Communication Collides with AI - What Now? with Dan Sodergren

19/11/2025 1h 14min

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Dan is a tech futurist and optimist who equips leaders in how to think about the future of work and who trains organisations in how company cultures and technologies including AI will change the world in this Fifth Industrial Revolution.He’s also an ex marketing agency owner and serial tech startup co-founder, with companies like HR tech startup YourFlock, Dan Sodergren is a digital marketing and technology expert who specialises in the future of work and AI. His media work spans across BBC programmes: BBC Breakfast, BBC news channels, Watchdog, The One Show, RipOffBritain and on countless radio shows. Web LinksIC CheckIn - self-assessment of AI readiness for internal communication pros: www.iccheckin.comStrategic AI for Internal Communication Professionalshttps://events.humanitix.com/strategic-ai-for-internal-communication-professionalsConnect with Dan:Website: https://www.dansodergren.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-sodergren-futureofwork/00:00 Introduction to the Fifth Industrial Revolution03:04 Understanding AI's Role in Business06:06 The Halfway Point of AI Adoption08:40 The Importance of Communication in Times of Change11:50 Navigating Employee Discomfort with AI14:41 The Future of AI in the Workplace17:50 The Impact of AI on Company Culture20:57 The Dangers of Overreliance on AI25:35 The Sycophantic Nature of AI26:11 Data Feedback Loops and AI's Darker Side28:49 The Dystopian Reality of Convenience Technology30:32 Dark Social and Employee Conversations34:36 Psychology Over Technology in the Fifth Industrial Revolution38:58 Chaos, Creativity, and Renewal in the Workplace40:27 Emotional Intelligence as a Power Skill46:49 The Necessity of Nuanced Communication in AI Adoption47:58 Political Polarization vs. Business Unity50:53 The Future of Work: Employee Empowerment54:05 Navigating the Fifth Industrial Revolution01:01:40 The Importance of AI Literacy01:07:34 Investing in AI for Future Relevance01:14:41 Closing thoughtsConnect with Us:Host Mike Klein: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mklein818/Website: https://changingtheterms.com/Host Janet Hitchen: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janethitchen/Website: https://www.janco.uk/Enjoyed the Episode?Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast! And if you’re ready to navigate disruption with us, share this episode with your network.