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How do our everyday digital traces—social posts, check-ins, photos—shape our identities, relationships, and the very nature of privacy in a hyper-connected world? Kate O’Neill sits down with Lee Humphreys, professor and Chair of the Department of Communication at Cornell University and author of The Qualified Self: Social Media and the Accounting of Everyday Life. The conversation explores the rich history and surprising continuity of documenting daily life, from centuries-old diaries and photo albums to today's social media and sensor-driven platforms. Topics Covered: The history and meaning of phatic communication Social media as an extension of historical practices (diaries, notebooks, albums) Privacy, data, and the networked self The context collapse of online identities Location-based sharing and identity work Algorithmic identities and platform agency The impact of digital spaces on rituals and remote work Policy, power, and responsibility in platform design Hopeful uses of technology to build community Connect with Lee HumphreysCornell WebsiteLinkedIn”The Qualified Self – Social Media and the Accounting of Everyday Life” Episode Chapters: 00:04 Introduction to the Tech Humanist Show & guest00:17 The concept of phatic communication02:27 Lee's route into communication technology04:42 From photo manipulation to tech distrust06:00 Diaries, Twitter, and the origins of media accounting12:10 Social reinforcement vs. narcissism in social media13:33 Location sharing and its role in identity16:35 Parasocial relationships and context collapse19:53 Data, experience, and mismatched realities22:33 The shifting meaning of place and time in data24:31 Networked privacy and the collective dimension27:39 Incentives, policy, and platform accountability30:01 Algorithmic identity and the “qualified self”35:26 Digital rituals, remote work, and connection40:31 Closing thoughts: technology, humanity, and hope41:04 Lee’s story of hope and innovation through tech42:58 Episode wrap-up and thanks

Send us Fan MailEverything has been leading to this moment... and this week, the hosts dive into the explosive Season finale of Widow's Bay, Episode 10, “We Hope You Enjoyed Your Time,” the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. As the supernatural forces surrounding the island reach their breaking point, alliances are tested, and the fate of Widow's Bay hangs in the balance. The hosts break down the finale's biggest reveals, shocking twists, and unforgettable ending, while discussing what it all could mean for the future of the series.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

I thoroughly enjoy doing my podcasts. It's the one thing I truly miss from my television news reporting days — interviewing extraordinary people every single day. Through The Bonnell Foundation, I now host a weekly podcast, and honestly, I wish I could do them daily. Not only does it bring me so much joy, but it also gives me the opportunity to share the stories of the incredible people I meet along the way. Kate O'Donnell is one of those people. Kate was inspired by a brother she never met. Her brother Joey died from cystic fibrosis just three months before she was born. CF is a brutal disease, but the community that rises from this tragedy is filled with some of the most inspiring, compassionate, and courageous people you will ever meet. Kate's father, Joe O'Donnell, became one of the cystic fibrosis community's most influential volunteer leaders and fundraisers. Together with his wife Kathy, he founded The Joey Fund in memory of Joey. Today, Kate is helping carry that legacy forward and bringing new energy and passion to the mission. And trust me — by the end of this podcast, you're probably going to want a Joey hat of your own. You can support The Joey Fund here: https://joeyfund.org/donate-1 Kate is smart, fun, energetic, and deeply committed to making a difference in the CF community. I know you'll be inspired by everything she continues to do. Like, subscribe, and comment on our podcasts!Please consider making a donation: https://thebonnellfoundation.org/donate/The Bonnell Foundation website:https://thebonnellfoundation.orgEmail us at: thebonnellfoundation@gmail.com Watch our podcasts on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@laurabonnell1136/featuredNew: Shop our merchandise! https://thebonnellfoundation.org/product-shop/Thanks to our sponsors:Vertex: https://www.vrtx.comViatris: https://www.viatris.com/enRead us on Substack: https://substack.com/@lstb?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-pageWatch our trailer of Embracing Egypt: https://youtu.be/RYjlB25Cr9Y

Send us Fan MailSomething wicked is brewing... and this week, the hosts brace for the chaos of Widow's Bay in Episode 9, "Emergency Shelter," the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. As a terrifying supernatural storm bears down on the island, shocking revelations about the Warren bloodline force impossible choices that could determine the fate of everyone in town. The hosts break down the episode's biggest twists, the reveal of the last living Warren descendant, and the escalating mystery as Widow's Bay hurtles toward its explosive finale.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast.

Aramide Tinubu (Television Critic, Variety) and Kate Erbland (Editorial Director, IndieWire) join Reshma Gopaldas to discuss the upcoming Emmy nominations and what we hope to see. Erbland explains the voting process as we lead up to the nominations on July 8. We talk about the shows that have been largely ignored by the Television Academy, what shows you won't see being recognized, why The Bear has never belonged in comedy and why it might, for the first time, not see much Emmy recognition this round. Widow's Bay is a new entree on the table, and is pushing The Bear off the menu, with Matthew Rhys leading the horror comedy.This year marks a final bow for Outlander, Hacks, The Bear and more. Will Caitríona Balfe finally get the Emmy acknowledgement and accolades for her work over the last 10 years on Outlander? Patina Miller also ends her run on Raising Kanan and Tinubu says her work has been stand out, yet largely ignored. Erbland shouts out Kate O'Flynn for her turn in Widow's Bay. Rhea Seehorn and Karolina Wydra's work in Pluribus is sure to get recognition for their apocalyptic antics. Lisa Kudrow is back with The Comeback, and Euphoria gave its final bow, but did Zendaya's performance break through the challenges of the final season? The Pitt will also dominate the nominations, with Noah Wyle at the forefront. For limited series, Tinubu says Sarah Pidgeon is the sole reason why Love Story captivated everyone.Listen and let us know who you want to see get a nomination.Send us a text, let us know what shows and guests you want us to cover.

Send us Fan MailSomething is lurking in the shadows... and this week, the hosts venture deeper into the darkness of Widow's Bay for Episode 8, "Your Baggage," the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. As the Boogeyman steps out of the realm of legend and into terrifying reality, the hosts break down the episode's creepiest moments, biggest revelations, and the unsettling truths behind the entity haunting the town. Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast.

Send us Fan MailJoin the hosts as they return to the shadowy world of Widow's Bay for Episode 7, "Seasickness," the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. In this episode, the hosts break down the latest twists, shocking revelations, and escalating mysteries as the story hurtles toward its endgame. Tune in as they unpack the biggest moments, explore new theories, and discuss what Episode 7 means for the fate of Widow's Bay.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

Send us Fan MailJoin the hosts as they return to the eerie world of Widow's Bay for Episode 6, the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. In this episode, the hosts unpack the series' flashback episode, exploring the events that shaped Widow's Bay long before the present-day mystery unfolded. Tune in as the hosts uncover the hidden history of Widow's Bay and speculate on what these revelations mean for the mysteries still to come.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

Send us Fan MailJoin hosts as they venture deeper into the mysteries of Widow's Bay with Episode 5, the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. In this episode, the gentlemen break down Tom's wild search for answers, the island's unsettling mushroom-fueled visions, and the shocking revelations that deepen the curse haunting Widow's Bay. Tune in as we uncover new clues, explore the island's dark lore, and discuss the growing dangers facing its residents. Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

