This episode features Dr Joanna Michalska, and explores the human side of AI — how awareness, ethics, and responsibility shape the technology we build. The conversation delves into human psychology, risk, and decision-making within AI systems, questioning who holds accountability when algorithms influence lives. Also discussed; data sovereignty, trust, conscious design, and the balance between innovation and human values. It’s a reflective, high-level dialogue for leaders who want to integrate AI responsibly while keeping humanity at the centre of progress.Dr Joanna Michalska is Founder of Ethica Consulting and an advisor to boards on AI risk, ethics, and governance. She holds a PhD in Strategic Enterprise Risk Management and has twenty years’ experience leading enterprise risk, strategy and transformation across J.P. Morgan and HSBC. Joanna’s research in Enterprise AI Risk bridges academic insight with boardroom practice. Through Ethica, she helps organisations build AI risk literacy, ethical awareness, and accountable governance. She speaks on AI risk, responsible leadership, and the human standard in intelligent enterprise, championing the belief that integrity, intelligence, and insight must guide technological progress.

Written by Dr Antonio Weiss, his book 'AI Demystified: Unleash the power of artificial intelligence at work' is out now! Purchase it at various retailers including Amazon, linked here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/AI-Demystified-Unleash-artificial-intelligence/dp/1292742674This episode features Dr Antonio Weiss, author of AI Demystified, in a deep and wide-ranging discussion about how artificial intelligence is reshaping society, economics, and public services. The conversation explores the tension between augmentation and replacement of human roles, the societal cost of automation, and the challenge of maintaining human creativity and authenticity in a world of generative AI. It also touches on economic flow, the “attention economy,” and the critical need for critical thinking, trust, and human agency in shaping the AI-driven future.Dr Antonio Weiss is an award-winning technology expert and best-selling author. He has advised the Office for Artificial Intelligence, the UK Space Agency and NHS AI Lab, the Government Digital Service, and other pioneering organisations on AI adoption and digital transformation. He was previously Senior Advisor on Digital, Data & Technology to the Office of the incoming UK Prime Minister. Antonio is the author of five books which have been translated into over a dozen languages. His works have been UK #1 WHSmith Bestsellers and shortlisted for the Chartered Management Institute Book of the Year Award. A popular keynote speaker, he has regularly featured on international media including on the BBC Documentary ‘Magic Consultants.’He is also an Affiliated Researcher at the University of Cambridge's Digital State programme and the co-founder of Thomas Clipper, which has featured in GQ, The Guardian and The Telegraph. He holds a PhD from Birkbeck, University of London.

This episode of GAEA Talks with Major General (Ret.) John Seumas Kerr CBE, former Major General and business leader, dives deep into leadership, critical thinking, and AI’s evolving role in society. Drawing on lessons from decades in the military and global business, Seumas unpacks how decision-making frameworks, strategy, and consequence management translate directly to modern organisations. The conversation explores the erosion of critical thinking, leadership training gaps, AI’s promise and pitfalls, and why integrity and education remain vital to the future of both business and governance. Together, Seumas and the host, Graeme Scott, weave parallels between military discipline, corporate leadership, and technological transformation—offering a masterclass in how to lead in the AI era.

Governing the Machine, out 23rd October on Amazon and other retailers. Pre-order now: https://amzn.eu/d/9PSBRAtGoverning the Machine is the essential guide to harnessing the transformative potential of AI, while navigating and mitigating its inherent risks. Authors: Ray Eitel-Porter, Dr Paul Dongha, and Miriam Vogel.This episode dives deep into AI safety, ethics, and risk governance with Dr. Paul Dongha, co-author of Governing the Machine. The conversation traces the evolution of AI from early agentic systems to today’s large language models, highlighting the risks of unchecked adoption: bias, unpredictability, data leaks, prompt injection attacks, and deepfakes. The conversation reflects upon the societal parallels with social media, the dangers of automation bias, and the urgent need for regulation, corporate responsibility, and critical thinking. Ultimately, the discussion frames AI as a powerful but unfinished technology that must be carefully navigated to ensure it benefits humanity rather than undermines it.Dr Paul Dongha is a pioneering figure in the transformational potential of AI and stands at the forefront of integrating AI within Financial Services, championing an approach that harmonizes technological advancement with corporate integrity and the Responsible use of AI. With a career spanning over 30yrs, Paul has cultivated a reputation for visionary leadership, guiding organisations in seizing AI opportunities, whilst maintaining a steadfast commitment to ethical principles.Paul is the first Bank-wide Head of Responsible AI and AI Strategy at the UKs largest bank, leading a dedicated team of ethics practitioners, and pioneering Responsible AI in the UK.

