Best Futurist Keynote Speaker Podcasts (2025)

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Psychological Safety: The Key to Transformation 14:11

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In this conversation, business futurist and AI keynote speaker Jonathan Brill speaks with Amy Edmondson, Novartis Professor of Leadership and Management at Harvard Business School, about the critical role of psychological safety in organizational transformation. They explore how organizations can adapt to change, the importance of curiosity and inq…

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Beyond the Crystal Ball: Leading like a Futurist with Katie Rucker 18:01

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What if the most Maverick move isn’t predicting what’s next—but imagining what could be and daring to make it real? In this episode, Gina talks with Katie Rucker of MacKenzie Corporation about leading like a futurist: flipping scarcity into possibility, loosening rigidity, and giving your team agency to co-create the future. From the “cone of possi…

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How progress ends: the fate of nations, with Carl Benedikt Frey 37:08

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Many people expect improvements in technology over the next few years, but fewer people are optimistic about improvements in the economy. Especially in Europe, there’s a narrative that productivity has stalled, that the welfare state is over-stretched, and that the regions of the world where innovation will be rewarded are the US and China – althou…

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S7 Episode 7: Trevor Davis on The AI Revolution in Creative Industries 42:35

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In this episode of Digitally Curious, Andrew Grill speaks with Trevor Davis, renowned futurist and pioneer in big data, AI, and digital transformation about the evolving intersection of artificial intelligence and the creative industries. Trevor shares insights drawn from decades of experience at the cutting edge, delving into the opportunities, ch…

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Rising to the Top: Navigating Male-Dominated Fields 16:06

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What does it take to lead with impact in spaces where women are still the minority? In this episode of Making Maverick Moves, Gina L. Osborn shares her insights from the Global Women in Tech Conference and her own journey through the U.S. Army, the FBI, and LA Metro. From breaking down self-imposed barriers to commanding a room with confidence, Gin…

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Assume the Boom - Leading Through Crises With Juliette Kayyem 44:21

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Whether it's a natural or humanmade disaster, weathering the storm comes down to preparation ahead of time, leadership through the crisis and resilience after. On this episode of Minds Worth Meeting, we sit down with Juliette Kayyem, faculty chair of the Homeland Security and Global Crisis Resilience Projects at Harvard’s Kennedy School of Governme…

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Don’t Quit Before the Magic Happens | UC Irvine Dean Kristine Collins on Leading with Grit & Resilience 48:12

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What does it take to become the youngest—and first female—dean at a major university? Kristine Collins, Dean of Continuing Education at UC Irvine (UCI), joins Gina L. Osborn to talk servant leadership, building aligned teams, practicing for hard conversations, performance management, bouncing back from setbacks, and why you should never quit before…

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Tsetlin Machines, Literal Labs, and the future of AI, with Noel Hurley 35:54

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Our guest in this episode is Noel Hurley. Noel is a highly experienced technology strategist with a long career at the cutting edge of computing. He spent two decade-long stints at Arm, the semiconductor company whose processor designs power hundreds of billions of devices worldwide. Today, he’s a co-founder of Literal Labs, where he’s developing T…

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Saying Yes Changed Her Life | Rosslyn Cooper’s Leadership Story 41:04

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ Follow Rosslyn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosslyn-cooper-31754077/ What happens when you leave everything behind—your home, your career, your comfort zone—for the unknown? Rosslyn Cooper did just that, moving from Australia to the U.S., taking a 42% pay cut, and stepping into tech leadership wit…

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Announcing Season 5 of Minds Worth Meeting 0:38

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We’re excited to let you know that season 5 of Minds Worth Meeting is right around the corner, kicking off on September 10th! Whitney Jennings and Justin Louis return with thought-provoking conversations from some of the most important voices of the day. In the new season, we’ll discuss disaster prep, women’s leadership, rethinking collaboration an…

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Betting on Herself, Building Clear Path Solutions, and Redefining Leadership | Helen Lao 46:29

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ Follow Helen: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clearpathhelen Helen Lao, a first-generation American, left a secure HR career to build Clear Path Solutions, one of the top executive search firms in the U.S. In this conversation, she shares her journey from selling tires to leading a national team, her …

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S7 Episode 6: From Particle Physics to Parliament: Making Governments More Human Through Artificial Intelligence with Dr Laura Gilbert CBE 39:41

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How does a particle physicist end up shaping the UK Government’s approach to artificial intelligence? In this thought‑provoking episode, Andrew Grill sits down with Dr Laura Gilbert CBE, former Director of Data Science at 10 Downing Street and now the Senior Director of AI at the Tony Blair Institute. Laura’s unique career path, from academic resea…

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Suzy Crawford’s Blueprint for Building a Bold Personal Brand | From Google Exec to Maverick CEO 30:47

