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Our guest in this episode is Brent Keltner, Founder and President of Winalytics, a go-to-market consultancy helping B2B revenue teams build authentic buyer journeys. Brent, a former qualitative researcher and revenue leader, brings a unique “low ego learner” mindset to the world of sales and marketing. We explore the shift from being a “sage on the stage” to a “guide by the side,” the importance o...

Our guest in this episode is Anya Cheng, Founder and CEO of Taelor, a pioneering menswear subscription service that leverages artificial intelligence to help high-impact individuals move toward their goals with confidence. Before building her own zero-to-one startup, Anya led digital innovation and e-commerce for global giants like Meta, eBay, and Target. She is also an adjunct lecturer at Northwe...

Our guest in this episode is Robert Lee Camp, master of the Cards of Destiny system, software developer, and long time student of astrology. Robert has spent 35 years helping people explore what he describes as a mathematical blueprint reflected in a standard deck of playing cards, and how it connects with astrological influences. We talk about where meaning in the card deck comes from, why “newsp...

Our guest in this episode is Jacqueline Basulto, Founder and CEO of SeedX, a global digital consulting and marketing firm. A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, Jacqueline turned a $200 investment into over a billion dollars of tangible client impact. She specializes in empowering organizations to find the balance between high-tech growth and human-centric connections. We explore building culture across a...

Our guest in this episode is Victoria Mensch, founder of the Silicon Valley Executive Academy, based in Hayward, California. With 25+ years in the high-tech industry and a background bridging clinical psychology with strategic leadership, Victoria helps leaders move from burnout and cognitive freeze into sustainable, human-centred performance in the age of AI. We explore why automating the wrong t...

Our guest in this episode is Ashley Faus, a marketer, writer, and speaker who specializes in Human-Centered Marketing. Ashley is passionate about helping brands connect problems with solutions through authentic, lived experiences. Ashley joined me to discuss why human imperfection is becoming a premium asset and how we can navigate the skill gaps created by AI. Key points discussed include: * The...

Our guest in this episode is Jen Moss, Co-founder and Chief Creative Officer of JAR Audio, a premier branded podcast agency. With a rich background in public broadcasting at the CBC and creative writing, Jen helps brands like Amazon and Lululemon move beyond surface-level noise to facilitate deep, nuanced conversations that earn genuine trust. We explore the critical distinction between using AI f...

Our guest in this episode is Zohar Bronfman, the co-founder and CEO of Pecan AI, who holds dual PhDs in computational neuroscience and philosophy. Zohar is on a mission to democratize predictive power, helping organizations anticipate the future by blending rigorous logic with deep philosophical insight. Zohar and I explore the fascinating distinction between generative and predictive AI, revealin...

Our guest in this episode is Mark Schaefer , a globally recognized author, speaker, and marketing futurist. Mark shares his deeply personal and professional journey navigating the rise of AI, from his initial “dread” and “loss of purpose” to embracing it as a tool to become bolder and more creative. It’s a candid look at the psychological and strategic shifts we must all make. Key points discussed...

Our guest in this episode is Joshua Pellicer, a systems thinker and founder of RealTime AI. After a fascinating “aha” moment involving generative AI and a treasure hunter’s assay, he pivoted his entire focus to building practical AI into core operations. He now helps leaders unlock their next level of growth by viewing AI as an “operational co-pilot.” This was such an empowering conversation about...

Our guest in this episode is Aya Kikimova , a former Microsoft award-winner who managed over $50 million in ad spend before bootstrapping her own digital agency, Leap Engine. Grounded by her family’s small business roots, Aya translates elite strategies into practical, ethical marketing for today’s entrepreneurs. Aya shares her pragmatic and cautious optimism about AI, balancing its power with a d...

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit innovabiz.substack.com Our guest in this episode is Scott Levy , the founder and CEO of ResultMaps. Scott is on a mission to help the world be its “inspired best” by architecting systems that clear away the “friction” of modern work. He combines a deep understanding of neuroscience with a pragmatic approach to technology, helping teams...

