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Olivia Gambelin: AI Ethics and Building Responsible AI Strategies

Olivia Gambelin, AI ethicist and author of Responsible AI: Implement an Ethical Approach in Your Organization, shares how businesses can integrate AI responsibly, ethically, and effectively. She explains why AI is not just a technical challenge but a human story, how companies can define values that align AI with their mission, and the biggest pitfalls organizations face in AI adoption. Whether your company is just starting its AI journey or scaling its strategy, Olivia provides a practical framework to ensure AI enhances both business success and ethical responsibility.

Jennifer Cohen: Boldness, Confidence, and Building the Life You Want

Jennifer Cohen, entrepreneur, podcast host, and bestselling author of Bigger, Better, Bolder: Live the Life You Want, Not the Life You Get, shares how boldness is a learnable skill that can transform your success. She explains why too many people settle for what’s available instead of chasing what they truly want—and how to change that. Whether you struggle with confidence or just need a push to go after your goals, this conversation will inspire you to think bigger, act bolder, and create the life you deserve.

Melinda Gates: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward

Melinda French Gates, philanthropist, investor, and advocate for women's empowerment, shares insights from her new book, The Next Day: Transitions, Change, and Moving Forward. She reflects on the lessons learned from parenting, leadership, and navigating personal and professional change, including her experiences with divorce, finding her inner voice, and redefining her mission.

Mel Robbins: The Let Them Theory

Mel Robbins shares insights from her latest book, The Let Them Theory: A Life-Changing Tool That Millions Can’t Stop Talking About. She explains how this simple yet powerful mindset shift can help you release control, stop worrying about others’ opinions, and refocus on what truly matters. Mel dives into how letting go of expectations and embracing personal responsibility can transform your relationships, career, and confidence.

Garry Ridge: Leadership, Culture, and the Power of Learning

Garry Ridge, former CEO and Chairman Emeritus of WD-40, shares insights from his new book, Any Dumb Ass Can Do It: Learning Moments from an Everyday CEO of a Multi-Billion Dollar Company. He reflects on his 25-year journey leading WD-40, the lessons learned from failure, resilience, and culture-building, and why psychological safety and coaching—not managing—create thriving organizations.

Beth Kaplan: Braving the Workplace

Dr. Beth Kaplan joins On Leadership to explore the power of belonging in the workplace and how it impacts engagement, retention, and overall well-being. She shares insights from her new book, Braving the Workplace, discussing the difference between fitting in and true belonging, the cost of workplace-inflicted trauma, and practical ways leaders can create a culture where employees feel valued and supported.

Anne-Laure Le Cunff: The Science of Adaptability

Neuroscientist and author Anne-Laure Le Cunff shares how small, intentional experiments can help us embrace uncertainty, foster adaptability, and redefine success. Drawing from her book, Tiny Experiments: How to Live Freely in a Goal-Obsessed World, she challenges the conventional pursuit of purpose and highlights the power of curiosity, flexibility, and social flow in leadership and life. Get ready to challenge conventional wisdom and take a fresh, experimental approach to personal and professional growth.

Kristin Mackey - Frequency Matters

A leader's energy, presence, and impact on those around them matters. That’s the key takeaway offered by Kristin Mackey, who joins On Leadership to discuss her book Frequency Matters®: Be a Contributor, Not an Employee! Kristin emphasizes how a leader's frequency can profoundly influence the engagement and culture of their team, making self-awareness and solicitation of honest feedback crucial to bridge the gap.

Dave Asprey: Smarter, Not Harder

When your body makes decisions before your mind does, how you intentionally use that science to your benefit can make all the difference. Biohacking expert and New York Times bestselling author Dave Asprey join On Leadership with Scott Miller to share his personal story of overcoming health issues like obesity and brain fog through biohacking, and provide practical tips listeners can implement like improving sleep, reducing stress triggers, and focusing on nutrient-dense whole foods. Dave argues that humans are inherently lazy from an evolutionary perspective, as our bodies are wired to conserve energy, so he suggests hacking this tendency through tools and techniques like breath work, fasting, optimizing nutrition, and improving sleep.

Tom Turcich: Learning from The World Walk

Loss changes the lens through which we see the world, and that’s not always a bad thing. For Tom Turcich, the tragic passing of a close friend he had in high school served as a spark that ignited in his heart which ultimately led to him walking around the world. Tom meticulously planned and prepared for this epic journey, which took him seven years to complete, spanning 38 countries on six continents. Along the way, Tom faced numerous challenges, but his commitment to his values and goals allowed him to persevere in spite of it all. He emphasizes the importance of defining one's core values and then structuring one's life accordingly, even if it means accepting certain constraints. Through his transformative experience, Tom says he gained a deeper understanding of humanity, recognizing both the kindness and challenges he encountered across various cultures. He also learned to embrace failure as a path to growth, encouraging others to be more "reckless" in pursuing their dreams.