This episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast is a wide-ranging, mind-stretching conversation between Chris Parker and Aline Frankfurt, co-author of The Art of Shapership. Together they explore how leaders can go beyond the limits of traditional leadership and entrepreneurship to truly shape the future with vision, intuition, and courage. This conversation opens doors to new thinking and helps leaders question the very structures that define their work.

Aline brings a rich and radical perspective rooted in decades of consulting, education, and systemic transformation.

Her work in shapership helps individuals and organizations move from business as usual to business as the world needs. Her method is not driven by models or frameworks but by inner wisdom, clear vision, and the deep desire to serve life. She offers a lens to understand how people at any level, in any industry, can become shapers of a better future.

Listeners will walk away with powerful language and stories to spark change: the Big No that challenges injustice, the Big Yes that opens a new vision, and the practical creativity to build that vision into reality. Through vivid examples, including India's Dr. V and a chocolate company redefining its supply chain, Aline shows what it means to be driven not by ego or rules but by what the world demands.

This conversation is essential for leaders at the edge of transformation. It gives a fresh vocabulary and direction to those navigating paradigm shifts, especially where current business models no longer feel aligned. It also offers grounding for those feeling discomfort or tension in their roles and encourages them to act from intuition rather than fear.

Learn more: https://ebullient.com/podcast/leadership-to-shapership/

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This episode offers an insightful and empowering perspective on what AI really means for the legal profession. Chris Parker speaks with Michael Paik, general counsel at Bobble AI and founder of GRC Solutions, about how legal teams can use AI to strengthen operations, reduce overwhelm, and step confidently into the future. From risk frameworks to productivity tools to mental models for AI interaction, this conversation is a practical roadmap for legal leaders and rising professionals alike.

Michael brings a rare depth of experience. After a career spanning Wall Street law, Silicon Valley startups, and Korean conglomerates, he now advises global companies on risk management, compliance, and AI audit. He has built legal systems from scratch, trained executives across cultures, and now shapes how organizations embed AI into governance. His approach is deeply grounded in practice and ethics, with a clear eye on the human impact of automation.

Listeners will walk away with actionable ways to explore AI without fear. Michael outlines how new lawyers can quickly understand their organizations, use AI to improve legal operations, and avoid common pitfalls. For senior counsel, he offers frameworks to quantify value, reduce burnout, and build management systems that support safe and effective AI adoption. He also introduces the idea of the "demon cat" as a metaphor for the inherent risk of probabilistic models.

For business leaders navigating growth and regulation, this episode underscores the importance of aligning legal work with strategy and culture. The insights shared reflect a mindset of simplicity, trust, and operational clarity. These are the same principles that drive high-impact engagements at Ebullient. The conversation speaks directly to those designing how legal, technology, and leadership work together.

Learn more: https://ebullient.com/podcast/how-counsel-can-thrive/

This episode of the Business Simplicity Podcast welcomes Deborah Berlinck, a former international journalist turned leadership coach, in a deep and inspiring conversation with Chris Parker. Together, they explore how the art of great questions, grounded presence, and neuroscience can transform how leaders connect, influence, and evolve. From reporting in conflict zones to coaching executives in moments of transition, Deborah shares insights that blend human depth with strategic clarity.Deborah brings a rare dual perspective to the conversation. As an internationally acclaimed journalist, she has interviewed global figures from presidents to the Pope and reported from high-pressure conflict environments. Now as a coach in the Enablers Network, she helps leaders cultivate presence, emotional intelligence, and direction using insights from neuroscience and decades of real human stories.Listeners will walk away with an understanding of what it means to lead from a “toward state,” how curiosity becomes a leadership superpower, and why real transformation begins with attention and self-awareness. Deborah also shares tools for reframing difficult conversations, managing bias, and creating trust in seconds—a necessity in both journalism and coaching.The conversation speaks directly to leaders navigating complexity and reinvention. It offers not only clarity and insight, but also encouragement to show up more human. Whether you are a decision-maker, a transformation lead, or a reflective leader in evolution, this episode resonates with the need to listen deeper, ask better, and lead forward with grounded energy.Learn more: https://ebullient.com/podcast/war-zones-to-boardrooms/

This episode explores how to make AI practical, powerful, and human. Chris Parker talks with Walid Boulanouar, founder of AY Automate, about real-world implementations of generative AI and automation in business. They dig into adoption strategies, buy-versus-build tradeoffs, and how leaders can simplify their operations without losing speed or soul.

Walid shares insights from building layered agentic systems and how he approaches every client engagement with one principle: solve real pain quickly.Walid brings the perspective of a founder, builder, and systems thinker. With roots in full-time engineering and a transition into entrepreneurship, he created AY Automate to meet a clear need: making AI approachable and immediately useful. His approach is grounded in observation, experimentation, and pragmatism. What makes him stand out is not just his technical fluency, but his ability to orchestrate solutions that feel personal, efficient, and scalable.

