Mel Robbins: "Half the world is stuck… here’s how to move ahead" | Cannes Lions 2026

At Cannes Lions 2026, Microsoft Consumer CMO Yusuf Mehdi and bestselling author @melrobbins explore how to navigate the AI era with curiosity, confidence, and purpose. Together, they discuss why so many people feel stuck during periods of change, and why human qualities like empathy, creativity, and lived experience matter more than ever. From practical advice on getting started with AI to an inspiring conversation about overcoming self-doubt, this session is a reminder that technology is most powerful when it helps people achieve more. Chapters 00:00 - Why change makes people freeze 02:15 - AI and paradox of choice 04:14 - What AI can’t replace 09:23 - The future of AI Agents 12:05 - Friction and how to start 13:34 - Is using AI cheating? 14:30 - Share your story and be cringe 15:10 - You stand in your own way