Ep 35 - Rosanne Werner: From AI Hype to Real Business Impact in 39 Minutes
Tue Sep 02 2025
This is Rosanne Werner, she built a global data mindset program for 2,000+ people at Coca-Cola, helping teams make data a habit, not just a tool. With a background in finance, data, and behavioral science, she knows exactly why AI and analytics often fail to get adopted—and how to fix it.
In this episode, we dig into:
Why habits—not dashboards—drive a data-driven cultureHow to reduce friction so people actually use dataThe role of social learning in making AI tools stickAnd why AI can support soft skills—but never replace human connection
Let’s dive in.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosanne-werner/The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development.
00:00:01 – Introduction by Gilbert
00:00:35 – Biggest leadership mistake in data
00:00:37 – Lead by example drives adoption
00:02:24 – Habit loop for AI change
00:04:39 – Making tools easy to use
00:05:56 – Resistance: trust and relevance
00:08:02 – Storytelling to gain buy-in
00:09:26 – Emotions drive decision-making
00:11:11 – AI fails from unclear goals
00:13:28 – Translating numbers into stories
00:14:46 – Insights profile: blue & yellow
00:17:50 – Tailoring message to audience
00:18:57 – Tips for active listening
00:21:16 – Reading body language in meetings
00:23:24 – AI as sparring partner
00:24:50 – Five C’s for future skills
00:27:54 – AI takes on grunt work
00:29:05 – Neuroscience for better learning
00:30:24 – Power of group learning
00:39:22 – Key takeaway
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This is Rosanne Werner, she built a global data mindset program for 2,000+ people at Coca-Cola, helping teams make data a habit, not just a tool. With a background in finance, data, and behavioral science, she knows exactly why AI and analytics often fail to get adopted—and how to fix it. In this episode, we dig into: Why habits—not dashboards—drive a data-driven cultureHow to reduce friction so people actually use dataThe role of social learning in making AI tools stickAnd why AI can support soft skills—but never replace human connection Let’s dive in. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosanne-werner/The MindSpeaking podcast is about the Human Side of Data. I invite thought leaders to spread their insights about data, communication, and personal development. 00:00:01 – Introduction by Gilbert 00:00:35 – Biggest leadership mistake in data 00:00:37 – Lead by example drives adoption 00:02:24 – Habit loop for AI change 00:04:39 – Making tools easy to use 00:05:56 – Resistance: trust and relevance 00:08:02 – Storytelling to gain buy-in 00:09:26 – Emotions drive decision-making 00:11:11 – AI fails from unclear goals 00:13:28 – Translating numbers into stories 00:14:46 – Insights profile: blue & yellow 00:17:50 – Tailoring message to audience 00:18:57 – Tips for active listening 00:21:16 – Reading body language in meetings 00:23:24 – AI as sparring partner 00:24:50 – Five C’s for future skills 00:27:54 – AI takes on grunt work 00:29:05 – Neuroscience for better learning 00:30:24 – Power of group learning 00:39:22 – Key takeaway