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The AI Grapple
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Unravel the complexities of AI with The AI Grapple Podcast, hosted by Kate vanderVoort. Dive into thought-provoking discussions on the most critical AI issues shaping our world. Perfect for marketers and business professionals, this podcast is your guide to integrating AI responsibly and ethically into your organization. Join us as we navigate the future of technology and its profound impact on humanity.
Episodes
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Ep 50: Mari Smith on Trust, AI, and Staying Human in the Future of Social Media
For our milestone 50th episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort (Founder and CEO, AI Success Lab) sits down with social media pioneer Mari Smith, widely known as the “Queen of Facebook.” With nearly two decades at the forefront of social media marketing, Mari has witnessed the rise, peak and...
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Ep 49 Raising AI-Literate Humans: What Schools and Parents Must Get Right Now
AI is already shaping how young people learn, think, and engage with the world. The real question is whether education systems are preparing them for that reality. In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort (Founder and CEO, the AI Success Lab) is joined by educator, author, and AI...
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Ep 48: Australia’s AI Strategy Explained by the Head of the National AI Centre
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort, Founder & CEO, the AI Success Lab, is joined by Lee Hickin, Executive Director of the Australian Government’s National AI Centre, for a wide-ranging and practical conversation about AI adoption in Australia. With more than 30 years in senior...
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Ep 47: Is AI Actually Good for the Economy? An Economist’s Clear Answer
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort, Founder and CEO the AI Success Lab, is joined by economist Dr Bill Conerly to unpack what AI means for business, jobs, and the wider economy. Rather than hype or fear, Bill brings an economic lens to what is actually happening now and what...
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Ep 46: Remote Work in the Age of AI: Who Wins, Who Loses, and Why
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort, Founder and CEO of the AI Success Lab, sits down with Chris Nolte, Founder and CEO of Kayana Remote Professionals, to unpack what’s really happening at the intersection of AI, remote work, and human capability. Chris brings the rare lens of an...
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Ep 45: How Smart Leaders Navigate Fear, Trust, and Change with AI with Sarah Daly
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort is joined by Sarah Daly (founder AI360 Review), AI Strategist and Researcher, to explore what’s really holding organisations back from successful AI adoption. Rather than focusing on tools or trends, this conversation goes deep into trust,...
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Ep 44: Building Business Resilience Through Better Data with Davis DeRodes
In this episode, Kate vanderVoort, CEO, AI Success Lab, sits down with Davis DeRodes, Head of Data Science Innovation at Fusion Risk Management, for a clear and practical look at the role data plays in business resilience. Davis has a rare gift for breaking down technical concepts, helping…
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Ep 43: The Truth About AI, Sustainability, and Trust: Time Will Tell
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate VanderVoort (Founder of the AI Success Lab) is joined by sustainability author, consultant, and speaker John Pabon to explore one of the most pressing and uncomfortable questions facing AI adoption today: its impact on the environment, trust, and society....
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Ep 42: Maker, Shaper or Taker? David Espindola’s Guide to Smart AI Strategy
In this episode, Kate vanderVoort (Founder and CEO at the AI Success Lab) speaks with futurist, author and technologist David Espindola, founder of Brainyus and author of Soulful: You in the Future of Artificial Intelligence. With more than 30 years in the tech industry, David has guided...
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Ep 41: Raising Future-Ready Kids: The Family AI Game Plan with Amy D. Love
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort speaks with Amy D. Love – founder of the international movement Discovering AI and best-selling author of Raising Entrepreneurs and Discovering AI: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Future-Ready Kids. A former Fortune 500 Chief Marketing Officer and...
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Ep 40: From Fear to Confidence: Guiding Teams Through AI Adoption with Leadership Expert Neil Tunnah
In this episode, Kate vanderVoort, Founder of the AI Success Lab, speaks with Neil Tunnah - former elite rugby coach, global leadership consultant and founder of The Performance Chain Group. Neil works with organisations across Australia and North America to help leaders build behavioural...
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Ep 39: The Harsh Truth About Digital Access: Why Thousands of Students Are Locked Out of the AI Era
Australia is racing ahead with AI, but not everyone is getting a fair start. In this episode of The AI Grapple Podcast, Kate vanderVoort sits down with Doug Taylor to unpack the reality facing young people who are being pushed further to the edges of opportunity because they can’t get online.…
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Ep 38: Can We Trust AI? How We Shape Technology Before It Shapes Us with Darren Menachemson
Artificial intelligence is advancing faster than our ability to regulate it, understand it, or even decide how much we trust it. In this deeply insightful episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate vanderVoort sits down with Darren Menachemson, Chief Ethicist and Head of AI and Digital Societies at...
