Episode 33- Future of Leadership in the age of generative AI

 The future of leadership is being shaped by generative AI.  

 In this episode of the Extraordinary Leadership Podcast, I speak with the world's first Chief Futurist Dr. Kate Barker about how leaders can embrace AI to thrive in the evolving workplace. 

 In this episode, we dive into how generative AI is reshaping leadership, and organizations, lives, and supporting in unleashing human potential.

In particular, we dive into: 

1️⃣ The mindset: Embracing AI with curiosity and playfulness 

2️⃣ Trust & Well-Being: Using AI to foster transparency and enhance mental and physical health.

3️⃣ Leadership direction: Shifting from transactional to transformational leadership by focusing on relationships, strategy, purpose, and authenticity is key.

Learn how to navigate this rapidly evolving landscape and lead confidently and authentically.   Listen now to stay ahead in the future of leadership!

About Dr. Kate Barker:

Dr Kate Barker is a global executive advisor to Heads of State, boards and global CEOs, and the world's first Chief Futurist. Chief Futurist and Executive Advisory Board Director at NEOM. Executive Strategy Officer at the Office of the UAE Prime Minister. Adjunct Professor of Practice in AI at Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI), UAE. TIME100 AI Impact Award honouree. Executive Strategic Advisor at Boston Consulting Group. Author of Hidden Power: AI Dread or Unimaginable Prosperity (Amplify, 1 November 2026).

Connect with Dr Kate Barker: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkatebarker/

About Dagmara Asbreuk:

Dagmara Asbreuk is the purpose-driven Founder & CEO of Extraordinary Leadership, a Transformational Executive & leadership Team Coach, Speaker, and Podcast Host. With a 15-year corporate career, her own leadership journey, and discoveries, she transitioned to guide executives to unlock extraordinary growth and potential and create meaningful and positive change in their organizations with more purpose, ease, and fulfillment. She is a sought-after coach for driven, high-level leaders across various industries, and company sizes ready to evolve themselves and their organizations to the next level.

Connect with Dagmara:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/dagmara-asbreuk/

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Chapters

0:02Introduction to Future Leadership

0:20The Journey to AI in Leadership

4:08Addressing Job Loss Fears 5:53Embracing AI with Playfulness

6:12Best Practices in Tech Adoption

9:22The Role of Explainable AI

12:49Trust as a Leadership Foundation

14:24The Future of Leadership

16:28Evolving Leadership Skills

20:20The Impact of AI on Daily Life

23:00Mental Health and AI

28:21A Day in the Life of a Leader

32:30Steps to Embrace AI

36:43Final Thoughts on AI and Leadership

Edited by Benter Oluoch