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The Ascending Change Podcast features Jennifer Ayres, host, and co-Founder of Senscient. With over 20 years leading large-scale global transformation programs for Fortune 500 companies, her purpose is to help the conscious leader create meaningful and sustainable change by helping companies realize their most ambitious goals. The Ascending Change Podcast will highlight ideas, learnings, and stories about organizational and personal transformation, by featuring clients, and other notable leaders.

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SEP 10, 2024

How AI is Shaping the Leaders of Tomorrow

In this insightful episode, Jennifer Ayres sits down with Dr. Partha Ghosh, a renowned strategic problem-solver and leadership expert, to explore the evolving landscape of leadership in the AI-driven world. With over 40 years of experience guiding CEOs across 36 countries, Dr. Ghosh shares his unique perspectives on the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the new paradigms of leadership required for future success.

Dr. Ghosh discusses the key components of leadership that are essential in this era of rapid technological advancement. He explains the importance of moving away from traditional command-and-control models towards a more humanistic approach that emphasizes creativity, intuition, and enlightened synergy. Learn how to cultivate intellectual, spiritual, and physical vectors within your organization to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by AI.

This episode is packed with practical advice for leaders looking to adapt their strategies and foster a culture of innovation, resilience, and positive change. Don't miss out on this opportunity to hear from one of the world's foremost thinkers on leadership and strategy.

0:00 - Introduction and Meet Dr. Partha Ghosh

1:29 - Leadership in the Fourth Industrial Revolution

4:04 - Enlightened Synergy and the Future of Leadership

6:13 - Managing AI Disruptions and Organizational Transitions

10:18 - Preparing Leaders for Change in the AI Era

16:08 - Workshops on Strategic Management, Innovation, and Leadership

22 MIN

AUG 6, 2024

How AI is Transforming Creative Problem-Solving in Business

In this episode of Ascending Change, host Jennifer Ayres sits down with innovative AI expert Lori Mazor to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing creative problem-solving in the business world. Lori shares her experiences and insights on integrating AI into businesses to enhance creativity and productivity. They discuss her book, Temperature: Creativity in the Age of AI, which examines the powerful role AI can play in driving business success while maintaining a human touch. Lori and Jennifer offer valuable perspectives on balancing structure and space, fostering innovation, and helping organizations thrive amid constant change. Tune in to learn how AI can unlock your workforce's potential and elevate the purpose and meaning of work.

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30 MIN

JUL 2, 2024

Why AI? Why Now? Understanding AI's Impact on Global Economy

Welcome to "Ascending Change," the newly rebranded podcast now aligns closely with our mission to elevate meaning at work and empower conscious leaders to foster positive and sustainable change. This series, we delve into the transformative potential of AI for business good. Join us as we explore how generative AI is set to revolutionize various industries by enhancing productivity and creating new opportunities for human workers. Through engaging discussions, expert insights, and cutting-edge research, we aim to equip leaders with the knowledge and strategies to navigate the AI-induced shifts in the global economy and labor market. Subscribe and follow us on your favorite podcast platforms to catch each episode where we address the challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations of AI in business. Let's embark on this journey of change and innovation together.

10 MIN

JUN 13, 2023

Concluding Season Five

Over season five of the Survive & Thrive podcast, the show has covered various topics necessary for facilitating a healthy and positive workplace culture, including managerial support, community initiatives, navigating inflation, and investing in staff to build a recession-resistant culture in times of economic uncertainty. In covering the importance of these themes, we emphasized the necessity of reimagining work culture and creating one that enables organizations not just to survive but also thrive.

On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres concludes the season by revisiting some essential topics covered over recent shows. In addition, she shares the future developments for the podcast, which will take a brief pause in releasing episodes. The show will return with new installments by the end of this summer, and in the meantime will share announcements about upcoming additions to the series. Stay tuned!

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Concinnity - Website

2 MIN

MAY 30, 2023

Investing In Workplace Culture

A healthy workplace culture is vital for a business’s success. However, leadership staff must possess the resources necessary to guide their teams to meet the organization’s objectives. That said, companies can create a positive workplace culture by investing in support for their managerial staff so that they can lead their teams on the path to success.

On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres discusses the impact of support for managers and staff on creating a healthy workplace culture. She dives into topics like the need for intentional culture shaping at a team level, the importance of cultural fluency in leadership, and the five hallmarks of a coaching-rich environment. People crave the opportunity to learn and grow, which means investing in training for team leaders and staff members can benefit a workforce team. Jen shares how development programs and learning solutions are necessary investments organizations must make to create coaching-rich environments and foster a healthy workplace environment.

Links mentioned:

Concinnity - Website

11 MIN