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Using AI at Work: AI in the Workplace & Generative AI for Business Leaders

Author: Chris Daigle

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On "Using AI at Work", your host Chris Daigle and his expert guests help business leaders, executives, and teams who want to turn artificial intelligence into a real competitive advantage. Each episode shares real-world AI applications and AI transformation stories from companies successfully using AI in the workplace to improve productivity, decision-making, and operations.


You’ll hear from Chief AI Officers, innovators, and forward-thinking executives who are putting generative AI at work, from AI productivity tools and AI-powered workflows to non-technical AI training and workplace AI adoption strategies.

We cover:

  • AI for business leaders – how executives use AI to lead change and drive ROI
  • Generative AI tools – practical, easy-to-implement solutions for teams
  • AI automation in business – streamline operations without massive tech budgets
  • Executive AI education – upskilling leaders and managers for the AI era
  • Real-world AI case studies – lessons learned from successful AI implementation
  • AI in operations management – optimizing processes and reducing costs
  • Ethical AI in business – navigating responsible and effective AI use


Whether you’re exploring AI adoption, leading AI-powered transformation, or looking for AI implementation guides, this podcast delivers a clear, non-technical roadmap to succeed in the AI-driven economy.


New episodes weekly.


Start learning how to put AI to work in your business today.


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In this episode, Chris Daigle is joined by Kristin Ginn, founder of trnsfrmAItn, to discuss the real reason most companies fail with AI adoption. Spoiler: it is not the technology. It is the humans. Kristin breaks down why AI productivity gains at the individual level rarely translate into measurable organizational outcomes and how to close that gap by activating employees through mindset shifts, habit building and better enablement strategies. You will learn how leaders can make AI visible f...
Chris Daigle sits down with Zac Engler, Chief AI Officer and author of Turning On Machines, to discuss how organizations can adopt AI responsibly and practically while preparing their teams for a transformed future of work. Zac shares his framework for helping companies move through the Crawl → Walk → Run stages of AI adoption, from getting every employee comfortable with large language models and prompting frameworks, to deploying agentic workflows that drive exponential productivity gains. ...
Chris Daigle sits down with Maria Elena Duron, fractional Chief AI Officer and marketing strategist, to explore how small and mid-sized businesses can successfully adopt AI without overwhelming their teams. Maria shares her experience helping businesses bridge the gap between awareness and real application — from her years training entrepreneurs on Google tools to guiding leaders through AI adoption today. You’ll hear how she helps companies build AI councils, manage shadow AI risks, and dev...
Chris Daigle sits down with Jim Curry, co-founder and investor at BuildGroup, to explore how AI is reshaping business strategy and organizational design. Jim breaks down why SaaS companies have unique advantages in the AI era, and how AI adoption mirrors past infrastructure shifts like the rise of cloud and open source. He explains why most businesses shouldn’t chase AI-native hype, but instead focus on workflow transformation that drives measurable results. This episode dives into: ...
Chris Daigle sits down with Bruce Clay, widely regarded as the Father of SEO, to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping search, rankings, and content strategy. With more than 30 years pioneering SEO, Bruce shares why AI isn’t replacing SEO but instead changing how businesses must approach visibility. He explains how Google’s AI Overviews still rely on strong SEO signals, why AI-generated writing leaves footprints, and what companies should do to balance speed with authenticity. 🔎 Fi...
Chris Daigle sits down with Jeff Greenfield, CEO of Provalytics, to uncover how AI-driven attribution is transforming marketing measurement in the age of privacy. Jeff shares his journey from building one of the first multi-touch attribution companies to creating Provalytics, a platform built to solve one of marketing’s oldest challenges: “Half of my ad spend is wasted — I just don’t know which half.” This conversation covers: • Why clicks mislead, and why impressions still m...
Chris Daigle sits down with Peter Swimm, founder of Toilville, to explore how conversational AI and local models are transforming the way we work. With over 25 years in tech, including time at Microsoft designing Copilot products, Peter shares how he built an AI-first workflow that replaced dozens of SaaS tools with personalized, voice-driven automation. He talks about his week-long experiment of running his business entirely through conversational AI, what it taught him about productivity, ...
Chris Daigle sits down with Steff Vanhaverbeke, author of Being Replaced: The Five Human Skills AI Cannot Automate, to explore how professionals and businesses can thrive in an AI-powered world. Steff introduces her Cognitive Agility Framework, highlighting the uniquely human skills, like critical thinking, creativity, emotional intelligence, collaboration, intuition, and innovation, that set us apart from machines. You’ll hear how to avoid the “AI slop” trap by doubling down on authenticity...
