Work 2.0: The Podcast
Work 2.0: The Podcast is a weekly briefing on careers, money, AI, and the future of work, hosted by Rachel Wells, a LinkedIn Top Voice and Forbes contributor. Each episode breaks down key stories and features conversations with experts and thought leaders. The show aims to help listeners stay relevant, profitable, and future-ready in their careers and businesses.
Episodes
AI Can Write Your 30-60-90. Can You Defend It? | Megan Smith (SAP Americas), Ep. #46
Your job candidate’s 30-60-90 plan may be excellent…it may also be AI.So what happens when their first project goes sideways, the stakeholders are disappointed, and there is no polished document to hide behind? Rachel Wells speaks with Megan Smith, Head of People and Culture at SAP Americas, about AI hiring, scenario-based interviews, performance management, and the early-career ladder that compan
Replit’s CEO Amjad Masad on AI Skills & The SaaS Reckoning | Ep. #45
As AI makes software creation dramatically cheaper through vibe coding, what happens to the SaaS companies businesses have spent years paying for? Rachel Wells sat down with Replit co-founder and CEO Amjad Masad at the opening of the company’s new London headquarters for an exclusive interview about AI skills, workforce readiness, and the pressure on software companies to keep innovating.In this W
LinkedIn: The AI Jobs Boom Has A Women Problem | Ep. #44
AI jobs are growing rapidly, salaries are rising, and companies are racing to secure technical talent. But according to LinkedIn research, women accounted for only 26% of new AI hires in 2025 and hold just 13% of technical AI leadership roles.In this episode of Work 2.0, Rachel Wells speaks with Matthew Baird, economist at LinkedIn’s Economic Research Institute, and Sarah Steinberg, LinkedIn’s glo
Medium’s CEO Talks AI Search, Human Curation, and the Future of Writing | Ep. #43
AI search is reshaping where the best writing lives and who readers can trust. Rachel Wells speaks with Tony Stubblebine, CEO of Medium, about how private publishing communities are gaining ground, why AI detectors cannot settle authorship, and why human curation is becoming indispensable. In this episode, they examine AI-generated content, content quality, expert knowledge, provenance, and the ri
98% Of Companies Have Had Rogue AI Agent Incidents. Here’s What Happens Next | Ep. #42
About 98% of organizations surveyed experienced at least one AI agent-related incident that disrupted business or the organization.So what happens as companies hand AI agents more autonomy, access, and decision-making power?In this episode of Work 2.0: The Podcast, Rachel Wells sits down with Kavitha Mariappan, Chief Transformation Officer at Rubrik, and Vaibhav Sahgal of Economist Enterprise to e
Could Your First Remote Job Damage Your Career Growth? | Dr. Joshua Mask, Ep. #41
Is remote work hurting Gen Z’s pay, professional development, and long-term career growth?In this episode of Work 2.0, Rachel Wells speaks with Temple University economist and former recruiter Joshua Mask about his new research separating the effects of remote work from generative AI on entry-level jobs and young workers.Mask’s research found that people entering remote-work-exposed occupations af
The Resume Is Failing Job Seekers. Can AI Interviews Fix Hiring? | Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait, Ep. #40
The resume has long been the gateway to work. Now it may be failing the very people it is supposed to represent.In this Work 2.0 conversation, Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait explains the “AI hiring doom loop”: candidates use AI to submit more applications, employers use AI to filter the flood, and more qualified people struggle to be seen.Chait shares with Rachel why recruiters are handling 412% more
Substack, Pangram, and the Future of AI Content | Rachel Wells, Ep. #39
Substack has partnered with Pangram to introduce AI text detection, reigniting the debate over AI-generated content, creator authenticity, and whether readers can still trust what they consume online.In this solo episode of Work 2.0, Senior Forbes Contributor Rachel Wells examines Substack’s new “scan for AI text” feature and what it could mean for writers, journalists, newsletter creators, though
A Psychologist Talks Layoffs, Emotional Agility, & Safety In The AI Workplace | Susan David, Ep. #38
Are you worried about the impact of AI on your workforce and on your wellbeing and mental health? Join Rachel Wells and guest Susan David, a leading psychologist, as they dive into the critical human skills needed for 2030 and beyond.In this episode, we unpack why AI is commoditizing expertise and why “human-centric” leadership is now the single biggest predictor of successful organizational trans
