Straight into it today with part 3 of my interview with entrepreneur, neuroscientist and author Anne-Laure Le Cunff:

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Tom: You’re a neuroscientist and a lot of your ideas are rooted in a scientific approach. At the same time, in your book Tiny Experiments, you draw on various Eastern spiritual teachings. You also mention your mother was born in Sidi Okba in Algeria, a city known to attract spiritual leaders. How do you see science and spirituality working together when it comes to figuring out what to do with our lives and careers?

Anne-Laure: Science and spirituality are both attempts to make sense of reality. To me, the two aren’t in conflict; they’re more like two people from different cultures having a conversation. 

You don’t have to agree on everything to learn from each other. Bridging these worlds can be powerful in helping us find meaning in our work and lives.

Tom: As someone at the intersection of neuroscience, careers and technology, what are the most important shifts happening today in the workplace? How can employees make the most of these?

Anne-Laure: The biggest shift is undeniably AI, but what excites me isn’t just the tech itself. It’s the intersection of human curiosity and artificial intelligence. 

The most meaningful work of the future will come from people who are willing to experiment, stay curious, and see these tools as collaborators rather than threats. So I’d encourage everyone to play with new tools and explore how they can support your growth.

Tom: You’re very open about sharing your journey publicly. Do you ever worry that this might impact your professional reputation?

Anne-Laure: Not really. My professional reputation is built on learning in public. Every time I share a lesson, a doubt, a failure, I reinforce that identity. People want to learn alongside someone who’s figuring things out too. It creates trust and it also attracts collaborators who are aligned with that experimental mindset.

Tom: Where can readers go if they want to dive deeper into the world of Anne-Laure Le Cunff and Tiny Experiments?

Anne-Laure: You can find my book here and follow my work on Instagram or X/Twitter. I also write a weekly newsletter.

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Thank you Anne-Laure. 

That's a wrap for today.