The Leadership Heart Podcast with Nicole Donnelly

The Leadership Heart Podcast is where bold innovation meets conscious leadership. Hosted by Sandra J. Horton, a leadership strategist and changemaker, this show goes beyond titles and strategy to explore what it truly means to lead with impact, intention, and heart.

 Each episode features honest conversations with visionary leaders in health tech, AI, innovation, and social impact where people who understand that in a world powered by technology, it’s humanity that must lead the way.

From groundbreaking ideas to practical wisdom, Sandra and her guests share real stories and actionable insights to help you lead with more clarity, courage, and purpose.

 If you’re ready to build organizations that put people first and you believe leadership is about serving others and shaping a better future then this podcast is for you.

This Week’s Guest: Nicole A. Donnelly, AI Strategist, Entrepreneur, and Visionary Educator

This week, we welcome Nicole A. Donnelly, Founder of AI Smart Ventures. With a passion for tech, transformation, and mission-driven marketing. Nicole has helped over 12,000 people globally unlock the power of AI tools like Jasper, ChatGPT, and Midjourney while staying grounded in real-world strategy and human connection.

A former pro snowboarder turned AI innovator and marketing agency founder, she shares how leaders can:

✅ Harness AI to save time, scale smarter, and reduce overwhelm

✅ Become “prompt engineering” pros

✅ Lead with emotional intelligence in an automated world

✅ Build campaigns and companies with purpose and profit

Valuable Resources:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donnellynicole/ AI Smart Venture: https://share.google/hO3kubP5vFj8lafDT

AI Smart Ventures is a leader in AI education and adoption, dedicated to helping organizations integrate artificial intelligence into their everyday operations. We’ve trained over 12,000 people worldwide. With a focus on real-world results, our programs are designed to demystify AI and make it practical, accessible, and transformational.
✅ AI Training & Courses
✅ AI Adoption Consulting
✅ Economic Development & Chamber Training Programs
✅ Train-the-Trainer Programs

 

About the Host – Sandra J. Horton

Sandra J. Horton, MA is an award-winning Leadership & Change Strategist, Certified Prosci® Change Management Professional, Certified Emotional Intelligence Practitioner, and host of The Leadership Heart Podcast.

As Founder of Activate Success Edge™ and co-creator of the Ives-Horton Leadership Model™, she empowers purpose-driven leaders to grow by design, not by default. Her podcast brings together bold thinkers from across AI, healthcare, innovation, and systems change — helping leaders stay grounded in values while driving global impact.

Learn more: www.activatesuccessedge.com