Transform Work

Open Assembly

The Transform Work podcast, hosted by John Winsor and presented by Open Assembly, is your front-row seat to the revolution reshaping how work gets done. Each episode features candid conversations with leading thinkers, bold organizational leaders, innovative platforms, and forward-thinking academics—all united by a shared mission: to advance the practical application of open talent strategies. Guided by John’s vision and experience at the forefront of the open work movement, this podcast offers more than just ideas—it’s a collaborative space for fresh insights, real-world stories, and powerful connections that are redefining the future of work.

  1. Transform Work with Kyle Forrest, Principal and Future of HR Leader at Deloitte

    20 JAN

    Transform Work with Kyle Forrest, Principal and Future of HR Leader at Deloitte

    In this episode of Transform Work, host John Winsor sits down with Kyle Forrest, Principal at Deloitte and Deloitte’s U.S. Future of HR Leader, for a wide-ranging conversation on how AI is reshaping work, talent, and organizational design inside large enterprises. Kyle shares what he’s hearing from CHROs and C-suite leaders as companies move from “AI pilots” to real production deployments, and why 2026 may become the year of measurable productivity gains. Together, John and Kyle explore how jobs are being unbundled into tasks and reassembled into new roles, projects, and workflows, including the rise of AI agents and what it means to manage “synthetic talent” alongside human teams. Key themes include: The shift from one-time “change management” to continuous adaptation as AI capabilities evolveA practical framework for role evolution: AI-assisted, AI-augmented, and AI-powered workWhy the real unlock is cross-functional: AI as a coordinating layer that breaks down silos and forces new operating modelsWho “owns the agent” inside organizations, and why many companies are forming centralized AI councils across HR, IT, Legal, and the businessThe overlooked force shaping the future of work: demographics, global labor supply shifts, and what that means for talent strategyIf you’re a leader thinking about the future of HR, workforce transformation, or the operating model changes required to compete in an AI-enabled world, this conversation offers clear frameworks, grounded insights, and a candid look at what’s coming next. Listen now to hear why the future of work is not just about automation, but about redesigning how organizations run, how talent is deployed, and how humans stay empowered in the loop.

    44 min
  2. Transform Work with Sangeet Paul Choudary, Author - Reshuffle, Platform Revolution

    12 JAN

    Transform Work with Sangeet Paul Choudary, Author - Reshuffle, Platform Revolution

    In this episode of Transform Work, John Winsor sits down with Sangeet Paul Choudary, one of the world’s leading thinkers on platforms, AI, and how work is being reorganized. Sangeet, co-author of Platform Revolution and author of Reshuffle, argues that the real impact of AI is not just faster or cheaper work, but a fundamental shift in how work is coordinated, how value is created, and where power lives inside organizations and industries. The conversation explores why jobs are dissolving into tasks, why skills are becoming harder to define, and how companies must rethink everything from talent strategy to professional services models in an AI-driven world. They discuss how platforms like Walmart, Uber, and Shutterstock reveal deeper patterns of power shift, and why organizations need new ways to measure the return on both human and machine work. For leaders, HR teams, and anyone trying to navigate the future of work, this episode offers a powerful framework for understanding how AI is reshaping not just what we do, but how we organize to do it. Sangeet Paul Choudary Platformation Labs Reshuffle Platform Revolution

    50 min
  3. Transform Work with James Raybould, SVP at Turing

    6 JAN

    Transform Work with James Raybould, SVP at Turing

    In this episode of Transform Work, John Winsor sits down with James Raybould, SVP at Turing, to explore what it really takes for organizations to move from talking about AI to actually benefiting from it. James shares how Turing works with the world’s leading AI labs to make models smarter, while also helping enterprises deploy AI in practical, high-impact ways. Drawing on his own hands-on experimentation, he talks about how AI is reshaping everyday workflows, creativity, and how work gets done inside modern organizations. Before joining Turing, James spent years at Bain and more than a decade at LinkedIn, where he worked across strategy, analytics, product marketing, and growth. Together, John and James discuss what leaders need to understand now as AI shifts from experimentation to real operational change.

