CAROLYN SHEPHERD
- Carolyn Shepherd, Founder Emmeline AI Training
🚀 FEATURED TRAINING SPECIALISMS
Microsoft Copilot Training
Transform your workforce with expert-led Microsoft Copilot adoption programmes. From executive briefings to hands-on workshops, accelerate your team's AI productivity.
AI Agent Development
Master the future of workplace automation with comprehensive AI agent training. Build, deploy, and manage intelligent agents that revolutionise business processes.
Complete Training Portfolio
Core Specialisms
Practical, people-centred adoption of Microsoft Copilot, generative-AI agents, and related workplace tools with proven frameworks for lasting change.
Delivery Modes
Typical Audiences
Why Organisations Choose Carolyn
Qualifications & Expertise
Professional
Agile HR Practitioner
People Ops
Barrister
CIPD Associate
AI Certifications
Deep Learning Certifications
Author/Contributor
The ChatGPT Advantage
A Grassroots AI Strategy
Management Skills in the AI Era
Speaking & Training Highlights: 2025
Training in Action
Pay & Benefits Summit 2025
The Impact of AI Agents on Employee Engagement
AI Agents @Deeper Than Blue 2025
Exploring the Potential of Agentic AI - Human Element Focus
National Employability Week™ 2025
BT HQ: Dismantling Generational AI Myths
IEP-Accredited "AI Award" Course 2025
Clients include Serco & Maximus
Podcast Guest Spots (Last 12 Months)
Carolyn's thought leadership extends to podcast appearances, sharing insights on AI adoption, women in leadership, and workplace transformation.
Frustrated & Exhausted
AI for Women in Leadership with Carolyn Shepherd – why inclusive AI matters for female leaders.
🎧 Apple PodcastsLeading with Agility
Brain Drain or Brain Gain – How AI Can Be Leveraged for Organisational Good – practical HR-centred uses of AI agents.
🎧 Apple PodcastsWomen. Wisdom. Worth. (Uplevyl Studios)
Helping Women Understand & Benefit From AI – demystifying Gen-AI for non-technical professionals.
🎧 go.uplevyl.comA Better HR Business
Supporting Women With AI – turning Gen-AI into a growth lever for HR consultancies.
🎧 Apple PodcastsTalking to #LeadHers (CMS)
Founder Story – Emmeline AI & AI Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs
🎧 leadherspodcast.podbean.euNote: These are the publicly-available podcast appearances from June 2024 → June 2025. Carolyn also joined the "Mind the Skills Gap" virtual panel hosted by Robin Adda FIEP last month (recording on LinkedIn), with other renowned skills experts.
Additional Credentials
Purpose and Outcomes
AI Strategy & Workforce Transformation
Equip senior leaders to engage confidently with stakeholders to drive AI workforce transformation. Align AI initiatives with business goals for measurable impact. Bridge the gap between AI driven solutions and human-centric implementation.
AI Leadership & Capability Development
Empower L&D and HR leaders to lead AI integration confidently. Develop AI literacy frameworks to equip the workforce to align with business goals, build resilience and innovate. Design executive programmes to position leaders as AI champions.
AI Governance & Risk Management
Establish ethical AI governance models. Navigate compliance, risk, and workforce impact. Develop fit-for-purpose policies balancing innovation with legal responsibilities in an emerging regulatory environment.
AI-Powered Productivity & Change Management
Identify and guide AI-driven efficiency opportunities in HR and L&D. Streamline talent development and workforce planning in line with changing business needs. Drive AI readiness and overcome resistance to change.
What Event Managers Say
"I was delighted when Carolyn agreed to speak at our AI Event at BT during National Employability Week™. Her presentation was nothing short of outstanding. She skilfully dismantled generational myths around AI readiness and delivered a powerful, research-driven argument for inclusive, inter-generational learning. The 'River' analogy was inspired! The audience – made up of young adults and business leaders – were super keen to engage with Carolyn following her talk. The feedback has been off the scale; delegates left inspired, challenged, and better informed about how to create equitable upskilling pathways in a rapidly evolving world. Carolyn's clarity, depth, and authority set a new benchmark for what great thought leadership looks like."
"Carolyn was one of the guest speakers at the DeeperThanBlue event, 'Exploring the Potential of Agentic AI', in which she addressed the human element of AI adoption - an essential part of the decision-making and implementation process. As well as being an excellent and natural presenter, Carolyn's topic struck chords with the delegates, many of whom were in technical roles. When a presentation reveals a side of a subject you weren't particularly aware of, that's where you get the value-add. We're very much looking forward to sharing the stage with Carolyn later in the year when we repeat the event."
"I had the pleasure of hearing Carolyn Shepherd speak on AI at the Retrain 2024 Expo at Excel and was delighted to welcome her as an expert panellist for our recent Skills Assess event. Carolyn is an incredibly engaging speaker with a talent for making complex ideas accessible and thought provoking. She brought great energy and clarity to our discussion, helping keep the tempo high and the conversation meaningful throughout. A fantastic contributor to any panel or event exploring the future of work and technology."