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Ep 37: Is This The Last Book Written By a Human? Jeff Burningham
In this profound and thought-provoking conversation, Kate vanderVoort (founder of the AI Success Lab) sits down with Jeff Burningham - tech entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and author of The Last Book Written by a Human: Becoming Wise in the Age of AI. Jeff has built and invested in companies...
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Ep 36: AI, Careers & Confidence: How to Future-Proof Your Professional Path with Dr. Kyle Elliott
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort is joined by Dr Kyle Elliott, a career coach to tech executives and founder of CaffeinatedKyle.com. From humble beginnings offering £5 CV reviews on Fiverr to coaching leaders into top roles at Meta, Google and Amazon, Kyle shares what’s really...
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Ep 35: Beyond Hype: Real Ways AI Is Changing How We Shop Online, with Simon Yencken
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort is joined by Simon Yencken, Founder and CEO of Fanplayr. What if you could deliver hyper-personalised experiences that delight customers without creeping them out? Simon is a true pioneer at the intersection of AI, behavioural data, and...
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Ep 34: Unbias the Algorithm: AI as a Tool for Gender Equity with Dr Alessandra Wall
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort is joined by Dr Alessandra Wall - psychologist, leadership strategist, and founder of Noteworthy - to explore how AI can help women reshape their careers instead of fearing job loss. Alessandra works with high-performing women in tech who are...
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Ep 33: Navigating AI’s Geopolitical Shifts with Jisoo Kim
AI is moving at breakneck speed, and nowhere is that more evident than on the global stage. The geopolitical landscape is shifting, alliances are forming, and nations are racing to lead in this transformative era. But what does it mean for Australia? And how can businesses navigate both the risks...
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Ep 32: AI, Ethics, and Military Leadership: Navigating the Risks with Jason West
Today, we’re tackling the profound ethical dilemmas posed by AI in military decision-making. Kate vanderVoort sits down with Jason West, a former U.S. Marine Corps officer who retired as a Lieutenant Colonel after more than a decade of service. With first hand experience participating in…
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Ep 31: World-First AI in Schools – With Leigh Williams, CIO at Brisbane Catholic Education
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort chats with Leigh Williams, Chief Information Officer at Brisbane Catholic Education, who is leading a world-first implementation of AI across a school system. With more than 13,000 staff and hundreds of locations under her care, Leigh shares how...
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Ep 30: Can you tell it’s a bot? Voice AI that sounds more human than humans
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort is joined by Joey Seeman - the young and sharp CEO of Nova Echo AI, a company making big waves in the conversational voice AI space. Joey shares how voice AI can now make and answer calls that sound just like a human, helping businesses scale...
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Ep 29: Will AI Take My Job? Matt Rouse Explains What’s Coming Next
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort is joined by Matt Rouse - a tech-savvy marketer, author, and business strategist on a mission to help people and businesses thrive in an AI-driven world. Matt shares insights from his book Will AI Take My Job? and years of hands-on experience...
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Ep 28: Katelin O'Shea on Practical AI Without the Hype
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort sits down with Katelin O’Shea - Team Project Manager for the AI team at Dropbox Global Support, PRINCE2 Practitioner, and founder of AI That Works. With a background in operations and project delivery, Katelin brings a grounded, structured, and...
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Ep 27: AI as Co-Pilot: Enhancing Mental Healthcare with Alexander Zervakos of Theryo
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort is joined by Alexander Zervakos, co-founder of Theryo – an AI-powered mental health platform transforming how therapy is experienced on both sides of the couch. Alexander is a seasoned entrepreneur and AI specialist who previously built…
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Ep 26: The SEO Shift to AEO: Chris Singel on What AI Gets Wrong (and Right)
In this episode of the AI Grapple Chris Singel joins Kate vanderVoort for a wide-ranging, funny, and thought-provoking conversation that spans the full weird and wonderful world of artificial intelligence. From his early days coding websites on dial-up, to writing a book with AI in the shower…
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Ep 25: AI, Fine Art & the Human Story – A Deep Dive with Alice Absolutely
In this thought-provoking episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate vanderVoort sits down with Amanda McCallister, the creative force behind Alice Absolutely, to explore the intersection of AI and fine art. Alice shares how she uses AI as a true artistic collaborator rather than a replacement, the...
