
The Edge Of Excellence Podcast · 2026-06-02 · 51 min
Are you ready for a world where your knowledge job could disappear overnight? In this explosive conversation, Matt Stewart and Sean Phelps dive in with Jerome Stewart and Darius Mirshahzadeh to uncover the pace, risks, and surprising opportunities behind the AI upheaval transforming every industry. These world-recognized AI experts cut through the hype to reveal who wins, who gets left behind, and the essential skillsets you need right now. This episode delivers the raw, practical playbook for adapting and thriving in the new AI-first era. Miss this, and you risk getting locked out of tomorrow’s job market or watching your business fade away. Catch it now for exclusive strategies you won’t hear anywhere else, and get the jump on everyone still waiting for things to settle. Timestamped Highlights 00:48 - Why 2026 is a shock year for AI advances and productivity 04:04 - The jaw-dropping moment AI replaced work in seconds 06:08 - Brutal reality: Should most knowledge work even be done by humans?