Stephanie Nyarko on What An AI Agent Strategy Looks Like in 2026
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What does it actually mean to operationalize AI — not just talk about it, not just experiment with it, but truly embed it into how you work?
In this episode, Olivia sits down with Stephanie Nyarko — AI coach, consultant, product leader, LinkedIn Learning instructor, and founder of "This AI Tool Does That" — to talk about what it really looks like to lead AI agents in your business and career in 2026.
Stephanie brings over a decade of experience in product management and software development, having worked with companies like TELUS, Google, and Bank of America. She breaks down why most employees are scared of AI adoption, how leaders are getting it wrong, and the one mindset shift that will future-proof your career no matter what industry you're in.
Whether you're a CEO, a team leader, an employee, or an entrepreneur, this conversation will change how you think about AI, agents, and what it means to build real leverage in 2026.
What we cover:
How Stephanie went from a robotics lab in Germany to AI automation expert
Why n8n clicked for her, and how automation thinking prepares you to lead agents
The identity crisis no one talks about when you start automating your work
Why you should always start with the problem, not the tool
The real cost of OpenClaw (it's not free, even if it's open source)
Why giving your AI agents a personality isn't optional
Who owns your agents when you leave a company?
How organizations are getting AI adoption dangerously wrong
Why upskilling is non-negotiable, and how to start today
Connect with Stephanie Nyarko
She's an AI coach, consultant, and LinkedIn Learning instructor helping businesses actually embed AI into how they work. Find her posting daily on LinkedIn, teaching on YouTube, and running a paid community for builders and learners.
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanienyarko YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIYxjVVD40HWspiz9RTbOxQ Website: https://www.thisaitooldoesthat.com AI Edge Hub Community: https://www.adesua.ai/join-community
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