Career Confidence The Old Me vs The Bold Me: 7 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career in the Age of AI (Before It's Too Late)
Feeling stuck while AI transforms every industry? This episode gives you the exact roadmap to stay ahead.
In this solo episode, I break down the 7 essential strategies you need to future-proof your career before AI disrupts your industry. No fluff, no fear-mongering - just practical steps you can take today to position yourself as indispensable in the new economy.
Whether you're worried about job security, confused about what skills to learn, or feeling overwhelmed by the pace of change, this episode cuts through the noise and gives you a clear action plan.
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PRE-SALE - THE BOLD MOVE:
đ The Bold Move Book: https://www.theboldmovebook.com
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Connect with me:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/
Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard
Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com
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Key Moments:
- Why working WITH AI beats fighting against it
- The human skills that become superpowers in an AI world
- How to build a skills portfolio that stays relevant
- Creating a personal brand without becoming an influencer
- Shifting from task-doer to problem-solver mindset
- Exploring career pivots before you need them
- The curiosity and adaptability mindset for constant change
- Old Me vs Bold Me: Which version will you choose?
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7 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career:
Learn AI tools and work with technology, not against it
Double down on human skills (communication, empathy, leadership)
Keep your skills portfolio fresh with monthly learning sprints
Build a visible personal brand in your industry
Focus on solving problems, not just completing tasks
Explore career pivots and transferable skills now
Stay curious, adaptable, and embrace continuous learning
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Mentioned Tools & Resources:
- Super Whisper (voice-to-text AI tool)
- Claude AI and ChatGPT for brainstorming
- LinkedIn Jobs, Indeed, Seek for career research
- Pivotr - AI career mentoring tool (launching soon)
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Welcome & van life update - book sent to print!
01:24 - Why AI and career future-proofing is the #1 question right now
03:36 - Thank you to Bold Move book presale supporters + bonus details
04:30 - The unique position: hearing from both employers and candidates
05:44 - Way #1: Learn AI - work WITH it, not against it
08:01 - Super Whisper tool example: brain dump to AI for solutions
10:17 - Way #2: Double down on your human skills
11:30 - Why employers now ask for human skills 10x more than before
12:43 - Way #3: Keep your skills portfolio fresh with monthly sprints
14:50 - Way #4: Build a visible personal brand (not influencer level)
16:00 - What are you known for in your organisation?
17:07 - Way #5: Focus on solving problems, not just doing tasks
19:21 - Making yourself redundant in your own business example
21:20 - Way #6: Explore career pivots before you need one
22:00 - Starting with your current strengths and transferable skills
23:44 - From corporate ladder to portfolio career "zigzag" approach
26:06 - Way #7: Stay curious and adaptable - change is constant
27:00 - Being vulnerable: future-proofing my own recruitment business
28:25 - Mindset shift: excitement over fear about the future
29:00 - The only thing stopping you is your own mindset
30:32 - Old Me vs Bold Me: Which version will you choose?
31:30 - One bold action challenge + where to connect