Alison McCauley

The industrial revolution drove profound social, economic, and business shifts that left us in a changed world. Now, AI has unleashed a cognitive revolution. It is rapidly shifting our world, and even the very physics of “possible”.

What will this future bring? What is the opportunity for us—humanity—in a world of AI? How do we humans effectively navigate so much change? What skills and strategies can we adopt to better leverage the opportunity in this moment?

Alison takes your audience on a journey through time to help them understand AI change, directly taking on both the challenges and opportunities it brings us. Gain a grounded understanding of what’s happening now, concrete and actionable steps to take to navigate the path ahead, and the inspiration to leverage AI to unlock a new level of human potential for you, your team, and your organization.

We are living through the greatest expansion of human capability in history, and the barriers that once stood between you and your most ambitious goals are finally giving way. AI hasn't just given you tools, but new superpowers and a fresh chance to break through longstanding limitations. The question then becomes: what will you do with this opportunity?

This moment isn't just about technology—it's about you stepping into a version of yourself that was impossible just a year ago. But here's what separates those who will transform from those who will just marvel from the sidelines: you need to fundamentally change how you see yourself. You're not just someone who uses AI tools—you can becoming an inventor and force of change in whatever domain matters most to you.

In this talk, you'll discover your new capabilities and how to activate them for the goals that drive you. You'll learn the inventor's mindset that lets you see possibilities where others see obstacles, and the specific strategies for turning your boldest ideas into real impact.

The age of "someday" is over. The age of "I'm making it happen now" has begun. What will you choose to create?

AI is cracking open the boundaries of human potential. The most powerful leaders of this era will be those who can see how the AI opportunity extends beyond iterating on what exists to truly redefine what's possible—and understand how to reimagine their organizations to seize this unprecedented opportunity.

This is the leadership challenge of our time: guiding organizations forward as the fundamental physics of business gets rewritten. Alison provides leaders with the context to understand what makes this moment fundamentally different, why it demands a new kind of leadership, and what will define the leaders who thrive in an AI-driven world.

AI is hurtling towards us at record speed, and it’s easy to feel unsettled or swept along by change. This talk offers a different approach: learning how to ground yourself so you can move forward with clarity and purpose.

We will explore how to approach AI not with fear or scattered curiosity, but with intention. This is about moving from overwhelm to empowerment—creating space to truly understand what AI can do for us rather than being consumed by what it might take away.

This session is a call to inner leadership in a time of external upheaval. This shift allows individuals to not only keep up with AI but to harness it as an ally, aligning new tools with unique values, talents, and aspirations. Come away prepared to navigate AI’s accelerating evolution—not as passive recipients, but as creative architects of your own future.

There's an elephant in the room: AI promises massive opportunity, but most organizations struggle to extract meaningful value from it.

This talk focuses on the human dimensions of effective AI adoption. Empower your leaders to grasp the potential in AI. Discover concrete, actionable steps to identify high-impact use cases that deliver real results. Learn key strategies to accelerate organizational learning and build AI fluency across teams. Most importantly, understand how to inspire your people to see beyond the technology hype and uncover the genuine human opportunity that comes from thoughtfully integrating AI into your work.

We are living in a remarkable era where everyone, regardless of background or experience, can leverage AI to enhance their creativity and cognitive performance. But what sets those who truly thrive with AI apart from others? In this talk, Alison reveals a simple yet powerful 3-step framework for transforming AI from a mere novelty into an indispensable thought partner. You'll gain a deep understanding of how to leverage AI for your unique needs and goals, enabling you to extract genuine value from these new "thought machines". 

Learn to accelerate learning, broaden your perspectives, and tackle complex challenges with the cognitive boost of AI. Become a more creative, adaptable, and capable thinker, freeing yourself to focus on your best work. This session will guide you in developing a path to not only leverage AI, but continually expand the benefits it brings to your daily life and work. You'll leave equipped with actionable insights to integrate AI thoughtfully into your daily routines, ensuring you achieve real, lasting value. Get ready to unlock the power of machine intelligence and elevate your potential beyond what you ever thought possible.

AI is poised to reshape business, but many leaders struggle to harness its potential. In this talk, we’ll cut through the noise with a practical roadmap to build your organization's AI capabilities. Alison will help your audience understand how AI accelerates change, how it’s different from past waves of digital change, and empower your teams to seize AI-driven opportunities that propel your organization forward.

With straightforward insights on AI development and strategies to build "AI muscle," this talk will equips leaders with actionable steps to confidently navigate the AI era. Ideal for executives ready to move beyond the AI hype, this talk provides strategic grounding and practical guidance in a rapidly evolving landscape.