727: High Inclusion Drives High Levels of Well Being – Dr. Serena Huang

What if the secret to sustainable leadership isn’t just innovation, but inclusion? Dr. Serena Huang, PhD economist, Chief Data Officer, AI keynote speaker, and author of The Inclusion Equation, joins Denis to reveal why the future of leadership depends on high inclusion and high well-being.

From leading people analytics at giants like GE and PayPal to launching her global speaking brand, Serena shares her pivot from data scientist to purpose-driven entrepreneur. This conversation explores how AI and data, when fused with empathy and equity, can revolutionize the workplace, not just for performance, but for people.

You’ll hear about the power of belonging, what wellbeing means in data terms, and why curiosity, not control, is today’s leadership superpower.

Get To Know Dr. Serena Huang: Data Scientist Turned Leadership Visionary

From consulting to building people analytics teams at GE, Kraft Heinz, and PayPal
Why she left corporate for joy-driven public speaking and writing
How The Inclusion Equation became a bestselling blueprint for inclusive, data-led change

The Critical Link Between Inclusion and Well-being

Serena’s research: Teams that feel included report higher health and wellness
Inclusion and well-being must be a combined, not siloed, effort
Overwhelming employees with disconnected initiatives leads to burnout

AI, Data, and the Curious Leader

You can’t have AI without data, and leaders must be fluent in both
Why curiosity, not expertise, is key to adopting AI successfully
Practical examples of wearable tech and meeting data shaping well-being strategies