The Future of Leadership, AI & Success | Dr Nicola Hodson | Extraordinary Life Stories

What does it take to lead at the highest level in a world being transformed by AI?In this episode, John Reynolds sits down with Dr Nicola Hodson, former Chair of IBM UK and Ireland, for a fascinating conversation about leadership, technology, curiosity, personal success and the rapidly changing world of work.Nicola shares insights from a remarkable career spanning engineering, the nuclear industry, Microsoft and IBM, exploring how her lifelong commitment to learning and curiosity has shaped her approach to business and leadership.Together they discuss the impact of AI on jobs and skills, why reskilling will become increasingly important, and how leaders can help their teams embrace change without losing sight of the human element.Nicola also opens up about her own approach to leadership, including the importance of self-awareness, empathy, trust and creating an environment where people can perform at their best. She talks candidly about mentoring, finding the right support network, maintaining balance and how she defines success beyond simply hitting financial targets.From leadership lessons and the future of technology to parenting, wellbeing, motorbikes, reading and the importance of backing yourself, this is a wide-ranging and highly personal conversation with one of the UK's leading technology leaders.Extraordinary Life Stories is proudly sponsored by IFS.ai