FRANK TALK

In this "Hot Topic" episode of Frank Talk, Dr. Cheryl Frankeny, along with guest and colleague Joe Baucum, explores the 2026 AI landscape, comparing the technology to a powerful but unpredictable stallion that must be tamed by "thought leaders". They navigate the tension between AI's massive breakthroughs—like solving protein folding mysteries with AlphaFold—and the risks of "AI slop" and legal ha...

In this "Hot Topic" episode of Frank Talk, Dr. Cheryl Frankeny, along with guest and colleague Joe Baucum, explores the 2026 AI landscape, comparing the technology to a powerful but unpredictable stallion that must be tamed by "thought leaders". They navigate the tension between AI's massive breakthroughs—like solving protein folding mysteries with AlphaFold—and the risks of "AI slop" and legal ha...

In this first episode of Frank Talk, Cheryl Frankeny breaks down what this podcast is all about: who it’s for, why it matters, and what leaders can expect week after week. Cheryl shares about her 20-year background as a leadership assessor, performance coach, and organizational consultant—and explains how her Leadership Model will shape the conversations ahead. If you want honest insight, real sto...

In this introductory episode, Cheryl Frankeny, PhD, shares the purpose behind Frank Talk—a podcast dedicated to candid conversations about leadership, workplace culture, and the real challenges leaders face today.