In this episode, AJ Tibando, CEO of Shift Canada, shares her insights on the impact of AI and her passion for helping individuals be successful in our changing world.

In our conversation, AJ shares the following insights:

· The impacts of AI are here. AI has been rapidly impacting how work happens. Unlike previous technology advancements is having a profound impact on white collar work – a sector that has previously felt safe and secure.

· It’s important to remember that anything is possible with AI. As a society, we need to remember we are in charge of how AI roles out. Anything is possible. It could be an opportunity to rehumanize the workplace.

· Leaders need to take accountability for the decision and actions they are making in response to AI. Leaders need to roll out AI in a way that makes their companies successful for the long-term. This includes being clear on the value that humans can provide and then building the right pipeline of talent.

· For individuals in their mid-career, the impact of AI can feel particularly daunting. It can be hard for 30-, 40-, 50-year-olds to reimagine how they fit into this new world of work. Remember you have value. Clarify skills you have that are transferable. Open yourself to a pivot

· For individuals starting out, embrace the idea that careers will be less linear than previous generations. Follow what you love. Learn to love to learn. Recognize that you will always be upskilling. Feel empowered that you can create the life you want. Approach every job clear on what you want to learn – pause once you’ve learned to assess what’s next.

MEET AJ TIBANDO AND SHIFT CANADA

AJ is a passionate entrepreneur deeply committed to driving broad social change through technology, education, and policy. As the CEO of Shift Canada, AJ is focused on empowering a new generation of young Canadians to be more productive by inspiring them to be more innovative, to take greater risks, and to be bold and daring!

Prior to Shift, AJ founded Palette Skills, an organization that partnered with the Canadian government to launch Upskill Canada – a platform that helps 10,000 Canadian workers each year build new, future-ready skills.

Meet AJ on LinkedIN. Find out more about Shift Canada.

MEET TINEKE KEESMAAT AND TILTCO

Founded by Tineke Keesmaat, TILTCO is a boutique consulting firms that helps leaders define and execute their strategies to achieve extraordinary business and personal results. As the host of LeaderLab, Tineke brings her more than 20 years of leadership consulting experience – rooted in her work at McKinsey & Company and Accenture - to explore how today’s leaders can achieve exceptional results.

Connect with Tineke on LinkedIn. Learn more about TILTCO.