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What’s Next?
by Tamara Lechner
Join your host, Tamara Lechner as she enjoys conversations with founders, researchers, and thought leaders in the human-centered AI space. Tamara chairs the AI for Human Flourishing think tank and works to shift to focus from the fear-based future of AI its to its potential to help humans flourish.
Episodes
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The Living System and The Logic Maching: Regeneration, Care, and the Future We're Coding
What if "less harmful" is the wrong ceiling for AI? Human flourishing can't be separated from planetary flourishing — and this conversation names what gets left on the table when harm reduction is treated as the finish line instead of the floor. Caro Ames, Dr. Heather Wade, and Ada Parris —...
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Are You a Human Being or a Human Doing? Rethinking Well-Being in the Age of AI
AI promised to give us time back. So why does everyone feel more depleted? Charis Loveland and Dr. Wendi Lord, co-authors of the new AI for Human Flourishing report Protecting Well-Being in the Age of Intelligent Tools, join Tamara Lechner to unpack the paradox at the heart of modern work — and…
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OpenClaw, Motlbook, and AI Agents Gone Wild
OpenClaw went from side project to 150,000 GitHub stars in weeks. It's an open-source AI agent that actually does things—manages your inbox, books travel, runs shell commands. Not a chatbot. A digital employee. Security researchers are raising alarms. Users are calling it "the closest thing to...
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Creativity & AI through the AI for Human Flourishing Lens
In this conversation, Tamara Lechner and Wendi Lord discuss the role of AI in enhancing human creativity and productivity. They explore how AI can serve as a thought partner, aiding in ideation and personal growth. The discussion emphasizes the importance of crafting effective prompts and…
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Bonus Episode- Human Flourishing Meets Mind-Blowing AI: Co-Hosting with Google’s Bots
Welcome to a special episode of What's Next?, where Tamara Lechner is joined by two AI co-hosts generated by Google's Notebook LM. In This Episode: Tamara experiments with Google’s NotebookLM, an AI-powered research tool, uploading three unique sources: Her team's AI for Human Flourishing...
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The Empathy Algorithm: Can AI Make Us Better Humans with Blair Ryan
In this episode of What's Next?, we are joined by Blair Ryan, founder of Kindred.AI and Waiting Room, to explore the evolving role of AI in enhancing emotional intelligence and empathy. Together, we dive into how AI could revolutionize therapy, the ethical dilemmas it presents, and its impact on...
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Neuroscience Meets Flourishing: Unlocking Human Connection with Paul Zak
In this episode of What's Next?, Tamara sits down with Dr. Paul Zak, a trailblazer in the field of neuroscience, to explore the brain science behind human connection and why that is so important to flourishing. Paul shares insights from his extensive research and the cutting-edge neuroscience...
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AI + Human Flourishing: Elevating Wellbeing and Work
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the intersection of flourishing and AI. Tamara explores how AI can enhance personal relationships, support wellbeing, and foster personal growth in the workplace. She also dives into some groundbreaking work happening with the AI for Human Flourishing...
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AI’s Role in Shaping Tomorrow: Gathering, Democratizing and Reimagining the Future with Christopher Lafayette
In this episode, Christopher Lafayette, a visionary technologist and humanitarian, joins the conversation to discuss the evolving relationship between AI and society. The discussion delves into the tug-of-war between AI and art, highlighting how technology reshapes creativity while maintaining...
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Reframing the Narrative: Better Questions and a New Era for AI with Rebecca Kirstein Resch
In this podcast episode, Tamara Lechner sits down with Rebecca Kirstein Resch, founder of Inqli, to delve into the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing human creativity, connection, and flourishing. The discussion highlights how Inqli leverages AI to facilitate...
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Scoring Big with AI: How Culture Drives Organizational Wins with Bryce Tully
In this episode of "What's Next?", Tamara Lechner chats with Bryce Tully, co-founder of Innerlogic, about the intersection of AI, culture, and performance psychology. Bryce shares his journey from sports psychology to creating a company that uses AI to help organizations harness culture as a...
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Decoding Productivity: Building a Flourishing Mindset with Ali Khan
In this week's episode of What's Next?, Tamara sits down with Ali Khan, CEO of Shape, to explore the groundbreaking discovery that flourishing is the super-metric driving productivity and other key workplace drivers. Ali explains how many employee surveys are counterproductive and how Shape's...
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FUD to FOMO: A More Human Future of Work with Scott Wolfson
As season 2 begins, Tamara reconnects with Scott Wolfson to delve into his transformative "forking journey" and his latest venture with Valize. He discusses his partnership with strategy guru Rita McGrath and Centaurian Kes Sampanthar to reinvent management consulting and explores the concept of...
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What Now, What's Next with Scott Wolfson
In this belated season finale, Tamara welcomes special guest Scott Wolfson for a profound exploration of life's most transformative moments. Discover how devastating setbacks can become unexpected gifts, and learn to harness the power of purpose as your guiding North Star. Scott shares intimate...
