AI for Business Owners
AI for Business Owners
Podcast Description
AI for Business Owners, hosted by Jeff Torello, is your go-to podcast for making AI work for your business.
Join Jeff, a tech enthusiast with a knack for solving tough problems, as he breaks down how small and medium businesses can use AI to improve decisions and drive growth. With the Sinjun AI Platform, Jeff shows you how easy it is to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to get valuable insights from your business data.
Each episode delivers practical advice in a simple, down-to-earth way, helping you understand how AI can be a pioneer for your business. Jeff will be joined by a variety of expert guests, from entrepreneurs to industry leaders, who will share their insights on how AI can drive growth, improve decision-making, and streamline operations.
If you are just getting started with your business or looking to level up your game, AI for Business Owners is here to help you work smarter, not harder.
Tune in and learn how AI can help your business grow and thrive!
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers around the utilization of AI in business, covering themes such as decision-making enhancement, operational efficiency, and business growth strategies. Episodes might dive into specific tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot, and explore practical applications like data analysis and customer insights.
AI for Business Owners, hosted by Jeff Torello, is your go-to podcast for making AI work for your business.
Join Jeff, a tech enthusiast with a knack for solving tough problems, as he breaks down how small and medium businesses can use AI to improve decisions and drive growth. With the Sinjun AI Platform, Jeff shows you how easy it is to use AI tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot to get valuable insights from your business data.
Each episode delivers practical advice in a simple, down-to-earth way, helping you understand how AI can be a pioneer for your business. Jeff will be joined by a variety of expert guests, from entrepreneurs to industry leaders, who will share their insights on how AI can drive growth, improve decision-making, and streamline operations.
If you are just getting started with your business or looking to level up your game, AI for Business Owners is here to help you work smarter, not harder.
Tune in and learn how AI can help your business grow and thrive!
Book: AI for the Authentic Leader – Available on Amazon and major retailers
In this episode of the AI for Business Owners Podcast, host Jeff Torello sits down with Allison Shapira, founder and CEO of Global Public Speaking LLC, an opera singer turned executive speaking coach and author of AI for the Authentic Leader. Together, they explore the ethical and practical challenges of integrating AI into professional communication. The conversation delves into how digital avatars and AI-generated voices may affect authenticity, how to protect privacy in the age of AI agents, and why vocal presence still matters more than ever. This thought-provoking discussion blends technology, leadership, and humanity in equal parts.
Key Takeaways
How Allison’s opera training enhances public speaking and executive presence
Why vocal fry is damaging in both human and AI voices, and how to avoid it
The ethics of using digital avatars and AI to represent personal brands
How to maintain authenticity while using AI tools like chatbots and agents
Concerns about data privacy, AI persuasion, and the future of digital assistants
Noteworthy Quotes
“Your voice is one of the most powerful tools you have. Don’t let AI replicate your weakness, let it amplify your strength.” – Allison Shapira
“It’s not just about putting the human in the loop. The human is the loop.” – Allison Shapira
“Authenticity isn’t whether it’s you speaking, it’s whether it aligns with your values.” – Allison Shapira
“AI can do a lot, but it shouldn’t replace your judgment. It should reinforce your best instincts.” – Jeff Torello
“We are writing about the future as we speak. Use AI to be a better version of yourself, not a copy.” – Allison Shapira
Key Timestamps
00:00 – Introduction: Meet Allison Shapira, author & executive speaking coach
01:51 – From opera to communication: Allison’s unique journey
03:14 – Vocal fry in AI and why voice quality matters
07:22 – The rise of avatars: Are they authentic or misleading?
11:28 – “Pocket Allison”: Building custom AI based on personal coaching
15:50 – Avatars, ethics, and the right to shape your digital self
22:03 – AI’s power of persuasion and the problem of invisible influence
33:53 – Trusted AI agents: How close are we to small business use?
45:47 – Does AI free up time, or just help us move faster?
48:47 – Final thoughts: Use AI to enhance, not replace, your humanity
FOLLOW OUR GUEST ALLISON SHAPIRA ON:
Allison’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonshapira
Allison’s Website: https://www.allisonshapira.com
Global Public Speaking LLC Website: https://allisonshapira.com/global-public-speaking/
Global Public Speaking LLC LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/globalpublicspeaking/
Facebook Global Public Speaking LLC: https://www.facebook.com/GlobalPublicSpeaking/
Instagram Allison Shapira: https://www.instagram.com/allisonshapira/?hl=en
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Website: https://sinjun.ai/
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