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The AI TransitionWho Gets Paid When the Machine Makes the Music?In this episode, Stephen and Lauren explore the evolving relationship between AI and music. From the emotional power of live gigs to the soulless smoothness of algorithmic beats, they ask: where does the human touch still matter? They discuss how AI is reshaping music creation, the copyright conundrums it creates, and what happens when making a living as a musician feels more like a tech startup than an art form. Amid all the noise, they find hope in the resilience of artists and the irreplaceable magic of human performance.Takeaways AI is reshaping the music industry a...2025-06-2633 min
The AI TransitionAI Music: The End of Musicians?In this episode of The AI Transition, I explore the weird, wild world of AI-generated music — not by making it, but by diving into the Trending tab on Suno. I picked 13 tracks at random and hit record.Some of them surprised me. Some confused me. A few… actually moved me.🎶 So here’s the question:Is this the end of music as we know it, the start of something new, or a messy blend of both?🎧 Listen in — then let me know:Which tracks did you like? What did they make you feel?2025-06-1811 min
The AI TransitionDriving a Ferrari in Bangalore: Why AI Won’t Save Your Organisation (Yet)What happens when you bolt cutting-edge AI onto creaky old systems? Chaos, mostly.In this episode, Stephen is joined by transformation expert Lauren to explore the real roadblocks to AI adoption inside large organisations. Spoiler: it's not the tech — it’s the traffic.They dig into:Why AI feels like a Ferrari... stuck in Bangalore gridlockThe myths that middle management tells itselfHow crises (not strategy) usually drive real changeWhat Work Quakes and Life Quakes really shake up — your identityWhat it takes to ride t...2025-06-1132 min
The AI TransitionPascal’s Wager for Your Career: Why Agency Beats Anxiety in the Age of AIThe AI jobs debate is spiralling — are we heading for mass unemployment or a boom in new roles? In this episode of The AI Transition, Stephen is joined by strategist and engineer Nate Jones to flip the script. Drawing on the logic of Pascal’s Wager, they ask: what’s the smartest bet you can make right now — no matter what the future holds?Together, they unpack:Why believing either doomsday or utopia misses the pointThe rise of “meta skills” and the power of high-agency problem solvingHow resumes became useless — an...2025-06-0515 min
The AI Transition“This Is Insane” — A Reflection on Tristan Harris’ AI WarningEight years after warning us about social media, Tristan Harris is back at TED — and what he says about AI is… well, insane. But beneath the alarm bells is something even more personal: a challenge to how we live, work, and find meaning in an AI-dominated world.In this bonus episode, Stephen reflects on Tristan’s 2025 TED Talk through the lens of transition — exploring what happens when your identity, your value, and your work are quietly shaken by the pace of technological change.📌 Topics include:Why skipping the ending phase leads to disaster“Workq...2025-05-2008 min
The AI TransitionWhere, Why & How: Navigating Work Identity in the Age of AIWe wrap up the Meaning Audit with three powerful prompts:Where do you thrive?Why do you work?How do you move forward?From AI sycophancy to drug approvals, we unpack the risks of over-personalised machines—and what happens when your digital assistant flatters you instead of challenges you. In the workplace, we explore how AI is not just shifting how we work, but who we are.💥 AI News Flash:GPT-4o update made ChatGPT overly agreeable—raising serious concerns for mental health, medicine, and trust.OpenAI and the FDA...2025-05-0832 min
The AI TransitionTalking Dolphins and Workquake ReflectionsIn this episode of The AI Transition, Christiane and Stephen explore what happens when your career – and your identity – hit a workquake.They kick off with two striking AI stories:🐬 Dolphin Talk on Android – Google and Georgia Tech unveil a real-time AI system enabling interspecies communication. Is your cat about to unionise?🧠 IQ 136 AI Models – OpenAI and Google launch their most powerful systems yet. But while the headlines are quiet, the implications for jobs, identity, and worth are massive.Then it’s time to go deep. Drawing from Bruce Feiler’s The Search, they u...2025-04-2532 min