Are our emotions shaped—and even expanded—by technology, or are we just becoming more disconnected and manipulated online? Dive into this episode as Kate O’Neill and Pamela Pavliscak explore the complicated emotional landscape of the digital world and what it truly means to “stay human.” Topics Covered How technology mediates and shapes emotions The evolution from tech optimism to algorithmic influence Common myths about screen time and digital well-being How emotional metrics differ from traditional digital metrics Shame, AI use, and the pressure to behave perfectly online New “neo emotions” and expanding emotional vocabularies The algorithmic amplification of outrage Persuasion vs. manipulation in emotional design Emotional externalities and digital ethics Future guardrails for emotionally-aware AI Human inventiveness in tech-mediated relationships Finding hope and vitality in the digital age Connect with: Pamela PavliscakPamela Pavliscak on LinkedInAll the Feels: How to Stay Human in the Digital WorldInstagram (@pamelapavliscak)Substack https://feelingdigital.substack.com/ Episode Chapters00:00 Introduction & Heart of the Conversation01:40 What is the Future of Feelings in Technology?02:25 Why Emotions Matter in Design04:43 A Butterfly Story: Tech & Personal Grief05:17 Early Tech Optimism vs Today's Realities07:39 Debunking Myths About “Screen Time”10:00 Diaries and Meaningful Online Experiences12:55 Metrics Beyond Time: How to ‘Measure' Digital Well-Being14:46 Shame, AI, and Tech Purity Culture18:04 Individual Responsibility vs Systemic Change20:17 Living in a Tech Ecosystem: What Do We Do Now?20:33 Emotional Life on the Internet vs. Emotional Life with AI24:17 Navigating Social Norms with Generative AI28:41 Are Neo Emotions Expanding Our Feelings?36:37 Why Does Outrage Rule the Internet?39:09 Persuasion vs. Manipulation in Emotional Interfaces42:28 Should Tech Be Accountable for Emotional Harm?45:00 Needed: Guardrails for Emotionally-Aware AI49:35 Staying Hopeful & Staying Human51:36 Outro & Where to Find the Book

“AI companies are taking advantage of our natural tendency to ascribe an inner life to our interlocutors. They profit when you think the chatbot cares.” — Kate O'Neill If we don't like someone, we call them a fascist. And if we like them, we say they are a humanist. The F and H words. Both meaningless in our sloppy, bot-infested age. But maybe I'm just a cranky anti-humanist. Even anti-human — whatever that means. Or maybe I'm being harsh (moi?). Humanism certainly is all the rage in our AI age. Corporate consultant Kate O'Neill likes the word so much that she has built her brand around it. The self-styled “Tech Humanist” is the author of Tech Humanist, the host of the Tech Humanist Show, and a frequent speaker on the TED circuit. So how to use the H word without sounding like Claude or ChatGPT? O'Neill argues that what makes us human is our quest for meaning. The M word. That's what distinguishes us from the bots. But as Kazuo Ishiguro warns in Klara and the Sun, we are fast arriving at a point when the bots are better than us at extracting meaning from the world. So did Kate O'Neill pass the Keen Test (reverse of Turing)? Did the Tech Humanist say anything that would have eluded Claude? Or have we already arrived at Ishiguro's bleak terminus where the bots are more skilled at infusing the H word with meaning than we are? Five Takeaways •       What Is Tech Humanism? Aligning Business and Human Outcomes: O'Neill's definition: technology shapes human experiences at scale, and it does so almost always in service of a business objective that is accelerating its advance. The purpose of tech humanism is to find the business objectives that need to be met and align them with human outcomes that are rewarding and fulfilling for people. This means using technology to amplify the alignment between business and human outcomes — rather than simply making the business more successful. It is, she acknowledges, not the habit of most business leaders. But it is a habit that can be developed. •       You Sound Like a Bot: Andrew's Challenge: Andrew's opening challenge: O'Neill sounds exactly like a well-prompted language model. She uses the h word (humanism) and the m word (meaning). What is she saying that Claude couldn't say? O'Neill's answer: meaning is not a word but a phenomenon. It is what emerges from the combination of embodied sensory experience and language — the way humans encode meaningful experiences with language in their brains. As far as we know, this is a uniquely human capability. Machines process information statistically. Humans process it meaningfully. That distinction is, she argues, precisely the gap that matters. •       AI Companies Profit When You Think the Chatbot Cares: O'Neill's sharpest observation: we are constituted to look for inner life in the things we interact with. We give nicknames to our cars and talk to our toasters. At this early stage of interacting with large language models, it is entirely natural to assume there is a consciousness on the other side. The problem: AI companies are actively taking advantage of that natural tendency. They profit from it. The more people believe the chatbot genuinely understands them, the more they use it. That manipulation is real and it is working. Developing critical thinking about AI interactions is, O'Neill argues, now a form of self-defence. •       The Intersection of Meaning and Scale: O'Neill's key contribution to the tech humanism conversation: the problem with technology is not technology itself but the scale at which it operates. A single interaction with a biased algorithm is annoying. A billion such interactions, aggregated and accelerated by a business objective, reshapes society. The tech humanist's job is to ensure that when we deploy technology at scale, the outcomes remain aligned with human meaning rather than with the extraction of human attention. This, she says, is both a business problem and a civilisational one. The two are, in her view, inseparable. •       A Message to 2126: What We Valued About Ourselves: Andrew asks O'Neill: it is 2126. Humans and machines are indistinguishable. What do you say to whoever is listening? O'Neill's answer: hello from the past. What we valued about ourselves was our ability to understand each other — intellectually, emotionally, sympathetically, empathetically. We could come into our interactions by holding space for what the other person feels and cares about. And we could, even when we disagreed, create more shared understanding by virtue of having the conversation. That is a beautiful thing, she says, whether we are distinctly human and distinctly machine or increasingly a blend of both. About the Guest Kate O'Neill is founder and CEO of KO Insights and is widely known as “the Tech Humanist.” She was one of the first 100 employees at Netflix and has held roles at Toshiba and founded the analytics firm [meta]marketer. She is named to the Thinkers50 global ranking of top management thinkers. She is the author of What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast (Wiley, January 2025), Tech Humanist (2018), A Future So Bright (2021), and Pixels and Place (2016). She advises Google, IBM, Microsoft, the United Nations, Harvard, and Yale. She hosts The Tech Humanist Show on YouTube. References: •       What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast by Kate O'Neill (Wiley, January 2025). •       Kazuo Ishiguro, Klara and the Sun (2021) — the novel discussed in the conversation's closing section. •       Victoria Hetherington, The Friend Machine — referenced by Andrew in the conversation on AI companionship. About Keen On America Nobody asks more awkward questions than the Anglo-American writer and filmmaker Andrew Keen. In Keen On America, Andrew brings his pointed Transatlantic wit to making sense of the United States — hosting daily interviews about the history and future of this now venerable Republic. With nearly 3,000 episodes since the show launched on TechCrunch in 2010, Keen On America is the most prolific intellectual interview show in the history of podcasting. WebsiteSubstackYouTube

Send us Fan MailJoin hosts as they move to the dance floor, and get ready for another strange night in Widow's Bay with Episode 4, “Beach Reads,” the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. In this episode, the gentlemen break down Patricia's unforgettable night party, the viral dance sequence, and the mysterious book that sends the evening in a supernatural direction. Tune in as the hosts uncover new clues and the growing mysteries of Widow's Bay.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

Send us Fan MailSomething is lurking beneath the surface in Widow's Bay, and the town's inaugural swim may have brought more than anyone bargained for.In Episode 3, "The Inaugural Swim," strange sightings along the shoreline and a troubling new clue send Mayor Tom Loftis deeper into the island's secrets. As old legends resurface and unanswered questions continue to mount, the gentlemen continue their journey into Widow's Bay with Episode 3 of the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. Join the conversation as we uncover new clues, mysterious encounters, and the growing darkness surrounding the island.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram, TikTok and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast.

