# Rethinking Education and Professional Development With AI

> A NachoTuesday interview — the C-Suite Insights series from NachoNacho, the B2B SaaS and AI
> marketplace. In conversation with Vivian Lei, Founder, PowerYou AI.

- **Page:** https://nachonacho.com/nachotuesday/video/Rethinking-Education-and-Professional-Development-With-AI
- **Guest:** Vivian Lei, Founder, PowerYou AI
- **Guest on LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianllei/
- **Recorded:** 2025-01-14
- **Watch:** https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GG4WShhw15Y&t=3s

## Summary

Vivian Lei, CEO of Power You AI, presents her AI-driven platform as a tool to cultivate goal-achieving habits across various life domains through personalized, gamified workflows. Inspired by human potential and the principles of coaching, Power You AI aims to augment human capabilities by leveraging data-driven insights and fostering crucial human-centric skills like emotional intelligence. The platform encourages an "infinite game mindset" focused on continuous learning and resilience, targeting individuals and enterprises seeking personal and professional growth through AI-powered guidance and accountability. Key Talking Points: AI for Personalized Goal Achievement : Power You AI leverages artificial intelligence to create personalized, gamified workflows across 25 categories, helping users cultivate goal-achieving habits in areas from career to well-being. Augmenting Leadership with AI and Prioritizing EQ : Leaders are encouraged to embrace AI as an augmentation tool, leveraging data insights while focusing on developing human-centric skills like emotional intelligence, which Power You AI helps foster through goal-setting and AI companion accountability. Embracing an "Infinite Game Mindset" for Continuous Growth : The webinar advocates for a resilient, learning-oriented approach to personal and professional development, viewing setbacks as opportunities for growth, a philosophy embedded in the Power You AI platform.

