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The HeartWired Podcast

Emotionally Intelligent Leadership for an AI World

Join Dr. MJ for conversations with CEOs and thought leaders exploring emotional intelligence, courage, connection, and leadership in a rapidly changing world.

About the Podcast

HeartWired explores what it means to lead with emotional intelligence in an AI-driven world. As technology reshapes how we work, the human skills of empathy, connection, and resilience are more critical than ever.

Each episode features C-suite executives, middle managers, neuroscientists, and thought leaders who share real-world strategies for navigating organizational challenges. Conversations go beyond surface-level advice, offering research-backed, actionable insights. Whether it’s managing organizational stress, leveraging neuroscience to improve performance, or leading through AI transformation, listeners will walk away with tools they can apply immediately.

You'll Hear:

• Where humans add irreplaceable value in an AI-driven workplace

• Strategies to minimize stress and burnout during rapid organizational change

• How AI is transforming leadership, team dynamics, and culture

• What effective leadership looks like when emotional and interpersonal skills matter most

• Creating environments where both people and technology can thrive

Episodes

Leading with Intuition in the Age of AI: Balancing Technology and Emotional Intelligence

Published on: 10/03/2026

Dr. MJ speaks with leadership expert Deborah Deras about intuition, emotional intelligence, and how leaders can balance human wisdom with artificial intelligence in a rapidly evolving technological world.

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Leading with Intuition in the Age of AI: Balancing Technology and Emotional Intelligence

How Emotional Intelligence Shapes Decision-Making and Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Published on: 03/03/2026

Dr. Mary Jean Vignone speaks with educator and Mastery Coding CEO Alan Sitomer about AI in education, emotionally intelligent leadership, and how humility, resilience, and student passion shape future-ready learning.

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How Emotional Intelligence Shapes Decision-Making and Education in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

Redefining Mental Health Care: Personalized, Evidence-Based AI Support for Eating Disorders

Published on: 24/02/2026

Dr. MJ speaks with Kahani co-founder Mehek Mohan about building ethical, human-centered AI in mental health care, the limits of automation, and why empathy and emotional intelligence must guide innovation.

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Redefining Mental Health Care: Personalized, Evidence-Based AI Support for Eating Disorders

Building Trust and Empathy: The YMCA’s Human-First Approach to AI Integration

Published on: 17/02/2026

Dr. MJ speaks with YMCA leaders George Leis and Jorge Perez about building trust, empathy, and strong governance to guide human-first AI integration while staying rooted in mission and community impact.

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Building Trust and Empathy: The YMCA’s Human-First Approach to AI Integration