Using AI at Work: AI in the Workplace & Generative AI for Business Leaders
On "Using AI at Work", your host Chris Daigle and his expert guests help business leaders, executives, and teams who want to turn artificial intelligence into a real competitive advantage. Each episode shares real-world AI applications and AI transformation stories from companies successfully using AI in the workplace to improve productivity, decision-making, and operations.
You’ll hear from Chief AI Officers, innovators, and forward-thinking executives who are putting generative AI at work, from AI productivity tools and AI-powered workflows to non-technical AI training and workplace AI adoption strategies.
We cover:
- AI for business leaders – how executives use AI to lead change and drive ROI
- Generative AI tools – practical, easy-to-implement solutions for teams
- AI automation in business – streamline operations without massive tech budgets
- Executive AI education – upskilling leaders and managers for the AI era
- Real-world AI case studies – lessons learned from successful AI implementation
- AI in operations management – optimizing processes and reducing costs
- Ethical AI in business – navigating responsible and effective AI use
Whether you’re exploring AI adoption, leading AI-powered transformation, or looking for AI implementation guides, this podcast delivers a clear, non-technical roadmap to succeed in the AI-driven economy.
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Using AI at Work: AI in the Workplace & Generative AI for Business Leaders
116: AI Strategy for Business: How to Turn AI Into Practical Business Results with Eddie Irvin
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Most AI projects do not fail because the model is weak. In this episode Chris talks with Eddie Irvin, founder of Nashville AI Advisory, about the practical work leaders need to do before AI can deliver value. Eddie explains why process clarity, prioritization, and communication between business owners and technical builders are often more important than choosing the newest tool.
Chris and Eddie break down how to identify a strong first AI project, why CEOs should stay involved in defining business rules, and how richer context improves results from ChatGPT and Claude. They also cover dictation, roundtable prompting, Codex, Claude Code, and using multiple models to pressure test important decisions. Listen if you want a grounded framework for moving from AI interest to useful systems your business can actually operate.
Chapters:
(00:00) Introduction
(02:56) Bridging the Gap Between Business and Technology
(09:13) Where AI Transformation Actually Starts
(11:24) Why Process Design Comes Before AI
(18:54) Finding and Prioritizing the Right Business Problems
(22:28) What a Good First AI Project Looks Like
(27:45) Why Clear Processes Make AI Implementation Easier
(32:49) What CEOs Should Never Delegate to AI Developers
(35:52) Better AI Results Start With Better Context
(48:06) Why Leaders Need Hands-On Experience With AI
🔎 Find Out More About Eddie Irvin
Eddie Irvin on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eddie-irvin
Nashville AI Advisory:
https://nashvilleaiadvisory.com
🛠 AI Tools and Resources Mentioned:
ChatGPT:
https://chatgpt.com/
ChatGPT Desktop:
https://chatgpt.com/download/
Codex:
https://openai.com/codex/
Claude:
https://claude.ai/
Claude Fable 5:
https://www.anthropic.com/claude/fable
Claude Code:
https://www.anthropic.com/product/claude-code
GPT-5:
https://openai.com/gpt-5
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