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AI Today Podcast

AI & Data Today

300 episodes

The top podcast for those wanting no-hype, practical, real-world insight into what enterprises, public sector agencies, thought leaders, leading technology companies, pundits, and experts are doing with AI today.

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  1. How to Lead Through AI Anxiety: Insights from Ketan Karkhanis

    · 38 min · S10 E8

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch welcomes Ketan Karkhanis, CEO of ThoughtSpot, to discuss what it takes for organizations to succeed with AI. Drawing on his experience leading an AI-driven analytics…

  2. AI Success Through Leadership: Insights from Samia Waqar

    · 38 min · S10 E7

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch welcomes Samia Waqar, founder of Role Agnostic Project Leadership (RAPL), CEO of SNS Coaching Consulting Services, and PMI Authorized Instructor with nine PMI…

  3. AI Creativity and the Future of Work: Insights from Bryan McAnulty

    · 28 min · S10 E6

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch welcomes Bryan McAnulty, founder of Latchloop and host of the Creators Adventure podcast. Bryan shares his entrepreneurial journey from design agency work to building…

  4. AI Adoption Challenges and Leadership: Insights from Jennifer Tharp

    · 42 min · S10 E5

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch welcomes Jennifer Tharp, president of Mastodon Consulting, former PMI Board chair, PMI Fellow, and also PMP and PMI-CPMAI certified. Jennifer discusses how AI is…

  5. Critical Thinking and Trust in AI Projects: Insights from Cheryl Howard

    · 21 min · S10 E4

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch welcomes Cheryl Howard, principal consultant at Howard Consulting, PMI standards volunteer, and PMI‑CPMAI certified. Cheryl shares how CPMAI’s structured, iterative…

  6. Scaling AI Responsibly: Insights from Islam Tanas

    · 29 min · S10 E3

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch welcomes Islam Tanas, who is a PMI Authorized Training Partner, founder of PASS‑PM Academy, an AI ambassador at PMI, and PMI-CPMAI certified. With 20+ years of…

  7. AI Adoption: Mindset Shifts & Results — with Mouhsine Kabbaj

    · 26 min · S10 E2

    Kathleen Walch welcomes Mouhsine Kabbaj, a seasoned Senior Program Manager with 25+ years in transformation, business process engineering, and AI integration. With PMP, PGMP, PFMP, and PMI-CPMAI certifications,…

  8. 10 Years of AI: What Changed, What Didn't, and What's Next with Kathleen Walch

    · 45 min · S10 E1

    As AI Today enters its 10th season, host Kathleen Walch takes a step back to reflect on nearly a decade of conversations about artificial intelligence and the lessons that remain just as relevant today as they were…

  9. CPMAI for Grounding AI Projects — with Dave Prior

    · 25 min · S9 E22

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch speaks with Dave Prior, project management consultant, longtime PMI volunteer, host of DrunkenPM Radio, and PMI-CPMAI certified practitioner. Dave shares his journey…

  10. The Iterative Future of AI Projects — with Jürgen Eckhart

    · 28 min · S9 E21

    Kathleen Walch speaks with Jürgen Eckhart, Engineering Program Manager at Google in Munich, lecturer in project management, and PMI-CPMAI certified practitioner. Jürgen shares how CPMAI expanded his “toolbox” for…

  11. From Delivery to Discovery in AI Projects — with Vinay Babu Tarala

    · 28 min · S9 E20

    Kathleen Walch speaks with Vinay Babu Tarala, Agile and AI Transformation Leader at AT&T, PMI Pearl City Hyderabad Chapter General Secretary, and author of AI Meets Agile. With passion and candor, Vinay shares how…

  12. Turning AI into Scalable Language Solutions – with Johan Sporre

    · 33 min · S9 E19

    Kathleen Walch speaks with Johan Sporre, Engineering Manager at IKEA Retail (Ingka Group) and CPMAI-certified professional, about how AI is transforming translation and language services at scale. Johan explains how…

  13. AI as Your New Team Member: Scaling with Confidence – with Michael Joyce

    · 31 min · S9 E18

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch speaks with Michael Joyce, Enterprise Service Delivery and AI Transformation Leader at Cisco, about what it really takes to move AI from experimentation to operational…

