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.

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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/
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My amazing guest today is Alejandro Canonero from Dubai, UAE. Today we are diving into the War of the Ecosystems to Redefine Power, Partnership, and Purpose in the AI Era.

Alejandro is a Go-To-Market Architect & Executive, Ex-Google, Amazon AWS, Hewlett Packard, Criteo, Teradata, DELL-EMC. Researcher & Reporter about Technology. - Best-Selling Author. - Consulting Advisor to Founders & Boards.

Alejandro holds a Doctorate in Business Administration with a research thesis on Artificial Intelligence, SaaS, and Cloud Ecosystems, an MBA from London, and a postgraduate certificate in Platform Technology Leadership led by MIT.

Beyond his executive and academic career, Alejandro is a five-time full Ironman triathlon finisher, a dedicated shark diver who has completed dives across the seven oceans, and a Scout leader with over 20 years of experience serving in several countries, a commitment that continues today in Dubai. Through Scouting and community initiatives, he dedicates time to helping the next generations prepare for life, fostering leadership, teamwork, and resilience in young people.

Alejandro have also served as a Civil Defense volunteer in Spain.

I’m honored to have Alejandro as a part of the Diamond Executive Group 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 discussed:

• From markets to ecosystem warfare
• Power shifting to intelligent, fluid ecosystems
• Today’s real battlefields: data, algorithms, innovation, narrative
• Leadership when intelligence becomes distributed
• Ethical scaling and trust as competitive advantage
• Human–AI co-creation beyond automation
• Ecosystem Command Framework and Intelligence Warfare Map
• Ecosystem leadership in Dubai, UAE, and Saudi Arabia
• How AI agents and quantum systems reshape competition
• Why some ecosystems collapse and others regenerate
• Alejandro Canonero’s mission to shape future Ecosystem Commanders

🔗 Connect with Alejandro on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/canonero/

🌏 https://www.waroftheecosystems.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.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
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In today’s episode, we dive into storytelling lessons from the TEDx stage — exploring how to connect technology with meaning — with my amazing Australian guest living in Stockholm, Sweden - Malcolm Larri.

Malcolm is the founder of Brave Personal Development, a TEDx Host and Conference Host, a Course Director at Berghs School of Communication and IHM Business School, and a sought-after Leadership & Culture Transformation Consultant.

🔑 Key Discussion Points:

✔ Discover what makes a story truly unforgettable in 2025 and beyond

✔ Learn how to translate innovation into emotion and meaning that connect

✔ Uncover common storytelling mistakes even visionary leaders make

✔ Hear the TEDx moment that moved an entire audience and why it worked

✔ Explore how to turn facts and features into messages that move hearts

✔ See how storytelling helps AI and innovation leaders simplify complexity and inspire change

✔ Find the right balance between authenticity, vulnerability, and authority in leadership stories

✔ Get practical insights on how to land and deliver a TEDx talk that stands out

✔ Gain powerful advice on crafting stories that influence, inspire, and shape the AI-driven future.

💡 Whether you're a CEO, founder, people leader, or future-focused innovator, this episode will challenge you to reframe success and rediscover your humanity as your greatest leadership edge.

🔗 Connect with Malcolm on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/malcolmlarri/

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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/
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As AI begins to invent, create, and design beyond human limits, a new frontier of ownership is emerging - one that could redefine the foundations of innovation, creativity, and value itself.

In this powerful episode of Digital Transformation & AI for Humans, host Emi Olausson Fourounjieva sits down with Eric Morehouse from Washington, USA.

Eric is a Co-Founder of AiPi - a powerful solution where he has pioneered the development and implementation of innovation management services to help technology companies create, scale, and monetize intellectual property and other assets.

Eric is also a Founder and Partner of Whitestone Law, where his practice covers various aspects of corporate, commercial, and intellectual property law.

He frequently speaks in the US and internationally on a variety of issues, including all levels of patent prosecution and enforcement, as well as advising clients on raising funds, obtaining initial revenue, and scaling revenue.

