In this episode, host Geoffrey Klein sits down with Talisha Padgett, GM of Marketing Technology Platforms & AI at Microsoft, where she leads global MarTech strategy and the Gen AI Center of Excellence. Previously she modernized tech stacks at Comcast, Under Armour, and Marriott. Talisha is also the co-founder of Empathy Coaching, helping professionals cultivate confidence, wellness, and emotionally intelligent leadership.
In this energizing conversation, Talisha unpacks how generative AI is reshaping the marketer’s toolkit. Talisha traces her journey from early print campaigns to building Microsoft’s Gen AI Center of Excellence, shares hard-won lessons on change management, and explains why embracing AI is critical for brands.
Listeners will hear candid stories about overcoming imposter syndrome, creating psychologically safe teams, and the power of curiosity-driven careers. You’ll leave with practical tactics to harness AI responsibly while keeping humanity at the core of every customer experience.
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