Sende uns hier einen Audiokommentar!MMM - Mythos. Macht. Magie. Okkulte Fallakten.Dies ist eine Hörspielproduktion des okkulten Teetischs mit Candrac von Hainrich. Die erste Episode dieser speziellen Reihe innerhalb des Podcasts widmet sich den unheimlichen Geschehnissen um das Haus Baelbrow und adaptiert die Kurzgeschichte "The Story of Baelbrow" von E. & H. Heron alias Kate O'Brien Ryall Prichard und ihr Sohn Hesketh Hesketh-Prichard. Übersetzung und Bearbeitung des Skripts: Jo WeiszenfeldEdit: Candrac von Hainrich & Jo WeiszenfeldSprechrollen: Candrac von Hainrich und Jo Weiszenfeld_______________________

Send us Fan MailCheck into the haunted inn, watch out for strange noises in the walls, and don't stay in the Captain's Suite as the hosts continue their journey into Widow's Bay with Episode 2, "Lodging," the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. In this episode, the gentlemen break down Mayor Tom Loftis's night at the town's infamous inn, exploring its eerie legends and the supernatural mysteries that make this island impossible to understand.Grab a seat and join the conversation as we uncover new clues, chilling encounters, and the secrets hiding within Widow's Bay.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast.

Send us Fan MailPack your bags, watch out for curses, and don't trust everything you see in town—Three & 1/2 Gentlemen are heading to Widow's Bay!Join the hosts as they begin their journey into Widow's Bay, the horror-comedy mystery series created by Katie Dippold and starring Matthew Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, and Stephen Root. In this premiere episode, the gentlemen break down "Welcome to Widow's Bay," exploring the town's strange history, memorable characters, supernatural mysteries, and all the twists that make this eerie seaside community impossible to ignore. Grab a seat and join the conversation as the host uncover what secrets lie beneath the fog.Be sure to listen, subscribe, and follow the show on Instagram and YouTube @the.gentlemenpodcast

Kate joins Tom, Diana, Bryana, and Michael Inside the Runners' Studio and shares her running origin story. Follow Kate on IG @katerunzfarWe're excited to continue getting to know members of the Will Run for Podcast Community in these mini episodes where we put the spotlight on you! To be featured as on a future episode email us at willrunforpodcast@gmail.com 

Are leaders thinking big enough—and human enough—in the AI era? Explore how AI and technology shape the human experience with Kate O’Neill and guest Brian Solis, Head of Global Innovation at ServiceNow. Discover the concept of cognitive Darwinism, AI transformation stories, leadership in the AI era, and how to drive growth while staying human-centric. Topics Covered:AI augmentation vs. automationCognitive Darwinism and self-awarenessCapacity and capability overhang in AI adoptionTransformation as a human storyPurposeful iteration vs. intentional innovationReturn on intelligence vs. return on ignoranceReskilling and workforce transformation case studies (IKEA & Walmart)Human-centric leadership and psychological safetyPersonal relationship with technology & digital attentionMind shifts required for future-ready leadership Connect with Brian SolisServiceNowLinkedInBrian Solis, Author at Workflow® Episode Chapters:00:04 Introduction & Guest Welcome01:00 Transformation as a Human Story02:24 The Human Story Leaders Miss in the AI Era03:06 AI's Anti-Human Trajectory & Cognitive Darwinism04:28 AI Tax and Brain Fry05:49 AIQ: Artificial vs. Augmented Intelligence Quotient09:16 Agentic AI & Process Reinvention11:11 Grand Strategy and Leadership Mindsets15:55 Mind Shifts and Self-Awareness17:18 Book Inspiration and Becoming a Leader of the Moment20:13 Unlearning Disruption Myths in Enterprise25:16 Innovation: Creating New Value26:59 Evaluating AI Use: Efficiency vs. Net New Value31:13 Psychological Safety and Human-Centric Leadership32:28 IKEA & Walmart: Augmentation and Reskilling Case Studies38:00 Personal Relationship with Technology & Life Scale41:48 Closing Thoughts: Questions for Embracing Change43:05 Episode Wrap-Up and Farewells

Today, we are joined by Kate O'Flynn from the Apple TV show Widow's Bay. We got the chance to discuss her superstitions, which include some rather interesting bird-related ideas. We also spoke about her recent turn taking the lead in Ep. 4 of Widow's Bay, "Beach Reads", which sees O'Flynn's character, Patricia, assistant to Matthew Rhys' Mayor Tom, organising a town party while dealing with some old school "friends". It's safe to say that, thanks to an ominous party-planning book, things take a turn for the supernatural. We also discuss if she walked away with any party tips from this experience.. Thanks to Kate for sitting down with us for this wonderful chat about the show, now streaming on Apple TV. About "Widow's Bay" In "Widow's Bay," something lurks beneath the surface. Mayor Tom Loftis (Rhys) is desperate to revive his struggling community. There's no Wi-Fi, spotty cellular reception and he must contend with superstitious locals who believe their island is cursed. He wants these people to respect him. They don't. They think he is soft and cowardly. And he is. But Loftis is determined to build a better future for his teenage son and turn the island into a tourist destination. Miraculously, he succeeds: tourists are finally coming. Unfortunately, the locals were right. After decades of calm, the old stories that seemed too ludicrous to be true start happening again. Blending genuine horror with character-driven comedy, "Widow's Bay" features an ensemble cast led by Rhys, Kate O'Flynn, Stephen Root, Kingston Rumi Southwick, Kevin Carroll and Dale Dickey. The supporting cast includes K Callan and Emmy Award winner Jeff Hiller. Hailing from Apple Studios, "Widow's Bay" is created, showrun and executive produced by Dippold. Murai executive produces through his banner Chum Films alongside Carver Karaszewski, Claudia Shin and Rhys. Murai directs five episodes this season, in addition to directors Ti West, Sam Donovan and Andrew DeYoung.  

Kate O'Brien is a prominent media executive and entrepreneur who is actively disrupting the traditional advertising landscape. Before launching her own venture, she built a formidable reputation in the performance media space, notably leading a 200-person agency team and driving massive revenue growth (over 30%) by securing heavyweight clients like DraftKings, Virgin Voyages, and Rao's. In May 2024, she took her company, Powers of Reasoning, out of stealth mode. Key Takeaways on Her and the Agency:The "Guaranteed Performance" Model: Kate founded Powers of Reasoning to fix a major flaw she saw in legacy advertising. While traditional agencies make "esoteric" promises about brand savings, her agency utilizes a unique business model that legally guarantees specific media results or financial returns for clients. Cutting the Agency Markup: Her philosophy centers on extreme data transparency, AI-driven Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM) made for modern operators, and completely eliminating hidden agency markups. The Procurement Gap Advocate: As the head of a certified Minority and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE), Kate is a vocal advocate for changing corporate procurement. She frequently highlights the stark statistic that despite massive corporate DEI promises, only about 1% of Fortune 100 companies actually procure services from certified women-owned agencies.She is based in Brooklyn, New York, and is currently a rising star in the independent agency space.

