As AI continues to reshape the workplace, what will separate the people who thrive from those who get left behind?
In this episode of Deep Leadership, I’m joined by Katie O’Malley, executive coach, leadership educator, and founder of Encourage Coaching. Katie has spent more than 20 years helping people build meaningful careers, become stronger leaders, and create more courageous workplace cultures.
We discuss why the future of work may depend less on technical skills and more on the distinctly human skills that AI can’t replicate. Katie explains why critical thinking, learning agility, communication, empathy, and listening will become increasingly valuable as technology changes how work gets done.
We also explore career pivots, finding work that aligns with your values, giving employees greater agency, building trust during times of rapid change, and why leaders need to become much better listeners.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
• Why human skills will become more valuable in the age of AI• The two skills employers are looking for most right now• Why your past career experiences are never wasted• How to build a “stack” of skills that makes you more valuable• Why employees are pushing back against workplace change• How trust and agency help organizations adapt faster• Why listening is one of the most underrated leadership skills• Katie’s AIR formula for becoming a better listener• Why “ready” is a choice, not a feeling
If you’re thinking about the future of your career, leading people through constant change, or wondering how to remain valuable in an AI-driven workplace, this conversation will give you practical ideas you can put to work immediately.
Connect with Katie O'Malley:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateomalley/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/encouragecoachchicago/?hl=en
Website: https://encouragecoaching.org/
TED Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HUNGPk978uE
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