How AI Reveals the Hidden Leaders Traditional HR Systems Overlook | Eric Mosley, CEO, Workhuman, Ep. #37
In this episode of Work 2.0: On the Road, Rachel Wells speaks with Eric Mosley, Founder and CEO of Workhuman, about the human intelligence transforming the future of work.For more than two decades, Eric has focused on the role of recognition, connection, and purpose in organizational life. He explains how thousands of everyday recognition moments can create a powerful source of people data.Those m
Neil Patel On Life After the Website: What Every Marketer Needs To Know About AI & Search, Ep. #36
In this episode, Rachel Wells sits down with Neil Patel (NP Digital) for SXSW London, discussing how AI, large language models, and search agents are changing where customers find and buy. We talk:* Implications for publishers and content professionals* The rise of platform and agent‑driven commerce* What marketers must track now * The skills marketing professionals and leaders need to build immed
AI Hiring Tops 1M Jobs & Brings 118% Salary Surge, With PwC's Chief AI Officer Dan Priest, Ep. #35
In this episode, Rachel Wells sits down with Dan Priest, Chief AI Officer at PwC, about the newly released AI Jobs Barometer 2026 and what it means for graduates, leaders, HR teams, and high-achieving professionals.What you’ll hear:* Why AI-exposed roles are growing and paying more: AI-skilled jobs show an average wage premium of 62%, with some industries seeing premiums as high as 118%.* Rapid de
Josh Bersin + Rachel Wells Explain: Will AI Cut HR Teams 50% Before 2030? Ep. #34
Join Rachel Wells on Work 2.0 on this early-released episode as she chats with renowned HR analyst and podcaster Josh Bersin about how artificial intelligence will reshape HR by 2030. Josh explains why HR headcount could shrink 30–50% for administrative roles as AI and “super-agents” automate record-keeping, scheduling, and training authoring — while strategic HR work expands from ~30% to 75%.Rach
Meet the Chief HX Officer Replacing HR, With KeyAnna Schmiedl (Workhuman), Ep. #33
Rachel Wells takes Work 2.0 on the road!In this episode, Rachel Wells chats with KeyAnna Schmiedl, Chief Human Experience Officer at Workhuman, about how leaders can preserve trust and human connection as AI reshapes work. KeyAnna explains why transparency, compassionate listening, and humility are non-negotiable leadership behaviors right now, and why HR (or People/Experience teams) must be given
Netflix's Ryan Serhant + Rachel Wells Talk AI, Talent Attraction, and the "Attention Economy," Ep. #32
In this episode, Rachel Wells sits down with Ryan Serhant (Million-Dollar Listing, Owning Manhattan star, and founder & CEO of SERHANT.) after his SXSW London talk to unpack why “attention is the product,” how founders can become media companies, and what AI really means for teams and salespeople. Ryan explains how he turned real estate into a scalable media asset, the thinking behind his propriet
Who Wins When White-Collar Jobs Get Pushed Below The Algorithm? With Sangeet Paul Choudary, Ep. #31
What actually happens when AI doesn’t just automate tasks, but reorganizes how work is coordinated, who holds power inside organizations, and which roles remain economically defensible? In this episode, Rachel Wells discusses with Sangeet Paul Choudary — author of Reshuffle: Who Wins When AI Stacks the Knowledge Economy — how work is being redesigned and “reshuffled” in the AI era, and who holds u
Who Keeps Us Safe When AI Writes Its Own Code? With Scott Beale (CEO of ISC2), Ep. #30
In the race to deploy AI, are we skipping the obvious safety measures that would prevent harm? ISC2’s new CEO, Scott Beale, and I map a practical roadmap for leaders: secure‑by‑design, measured AI safety KPIs, and turning “shadow AI” from an organizational embarrassment into a governed advantage.Three quick takeaways* If you can’t measure AI safety, you can’t govern it — safety metrics must sit be
Tabitha Brown on Building a Business Empire From Authenticity, Ep. #29
In this episode of Work 2.0, Rachel Wells interviews Tabitha Brown about the business behind her brand and warmth. Best known for her viral moments and soulful vegan cooking, Tabitha reveals the strategic choices that turned spontaneity into a sustainable brand: closing a restaurant and pivoting into retail, building family-led partnerships, protecting human connection in an AI era, and her plans
Adecco CEO Denis Machuel Explains The AI Workplace Readiness Gap Crisis, Ep. #28
