"Founder of AF Global Services and co-founder of Beyond the Obvious, Michael Alf breaks down how leaders can marry tech with people, build human-centered AI programs, and level up performance—without the doomer vibes. Practical frameworks, real use cases, and an ROI tip you can action today.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Who is Michael Alf?

01:05 – From Commodore 64 to tech leadership

02:12 – Bridging business and engineering (without being a coder)

03:38 – Digital-nomad life & why Lisbon’s a legit AI hub

05:11 – What “human-centered AI” actually means

08:06 – Fear of AI? Why overwhelm is normal

08:50 – Michael’s 3-layer model: personal productivity → process improvement

11:02 – Leadership simulations: 13 scenarios that change mindsets

12:29 – High-performance habits: clarity, energy, productivity (and more)

14:10 – The next 5–10 years of AI (and why no one’s truly an “expert”)

16:10 – Embracing uncertainty: stay curious, flexible, open

16:39 – ROI Tip: Invest in yourself—skills, certifications, continuous learning

17:34 – Closing thoughts & invite

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