Our guest in this episode is Joanna Zhang, who helps leaders connect strategy with soul to build businesses on a solid foundation. Joanna’s own journey, marked by three profound personal transformations, led her from being a transactional professional living a “gray color” life to becoming a balanced, spiritual leader. In our wonderful chat, Joanna unpacks her evolution, sharing the powerful lesso...

Our guest in this episode is Emma Möller , an AI strategist and former diplomat with a fascinating journey from a small village in Sweden to the forefront of global technology strategy. Emma helps leaders navigate the complex systems of AI, drawing on her deep understanding of how the frameworks we build shape our human reality. In our chat, we explore how to embrace AI’s potential with a principl...

Our guest in this episode is Patrick van der Burght, one of the world's leading experts in the science of ethical persuasion. After a challenging start as a sales rep for a product with a terrible reputation, Patrick discovered the powerful work of Dr. Robert Cialdini, using its principles to turn that product into a market leader. He now dedicates his work to teaching business owners a proven fra...

Our guest in this episode is Ali Hafizji, the CEO of Wednesday Solutions, who joins us from Pune, India. He's on a critical mission to steer startup founders away from the chaos and waste that often plagues their journey, offering them a clear, systematic path to success. In our chat, Ali Hafizji breaks down the fundamental mindset shift that separates a struggling project from a thriving business...

Our guest in this episode is Kevin Perlmutter, author of Brand Desire and a brand strategist who has codified the complex world of human emotion into an actionable framework. Kevin provides a system for businesses to move beyond mere transactions and build genuine, lasting connections with the people they serve. In our fascinating chat, we dive into his powerful system for creating genuine brand d...

Our guest in this episode is Matt Stanley, the founder of Get Reviews and Leads and a passionate marketing architect with 30 years of experience. What started as a fascination with the early internet evolved into a mission-driven career for Matt, focused on using technology to serve people and build thriving, human-centered businesses. In our chat, Matt shares his powerful frameworks for moving be...

Our guest in this episode is Ruth Kent, a passionate advisor who began her career as a teacher with a love for public health. Driven by a deep sense of purpose, she now blends these two worlds to help organizations create more human-centered and effective ways to learn and thrive. In our wonderful chat, Ruth shares her pragmatic approach to navigating today's biggest workplace challenges, from fos...

Our guest in this episode is Jennifer K. Hill, an exited founder and tech CEO who is now cracking the code of human connection through her company, OptiMatch. Her mission was born from what she calls "survival," a personal journey to understand herself after realising she was the "common denominator" in her own relational breakdowns. In our wonderful chat, Jennifer shares her master blueprint for...

Our guest in this episode is Jem Fuller, a leadership and culture coach and author from the beautiful Bells Beach, Victoria. For over a decade, Jem has been guiding people on profound journeys, both literally to the Himalayas and metaphorically inward, to help them build frameworks for genuine connection and purpose. In our wonderful chat, Jem shares his evolved mission to combat the modern malady...

Our guest in this episode is Jason Van Orden, a business strategist who uniquely combines his background as a software engineer with two decades of marketing expertise. He has dedicated his career to helping creators and thought leaders build sustainable businesses, and now he’s pioneering how they can partner with AI to amplify their impact. In our chat, Jason unpacks his brilliant approach to us...

Our guests in this episode are Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, the dynamic storyteller-and-strategist duo behind Lead It Like Lasso . They've channeled their passion for helping people find their path into a groundbreaking new book and AI-powered app called The Business of You . In our conversation, Marnie and Nick explored their brilliant framework for taking control of your personal and profe...

My guest in this special feature is Gemini AI , a large language model from Google. Born from a vast ocean of human knowledge, text, and code, its purpose is to act as a conversational partner to help us find patterns and unlock our own creativity. In my fascinating dialogue with Gemini, we explored how to partner with artificial intelligence not to replace our skills, but to amplify our most esse...

Our guest in this episode is the wonderfully energetic Kim Doyal, a creator and entrepreneur who has always stayed ahead of the curve. With her infectious excitement, Kim is now exploring how to partner with AI, moving beyond basic content generation to build bespoke solutions and unlock remarkable new possibilities. In our conversation, she shares her journey of using AI not just as a tool, but a...