In this episode of AI in Focus, Garima sits down with Emily Sauter, founder of A New Way Forward, to explore the human side of AI, the future of work, and why leadership needs to evolve in an AI-powered world. With 20 years of experience across workplace transformation, employee experience, and organisational change, Emily brings a deeply human lens to how businesses should approach AI adoption, not just through tools and automation, but through trust, psychological safety, creativity, and purpose. In this episode, you’ll discover: • Why AI is creating an identity crisis for many professionals • Why “human in the loop” may not be enough, and why some work should remain human-led • How leaders can adopt AI without losing the human element • Why organisations should focus on AI behaviours, not just AI tools • The importance of psychological safety, trust, and transparency in AI adoption • Which industries are most likely to be disrupted by AI • Why creativity, empathy, relationships, and strategy will become even more valuable • How leadership may shift from being data-driven to human centred • Why “leaders are healers” may define the next era of work This conversation is a thoughtful reminder that AI is not just about productivity, automation, or efficiency. It is about how we design better workplaces, stronger leadership, and more meaningful human experiences alongside technology. Whether you’re a business owner, leader, employee, consultant, or simply AI-curious, this episode will help you think differently about the role of humans in an AI-driven future. 👩💼 Guest: Emily E Sauter – Founder, A New Way Forward 🌐 Learn more: https://anewwayforward.com.au 🎧 Host: Garima Singh – Co-founder, AI2Easy | AI in Focus Podcast 📩 Connect with Garima on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/garima-singh-3215036 Subscribe to AI in Focus for real conversations on what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next in AI for business. #aiinfocus #aipodcast #futureofwork #humanfirstai #aileadership #aiadoption #workplacetransformation #employeeexperience #psychologicalsafety #leadership #artificialintelligence #businessautomation #humancenteredai #aiinbusiness