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Using AI at Work: AI in the Workplace & Generative AI for Business Leaders

Using AI at Work: AI in the Workplace & Generative AI for Business Leaders

Chris Daigle 109 Episodes Aug 17, 2026

Host Chris Daigle and expert guests help business leaders, executives, and teams turn artificial intelligence into a real competitive advantage. Each episode shares real-world AI applications and transformation stories from companies successfully using AI in the workplace to improve productivity, decision-making, and operations. Topics include generative AI tools, AI automation, executive AI education, and practical case studies. The podcast focuses on non-technical AI training and adoption strategies for business leaders.

Episodes

117: AI in Recruitment: What the Future of Hiring Looks Like with James Terry
117: AI in Recruitment: What the Future of Hiring Looks Like with James Terry Aug 17, 2026 2833 Send us Fan MailHiring is getting faster, noisier, and harder to evaluate. In this episode Chris talks with James Terry, Head of US Revenue at Indeed Flex, about how AI is reshaping recruiting from application screening to workforce planning. James explains why rising application volume is pushing employers toward AI interviews, how human review still fits into the process, and where AI can help r
116: AI Strategy for Business: How to Turn AI Into Practical Business Results with Eddie Irvin
116: AI Strategy for Business: How to Turn AI Into Practical Business Results with Eddie Irvin Aug 10, 2026 3050 Send us Fan MailMost AI projects do not fail because the model is weak. In this episode Chris talks with Eddie Irvin, founder of Nashville AI Advisory, about the practical work leaders need to do before AI can deliver value. Eddie explains why process clarity, prioritization, and communication between business owners and technical builders are often more important than choosing the newest tool.Chr
115: Rethinking AI Governance for Enterprise Adoption with Dr. Markus Schmidberger
115: Rethinking AI Governance for Enterprise Adoption with Dr. Markus Schmidberger Aug 3, 2026 2913 Send us Fan MailAI adoption can create value, but it can also create a new organizational bottleneck. In this episode Chris sits down with Dr. Markus Schmidberger, Founder and CTO of JuntoAI, to challenge the assumption that every company needs a Chief AI Officer. They explore the growing AI business gap, why adoption is fundamentally a cultural enablement issue, and how governance, HR, and distri
114: Using AI Implementation Strategies To Drive Real Business Impact with Darren Ward
114: Using AI Implementation Strategies To Drive Real Business Impact with Darren Ward Jul 27, 2026 3424 Send us Fan MailBuying AI licenses is easy; changing how work gets done is the real leadership challenge. In this episode Chris sits down with Darren Ward, a Chief Strategic Innovation Officer leading internal AI adoption at a mid-market operating company. Darren shares how he moved from operational leadership into a dedicated AI role and why successful transformation requires executive ownership,
113: Using AI Agents for Business: From Chatbots to Autonomous Workflows with Bryan McAnulty
113: Using AI Agents for Business: From Chatbots to Autonomous Workflows with Bryan McAnulty Jul 20, 2026 3145 Send us Fan MailSummaryThe biggest shift in AI may be moving from asking questions to assigning work. In this episode Chris sits down with Bryan McAnulty, founder and product director of Heights Platform and LatchLoop, to explore why leaders should approach AI as a worker assigned to tasks and projects rather than a chatbot producing one-time answers. Bryan explains how long-running agents can con
112: AI-Driven Leadership: Using the CRIT Framework Make Faster, Smarter Decisions with Geoff Woods
112: AI-Driven Leadership: Using the CRIT Framework Make Faster, Smarter Decisions with Geoff Woods Jul 13, 2026 3108 Send us Fan MailAI adoption stalls when leaders delegate the thinking. In this episode Chris sits down with Geoff Woods, bestselling author of The AI-Driven Leader and founder of AI Leadership, to explore why AI strategy must begin with the CEO and executive team. Geoff explains the difference between using AI for minor tasks and using it as a strategic thought partner for the decisions that shape
111: Using AI in the Workplace for Smarter Hiring and Pay Decisions with Cary Sparrow
111: Using AI in the Workplace for Smarter Hiring and Pay Decisions with Cary Sparrow Jul 6, 2026 3396 Send us Fan MailThe labor market is moving faster than most leaders can see. In this episode Chris sits down with Cary Sparrow, founder and CEO of WageScape, to discuss how real time labor market intelligence is reshaping hiring, compensation, workforce planning, and the competition for talent.Cary explains why traditional labor market data often moves too slowly for executive decisions, how pay t
110: AI in Education: Building Trust While Preparing Students for the Future  with Jason Hill
110: AI in Education: Building Trust While Preparing Students for the Future with Jason Hill Jun 29, 2026 3520 Send us Fan MailAI in education is no longer a future debate, it is a leadership decision happening now. In this episode Chris talks with Jason Hill, Deputy Superintendent and CBO at Redlands Unified School District, about what AI adoption looks like inside a large K-12 school district with major operational, safety, instructional, and community considerations.Jason explains how Redlands approache
109: Using AI Meeting Notes to Turn Conversations Into Business Outcomes with Artem Koren
109: Using AI Meeting Notes to Turn Conversations Into Business Outcomes with Artem Koren Jun 22, 2026 3169 Send us Fan MailAI adoption often succeeds or fails in the ordinary work leaders overlook. In this episode Chris sits down with Artem Koren, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Sembly AI, to discuss how organizations can turn everyday conversations into structured intelligence, clearer decisions, and measurable execution. Artem’s work focuses on agentic systems, professional workflows, and mak
108: Using AI Detection Tools to Fight AI Slop and Preserve Authenticity Online with Max Spero
108: Using AI Detection Tools to Fight AI Slop and Preserve Authenticity Online with Max Spero Jun 15, 2026 3123 Send us Fan MailThe internet is filling up with content that looks real but may not be. In this episode Chris sits down with Max Spero, co-founder and CEO of Pangram Labs, an AI text detection company helping organizations distinguish human authored content from AI generated content. They explore how AI generated content is reshaping social media, recruiting, education, search, and business commun
107: Using Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) to Win the AI Search Race with Cole Casperson
107: Using Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) to Win the AI Search Race with Cole Casperson Jun 8, 2026 3306 Send us Fan MailThe way customers discover brands is changing faster than most companies realize.In this episode Chris sits down with Cole Casperson, Chief Data Officer and Partner at CrankTank, to explore how AI is transforming search, e-commerce, and customer discovery. Cole explains why traditional keyword-based SEO is giving way to AI retrieval systems that understand meaning, how large langua
106: Using AI Assessment Tools to Reveal Hidden Automation Opportunities with Corey Ganim
106: Using AI Assessment Tools to Reveal Hidden Automation Opportunities with Corey Ganim Jun 1, 2026 3928 Send us Fan MailMost business owners know AI matters, but few know where to start.In this episode Chris sits down with Corey Ganim, entrepreneur, AI consultant, and creator of AI assessment frameworks for small businesses. Corey shares how he helps non-technical business owners identify automation opportunities, reduce manual work, and implement practical AI solutions that generate measurable time

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