How to Lead with Empathy in the Age of AI

The speed of AI adoption is changing the way we work, but are we losing the emotional connection that makes leadership meaningful?

In this episode of The Future Ready Leader Podcast, Afsheen, Founder of The Phoenix Coaching Company, breaks down five actionable ways to lead with purpose, empathy, and human connection in a tech-driven world. You’ll learn:

• Why ethical AI adoption starts with asking the right questions early
• How to keep human oversight at the center of decision-making
• Ways to hold emotional space for your team during rapid change
• How to communicate change with context to maintain trust
• The opportunity to redesign roles around uniquely human strengths

Tune in here:

YouTube: https://youtu.be/kBdxNlDzSow

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0lMq3yizdLWaelAb8dYNEB?si=RLq2S4leTTSC2S33sD5eUA

Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ph/podcast/14-humanizing-ai-leading-with-empathy-in-a-tech-first-world/id1730899556?i=1000722465406

Website: https://www.thephoenixcoachingcompany.com/podcast-2/episode/d76a7eeb/14-humanizing-ai-leading-with-empathy-in-a-tech-first-world

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If you’re a corporate leader, HR partner, or senior exec ready to lead at the intersection of emotional intelligence and technology, book a free discovery call today.

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