Peggy Smedley Show

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

What is your sleep really telling you about your long-term health? In this episode, Peggy Smedley sits down with Dr. Pierre Escourrou, Senior Medical Advisor at Withings and practicing cardiologist, to unpack groundbreaking research linking nighttime breathing patterns to arterial aging — and what that means for your cardiovascular health.
They explore:
How sleep apnea and snoring accelerate arterial stiffness
Why a single night of sleep data leads to 20% misdiagnosis rates — and how continuous monitoring changes that
The power of connected device ecosystems (IoT) over standalone wearables
How AI + IoT data is shifting medicine from treatment to prevention
What conditions — including hypertension, heart failure, COPD, and menopause — may be detectable years earlier using devices like the Withings Sleep Analyzer and smart scale
The regulatory and insurance hurdles still standing in the way
Whether you're a health tech enthusiast, a clinician, or someone who just wants to understand their sleep data better, this episode is packed with insights you won't want to miss.
Learn more at withings.com

The way we work is changing fast — and the 2030 workforce won't look like anything we've seen before. In this episode, Peggy Smedley explores the forces reshaping work: the rise of fractional leadership, AI augmentation (not replacement), portfolio careers, and the urgent need for continuous learning. Peggy breaks down what individuals and organizations need to do now to stay ahead — from skills-based hiring and project-based teams to building cultures where learning never stops. Whether you're a leader, a professional rethinking your career path, or an organization trying to stay agile, this episode gives you a clear-eyed look at what's coming and how to prepare.
Topics covered:
How remote work and AI set the stage for the 2030 workforce
The rise of fractional roles and portfolio careers
AI augmentation vs. replacement — what's really happening
Why adaptability is the most valuable skill of the decade
Practical steps for individuals and organizations to prepare
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Harvey Mason Jr., CEO of the Recording Academy, joins the Peggy Smedley Show at Think 2026 to share his candid take on AI and the future of music. From how producers are already using AI as a creative collaborator in the studio, to the 75,000 AI-generated songs hitting streaming platforms every day — Harvey breaks down why AI is a powerful tool, not a replacement for human creativity, and why legislation, transparency, and proper crediting are non-negotiable.
Topics covered:
How artists are using AI iteratively in the studio
The disruption AI is bringing to streaming and distribution
Why younger creators see no limits — and what that means for the industry
Who should set the boundaries for AI in music
Will we ever have a truly "soulful" AI?
Recorded live at IBM Think 2026.
 
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