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.

_____________

PRE-SALE - THE BOLD MOVE:

📚 The Bold Move Book: https://www.theboldmovebook.com

_____________

Connect with me:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgiehubbard/

Instagram: http://instagram.com/georgielhubbard

Website: https://www.georgiehubbard.com

_____________

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?

_____________

7 Ways to Future-Proof Your Career:

1. Learn AI tools and work with technology, not against it

2. Double down on human skills (communication, empathy, leadership)

3. Keep your skills portfolio fresh with monthly learning sprints

4. Build a visible personal brand in your industry

5. Focus on solving problems, not just completing tasks

6. Explore career pivots and transferable skills now

7. Stay curious, adaptable, and embrace continuous learning

_____________

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)

_____________

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