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

💡 In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The biggest legal and ethical dilemmas around AI-generated inventions
• Why patents are not just protection tools but strategic growth drivers
• How global jurisdictions differ in their approach
• What happens when AI outpaces humans - and who gets credit
• The future of innovation governance and what it means for business leaders
• What we must unlearn about ownership to thrive in the AI era
• One piece of advice to business leaders on how to prepare for the coming battles over AI ownership, IP and innovation.

Whether you’re a founder, investor, innovator, or policymaker, this conversation will reshape how you think about IP, ethics, and the future of human-AI co-creation.

Tune in to uncover how the next decade of invention will be written — and who gets to sign it.

🔗 Connect with Eric Morehouse on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-morehouse-52554887/

🌏 https://aipisolutions.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.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
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My amazing guest is Jim Boyd from Sydney, Australia - a global thought leader transforming how organizations attract, engage, and retain AI and data talent in the age of automation. Let’s dive into the Future of Work Behind the Narrative the unveil The Real Story of the Job Market Revolution in the AI Era.

Jim is the Founder & Principal Data & AI Talent Matchmaker at Cirrus Group Consulting, a company in Orange County, California, recognized on the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Companies List 2025.

Cirrus Group Consulting specializes in AI/ML, Data, Cloud & Cybersecurity talent for the industries where precision and compliance matter most: Healthcare, Financial Services, and Consulting.

With deep expertise and over 25 years of experience across Cloud, Cyber, and Digital Transformation, Jim helps leading enterprises connect human potential with the technological capabilities driving the future of work.

Jim cares about the balance between automation and human creativity, and I’m excited to hear what companies, leaders, and professionals need to know to thrive in the most dynamic job market in history.

🔑 Key topics discussed

• The myth vs. reality behind “AI creates more jobs than it replaces”
• Hidden automation and the quiet disappearance of mid-level roles
• AI-driven recruitment and the evolution of talent acquisition
• Preserving fairness, empathy, and human judgment in hiring
• Redefining adaptability and resilience without burnout
• The new definition of “top talent” for the AI age
• Radical shifts in leadership, team structures, and human value by 2030
• One truth we must all unlearn to stay relevant
• One piece of advice for leaders and individuals adapting to the AI-dominated era

🔗 Connect with Jim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-boyd-data-ai-recruiter/
🌏 Cirrus Group Consuilting on LinekdIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cirrus-group-consulting-inc/

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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/
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In this episode, we are diving into the evolution of AI with my brilliant guest from Dubai, UAE - Prakash Senghani. Together, we’ll explore the journey from LLMs to Agentic Solutions to the Model Context Protocol, and take a closer look at the theory and practice behind sustainable and responsible implementation.

Prakash is a digital construction thought leader, startup founder, early-stage investor, board advisor, Co-Founder & CEO at Navatech (Abu Dhabi, UAE) and General Partner of Empede Capital.

I’m honored to have Prakash as a part of the Diamond Executive Circle 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 covered:

• From Tools to Agents: The turning point in AI evolution and leadership mindset for 2025–2030
• Agentic AI Myths: How to integrate next-gen AI responsibly without losing control or clarity
• Rise of MCP: How MCP redefine building, scaling, and teamwork
• Implementation Traps: Common mistakes when moving from automation to autonomous AI agents
• Learning from Failure: Real cases where agentic AI fell short and lessons for human-compatible design
• Ethical Scaling: What leadership and governance are needed to responsibly expand MCP in fast markets
• AI Operating Philosophy: Core principles for sustainable, values-driven adoption beyond policy
• Future-Proof AI Strategy: Practical advice for meaningful, scalable, responsible implementation
• Unlearning for the AI Era: Shifting outdated mindsets to thrive with intelligent, adaptive systems

🎧 Tune in now to discover how to lead, build, and innovate with greater alignment, humanity, and intent.

📩 Ready to grow as a leader or explore AI-human collaboration?
Join us at AI Game Changers Club – the global movement for visionary executives, entrepreneurs, and investors.

🔗 Connect with Prakash Senghani on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prakash-senghani/

🌏 https://www.navatech.ai

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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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