Subject: There's a number coming out of AI projects in 2026 that will make your heart drop.

Roughly 80% are reporting zero return on their AI investment. For all the money companies are pouring in, that's a lot of expensive experiments.


In this week’s video, I’m sharing a conversation I had wih with Michael Principe, an enterprise AI and data transformation executive, to dig into what's really going wrong. Spoiler: it has very little to do with the technology.

In the full video and blog, AI Adoption Success Is Hiding Behind Your Data, you'll find:


• The question Michael asks every C-suite leader that most can't answer yet

• What to do when the only person who understood the spreadsheet retired

• Practical options to test before your next rollout, including people-side moves most leaders overlook

• The line from Michael that ended the interview on the spot

If it sparks questions about how your people fit into your AI plans, hit reply. I'd love to hear what you're seeing.

If you haven’t gotten your tickets yet, what are you waiting for? Saturday, October 3, 2026 is our TEDx LIVE event.


This will be an incredible event. These young people have been working their tails off to bring their special talk based on our theme: Growing Up Online.


We have speakers from ages 9 to 17, along with 2 adult speakers and an amazing sax player.


Let’s support these kids by showing up, and if you are able, send in a donation go to TEDxMiramar.com.


Oh and I have a special surprise, my son, TEDxMiramar Youth speaker Elijah Couri, the inspo for this event, will be emceeing with me. I am super excited to share the stage with him.

Finally, Carnival is coming up; here are the important dates:


October 03 - Junior Carnival & Pan Jamboree

October 10 - Jouvert

October 11 - Carnival Parade Day


https://miamicarnival.org/welcome/

It's finally live!!! If you're a professional speaker who's tired of the small stages and even smaller fees, and you're ready to command what you're worth! Join us in March 2027 for the Bankable Speaker Reels Showcase, a 2-day event specifically designed for keynote speakers ready to command bigger stages for more lucrative fees. We're capturing your brilliance in 4k on 3 stages, showcasing your impact in front of a live audience.

And as always if you miss the episode, you can catch it our YouTube Channel so make sure you’re subscribed - Youtube.com/@aliciacouri