI41:19 AI creating more original ideas  45:14 Helping organisations make tough decisions49:51 The last time Evan did something for the first timeConnect with Evan:LinkedInTeammateaiBook - AI as Your TeammateConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Khoa is a distinguished behavioral scientist with an amazing background. Including seven years of leading and collaborating on transformative projects across academia and industry, Khoa brings to the table an impressive blend of psychological theory and empirical research to drive sustainable solutions. From his work at BetterUp focusing on organizational performance and human flourishing to his rich educational journey that spans across continents, Khoa embodies the essence of adaptability and innovation. His unique approach to understanding user behavior and leveraging research methodologies sets a precedent for how we can harness psychological insights to enhance our interaction with technology.(Today we have an extra long  episode with bonus material.)Ross and Khoa talk about  human transformation, events, data connecting with daily life, transforming the US Airforce, being change ready, good wellbeing, book - Predictably Irrational by Dan Areola, human psychology positive emotions, spiritual experiences, mystical experiences, awe, connecting with community and peak experiences. The pair also discuss reaching full potential, positive psychology, meaningful life, social norms, social contagion, people we spend time with, positive forces, helping people thrive, AI, mindset,  driving team performance,  the monkey king, being optimistic, hope, learning a language and being a clown.(Bonus)We finish off with our thoughts on social experiments, prison, human connections, hume.ai, Vapi AI, AI therapy, AI coaching, AI doctors and our AQai summit.Timecodes: 00:22 Intro to Khoa00:40 Khoa's background01:30 Khoa's wins this week03:17 Takeaways from a recent event06:53 The start of Khaos love of research09:35 Analysing data and endeavouring to uncover it13:20 Happiness, mind, body and connecting society17:58 Absence of Connection20:59 Advice for leaders dealing with change24:33 Flourishing 27:28 Wellbeing effecting work30:57 Technological disruption and not leaving people behind42:15 Pilots and passengers in business. The consequences of not coming aboard45:28 Human Behaviour and adapting to AI49:00 The last time Khoa did something for the first time 52:37(Bonus)52:41 Netflix Series - Unlocked: A Jail Experiment and AI with human connections Connect with Khoa:LinkedInBetterUpConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Today we're diving into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and peak performance with Dr. Nuri Jeong, a neuroscientist and founder of Goals Unhindered, hailing from Atlanta, Georgia. With a rich background in goal-directed learning and motivated decision-making, Dr. Jeong leverages over a decade of neuroscience research to empower entrepreneurs and leaders to achieve holistic success. Her approach uniquely blends rigorous scientific insight with compassionate, human-centric coaching, making complex neuroscience accessible and actionable. From pioneering virtual reality tasks for memory formation studies to her transformative work as a goal coach, Dr. Jeong is here to share how understanding your brain can unlock unparalleled productivity and fulfilment. Let's explore the neuroscience behind peak performance and how to integrate these insights into our daily lives for transformative results. Ross and Nuri talk about neuroscience, peak performance, gratefulness, peoples energy, personal relationships, connecting with people, different cultures, relating to people, friendships, America, Walmart, standing out, perceptions, different perspectives, biology, learning, dopamine, goal direct learning,  being in a tragic accident, impatience, having control and impacting people. The pair also discuss fast learning, daily goals, goal focus, seeing something in a different way, survival, stress, constructive feedback, science with mice, interacting with technology, peek performance, visualisation, courage, serving your future self, dealing with problems, the best thing that can happen, perception change, feeling productive doing less, behavioural change and sleeping without a phone. Timecodes:00:17 Intro to Nuri00:49 Nuri's background01:54 Gratitude03:05 Nuri moving and to many different places when growing up04:26 Expectations of different places when moving06:03 Dealing with