You know that feeling when you're scrolling through social media and everything starts to look... the same? AI-generated captions, templated posts, marketing formulas that feel about as authentic as a plastic rose? Yeah, me too. And it's exactly why I'm on my soapbox today about something I'm ridiculously passionate about: the absolute game-changing power of storytelling.In this Lisa Bytes episode, I'm sharing why story isn't just nice-to-have content filler - it's the secret weapon that cuts through all the noise, especially in this age of AI everything. Plus, I'm getting real about my own journey from trying to outsource my voice (spoiler: epic fail) to discovering that being authentically me is actually what people want to hear.What You'll Learn:Why AI content is making everyone sound like robots - and how real stories are your antidoteThe moment I realised my audience could smell outsourced content from a mile awayHow I found the golden thread for this entire podcast season (thanks, Nick!)Why "What's the Story?" became one of my most successful programsThe contrarian marketing approach that's about to change everythingHow storytelling works in literally every area of life (yes, even parenting!)Resources Mentioned:"What's the Story?" program "Grief Notes" - 30 days of audio supportRyan Levesque's newsletter on contrarian marketingConnect With Lisa:Join the storytelling waitlist: https://lisacorduff.com/whatsthestory/Instagram: @lisacorduffWebsite: www.lisacorduff.comContinue your conversation with Lisa on Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)
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LisaBytes: Trust, Jobs v Work, and what it REALLY takes to start a revolution.
Sometimes the most important conversations happen in the most unexpected places. In this episode, I'm sharing insights from a recent Ethics Center membership gathering that left me thinking about the massive shifts happening right under our noses - and why it's so important to be having conversations about them now. From the collapse of trust in our post-reality world to the looming job disruption that's closer than we think, this episode dives into the uncomfortable truths about where we're heading. But don't worry - I'm not going full doomsday on you! This is about keeping our eyes wide open while still choosing joy, connection, and intention in how we navigate what's coming.What You'll Learn (From My Geeky Ethics Center Adventures!):Why there's a direct link between trust in society and prosperity (and what happens when that trust breaks down)The difference between "post-truth" and "post-reality" - and why it matters more than you thinkHow to navigate a world where you can't trust what you see is real (hello, my questions about flood footage!)The crucial distinction between "work" and "jobs" - and why this will matter sooner than you thinkWhat history tells us about revolutions and disgruntled middle classes (spoiler: it's relevant right now)The CEO of Anthropic's prediction that half of entry-level jobs will disappear in 24 monthsConnect With Lisa:Join the conversation on Substack: https://lisacorduff.substack.com/Instagram: @lisacorduffWebsite: www.lisacorduff.comContinue your conversation with Lisa on Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)
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When AI Takes Your Job - A Conversation with Karly Nimmo
What happens when the skill you've spent decades perfecting becomes obsolete overnight? In this refreshingly honest conversation, I sit down with my long-time mate Karly Nimmo - a voiceover agency owner who's watching her entire industry disappear thanks to AI.This isn't your typical "AI is scary" conversation. It's a real-world look at what's happening RIGHT NOW to creative professionals, and what it means for all of us as we navigate this unprecedented shift in how we work and live.What We Discuss:Why Karly's voiceover agency went from thriving to almost non-existent in just a few yearsHow AI is already infiltrating our lives in ways we don't even realise (spoiler: 60% of Instagram content isn't human-created)The generational divide: why Gen X faces unique challenges in this AI revolutionWhat happens when your ChatGPT becomes an echo chamber of your own thoughtsWhy the question: "Does it matter if it's real?" should be a major talking point right now.The psychological impact of AI-induced psychosis (yes, that's a real thing)How to maintain agency in a world where the rules change monthlyUncomfortable Truths We Explore:Your job might already be replaceable and you don't know it yetWe're consuming AI content daily without realising itThe skills that took decades to master can be replicated in secondsGovernment workers thinking they're "safe" might be in for a shockOur entire concept of authenticity is about to be stress-testedThe Bottom Line:This conversation isn't about whether AI is good or bad - it's about acknowledging that the train has left the station. The question isn't whether change is coming; it's whether you're going to participate in shaping what comes next or wake up one day wondering what happened.Resources Mentioned:Descript (AI editing software revolutionising audio/video production)Connect With Karly:Karly runs a voiceover agency (while it still exists!) and works as a podcast producer, bringing decades of technical expertise to the ever-changing world of audio content. Find her at Karlynimmo.com and @karlynimmo on Instagram This conversation will make you think differently about the future of work - whether you're ready or not.Continue your conversation with Lisa on Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)
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Lisa Bytes: Is This Grief?
Sometimes the most important conversations are the ones we avoid having. In this deeply personal Lisa Bytes episode, I'm sharing something that's been weighing on my heart - the collective grief we're all moving through right now, and why learning to acknowledge and process it might be one of the most important skills we can develop for what's ahead.After living through Melbourne's world-record lockdowns and my own journey with grief after Nick's death, I've started to recognise that familiar ache when I think about climate disruption, AI's rapid advance, and how fundamentally our world is changing. We're experiencing loss in real time - and we need to talk about it.What You'll Learn:Why Melbourne's post-COVID experience taught me about collective griefHow personal grief gave me a lens for understanding what we're all feeling right nowWhy that unsettled feeling about AI and climate change might actually be grief in disguiseThe difference between crying and actually grieving (spoiler: they're not the same thing)How grief and joy can absolutely coexist - and why that changes everythingWhy acknowledging loss is the only way to build something beautiful from where we areResources Mentioned:"Harvest" - Lisa's story about finding beauty in grief (available for purchase)"Grief Notes" - Lisa's new audio program (now available)Continue your conversation with Lisa on Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)
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Lisa Bytes: When Everything's Breaking But We Keep Making School Lunches
Ever feel like the world is falling apart but you're still worried about what to make for dinner? There's actually a term for that, and it might just blow your mind. In this Lisa Bytes episode, I'm sharing a concept that helped me understand not just my own past behavior, but what feels like our entire collective experience right now. Spoiler alert: we're all doing it, and once you see it, you can't unsee it.What You'll Discover:The term "hyper-normalisation" and why it explains SO much about modern lifeHow I normalised dysfunction in my own marriage (and why we all do this)Why you can scroll from climate disaster news to celebrity gossip without your brain explodingWhat Soviet Russia can teach us about living with broken systemsThe weird disconnect between "everything is falling apart" and "let me plan next week's meals"Why that conversation with the finance dad at basketball left me feeling so disorientedConnect With Lisa:Join the conversation on Substack: https://lisacorduff.substack.com/Instagram: @lisacorduffWebsite: www.lisacorduff.comContinue your conversation with Lisa on Substack Know someone who would love this episode? Share it with them here (um, and a hefty handful of stars would be greatly appreciated!)
About Conversations with Lisa: This Moment in Time
Conversations with LisaNEW SEASON: This Moment in TimeWe are undoubtedly living through a pretty crazy time. Between geopolitics, climate change and AI, our world is rapidly changing. For good. We all feel it.Join Lisa Corduff for a brand new conversation about this moment in time and the tensions, challenges, opportunities and beauty it presents.Could this period of disruption be the perfect time for creating the kind of change we really want - for our planet and our people?Big uncomfortable change is here... it's happening. And it's inescapable. So how do we stay solid, informed and engaged, whilst milking all the goodness we can from this precious life?Welcome to the conversation about This Moment in Time.
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