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Ep 24: The Death of Trust in the Age of AI: Ryan Levesque on How to Thrive and Survive in a World Flooded with AI
In this deeply insightful and personal conversation on the AI Grapple Podcast, host Kate vanderVoort speaks with Ryan Levesque - 7-time Inc. 5000 CEO, 2-time national bestselling author, and strategic advisor. Ryan has built an extraordinary career generating over $100 million in revenue without…
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Ep 23: The Future of AI, Automation and Humanity
In this episode of The AI Grapple, we dive deep into the future of AI with Arshad Hisham, a global leader in AI, robotics, and automation. As the CEO of InGen Dynamics, Arshad has spearheaded the development of AI-driven solutions across industries, built an $80 million revenue pipeline, and...
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Ep 22: The Future of Creativity: Can Humans Compete with AI?
In this episode of The AI Grapple, we sit down with Aaron Ryan - an author, voice actor, and multi-talented creative who has worked with major brands like Amazon, Microsoft, and United Healthcare. But right now, both of Aaron’s industries - writing and voiceover - are being massively disrupted by...
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Ep 21: The Future of AI in Robotic Surgery with Dr. Roger Smith
In this episode of The AI Grapple Podcast, host Kate vanderVoort sits down with Dr. Roger Smith, a leading expert at the intersection of AI, robotics, and healthcare. With an extensive background as a Chief Technology Officer for AdventHealth, the U.S. Army, and Titan Corp, Roger has spent…
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Ep 20: AI, Co-Parenting & Conflict - Helping Parents Communicate with Less Stress
In this episode, Kate VanderVoort, founder and CEO of Social Mediology and the AI Success Lab, speaks with Tiffany Rochester, a clinical psychologist and co-parenting coach. Tiffany is the founding director of Co-Parenting Companion, an evidence-based service that helps separated parents reduce...
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Ep 19: Michael Stelzner on How AI is Shaping the Future of Marketing
In this episode, Kate vanderVoort, founder and CEO of Social Mediology and the AI Success Lab speaks with Michael Stelzner, the CEO and founder of Social Media Examiner and host of the AI Explored Podcast. Michael is a pioneer in social media marketing and a leading voice in the integration of AI...
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Ep 18: AI for Women, by Women Inside the Jaimee Revolution, with Sreyna Rath
Welcome to another exciting episode of The AI Grapple! Today, host Kate vanderVoort dives into the world of AI companionship with the brilliant Sreyna Rath, founder and CEO of Jaimee. Jaimee is not just another AI app - it’s an empathetic digital companion designed by women, for women. It’s there...
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Ep 17: Transitioning to Ethical and Human-Centered AI with Alberto Chierici
In this episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate vanderVoort sits down with Alberto Chierici to explore the intersection of AI, ethics, and humanity. Drawing on his extensive experience as an entrepreneur, machine learning engineer, and AI advisor, Alberto shares insights into how businesses can...
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Ep 16: Dr Harvey Castro MD on AI, Ethics, and the Future of Medicine
In this thought-provoking episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate vanderVoort sits down with Dr. Harvey Castro MD, a pioneer in the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare. Dr. Castro shares his remarkable journey from developing life-saving medical apps to becoming a global advocate...
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Ep 15: Lucas Meadowcroft: How AI Saved 70% on Productivity in 3 Months
In this episode of The AI Grapple Podcast, host Kate vanderVoort dives into the transformative journey of Lucas Meadowcroft, a pioneer in IT and artificial intelligence. Lucas shares his evolution from an IT support technician to the co-founder of groundbreaking ventures like CROFTI, Tribu, and...
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Ep 14: Navigating AI in Parenting and Education with Stephanie Worrell
In this important episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate vanderVoort, Founder and CEO of Social Mediology and The AI Success Lab, sits down with Stephanie Worrell, a communications expert, professor, and the visionary founder of AI-MPOWERU. Stephanie is on a mission to help families and educators...
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Ep 13: Lessons in Digital Transformation with Cat Matson
In this insightful episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate VanderVoort is joined by Cat Matson, the dynamic CEO of Impactful Presenters. Cat is an expert in helping business owners and leaders communicate with authority, authenticity, and confidence. With her extensive background in digital...
