Episode 297 | The Human Advantage: Emotional Intelligence in the Age of AI | Guest: Crispin Thompson
From Authentic Talks 2.0 with Shanta by Shanta Generally
March 9, 2026 · 59 min · Season 7 · Episode 297
About this episode
Shanta and guest Crispin Thompson discuss emotional intelligence and leadership in the context of AI and imposter syndrome.
In this insightful episode of Authentic Talks 2.0, host Shanta sits down with leadership consultant and author Crispin Thompson, founder of The Leadership Studio, for a powerful conversation about leadership, emotional intelligence, and overcoming imposter syndrome.With more than 30 years of experience in the tech industry — including over two decades at Hewlett-Packard — Crispin shares how his own career challenges, failures, and mentorship experiences shaped his passion for helping leaders grow. Today, he works with individuals and organizations to bridge the gap between potential and performance, helping leaders develop confidence, communication skills, and the emotional intelligence needed to lead effectively.Together, Shanta and Crispin explore what imposter syndrome really looks like in the workplace, why even successful leaders struggle with self-doubt, and how learning to reflect inward can help people grow into stronger, more confident leaders.The conversation also dives into the evolving role of leadership in a rapidly changing world shaped by artificial intelligence, and why human connection, empathy, and emotional awareness are becoming more valuable than…
People in this episode
Host: Shanta
Guest: Crispin Thompson
Topics covered
- emotional intelligence
- leadership
- imposter syndrome
- personal growth
- artificial intelligence
Keywords
- emotional intelligence
- leadership
- imposter syndrome
- self-doubt
- personal growth
- artificial intelligence
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: The Leadership Studio, Hewlett-Packard
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