Best Michele Broad Podcasts (2025)

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#36 What a Year of Growth, Healing, and Leadership: A Look Back at the Podcast in 2025 5:35

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As we close out our final episode of the year, I want to pause and say this: your presence here matters more than you know. Every download, every message, every moment you chose to spend with this show tells me that women are ready for a new conversation around their health, their energy, and their leadership. This podcast isn't just content for me…

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Who Gets to Show Up in the Art World? 9:53

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Shade Podcast closes out 2025 by returning to the Shade Art Review archives. This episode adapts "Oh God It's Frieze Week Again," an article I wrote in October 2023, asking: Who gets to show up in the art world? As Art Basel Miami Beach wraps the year's art fair circuit and we await next week's Turner Prize announcement, I explore the barriers disa…

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Deana Lawson's Photography Divides Critics. And I'm Here For It 10:34

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I'm reading "Deana Lawson's photography divides critics and I'm here for it" from the Shade Art Review archives, asking questions about critical freedom, backlash culture, and when we lost the ability to be honest about art. This one asks: when did bland takes become the safest option? And who does this serve? Questions I'm still asking about art c…

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#35 The Blood Sugar–Hormone Connection Every Woman Needs to Know 18:39

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The Blood Sugar–Hormone Connection Every Woman Needs to Know In today's episode, I'm breaking down why so many high achieving women are exhausted despite doing everything right sleeping 7 to 9 hours, taking magnesium, eating well, working out, staying hydrated and still waking up tired. The truth? Fatigue in your late 30s, 40s, and 50s is rarely a …

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Biko Eisen-Martin: Table 17 and The Bay Area 57:10

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Biko Eisen-Martin: Table 17 and The Bay Area Season Two rolls on with Biko Eisen-Martin, the force at the center of the Geffen Playhouse’s West Coast Premiere of Table 17. Biko sits with The Frogs to break down what it means to carry a story this raw. We dive into the emotional architecture behind playing Dallas, both in the new Geffen production a…

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Where is the Black Nan Goldin? 8:18

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Shade Podcast is back. After months away, I'm returning to what we were at the beginning—intimate, unedited conversations, just me and you. This episode adapts an article I wrote in February 2024 for Shade Art Review, asking: Where is the Black Nan Goldin? Where is the documentary photography showing Black intimacy—real, unguarded, not staged, cele…

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#34 Ask Michele: Why You're Tired, Stressed, and Feeling "Off" And What Your Body Is Really Trying to Tell You 20:16

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In today's episode, we're having a real, honest coffee chat—the kind where you finally get to say what you've actually been feeling. We're diving into the questions I hear from high-achieving women every single day who are exhausted, overwhelmed, and confused by the way their bodies are responding to stress, pace, and life. If you've been saying th…

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#33 The Confidence Blueprint Hidden In Your Hormones 25:35

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In today's episode, I'm discussing something women have never been taught and that is that confidence isn't just mindset, motivation, or "being bold." Confidence is a biochemical state rooted in your hormones and nervous system. We're diving deep into how hormones and confidence in women are connected and why understanding your body's chemistry can…

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#32 Pelvic Floor Health, Bladder Leaks, and Hormones: What Every Woman Needs to Know 19:31

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If you've ever leaked a little when you sneezed, laughed, jumped, or ran and brushed it off as "normal," this episode is for you. Light bladder leakage in women isn't just a postpartum or aging issue — it's often a sign your pelvic floor health and hormones need attention. Pelvic floor dysfunction can show up at any age, and your body, your pelvic …

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#31 Thyroid Symptoms but Normal Labs? Here's Why 27:49

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Are you exhausted, gaining weight, struggling to focus, or just not feeling like yourself — even though your thyroid labs are "normal"? You're not alone, and you're not crazy. In this episode, we're diving deep into why you can have thyroid symptoms but normal labs, and what's really going on beneath the surface. We'll break down the concept of cel…

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Roger Guenveur Smith: In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat & The One-Man Revolution 50:01

