Digital Transformation & AI for Humans – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Welcome to redefine the billion-dollar business playbook in the age of AI, together with my fantastic guest from New York, Kevin Surace. Let’s explore what it really takes to build the unicorns of the future.

Kevin built billion-dollar companies, pioneered AI and Generative AI applications, and developed technologies that have reshaped industries.

Kevin is Named a Tech Pioneer by the World Economic Forum (Davos), he delivered over 400 keynote speeches, including TED talk, Led development of the first AI virtual assistant, precursor to Siri and Alexa, Introduced Generative AI to the mainstream in 2017, Built multiple startups from zero to over $1B US Dollars valuations and Attained 95 patents, including 33 in the United States….

… and if you’re already wondering whether one individual can truly operate at that level of success, I can tell you that Kevin is a Broadway and film producer and creator, currently writing a book The Joy Success Cycle, exploring how finding joy in every task drives peak performance. It’s a blueprint for leaders and employees looking to achieve more without falling into the trap of relentless hustle.

Today, Kevin serves as Chair & CEO of Appvance.ai and Chair of Token Core, leading advancements in AI-driven software testing and next-gen cybersecurity.

Key Topics Covered:

•  Building Companies in the Age of AI: New Risks and Opportunities 
•  The Future of AI-First Unicorns 
•  Leadership Blind Spots Around Growth, Sustainability, and Value Creation 
•  How AI Is Changing the Rules of Building, Scaling, and Leading Companies 
•  AI Governance, Accountability, and Managing Unintended Consequences 
•  What Separates Enduring Unicorns from Short-Lived Success Stories 
•  Redefining Success in an AI-Powered World 
•  Unlearning Outdated Assumptions for the Future of Leadership 

 🔗Connect with Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ksurace/

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About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
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Podcast: https://dt4h.io/podcast

📚 AI Leadership Compass: Unlocking Business Growth & Innovation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNBJ92RP

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📧 Transformation for Leaders
 
 

In this episode we explore how powerful AI capability can quietly erode the very human perception required to guide it.

Preserving Humanity in the Age of Damped Reactions & Enhanced Intelligence

Artificial intelligence is scaling faster than at any other point in history—yet many leaders report a strange side-effect: the better their systems perform, the duller their own instincts feel.
 Host Emi Olausson Fourounjieva names this phenomenon damped reactions and shows why expanding capability without expanding awareness is a civilizational risk.

Why this matters

We’re no longer just outsourcing tasks—we’re outsourcing feeling, intuition, even doubt. When extreme resilience and relentless optimization mute our inner signals, a dangerous illusion of progress forms.

Key points

• The Resilience Paradox – how over-endurance keeps us loyal to outdated realities 
• Damped Reactions – why subtle loss of sensitivity masquerades as executive composure 
• Enhanced Intelligence, Amplified Consequences – more power with less wisdom 
• SOULINT – integrating analytical, emotional, ethical & intuitive intelligences 
• Threshold Leadership – staying fully awake inside accelerating complexity 
• Alignment Quotient (AQ) – the next KPI boards will audit 

This conversation isn’t about technology alone - it’s about meaning, responsibility, and the future of conscious leadership.

Support the show

About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
Apply to become a member: http://aigamechangers.club/
Podcast: https://dt4h.io/podcast

📚 AI Leadership Compass: Unlocking Business Growth & Innovation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNBJ92RP

📆 Book a free Strategy Call with Emi

🔗 Connect with Emi on LinkedIn
🌏 https://digitaltransformation4humans.com/

📧 Transformation for Leaders
 
 

SOULINT: Integration of Soul and Multiple Intelligences
We are living through one of the most profound technological and civilizational shifts in human history. Season One keeps bringing conversations with extraordinary leaders and has been heard in over one hundred countries. 

This season goes deeper - into what it truly means to be human in the age of AI. 

We are entering a phase where intelligence is no longer exclusively human, and where the systems we adopt are not just supporting decisions, but increasingly shaping them.

