<![CDATA[Truth & Talent]]>Truth & Talent is a leadership podcast built around honest conversations with the people making decisions every day.

Hosted by Michelle Carlberg, the show brings together executives and industry leaders to talk about what’s really happening inside their organizations—where hiring gets hard, where culture breaks down, and where leadership has to evolve. These conversations focus less on theory and more on real-world insight, helping listeners see familiar challenges from a clearer, more practical perspective.

If you’re responsible for building teams, leading people, or shaping the future of your organization, this podcast is designed to give you thoughtful ideas you can actually use.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Mon, 25 May 2026 13:08:39 GMTFri, 13 Feb 2026 19:42:00 GMT60Truth & Talent by Michelle Carlberg<p><b>Truth &amp; Talent</b> is a leadership podcast built around honest conversations with the people making decisions every day.</p><p>Hosted by Michelle Carlberg, the show brings together executives and industry leaders to talk about what’s really happening inside their organizations—where hiring gets hard, where culture breaks down, and where leadership has to evolve. These conversations focus less on theory and more on real-world insight, helping listeners see familiar challenges from a clearer, more practical perspective.</p><p>If you’re responsible for building teams, leading people, or shaping the future of your organization, this podcast is designed to give you thoughtful ideas you can actually use.</p>episodicTruth & Talent by Michelle Carlbergtwobrokenbesties@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Season 1: Episode 3 - Left Behind or Leading the Way: AI's Impact on Business and Careers]]>I sat down with Doug Dreher, a Senior Physical Security Consultant and Design Engineer with Pavion and 40+ years of experience across government, commercial, and hyperscale environments.

We got into the real stuff:

→ How AI is physically reshaping infrastructure and security, not just in theory, but on the ground right now

→ Why the talent shortage in specialized roles is getting worse, not better

→ What leaders who are winning are doing differently, and what the ones who are stalling have in common

→ Practical steps for embracing AI before it leaves you behind

But this episode isn't just for business leaders and decision makers.

We also get real with candidates: if you are not engaging with AI, even at the most basic level...you are already falling behind. The job market is shifting fast, and the professionals who adapt will be the ones companies are fighting to hire.

This isn't a tech conversation. It's a leadership AND a career conversation.

If you're building, scaling, or protecting a business or building your own career, this episode is for you.

]]>3425d927-8797-428d-b99a-c6bb8f0b71c1Thu, 19 Mar 2026 13:47:48 GMT<p>I sat down with Doug Dreher, a Senior Physical Security Consultant and Design Engineer with Pavion and 40+ years of experience across government, commercial, and hyperscale environments.</p><p></p><p>We got into the real stuff:</p><p>→ How AI is physically reshaping infrastructure and security, not just in theory, but on the ground right now</p><p>→ Why the talent shortage in specialized roles is getting worse, not better</p><p>→ What leaders who are winning are doing differently, and what the ones who are stalling have in common</p><p>→ Practical steps for embracing AI before it leaves you behind</p><p></p><p>But this episode isn't just for business leaders and decision makers.</p><p></p><p>We also get real with candidates: if you are not engaging with AI, even at the most basic level...you are already falling behind. The job market is shifting fast, and the professionals who adapt will be the ones companies are fighting to hire.</p><p></p><p>This isn't a tech conversation. It's a leadership AND a career conversation.</p><p></p><p>If you're building, scaling, or protecting a business or building your own career, this episode is for you.</p>no00:56:0813Season 1: Episode 3 - Left Behind or Leading the Way: AI's Impact on Business and Careersfull<![CDATA[Season 1: Episode 2: Leading Through the AI Shift]]> In this episode, Shane McCallay of NuShit.ai shares his journey into the manufacturing industry and the significant role AI plays in transforming it. He discusses the challenges faced by manufacturers, including unplanned downtime and the skills gap, and emphasizes the importance of adopting AI to enhance efficiency and decision-making. Shane also highlights the need for better promotion of manufacturing careers to attract younger generations and the potential for AI to create new job opportunities. The conversation concludes with insights on how organizations can effectively integrate AI into their operations.

You can reach Shane at smccallay@revupnow.com

revupnow.com

https://nushift.ai/

Correction Note - Shane mentions a $300 billion cost but that should be $300 million

]]>ea56e493-7d38-4d26-b531-3cec82938f92Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:59:53 GMT<p> In this episode, Shane McCallay of NuShit.ai shares his journey into the manufacturing industry and the significant role AI plays in transforming it. He discusses the challenges faced by manufacturers, including unplanned downtime and the skills gap, and emphasizes the importance of adopting AI to enhance efficiency and decision-making. Shane also highlights the need for better promotion of manufacturing careers to attract younger generations and the potential for AI to create new job opportunities. The conversation concludes with insights on how organizations can effectively integrate AI into their operations.</p><p></p><p>You can reach Shane at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:smccallay@revupnow.com" target="_blank">smccallay@revupnow.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://revupnow.com" target="_blank">revupnow.com</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://nushift.ai/" target="_blank">https://nushift.ai/</a></p><p></p><p>Correction Note - Shane mentions a $300 billion cost but that should be $300 million</p><p></p>no00:43:20Season 1: Episode 2: Leading Through the AI Shiftfull<![CDATA[Season 1: Episode 1 - 2026 Talent Trends & AI Impact]]>Summary

In this episode, Michelle Carlberg interviews Nad Elias, CEO of recruitAbility, discussing the evolving landscape of recruitment in the age of AI. They explore the dual nature of AI as both an opportunity and a threat, the challenges posed by AI-generated resumes, and the importance of a consultative approach in recruitment. The conversation also touches on the future of work, the necessity for candidates to adapt, and how embracing AI can lead to greater efficiency and success in the recruiting industry.

]]>5d0124a5-1ab6-4722-aef4-fc913d580114Fri, 13 Feb 2026 19:45:08 GMT<p>Summary</p><p>In this episode, Michelle Carlberg interviews Nad Elias, CEO of recruitAbility, discussing the evolving landscape of recruitment in the age of AI. They explore the dual nature of AI as both an opportunity and a threat, the challenges posed by AI-generated resumes, and the importance of a consultative approach in recruitment. The conversation also touches on the future of work, the necessity for candidates to adapt, and how embracing AI can lead to greater efficiency and success in the recruiting industry.</p><p></p>no00:34:3811Season 1: Episode 1 - 2026 Talent Trends & AI Impactfull