Mainline Executive Coaching ACT

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Artificial intelligence is changing almost every aspect of how we work, how we make decisions, how we learn, and how we lead. And that raises an important question for our profession:
What happens to executive coaching as AI becomes more sophisticated?
Will AI eventually replace certain aspects of coaching? Will it simply become another tool in the coach’s toolkit? Or could AI actually make the human side of executive coaching more important than ever?
To help us explore those questions, we’re joined today by Mike Lyons and Greg Pfister, co-founders of KaiRise.
Mike and Greg are practitioners with decades of experience in agile product delivery and building teams that actually ship. Together, they’ve taken that experience and built an AI-powered learning platform designed to adapt to each learner’s individual role, context, and goals.
And that's where this conversation gets really interesting.
Greg Pfister and Mike Lyons, co-founders of KaiRise, join Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey on this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT as we dive into one of the most important conversations facing leaders and executive coaches today: How will artificial intelligence and executive coaching coexist to create stronger leaders and better organizations? Together, we explore how AI is changing the way we learn, work, make decisions, and develop talent—and where technology ends and the human element of coaching begins. 
Mike Lyons and Greg Pfister, the co-founders of KaiRise, are practitioners with decades of experience in agile product delivery and building teams that actually ship. Together they've built AI-powered learning that adapts to each learner's role, context, and goals. Not one-size-fits-all coaching, but a personalized experience from start to finish. Their latest course, the ICAgile-certified Product Management program, is getting strong reviews from practitioners in the field. Listeners can use code 'coaching' for 20% off any KaiRise course at kairise.com.

Leaders, Lead Well!

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Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

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Rich Baron:
rbaron@richbaronexecutivecoaching.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
rich@johnmattone.com

Maikel Bailey:
mbailey@intelligentleadershipec.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikelbailey/
https://maikelbailey.com/

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well!
Artificial intelligence is transforming business at an unprecedented pace—but is leadership evolving with it?
This conversation isn't about the technology itself. It's about what AI reveals in leadership. Discover why trust, character, emotional leadership, and organizational culture will matter more—not less—in an AI-driven future.
If you're a leader navigating change, this episode will challenge you to think beyond automation and focus on what truly differentiates exceptional organizations: the people who lead them.
In this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT, Rich and Maikel explore one of today's most pressing leadership questions: Are organizations using AI to empower people, or simply to maximize efficiency?

Leaders, Lead Well!

Thank you to all of our listeners in over 140 countries and 1,600 cities worldwide, we greatly appreciate your support! We truly hope that what we bring to our listeners will improve your ability as leaders.

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

https://blog.feedspot.com/executive_coaching_podcasts/

John Mattone Global:                                                                                                          https://johnmattone.com/

Rich Baron:
rbaron@richbaronexecutivecoaching.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
rich@johnmattone.com

Maikel Bailey:
mbailey@intelligentleadershipec.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikelbailey/
https://maikelbailey.com/

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well!
The leadership qualities that emerge when uncertainty, pressure, and adversity test everything you believe.
Every generation experiences moments that shake the world. Today, those moments seem to be coming faster than ever.
Wildfires devastate communities. Floods erase neighborhoods overnight. Earthquakes remind us how fragile our foundations really are. Economic uncertainty, cyberattacks, political instability, and global conflict have become part of our daily reality.
While most leaders will never coordinate disaster relief, every leader will eventually face a crisis of their own.
The loss of a key executive.
A failed product launch.
A major client walking away.
A merger that collapses.
An unexpected disruption that changes everything overnight.
In those moments, people aren't simply evaluating your decisions—they're evaluating your leadership.
In this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT, Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey explore one of leadership's most important truths:
Crisis doesn't create leadership—it reveals it.

Leaders, Lead Well!

Thank you to all of our listeners in over 140 countries and 1,600 cities worldwide, we greatly appreciate your support! We truly hope that what we bring to our listeners will improve your ability as leaders.