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ Follow Suzy: https://www.instagram.com/itssuzycrawford/ In this episode of Making Maverick Moves, Suzy Crawford shares how she walked away from an 8-year career at Google to launch Crawford Marketing, build a thriving coaching program, and teach entrepreneurs the real power of personal branding. F…

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Intellectual dark matter? A reputation trap? The case of cold fusion, with Jonah Messinger 40:10

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Could the future see the emergence and adoption of a new field of engineering called nucleonics, in which the energy of nuclear fusion is accessed at relatively low temperatures, producing abundant clean safe energy? This kind of idea has been discussed since 1989, when the claims of cold fusion first received media attention. It is often assumed t…

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From Rock Bottom to Leader of Thousands | Eric Goodman’s Wild Journey 46:37

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ Follow Eric: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-l-goodman-14279580/ What if your greatest pain became your purpose? Eric Goodman, 2024 Orange County Philanthropist of the Year, shares his unbelievable journey from being immobilized in a full-body cast at age 15 to becoming the CEO of a company servi…

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AI agents, AI safety, and AI boycotts, with Peter Scott 53:39

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This episode of London Futurists Podcast is a special joint production with the AI and You podcast which is hosted by Peter Scott. It features a three-way discussion, between Peter, Calum, and David, on the future of AI, with particular focus on AI agents, AI safety, and AI boycotts. Peter Scott is a futurist, speaker, and technology expert helping…

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How a Social Worker Became the Go-To Coach for Top Executives | Winnie Da Silva 1:08:32

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ Follow Winnie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/winnie-da-silva-1b8414/ In this episode of Making Maverick Moves, host Gina Osborne sits down with Winnie Da Silva, who shares her transformative journey—from creating an alter ego and using neuroscientific visualization techniques to challenging internal…

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From Star Wars Defense to Surf Tacos | Wing Lam’s Maverick Journey with Wahoo’s Fish Tacos 43:00

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ Follow Wing: https://www.instagram.com/wahooswing/ What happens when you leave a high-tech aerospace career working on the Star Wars defense program to open a taco joint for surfers? Wing Lam, co-founder of Wahoo’s Fish Tacos, shares his inspiring journey of taking risks, embracing authenticity, a…

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The remarkable potential of hydrogen cars, with Hugo Spowers 43:08

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The guest in this episode is Hugo Spowers. Hugo has led an adventurous life. In the 1970s and 80s he was an active member of the Dangerous Sports Club, which invented bungee jumping, inspired by an initiation ceremony in Vanuatu. Hugo skied down a black run in St.Moritz in formal dress, seated at a grand piano, and he broke his back, neck and hips …

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Plastic Surgeon Behind Tamra Judge’s Viral Makeover Explains the Truth About Beauty, Aging & Surgery 31:47

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ Follow Dr. Mowlds: https://www.instagram.com/dsmowldsmd/ Dr. Mowlds, the viral plastic surgeon behind Real Housewives star Tamra Judge’s transformation, joins Making Maverick Moves to reveal what really happened, the truth about plastic surgery, and how to age gracefully—without losing yourself. W…

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From Bullying to Boxing Gloves, How My Son Fought Back | Making Maverick Moves #17 33:49

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ Special thanks to Amanda Selogie at Inclusive Education Project, Aldair Perez at Storm mma, and Michelle McDuffie at The Johnson Academy for their support. When Tamme Smith’s son, Thomas, was bullied, excluded, and physically attacked in middle school, she refused to stay silent. Instead, she wrot…

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S7 Episode 5: Agentic AI: The Next Frontier in FinTech with Shannon Scott SVP & Global Head of Product at Airwallex 37:49

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In this episode of Digitally Curious, host Andrew Grill, renowned futurist and author, sits down with Shannon Scott, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Product at Airwallex, one of the world’s fastest-growing FinTech innovators. Key Topics Covered: Shannon’s Journey: From rural Victoria to leading global product strategy at Airwallex, Shannon…

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Inside the Mind of Serial Killers | FBI Jana Monroe’s Chilling Stories 37:28

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ In this gripping episode, trailblazing FBI profiler Jana Monroe shares her experiences from the elite Behavioral Science Unit. From interviewing serial killers to solving one of Florida’s most notorious murder cases, Jana opens up about what it takes to face pure evil — and how she stayed strong a…

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AI and the end of conflict, with Simon Horton 38:45

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Can we use AI to improve how we handle conflict? Or even to end the worst conflicts that are happening all around us? That’s the subject of the new book of our guest in this episode, Simon Horton. The book has the bold title “The End of Conflict: How AI will end war and help us get on better”. Simon has a rich background, including being a stand-up…

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Don’t Just Check Every Box. How to Break the Mold Instead. | Making Maverick Moves #15 9:25

