Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon
Welcome to the “Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon” podcast, hosted by Dr. Sharon Givens. This podcast provides listeners with expert advice and practical strategies to improve their overall well-being and career satisfaction.
Dr. Sharon Givens is a licensed professional counselor and certified career counselor with 20 years of experience helping individuals overcome personal and professional obstacles.
In each episode, Dr. Sharon provides thoughtful reflection and engaging conversations with experts in the fields of psychology, mental health, and career development. Together they explore a variety of topics, such as managing grief, finding your path, and appreciating your value. Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights and practical strategies to help them improve their lives and careers.
Whether you are struggling with anxiety, depression, or career satisfaction, this podcast has something for you. Tune in to “Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon” to start your journey to more satisfying and fulfilling life and work today.
Disclaimer: Dr. Sharon Givens provides advice and information that are not intended to replace professional therapy or counseling. Listeners are encouraged to seek assistance in addressing their mental and physical health needs.
Between Sessions with Dr. Sharon
The Future of Work IS Artificial Intelligence
In this episode Dr. Sharon hosts Dr. Yvonne Thayer, a thought leader in workforce development. They delve into the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on the modern workforce. Yvonne outlines how AI, which has its roots in the 1950s, is now rapidly reshaping industries through big data, machine learning, and deep learning. Thayer emphasizes that AI should be viewed as a partnership and sophisticated tool rather than a job eliminator. The discussion also touches on misconceptions about AI, the necessity of adaptability and flexibility, and the implications for various sectors including sales, medical, and construction. The conversation concludes with advice for career development professionals on preparing individuals for an AI-driven future, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, upskilling, and understanding the evolving role of AI in different fields.
More about Dr. Thayer:
Dr. Yvonne Thayer is a career educator – having worked as a teacher, in school district leadership, as a policy analyst and state director of adult education for the Virginia Department of Education, and with national and federal school improvement initiatives throughout the United States. For the last decade, Yvonne’s consulting work with states, colleges and universities has focused on training and developing workers for the transforming workplace – including responding to the more recent fields of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, while preparing workers to be flexible and adaptable.
Her ongoing research on the future of work led to co-authoring a book with Canadian Professor Saul Carliner and U.S. corporate executive Margaret Driscoll, entitled Career Anxiety: Guidance Through Tough Times. Look for their podcast on artificial intelligence, which will be available to the human resources community in the Summer of 2025.
Yvonne received her doctorate in adult education from Columbia University and her coaching certification from the International Coach Academy.
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