A Geek Leader Podcast - inspiring technical and creative leaders around the world AGL 464: Allison Shapira on AI for the Authentic Leader
About Allison
Allison Shapira is an executive advisor, Harvard lecturer, keynote speaker, bestselling author, and trained opera singer who helps senior leaders speak with confidence, clarity, and authenticity—especially in high-stakes, high-visibility moments. Since 2003, she has advised leaders from prime ministers to Fortune 50 executives and has designed leadership communication programs that drive trust, alignment, and measurable results. An entrepreneur and global expert in leadership and communication, Allison brings over two decades of experience to every engagement. Her practical frameworks integrate cutting-edge AI tools to help executives sharpen their message, amplify their voice, and Speak With Impact℠. An adjunct lecturer at the Harvard Kennedy School since 2015, her work has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, The New York Times, and Harvard Business Review. She is the author of three books: the Washington Post best-seller Speak with Impact: How to Command the Room and Influence Others (HarperCollins Leadership), the companion e-guide Speak with Impact VIRTUALLY, and her newest book, AI for the Authentic Leader: How to Communicate More Effectively Without Losing Your Humanity (Spa Creek Press).
Today We Talked About
- Human side of genAI
- Authentic Leadership
- Speaking and Communication
- Building Trust and Influence
- Jargon – use AI as a Mirror
- Create a chatbot, grounded in your business.
- Aligning AI language models with values
- Measure the effectiveness of communication
- Proof your work (especcially with AI)
- Who is your audience, What is your Goal, Why you?
- AVI – Authentic Voice Intelligence
- AI Authenticity Loop – Link
- ACE Model of Communication
- Authenticity
- Clearity
- Energy
- Give your team opprotunities to speak
- How is AI helping me be a better human?