And yet, the most powerful force in this shift is not disruption.

It is convenience.

In this episode, we explore the Delusion of Benefit in the Age of Multiple Intelligences - how what feels like progress may quietly redefine how we think, decide, and lead, without conscious awareness.

Because we see convenience mostly as something positive, something exciting, as an enabler that works.

Where this shows up 👇

In business
Many companies believe they are becoming more efficient, while in reality they are slowly outsourcing their ability to think and grow strategically.

 Threshold Leadership becomes essential, to avoid:

•  Delegating thinking vs augmenting it 
•  Confusing speed with direction 
•  Letting systems define priorities 

In our relationship with AI
We are not just using these systems - we are adapting to them, often without noticing.

In communication and decision making
Choosing ease over integrity.
Avoiding difficult conversations.
Letting patterns run instead of consciously shaping the outcomes.

This episode is an invitation to engage with life and technologies consciously.

Because in a world of multiple intelligences, the scarcest resource will not be intelligence.

It will be critical thinking and human judgment.

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→ AI Game Changers Club: https://aigamechangers.io

→ More insights & advisory: https://dt4h.io

→ AI speakers & collaborations: http://aispeakers.io

Support the show

About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
Apply to become a member: http://aigamechangers.club/
Podcast: https://dt4h.io/podcast

📚 AI Leadership Compass: Unlocking Business Growth & Innovation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNBJ92RP

📆 Book a free Strategy Call with Emi

🔗 Connect with Emi on LinkedIn
🌏 https://digitaltransformation4humans.com/

📧 Transformation for Leaders
 
 

Welcome to explore critical decisions at the intersection of technological capability and human empathy with David Galea (Malta), the author of the book "Digital Made Simple: Practical insights for successful digital programs." In an era of rapid technological advancement, we face a crucial question: how can we balance artificial intelligence (AI) with the essential human trait of emotional intelligence (EI)?

In this episode with David, we delve into the key ethical dilemmas, challenges, and opportunities of integrating AI in fields traditionally dominated by human empathy and intuition. Discover how organizations can ensure their use of AI supports and enhances human factors rather than undermining them. In this interview David shares his insights on how leaders can foster a culture that values both technological innovation and human-centricity.

David's extensive experience in various industries provides a unique perspective on successful digital expansion.

Subscribe and join us for this thought-provoking exploration that promises to open up new perspectives on transformation, innovation, tech and leadership.

David's book is available for purchase on Amazon: Digital Made Simple: Practical insights for successful digital programs.
Download a sample chapter of the book
Find out more about David: https://david-galea.com/
Connect with David on LinkedIn

Support the show

About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
Apply to become a member: http://aigamechangers.club/
Podcast: https://dt4h.io/podcast

📚 AI Leadership Compass: Unlocking Business Growth & Innovation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNBJ92RP

📆 Book a free Strategy Call with Emi

🔗 Connect with Emi on LinkedIn
🌏 https://digitaltransformation4humans.com/

📧 Transformation for Leaders
 
 

Redefine Leadership and Mentorship in the Era of Total Experience with Loek Berendsen from the Netherlands. Loek is a business owner, public speaker on over 40 stages, board advisor, and futurist specializing in strategy and execution in retail and e-commerce. He helps companies globally achieve success through Omnichannel and Digital Transformation.

Loek has worked with global businesses such as IKEA (Global Transformation Strategy Advisor), ECCO (Global Omnichannel Transformation Manager), STAPLES (Manager Digital Transformation Experience & Services Europe), and Vodafone (Digital Transformation & Omnichannel Program Manager).

In this episode, Loek shares decades of knowledge and experience around successful Leadership and Mentorship in the Era of Total Experience. He discusses the essential qualities for a leader in today’s customer-obsessed digital landscape, highlights the challenges of leading a multi-generational team through a Digital Transformation, and provides strategies to overcome them effectively.

