I was a guest on Tara LaFon Gooch's podcast GRASP Confidence to chat about "Selling With Confidence" in December 2023. Take a listen!

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Join us in this episode as we dive deep with Mae Kroeis, a seasoned professional in mental health promotion, personal development, and a certified coach of the International Coach Federation. Mae's specialty lies in elevating mental health and creating resilient workplaces.Tune in to gain insights as we demystify psychological safety—an often misunderstood but crucial aspect of workplace health.

Watch as Mae sheds light on how she supports organizations to build a secure mental health environment that benefits everyone. Remember, it's not a once-and-done deal—it needs daily cultivation.Discover both the triumphs and trials of incorporating psychological safety from riveting real-life success stories. Uncover why Mae is so passionate about mental health; find out her secret weapon to steer clear from the monotony of life. Get ready for an enlightening conversation that you can't afford to miss!

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00:00 Introduction and Small Talk

01:32 Winter Challenges and Workplace Absenteeism

04:18 Defining Psychological Safety in the Workplace

06:39 Implementing Psychological Safety in Organizations

09:37 Training and Daily Practice for Psychological Safety

12:58 Effective and Ineffective Implementation of Psychological Safety

15:15 Working with HR Departments and Examples of Successful Implementation

16:46 Personal Interest in Mental Health and Psychological Safety

18:26 Teaching Others About Making Mistakes and Growth Mindset

19:21 Avoiding Boredom and Personal Hobbies

20:40 Advice for Leaders and Being Present

29:48 Leadership Advice: Asking for Feedback and Slowing Down

31:28 Creating a Supportive Environment for Psychological Safety

33:43 David's Approach to Podcasting and Listening Skills

35:26 Psychology of Adopting New Technologies

38:27 May's Tap Dancing Hobby

40:11 Advice to Younger Self: Trust Your Instincts

41:23 David's Approach to Podcasting and Listening Skills

46:19 Closing Remarks and Future Plans

Chris Kemp is a tech author, multiple-patent holder, and people leader. As a previous leader of the emerging technologies team at Salesforce, he explored early applications of blockchain, internet of things, and artificial intelligence.

In this episode, we dive in with Chris Kemp as he decodes various facets of AI and artificial general intelligence (AGI). Unpacking realities behind training AI models, the hurdles posed and AI's diverse industrial applications this episode dives into AI's nexus with education, healthcare and more. Ever ponder the global AI competition or quantum computing's role in AI? Brace for a deep dive! We discuss why restrictions could equal restraints in AI. This mind-bending talk investigates AI’s new frontier, examining power dynamics in tech giants, burgeoning technology, and societal impact. Add a dose of AGI inevitability, and you have a conversation as memorable as it is informative.

Takeaways

👉 Training AI models is analogous to teaching children.

👉 AI has applications in various industries, including car insurance, healthcare, and education.

👉 The hype around AI should be balanced with a focus on real value and practical applications.

👉 AI has the potential to revolutionize education by providing personalized learning experiences.

👉 Healthcare stands to benefit from AI in areas such as drug discovery and personalized treatment.

👉 Different countries have different approaches to AI development, with China and the US leading the way.

👉 Quantum computing could significantly enhance AI capabilities in the future.

👉 Excessive regulations in AI development may put certain regions at a disadvantage. Regulation can often entrench larger competitors and make it difficult for smaller competitors to innovate.

👉 Government use of AI raises ethical concerns and should be regulated to ensure unbiased and ethical practices.

👉 The transition to full self-driving vehicles is a gradual process that requires societal acceptance and trust in the technology.

👉 The fear of artificial general intelligence (AGI) may be overblown, but governance and concentration of power in big tech companies are significant concerns.

