Ep 13: Using AI to Realize Human Potential with Ioanna Onasi

Bob Pulver talks with Ioanna Onasi, CEO and co-founder of Dextego, about the role of AI in coaching, the importance of personalized learning, and the value of experiential education. They also explore the impact of AI on job displacement and the potential for AI to enhance decision-making and collaboration. The conversation highlights the need for a balance between automation and human skills, and the importance of soft skills and practical application in education. Bob and Ioanna explore the challenges and opportunities of creating a learning culture within organizations. Ioanna emphasizes the importance of investing in employees' growth and creating incentives for learning. They touch on the need for mindset shifts to embrace AI and automation. Bob and Ioanna discuss the evolving nature of careers and the need for organizations to adapt their talent strategies. They highlight the importance of building a culture that attracts and retains talent and the role of AI in supporting personalized learning and productivity. They wrap things up with thoughts on how individuals can elevate their AIQ by joining communities and connecting with others in their field.

Keywords

AI, personalized learning, experiential education, decision-making, automation, human skills, soft skills, education, learning culture, workforce transformation, growth mindset, talent strategy, personalized learning, AIQ

Takeaways

Personalized learning is crucial for effective skill development, as it provides a safe space for practice and feedback.
AI can enhance decision-making and collaboration by providing insights and guidance based on individual needs and preferences.
The future of work will require individuals to adapt and continuously learn, leveraging their transferable skills and embracing AI as a co-pilot.
Education systems need to evolve to include soft skills and practical use, preparing students for the complex and changing work environment.
Investing in employees' growth and creating incentives for learning are crucial for creating a learning culture within organizations.
Mindset shifts are necessary to embrace AI and automation in the workforce.
Organizations need to adapt their talent strategies to the evolving nature of careers and build a culture that attracts and retains talent.
AI can support personalized learning and productivity by providing customized support to individuals.
Individuals can elevate their AIQ by joining communities and connecting with others in their field.

Sound Bites

"Today with the power of Gen. AI, we can actually create a very personalized coach"
"There's so much more that could be done... AI can help you in how you make decisions"
"It's a little ironic that we use AI to help people develop skills so that they beat AI"
"Are you investing in me? And do you recognize that I have the potential to be successful in one of those other roles if only we fill this particular gap?"
"Learning cultures are created by a combination of things, not just by one person leading an LMS."
"There's only 1-2% of people in your company that truly will do everything for their learning because they have the drive. Everybody else needs to know that the effort will have an external reward."

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Background

02:39 The Power of Personalized Learning and Experiential Education

05:09 AI as a Co-Pilot: Enhancing Decision-Making and Collaboration

08:25 Balancing Automation and Human Skills in the Future of Work

13:28 The Need for Soft Skills and Practical Application in Education

19:42 Driving Sales Enablement and Onboarding with AI

27:34 Adapting Talent Strategies to Evolving Careers

29:37 Building a Culture that Attracts and Retains Talent

35:30 AI for Personalized Learning and Productivity

41:07 Elevating AIQ: Joining Communities and Connecting with Others

Ioanna Onasi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joannemantzouridou