Expert Intelligence with Paul Estes
Business & Finance
About
The future is here, just not equally distributed. Join best-selling author and seasoned business leader Paul Estes in ”Expert Intelligence,” a bi-weekly podcast that focuses on the human-centric, AI-enabled approach to work, shedding light on key trends like the freelance revolution, the rise of generative AI and the changing dynamics of the workplace. With over 20 years of leadership experience at giants like Microsoft, Dell, Amazon, and numerous venture-based startups, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective. Whether you’re a business leader seeking guidance in this new era or an employee looking for inspiration and insights to naviga...
Episodes
- The Job That Looks Perfect … but Feels Empty — with Ozlem Brooke Erol
Ozlem Brooke Erol joins Paul Estes to discuss the hollowness of chasing conventional career success. They explore the historical context of the 9-to-5, the limitations of current work systems, and actionable strategies for finding purpose…
- The Skills AI Cannot Touch (And How to Build Them) — with Vi Wickam
Vi Wickam, with 30 years in digital marketing, argues that honest marketing and genuine branding are crucial, especially as AI advances. He and Paul Estes discuss how creative thinking can decline due to over-reliance on social media and e…
- Connecting Mission to Action When AI Changes Everything with Diana Wu David
Paul Estes interviews futurist Diana Wu David on AI's impact on the workforce. They discuss the AI trust crisis, where 95% of workers see AI value but distrust companies, leading to 'secret cyborgs' automating tasks. Success with AI comes…
- Stop Generating, Start Thinking with Kevin Henrikson
Kevin Henrikson challenges the productivity myth, emphasizing the importance of sleep and critical thinking over constant AI generation. He shares his strategies for balancing work and personal well-being, including protecting sleep and kn…
- Writing Is Thinking: AI Slop Is Killing Your Credibility — with Joe Lazer
Joe Lazer argues that authentic storytelling is a crucial human skill machines cannot replicate. He explains why he left a stable executive role to focus on writing, how AI can be used ethically in content creation, and why storytelling is…
- Why You Should Embrace Career Pivots with Alyson Griffin
Paul Estes talks with Alyson Griffin about her career journey, from Silicon Valley to leading marketing for State Farm and navigating the AI revolution. Alyson shares insights on career pivots, using AI effectively, and embracing change.
- The Truth About AI: Freelancers & Why Systems Matter More than People Think with Chris Dumpleton
Chris Dumpleton explains that AI is not simply replacing call center jobs, but rather highlighting the importance of systems and specialized expertise. He discusses how the gig economy model and outcome-based pricing offer better solutions…
- Why AI Won't Steal 50% of Jobs with Tom Davenport
Tom Davenport, a seasoned professor and author, offers a realistic perspective on AI, debunking predictions of mass job elimination. He highlights the importance of process redesign, leadership, and patient effort in successfully implement…
- Layoffs Aren't the Problem. Employment Strategy Is. — with Brea Starmer
Brea Starmer, founder of Lions and Tigers, shares her experience with workplace discrimination and how it led her to create a company that serves independent workers. The episode explores how a "project-based" approach can offer more secur…
- Start Building: Vibe Coding for Non-Techies with Iwo Szapar
Iwo Szapar shares insights on AI adoption, highlighting a significant productivity gap between top users and others. He introduces frameworks for AI implementation, including "vibe coding" for non-techies, and discusses the rise of AI-powe…
- What the AI Shift Means for Your Career with Kelly Monahan
Kelly Monahan explains why AI can make work harder, not easier, and discusses strategies for leaders and professionals to adapt to labor market shifts and become anti-fragile in their careers.
