EPISODE · Mar 22, 2026 · 42 MIN
The Truth About AI in Business: Why Most Get It Wrong - Michelle Hamilton
from Women Like Me Stories & Business · host Julie Fairhurst
Send us Fan Mail What if getting laid off… was the exact moment your next level began? And what if AI isn’t as complicated as you’ve been told? A layoff can feel like the floor disappears. For Michelle Hamilton, it became a door opening, and that choice changed everything.After 30 years as an executive, Michelle stepped into artificial intelligence early, testing real-world use cases and learning how to translate AI into human language that actually makes sense. In this conversation, we break down AI, leadership, reinvention, and how to move forward when everything shifts.We talk about: ✨ Why most AI initiatives fail inside companies (and it’s NOT the tech) ✨ The real problem: change management, fear, and lack of training ✨ How leaders can implement AI in a way that actually works ✨ Why fear-based policies create “shadow AI” in organizations ✨ How to train executives vs. frontline teams differently ✨ What a people-first AI strategy looks like tied to real KPIsThen we make it practical and fun: ✔️ Using AI to plan trips from conversations ✔️ Voice mode as your hands-free assistant ✔️ Preparing for interviews and drafting documents ✔️ Comparing health insurance by uploading files ✔️ Using multiple AI tools (ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) for better resultsWe also cover what you need to watch for: ⚠️ AI hallucinations ⚠️ Verifying sources ⚠️ How to safely use AI in your daily life and businessIf you’ve felt behind on AI, or unsure where to start, this episode will give you language, confidence, and real tools you can use immediately.👉 Subscribe for real conversations on reinvention, leadership, and personal growth 👉 Share this with someone ready for their next chapterFIND MICHELLE HERE: https://sparkaistrategy.com/If this conversation stirred something in you… good. That’s where change begins.Make sure you’re subscribed, share this with someone who needs it, and if you’re ready to tell your story, step into your voice, or build a life that actually feels like yours… You’re in the right place.I’m Julie Fairhurst, and this is where stories turn into power.Go to my website if you would like to be a guest on the Women Like Me Stories & Business in the toolbar click Let's PodcastJulie's Website
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Send us Fan Mail What if getting laid off… was the exact moment your next level began? And what if AI isn’t as complicated as you’ve been told? A layoff can feel like the floor disappears. For Michelle Hamilton, it became a door opening, and that choice changed everything. After 30 years as an executive, Michelle stepped into artificial intelligence early, testing real-world use cases and learning how to translate AI into human language that actually makes sense. In this con...
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