
As AI reshapes the world of work, are we prepared to evolve alongside it—or are we stuck clinging to outdated mindsets?In this episode of TIDES, Shveta Malhan sits down with Gordon Sandford, Partner, Digital Transformation & Future Ready Workforce at EY, to unpack:- Why AI is more than just automation—it’s a redefinition of human value at work- How organizations and individuals can overcome change resistance and cognitive overload- The generational shift toward purpose-driven work- What it really takes to enable performance in a post-job-description world- The enduring power of curiosity, creativity, and whole-mindednessWhether you’re an HR leader, a business strategist, or just navigating the future of work—this is the episode you didn’t know you needed.💡 Key themes: AI at work, workforce transformation, change management, future skills, meaning & purpose, performance enablement, curiosity mindset, ethical AI.🔔 Subscribe for more conversations on the tides of transformation across people, technology, and purpose. @TIDESByYenza3 ABOUT USYenza3 helps HR and business leaders adapt, adopt & thrive in the age of AI.👥 Connect with Shveta Malhan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shvetamalhan/🌐 https://yenza3.com👥 Connect with Gordon Sandford: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gordonsandford/00:00 - Intro: AI is Rewriting the Rules of Work01:15 - Gordon's Perspective on the Pace of Technological Revolutions04:20 - Why AI Feels Different: Cognitive Load & Resistance to Change07:30 - Rethinking Change Management for the AI Era10:50 - Immunity to Change: Why We Resist Even When We Know Better13:40 - The Role of Generations in Adapting to AI16:20 - From Job Descriptions to Fluid Work: What Comes Next?18:40 - Rediscovering Whole-Mindedness and Human Potential21:00 - Curiosity as a Survival Skill in the Age of AI23:00 - The Craft Still Matters: AI + Human Judgment26:00 - Lowering Barriers to Creation, Not Replacing Expertise28:00 - Redesigning Work Rhythms for Mental Well-Being31:00 - Evolving HR: Performance, Enablement & Purpose33:45 - How to Redefine Our Relationship with Work36:15 - Final Thoughts: The Six C’s, Renaissance Thinking & Shared Curiosity39:18 - Outro: Keep Learning, Keep Leading with Intention and Heart#FutureOfWork #AIatWork #ChangeLeadership #WorkforceTransformation #TIDESPODCAST