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Roger Guenveur Smith: In Honor of Jean-Michel Basquiat & The One-Man Revolution Season Two keeps jumping with one of American theater’s greatest storytellers, Roger Guenveur Smith: actor, writer, director, and one-man cultural force. From his iconic collaborations with Spike Lee (Do the Right Thing, Malcolm X, Get on the Bus) to his Obie Award–winn…

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Episode 58 - Why I left Ohio, and how Washington State is my new home 1:13:06

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Send us a text Delving deeper into my move from Ohio to Washington, including the who's, what's, when's, where's, how's and sometimes why's. Support the show Executive Producer and Host: Vanessa Joy: https://linktr.ee/vanesstradiol Vanesstradiol Podcast - Copyright © 2023-2025 Vanessa JoyBy Vanesstradiol

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#30 How Hormone Dysregulation Secretly Controls Your Energy, Weight & Focus 25:27

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Most high-achieving women think burnout, bloating, and brain fog are just part of the hustle. But what's really happening is hormone dysregulation. In this episode, Michele breaks down how women's hormone balance is key to unlocking better metabolism, energy, mood, and mental clarity—especially for high performers. You'll learn: Why hormone imbalan…

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#29 How chronic inflammation drains your energy, focus, and leadership capacity 27:02

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In this episode, I'm breaking down one of the most overlooked health issues affecting high-achieving women in business: chronic inflammation in women—and how it quietly sabotages energy, focus, mood, and long-term success. I'm connecting the dots between biology and business, showing why inflammation is not just a health issue, but a hidden driver …

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#28 Maximize Your Day With Simple Energy Boosts 29:14

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Most high-achieving women try to solve fatigue by doing more: more workouts, more supplements, more hustle. But real energy doesn't come from piling more onto your to-do list — it comes from aligning with your biology, calming your nervous system, and leaning into energy practices that actually work for women. In this raw and honest episode, Michel…

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#27 The Hidden Costs of Ignoring Your Body 43:21

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Most high-achieving women are praised for powering through fatigue, poor sleep, or brain fog. But the truth? Ignoring your body's signals quietly drains your leadership capacity, your earning potential, and ultimately, your health. In this episode of our special three-part series on women's health leadership, I explore how burnout shows up differen…

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Tarell McCraney & André Holland: Brotherly Love in the Theater — Friendship, Authenticity & Keith Sweat 45:08

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Tarell McCraney & André Holland: Brotherly Love in the Theater — Friendship, Authenticity & Keith Sweat Season 2 of The Frogs begins with two artists whose work continues to shape culture. Tarell Alvin McCraney is the Artistic Director of the Geffen Playhouse, guiding the artistic vision for its stages. An award-winning writer, producer, and educat…

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#26 Maximize Your Wellness: 4 Key Beliefs For Professional Success 21:55

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In this episode of The Michele Broad Show, we're getting real about a topic too many professional women overlook: taking full responsibility for your health. As a seasoned women's health nurse practitioner and wellness coach, I break down why your health is your responsibility—not your doctor's, your employer's, or anyone else's. I share four power…

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#25 Sleep: Your CEO Reset Button 16:23

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You've heard me talk about sleep before — in Episode 17, I covered sleep cycles and circadian rhythms in detail. But today, we're going deeper into women's sleep health and exploring why sleep isn't just self-care — it's the ultimate leadership and wellness strategy. In this episode, I'm shifting the conversation away from just sleep stages and foc…

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#24 How Stress Hijacks Your Hormones, Blood Sugar, and Sleep 13:03

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You've probably been told to "just manage your stress" like it's only about mindset. But the truth? Stress is biochemistry. Especially for women. It's in your hormones, your blood sugar, your sleep—and when it builds up, it changes the way your body works at every level. This episode dives into stress and hormones, revealing how chronic stress in w…

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#23 Weight Gain Decoded: How Hormones and Stress Change the Game 14:07

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If you've ever told yourself, "I just need to try harder" when the scale won't budge, this episode is going to set you free. Midlife weight gain hormones are not just buzzwords—they're the key to understanding why so many women struggle during perimenopause and beyond. This episode breaks down the biology behind stubborn belly fat in midlife, from …

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#22 Turn Your Period into a Power Play 23:07