Kate O'Connor is not just good at one event... she has SEVEN! 800 Metres (indoor and outdoor), Shot Put, Long Jump, High Jump, Hurdles, Javelin! It's tiring just reading the list!The World Champion and Olympic contender for Team Ireland joins Alison on Weekend Breakfast for a brilliant chat about life as a heptathlete (and yes, how to say it!) — and what it really takes to be good at seven disciplines, not just one.Kate shares how she fell into multi-events “organically,” thanks a lot to her to her dad's encouragement - he is tell her coach to this day. She opens up about the toughest event to master, the mindset behind constant learning, and the whirlwind of medals, records and media attention! And perhaps the most important of all -- inspiring the young athletes of Ireland to live their own dream!Kate chatted to Alison as part of the SPAR and Eurospar Community Fund - helping more kids get into sport by investing in their clubs. The Community Fund initiative will see €60,000 awarded to 30 sports clubs across the country. Nominees are being asked to submit a short application to showcase how their club is ‘Hungry For Success'.Entries are now open and will close on Wednesday, July 8th.

PopaHALLics #164 "Damaged Goods"Damaged people make for good pop in this episode, from a Neil Diamond tribute band with trouble at the door to a widow keeping busy to cope with her son's disappearance over 30 years ago in "Remarkably Bright Creatures."Streaming:"Remarkably Bright Creatures," Netflix. This movie adaptation of Shelby Van Pelt's novel stars Sally Field as a night shift aquarium worker who forms a bond with a curmudgeonly giant Pacific octopus (voiced by Alfred Molina)."Widow's Bay," Apple TV. A new mayor (Matthew Rhys) tries to turn his island town into a tourist destination despite its dark past in this comedy horror series. With Stephen Root and Kate O'Flynn."Patience," BBC.  An autistic police archivist (Ella Maisy Purvis) helps a detective inspector (Laura Fraser) solve crimes in this Belgian/British drama."Song Sung Blue," Hulu. Hugh Jackman and Kate Hudson star as a Neil Diamond tribute band in Milwaukee in this heartwarming movie about the trials and tribulations of their relationship."Star Wars: Maul - Shadow Lord," Disney Plus. Animated. The horned, red and black devilish villain from "The Phantom Menace" tries to rebuild his criminal empire and woo a Jedi apprentice to the Dark Side.Books:"The Twelve LIves of Alfred Hitchcock: An Anatomy of the Master of Suspense," by Edward White. This 2021 Edgar Award-winning biography explores the famed director through 12 distinct facets of his life, such as "The Voyeur," "The Entertainer," and "The Murderer.""Hex House," by Amy Jane Stewart. A dark feminist horror novel set in Scotland. Hex House is a magical safe haven that turns abused women into vessels of revenge."Hitchcock's Blondes: The Unforgettable Women Behind the Legendary Director's Dark Obsession," by Laurence Leamer. This book covers some of the same subjects as "The Twelve Lives," but puts the women at the center of the story, with an emphasis on misbehavior (mainly Hitchcock's) and sex (mainly them).Music:PopaHALLics #164 Playlist (Kacey) features selections from Kacey Musgraves' new album "Middle of Nowhere," as well as Jackman and Hudson performing Neil Diamond's hits from the "Song Sung Blue" soundtrack.The Fair Use Doctrine of U.S. copyright law allows for the limited unauthorized use of copyrighted material for purposes of comment and criticism.

ANDREA MARA chats with Paul about her new psychological thriller SUCH A NICE GIRL, redundancy-serendipity, sisters, friends and family, TV and All Her Fault.SUCH A NICE GIRL: The morning after a glamorous, luxury wedding, you and your best friend go to wake your twenty-four-year-old daughters. You open the door to their shared room in the pool-house and find a lamp smashed on the floor, a blood stain on the carpet, a ringing phone - and both girls are nowhere to be seen.The police come and you discover something shocking. Something inexplicable. Is one of your daughters trying to kill the other? And that's when you and your best friend begin to unravel what's really going on between the girls.You need to work together to find your daughters, testing your friendship to its limits. And you can't help but wonder: which girl is the killer and which is the victim?Andrea Mara is a crime novelist from Dublin, Ireland, where she lives with her husband and three children. It Should Have Been You was a Sunday Times top ten bestseller in the UK, and an Irish Times number one bestseller in Ireland. Her 2024 novel, Someone In The Attic, was a number one bestseller on Kindle and spent ten weeks in the Irish Times bestseller charts. The paperback was a UK Sunday Times top ten bestseller. Her 2023 book, No One Saw A Thing was a Sunday Times, Irish Times and Kindle Number 1 bestseller. Hide And Seek (July 2022) spent five weeks in the Irish Times bestseller charts and was shortlisted for Irish Crime Novel of the year at the A Post Irish Book Awards. All Her Fault (July 2021) was Sunday Times Crime Novel of the Month, a Sunday Times and Irish Times Top Ten Bestseller, and Kindle Top Five bestseller. It was shortlisted for Irish Crime Novel of the Year in the A Post Irish Book Awards and has been adapted for TV, starring Sarah Snook (Succession) and Dakota Fanning (Ripley). Her first book, The Other Side of the Wall, was shortlisted for the Kate O'Brien Award 2018 and was an Amazon number one bestseller in Irish Crime.SUCH A NICE GIRL IS PUBLISHED 7/5 Recommended: Araminta Hall Unreliable NarratorPaul Burke is the editor of Aspects of Crime and Crime Time FM. His first book Spies on Screen From Silent to Streaming will be published in September.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023-2026 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,  

I've become a weekly watcher of Kate O'Connor's YouTube vlog, Place-Goers, which features her going places with her boyfriend, Danny Catlow. I know both comedians—and unapologetic YouTubers!—from doing comedy in Chicago, but since they live in L.A. now, that's the site of most of their place-going. Their dynamic is great together, but for their TIYA appearances, I wanted to talk to them separately. These are the first two-part episodes featuring collaborators in a long time, and it's the very first two-episode week for the podcast.We talk about: relationship patterns, increasing bone density, Jungian therapy, being a gamer, codependency, abusive relationships, the euphoria of witnessing death, Delta Work and frying the small fish.Support the show and get the TIYA After Dark feed on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thisisyourafterlifeFollow Kate:http://www.youtube.com/@Place-Goershttps://thebrokenelbow.substack.com/Follow/contact This Is Your Afterlife:https://thisisyourafterlife.com/https://www.instagram.com/thisisyourafterlife/thisisyourafterlifepodcast@gmail.comMusic by TIYA house band Lake Mary:https://lakemary.bandcamp.com/https://www.instagram.com/chaz.prymek/Artwork by Matt Sage:https://www.instagram.com/matthewjsage/

Companies are investing more than ever in technology to transform their businesses. But the full impact isn't being felt. Most organisations believe they are missing out on up to 50% of the returns they expect from digital transformation. So, what's the missing piece? Do firms need to invest more or does the answer lie in their leadership and culture? From AI to cloud platforms, organisations are undertaking digital transformation in the search for added efficiency, growth and competitive advantage. But change doesn't just happen to systems, it affects people too. If technology is a tool for transformation, is it the people and culture who drive real change?   Behind every platform rollout and process redesign are employees being asked to adapt to and buy into a new way of working. And without a culture enabling people to embrace this change, nearly half of leaders say their success will be hindered. So, what role do people have in unlocking tech potential? What does a culture that can supercharge the impact of technology investments actually look like? What foundations need to be built when designing transformation plans? And how can organisations stay future-ready but people-centric? That's what we're exploring in this episode of The Green Room with Kate O'Neill, author and Founder of KO Insights, and Mike Manby, Technology & Transformation Consumer Industry Lead at Deloitte, as we ask: Are people the superpower that drives transformation? Tune in to find out: The role of leadership in driving transformational and culture change How the right culture can supercharge the impact of technology The foundations that need to be built when designing transformation plans How organisations can stay future-ready but people-centric Enjoyed this episode? Check out our website for our recommendations to learn more about this topic: deloitte.co.uk/greenroompodcasts Find out more about The Yard here:  The Yard Charity | Supporting disabled children and young people Guests: Kate O'Neill, author and Founder of KO Insights, and Mike Manby, Technology & Transformation Consumer Industry Lead at Deloitte Hosts: Annie Wong and Oli Carpenter Original music: Ali Barrett Recording date and location: London, 25.02.26

