The Alive Letter

01 | We Are More Than a Scantron

Why human intelligence could never be captured by standardized tests.

Jul 7 • James at Alive Institute

Episode 21 | Alive with Michael Crawford | The Value in the Endless

Michael Crawford is Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at America Succeeds, the nonprofit that popularized the term “durable skills” and built the…

Jul 2 • James at Alive Institute

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June 2026

Episode 20 | Alive with Benoit Hardy-Vallée | The Leonardo Sleeping in All of Us

Benoit Hardy-Vallée is a Director in Deloitte's Human Capital practice, where he leads Learning Advisory and Deloitte Academies work in Canada.

Jun 26 • James at Alive Institute

41:59

Alive in June: Bloom

A monthly offering of seasonal aliveness inspiration

Jun 1 • Kristen Fraley

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May 2026

Why I'm Not Worried About AI

A Return to Human Intelligence

May 27 • James at Alive Institute

3

From Production to Presence

What AI Is Actually Exposing About Work

May 21 • James at Alive Institute

1

Alive in May: Bridge

A monthly offering of seasonal aliveness inspiration

May 2 • Kristen Fraley

1

April 2026

Episode 19 | Alive with Lauren Henkin | Curiosity is Fundamental to Being Human

Lauren Henkin is a fine art photographer, former architect, and founder of The Humane Space — an app designed to help people live more curiously.

Apr 27 • James at Alive Institute

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Episode 18 | Alive with Sandra Loughlin | AI is a Commodity, People are the Advantage

Sandra Loughlin, PhD is Chief Learning Scientist at EPAM Systems — a company widely recognized for its skills-based approach to talent and its learning…

Apr 21 • James at Alive Institute

50:38

Alive in April: Open

A monthly offering of seasonal aliveness inspiration

Apr 1 • Kristen Fraley

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March 2026

Episode 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.

Mar 19 • James at Alive Institute

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Episode 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…

Mar 16 • James at Alive Institute

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