What if the key to unlocking your potential wasn’t about having all the answers, but about staying curious enough to keep asking the right questions?

In this episode, we explore the journey of Julie Creffield, award-winning speaker, innovation director, and business strategist, whose career has spanned regeneration, entrepreneurship, and social impact. From growing up in East London to advising CEOs and scaling international ventures, Julie’s story is one of resilience, creativity, and purpose-driven success.

We discuss how technology and AI can amplify human potential, the emotional barriers that often stop people from embracing change, and why identity and brand evolution are part of every growth journey. Julie also shares insights on social mobility, entrepreneurship, and empowering the next generation to create flexible, meaningful careers in a rapidly changing world.

💡 Key Takeaways:

• Reaching your potential is a personal and evolving journey.
• Environment and upbringing shape opportunity and perspective.
• Technology can enable growth — emotional resistance often blocks it.
• AI amplifies creativity and human strengths when used with purpose.
• The future of work will favor adaptability and portfolio careers.
• Failure is a teacher that encourages faster learning and iteration.
• Empowering the next generation requires opportunity and access.
• Curiosity and resilience fuel success in uncertain times.
• Speaking and storytelling can inspire others to find their path.

✨ In Their Words (Julie):

• "AI is a tidal wave that's come in."
• "Curiosity is my driving factor."
• "What’s your version of that?"

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