Future of Work, a Workday Podcast
The world of work hasn’t just changed; it’s being radically redefined. Between the surge of AI, shifting workforce expectations, and the dawn of human-machine collaboration, the old leadership playbooks are obsolete.
The Future of Work Podcast moves beyond the buzzwords to deliver raw, high-stakes insights from the architects of the new work day. Each episode, we sit down with C-suite executives, AI innovators, and industry pioneers to expose the friction between legacy thinking and the future of business.
We ignore the tech specs to focus on what matters: the industry trends, cultural shifts, and leadership opportunities required to thrive in an unpredictable landscape. This isn't a conversation about tools—it's a conversation about the future of your organization. Stop guessing and start leading.
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Episodes
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Tuesday Nov 25, 2025
Censia CEO Joanna Riley joins Workday CMO Emma Chalwin to discuss how leaders can navigate AI-driven change with courage, transparency, and a vulnerable mindset. Hear how embracing experimentation and elevating “soul work” can transform teams and spark innovation.
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
James Kinney, Global Chief People Officer at Media.Monks, and Jessie Heath, Director of Global Talent, La-Z-Boy, to discuss how to build a truly human-centered strategy. They reveal the surprising ROI of care, moving past buzzwords to show how prioritizing "belonging" and engagement is the only way to convince leadership and drive the bottom line.
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Dow's Sarah Jo (“SJ”) Rowley explains the human-centered future of work and why AI isn't a race to automate, but a journey to elevate everyone. In conversation with Josh Tarr, she reveals how a 128-year-old company is leading the AI adoption era by anchoring its transformation in trust, skills-based frameworks, and a culture of empathy. Discover how to reframe AI from a productivity play to a cultural one, and the essential role of HR as talent advisor.
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Workday’s Phil Willburn and HRManifesto’s Leigh Henderson reveal why internal mobility has stalled and how to solve the growing AI trust gap. Learn the strategic pivots needed to win back your best talent and redefine career growth by focusing on impact.
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Tuesday Oct 28, 2025
Workday's VP of AI Kathy Pham and MIT researcher Dr. Danielle Li confront the most urgent question in the AI-augmented workplace: When an AI model scales a top performer's expertise, what is owed to the employee whose valuable data made it possible? They explore the AI paradox, arguing that strategic work—training the machine—must be compensated, and that every organization needs a Chief Work Officer to design fair, future-proof collaboration between humans and AI.
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Friday Oct 24, 2025
Workday’s Kathy Pham and Salesforce’s Chief Ethical and Humane Use Officer and EVP of Product, Paula Goldman, discuss moving from theoretical discussions to practical frameworks for ethical technology and a human-centered future of work. They explore Paula’s unique journey and how ethical leadership can build a movement for responsible AI.
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Monday Oct 20, 2025
Google Cloud's VP and GM, Rao Surapaneni, joins Workday’s Kathy Pham to discuss the future of enterprise AI, agents, and what it all means for technology leaders.
Monday Oct 06, 2025
Monday Oct 06, 2025
The way we work is about to change forever. Workday’s Chief Communications Officer Gina Sheibley sat down with Sana CEO and founder Joel Hellermark following the announcement of Workday’s definitive agreement to acquire his company. Joel shares his bold vision for agentic AI and explains how this new partnership will transform the Workday experience, making AI the new front door to work for millions of users.
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
Wednesday Oct 01, 2025
What if the secret to a more human hiring process was...more technology? In this episode, we sit down with Adam Godson, CEO of Paradox, following the announcement of Workday's acquisition of the company. Adam shares the vision behind Paradox, explaining how their technology is revolutionizing talent acquisition for frontline and corporate roles alike.
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Your AI product is ready, deadlines are looming, and customer anticipation is growing. Then, the legal team gets involved, and everything grinds to a halt. What if this entire model is broken?
Andy Cannon, Workday's Vice President and Deputy General Counsel for Product and Technology and a former software engineer, argues that legal isn't a roadblock but an accelerator. He explains why early legal collaboration is the key to building customer trust and the single clearest path to AI adoption. Learn how to transform your legal team from a late-stage gatekeeper into a strategic partner from day one to ship products more efficiently and responsibly.