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ Real stories, practical leadership tips, and a wake-up call to unleash your maverick mindset. Timestamps 00:00 – Meet Gina: Army vet, FBI agent, and fearless leader 00:39 – Why men apply before they’re ready—and women often don’t 01:19 – Credentials aren’t everything—vision is 02:03 – Your differe…

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The AI disconnect: understanding vs motivation, with Nate Soares 48:53

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Our guest in this episode is Nate Soares, President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute, or MIRI. MIRI was founded in 2000 as the Singularity Institute for Artificial Intelligence by Eliezer Yudkowsky, with support from a couple of internet entrepreneurs. Among other things, it ran a series of conferences called the Singularity Summit. I…

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Trading Comfort for Authenticity with Julie Farbaniec 48:13

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ From corporate HR to launching her own leadership company, Julie opens up about authenticity, courage, and building trust. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Julie Farbaniec’s leadership journey 01:43 - Why “just because you think it, doesn’t make it true” 03:27 - The damage of unvalidated assumptions in …

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S7 Episode 4: How Agentic AI is Transforming the CFO's Growth Strategy with SAP Concur 30:41

4M ago30:41

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In this episode, Andrew Grill welcomes back Chris Juneau from SAP Concur to discuss the latest findings from the 2025 CFO Insights report, “Action for Growth.” The conversation explores the evolving role of CFOs, the growing impact of AI and automation in finance, and the introduction of new agentic AI capabilities within SAP Concur’s platform. Key…

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Raise the Roof: How One Businessman Built a Legacy of Good 49:59

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ Charles Antis, founder of Antis Roofing, shares the emotional journey of how a single act of generosity reshaped his life, business, and industry. From giving away his first roof to leading national philanthropic initiatives, Charles proves that fearless giving can build both legacy and impact. Th…

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Anticipating an Einstein moment in the understanding of consciousness, with Henry Shevlin 41:02

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Our guest in this episode is Henry Shevlin. Henry is the Associate Director of the Leverhulme Centre for the Future of Intelligence at the University of Cambridge, where he also co-directs the Kinds of Intelligence program and oversees educational initiatives. He researches the potential for machines to possess consciousness, the ethical ramificati…

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Heather Brown, Trial Lawyer & Advocate for Justice 57:52

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ Heather Brown's journey from surviving childhood abuse to becoming a fierce advocate and trial lawyer is one of the most powerful stories of resilience and purpose you'll ever hear. In this episode of Making Maverick Moves, Heather shares how her trauma became her motivation to prosecute child pre…

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Purpose, Reinvented: Leading with Heart, Healing with Work | Bonnie Pomish, CEO of Working Wardrobes 49:56

4M ago49:56

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Follow Gina: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ A powerful conversation on second chances, purpose, and building dignity through workforce reentry. What does it take to follow in the footsteps of a legendary founder — and make the mission your own? In this inspiring episode, Bonnie Pomish, CEO of Working Wardrobes, shares her bold journey of st…

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From FBI to Fearless | Gina L. Osborn's Story 54:58

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Follow Gina!: https://www.instagram.com/ginalosborn/ Picture the resolve it takes to track Soviet spies across Cold‑War Europe, then rise through the ranks of one of the world’s premier law‑enforcement agency—only to step onto a TEDx stage and turn those lessons into a talk that moves strangers to act. That constellation of careers belongs to Gina …

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The case for a conditional AI safety treaty, with Otto Barten 37:03

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How can a binding international treaty be agreed and put into practice, when many parties are strongly tempted to break the rules of the agreement, for commercial or military advantage, and when cheating may be hard to detect? That’s the dilemma we’ll examine in this episode, concerning possible treaties to govern the development and deployment of …

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S7 Episode 3: AI Guardrails: Navigating the Ethical Future of Technology 34:54

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What happens when we prioritise innovation over ethics in AI development? For the 100th episode of the Digitally Curious Podcast, Kerry Sheehan, a machine learning specialist with a fascinating journey from journalism to AI policy, explores this critical question as she shares powerful insights on responsible AI implementation. Kerry takes us on a …

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Humanity's final four years? with James Norris 48:27

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In this episode, we return to the subject of existential risks, but with a focus on what actions can be taken to eliminate or reduce these risks. Our guest is James Norris, who describes himself on his website as an existential safety advocate. The website lists four primary organizations which he leads: the International AI Governance Alliance, Up…

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Human extinction: thinking the unthinkable, with Sean ÓhÉigeartaigh 41:56

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Our subject in this episode may seem grim – it’s the potential extinction of the human species, either from a natural disaster, like a supervolcano or an asteroid, or from our own human activities, such as nuclear weapons, greenhouse gas emissions, engineered biopathogens, misaligned artificial intelligence, or high energy physics experiments causi…

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S7 Episode 2: The Unexpected Symphony: Deborah Humble's Last-Minute Mahler Moment 43:50

