Future Fit™ with Regan Robinson

Ep 031: Transforming Future-Ready Leaders With AI & EQ


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Regan, Lori Mazan (President and Co-Founder of Sounding Board), and Valerie Capers Workman (Chief Talent Engagement Officer at Handshake) dive into how acceptance is the first step of a future-ready mindset, and why EQ matters more than ever as AI changes everything. They explore why recognizing unconscious biases and unhelpful assumptions is critical when using AI, and how intergenerational mentoring and executive coaching help talent adapt to new roles and company cultures. 


Key Takeaways 

  • How AI uncovers leader potential in unexpected places—and is redefining employee training and the meaning of leadership. 
  • Why overcoming AI bias requires EQ and technical acumen to spot where it could emerge.
  • How understanding real-time talent priorities and acting on them is key to building a culture of care.
  • Why leading employers keep pace with shifting workforce trends and adapt accordingly.
  • The importance of understanding how to compete with opportunity ecosystems like government and healthcare for top talent. 

  • Resources

    Connect with Valerie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerieworkman/

    Connect with Valerie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/valeriecapersworkman/


    Learn more about Valerie’s book: https://quantumprogressionllc.com/book/

    Learn about Valerie’s company, Handshake: http://joinhandshake.com


    About Our Guest

    Valerie Capers Workman is the Chief Talent Engagement Officer at Handshake, where she focuses on helping employers define and execute their talent acquisition strategies. She’s an established thought leader on #TheFutureOfWork and provides expertise and guidance on the imminent impact of #GenAI on the global workforce – all while living her passion for democratizing #AccessToOpportunity for everyone, everywhere. 


    Valerie is also the author of the Amazon Best Selling book Quantum Progression: The Art and Science of Career Advancement in the Age of A.I. She’s the 2024 Diversity Champion Award recipient bestowed by St. John’s University School of Law, and is a proud member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and Incorporated.

    About Lori Mazan

    Lori Mazan is the co-founder, president and chief coaching officer of Sounding Board, as well as the author of Leadership Revolution: The Future of Developing Dynamic Leaders. Sounding Board, the leader transformation company, offers high-impact leadership coaching, flexible coaching and mentoring management software, and strategic program design—all from one platform, and serves top-tier clients like Chime, Zoom and Wellstar Health System.


    Connect with Lori on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorimazan/ 


    Learn about Lori’s company, Sounding Board: https://www.soundingboardinc.com/


    About Future Fit™ with Regan Robinson 

    Future Fit™ unravels the secrets of how the world’s most innovative leaders stay future-ready in a fast-paced world. Hosted by futurist and strategist Regan Robinson, each episode explores how trailblazing executives turn uncertainty into their strategic advantage. Gain powerful insights and practical approaches as these visionary minds share the unconventional and imaginative ways they thrive today while leading their teams into tomorrow.


    About Regan Robinson

    Regan Robinson is a holistic futurist and business strategist that empowers visionary companies to turn uncertainty into advantage and effortlessly innovate and strategize for their future. Over the course of 20+ years, she has helped some of the world’s most influential brands and companies strategize and grow. Regan has spearheaded revenue increases of 300%+, led as an executive at 3 start-ups and established business models, new capabilities, infrastructure and roadmaps for companies like VICE Media and Edelman Digital.


    Website: https://www.reganrobinson.com/

    LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/reganrobinson

    YouTube: www.youtube.com/@regan_robinson


    All contents of this show are rights of Regan Robinson and are not to be used unless authorized by written consent.



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