{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"AI: Voice or Victim?","title":"Human-Centered AI: Productivity Without Losing Our Humanity with Sharman Ghio","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/fc0aec9c\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2546,"description":"Why does AI feel so threatening—especially in the workplace? In this episode of AI: Voice or Victim, Erica Rooney and Greg Boone sit down with Sharman Ghio, a seasoned marketing leader and workplace wellness advocate. Together, they explore how companies can adopt AI without losing their soul.\nSharman shares practical strategies for integrating AI in a way that empowers people rather than replaces them, including why AI is not just about productivity, but about redefining what a meaningful work-life balance. From empathetic leadership to real examples of AI transforming internal comms at Microsoft, this episode is a masterclass in ethical and human-centered innovation.\n💡 Topics Covered:\nWhy AI feels more threatening than past tech shifts\nThe role of storytelling and pop culture in shaping AI fear\nHuman-centered strategy: What it actually looks like\nUsing AI to reduce burnout, not increase it\nHow to demystify AI for reluctant teams\nThe role of sentiment analysis and Copilot in internal comms\nShopify’s bold AI mandate and what it signals for the future\nWhy space to play, experiment, and fail matters\nThe importance of psychological safety in AI adoption\nA wellness-centered lens on transformation\n🧠 Actionable Insight:\nWithin the next 24 hours, ask ChatGPT or another AI tool a question you're scared to ask. Let it be a test of curiosity over fear. Start the conversation, even if you're unsure where it goes.\n🔗 Connect with Sharman Ghio\n• LinkedIn\n• Subscribe to her monthly wellness newsletter\n \n🎧 About the Podcast:\nAI: Voice or Victim is a deep-dive exploration of artificial intelligence’s dual nature as both a powerful tool and a potential threat to human autonomy. Each episode explores various aspects of AI technology and its intricate relationship with humanity.\n\n🎙️ Hosted by Erica Rooney & Greg Boone, aka AISerious™ — AI Adoption and Workforce Transformation experts on a mission to move people and companies from AI Anxious to AI Curious.\n\n\n📝 Credits:\nHosted by...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/2uNrlH0794qxIFZGO92VBpWplf9qvS0tjCj6Jc5TJTk/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85NTcw/OTA5N2Q1OGNkMWNl/ZmRlM2ViYzYxMzIw/OTA2ZC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}