Leading Artemis II: NASA's Vanessa Wyche on Mission, Teams, and "Grit," Ep. #27

Who Keeps Us Safe When AI Writes Its Own Code? With Scott Beale (CEO of ISC2), Ep. #30

In the race to deploy AI, are we skipping the obvious safety measures that would prevent harm? ISC2’s new CEO, Scott Beale, and I map a practical roadmap for leaders: secure‑by‑design, measured AI safety KPIs, and turning “shadow AI” from an organizational embarrassment into a governed advantage. Three quick takeaways * If you can’t measure AI safety, you can’t govern it — safety metrics must sit beside revenue and churn on the dashboard. * Banning AI drives usage underground; certification, role‑based permissions, and monitored adoption create control. * Cyber professionals will shift from rote operations to judgment, governance, and cross‑functional leadership. Who should listen * CEOs and boards deciding on AI adoption and funding * CISOs, security teams, and tech leaders planning workforce reskilling * Policy-makers, nonprofit leaders, and anyone focused on AI ethics and organizational risk 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a co-worker or friend. Get full access to Work 2.0 at therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe [https://therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Tabitha Brown on Building a Business Empire From Authenticity, Ep. #29

In this episode of Work 2.0, Rachel Wells interviews Tabitha Brown about the business behind her brand and warmth. Best known for her viral moments and soulful vegan cooking, Tabitha reveals the strategic choices that turned spontaneity into a sustainable brand: closing a restaurant and pivoting into retail, building family-led partnerships, protecting human connection in an AI era, and her plans for a production company focused on supernatural, soul‑centered storytelling. Listen for practical advice on: * How small, consistent actions compound into opportunity * Why in‑the‑moment authenticity is irreplaceable * And how to collaborate with loved ones without blurring boundaries. Warm, candid, and deeply practical, this conversation offers takeaways for creators, leaders, and anyone building something that outlasts AI. Get full access to Work 2.0 at therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe [https://therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Adecco CEO Denis Machuel Explains The AI Workplace Readiness Gap Crisis, Ep. #28

What does it take to scale AI across an organization? Rachel Wells talks with Denis Machuel, CEO of Adecco Group, about key findings from the newly-released 2026 Business Leaders Report [https://www.adeccogroup.com/our-thinking/flagship-research/business-leaders-research-2026] — a survey of 2,000 C‑suite leaders across 13 countries. The conversation reveals a worrying gap: the proportion of “future‑ready” organizations has dropped, and only a minority of leaders have talent strategies that clearly show how AI will create opportunities for workers. Denis argues that successful AI adoption hinges on people‑centered leadership: measuring trust as a business metric, co‑designing job changes with employees, prioritizing upskilling (only 22% of leaders feel confident they’re developing AI skills), and deploying agents where they augment frontline work. He shares real examples from Adecco on how co‑design and focusing agents on client‑facing processes have increased job satisfaction and adoption. A must‑listen for leaders who want to avoid resistance and wasted investment, and instead build an AI‑enabled workforce that works with people, not to replace them. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a co-worker or friend. Get full access to Work 2.0 at therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe [https://therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

Leading Artemis II: NASA's Vanessa Wyche on Mission, Teams, and "Grit," Ep. #27

Join Rachel Wells for a conversation with Vanessa Wyche, Director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, who led teams on the ground through the Artemis II mission. Vanessa breaks down how mission success is engineered through readiness and systems thinking, and defines “gritty” leadership. She also shares how NASA is bringing AI into everyday work with a “summer of AI” that invited teams to experiment. If you work in high‑stakes decision‑making, building lasting leadership pipelines, or practical AI adoption across functions, this episode is for you. What you’ll learn * How NASA tested Artemis II and built team structures that demand clear judgment * The “summer of AI” approach: treating AI as a tool for every role, from comms to engineers * Vanessa’s leadership framework: vision, readiness, and what “grit” means 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a co-worker or friend. Get full access to Work 2.0 at therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe [https://therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]

TikTok, Weddings, Airports: The Weird New Places Companies Recruit, with Dr. Jasmine Escalera (Zety), Ep. #26

What happens when AI makes every resume look perfect? On this episode of Work 2.0 Rachel sits down with Dr. Jasmine Escalera, career expert at Zety, to unpack the rise of “off‑the‑clock” recruiting — hiring that happens in real life, outside job boards and ATS. Highlights you’ll hear: * Shocking hiring hotspots: hiring conversations are happening in restaurants (42%), grocery stores (32%) and even airports (20%). * Why TikTok is now a recruitment channel (it ranked #1 in Zety’s social media research). * Practical advice for candidates and hiring leaders to play the game of offline recruiting fairly to get a win-win Whether you hire, hire for, or are looking for work, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in for surprising data, practical tips, and a human‑first take on the future of recruiting. 🎧 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and more. Don’t forget to rate, review, and share this episode with a co-worker or friend. Get full access to Work 2.0 at therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe [https://therealrachelwells.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4]