What does it take to scale AI across an organization? Rachel Wells talks with Denis Machuel, CEO of Adecco Group, about key findings from the newly-released 2026 Business Leaders Report — a survey of 2,000 C‑suite leaders across 13 countries. The conversation reveals a worrying gap: the proportion of “future‑ready” organizations has dropped, and only a minority of leaders have talent strategies th
Leading Artemis II: NASA's Vanessa Wyche on Mission, Teams, and "Grit," Ep. #27
Join Rachel Wells for a conversation with Vanessa Wyche, Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, who led teams on the ground through the Artemis II mission. Vanessa breaks down how mission success is engineered through readiness and systems thinking, and defines “gritty” leadership.She also shares how NASA is bringing AI into everyday work with a “summer of AI” that invited teams to experiment. I
TikTok, Weddings, Airports: The Weird New Places Companies Recruit, with Dr. Jasmine Escalera (Zety), Ep. #26
What happens when AI makes every resume look perfect? On this episode of Work 2.0 Rachel sits down with Dr. Jasmine Escalera, career expert at Zety, to unpack the rise of “off‑the‑clock” recruiting — hiring that happens in real life, outside job boards and ATS.Highlights you’ll hear:* Shocking hiring hotspots: hiring conversations are happening in restaurants (42%), grocery stores (32%) and even a
Coaching for Performance in The Age of AI, With Tiffany Gaskell (CEO, Performance Consultants), Ep. #25
In this episode Rachel speaks with Tiffany Gaskell, CEO of Performance Consultants and co‑author of Coaching for Performance, about how AI is reshaping leadership — for better and worse. The interview unpacks the central tension leaders face today: AI can drive enormous efficiency, but when used as a substitute for presence it can erode trust, psychological safety, and long‑term innovation.Should
Why Every Founder Needs to Build a Content Engine, With Tyler Denk (beehiiv), Ep. #24
In this episode of Work 2.0, Rachel Wells sits down with Tyler Denk, CEO and co‑founder of beehiiv, to explore how creators, founders, and organizations should rethink content in an AI‑enabled world. Tyler — who helped build Morning Brew’s tech and growth engine and launched beehiiv in 2021 — explains why creator-led strategies are becoming essential business infrastructure, how AI can augment (no
What Employers Actually Want From The Class of 2026 (It’s Not What You Think), With Ian Bell, Ep. #23
In this episode Rachel Wells sits down with Ian Bell, Senior Vice President of Global Talent Management at Sedgwick, to discuss how graduates can stand out in an AI‑shaped job market. Ian explains:* Which human skills still matter to employers* How to tell the story behind your achievements* And why emotional intelligence and adaptability are now the real competitive advantages. You’ll hear practi
Human Jobs Obsolete? Inside The Race To AGI, With "Father of AGI" Dr. Ben Goertzel, Ep. #22
In this urgent, eye‑opening episode of Work 2.0: The Podcast, host Rachel Wells sits down with the father of AGI, Dr. Ben Goertzel (CEO, SingularityNET) to unpack AGI: what it means, how close it really is, and why the next few years could reshape work, wealth, and human purpose. Ben explains the technical ingredients still needed for human‑level AI, the risks of centralized rollout, and a hopeful
Doing What Scares You: Artemis II Astronaut Christina Koch on Risk, Repair, and Legacy, Ep. #21
Special episode alert:Christina Koch, astronaut and self‑described “space plumber,” sits down with Rachel Wells for a wide‑ranging short conversation about her Artemis II mission: * What it’s really like to work on the far side of the Moon* The qualities and mantras that enabled her to succeed* And her mission to inspire the next generation of women in STEM🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcast
The Story Behind Artemis II’s Plushie That’s Captivating NASA Fans, With Freelancer.com's Director of Innovation Trisha Epp, Ep. #20
Rachel Wells sits down with Trisha Epp, Director of Innovation at Freelancer.com, to unpack one of the most heartwarming and unexpected stories from Artemis II: the Rise plushie floating in zero gravity. Trisha explains how NASA turned to open innovation to crowdsource a zero-gravity indicator, why the winning design captured the world’s imagination, and how a second-grader’s idea became a histori
The Oscars, 450 Staff, And A Power Outage. A Masterclass In High-Stakes Leadership, With Wolfgang & Byron Puck, Ep. #19
