AI promises to make work easier, but what happens when that same technology threatens our jobs, identity and sense of purpose? Claudine Wong and Lisa Bernard sit down with Cassandra Worthy to unpack 'AI grief'—the emotional response to changes artificial intelligence is bringing to work and everyday life.
Drawing on her corporate experience and Change Enthusiasm framework, Cassandra explores why fear and frustration deserve attention, how leaders can support employees through uncertainty, and how curiosity, resilience and human connection can help us navigate what comes next.
About the Guest
Cassandra Worthy is a bestselling author, internationally recognized speaker, chemical engineer by training and founder of Change Enthusiasm Global. After 15 years in corporate roles, predominantly at Procter & Gamble, and experiencing two major acquisitions, she developed a three-step approach to navigating change: signal, opportunity and choice.
Key Topics
·         What AI grief means beyond the fear of losing a job
·         The three steps of Change Enthusiasm: signal, opportunity and choice
·         Why acknowledging fear is different from forcing positivity
·         What managers owe employees when AI may eliminate positions
·         Learning AI while feeling threatened by it
·         Generational differences and the importance of human connection
·         Practical ways to turn anxiety into curiosity and action
Episode Timestamps
00:00 — Welcome: AI anxiety and the changing workplace
01:12 — Defining AI grief
02:56 — Cassandra’s background and Change Enthusiasm
04:31 — Why constant change can be exhausting
05:07 — Signal, opportunity and choice
06:41 — Why AI feels different from previous disruptions
08:30 — Managing collective anxiety
10:13 — Why grief and fear deserve attention
13:02 — Focus on what you can control
14:25 — How long should grief last?
17:37 — Managers and emotional honesty
20:06 — Learning AI while fearing replacement
21:01 — Transparency about potential layoffs
24:21 — Finding support and taking action
25:20 — Community and human connection
28:53 — Generations and adapting to change
32:16 — Could AI make us more human?
34:33 — Entrepreneurship and new opportunities
35:05 — Cassandra’s own difficult days
37:03 — Concrete ways to begin
39:15 — Why difficult emotions help us grow
40:17 — Compassion and closing thoughts
Key Takeaways
·         AI grief can involve the loss of familiar routines, colleagues, roles and a sense of security.
·         Cassandra encourages people to treat emotions as signals, then look for opportunities and make choices.
·         Leaders can

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