Description

Generation X professionals are navigating an unprecedented perfect storm: young children at home, peak career responsibilities, and a business landscape in constant flux. Executive coach Samia Kornweibel joins Paul Estes to explore why so many mid-career leaders are experiencing what she calls "career meltdowns"—and how they can build resilience in an era where roles keep shifting.

Fresh from completing her AI coaching certification, Samia shares how she's helping leaders navigate the ethical integration of AI tools while maintaining the human connection that drives real transformation. Using Microsoft's suite of tools and her innovative CHAIR model (Clarity, Humanizing, Aligning, Integrating, Realizing), she demonstrates how coaches can responsibly leverage technology to enhance the coaching relationship.

You'll Learn:

• Why Generation X is experiencing "career meltdowns" at the intersection of family, career peak, and rapid change
• The "musical chairs" reality of modern corporate life and how to build resilience when stability isn't an option
• How to create and maintain psychological safety as an intentional daily practice, not a one-time achievement
• The CHAIR model for responsible AI integration in professional coaching and development
• Why human accountability and connection remain irreplaceable in an AI-enhanced world
• Practical strategies for using tools like Microsoft Viva Insights to enhance coaching conversations and time management
• How to move from peripheral AI conversations to focused, ethical implementation

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Producer: David Grabowski
Theme Music: Aleksey Chistilin