Why Motivational Intelligence Is the Human Edge in a World Obsessed with AI
by Gary Boyd, Sales & Business Development Director at The Power Within Training
When I joined The Power Within Training back in August as Sales & Business Development Director, one of the first things I noticed was how often AI came up in conversations with clients. Everyone’s talking about it. Some are excited. Some are worried. And some are wondering if the robots are going to take their jobs by Christmas.
Sure, AI is changing the way we work, no question. But there’s one thing it can’t do; it can’t choose to care. It can’t decide to show up when things get hard. It can’t build belief in a team that’s flagging. That’s where Motivational Intelligence (MQ) comes in.
I’ve just written an article on the future impact of MQ and AI (you can read it here). In it, I explore how leaders can thrive in this AI-driven world by leaning into what makes us human: resilience, belief, ownership, and purpose. And that’s what drew me to The Power Within Training in the first place.
Why MQ Resonates with Me
In my career, I’ve seen leaders chase every new management fad going. Some of it sticks, most of it doesn’t. But MQ is different. It’s not a motivational poster on the wall or a one-off workshop that gathers dust afterwards.
It’s a mindset. A framework. And when it’s embedded properly, it changes everything; how teams show up, how leaders handle setbacks, how businesses keep moving forward even when things feel uncertain.
That’s why I love my role. I get to work with businesses who are serious about growth, not just ticking training boxes. Whether it’s construction firms juggling massive projects, SMEs scaling up, or corporate teams battling disengagement, I’ve seen MQ unlock performance in a way nothing else has.
The Human Side of Selling Change
And listen, I’m not here to “sell you training.” My job isn’t to push programmes you don’t need. My job is to listen, to understand what’s keeping you up at night, and to help you figure out whether we’re the right fit to help.
Sometimes that means one of our Leadership and Management programmes. Sometimes it’s our Business Growth Academy. Sometimes it’s a bespoke coaching plan. And sometimes it’s simply pointing you in the right direction.
But the constant across all of it? Motivational Intelligence. That’s our DNA.
Why This Matters Right Now
Construction, manufacturing, finance, tech… no matter the sector, leaders are all facing the same challenges right now:
- Teams stretched thin and burning out.
- Talent walking out the door.
- A culture that feels reactive instead of proactive.
- And yes, trying to make sense of AI while keeping the wheels turning.
You don’t fix that with another dashboard or productivity hack. You fix it by building leaders and teams who choose to show up, who own their results, and who have the mindset to adapt no matter what comes their way. That’s MQ.
Let’s Talk
If you’ve read this far, chances are something here resonates. Maybe you’re tired of firefighting. Maybe you’re looking at your team and thinking, “We’ve got the talent, but we’re not firing on all cylinders.” Or maybe you’re just curious about what MQ could do for your business.
Either way, I’d love to have a conversation. And I promise, no selling; just a chat about where you’re at, what’s getting in your way, and how we might help.
You can drop me a message on LinkedIn, or reach out via the team at The Power Within Training. And if you fancy a closer look into the whole MQ + AI conversation, give my article a read here.
Because here’s my belief: AI might be the future, but MQ is what makes sure we’ve got one worth building.
Gary Boyd
The Power Within Training
The Motivational Intelligence Company
gary@tpwtd.com
