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EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 51 MIN

AI, Disruption, and What It Really Takes to Lead in Uncertain Times with Dr. Toni Collis

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In a time of AI, rapid change, and constant disruption, what does it really take to lead?Susan Sly sits down with physicist, tech executive, and executive leadership coach Dr. Toni Collis for a candid conversation about the realities of leadership in uncertain times. From subtle bias and burnout to walking away from a successful tech career, Toni shares how she rebuilt her path with purpose and now helps others do the same.They explore what healthy ambition looks like, how to lead when you don’t fit the mold, and why clarity, not hustle, is the true currency of modern leadership.If you're leading a company, managing a team, or considering a major pivot, don’t miss this episode. Tune in now to gain valuable insights and take the next step to lead with confidence, even when the future feels unclear.Dr. Toni Collis is a physicist, tech executive, and award-winning executive leadership coach. As CEO of Toni Collis Executive Coaching and founder of the Lit Up Leadership Academy, she helps women in tech step into strategic leadership and build impactful, fulfilling careers. Toni is also the host of Leading Women in Tech, a Forbes-recognized podcast for women in leadership.Connect with Dr. Toni:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonicollis/Website: tonicollis.comSusan Sly is the maven behind Raw and Real Entrepreneurship. An award-winning AI entrepreneur and MIT Sloan alumna, Susan has carved out a niche at the forefront of the AI revolution, earning accolades as a top AI innovator in 2023 and a key figure in real-time AI advancements for 2024. With a storied career that blends rigorous academic insight with astute market strategies, Susan has emerged as a formidable founder, a discerning angel investor, a sought-after speaker, and a venerated voice in the business world. Her insights have graced platforms from CNN to CNBC and been quoted in leading publications like Forbes and MarketWatch. At the helm of the Raw and Real Entrepreneurship podcast, Susan delivers unvarnished wisdom and strategies, empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and seasoned business veterans alike to navigate the challenges of the entrepreneurial landscape with confidence.Connect With Susan:Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thepause.ai/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://susansly.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Trusted Partners:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.susansly.com/trustedpartners⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠:⁠⁠⁠@susansly⁠⁠⁠

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