{"podcast":{"title":"Embracing Digital Transformation","slug":"embracing-digital-transformation-441152","podcast_index_feed_id":441152,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/embracing-digital-transformation-773aba93-f01b-4760-b6dd-b9124960d507","website_url":"https://embracingdigital.org/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/6PjgCmM4ZQWZw6En18xkZC5Yip2mfIQSrFAoA9tOrLY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9jM2Ji/MDk1OTdiYzA4ZWMw/NWNlOTY0N2RhMWQ3/YmY5Mi5wbmc.jpg","author":"Dr. Darren Pulsipher","episode_count":356,"summary":"Dr. Darren Pulsipher, Chief Enterprise Architect for Public Sector, author and professor, investigates effective change leveraging people, process, and technology. Which digital trends are a flash in the pan—and which will form the foundations of lasting change? With in-depth discussion and expert interviews, Embracing Digital Transformation finds the signal in the noise of the digital revolution. People Workers are at the heart of many of today’s biggest digital transformation projects. Learn how to transform public sector work in an era of rapid disruption, including overcoming the security and scalability challenges of the remote work explosion. Processes Building an innovative IT organization in the public sector starts with developing the right processes to evolve your information management capabilities. Find out how to boost your organization to the next level of data-driven innovation. Technologies From the data center to the cloud, transforming public sector IT infrastructure depends on having the right technology solutions in place. Sift through confusing messages and conflicting technologies to find the true lasting drivers of value for IT organizations.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-23T14:20:57.449452+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/embracing-digital-transformation-441152"},"episode":{"title":"#361 How AI is Reshaping Education and College Admissions","slug":"361-how-ai-is-reshaping-education-and-college-admissions","published_at":"2026-06-23T04:54:22+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/embracing-digital-transformation-441152/361-how-ai-is-reshaping-education-and-college-admissions","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/embracing-digital-transformation-441152","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/360d35d4","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/360d35d4/05cc32f5.mp3","summary":"Check out my new book AI Augmented Teams on Amazon or on my website paidar.ai/books. Host Dr. Darren sits down with Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready, to unpack how generative AI is changing education, college admissions, and career planning. From AI-proof skills to smarter college choices, Shellee explains why adaptability, critical thinking, and networking matter more than ever in a rapidly shifting world. ## Key Takeaways - **AI is accelerating change in education and hiring.** Families should plan for a future where entry-level roles are shrinking and new skills matter more. - **College choice should start with the student, not the school.** Values, strengths, grit, and adaptability should guide the path. - **AI in college admissions is creating tension.** Schools are debating how to detect it, but many workplaces already expect AI use. - **The most valuable skills are human skills.** Communication, critical thinking, debate, logic, and resilience are becoming essential. - **Networking is a major return on investment.** Strong alumni networks and professional relationships can matter as much as the degree itself. - **Embrace AI, don’t fear it.** The future belongs to students and professionals who can use AI responsibly and think at a higher level. ## Chapters - **00:00** Intro and AI’s impact on education - **02:10** Shellee Howard’s origin story - **07:20** Why AI is changing college admissions - **12:40** The real skills students need now - **18:05** How universities are responding to generative AI - **24:00** AI, essays, and the future of admissions - **29:15** Choosing college, trade school, or another path - **35:00** Adaptability, resilience, and failure as learning - **40:10** The role of networking and alumni connections Why This Matters Now…","meta_description":"Check out my new book AI Augmented Teams on Amazon or on my website paidar.ai/books. 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