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Most businesses don’t need more AI tools. They need a clearer understanding of the problems they’re trying to solve - and solutions their people will actually use.

In this episode of Succeed Through Speaking, Tom Bailey is joined by Asher Engel, a software implementation specialist who helps established businesses adopt AI with intention.

Asher shares a difficult lesson from building a technically successful system, only for the client to say: “We’re never gonna use that.” That experience changed how he approaches solution design, putting the needs of the people using the technology alongside its technical capabilities.

Through practical examples of untangling disconnected systems and turning emails into actionable tasks, Asher explains how businesses can move beyond experimenting with AI and start making meaningful improvements to how work gets done.

In this episode, we explore

- Why AI adoption starts with the problem, not the tool. How to identify opportunities that matter to your business.
- The human side of implementation. Why a technically impressive system can still fail if it doesn’t work for the people using it.
- Simplifying complex workflows. How better system design can reduce repetitive administration and technical overhead.
- A practical AI use case. Turning selected emails into organised tasks with clear ownership, deadlines, and priorities.
- Understand, Build, Adopt. Asher’s three-step approach to identifying opportunities, developing solutions, and supporting teams through adoption.
- Rethinking work - not just speeding it up. Why the biggest opportunities can come from redesigning a process rather than automating the way it has always been done.

A key takeaway

AI implementation isn’t successful simply because the technology works. It needs to solve a real business problem and fit the people, processes, and environment around it.

About Asher

Asher Engel has a background in software development and implementation, designing automations and integrations using no-code and low-code platforms. He now helps established businesses explore, build, and adopt AI solutions with an emphasis on practical value and usability.

Connect with Asher

Find Asher on LinkedIn by searching Asher Z Engel.

About Succeed Through Speaking

Hosted by Tom Bailey, Succeed Through Speaking explores what experts do, who they help, and how they make a difference.

If you’re an expert who wants to become better known for what you do, follow the podcast and connect with Tom Bailey at Succeed Through Speaking.

Brilliant at your job but still getting overlooked for promotion? Working harder might not be the answer. Career and leadership coach Olivia Pope explains why talented professional women can struggle to get recognised, and how to make your value visible without feeling like you’re showing off. Drawing on over 20 years in finance and senior leadership, Olivia shares the promotion she missed out on, a client’s journey from near-burnout to promotion, and her three-stage Beyond Method: being seen, being heard and going beyond. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why doing excellent work doesn’t always lead to promotion How to communicate your value without bragging Practical ways to increase your visibility with senior leaders Why always being agreeable can hold your career back How to take ownership of your next career move Connect with Olivia: Website: https://www.oliviapope.co.uk LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/olivia-pope-4313a924/ Free masterclass, How to Stop Being Overlooked and Get Your Next Promotion: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/how-to-stop-being-overlooked-and-get-your-next-promotion-free-live-tickets-2003759183658 Watch the full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xRDAGycQius If you’re an expert and you’d like to be known for what you do, join my free masterclass: https://www.succeedthroughspeaking.com/masterclass About the podcast: hosted by Tom Bailey, Succeed Through Speaking explores how to communicate your value, build visibility and become known for what you do.

Tom Bailey, founder of Succeed Through Speaking, interviews Jenny Garrett OBE.

Jenny Garrett OBE is an award-winning career coach, author, and leadership trainer. Together with her team, they deliver impactful development to support women and those from ethnically diverse backgrounds to progress at work, as well as supporting majority group leaders to make inclusion happen. She is also co-founder of a social enterprise Rocking Ur Teens which connects corporates with a pipeline of future talent. Jenny’s latest practical and empowering book is Equality vs Equity, tackling issues of Race in the workplace.

Resources / Links
Website – https://www.jennygarrett.global/
Twitter – https://twitter.com/JenniferGarrett
Linkedin – https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennygarrettreflexion/
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/CoachJennyGarrett/
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/jennygarrett.global/
You Tube – https://www.youtube.com/user/ReflexionAssociates

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Tom Bailey, founder of Succeed Through Speaking, interviews Darryll Stinson.

Darryll Stinson is a transformational speaker on a mission to impact the world by helping leaders grow their movements through personal development, storytelling, and public speaking.

As a former Division 1 athlete who lost his career due to severe back injury, Darryll, founder of Second Chance Athletes overcame multiple suicide attempts to become an international speaker, best-selling author, credential minister, award-winning philanthropist and 2xTEDx speaker — with one of his talks grossing more than 2 million views.