the sense of overwhelm09:16 Choosing academia in the brain13:20 Links between goals, dopamine and learning15:15 Transitioning from academics to focusing on humans and coaching19:52 Techniques to achieve goals25:56 Fear learning and our brains working for us31:36 Virtual Reality36:18 Distinction between virtual and physical learning39:14 Mary Lou Jepsen - open water42:03 Crating new good memories from bad experiences and unlearning45:58 Re-association and confirmation biases51:03 Performing while being overwhelmed54:27 The last time Niri did something for the first timeConnect with Dr Nuri:LinkedInWebsiteInstagramConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Martyn helps Recruitment and People Leaders navigate the world of Conversational and Generative AI.I think of myself as a ‘recruitment engineer’ – able to help solve blockers in the recruitment process using technology.I am fascinated with the world of chatbots and voicebots and how this is a game-changer for recruiters that implement conversational automation.I work with agency, in-house and RPO teams to discover conversations that are ripe for automation, measure the value impact and design and implement the solution.Ross and Martyn talk about generative AI, holistic technological environments, recruiting with AI, HR, enjoying discovering how things work, telecoms, engineering, computer science, fixing things with technology, entrepreneurship and recruitment.  The pair also discuss AI elevating peoples capacity, chatbots, job hopping, AI replacing people, gig employment, the world of work, augmentation of the workforce, being a sponge, mountain rescue, not quitting, pushing back on the status quo, politics, accepting change, co-piloting technology, using AI to become more efficient, job applications, assessing skills, having children and immersive technology.Connect with Martyn:LinkedInConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Nadya is Chief Reinvention Officer at the Reinvention Academy. She helps corporations thrive in perpetual turbulence and capitalize on disruption, teaching her science-based methods to help 1B people reinvent continuously.Nadya helps people & organizations turn change & disruptions into an opportunity - and a source of real competitive advantage - again and again.Called ‘The Reinvention Guru’ (In Ventures magazine) & ‘The Queen of Reinvention’ (TEDx Navasink), Dr. Nadya Zhexembayeva is a business owner, educator, speaker & author -- specializing in reinvention.As a consultant, Nadya has helped such organizations as The Coca-Cola Company, ERG, Kohler, L'Oreal, IBM, CISCO, Erste Bank, Henkel, Knauf Insulation & many others to reinvent their products, processes, & leadership practices.As an author, Nadya has written three books (“Embedded Sustainability: The Next Big Competitive Advantage” in 2011, “Overfished Ocean Strategy: Powering Up Innovation for a Resource-Deprived World” in 2014, and "Titanic Syndrome: Why Companies Fail and How to Reinvent Your Way Out of Any Business Disaster" in 2018) and contributed to six others.Nadya’s fourth and latest book, “The Chief Reinvention Officer Handbook: How to Thrive in Chaos” is the a finalist in the American Book Fest Awards, the winner of the 2021 Axiom Business Books Awards, and the winner of the Kirkus Star, "one of the most coveted designations in the book industry, which marks books of exceptional merit."Ross and Nadya talk about reinvention, startups, humans speed of change, systems surviving change, adaptability, tragedy, the USSR, mergers and acquisitions,  Planet Earth with Julia Roberts, war, sustainability, big systems, critical mass, helping the world, compound stress, companies lifespan, anticipating change, design change, implementing change bridging operating systems and unlearning. The pair also discuss continuous reinvention, big transitions, technology accelerators, strategic planning, flexibility contracts, small changes, sabotage, dynamic budgeting, mindset, playful in chaos,  cycles of regular reinvention, refreshing regularly, implementing change, values changing, Titanic Syndrome Test, Stella Adjust strategy canvas, asking good questions, learning new tools, founding a startup, entrepreneurship, the reinvention summit and elevating awareness.Timecodes:00:19 Intro to Nadya00:45 Nadya's background02:32 Gratitude06:39 Studying reinvention15:53 The meaning of reinvention26:05 Ground level reinvention for organisations37:51 Recent impacts of reinvention45:24 Nadya's Favourite tool48:26 The last time Nadya did something for the first time50:29 Nadya's vision for the future for the Reinvention AcademyConnect with Nadya:LinkedInWebsiteTEDx TalkBooksTitanic Syndrome TestStella Adjust Strategy CanvasConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation

