{"podcast":{"title":"Localization Fireside Chat","slug":"localization-fireside-chat-6037984","podcast_index_feed_id":6037984,"rss_url":"https://feeds.simplecast.com/1okyeol6","website_url":"https://localization-fireside-chat.simplecast.com/","image_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/58874500-a0fa-4f7c-bbdb-1f6f2c47541a/4b89a76f-63f1-4309-bb5c-15eb18790415/3000x3000/chatgpt_image_apr_26_2026_094718_pm.jpg?aid=rss_feed","author":"Robin Ayoub","episode_count":222,"summary":"Welcome to the Localization Fireside Chat, where ideas spark, insights flow, and the global language industry comes to life.This podcast takes you on a journey through the dynamic world of localization, language, AI, and global content strategy. Whether you're a seasoned industry leader or new to the field, you'll find thought-provoking conversations, inspiring stories, and fresh perspectives on how we connect across cultures and languages.Each episode features candid dialogues with localization pioneers, tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and creatives who are shaping the future of global communication. From cultural adaptation and multilingual content to AI in translation, we unpack the trends, tools, and tactics that matter most.🎙️ Expect:Real conversations with real expertsDeep dives into localization, AI, tech, and storytellingPractical insights, inspiring career journeys, and bold ideasA global, inclusive, and unscripted vibeThis is more than a podcast. It’s a community for curious minds who care about the power of language, technology, and connection.Want to be a guest? 📧 Email: L10Nfiresidechat@gmail.com 📅 Book your spot: https://calendly.com/robin-ayoub/localization-fireside…","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/localization-fireside-chat-6037984"},"episode":{"title":"70% of Leaders Are Making Their Companies Worse. | Dr. Kelly Monahan | Ep. 222","slug":"70-of-leaders-are-making-their-companies-worse-dr-kelly-monahan-ep-222","published_at":"2026-06-01T21:18:21+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/localization-fireside-chat-6037984/70-of-leaders-are-making-their-companies-worse-dr-kelly-monahan-ep-222","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/localization-fireside-chat-6037984","url":"https://localization-fireside-chat.simplecast.com/","audio_url":"https://injector.simplecastaudio.com/c8aa31f0-d844-41b4-b47c-0f62cf9a13ca/episodes/8d853317-5b90-4620-a7e6-401bad0c40ea/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=c8aa31f0-d844-41b4-b47c-0f62cf9a13ca&awEpisodeId=8d853317-5b90-4620-a7e6-401bad0c40ea&feed=1okyeol6","summary":"Dr. Kelly Monahan has spent 15 years researching the intersection of leadership, labor markets, and AI at Deloitte, Accenture, Meta, and Upwork. She founded the Upwork Research Institute, co-authored the national bestseller Essential (Wiley, 2025), and now runs Beyond the Desk, an executive advisory platform. Her message to leaders is direct: AI is moving fast, and leaders are not keeping up — and the data proves it. In this episode, Kelly and Robin dig into why 70% of leaders say they're leaving their organizations worse than they found them, how behavioral economics exposes the flaws in most management systems, what Upwork's longitudinal research reveals about AI's real impact on the localization and translation workforce, and what it actually takes to lead a human-first organization in an AI-driven world.","meta_description":"Dr. Kelly Monahan has spent 15 years researching the intersection of leadership, labor markets, and AI at Deloitte, Accenture, Meta, and Upwork. She found…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3177,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/localization-fireside-chat-6037984/episodes/70-of-leaders-are-making-their-companies-worse-dr-kelly-monahan-ep-222/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/localization-fireside-chat-6037984/70-of-leaders-are-making-their-companies-worse-dr-kelly-monahan-ep-222.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}