Even accomplished executives privately fear falling behind on AI, and Michele Evans, CEO of NxtWaves, reveals what leaders are getting wrong. Her core argument — that AI transformation is a people problem, not a technology problem — could reshape how marketers approach adoption.
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Michele Evans is the artificial intelligence (AI) advisor to the stars. In her role as the founder and CEO of NxtWaves, Michele helps CEOs and leadership teams navigate the era of AI with clarity, confidence, and momentum, helping them discover practical, non-technical methods for adopting AI across their organizations without hype, fear, or unnecessary complexity. This position gives her an unvarnished view of how business leaders really feel about this emerging technology.
On this episode of On Scope, Michele joins host Mike Berberich to share what business leaders are saying about AI behind closed doors. Together, Mike and Michele discuss:
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Whether you're looking to better implement AI at your organization, craft an award-winning marketing campaign, or solve a different marketing challenge altogether, you can find the know-how you need to get it done at an ANA National Industry Conference. These premier events are where the industry's sharpest marketers compare notes, set standards, and pressure-test what's next. Attend the 2026 Masters of Marketing Conference, presented by Havas and taking place October 20-23 in Orlando, Fla., and you'll hear from leaders at Coca-Cola, LEGO, P&G, Rivian, Harley-Davidson, and Manscaped. To check out the full lineup of upcoming National Industry Conferences, visit us at www.ana.net/events.
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