About: Ana Melikian, Ph.D.
Bio: Ana Melikian, Ph.D., had to overcome two bouts with cancer to learn how to create impact without burnout. Now, she supports leaders and organizations leveraging AI with human-centered strategies to build a better future of work. When she isn't speaking on the keynote stage, Ana continues the conversation on her Top 1% podcast, MINDSET ZONE®, which The Huffington Post named one of "15 Podcasts That Will Leave You Pondering Life's Big Questions," alongside the Peabody Award-winning "On Being" and "TED Radio Hour" by NPR. Dr. Melikian is also the author of "Mindset Zone: Actualize Your Human Potential," a #1 Amazon Best Seller in Organizational Learning. Learn more about Ana here.
Why “Us vs. Them” Doesn’t Work in the Age of AI
Humans, walking and taking bags of water and trace chemicals that we are, have managed to convince well-organized sand to pretend to think like us.” – Ethan Mollick In this episode, Ana Melikian challenges the common “us vs. them” mindset when it comes to technology, especially in the age of Artificial Intelligence. Ana takes listeners… Continue reading Why “Us vs. Them” Doesn’t Work in the Age of AI
100-Foot AI Wave: Lessons from Portugal’s Big Wave Surfing
If you are in the business world, in the present moment, you are facing the hundred foot wave of the AI disruption.” – Ana Melikian, Ph.D. In this episode, Ana Melikian dives into the tumultuous yet opportunity-rich world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its implications for the business landscape. Using the metaphor of a “hundred-foot… Continue reading 100-Foot AI Wave: Lessons from Portugal’s Big Wave Surfing
Retreats: Deepening Our Humanity in a Digital Age | With Sheri Rosenthal
Experiential retreats are powerful; they create something deeply transformational.” – Sheri Rosenthal In this episode, host Ana Melikian opens the floor to Sheri Rosenthal, a retreat strategist and founder known for orchestrating transformative experiences. Sheri shares the heartfelt impact that her first retreat experience had on her life, marking a turning point more profound than… Continue reading Retreats: Deepening Our Humanity in a Digital Age | With Sheri Rosenthal
Why Good People Become Bad Bosses with Jamie Woolf
We all fall prey to power blindness.” – Jamie Woolf In this episode, Ana Melikian sits down with Jamie Woolf, the first Director of Culture at Pixar Animation Studios, to delve into why good people often become bad bosses. Drawing from her TED Talk and rich experience with companies like Pixar and Google, Jamie explains… Continue reading Why Good People Become Bad Bosses with Jamie Woolf
Voice, Identity, and Influence: Insights with Dr. Leslie Gordon
Your accent is the sound map of your life.” – Dr. Leslie Gordon In this episode, Ana Melikian sits down with Dr. Leslie Gordon to delve into the nuances of finding your authentic voice. They explore how authenticity in communication goes beyond just words and articulation, emphasizing a holistic integration of mind, body, and speech.… Continue reading Voice, Identity, and Influence: Insights with Dr. Leslie Gordon