Rachel Sheehan spoke to Kate O'Connor about the progression of her career, expectations of PBs and where she feels her ceiling is, and her sporting influences.Allianz Ireland Announces New Brand Ambassador Partnership with World-Class Heptathlete Kate O'Connor

Every conversation about artificial intelligence eventually arrives at the same promise: once machines handle the tedious work, humans will finally be free to focus on what matters. Kate O'Neill thinks this is a flawed assumption, leading leaders to make decisions that serve neither their people nor their purpose. In this episode of Boss Better Now, Joe Mull sits down with Kate O'Neill to discuss the intersection of technology and humanity. An early Netflix employee and author of What Matters Next, Kate has spent her career pressing organizations to ask better questions before they reach for faster tools. Kate unpacks why the "future of work" is actually four nested conversations, jobs, the workplace, productivity, and tasks, that require separate consideration. She introduces "minimum viable skilling" as a modern leadership imperative and offers a counterintuitive argument on why AI might be our only realistic tool for mitigating climate damage. In this episode, you'll learn:

Are we truly understanding global trade, or just reacting to headlines? Step into a timely, eye-opening conversation on trade, geopolitics, and the systems shaping our global economy with Dmitry Grozoubinski, hosted by Kate O’Neill. Topics Covered: Why global trade is more misunderstood than ever The real forces driving today's trade tensions and disruptions How policy, politics, and economics intersect in trade decisions Common misconceptions about tariffs, supply chains, and globalization The role of trade experts vs. media narratives How trade impacts everyday life more than we realize The challenge of communicating complex global systems simply What recent global events reveal about the fragility of trade systems The future of globalization: shifting, not disappearing Why understanding trade is critical in today's world Connect with Dmitry GrozoubinskiWebsiteLinkedInDmitry's Book: Why Politicians Lie About Trade Episode Chapters: [00:00:04] Introduction to the Tech Humanist Show [00:00:30] Guest Introduction: Dmitry Grozoubinski [00:01:15] Why Trade Is Suddenly Front and Center [00:03:40] Misconceptions About Global Trade [00:06:05] How Trade Policy Actually Works [00:08:50] Tariffs, Politics, and Public Perception [00:12:10] Media Narratives vs. Trade Reality [00:15:25] Supply Chains and Global Interdependence [00:18:40] Trade Tensions and Geopolitical Shifts [00:22:05] Why Trade Is Hard to Communicate [00:26:30] The Fragility of Global Systems [00:30:10] The Future of Globalization [00:33:45] Why Trade Literacy Matters [00:36:20] Where to Connect with Dmitry Grozoubinski [00:36:45] Closing and Credits

Irish heptathlete Kate O'Connor joins Eoin Sheahan after winning a bronze medal at the World Indoor Championships on Sunday, looking back on the championships themselves, her enjoyment mindset, and the injuries she's had to manage.

Kate O'Connor speaks to Morning Ireland, following her win of a bronze medal in the women's pentathlon at the World Indoor Athletics Championships in Torun, Poland.

Evening all, we've got an extended newsround for you today with a PACKED studio with Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O'Dea, Mick McCarthy and Stephen Doyle all in situ. They chat Premier League, the weekend's hurling and Gaelic Football, Shane Lowry's unfortunate end in Florida, Kate O'Connor's performance at the national indoor championships and all the latest from the Irish Rugby camp.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand in studio to bring you all the reaction from a packed weekend in the sporting world, which included a full slate of Football League fixtures, the Premier League title race continuing at full-traction and the National Senior Indoor Championships. The lads go through the Arsenal win over Chelsea, the takeaways from the football leagues, GAA Special congress and Shane Lowry's capitulation late on in the Cognizant Classic last night. Off The Ball Breakfast - Weekdays: 7:30AM

What does it truly mean to see—and how can technology restore one of our most essential human senses? In this episode, Dr. José-Alain Sahel joins Kate O’Neill to reveal the breakthroughs in vision restoration, and how these innovations are shaping the future of human experience. Topics Covered: Optogenetic therapy and vision restoration Artificial retina technology Scientific and patient journey of regaining sight Convergence of AI, neuroscience, and medical devices Philosophy of sight and perception Natural vs. artificial boundaries in biotech Balancing innovation and patient safety Strategies for treating different stages of blindness Meaning and legacy of vision technologies Connect with: Dr. José-Alain SahelThe Eye & Ear Foundation of PittsburghUPMC Enterprises Episode Chapters: 00:00:05 – Welcome to the Tech Humanist Show 00:01:14 – Introduction of Dr. José-Alain Sahel 00:02:29 – 2021 Optogenetic Vision Restoration Breakthrough 00:02:46 – Recent Artificial Retina Breakthrough (2025) 00:03:47 – The First Patient's Experience 00:06:31 – Explaining the Technology: Algae Proteins & Retinal Cells 00:09:00 – Scientific Process: Failures, Persistence, and Progress 00:10:13 – How the Goggles Work 00:11:03 – Training the Brain to Interpret New Visual Input 00:11:24 – The Patient's Story: From Blindness to Seeing Again 00:16:07 – Philosophical Perspective on Sight and Perception 00:20:02 – Measuring Human Experience in Vision Restoration 00:23:26 – Natural vs. Artificial: Ethics and Human Augmentation 00:26:19 – Balancing Innovation with Patient Safety in Clinical Trials 00:29:53 – Complementary Strategies for Blindness Treatment 00:31:34 – Vision, Meaning, and Human Flourishing 00:34:41 – Where to Find More About Dr. Sahel's Work 00:35:49 – Episode Credits & Outro

Technology decisions can shift dramatically when HR steps in with a human-centered perspective. In this episode, Kate O'Neill, CEO of KO Insights and author of What Matters Next, explains how HR can influence innovation before decisions are locked in. She shares why employee experience, ethics, and organizational performance belong at the center of technology conversations, not after rollout plans are set. You'll hear practical ways HR can gather partial answers, synthesize insight, and guide leaders through uncertainty while staying grounded in values, privacy, and workplace communication. If you want HR leadership that builds credibility and influence, this conversation offers clear frameworks you can apply today. Join us as we discuss: (00:00) Meet HR Superstar: Kate O'Neill (04:22) Digital transformation vs. innovation (09:54) How HR can influence without being the decision maker (14:15) Common mistakes when rolling out change and new tools (22:38) Finding the right pace in technology decisions (28:54) Carrying culture forward into the AI age   Resources: For the entire interview, subscribe to HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or YouTube, or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo. Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player. Hear Karina's thoughts on elevating your HR career by following her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karinayoung11/ Download 15Five's Performance Review Playbook: https://www.15five.com/ebook/review-process-playbook?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2_2023_Podcast_CTAs&utm_content=Performance  For more on maximizing employee performance, engagement, and retention, click here: https://www.15five.com/demo?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=Q2-Podcast-Ads&utm_content=Schedule-a-demo Kate O'Neill's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateoneill/

