🔊 Description 

It’s Women in AI Month — and we’re diving into the human side of artificial intelligence. 

 Shannon is joined by Lei Comerford, an award-winning executive coach, certified AI consultant, and leadership facilitator who brings 25+ years of experience in healthcare, hospitality, and professional services. In this fast-paced and thought-provoking conversation, Lei unpacks what it means to become an “AI-powered professional,” and why the future of leadership is both human and machine. 

 From mindset shifts to mental load relief, and from prompt engineering to cognitive assistants (available 24/7/365!), this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about integrating AI into their work—without losing their humanity. 

Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/9X8Gkfl1IsY

💬 Quotes from Lei in this episode: 

“Women don’t need to code to belong in this AI era. We simply need visibility, access, and spaces to learn with confidence.” 

“Learning is wonderful, but it’s when you move it forward to impact that you really begin to make a difference.” 

“When we begin to build that fluency, you can start to use AI as a trusted tool. Ultimately, it transforms yourself, how you do your role, how it impacts your team as well as your organization for the better.” 

“Transformation changes curiosity—changes what’s possible.” 

“AI won’t replace adaptable leaders, but those who ignore it may be replaced by others who don’t.” 

“Think of AI as augmenting the human. It doesn’t replace our human intelligence.” 

🔗 Episode Resources & Links: 

🌐 Lei Comerford’s Website 

💼 Connect with Lei on LinkedIn 

💼 Connect with Lei on Instagram 

📨 Sign up for Lei’s Monthly Newsletter 

🔧 Short list of AI Tools: 

o   ChatGPT 

o   Claude 

o   Perplexity 

o   Gamma 

o   Canva 

o   Ideogram 

o   Descript 

o   Microsoft Copilot 

🔥 Whether you're AI-curious, tech-hesitant, or just wondering what “prompt engineering” actually means—this episode will expand your thinking, ease your fears, and remind you that the future of work needs more women with both courage and curiosity. 

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