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“Ranked #1 by Google for AI Coaching for Executives.”
Join Sahar the AI Whisperer, as we explore 'AI for Executives' and 'Human-centered AI' strategies for transformative leadership. In AI Cafe Conversations, you'll discover insights on AI adoption and executive coaching tailored to non-tech leaders.
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Transform Your Leadership with Human-Centered AI Integration
A podcast about AI leadership coaching for executives, neuroscience-based AI integration, human-centered AI strategies
Are you an executive, HR professional, or coach who knows AI is reshaping business but feels overwhelmed by the technical complexity? Welcome to AI Cafe, where we decode artificial intelligence for non-technical leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve.
What You'll Discover:
✓ AI integration strategies that enhance rather than replace human leadership ✓ ✓ Neuroscience-backed approaches (including the B.R.A.I.N.™ Framework) to overcoming tech anxiety and resistance
✓ Practical AI tools and techniques designed for busy professionals (no coding required)
✓ Human-centered frameworks for implementing AI in your organization
✓ Leadership transformation through strategic AI adoption with Neuroscience in AI
Perfect for:
- Executives seeking competitive advantage through AI
- HR professionals modernizing talent management
- Training and development specialists
- Business coaches expanding their expertise
- Non-technical leaders ready to embrace AI confidently
Sahar The AI Whisperer is an expert in neuroscience-based leadership and AI integration for organizations. Each episode delivers actionable insights that bridge the gap between cutting-edge AI capabilities and real-world business applications.
The go-to podcast for executives and coaches who want to master AI without becoming technologists. Learn human-centered AI strategies that transform leadership and enhance coaching effectiveness
Why AI Café Conversations? We believe the future belongs to leaders who use AI as a thinking partner, not a replacement for human judgment. Learn to integrate AI while maintaining your authentic leadership style and deepening human connections.
New episodes weekly featuring expert interviews, case studies, and step-by-step frameworks for AI-powered leadership success.
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Send us a text Ever wondered if your morning routine could get a digital upgrade? I'm Sahar, your AI Whisperer, and today we're brewing up insights on how artificial intelligence is transforming our day-to-day lives with a personal touch. We're not just talking about the humdrum of schedules and alarms; imagine your very own writing style mirrored by ChatGPT, or your creative projects getting a boost from the latest AI tools. From the nuances of personalization in AI writing...
Send us a text Welcome back to AI Café Conversations—this is Episode 10 of Season 3, Phase 3: The Advantage. Last episode, we talked about how to build the three capabilities AI can't replace. Today, let's talk about what happens when you don't build them—and what it costs. Most executives track AI investment. They know what they spent on tools, licenses, training, implementation. But few track AI failure cost. And here's the reality: According to industry research, failed or stalled AI tr...
Send us a text This is Forbes Friday on AI Café Conversations—your weekly dose of executive AI insights in under 15 minutes. Last episode, we talked about the human advantage. The three capabilities only humans can deliver: contextual judgment, relational trust, and adaptive creativity. Today, let's talk about how you actually build those capabilities in your organization. Because here's what I hear from executives: "Okay, I get it. Humans need to do what AI can't. But HOW? How do I devel...
Send us a text Welcome to AI Café Conversations—this is Episode 8 of Season 3. Today we begin Phase 3: The Advantage. In Phase 2, we talked about the obstacles—why executives freeze, what chaos follows, how to build psychological safety, and why most AI transformations fail. But here's what we haven't talked about yet: What happens when you get it right? Because there's a group of organizations that aren't just surviving AI disruption. They're thriving. And it's not because they have bett...
Send us a text This is Forbes Friday on AI Café Conversations—your weekly dose of executive AI insights in under 15 minutes. Last episode, we talked about how to build psychological safety during AI disruption. Not as a buzzword, but as a practice. Today, let's talk about why most AI transformations fail—and what to do instead. According to research, 95% of AI initiatives fail to deliver expected ROI. 40% of agentic AI projects will be cancelled by end of 2027. But here's what most people...
Send us a text Last episode, we talked about why executives skip the people part of AI transformation—the 10-20-70 problem where 70% of effort should go to people, processes, and culture. Today, iswhat that 70% actually looks like in practice. And it starts with psychological safety. Not as a buzzword. As an actual, measurable, neuroscience-backed practice that determines whether your AI transformation succeeds or fails. According to Accenture, 77% of executives say trust is the foundation...
Send us a text This is Forbes Friday on AI Café Conversations—and the beginning of Phase 2: The Obstacles. Phase 1 covered the foundation: why leaders freeze, what chaos emerges, how to create clarity, and what human-centered AI leadership means. Now we're diving into why most AI transformations fail—and what to do instead. Today's obstacle: executives skip the people part. According to BCG research, successful AI transformation follows a 10-20-70 principle: → 10% technology selection → 2...
Send us a text This is the finale of Phase 1: The Foundation. We covered why leaders freeze under AI disruption, chaos emerges when that freeze persists, and how to move from scattered pilots to strategic clarity. we have been building toward: What IS human-centered AI leadership? And here's what I'm NOT going to tell you: "Just add empathy to your AI strategy." "Be human while using AI tools." "Don't forget the people part." That's surface-level advice that misses the point entirel...