What happens when your AI strategy moves faster than your team's ability to trust it, govern it, or explain it? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with Kate O'Neill—Founder & CEO of KO Insights, author of "What Matters Next", and globally recognized as a "tech humanist"—to unpack what leaders are getting dangerously wrong about digital transformation right now. Kate challenges the default mindset that tech exists to serve the business first and humans second. She reframes the entire conversation as a three-way relationship between business, humans, and technology. That shift matters, because "human impact" isn't a nice-to-have. It's the core variable that determines whether innovation scales sustainably or collapses under backlash, risk, and regret. You'll hear why so many companies are racing into AI with confidence on the surface and fear underneath. Boards want speed. Markets reward bold moves. But many executives privately admit they don't fully understand the complexity or consequences of the decisions they're being pressured to make. Kate gives language for that tension and practical frameworks for "future-ready" leadership that doesn't sacrifice long-term resilience for short-term acceleration. The conversation gets real about what trust and risk actually mean in an AI-driven world. Kate argues that leaders need a better taxonomy of both—because without it, AI becomes a multiplier of bad decisions, not a generator of better ones. Faster isn't automatically smarter. And speed without wisdom is just expensive chaos. Finally, Kate shares the larger mission behind her work: influencing the decisions that impact millions of people downstream. Her "10,000 Boardrooms for 1 Billion People" initiative is built around one big idea—if we want human-friendly tech at scale, we need better thinking at the top. Not performative ethics. Not buzzwords. Better decisions, made earlier, by the people with the power to set direction. If you lead strategy, product, innovation, or culture—and you're feeling the pressure to "move faster" with AI—this episode gives you the language, frameworks, and leadership posture to move responsibly without losing momentum. Three Key Takeaways: • Human impact isn't a soft metric—it's a strategy decision. Kate reframes transformation as a three-way relationship between business, humans, and technology. If you don't design for the human outcome, the business outcome eventually breaks. • AI speed without trust creates risk. Leaders feel pressure to move fast, but trust, governance, and clarity lag behind. Without a shared understanding of risk and responsibility, AI becomes a multiplier of bad decisions. • Better decisions upstream create better outcomes at scale. Kate's "10,000 Boardrooms for 1 Billion People" idea drives home that the biggest lever isn't the tool—it's leadership judgment. The earlier the thinking improves at the top, the safer and more scalable innovation becomes. If Kate's "tech humanist" lens made you rethink how you're leading AI and transformation, your next listen should be our episode 149 with Brian Solis. Brian goes deep on what most leaders miss—the human side of digital change, the behavioral ripple effects of technology, and why transformation only works when it's designed for people, not just performance. Queue it up now and pair the two episodes back-to-back for a powerful executive playbook: Kate helps you decide what matters next—Brian helps you understand what your customers and employees will do next.

What if the “soft skills” we often overlook are actually the most strategic—and essential—in the age of AI? In this episode, leadership expert Dr. Bushra Khan and host Kate O’Neill explore the power and business impact of emotional intelligence, challenging outdated leadership myths and redefining what skills matter most for future-ready teams. Topics Covered: Why “soft skills” should be called “strategic skills” Emotional intelligence as a leadership framework Evidence-based emotional intelligence in organizations Critical thinking, persuasion, and influence for tech leaders Challenging the myth of micromanagement Culture's impact on leadership assumptions Candor vs. bluntness in high-stakes communication Balancing bravery and kindness in decision making Practical approaches to EI skill-building in companies Finding hope and optimism in leadership Connect with: Dr. Bushra KhanLinkedinWebsite Episode Chapters: 00:00:05 – Welcome & redefining soft skills 00:00:37 – Emotional intelligence as leadership 00:01:20 – Reframing skills for a tech-driven world 00:01:55 – Why “soft” is inadequate and damaging 00:02:49 – Strategic skills vs. technical expertise 00:04:33 – Critical thinking & real-life practice 00:05:43 – Evidence-based EI: Research & impact 00:06:05 – Describing great leaders (EI in action) 00:08:47 – EQ vs. IQ & technical skills 00:11:06 – The emotional intelligence framework 00:12:34 – Making EI accessible in everyday life 00:13:24 – The myth of micromanagement 00:15:46 – Coaching, mentoring, and trust 00:17:13 – Cross-context skills: work, life, community 00:17:43 – Leadership mental models across cultures 00:18:35 – Cultural differences in trust and hierarchy 00:22:23 – Candor, clarity, and high-stakes communication 00:23:14 – Building trust for high-pressure moments 00:26:33 – Balancing bravery and kindness 00:29:29 – EI is not just being nice—using frameworks 00:31:34 – Practical “how” for applying EI 00:32:07 – Why companies should invest in human skills 00:32:41 – Making skills training bite-sized and evidence-based 00:35:44 – Key takeaways & actionable advice 00:36:23 – Finding hope and optimism in leadership 00:39:53 – Gratitude and closing remarks

What are the questions only humans can ask in an age where AI seems to have all the answers? In this episode, Kate O’Neill and futurist Ben Pring dive deep into the uniquely human skills and judgments that technology can’t replicate, and explore how leaders and organizations can navigate uncertainty, ask better questions, and shape a more human-centered future. Topics covered:Placing today's AI advancements in historical context How technology replaces skill with judgment The value of asking better questions in an AI-driven world Why leaders avoid tough decisions about humans vs. machines How incentives and alignment shape organizational outcomes The policy gaps at the intersection of technology, strategy, and labor Distinguishing human creativity from AI-generated “slop” How to maintain humanity and funkiness in a synthetic content flood Hope and optimism for the future of work and technology Connect with Ben Pring: benpring.com Episode Chapters:00:00:05 – Welcome to the Tech Humanist Show 00:00:18 – The Human Ability to Ask the Next Best Question 00:00:32 – Computers Are Useless: Asking the Right Questions 00:01:05 – Introducing Ben Pring 00:02:21 – Historical Context for Today's AI Moment 00:04:47 – Technology: Replacing Skill with Judgment 00:08:14 – What Leaders Should Be Asking in an AI-Powered World 00:13:08 – Why Leaders Avoid Tough Questions About Automation 00:16:13 – Decision-Making in Times of Uncertainty 00:19:10 – Distinguishing Priorities from Trivialities 00:24:22 – Aligning Incentives and Unintended Consequences 00:25:41 – Have We Gotten Better at Taming the Monster? 00:29:26 – The Most Important Policy Questions We're Not Asking 00:33:59 – The Car as a Parallel: Infrastructure and Human-Centric Design 00:36:21 – What Remains Distinctly Human in a Synthetic Content World 00:41:01 – Invention, Funkiness, and Problem-Solving 00:42:46 – Hope and Optimism for the Future 00:49:03 – Closing and Where to Find Ben Pring

Every company wants better market insights, but up until AI's entrance, results have been highly speculative.   How is AI upending tried-and-true market research methodology?  Kate O'Keefe, CEO and founder of Heatseeker, joins SaaS Half Full to explain why traditional surveys and customer-led insights are no longer cutting it, and how behavioral data and AI-driven experimentation are providing marketers with data they can actually trust. In this episode, Kate outlines how brands can move beyond speculative research by leveraging live market experiments, first-party data, and synthetic personas to uncover real customer signals in real time. She also shares how leading B2B and B2C brands are using these methods to test ideas before launch, build stronger campaigns, and give marketers the confidence to push bolder creative decisions backed by quant-driven insights.  

