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AI Today Podcast

AI & Data Today 532 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

The AI Today Podcast offers no-hype, practical insights into how enterprises, public sector agencies, thought leaders, and experts are using AI today. It features real-world case studies and interviews with industry professionals.

Episodes

Critical Thinking and Trust in AI Projects: Insights from Cheryl Howard
Critical Thinking and Trust in AI Projects: Insights from Cheryl Howard Aug 19, 2026 1275 In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch welcomes Cheryl Howard, principal consultant at Howard Consulting, PMI standards volunteer, and PMI‑CPMAI certified. Cheryl shares how CPMAI’s structured, iterative framework, combining CRISP‑DM and Agile, helps organizations move beyond hype to deliver governed, human-centered AI outcomes.She explains that AI project success starts with business un
Scaling AI Responsibly: Insights from Islam Tanas
Scaling AI Responsibly: Insights from Islam Tanas Aug 5, 2026 1725 In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch welcomes Islam Tanas, who is a PMI Authorized Training Partner, founder of PASS‑PM Academy, an AI ambassador at PMI, and PMI-CPMAI certified. With 20+ years of experience, Islam enthusiastically shares how the CPMAI methodology reshaped his approach to AI projects, moving from traditional project management to structured, business‑first strategies. 
AI Adoption: Mindset Shifts & Results — with Mouhsine Kabbaj
AI Adoption: Mindset Shifts & Results — with Mouhsine Kabbaj Jul 22, 2026 1532 Kathleen Walch welcomes Mouhsine Kabbaj, a seasoned Senior Program Manager with 25+ years in transformation, business process engineering, and AI integration. With PMP, PGMP, PFMP, and PMI-CPMAI certifications, Mouhsine passionately shares how CPMAI reshaped his approach to AI projects, moving beyond traditional software methods to a methodology built on business understanding, data quality, and i
10 Years of AI: What Changed, What Didn't, and What's Next with Kathleen Walch
10 Years of AI: What Changed, What Didn't, and What's Next with Kathleen Walch Jul 8, 2026 2698 As AI Today enters its 10th season, host Kathleen Walch takes a step back to reflect on nearly a decade of conversations about artificial intelligence and the lessons that remain just as relevant today as they were when the podcast launched in 2017. In this special anniversary episode, Kathleen explores how AI has evolved from predictive analytics and machine learning initiatives led by specialize
CPMAI for Grounding AI Projects — with Dave Prior
CPMAI for Grounding AI Projects — with Dave Prior Jun 24, 2026 1494 In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch speaks with Dave Prior, project management consultant, longtime PMI volunteer, host of DrunkenPM Radio, and PMI-CPMAI certified practitioner. Dave shares his journey from resisting Agile to embracing it and now confronting AI with similar skepticism before finding clarity through the PMI-CPMAI certification. He explains how the methodology helps ove
The Iterative Future of AI Projects — with Jürgen Eckhart
The Iterative Future of AI Projects — with Jürgen Eckhart Jun 10, 2026 1704 Kathleen Walch speaks with Jürgen Eckhart, Engineering Program Manager at Google in Munich, lecturer in project management, and PMI-CPMAI certified practitioner. Jürgen shares how CPMAI expanded his “toolbox” for managing AI projects, grounding them in business value, quality data, and realistic stakeholder expectations.He explains why AI must be treated as iterative and probabilistic, not determi
From Delivery to Discovery in AI Projects — with Vinay Babu Tarala
From Delivery to Discovery in AI Projects — with Vinay Babu Tarala May 27, 2026 1709 Kathleen Walch speaks with Vinay Babu Tarala, Agile and AI Transformation Leader at AT&T, PMI Pearl City Hyderabad Chapter General Secretary, and author of AI Meets Agile. With passion and candor, Vinay shares how early AI project failures led him to PMI-CPMAI certification, transforming his approach to managing AI initiatives.He illustrates how CPMAI’s structured framework reduced software de
Turning AI into Scalable Language Solutions – with Johan Sporre
Turning AI into Scalable Language Solutions – with Johan Sporre May 13, 2026 2003 Kathleen Walch speaks with Johan Sporre, Engineering Manager at IKEA Retail (Ingka Group) and CPMAI-certified professional, about how AI is transforming translation and language services at scale. Johan explains how his team supports 230,000 coworkers across 64 markets, with 90% of translations now AI-driven, and how CPMAI ensures alignment, quality data, and measurable outcomes.An IKEA case study
AI as Your New Team Member: Scaling with Confidence – with Michael Joyce
AI as Your New Team Member: Scaling with Confidence – with Michael Joyce Apr 29, 2026 1866 In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch speaks with Michael Joyce, Enterprise Service Delivery and AI Transformation Leader at Cisco, about what it really takes to move AI from experimentation to operational impact in enterprise project delivery. Drawing on his experience leading technical program management teams across multiple customers, Michael shares how Cisco is applying generative
Turn AI into Action — Practical Wins with CP Richardson
Turn AI into Action — Practical Wins with CP Richardson Apr 15, 2026 1839 In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch speaks with CP Richardson who is co-founder of Agile in Color, an Agile Alliance Board Member, and is also PMI- CPMAI certified to discuss what it really takes to bring AI into day-to-day work with discipline, intention, and the right framework.CP draws on more than 15 years of experience across software development, operations, marketing, and AI, i
Balancing AI and Human Expertise in Professional Certification Training – with Chris Scordo
Balancing AI and Human Expertise in Professional Certification Training – with Chris Scordo Apr 1, 2026 2332 In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Chris Scordo, Founder and Managing Director of PMTraining—a PMI Authorized Training Partner—for a candid conversation about deploying AI responsibly in a training business while keeping the human element at the center.  As artificial intelligence reshapes how content is created and delivered, Chris explains how the project management
AI Project Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry – with Sumathi Arcot
AI Project Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry – with Sumathi Arcot Mar 18, 2026 1993 In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Sumathi Arcot, Project Director for Lean Agile Transformation in AstraZeneca’s U.S. Oncology Business Unit, for a candid conversation on what it really takes to manage AI responsibly in one of the world’s most regulated industries. Sumathi shares how the CPMAI methodology fundamentally shifted her perspective on AI, from something exp

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