Ep. 107 - Fireside Chat: Confidence Trick - How to reclaim your value in an AI Obsessed market
Some people seem to land every big deal by accident. But what if "luck" was actually a skill you could master?
Every time you open the news right now, another major company is announcing mass layoffs and blaming "AI." It’s easy for the workforce to feel completely paralyzed by the wave of automation. But is this just a handy excuse for CEOs to trim the fat, or is it a genuine technological revolution that we need to adapt to?
In our very first (and very cozy) "Fireside Chat," Gary and George sit down to provide a roadmap through this murky, AI-obsessed terrain. Gary explains why companies need to shift their mindset from "Artificial" to "Assistive" Intelligence, and why keeping your team in the dark during times of change is the fastest way to lose your best people.
For professionals feeling the pressure, this episode is the ultimate confidence booster. Learn how to adopt "Double Denim Confidence," approach your role as if you had £300,000 in the bank, and use periods of massive industry change to secure your next big promotion.
Key takeaways from this episode:
Assistive, not Artificial: Start looking at AI as a tool to make employees more efficient, not a tool to replace them. Focus on finding specific "use cases" that add actual business value.
The £300k Confidence Trick: Desperation has a smell. Change your attitude and drop the fear by asking yourself: How would I behave at work today if I had £300,000 in the bank?
Don't treat your team like they're stupid: If a company hides its AI or restructuring plans, employees will assume the worst and leave. Bring them on the journey with honest communication and a balanced scorecard.
Pilot your own career: The most promotions happen during times of change. Don't be a passenger—put yourself forward, ask for the sticky projects, get inside the tent, and make yourself invaluable.
Links & references:
Gary Gamp: https://www.linkedin.com/in/garygamp
George Clode: https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgeclode
The Company Doctor: https://www.thecompanydoctor.com/
Highlights:
“Things progress, otherwise we'd still be communicating by horse.” - 00:01:48 - Gary Gamp
“Think of AI not as artificial intelligence but as assistive intelligence... If you can make your employees more efficient, then you'll help the company.” - 00:06:35 - Gary Gamp
“Probably the biggest thing I can tell you in change is most people have got promoted during times of change than any other time.” - 00:10:00 - Gary Gamp
“There's nothing worse than the whiff of desperation. People can smell the blood.” - 00:11:45 - Gary Gamp
“When you don't share things with people, they work out anyway. In fact, they come up with an answer that is either better or worse than the real reality.” - 00:19:50 - Gary Gamp
“Don't let this be done to you. It will run over you. Take control of it... Think about the £300,000 that you've just won. What decision would you make if you had £300 grand in the bank and do that.” - 00:21:50 - Gary Gamp
