The Shift Show with Rachel Bourne

Work is changing fast—don’t get left behind. The Shift Show gives you insider strategies, AI hacks, and career playbooks to thrive in the future of work. Hosted by Rachel Bourne, it’s your shortcut to staying relevant, resilient, and ready for what’s next.

The Shift Show with Rachel Bourne is a business podcast hosted by Rachel Bourne, with 19 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.

Rachel Bourne hosts The Shift Show with Rachel Bourne, a business show with 19 episodes published.

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  Is the Workplace Broken or Just Badly Designed?

  Apr 7, 202644 minS0

  <p>Why does work feel broken right now, and why does burnout feel so normal? In this episode of The Shift Show, Rachel Bourne sits down with workplace strategists and WORK then PLACE co-authors Corinne Murray and Sara Escobar to unpack why work was never truly designed for humans in the first place. </p> <p>Together, they explore the real reasons behind return-to-office mandates, why “behavior before buildings” is a more useful lens for leaders, and how work design now has to account for physical, digital, and experiential environments. They also break down how knowledge work has changed, why AI is c...

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  What’s the Leadership Shift Nobody Talks About?

  Mar 3, 202643 minS2

  <p>What’s the leadership shift nobody talks about — especially for women in leadership?</p> <p>Debbie McGee made every leadership shift the hard way. From bulldozer to builder. From control to trust. From protecting her image to radical transparency. After decades in Big Four accounting, global HR leadership across 30 countries, and navigating male-dominated industries, a corporate reorganization forced her to rebuild how she leads from the ground up.</p> <p>In this episode, we unpack the real leadership shifts most executives never say out loud: the tension between authority and vulnerability, achievement and purpose, head and heart.</p> <p>We a...

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  Human Judgment & Domain Expertise: Put AI to Use Responsibly

  Feb 18, 202655 minS2

  <p>In this episode of The Shift Show, we’re joined by ⁠⁠Jelena Marjanovic, PhD⁠⁠, a leader in responsible AI adoption and human-AI collaboration. Dive into what AI use really looks like in the workplace-beyond buzzwords and superficial stats, and focus on how humans can work with AI in ways that enhance judgment, trust, sustainable outcomes.</p> <p>This episode matters now because AI isn’t just a tool anymore. It’s shaping how we think, how we work, and how organizations operate. Whether you’re leading a team, integrating AI into your workflow, or simply trying to understand how humans and AI ca...

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  What Executives Need to Know About Career Change Today

  Jan 28, 202656 minS2

  <p>Executive careers are being reshaped in real time. AI is compressing decision cycles, private equity is redefining leadership expectations, and traditional career paths are breaking down faster than many leaders were prepared for. For senior professionals navigating transition, often for the first time in years, the challenge isn’t just tactical. It’s emotional and identity-based. This conversation matters now because it offers clarity in a moment where optionality feels safer than commitment, but specificity is what actually creates momentum. Ruben Moreno is a Founding Member of ⁠Blue Rock Human Capital⁠ and leads the Blue Rock Human Resources and Private...

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  Why I'll Never Play It Safe Again - What We Accomplished and Where We're Going

  Jan 14, 202621 minS2

  <p>“Remember, before you can be great, you’ve got to be good. Before you can be good, you’ve got to be bad. But before you can even be bad, you’ve got to try.”</p> <p>― Art Williams, ⁠All You Can Do is All You Can Do⁠</p> <p><br></p> <p>Rachel's friend ⁠Lydia Wu⁠, recently shared this in her newsletter and it perfectly captures what this past year has been as a podcaster and solopreneur. Today's episode is a little different. </p> <p>No frameworks. No expert guests. Just Rachel, talking to you—the people who showed up, who subscribe...

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