Darryll’s ultimate goal in life is to be known for how he loves and how he gives. When he is not working, Darryll enjoys rapping, reading, entertainment, music, sports, exploring nature, and spending time with his wife and four amazing children.

Resources / Links
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Tom Bailey, founder of Succeed Through Speaking, interviews Amy Scruggs.

Amy Scruggs is known in country music for more than 15 years opening for greats including Clint Black, Trace Adkins, Charlie Daniels, Phil Vassar, Little Texas, and many more. She was the spokesperson for the American Veterans of California (AMVETS) 2009-2011.
Amy's career also includes 20 years in sales team coaching and received Bestseller on her book "Lights Camera Action" in 2021. The past 5 years she enjoyed her position as TV Host for The American Dream TV on CNBC and several other shows.
Amy uses her experience as a Media Executive, TV host, Recording Artist, and Public Speaker to help others communicate a concise and professional message for network TV, podcast, social media or in person public speaking appearances.
Her new single released in 2022, “What if it All Goes Right” is on radio worldwide including reaching #66 on the Music Row Charts along with being selected for the NY Times Summer 2022 Playlist.

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Tom Bailey, founder of Succeed Through Speaking, interviews Claire Brumby.

Claire is an accredited coach and trainer; her mission is to help you perform at your absolute best both personally and in your business so you can truly live a limitless life.

Passionate about helping businesses and their staff fulfil their potential without compromising on their wellbeing.

Expert in transforming behaviours and mindset through effective training and coaching. Helping individuals gain self-awareness, confidence and unlock their potential.

Claire is a high-calibre professional, time served entrepreneur, best-selling author and engaging speaker working with global clients such as Amazon.

Extensive experience in teaching, training, workshop facilitation, presenting, and coaching clients from a range of backgrounds.

Claire has a particular expertise in working with SME’s and hospitality given her track record in founding a now multi-award winning global FMCG brand and working in hospitality for 18 years.

When you work with Claire you get someone who listens and understands. Clients have described her as genuine and down to earth coach who listens wholeheartedly to her clients and their needs, and also as double espresso for their goals given the energy and questions she brings.

Mum to her three children and a keen open-water swimmer, when she’s not working, you’ll find her in a large expanse of water somewhere!

Resources / Links
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Tom Bailey, founder of Succeed Through Speaking, interviews Geoff Ramm.

FORBES called our next guest ‘A Game Changer’
He is the creator and author of Celebrity Service & Celebrity Service Superstars.
He’s challenged and inspired audiences across 45 countries in creating award-winning ideas to outperform the competition.
His clients include, Emirates, Warner Brothers and McDonalds!!!
Please welcome Geoff Ramm

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Tom Bailey, founder of Succeed Through Speaking, interviews Andre Daughty.

Andre Daughty (pronounced Daugh like how) is a public speaker delivering conference and program keynotes, professional development workshops, parenting seminars and student assemblies. He enjoys sharing strategies to create and build culture within a school and organization, bringing awareness on today’s generation, understanding, and developing attitudes of at-risk student populations, and motivating excellence in the classroom and school with students of colour. His ability to connect with people from every walk of life allows him to deliver hilarious, yet thought-provoking presentations, workshops, and experiences.

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Tom Bailey, founder of Succeed Through Speaking, interviews Stacey Roberts.

Stacey Roberts is a board-certified Physician Assistant, award-winning speaker and mentor, and self-care and style strategist. She uses her distinctive blend of scholarship, experience, creativity, and influence to connect emerging leaders with the information and essential skills needed to give them an edge to success.

Driven by a natural curiosity and passion to help others to shine, Stacey is empowering audiences to reach their goals with the understanding that no matter the challenge at hand, they, too, deserve to be motivated and feel good about themselves.

Resources / Links
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Tom Bailey, founder of Succeed Through Speaking, interviews Alex Staniforth.

Alex Staniforth is an expert in overcoming challenges and helping others forge the path. Alex is a record-breaking adventurer, ultra-runner, author and mental health activist. By the age of 27 he has already made two attempts to summit Mount Everest and raised over £100,000 for charities – whilst openly sharing his battles with depression and eating disorders. In 2017 he became the fastest person ever to climb all 100 UK county tops by bicycle, foot and kayak, covering over 5,000 miles in 72 days. In 2020 he co-founded Mind Over Mountains, a charity to restore mental well-being through nature. Despite a lifelong stammer, he is now an international motivational speaker for corporate organisations, conferences and education, inspiring teams to build the resilience and mindset to embrace challenges and protect their well-being. Why settle for Base Camp?

Resources / Links

www.alexstaniforth.com

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