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Ep 12: Fusing AI with Yoga, Art, and Music: A Conversation With Rachel Zinman
In this episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate VanderVoort sits down with Rachel Zinman - a seasoned yogi, ashram founder and best-selling author, and also an award-winning musician and a social media mentor. She has seamlessly blended the ancient wisdom of yoga with the cutting-edge technology of...
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Ep 11: Dr. Tobias Fischer on the Future of Robotics and AI
In this episode of The AI Grapple, Kate vanderVoort is joined by Dr. Tobias Fischer, a Senior Lecturer at Queensland University of Technology and a Chief Investigator at the QUT Centre for Robotics. Tobi shares his fascinating journey from a remote town in Germany to becoming a leading figure in…
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Ep 10: Jordan Wilson: Everyday AI: From Productivity to Purpose - AI’s Real Impact
In this episode of The AI Grapple, I sit down with Jordan Wilson, entrepreneur and founder of Everyday AI, a media platform dedicated to making Generative AI accessible to everyone. With a background in multimedia journalism and strategic partnerships, Jordan brings a unique perspective on the...
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Ep 9: Dr Evan Shellshear; Why 80% of AI Projects Fail and How Not To
In today's episode, we're thrilled to have Dr. Evan Shellshear, Managing Director and Group CEO of Ubidy. Evan is a leading expert in AI with nearly two decades of experience, a Ph.D. in Game Theory, and a track record of working with some of the world's top companies. We dived into the harsh...
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Ep 8: Dan De Vries: Career Development in the Age of AI
In this episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate vanderVoort speaks with Dan de Vries, a career coach with two decades of corporate experience. Dan shares his insights on how AI is transforming the job market and offers advice for young professionals navigating this rapidly changing landscape....
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Ep 7: Lee Schofield: The Importance of Soft Skills in the World of AI
In this episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate vanderVoort sits down with Lee Schofield, co-founder of Future For Now, to explore the evolving landscape of AI. Lee shares his journey from finance to AI, highlighting the intersection of social sciences and technology. The discussion covers the...
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Ep 6: Stu Jordan: Embracing AI Disruption with the Founder of Evolution Unleashed
In this practical episode of The AI Grapple Podcast, host Kate VanderVoort sits down with Stu Jordan, the founder of Evolution Unleashed. Known for his direct approach and passion for AI, Stu shares his journey from running a traditional agency to becoming a leader in AI adoption. He discusses…
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Ep 5: Maneesh Juneja: Exploring Planetary Health and AI
In this episode of The AI Grapple podcast, host Kate vanderVoort from Social Mediology is joined by Maneesh Juneja, a visionary Planetary Health Futurist. Maneesh delves into the convergence of emerging technologies and their potential to create a healthier and happier world. He emphasizes the...
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Ep 4: Julian Moore: Embracing AI
In this episode, Kate vanderVoort talks with Julian Moore, a renowned AI enthusiast and expert who has been instrumental in helping organisations leverage AI to improve their operations and achieve significant growth. Julian shares his incredible journey from negotiating on an aircraft carrier to...
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Ep 3: Tracey Spicer: Unmasking AI Bias
Summary: In this episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate vanderVoort is joined by Tracey Spicer AM, an acclaimed author, journalist, and broadcaster. Tracey brings her extensive experience in media and her deep concern for ethical AI to the table, discussing the pivotal issues of bias, inclusivity,...
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Ep 2: Fiona Wilhelm: Empowering the Workplace: Human-Centred AI Integration
Welcome to Episode 2 of the AI Grapple Podcast, hosted by Kate vanderVoort. In this episode, Kate is joined by Fiona Wilhelm, a renowned speaker, author, and director at KPMG Australia’s Data and AI Collaboration Centre. Fiona’s expertise lies in leveraging AI to empower employees and optimize...
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Welcome to The AI Grapple Podcast
Welcome to the AI Grapple podcast! In this inaugural episode, hosts Kate vanderVoort and Kaz McGrath dive into the transformative world of AI. Kaz, founder and CEO of PLAI, and Kate, founder and CEO of Social Mediology, share their journeys and insights on how AI is revolutionising social impact...
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Unravel the complexities of AI with The AI Grapple Podcast, hosted by Kate vanderVoort. Dive into thought-provoking discussions on the most critical AI issues shaping our world. Perfect for marketers and business professionals, this podcast is your guide to integrating AI responsibly and ethically into your organization. Join us as we navigate the future of technology and its profound impact on humanity.
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