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Human In The Room

Human In The Room

Written by: Betsy Gardner
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The Human in the Room podcast is for people figuring out how work actually works.

Hosted by Betsy Gardner, this podcast explores the conversations, decisions, and workplace dynamics that shape modern careers. Each episode breaks down the human side of leadership development, career growth, workplace culture, people strategy, communication, and the future of work in the age of AI.

Designed for emerging leaders, ambitious professionals, and anyone navigating intergenerational workplaces, Human in the Room offers practical insights on managing up, building trust, developing soft skills, leading with judgment, and growing your influence at work.

Whether you're early in your career, leading a team, working in human resources, business development, or simply trying to become more effective at work, this podcast helps you build the credibility and human-centered leadership skills that matter most.

Subscribe for more episodes on leadership, career growth, workplace culture, AI, and the human skills that still matter most.

Learn more at humanintheroombook.com and betsygardner.comBetsy Gardner
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  • 1. Why Work Feels Broken Right Now

    1. Why Work Feels Broken Right Now
    May 29 2026
    Why does work feel broken right now? Why are recent graduates losing faith in AI, leadership, and the future of work altogether?In this powerful episode of Human in the Room, Betsy explores the growing backlash against AI, the collapse of workplace mentorship, and the rising anxiety surrounding career development, remote work culture, and leadership in a post-pandemic world.As headlines continue to warn about AI replacing jobs, younger generations are entering the workforce feeling uncertain, disconnected, and overwhelmed. Meanwhile, senior leaders are struggling to adapt to rapidly shifting expectations around communication, professionalism, authenticity, trust, and workplace culture.This episode dives deep into:Why AI is triggering fear and mistrust among young professionalsThe disappearance of entry-level apprenticeship opportunitiesHow remote work disrupted mentorship and workplace cultureWhy soft skills matter more than everThe leadership gap emerging between generationsWhat “good judgment” actually looks like in the workplaceHow to build trust, presence, and credibility in your careerWhy mentorship must become intentional in today’s worldThe hidden loneliness behind modern work cultureHow young professionals can stand out in an AI-driven workforceBetsy also shares practical advice for graduates and early-career professionals on managing up, building trust with leadership, creating mentorship opportunities, and developing the human skills AI cannot replace.If you care about leadership development, workplace culture, career growth, emotional intelligence, communication skills, or the future of work, this episode is essential listening.-----------------------Stay in the RoomSubscribe to Human in the Room for more conversations about leadership, career growth, workplace culture, AI, and the human skills that still matter most.NewsletterJoin the Human in the Room newsletter: https://humanintheroom.myflodesk.com/subscribeWebsite Learn more at humanintheroombook.comFollow Human in the RoomInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/humanintheroom LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/human-in-the-room/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@HumanintheRoomPodcast Follow Betsy GardnerWebsite: betsygardner.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/betsygardner22/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebetsygardner/ Buy the BookGet Human in the Room by Betsy Gardner: https://bit.ly/4uADfVt Bring Human in the Room to Your OrganizationHuman in the Room helps organizations build stronger leaders, healthier workplace cultures, and more effective teams through:Leadership development trainingKeynotes and speaking engagementsTeam workshops and assessmentsTopics include communication, trust, managing up, intergenerational workplaces, AI and human skills, and human-centered leadership.Bring Betsy Gardner to your organization by contacting info@humanintheroombook.com -----------------------CreditsHosted by Betsy GardnerProduced by Hi Hello Labs: https://www.hihellolabs.com/
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