Let’s take a closer look at how we are shaping the future of human civilization together with my amazing guest from Philadelphia, the United States – Geoffrey Klein, a TED Talk speaker, best-selling author, professor, and expert in AI, visual communication, and storytelling.

Geoffrey holds an executive certification from MIT in AI and its Implications for Business Strategy and teaches at Temple University, and the Wharton School, continuously exploring the intersection of communication, creativity, and technology.

As the President & CEO of Nine Dots Media, Geoffrey helps brands and leaders communicate more effectively through the power of story and design – transforming complexity into clarity.

Geoffrey is a part of the Diamond Executive Council of the AI Game Changers Club - an elite tribe of visionary leaders redefining the rules and shaping the future of human–AI synergy.

Geoffrey's mission is simple yet profound: to make communication better and connections deeper.

Key topics discussed:

• AI Doomers vs AI Optimists
• Human–AI coexistence
• AI ethics and responsibility
• Leadership in the AI era
• Storytelling and technology narratives
• Emotional intelligence and AI
• Human-centric AI design
• Media influence on AI perception
• Future of work and civilization
• Conscious AI adoption

🔗 Connect with Geoffrey on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ggklein/

🔗 Check out Geoffrey's TEDx: https://geoffreyspeaks.com/

🔗 Learn more: https://ninedotsmedia.com/

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About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

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Today’s guest is the brilliant Erica Shoemate from Washington, United States, a bold disruptor, dynamic storyteller, speaker and global thought leader whose career spans nearly two decades across national security - as a former Acting Chief /Senior Intelligence Manager for the US Department of Justice, Big Tech, and policy innovation. Erica is also an AI Public Policy Global Fellow.

From her years of leadership safeguarding national interests with the FBI and the U.S. Intelligence Community to shaping ethical AI and trust frameworks at leading technology giants like Twitter, Meta and Amazon, Erica has consistently stood at the front lines of transformation - where technology, leadership, and humanity converge.

As Founder and Principal Strategist of The EN Strategy Group, she helps organizations design human-focused strategies that align innovation with accountability through her signature LEAD framework.

Join us as we go beyond checklists and compliance to explore what it truly means to practice human-centric, conscious AI leadership - and how the next decade of governance will be defined not by control, but by courage, compassion, and collective responsibility.

Erica is a part of the Diamond Executive Council of the AI Game Changers Club - an elite tribe of visionary leaders redefining the rules and shaping the future of human–AI synergy.

🔑 Key topics

• Why AI governance must evolve beyond checklists and move toward human-centered, conscious leadership
• What AI governance will look like as intelligent systems become active participants in decision-making
• The inner qualities needed for the next generation of leaders navigating accelerated intelligence
• How to scale ethics without losing humanity
• Where policy and reality diverge – and how to close the gaps fast
• The moral courage required to lead responsibly in a high-speed, high-stakes environment
• How to build governance systems that protect dignity, freedom, and societal well-being
• How leaders can embody clarity, purpose, and wisdom as AI reshapes power dynamics

🔗 Connect with Erica on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericals/

🔗 Learn more: https://www.leadwithenstrategy.ai/about-us

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About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
Apply to become a member: http://aigamechangers.club/

📚 Get your AI Leadership Compass: Unlocking Business Growth & Innovation: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNBJ92RP

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My Ready Already guest today is Allister Frost from the United Kingdom. Together, we’ll explore The Future-Ready Mindset for Success and take a deeper look at The Antidote to Change Fatigue in the Age of AI.

Allister Frost is a world-leading business transformation and growth thought leader and speaker. He has given impactful motivational talks in over 30 countries to teams from Bosch, Hyundai, BBC, Bloomberg, Vodafone, and more. His revolutionary ReadyAlready® Growth Cycle inspires busy professionals to embrace a Future-Ready Mindset for a lifetime of success.

Allister was Microsoft’s first ever Head of Digital Marketing Strategy, helping steer the software giant towards new ways to connect with customers and generate new business.

In this powerful conversation, we dive into what leaders must do to stay grounded, human, and future-ready while AI accelerates transformation and compresses decades of change into months. You will learn how to navigate uncertainty with clarity, overcome change fatigue, and build a mindset that sustains performance, impact, and growth in the AI-driven era.

This episode is essential listening for leaders, executives, and business owners who want to stay relevant, resilient, and ahead of the curve.

Key Topics Discussed

• The real cost of change fatigue for organizations and individuals in the AI era
• Why leaders still cling to the illusion of stability and what blind spot they miss
• How the ReadyAlready® Growth Cycle moves leaders out of survival mode and into forward momentum
• The hardest leadership lesson from Allister’s time at Microsoft during digital disruption
• Where leaders are failing most in the AI acceleration and the hidden risks no one talks about
• The most powerful immediate move to regain balance and impact
• How leaders can protect the human essence while meeting the technical demands of AI
• The belief about success leaders must unlearn to stay relevant
• A clear, actionable piece of advice to cultivate a truly future-ready mindset
  
  

🔗 Connect with Allister Frost on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisterspeaks/

🔗 Allister's links: https://bit.ly/m/allisterfrost

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About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
Apply to become a member: http://aigamechangers.club/

📚 Get your AI Leadership Compass: Unlocking Business Growth & Innovation: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNBJ92RP

📆 Book a free Strategy Call with Emi

🔗 Connect with Emi on LinkedIn
🌏 Learn more: https://digitaltransformation4humans.com/
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