Innova.buzz

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Human-centered business growth for curious innovators.

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Innova.buzz brings Jürgen Strauss into long-form conversations with founders, strategists, coaches, and innovation thinkers. The show favors practical business clarity, ethical influence, human-centered AI, and the habits that help leaders build stronger client relationships.

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About Innova.buzz

Innova.buzz is a business and innovation interview show built around thoughtful, practical conversations. Jürgen Strauss speaks with founders, strategists, coaches, AI practitioners, and business builders about the work of creating better companies. The show consistently returns to visibility, credibility, connection, and the relationship between a business and its ideal clients. It also looks past surface-level marketing advice. Episodes spend real time on how people think, communicate, decide, recover from mistakes, and build systems that support better work. AI is a frequent theme, but the treatment is grounded rather than breathless. Guests discuss where technology can remove administrative drag, improve planning, support creativity, and make complex information easier to use. They also question where the human experience should remain messy, curious, and personal. That balance gives the show its center. A travel-planning example can become a conversation about curiosity and over-reliance on tools. A discussion of workplace performance can become a practical look at communication, stress, Slack, Teams, and the need for focused time. Ethical influence appears through examples of scarcity claims, sales pressure, and how buyers can tell genuine information from manipulation. Other episodes move through strategy with soul, karma, gratitude, consulting freedom, operational frameworks, resilience, and creative uses of generative AI. The pacing is patient. The show gives guests room to explain the values behind their methods, not just the tactics. For listeners building consulting practices, service businesses, or innovation-led teams, Innova.buzz offers a steady blend of business craft and reflective leadership. It is practical, but not purely tactical. It is optimistic about technology, but more interested in the people using it.

Made for: Innova.buzz is for entrepreneurs, consultants, coaches, service business owners, and leaders who want growth advice that includes systems, ethics, communication, and personal values. It also suits listeners tracking practical AI use without wanting technology to replace human judgment.

What sets it apart: The show stands out by treating innovation as both an operational discipline and a relationship practice. Conversations move easily between AI tools, ethical persuasion, strategy, resilience, and the everyday communication habits that make teams and clients work better together.

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The InnovaBuzz Podcast: AI, Innovation & Human ConnectionThe InnovaBuzz Podcast explores the minds of innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives, diving deep into their values, strategies, and mindset.As we navigate the fascinating intersection of AI innovation and the enduring power of human connection, this podcast is increasingly drawn to conversations that explore novel applications of AI and, crucially, how we can keep our relationships and interactions deeply human in an increasingly digital world.Join internationally recognised transformational strategist and Visionary Human-Centred Podcasting Coach, Dr Jürgen Strauss, as he connects with awesome guests who are eager to share their stor…

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A fake scarcity clock meets human-centered AI, and Jurgen Strauss keeps asking where trust went.

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  • ethical persuasion tested against the eternally "low stock" supplement page
  • AI help that leaves room for getting lost, making mistakes, and staying curious
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Episodes

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    Scott Levy, Building Peak Performance with Neuroscience and AI 'Lego' Bricks - Innova.buzz 691

    Hidden gem

    InnovaBuzz episode 691 has Scott Levy of Result Maps explaining how neuroscience and AI can reduce interruption-heavy work.

    Nov 13, 2025·57m·4 clips
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    Joanna Zhang, Connecting Strategy with Soul for a Thriving Business - Innova.buzz 690

    Hidden gem

    Joanna Zhang, founder and CEO of Flywheel Nation in Sydney, traces her business model back to solving her own problem as a self-employed financial planner who needed a “startup team” on a budget.

    Oct 22, 2025·55m·2 clips
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    Emma Möller, Shaping a Brighter AI Future by Leading with Human-Centered Curiosity - Innova.Buzz 689

    Hidden gem

    Emma Möller, an AI strategist and former diplomat at Lumiera in Lisbon, frames AI as a systems problem shaped by law, policy, and human bias.

    Oct 9, 2025·50m·2 clips
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    Patrick van der Burght, Unlocking the Power of 'Yes' with the Proven Science of Ethical Influence - Innova.Buzz 688

    Hidden gem

    Jürgen Strauss interviews Patrick van der Burght, a Cialdini certified trainer and author from Rosebud, Victoria, about the science of ethical persuasion on InnovaBuzz.

