In this episode of Ask For It, I sit down with John Bennett, co-founder of Formidably and author of Don’t Surrender Your Thinking, to explore how we can use AI without losing our judgment.

John explains why the real danger of AI isn’t its intelligence, it’s its persuasive power, and how automation bias can quietly erode critical thinking if we’re not intentional.

We discuss what responsible AI adoption should look like for corporate leaders, how sales teams can leverage AI without losing authenticity, and John even shares practical advice on using AI to craft cold outreach messages while keeping a human voice.

He also introduces his HAHA method, a framework for integrating AI into decision-making while keeping humans accountable and in control.

If you’re using AI in your work (or thinking about it), this conversation will change how you approach it.

Connect with John Bennet on LinkedIn and make sure to purchase his book Don't Surrender your Thinking!

In this episode of Ask For It, I sit down with comedian Dinara Kerey to talk about what it really looks like to build a comedy career while working a corporate IT job.

By day, she was navigating meetings and metrics. By night, she was stepping onto stages, testing jokes, learning, and building confidence.

We talk about:

• Balancing stability with ambition
• Asking for opportunities instead of waiting to be chosen
• And what it actually feels like to bet on yourself

This conversation is funny, honest, and grounded in the reality of chasing something bigger while still building a career.

If you’ve ever felt pulled between security and passion, this one’s for you.

Make sure to follow Dinara on Instagram, Youtube, and TikTok @DinaraComedy

In this episode of Ask For It, Ami Trivedi discusses the common pitfalls of traditional prospecting methods in sales and emphasizes the importance of personalization in outreach strategies.

She explains how to effectively connect with potential clients by tailoring messages to specific audience segments and utilizing multi-touch points to transition cold leads into warm prospects.

The conversation highlights the need for quality over quantity in sales activities, advocating for a more thoughtful approach to prospecting that can significantly improve conversion rates.