The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

How to Use AI to Amplify Your Thought Leadership with Jason van Orden

The Big Talk with Tricia Brouk

Show Notes

Today, I'm so excited to welcome back my friend and thought leader, Jason van Orden.

You may remember Jason from Episode 461 that aired in September of 2022, where we talked about becoming a thought leader in your industry. Or, if you're a long-time listener, you may have heard our conversation on how to stop robbing yourself of your best work in Episode 128, which aired in 2017.

Jason serves established experts who keep hitting the same growth ceilings. He finds and removes what's keeping them stuck without losing what makes their work valuable, allowing them to help more people, create sustainable income, and enjoy a business that supports their life without consuming it.

In this episode, we'll explore:

Why AI is not here to replace your creativity or thought leadership, and how to use it as a thinking partner that amplifies your unique genius instead

The real reason most people aren't getting results from AI, and the five key areas where experts and thought leaders fall short

How cognitive offloading frees you to stay in your zone of genius, and why the opportunity cost of not organizing your ideas has never been higher

Jason's current favorites: Book: Show Your Work by Austin Kleon, Speaker: Zohran Mamdani, and Podcast: The Rest Is Science

More from Jason Van Orden His previous appearances on the podcast in Episode 128 & Episode 461 His free gift to our community, jasonvanorden.com/claude Website: https://jasonvanorden.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonvanorden

More from Tricia Read my Letters on Leadership, Influence & Love on Substack Explore my content and follow me on YouTube Follow me on Instagram Connect with me on Facebook Connect with me on LinkedIn Visit my website at TriciaBrouk.com

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