This episode features Peter Hartzbech of iMotions, who discusses the company's biosensor software platform for studying human behavior. Key points:

• iMotions provides a software platform that uses biosensors like eye tracking, galvanic skin response, EEG, voice analysis, and facial expression analysis to study human behavior in both academic and commercial research.
• The company serves diverse sectors including academia, consumer insights, and human factors, offering tools for understanding human-to-human and human-to-machine interactions.
• Imotions helps brands with early-stage R&D, packaging design, and shopper insights using techniques that go beyond traditional surveys to measure emotional responses.
• By integrating Affectiva's technology, iMotions can now offer scalable solutions for market research, including facial expression analysis, head pose, and attention metrics.
• Imotions is working towards a SaaS model where clients can easily conduct online studies with features like webcam-based eye tracking and respiration measurement.
• The company focuses on providing high-quality raw data and proven methodologies, allowing clients to integrate various behavioral science concepts into their research.
• iMotions has a strong global foothold in academia, working with more than 70 of the world’s top 100 universities.

Show notes, text and video: https://www.rogerdooley.com/imotions-affectiva-hartzbech/

Peter Hartzbech is the Founder & CEO of iMotions, a company based in Copenhagen that specializes in biosensor software designed for the analysis of complex human behaviors. Driven by a desire to use technology to improve the world, Hartzbech established iMotions at the age of 25. The iMotions platform is used by over 1,300 organizations to study human behavior and cognition, diagnose neurological diseases, improve customer experiences and learning environments, and enhance overall human well-being. In October 2021, iMotions joined Smart Eye, a leader in Human Insight AI. Hartzbech is also a Business Angel Investor in start-ups and a founding member of the ByFounders Fund.

In the latest episode of the Brainfluence podcast, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Lisa Lutoff-Perlo, then Vice Chairman of External Affairs at Royal Caribbean Group and former CEO of Celebrity Cruises. Since then, Lutoff-Perlo became Chairwoman of the Board of the Hornblower Group and serves on the Board of Directors for AutoNation, AHC Group, and Amerant Bank. Lisa's journey from a low-level salesperson to a top executive is inspiring. Her latest book is Making Waves: A Woman’s Rise to the Top Using Smarts, Heart, and Courage.

We covered a wide range of topics including the resurgence of the cruise industry post-pandemic, the innovative use of technology onboard, and her unique leadership philosophy.

Key Takeaways:

• Technology-Driven Customer Experience: Lisa highlighted how the cruise industry is leveraging technology to enhance customer experiences, making everything from booking to onboard interactions more seamless and efficient. Celebrity Cruises, for instance, introduced stateroom automation—allowing guests to control their environment with just a touch of a button.
• Inclusive Pricing Strategies: We discussed the evolution of cruise pricing, moving towards comprehensive packages that reduce the "pain of paying." Lisa emphasized that offering choices—whether all-inclusive packages or à la carte options—caters to the diverse needs of customers, providing a more tailored and satisfying experience.
• Leadership and Trust: Lisa shared valuable insights into building trust and credibility within an organization. From admitting her own limitations and asking for help, to fostering a team-oriented culture, her leadership approach is all about honest communication and mutual respect.

Show notes, video, resources: https://www.rogerdooley.com/lisa-lutoff-perlo/

Join world-renowned executive coach Marshall Goldsmith as he explores his groundbreaking AI venture - MarshallBot. After decades of coaching Fortune 500 CEOs and writing 40 bestselling books, Goldsmith is now democratizing his leadership wisdom through an AI that thinks and responds just like him. In this fascinating conversation, he shares insights about training his AI, discusses the challenges top executives face with "winning too much," and explains why he's giving away his lifetime of knowledge for free. Whether you're a leader, coach, or just curious about the future of AI-powered mentorship, this episode offers a unique glimpse into how artificial intelligence is transforming executive development.

Marshall Goldsmith's Free MarshallBot: https://marshallgoldsmith.ai/

Show notes, audio, text, resources: https://www.rogerdooley.com/marshall-goldsmiths-ai-marshallbot/