Hello Monday with Jessi Hempel

AI is reshaping industries and jobs faster than most of us can keep up. But futurist Amy Webb argues we have more control over what lies ahead than we might think. 

In today’s episode, Jessi Hempel sits down with Amy, founder and CEO of the Future Today Strategy Group and one of the world’s leading experts on strategic foresight. For nearly two decades, Amy’s annual tech trends report has helped leaders understand what’s coming next, and what to do about it.

Amy and Jessi explore the concept of creative destruction—the economic force that disrupts old systems to make room for new ones—and what today’s wave of AI-driven change means for workers, leaders, and organizations.

Amy and Jessi discuss:

What creative destruction really means, and why we should embrace it

How AI and emerging technologies are transforming industries faster than many leaders expect

How leaders can strategically prepare for trends and crises, rather than merely reacting to them

Why organizations need to invest in foresight and long-term thinking

How individuals can position themselves to adapt and thrive during rapid transformation

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What skill is most critical in a world defined by constant change? Leadership coach and author Liz Tran believes it’s AQ, or agility quotient.

In this episode of Hello Monday, host Jessi Hempel sits down with Liz to explore why traditional measures of intelligence like IQ and even EQ may matter less in today’s AI-powered, rapidly evolving workplace. Instead, Liz argues that what really predicts success is our ability to adapt, navigate uncertainty, and respond to change.

Liz’s new book is AQ: A New Kind of Intelligence for a World That's Always Changing. Drawing from her work with executives, founders, and professionals across industries, she explains how AQ works—and why it’s a skill anyone can develop.

Together, Jessi and Liz unpack how strengthening your agility quotient can help you navigate career transitions, unexpected challenges at work, and a future where skills evolve faster than ever.

Liz and Jessi discuss:


What AQ (agility quotient) is—and why it may matter more than IQ or EQ in the modern workplace


Why AI and automation are leveling traditional intelligence advantages


The four AQ archetypes—Astronaut, Novelist, Firefighter, and Neurosurgeon—and how each handles change


How understanding your archetype can guide career decisions, leadership style, and personal growth


How to build resilience and adaptability in a world where careers span multiple industries and roles

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We will be launching the Hello Monday book club soon. If you’re interested in joining, send us an email at [email protected] and let us know!

Hot flashes. Brain fog. Sleepless nights. For too long, we’ve mislabeled midlife women’s health as burnout, anxiety, or a loss of ambition. But what if the real issue isn’t performance — it’s hormones?

In this episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel talks with Joanna Strober, founder and CEO of Midi Health, about menopause, perimenopause, hormone therapy, and power at work. Together, they unpack how gaps in women’s healthcare during midlife are quietly pushing talented leaders out of the workforce at the exact moment they should be accelerating.

After struggling to get proper treatment for her own perimenopause symptoms, Joanna built Midi Health to deliver insurance-covered, expert virtual care focused on women in midlife. This conversation goes beyond hot flashes — it’s about workplace equity, hormone replacement therapy (HRT), ageism, health misdiagnoses, and why normalizing menopause could unlock a generation of leadership. Because menopause isn’t a road bump, with the right care, it can be a power surge.

Jessi and Joanna discuss:


The difference between perimenopause and menopause, and why the distinction matters for women’s health at work


Why 1 in 5 women in their 40s are prescribed SSRIs — and how hormonal shifts are often overlooked


Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and non-hormonal menopause treatments


The workplace impact of untreated menopause symptoms, including research showing women may lose authority during visible symptoms like hot flashes


How employers can support midlife women through better insurance coverage 


Ageism in the workplace — and why women in their 50s may be primed for peak performance


How normalizing menopause conversations can help women reclaim power

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We will be launching the Hello Monday book club soon. If you’re interested in joining, send us an email at [email protected] and let us know! 

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Be yourself. That’s the advice we give graduates, job seekers, and leaders. But what if it’s wrong?

In this episode of Hello Monday, Jessi Hempel sits down with organizational psychologist and author Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic to interrogate one of the most popular ideas in modern career advice: authenticity at work.

Tomas is the Chief Talent Scientist at ManpowerGroup, a professor of business psychology, and the author of Don't Be Yourself. His research explores personality, leadership, workplace performance, and the science of success. In this conversation, he challenges the notion that “just be yourself” is the key to career growth—especially in a rapidly changing job market shaped by AI, shifting power dynamics, and rising inequality.

Together, Jessi and Tomas unpack how authenticity functions as both a personal value and a professional strategy—and why it can be a privilege reserved for those already in the “in-group.” They also examine what young professionals, underemployed graduates, and leaders navigating AI disruption need to understand about perception, communication skills, and the future of work.

Jessi and Tomas discuss:

• Why authenticity at work is often misunderstood—and how perception matters more than self-expression

• The hidden privilege behind “bring your whole self to work”

• In-group vs. out-group dynamics in workplace culture

• AI and the future of work: entry-level jobs, automation, and the changing career ladder

• Why curiosity—not authenticity—may be a critical skill for 2026

• Balancing personal values with organizational expectations

• The psychology of influence, impression management, and professional success

If you’ve ever felt frustrated by workplace politics, confused about how much of yourself to reveal at work, or anxious about how AI is reshaping career paths, this episode is for you.

We will be launching the Hello Monday book club soon. If you’re interested in joining, send us an email at [email protected] and let us know!  

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Rest is essential. It’s like food or water; without it, we die. As today’s guest points out though, it’s also a sacred practice.

In today’s rerun conversation, originally held live on Hello Monday’s Office Hours, Octavia Raheem joins Jessi Hempel to talk about, and to practice, rest. Octavia Raheem is a rest coach, yoga and meditation teacher, and author. Her latest book is called Rest is Sacred: Reclaiming Our Brilliance Through the Practice of Stillness.

She and Jessi discuss:

How rest sparks creativity and connection

Rethinking productivity through rest

How to build micro-rest practices into your days

The power of rest for self-reflection, personal growth, and clarity

Then, Octavia leads us in a transformative guided rest practice that combines mindfulness, relaxation, and breathing techniques.

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