We discuss the explosion of AI, how he views and evaluates AI startups, to what extent ethics and transparency are used or necessary in these AI-infused initiatives, the humanisation of AI, the rise of therapeutic AI and much more. A fascinating update on where AI is going, including some hot new apps you need to check out..
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Making Well People Better with Psychedelic Therapy: Opening up Perspective, Taming the Ego and Inviting Intimacy
Psychedelics have made a resurgence. Micro-dosing has been the rage in Silicon Valley and other entrepreneur hubs. There are now at least four major pathologies being treated (in studies and now in certain centres) by macro-dosing with psychotropics like psilocybin, ketamine. My contention is that there are many other well-people, who struggle with life’s normal ups and downs and that psychedelics — under therapeutic conditions — could provide invaluable benefits to make well people better.
Brand, Design, and How An Agile Strategy Can Build Epic Brands in Record Time, with Marty Neumeier (Re-release)
We talked about the importance of having a designer mindset in business and the challenge of building a superior brand in today’s tech-infused world.
How to drop everything that’s holding you back, with author and enlightened leader, Banahasta (aka John Purkiss) Re-release of MDE474
We discuss John Purkiss’ remarkable journey to become Banahasta. We also talk about consciousness, oneness, intuition and meditation, how he manages his personal and professional missions, and the inherent power of letting go.
The Passing of Time. In Search of Longevity and Eternity: An Utterly Errant Fool’s Errand
New Year is a time to reflect… on the passing of time. In a world beset with problems, rising narcissism and mental health conditions, as well as a growing gap between the have and the have nots, the current that is looking to defy aging and death is burgeoning. Here why that is a bad thing.
Insights from World-renowned Negotiator, Chris Voss, Best-selling Author and CEO of the Black Swan Group (Re-release)
In this conversation with Chris Voss, we talk about the art of negotiation and of making a deal, the role of negotiations in business and in life, how to distinguish between real and fake opportunities and the power of being calm.
Can — or should — we humanise artificial intelligence (AI)? Why is this such a vital question for all of us?
I am frequently invited to discuss and/or debate the potential to humanise artificial intelligence (AI). Will it be possible to imbue AI with human qualities, sufficient to dupe us or equal us? Worse yet, will it supersede us? And judging by the reactions in the...
High-Stakes Performance Leadership with Sally Henderson (MDE549)
Minter Dialogue with Sally Henderson Sally Henderson is a high-stakes leadership mentor, creator of The Real Method framework to address challenging leadership issues of transformation, growth and development. In this conversation, we discuss the definition and...
The Joy of Padel with Patty Llaguno, World Number 18 (JOP12)
We discuss Patty’s career, how to mix and manage her love of football and tennis with padel, the keys to a success partnership, and the prospects for 2024.
The Power of Empathy with Keynote Speaker, Entrepreneur and Author, Michael Tennant (MDE548)
We explore how to handle adversity, strain and addiction. We dive deep into the power of empathy and how important it is to work on yourself. We explore issues of mental health, finding your WHY and some of the key insights in his book.
To Book Minter!
I’m Minter Dial and I serve my clients by elevating the debate and energy, telling powerful stories and connecting people and ideas. My mission to insert more meaningfulness into our lives and at work. I relish being an engaging professional speaker on leadership, transformation and branding. I’m known for being someone who walks the talk and delivers on or above expectations. I’m the author of four award-winning books, including the second edition of my award-winning book, Heartificial Empathy (April 2023, available in English and French), You Lead published by Kogan Page that won the Business Book Award 2022, and Futureproof (FT-Press/Pearson) that won the Business Book Award 2018. I’m also the producer of the award-winning WWII book and documentary film The Last Ring Home.
My new project is Dialogos, Fostering More Meaningful Conversations that is being published weekly via Substack, which will be converted into a book end of 2023.