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March 2026

17 | Alive with Rachael Casterlin | You Can't Outthink Your Way Into Presence
Rachael Casterlin is a facilitator and well-being practitioner who works with organizations to help people show up more fully, both at work and beyond.
 • James at Alive Institute
49:40
16 | Alive with David Chestnut | The Road to AI Readiness Starts with a Bicycle Not an F1 Car
David Chestnut is Principal Director of Human + AI Talent Strategy at Accenture, where he helps organizations navigate the intersection of artificial…
 • James at Alive Institute
1:01:10
15 | Alive with Hanne Kristiansen | Holding Labels Lightly
Hanne Kristiansen is a corporate innovator, founder of Creative ID, and researcher in partnership with the University of Sheffield.
 • James at Alive Institute
1:00:55
14 | Alive with Jeff Arnold | Leaders Built for the Wrong Era
In this conversation, Jeff Arnold (President of Leadership Adventures, leadership development strategist and coach, equine-assisted learning…
 • James at Alive Institute
42:38
13 | Alive with Britney Cole | AI Has a Voice But You Have the Vote
In this conversation, Britney Cole (Chief Innovation Officer at Blanchard, co-founder of Bolster Leadership) and I explore the evolving relationship…
 • James at Alive Institute
46:35
12 | Alive with Betsy Gardner | Why AI Can't Replace the Human in the Room
In this conversation, Betsy Gardner (CEO, advisor, author, speaker) and I explore the critical importance of soft skills in the modern workplace…
 • James at Alive Institute
50:00
Alive in March: Rebirth
A new monthly offering featuring seasonal aliveness inspiration
 • Kristen Fraley

February 2026

11 | Alive with Luke Montuori | Knowledge Is Cheap. Now What?
In this conversation, Luke Montuori (PhD Behavioral Neuroscience, Psychometrician, Founder & Principal Researcher at Lumos Insight) and I explore the…
 • James at Alive Institute
49:40
10 | Alive with Agnieszka Jacobs | Optimal Cognitive Functioning? Nature Not Optional
In this conversation, Aga Jacobs (architect and biophilic design expert, CEO & Founder at SQUARELY Copenhagen) and I explore the profound impact of AI…
 • James at Alive Institute
1:00:21
09 | Alive with Christie DeCarolis | The Heart of Learning
In this conversation, Christie DeCarolis (Learning Designer, Adjunct Faculty at Rutgers, Learning Consultant) and I explore the multifaceted nature of…
 • James at Alive Institute
55:52
08 | Alive with Derek Mitchell | ROI for L&D
In this conversation, Derek Mitchell (L&D Analytics Leader, Director of People Analytics at Gallus Insight) discusses the critical need for effective…
 • James at Alive Institute
53:03
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