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Human-Centered AI: Productivity Without Losing Our Humanity with Sharman Ghio
Why does AI feel so threatening—especially in the workplace? In this episode of AI: Voice or Victim, Erica Rooney and Greg Boone sit down with Sharman Ghio, a seasoned marketing leader and workplace wellness advocate. Together, they explore how companies can adopt AI without losing their soul.
Sharman shares practical strategies for integrating AI in a way that empowers people rather than replaces them, including why AI is not just about productivity, but about redefining what a meaningful work-life balance. From empathetic leadership to real examples of AI transforming internal comms at Microsoft, this episode is a masterclass in ethical and human-centered innovation.
💡 Topics Covered:
- Why AI feels more threatening than past tech shifts
- The role of storytelling and pop culture in shaping AI fear
- Human-centered strategy: What it actually looks like
- Using AI to reduce burnout, not increase it
- How to demystify AI for reluctant teams
- The role of sentiment analysis and Copilot in internal comms
- Shopify’s bold AI mandate and what it signals for the future
- Why space to play, experiment, and fail matters
- The importance of psychological safety in AI adoption
- A wellness-centered lens on transformation
🧠 Actionable Insight:
Within the next 24 hours, ask ChatGPT or another AI tool a question you're scared to ask. Let it be a test of curiosity over fear. Start the conversation, even if you're unsure where it goes.
🔗 Connect with Sharman Ghio
• LinkedIn
• Subscribe to her monthly wellness newsletter
🎧 About the Podcast:
AI: Voice or Victim is a deep-dive exploration of artificial intelligence’s dual nature as both a powerful tool and a potential threat to human autonomy. Each episode explores various aspects of AI technology and its intricate relationship with humanity.
🎙️ Hosted by Erica Rooney & Greg Boone, aka AISerious™ — AI Adoption and Workforce Transformation experts on a mission to move people and companies from AI Anxious to AI Curious.
📝 Credits:
Hosted by Erica Rooney & Greg Boone
Produced by Walk West
Copyright © 2025 All Rights Reserved
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By Walk WestWhy does AI feel so threatening—especially in the workplace? In this episode of AI: Voice or Victim, Erica Rooney and Greg Boone sit down with Sharman Ghio, a seasoned marketing leader and workplace wellness advocate. Together, they explore how companies can adopt AI without losing their soul.
Sharman shares practical strategies for integrating AI in a way that empowers people rather than replaces them, including why AI is not just about productivity, but about redefining what a meaningful work-life balance. From empathetic leadership to real examples of AI transforming internal comms at Microsoft, this episode is a masterclass in ethical and human-centered innovation.
💡 Topics Covered:
- Why AI feels more threatening than past tech shifts
- The role of storytelling and pop culture in shaping AI fear
- Human-centered strategy: What it actually looks like
- Using AI to reduce burnout, not increase it
- How to demystify AI for reluctant teams
- The role of sentiment analysis and Copilot in internal comms
- Shopify’s bold AI mandate and what it signals for the future
- Why space to play, experiment, and fail matters
- The importance of psychological safety in AI adoption
- A wellness-centered lens on transformation
🧠 Actionable Insight:
Within the next 24 hours, ask ChatGPT or another AI tool a question you're scared to ask. Let it be a test of curiosity over fear. Start the conversation, even if you're unsure where it goes.
🔗 Connect with Sharman Ghio
• LinkedIn
• Subscribe to her monthly wellness newsletter
🎧 About the Podcast:
AI: Voice or Victim is a deep-dive exploration of artificial intelligence’s dual nature as both a powerful tool and a potential threat to human autonomy. Each episode explores various aspects of AI technology and its intricate relationship with humanity.
🎙️ Hosted by Erica Rooney & Greg Boone, aka AISerious™ — AI Adoption and Workforce Transformation experts on a mission to move people and companies from AI Anxious to AI Curious.
📝 Credits:
Hosted by Erica Rooney & Greg Boone
Produced by Walk West
Copyright © 2025 All Rights Reserved