Chris Daigle sits down with Jay Feldman, known as LeadGenJay, to explore how AI and automation are reshaping lead generation, sales, and marketing. From his journey from medicine to running multi-million-dollar agencies, Jay reveals how AI-powered cold email, omnichannel outreach, and automated personalization can create scalable client-getting systems that outperform traditional sales teams. You’ll learn how AI-driven outreach tools work behind the scenes, why omnipresent marketing is crit...
Chris Daigle sits down with Oren Michaels, founder of Barndoor.ai, to explore the rise of AI agents in the workplace and why governance and security matter just as much as innovation. From defining what makes an AI agent different from ChatGPT, to tackling the risks of the new Model Context Protocol (MCP), Oren explains how executives can unlock real productivity gains while avoiding costly mistakes. You will hear how to treat agents like eager interns with guardrails, where companies are al...
Chris Daigle sits down with David Martelli, founder of Guildhall Studios, to reveal how executives, business leaders, and educators can harness AI in the workplace and generative AI at work. From non-technical AI leadership to real-world AI applications, David shares strategies for creating AI-powered learning environments that prepare both students and executives for the future of work. You’ll hear how to use AI productivity tools without falling into the shiny-object trap, how to balance au...
Chris Daigle sits down with Diane Hammons, Director of Digital Engagement at WG Content, to explore how small teams can harness AI without getting lost in the noise. Diane shares the story behind WG Content’s “AI Pathfinders” group, a volunteer-based council that tackles adoption, governance, and practical business cases for generative AI—starting from small wins like summarization and brand knowledge bases, to developing custom GPTs that support writers and clients alike. She covers overcomi...
Chris Daigle dives into an insightful conversation with Debra Andrews, President of Marketri, a strategic B2B marketing consultancy. Debra shares how her team has adopted AI over the past two years—starting with content creation and evolving into analytics, client communications, and even generative engine optimization (AIO). Learn how Marketri builds trust with clients by transparently integrating AI into strategy while maintaining originality and credibility. Debra offers practical steps fo...
In this episode of Using AI at Work, Chris Daigle sits down with Andrew Amann, CEO of NineTwoThree, a seasoned engineer and product builder who’s been working with AI since 2016. Andrew shares insights from building over 150 AI products and discusses the critical importance of systems thinking, workflow-level automation, and enterprise readiness for AI integration. They explore why most “AI use” today is surface-level and how deeper workflow automations—especially in manufacturing, legal, and...
In this episode of Using AI at Work, Chris Daigle sits down with Khurram Sheikh, founder and CEO of CXAI, a public company revolutionizing the way large enterprises manage workplace logistics through AI. Khurram introduces CXAI’s powerful platform that simplifies desk and meeting room reservations, enables personalized employee experiences, and delivers real-time space analytics. With global clients like Visa, Adobe, and Warner Bros., CXAI is helping teams navigate hybrid work with ease—autom...
In this episode of Using AI at Work, host Chris Daigle catches up with longtime business strategist and Chief AI Officer graduate, Sara Flowers. Known for her deep expertise in workplace optimization, Sara shares how she’s used generative AI to revolutionize operations for multiple eight-figure companies. From streamlining customer service with enterprise tools like Ada to designing custom GPTs for project management, newsletters, and time tracking, Sara reveals her change management strategi...
AI isn’t just a tool—it’s a game-changer in how we work and communicate. In this episode, Chris Daigle sits down with Claire Bouvier, one of Canada’s top AI experts, to discuss the rise of AI agents and their transformative impact on business and personal productivity. Claire shares her insights on voice AI, neurodivergent-friendly workflows, and how AI can enhance human relationships rather than replace them. From leveraging AI for strategic thinking to creating hyper-personalized workflows,...
AI agents are one of the hottest topics in 2025, but what are they really capable of? In this episode, Chris Daigle sits down with Jake George, co-founder of Agentic Brain, to break down the real-world applications of AI-driven agents in sales and business operations. Jake shares his journey from building developer teams in the crypto space to becoming an expert in AI automation, and he explains how businesses can integrate AI agents to improve sales processes, automate workflows, and boost e...
In this episode of Using AI at Work, Chris Daigle sits down with Mike Allton, a seasoned content creator and strategist, to discuss the impact of AI on business and marketing. Mike shares his journey from keeping AI at arm’s length to fully embracing its potential, offering insights into how businesses can use AI tools like Gemini, Claude, and Magai for content creation, strategic planning, and efficiency. They explore AI literacy, practical adoption strategies, and the importance of building...
AI adoption isn't just about using new tools—it's about changing mindsets, training employees, and navigating the challenges of corporate resistance. In this episode, host Chris Nagle sits down with AI consultant and community builder Angie Carel to explore her journey from marketing agency owner to AI adoption strategist. Angie shares her insights on the challenges companies face when implementing AI, the importance of AI literacy at all levels, and how individual learners are leading the ch...
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