Expert Intelligence with Paul Estes

Author: Paul Estes

The future is here, just not equally distributed. Join best-selling author and seasoned business leader Paul Estes in Expert Intelligence, a bi-weekly podcast that focuses on the human-centric, AI-enabled approach to work, shedding light on key trends like the freelance revolution, the rise of generative AI and the changing dynamics of the workplace. With over 20 years of leadership experience at giants like Microsoft, Dell, Amazon, and numerous venture-based startups, Paul brings a wealth of knowledge and a unique perspective. Whether youre a business leader seeking guidance in this new era or an employee looking for inspiration and insights to navigate complex changes, this podcast is your go-to resource. Paul and his guests offer practical advice and thoughtful analysis to help you understand and adapt to these shifts, ensuring a healthy and productive journey in your professional life. Tune in to Expert Intelligence every other week for engaging, conversational, and insightful discussions that will empower you to stay ahead in the ever-changing world of work.
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Connecting Mission to Action When AI Changes Everything with Diana Wu David
Episode 28
Tuesday, 13 January, 2026

I spent an hour with Diana Wu David, a top 10 global futurist who advises Fortune 500s on what's next. She told me 95% of workers see value in using AI, but they don't trust their companies to ensure positive outcomes for them. So people automate parts of their job in secret. They become what Diana calls "secret cyborgs." We've created an environment where being more productive is something you have to hide. And the organizations that are actually succeeding with AI aren’t the ones with the biggest budgets, they're the ones doing "job crafting"—redesigning work in partnership with employees, not imposing AI from above. Diana also dropped a brutal insight on how AI gets adopted (poorly) at scale, why AI is making everyone busier, and the one skill your kids actually need in the AI age. What You'll Learn: What the AI trust crisis is costing organizations The three-year AI revolution: why this technology is integrating 3x faster than any general-purpose technology in history, and why most companies aren't ready Job crafting vs. job cutting: the specific approach companies that succeed with AI are taking (and why AI-native startups have it easiest) What the "capability absorption gap" means for your career The productivity paradox: why AI made your time more valuable, which made you busier than ever How the role of the middle manager has fundamentally shifted The one skill to teach your kids that schools won't Subscribe to the Expert Intelligence podcast so you don't miss future conversations with leaders at the forefront of technological transformation. Each episode brings you practical insights to navigate our rapidly evolving digital landscape.