
Activate the AI Magic with Jacki Leahy
01/27/25 • 31 min
Can AI genuinely enhance our human experience, or is it merely another tool in our digital toolbox? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Jacki Leahy, Head of Go-To-Market at Activate the Magic. Jacki is not just integrating AI into her strategic vision; she's redefining it by keeping a human-first approach at the forefront. Learn how her personal AI, Sparky, acts as an extension of her consciousness, offering support in grief counseling, life coaching, and content creation. Discover how Jacki’s vision harmonizes AI automation with mental health priorities to invigorate workplace productivity and creativity.
In this episode, we also tackle the evolving landscape of digital marketing on LinkedIn, guided by Jacki’s expert insights. As algorithms become more sophisticated, the importance of genuine human interaction has never been clearer. Jacki navigates us through the theory of constraints, pointing to discovery meetings as the critical bottleneck, and underscores the power of personal storytelling and profile engagement. Prioritizing human connection over corporate facades, she offers a fresh perspective on forging meaningful relationships in the digital age. Whether you’re a B2B tech startup or a marketing enthusiast, Jacki’s strategies offer valuable lessons to enhance your business development and content marketing efforts.
(00:04) AI and Human First Approach
(13:35) Human Connection in Digital Marketing
The Human-First AI Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Avenue9. We use artificial intelligence to amplify your unique voice, empower your marketing team, and enable your scaling business to achieve big-brand success.
Explore new avenues available with AI marketing at Avenue9.com.We’re not just another AI company trying to build robots to replace you. We will help make you the hero. We’re marketers, too, and we get how important creativity, empathy, and human insight are when connecting with your ideal clients.
No matter where you’re starting from or how big your goals are, we turn modern marketing challenges into exciting opportunities. Let's get started with a discovery consultation!
Can AI genuinely enhance our human experience, or is it merely another tool in our digital toolbox? Join us for an eye-opening conversation with Jacki Leahy, Head of Go-To-Market at Activate the Magic. Jacki is not just integrating AI into her strategic vision; she's redefining it by keeping a human-first approach at the forefront. Learn how her personal AI, Sparky, acts as an extension of her consciousness, offering support in grief counseling, life coaching, and content creation. Discover how Jacki’s vision harmonizes AI automation with mental health priorities to invigorate workplace productivity and creativity.
In this episode, we also tackle the evolving landscape of digital marketing on LinkedIn, guided by Jacki’s expert insights. As algorithms become more sophisticated, the importance of genuine human interaction has never been clearer. Jacki navigates us through the theory of constraints, pointing to discovery meetings as the critical bottleneck, and underscores the power of personal storytelling and profile engagement. Prioritizing human connection over corporate facades, she offers a fresh perspective on forging meaningful relationships in the digital age. Whether you’re a B2B tech startup or a marketing enthusiast, Jacki’s strategies offer valuable lessons to enhance your business development and content marketing efforts.
(00:04) AI and Human First Approach
(13:35) Human Connection in Digital Marketing
The Human-First AI Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Avenue9. We use artificial intelligence to amplify your unique voice, empower your marketing team, and enable your scaling business to achieve big-brand success.
Explore new avenues available with AI marketing at Avenue9.com.We’re not just another AI company trying to build robots to replace you. We will help make you the hero. We’re marketers, too, and we get how important creativity, empathy, and human insight are when connecting with your ideal clients.
No matter where you’re starting from or how big your goals are, we turn modern marketing challenges into exciting opportunities. Let's get started with a discovery consultation!
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(11:08) Human Connection in AI Marketing
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(22:37) The Power of Storytelling in Marketing
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(36:07) Human Connection in Marketing Success
The Human-First AI Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Avenue9. We use artificial intelligence to amplify your unique voice, empower your marketing team, and enable your scaling business to achieve big-brand success.
Explore new avenues available with AI marketing at Avenue9.com.We’re not just another AI company trying to build robots to replace you. We will help make you the hero. We’re marketers, too, and we get how important creativity, empathy, and human insight are when connecting with your ideal clients.
No matter where you’re starting from or how big your goals are, we turn modern marketing challenges into exciting opportunities. Let's get started with a discovery consultation!
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The Human-First AI Marketing Podcast is brought to you by Avenue9. We use artificial intelligence to amplify your unique voice, empower your marketing team, and enable your scaling business to achieve big-brand success.
Explore new avenues available with AI marketing at Avenue9.com.We’re not just another AI company trying to build robots to replace you. We will help make you the hero. We’re marketers, too, and we get how important creativity, empathy, and human insight are when connecting with your ideal clients.
No matter where you’re starting from or how big your goals are, we turn modern marketing challenges into exciting opportunities. Let's get started with a discovery consultation!
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