In this episode of The Purpose Blueprint, I’m joined by Sandy Carter to explore what it really takes to build meaningful ecosystems in an era of rapid technological change. We talk about why scale today isn’t driven by standalone products or platforms, but by trust, partnerships, and shared value across ecosystems. From AI and emerging technologies to leadership and community-building, this conversation looks at what happens between organizations, not just inside them. In this episode, ...

Speed is often celebrated as progress, but without structure, it can quietly damage the system you’re trying to build. In this solo episode of The Purpose Blueprint, I explore why moving fast without clear decision structures, feedback loops, and accountability often leads to burnout, misalignment, and fragile outcomes, especially in organizations adopting AI and new technologies. This episode unpacks: Why speed amplifies existing flaws instead of fixing themHow “local optimization” creates g...

In this episode of The Purpose Blueprint, I’m joined by Bill Schmarzo, known for his work on value engineering, data science, and helping organizations move from AI experimentation to real business impact. Together, we explore a critical question many leaders are facing right now: Why does so much AI investment fail to translate into sustained value? This conversation goes beyond tools and trends. We talk about: Why AI often accelerates bad decisions instead of improving themThe differe...

What if clarity isn’t something you find but something you design? The Purpose Blueprint is a podcast for leaders, builders, and thinkers navigating change in their work, their identity, and the systems they’re part of. Hosted by Eman Kawas, the show explores how purpose, strategy, and technology intersect in the real world from digital transformation and AI, to leadership decisions, career pivots, and the quiet moments where direction is shaped. Through solo reflections and conversations wit...

In this short introduction episode, I’m sharing who I am, why I’m starting this podcast, and what this space is really about. This show was born out of transition, personal, professional, and systemic. After years of working at the intersection of leadership, technology, and large-scale systems, I’ve learned that clarity doesn’t come from chasing certainty. It comes from designing better questions, better decisions, and better feedback loops. The Purpose Blueprint is not about hustle, hype, o...