#shifthappens in the Digital Workplace Podcast

Hosted by Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal

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129

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Jun 2026

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Accelerate your business transformation with the #shifthappens podcast. Hosts Dux Raymond Sy and Mario Carvajal explores real-life case studies, interviews industry leaders, and highlights the latest trends in the digital workplace. Whether you're a CEO, tech enthusiast, or just curious, tune in to unlock the full potential digital transformation offers. Get inspired to make the shift happen, adapt to shifts around you, and prepare for the future. Don't miss out - join us now!

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June 11, 2026Episode 12935 min

Ep. 129: Where AI Meets Work: Why the Browser Is Becoming the New Work Surface

AI is reshaping how work gets done — but the deeper shift is where control sits. Increasingly, that control lives in the browser. In this episode of #shifthappens, Arunesh Chandra, Head of Product for Microsoft Edge for Business, breaks down how the browser has evolved into the environment where employees access information, interact with tools, and engage with AI. As this layer takes on greater responsibility, it brings control, visibility, and governance closer to the flow of work. That change is prompting organizations to rethink how oversight is applied within the systems employees use every day.

June 4, 2026Episode 12831 min

Ep. 128: Governance Makes AI Work in Healthcare: Managing Privacy and Security in Real Workflows

AI is already shaping how data in healthcare is accessed, exchanged, and used across clinical, operational, and development workflows. In this episode of #shifthappens, Kuma Partner and Executive Vice President of Privacy & Security Jenn Johnson explains why traditional governance approaches are being stretched — and where leaders need to respond differently. Drawing on real-world experience, Jenn outlines how established HIPAA foundations still matter, yet why AI forces organizations to rethink long‑held assumptions about consent, authorization, vendor risk, and data transparency.

May 28, 2026Episode 12733 min

Ep. 127: What AI Adoption Really Looks Like for Small Businesses

Most organizations treat AI adoption as a technology rollout. However, the ones gaining traction treat it as a leadership and culture challenge. In this episode of #shifthappens, Monica French, USA SMB Director at Microsoft, shares what she's hearing directly from small business leaders navigating AI — and why the human side of adoption is where most initiatives either accelerate or stall. Monica draws on frontline conversations with SMB founders, MSP partners, and her own career pivoting from traditional banking to fintech to explain why experiential learning outperforms passive training, why the chief human resource officer (CHRO) belongs at the AI table alongside the chief technology officer (CTO), and how lightweight governance can coexist with early experimentation. She also unpacks the gap between executive ambition and employee readiness — and what leaders can do to close it.

May 14, 2026Episode 12633 min

Ep. 126: When Security Pressure Hits, Data Readiness Shows

Security frameworks and regulations may change, but the underlying challenge stays the same: Many organizations still struggle to understand their data — how it moves, where it lives, and who is responsible for protecting it. In this #shifthappens episode, Summit 7 Systems CEO Scott Edwards explores what today’s defense and government supply chains reveal about security readiness, using Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) as a practical pressure point. Drawing on real‑world examples from contractors, subcontractors, and multinational organizations, the conversation examines gaps in data security, classification, and ownership. It also highlights the disconnect between AI adoption and basic security hygiene across defense and government supply chains. Together, these challenges show why security readiness must be led at the organizational level.

May 7, 2026Episode 12549 min

Ep. 125: Zero Trust Starts with Leadership

Zero Trust is a responsibility leaders choose to own. In this #shifthappens episode, we’re joined by Nicolas Blank, CTO of NBConsult, to unpack why most security programs fail before technology even enters the picture. Through analogies and real‑world examples, Nicolas explains why Zero Trust starts with leadership alignment, emotional buy‑in, and clear guardrails. The conversation explores what “assume breach” really means, why AI agents introduce new trust boundaries, how sovereignty and control are deeply connected, and why security breaks down the moment responsibility is outsourced.

April 23, 2026Episode 12434 min

Ep. 124: Modern Security Starts with Data Governance

Cybersecurity now runs on data, and that dependence is reshaping how organizations think about privacy, risk, and governance. As teams collect more signals to detect threats, long‑standing assumptions about how data should be limited, shared, and protected are being tested. In this episode of #shifthappens, Bojana Bellamy, President of the Centre for Information Policy Leadership (CIPL), discusses why privacy and cybersecurity can no longer be governed in silos. She explains how regulation, global data flows, and technologies like AI are pushing organizations toward integrated risk models and shared accountability — shifting security and privacy from technical functions to leadership decisions.

April 2, 202634 min

Ep. 123: Utilizing AI as an Organizational Truth Serum

Most AI strategies struggle not because the technology is immature, but because organizations treat AI as a technical upgrade instead of an organizational shift. In this episode of #shifthappens, Bud Caddell, Founder of NOBL, shares what he’s seeing inside large, complex enterprises in 2026. From the repeated mistakes of the first digital transformation to the week‑by‑week acceleration of AI capability, Bud explains why AI is forcing leaders to confront something deeper: how decisions actually get made, how incentives collide, and which trade‑offs remain unspoken. The conversation focuses on navigating skepticism and silos, and addressing the growing gap between pilot and scale.

March 5, 2026Episode 12231 min

Ep. 122: Build AI That People Welcome

What if AI could do more than automate tasks—what if it could transform how your organization solves problems, builds trust, and drives innovation? In this episode of #shifthappens, Erin Rollenhagen, Founder and CEO of People-Friendly Tech, shares a bold blueprint for leaders: start with what truly matters to your people, simplify relentlessly, and turn compliance into a launchpad for creativity. Discover how ethical, user-centered AI can elevate your brand, empower your teams, and deliver results that stick. Plus, hear the story of an app that went from one to five stars by putting users first.

February 19, 2026Episode 12129 min

Ep. 121: Turning Hype Into Habit: Making AI Adoption Stick

AI is everywhere, but turning it into lasting value is a challenge for every organization. In this episode of #shifthappens, Claire Engels, Senior Manager for Collaboration Experience & Productivity at Versuni, shares how to make AI adoption practical, sustainable, and people-first. From building momentum with small wins to keeping teams engaged beyond the initial rollout, Claire explores what it takes to move AI from hype to habit.

February 5, 2026Episode 12042 min

Ep. 120: Prevent Before You Respond: Mastering Cybersecurity

Greg van der Gaast, cybersecurity leader and founder of Sequoia Consulting, shares why modern security keeps failing — and it’s not because attackers are getting smarter. Drawing from his path from teenage hacker to government witness to CISO, Greg reveals how weak IT foundations, broken processes, and poor data habits create the conditions for most breaches. He explains why security must be treated as a quality discipline, how unstructured data quietly multiplies risk, and how AI can finally help uncover the root causes that organizations often overlook.

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