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275: AI Won’t Take Your Job, But It Will Redefine It

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Are you worried about how AI might change your job, or even take it away?

In this insightful solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien unpacks the growing concerns, fears, and opportunities surrounding artificial intelligence in the workplace. Drawing from her own experiences and conversations with global clients, Aoife shares how AI is transforming workloads, stirring anxiety, and shifting perceptions of job security and progression. She discusses industry examples of AI implementation gone wrong, highlights overlooked risks, and offers evidence-driven strategies to help leaders and employees embrace AI positively and proactively.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

  • The main fears employees face around AI: job displacement, loss of control, dehumanisation, and the skills gap.
  • Real industry examples where rapid AI adoption led to quality and reputational risks.
  • The importance of starting small: piloting AI initiatives, measuring outcomes beyond efficiency, and maintaining humans in the loop.
  • Why open communication, upskilling, and involving people in AI conversations help ease fears and encourage adoption.

Related Topics Covered:

Psychological Safety, Pressure at Work, Purpose

Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®:


Related Episodes You’ll Love:

Episode 150: Navigating the New Business Landscape with Bhushan Sethi

Episode 192: The Power of AI in Behind the Scenes Workflows with Aoife O’Brien

Episode 200: Reskilling Diversity and Building a Happier Workplace with Bhushan Sethi

About Happier at Work®

Happier at Work® is the podcast for business leaders who want to create meaningful, human-centric workplaces. Hosted by Aoife O’Brien, the show explores leadership, career clarity, imposter syndrome, workplace culture, and employee engagement — helping you and your team thrive.

If you enjoy podcasts like WorkLife with Adam Grant, The Happiness Lab, or Squiggly Careers, you’ll love Happier at Work®.


Website: https://happieratwork.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappierAtWorkHQ

Mentioned in this episode:

Imposter Identity

Imposter Identity

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324 episodes

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Content provided by Aoife O'Brien. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Aoife O'Brien or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Are you worried about how AI might change your job, or even take it away?

In this insightful solo episode of the Happier at Work podcast, host Aoife O’Brien unpacks the growing concerns, fears, and opportunities surrounding artificial intelligence in the workplace. Drawing from her own experiences and conversations with global clients, Aoife shares how AI is transforming workloads, stirring anxiety, and shifting perceptions of job security and progression. She discusses industry examples of AI implementation gone wrong, highlights overlooked risks, and offers evidence-driven strategies to help leaders and employees embrace AI positively and proactively.

In This Episode, You’ll Discover:

  • The main fears employees face around AI: job displacement, loss of control, dehumanisation, and the skills gap.
  • Real industry examples where rapid AI adoption led to quality and reputational risks.
  • The importance of starting small: piloting AI initiatives, measuring outcomes beyond efficiency, and maintaining humans in the loop.
  • Why open communication, upskilling, and involving people in AI conversations help ease fears and encourage adoption.

Related Topics Covered:

Psychological Safety, Pressure at Work, Purpose

Connect with Aoife O’Brien | Host of Happier at Work®:


Related Episodes You’ll Love:

Episode 150: Navigating the New Business Landscape with Bhushan Sethi

Episode 192: The Power of AI in Behind the Scenes Workflows with Aoife O’Brien

Episode 200: Reskilling Diversity and Building a Happier Workplace with Bhushan Sethi

About Happier at Work®

Happier at Work® is the podcast for business leaders who want to create meaningful, human-centric workplaces. Hosted by Aoife O’Brien, the show explores leadership, career clarity, imposter syndrome, workplace culture, and employee engagement — helping you and your team thrive.

If you enjoy podcasts like WorkLife with Adam Grant, The Happiness Lab, or Squiggly Careers, you’ll love Happier at Work®.


Website: https://happieratwork.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aoifemobrien/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HappierAtWorkHQ

Mentioned in this episode:

Imposter Identity

Imposter Identity

  continue reading

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