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A phone call that changes everything. A seemingly impossible challenge. Hours instead of months to prepare. When mezzo-soprano Deborah Humble received that unexpected call from the Sydney Symphony Orchestra, she faced a career-defining decision: step onto the stage of the Sydney Opera House that very evening to perform Gustav Mahler's Second Sympho…

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Build Your Port Before Your Ship Comes In 12:07

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In this Power Moves and Leadership Lessons episode, we're talking about a lesson that separates the Mavericks from the Masses: It doesn't matter if your ship comes in if your port isn't built to dock it. You've heard the saying, "You're ship will come in." That sounds great, right? But here's the real question: When that ship arrives, will you be r…

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The best of times and the worst of times, updated, with Ramez Naam 44:36

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Our guest in this episode, Ramez Naam, is described on his website as “climate tech investor, clean energy advocate, and award-winning author”. But that hardly starts to convey the range of deep knowledge that Ramez brings to a wide variety of fields. It was his 2013 book, “The Infinite Resource: The Power of Ideas on a Finite Planet”, that first a…

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The Maverick's Guide to Courage with Sandra Ford Walston 25:57

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Courage isn't just about jumping out of planes or standing before a roaring crowd. It's the quiet, relentless force behind every bold decision, every career pivot, and every moment you refuse to settle for less. It also keeps so many people stuck, afraid to take the next step. Today, we're breaking down courage - what it really is, how to strengthe…

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What is a Maverick Move? How to Make Small Shifts to Maximize Your Impact 15:38

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What is a Maverick Move? We talk a lot about Maverick Moves on this show, but Gina wanted to spend some time unpacking what that looks like and why it's essential for building the life and career we genuinely desire. It's not about making impulsive, rash decisions. It's about being intentional, making choices that are aligned with our authentic sel…

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The Art of Thinking Big and Playing Bigger with Kimberly Roush 32:56

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Welcome to Making Maverick Moves, the podcast where we dive into bold, unconventional actions that break the mold and redefine success. Today, we are tackling a game-changing question: Who are you... When you are big. My guess today is the incredible Kimberly Roush of All-Star Executive Coaching. She's an executive coach, speaker, and author of Who…

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Mean Girls Don't Make Leaders 8:12

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In this Power Moves and Leadership Lessons episode of Making Maverick Moves, we tackle a harsh reality - "Mean Girls" don't make leaders. In the boardroom, the breakroom, or behind closed doors, toxic behavior undermines trust, stifles innovation, and holds everyone back. Real leadership isn't about tearing others down; it's about lifting them up. …

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PAI at Paris: the global AI ecosystem evolves, with Rebecca Finlay 38:19

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In this episode, our guest is Rebecca Finlay, the CEO at Partnership on AI (PAI). Rebecca previously joined us in Episode 62, back in October 2023, in what was the run-up to the Global AI Safety Summit in Bletchley Park in the UK. Times have moved on, and earlier this month, Rebecca and the Partnership on AI participated in the latest global summit…

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Shaping Tomorrow's Female Mavericks with Vikki Shepp, CEO Girl Scouts of Orange County 35:57

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Welcome to Making Maverick Moves, where we dive into the bold decisions and fearless actions of those who refuse to accept the status quo. Today’s guest, Vikki Shepp, is the embodiment of a true maverick leader. As the CEO of Girl Scouts of Orange County, Vikki has spent over a decade shaping the future of youth leadership and championing opportuni…

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How Crisis and Change Led to Making Maverick Moves at LA Metro 46:35

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In this powerful episode of Making Maverick Moves, host Gina L. Osborn steps into the spotlight to share one of the boldest decisions of her career - taking a stand at LA Metro, a move that ultimately led to her unceremonious termination. With unflinching honesty, Gina walks us through the moment she chose to fight for what was right, knowing full …

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From Being First to Being Fierce with Kristin Crowley, LA City Fire Chief 41:21

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Welcome to Making Maverick Moves, the podcast where we explore the bold decisions and unorthodox paths taken by extraordinary individuals. This episode is both timely and sobering. Before the devastating wildfires swept through Los Angeles in January 2025, Gina L. Osborn sat down with Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley in November 2024. At the …

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AI agents: challenges ahead of mainstream adoption, with Tom Davenport 33:29

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The most highly anticipated development in AI this year is probably the expected arrival of AI agents, also referred to as “agentic AI”. We are told that AI agents have the potential to reshape how individuals and organizations interact with technology. Our guest to help us explore this is Tom Davenport, Distinguished Professor in Information Techn…

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Post-labour economics, with David Shapiro 42:49

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In this episode, we return to a theme which is likely to become increasingly central to public discussion in the months and years ahead. To use a term coined by this podcast’s cohost Calum Chace, this theme is the Economic Singularity, namely the potential all-round displacement of humans from the workforce by ever more capable automation. That lea…