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197. Our Chat with Chat - ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode
24:26||Ep. 197Drumroll . . .our episode this week features a world famous guest who needs no introduction. After detailed negotiations with their agent ;-) we’re thrilled to share that our guest is none other than ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode. Since launching in the 3rd quarter of last year, Open AI’s ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode has been transforming how people interact with AI. It's played countless roles – from life coach to confidant, knowledge companion to conversation practice partner. And now? We're adding 'podcast guest' to its extensive repertoire!We approached our unique conversation with this famous ‘synthetic’ guest as both a test drive and a demonstration; taking ChatGPT for a ‘spin’ and letting you experience its capabilities in real-time. You’ll hear Chat switch between languages effortlessly, offer predictions and insights about adapting to tomorrow's workplace, and even attempt some dad jokes. Groan! (We apologise in advance!)Through some persistent questioning, we also uncovered what might be previously unreported usage data. Is it a world-first revelation or an AI hallucination? Only OpenAI knows for sure!We’re confident you’ll find this conversation as fun and intriguing as we did. So settle in and enjoy this episode featuring our first-ever synthetic guest, ChatGPT.Useful Info for trying Advanced Voice Mode yourself: Advanced Voice Mode is easy to access. You open your ChatGPT app and you’ll see a button on the bottom right that has white zigzag bars with a black background - it’s called the Wavelength icon. Click on this and you can get started. It's worth noting that ChatGPT free users have limited access.196. Leaning into AI - Julie Hood
35:25||Ep. 196What happens when AI transforms one industry? The ripple effects can reshape entire business ecosystems – from healthcare innovations forcing insurance companies to adapt, to retail transformations rippling through supply chains.In this episode, we dive deep into these cascading effects with someone who sees them firsthand. Through fascinating real-world examples, Julie Hood reveals how AI isn't just changing isolated business functions – it's creating a domino effect that no industry can ignore.As EY's AI Enablement Leader for Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa, Julie guides organizations through this transformation daily, bringing insights from her work with teams across 90 countries.You'll discover:Why every corner of your business needs to prepare for AI transformationHow to get involved in AI projects, even without technical expertisePractical ways to use AI tools like ChatGPT in your daily life (including Julie's personal travel planning secrets)Join us as we explore the interconnected AI future and more with the well-travelled and design-curious Julie Hood. Useful LinkEY website AI centre195. AI for Human Flourishing - Nathalie Nahai
35:05||Ep. 195Our guest this week is an expert in psychology, persuasive technology, and human behaviour. Nathalie Nahai is also an author, international keynote speaker and artist. Nathalie has thought deeply about the impact of AI on humans and what she has to share with us in this episode is really thought provoking.In this episode we cover what it will mean to be human in the coming years as AI evolves around us. We talk about what happens if businesses just default to using AI to cut costs and roles, and explore how to create AI that has values truly ‘baked in’ to support humanity.Nathalie also shares an inspiring call to pursue the answer to perhaps the most important question for today: how do we create businesses that harness technology and support the flourishing of life? And she shares a diverse range of AI resources to listen to or read (see links below). This is Nathalie’s second appearance on the show and an obvious choice for us given her global perspectives on humans and their relationship with tech. (It’s been six years since we last spoke to her on the podcast after meeting at SXSW in Austin. You can find that episode here.)Nathalie’s humane perspective and questions are so important in the world right now. Enjoy this new episode with the deep thinking and inspiring Nathalie Nahai...Useful linksNathalie’s AI resources page Nathalie Nahai ArtNathalie’s podcastJoanna Kavanna (author she mentions) Sanger Institute (for Genomics)MIT AI BasicsHarvard free machine learning courseYour Undivided Attention (podcast)Gary MarcusTimnit Gebru194. Working in the Future - Helen Mayhew
