The Edge of Work

The Edge of Work provides new insights and ideas to help leaders navigate the changing world of work. In each episode, we’ll talk to leaders, practitioners, and innovators to explore new ideas for attracting and developing talent, leadership, and workplace culture, all to help you lead and succeed in a changing world of work.

The Edge of Work is a business podcast hosted by Al Dea, with 223 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Al Dea hosts The Edge of Work, a business show with 223 episodes published.

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  Rethinking Work and Value Creation in the Age of AI

  Aug 18, 202634 min

  Sangeet Paul Choudary is the Founder of Platform Thinking Labs. In this episode, Sangeet joins the podcast to explore how AI is reshaping knowledge work, organizational structures, and the way businesses create value. He explains why the biggest impact of AI may not be automation, but coordination, why most conventional explanations of Jevon’s paradox are off, and why leaders need to think beyond individual tasks to understand how entire systems and workflows are being redesigned. Finally, also discusses the changing relationship between humans and AI, the risks of knowledge work becoming commoditized, and why organizations need to focus on where value is moving rather than simply what AI can automate. Links Sangeet's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sangeetpaul/ Sangeet's Substack: https://platforms.substack.com/

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  How PwC Is Building an AI-Ready Workforce with Yolanda Seals-Coffield

  Aug 11, 202633 min

  Yolanda Seals-Coffield is Chief People & Inclusion Officer at PwC US. In this episode, Yolanda discusses how one of the world's largest professional services firms is preparing its workforce for the age of AI. During this conversation, Yolanda shares PwC's approach to AI upskilling, why human skills are becoming an even greater competitive advantage, and how the firm is reimagining apprenticeship and early career development. They also explore the importance of culture, continuous learning, and equipping employees with the technical, AI, and human capabilities needed to thrive in a rapidly changing workplace. Links Yolanda’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yolanda-seals-coffield/

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  Leading in A Liminal Space

  Aug 4, 202620 min

  In this solo episode of The Edge of Work , Al Dea reflects on the biggest leadership challenges emerging from his conversations with executives and organizations this year. From the unintended consequences of AI mandates to organizational whiplash, leading without certainty, and navigating growing workforce anxiety, Al unpacks the patterns shaping today's workplace. He introduces the idea of the "liminal space," the period between outdated ways of working and a future that has yet to fully take shape, and explains why leaders must resist waiting for clarity and instead create it through action. Links Al Dea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsaldea/ Al Dea’s Website: https://www.al-dea.com/

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  Best Hits: Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic on AI, Leadership, and Why Authenticity at Work is Overrated

  Jul 28, 202645 min

  Note: This is a replay of a previous popular episode Dr. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic is the Author of Don't Be Yourself: Why Authenticity Is Overrated (and What to Do Instead) . In this episode, Tomas challenges the conventional wisdom that authenticity is always a virtue, especially in leadership. He explains why showing up as your “whole self” can backfire, and why striving to bring your best self is a more powerful approach. Along the way, Tomas connects these ideas to his broader research on technology, AI, and the future of work. Links Website: https://www.drtomas.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drtomaschamorro/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Dont-Be-Yourself-Authenticity-Overrated/dp/1647829836 HBR Article: https://hbr.org/2025/07/why-leaders-should-bring-their-best-self-not-their-whole-self-to-work

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  How to Lead Change When Everything is Changing

  Jul 21, 202647 min

  Note: This is a replay of a live webinar on the topic of how to lead change . Leading change has never been more complex. In this episode, Al Dea explores why today's workplace demands a new approach to change leadership and shares practical strategies for helping people navigate uncertainty. Learn why transformation efforts often stall, how to avoid common leadership pitfalls, and what it takes to build commitment, resilience, and momentum across your team. From balancing competing priorities to leading with clarity when the future is uncertain, this conversation offers actionable insights for leaders navigating organizational change, AI transformation, and the evolving world of work. Links Al Dea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/itsaldea/ Al Dea’s Website: https://www.al-dea.com/

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