AI is no longer only a technical topic. It is becoming a leadership topic.

In this episode of Business Transformation Journey, I speak with Amir Elion, founder of Think Big Leaders, about how AI is changing leadership, middle management, team structures, decision-making, and the future of work.

Amir brings experience from product innovation, startups, enterprise organizations, and leading innovation programs at Amazon Web Services in the Nordics. Today, he helps leaders and organizations understand AI, build innovation mechanisms, and prepare for what comes next.

We will explore:

How non-technical leaders can start using AI
Why curiosity and experimentation are becoming critical leadership skills
How middle managers can stay relevant in the age of AI
How AI can simplify processes, break down silos, and improve business outcomes
What leaders need to rethink about roles, teams, and the future of work

This conversation is for executives, directors, transformation leaders, HR leaders, innovation leaders, and managers who want to lead with more confidence in the age of artificial intelligence.

Guest: Amir Elion
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amirelion/
Website: https://amirelion.com/
Newsletter: https://amirelion.substack.com/

What happens when Gen Z walks into the workplace already wired for autonomy, purpose, and AI… and managers are still stuck in control mode?

In this episode of Business Transformation Journey, host Ondrej Papanek speak with Francesco Bianchi, founder of Gen Zen, to unpack why so many leaders struggle with Gen Z, and what actually works instead.

We talk about:

- Why many managers feel fear (and what’s really behind it)

- How to shift from micromanagement to trust

- Why “frameworks” can create the illusion of progress - while the real work is human

- How supervision, reflection, and coaching build better leaders

- The surprising truth about Gen Z: they’re not anti-work - they just define “meaning” differently

- Why AI is changing entry-level roles, and why companies must rethink how they grow talent

If you lead people or you’re building a culture that has to survive the next wave of AI and talent shifts - this conversation will challenge your assumptions and give you a clearer path forward.

Follow Francesco Bianchi:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francesco-bianchi-alchemist/

GenZen: https://www.linkedin.com/company/begenzen/about/

In the first episode of Business Transformation Journey, host Ondrej Papanek sits down with Dr. Tarek Omran — a Ph.D. scientist, co-founder of Science Pitchers, and passionate advocate for the power of storytelling. Known as the bridge between brilliant ideas and the rest of the world, Tarek has helped over 1,750 innovators raise more than €800,000 since 2018, while his mental health advocacy platform "Help Yourself" has impacted over 700,000 lives.

In this inspiring conversation, Ondrej and Tarek explore how storytelling can be a powerful tool for leaders, innovators, and organizations to connect, inspire, and drive transformation.

They discuss:

• Why storytelling is more memorable and impactful than technical details
• How technology and AI can enhance storytelling without replacing the human touch
• Lessons from Apple’s emotional storytelling approach
• Practical tips for leaders to communicate vision with clarity and authenticity
• The importance of reading and adapting to your audience
• Stepping out of your comfort zone to become a more engaging communicator
• How visualization can make stories unforgettable
• Why emotions are at the heart of great storytelling

Whether you’re a business leader, entrepreneur, or simply curious about how stories shape our world, this episode will leave you with practical insights and inspiration to harness storytelling for transformation.

Follow Tarek:

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarekomran/

Website: www.sciencepitchers.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sciencepitchers/