The Disrupted Workforce

Who Am I Now? Reimagining Professional Identity in The Future of Work | Dr. Sarabeth Berk

DETAILS | If you have ever felt misunderstood as a professional, this episode is for you! "So what do you do?" This tired question has haunted people for decades. However, today countless professionals are in career transition or "flight," as Dr. Sarabeth Berk calls it. In fact, the traditional definition, model, and success metrics around careers are quickly becoming obsolete.
So what's next? Reimagining your professional identity for the Future of Work. In this mind-altering episode, Sarabeth shares why we urgently need new language about how we talk about our career identities while fostering belonging by helping people feel seen, known, and valued. She believes developing a "hybrid identity," or hybridity, is a revelation for careers, organizations, and the workforce. A hybrid professional is someone who has multiple professional identities and works at the intersection of them–where their adaptability and unique value lie. Further, career transitions are "a feature, not a bug." Join us for this fascinating conversation on the evolution of how we think and talk about careers and who we are now in this wild and dynamic Future of Work.  
GUEST | Dr. Sarabeth Berk is the leading expert in hybrid professional identity and workplace hybridity. She is a dynamic Creative Disruptor who seamlessly integrates her roles as an artist, researcher, educator, and designer. With this multifaceted background, she pioneers innovative strategies that fundamentally transform individuals' perceptions of their careers and empowers them to effectively communicate their distinctive value to employers and clients. Not only is Sarabeth the author of the enlightening book "More Than My Title," but she has also captivated audiences as a TEDx speaker, course creator, and expert in media outlets such as Forbes. Through her research and keynote speaking, Sarabeth has developed a one-of-a-kind framework that helps people decode their professional identity to unleash their hybrid professional identity. 
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!
We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

Uncover Your Hidden Creative Potential | Natalie Nixon

DETAILS | You know you have more creativity inside of you! In fact, creativity is one of the most important human skills we possess to create the Future of Work–especially in the Age of AI. From problem-solving to innovation to personal reinvention, creativity is key to unlocking fresh perspectives and generating new ideas. Despite academia, corporations, and boardrooms neglecting creativity, there is a reservoir of creativity in all of us, and we can tap into this powerful skill to do our best work. In this insightful episode, Natalie talks about reinventing herself, the importance of duality, the WonderRigor framework, why humans still possess a far superior imagination over technology,  the Creative Quotient (CQ) and the power of being sentient beings, why we need to “chill and flow” about Generative AI, and a glimpse into her next book focused on Invisible Work. Get ready to tap into your boundless well of creativity. The future awaits your extraordinary contributions!
GUEST | Creativity strategist Natalie Nixon is "the creativity whisperer to the C-Suite." She's been selected as one of the Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World and is valued for her expertise in creativity, the future of work, and innovation. As the President of Figure 8 Thinking and author of The Creativity Leap, Natalie advises leaders on transformation by applying her WonderRigor framework to amplify growth and business value. She brings an innovative and unique perspective to every keynote, strategic advisory engagement, and leadership coaching session. Her experience living in 5 countries, combined with her background in anthropology, fashion, academia, and dance, distinguish her as a one-of-a-kind creativity expert.
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to adapt and reinvent yourself for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the top voices in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!
We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the journey! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

Will You Get FIRED Using ChatGPT for Work?

DETAILS | Everyone’s using Generative AI nowadays, but will you get FIRED for using ChatGPT or Generative AI for Work?? According to a recent Fishbowl survey, 40% of workers report using Generative AI, and nearly 70% aren’t telling their leaders! As professionals, leaders, and organizations race to unlock the power of this technology, we present 6 key points to help you avoid potential termination for using Generative AI for work.  Join us for this sharp and entertaining conversation.Key things to note: Generative AI will be roughly 100x more advanced in two years, and we foresee usage and adoption continuing to skyrocket. It’s a new frontier, riddled with employee and organizational risk, raising entirely new questions about human work (MY work) vs. AI work, expectations, detection, ownership, and responsibility. Regulating it, as Congresswoman Anna Eshoo said, “It’s like getting socks on an octopus.” Disclaimer: we aren’t lawyers, and this landscape is changing at the speed of technology. Take our insights as they are intended: our best advice against the landscape we see in May 2023.
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!
We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

