Is AI Making You a Better Speaker — or Just a More Robotic One?

Right now, leaders all over the world are opening ChatGPT, typing in their topic, and walking away with a polished, well-structured speech. But here's the question nobody is asking: when the words aren't yours — can you still influence people? In this episode of The Influence Show, Shu Yi and Vui Kit tackle one of the most controversial questions in leadership communication today: Is AI making us better communicators — or just lazier ones? This isn't an anti-AI episode. It's a smarter conversation about how to use it right. In this episode, you'll learn: → Why audiences can sense inauthenticity — even when they can't explain it → The difference between using AI to generate your content vs. refine it (and which one kills your influence) → A step-by-step framework for using AI in speech and presentation prep — without losing your voice → How to prompt AI so it sounds like you, not like everyone else → How to use AI to prepare for live Q&A — the part of a speech you can't script → The bold truth: AI is making average communicators better and great communicators lazy The biggest question from this episode: If a leader delivers an AI-written speech flawlessly and the audience is inspired — does it matter that the words weren't theirs? Whether you're a speaker, leader, or professional using AI tools daily — this episode will change how you think about authenticity, influence, and where human communication still wins. 🎙️ The Influence Show — where speaking meets breakthrough.