Season 2 Episode 3 | Human in the Middle: How Founders Can Use AI WithoutLosing Themselvess

30/10/2025 29 min
Season 2 Episode 3 | Human in the Middle: How Founders Can Use AI WithoutLosing Themselvess

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In a business world obsessed with speed, data, and hustle, we're overlooking the one competitive edge AI can never automate: the silent, potent frequency of your own Being.This episode is for every leader and entrepreneur feeling the burnout of constant doing. We move beyond mindfulness as a mere "break" and dive into the tangible science and sacred wisdom of Stillness as Strategy.We sat down with Vivian Welsh, Co-founder of Vivians.io, to discuss the critical challenge facing founders today: staying grounded in your human core while navigating the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence. We explore the essential role of Stillness as Strategy in the age of automation.๐—œ๐—ป ๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—˜๐—ฝ๐—ถ๐˜€๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐—ฒ, ๐—ช๐—ฒ ๐—˜๐˜…๐—ฝ๐—น๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฒ:๐Ÿ”น Redefining the Human-AI Partnership: Why "Human in the Middle" is the new strategic model for conscious founders, moving beyond full automation to intentional collaboration.๐Ÿ”น Protecting Your Intuitive Edge: How to use AI for execution without letting it dilute your unique vision, voice, and the gut instincts that drive real innovation.๐Ÿ”น The Alignment Check: Practical frameworks to ensure your AI tools and workflows are enhancing your mission, not hijacking it. Are you leading the AI, or is it leading you?๐Ÿ”น From Prompting to Co-Creating: Shifting from giving commands to engaging in a dynamic creative process that amplifies your best ideas and exposes blind spotsโ€”without creating dependency.๐Ÿ”น Sustaining Your Core Self: Strategies to prevent "AI burnout," maintain mental clarity, and ensure your sense of identity and purpose remains strong at the center of your tech stack.๐—ง๐—ถ๐—บ๐—ฒ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฎ๐—บ๐—ฝ๐˜€ โฑ๏ธ00:00 Introduction: The Silent Power of Your Own Being02:17 Welcome Vivian Welsh & The Core Challenge of AI05:33 AI Speed vs. Human Pace10:41 Lead from Being, Not Doing: A Founder's Mindset Shift11:53 Vivian's Take: How Conscious Leaders Deploy AI16:51 Your Practical Pathway: A Simple Practice to Stay Human in the Middle20:13 Final Thoughts on Creating with Soul and Strategy๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜ ๐˜„๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—ฉ๐—ถ๐˜ƒ๐—ถ๐—ฎ๐—ป ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—น๐˜€๐—ตVivian Welsh is the Co-founder of Vivians.io, where she specializes in helping leaders and organizations integrate AI with intention and integrity. She brings a unique blend of technical expertise and conscious leadership principles to the conversation.Connect with Vivian: https://www.vivians.io๐—ฅ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐˜๐—ผ ๐—˜๐—บ๐—ฏ๐—ผ๐—ฑ๐˜† ๐—ฌ๐—ผ๐˜‚๐—ฟ ๐—•๐—ฒ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ด?โค๏ธ Share: If this conversation resonated, please share it with a founder who needs to hear it.โž• Subscribe: Never miss an episode on building a business with soul, strategy, and sacred presence.๐—ช๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ธ ๐—ช๐—ถ๐˜๐—ต ๐—จ๐˜€Want to explore how to integrate these principles into your leadership and business?Book a discovery call with me: bit.ly/4k78kLh๐—Ÿ๐—ฒ๐˜'๐˜€ ๐—–๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ป๐—ฒ๐—ฐ๐˜Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformanceFacebook: @deborahannhartnettWebsite: www.inspired-bp.com๐—ž๐—ฒ๐˜†๐˜„๐—ผ๐—ฟ๐—ฑ๐˜€ & ๐—ง๐—ฎ๐—ด๐˜€ย #ConsciousLeadership #PresenceInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #AIForFounders #AIAndHumanity #MindfulBusiness #strategy #LEadershipMusic Credit: โ€œWho Iโ€™ve Always Beenโ€ by Beza, licensed via PremiumBeat (License #7089927, Order #5573317) ยฉ PremiumBeat.com / Shutterstock Canada, ULC Legal Disclaimer:This podcast is for educational and inspirational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional advice. Please consult qualified experts for medical, legal, mental health, or business matters. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐”๐ฌ: Website :www.inspired-bp.comInstagram: @inspiredbusinessperformanceFacebook: @deborahannhartnett

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