Welcome to Navigating AI, where we guide business and HR leaders through Navigating AI is the show for CEOs, CFOs, and HR leaders who want the truth about what AI means for their business and their people. We translate the “new intelligence era” into practical moves: smarter productivity, clearer communication, better talent decisions, and modern workforce strategy. Expect candid conversations with operators, HR leaders, and experts, plus frameworks and takeaways you can use the same weekthe new intelligence era.
Latest episodes
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The Nucleus of AI: What Leaders Can Learn from the First Artificial
AI did not begin with ChatGPT.In this episode of Navigating AI, Rich Wilson continues the conversation with Vrat Jerabek of PsychTests and Dr. Ilona Jerabek to explore the deeper h…
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34 min
Practice What You Preach: How AI Can Help Build Better Managers
What if AI could help managers become better at the most human parts of leadership?In this episode of Navigating AI, Rich Wilson sits down with Hana Zacay, Founder of RiseBud, Dire…
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35 min
Recruiting Across Languages, Cultures, and Job Sites
In this episode of Navigating AI, Rich Wilson sits down with Nicole P., an HR and talent acquisition professional supporting The Beck Group’s self-perform environment, for a ground…
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41 min
Sharpening the Axe
Sharpening the Axe: How Marcus Ludwig Uses AI Without Losing the Human Side of HRArtificial intelligence is changing the workplace at an incredible pace, but how do leaders embrace…
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31 min
A Science Girl in an HR World
A Science Girl in an HR World: Shayla Thomas on Carbon Capture, Culture, and AI in HR Shayla Thomas did not take the traditional path into human resources. With bachelor’s and mast…
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34 min
AI Without Hype
In this episode of Navigating AI, Rich Wilson sits down with Yoonki Na, Vice President of People & Culture at Jefferson Dental & Orthodontics, to explore what practical AI adoption…
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28 min
From Psychology to People Strategy
In this episode of Navigating AI, Rich Wilson sits down with Steffi Thomas, owner of Tulloch Consulting, to explore her journey from psychology to people strategy and what it takes…
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34 min
From School Culture to Family Preservation: How Christine Simpson Is Building People-First Change
In this episode of Navigating AI with Rich Wilson, Rich sits down with Christine Simpson, Vice President of People and Culture at STARRY, a Central Texas nonprofit helping children…
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35 min
From School Culture to Family Preservation: How Christine Simpson Is Building People-First Change
In this episode of Navigating AI with Rich Wilson, Rich sits down with Christine Simpson, Vice President of People and Culture at STARRY, a Central Texas nonprofit helping children…
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48 min
What Large Language Models Actually Are
Large language models are everywhere now, but most leaders are still unclear on what they actually are, what they can do well, and where the risks begin.In this episode of Navigati…
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32 min
The HR Tune-Up Playbook
Dr. Tiffany Slater shares insights on rejecting traditional HR, implementing quarterly sprints, leveraging AI in HR, and optimizing benefits for small employers. She also discusses…
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34 min
Magnetic Leadership
In this episode, Dr. Ilona Jarebek discusses the concept of magnetic leadership and the impact of unconscious patterns on leadership effectiveness. She explores the cost of unconsc…
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40 min
From Hype to Helpful
Meredith Campbell-Jess, a senior HR associate, shares insights on using AI in HR, addressing AI fatigue, and building trust with clients. She emphasizes the importance of context i…
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33 min
From Wrenches to Workforce: A Veteran’s Shift into Ops-Minded HR and AI
Chad Allen shares his journey from military service to HR leadership at Wichita Kenworth, highlighting the challenges and successes of transitioning from a mechanic to an HR profes…
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37 min
Two States, One Standard
The conversation covers Wes Long Feather's journey in rebuilding HR systems, standardizing processes for AI readiness, reducing turnover, improving workers comp and incident handli…
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33 min
Hot Mess HR
The conversation explores the impact of people problems on organizations, the importance of building high-retention workplaces, the connection between writing and coaching, the emp…
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39 min
There’s Nothing We Can’t Handle
Aspasia Kalapothakos, a seasoned HR leader, shares her journey from a summer job in HR to becoming the director of business partnerships at Rising Tide. She discusses the shift fro…
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22 min
Simple, Compliant, Human
The conversation with Wendy Jufri covers the topics of simplifying HR processes, handling HR as the company grows, compliance and AI in HR, and marketing and referrals. Wendy share…
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35 min
From Oh Shit to Sorted
Julie Sumner, founder of Monarch Endeavors, shares insights on proactive HR, crisis management, manager training, investigations, AI in HR, and rebuilding trust post-incident. Key…
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34 min
Practical AI and the Future of Fractional HR
The conversation explores the intersection of AI and Fractional HR, covering topics such as the transition to fractional HR, mindset shifts, value and impact, AI applications in HR…