From Practice to Performance; Preparing Sales Teams for an AI World

Episode notes

In this episode of Thoughts on Selling , I sit down with AI strategist and workforce transformation expert Ben Tasker . Ben has spent over a decade helping organizations harness AI not just as a shiny tool, but as a way to amplify human abilities through upskilling, reskilling, and smarter systems thinking. We dive into: The “AI Between Times” : why we’re in a transition period where adoption is fast, mistakes will happen, and systems thinking is essential. Upskilling & Reskilling : how organizations can build learning plans to keep talent relevant and amplify what people already do well. Applied AI in Sales : from RFP prep to simulated buyer conversations, how sales teams can use AI for deliberate practice and better customer engagement. Systems Thinking & Change Management : why AI adoption fails without clear processes, data quality, and organizational alignment. Personal Branding in the AI Era : how individuals can leverage AI to publish, create, and stay visible in a world where recommendation engines drive discovery. Ben makes a strong case: While AI won’t replace us— those who embrace it will win over those who don’t.