Rishad Tobaccowala, a renowned author and futurist, shares insights from his latest book 'Rethinking Work' and provides actionable advice on how individuals can future-proof their careers. The episode also delves into the significance of creativity, continuous learning, and leveraging technology to enhance one's professional journey.

00:00 Introduction

03:08 The Importance of Physical Books

06:43 Rishad's Two Careers: Job vs. Work

14:42 The Future of Work: Key Changes and Predictions

17:40 The Role of AI and the Changing Ecosystem

21:13 Rethinking Office Culture and Collaboration

29:40 Future-Proofing Your Career: The Six Cs

30:39 Introduction to Creativity and AI

32:11 The Importance of Storytelling

32:48 Future-Proofing Skills

33:39 The Role of Writing and Speaking

34:31 The Book Writing Process

37:22 Investing in AI Tools

39:18 Taking Control of Your Career

41:12 The Connection Between Work and Well-being

42:38 Exploring the Future of Work

48:12 Advice for the Next Generation

55:20 Final Thoughts and Resources

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Host: Paddy Dhanda

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Guest: Rishad Tobaccowala

Author, futurist, and one of the most respected voices in business reinvention. With over 40 years of experience advising some of the world’s biggest brands, Rishad has been named by BusinessWeek as one of the top business leaders and by TIME magazine as a marketing innovator. He’s the author of the bestselling book Restoring the Soul of Business and his latest, Rethinking Work, challenges us to redesign work to be more human, more purposeful, and more future-ready. He also writes a brilliant weekly thought-letter, read by over 30,000 leaders worldwide, and hosts the podcast What Next?

Website: https://rishadtobaccowala.com/

In this episode, agile coach and creative facilitator Laura Re Turner shares how her neurodivergent traits have shaped her facilitation style—and what every product person should do to make workshops more inclusive, energising, and effective.

00:00 Introduction

02:19 Exploring Neurodivergence

03:54 Facilitation and Coaching Insights

05:24 Writing 'Becoming Agile' During the Pandemic

13:00 Impact of Neurodivergence on Work

25:11 Facilitation Techniques and Neurodiversity

31:34 Understanding Zoom Fatigue

32:04 The Impact of Resting Face

33:10 The Joy of In-Person Workshops

34:06 Exploring Creativity Through Sketching

37:56 Rediscovering a Passion for Art

43:19 Advice for Tech Newcomers

45:48 Fun and Serious Superpower Wishes

49:30 Connecting and Upcoming Events

Guest: Laura Re Turner

Laura Re Turner is an experienced coach and facilitator who blends professional coaching, expert facilitation, and Lean-Agile principles to support organisational change. As the founder of Future Focus Coaching, she helps leaders and teams thrive in complex environments through one-to-one coaching and dynamic group facilitation. Known for creating psychological safety and fostering deep collaboration, Laura draws on a wide range of approaches including systemic coaching, applied positive psychology, and Nancy Kline’s ‘Time to Think’. She is the author of Becoming Agile: Coaching Behavioural Change for Business Results and a regular speaker on the intersection of coaching and Agile.

Website: https://futurefocuscoaching.org/

Book: https://futurefocuscoaching.org/about-us/laura-re-turner/becoming-agile/

ISC25 Event: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/visualjam/1480999

Henrik Kniberg shares insights from his recent video and book 'Generative AI in a Nutshell,' which went viral. The discussion explores how AI can reduce the need for large teams, allowing for more efficient, smaller teams.

Henrik explains his current project on building an AI agent platform and its implications for the future of work. We also delve into the evolving role of product discovery and how AI is transforming traditional agile practices.

The conversation wraps up with thoughts on how to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving tech landscape and what elements of traditional work practices, like time sheets, might be rendered obsolete by new AI capabilities.

00:00 Introduction

01:20 Guest Introduction: Henrik Kniberg

02:46 Henrik's Current Projects and AI Insights

03:57 The Evolution of Agile Teams

05:57 Impact of AI on Work and Society

07:21 Writing and Promoting the Book

11:16 Future of Work with AI

23:01 Designing for AI Stakeholders

26:35 Building and Managing AI Agents

27:40 Real-World Applications of AI Agents

31:58 The Future of Product Development

33:50 Effective Product Discovery

38:28 Integrating AI in Product Development

40:20 Learning and Staying Ahead in AI

43:54 The Importance of Eliminating Time Sheets

46:45 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI.

Host: Paddy Dhanda

Paddy works at the largest Tech training organisation in the UK and is passionate about helping tech professionals build human skills to thrive in the age of AI.

Contact Paddy: paddy@superpowers.school

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Guest: Henrik Kniberg

Henrik Kniberg is Chief Scientist and cofounder of Ymnig.ai. He is an AI whisperer, trainer, product developer, and author. He created the viral video "Generative AI in a Nutshell" and the book with the same name. He is also famous for his videos "Spotify Engineering Culture", "Product Ownership in a Nutshell", and for silly metaphors such as the skateboard metaphor for product development, and for his work as Minecraft developer. He lives in Stockholm with his wife and four kids and a bunch of random music instruments.

Links: www.abundly.ai