How does Ai make you feel?

An episode of the The Jim Stroud Podcast podcast, hosted by Jim Stroud, titled "How does Ai make you feel?" was published on September 1, 2025 and runs 27 minutes.

September 1, 2025 ·27m · The Jim Stroud Podcast

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In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Martell, HR Director at LifeSpeak, to explore a side of AI adoption that too often goes unspoken: the emotional reality employees face when machines enter their workflow. Together, we peel back the layers of AI in the workplace. We start with the human experience behind the headlines. While companies frame AI as a technical upgrade, Amanda shares how employees wrestle with identity loss, quiet anxiety, and the mental health ripple effects leaders often overlook. We dive into the systemic cracks AI reveals in workplace culture. From eroding trust in decision-making to the hidden risks behind the “AI frees people for higher-value work” narrative, Amanda challenges the blind spots leaders can’t afford to ignore. We close with a hopeful yet provocative vision: What would it look like if companies treated AI emotional readiness as seriously as healthcare? Could in-house “AI counselors” become the norm? And, ultimately—will AI make workplaces more human or less? This is not just a conversation about technology. It’s about well-being, trust, and the future of work. If you lead people, shape culture, or simply wonder how AI will affect your role, this episode will leave you with new questions—and bold possibilities. ... Contact Amanda Martell via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-martell-b9a8654a/ Visit LifeSpeak: https://www.lifespeak.com/ Subscribe to The Recruiting Life newsletter: https://jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Episode Description

In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Martell, HR Director at LifeSpeak, to explore a side of AI adoption that too often goes unspoken: the emotional reality employees face when machines enter their workflow. Together, we peel back the layers of AI in the workplace. We start with the human experience behind the headlines. While companies frame AI as a technical upgrade, Amanda shares how employees wrestle with identity loss, quiet anxiety, and the mental health ripple effects leaders often overlook. We dive into the systemic cracks AI reveals in workplace culture. From eroding trust in decision-making to the hidden risks behind the “AI frees people for higher-value work” narrative, Amanda challenges the blind spots leaders can’t afford to ignore. We close with a hopeful yet provocative vision: What would it look like if companies treated AI emotional readiness as seriously as healthcare? Could in-house “AI counselors” become the norm? And, ultimately—will AI make workplaces more human or less? This is not just a conversation about technology. It’s about well-being, trust, and the future of work. If you lead people, shape culture, or simply wonder how AI will affect your role, this episode will leave you with new questions—and bold possibilities. ... Contact Amanda Martell via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-martell-b9a8654a/ Visit LifeSpeak: https://www.lifespeak.com/ Subscribe to The Recruiting Life newsletter: https://jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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