February 2026
#130 Is Your Leadership Style a Cybersecurity Risk? | Esther George on AI, Deepfakes & Human Safety
We often think of cybersecurity as firewalls, VPNs, and complex passwords. But my latest guest, global cyber expert Esther George, argues that your biggest vulnerability might be culture.
#131 Understanding Faster Beats Knowing More in AI Age | Paul Jorion
AI isn’t “business as usual” — it’s a revolution. Paul Jorion argues the only leadership skill that survives is understanding what’s really happening. We talk curiosity, psychoanalysis, why “small” childhood moments can shape adult patterns (including neurodivergence), and how organisations collapse when hierarchy ignores real expertise.
#132 Rethinking Retirement Finding Purpose in the Age of AI with Dr. Bruce Lloyd
Retirement doesn’t end purpose — it exposes it. Bruce Lloyd shows why curiosity, empathy, and meaningful conversation matter more than titles in the AI age, and why the scarcest resource now isn’t information, but wisdom and focus.
#133 AI and Africa: Leapfrogging the Future of Work with John Orakwe
John Orakwe, Ai strategist, explains the shift to workflow redesign and the rise of the "Orchestrator" who leads both humans and AI agents. He further highlights how AI allows Africa to "leapfrog" traditional systems, citing a case where students achieved two years of learning in just six weeks.
March 2026
#134 Season 11 Finale – The New Leadership Mandate in the AI Age
AI is not a technical revolution. It is a leadership mirror. As we close Season 11, I reflect on five lessons that reshaped my own understanding of leadership in the AI age — from culture as your ultimate firewall to purpose as a responsibility, not a luxury.
News Release – Top 20 Inspirational Women of the African Diaspora & Indigenous Professional Women (ADIPWO) List 2026
Discover the 2025 Top 20 Inspirational African Diaspora & Indigenous Professional Women, curated by Francine Beleyi. Celebrating the impactful contributions of African women in various sectors, this list inspires and empowers. For the full list visit www,francinebeleyi.com/adipwo
Communique de Presse – Top 20 Des Femmes Inspirantes de African Diaspora & Indigenous Professional Women (ADIPWO) 2026
Découvrez le Top 20 des Femmes Professionnelles Inspirantes de la Diaspora & Indigènes Africaines 2025, élaboré par Francine Beleyi. Célébrant les contributions significatives de femmes africaines dans divers secteurs. Pour la liste complète, visitez www,francinebeleyi.com/adipwo