  14. Turn AI into Action — Practical Wins with CP Richardson

    · 31 min · S9 E17

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch speaks with CP Richardson who is co-founder of Agile in Color, an Agile Alliance Board Member, and is also PMI- CPMAI certified to discuss what it really takes to bring…

  15. Balancing AI and Human Expertise in Professional Certification Training – with Chris Scordo

    · 39 min · S9 E16

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Chris Scordo, Founder and Managing Director of PMTraining—a PMI Authorized Training Partner—for a candid conversation about deploying AI responsibly in a…

  16. AI Project Management in the Pharmaceutical Industry – with Sumathi Arcot

    · 33 min · S9 E15

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Sumathi Arcot, Project Director for Lean Agile Transformation in AstraZeneca’s U.S. Oncology Business Unit, for a candid conversation on what it really…

  17. How PMOs Lead Responsible AI Transformation in Higher Education – with Ivonne Mejia

    · 26 min · S9 E14

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch talks with Ivonne Mejia, Lead Project Portfolio Manager for the San Francisco Bay Region Network at California State University (CSU), to discuss how PMOs can drive…

  18. Why CPMAI Matters in AI Projects — with Mike Hyzy

    · 28 min · S9 E13

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch is joined by Michael Hyzy, Vice President of AI Strategy and Product Development at CGI, to explore why so many AI initiatives struggle—and why methodology matters more…

  19. The Human Side of AI in Education — with Dr. Katrenia Reed Hughes

    · 28 min · S9 E12

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Dr. Katrenia Reed Hughes, educator, curriculum designer, and project leader, to explore how AI is transforming education—and what it means to prepare…

  20. Lee Lambert on AI, Human Skills, and the Evolution of Project Management

    · 22 min · S9 E11

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Lee Lambert, PMI Fellow, a founder of the PMP certification, and long-time project management thought leader. Recorded live at PMI Global Summit 2025,…

  21. Ashima Sharma on Data, Teams, and the Human Side of AI

    · 20 min · S9 E10

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Ashima Sharma, Founding Partner of Ayuka Consulting, to explore what it really takes to deliver AI that works—in practice, at scale, and with purpose.…

  22. Chris Caldwell on the Power—and Limits—of AI

    · 29 min · S9 E9

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Chris Caldwell, CEO of Concentrix, to explore how AI is being operationalized across customer experience (CX) ecosystems—from listening and learning to…

  23. Fred Laluyaux on Decision Intelligence, AI Adoption, and the Future of Work

    · 28 min · S9 E8

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Fred Laluyaux, CEO of Aera Technology, to discuss how enterprises are evolving their operating models through AI-powered decision intelligence. Tune in…

  24. Jason Little on How AI Is Changing the Way We Lead Change

    · 29 min · S9 E7

    In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Jason Little, author of Lean Change Management and founder of Lean Change Inc., to explore how AI is reshaping how…

  25. Anu Smalley on Blending Agile Mindsets with AI Tools

    · 32 min · S9 E6

    In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with Anu Smalley, enterprise agile coach and organizational change leader, to explore how Agile teams…

  26. How AI Is Shaping Agility — with Jurgen Appelo

    · 31 min · S9 E5

    In this episode of AI Today, recorded live at the Agile2025 event, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with author, entrepreneur, and organizational design expert Jurgen Appelo to explore how agility must…

  27. Jim Highsmith on Reimagining Agility in an AI World

    · 19 min · S9 E4

    In this special episode of AI Today, recorded live at Agile2025, hosts Kathleen Walch and Avinash Dhanraj sit down with Agile Manifesto co-author and Agile pioneer Jim Highsmith to explore the intersection of AI and…

  28. Dr. Lukasz Kowalczyk on Practical AI Adoption in Healthcare

    · 30 min · S9 E3

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch, Director, AI Engagement and Community at PMI, continues the AI in Healthcare mini-series, produced in partnership by PMI and the Healthcare Information and Management…

  29. Dr. R. Ryan Sadeghian: The Future of AI in Healthcare

    · 23 min · S9 E2

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch, Director, AI Engagement and Community, PMI, continues the AI in Healthcare mini-series, produced in partnership by PMI and Healthcare Information and Management Systems…

  30. Robert Havasy on AI Transformation in Healthcare

    · 28 min · S9 E1

    In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch, Director, AI Engagement and Community, PMI, kicks off the AI in Healthcare mini-series, produced in partnership by PMI and Healthcare Information and Management Systems…

