How to Thrive When Automation Takes Over!

How to Thrive When Automation Takes Over!

Automation is accelerating. But trying to guess exactly which jobs disappear when is a waste of time. McKinsey reckons 14% of jobs globally could be automated by 2030. Other studies throw out numbers anywhere from 9% to 47%, depending on the sector and how fast things unfold. Truth is, we don’t know. History shows that […]

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AI Ethics in the Age of Agency: Who’s Really in Charge of the Future?

AI Ethics in the Age of Agency: Who’s Really in Charge of the Future?

This post was sparked by a thoughtful question from a General Counsel during a recent client session. She didn’t just raise a good point – she reminded me how rarely we talk about ethics in any meaningful way. And how urgently we need to! The speed of change is unlike anything we’ve ever experienced. New […]

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Being Future Ready: The AI Elephant in the Room – LinkedIn Live

Being Future Ready: The AI Elephant in the Room – LinkedIn Live

What We Learned (And What’s Next) This week we ran the first Being Future Ready LinkedIn Live. Over 150 people signed up. It felt like the kind of conversation people were waiting for. Nick Saalfeld hosted brilliantly. We didn’t just skim over tools or trends. We got into the real stuff. The questions that keep […]

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4/11: Meet Bob The AI Tutor: Generation Beta’s Personalised Classroom

4/11: Meet Bob The AI Tutor: Generation Beta’s Personalised Classroom

Imagine a classroom that adapts to each child’s pace, strengths, and interests – automatically and in real time. That’s what AI-driven education will look like for Gen Beta. In my Future Ready for 2030 Keynotes, I show how algorithms will pinpoint learning gaps and deliver bespoke lessons, transforming ‘one-size-fits-all’ schooling. If I had an AI […]

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16/16: “Hyper Localisation” – The Next Trillion Dollar Industry!

16/16: “Hyper Localisation” – The Next Trillion Dollar Industry!

As we dive deeper into the AI era, here’s one to watch: Hyperlocalisation. Imagine AI understanding your street, your neighbourhood – down to the tiniest details. Dynamic pricing at a farmers’ market based on fruit ripeness. A café opening earlier on rainy mornings because the data says locals stay close to home. Traffic automatically rerouted […]

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3/11: Generation Beta Inherits a Planet in Crisis – Can They Make It Better?

3/11: Generation Beta Inherits a Planet in Crisis – Can They Make It Better?

For Gen Beta, sustainability won’t just be an option; it’ll be an everyday necessity. Rising sea levels, wildfires, and extreme weather events will negatively colour their childhood memories. In my keynotes on Future Readiness, I emphasise that lasting change often starts with the next generation’s mindset. I sometimes wish we could reboot the planet like […]

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Generation Beta: A New Era Begins (and it started last week)!

Generation Beta: A New Era Begins (and it started last week)!

Starting in 2025, a new generation steps into the world: Generation Beta – the kids who’ll see AI as casually as we (me, a Gen X’er) once saw flip phones. Their growing up will be characterised by hyper-personalised education, voice activated and Augmented Reality everything, and a planet grappling with massive climate challenges. And that’s […]

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