Discover how AI is reshaping hiring, team building, and leadership—and where human expertise remains irreplaceable. Katie shares lessons from years as a fractional COO and startup founder, offering practical insights for leaders navigating the AI era.
Key Takeaways
- AI as a powerful tool, not a replacement
Use AI to automate repetitive tasks like initial candidate screening and data analysis, but always layer in human judgment for culture fit and emotional intelligence. - Build it manually before you automate
Master your process first; only then introduce automation to scale efficiently and avoid creating more mess than value. - Fractional leadership is on the rise
Startups increasingly turn to fractional executives for cost savings, proven expertise, and speed, especially when scaling, rescuing, or pivoting. - EQ matters more than ever
Emotional intelligence and the ability to orchestrate humans and AI agents are the critical skills for founders and leaders in this new landscape. - Operate with intentionality
Core values, clear communication, and well-documented processes keep remote teams aligned and high-performing. - Avoid the over-automation trap
When cleaning up automation’s “mess” takes more time than manual work, it’s time to step back and reassess.
Who Should Tune In
- Startup founders and executives exploring AI tools
- HR and People Ops leaders building remote-first teams
- Fractional leaders or portfolio professionals
- Anyone curious about balancing technology with human impact
Listen now to learn how to use AI as an enabler, not a replacement, and why the human element remains your ultimate competitive advantage.
