In this episode, Melissa Lloyd, founder of Aigility Hub, joins host Susan Diaz to explore the mindset-first approach to adopting AI. We unpack why tools and tactics should follow clarity, confidence, and intentional leadership.

This conversation is a must-listen for entrepreneurs and leaders feeling overwhelmed by tech shifts and wondering how to bring human-centred strategy to their AI journey.

💡 Key Themes:

Mindset before tools: Why jumping into automation without alignment is a fast path to failure

From fear to fluency: A leader's journey from AI-skeptic to AI-evangelist

Overwhelm is optional: Practical ways to curate your learning and stay grounded

AI ≠ a separate strategy: It's your business strategy with AI built in

Trust in the age of deepfakes: How emotional intelligence and values build durable credibility

Leadership redefined: The new rules of leading with EQ in uncertain times

🔗 Guest Links:

Website: agilityhub.aiLinkedIn: Melissa Lloyd

🧠 Snippet to remember:

"There's no such thing as getting it wrong - just get going. The only thing in your way is your mindset." – Melissa Lloyd

Timestamps to note:

03:15 – Why the mental "lens" you carry drives every AI decision and result 08:45 – The overwhelm loop: news velocity, comparison and "never-enough" skills 15:30 – Coaching leaders one-to-one when the org isn't aligned yet 19:10 – How curiosity neutralizes fear and opens space for experimentation 22:40 – Micro-habits for AI mastery: 20-min sandbox, daily reflection log  

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