This week Kim and Jamie explore the increased use of AI in recruitment processes as well as the opportunity to use it for corporate communication standards. This led to a more in-depth discussion on the dangers of using internal information as part of “teaching” a more publicly accessible AI. For more information on Kate please visit her website by clicking here Kate O’Neill Part 3Download

What if climate action and economic growth aren’t at odds—but actually deeply aligned? In this episode, Kate O’Neill sits down with Tom Chi to challenge conventional thinking about climate solutions, innovation, and the future of planetary restoration. Topics Covered: The emotional impact of witnessing coral reef collapse Reimagining climate action through the lens of both ecology and economy Lessons from Google X: rapid prototyping and low-cost innovation How Google Glass shaped the understanding of visual information and human experience Insights into planetary restoration and urgent timelines for action The concept of “Climate Capital” and investment strategies for sustainability Aligning ecological wins with economic incentives Overcoming barriers in climate-tech: capex inertia and effective policy Interconnectedness and its influence on business and technology Innovative approaches for sustainable material management Connect with Tom Chi:LinkedInAt One Ventures Website Episode Chapters: 00:00:05 – Welcome & Introduction to the Tech Humanist Show 00:00:15 – Tom Chi on Reef Collapse and Global Tragedy 00:00:43 – Rethinking Climate Action: Ecology vs. Economy 00:02:15 – Conversation Kickoff: Meet Tom Chi 00:02:36 – Google X, Rapid Prototyping, and Hardware Innovation 00:06:24 – Augmenting Human Vision: Google Glass Discoveries 00:13:08 – From Tech Innovator to Planetary Restoration 00:16:33 – The Gravity of Coral Loss & Civilization-Scale Decisions 00:19:47 – Becoming Net Positive to Nature: NE Ventures Approach 00:21:01 – What “Climate Capital” Really Means 00:27:01 – Structuring Climate-Tech Investments & Timelines 00:28:57 – Advice for Funders: Overcoming Green Premiums 00:33:15 – Interconnectedness: Tech, Nature, and Business 00:38:43 – Building Lasting Systems with Nature 00:39:13 – The One Law to Accelerate Climate Solutions 00:47:21 – Empowering Change: Rates Not States 00:47:30 – Book Release: Climate Capital 00:48:17 – Closing Remarks & How to Connect

This week we continue our conversation with Kate O’Neill looking at the interdependence of strategic optimism and strategic disappointment as well as the importance of bringing our human “soft” skills to interactions and use of AI in the workplace. Kate O’Neill Part 2Download

Following our video introduction of Kate, we begin a three part conversation looking at organisations from a “tech humanist” viewpoint. In this part of the conversation we explore the difference between workplace transformation and workplace innovation and what it means for you and your industry competitors. Kate O’Neill Part 1Download

The first in a series featuring 2025's newsmakers - starting with the athlete who's had a life changing year, Kate O'Connor.

Kate O'Neill is a leading voice on AI and tech humanism, known for helping organizations build more meaningful, human-centered futures. She has been featured by outlets like BBC, NPR, and NBC, and serves on the United Nations AI advisory board. A CX Hall of Fame inductee and award-winning entrepreneur, Kate brings a unique blend of optimism and realism to conversations about AI, data, and the future of work. Her latest book, What Matters Next, explores how to make human-friendly tech decisions.In this conversation we discussed:How tech humanism explains the relationship between people, technology, and business, and how leaders can design AI systems that strengthen the alignmentWhy humans project intelligence and agency onto AI tools, and what it takes to build healthy, intentional habits around emerging technologiesPractical ways workers can use AI to elevate their roles rather than fear automationThe role of leadership in creating psychologically safe environments where employees can openly experiment with AI toolsThe risk of designing systems that lead to “automated bureaucracy,” and how organizations can embed meaning into automated experiences at scaleWhy meaning and purpose remain uniquely human, and how future workplaces can evolve by pairing human judgment with increasingly capable AI systemsResources:Subscribe to the AI & The Future of Work NewsletterConnect with Kate on LinkedIn or at KO InsightsAI fun fact articleOn How Unleashing Human Potential with AI

"One of the other important things about tech humanism to me is that the three-way relationship between business humans and tech is primarily about the relationship between business objectives and human outcomes and using technological capability to amplify that alignment, as opposed to using technology to amplify only the business objective side of that relationship. So really trying to think about how does a business meet the humans that it serves, and then how can technology be part of making that more effective and more successful so the business can succeed and the humans can have a better experience on the other side of that success." Kate O'Neill on Electric Ladies Podcast  Technology has infiltrated every aspect of our lives, yet do we really understand its relationship with humans? Everybody's talking about and wrestling with understanding artificial intelligence – AI – in their business, governments and lives, but not everyone understands the intersection between technology and the human experience. How can we maximize it? Listen to self-described "tech humanist" Kate O'Neill, CEO of KO Insights and an advisor on these issues, including to the United Nations AI Advisory Board, in this fascinating conversation with Electric Ladies Podcast host Joan Michelson at the 2025 Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona, Spain. You'll hear about: ●        Why humans are at the core of everything: "You're never more than a degree away from people downstream of the decisions that you're making." ●        Questions matter: What are the questions boards and leaders should be asking instead of just collecting data and making decisions as if humans are not affected? ●        How can we leverage AI to address climate change? It's about a range of factors, both impact of the technology itself and how it can be leveraged to help humans. ●        Plus, insightful career advice:   "It's anybody's guess, on some level, what the next set of jobs that AI implementations will displace are going to be. But what I think we can feel fairly confident about for the time being is that soft skills, the soft skills that we've all been told are those we need to cultivate. Like context intelligence, emotional intelligence, good judgment, communication, those kinds of things are incredibly important no matter what. And the great thing about this for the question that you ask, is that women have been socialized to be stronger in those skills in general. So we already have an advantage when it comes to that." Kate O'Neill on Electric Ladies Podcast Read Joan's Forbes articles here. You'll also like: ·       Urban Climate Actions at the 2025 Smart City Expo World Congress: Listen to Joan's panel with three extraordinary urban women leaders from across the globe who are using creative strategies to address climate issues. ·       "Technology is Not Neutral": with Stephanie Hare, Ph.D., author of "Technology is Not Neutral," Researcher and BBC Broadcaster ·       Leveraging A.I. For Sustainability: with Mandi McReynolds, Chief Sustainability Officer at Workiva, software infrastructure company ·       Using Climate Modelling – with Maria Caffrey, Ph.D., UK National Physical Laboratory, on how climate modelling works and how best to use it most effectively  ·       Predicting Climate Impacts In Neighborhoods – with Jessica Filante Farrington, AT&T's Director of Global Sustainability   Subscribe to our newsletter to receive our podcasts, blog, events and special coaching offers.   Thanks for subscribing on Apple Podcasts or iHeartRadio and leaving us a review! Follow us on Twitter @joanmichelson

Off The Ball's Susanna Mollen and Rachel Sheehan were at the Team Ireland Olympic Sports Awards last Saturday night and caught up with some of the winners on the night.Dundalk's Kate O'Connor took home the Allianz Female Athlete of the Year, and the FIAT Olympic Sporting Moment of the Year.Rory McIlroy was the Allianz Male Athlete of the Year, and his uncle Brian was on hand to scoop up his award.Eve McMahon was announced as the Sport Ireland Rising Star winner.The Deloitte High Performance Programme of the Year went to Cycling Ireland.Rhys McClenaghan took home the award for the McKeever Sports Creator of the Year gong.The Spar/Eurospar Community Impact award went to Inbhear Dee Athletics Club's Noreen O'Reilly, Eithne Walsh and Anne-Marie Kelly.The Flogas Team of the Year went the way of the rowers in Fintan McCarthy and Phillip Doyle.And the Key Patent Innovations Coach of the Year was awarded to Dominic Casey.

