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How do you surface shadow AI in your organization? What is the best way to address unapproved AI tools? How can leaders create psychological safety for AI adoption? What are the steps to bring shadow AI into the light? How do you prevent employees from hiding AI use?

You know Shadow AI exists in your organization. 80% of employees are using unapproved tools, and 93% of executives are doing the same. But how do you bring it into the light without triggering fear, resistance, or a mass exodus of your best innovators?

In this episode, I walk you through the Surfacing Shadow AI Protocol—a neuroscience-based framework that helps you discover what tools your team is really using, why they went underground in the first place, and how to create a path forward that preserves innovation while establishing governance.

This isn't about punishment. It's about understanding. When you approach Shadow AI from a place of curiosity rather than control, you unlock insights that can transform your entire AI strategy.

What You'll Learn:

• The 4-phase protocol for surfacing Shadow AI safely
• Why amnesty periods work (and how to structure them)
• How to conduct Shadow AI discovery sessions that build trust
• The difference between "what are you using?" and "what are you trying to solve?"
• How to turn Shadow AI users into your AI champions
• Why transparency from leadership is the critical first step

Key Stats Referenced:

• 80%+ of workers use unapproved AI tools (UpGuard Report)
• 93% of executives use Shadow AI (Cybernews Survey)
• Shadow AI breaches cost $670K more than sanctioned AI breaches (IBM)
• Only 33% say approved tools meet their needs (Cybernews)

This is the episode that moves you from diagnosis to action. If you've been wondering "what do I actually DO about Shadow AI?"—this is your answer.

 My book "The Coach's Brain Meets AI" is available on Amazon,

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