In this MAGICademy podcast episode, neuroscientist Dr. Paul discusses his research on "immersion" - a measurable data stream from the brain that indicates how we value social-emotional experiences. He explains how immersion happens when we're both present and emotionally engaged, revealing that our brains process immersive moments through neurochemicals like dopamine and oxytocin. The conversation explores how peak immersive experiences influence behavior, from consumer decisions to learning retention, and how they contribute to psychological well-being. Dr. Paul shares research findings from real-world applications, including restaurant experiences, training programs, and sales interactions, demonstrating how immersion is fundamentally a shared human experience. The discussion extends to the physiological aspects of persuasion, the importance of psychological safety, and how measuring immersion through wearable technology might help improve mental health in an increasingly disconnected world.

On S5E7 of the @MAGICademy Podcast, we give a warm welcome to Sarah Hill! She is the founder and CEO of Healium, a company specializing in interactive media and mental fitness solutions. Aside from that, Sarah is an accomplished journalist with 12 Emmy awards under her hat, having dedicated over 25 years to storytelling and media innovation, and a background working with major news networks, including NBC, ABC, and CBS. She joins us today to talk about self-awareness and the power of immersive content for us to properly get to know about ourselves, our feelings, and how to behave in a corporate environment.

Sarah describes herself as a storyteller, using biometric inputs such as brain patterns and heart rate to tell her stories. We talk deeply about the different inputs the body gets, immersive stories and the effect they have on people, mental fitness as a relatively new concept, and how to leverage new technologies to have an efficient and productive state of mind.

Welcome to a new episode of the @MAGICademy Podcast! In S5E2 we are joined by Evan Sitler-Bates who drops by to have a great conversation about VR. Evan is the CEO and co-founder of XpertVR, a consulting firm that specializes in e-learning and virtual reality solutions, providing companies and skill development initiatives with new ways to deliver their content innovatively and interestingly. 

In this episode, we go through the founding and establishment of XpertVR from a passion project to a viable business; what motivates people to learn through VR and the advances in the industry; some pros, cons, and room for improvement in VR-aided skill development techniques; and much more.

Welcome to S4E12 of the @MAGICademy Podcast, where we’re joined by Kirill Krasnogir as our guest this week. Kirill is an entrepreneur and the founder of CleverPoint, a company specializing in neurotechnology and virtual reality applications for mental health assessment. We talk a lot about CleverPoint; stress, burnout and how these two concepts influence our professional and personal lives; and how productivity can be improved through the power of will and hard work.

Kirill´s vision is to leverage technology to improve mental health outcomes, making significant strides in how psychological well-being can be assessed and supported by using advanced tools. In this episode we also talk about these advanced tools, analyze some of his stories about mental health and managing stress in the workplace, and how stress doesn’t affect us all the same, but we can still find ways to manage it.

Welcome to a new episode of the @MAGICademy Podcast! Our guest for S4E10 is Dr. Alexander Young, who is very well-known in the fields of education technology and health. Dr. Alex is mostly recognized as the founder and CEO of Virti, an innovative platform aimed at transforming how individuals learn and perform in professional settings. We talk about AI and coaching, how these two concepts intertwine, and how they can be harnessed to develop talents and form excellent professionals.

Dr. Alex graduated with a degree in Medicine from the University of Bristol in 2009 and subsequently trained as a trauma and orthopedic surgeon until 2018 when he decided to fully dedicate himself to Virti and focus on enhancing training and performance in business environments by leveraging advanced technologies. In this episode, he also shares some insights about AI-powered avatars, recognizing AI from real people, and some stories on how AI + coaching have improved talent development.

In S3 E11 of @MAGICademy Podcast, we discuss leveraging the power of AI and emerging technologies to redefine and enhance the coaching experience, while addressing the important considerations and challenges involved in integrating intelligent systems into the deeply human-centric practice of coaching with @Vince Han, Founder of Mobile Coach. Vince shares his journey and insights on the evolving landscape of AI-powered coaching. He also addresses important considerations around privacy, bias, and the complementary roles of human and AI coaches.

Dive into the world of organizational dynamics and talent management with @MAGICademy S3E9 featuring @Alex Furman, CEO of @performica as we discuss a range of topics from organizational psychology, the need to move away from traditional hierarchical models to focus on mapping collaboration networks within companies to the potential impact of AI and emerging technologies on work.

#MAGICademy S3E1, we had the great pleasure of meeting @Remy Meraz and @Julian Lewis, founders of Zella Life, a cultural shift engine with a mission to democratize coaching for underserved middle managers and create a paradigm shift within existing organizational systems. Our discussion revolves around creating psychological safety, fostering curiosity and childlike wonder, and promoting a culture of “playaholics” (trust me it is much more fun than workaholics).

#MAGICademy S3E1, we had the great pleasure of meeting @Remy Meraz and @Julian Lewis, founders of Zella Life, a cultural shift engine with a mission to democratize coaching for underserved middle managers and create a paradigm shift within existing organizational systems. Our discussion revolves around creating psychological safety, fostering curiosity and childlike wonder, and promoting a culture of “playaholics” (trust me it is much more fun than workaholics).

In this conversation with @Josh Cavalier, who highlights the role of AI policies and governance in organizations and shares examples of AI policies in different companies. He also emphasizes the importance of data and compute power in AI and the considerations for uploading intellectual property (IP) to AI models.

Ross Stevenson discusses the concept of a decision operating system for AI, proposes key questions to explore, and how it can be applied to enhance workforce performance focusing on problem-solving rather than technology adoption. He shares the inspiration behind his work, 'Steal These Thoughts,' and emphasizes the importance of context in implementing AI tools. Ross also emphasizes the value of human intelligence and critical thinking in conjunction with AI technology. 

In this conversation with Ioanna Mantzouridou Onasi, the co-founder of Dextego, an AI-powered power skill training platform for managers and Gen Z populations. Ioanna shares her experiences in HR and leadership development that led her to start Dextego. We discuss how AI is being leveraged to develop important human skills and the role of metrics in measuring competency. We also explore the qualities of a good coach and the potential risks and safeguards of AI coaching. 

In this episode, Kevin Alster discusses the concept of digital twins and how his team uses AI avatars to create high-quality videos. They explore the applications of digital avatars in video training and the potential for AI avatars to act as coaches. Kevin also shares his passion for performance and the challenges he has faced in bringing joy to the workplace. He also provides advice for using AI tools effectively.

Hesam Jafari, founder of Boonoob, shares his journey of building a startup that connects people and promotes genuine connections. He discusses the inspiration behind Boonoob, which stemmed from his desire to spread positivity and happiness. Hesam explains the meaning behind the name Boonoob and its vision of helping individuals improve and connect with others. He shares examples of how Boonoob has facilitated social learning and created positive environments for people to come together. Hesam also discusses the role of AI in Boonoob and his optimistic view of the future of human-AI collaboration. Ultimately, his vision for Boonoob is to bring people together and create genuine connections through various activities.