Cheryl Cran Podcast

Cheryl Cran - Author of "What The Flux?" and "The Art of Change Leadership"

Join Cheryl Cran a human potential enthusiast, founder of Nextmapping a future of all things consultancy, and author of 10 books. This podcast explores the future of leadership, the next frontier in human communication which is energy intelligence, and thought provoking episodes on how to elevate our consciousness and our behaviors as humans and as leaders. Cheryl's passion is to bring light and energy and ideas to others that help them navigate what's next with clarity and inspiration. 

  1. 2D AGO

    Flux Isn't Here to Break Us — It's Here to Wake Us

    After 18 months of quiet reflection, Cheryl Cran returns with a new podcast series and a new framework for the era we're all living in. In this kickoff episode, she introduces the thinking behind her upcoming book What The Flux? 44 Questions to Help You Flex and Flow — and names what so many leaders are feeling but haven't had language for. Global chaos. Political disruption. Economic uncertainty. AI reshaping how we work. Personal pressures stacking up. It's easy to respond with overwhelm — and Cheryl admits she has too. But in this episode, she offers a different lens: Flux isn't something to manage. It's something to learn from. In this conversation, Cheryl explores: Why we're in a new level of disruption that old leadership playbooks can't handle The rise of sovereignty, self-resourcing, and discernment as essential leadership skills How AI is changing not just our work, but how we ask questions as humans Why flexibility is now the non-negotiable skill for leaders The Flux, Flex, Flow framework — and what each element asks of us How to recognize when resistance is actually information The gift hidden inside disruption (and why it's the reason she wrote the new book) Whether you lead a team, a family, or just yourself through uncertain times, this episode is an invitation to stop bracing against change and start asking better questions. '"Flux isn't here to break us. It's here to help wake us." — Cheryl Cran About Cheryl Cran Cheryl Cran is the author of What The Flux?, The Art of Change Leadership, and Super Crucial Human. She has been speaking on change leadership for over two decades and works with leaders and organizations navigating disruption around the world. Connect with Cheryl www.cherylcran.com  New to the show? This episode launches a new chapter of the podcast. Subscribe so you don't miss what's coming.

    9 min
  2. 06/10/2024

    Embracing AI to Drive Organizational Change - Season 1 Episode 13

    Unlock the secrets of harnessing AI to revolutionize your organization with our latest episode, featuring my co-founder Brad Breininger. We explore the current landscape of AI adoption across various industries, from media buying to healthcare, and dive deep into the critical role data plays in these initiatives. Together, we address the common apprehensions organizations face, such as the fear of early investment or selecting the wrong technology, and offer insights on balancing innovation with caution, especially in highly regulated sectors. Discover the groundbreaking advancements AI is bringing to the healthcare sector, including the use of Monjaro for diverse medical conditions and the latest AI-driven developments in Alzheimer’s research. Brad and I also discuss how AI is democratizing entrepreneurship, making it accessible to more individuals and businesses. We emphasize the need for involving the entire organization in AI strategy to foster a more inclusive and effective approach, contrasting it with traditional top-down decision-making processes. Join us as we delve into how leaders are integrating AI into their everyday routines, using tools like ChatGPT and Adobe Firefly to boost creativity and productivity. Hear about the importance of effective prompt engineering and the necessity of being aware of AI's advantages and pitfalls, including data privacy. Lastly, we discuss the future of AI integration in leadership and work processes, stressing the importance of starting now to pioneer your industry. Don't miss our actionable insights and real-world examples designed to propel your organization into the future with AI.

    33 min

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Join Cheryl Cran a human potential enthusiast, founder of Nextmapping a future of all things consultancy, and author of 10 books. This podcast explores the future of leadership, the next frontier in human communication which is energy intelligence, and thought provoking episodes on how to elevate our consciousness and our behaviors as humans and as leaders. Cheryl's passion is to bring light and energy and ideas to others that help them navigate what's next with clarity and inspiration.