TrulySignificant.com presents Kate O'Neill, renowned Tech Humanist, author of What Matters Next? and honored as Thinkers50.Kate spent her career exploring how technology can serve humanity—not the other way around. From pioneering the first intranet for Toshiba America to becoming Netflix's first Content Manager, Kate has seen firsthand how emerging technologies can either empower people or overwhelm them.Today, Kate advises organizations around the world on creating sustainable growth, designing equitably, and building long-term value through human-centered innovation. She is the author of What Matters Next? A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast, where Kate examines how thoughtful technology choices shape the future.On this episode, we dive into regenerative growth, practical applications of machine learning, and how data can reveal insights that genuinely improve the customer experience. You'll hear about digital transformation in the film industry, strategies for investing in sustainability, and maximizing energy and processing power through thoughtful system design.Ultimately, this conversation is about setting a new precedent—using technology as a steward, sensitive to humanity, and always mindful of what truly matters next.  Visit www.koinsights.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

If you're making tech decisions faster than your team can absorb them or you're worried AI might erase the “human” from your business; this conversation will feel like a deep breath and a reset button. Today, I sit down with Kate O'Neill. She's known as the “tech humanist,” founder and CEO of KO Insights, and newly named member of the Thinkers50 list of top management thinkers in the world. We unpack her new book, What Matters Next? A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That Is Moving Too Fast, and explore how leaders can stay grounded in purpose while navigating AI, automation, and constant change. Kate shares the “now–next continuum” and her Insights & Foresights model as practical ways to reduce overwhelm, make better decisions, and design a future that works for both your business and your people. If you're leading through chaos and want your organization to be both high-performing and deeply human, this one is for you. Here are some highlights: -Redefining purpose as a question: How Kate uses one core question “How can we help humanity prepare for an increasingly tech-driven future?” and why reframing your mission as a question can sharpen strategy and culture. -The Now–Next continuum: A practical way for leaders to connect past, present, and future so the “future of work” feels less murky and more manageable, with clearer signals about what to do today. -Insights, Foresights, and “bankable foresights”: Inside Kate's decision-making model that helps executives ask better questions, synthesize what they're learning, and build a growing bank of future-ready insights instead of reacting in panic. -What “human-friendly” tech decisions really look like: From AI-driven layoffs to chatbots and educational tools, we talk about the hidden human costs of short-sighted tech choices for employees, customers, and students, and how to design more holistic, human-centered solutions. -AI, higher education, and the next generation of talent: Why banning tools like ChatGPT is a missed opportunity, how good prompting mirrors good delegation, and what universities and employers can do to better prepare young professionals for a prompt-based, AI-enabled workplace. About the guest:  Kate O'Neill, known globally as the “Tech Humanist," is the founder and CEO of KO Insights, a strategic advisory firm dedicated to improving human experience at scale. Her innovative approach bridges the gap between technological advancement and human-centric values, influencing how organizations navigate digital transformation. She is also author of the book What Matters Next: A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast, which was named a Thinkers50 2025 Best Management Book. With a career spanning over 25 years, Kate's expertise is rooted in hands-on experience with category-defining companies. She was one of the first 100 employees at Netflix, where she pioneered the first content management role. She developed Toshiba America's first intranet and founded [meta]marketer, one of the earliest digital strategy and analytics agencies. Connect with Kate: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateoneill/  Website: https://www.koinsights.com/  Book: https://www.amazon.com/What-Matters-Next-Human-Friendly-Decisions/dp/1394296428  Connect with Allison: Feedspot has named Disruptive CEO Nation as one of the Top 25 CEO Podcasts on the web, and it is ranked the number 6 CEO podcast to listen to in 2025! https://podcasts.feedspot.com/ceo_podcasts/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/  Website: https://www.disruptiveceonation.com/   #CEO #leadership #startup #founder #business #businesspodcast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TrulySignificant.com presents Kate O'Neill, renowned Tech Humanist, author of What Matters Next? and honored as Thinkers50.Kate spent her career exploring how technology can serve humanity—not the other way around. From pioneering the first intranet for Toshiba America to becoming Netflix's first Content Manager, Kate has seen firsthand how emerging technologies can either empower people or overwhelm them.Today, Kate advises organizations around the world on creating sustainable growth, designing equitably, and building long-term value through human-centered innovation. She is the author of What Matters Next? A Leader's Guide to Making Human-Friendly Tech Decisions in a World That's Moving Too Fast, where Kate examines how thoughtful technology choices shape the future.On this episode, we dive into regenerative growth, practical applications of machine learning, and how data can reveal insights that genuinely improve the customer experience. You'll hear about digital transformation in the film industry, strategies for investing in sustainability, and maximizing energy and processing power through thoughtful system design.Ultimately, this conversation is about setting a new precedent—using technology as a steward, sensitive to humanity, and always mindful of what truly matters next.  Visit www.koinsights.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/success-made-to-last-legends--4302039/support.

Author Kate O'Neill's Book "What Matters Next": AI, Meaning, and Why We Can't Delegate Creativity | Redefining Society and Technology with Marco CiappelliKate O'Neill: https://www.koinsights.com/books/what-matters-next-book/Marco Ciappelli: https://www.marcociappelli.com/ When Kate O'Neill tells me that AI's most statistically probable outcome is actually its least meaningful one, I realize we're talking about something information theory has known for decades - but nobody's applying to the way we're using ChatGPT.She's a linguist who became a tech pioneer, one of Netflix's first hundred employees, someone who saw the first graphical web browser and got chills knowing everything was about to change. Her new book "What Matters Next" isn't another panic piece about AI or a blind celebration of automation. It's asking the question nobody seems to want to answer: what happens when we optimize for probability instead of meaning?I've been wrestling with this myself. The more I use AI tools for content, analysis, brainstorming - the more I notice something's missing. The creativity isn't there. It's brilliant for summarization, execution, repetitive tasks. But there's a flatness to it, a regression to the mean that strips away the very thing that makes human communication worth having.Kate puts it plainly: "There is nothing more human than meaning-making. From semantic meaning all the way out to the philosophical, cosmic worldview - what matters and why we're here."Every time we hit "generate" and just accept what the algorithm produces, we're choosing efficiency over meaning. We're delegating the creative process to a system optimized for statistical likelihood, not significance.She laughs when I tell her about my own paradox - that AI sometimes takes MORE time, not less. There's this old developer concept called "yak shaving," where you spend ten times longer writing a program to automate five steps instead of just doing them. But the real insight isn't about time management. It's about understanding the relationship between our thoughts and the tools we use to express them.In her book "What Matters Next," Kate's message is that we need to stay in the loop. Use AI for ugly first drafts, sure. Let it expedite workflow. But keep going back and forth, inserting yourself, bringing meaning and purpose back into the process. Otherwise, we create what she calls "garbage that none of us want to exist in the world with."I wrote recently about the paradox of learning when we rely entirely on machines. If AI only knows what we've done in the past, and we don't inject new meaning into that loop, it becomes closed. It's like doomscrolling through algorithms that only feed you what you already like - you never discover anything new, never grow, never challenge yourself.We're living in a Hybrid Analog Digital Society where these tools are unavoidable and genuinely powerful. The question isn't whether to use them. It's how to use them in ways that amplify human creativity rather than flatten it, that enhance meaning rather than optimize it away.The dominant narrative right now is efficiency, productivity, automation. But what if the real value isn't doing things faster - it's doing things that actually matter? Technology should serve humanity's purpose. Not the other way around. And that purpose can't be dictated by algorithms trained on statistical likelihood. It has to come from us, from the messy, unpredictable, meaningful work of being human.My Newsletter? Yes, of course, it is here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/7079849705156870144/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.