The Meg and Amy Show

🚀 After 24 episodes and conversations with 20+ transformation leaders, Amy reveals the AI Transformation Maturity Model that synthesizes everything we've learned. Discover how to get ahead of AI transformation instead of being a victim of change, why this moment offers the biggest career opportunity in decades, and how to build the change agility that separates thriving organizations from struggl...

🚀 INVENTING THE AI-FIRST OPERATING MODEL: HubSpot CEO Yamini Rangan reveals how she completely scrapped her $40B company's roadmap and rebuilt it AI-first. Learn how to pivot from volume to conversion, navigate the decline of SEO, and lead transformation when no one has the answers. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction: From Reading Every Book in the Library to CEO 05:00 Moving to the US: The Airpor...

🚀 Why "I Don't Know Yet" Is the Most Valuable Leadership Skill in the AI Age: Dr. Kirstin Ferguson reveals how expertise becomes your biggest enemy and why intellectual humility beats certainty every time. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction & Antarctica Adventures 02:06 Welcome to Dr. Kirstin Ferguson 04:38 Why Travel Reduces Blindspots 05:49 The UK Post Office Scandal: When "The Computer Is Alway...

🚀 BREAKING OUT OF THE DEFAULT MALE WORLD: Meg and Amy reveal the hidden challenges of female leadership in a world designed by and for men. Learn how to navigate bias, own your power, and redefine what leadership looks like in the AI era in this raw and empowering conversation. ⏰ TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Introduction to Female Leadership Challenges 05:55 WNBA Success and Equal Pay Movement 07:06 Fiji S...

Angela Le Mathon reveals how HR leaders can move beyond the "skills data trap" to drive real business outcomes with AI. Learn how to speak the language of business, avoid the employee experience trap, and design AI-native organizations in this thought-provoking conversation on business transformation and leadership. **🔑 KEY INSIGHTS:** Skills data works for talent marketplaces but doesn't drive b...

🌐 Most companies are approaching AI adoption backwards. While executives push top-down strategies, the real innovation is happening in the trenches. Seth Wylie reveals why successful AI transformation starts with the people already experimenting - not training programs or executive mandates. **🔑 KEY INSIGHTS:** - Why mandatory AI training kills experimentation before it starts - The one question...

Meg and Amy welcome Sangeet Paul Choudary, author of Reshuffle. Their discussion explores how companies must evolve beyond traditional operating models to embrace structural change. Sangeet highlights the often-overlooked role of coordination costs in organizations, how AI can help manage these costs, and why rethinking business models is central to AI transformation. He also shares insights on cr...

This week on The Meg & Amy Show, Meg and Amy welcome fitness expert and wellness coach Angie Mercado. Angie shares her decades of experience helping women find joy in movement, balance demanding lives, and stay consistent with their health goals even when work, travel, and family make it difficult. The conversation explores breaking free from the “one-hour workout” mindset, strategies for staying...

In the business of software, how you charge is just as important as what you build. In this episode of The Meg & Amy Show, Meg and Amy sit down with Kyle Poyar, creator of Growth Unhinged and one of the leading voices in SaaS pricing and monetization. Kyle coined the term Product-Led Growth, and in this conversation he unpacks the seismic shifts happening in pricing – from the rise of hybrid and u...

This week, Meg and Amy sit down with John Wookey, a legend in the enterprise software world, to explore the power of mission and values in organizations, why transparency is essential for strong leadership, and how AI is reshaping the way we work. John also reflects on the importance of unlearning outdated structures to foster innovation, and shares advice for first-time people managers. John's St...

In this episode of The Meg and Amy Show, Meg and Amy get personal, opening up about their individual health journeys and what inspired them to make wellness a priority. They share the turning points that pushed them to take action, what they discovered through their initial health scans, and the lifestyle changes they’ve embraced — from fitness routines to nutrition to smart supplementation. Submi...