This episode of GAEA Talks explores how artificial intelligence can augment - not replace - human potential. Guests Floyd Woodrow MBE DCM and Malcolm Frame dive into the intersection of psychology, performance, and AI, discussing how technology can enhance decision-making, resilience, and personal growth. From elite sports and military training to education and business, they reveal how AI can uncover hidden patterns, provide personalised insights, and help individuals and organisations thrive. The conversation challenges the hype around AGI, focusing instead on meaningful human development and the next frontier of human-AI collaboration. Floyd Woodrow MBE DCM is a leadership specialist, author and entrepreneur. He is the chairman and CEO of Super North Star, advising CEOs from around the world in fields such as business, sports and education on leadership and elite performance. His success in business has come after a distinguished military career, including 23 years in the SAS (being one of the youngest ever individuals selected for the Special Air Service at the age of 22). For his services he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and an MBE. Floyd also heads a charitable foundation called Compass for Life, which delivers educational programmes in schools and colleges across the UK.Compass for Life is an evidence-based bespoke leadership and development programme that assists individuals and teams alike in finding their true purpose. It is perfect for a variety of people, from business leaders, international sporting champions, teachers or those simply looking for inspiration, the Compass for Life programme will help unlock an untapped pool of potential and attain your goals.Visit Compass for Life at https://compassforlife.co.uk/Floyd has also written the book 'The Warrior, the Strategist and You: How to Find Your Purpose and Realise Your Potential' available here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Warrior-Strategist-You-Purpose-Potential/dp/1783966831Malcolm was the head of psychology at Southampton Football Club and works at Peak AI, a natural Language processing system enables personality profiling and cognitive performance measurement in a simple, low-friction interface. Malcolm works with Floyd bringing a wealth of knowledge on peak performance at the highest levels of sport, particularly that of the Premier League. He has amassed years of experience helping players develop elite mindsets, with greater resilience and perspective to align with their high ambitions. Malcolm discusses how important the inner mind of a player is, on and off the field, and how to improve that. He fundamentally understands what it means to listen to elite athletes, tailor plans accordingly and coach them in a way that works for them. Helping to achieve the best outcomes for the top players from an extremely specialised approach, which he has now with the help of colleagues like Floyd, integrated into an AI platform. The combination of their experience and the power of AI, are revolutionising coaching and sports psychology.See more at https://www.peakai.com/

This episode features Christopher Lomas, VP of Product at Dow Jones, in a deep discussion on AI and the future of digital product management. The conversation explores how AI is transforming product design, data strategy, and leadership - from proof-of-concept to production, while raising urgent questions about data privacy, bias, and the human role in an AI-driven world. Christopher shares insights on building AI-powered products responsibly, the challenge of deepfakes, and the next evolution of user interfaces, offering high-level strategies for business leaders navigating AI’s opportunities and risks.Christopher Lomas is a multi-award-winning global digital products leader and Product-Led Growth (PLG) champion. Chris brings years of experience across AI, automation, data, SaaS, and large-scale product strategy, having delivered multimillion-dollar roadmaps for audiences of 100 million+ users across major global companies.Christopher is also the host of popular podcast, Human X Machine, linked here: https://linktr.ee/humanxmachineFrom building AI-powered enterprise search systems that beat Google Search CTR benchmarks by 20%, to designing predictive algorithms that generated millions in new revenue, Christopher has repeatedly turned cutting-edge technology into measurable business results.https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherlomas

This episode features Robyn Agoston, founder of Human Fluency, exploring how leaders can navigate AI-driven transformation without losing sight of what makes humans unique. The conversation covers the challenges of building AI fluency inside organisations, the danger of treating AI purely as a cost-cutting tool, and why human skills—judgement, empathy, creativity, resilience, and purpose—remain irreplaceable. From workforce development to leadership culture, the discussion offers practical insights for executives preparing for the next decade of AI disruption.Robyn is a Digital Transformation and Change Leader with 20+ years experience guiding global enterprises through technology‑driven reinvention. Over the past 20+ years, she has led digital and AI transformations across global companies like KPMG, GSK, Novartis, Beamery, Tesco, O2, Shell, BP, and AstraZeneca. Robyn takes a multidisciplinary approach that turns AI and emerging technologies into sustainable business value. https://www.linkedin.com/in/robyn-agoston

This episode with Jon Evett - former British Army Officer (Corps of Royal Engineers & Airborne Forces) and current Global Head Business Resilience at Cartier - the iconic French luxury brand, explores how for the first time, the use of AI is enabling the reimagining of enterprise risk and resilience to deliver powerful new capabilities. Jon shares his vision on the game changing future of how to approach risk management and resilience in an ethical, logical and scaleable manner leveraging LGM based AI, founded in trust and truth.Jon Evett brings a wealth of experience as a leading subject matter expert having held senior risk and resilience roles at JP Morgan, Deutsch Bank and Canary Wharf Group, on top of a long career as an Officer in the British Army where he served in the Corps of Royal Engineers & Airborne Forces across multiple conflict zones including Iraq and Afghanistan as well as in humanitarian crisis zones including Sierra Leone during the Ebola outbreak.