AI is changing business faster than most leaders realise. But according to AI strategist and The Human Business author Ben Afia, the biggest risk isn't being replaced by AI – it's becoming indistinguishable because of it.

Ben is currently helping align hundreds of marketers across a Fortune 500 organisation on AI adoption, giving him a front-row seat to how businesses are embracing the technology, where they're getting it wrong, and what separates those creating real competitive advantage.

In this episode of Beyond the Numbers, Bev and Ben explore why AI is fundamentally a human challenge rather than a technology one, how generic AI can slowly erode your brand, and why the businesses that thrive will be those that combine technology with genuinely human thinking.

Whether you're already using AI every day or wondering where to begin, this conversation offers a refreshingly practical perspective on one of the biggest shifts facing business today.

In this episode:

• Why generic AI is making businesses sound the same
• The biggest mistake leaders make when adopting AI
• Why AI is a human challenge, not a technology challenge
• How to protect your brand and culture in an AI-powered world
• Practical ways business owners can start using AI more effectively
• Why human judgement is becoming more valuable, not less

About Beyond the Numbers

Hosted by Bev Wakefield, founder of Vibrant Accountancy, Beyond the Numbers explores the conversations that help business owners build stronger, more resilient businesses. Each episode features practical insights from experienced leaders, entrepreneurs and experts, focusing on the decisions, mindset and ideas that create long-term success.

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