Peggy Smedley Show

I is reshaping every industry, but the real question isn't whether technology will change — it's whether your skills are evolving fast enough to keep up. In this episode of The Peggy Smedley Show, host Peggy Smedley breaks down what it really means to prepare the workforce for an AI-driven economy.
We cover:
Why the future of work is about humans with AI, not humans vs. AI
The human skills AI can't replicate — and why they're becoming the most valuable
How the best organizations are developing talent instead of just hiring it
Why continuous learning is your greatest competitive advantage
Practical steps leaders can take to build a culture of curiosity and growth
The role of trust, ethics, and transparency in AI adoption
Whether you're a business leader, manager, or professional navigating change, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you approach learning, leadership, and growth in the age of AI.

Everyone is racing to adopt AI, automate processes, and keep up with the latest technology breakthroughs. But is moving faster always the right strategy?
In this episode of The Peggy Smedley Show, Peggy explores why businesses need their own version of "recess" to step back, think clearly, and innovate with purpose. She discusses the difference between activity and innovation, why leaders must make time for reflection, and how AI should enhance critical thinking rather than replace it.
Key topics include:
Why speed without direction isn't a strategy
The risk of solving the wrong problems with AI
How reflection drives better innovation
Creating intentional "business recess" time
The role of leadership in the age of AI
Why wisdom may be more valuable than speed
What if your greatest competitive advantage isn't moving faster, but thinking better before you act?
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Every August, students go back to school — and business leaders should take note. In this episode of The Peggy Smedley Show, host Peggy Smedley uses the back-to-school season as a lens to examine one of the most critical questions facing organizations today: As we race to adopt AI, automation, and digital transformation, are we actually solving the right problems?
Peggy revisits the foundational principle that has guided Connected World for years — the right balance of people, process, and technology — and explains why that three-legged stool matters more than ever in the age of generative AI, agentic AI, and physical AI.
In this episode, you'll hear why:
Technology is the enabler, not the destination
Data without insight is just noise
AI cannot fix broken processes — it only exposes them
The next decade will be won by organizations that learn continuously, not the ones that spend the most on tech
This week's tip: Pick one business challenge. Don't start by asking which technology to buy — start by asking why the problem exists in the first place.
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Peggy talks about one of the biggest business challenges today: turning data into insights, and ultimately better business decisions. She says we have more information available than ever before, but that doesn't automatically mean creating better insights.
She also discusses:
· How too much information can sometimes make decisions harder.
· The next phase of digital transformation.
· Four big trends driving this shift.
· How AI (artificial intelligence) is changing the conversation.
· Her candid thoughts on what construction and manufacturing leaders should be focusing on next.
Peggy talks about one of the biggest business challenges today: turning data into insights, and ultimately better business decisions. She says we have more information available than ever before, but that doesn't automatically mean creating better insights. She also discusses: · How too much information can sometimes make decisions harder. · The next phase of digital transformation. · Four big trends driving this shift. · How AI (artificial intelligence) is changing the conversation. · Her candid thoughts on what construction and manufacturing leaders should be focusing on next.
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AI is changing everything in the AEC industry — but not in the way most people fear. In this episode of The Peggy Smedley Show, host Peggy Smedley sits down with Claire Rutkowski, Executive Director of AI Productivity and Enablement at WSP, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping the engineering workforce.
They dig into how AI is catching recurring clash patterns, flagging spec drift before it becomes costly rework, compressing meeting prep time, and freeing engineers to focus on judgment, creativity, and higher-value decisions. Claire also shares how WSP is upskilling its workforce, why the most skeptical engineers are often the most valuable voices in the room, and what it means to mentor a generation that's ready to go AI-native.
Topics covered:
Is AI coming for engineering jobs? The honest answer
How AI agents work alongside engineers today — and where it's heading
Clash detection, spec inconsistencies, and change order prevention
Smarter coordination meetings powered by AI
Upskilling engineers: persona-based training at scale
The shift from project delivery to full asset lifecycle intelligence
What separates firms that will lead from those that fall behind
 Guest: Claire Rutkowski, WSP Executive Director of AI Productivity and Enablement 🌐 wsp.com | Follow Claire on LinkedIn