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Careers in Focus

32 minutes Posted Jan 8, 2026 at 4:00 pm.

– Introduction

– What went through your mind when you first learned you were receiving a lifetime achievement award?

– Do you feel “a vision for automation” captures your journey?

– What were the critical turning points that changed the direction of your career? 05:20 – Where is automation heading?

– Where are there gaps between was is possible and what is implemented?

– What did the article get right about your philosophy? Is there anything to add or clarify?

– How has the role of data changes in manufacturing?

– Where do you see the value in AI? Where is it overhyped?

– What’s the smartest first step for companies looking to start their modernization journey?

– What have you learned about change mindset?

– How can companies bridge the tension between OT and IT?

– What advice do you have for young engineers and leaders entering the field today?

– What developments in automation over the next 5 to 10 years excite you the most?

– Is there a technology or idea that’s underrated right now?

– Final thoughts

– Closing

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Welcome to Enabling Automation! The eighth episode of season 4 is "Careers in Focus". Join our season 4 host for this episode, Ben Hope, as he discusses Manufacturing AUTOMATION’s Lifetime Achievement Award with special guest, Steve Wardell. Read the article here: https://www.automationmag.com/a-vision-for-automation/

Listen to all episodes on the following platforms:

- Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0jKtyIvAHq4wtbIR1bHpJt?si=733b3841c101459a

- Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/careers-in-focus/id1703651289?i=1000744312019

- Overcast: https://overcast.fm/+BBYs2aOUQw

- Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.ca/podcasts/63e2da85-de40-447e-aaaf-6fca18358cec/episodes/b8802be3-0e14-4a38-a7fc-3cebb34a931e/enabling-automation-careers-in-focus

- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n8i0aow9xTw&list=PL1amIhdccgLUh7TbNYEANqxd1WIXb4uDd&index=2

For more information, visit: https://atsautomation.com/podcast/careers-in-focus/

In this monthly podcast series, join industry leaders from across ATS as they share and discuss the latest industry trends, new innovations, and more! ATS is an industry-leading automation solutions provider to many of the world's most successful companies.

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