AI, EQ & the Future of Talent Strategy | Xobin Talks Ep 37

Welcome back to Xobin Talks, where we explore the future of hiring, leadership, workplace transformation, and the evolving relationship between people and technology. In this Episode, host Nikita is joined by Dr. Michele Sagan, CEO and Founder of Optimal Insight, who brings deep experience in leadership coaching, workforce transformation, emotional intelligence, and future-of-work strategy. Together, they explore how organizations can rethink talent strategy while balancing AI, technology, emotional intelligence, and the human side of work. 💡 In this episode, we discussed: 00:00 - 00:41 - Introduction 00:42 - 03:44 - Journey of Dr. Michele Sagan 04:09 - 08:40 - Balancing AI and technology with human connection 08:57 - 14:03 - Building resilient and future-ready workplaces 14:22 - 20:45 - The impact of automation on employee well-being and purpose 21:03 - 24:03 - Human-AI collaboration and the skills that will matter in the future 24:27 - 29:08 - Why emotional intelligence is critical for modern leadership 29:11 - 34:20 - Rethinking talent strategy in a rapidly changing workforce 34:29 - 37:15 - Rapid Fire Questions 37:20 - 38:12 - Outro Whether you're an HR leader, business executive, people manager, or talent professional, this episode offers valuable perspectives on building organizations that are technology-enabled, human-centered, and ready for the future. 👉 Watch the full episode to discover how leaders can balance technology with emotional intelligence and build a workforce ready for what's next. 🔔 Subscribe to Xobin Talks for more conversations with HR and business leaders shaping the future of work. Connect with us on social media with the below links:   / xobin   https://x.com/xobin_official   / xobinofficial     / xobin_official   Connect with Dr. Michele Sagan -   / michele-sagan   #XobinTalks #TalentStrategy #EmotionalIntelligence #FutureOfWork #AIinHR #HRLeadership #WorkforceTransformation #Leadership #HRTech #TalentManagement