Send us a text This is Forbes Friday on AI Café Conversations We've covered why leaders freeze under AI disruption and what chaos emerges when that freeze persists. The path forward. How to move from AI chaos to clearity How do you move from scattered AI pilots to strategic clarity? How do you govern AI without killing innovation? How do you create structure without creating more bottlenecks? I reveal the 3-step framework that moves organizations from reactive chaos to strategic AI integra...
Send us a text Last episode, we talked about why leaders freeze under AI disruption—the three brain blocks keeping executives paralyzed. Today, let's talk about what happens AFTER the freeze. And it's expensive. $670,000 expensive, to be exact. In this episode, I reveal what organizational chaos looks like when leadership doesn't commit to AI strategy—and why this chaos is accelerating faster than most executives realize. You'll discover: ✅ What "vibe coding" is and why it's spreading 250% ye...
Send us a text Why Do Leaders Freeze Under AI Disruption?" And What Regulated Leaders Do Differently Why do brilliant executives freeze when facing AI transformation? It's not about intelligence or experience—it's about nervous system regulation. When your brain treats AI disruption as a survival threat, you make fear-based decisions that damage your organization long-term. This is called dysregulation: your sympathetic nervous system hijacks strategic thinking, triggering f...
Send us a text What did 2025 teach us about AI leadership? For me, it taught three critical lessons: Executive dysregulation is the hidden crisis, Shadow AI reveals what your people actually need, and Transformation requires partnership—not information. In this personal reflection episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on AI Cafe Conversations Podcast's journey to the top 2% of podcasts globally and sharing what we're building together in 2026. You'll hear: Why I almost ...
Send us a text Can you champion AI and protect your people? What does responsible AI leadership look like? How do executives lead AI adoption with integrity? What is honest AI advocacy for CEOs? How do you be pro-AI and pro-human? This is the series finale of The Human Cost of AI. And it's my positioning statement. My manifesto. My line in the sand. Because after 4 episodes on entry-level extinction, succession crises, and difficult conversations, some people are going to say: "So you're ant...
Send us a text How do CEOs tell teams their jobs are changing with AI? What should executives say about AI job displacement? How do you communicate AI workforce transformation? What is leadership transparency in AI adoption? How do you lead through job displacement with dignity? There's a conversation happening in executive suites across America right now. Not out loud. But in the minds of every CEO who understands what AI transformation actually means. "How do I tell my team their jobs are ...
Send us a text Where will your next VP come from if AI eliminated entry-level roles? What should boards ask about AI talent pipeline? How does AI affect leadership succession planning? - What is the board's role in talent pipeline strategy? How do you build executive bench with AI automation? This is a Forbes article like Friday episode—short, sharp, tactical. And today, it's specifically for board members and the executives who present to them. Because there's a question that sh...
Send us a text Why can't companies find quality entry-level talent? How is AI affecting leadership pipeline development? Where will future executives come from if entry-level roles vanish? What is the AI talent pipeline crisis? How do executives build leadership succession with AI? Here's the conversation happening in every boardroom: "AI eliminated our entry-level roles. Look at the savings." Here's the conversation NOT happening: "Where will our VPs come from in 2030?" Youth unemplo...
Send us a text How do I know if an AI consultant is lying? What are red flags in AI consulting? How do you evaluate AI governance solutions? What makes a good Shadow AI consultant? How do I avoid bad AI implementation advice? Let me be blunt. Most AI consultants don't understand Shadow AI. They'll sell you a policy. A training program. A technology platform. And six months later, your team is still using unapproved tools—they're just hiding it better. In this Forbes Friday episode, I'm callin...
Send us a text Who is responsible for Shadow AI in an organization? Should IT or HR own AI governance? Who should be accountable for unapproved AI tools? How do you assign AI accountability across departments? What role does the C-suite play in AI governance? IT thinks it's HR's job. HR thinks it's IT's job. Legal thinks it's a compliance issue. Leadership thinks it's an operational issue. And meanwhile, 80% of your employees are using unapproved tools because no one actually owns the solutio...
Send us a text How do I start the Shadow AI conversation with my team? What's a quick way to address unapproved AI tools? How can executives talk about AI during the holidays? How do you create psychological safety around AI adoption? It's Thanksgiving week. You're winding down. Your team is scattered. This seems like the worst time to address Shadow AI, right? Wrong. This is actually the perfect time. In this Forbes Friday episode, I'm giving you the Shadow AI Holiday Challenge—a simpl...
Send us a text How do you surface shadow AI in your organization? What is the best way to address unapproved AI tools? How can leaders create psychological safety for AI adoption? What are the steps to bring shadow AI into the light? How do you prevent employees from hiding AI use? You know Shadow AI exists in your organization. 80% of employees are using unapproved tools, and 93% of executives are doing the same. But how do you bring it into the light without triggering fear, resistance, or ...
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