I vividly remember the day after Christmas 2022. Not because I was relaxing, but because I was at my laptop, updating my university courses and diving headfirst into AI tools for my business and podcast. ChatGPT had just launched, and I knew instantly: this was different. This wasn’t just another tech trend; this was a transformation.

In this episode, I share the talk I recently delivered at the ElleX Summit, where I wove together history, technology, and the urgent need for women’s voices in AI.

From Ada Lovelace and the women of NASA to Eleanor Roosevelt and the Brontë sisters, women have always shown up when new technologies emerged that gave them a voice and a platform.

And now, it’s our moment again.

You’ll hear:

• Why AI isn’t just a tool - it’s a force shaping how we work, teach, govern, and live

• Shocking examples of gender bias baked into AI systems

• Why your perspective, leadership, and storytelling are essential in this new era

• How I’m using AI to save time on the computer, so I can do more of the work that makes me feel human
  
  

AI can either reinforce the past or help us create a more inclusive future. It’s up to us to choose. Let’s make sure future generations find plenty of women in the history books of this AI era.

Links:

Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/434/

Check out my new companion podcast “Confident Speaker”: https://confidentspeaker.transistor.fm/

Join our Automate & Amplify with AI program: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/ai/

Learn how we can work together on your thought leadership and signature talk: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/work-with-us/coaching/

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox

Related Podcast Episodes:

• Episode 430: What Giving a TED-Style Talk Revealed About Us as Speakers

• Episode 432: AI Will Impact You: Here are 4 Ways to Think About It

• Episode 433: Behind the Scenes of My AI-Powered Business: Real-World Use Cases

Ever wish you had an extra set of hands - or better yet, an AI assistant - to take care of all those repetitive tasks in your business?

In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes to share the exact AI-powered workflows I’ve built and now rely on every week at Speaking Your Brand.

From automating my podcast production (yes, even these show notes!) to cloning my voice for a brand-new companion podcast, you’ll get a sense at what’s possible - and what's already working.

I walk you through real-world examples of how I’m using AI to:

• Save time with automated content workflows

• Personalize client communication at scale

• Build an AI-powered knowledge base

• Launch a 100% AI-generated podcast using my frameworks and brand voice

I also share how these automations free up my time to do the more human work I love, including coaching, speaking, and creating programs like Automate & Amplify with AI, where I teach you how to build these systems for your own business.

Whether you’re a solopreneur or have a small team, this episode will get your wheels turning on what’s possible when you stop doing the repetitive tasks and start building with AI.

Plus, I talk about:

• The difference between using ChatGPT and building true automation

• Why I created “AI Carol” to answer podcast listener questions

• How we’re developing a DIY version of our Signature Talk framework with ChatSYB

If you’ve been curious about using AI in your business, but you’re not sure where to start, this is the episode to listen to.

Watch the video version with slides and demos at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/433/

Learn more and apply for the Automate & Amplify with AI program at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/ai/

Links:

Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/433/

Check out my new companion podcast “Confident Speaker”: https://confidentspeaker.transistor.fm/

Join our Automate & Amplify with AI program: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/ai/

Learn how we can work together on your thought leadership and signature talk: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/work-with-us/coaching/

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox

Related Podcast Episodes:

• Episode 432: AI Will Impact You: Here are 4 Ways to Think About It

• Episode 429: What Most Speakers Miss: 3 Secrets to Insightful and Inspirational Presentations

AI isn’t just on the horizon - it’s already here, reshaping how we work, connect, and show up in our businesses, no matter what industry you’re in.

In this episode, I share how AI has fundamentally changed how I run Speaking Your Brand, well beyond using tools like ChatGPT (though I use that too!).

I walk you through 4 powerful questions, originally posed by Wharton professor Ethan Mollick, that I’ve been reflecting on deeply and that can help you rethink your own services, content, and visibility.

You’ll hear:

• What I used to do in my business that AI now does better (and faster!)
  
  

• What seemed impossible a year ago that I can now do in a day
  
  

• How I’m democratizing access to our services with a new AI app we’re building
  
  

• The exciting (and slightly eerie!) launch of my new companion podcast, Confident Speaker, written and voiced entirely by AI, trained on my content and brand voice
  
  

Plus, you’ll hear about my new live online program, Automate & Amplify with AI, where I’ll teach you how to build the same time-saving, brand-building workflows I use every week - no coding required.

Whether you’re feeling excited, overwhelmed, or curious about AI, this episode will give you the clarity and inspiration to embrace what’s possible (and to let go of what no longer serves you).

Links:

Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/432/

Check out my new companion podcast “Confident Speaker”: https://confidentspeaker.transistor.fm/

Join our Automate & Amplify with AI program: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/ai/

Learn how we can work together on your thought leadership and signature talk: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/work-with-us/coaching/

Article by Prof. Ethan Mollick: https://www.oneusefulthing.org/p/strategies-for-an-accelerating-future

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcox

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• Episode 327: From Expert to Thought Leader: 3 Key Strategies You Need Now in the AI Age