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Dec 2025

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December 12, 202513 min

Harnessing Human Potential in the Age of AI – Elan Gelfand interviews Dr. Ana Melikian

AI is going to change everything. And the best way to make sure that potential is leveraged for a better future for us all—including the planet—is by first tapping into our human potential. – Dr. Ana Melikian In this episode, Ana Melikian brings us a compelling conversation that explores the evolving landscape of Artificial Intelligence… Continue reading Harnessing Human Potential in the Age of AI – Elan Gelfand interviews Dr. Ana Melikian The post Harnessing Human Potential in the Age of AI – Elan Gelfand interviews Dr. Ana Melikian appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

November 28, 202513 min

The Real Barrier to AI Progress: Human Leadership, Not Technology with Kate Lowry

If you treat AI models like a valued thought partner and true collaborator, you can create something much more enduring—which is genuine innovation.” – Kate Lowry In this episode, Ana Melikian welcomes Kate Lowry, CEO, coach, and author of “Unbreakable,” to delve into the powerful impact of leadership styles on innovation—especially in the era of… Continue reading The Real Barrier to AI Progress: Human Leadership, Not Technology with Kate Lowry The post The Real Barrier to AI Progress: Human Leadership, Not Technology with Kate Lowry appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

November 21, 202515 min

Responsible AI and Human-Centered Tech: Bridging Gaps with Brenda Darden Wilkerson

People come in all shapes, sizes, experiences, ages, dialects, et cetera. And as we move more into an automated world, communication still is key.” – Brenda Darden Wilkerson In this episode, Ana Melikian is joined by Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org, to examine the human side of technology and the importance of… Continue reading Responsible AI and Human-Centered Tech: Bridging Gaps with Brenda Darden Wilkerson The post Responsible AI and Human-Centered Tech: Bridging Gaps with Brenda Darden Wilkerson appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

November 14, 2025

How AI Reshuffles Industries: Sangeet Choudary on Embracing Change and Systemic Innovation

The playing field is constantly changing. So when new technologies come in, you need to reimagine your game because the playing field is changing and the new technology brings in new capabilities that you can use to play better.” – Sangeet Choudary In this episode, Ana Melikian welcomes Sangeet Paul Choudary—global keynote speaker, best-selling author,… Continue reading How AI Reshuffles Industries: Sangeet Choudary on Embracing Change and Systemic Innovation The post How AI Reshuffles Industries: Sangeet Choudary on Embracing Change and Systemic Innovation appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

November 7, 202513 min

Harnessing the PID System: Preparation, Intentionality, and Differentiation in the Age of AI with Rutherford Pascal

One of the biggest things with leadership is you got to have the right people on the right bus, in the right seat on the bus, and if that happens, you're pulling one rope in the same direction. If that happens, that bus is gonna go fast. That bus is gonna be efficient.” – Rutherford… Continue reading Harnessing the PID System: Preparation, Intentionality, and Differentiation in the Age of AI with Rutherford Pascal The post Harnessing the PID System: Preparation, Intentionality, and Differentiation in the Age of AI with Rutherford Pascal appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

October 31, 202514 min

Living From the Inside Out: Susan Filan on Surviving, Awakening, and Finding Purpose

Living my life from the outside in makes me a beggar at the feast. Living my life from the inside out makes me a gift and a joy and a presence. I am now able to serve to help to heal in a way that I was never able to before.” – Susan Filan In… Continue reading Living From the Inside Out: Susan Filan on Surviving, Awakening, and Finding Purpose The post Living From the Inside Out: Susan Filan on Surviving, Awakening, and Finding Purpose appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

October 24, 202512 min

Break Free From the Never Enough Mindset: Redefining Abundance With Leisa Peterson

When we can make friends with our fear, we open up a huge amount of information that can help us make better choices for ourselves.” – Leisa Peterson In this episode, Ana Melikian welcomes Leisa Peterson, renowned money mindset expert and author of The Money Catalyst, to explore the hidden dynamics behind financial success and… Continue reading Break Free From the Never Enough Mindset: Redefining Abundance With Leisa Peterson The post Break Free From the Never Enough Mindset: Redefining Abundance With Leisa Peterson appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

October 17, 202513 min

Leadership Lessons from Aviation with Ron Higgs

If you slow down and figure out what went wrong, it will help you accelerate in the future.” – Ron Higgs In this episode, host Ana Melikian sits down with Ron Higgs, former naval aviator turned leadership consultant, to uncover the powerful mindsets and tools honed in the cockpit—and how they translate into today’s rapidly… Continue reading Leadership Lessons from Aviation with Ron Higgs The post Leadership Lessons from Aviation with Ron Higgs appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

May 9, 202518 min

AI Won’t Save Us—But Our Human Potential Might

We can surf this hundred-foot AI wave if we take this as a team sport.” – Ana Melikian, Ph.D. In this episode, Ana Melikian dives deep into the human side of the AI revolution, asking an essential question: Is our true superpower found not in machines, but in our own human potential? Ana explores the… Continue reading AI Won’t Save Us—But Our Human Potential Might The post AI Won’t Save Us—But Our Human Potential Might appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..

April 25, 202516 min

From Exhaustion to Engagement: A Mindset Shift for the Age of AI

It is essential to know where we want to go. Otherwise, we will end up very fast, very far away in a place we don't want to be.” – Ana Melikian In this episode, Ana Melikian delves into the second crucial mindset shift needed to harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for positive and… Continue reading From Exhaustion to Engagement: A Mindset Shift for the Age of AI The post From Exhaustion to Engagement: A Mindset Shift for the Age of AI appeared first on Ana Melikian, Ph.D..