- Building Resilience in Uncertain Times with Samia Kornweibel
Executive coach Samia Kornweibel discusses "career meltdowns" experienced by Generation X professionals due to concurrent family, career, and business pressures. She explores resilience-building strategies and the ethical integration of AI…
- AI's Role in Personalized Math Tutoring with Peter Relan
Peter Relan, founder of YouWeb Incubator, discusses MathGPT.ai's use of AI for personalized math tutoring. The platform combines AI with human instructors to make education accessible, cheat-proof, and address critical numeracy challenges,…
- Mastering Career Chaos with Christopher Bishop
Christopher Bishop, author of 'Improvising Careers', shares his experiences with Paul Estes on navigating career changes and preparing for future jobs. He outlines his 'Future Career Toolkit' and discusses strategies for adapting to techno…
- AI Literacy Starts with Play, Not Automation with Adam Hofmann
Adam Hofmann joins Paul Estes to discuss AI adoption, emphasizing cultural engagement and playful experimentation for building AI literacy. They explore how 'present bias' affects our view of AI's potential and strategies for successful im…
- The Case Against Rushing AI in School with Pip Sanderson
Pip Sanderson from the National Institute of Teaching discusses the potential downsides of rushing AI adoption in schools, highlighting concerns about cognitive development and the importance of learning through struggle. The episode explo…
- Zero-Admin Recruiting with Marcus Sawyerr
Marcus Sawyer, CEO of EQ app, explains how AI is revolutionizing recruiting, discussing his
- The Future of Creative Work in an AI-Powered World with Mark Heaps
Mark Heaps shares insights on how AI is reshaping creative professions, arguing that human adaptability and mastery of AI tools are key to future success. The episode explores practical AI applications and essential skills for navigating a…
- Collaboration in an Outcome-Based World: Insights from Tim Sanders
This episode discusses the importance of collaboration in business, exploring how gig models and outcome-based hiring are shaping the future. Featuring insights from Tim Sanders, the conversation covers collaboration strategies, the role o…
- Gigging the Gap: Navigating the Future of Workforce Shortages with Jason Radisson
Paul Estes interviews Jason Radisson, CEO of Shift One, about leveraging the gig economy to address global workforce shortages. They discuss the advantages of freelance work for businesses and individuals, Radisson's entrepreneurial journe…
- Direct Acess- Removing the Middleman
Brad Hill from SkillGigs discusses their technology that simplifies hiring and reduces staffing shortages by directly matching employers with talent, eliminating middlemen and improving efficiency.
- The Future of Work: Navigating the Pivot with Heather McGowan
This episode features Heather McGowan discussing the evolving nature of work. Key topics include the shift from traditional corporate ladders to new work paradigms, the impact of the gig economy and AI, and the necessity for leaders to ada…
- The Gig Economy: Why it’s Faster, Cheaper, and Better with Rob Beiderman
Rob Beiderman explains how the gig economy enables companies to access a global talent pool, save on labor costs, and retain brand control. He highlights the advantages of digital talent networks over traditional ones, making work faster,…
- Building Elite Teams with Raphael Ouzan: Insights from the Founder & CEO of A.Team
In this episode, Paul Estes interviews Raphael Ouzan, Founder & CEO of A.Team. They discuss building elite teams by setting clear missions, the emergence of the builder economy, and how A.Team facilitates the creation of effective teams. T…
- Abbi - Automation, personalization, and no meetings: freelance life
Abbi Perets shares insights on embracing freelancing as a lifestyle, managing work and motherhood, and leveraging automation. She offers advice on building culture and provides five key tips for effectively collaborating with freelancers.
- The Crowd’s Reach: Unlocking the Power of Open Innovation with Steve Rader
Steve Rader explains NASA's decade-old open innovation initiative, born from budget cuts, which leverages crowdsourcing for solutions. He highlights the value of diverse crowd input over solely deep expertise and discusses incentivizing vo…
- We are all part of the Gig Economy with Patricia Romboletti
Patricia Romboletti explains that everyone is part of the gig economy, offering advice on adapting to career changes and uncertainty. She introduces her 4-Step Bulletproof Your Career Methodology to help navigate the future of work.