AI is transforming careers, personal branding, and financial planning - so how can you stay ahead? Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek, entrepreneur, investor, bestselling author, and host of Your AI Roadmap, shares strategies from her new book to help future-proof your career and income.
She breaks down how to build a strong personal brand, expand your network, and stay financially secure in an AI-driven world. We also explore AI’s impact on job searches, gender bias, and the balance between automation and authenticity.
Whether you want to pivot into AI, strengthen your career, or make smarter financial moves, this episode offers valuable, actionable strategies to help you navigate the future.

Key Takeaways:

Optimize for AI Search – Treat your online presence like SEO for AI. Ensure your LinkedIn and personal website include the right keywords so AI-driven tools and recruiters can easily find you.
Networking Drives Career Growth – 70% of jobs come from introductions. Being proactive, following up, and offering value in professional relationships is key to unlocking new opportunities.
Financial Preparedness is a Career Advantage – Many high earners still live paycheck to paycheck. Building an emergency fund of 6–12 months helps navigate layoffs and career shifts with confidence.
AI Can Enhance, but Authenticity Wins – AI-generated headshots and tools can refine your brand, but people connect with realness. Finding a balance between AI optimization and human authenticity is essential.

Joan's HBR article: Voice Recognition Still Has Significant Race and Gender Biases
Joan's LinkedIn: (23) Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek | LinkedIn
Joan's Website: Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek
Your AI Roadmap: Your AI Roadmap

00:00 Introduction and Background
00:22 The AI Roadmap Book
01:54 Key Actions to Future-Proof Your Career
03:01 Building an Emergency Fund
05:44 Leveraging AI for Financial Planning
07:36 Networking Strategies
10:59 Personal Branding with AI
14:11 The Human Element in AI
19:51 Effective AI Prompting Techniques
20:29 AI's Influence on Job Matching
22:21 Using AI for Personal and Professional Tasks
22:59 Choosing the Right AI Tool
25:08 The Future of AI and Human Collaboration
26:16 Balancing Career, Money, and Joy
28:00 Gender Bias in AI
32:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

📜 Read the transcript for this episode: Transcript of Future-Proofing Your Career and Income in the Age of AI with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek

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Show edited by Emma Cecilie Jensen.

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