The Wisdom Advantage

How to lead when everyone has AI

AI has democratised intelligence. Every leader now has instant access to the same data, the same analysis, the same strategic frameworks. The playing field has been leveled - and that changes everything.

When everyone can ask ChatGPT, competitive advantage shifts from what you know to how you think. The question moves from what to do to how to be. From information access to insight. From speed to soundness. From output to composure.

The challenge isn't learning to use AI - it's learning to stay human in an AI world. To make high-stakes decisions with clarity, not just data. To discern signal from noise when everything is amplified. To lead with ethical grounding when convenience is always an option.

Drawing on her experience scaling Headspace and working with hundreds of executives navigating transformation, Shona Beats offers a way in: practices that develop judgment, discernment, and inner clarity. How to access deeper insight under pressure. How to lead from composure rather than reactivity. The inner work that creates outer competitive edge.

The age of information is over. Welcome to the age of wisdom.

Impact

'It was an honor to invite Shona to join one of my world renowned Jeffersonian Dinners in San Francisco. Her presence was vital for our discussion and her enlightening insights and original expertise were greatly appreciated by the distinguished audience.'

'It was an honor to invite Shona to join one of my world renowned Jeffersonian Dinners in San Francisco. Her presence was vital for our discussion and her enlightening insights and original expertise were greatly appreciated by the distinguished audience.'

Jeffrey Walker

Vice Chairman of the United Nations Secretary General’s Envoy for Health Finance

Testimonials

Real people, real results

Real people,
real results

Real people, real results

‘Shona has consistently changed my perspectives and driven me towards better solutions. She’s helped me spot blindspots, notice biases and increased my confidence and awareness. I've never had a session with Shona where she hasn't exceeded my expectations and all of this with a deep sense of caring about us and what we're doing.’
Tom Galea
Cofounder, Lumenate
‘Working with Shona was transformative. She possesses an incredible ability to identify strengths in me that I hadn't recognised in myself, and I consider myself lucky to have her unwavering belief, support and mentorship. Working alongside her extends beyond business; it's a journey of personal growth and shared success.’
Leyya Sattar
CEO, Other Box
‘Shona has been key to Headspace’s extraordinary and unprecedented success in the health and wellness industry. Any company would be lucky to have her.’
Scott Kriens
Investor & Former CEO, Juniper Networks
‘Working with Shona has been a game-changer. Her ability to offer diverse viewpoints and crucial sense checks have been pivotal in my professional growth, and every session leaves me with invaluable insights. Shona is an exceptional coach whose depth of experience challenges and elevates my thinking.’
Melinda Jacobs
Co-CEO, Mindstone AI
‘I was quickly blown away by Shona's combination of deep level intelligence, understanding of consumer business and vast amount of real-world experience. All of the above mixes with Shona's warm and caring personality. She is a powerful asset.’
Jay Conlan
Cofounder, Lumenate
‘Shona has been a game changer and has had an enormous impact on me and my business. It can be a lonely and very intense experience as a CEO and entrepreneur, but having Shona by my side gives me the energy, confidence and know how to drive onwards and upwards with even more force! Having her as a trusted and solid sidekick is invaluable.’
Mel Bound
CEO, This Mum Runs
‘Shona has a refined way of sharpening focus and coaching towards clarity. She’s smart, creative, approachable and bursting with good sense. She has been an incredible source of knowledge, insight and strategic know-how.’
Chloe Macintosh
CEO, Kama