In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Sean Moran, Managing Director at Meritus Trust, for a grounded conversation on what it truly takes to lead through prolonged uncertainty and organizational transformation.

Sean shares firsthand insights from navigating significant regulatory change and a major acquisition, while holding responsibility for teams, clients, and long-term trust. Rather than offering formulas or playbooks, this discussion focuses on the inner disciplines of leadership: empathy, courage, communication, and the ability to remain steady when clarity is incomplete.

The conversation explores how transparent leadership can coexist with confidentiality, why psychological safety becomes more critical during change, and how leaders can sustain trust when outcomes are not yet defined. Sean reflects on culture as a stabilizing force, the role of courageous conversations, and the cost of directive leadership that overlooks the human impact of decisions.

If you are leading through ambiguity, change fatigue, or high-stakes transformation, this episode offers a calm and practical perspective on how to lead with intention, integrity, and humanity.

In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Srini Koushik, founder of Right Brain Labs, for a grounded and practical conversation on what AI fluency really means for today’s leaders.

Rather than focusing on hype or tools alone, Srini reframes AI as a leadership capability — one that requires intention, discernment, and responsibility. The discussion explores how executives can engage with AI in a way that strengthens human judgment, supports sustainable decision-making, and avoids over-automation at the expense of people.

Srini shares how he personally uses AI systems, why leaders must invest as much in human capability as in technology, and how ethical and responsible adoption starts with mindset, not policy. This episode challenges leaders to move beyond experimentation and toward thoughtful integration of AI into how they think, learn, and lead. If you’re navigating AI acceleration at the leadership level and want clarity without noise, this conversation offers a steady and practical lens.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Leading Minds Revealed

00:33 – Podcast mission and leadership focus

00:45 – Introducing host Michael Apollo

01:15 – Framing the challenge of AI acceleration

02:10 – Introducing Srini Koushik and Right Brain Labs

03:22 – What AI fluency actually means for leaders

06:04 – Why AI is a leadership issue, not a tech issue

09:18 – Investing in humans alongside technology

12:41 – Responsible and ethical use of AI

16:09 – Moving beyond hype and tool obsession

19:27 – How Srini personally uses AI systems

23:08 – AI personas and intentional engagement

27:34 – Decision-making, judgment, and discernment

31:56 – Sustainability and long-term thinking

35:42 – Supporting organizations through AI adoption

39:10 – Final reflections and leadership takeaways

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In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Mo Jamous, Chief Information Officer at U.S. Bank, for a deeply human conversation on leadership, purpose, and AI-driven transformation.

Mo shares how purpose becomes an anchor during uncertainty, why technology should be used to empower—not replace—people, and how leaders can stay grounded while navigating rapid, overlapping waves of change. Drawing from decades of experience across digital, cloud, and AI transformations, Mo offers practical insight into building customer-obsessed cultures, introducing AI responsibly, and leading with clarity in moments of disruption.

This episode is a powerful exploration of future-ready leadership, human-centered technology, and the mindset required to create lasting impact in an AI-driven world.

Guest: Mo Jamous, Chief Information Officer, U.S. Bank

Host: Michael Apollo

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Welcome to Leading Minds Revealed

00:55 – Episode focus: leading with purpose in transformation

01:37 – Introducing Mo Jamous, CIO of U.S. Bank

02:27 – Why purpose matters most during uncertainty

03:28 – Mo’s early story and discovering his leadership “why”

05:40 – Purpose as the constant through transformation

07:25 – Translating mission into daily leadership behaviors

08:35 – Staying grounded through customer feedback

09:16 – Turning personal habits into organizational culture

10:38 – What customer obsession looks like in practice

12:04 – Avoiding “shiny object” syndrome in AI

13:44 – Being intentional with innovation

15:22 – AI as empowerment, not replacement

17:54 – Addressing fear and misinformation around AI

19:19 – Creating value vs. cutting costs with AI

21:21 – Separating hype from reality in AI narratives

23:08 – Task-based work and human-AI collaboration

24:19 – Leadership principles that stay constant

26:40 – Psychological safety, collaboration, and trust

28:58 – Is AI fundamentally different from past tech waves?

30:39 – Why AI adoption lags behind capability

33:00 – Upskilling teams and AI literacy challenges

35:53 – Helping teams change how they work

38:22 – Progressive AI rollout strategies

40:32 – Human-centered change leadership

41:22 – Being present as a leader during uncertainty

43:28 – Recognition, visibility, and employee motivation

45:57 – How service shaped Mo’s leadership philosophy

48:38 – Is digital transformation really human transformation?

49:06 – Advice for leaders navigating AI-driven change

52:35 – Where to follow Mo Jamous

54:20 – Final reflections and closing

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In this episode, we sit down with Iuliana Constantin for a thoughtful conversation on leadership, self-awareness, and navigating growth with intention.

