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Monica Marquez on AI, Leadership, and the Future of Work (Ep. 96)
In this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques, Monica Marquez shares her incredible journey from a first-generation college graduate in Texas to senior executive roles at Google, EY, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs -and now as a serial entrepreneur empowering organizations to thrive in the AI-driven future of work.
Monica explains how FlipWork helps employees at every level adopt and integrate AI successfully, transforming how they see, think, and work. She also discusses her popular newsletter, ¡Ay Ay Ay, AI!, which delivers five-minute, actionable insights for leaders navigating the future of work.
A recognized voice in leadership, diversity, inclusion, and digital transformation, Monica has been named among Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Women of Influence, featured in Hispanic Executive and Latina Style, and honored on ALPFA’s Most Powerful Latinas list. Her experience leading groundbreaking programs such as Goldman Sachs’ Returnship and New Directions initiatives - and co-founding Google’s Product Inclusion Council - offers valuable lessons for executives preparing their teams for the AI era.
In this inspiring and practical conversation, Monica and host Dustin Sutton explore:
- How adaptability is becoming the most important career skill in an AI-first world
- The power of mentorship and how it shapes career success
- Why inclusion and equity must remain central to innovation
- How AI can augment human creativity instead of replacing it
- What leaders can do today to future-proof their organizations
🧭 Key Takeaways
- Adaptability is the new superpower in the age of AI.
- Mentorship accelerates growth and opens opportunity.
- Diversity and inclusion drive innovation and performance.
- Programs like Returnship can redefine workforce reintegration.
- AI should enhance human potential—not replace it.
- Leadership means guiding people through transformation with empathy and clarity.
🎧 Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Monica Marquez 01:31 – From Medicine to Leadership and AI 07:32 – Career Decisions and Mentorship Lessons 13:06 – Building Inclusive Cultures at Goldman Sachs 15:48 – Creating Industry-Changing Programs 22:01 – Empowering Underrepresented Voices 29:14 – The Role of AI in Reinventing Work 34:44 – FlipWork and the Future of Workforce Transformation 40:23 – Embracing Change and Lifelong Learning
💬 Quotes
“Being able to adapt is going to be a superpower.” “How do we get more of this amazing talent?” “I realized there were other opportunities out there.”
🔗 Connect with Monica Marquez
- Website: themonicamarquez.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/themonicamarquez
- Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ay-ay-ay-ai/
- Organization: https://latinasintech.org/
🎧 Listen & Subscribe: www.toolstalentstechniques.com
© Sutton Enterprises LLC | All Rights Reserved
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By Dustin SuttonIn this episode of Tools, Talents & Techniques, Monica Marquez shares her incredible journey from a first-generation college graduate in Texas to senior executive roles at Google, EY, Bank of America, and Goldman Sachs -and now as a serial entrepreneur empowering organizations to thrive in the AI-driven future of work.
Monica explains how FlipWork helps employees at every level adopt and integrate AI successfully, transforming how they see, think, and work. She also discusses her popular newsletter, ¡Ay Ay Ay, AI!, which delivers five-minute, actionable insights for leaders navigating the future of work.
A recognized voice in leadership, diversity, inclusion, and digital transformation, Monica has been named among Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Women of Influence, featured in Hispanic Executive and Latina Style, and honored on ALPFA’s Most Powerful Latinas list. Her experience leading groundbreaking programs such as Goldman Sachs’ Returnship and New Directions initiatives - and co-founding Google’s Product Inclusion Council - offers valuable lessons for executives preparing their teams for the AI era.
In this inspiring and practical conversation, Monica and host Dustin Sutton explore:
- How adaptability is becoming the most important career skill in an AI-first world
- The power of mentorship and how it shapes career success
- Why inclusion and equity must remain central to innovation
- How AI can augment human creativity instead of replacing it
- What leaders can do today to future-proof their organizations
🧭 Key Takeaways
- Adaptability is the new superpower in the age of AI.
- Mentorship accelerates growth and opens opportunity.
- Diversity and inclusion drive innovation and performance.
- Programs like Returnship can redefine workforce reintegration.
- AI should enhance human potential—not replace it.
- Leadership means guiding people through transformation with empathy and clarity.
🎧 Chapters
00:00 – Introduction to Monica Marquez 01:31 – From Medicine to Leadership and AI 07:32 – Career Decisions and Mentorship Lessons 13:06 – Building Inclusive Cultures at Goldman Sachs 15:48 – Creating Industry-Changing Programs 22:01 – Empowering Underrepresented Voices 29:14 – The Role of AI in Reinventing Work 34:44 – FlipWork and the Future of Workforce Transformation 40:23 – Embracing Change and Lifelong Learning
💬 Quotes
“Being able to adapt is going to be a superpower.” “How do we get more of this amazing talent?” “I realized there were other opportunities out there.”
🔗 Connect with Monica Marquez
- Website: themonicamarquez.com
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/themonicamarquez
- Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ay-ay-ay-ai/
- Organization: https://latinasintech.org/
🎧 Listen & Subscribe: www.toolstalentstechniques.com
© Sutton Enterprises LLC | All Rights Reserved