What Julian Reeve talks about

The Psychology of AI Anxiety: adapting to disruption without operating from threat

Much of the anxiety surrounding artificial intelligence is psychological. Julian explores how individuals and organizations can move through disruption without collapsing into fear, panic…

When the Job Title Goes: rebuilding professional identity and self-worth after a role ends

Julian Reeve spent his career being introduced by his job title, first as the music director of Hamilton on Broadway, until a stress induced heart attack at 43 and an injury two years later took the…

What Makes a Performer Irreplaceable: casting-room judgment for leaders whose teams are being reorganized around AI

Julian Reeve spent years deciding who got cast, running a talent agency and a production company that shaped the careers of thousands of performers before he became the music director of Hamilton on…

Originating Work AI Cannot Be Asked For: what the creation of Hamilton teaches leaders about developing identity, creativity and judgment inside a team

Julian Reeve ran the music for Hamilton on Broadway and won the Los Angeles Drama Critics Circle Award for Best Music Direction in 2017, and he points to how that show came into existence as the…

Teaching Human Capabilities in the Age of AI: what school leaders should prioritize now, and why systemic burnout gets in the way

Julian Reeve spent 25 years in elite performance, working on more than 20 Broadway productions and shaping the careers of thousands of performers, and he now asks what schools should measure once AI…

What Leaders Should Do During the AI Pause: redesigning roles when the tools cost more and deliver less than promised

Organizations that rushed to buy AI are finding it cannot do everything they hoped and costs more than they planned, and Julian Reeve says the quiet period that follows is the most useful part of the…

Identity Beyond the Job Title: holding self-worth steady as roles and industries shift

For many people, work became identity long before AI entered the conversation. As industries, roles, and professional certainty continue shifting, Julian examines why a deeper understanding of…