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For too long, women have been told to push through their menstrual cycle, ignoring the energy dips, mood shifts, and hormonal changes that happen every single month. But here's the truth: your cycle isn't a weakness—it's a built-in performance strategy. When understood, it becomes a powerful tool to boost productivity, enhance leadership, and preve…

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#21 Your gut Instinct Isn't Just a Feeling…It's a Biological Signal 18:59

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You've been told to trust your gut in leadership — but what if your gut is literally inflamed and sending mixed signals? In today's episode, we dive into the gut-brain axis and how gut health for women impacts everything from decision-making to mood, focus, and confidence. You'll learn why bloating and stress can be signs of deeper imbalance, and h…

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#20 Your Thyroid: Your Metabolic CEO in Action 21:35

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Think your thyroid is just about weight gain and fatigue? Think again. In this episode, I'm breaking down why your thyroid is the metabolic CEO of your body and how its dysfunction often gets misdiagnosed as stress, burnout, or "just getting older." We'll unpack what the thyroid really controls, the early signs of hypothyroidism that often go unnot…

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#19 Is Balance Sabotaging your wellness 27:12

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You've been told to chase balance—to juggle it all, do it all, and make it all look effortless. But what if balance isn't the goal? What if it's actually what's keeping you stuck? In today's episode, we're breaking down the balance myth and what to aim for instead: alignment. Because the truth is, balance asks you to split yourself into equal parts…

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#18 Wellness isn't a luxury…it's leadership skill 25:31

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In today's episode, we're flipping the script on one of the most ingrained productivity myths: that managing your time is the key to managing your life. But here's the truth—your body doesn't run on hours, it runs on energy. And if you're still treating wellness like a chore while giving your business everything you've got, you're not alone. In fac…

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#17 The Burnout Recovery Lie: Why Rest Isn't the End Goal 20:26

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If you've ever tried to "rest your way out" of burnout, only to return feeling just as depleted, this episode is for you. In today's episode, I'm debunking one of the most persistent myths in wellness: that more rest is the answer to burnout recovery. I'm sharing why a weekend off or even a full night of sleep isn't enough to rebuild your energy—an…

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#16 Femtech Confidential – Data, Ethics & Body Literacy 19:44

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Your data is your power—but only if you know how to use it. In this episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the booming world of femtech apps—from menstrual and fertility trackers to wellness platforms that promise insights into your mood, sleep, and cycles. These tools often claim to empower women through digital body literacy, but how accurate…

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#15 Must-Know Adaptogens for Power Women 13:52

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If you're feeling tired but wired, stretched thin, or like your hormones and energy are on two different planets, this episode is for you. We're diving into the world of adaptogens for women—what they are, how they work, and the best adaptogens for stress, hormone balance, and sustainable energy support. Whether you're dealing with perimenopause fa…

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Medicine, Music & Multipotentiality 48:10

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Join Angela on the Polymaths Place Podcast for a radiant and wide-ranging conversation with Dr. Barbara Kleeb—a true modern-day polymath whose life journey spans medicine, photography, sex therapy, surgery, songwriting, and systems thinking. In this episode, Barbara opens up about her nonlinear path, her discovery of the term "polymath," and how em…

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What is PHILOSOPHICAL JOURNALISM with Charlie Rykken 36:58

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Charlie Rykken shares his thoughts on what it means to be a philosophical journalist, and how important sensemaking is for modern polymaths.By Dr Angela C Meyers

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Re-Planning Planet Earth 31:09

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Collective consciousness emerges because we agree in groups on how to think, and live, work, and be. Historically, this emergence was unplanned, and this created many problems in our world, culminating in the polycrisis we have today. We could reimagine planet earth, though - and we should. This will require not only the power of Polymathic intelli…

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ORGANIZE to SOLVE the METACRISIS 27:21

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How do we fix the meta crisis? This video explains why we need to think and organize differently to solve the complex and interconnected problems of our time.By Dr Angela C Meyers

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Internal Systems Versus External Expressions of our Multi-Faceted Parts with Michele Quesenberry 1:01:21

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Michéle Quesenberry is a Facilitator, Retreat Leader & Life Coach. She is a Certified Internal Family Systems Practitioner, and has worked for Tony Robins and Louise Hay's "Hay House." For more information on her work or to get in touch, visit https://www.webofwondersretreats.com/ Also, my quick apologies: this recording only shows one of the two p…