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Personal Pivot:The One About "my way"
In this mini-episode, Tamara talks about her own What's Next? (because it's unfolding in real-time). She'll share how a fortuitous favor turned into an opportunity. Why what you think you want might not show up in the way you expect and she'll share why "I did it my way" seems to be a lifelong...
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Breaking Barriers: Rising Together as Women Empowering Underrepresented Voices
In this empowering episode of What's Next, special guest, Vimala Thangaveloo, corporate counsel turned executive coach joins Tamara to share her wealth of knowledge and experience in guiding traditionally underrepresented women to find their voice and strength in the professional realm. As we...
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Interview Zen: Meditation for the Fidgety Skeptic
In this transformative episode we dive into a unique meditation session designed to prepare both fidgety skeptics and deep meditators for the rigors of an interview. Whether you're gearing up for your dream job interview or seeking to enhance your communication skills, this guided meditation…
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Pivotal Timing: Knowing When to Change Paths
This week on "What's Next," we're diving deep into the pivotal moments of career transitions, unpacking the crucial question: When is the right time to pivot? In a world where linear career paths are becoming less common, knowing the perfect timing for a successful pivot can be both an art and a...
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Managing the Messy Middle
In this episode, we dive into the complex and often murky waters of career pivoting. We'll explore the essential concept of The Science of Mattering, understanding how feeling significant can impact our career transitions. Loneliness, a common but seldom discussed aspect of changing careers, gets…
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Truly Transformative Trio: Curiosity, Courage, & Serendipity
In this special mini-episode of "What's Next," host Tamara Lechner revisits the powerful themes of curiosity, courage, and serendipity that have emerged from the first nine episodes. Through a reflective exploration, Tamara highlights how these three elements are crucial in navigating non-linear...
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Team Up and Transform with Britta Klokotschnik
This week Tamara speaks with her Apricty.pro cofounder, Britta Klokotschnik. With a focus on play, curiosity, learning, and teamwork, we explore the transformative power of a playful approach, the necessity of lifelong learning, and the magic of finding your dream team in the AI era. They also…
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Shift Happens: Navigating Uncertainty and Connection in the Digital Age
In this final episode of our 8-episode deep dive with Eric Fraser, we explore the dynamic world of AI entrepreneurship, tackling the uncertainties of career pivots, the importance of social connections in remote work, and the balance between mistake tolerance and entrepreneurial risks. We delve...
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AI Evolution: Consciousness, Companionship, and the Rise of Personal GPTs
This week Tamara dives into the continuous journey of integrating AI into our professional and personal lives. We discuss the intriguing concept of AI and consciousness, reflecting on how close technology is to simulating human awareness. The emergence of personal GPTs is at the forefront of our...
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Pivot Playbook: Week 6 Insights with Tamara and Her AI Sidekick
In Week 6 of our series on non-linear career paths, "Pivot Playbook" delves into the complexities and opportunities of pivoting careers. Host Tamara, guided by her AI co-pilot, explores the nuances of this transition, addressing key challenges, essential skills, and the importance of networking…
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Resolutions and Revelations: Navigating AI in the New Year
In episode five, Tamara and Eric usher in the New Year with resolutions in hand, they delve into the public's perception of AI fears. We'll dissect how media reporting can influence these anxieties, particularly examining the New York Times versus Open AI case as a pivotal study. The conversation...
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AI Ascent: Navigating the Twists and Turns of an AI Start-Up
In this week's episode, Tamara and Eric delve into the complexities of pivoting to an AI career, emphasizing the importance of aligning personal values with professional goals, embracing intellectual humility, and being clear enough to "unpivot" if that's what your gut tells you. They also touch…
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Purposeful Paths: Values and the AI Ethos
In episode three of our eight-week AI career pivot series, we engage in a discussion about the invaluable lessons sales and marketing leaders can glean from Eric's career transformation. We touch on the importance of aligning one's purpose and values with their product, and we unravel the…
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Pivot Progress: Charting the AI Journey
In this second episode, Tamara Lechner and Eric Fraser reconvene to reflect on the past week's achievements and set new goals. They delve into the latest and most thrilling AI innovations and they consider the open versus closed source debate and ponder democratization. The discussion shifts to...
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Beyond Binary: Eric’s AI Career Evolution Begins
In this inaugural episode of What's Next? host Tamara Lechner welcomes Eric Fraser, a seasoned professional embarking on his second significant career pivot. Together, they lay the foundation for understanding AI's evolving landscape by introducing essential terminology and discussing AI's…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Join your host, Tamara Lechner as she enjoys conversations with founders, researchers, and thought leaders in the human-centered AI space. Tamara chairs the AI for Human Flourishing think tank and works to shift to focus from the fear-based future of AI its to its potential to help humans flourish.
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Join your host, Tamara Lechner as she enjoys conversations with founders, researchers, and thought leaders in the human-centered AI space. Tamara chairs the AI for Human Flourishing think tank and works to shift to focus from the fear-based future of AI its to its potential to help humans flourish.
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