AI in the Workplace: A New Era of Leadership and Learning

AI in the Workplace: A New Era of Leadership and Learning

From Techlandia by Technology Association of Oregon

March 31, 2026 · 45 min · Season 2 · Episode 4

About this episode

Kate Cockrill discusses the future of work in the age of AI with Teresa Coates, focusing on leadership and AI integration.

In this podcast episode, Kate Cockrill discusses the future of work in the age of AI with Teresa Coates, CEO and co-founder of Learn Air. Coates emphasizes the importance of blending human intelligence with artificial intelligence to create AI-ready workforces. She highlights the shifting dynamics in leadership, focusing on the need for leaders to understand AI capabilities and limitations. The conversation delves into the necessity of change management techniques to foster AI adoption and the redistribution of power within organizations. Coates outlines a strategic approach to AI integration, advocating for simultaneous top-down and bottom-up adoption across all company levels.

People in this episode

Host: Kate Cockrill

Guest: Teresa Coates

Topics covered

  • AI in the workplace
  • leadership
  • change management
  • AI adoption
  • human intelligence
  • organizational dynamics

Keywords

  • AI
  • workforce
  • leadership
  • change management
  • artificial intelligence
  • organizational power
  • integration strategy

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Organizations: Learn Air

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