    54 min
  4. Transform Work with Nuri Demirci Lopez, Co-founder at NeoSentia

    09/12/2025

    Transform Work with Nuri Demirci Lopez, Co-founder at NeoSentia

    In this episode of Transform Work, host John Winsor sits down with Nuri Demirci Lopez — co-founder of NeoSentia and former Microsoft principal product manager — to explore the future of leadership in an AI-enabled world. With 20+ years in product innovation, digital talent systems, and workforce transformation, Nuri shares how AI “digital twins” can replicate a leader’s voice, judgment, and decision-making to scale expertise across an organization. We dive into how Neocentia is building hyper-personalized AI agents, what it means to multiply human impact through technology, and why organizations need to rethink how they deploy talent in the age of generative AI.

    44 min
  5. Transform Work with Steve Chase, Global Head of AI and Digital Innovation at KPMG

    03/12/2025

    Transform Work with Steve Chase, Global Head of AI and Digital Innovation at KPMG

    In this episode of Transform Work, John Winsor talks with Steve Chase, Global Head of AI and Digital Innovation at KPMG. Steve has spent more than twenty years leading major technology and business transformations, and today he is driving KPMG’s global effort to scale responsible, high-impact AI across industries and internal teams. John and Steve discuss what it takes for organizations to move from experimentation to real enterprise adoption. They explore how trust, governance, and strong operating models can turn AI ambition into measurable results.

    55 min
  6. Transform Work with Ryan Kurt, Founder and CEO of The AI Lab

    10/11/2025

    Transform Work with Ryan Kurt, Founder and CEO of The AI Lab

    In this episode of Transform Work, John Winsor is joined by Ryan Kurt, Founder and CEO of The AI Lab. For more than a decade, Ryan has been at the forefront of generative AI and large-language-model innovation, helping organizations move beyond experimentation and toward meaningful transformation. His work has guided executives through strategy development, capability building, evaluation, and full-scale deployment of AI across the enterprise. Today, Ryan and his team at The AI Lab are focused entirely on helping leaders turn AI ambition into sustained business value. In this conversation, we explore what Ryan is seeing right now in workforce transformation, why many organizations are stuck in “pilot mode,” and the practical steps leaders can take to build real capability, not just prove concepts. This discussion cuts through the hype to examine where the actual opportunities are, what’s changing inside organizations, and how executives can lead the shift to a more adaptive, AI-enabled workforce.

    49 min
  7. Transform Work with Joseph Fuller, Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School

    27/10/2025

    Transform Work with Joseph Fuller, Professor of Management Practice at the Harvard Business School

    In this episode of Transform Work, John Winsor sits down with Professor Joseph Fuller of Harvard Business School. Fuller co-leads HBS’s Managing the Future of Work project and co-hosts its podcast, where he engages with business and policy leaders on the forces reshaping work. With decades of experience advising companies, Fuller is recognized as one of today’s leading voices on how technology, demographics, and new talent models are transforming the workforce. His research spans critical topics such as skills-based hiring, hidden workers, and the rise of AI and digital teammates.

    52 min
  8. Transform Work with Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela

    16/10/2025

    Transform Work with Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela

    In this episode of Transform Work, John Winsor sits down with Carrol Chang, CEO of Andela—the global talent marketplace connecting companies with highly skilled technologists across more than 135 countries. Carrol shares insights on Andela’s next stage of growth and its mission to connect brilliance with opportunity. She also reflects on her experience as Uber’s Global Head of Driver and Courier Operations, where she helped expand the platform’s marketplace on a global scale. Tune in for a conversation on scaling talent, building global communities, and shaping the future of work.

    55 min
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The Transform Work podcast, hosted by John Winsor and presented by Open Assembly, is your front-row seat to the revolution reshaping how work gets done. Each episode features candid conversations with leading thinkers, bold organizational leaders, innovative platforms, and forward-thinking academics—all united by a shared mission: to advance the practical application of open talent strategies. Guided by John’s vision and experience at the forefront of the open work movement, this podcast offers more than just ideas—it’s a collaborative space for fresh insights, real-world stories, and powerful connections that are redefining the future of work.

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  • Creator
    Open Assembly
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    94
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Open Assembly
  • Show Website
    Transform Work

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