Iuliana reflects on her professional journey and the moments that reshaped how she leads — from managing uncertainty to building trust within teams. She shares how mindfulness isn’t about slowing down progress, but about making clearer decisions in fast-moving environments.

The discussion explores the balance between ambition and presence, how internal alignment impacts external outcomes, and why leadership today requires both courage and reflection. Iuliana’s insights offer a grounded perspective for leaders who want to grow without disconnecting from themselves or the people around them.

This episode is especially relevant for leaders, operators, and professionals navigating change while striving to stay centered.

Get in touch with Iuliana: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iulianaconstantin/

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In this episode, Humayun Ali joins the show for a deeply reflective conversation on mindfulness, leadership, and the inner work required to lead with clarity in a fast-moving world.

Humayun shares how mindfulness became a grounding force in his personal and professional life — not as an abstract concept, but as a daily practice that shapes how he listens, decides, and responds under pressure. He speaks candidly about identity, self-awareness, and the discipline required to slow down in environments that reward constant motion.

This conversation explores presence, intentional leadership, and why cultivating stillness is not a retreat from responsibility, but a way to meet it more fully. It’s a thoughtful discussion for anyone navigating complexity, growth, or the weight of leadership in modern life.

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 — Welcome and episode opening

00:58 — Introducing Humayun Ali

01:47 — Discovering mindfulness

03:21 — Early influences and inner awareness

05:06 — Mindfulness beyond meditation

07:02 — Leading from presence, not reactivity

09:18 — Identity, self-observation, and growth

11:44 — Creating space before responding

14:07 — Pressure, performance, and calm

16:33 — Letting go of control

19:01 — The discipline of slowing down

21:40 — Mindfulness in leadership moments

24:58 — Navigating uncertainty with awareness

27:36 — Stillness as strength

30:10 — Advice for leaders beginning this work

32:28 — Final reflections and close

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In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Lamiaa Soliman, a global leader working at the intersection of healthcare, technology, AI, and international expansion.

Drawing from lived experience across the Middle East, Europe, and North America, Lamiaa shares what it truly means to lead across cultures — not from theory, but from practice. From navigating healthcare adoption in culturally sensitive markets to understanding why slowing down can be a strategic advantage, this conversation explores how trust, listening, humility, and context shape successful leadership.

Lamiaa also reflects on growing up in Saudi Arabia, bridging Western and Middle Eastern leadership models, dispelling stereotypes, and why representation, ethical AI, and human-centered design matter more than ever in global healthcare.

This is a thoughtful, grounded conversation for leaders navigating complexity, change, and cross-border work in today’s world.

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 — Welcome to Leading Minds Revealed

01:10 — Introducing Lamiaa Solaiman

02:09 — Returning to Saudi Arabia and unlearning assumptions

03:41 — Women, technology, and shifting cultural narratives

04:57 — The challenge of leading across cultures

05:48 — Healthcare as a culturally sensitive space

06:47 — Why language and naming matter

07:46 — Human-centered design across borders

08:40 — “Same language, different meanings”

10:09 — Family dynamics and patient decision-making

11:43 — Expanding healthcare platforms globally

13:19 — Navigating the NHS and public systems

14:49 — Time, trust, and relationship-based regions

15:53 — Growing up between cultures

18:01 — Skills leaders need in cross-cultural meetings

19:44 — Listening beyond words

21:16 — Growth mindset and adapting to change

22:15 — AI adoption in unexpected ways

25:30 — A lesson in slowing down during conflict

27:29 — Dispelling stereotypes through presence

29:55 — Polarization, identity, and empathy

32:24 — Diversity, inclusion, and lived experience

37:30 — AI, healthcare, and representation

41:14 — Ethics, data, and patient impact

45:43 — Genomics and population health

47:30 — Leadership shaped by upbringing

50:09 — Majlis, storytelling, and leadership without titles

52:45 — Ego, humility, and informed leadership

56:24 — How leaders can build cultural fluency

01:00:19 — Where to connect with Lamiaa

01:02:00 — Final reflections and close

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In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Aamer Hasham, Vice President of Client Partner at Bits In Glass, to explore what it really means to lead digital transformation without losing the human element.

As organizations race to adopt AI, automation, and new technologies, Aamer challenges a common assumption: that transformation is purely digital. Instead, he reframes transformation as a deeply human process — one that requires clarity of purpose, empathy, conscious leadership, and the courage to slow down in order to move forward.

Together, they explore leadership blind spots in AI adoption, the importance of understanding why before how, and how mindfulness, reflection, and human connection can actually accelerate performance in complex, fast-moving environments.