How Deepfake AI Disrupts Work, Truth, And What’s Real

DETAILS | Welcome to the AI Era, widespread synthetic media, and the beginning of reality blurred. Have you noticed the increase in images, videos, and voices that aren’t real–but look and sound real? Fake content, also known as a deepfake, is exploding! With the advancement of Generative AI tools and deepfake apps, creating fake media has never been easier and is “increasing at an estimated annual rate of 900%.” Join us to unpack the world of deepfakes, where we share shocking, surprising, funny, and even inspiring examples. What does this mean for The Future of Work? What does this mean for truth in our society? As Oscar Wilde famously said, "The truth is rarely pure and never simple." Never before in human history has this been more accurate. Join us as we begin to unpack this disruptive new trend that will change the workplace forever.
Here are the resources we reference in the show to help you detect deepfakes and fake news.
MIT’s How to Detect Deepfakes.
The Berkley Library at the University of California’s Real News/Fake News: Fact Checkers
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!
We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com
 

Beyond Profit: Employees Are Not Objects To Be Consumed | Tom Rossi

DETAILS | What does it take to build a purpose-driven business that prioritizes people over profit? Tom Rossi is a passionate human-centered leader and co-founder of Higher Pixels. He and his fellow co-founders are driven by a deep purpose to make life better for human beings through software products. One of those products is Buzzsprout–the world's largest premium podcast hosting company–which helps anyone share their voice and give their gifts to the world. What a fantastic way to help people exit loneliness, find their tribe, belonging, and build community when it matters most. In this uplifting episode, we discuss learning from failure, being forced to pivot, the pain of layoffs, the courage to reinvent, and the power of a bold human-centered approach. Finally, Tom shares insights on the future of podcasting and the reciprocity of value for value.GUEST | Tom Rossi is an engineer, entrepreneur, and co-founder of Higher Pixels, a software product company based out of Jacksonville, FL, that hosts four different web-related products and creates simple solutions to complex problems. They exist to empower people to positively impact the world, both on and off the clock, by prioritizing abundant life and purpose over profit.
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!
We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com

The Vanishing Act: Why 7.2 Million Men Disappeared From The Workforce | Dan Doty

DETAILS | Despite the lowest unemployment rate in 50 years (3.5%), data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Census Bureau highlight, alarmingly, that more than 7 million men of prime working age (25-54 years old) are not working or looking for work. Why are so many men opting out of the job market, and what might get them back? To explore this question and, more broadly, what drives men, we sought out Dan Doty. Dan has dedicated his life to men's work and helping men find their edge. He helped instigate a global movement in men's work by founding EVRYMAN and Fatherhood Unlocked, leads wilderness retreats, guided meditations, and coaches executives. We sat down with Dan to explore shifting cultural and generational norms, extended adolescence, fatherhood, living in boxes and screens, education, decision-making, hard work, and the need to unlock our wild man! If you want to know what blocks men from finding their edge in this digital world, enjoy this revealing episode and share it with a friend.
GUEST |Dan Doty has dedicated his life to Men’s work, having coached thousands of men. He is a writer, wilderness guide, men's work leader, and somatic meditation teacher. He is most comfortable in nature and committed to practicing work that brings our wildness and love out into the open. He’s the founder of EVRYMAN, host of the Fatherhood Unlocked podcast, a three-time guest on the Joe Rogan Experience, and directed and produced over 50 episodes of the hit hunting show MeatEater.
OVERVIEW | Are you ready to ADAPT and REINVENT YOURSELF for the most disrupted and digital workforce in history? What would it feel like to belong and not get stuck? It is estimated over 1 billion people will need reskilling by 2030, and more than 300 million jobs will be impacted by AI  — work, identity, and what it means to be human are rapidly changing. Join hosts Nate Thompson and Alex Schwartz and the TOP VOICES in the Future of Work to uncover how to meet this dynamic new reality driven by AI, hybrid work, societal shifts, and our increasingly digital world. Discover why a Future of Work Mindset is your key to prepare, navigate and thrive!
We are grateful you are here, and welcome to the TDW Tribe! www.thedisruptedworkforce.com