Joel Siegel, Ph.D., and Julie LaCroix, M.A. Ed., welcome AI expert and entrepreneur Vincent Serpico to demystify AI at work. Vincent shares a clear starting plan for teams and individuals: choose one model and upgrade, turn real processes into flow diagrams, and insert small automations that deliver quick ROI. You'll learn the six elements of a strong prompt, how context engineering boosts accuracy, beginner build paths (Google AI Studio), and what leaders should do before any AI rollout. We also address privacy, job-displacement risk, and why agentic workflows are becoming essential career skills. Practical, candid, and immediately usable.

In this episode of Career Lab, hosts Joel Siegel, Ph.D. and Julie LaCroix, M.A. Ed. sit down with technology leader Brett Gregor to explore the future of careers in tech.

From coding on mainframes at age 10 to scaling billion-dollar companies, Brett shares lessons on:

• How AI is reshaping programming and business

• What new engineers must know to stay relevant

• How mid-career pros can embrace change with confidence

• Why problem-solving and customer focus still matter most

Whether you're starting out or established, this conversation offers practical insights for thriving in the age of AI.

Judy Ortega, a returning guest, has previously appeared on the podcast to discuss whether she should leave her company or stay. In this episode, she shares her experience of quitting her job to join Microsoft as a Team Director for Global Events. She now serves as the Director of Planning for C-Suite events at Microsoft.