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EPISODE 4: SAY YES. LEAD | PAULA GOLD-WILLIAMS ON LEADERSHIP, COURAGE & AI

by | Oct 8, 2025 | Leadership, Podcast

Anthony Piccolo, Dr. Chi-Chi Anyanwu, and Paula Gold-Williams discussing leadership, AI, and culture on the Between the 1s and 0s podcast.

🟦 EPISODE 4

SAY YES. LEAD — A CONVERSATION WITH PAULA GOLD-WILLIAMS

In Episode 4 of Between the 1s and 0s, hosts Anthony Piccolo (CEO of Performance Scoring) and Dr. Chi-Chi Anyanwu sit down with Paula Gold-Williams, former CEO of CPS Energy and one of the most respected voices in transformational leadership.

This powerful conversation explores how courage, empathy, and adaptability shape great leaders in an era defined by constant change and emerging technologies like AI.

What You’ll Learn

  • Why leadership begins with self-honesty and humility
  • How to reframe problems as opportunities for growth and innovation
  • Why saying “Yes” to stretch roles builds real capability
  • How AI can enhance—not replace—human connection and culture
  • What it means to lead with purpose in times of disruption

Episode Summary

Paula shares lessons from her journey leading one of the largest public utilities in the U.S. through major transformation. From navigating high-stakes decisions to inspiring diverse teams, she reveals how heart-centered leadership can thrive alongside data and innovation.

“It’s not about perfection—it’s about optimizing every opportunity and leading with heart.”

Whether you’re guiding a company through change, mentoring future leaders, or simply striving to lead with more intention, Paula’s insights will challenge and inspire you to say yes, lead boldly, and stay human.

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LEADERSHIP AT SCALE — A CONVERSATION WITH ANDREA PEREZ

In Episode 5 of Between the Ones and the Zeros, hosts Anthony Piccolo (CEO of Performance Scoring) and Dr. ChiChi Anyanwu sit down with Andrea Perez, Superintendent of BASIS Charter Schools in Texas and one of the youngest district superintendents in the state.

Andrea’s leadership journey spans corporate leadership, education, and psychology—and her story is a powerful example of what it means to grow systems without losing empathy, humility, or humanity.

This thoughtful conversation explores leadership under pressure, scaling organizations with intention, and staying grounded while navigating responsibility, growth, and change.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

  • Why leadership isn’t linear—and why that matters

  • How risk and readiness intersect when opportunity appears

  • Navigating imposter syndrome as a young leader

  • Leading with empathy while maintaining authority

  • Balancing data, systems, and humanity at scale

  • How motherhood reshapes leadership priorities

  • Why celebrating progress matters as much as outcomes

EPISODE SUMMARY

Andrea shares insights from her journey becoming a superintendent at a young age while leading rapid district growth across multiple campuses. From corporate leadership lessons to education reform, she explains how staying humble, curious, and people-centered allows leaders to scale without losing themselves—or the people they serve.

With a background in psychology and a heart for advocacy, Andrea offers a grounded perspective on leadership that blends structure with compassion and vision with service.

“Leadership isn’t about knowing exactly where you’re going—it’s about responding to the call of who you’re meant to serve.”

Whether you’re leading an organization through growth, navigating a new season of responsibility, or learning how to balance ambition with empathy, this episode will challenge and encourage you to lead boldly, stay human, and grow with intention.

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