  31. AI Use Case Series: AI in Non-Profit and Social Impact

    · 13 min

    In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is being used by non-profits and mission-driven organizations to amplify their social impact. From improving…

  32. AI Use Case Series: AI in Smart Cities

    · 14 min

    In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is powering the evolution of smart cities. From traffic lights to energy grids, AI is helping urban areas become…

  33. AI Use Case Series: AI in Environmental Management

    · 16 min

    In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is being applied to one of humanity’s greatest challenges: protecting the environment. From conservation and…

  34. AI Use Case Series: AI in Mining

    · 14 min

    In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer dig into the transformative role of artificial intelligence in the mining industry. From underground safety to surface-level sustainability, AI is…

  35. AI Use Case Series: AI in Art & Design

    · 14 min

    In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the world of art and design. From generative art and music to personalized experiences and…

  36. AI Use Case Series: AI in Architecture

    · 11 min

    In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the field of architecture. From design and material selection to project management and…

  37. AI Use Case Series: AI in Restaurant and Food Service Industry

    · 13 min

    In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer dive into the many ways artificial intelligence is reshaping the restaurant and food service industry. From back-of-house operations to…

  38. AI Use Case Series: AI in Consumer Packaged Goods

    · 14 min

    In this episode of AI Today, hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. From enhancing product development to optimizing…

  39. AI Use Case Series: AI in Travel and Hospitality [AI Today Podcast]

    · 14 min · S8 E499

    AI is significantly transforming the travel industry by enhancing customer experiences, optimizing operations, and personalizing services. In this episode hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways…

  40. AI Use Case Series: AI in Aerospace [AI Today Podcast]

    · 12 min · S8 E498

    AI is making significant advancements in the aerospace industry, enhancing everything from design and manufacturing to flight operations and safety. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch discuss various ways…

  41. AI Use Case Series: AI in Physical Security & Safety [AI Today Podcast]

    · 13 min · S8 E497

    In today’s increasingly unpredictable world, keeping people, property, and assets safe has become more complex than ever. Fortunately, AI is playing a growing role in strengthening physical security and safety…

  42. AI Use Case Series: AI in Cybersecurity [AI Today Podcast]

    · 13 min · S8 E496

    In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, the pace and sophistication of cyber threats are growing faster than ever. Hackers are using increasingly advanced tactics to infiltrate systems, steal sensitive data, and…

  43. AI Use Case Series: AI in Automotive [AI Today Podcast]

    · 13 min · S8 E495

    In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in the AI in Automotive industry. Continue reading AI Use Case Series: AI in Automotive [AI Today Podcast] at…

  44. AI Use Case Series: AI in Pharma [AI Today Podcast]

    · 13 min · S8 E494

    Artificial intelligence is transforming everything from disease identification and diagnosis to drug discovery, clinical trial optimization, and even manufacturing efficiency. With access to massive amounts of…

  45. AI Use Case Series: AI in Insurance [AI Today Podcast]

    · 18 min · S8 E493

    In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in insurance. We explore how AI is reshaping the insurance industry in many ways. From smarter risk assessment and…

  46. AI Use Case Series: AI in the Supply Chain [AI Today Podcast]

    · 14 min · S8 E492

    In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss various ways AI is being used in the supply chain. Continue reading AI Use Case Series: AI in the Supply Chain [AI Today Podcast] at…

  47. AI Use Case Series: AI in Human Resources [AI Today Podcast]

    · 10 min · S8 E491

    AI is significantly transforming the Human Resources (HR) industry by streamlining processes, improving decision-making, and enhancing employee experiences. This episode of AI Today discusses how AI is being applied to…

  48. AI Use Case Series: AI in Marketing [AI Today Podcast]

    · 11 min · S8 E490

    AI has been game-changing for marketers, transforming how companies analyze data, engage with customers, write copy, create images and optimize campaigns. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron…

  49. AI Use Case Series: AI in Telecommunications [AI Today Podcast]

    · 14 min · S8 E489

    AI is driving significant advancements in the telecommunications industry, improving network management, customer service, and operational efficiency. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer…

  50. AI Use Case Series: AI in Real Estate [AI Today Podcast]

    · 12 min · S8 E488

    The real estate industry is embracing AI for enhancements across a wide range of applications. In this episode of AI Today hosts Kathleen Walch and Ron Schmelzer discuss how AI is being applied in real estate. AI is…

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