Links

👉 How AI could save (not destroy) education

👉 Wait but Why blog

👉 Study on autonomous vehicle safety

👉 Foundations of AI architecture - UofT course

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00:00 - Welcome Chris Kemp

02:09 - Determined to make top 10 list in 2024

04:17 - Chris' work developing AI products

04:52 - AIs similarity to real intelligence

07:08 - AI model assumes green and red apples in training

11:46 - AIs Coolness, Frontier Use Cases

14:20 - AI saves companies money, improves customer experience

17:02 - Teaching courses with ChatGPT and LLMs

17:46 - Developing lesson plans, checking ChatGPT for errors

19:10 - Changing technology's role in education

26:24 - Healthcare startups gaining investment dollars

26:47 - AI and quantum computing

29:48 - Generative AI for protein building

30:20 - Drug companies save money with AI

30:40 - Cutting edge drug discovery, AIs exponential growth

33:10 - Quantum computing tech still unstable

34:57 - Quantum computing in movies, nerding out

35:20 - Who is winning AI arms race

36:22 - Data sciences importance in AI

37:20 - Data privacy in China differs from US

38:16 - Data driven economic development in China and the United States

39:52 - AIs diverse perspectives on privacy, regulation

42:11 - Not a fan of regulation

44:44 - Driverless taxis

45:31 - Driverless cars and the elevator analogy

45:56 - Elevators used to have people in them to make people safer

48:13 - Society will embrace self driving cars

50:53 - AI Fear or Hope?

53:33 - Big tech companies control AI, data, and influence

In this wrap-up episode of the Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast for 2023, I reflect on key takeaways from various guests, including Linda Walker, Brianne Ligori, Peter Reeve, Paul Shields, Kelly Wood, and Val Wolloch. The lessons cover topics such as the value of experience, following one's passion, building relationships, being a person of value, dealing with the inner critic, controlling one's story, and giving direct and non-judgmental feedback.

Takeaways

Top 10 Episodes of 2023

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Coachful Coaching Leadership Podcast Trailer

Dr. Stephanie Stoddart is a practicing dentist and CEO of Stoddart Coaching. Her motto is "Helping Dentists Work Less, Earn More & Live Fully". Stephanie relates to the overachieving dentists juggling work & family. She has been in those shoes, working overtime while neglecting her personal life, eventually leading to stress and health issues.

Cheryl Sutherland is a Mindfulness Speaker and Founder of PleaseNotes, a for-purpose company of affirmation-filled products.

Cheryl felt restless and underwhelmed at her 9 to 5. After spending over 10,000 hours learning and facilitating personal development, coaching, and reigniting her inner creativity, Cheryl created a company that inspires women to step into their power by building confidence, clarity, and creativity through journaling and affirmations.

Cheryl has worked with companies to spread the message of mindset growth and human potential. Some include Wonder Women Tech, WeWork, Quicken Loans, Freshbooks, CPA Canada, the Durham District School Board and more.

As a women's empowerment expert, author, and entrepreneur, Cheryl Sutherland and PleaseNotes have been featured in InStyle, Huffington Post, Forbes, Fast Company, American Express OPEN Forum, Thrive Global, Brit + CO, Travel Noire, Good Morning LA, BlogTO and on podcasts such as The Creative Empire, I Love Success, No Philter with Phil Pallen, and more.

➡️ Want to engage Cheryl as a speaker for your organization? Check out her services here: https://bit.ly/47o6MG2

Chapters

00:00 - Intro

01:00 - About Cheryl Sutherland

04:20 - Being More cognizant of What You Think About Yourself

05:15 - The Search for Satisfaction in Life

07:53 - How Much of Our Self-worth Is Attached to Our Job

12:25 - How Do You Help Others?

16:02 - How to Respond to Criticism

18:54 - The Search for Success

20:33 - What motivated you, Cheryl, to dive into this?

24:07 - Personal Growth Essentials

24:53 - How Do You Split Your Time As an Entrepreneur?

28:20 - How to Get Out There as a Leader

29:31 - Grief at Work

34:21 - The Littlest Hobo

36:59 - What sort of advice would you give to young leaders?

40:05 - David on Delegating To Others

41:53 - What Advice Would You Give to the Younger Self?

43:58 - How Do You Want to Be Remembered?

44:41 - How to Stop Criticizing Yourself

47:33 - What Makes You Worthy of the Things You Want?

51:21 - Being a conversationalist

52:08 - Life and the Future

53:07 - Outro

Tara LaFon Gooch is a Forbes-Featured CEO, 2024 TEDx Speaker, and Bestselling Author of "How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power".

Tara LaFon Gooch is distinguished in personal branding, confidence building, and self-publishing. As the CEO of a branding agency, she has a wealth of experience working with speakers, authors, and executives, aiding them in developing their personal brands and leading with purpose. Tara's perspective on these topics is rooted in the belief that individuals possess the power to improve and succeed without the need for external validation or resources. She advocates for daily self-improvement and emphasizes the crucial role of confidence, as reflected in her best-selling book "How to Grasp Confidence and Own Your Power." Her ultimate goal is to positively impact the world and assist those struggling with confidence to overcome their challenges.

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