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

https://blog.feedspot.com/executive_coaching_podcasts/

John Mattone Global:                                                                                                          https://johnmattone.com/

Rich Baron:
rbaron@richbaronexecutivecoaching.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
rich@johnmattone.com

Maikel Bailey:
mbailey@intelligentleadershipec.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikelbailey/
https://maikelbailey.com/

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well!
Imagine earning top grades in engineering, conducting groundbreaking research in artificial intelligence, or competing at the highest levels of mathematics—and still feeling like you don't belong.
It sounds contradictory, yet it's one of the most common experiences among high-achieving STEM students. Despite impressive accomplishments, many of the brightest minds in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics live with a persistent fear that their success is undeserved and that, sooner or later, someone will discover they're not as capable as everyone believes.
In this episode, we explore the fascinating paradox of imposter syndrome in STEM education. Why do some of the most accomplished students struggle to recognize their own competence? How do competitive environments, perfectionism, and constant exposure to exceptionally talented peers contribute to feelings of inadequacy? And what can educators, leaders, coaches, and students themselves do to break this cycle?
Join Rich and Maikel as we study up on the hidden challenges facing today's brightest STEM students, uncover the psychology behind imposter syndrome, explore real-world stories of achievement and self-doubt, and examine how executive coaching can help break the paradox by increasing self-awareness, challenging limiting beliefs, building authentic confidence, and accelerating leadership maturity. Together, we'll discover practical strategies for developing the resilience, mindset, and inner confidence needed to thrive in STEM and beyond. All in this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT.

Leaders, Lead Well!

Thank you to all of our listeners in over 140 countries and 1,600 cities worldwide, we greatly appreciate your support! We truly hope that what we bring to our listeners will improve your ability as leaders.

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

https://blog.feedspot.com/executive_coaching_podcasts/

John Mattone Global:                                                                                                          https://johnmattone.com/

Rich Baron:
rbaron@richbaronexecutivecoaching.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
rich@johnmattone.com

Maikel Bailey:
mbailey@intelligentleadershipec.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikelbailey/
https://maikelbailey.com/

Thank you for all of your support. Please let us know what you think about our podcast and what topic you may want to hear from us. Leaders, Lead Well!
What is the most dangerous lie in business?
The one that most leaders don't even realize they're telling.
The truth is, most leaders don't lie.
But many organizations tell stories that employees no longer believe.
"We value transparency."
"We care about our people."
"We encourage innovation."
"We want honest feedback."
The problem?
Employees don't judge leadership by what leaders say.
They judge leadership by what they experience.
And when words and actions don't align, trust begins to disappear.
Not overnight.
Not because of one bad decision.
But through hundreds of small moments where people conclude:
"They don't mean what they say."
The most dangerous threat to culture isn't conflict, turnover, or AI.
It's the widening gap between leadership intent and employee experience.
Because once trust is lost, everything becomes harder:
Communication.
Accountability.
Engagement.
Innovation.
Execution.
And rebuilding trust takes far longer than destroying it.
So here's the question:
Does your organization have a culture problem...
or a trust problem?
On this episode of Mainline Executive Coaching ACT, Rich Baron and Maikel Bailey tackle one of the most overlooked and consequential leadership challenges facing organizations today:
The Most Dangerous Lie in Business: The One Nobody Knows They're Telling

Leaders, Lead Well!

Thank you to all of our listeners in over 140 countries and 1,600 cities worldwide, we greatly appreciate your support! We truly hope that what we bring to our listeners will improve your ability as leaders.

Mainline Executive Coaching ACT has been recognized by FeedSpot as one of the top Executive Coaching Podcast in the world based on thousands of podcasts on the web and ranked by traffic, social media, followers & freshness.

https://blog.feedspot.com/executive_coaching_podcasts/

John Mattone Global:                                                                                                          https://johnmattone.com/

Rich Baron:
rbaron@richbaronexecutivecoaching.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-baron/
rich@johnmattone.com

Maikel Bailey:
mbailey@intelligentleadershipec.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maikelbailey/
https://maikelbailey.com/