Will Guillaume Foussier is Co-Founder & CEO at AceUp, part of MG 100, Forbes 30U30, Harvard Alumni and TechStars Alumni. TechStars  have successfully raised $2.2m throughout the accelerator.Will founded AceUp back in 2016, a human transformation platform that provides highly personalized leadership coaching at scale for individuals and teams.Will's journey from social-impact investment to pioneering in the coaching industry shows a commitment to doing well by doing good. With AceUp, he's not just reshaping how organizations align on purpose, values, and goals but also how individuals and teams can realize their utmost capabilities. Get ready to dive into the future of leadership, adaptability, and the power of positive impact. Will is also the founding member of the Human-Centered Leadership Research Consortium with the Institute of Coaching.Ross and Will talk about changing careers, meaning, coaching, getting out of comfort zones, public speaking, changing lives, empowerment, transformation, limiting beliefs, education, Harvard University, mentorship, impact, innovation, continuous disruption, adapting, crisis, evolution, showing the importance of mission, supporting team leaders.The pair also discuss common purpose, leadership upscaling, the new generation of leaders, leadership excellence,  driving sustainable change, common language,  dynamic leadership, scaling, alignment,  coaching without frame work, culture, growing together, 'me to we', improving teams, clear contracts, finding time to grow, helping team leaders and learning new skills. Timecodes:00:16 Intro to Will01:56 Starting AceUp08:39 Turning Will's realisation into a business15:18 Challenges and overcoming them22:29 Key challenges people go to Will for30:37 Core curriculum or bespoke principles when coaching at scale39:17 Team coaching49:11 The last time Will did something for the first timeConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation Connect with WillLinkedInWebsiteLinkedIn (Personal)

Dr. Keith Keating is BDO Canada's first Chief Learning and Development OfficerToday, I'm honored to host Dr. Keith Keating, a visionary in the realm of learning and development, who has invested over two decades to shaping the future of education. From his humble beginnings as a high school dropout to becoming an influential doctorate holder from the University of Pennsylvania, His journey is a compelling narrative of resilience and transformation. As a lecturer, the author of the award-winning 'The Trusted Learning Advisor', and BDO Canada's first Chief Learning and Development Officer.He Partners with Fortune 500 giants, steering corporate learning towards unprecedented horizons.Listen in as Keith's story is not just one of personal triumph but a beacon for anyone aspiring to turn potential into achievement. His expertise in crafting global, innovative learning strategies and his commitment to talent development make him a pivotal figure in driving workforce transformations. Ross and Keith talk about BDO Canada, navigating change, being overwhelmed, what can be accomplished, tapping into your passion, the power of learning, mindset, guidance, evolution, knowledge philanthropy, controlling your own narrative, being supportive, giving self permission and the science behind learning. The pair also discuss getting credibility,  book - Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning, building experience, understanding tools, getting comfortable with AI,  growth, adaptability, workforce futurists, anticipating the future, what's holding people back, changing perspectives, dreaming big, bravery, innovation, AI taking jobs, human relationships and cohorts.Timecodes:00:23 Intro to Dr Keith01:00 Keith's bio02:17 What excites Keith these days04:29 Enjoying work06:56 Writing a book and sharing service09:25 Experience as an order taker17:25 How organisations can shift mindsets24:48 Navigating AI and using tools properly30:41 Unlearning things which are holding us back35:14 Current projects41:21 Evolution outside the box42:11 Worst case scenarios48:28 AI vs interacting with people 49:39 The last time Dr Keith did something for the first timeConnect with Dr Keith:LinkedInBookWebsiteConnect with Ross:WebsiteLinkedInMoonshot Innovation