AI is changing everything, from how we work to how we learn to how we take care of our families. But is it replacing jobs… or creating entirely new opportunities?

In this episode of Promptly Speaking, Sara and Dan sit down with Sreeveni Kancharla (“Sree”), CIO at SailPoint, to unpack what the AI revolution really means for leaders, employees, and the next generation entering the workforce.

Sree brings a rare, grounded perspective from the front lines of enterprise transformation, balancing innovation, governance, productivity, and humanity in a world where AI agents are becoming part of everyday work.

💡 Topics We Cover:

How AI is reshaping the workforce and where the real opportunities are
Why AI shouldn’t replace people, but amplify them
How leaders should think about productivity, governance, and strategy
Why junior employees still matter in an AI-driven world
How AI can support personal life decisions, learning, and creativity
The importance of human judgment, critical thinking, and boundaries
Why embracing AI is no longer optional, but blind trust is dangerous

⏱ Timestamps:

00:00 AI, Job Displacement, and Opportunity

00:43 Introducing Sree and Her Role as CIO

02:01 Why AI Is Different From Past Tech Revolutions

02:41 The Pressure on Leaders to Define AI Strategy

04:39 Junior Roles, Internships, and the Future Workforce

08:09 Why Human-in-the-Loop Still Matters

15:20 Using AI in Personal Life: Healthcare, Family, and Trust

18:20 AI as a Creative and Learning Tool

24:38 How AI Empowers the Next Generation

26:50 Rethinking Business Processes with AI Agents

31:51 Productivity, Strategic Thinking, and Leadership Time

36:49 Learning Habits, Curiosity, and Staying Relevant

39:08 Final Advice: How to Start Embracing AI Today

How to Find Sree:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sreeveni-kancharla/

Follow Sara & Dan:

Sara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/saralynneroberts/

Dan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danroberts27/

Email: hello@promptlyspeakingpod.com

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