    Oct 1, 2025·55m·2 clips
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    Ali Hafizji, Escaping the Build Trap: From Passionate Builder to Business Owner - Innova.buzz 687

    Sep 24, 2025·47m
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    Kevin Perlmutter, Build Lifelong Brand Loyalty by Honouring Your Customer's Emotional Motivation - Innova.buzz 686

    Sep 17, 2025·1h 5m
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    Matt Stanley, The Secret Sauce of Marketing: Empathy, Onboarding, and the Human Touch - Innova.Buzz 685

    Sep 10, 2025·1h 21m
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    Ruth Kent, From Psychological Safety to AI as a Collaborative Partner - Innova.buzz 684

    Sep 3, 2025·1h 10m
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    Jennifer K. Hill, From Tech CEO to Cracking the Code of Human Connection - Innova.Buzz 683

    Aug 27, 2025·52m
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    Jem Fuller, Stripping Away the Noise to Find Purpose and Genuine Human Connection - Innova.buzz 682

    Aug 20, 2025·58m
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    Jason Van Orden, Unlock Your Genius: From "Prompt and Pray" to AI Partnership - Innova.Buzz 681

    Aug 13, 2025·1h 16m
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    Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, The Business of You: Become the CEO of Your Life - Innova.buzz 680

    Aug 7, 2025·53m
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    Gemini AI, Mastering the AI Paradox: Why the Ultimate Upgrade is YOU - Innova.buzz 679

    Jul 30, 2025·50m
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    Kim Doyal, From Prompts to Partnership: Where the Real AI Magic Begins - Innova.Buzz 678

    Jul 23, 2025·51m
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    Anna Addoms, AI Ethics and Creativity: A Practical Guide for Today's Thoughtful Entrepreneur - Innova.Buzz 677

    Hidden gem

    ["Anna Adams tells J\u00fcrgen Strauss that AI use should be disclosed whenever it reaches clients or the public, and she says the rule matters more as AI detection improves.", "She gives concrete examples from her own workflow, including AI-attributed graphics, a prompt-level disclosure safety net, and a do-not-use list for telltale phrases like em dashes.", "The conversation widens into creator protection, with watermarking, DRM signatures, static-image websites, and concerns about scraped portfolios, deepfakes, and style imitation after the Disney and Universal Studios lawsuit against Midjourney.", "She also shows practical uses that feel less abstract, from cartoon avatars and a Midjourney-built Oracle deck to a Gemini rewrite of a parking-fine appeal, a therapist-built journaling app called Rosebud, and a warning about OpenAI's GPT-4o guardrail rollback."]

    Jul 16, 2025·59m·4 clips
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    Mike Wittenstein, How an AI Co-pilot Can Amplify Your Strategy and Deepen Human Connection - Innova.buzz 676

    Jul 9, 2025·52m
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    Brett Engeman, When a Communication Expert Uses AI to Decode Human Interaction - Innova.buzz 675

    Jul 2, 2025·53m
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    Marnie Stockman, Leading the Character Revolution in the Age of AI - Innovabuzz 674

    Jun 25, 2025·45m
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    Dr Islam Gouda, Keeping Your Marketing Human, Unique, and Valuable in the AI World - Innovabuzz Episode 673

    Jun 18, 2025·51m
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    Dawid Naude, Navigating AI: Bias, Human Connection, Conversation and Real-World Impact - Innova.buzz Episode 672

    Jun 11, 2025·49m
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    Anna Addoms, Navigating AI: A Human-Centered and Value-Driven Blueprint - Innova.Buzz 671

    Jun 4, 2025·49m
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    Todd Starr, The Power of Mindset and Empathy in AI-Driven Marketing - Innova.buzz 670

    May 28, 2025·1h 1m
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    Dr Jeff Gross, Living Better Longer: Activating Natural Healing for Longevity - Innova.Buzz 669

    May 22, 2025·53m
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    Jon Bassford, Curiosity Unleashed: Leading with Questions, Not Answers - Innova.Buzz 668

    May 14, 2025·55m
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    James Hipkin, Humanizing Digital Marketing: From Customer Pathways to AI Power - InnovaBuzz 667

