Episode 107

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Published on:

19th Dec 2024

Relationships WithAI: Future-Proof Your Career: Embracing AI in the Workplace with Sonia Nash

This conversation digs into the transformative impact of AI on human relationships - particularly within the workplace - featuring insights from Sonia Nash, a Principal Solutions Consultant at SAP Concur.

Sonia discusses how AI is not only reshaping job roles but also enhancing productivity by automating mundane tasks, allowing employees to focus on more meaningful work.

With a recent Gartner study highlighting that 80% of technology products will be developed by non-technical individuals by 2024, the conversation explores the rise of business technologists and the democratisation of tech innovation.

Sonia shares her personal journey from finance to AI and emphasises the importance of fostering curiosity and inclusivity in tech, particularly for underrepresented groups.

The chat culminates in a discussion on the future of AI in improving workplace relationships and the necessity of addressing concerns surrounding data privacy and trust in AI technologies.

Takeaways:

  • Gartner's study indicates that by the end of 2024, 80% of technology products will be created by non-technical people.
  • The emergence of roles like Chief AI Officer signifies the increasing importance of AI strategy in businesses.
  • Sonia emphasises the importance of having meaningful human connections outside the digital realm.
  • The integration of AI in various sectors, including healthcare, is revolutionising how we approach diagnostics.

Resource links:

The rise of the business technologists https://www.gartner.com/en/articles/the-rise-of-business-technologists 

Stemettes https://stemettes.org/

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About the Podcast

Humans WithAI™
Humans WithAI is a podcast about how artificial intelligence is changing people’s work, lives and sense of what comes next.
Hosted by David Brown, the show features honest conversations about the human impact of AI. What started as Creatives WithAI in 2023 has evolved into a broader look at how AI is reshaping careers, industries, identity and opportunity far beyond the creative world.
From founders and freelancers to educators, leaders and workers navigating change, Humans WithAI explores what happens when technology stops being abstract and starts affecting real life.

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David Brown

A technology entrepreneur with over 25 years' experience in corporate enterprise, working with public sector organisations and startups in the technology, digital media, data analytics, and adtech industries. I am deeply passionate about transforming innovative technology into commercial opportunities, ensuring my customers succeed using innovative, data-driven decision-making tools.

I'm a keen believer that the best way to become successful is to help others be successful. Success is not a zero-sum game; I believe what goes around comes around.

I enjoy seeing success, whether it’s yours or mine, so send me a message if there's anything I can do to help you.