Leadership, Humanity & AI: What Modern Leaders Can Learn from Daniella Freeman

In this episode, I’m joined by Daniella Freeman, who works in leadership development at Google and is also an accomplished executive coach supporting senior leaders through complexity, transformation, and rapid change. Daniella sits at the intersection of leadership, humanity, and high performance, and brings a deeply human lens to how leaders grow, adapt, and make decisions—especially in the age of AI. We explore why self-awareness is one of the most critical leadership skills today, how leaders can intentionally reskill and redesign work rather than react from fear, and why learning only sticks when it’s reinforced across the whole system. Daniella shares practical insights on transferable skills, the power of small experiments in career transitions, and why investing time in reflection and coaching isn’t a “nice to have” but a strategic advantage. If you’re a leader navigating uncertainty, redefining roles, or questioning what the future of work really demands, this conversation offers clarity, reassurance, and grounded direction. Connect With Daniella Freeman https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellafreeman Connect with the Global Skills Podcast Connect with the Host Vanessa Wainwright LinkedIn Visit Our Website https://www.globalskillspodcast.com Send us an email at [email protected]