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Brian Evergreen joins the show to challenge the fear-driven narrative around AI and work. Rather than treating the future as something coming for us, Brian argues that leaders and individuals should decide what future they want to create, then work backwards. He explores why “start with the problem” thinking limits AI strategy, how visible strategy and relational leadership can unlock better transformation, and why human connection may become more valuable—not less—in an AI-enabled world. A thoughtful conversation on escaping AI career anxiety, building resilient networks, and creating value beyond efficiency.

On this edition of Reality Bytes, Dina and Tom welcome Rose Cicala, Director of Product Marketing, and Mile Djokic, Senior Product Manager, to discuss the launch of Mobile Experience — and what it means for the future of Digital Employee Experience. Together, they explore why mobile devices have become mission-critical for frontline and hybrid workforces, why mobile visibility has remained a major blind spot for IT, and how Mobile DEX changes that. The conversation covers healthcare, retail and manufacturing use cases, AI compliance, application insights, VDI convergence, and the growing shift toward mobile-first work strategies.

In today's episode, Tom is joined by Senior Client Director Laura Reeves for a wide-ranging conversation on storytelling as the defining skill in digital employee experience. From her “squiggly line” career journey across marketing and client leadership to the evolution of DEX itself, Laura explores how the role of IT has shifted from fixing issues to shaping strategic narratives. They discuss the impact of the pandemic, the rise of experience-led organisations, and why the most successful professionals are those who can connect data to meaning.

Jacob Morgan returns to The DEX Show for another provocative conversation on the future of work, AI, and why 2026 is the year of accountability. Jacob argues that AI is exposing “performative work,” forcing organizations to rethink culture, leadership, and what real value creation looks like. We explore why company culture became too vague, why human judgment matters more than ever, and how leaders can avoid over-relying on AI at the expense of discernment, responsibility, and individuality. It’s a wide-ranging discussion on work, ambition, and the high-stakes reset now unfolding inside modern organizations.

Reality Bytes is back—and this time, we’re diving straight into the future of IT jobs. Tom, Oriana, and Dina are joined by Marc Petter (Senior Product Manager, Nexthink) to explore how AI is reshaping roles, workflows, and career paths. From automating repetitive tasks to the rise of AI agents handling entire processes, the conversation tackles what’s changing, what still requires a human touch, and how IT professionals can stay ahead. They unpack the difference between what can vs. should be automated, and what the new IT career ladder might look like in an AI-driven world.

Geoff Wright returns to unpack the messy reality of work in the AI era. From having 400 windows open and feeling less productive, to explaining why AI should fuel curiosity rather than replace human judgment, Geoff brings his usual mix of optimism, humor, and hard-earned perspective. The conversation explores prompt engineering, digital overwhelm, enterprise adoption, and why “being human first” matters more than ever. It is a wide-ranging, thoughtful discussion on anxiety, complexity, and the promise of AI, with a surprisingly funny detour into why the robots might eventually just leave Earth for Pluto.

Tom welcomes Mike Lovewell to explore how digital friction continues to shape the modern workplace. From early days of low awareness to today’s complex, AI-influenced environments, Mike shares how friction has evolved in scale rather than cause. They discuss the growing importance of flow state, the measurable business impact of small disruptions, and why adoption—not just technology—is the key to success. AI emerges as both a solution and a new source of friction, depending on trust and usability.

Nexthink Flow combines AI-powered data with a real-time, low code orchestration engine to continuously optimize complex workflows, monitor progress, handle exceptions, and ensure that all tasks are completed as intended. Repurpose hours spent on recurring issues to optimize resources, save costs, and improve IT and employee productivity.

In this episode of The DEX Show, we’re joined by Kay Firth-Butterfield, the world’s first Chief AI Ethics Officer and former Head of AI at the World Economic Forum. From human rights law and human trafficking to Davos and large language models, Kay traces her remarkable journey into AI governance. We explore shadow AI, workplace “hallucinations,” AI companions, and the hidden risks leaders are underestimating. Kay shares why organizations need cross-functional AI governance, stronger guardrails, and far better training — and why the future of work may depend as much on the humanities as technology.

Tom assembles the “Spark Avengers” for a deep dive into the most talked-about innovation in IT: Nexthink Spark, the personal AI agent for every employee. Joined by Moe Haidar, Denis Schertenleib and Matt Rose, the team unpacks how Spark evolved from early LLM experiments into an enterprise-ready, autonomous IT agent already delivering 70%+ first contact resolution. From printers and frozen cameras to complex root-cause analysis, Spark is transforming support from reactive to proactive.