EP236 The Soul of Strategy - Human-Centered Growth in a Tech-Driven World with Liat Horovitz
Release Date: 05/14/2025
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info_outlineIn this heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation, host Susan Diaz sits down with Liat Horovitz - results coach, founder of Revival Retreats, and host of The Results Club Podcast - to explore what it really means to grow a business (and a life) in the age of AI without losing your humanity.
With a background in big tech and marketing, Liat walked away from corporate life to pursue a more connected, values-led path. In this episode, she shares what it takes to make a bold leap - and how we can embrace AI without sacrificing the human essence that makes us impactful leaders.
đĄ In This Episode, we Cover
Why Connection Is the Real Currency: AI can do a lot, but it canât replace human connection. Liat shares how connection remains the heartbeat of business success.
Bridging Corporate and Entrepreneurial Mindsets: Liat explains how her background in both worlds helps her coach entrepreneurs through high-stakes decisions.
Facing AI Fears with Curiosity: From data privacy to job security, we unpack the real concerns people have with AI - and why asking better questions is the antidote to fear.
The Power of Thoughtful Adoption: We talk about how Liat uses ChatGPT, how her team is automating the right things, and why AI can be your secret time-saver when approached with intention.
Revival 5.0 and the Future of Human-Centered Business: Liat reflects on what it takes to build sustainable communities and experiences - and why the future of growth is relational, not transactional.
Key Quotes
âAI will never replace connection. It can support you, enhance your process, but it will never replace the feeling of being seen and heard.â
âEvery bit of success Iâve had has come from relationships. Thereâs no hack for that.â
âYou donât want to make business decisions from a place of scarcity. Thatâs where so many people get stuck.â
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