What really happens behind the Oscars? Rachel Wells sits down with culinary legend Wolfgang Puck and his son Byron, who reveal how they lead 450 staff and deliver under pressure on Hollywood’s biggest night.Learn how a team of hundreds, restaurant‑level standards, multiple live stations (from sushi to black‑truffle pasta), and on‑the‑spot problem solving make a flawless night possible. Wolfgang sh
Busywork Or Meaningful Work? Here's How This Founder Is Redesigning Time With AI, With Meet-Ting CEO Dan Bulteel, Ep. #18
In this episode Rachel Wells speaks with Dan Bulteel, co‑founder and CEO of an AI calendar startup (Meet-Ting). We dig into why meetings consume so much of leaders’ time, how better clarity and intelligent scheduling can reclaim that time, and what the future of corporate connection could look like as AI augments our workflows. Expect practical perspective from an early‑stage founder who’s already
AI, The "30-Million" Mission, & The No.1 Creative Skill Leaders Need In 2026, With Adobe VP Stacy Martinet, Ep. #17
In this quick-fire episode of Work 2.0, host Rachel Wells sits down with Stacy Martinet, Adobe’s Vice President of Marketing and Communications, and former CMO at Mashable, to explore how AI is reshaping creativity, why visual communication is becoming an essential career skill, and what makes human creativity irreplaceable. Key takeaways from the conversation:* AI is accelerating the demand for c
AI, Learning Engines, & The DEEP Approach, With Pearson CTO Dave Treat, Ep. #16
In this episode, Rachel Wells chats with Dave Treat, CTO/CIO at Pearson, about how AI can truly boost learning and workplace productivity.Dave talks through:* Pairing AI with paired with strong skills diagnostics, embedded upskilling, and thoughtful redesign of work* Why treating AI as an “answer engine” fails* And the DEEP frameworkPlus, listen towards the end for Dave’s take on the most importan
How to Lead Without Command & Embed a "Coaching Culture," With Ex-Salesforce Exec Ian Walker, Ep. #15
Rachel joins Ian Walker, an L&D and business ops exec whose career spans WarnerMedia, Nike, Cisco, and Salesforce, to talk about leadership, coaching at scale, and how AI is reshaping work and coaching. Ian shares lessons from leading teams of up to 150 people, building coaching cultures, helping leaders coach their managers, and balancing AI tooling with human-to-human coaching.They cover:* How t
AI Skill Expectations In Job Ads To Jump 50% By 2027, With Ladders CEO Marc Cenedella, Ep. #14
Join Rachel Wells for a lively, practical conversation with Marc Cenedella, CEO of Ladders, about how AI is reshaping high‑paying jobs and what professionals must do now to stay relevant.You’ll learn:* The single most important career skill for 2026 and beyond.* Which industries and roles are adopting AI fastest* How employers are thinking about AI in $100K+ job postings today * Simple, actionable
AI, "Soft" Skills & The Future of Cybersecurity—A Candid Talk with ISC2’s COO, Casey Marks, Ep. #13
In this episode of Work 2.0, Rachel Wells sits down with Casey Marks, COO of ISC2—the global certifying body behind the world’s most recognized cybersecurity credentials—to unpack the next decade of work in an AI-driven world.From the power of “soft skills” (spoiler: they’re not soft anymore) to the rise of entry-level cybersecurity pathways that don’t require a degree, Casey pulls back the curtai
What Does It Really Take To Be A Leader In 2026? With Leadership Coach Jaymie Pottinger, Ep. #12
What does it really take to lead in 2026 and beyond?In this energizing and deeply practical episode of Work 2.0, I sit down with Jamie Pottinger—leadership consultant, speaker, and author of The FACE of Leadership—to unpack the traits, mindsets, and behaviors that define next-generation leadership.We explore:* Why failure is the starting point of true leadership* How AI is forcing leaders to rethi
Can AI Close the Skills Gap—Or Is It Making It Worse? With Pluralsight CEO Erin Gajdalo, Ep. #11
In this episode of Work 2.0, Rachel Wells sits down with Erin Gajdalo, CEO of Pluralsight, to unpack the surprising results from Pluralsight’s 2025 Tech Skills Report, and what they reveal about the disconnect between executive priorities and real employee learning support.From AI-powered upskilling to the hidden cost of abandoned projects, this conversation exposes the leadership blind spots hold
What Skills Will Matter Most In 10 Years? A Conversation With Greg Hart, Coursera CEO~Ep. #10
What does the CEO of one of the world’s largest online learning platforms think about the future of skills?In this episode, I sit down for an exclusive conversation with Greg Hart, CEO of Coursera, to unpack how the global workforce is being reshaped by automation, AI, and shifting employer demands. We explore the skills that will be in high demand over the next decade, and what learners can do to
