Influencing Humans in an AI Generation

Jan 20, 2026

They talk about why presence, trust, and conviction matter more than AI tools. Live delivery and human-to-human influence are framed as the new competitive edge. Practical communication moves are highlighted: articulating prospects' minds, creating deep meaning, and using contrast in tone and delivery.

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INSIGHT

Human Skills Rise As AI Lowers Information Value

AI makes information cheap, so human skills like presence and communication gain value.
The imperfect, bespoke human experience becomes more valuable than perfectly produced AI content.

ANECDOTE

Live Tech Glitch Proved Authenticity Matters

Colin recounts a live workshop where Zoom crashed but attendees appreciated the authenticity.
The experience highlighted that being "real" matters more than polished production.

ANECDOTE

Top Earners Still Prioritize Live Presentations

Colin shares Cody Sanchez still runs two live webinars a month despite her huge success.
This underscores that high-value operators prioritize live human connection over automation.

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AI is getting faster, smarter, and more accessible by the day. Content is cheaper. Tactics are everywhere. And "good enough" is now automated.

So why does it feel harder than ever to actually influence people?

In this episode of The Expert Edge, Colin breaks down what still moves humans in an AI-driven world and why influence today has far less to do with tools, prompts, or platforms… and everything to do with presence, trust, and conviction.

This isn't an episode about fighting AI or avoiding it. It's about understanding the one thing AI can't replicate, human influence, and how to lean into it more intentionally as a coach, speaker, or course creator.

You'll discover:

Why information no longer creates authority and what replaces it
The invisible elements that make people trust, follow, and buy (even when they've seen the same ideas before)
How to shift from "content creator" to "trusted voice" in a crowded, automated marketplace
Why certainty, embodiment, and emotional safety now outperform clever tactics

If you've felt like your message should be landing… but isn't converting the way it used to. This episode will help you recalibrate what actually drives influence in this new era.

Because in an AI generation, the people who win aren't the loudest or the most optimized.

They're the most human.

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