    May 7, 2025·51m
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    Debra Eckerling, Joyful Accessible Goals: Celebrate Wins and Fuel Progress - Innova.buzz 666

    Apr 30, 2025·57m
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    David Hirschfeld, Quickly Transforming Ideas into Revenue: Launch First Methodology - InnovaBuzz Episode 665

    Apr 23, 2025·55m
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    Josselyne Herman-Saccio, Shifting from Reaction to Creation: Become UnmessableWith - Innova.buzz 664

    Host Jürgen Strauss interviews master coach Jocelyn Herman-Saccio about her journey from pop stardom to transformative coaching, focusing on building resilience and living the life of your dreams.

    Apr 9, 2025·46m
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    Jay Melone, Building a Business Flywheel Through Productised Services - Innova.Buzz Episode 663

    Apr 2, 2025·43m
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    Didier Le Miere, Connecting Brands and Audiences Through Video Storytelling - Innova.buzz 662

    Mar 26, 2025·56m
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    Mark Schaefer, Creating Awe-Inspired Marketing in Today's Digital Age - Innova.buzz Episode 661

    Mar 19, 2025·51m
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    Dr Islam Gouda, Redefining Marketing as a Purposeful Lifestyle Choice - Innova.buzz 660

    Mar 12, 2025·53m
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    Carol Enneking, The Art of Letting Go: Success that Truly Matters - InnovaBuzz 659

    Mar 5, 2025·53m
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    Mark Collins, Unleashing the Hero in Hiding: Identity, Fulfilment and Life Mastery - Innova.buzz 658

    Feb 26, 2025·50m
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    Jillfrances Gray, Balancing Strategy and Creativity: The Art of Visual Communication - Innova.buzz 657

    Feb 19, 2025·1h 5m
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    Andy Semotiuk, Finding Your Unique Ability to Lead and Inspire - Innova.buzz 656

    Feb 12, 2025·50m
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    Andrew Matthews, Build Resilience and Choose Happiness Every Day - Innova.buzz 655

    Feb 5, 2025·51m
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    Jeremy Shapiro: Unlocking Entrepreneurial Freedom Through Mastermind Groups - Innova.buzz 654

    Jan 29, 2025·52m
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    Marnie Stockman and Nick Coniglio, Leadership is Life: Embracing Personal Leadership - Innova.buzz 653

    Jan 22, 2025·1h
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    Danny Nathan: Innovating for Value in Business - Innova.buzz 652

    Dec 18, 2024·42m
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    Prerak Mehta, Unlocking SEO Success in the Age of AI - Innova.Buzz 651

    Dec 11, 2024·44m
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    Nick Jain, The Future of Innovation and AI with IdeaScale - Innova.buzz 650

    Host Jürgen Strauss interviews Nick Jane, CEO of Ideascale, about innovation, AI, and building human-centered marketing relationships.

    Dec 4, 2024·49m
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    Dr Ryan Smolarz, The Entrepreneurial Shift: Embracing Risk and Building Wealth - Innova.buzz 649

    Nov 27, 2024·46m
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    Joe Barnes, Embracing the Rebel Mindset for Personal Growth - Innova.buzz 648

    Nov 20, 2024·51m
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    Amy Rasdal, Building a Successful Consulting Business with Superhero Strategies - Innova.buzz 647

    Host Jürgen Strauss interviews Amy Rasdell about building a successful consulting business for six-figure earners.

    Nov 13, 2024·1h 8m
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    Jacquiline Wagner, Emotional Intelligence: Transforming Workplace Culture - Innova.buzz 646

    Nov 6, 2024·54m
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    Shira Simmonds, Enhanced Human Connection in the Age of AI - Innova.buzz Episode 645

    Oct 30, 2024·50m
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    Paige Arnof-Fenn: Authentic Interactions (AIs) for Human-Centric Marketing - Innova.buzz Episode 644

    Oct 23, 2024·1h 2m
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    Krishnan Venkata, Transforming Data into Actionable Insights for Global Impact - Innova.buzz 643

    Oct 16, 2024·48m
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    Terry L Fossum, The Oxcart Technique and Emotional Motivation for Achieving Goals - Innova.buzz 642

    Oct 9, 2024·53m