DeVry University Creates Upskilling Opportunities in St. Lucia, With Scarlett Howery~Ep.#9
What happens when a U.S. university partners with a Caribbean nation to reimagine the future of work?In this episode, I sit down with Scarlett Howery, Vice President of Public Workforce Solutions at DeVry University, to explore their ground-breaking upskilling initiative in St. Lucia. We dive into:* Why DeVry chose St. Lucia as a strategic partner* How upskilling can transform economies* The skill
The Real Truth About AI & Your Job Search, With Glassdoor's Morgan Sanner~Ep.#8
I sat down with Glassdoor expert Morgan Sanner and asked the questions every job-seeker wants and needs to know:* How is AI really used in the recruitment process?* How can job-seekers use AI and ChatGPT to optimize their job search strategy and land their dream job?* What's one thing all recruiters and HR managers wish candidates would get, that job-seekers currently aren't getting?Morgan pulled
The Future of Marketing, Entrepreneurship, and AI, With Oliver Yonchev, Ep.#7
What does it really mean to be an entrepreneur in 2025?In this episode, I sit down with Oliver Yonchev — co-founder of Flight Story alongside Steven Bartlett, and one of the most forward-thinking voices in modern marketing — to unpack the raw truth about freelancing, creativity, AI, and what it takes to build something sustainable in today’s noisy world.We get honest about:* Why freelancing is a b
From $5 to $1 Million--How To Make Money On Fiverr, From A Fiverr Freelancer, With Harlan Rappaport~Ep.#6
In this electrifying episode of Work 2.0, I interview a Fiverr freelancer, Harlan Rappaport, who has made over a million dollars and shares exactly how he reached the top. In this episode, we candidly discuss:* Practical advice on when to leave your day job* Why email marketing is an in-demand skill and a great way to make money online* Essential skills you need as a freelancer🎧 Available now on S
How This Fiverr Freelancer Became A Millionaire In Less Than Five Years, With Derrick Morgan~Ep.#5
In this unfiltered episode of Work 2.0, we sit down with Derrick Morgan, a former student-athlete turned remote IP attorney, who built a seven-figure solo legal practice on Fiverr.Derrick shares:* How he made his first $1 million freelancing as a trademark attorney* Why he finally decided to hire a paralegal (and how that changed his business)* What it’s really like working as a digital nomad lawy
The Future of Women In AI & What It's Like Being The First Female CEO Of A University, with Elise Awwad~Ep.#4
I sat down with Elise Awwad, DeVry University’s first female CEO in its 90+ year history.She’s making waves, headlines, and pushing boundaries as an innovator and thought leader in tech, AI, and education—three areas that consistently shut out women and ethnic minorities and are typically represented by Silicon Valley “tech bros.”The last time Elise and I sat down for a second candid conversation
Work 2.0: The Podcast. How Portfolio Careers Are Changing The Game, with Glassdoor Expert Janel Abrahami~Ep.#3
The era of one job, one paycheck, and one career path is over.In this episode of Work 2.0: The Podcast, I sit down with Janel Abrahami — Glassdoor’s Career Pivot Strategist — to break down the rise of portfolio careers, the future of work, and why diversifying your income streams is a non-negotiable.A recent survey by Glassdoor found that 67% of professionals say their primary motivation for a sid
Work 2.0: The Podcast. Reinventing The Future Of Leadership, With Jon Bostock~ Ep.#1
In this episode of Work 2.0: The Podcast, I sit down with Jon Bostock — CEO, author, and investor, to unpack how leadership is being reinvented in the age of AI, disruption, and rapid change.We explore Jon’s personal journey to the top, why the traditional CEO role no longer works, and what the next generation of leaders and professionals must do to stay relevant, future-proof, and ready to thrive
Work 2.0: The Podcast. Breaking Down Andy Jassy's Memo; Here's What You Need To Know, With Rachel Wells ~Ep.#2
In this solo episode of Work 2.0, I’m breaking down the memo making headlines — Amazon CEO Andy Jassy’s bold prediction that AI will replace a significant portion of the workforce.What does this mean for your career? Is your job safe? And more importantly, how do you stay future-proof when even the biggest companies are signaling massive disruption?Read it for yourself, here. Get full access to Wo
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