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Multi Disciplinary Artist and Social Commentator, Ackeem Salmon 32:19

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Multi-disciplinary artist, Ackeem Salmon, shares his journey through the arts and his explorations as a polymath. For more information on Ackeem and his work, visit https://www.ackeemsalmonart.com/By Dr Angela C Meyers

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The World Needs Intelligent, Benevolent Fixes to Our Most Pressing Problems 13:51

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Just sharing some of my observations about the world as of July 2024By Dr Angela C Meyers

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Knowledge Management for Polymaths with Dustin Miller, PolyInnovator 42:46

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Check Dustin out at https://polyinnovator.space/By Dr Angela C Meyers

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Marquize Fells Interview on Polymathy 1:02:03

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Marquize fells of DaVinci's Dream interviews Dr. Cotellessa Check out www.dvdream.comBy Dr Angela C Meyers

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Coaching and Polymathy 20:07

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By Dr Angela C Meyers

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Polymath Polycast with Dustin Miller PolyInnovator 1:31:05

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Find more information about the Polycast at https://polyinnovator.spaceBy Dr Angela C Meyers

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Yasuhiko Kimura on Spirituality and Polymathy 1:09:09

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Yasuhiko Genku Kimura shares his insights about the linkages between polymathy and spirituality. Here is the link to the essay Yasuhiko mentioned: https://genkuworld.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/FINAL-TECHNOLOGY-ART-SCIENCE-OF-HOMO-DEUS-.pdfBy Dr Angela C Meyers

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Democracy, Education, Career Planning, and Polymathy 58:03

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Dimitrios Sampsonidis, a Greek citizen, wrote his Master's thesis on polymathy. Here we discuss topics such as how polymathy relates to democracy, recommended change to the educational systems to improve the development of polymathic potential in people, the role of career counselors, etc.By Dr Angela C Meyers

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"Polymath" versus Polymathic Identity 38:48

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Adam Kulidjian shares his experiences and perspectives about exploring identity as a polymathic person versus identifying as "a polymath."By Dr Angela C Meyers

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Dignity and Economics with Barry James 1:13:46

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Join the network at HumaneX.Network Donna Hicks book: Dignity, Its Essential Role in Resolving Conflict Nicholas Christakis book: Blueprint - The Evolutionary Origins of a Good SocietyBy Dr Angela C Meyers

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Researching the Polymath 1:14:11

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As part of the inaugural Polymath Festival, Dr. Cotellessa and Dr. Simonton discuss polymathy; moderated by Isaiah Wellington-Lynn of the London Interdisciplinary School.By Dr Angela C Meyers

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Artificial Intelligence and Polymathic Leadership with David Passiak 1:18:42

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Learn more about David Passiak and his programs at https://www.flowcoach.co/By Dr Angela C Meyers

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Polymath's Place Initiative: The Learnability Lab 25:40

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Polymath's Place member, Greg Pearson, is facilitating a new initiative called the Learnability, or Learn-Ability, Lab. It will be a place to share your experiences around trying new things, running experiments (on yourself or anything else), and compare notes. You may even also find partners to do experiments with you! Let's see what we can come u…

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Barry Kennedy on Polymathy & Retirement 1:20:11

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Polymath's Place member, Barry Kennedy, and Dr. Cotellessa discuss polymathy & retirement.By Dr Angela C Meyers

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What it Means to be a Polymath, Artificial Intelligence, Burnout, & Specialists 1:15:13

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Amazing "connoisseur of knowledge" Stephen Pieraldi meander through topics such as definitions of polymathy, the role of human intelligence in the age of AI, polymathic burnout, and the importance of specialists and polymathic generalists working together to solve problems and innovate.By Dr Angela C Meyers

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Polymathy & Organizational Ambidexterity 1:39:05

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Dr. Eric Zabiegalski and Dr. Angela Cotellessa discuss the commonalities, links, and parallels between organizational ambidexterity (exploiting what an organization does well while also exploring what they will need to do in the future) along with polymathy (i.e., specialists exploit and polymathic employees learn and explore).…