Episode 9 Phyllis Elin - Bringing Information Governance into the AI era

Episode 10 Part 2 Pamela Frost - Disrupt Yourself Before the AI Does (aka reimagine your relevance)

Don’t panic. In this engaging two part episode, I picked up Career Transition expert, Pamela Frost.   Pamela has thirty years of expertise across capability assessment, talent management, career transition coaching, leadership development and employee engagement.   Pamela is the founder and CEO of Adapt and Thrive, a multi-tool, multi-layered AI platform enabling people to realise their potential and develop the capabilities required to navigate an emerging future.   Pamela's tools enable people to disrupt themselves, and be well ahead of the AI displacement curve.   Key Takeaways - Part 1 * The realities of worker displacement on careers and workplace dynamics * Which occupations will be most disrupted? * Current landscape of AI adoption and impact on job security * What are the gender dynamics at play in disruption? * The importance of honest conversations with staff   Key Takeaways - Part 2 * How to disrupt yourself before the AI does Top Occupations Most Exposed to AI Displacement Risk * General Clerks * Retail Managers * Software & Applications Programmers * Accountants * Receptionists * Contract, Program & Project Administrators * Accounting Clerks * Purchasing & Supply Logistics Clerks * Advertising & Marketing Professionals * Checkout Operators & Office Cashiers   Top Occupations Least Exposed to AI Displacement Risk * Aged & Disabled Carers * Electricians * Truck Drivers * Child Carers * Commercial Cleaners * Carpenters & Joiners * Metal Fitters & Machinists * Plumbers * Gardeners * Forklift Drivers   Source: AI and Employment Australia [https://www.dewr.gov.au/workplace-relations/resources/ai-and-employment-australia?utm_source=LINKEDIN&utm_medium=social&utm_content=276525080&utm_campaign=DEWR+|+Employment+%26+Workplace+Relations+|+2026] published in July 2026 by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations    Where's Pamela? Linked In: linkedin.com/in/pamelamfrost [http://linkedin.com/in/pamelamfrost]   Adapt and Thrive Website: https://adaptandthrive.ai/ [https://adaptandthrive.ai/]   If you are in a career that's at risk of displacement, Pamela is looking to work with people who want to reimagine their relevance by road-testing her new AI software tool (called Crystal) to see if it helps your situation. You can either create a log in yourself (link above) or connect with her on LinkedIn to participate.   Hitchhiker’s Guide to AI Governance   Hosted by AI Governance partner, Bruce Mullan, who helps companies confidently adopt the 42 Statements of the Australian AI governance standard.  To learn more, visit his website: www.aigovernancepartners.com.au [http://www.aigovernancepartners.com.au]   If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to give us a rating, leave a comment and follow us for more episodes. So long and thanks for all the liste

Episode 10 Part 1 Pamela Frost - Disrupt Yourself Before the AI Does (aka reimagine your relevance)

Don’t panic. In this engaging two part episode, I picked up Career Transition expert, Pamela Frost.   Pamela has thirty years of expertise across capability assessment, talent management, career transition coaching, leadership development and employee engagement.   Pamela is the founder and CEO of Adapt and Thrive, a multi-tool, multi-layered AI platform enabling people to realise their potential and develop the capabilities required to navigate an emerging future.   Pamela's tools enable people to disrupt themselves, and be well ahead of the AI displacement curve.   Key Takeaways - Part 1 * The realities of worker displacement on careers and workplace dynamics * Which occupations will be most disrupted? * Current landscape of AI adoption and impact on job security * What are the gender dynamics at play in disruption? * The importance of honest conversations with staff   Key Takeaways - Part 2 * How to disrupt yourself before the AI does Top Occupations Most Exposed to AI Displacement Risk * General Clerks * Retail Managers * Software & Applications Programmers * Accountants * Receptionists * Contract, Program & Project Administrators * Accounting Clerks * Purchasing & Supply Logistics Clerks * Advertising & Marketing Professionals * Checkout Operators & Office Cashiers   Top Occupations Least Exposed to AI Displacement Risk * Aged & Disabled Carers * Electricians * Truck Drivers * Child Carers * Commercial Cleaners * Carpenters & Joiners * Metal Fitters & Machinists * Plumbers * Gardeners * Forklift Drivers   Source: AI and Employment Australia [https://www.dewr.gov.au/workplace-relations/resources/ai-and-employment-australia?utm_source=LINKEDIN&utm_medium=social&utm_content=276525080&utm_campaign=DEWR+|+Employment+%26+Workplace+Relations+|+2026] published in July 2026 by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations    Where's Pamela? Linked In: linkedin.com/in/pamelamfrost [http://linkedin.com/in/pamelamfrost]   Adapt and Thrive Website: https://adaptandthrive.ai/ [https://adaptandthrive.ai/]   If you are in a career that's at risk of displacement, Pamela is looking to work with people who want to reimagine their relevance by road-testing her new AI software tool (called Crystal) to see if it helps your situation. You can either create a log in yourself (link above) or connect with her on LinkedIn to participate.   Hitchhiker’s Guide to AI Governance   Hosted by AI Governance partner, Bruce Mullan, who helps companies confidently adopt the 42 Statements of the Australian AI governance standard.  To learn more, visit his website: www.aigovernancepartners.com.au [http://www.aigovernancepartners.com.au]   If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to give us a rating, leave a comment and follow us for more episodes. So long and thanks for all the listening!

