Triple Win Leadership with Will Linssen

AI can build your presentation in an afternoon. But can you defend the thinking behind it?Executive coach Caroline Stokes, author of AfterShock to 2030, joins Will Linssen to explore how leaders can use AI without handing over their judgment.They get into:• Caroline’s practical test for whether you understand the AI-generated work you’re presenting• What happens when being the person with the answers stops setting you apart• Why employees may hide their AI use—and how leaders can rebuild trust• Where human coaching still matters, even with AI available on demandBefore you send the next AI-generated recommendation, watch this conversation.CHAPTERS00:00 Who’s doing the thinking?02:53 When change outpaces leaders04:12 The cost of chasing efficiency07:02 What happens when AI has the answers?11:09 Making space to think13:57 Leading when you’re no longer the expert19:50 Can your team afford to be wrong?20:39 Why employees hide their AI use26:02 Can you defend your AI-generated work?31:48 The case for a chief coaching officer37:48 AI coaching, human judgment and trust43:25 The creative side of leadership47:38 Final takeaways49:01 Connect with CarolineRESOURCESCaroline Stokes and AfterShock to 2030: https://www.theforward.co/Global Coach Group: https://globalcoachgroup.com/Everybody Wins by Will Linssen: https://globalcoachgroup.com/everybodywins/Subscribe to the Triple Win Leadership Podcast for conversations about better leaders, better teams, and better results.

Remember the boss you used to complain about? Your team might be having the same conversation about you.Executive coach Doug Thorpe joins Will Linssen to unpack how leaders inherit the very habits they once disliked—and how to choose a different way to lead.In this episode:• Why being the best performer doesn't automatically make you a good leader• When a team problem is really a broken process• When to stop seeking agreement and make the decision• Doug's three-circle exercise for spotting conflicting leadership expectationsIf you've ever thought, “I'd never lead like that,” this conversation is worth a watch.

A global coaching firm was ready to put AI agents in front of clients. Their own coaches asked whether they were training their replacements, so leadership pulled the launch and gave the AI to the coaches first.This week Will Linssen sits down with Lewin Keller, a coach and ex-Google technologist who has built over 250 AI coaching agents. They dig into why "we're doing this for efficiency" is the fastest way to torch your team's trust, what AI already does better than a human coach, and the one thing it still can't touch. Plus Lewin's prediction that soon there'll be no job without agents underneath it.

AI is easy to access. Creating trusted, measurable business value with it is much harder.In this episode of the Triple Win Leadership Podcast, Will Linssen speaks with internationally recognized AI strategist and AI Leadership Handbook author Andreas Welsch about the leadership work required to move AI from hype to high performance.Their conversation goes beyond tools and technology. It explores how leaders can use AI to improve their own effectiveness, strengthen teamwork, and create better business outcomes, while keeping human judgment, empathy, and accountability firmly in the loop.

As AI moves from the periphery to the core of the executive suite, leaders face a high-stakes dilemma: how do you harness technological precision without sacrificing the empathy, psychological safety, and emotional intelligence that actually drive human performance?In this episode of Triple Win Leadership, Will Linssen is joined by Dr. Jeffrey Hull — Executive Director of the Harvard Institute of Coaching, psychology instructor at Harvard, and author of Flex: The Art and Science of Leadership in a Changing World and co-author of The Science of Leadership.Together they move past the black-and-white "AI vs. humans" debate into a full-color view of what it means to lead in a hybrid world. Jeffrey shares the progression from conscious to transformational leadership, why humility and vulnerability are now non-negotiable, the two human capacities AI can't replicate, and how the coming "flip" will reshape which roles matter most.

The very expertise that got you promoted can become your biggest liability.In this episode of Triple Win Leadership, Will Linssen sits down with executive coach and bestselling author Scott Eblin (The Next Level: What Insiders Know About Executive Success) to unpack how leaders move from functional expertise to genuine influence across the organization — especially in a world being reshaped by rapid disruption and AI.

Why do most strategies fail — even brilliant ones? Because the people who see the problems first are too afraid to speak up.In this episode of Triple Win Leadership, Will Linssen (CEO of Global Coach Group) sits down with Dr. David Burkus — organizational psychologist, bestselling author, and Columbia University faculty — to unpack how leaders keep strategy alive in daily work, not just on paper.You'll learn:- The Alan Mulally story that "saved Ford" — and what it teaches about responding to bad news- Why asking "WHO do we serve?" beats "WHY do we do this?"- The #1 predictor of collectively intelligent teams (and why leaders should speak LAST)- How weekly huddles actually reduce your total meetings- Why talent is like gasoline — latent energy that culture must unlockDavid has worked with NASA, Google, Netflix, PepsiCo, and Fortune 500 leaders worldwide.

Welcome to the Triple Win Leadership Podcast, hosted by Will Linssen! In this episode, we are joined by Rich Horwath, CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute and a New York Times bestselling author of eight books, including his newest release, Strategic: The Skill to Set Direction, Create Advantage, and Achieve Executive Excellence.Together, Will and Rich dive deep into the critical discipline of strategic thinking to help leaders create better direction, build stronger teams, and drive superior performance results.

Many leaders believe that when a problem arises, they must immediately step up and provide the exact solution. However, the most effective managers know that taking a step back and leading with questions is actually the ultimate key to success.In this episode of the Triple Win Leadership Podcast, Will Linssen sits down with leadership advisor, executive coach, and organizational psychologist Raffi Elmajian. With over 15 years of experience guiding leaders across Europe and the Middle East, Raffi unpacks why a leader's ego and pride are often the biggest roadblocks to team performance. Together, they explore how to master the interplay of questions, cultures, and context to drive measurable business results in today's fast-moving work environments.

Most leaders think adopting AI is about upgrading their technology.The most successful leaders know it's about upgrading their people and culture.In this episode, Will Linssen sits down with renowned behavioral scientist and author of The AI-Savvy Leader, David De Cremer, to unpack why the biggest challenge with AI isn't the tech—it's the fear and uncertainty it creates within teams. From why you shouldn't let your IT department lead the AI narrative, to the reason successful companies actually hire more people when adopting AI, to the revolutionary concept of "human AI-ization" — David shares the mindset shifts and practical moves leaders need to take back control and build trust.0:00 Introduction To David De Cremer And The AI Leadership Challenge2:00 Why Teams Fear AI And How To Manage The Uncertainty5:00 Why AI Adoption Is Actually A Change Management Problem10:00 The Importance Of Leading By Example And Creating Safe Sandboxes17:00 The Town Hall Mistake: Why Tech-Led AI Communication Fails25:00 The AI Paradox: Why Successful Companies Hire More People32:00 Navigating Accountability, Governance, And Employee Bonuses38:00 Taking Back Control Of The Narrative And "Human AI-ization"Join the Conversation!What did you think of today’s episode? If you have questions, feedback, or suggestions for what Will should cover next, drop us a message at:✉️ [email protected] Your Leadership to the Next Level!Discover more leadership resources and learn about our world-class leadership coaching programs at:🌐 https://globalcoachgroup.com/