Jacqueline Jayne (JJ) is dedicated to bridging the gap between people and technology. With over 20+ years in cybersecurity, her mission is to reduce human error in cybersecurity and educate individuals of all ages to stay safe online. Based in Australia, she promotes basic cyber hygiene as a fundamental skill.

Website: https://www.jacquelinejayne.com.au
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@peepsandgeeks

In this episode, we explore how to transform our perspective on cybersecurity. The alarming reality is that up to 95% of cyber incidents stem from human error. This won’t get better until we individually take responsibility and learn essential cyber hygiene.

We also discuss the influence of AI in both accelerating cybercrime and assisting us in detection. Most importantly, JJ walks through simple things you can do TODAY to protect yourself and your family, such as using password managers and enabling two-factor authentication.

Listen to this episode to learn about online safety 101!

Paul has over 25 years of experience in advertising and marketing. He’s helped build studios for major players in the entertainment industry, including Disney, Warner Bros, and Sony. For the past 18 years, he’s focused on integrating web development, email marketing, and social media strategies for large-scale marketing. His unique expertise helps creatives navigate the evolving industry.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-durelli-86394343
Website: https://www.digitalkahuna.com

In this episode, Paul highlights the emerging opportunity to use AI to launch your own studio, bypassing traditional Hollywood gatekeepers that normally reject most projects.

Paul encourages screenwriters to embrace a combination of AI tools and systematic outsourcing, in order to directly connect with audiences via platforms like YouTube, increasing revenue and exposure significantly.

Embracing AI tools like MidJourney and ElevenLabs will level the playing field, allowing creators to build their own mini studios.

It's about empowering creatives with AI.

If you have a story to tell, don’t miss out on this episode!

Brian Fretwell is the Founder of Finding Good, a company dedicated to helping people have more meaningful conversations. His methodology uses the science behind connection to make listening less transactional and more transformational.

Website: https://www.findinggood.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_fretwell

Brian has spent his life exploring how listening can be the most effective tool for change when we use the right questions. As a teacher in juvenile corrections, he saw how better questions can influence behaviors. As a facilitator and consultant in mining, oil and gas companies, he helped people see how better listening can help save lives. And today he works with individuals, entire school districts, and large organizations to develop stronger connections through the power of questions.

His TEDx has generated over 2.5 million views, his Tik Tok videos are viewed by millions monthly, and his book "Experts of Our Potential" is widely popular as Brian is a natural, compelling, and engaging storyteller.

KEYWORDS

connection, AI, neuroscience, mutual value exchange, organizational culture, performance reviews, psychological safety, technology, loneliness, meaningful relationships, AI, emotional connection, loneliness, community building, personal growth, technology, mental health, connection, productivity, value exchange

SUMMARY

In this conversation, Brian explores the concept of meaningful connection in the age of AI. Brian shares his insights on how neuroscience informs our understanding of connection, emphasizing the importance of mutual value exchange. They discuss the role of AI in enhancing interpersonal connections. The conversation also touches on the significance of tangible self-awareness in performance reviews and how AI can support this process. The application of AI to provide unbiased feedback can enhance your sense of personal value to counteract negative thought loops. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of connection, leveraging AI to facilitate human connectedness, and offers practical steps for individuals to cultivate meaningful relationships and personal growth.

TAKEAWAYS

• Connection is essential for survival, akin to food and water.
• Neuroscience reveals that social pain is processed similarly to physical pain.
• Mutual value exchange is key to fostering genuine connections.
• AI can facilitate deeper connections by providing structured prompts.
• Storytelling enhances our ability to connect and empathize with others.
• Organizations can measure connectedness to assess cultural health.
• AI can help individuals recognize their strengths and value.
• Tangible self-awareness can improve personal and professional growth. The application of AI is becoming more valuable than the knowledge itself.
• People often struggle to see their own strengths due to negative biases.
• Connection is essential for mental well-being and can be augmented through AI's assistance. For example, AI can provide objective feedback that helps you feel seen, heard, and valued.
• Simple practices like sharing wins can significantly improve mental health.
• The need for connection is fundamental.