How to Use AI to Strengthen Your Leadership Pipeline

Why this topic matters now

I’ll be honest — when I first started hearing about AI, I found it a little intimidating.
I wondered what it would mean for me as both an HR professional and a coach.
Would it replace the human side of our work? Could it really add value to something as personal as leadership development?

If you’ve ever had similar questions, you’re not alone. Many HR and People professionals are curious about AI but unsure how to use it in a way that actually helps people grow.

That’s exactly what this session is about.
In just 45 minutes, we’ll explore how you can start using AI strategically and ethically to strengthen your leadership pipeline — without losing the empathy, intuition, and human connection that define great HR.

You’ll walk away with a clear understanding of:

• What AI really means for leadership and talent development (beyond the jargon)
• Why it matters now, as organisations face new challenges in developing leaders
• How you can use AI right now, no tech expertise required

Who should attend

This session is designed for:

• HR and People Leaders shaping leadership or talent strategies
• Learning & Development and OD professionals
• Talent Managers and Business Partners exploring new ways to grow leaders
• Senior HR practitioners curious about AI but unsure where to start

If you’re open-minded, people-focused, and want to understand how AI can work with HR rather than against it — this is for you.

What you’ll learn

In this 45-minute session, you’ll:

Discover three practical ways to use AI in leadership and talent development
Learn how AI is already helping forward-thinking HR teams identify and grow leaders
Explore real examples of AI in action — no tech jargon, just practical insight
Understand how to use AI responsibly, keeping people and purpose at the centre

What you’ll take away

By the end of this session, you’ll:

• Know where AI can add value in your current leadership strategy
• Have simple, low-risk ideas to start exploring AI tools confidently
• Feel ready to lead informed conversations about AI with your peers and leaders
• Understand how to use AI to amplify — not replace — the human touch in HR

Why it matters to you

The way we identify and develop leaders is changing fast. AI is not the future — it’s the now.
For HR professionals, it’s an opportunity to:

• Spot potential earlier
• Personalise learning and development at scale
• Make smarter, evidence-based people decisions

AI isn’t here to take over HR. It’s here to help you work smarter, not harder — giving you time and insight to focus on what really matters: helping people grow and succeed.