Navigating the AI Wave: A Guide to Authentic Business Growth

Navigating the AI Wave: A Guide for Authentic Business Growth

Back in February, when I first set out on my independent journey after leaving my role as General Manager at Arby’s, I hadn’t fully committed to resurrecting Stigma Marketing & Development. But one thing was clear: I needed to get ahead of the artificial intelligence (AI) curve. The existing and potential impact of AI is impossible to ignore. And so, I dove in. The moment the Marketing Destigmatized blog launched, I knew AI would have to be a topic to explore. From my initial encounters with ChatGPT two years ago while in the MBA program at the University of Montana—using it in its early days to help develop suicide prevention material—to now, AI has shifted from a curios tool to a reality central to business. Since then, I’ve prioritized obtaining certifications and coaching clients on using AI in ways that …

Mindset & Coaching Matters More Than Education - Why Going In Alone Is A Death Wish

The Importance of Mindset and Coaching in Today’s Learning Landscape: Why Going In Alone Is A Death Wish

In today’s fast-paced world, knowledge is no longer hidden behind the walls of academia or professional circles. With the advent of the digital age and now AI, information is available at our fingertips. A quick search can pull up countless tutorials, articles, and videos on almost any subject you can imagine. From business development strategies to personal growth, the tools for learning have never been more accessible. This reality will only become more typical and continue to accelerate. However, there’s a dangerous temptation lurking beneath this wealth of information: that learning alone is enough. The truth is while acquiring knowledge has become easier, turning that knowledge into sustainable growth—whether for an individual or a business—requires much more than just information. It requires mindset, discipline, guidance, and collaboration. It requires help. This is a lesson I learned the hard way through …