The DEX Show: A Show for IT Change Makers

Phil Kirschner returns to The DEX Show to explore how AI is reshaping work far beyond productivity gains and chatbot hype. From hybrid work and organizational silos to employee experience and the future of jobs themselves, Phil argues that leaders must rethink how work is designed—not just automate existing processes. We discuss why most change initiatives fail, what AI means for workplace strategy, how organizations can overcome resistance to transformation, and why the companies winning with AI are often those that mastered remote-first ways of working. A provocative conversation about the next era of work, leadership, and organizational design.

Check out Geoffrey Wright's fantastic AMA on Nexthink's new DEX subreddit here

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In this Reality Bytes special, Tom and Oriana welcome Nexthink’s Head of Global Talent Success, Gabi Tofani, to explore how AI is reshaping workplace culture, learning, leadership, and employee experience. From measuring AI adoption and building curiosity-driven cultures to the risks of “AI slop,” homogenized thinking, and performance reviews written by bots (for bots), the conversation examines what organizations might gain (and lose) as AI becomes embedded in daily work.

Plus: vibe coding, AI Eagles, and the curious case of the disappearing em-dash.

Check out the new DEX subreddit here (reddit.com/r/nexthink). Geoff Wright AMA Wednesday, June 10th, 4PM EST

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Luis Suarez, CTO at H.I.G. Capital, joins Tom to discuss how technology leadership is evolving from operational support to business enablement in the age of AI. Drawing on more than two decades at the global investment firm, Suarez explores AI as an "equal opportunities disruptor," the growing convergence of CIO and CTO responsibilities, and why IT must become the department of "how," not "no." The conversation also dives deep into the relationship between Digital Employee Experience (DEX) and AI transformation, examining how visibility, observability and proactive remediation help organisations accelerate adoption, measure value and move toward self-healing IT operations.

Check out the new DEX subreddit here: https://www.reddit.com/r/nexthink  (Geoff Wright will be doing an AMA next Wednesday, June 10th, 4PM EST)

Watch Tom interview Leidos CIO Alexandra Guenther on Soul of the CIO here 

Book your ticket for Nexthink Experience 2026 (October 5–7, ⁠JW Marriott Grande Lakes ⁠Orlando, Florida) today

Learn more about Nexthink Spark, the personal IT agent for every employee, here

Luis Suarez, CTO at H.I.G. Capital, joins Tom to discuss how technology leadership is evolving from operational support to business enablement in the age of AI. Drawing on more than two decades at the global investment firm, Suarez explores AI as an "equal opportunities disruptor," the growing convergence of CIO and CTO responsibilities, and why IT must become the department of "how," not "no." The conversation also dives deep into the relationship between Digital Employee Experience (DEX) and AI transformation, examining how visibility, observability and proactive remediation help organisations accelerate adoption, measure value and move toward self-healing IT operations.

Check out the latest DEX subreddit here: https://www.reddit.com/r/nexthink/  (Geoff Wright will be doing an AMA next Wednesday 4PM EST)

Watch Tom interview Leidos CIO Alexandra Guenther on Soul of the CIO here 

Book your ticket for Nexthink Experience 2026 (October 5–7, ⁠JW Marriott Grande Lakes ⁠Orlando, Florida) today

Learn more about Nexthink Spark, the personal IT agent for every employee, here

Brian Evergreen joins the show to challenge the fear-driven narrative around AI and work. Rather than treating the future as something coming for us, Brian argues that leaders and individuals should decide what future they want to create, then work backwards. He explores why “start with the problem” thinking limits AI strategy, how visible strategy and relational leadership can unlock better transformation, and why human connection may become more valuable—not less—in an AI-enabled world. A thoughtful conversation on escaping AI career anxiety, building resilient networks, and creating value beyond efficiency.

Check out Cassie Kozyrkov on Soul of the CIO here

Book your ticket at Nexthink Experience 2026 (October 5–7, ⁠JW Marriott Grande Lakes ⁠Orlando, Florida)

Learn more about Nexthink Spark, the personal IT agent for every employee, here