By Brian Mitchell, Managing Partner & CEO.
Oof, that’s the million-dollar question right now—and such a smart one. The rise of AI is like the arrival of spring: it’s fast, disruptive, and packed with potential. You either plant seeds with it, or risk getting steamrolled by the storm.
So how do you leverage AI for your career roadmap instead of letting it make your path obsolete?
1. Know Where You Stand in the AI Landscape
Start by mapping out:
- Is your industry being reshaped by AI? (Spoiler: most are, but to varying degrees.)
- Which parts of your role are automatable?
- What value do you offer that AI can’t replicate easily?
This awareness helps you anticipate change instead of reacting to it.
2. Learn AI—Even If You’re Not Technical
AI isn’t just for coders anymore. Here’s how to get hands-on:
- Use tools like ChatGPT, Notion AI, or Copilot for brainstorming, drafting, and ideating faster
- Learn prompt engineering—how you ask is everything
- Take mini-courses in AI fundamentals, even if you’re in marketing, HR, design, etc.
Even a light knowledge base makes you AI-literate, which is huge for staying relevant.
3. Use AI to Enhance, Not Replace, Your Work
Let AI do the grunt work:
- Drafting emails, reports, or presentations
- Analyzing data or summarizing trends
- Brainstorming content or campaign ideas
- Auto-transcribing and organizing meeting notes
Now you’re not just working harder—you’re working strategically smarter.
4. Align Your Roadmap with “Human-Plus-AI” Skills
This is the sweet spot where careers are growing instead of disappearing. Think:
- Creativity + AI
- Strategic thinking + AI
- Leadership + AI augmentation
- Relationship-building + data insights
Build a personal roadmap that asks:
“What can I do with AI that others can’t—because of who I am and how I think?”
5. Stay Curious, Not Complacent
The people being “run over” by AI tend to:
- Dismiss it as a fad or fear it blindly
- Wait too long to experiment with it
- Assume their job is safe forever
Staying agile, curious, and experimental will keep you out ahead. Keep asking:
“How can I ride the wave, not get caught underneath it?”
If you’re down to brainstorm how AI could specifically fit into your career field or goals, I’d love to help map it out. What’s your industry or dream direction right now?