Courage to Advance with Kim Bohr
Courage to Advance is the go-to podcast for HR leaders and executives driving meaningful change. Host Kim Bohr, President & COO of SparkEffect, highlights real transformation stories from pioneering organizational leaders & business experts that reveal what didn’t work, what inspired bold decisions, and the results that followed. Every episode delivers actionable insights and fresh strategies to build better organizations and challenge outdated business wisdom. Join our executive community to gain the inspiration and practical tools you need to lead courageous change in your workplace.
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Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
High-performing organizations are 17 times more likely to train their executives on AI. Yet, most companies are dangerously unprepared for the AI revolution. In this best-of episode from Season 1, i4cp co-founder Kevin Oakes reveals groundbreaking research showing only 11% of organizations are successfully operationalizing AI, while those ignoring it face extinction. Discover why companies like Moderna and Mastercard achieved 80% AI adoption rates, the critical role of executive training in AI success, and practical strategies to close your organization's AI readiness gap before competitors leave you behind. Kevin shares actionable insights on building a future-ready workforce, creating AI governance frameworks, and why HR's involvement in AI strategy has become non-negotiable for organizational survival. Learn how leading companies are redeploying talent rather than replacing jobs, why "learning cultures" outperform their competition, and specific next practices that separate AI leaders from laggards in today's rapidly evolving marketplace.
Friday Oct 03, 2025
Friday Oct 03, 2025
71% of organizations faced major disruption in the past 24 months, yet only 36% emerged with stronger trust.
Season 2 of Courage to Advance explores how exceptional leaders navigate complexity while maintaining the trust that makes organizations thrive. Host Kim Bohr, President & COO of SparkEffect, brings you candid conversations with executives who've successfully led through transformation—from AI integration to culture shifts to leadership transitions.
Each episode delivers practical strategies for making difficult decisions that honor employees, shareholders, and organizational purpose. These aren't theoretical discussions—they're real stories from leaders actively building resilient, trust-based organizations.
Join a growing community of HR leaders and executives who refuse to navigate disruption alone.
New episodes every two weeks.