34:35||Ep. 194This week’s episode of Don't Stop Us Now AI edition is with a fascinating guest who has a box seat in understanding what’s going on with AI in businesses around the world. Helen Mayhew is a McKinsey & Company Partner and one of the leaders of its AI division, QuantumBlack. A Cambridge graduate, Helen has deep data analytics and AI expertise. Her day job is to guide leading organisations on their advanced analytics journeys and AI innovation and implementation. In this episode, Helen covers everything from the broad spectrum of initiatives and use cases different businesses are and will be trying, to detailing how radically different our roles are likely to be in future. Helpfully, she shares some of the key skills we’ll all need to remain valuable and she reveals her belief that almost every workday process and every person’s day will be reimagined and done differently thanks to AI.Helen also shares some incredible research predictions about the future in case you were in any doubt about AI’s coming impact on us all. For example, between 30-40% of all tasks done at work today won’t need to exist in the future. Yes you read that right, 30 to 40% of what we humans do today will be replaced by AI according to this research! Helen is really good at explaining things very clearly and bringing a variety of AI use cases to life. She also shares some of her favourite AI learning resources which you can see in the links below. This is an unmissable episode, so learn what’s coming your way with the ever curious and super smart Helen Mayhew. Useful LinksHelen Mayhew LinkedInQuantumBlack websiteMckinsey websiteChat GPT GeminiStable Diffusion Microsoft AI Learning HubFast AI / AI for Everyone courseDeepLearning founder and Coursera co founder: Andrew Ng courses Practical AI podcastLex Fridman podcast193. Building an Autonomous Business - Alexa Stathakis
35:40||Ep. 193Welcome to our very first episode of Don’t Stop Us Now AI Edition! Have you heard about the possibility of building a one person billion dollar company? Many experts believe it’s only a matter of time for a founder to harness AI and automation to be able to scale their business to unicorn status.Our guest today is well on her way to building an automated company. 29 year old Alexa Stathakis is co-founder of iced tea drinks business, Tea Industries, and we’re blown away by her focus and savviness at using AI to deliver massive impact. As you’ll hear in this fascinating episode, after trying numerous other ways to scale her sales calls, Alexa decided to invest in building an AI sales consultant. And in just a month she and her software engineer had nailed the training with incredible results.And what’s more, you’ll also get to listen in to one of these Ai sales calls.This technology is here today and while Alexa may be a savvy early adopter, we agree with her view that it’s going to be used in many more businesses very soon. Enjoy this episode with the entrepreneurial and focused Alexa Stathakis. Useful Links: Alexa on LinkedIn Tea Industries website192. Trailer - Don't Stop Us Now AI Edition
02:21||Ep. 192We’re super excited to let you know that we are going ‘all in’ on AI and how it impacts us all. We’re convinced that the impact and influence of AI in our lives and our workplaces deserves attention, experimentation and our collective imagination. So today’s mini episode is a sneak preview sharing more about what we’ll be bringing you with our AI Edition episodes in the coming weeks and months. We’ve been scouting out some phenomenal AI talent from around the world to bring you executives from some of the top AI companies, world leading academics, entrepreneurs and experts. And don’t worry, we’ll still be featuring what we’re known for: showcasing plenty of amazing pioneering and innovative female leaders. We’ll also include some expert male voices too because we all need to learn from experts whoever they may be.Plus, we’ll share some illuminating conversations with some digital humans that may just blow your mind! Whether it’s how your job may change or what future new roles may be created; what skills you need to develop; or practical tips on how to use AI today to make a real difference to your work and life; it will all be on Don’t Stop Us Now AI Edition. Can’t wait to hear what you think!Check out our sneak preview now!191. Purpose Powered Pioneer - Annie Crawford
