This excerpt from Carolyn Shepherd's book follows Emily, a marketing manager, who is feeling the pressure. AI is transforming her industry, and she’s struggling to keep up. When she’s tasked with creating a cutting-edge digital strategy, she must decide—adapt or risk being replaced. Find out how Emily joins the AI conversation and navigates the new landscape and before long, turns her fears into success.

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🎙️ AI in the Spotlight: Starting the AI Conversation

Welcome to AI in the Spotlight, the podcast that cuts through the AI hype to bring you the news, strategies and tactics for workforce transformation. I’m Carolyn Shepherd—AI strategist, consultant, and author of The ChatGPT Advantage: Transform Your Life at Work.

This episode is for CHROs, CLOs, L&D leaders, and any executive involved in workforce transformation. AI is reshaping industries, but it’s people, culture, and the right skills that will define success.

🔹 Global AI Skills Investments – How governments are prioritising AI upskilling and what it means for your organisation.
🔹 Lessons from Airbus – A powerful case study on how a global company is leading AI workforce transformation.
🔹 Starting the AI Conversation – Practical tactics to get your organisation talking about AI in a meaningful way.

I also share how you can access my L&D Leaders AI Readiness Scorecard—a simple tool to assess your team’s AI strengths and gaps.

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