Welcome to the intersection of technology and creativity, where we’ll explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our lives and passions.

In this episode, we’ll delve into the reflections of Rafel, a musician and composer, who shares his perspective on the impact of technology and AI on music and creativity.

Throughout the full episode, you’ll discover how human connection remains essential in an increasingly automated world and what creativity truly means in the digital age.

Happy learning!

About Rafel:

Rafel Jaume is an associate professor at Ramon Llull University, researcher, composer, and an emerging voice in humanistic governance of artificial intelligence. His trajectory does not follow a straight line — it is a deliberate superposition of layers: each dimension he has built enriches and deepens all the others.

His background is rooted in philosophy, digital innovation, and musical composition. He studied composition at the Film Scoring Academy of Europe, where he trained with industry leaders such as Christopher Young, Harry Gregson-Williams, Norman Ludwin, Miriam Cutler, and Wilhelm von Dungen, among others. Today, he remains active as a composer, working on choral music and musical theatre, because artistic practice is not his past: it is the layer that allows him to understand what machines cannot replace.

He has been a researcher at the Artificial Intelligence Observatory at La Salle Campus Barcelona - URL, a choral director with over eight years of experience, and president of Technova Young, the young entrepreneurs' association. He teaches at universities such as URL, UB, and UPC, and participates in forums of the Catalan Society of Philosophy.

His research explores how symbolic systems, from language to algorithms, shape the way we think, learn, and create. With a humanistic and interdisciplinary perspective, he focuses his work on the ethical and social implications of artificial intelligence and on how these technologies redefine contemporary cultural, educational, and institutional experience.

He is the founder and director of CAIRAI, a consultancy and research body that helps schools, universities, cultural institutions, and public organisations integrate AI in an ethical, creative, and meaningful way. CAIRAI is not just a company — it is the institutional materialisation of his intellectual framework: the place where ideas become programmes, strategies, and concrete policy.

At the intersection of all this lies a conviction that organises his work: that the most powerful technology of our time cannot be designed, governed, or inhabited without the people who understand what it means to be human — and that philosophy, art, and education are not ornaments of the AI debate, but its centre.

Rafel Jaume works to be one of those people. And to build the institutions, frameworks, and conversations that allow us, as a society, to rise to the moment we are living through.

Connect with him at: https://www.rafeljaume.com/

Welcome to the intersection of technology and creativity, where we’ll explore how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming our lives and passions.

In this episode, we’ll delve into the reflections of Rafel, a musician and composer, who shares his perspective on the impact of technology and AI on music and creativity.

Throughout the full episode, you’ll discover how human connection remains essential in an increasingly automated world and what creativity truly means in the digital age.

Happy learning!

About Rafel:

Rafel Jaume is an associate professor at Ramon Llull University, researcher, composer, and an emerging voice in humanistic governance of artificial intelligence. His trajectory does not follow a straight line — it is a deliberate superposition of layers: each dimension he has built enriches and deepens all the others.

His background is rooted in philosophy, digital innovation, and musical composition. He studied composition at the Film Scoring Academy of Europe, where he trained with industry leaders such as Christopher Young, Harry Gregson-Williams, Norman Ludwin, Miriam Cutler, and Wilhelm von Dungen, among others. Today, he remains active as a composer, working on choral music and musical theatre, because artistic practice is not his past: it is the layer that allows him to understand what machines cannot replace.

He has been a researcher at the Artificial Intelligence Observatory at La Salle Campus Barcelona - URL, a choral director with over eight years of experience, and president of Technova Young, the young entrepreneurs' association. He teaches at universities such as URL, UB, and UPC, and participates in forums of the Catalan Society of Philosophy.

His research explores how symbolic systems, from language to algorithms, shape the way we think, learn, and create. With a humanistic and interdisciplinary perspective, he focuses his work on the ethical and social implications of artificial intelligence and on how these technologies redefine contemporary cultural, educational, and institutional experience.

He is the founder and director of CAIRAI, a consultancy and research body that helps schools, universities, cultural institutions, and public organisations integrate AI in an ethical, creative, and meaningful way. CAIRAI is not just a company — it is the institutional materialisation of his intellectual framework: the place where ideas become programmes, strategies, and concrete policy.

At the intersection of all this lies a conviction that organises his work: that the most powerful technology of our time cannot be designed, governed, or inhabited without the people who understand what it means to be human — and that philosophy, art, and education are not ornaments of the AI debate, but its centre.

Rafel Jaume works to be one of those people. And to build the institutions, frameworks, and conversations that allow us, as a society, to rise to the moment we are living through.

Connect with him at: https://www.rafeljaume.com/

Curiosity keeps leading its way. Understanding the roots of transformation, its evolution, the human side, and its relationship with non-negotiable values is what we understand technology's impact on transformation, as well as the drivers of change.

Our guest today is Anastasija Arfanova, creator of Tell Me Your HR Story and Innovation Technology Consultant and Advocate, with whom we discuss the various branches of this vast transformation tree.

Happy learning!

