AI is everywhere right now, yet many women are still hesitant to use it. And it’s rarely because we’re “behind” or not capable. More often, it’s because we care deeply about doing things properly: accuracy, ethics, impact, and integrity.

In this episode, I’m joined by Andrew Wyatt-Sames and Lucy Pitt, co-founders of Uptake AI, to explore what’s really driving the gender gap in AI adoption, and how we can bridge it in a way that feels aligned, human, and genuinely supportive.

Because if you’re already carrying a full workload and the mental load at home, you don’t need another thing to “keep up with”… you need a tool that gives you back capacity, headspace, and energy for what matters.

What we cover in this episode

– Why women are often more cautious about adopting AI and why that caution can be a strength

– The “good girl mindset” and the fear that using AI is cheating

– How to start using AI in low-stakes, confidence-building ways (without becoming an AI evangelist)

– Practical examples at work and at home (emails, meeting prep, meal planning, decision support and more)

– How to use AI with care: ethics, confidentiality, and what’s safe to share

You’ll come away with

A fresh perspective on why you might be hesitating and how to move forward without compromising your standards

Simple ways to “experiment your way into competence” (even if you don’t feel technical)

A clearer sense of how AI can reduce daily friction and cognitive load, rather than add to it

More confidence to use AI as a thinking partner, not a replacement for your expertise

Try this today: 3 low-stakes prompts (steal these)

If you’re AI-curious but cautious, start here:

The Email Upgrade
“Here’s my draft email. Can you make it clearer and more assertive, without sounding harsh and remove any over-apologising or hedging language?”

The Meeting Confidence Boost
“I’m going into a meeting where I sometimes get spoken over. Help me prepare 3 ways to enter the conversation with confidence, and 2 phrases to interrupt politely when needed.”

The Mental Load Meal Plan
“Create a 5-day meal plan with dinners that take under 25 minutes. One child is picky, one adult is gluten-free, and we want healthy options. Then generate a shopping list organised by supermarket aisle.”

About my guests
Andrew Wyatt-Sames

Andrew is an AI integration consultant with a background in organisational psychology and over a decade in leadership development and culture transformation. He helps organisations adopt AI in ways that improve performance and resilience while keeping people at the heart of change.

Lucy Pitt

Lucy is a strategic innovator and entrepreneur with deep experience in business growth and transformation. She’s brilliant at translating fast-moving AI developments into practical, high-impact tools; aligning people, process and technology so AI feels accessible, usable, and genuinely supportive.

Together, they’re the co-founders of Uptake AI.

Resources mentioned

Uptake AI

Follow Andrew and Lucy on LinkedIn

Tools discussed: ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini (and how to choose what fits your needs)

A gentle note on confidentiality

If you wouldn’t leave something printed on a bus seat, don’t paste it into a public AI tool. When in doubt, strip out identifying details, use the minimum viable information, and follow your organisation’s policy.

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Read the full transcript here