From Consulting to Authorship: Rob Berg’s Journey

About this episode

Rob Berg shares his journey from consulting to authorship, emphasizing the importance of people in technology transformation.

After decades in consulting, Rob Berg didn’t slow down—he doubled down. From sacrificing meals to buy books in his early years to earning his master’s at WGU later in life, Rob’s career has been fueled by curiosity, courage, and a belief that growth doesn’t expire at 50. In this episode, Rob shares why technology never transforms organizations—people do. We explore his human-first approach to AI, what separates failed pilots from lasting adoption, and how intelligent organizations embed tools...

People in this episode

Guest: Rob Berg

Topics covered

• consulting
• authorship
• personal growth
• technology
• AI
• organizational change

Keywords

• consulting
• authorship
• personal growth
• AI
• organizational change
• WGU
• technology

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WGU

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