Accelerating Humans
by Bert Carroll and Julianna Fricchione
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How to Script Change Before It Derails
How to Script Change Before It Derails
About this podcast
What if tech didn't make life harder—but actually helped us think better, move faster, and stay human in the chaos?
Welcome to Accelerating Humans, where we decode the wild intersection of AI, business, and real-life problem solving. Hosts Bert (a no-BS CTO) and Julianna (an HR/ops pro with stories for days) break down what’s real, what’s hype, and how to make smarter moves—at work and beyond.
Each episode is:
A candid convo, not a keynote.
Packed with analogies, insights, and “okay but how?” tactics.
Designed to help you say “I can,” even if you’re not a techie.
Whether you’re building
Episodes
- How to Script Change Before It Derails · 39 min · Season 1 Episode 10In this episode of Accelerating Humans, Julianna and Bert break down the concept of a "change script"—a practical tool for guiding people through transitions, especially when…
- AI On Your Org Chart · 41 minWhat happens when a chatbot has a name and introduces itself as a team member? Bert and Julianna tackle the provocative question: Should AI agents appear on your organizational…
- Build or Buy: The Framework for Smart Tech Decisions · 44 minShould you build a custom solution or buy something off-the-shelf? It's one of the most common decisions facing businesses today, yet most teams approach it without a clear…
- Special Guest: Beyond the $10M Ceiling: Tech Truths from Bill Walker · 53 minEpisode Summary Bill Walker—aka the Purple Squirrel—is the guy CEOs call when they’re stuck at the $10M ceiling and spreadsheets are running the show. With roots in both…
- Empathy is Your AI Superpower · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 5AI might be great at optimization—but it still can’t look you in the eye and feel what you're going through. In this episode, Bert and Julianna explore why empathy isn’t just a…
- The Power of “I Can” How Human-AI Collaboration Removes Excuses and Unlocks Action · 32 min · Season 1 Episode 5Episode Summary You know that little voice that says, “I can’t”? We’re coming for it. In this episode, Bert and Julianna tackle the mental roadblocks that stop us before we even…
- Frankenstack Overload: Why Your Tools Aren’t Helping—and What to Do Instead · 31 min · Season 1 Episode 4Welcome to Accelerating Humans! In this episode, Julianna and Bert tackle the beast lurking in most businesses: the Frankenstack—that overgrown mess of software, systems, and…
- Train Your Bot to Sound Like You (Not Like Everyone Else) · 25 minTired of AI spitting out polished-but-soulless copy? In this episode of Accelerating Humans, Bert and Julianna break down how to train your AI tools so they sound like you—not…
- AI and Bias- Who's Programming the Rules? · 25 min · Season 1 Episode 1Episode Summary: In this candid episode, Bert and Julianna dive into the often uncomfortable topic of bias in AI. They unpack how algorithms can inherit human prejudices, why…
- Change Archetypes: How People React to AI (and What to Do About it) · 38 min · Season 1 Episode 1In this episode, Bert and Julianna unpack the emotional rollercoaster of tech adoption—especially AI—in the workplace. Triggered by a headline claiming AI is “already taking…
- Accelerating Humans Trailer · 1 min · Season 1 Episode 1What if tech didn't make life harder—but actually helped us think better, move faster, and stay human in the chaos? Welcome to Accelerating Humans, where we decode the wild…
