Episodes

  • Trust Over Tools — Neha Mongia on AI, Pharma & Consulting’s Human Edge

    Trust Over Tools — Neha Mongia on AI, Pharma & Consulting’s Human Edge
    Jul 15 2025
    🎙️ In this episode of Advising the Advisors, we explore how AI is revolutionizing pharmaceutical and biotech industries while reshaping the consultant-client relationship. 🔍 Topics Covered: • How AI is transforming drug discovery • Why data standardization remains the biggest challenge in healthcare AI adoption • How regulatory bodies like the FDA are embracing AI tools while maintaining human oversight • The trust paradox in consulting • How personality differences across functions impact AI adoption and implementation • Why successful AI implementation requires function-specific integration 🎧 Listen now to hear Neha Mongia of Korn Ferry sharing her expertise in leveraging AI to enhance life sciences consulting.
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    27 mins
  • Governance Beats Gadgets — L.E.K. Consulting’s Adamantia Velonis on Getting Enterprise AI Right at Scale

    Governance Beats Gadgets — L.E.K. Consulting’s Adamantia Velonis on Getting Enterprise AI Right at Scale
    Jul 1 2025
    🎙️ In this episode of Advising the Advisors, we break down why most AI initiatives stall after the pilot and what it really takes to scale responsibly. 🔍 Topics Covered: - Why AI pilots fail without governance and alignment - How to connect use cases to strategic outcomes - The cost of poor data readiness and change fatigue - Real-world examples of AI improving win rates - Building systems for continuous transformation 🎧 Listen now to hear Adamantia Velonis of L.E.K. Consulting share proven strategies for turning AI hype into enterprise results.
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    22 mins
  • Chatbots Aren’t a Competitive Strategy — Alvarez & Marsal’s Dr. Michael Eiden on How Causal AI Unlocks ROI

    Chatbots Aren’t a Competitive Strategy — Alvarez & Marsal’s Dr. Michael Eiden on How Causal AI Unlocks ROI
    Jun 10 2025
    In this episode of Advising the Advisors, we explore Causal AI, data governance, and why most AI strategies fail. Topics Covered: - Causal AI vs. ChatGPT-style tools - Domain-specific AI and knowledge graphs - Enterprise data architecture challenges - AI governance and digital infrastructure - Real-world examples from pharma, military, and consulting Listen now to hear Dr. Michael Eiden of Alvarez & Marsal share actionable insights from leading enterprise AI transformations.
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    24 mins
  • Why Most AI Projects Fail — McKinsey's Tey Bannerman on Trust, Design & Adoption

    Why Most AI Projects Fail — McKinsey's Tey Bannerman on Trust, Design & Adoption
    May 27 2025
    In this episode of Advising the Advisors, we dive into creating differentiated value with AI in consulting. 🔍 Topics Covered: • The critical role of human-centered design in successful AI adoption • Why technology-first approaches often fail to deliver value • Strategies for building trust and driving user adoption • How consulting business models are evolving with AI • The importance of domain expertise in an AI-enabled future 🎧 Listen now to hear Tey Bannerman of McKinsey & Company share actionable insights from leading enterprise AI implementations.
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    14 mins
  • AI Isn't a Magic Bullet — Alvarez & Marsal’s Raf Postepski on Why Adoption Matters More Than Tech

    AI Isn't a Magic Bullet — Alvarez & Marsal’s Raf Postepski on Why Adoption Matters More Than Tech
    May 13 2025
    In this episode of Advising the Advisors: AI in Consulting Unlocked, host Bolu Ben-Adeola sits down with Raf Postepski, Senior Director of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning at Alvarez & Marsal, to navigate how legacy organizations can effectively implement AI, the balance between industry-specific and general AI solutions, and the evolution of consulting in an AI-driven world.
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    24 mins
  • Stop Chasing Quick Wins — EY’s Jeeva Pradeep Kumar Moni on Building AI Foundations That Last

    Stop Chasing Quick Wins — EY’s Jeeva Pradeep Kumar Moni on Building AI Foundations That Last
    Apr 22 2025
    In this episode of Advising the Advisors: AI in Consulting Unlocked, host Bolu Ben-Adeola sits down with Jeeva Pradeep Kumar Moni, Equity Partner at EY and AI Risk Lead for Europe, to explore the evolving landscape of financial crime compliance, the strategic implementation of generative AI, and why scaling AI goes far beyond technical infrastructure.
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    39 mins
  • First Movers with Gen AI Will Win — Bain’s Mukarram Bhaiji on AI Strategy and Consulting

    First Movers with Gen AI Will Win — Bain’s Mukarram Bhaiji on AI Strategy and Consulting
    Apr 9 2025
    In this episode of Advising the Advisors: AI in Consulting Unlocked, host Bolu Ben-Adeola sits down with Mukarram Bhaiji, Partner at Bain & Company, to dive into why many companies get stuck automating outdated processes rather than strategically rethinking them with AI. He explains the essential elements of successful AI adoption and shares insights on how Gen AI is reshaping consulting.
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    20 mins
  • The AI Playbook for CX Strategy— BCG's Nick Clark on How AI Is Solving Customer Experience

    The AI Playbook for CX Strategy— BCG's Nick Clark on How AI Is Solving Customer Experience
    Mar 26 2025
    In this episode of Advising the Advisors: AI in Consulting Unlocked, host Bolu Ben-Adeola sits down with Nick Clark, Partner at BCG, to explore the evolving landscape of AI-powered customer experience. Nick shares insights on the 10-20-70 framework for AI implementation, why customer service is becoming a value center rather than a cost center, and how consulting firms are adapting their talent models in response to AI capabilities.
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    29 mins