About Anastasija:

With roots in People Operations, Anastasia began her career focused on the fundamentals of HR—driving employee experience, supporting onboarding processes, and building operational excellence. Over time, her curiosity for deeper impact led her to evolve into a strategic people partner and change driver- ligning culture, leadership, and business strategy. With a passion for human-centered design, HR technologies and systems thinking, she helps organizations navigate change with clarity, empathy, and impact.

Connect with her at LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasija-arfanova-904435157/

The word curiosity makes it magic, and here we are.

In this newly renovated podcast, we are fully focused on the human aspect of organisational business.

I’m honoured to have a conversation with Karan, who is not here to discuss diversity for its own sake. Instead, he empathetically challenges us to rethink what inclusion truly means, how it connects to diversity, and offers a unique approach to putting these ideas into practice.

About Karan: as CEO of Vividh, he works with global businesses to turn inclusion into action, not just a statement on a website. Having spent years inside large corporations and now advising leaders worldwide, Karan knows how easily inclusion gets deprioritised when times get tough. His mission? Help leaders build cultures people want to stay in, not escape from. Expect challenge, honesty, and a few uncomfortable truths, all in service of creating workplaces that truly work for everyone.

Connect with him here: karan@vividh.co.uk /https://www.linkedin.com/in/karan-kapoor-32626448/

In today's episode, we dive deep into the role that L&D plays in organizational change and its interactions with other fundamental aspects of transformation.

Our conversation aligns with Cristina's experience in the global L&D space for the last 10 years.

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Abour Cristina Perez Muñoz:

Hispanic and English philologist by training. Specialist in training and vocational development after completing a Master of Education at the University of Salamanca, where I saw that professional development goes beyond formal education.

I have work experience in various educational environments (high school, university, and corporate environments) and have always worked in multicultural environments in the UK, Romania, the Netherlands, and Spain.

I am passionate about people development, and my professional goal is to help the people I work for improve their performance and well-being in their work environment and increase their self-confidence through the training initiatives and tools I offer them.

Connect with Cristina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cperezmunoz/

In today's conversation, we have embarked on the journey of PeopleOps transformation. What is in for PeopleOps? What are the challenges? What are the learnings? What can be used and customised?

Today's guest is Rohit Bagul, from India, who shares his experience in the IT and startup industry and the challenges that come with it.

About Rohit:

Rohit Bagul, People Operations Manager at Pinecliff Technologies (Pinecliff Group of Companies), APF Country Ambassador-India, People Ops (HR) Consultant, APF Certified PeopleOps Scrum Master™ (APF CPSM™), HR Scrum Master, Agile Enthusiast, Design Thinker, HR Business Analyst. I'm a driven, energetic HR professional who has worked in the industry for over seven-plus years. I have successfully executed and supported critical HR initiatives to drive cost efficiencies, enhance employee engagement and effectiveness across operations, and develop and implement innovative policies that enhance efficiency and efficacy across operations.

Connect with Rohit:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohitbagul-hr/

Email: bagulrohit5@gmail.com

WhatsApp Number: 9405196543

Our curiosity led us to talk about a culture of trust and transparency, in particular, when involving global companies, startup companies ready to scale, and M&A, as well as a safe environment for the people together with trustworthy leadership.

Our esteemed guest, Anastasija Arfanova, a PeopleOps leader, shares her insights and full experiences regarding building a culture of trust and the relationship with technology, among other topics.

We hope you learn as much as we did. Happy learning!

About Anastasija:

HR enthusiast with a people-centric approach, adept at steering organizational change and implementing innovative solutions for business success.

Connect with Anastasija:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/anastasija-arfanova-904435157/

anastasijaarfanova@gmail.com

Our curiosity also leads us to talk about OKRs and their impact when performing a transformation.

How do we connect to all levels of the organisation? How do we measure their impact? When is the best moment to implement them? and a lot of questions like this we discussed in our conversation with Polina.

Let's get started!

About Polina:

Digital Domain Expert, Data Science Innovator, and Agile Transformation Leader 

Polina is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the digital domain, specializing in data science, product ownership, and agile methodologies. Her career spans various roles in international companies with employee numbers ranging from 700 to 550,000, in logistics, energy, and SAAS. This diverse background has equipped her with a unique perspective and an extensive skill set.

In her roles as a Digital Analyst, Data Scientist, and Product Owner, she’s excelled in complex environments involving data migration, where she successfully managed projects with over 120 stakeholders and 500+ systems. Her focus on customer impact and strategic road mapping has consistently delivered results in areas like customer satisfaction, bid management, retention, and customer lifecycle management.

Certified as a Professional Product Owner, Scrum Master, and SAFe® 4 Agilist, Polina has extensive experience in leading agile transformations and implementing result-driven management practices, particularly OKR methodologies. Her consultancy, IGNITE, reflects her passion for helping businesses achieve agility and effectiveness through data governance and strategic goal setting.

In summary, Polina’s career is a tapestry of diverse experiences, blending technical mastery with a human-centric approach. She strives for ultimate effectiveness, adding maximum value to customers, and fostering inspired, engaged teams. Polina looks forward to sharing insights from her journey on the podcast, aiming to inspire and ignite a passion for data-driven, agile transformations among the listeners.

Contact Polina here:

http://www.igniteconsultancy.nl/

  https://www.linkedin.com/in/get-to-know-polina/