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EPISODE · Aug 10, 2026 · 32 MIN

The Real Reason Your AI Strategy Is Failing (It's Not the Tech) with Kirsty Mac from Illuminate [96]

from The Business of AI · host UKAI - The Trade Association for AI businesses across the UK

AI transformation isn't a technology challenge, it's a leadership challenge. This conversation explores why the biggest barriers to AI adoption are human, not technical, from fear and shame to curiosity, humility, and the willingness to learn. Kirsty Mac from Illuminate AI shares how coaching leaders to embrace uncertainty creates the culture needed for meaningful AI transformation.The discussion also looks at how organisations can make AI relevant to every employee by focusing on real business problems rather than the technology itself. From the power of play and experimentation to the evolving role of HR and learning teams, it offers practical insights into building an AI-ready culture where people, processes, and technology evolve together.AI is our Business.UKAI is the Trade Association for AI businesses across the UK. Join us, ukai.co

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AI transformation isn't a technology challenge, it's a leadership challenge. This conversation explores why the biggest barriers to AI adoption are human, not technical, from fear and shame to curiosity, humility, and the willingness to learn. Kirsty Mac from Illuminate AI shares how coaching leaders to embrace uncertainty creates the culture needed for meaningful AI transformation. The discussion also looks at how organisations can make AI relevant to every employee by focusing on real busi...

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