Leveraging AI to Enhance Human Connection | Allison Shapira
March 12, 2026
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Leveraging AI to Enhance Human Connection | Allison Shapira
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Leveraging AI to Enhance Human Connection | Allison Shapira
Summary
What does authentic leadership communication look like in the age of AI? In this episode of the Balancing Act podcast, Andy speaks with Allison Shapira—opera singer turned keynote speaker, Harvard Kennedy School lecturer, and bestselling author of Speak with Impact and AI for the Authentic Leader.
Allison shares her career rocket-booster moment—quitting a prestigious consulting job on day three to launch her own business—and reveals why the leaders who communicate most effectively are the ones who listen first. The conversation covers the fear of public speaking, the trust gap created by AI over-reliance, the hidden cost of corporate jargon, and why folk music taught her more about authentic leadership than opera ever did.
Tune in to hear Allison’s story and learn how to lead with your voice—authentically.
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