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Why I’ve launched The HumanEdge Roundtable

I'm genuinely excited about this roundtable series and I'll tell you why.

Most of the AI conversation happening right now is stuck at surface level: How do we save time? How do we cut costs? How do we do more with less? While those things matter, they're not the whole story. Not even close.

What we're not talking about nearly enough is the true impact of AI on our teams:

What happens to critical thinking when we outsource it to a bot?
Is AI actually moving your business forward - or just creating a very efficient illusion of progress?
What are the real security and legal risks that most leaders are only vaguely aware of?
And what's the long-term cost of handing too much over to the machines before we've thought it through?

These are the questions keeping thoughtful leaders up at night. They're also the questions that are often left ignored and unanswered.

When AI is done right though? It's genuinely exciting.

Your people's skills get sharper, not sidelined — the repetitive stuff gets handled.
The team gets to focus on what humans do best - thinking critically, leading with heart, and making decisions that actually matter.
Your business builds a real, lasting edge — by creating a culture where humans and AI genuinely bring out the best in each other.

The HumanEdge Roundtable aims to change that. This is a space for real, human-first conversations about AI - where we go beyond the basics and talk about what's actually at stake. For your people, your business, and your future.

The HumanEdge Roundtable is for you if:

You lead a team - whether that's 5 people or 50 - and AI is already changing how you work (ready or not…)
You're expected to help your organisation navigate AI, but most of the conversation ignores the human side completely
You want practical guidance - without the overwhelm, the hype, or another tool demo
You'd rather be in a room of sharp, switched-on leaders asking the hard questions than trying to figure this out alone

What you can expect:

A lively, facilitated roundtable, led by global AI trainer and author of 'AI-Human Fusion' Leanne Shelton (no lectures and no slides!)
A delicious three-course meal (because great thinking deserves great food)
Real connection with like-minded leaders
Practical, human-first AI frameworks to take straight back to your team
A copy of my book ‘AI-Human Fusion’ (valued at $32.99)

$150+GST per person

Are you in? Only 10 spots available. I’ve kept it small on purpose. It helps create a deep conversation.

Seats are first in, first served - and when they're gone, they're gone. So jump in quick!

Questions? Email hello@humanedgeai.com

Featured in The Wall Street Journal, The Australian, ABC News, The Sydney Morning Herald, Money Magazine, The CEO Magazine, Mumbrella, Inside Small Business, and various podcasts, Leanne Shelton is CEO, Global AI Coach, and Keynote Speaker at HumanEdge AI Training. She’s also the author of ‘AI Human Fusion’, published by Major Street Publishing in June 2025.

With her 9-year-old SEO copywriting agency struggling to convert in a tough economic climate in early 2023, Leanne made the ultimate business pivot. She decided to embrace (not escape) her shiny, new, and free competitor - ChatGPT - by educating herself on the topic. With decades of writing, marketing, and training skills in her back pocket, she started to teach (non-techy) business leaders about AI prompt engineering - with the human touch.

The Sydney-based entrepreneur is now a sought-after keynote speaker for summits and conferences and experienced AI team trainer - ensuring smooth AI skill development and implementation via workshops and three-month immersive programs. Her talents have taken her to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on multiple occasions, as well as Brisbane and Melbourne.

Outside of work, Leanne is a newly converted running and gym enthusiast, lover of dance, daily meditator, occasional yogi, engrossed reader and Audible consumer of business books and psychological thrillers, a dedicated partner, and frazzled mum to two tween daughters.

Grain Store: 517 Flinders Lane, Melbourne VIC

By train: Southern Cross Station is a short 5-minute walk away.

By tram: Trams 75 and 86 stop at Melbourne Aquarium/Flinders St, a 3-minute walk away — or jump on any tram along Collins Street and walk down.

Driving: Care Park at 517 Flinders Lane is literally just there!

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FAQs

I'm not very far along with AI yet — will I be out of my depth?

Not at all. This roundtable is designed for leaders at all stages of their AI journey. You don't need to be an expert - just curious.

Who else will be in the room?

A small group of SME leaders and managers — think HR, L&D, operations, and leadership roles across a range of industries. With only 10 seats, it's naturally an intimate and high-quality conversation.

Will this be recorded?

No - and that's intentional. Keeping it unrecorded means the conversation stays candid and the room stays real.

What's your cancellation policy?

I get it - life happens. Just let me know via hello@humanedgeai.com at least 48 hours in advance and I'll sort you out. Less than 48 hours notice unfortunately means no refund. But you’re welcome to pass along your ticket to someone else!