In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Dr. Katrenia Reed Hughes, educator, curriculum designer, and project leader, to explore how AI is transforming education—and what it means to prepare learners for project success in a rapidly changing world.

As part of AI Today's PMI Global Summit Series, this conversation highlights how AI can be used not just as a tool, but as a pathway to equity, empowerment, and confidence—especially for underrepresented learners. Katrenia shares insights on curriculum development, early exposure to AI, and the mindsets needed to ensure no one gets left behind in the age of automation.

Tune in to hear about:

• Why exposure to AI early builds not just skills, but belief
• How educators are integrating AI across curriculum design
• The role of psychological safety and representation in project learning
• What “future readiness” means for tomorrow’s project leaders
• How AI can both challenge and enhance traditional education models
• The importance of mentorship, agency, and human connection in AI-powered learning

Whether you're in education, project management, or talent development, this episode offers a hopeful and practical vision for building more inclusive, AI-literate teams—starting in the classroom.

In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Lee Lambert, PMI Fellow, a founder of the PMP certification, and long-time project management thought leader. Recorded live at PMI Global Summit 2025, this conversation bridges the past, present, and future of the project management profession.

Lee shares his candid thoughts on how AI is reshaping what it means to lead projects—and why the future belongs to those who pair smart tools with power skills like communication, leadership, and empathy.

Tune in to hear about:

• Why mindset matters more than memorization in an AI-augmented world
• How project managers can embrace AI without losing their human edge
• Why power skills are more valuable than ever
• What changes—and what doesn’t—as tools evolve
• Lee’s advice for staying relevant in a fast-changing profession
• Reflections on the PMP’s legacy and the future of PM education

Whether you're new to the field or decades into your career, this episode offers practical, energizing advice on how to grow with the profession as AI transforms the landscape.

In this episode of AI Today, host Kathleen Walch sits down with Ashima Sharma, Founding Partner of Ayuka Consulting, to explore what it really takes to deliver AI that works—in practice, at scale, and with purpose.

This conversation was recorded live at PMI Global Summit 2025 and highlights the often-overlooked foundations of successful AI adoption: clean, contextual data; empowered, cross-functional teams; and a human-centered mindset that sees AI as a partner, not a product.

Tune in to hear about:

• Why most AI efforts fail without operationally ready data
• How project teams can bridge the gap between experimentation and delivery
• What true upskilling looks like for today’s AI-augmented workforce
• How to navigate value misalignment, scope creep, and early AI friction
• What makes for “good” AI adoption—and what questions we should be asking
• The importance of empathy, ethics, and inclusion in AI delivery work

Whether you're a project leader, product owner, or transformation coach, this episode delivers grounded insight into building AI that supports both systems and the people who run them.