Listeners will walk away with a fresh mindset for adopting AI: focus on the pain, not the tool. They’ll hear examples of automation implemented step by step, how to assess tool feasibility, and what it looks like to integrate agents into daily business. This episode is especially relevant for founders, operators, and change agents navigating complexity in fast-moving environments.

Learn more: https://ebullient.com/podcast/designing-agentic-workflows/

This episode explores the often-overlooked human dimensions of AI adoption. Chris Parker speaks with Damian Nomura, founder of Mundane AI, about what it really takes for companies to meaningfully integrate artificial intelligence. From leadership mindsets to practical experiments, this conversation connects the dots between strategy, culture, and emotional intelligence.

Damian shares his journey from working as a waiter to becoming an international expert in AI adoption. His experience offers a grounded perspective on how everyday observations and process insights can lead to innovative transformation. He now works with companies to uplift their AI maturity, blending technical awareness with human connection.

Listeners will walk away with a deeper understanding of what it means to upskill for AI, not just technically but emotionally and strategically. Damian explains how mindfulness, resilience, and curiosity are essential tools for leaders navigating AI shifts. This is especially relevant now, as organizations wrestle with the speed and overwhelm of generative AI.

The conversation resonates deeply with leaders who are navigating complexity and seeking more conscious ways to engage with change. It reflects the need for structured simplicity and emotional presence in transformation efforts, echoing Ebullient’s belief that clarity, rhythm, and co-creation unlock sustainable momentum.

Learn more: https://ebullient.com/podcast/infusing-humanity-into-ai/

Transformation is one of the most overused words in business today. In this episode, Chris Parker speaks with Doug Dean, Head of Consulting at OSR Consulting, to uncover what transformation really means, why so many initiatives fail, and what it takes to do it well. From his base in Malaysia, Doug shares hard-earned lessons from years of work across Asia.

Doug and Chris explore the emotional and strategic realities of guiding organizations through change. They discuss the patterns behind successful transformation and the pitfalls that derail even the best-laid plans. Doug brings a refreshing honesty and simplicity to a topic that often feels overwhelming.

Whether you’re driving a strategic reset, leading through disruption, or simply uncomfortable with the status quo, this conversation will help you see transformation as a meaningful, human process rather than a buzzword.

Learn more: https://ebullient.com/podcast/transformation-doug-dean/

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This episode explores the intimate link between strategy, brand, culture, and personal transformation. Chris Parker speaks with Stéphanie Martellozo, founder of Battements and member of the Enablers Network, about how real change happens inside organizations – by first happening within individuals. Their conversation unfolds as a compelling reflection on the contrasts and connections between corporate goals and human experience.Stéphanie brings a rare depth to the discussion, combining a background in brand and marketing with a deeply personal coaching practice. Her early experiences in global corporations exposed a disconnect between strategy and internal development. This dissonance sparked her lifelong commitment to aligning organizational transformation with personal growth.Listeners will gain insight into what it really takes to transform an organization – from culture shifts and leadership development to the emotional realities of change. Stéphanie and Chris discuss how joy, suffering, and love coexist in authentic transformation and how working at the intersection of inner and outer change is both strategic and sacred.The episode speaks directly to leaders managing complexity and change. Whether facing burnout, brand fragmentation, or internal resistance, the conversation offers practical and profound pathways forward. It resonates with those seeking clarity and presence while navigating transformation across silos, platforms, or personal thresholds.Learn more: https://ebullient.com/podcast/aligning-strategy-and-self/

Chris Parker welcomes Maca Vidal to the Business Simplicity Podcast for a conversation about the adoption of generative AI, seen through both a business lens and a deeply human one. From leadership challenges to personal growth, this episode explores what it means to engage with transformative technology with intention and emotional intelligence.

Maca is Director of Operations at We Install IT, a company delivering audiovisual solutions globally. Based in Argentina, she coordinates teams across continents while actively contributing to GenAI adoption efforts through the Gen AI Circle. Her unique blend of technical operations, entrepreneurial experience, and emotional depth positions her as a thoughtful voice in the AI space.

Listeners will walk away with practical insights on how to begin using GenAI tools, especially if they are not from a technical background. More importantly, they will hear how self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and human connection are essential as we collectively adapt to new ways of working.

This conversation speaks directly to leaders navigating change, whether they are growing a product company, leading transformation across silos, or stepping into a new leadership chapter. Maca’s perspective is especially relevant for those seeking grounded, emotionally intelligent strategies for personal and professional reinvention.