Discover Loek's expert insights, as well as real-life cases from his experience, on how to develop individuals in the Total Experience space.

We also explore why it is important for today's leaders to upgrade their Mindset and acquire missing Soft Skills, emphasizing the role of Empathy and Emotional Intelligence in the Total Experience Concept.

Subscribe and join us for this thought-provoking exploration that promises to open up new perspectives on transformation, innovation and leadership.

Connect with Loek Berendsen on LinkedIn
Find out more about Loek Berendsen: https://www.loekberendsen.com/
Learn more about Loek's company Bold Rethink: https://www.boldrethink360.com/ 

Support the show

About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
Apply to become a member: http://aigamechangers.club/
Podcast: https://dt4h.io/podcast

📚 AI Leadership Compass: Unlocking Business Growth & Innovation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNBJ92RP

📆 Book a free Strategy Call with Emi

🔗 Connect with Emi on LinkedIn
🌏 https://digitaltransformation4humans.com/

📧 Transformation for Leaders
 
 

Unlock the Entrepreneurial Edge: Mindset, Soft Skills & Innovation in Leadership with Harold Dickenson (Dubai, UAE), the Business Owner and Digital Transformation Director at Kanousei — an award-winning experiential tech agency (Most Innovative Experiential Technology Agency 2024 in UAE). His team of experienced technologists, engineers, and designers works collaboratively with clients to create customized solutions tailored to their unique needs. Harold and his team are leading digital transformation with cutting-edge tech, simplifying complex communication with immersive solutions, and enhancing client engagement through AR, VR, and AI-powered interactions.

In this episode, we discuss the role of a business owner and delve into the importance of emotional intelligence and essential soft skills—empathy, communication, resilience, and adaptability—in driving innovation and building high-performing teams. Additionally, we discuss the significance of cultivating a success-oriented mindset and offer strategies for leaders to foster growth and business expansion. Harold's experience is particularly valuable as he runs his business in a country where expansion is essential.

Subscribe and join us for this thought-provoking exploration that promises to open up new perspectives on transformation, innovation and leadership.

Learn more about Kanousei Agency: https://kanousei.com/
Connect with Harold on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haroldsdickensonjr/

Support the show

About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
Apply to become a member: http://aigamechangers.club/
Podcast: https://dt4h.io/podcast

📚 AI Leadership Compass: Unlocking Business Growth & Innovation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNBJ92RP

📆 Book a free Strategy Call with Emi

🔗 Connect with Emi on LinkedIn
🌏 https://digitaltransformation4humans.com/

📧 Transformation for Leaders
 
 

Redefine success with Amit Prabhu (Sweden), the author of the book Digital Strategy Framework: A Practical Guide for Business Incumbents. In this episode, Amit shares his insights on the biggest challenges digital and IT leaders face today. He also reveals how his framework can be helpful and valuable, even if a business already has a strategy in place. Amit's recommendations for leaders developing their strategies in today’s VUCA world are invaluable, as they are based on his vast experience in various industry verticals, best practices, and success stories from the most successful companies.

Subscribe and join us for this thought-provoking exploration that promises to open up new perspectives on transformation, innovation and leadership.

Amit's book, "Digital Strategy Framework: A Practical Guide for Business Incumbents," is available for purchase on Amazon: Digital Strategy Framework on Amazon.
Find out more about Amit: https://www.amitprabhu.net/
Connect with Amit on LinkedIn

Support the show

About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
Apply to become a member: http://aigamechangers.club/
Podcast: https://dt4h.io/podcast

📚 AI Leadership Compass: Unlocking Business Growth & Innovation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNBJ92RP

📆 Book a free Strategy Call with Emi

🔗 Connect with Emi on LinkedIn
🌏 https://digitaltransformation4humans.com/

📧 Transformation for Leaders
 
 

Take a deep dive into Strategic Digital Transformation with Loek Berendsen (the Netherlands), public speaker on 40+ stages, board advisor, futurist in strategy and execution in retail and e-commerce helping companies globally with total experience through omnichannel and digital transformation. 

