{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"CEO Podcast | The leaders shaping our world","title":"Torch CEO Heather Conklin - Why Human Leadership Matters More in the AI Era","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b6f8b596\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1564,"description":"Heather Conklin, CEO of Torch, joins Clint Betts for a conversation on leadership, coaching, AI, personal growth, and what it takes to lead effectively during times of rapid change.\nTorch helps organizations develop leaders through a combination of human coaching, AI-powered coaching, and leadership development programs designed to align leadership behavior with business outcomes. As AI transforms nearly every industry, Heather believes leadership is becoming more important—not less.\nIn this episode, Heather explains why leadership isn't a title, why organizations are facing a leadership deficit, and why the most valuable skills in the AI era may be the deeply human ones.\nThe conversation also explores self-awareness, coaching, organizational culture, leadership development, and the balance between performance and empathy.\n00:00:00 - Introduction and Overview of Torch\n00:01:02 - Integrating AI into Leadership Coaching\n00:02:31 - Defining Leadership\n00:04:28 - Common Traits of Effective Leaders\n00:06:17 - The Role of AI in Modern Leadership\n00:07:07 - The Necessity of Leadership in the AI Era\n00:10:04 - Challenges in Developing Great Leaders\n00:12:12 - Personal Leadership and Self-Management\n00:14:20 - A Day in the Life of Heather\n00:16:33 - Building and Growing a Coaching Business\n00:20:00 - Becoming a Coach at Torch\n00:21:51 - Reading Recommendations\n00:23:49 - The Importance of Giving and Taking Chances\n00:25:37 - Conclusion and Gratitude\nIf you're interested in leadership, AI, management, personal growth, company culture, or developing high-performing teams, this conversation offers valuable insights into the future of leadership.\nSubscribe for more conversations with founders, CEOs, and leaders shaping the future of business and technology.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/1dy8XILYZ5TplRivmnv0DoX_g7XXqFV5bS1REcb0pIM/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8xZDc3/ODAyODNkMmRmMDc5/MDQ3NWI5ZWEzZWFk/NTJhMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}