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Between You and AI | Leadership, Human Skills & the Future of Work

Between You and AI | Leadership, Human Skills & the Future of Work

Andrea Iorio 11 Episodes Jun 23, 2026

Artificial intelligence is changing the rules of work, leadership, and creativity. But the real question isn’t what AI does better than humans — it’s what humans must become better at because of it. In Between You and AI, host Andrea Iorio — former Tinder and L'Oréal executive, international keynote speaker, and USA Today bestselling author — explores the skills, mindsets, and leadership models needed to thrive in the age of AI. Blending behavioral economics, neuroscience, and philosophy, each episode examines the evolving relationship between humans and intelligent machines.

Episodes

Tokenmaxxing: Why AI Keeps Getting More Expensive — and What It Means for Leaders. Jun 23, 2026 00:11:33 In this episode of "Between You and AI", Andrea Iorio (USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker) unpacks a paradox catching companies off guard: AI promised to give us our time and money back, yet spending on it only climbs — and the results often don't follow. From tokenmaxxing to the quiet choice between tokens or humans, see why using more AI became a trap, and why choosin
AI-xhaustion: The Double-Edged Sword of AI's Impact on Our Mental Health Jun 10, 2026 00:14:47 In this episode of "Between You and AI", Andrea Iorio (USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker), explores the complex relationship between AI advancements and mental health, highlighting both benefits and risks. From AI-driven stress to potential in democratizing mental health care, see how technology shapes our well-being and productivity.Main Topics:The initial hopes and subsequent real
The Pope, Anthropic, and the battle for "trust" in the AI industry. Jun 3, 2026 00:15:27 In this episode of "Between You and AI", Andrea Iorio (USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker), explores the first papal encyclical in history on Artificial Intelligence — Magnifica Humanitas, released by Pope Leo XIV on May 25, 2026. And not in any ordinary way: the Pope presented it in person, on the stage of the Synod Hall, next to Christopher Olah, co-founder of Anthropic.I
The Boomerang Effect: Are AI Layoffs for Real, or Just an Alibi? May 20, 2026 00:14:00 In this episode of "Between You and AI", Andrea Iorio (USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker), Andrea Iorio analyzes the impact of artificial intelligence on the job market, highlighting cases of layoffs, rehirings, and the boomerang effect. We discuss the legal, philosophical, and ethical implications of business decisions driven by AI, with global examples and reflections on
The METR chart that shrinks your job every quarter — and is keeping Wall Street up at night. May 14, 2026 00:10:48 In this episode of "Between You and AI", Andrea Iorio (USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker) explores the remarkable shifts in AI's ability to work autonomously and continuously. Drawing on data from exponential progress charts, host Andrea Iorio discusses how the acceleration of AI's evolution could transform careers, daily tasks, and the job market in the coming yea
FOBO: Why is Gen Z sabotaging AI’s transformation at work. Apr 23, 2026 00:10:17 In this episode of Between "You and AI", Andrea Iorio (USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker) explores the emotional roots behind resistance to AI in the workplace, the historical parallels with the Luddites, and practical strategies leaders can implement to turn fear into opportunity. Key Topics:The psychology behind sabotage: fear of obsolescence (FOMO) among Gen Z employees
How to Scale an AI-First Culture, and the CTO’s Role Apr 14, 2026 00:09:55 In this episode of Between "You and AI", Andrea Iorio (USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker) draws an unexpected parallel between a 3-month-old baby learning to crawl and organizations adopting AI, revealing the three conditions that unlock collective change — and why 95% of companies are missing them.Discover how the principles that help babies master crawling are the same o
Meta's Apparent Contradiction and the Impact of AI on the Job Market. Mar 31, 2026 00:10:09 In this episode of Between "You and AI", Andrea Iorio (USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker) explores the rising value of AI professionals, the strategic investments by tech giants like Meta, and the implications for the future of work and salaries. It highlights how AI is transforming market dynamics, creating a new elite class of high-paid experts, and reshaping employment
The Social Fatigue of Influencers and the Anxious Generation. Mar 24, 2026 00:10:13 In this episode of Between "You and AI", Andrea Iorio (USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker) starts from a seemingly superficial phenomenon—the shift in celebrity aesthetics—to explore a much deeper issue: the collective fatigue driven by unattainable standards, overstimulation, and a life increasingly mediated by algorithms.From the movement toward more natural-looking resul
AI, Weapons, and Responsibility: How Trust Became the Real Differentiator for Technology Leaders. Mar 19, 2026 00:09:39 In this episode of Between "You and AI", Andrea Iorio (USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker) explores the impact of artificial intelligence on the geopolitical and business landscape, highlighting ethical questions, strategic decisions, and the role of leaders in building trust in powerful technologies. It offers a deep analysis of current global tensions, ethical challenges,
From office desks to construction sites: Is manual work the next big trend in the age of AI? Mar 12, 2026 00:07:41 In this episode of Between "You and AI", Andrea Iorio (USA Today bestselling author and keynote speaker) explore a quiet yet profound transformation in the labor market: as artificial intelligence automates standardized cognitive tasks, manual and physical activities are beginning to gain new relevance.Throughout the conversation, we discuss why this shift is happening, the technological and cultu

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