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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.๐๐ป ๐ง๐ต๐ถ๐ ๐๐ฝ๐ถ๐๐ผ๐ฑ๐ฒ, ๐ช๐ฒ ๐๐
๐ฝ๐น๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฒ:๐น 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.๐น 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.๐น 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?๐น From Prompting to Co-Creating: Shifting from giving commands to engaging in a dynamic creative process that amplifies your best ideas and exposes blind spotsโwithout creating dependency.๐น 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.๐ง๐ถ๐บ๐ฒ๐๐๐ฎ๐บ๐ฝ๐ โฑ๏ธ00:00 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 Strategy๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐ ๐๐ถ๐๐ต ๐ฉ๐ถ๐๐ถ๐ฎ๐ป ๐ช๐ฒ๐น๐๐ตVivian 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.io๐ฅ๐ฒ๐ฎ๐ฑ๐ ๐๐ผ ๐๐บ๐ฏ๐ผ๐ฑ๐ ๐ฌ๐ผ๐๐ฟ ๐๐ฒ๐ถ๐ป๐ด?โค๏ธ Share: If this conversation resonated, please share it with a founder who needs to hear it.โ Subscribe: Never miss an episode on building a business with soul, strategy, and sacred presence.๐ช๐ผ๐ฟ๐ธ ๐ช๐ถ๐๐ต ๐จ๐Want to explore how to integrate these principles into your leadership and business?Book a discovery call with me: bit.ly/4k78kLh๐๐ฒ๐'๐ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ป๐ฒ๐ฐ๐Instagram: @inspiredbusinessperformanceFacebook: @deborahannhartnettWebsite: www.inspired-bp.com๐๐ฒ๐๐๐ผ๐ฟ๐ฑ๐ & ๐ง๐ฎ๐ด๐ย #ConsciousLeadership #PresenceInBusiness #Entrepreneurship #AIForFounders #AIAndHumanity #MindfulBusiness #strategy #LEadershipMusic Credit: โWho Iโve 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. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------๐๐จ๐ง๐ง๐๐๐ญ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ฌ: Website :www.inspired-bp.comInstagram: @inspiredbusinessperformanceFacebook: @deborahannhartnett
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