Episode 9 Phyllis Elin - Bringing Information Governance into the AI era

Don’t panic. In this episode I picked up Information Governance expert, Phyllis Elin. With over three decades of senior information governance leadership, Phyllis Elin helps her global clients create, deploy, and maintain defensible and cost-saving information governance strategies. After 30 years, she's now preparing to bring Information Governance into the AI era. Key Takeaways * The importance of records management is highlighted through various unique experiences. * Privacy and compliance are paramount in information governance. * The tragic events of 9/11 led to increased awareness of data management. * Organizations must prepare for AI implementation carefully. * Developing a records retention schedule is crucial for effective governance. * Challenges in document management persist despite technological advancements. * The foundation of all work is the records retention schedule. * AI may not provide reliable information for records retention rules. * Organisations must prepare their data before implementing AI. * Smart scanning and shredding are essential for effective document management. Where's Phyllis? You can find her here: Linked In: linkedin.com/in/phylliselin [http://linkedin.com/in/phylliselin] Website: knowledgepreservation.com [http://knowledgepreservation.com] Hitchhiker’s Guide to AI Governance   Hosted by AI Governance partner, Bruce Mullan, who helps companies confidently adopt the 42 Statements of the Australian AI governance standard.  To learn more, visit his website:   www.aigovernancepartners.com.au [http://www.aigovernancepartners.com.au]   If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to give us a rating, leave a comment and follow us for more episodes. So long and thanks for all the listening!

Episode 8 Gerry McCusker - Never let a good AI crisis go to waste

Don’t panic. In this episode I picked up Crisis Expert, Gerry McCusker. Gerry McCusker is the driving force behind The Drill, unique software for crisis simulation training. Gerry talks about: * AI Risks Are Often Old Risks in New Packaging * Focus on Consequences, Not the Technology * AI Amplifies Existing Organisational Weaknesses * Organisations Need Business Continuity and Crisis Planning for AI * Crisis Preparedness Requires Practice, Not Just Documentation * Human Judgment Remains Critical Where's Gerry? You can find him here: Linked In: linkedin.com/in/gerrymccuskermscpr [http://linkedin.com/in/gerrymccuskermscpr] Website: https://www.thedrill.com.au/ [https://www.thedrill.com.au/] Nigel Farage bank controversy Gerry mentioned: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Farage_Coutts_bank_scandal [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nigel_Farage_Coutts_bank_scandal] Gerry's lucky quote: Perhaps our eyes need to be washed by our tears once in a while, so that we can see life with a clearer view again. Hitchhiker’s Guide to AI Governance   Hosted by AI Governance partner, Bruce Mullan, who helps companies confidently adopt the 42 Statements of the Australian AI governance standard.  To watch this podcast on Youtube: Hitchhikers pod [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4KuI2HLCbuORspHUOMBK5g] To learn more, visit his website:   www.aigovernancepartners.com.au [http://www.aigovernancepartners.com.au]   If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to give us a rating, leave a comment and follow us for more episodes. So long and thanks for all the listening!

Episode 7 Duncan Brett - A vendor's perspective on being an intelligence company

Welcome to The Hitchhiker’s Guide to AI Governance, the podcast for anyone trying to make sense of intelligent machines, messy politics, and everything in between.   Don’t panic.   In this episode I picked up Duncan Brett   Duncan is the successful Chief Operating Officer at Decidr AI.   Duncan shares his perspectives about these topics:   - AI is Really About “Intelligence”, Not Just Models - Governance, Sovereignty & Trust Are Becoming Core Business Issues   - Businesses Are Racing Into AI Without Foundations   - Department-Led AI Could Create Chaos   - Human + AI = Repurposing, Not Replacement   - AI Adoption is Primarily a Cultural Leadership Challenge    Learn more about Duncan Duncan on LinkedIn:  linkedin.com/in/duncanbrett [http://linkedin.com/in/duncanbrett] Decidr website: https://www.decidr.ai/ [https://www.decidr.ai/] The Sh!t Happens Quote: Sometimes you're the windscreen. Sometimes you’re the mosquito.   Hitchhiker’s Guide to AI Governance   Hosted by AI Governance partner, Bruce Mullan, who helps companies confidently adopt the 42 Statements of the Australian AI governance standard.  To watch this podcast on Youtube: Hitchhikers pod [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4KuI2HLCbuORspHUOMBK5g] To learn more, visit his website: www.aigovernancepartners.com.au [http://www.aigovernancepartners.com.au]   If you enjoyed this episode, please be sure to give us a rating, leave a comment and follow us for more episodes.