
I recently had the privilege of speaking at Imagine AI Live, a groundbreaking conference that brought together some of the most innovative minds in artificial intelligence. The event, which took place in Las Vegas from March 26-28, featured an incredible lineup of speakers across two action-packed days.
Day 1 highlights included John Rossman on "Big Bet Leadership," Adam Brotman and Andy Sack on "AI Enterprise Strategy," Zak Kidd, founder of Ask Humans, on innovating your feedback loop with AI, and Ed Heinbockel from SavantX on "The Quantum Path to AGI."
Day 2 kicked off with a keynote from Antonis Kocheilas, Global CEO of Ogilvy Advertising, on the impact of AI on the creative industry, marketing, and brands.

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Other notable Day 2 speakers included Alex Northstar on practical AI prompting and workflows, Linus Ekenstam aka "The Doctor of AI" on AI techniques for entrepreneurial success, Nathan Chappell, SVP at DonorSearch AI, on the societal implications of responsible AI, governance, and ethics, and a panel with globally recognized AI content creators and influencers Ole Lehmann, Igor Pogany, and Linus Ekenstam.
In this exciting context, I was thrilled to present my talk titled "AI-Powered Leadership: Amplifying Your Personal Brand Across Industries." As the Founder and CEO of The International Social Impact Institute®, I wanted to showcase how I leveraged generative AI, specifically the Boodle Box AI platform, to elevate my own personal brand in preparation for this event.
Using myself as a case study, I demonstrated innovative ways to harness AI for creating a standout digital presence - something that's crucial for asserting leadership in any field. The 20-minute presentation promised attendees valuable insights into strategies and tools at the forefront of personal branding and leadership innovation.
Here's a behind-the-scenes look at how I used AI before, during, and after my presentation:
I started by having the Boodle Box AI generate a compelling description of my talk to use on the event website and in promotional materials. This saved me time while still capturing the key points I wanted to convey.
Next, I focused on personalized outreach. I had the AI create customized LinkedIn messages for me to send to the other speakers, based on their bios. This led to some great connections, including Antonis Kocheilas accepting my request within 30 seconds after I mentioned reading a book by David Ogilvy that inspired me when I was younger.
I also used AI to tailor my slide deck to the Imagine AI Live audience. It even suggested small details like using a red tablecloth to make my table stand out.
To drive real-time engagement, I included QR codes and short URLs on my slides linking to an AI Storytelling Survey. This allowed me to gather audience insights while providing them with a simple way to share their thoughts.
I also wanted to incorporate Antonis' fascinating keynote points into my own presentation. So I had my team record his talk and quickly transcribe it. I then fed the transcript into Boodle Box, which synthesized his key insights. Within an hour, I was able to publish an updated post on the future of AI-powered personal branding, featuring Antonis' perspective, and crowdsource ideas from the Imagine AI Live attendees. AI enabled me to create and share highly relevant content in the moment.
After the conference, I reused and repurposed the AI-generated content across multiple channels. The event description became a website spotlight. The personalized messages sparked ongoing dialogues. The interactive surveys provided valuable data. And the real-time content was amplified to a wider audience.
By strategically using AI throughout this experience, I was able to:
The key takeaway is that AI is a powerful tool for enhancing thought leadership and personal branding when used thoughtfully.
If you'd like to see my "AI-Powered Leadership" presentation in action, I invite you to watch the video below. I hope it gives you some ideas for how you can leverage AI in your own work. The possibilities are truly exciting, as Imagine AI Live made abundantly clear!
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