40:30||Ep. 191Few people can say they've founded a non-profit that raises millions while creating a community that helps supporters achieve extraordinary physical challenges. Annie Crawford is one of those rare individuals.As the founder of CanToo, a high-profile Australian charity running for nearly two decades, Annie has revolutionised fundraising for cancer research. CanToo organises physical challenges like ocean swims and half marathons, where participants receive months of professional coaching in exchange for fundraising commitments.As a result, more than 20,000 people to date have achieved impressive physical challenges, and more than AUD$33 million has been raised to fund cancer research. Aside from CanToo, Annie’s had some fascinating career experience including helping to build a very successful Biotech startup in San Francisco. In this episode you’ll hear how:How a Kombi van trip around Europe with her parents and 6 siblings impacted Annie’s world view (can you imagine 9 people in a Kombi van?!) How Annie places values at the heart of what she does and how she built CanToo Her ingredients for building a sustainable and successful organisation, andHow Annie learnt to overcome an almost paralysing fear of public speakingAnnie is a very down to earth and modest person and you can tell that her life and priorities have been shaped by family tragedy. With CanToo she’s built an incredible and fitting legacy.Enjoy this episode with the inspiring and values-driven Annie Crawford. Useful LinksCanToo190. Pursuing the Unknown - Jill Heinerth
44:10||Ep. 190Our guest this week is the most pioneering woman we’ve ever had on the show. Canadian Jill Heinerth is arguably the world’s greatest cave diver and underwater explorer. She’s also a writer, photographer and filmmaker. Jill literally goes places no human has ever gone before. She’s swum past the graves of more than 100 of her friends, as well as having some pretty close calls herself. Jill is the first Explorer in Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, she’s also a recipient of Canada’s prestigious Polar Medal, and a Fellow of the International Scuba Divers Hall of Fame. To put it simply, Jill’s life story is extraordinary. In this episode you’ll hear: Why Jill chooses to chase fear not run from itHow Jill has learnt to develop and combine different skills in order to make her cave diving and exploring career sustainable What happened after she dived in the crevices of an iceberg in AntarcticaHow Jill thinks about putting a team for a new expedition together, andHow she feels being the star of a new, award-winning documentary about her career, called Diving Into The Darkness.*Jill Heinerth is an amazing storyteller so enjoy this fascinating conversation with the intrepid and eloquent Jill Heinerth.* P.S. If you’re in Sydney don’t miss the chance to see screenings of the documentary during the first week of October with Jill attending in person along with Director Nays Baghai.Useful LinksJill’s website - https://www.intotheplanet.com/The Documentary - Diving into the DarknessOfficial Website: https://divingintothedarkness.com/Australian Screening Dates with Jill Heinerth & Director Nays Baghai: https://divingintothedarkness.com/ditd-week/Instagram: https://www.facebook.com/divingintothedarkness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/divingintothedarkness/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@divingintothedarknessYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@DivingIntoTheDarknessWatch the Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KIjdVAdpTnQ&t=139s189. Menopause Trailblazer - Dr Louise Newson
41:33||Ep. 189Our guest this week is known globally for kickstarting a menopause revolution. UK-based Dr Louise Newson is a physician, menopause specialist, businesswoman, educator and author. Not only that, she’s the founder of the award-winning Balance menopause app which has had more than one million downloads, and she hosts a weekly podcast as well! As you’ll hear, Dr Newson is also making big inroads into educating the medical profession about menopause and perimenopause, with more than 30,000 clinicians globally downloading her online program. And believe us it’s needed! In this fascinating episode that every woman should listen to you’ll hear: How Louise missed identifying her own menopause symptoms for monthsWhat keeps her keep going despite attacks and criticism from some in the medical worldHow even today, many Doctors are never taught anything about women’s hormone health, and How hard this passionate campaigner has found running her medical clinics business.We were so impressed speaking with Louise, and it really is incredible that today, in 2024, there is still so much misinformation about hormone replacement therapy (HRT) out there. As you’ll hear, her work has also had a direct and positive impact on our own lives and health. Enjoy this episode with the determined and passionate Dr Louise NewsonUseful Links:Dr Louise Newson’s website Louise’s UK theatre tour dates (Sept to Nov 2024)Balance app info
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