What does it mean to stay human and relevant as an independent consultant in an AI-powered world?In this episode of The Wize Ones, master storyteller and global consultant Donna Griffit joins Puja Bharwani, co-founder of Wizly to unpack the journey of transforming narrative into capital and wisdom into scalable IP.

From coaching startups to raise over $2B, to creating pitch-perfect stories that resonate with both investors and audiences, Donna shares how she’s embraced AI as a creative partner and not a replacement. The conversation explores the evolution of storytelling, the rise of the “wisdom economy,” and how solo consultants can scale their expertise through tools like AI Twins and her own GPT-powered “Deck Check” system.

For founders and independent consultants and domain leaders learning how to, scale your knowledge business and redefine your value in an AI-first world, this episode is a masterclass in balancing intuition with innovation.

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[03:00] From drama therapy to pitch decks
[22:08] Why most startup stories fall flat
[26:15] AI & Expertise
[33:45] The origin of Deck Check
[34:15] Writing with ChatGPT
[37:20] How independent professionals can stay ahead of AI