This episode is a thoughtful conversation for leaders navigating uncertainty, scale, and change — and for anyone asking how to balance efficiency, innovation, and humanity in the age of AI.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to Leading Minds Revealed

00:32 – What this podcast is about

00:45 – Today’s focus: digital transformation & humanity

01:15 – Introducing Aamer Hasham, VP at Bits In Glass

01:58 – Business fads vs human-centered leadership

02:54 – The tension between efficiency and humanity

03:27 – Why “digital transformation” misses the human

03:51 – Understanding the why before acting

04:47 – Leadership responsibility & creating safe spaces

05:55 – Clear thinking in complex initiatives

06:18 – How AI can create space for deeper thinking

07:01 – Organic leadership vs rigid methodologies

08:06 – Mechanics vs meaning in transformation

09:21 – Asking “why” repeatedly

10:24 – Qualitative vs quantitative value

11:42 – Alignment before acceleration

12:45 – Leadership blind spots in digital change

13:34 – “Failing forward” and cognitive overload

14:27 – Slowing down thinking vs slowing operations

15:33 – Time as a leadership variable

16:45 – Fixed mindsets & unconscious habits

17:19 – Mindfulness and awareness in leadership

18:13 – Meditation, biking & conscious detachment

20:22 – Slower speed as growth

21:47 – Deep thought as productivity

22:43 – Creating human connection in fast teams

23:34 – Getting to know your people

24:25 – Modeling wellbeing as a leader

25:49 – Airline transformation case study

27:14 – Communication breakdowns vs technical issues

28:28 – Reducing chaos through clarity

29:54 – Burnout, flexibility & team awareness

31:14 – Relationships as the core of leadership

32:20 – Productivity vs happiness research

33:28 – Finding balance between efficiency & empathy

34:09 – Lessons from entrepreneurship & legacy

35:30 – Innovation driven by listening

37:14 – Empathy, honesty & difficult conversations

38:58 – Humanity as a leadership advantage

41:03 – AI freeing time for human connection

43:13 – Data, insight & reducing stress

45:01 – Automation enabling better collaboration

46:22 – Using AI for responsiveness, not reactivity

47:31 – Measuring trust and team sentiment

48:52 – Reflection, impermanence & leadership growth

49:57 – Loss, learning & mindset

51:23 – Presence, purpose & relationships

54:10 – Where to find Aamer

56:31 – Closing & subscribe

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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aamer-hasham-66ab543/

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In this episode of Leading Minds Revealed, host Michael Apollo sits down with Jo Knowler, Head of People & Talent at SBE Media Group, to explore how leaders can build resilient teams in fast-changing, founder-led and AI-driven workplaces.

From team culture to learning environments, neurodiversity, adaptability, and leadership under rapid growth — Jo brings deeply human insights from the front lines of scaling brands like Supercar Blondie and SBX Cars.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS

00:00 – Welcome to Leading Minds Revealed

00:32 – Introduction & episode setup

01:11 – Meet Jo Knowler: Head of People & Talent

02:10 – Frank the office dog joins the conversation

02:57 – Building teams in the age of AI

03:24 – Why long-term planning is disappearing

05:09 – AI reshaping roles and recruitment

06:09 – No AI experts: test, learn, evolve

07:12 – Rethinking hiring & CVs

08:35 – Gamification and neurodiversity in recruitment

09:18 – Human-centered talent strategies

10:14 – Skills & attributes leaders look for

11:07 – Feedback, adaptability & being thick-skinned

12:22 – Why stubbornness slows growth

14:06 – Rapid change & agility

15:42 – IT and People merging under one leader

16:48 – Founder-led businesses: why Jo thrives

18:09 – Trust, strategy & leadership partnership

19:33 – Where founders get stuck

20:48 – Balancing vision with stability

22:00 – Finding the “adult in the room”

23:21 – Structuring communication

24:19 – Culture, training & growth

25:29 – Transparency from day one

27:04 – Weekly communication rhythms

28:23 – Cross-functional collaboration

29:46 – Clarity & psychological stability

30:34 – Recruiting with honesty

31:35 – Engagement, happiness & retention

32:38 – Listening, empathy & solving problems

33:56 – Coaching & career development

35:17 – Creating learning pathways

37:07 – Rapid innovation & knowledge sharing

39:15 – Turbo Talks & internal learning

41:00 – AI tools, law, and internal education

42:11 – Keeping teams aligned across regions

43:46 – Masterclass in internal learning

45:30 – Leadership lessons from bad managers

47:47 – Showing up consistently as a leader

49:18 – Presence over reactivity

50:52 – Repairing relationships after conflict

51:49 – Support systems & recharge

53:20 – Boundaries, parenting and switching off

55:07 – Book club, community & self-care

57:00 – Intentional wellbeing for leaders

59:39 – How to connect with Jo

01:01:30 – Window-shopping luxury cars

01:02:31 – Closing & next episode preview

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