Talent in the Age of AI — Workforce Development, Talent Strategy & the Future of Work
Talent in the Age of AI brings you conversations with leaders and practitioners shaping how we work, learn and lead in an AI-driven world. Through real stories and straightforward insights, it explores how AI is changing the way organizations recruit, develop and support their people. The podcast covers topics like using AI for talent management, new skills for the future of work, responsible AI adoption, and building AI confidence across the workforce. It is designed for HR, learning and development, and people-focused leaders.
Episodes
Blending Human Relationship Skills with AI Skills with Larry Durham
As organizations continue to invest in AI, what will make a workplace truly valuable in the future: technology or human connection?In the final installment of this three-part series on AI and the future of work, host Wendy Wiseman welcomes back Larry Durham, President of St. Charles Consulting Group, to explore what he calls the Human Lattice—a framework for balancing AI capabilities with the uniq
If We Let AI Do All the Thinking, We'll Get Pretty Stupid: Matt Rosen on AI Productivity
How should organizations prepare for a future where AI can complete many of the tasks once performed by highly skilled knowledge workers?In this episode of Talent in the Age of AI, host Wendy Wiseman sits down with Matt Rosen to discuss how AI is transforming consulting, software development, workforce productivity, and the future of work.Matt shares how his company, Allata, began investing in AI
AI is Replacing the Career Ladder with the Career Lattice Causing Companies and College to Rethinking Traditions
As AI transforms the workplace, are traditional career paths becoming obsolete?In this episode of Talent in the Age of AI, host Wendy Wiseman continues her conversation with Larry Durham in part two of a three-part series exploring how AI is changing talent, leadership, and organizational development.This episode focuses on a powerful concept Larry calls “The Career Lattice”—a shift away from the
The Coming Judgment Void: How AI is Changing Early Career Development with Larry Durham
As organizations rapidly integrate AI into everyday work, are leaders paying enough attention to the one capability machines can’t fully replace—human judgment?In this episode of Talent in the Age of AI, host Wendy Wiseman sits down with Larry Durham to explore a growing challenge he calls The Judgment Void.Larry explains how organizations are increasingly using AI to perform early-career and task
AI in Learning & Development: How to Lead with Clarity, Not Chaos with Deidre Alves
In this bonus episode of Talent and the Age of AI, host Jason Keese sits down with Deidre Alves, Chief Learning and Leadership Officer at ExuLAB Global™, to explore how leaders can adopt AI without losing sight of what matters most—the learner.As organizations rush to implement AI tools, Deidre challenges leaders to pause and consider a critical tension: the balance between efficiency and meaningf
AI in L&D: Balancing Data, Learning, and Human Experience with Deidre Alves
As organizations rapidly adopt AI, how do leaders ensure they don’t lose sight of the most important element—the learner?In this episode of Talent and the Age of AI, host Jason Keese sits down with Deidre Alves, Chief Learning and Leadership Officer at ExuLAB™ Global, to explore how leaders can thoughtfully navigate AI adoption while staying grounded in how people actually learn.Deidre highlights
AI’s Transformative Opportunities for Preparing Your Workforce with Rich Douglas
What does it really take to prepare your workforce for an AI-driven future?In this episode of Talent in the Age of AI, Wendy Wiseman sits down with Rich Douglas, principal of Rich Douglas Consulting and former Executive Director of the Human Capital Lab, to explore how AI is reshaping workforce development, learning, and leadership.Rich brings a deep perspective from years in corporate training an
How CITGO Is Using AI to Transform Leadership Development with Sarah Truchard
How can organizations responsibly integrate AI into talent development while still preserving the human side of leadership?In this episode of Talent in the Age of AI, host Wendy Wiseman sits down with Sarah Truchard, Manager of Talent and Leadership Development at CITGO. Sarah shares how her team is thoughtfully incorporating AI tools into leadership development, succession planning, and employee
AI at Work: Why Experimentation Beats Training Programs for Teams with Bill Gallagher
In this short “Three Big Questions” bonus episode of Talent in the Age of AI, host Jason Keese is joined by leadership and entrepreneur Bill Gallagher to discuss how leaders can build real AI capability on their teams without waiting for a definitive training program. Bill argues that traditional certification-style AI training is premature because tools and use cases change so quickly, and that t
Women, AI, and the Future of Work: Closing the Adoption Gap in Leadership with Emily Skeen and Kate Telge
In this episode, we’re joined by Maiven Collective co-founders Emily Skeen and Kate Telge, who are on a mission to bridge the 20–25% gender gap in AI adoption. They discuss their holistic approach—combining AI literacy, business development, and nervous system support—to help women overcome adoption barriers like trust and security concerns while building the future of tech.The conversation dives
Bridging AI from the Education Space to the Workplace with Dr. Jenny Murnane-Rainey
In this episode of the Talent in the Age of AI podcast, host Wendy interviews Dr. Jenny Murnane-Rainey, a professor of finance and management with a rich background in talent development. The discussion focuses on bridging the application of AI from the education sector to the workplace. Dr. Rainey shares her insights on how AI is revolutionizing both fields by enhancing critical thinking and emot
The Drivers of AI Adoption - Comparing East and West Cultures — Featuring Eric Strandt
In this episode of Talent in the Age of AI, host Wendy Wiseman talks with Eric Strandt about his study on cross-cultural differences in AI acceptance. The discussion explores how leaders from Eastern and Western cultures differ in their motivation and ease of adopting AI. Eric highlights the importance of organizational support and social influence in the East, while ease of use and perceived usef
AI as Your Strategic Partner in Confidence, Valuation and Career Clarity with Dr. Sharon Spano
In this episode of Talent in the Age of AI, host Wendy Weisman welcomes Dr. Sharon Spano, an executive coach and consultant specializing in maximizing human potential in business and life. The conversation dives into how AI can inform career trajectories, spur innovation, and aid in value and pricing strategies. Dr. Spano shares her personal experiences with AI, emphasizing its role as a brainstor
How Do Leaders Stay Clear-Headed in the Age of AI with Bill Gallagher
In this episode of Three Big Questions, host Jason Keese engages with Bill Gallagher, a seasoned entrepreneur and leadership coach who has advised leaders in 14 countries. Bill also hosts the popular Scaling Up Business podcast. The discussion centers on how AI affects leadership by increasing the volume of information leaders must process. Bill emphasizes the importance of clear-headed practices,
Is AI Killing the Accounting Profession with Patty North and Robyn Charter
In this episode of Talent in the Age of AI, episode host Rich Douglas welcomes Patty North and Robyn Charter from Hemisphere Talent Solutions. The conversation examines how AI is affecting the talent landscape, particularly in the accounting sector. Patty and Robyn share insights on AI's role in automating repetitive tasks, enhancing data integrity, and elevating human judgment in decision-making.
Welcome to Talent in the Age of AI
Welcome to Talent in the Age of AI, the podcast helping leaders make sense of what AI means for their people, their culture, and their future. We talk with experts across business, education, technology, and government, all working to shape how we work, learn, and lead in a changing world.Our focus is on the leaders closest to the talent, the ones responsible for preparing today's workforce for t
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