136: Saving with Steve with Steve Sexton - Episode 136136: Saving with Steve with Steve Sexton - Episode 136
UK Health Radio Podcast
Steve Sexton talks with Mindstone CEO Hannah Tilson about how AI is reshaping work, money decisions and job security, and why a basic AI skill set now matters. The conversation offers simple, concrete ways anyone can start using AI more safely and confidently.
44:19•4 Jul 2026
AI, Job Security and Money: Simple Skills for a New Work Era
Episode Overview
- AI is widespread, but many people lack the simple, practical skills needed to get real value from it.
- Clear instructions, asking AI to act as an expert, and using voice instead of typing can significantly improve results.
- Critical thinking and human responsibility remain essential, especially in high-stakes areas like law and finance.
- Companies succeed with AI when leadership backs it, use cases are specific, and staff are encouraged to experiment safely.
- Older or anxious workers can start with low-risk tasks, gradually building confidence instead of avoiding AI altogether.
“"Experiment. Find a way to do it in a way that's safe. You don't have to tell anyone about it."”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety and still face yet another big life shift, like artificial intelligence changing work? This conversation on UK Health Radio’s **Saving with Steve** zooms in on that uneasy mix of money worries, job security and fast-moving tech. Host **Steve Sexton** chats with **Hannah Tilson**, CEO of Mindstone, about the “new skills economy” and how AI is already reshaping careers, businesses and everyday tasks.
You’ll hear real examples, like software engineers who no longer write code line by line, or a construction firm that used AI to turn a complex legal requirement into a weekend-saving summary. Hannah explains that the real crisis isn’t AI itself, but the *skills gap* around it. She breaks AI down into simple, human terms: think of it like a new team member that needs clear instructions, feedback and a bit of patience.
She shares easy, practical tips anyone can try, such as asking AI to “pretend to be an expert”, getting it to ask *you* questions back, and even using your voice instead of typing so it has more context. For older workers feeling like “dinosaurs”, Hannah offers reassurance: many people already have the communication and critical thinking skills to work well with AI, they just need safe, low‑stakes ways to experiment.
She also stresses the need for “human at the helm” responsibility, especially in sensitive fields like law or finance, so people don’t blindly trust whatever the tool produces. You’ll come away with a clearer picture of how AI might affect your income, your job and your confidence—and, importantly, some small steps you can take to feel less scared and more prepared.
If change is making you anxious, could learning a few simple AI skills be one more way to protect your future and peace of mind?
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