Join Meg, Amy, and Gustavo Alba as they dive into the new rules of executive search, the evolution of talent profiles in the AI economy, and the new characteristics required for transformational leadership. Listen in to learn more about the challenges of navigating AI transformations in legacy companies, the need for bravery and vision in leadership, and survival tips for CEOs in the AI era. Heidr...

In this episode of The Meg and Amy Show, Meg and Amy are joined by Usman Sheikh for an insightful conversation on the transformation of business models — from legacy organizations to the rise of new players. They explore the critical role of leadership in guiding organizations through disruption, the human impact of large-scale change, and why building personal agency is essential for thriving in...

In this episode, Meg and Amy discuss the evolving landscape of organizational design and business models. They explore the complexity of communication in growing organizations, the need for redesigning structures to adapt to new technologies, and so much more. The conversation emphasizes the importance of curiosity, flexibility, and understanding the core principles of business as organizations na...

In this episode, Meg and Amy sit down with Kieran Snyder for a candid, high-impact conversation about leadership, life, and what it really means to be an AI-first company. They discuss why data storytelling matters more than ever, what authentic allyship looks like beyond performative gestures, and how to lead in the age of AI. Submit questions for future Leadership Corner segments to: amywilsonad...

In this episode, Amy takes center stage to dive into a topic we all need to talk more about – financial independence. Meg and Amy unpack how your upbringing and early money messages shape your relationship with finances, why your financial state is deeply tied to your mental well-being, and how to shift your mindset from survival to intention. Submit questions for future Leadership Corner segments...

In today’s episode, Meg and Amy welcome Jen Morrow to the show! Jen shares practical tips for building a board ready business case with a powerful story, aligning stakeholders around a shared vision, and how to move forward when the answer is "no". Submit questions for future Leadership Corner segments to: amywilsonadvisor@gmail.com Connect with Meg, Amy, and Jen Jen's LinkedIn: https://www.linked...

While Meg & Amy are on vacation, we’re bringing you a Leadership Corner supercut! In these candid segments, Meg, Amy, and their guests tackle audience questions and share bold, practical advice on the hottest leadership topics of today. Submit questions for future Leadership Corner segments to: amywilsonadvisor@gmail.com Connect with Meg and Amy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megandamyshow/...

In this episode, Meg and Amy welcome Dave Lu, Silicon Valley tech veteran, startup founder, investor, activist, Emmy Award-winning producer, and host of the brand new podcast, Hyphen Nation with Dave Lu. The three discuss his experiences as a tech veteran and advocate for the Asian American community. He shares insights on the importance of self-advocacy, the impact of cultural expectations, the d...

The engagement numbers are in, and they're not great – but Amy and Meg argue we're measuring the wrong things entirely. In this episode, they challenge the obsession with retention, introduce the concept of "negative work," and make the case for why great managers are more crucial than ever in an AI-driven world. From bike shedding to leadership in crisis, this conversation will change how you thi...

In this episode, Amy and Meg tackle the complexities of business model shifts in the software industry. The conversation delves into the transition from traditional SaaS models to agentic solutions, exploring new market opportunities and the impact of AI on your role. Submit questions for future Leadership Corner segments to: amywilsonadvisor@gmail.com In this episode, Meg and Amy unpack: – Pricin...

Today, Meg and Amy talk to HR and leadership legend, Laszlo Bock. The three discuss his insights on the role of CHROs, the importance of diversity and courage in leadership, and reflections on Work Rules! and cultural shifts. Submit questions for future Leadership Corner segments to: amywilsonadvisor@gmail.com

Meg and Amy sit down with their badass bestie, Jill Popelka, to talk about her experience as a private equity-backed CEO. They dive into her leadership journey, the lessons she’s learned along the way, and the unique superpowers that set her apart.

Welcome to the very first episode of The Meg and Amy Show! In this kickoff conversation, Meg and Amy share the inspiration behind the podcast and dive into some of the big, brain-stretching topics shaping our world.

Join Meg Bear and Amy Wilson for bold conversations that challenge the narrow takes, expand your thinking, and activate you toward what’s next. Welcome to The Meg and Amy Show!