AI That Actually Sticks: Fixing Work Before Scaling AI
Show Notes
In this episode of The Work Intelligence Loop, Todd Michaud is joined by Giorgio Zampirolo, Strategic Advisor and AI Governance Specialist, and Daria Rudnik, Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, for a direct conversation on why most AI initiatives fail and what to do about it. The core argument: before you scale AI, you have to fix the work. They break down why adoption stalls, what leadership gets wrong, and why skipping the foundational work is the most expensive mistake organizations make.
From governance and ownership to the behavioral patterns that quietly kill AI momentum, this episode is built for leaders who want results, not just a roadmap. Giorgio and Daria also share what European organizations are doing differently and what North American companies can learn from it. If you are serious about making AI stick, this one is worth your time.
About the Guests
Giorgio Zampirolo
Strategic Advisor and AI Governance Specialist
Giorgio Zampirolo is a strategic advisor and AI governance specialist working with boards, executives, and institutions to translate AI developments into clear strategy, responsible governance, and practical decision-making.
He focuses on helping organisations move from AI experimentation to structured and accountable adoption, turning complex technological and regulatory challenges into operational guidance and governance models.
Giorgio is Director of AI Strategy & Ecosystem Innovation at Paradigma Exponential Hub and founder of AI Leader’s Compass, an international initiative connecting leaders and innovators across Europe, the Middle East, and the United States around responsible AI leadership and collaboration.
Daria Rudnik
Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach
Daria Rudnik is a Team Architect and Executive Leadership Coach, and the author of CLICKING — a practical framework for building high-performing teams that don’t depend on the leader to function.
A former Chief People Officer and ex-Deloitte professional with 15 years of international experience in tech and telecom, she has helped leaders across six continents navigate financial crises, conflicts, and COVID-19.
Today she works with executives and HR leaders who are building teams that can perform — and hold together — in an AI-driven world.
