EP9: Johannes Sundlo — Practical AI for HR | Curiosity, Experimentation & the Future of Work
How do we move from AI hype to real, useful change at work? In this episode, Jason sits down with Johannes Sundlo, HR practitioner, speaker, and creator of FullStack HR, to unpack what “practical AI” really means for the future of work. A former HR leader at Spotify, Johannes shares how small, low-risk experiments can create big impact — and why curiosity is the most underrated skill for navigating constant change. From reskilling and automation to leading with experimentation, this episode offers a playbook for turning AI anxiety into action.
Key Points
- Moving from AI buzzwords to real-world impact
- Why curiosity is the new superpower for leaders
- How HR and business teams can start small and iterate fast
- Reskilling for the human side of AI
- “It’s not happening to you — you make it happen.” — Johannes Sundlo
Guest:
Johannes Sundlo is a consultant and practitioner focused on making AI adoption real and sustainable. He helps executives, managers, HR leaders, and teams go beyond pilot projects by embedding governance, culture, and measurable adoption into change programs, workshops, and keynotes. Over the past 15+ years, Johannes has worked in HR leadership and transformation roles across retail, finance, and tech — including Spotify — giving him firsthand insight into how technology reshapes work, leadership, and skills. He’s supported 150+ organizations globally and speaks both English and Swedish.
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