## Full transcript

Welcome to NachoTuesday! I'm Andy from NachoNacho, and today we are joined by Vivian Lei, who is the CEO and founder of Power You AI. Vivian, welcome to NachoTuesday! Vivian Lei (Power You AI): Thank you, Andy! Excited to be here. Host (NachoNacho): Awesome! So, tell us about Power You AI. Vivian Lei (Power You AI): Yeah, definitely! So, Power You AI is an AI-powered platform to help individuals build goal-achieving habits. We do that through personalized, gamified workflows and essentially action plans and coaching experiences for you to achieve any goals. Host (NachoNacho): That's awesome! So, what kind of goals are we talking about? Vivian Lei (Power You AI): Yeah, great question! So, we cover over 25 goal categories ranging from career, relationship, finance, health, spirituality, and hobbies, really trying to provide a very structured yet flexible road map for anyone who wants to achieve success and well-being. Host (NachoNacho): That's awesome! And Vivian, tell us a little bit about your background and what inspired you to start Power You AI. Vivian Lei (Power You AI): Yeah, definitely! So, my journey in AI and personal development actually started with a fascination with human potential. I did my PhD research at Columbia University, really studying how do people achieve extraordinary things and what are the right tools and resources that can help people get there. I realized that, you know, I'm really passionate about personal development and how can I blend that with AI to really create a platform that's accessible and impactful for everyone. Host (NachoNacho): That's awesome! And, uh, I think you named your AI, uh, Chris, is that right? Vivian Lei (Power You AI): Yeah, yeah! So, our AI companion is named Chris, and it's actually inspired by my life coach, Christine Lee, who helped me tremendously during my PhD training and really inspired me to build Power You AI. Host (NachoNacho): That's awesome! So, Vivian, what are some tips for executives and leaders on how to use AI for personal and professional development? Vivian Lei (Power You AI): Yeah, definitely! So, I think the first thing is really to cultivate a growth mindset and to really embrace AI as a tool to augment human capabilities rather than a threat, and really have that continuous learning and curiosity about emerging technologies. Host (NachoNacho): Yeah, that's great! And what's tip number two? Vivian Lei (Power You AI): Yeah, and tip number two is really to leverage data-driven insights. So, AI-powered analytical tools can really help executives and leaders to inform their decision-making, to refine their strategies, and really to stay ahead in the market. Host (NachoNacho): That's awesome! And tip number three? Vivian Lei (Power You AI): Yeah, and tip number three is to really focus on human-centric skills. So, in this AI-driven world, empathy, communication, emotional intelligence will become even more valuable than ever before. Host (NachoNacho): Yeah, that's awesome! And let's double-click on emotional intelligence because I think that's super important, and I think a lot of people want to develop that skill. So, what's your advice on developing emotional intelligence? Vivian Lei (Power You AI): Yeah, definitely! So, emotional intelligence is really a blend of emotional awareness, social awareness, and self-awareness. So, it's really about understanding your own emotions and also empathizing with others. And I think a lot of people think EQ is kind of like an abstract concept, but it's actually very tangible and practical, and it starts with really making friends and sharing stories. Host (NachoNacho): Yeah, that's awesome! And how does Power You AI help with developing EQ? Vivian Lei (Power You AI): Yeah, so Power You AI actually helps you to set weekly tangible goals to develop your EQ. So, for example, you can set a goal to meet one new person this week or to reconnect with three old friends and really to build those connections. Host (NachoNacho): That's awesome! And, uh, you know, I think a lot of people struggle with accountability when it comes to personal and professional development. How does Power You AI help with accountability? Vivian Lei (Power You AI): Yeah, that's a great question! So, Power You AI actually provides accountability tools such as our AI companion Chris, who can check in with you on a daily basis to see how you're doing with your goals. And also, we encourage journaling and reflection so that you can iteratively learn and improve. Host (NachoNacho): Yeah, that's awesome! And, you know, we're in a very fast-paced environment, especially with AI. How do you recommend people stay updated on the latest trends and technologies? Vivian Lei (Power You AI): Yeah, definitely! So, I think the first thing is to really stay open-minded and curious about new AI tools and really try to integrate them into your workflow to really enhance your productivity and creativity. Host (NachoNacho): Yeah, and what are some of your favorite AI tools that you recommend? Vivian Lei (Power You AI): Yeah, definitely! So, I think for brainstorming, I love to use chat GPT, and for emotionally intelligent conversations, I love to use Anthropic AI, and also for content creation, I love to use AI image and video generators. That's awesome! In terms of essential skills for professionals in the age of AI, what do you think are the most critical skills? Yeah, definitely. I think in the age of AI, decision-making and goal-setting skills will become even more critical than ever before. AI can handle a lot of complex tasks, but human beings are still needed to make decisions and set goals. Yeah, that's awesome. What are some of your top tips for effective goal setting? Yeah, definitely. I think the first thing is to be specific and measurable. Using a framework like SMART goals helps you define your goals and make them tangible. Yeah, that's great. And tip number two? Tip number two is to break down big goals into smaller, manageable actions. That way, you can actually take action and make progress. Yeah, that's awesome. And tip number three? Tip number three is to align your goals with your personal purpose and values. This helps you stay committed and motivated. Yeah, that's awesome. And tip number four? Tip number four is to use accountability tools—whether it's AI companions or human partners—to help you stay on track. Yeah, that's great. And tip number five? Tip number five is to review and adjust your plans iteratively. It's important to view obstacles as learning opportunities. Yeah, that's awesome. Vivian, you're a successful entrepreneur. What are some of the most important lessons you've learned in entrepreneurship? Yeah, definitely. I think the first thing is to adopt an infinite game mindset. Entrepreneurship is a continuous journey of iteration, evolution, and overcoming obstacles—not a finite game with clear wins and losses. Yeah, that's great. And lesson number two? Lesson number two is to learn from setbacks. I view obstacles and setbacks as learning experiences rather than failures. I always say: replace the word failure with learning. Yeah, that's awesome. And lesson number three? Lesson number three is to stay resilient and stay true to your original why. At the same time, be prepared to pivot, make hard decisions, and embrace problem-solving. View challenges as exciting learning opportunities. Yeah, that's awesome. Vivian, who is Power You AI’s ideal customer profile (ICP)? Great question. Our ideal customer profile is really entrepreneurs, thinkers, and creators—people who often struggle with decision-making, goal-setting, and execution. Yeah that's awesome and are you also targeting Enterprise businesses Yeah definitely so we are also partnering with Enterprise businesses to integrate our tools into their HR and learning platforms to really enhance their team productivity and well-being That's awesome and what are some of the most exciting new features coming to Power You AI Yeah definitely so we are working on enhanced personalization so really using more advanced machine learning to better anticipate user needs and challenges and also we are expanding our content ecosystem so partnering with more thought leaders coaches and authors to really broaden our content and reach and also we are building thriving communities of Power You AI members so that people can have more accountability and peer support That's awesome and Vivian where can people learn more about Power You AI and download the app Yeah definitely so you can learn more and download Power You AI at poweru.ai and it's currently available on Apple iOS and Android is coming soon and also Power You AI is available on NachoNacho B2B SAS Marketplace That's awesome Vivian thank you so much for joining us on Nacho Tuesday Thank you Andy excited to be here Awesome and thank you everyone for joining us on Nacho Tuesday we'll see you next week Thank you.

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