The AI TransitionLife360 – The Five Jobs We All JuggleIn this episode of The AI Transition, Christiane and Stephen unpack the concept of "Work360" — a new lens for understanding the five jobs we all do: the main job, side hustle, hope job, care job, and the ghost job.✨ You’ll hear:• The difference between lifequakes and workquakes — and how AI is accelerating both• Two major AI news items: Google’s agent-to-agent API and a Harvard/BCG study on AI’s jagged productivity gains• Personal reflections on identity, mental load, and the invisible work we carry• A hopeful reminder...2025-04-1429 min
The AI TransitionWhen the Ground Shifts and the Stories We TellWhat happens when the ground shifts beneath us — literally or metaphorically?In this episode, Christiane and Stephen explore the idea of “workquakes” and “lifequakes”, drawing on Bruce Feiler’s work to unpack how our careers and identities get disrupted. From the recent Myanmar earthquake to seismic shifts in AI adoption, they reflect on the personal, emotional, and practical aspects of major transitions — and how to navigate them.You’ll hear:The difference between lifequakes and workquakes — and why AI may be triggering bothWhy identity loss can be more painful than job lossThr...2025-04-0738 min
The AI TransitionWork Quakes!In this episode of The AI Transition Podcast, hosts Christiane and Stephen discuss the biggest AI news of the week and take a deep dive into the concept of "Work Quakes"—sudden, disruptive shifts in the job market and workplace dynamics.What does it mean for leaders, employees, and organizations? How can we navigate these transitions successfully? Join us as we explore the human side of AI-driven change and the strategies needed to adapt in this rapidly evolving landscape.🎧 Tune in for insights, real-world examples, and expert guidance on thriving in the age of AI.2025-03-1424 min
The AI TransitionEmbracing New BeginningsIn this episode of The AI Transition Podcast, Christiane Anderson and Stephen Callaghan dive into the final phase of transition—New Beginnings. We often focus on change as a moment of excitement and opportunity, but what does it take to make a new beginning truly successful?We start with the latest AI transition news, including Amazon’s Alexa Plus update, the rise of AI-powered coding with Anthropic’s Claude 3, and the growing artist protests against AI-generated music. We also explore the ethical dilemmas of AI-generated voices and how shifting copyright laws could reshape creative industries.T...2025-02-2833 min
The AI TransitionThe Messy Middle – Navigating Uncertainty in the AI TransitionIn this episode of The AI Transition Podcast, Christiane and Stephen break down one of the most challenging aspects of change: the messy middle. While endings and new beginnings get all the attention, the neutral zone—the space in between—is where creativity, uncertainty, and transformation truly happen.We kick off with the latest AI news, including the AI Paris Accord, the rise of AI-driven university interviews, and advancements in emotion-detecting AI. Then, we dive deep into why the messy middle is so uncomfortable, what emotions emerge during this phase, and how leaders and individuals can navigate it e...2025-02-1436 min
The AI TransitionEndings! How Transitions Begin...🎙 The AI Transition Podcast - Episode 2: Endings 🎙In this episode, we dive deep into a topic that’s often overlooked—endings. While we love talking about new beginnings, the truth is that every transition starts with something coming to a close. But how do we navigate endings well, especially in the age of AI, where change is happening faster than ever?Watch on Youtube! https://youtu.be/F8UzrEGiByg📌 In This Episode: The latest AI news: Open-source AI, Nvidia’s stock crash, and the Vatican’s ethical AI guidelines. Why endings matter in change and tra...2025-02-0533 min
The AI TransitionIntro - What we know about the human side of transformationAI isn’t just another tech shift—it’s a revolution. In this episode, our pilot podcast(!), we explore the biggest transition of our time and how businesses, teams, and individuals can navigate the disruption. Change vs Transition – Why transformation is more than just new tech AI & Jobs – How roles like project managers, developers, and leaders will evolve The “Messy Middle” – Why companies struggle with change and how to get through it The Future of Work – Will AI create more silos or enhance collaboration?🎧 Join us as we break down the challenges and opportunities of AI-driven transitions!2025-01-3139 min