SWS 38: How AI is Changing Leadership, Learning, and Work with Adobe’s David Pearlman

In this episode of Swimming with Sharks, Kevin Dean speaks with David Pearlman, Senior Director of Education at Adobe, about the evolving role of AI in enterprise, education, and leadership. With over two decades of experience at companies like Microsoft and Adobe, David offers a clear-eyed view of how AI can help organizations reduce inefficiencies, empower people, and redefine learning. From asynchronous education models to the challenges of shadow AI, this is a must-watch for business and tech leaders navigating digital transformation. Topics Covered: How AI is changing the enterprise workday Why micro-credentialing and asynchronous learning are gaining traction What leaders must understand about shadow AI and internal governance The real reason AI should free up your time — to focus on people How leadership needs to evolve alongside technology Guest: David Pearlman, Senior Director of Education, Adobe Connect with David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidmpearlman Host: Kevin Dean | Founder, ManoByte Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinddean/ Subscribe for more conversations on AI, leadership, and digital transformation. Enterprise AI, AI in education, AI leadership, shadow AI, David Pearlman Adobe, Kevin Dean podcast, AI and the future of work, digital transformation, empathetic leadership, AI governance, asynchronous learning, micro-credentialing, Adobe education strategy, Swimming with Sharks podcast