The world won’t wait and neither should you. The next wave of future-proof skills is here.

We kicked off this season exploring five timeless superskills to help you thrive in a rapidly changing world. Now, we’re back with five more game-changing abilities that will define your ability to lead, adapt, and succeed, no matter what the future throws at you.

As technology changes and uncertainty are now the new norm, these skills will separate the resilient from the replaceable.

In this episode, we explore:
✅ Why adaptability now trumps expertise in a world of rapid disruption
✅ The critical role of communication in a remote, global workforce
✅ How to become a faster, deeper learner in a world of short shelf-life skills
✅ Why building a personal brand is now career insurance
✅ How AI-savviness can transform you from a bystander into a future builder

Whether you’re rethinking your career path, leveling up your leadership, or future-proofing your skillset, these five superskills will help you stay relevant, valuable, and ahead of the curve.

Listen now and your future self (and future opportunities) will thank you.

Resources:

Joshua Foer: Can Anyone Learn To Be A Master Memorizer? : NPR

5 Types of Stories Leaders Need to Tell

Building a StoryBrand 2.0 - StoryBrand

Introduction to AI - Training | Microsoft Learn

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Conflict. Just the word is enough to make many of us uncomfortable. Whether it’s the tension in a meeting, the conversation you keep putting off, or the unspoken disagreement that lingers like background noise — conflict is everywhere at work. But most of us were never taught how to deal with it. So, we avoid it.

In this episode, we take a deeper, more human look at why we avoid conflict, how that avoidance impacts your well-being, your relationships, and even your career — and most importantly, how to handle it skillfully, not fearfully.

You’ll be guided through a self-assessment, hear relatable truths about our biological aversion to confrontation, and learn practical tips for managing conflict with clarity, confidence, and empathy.

What’s in it for you?

• Understand the Real Reasons You Avoid Conflict
• Discover the Top 3 Sources of Workplace Conflict
• Gain Practical, Ready-to-Use Conflict Management Tips
• Shift Your Mindset from Conflict-Averse to Conflict-Ready
• Improve Mental Health and Self-Esteem

Whether you lead people, are dealing with conflict at work, or just someone tired of walking on eggshells generally, this episode will give you the tools, language, and mindset you need to stop fearing conflict and start taking control of it.

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Let’s be real, have you ever left a meeting or walked out of a room and thought, “Did anyone even notice I was there?” If so, you are not alone. In this episode, we're getting into what it really means to have presence, not fake confidence, not being the loudest voice, but the kind of presence that sticks with people long after you've left the room.

We’ll talk about why presence is often the silent deal-maker (or deal-breaker), and how you can tap into it without pretending to be someone you're not.

What’s in it for you?

• Learn why your great ideas might not be landing—and how presence can change that.
• Understand the invisible signals that make people take you seriously (or not).
• Bust the myth that you have to be extroverted to have presence.
• Get practical tips to show up with intention, even if you're nervous.
• Discover the difference between being heard AND being remembered.

If you’ve ever felt overlooked, underestimated, or just plain invisible, this episode is your reminder, and your roadmap, for how to own the room without raising your voice or rubbing people the wrong way.

Resources:

PREP Model (Point, Reason, Example, Point)

Executive Presence 2.0: Leadership in an Age of Inclusion (Hardcover) | Harvard Book Store

Executive Warfare

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