In this episode, Loek shares decades of knowledge and experience around the common pitfalls companies face during digital transformation, and how they can be avoided. Loek highlights a real life case where a strategic approach to digital transformation dramatically improved business outcomes.  Discover Loek's expert insights on how to prioritize investments in technology to ensure the best return in terms of customer satisfaction and business growth.

Subscribe and join us for this thought-provoking exploration that promises to open up new perspectives on transformation, innovation and leadership.

Connect with Loek Berendsen on LinkedIn
Find out more about Loek Berendsen: https://www.loekberendsen.com/
Learn more about Loek's company Bold Rethink: https://www.boldrethink360.com/ 

Support the show

About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
Apply to become a member: http://aigamechangers.club/
Podcast: https://dt4h.io/podcast

📚 AI Leadership Compass: Unlocking Business Growth & Innovation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNBJ92RP

📆 Book a free Strategy Call with Emi

🔗 Connect with Emi on LinkedIn
🌏 https://digitaltransformation4humans.com/

📧 Transformation for Leaders
 
 

Take a Leap from Vision to Victory in Digital Leadership with David Galea (Malta), the author of the book "Digital Made Simple: Practical insights for successful digital programs." In this episode, David shares cutting-edge knowledge and experience around establishing and communicating a clear vision for digital transformation that motivates the entire organization; the critical leadership challenges and effective solutions and his view on the importance of soft skills, mindset, and emotional intelligence for business success. His extensive experience in various industries provides a unique perspective on successful digital expansion.

Subscribe and join us for this thought-provoking exploration that promises to open up new perspectives on transformation, innovation and leadership.

David's book is available for purchase on Amazon: Digital Made Simple: Practical insights for successful digital programs.
Download a sample chapter of the book
Find out more about David: https://david-galea.com/

Support the show

About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
Apply to become a member: http://aigamechangers.club/
Podcast: https://dt4h.io/podcast

📚 AI Leadership Compass: Unlocking Business Growth & Innovation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNBJ92RP

📆 Book a free Strategy Call with Emi

🔗 Connect with Emi on LinkedIn
🌏 https://digitaltransformation4humans.com/

📧 Transformation for Leaders
 
 

Prepare to redefine success with Amit Prabhu (Sweden), the author of the book "Digital Strategy Framework: A Practical Guide for Business Incumbents." In this episode, Amit shares cutting-edge knowledge on how digital transformation, generative AI, and human factors are fundamentally reshaping customer engagement, internal operations, and corporate culture. His extensive experience in various industry verticals provides a unique perspective on the digital evolution impacting businesses today.

Subscribe and join us for this thought-provoking exploration that promises to open up new perspectives on transformation, innovation and leadership.

Amit's book, "Digital Strategy Framework: A Practical Guide for Business Incumbents," is available for purchase on Amazon: Digital Strategy Framework on Amazon.
Find out more about Amit: https://www.amitprabhu.net/

Book a free Strategy Call with Emi 

Support the show

About the host, Emi Olausson Fourounjieva
With over 20 years in IT, digital transformation, business growth & leadership, Emi specializes in turning challenges into opportunities for business expansion and personal well-being.
Her contributions have shaped success stories across the corporations and individuals, from driving digital growth, managing resources and leading teams in big companies to empowering leaders to unlock their inner power and succeed in this era of transformation.

AI GAME CHANGERS CLUB: http://aigamechangers.io/
Apply to become a member: http://aigamechangers.club/
Podcast: https://dt4h.io/podcast

📚 AI Leadership Compass: Unlocking Business Growth & Innovation https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNBJ92RP

📆 Book a free Strategy Call with Emi

🔗 Connect with Emi on LinkedIn
🌏 https://digitaltransformation4humans.com/

📧 Transformation for Leaders