About this episode

Nikki and Cristian discuss the importance of owning your life story and its impact on leadership and human connection.

Your story is not just your past. It is your leadership currency. Nikki sits down with Cristian Cibils Bernardes, founder and CEO of Autograph, to explore the powerful connection between storytelling, identity, and meaningful work. Cristian shares his journey from Paraguay to Stanford, Google, and ultimately entrepreneurship, revealing how a personal quest to understand his own life narrative became a mission to help others preserve and leverage theirs. Together, Nikki and Cristian unpack why owning your story can deepen human connection, strengthen leadership influence, and shape the future of work in an AI-driven world. From family legacy to workplace belonging, this conversation will challenge you to reflect on what you stand for and how your experiences can inspire those you lead. 💡 Additional Resources: Connect with Cristian on LinkedIn Learn more about Autograph Listen to Cristian's podcast: Rabbit Hole Research Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube! Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn Learn more about PeopleForward Network Nikki's Key Takeaways: Your life story shapes leadership authenticity and connection AI can preserve wisdom…

People in this episode

Host: Nikki Lewallen Gregory

Guest: Cristian Cibils Bernardes

Topics covered

• storytelling
• leadership
• identity
• entrepreneurship
• human connection
• AI in the workplace

Keywords

• life story
• leadership currency
• storytelling
• AI
• self-reflection
• workplace belonging
• trust
• engagement

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Autograph, Google, PeopleForward Network

Books & works: Rabbit Hole Research, Gut + Science

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