Poised for Exit
Welcome to the Poised for Exit podcast! Poised for Exit is an under 30-minute strategic planning guidance podcast for busy small business owners. Each week you’ll hear certified exit planning advisor, Julie Keyes, talk with a range of entrepreneurs and professionals about preparing your business for a future transition. Guests at every stage of company ownership will share their personal stories and lessons learned about topics such as the anatomy of the exit planning process, developing a growth strategy, how to sell on your terms, exit planning for women small business owners, handling business diversity, and how to sell a family business. Whether you’re planning an exit in the near future or not, this show will provide you with the same action-oriented content that Julie utilizes while consulting with Keyestrategies clients. Building an exit strategy can be overwhelming, especially with all the decisions and details you have to consider. “Poised for Exit” will simplify the process and help you unwrap the unknowns, giving you more confidence in your planning process. Previous episodes are available for download, so if you are new to our show, you can listen to them in any order that suits you. Join us each week for timely, relevant content that will surely impact your business exit outcome! Subscribe to our newsletter below to receive your weekly episode link and stay updated on new strategic planning content. Find “Poised for Exit” on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Play, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, and others. Thank you to our Sponsors: Sunbelt Business Advisers and JAK CPA's. A special note of thanks to Tyler Keyes who produced the music for the “Poised for Exit” show.
Poised for Exit
Leading Through Change: Balancing AI, Innovation, and Workplace Culture
With a unique background in leadership, organizational strategy, and academia, Moira Petit brings fresh insight into the evolving relationship between AI and human leadership. As the co-founder and partner of Activ8 LLC and ProjectWe, she has firsthand experience in leading organizations through change. In this episode, we dive into how technology is reshaping the workplace—while the core principles of leadership, company culture, and human connection remain as important as ever.
Moira shares practical ways AI can support decision-making, streamline operations, and enhance leadership, but also explains why emotional intelligence, adaptability, and genuine human connection are irreplaceable. She offers thoughtful strategies for integrating AI without losing the “human touch”, ensuring businesses stay both innovative and people-focused.
She also opens up about a deeply personal story—how watching her son navigate challenges has shaped her own leadership approach. His journey reinforced her belief in the power of resilience, mentorship, and continuous learning, qualities every leader needs in today’s rapidly changing world.
If you’re a business owner, executive, or entrepreneur looking to balance innovation with strong leadership, this episode is for you. Tune in and take away real-world insights you can apply right away!
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