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Ep.5 The Soft Skills That Will Save Us
"What if the skills that made you feel 'behind' are actually your competitive advantage?"
As AI transforms the workplace, a surprising truth emerges: the more automated our world becomes, the more essential human skills become. This episode explores how sustainability professionals aren't scrambling to catch up with technology, but are actually the emotional intelligence experts who've been preparing for this moment all along.
Nita shares her observations that sustainability professionals have always been master negotiators - building consensus without authority and translating data into compelling narratives.
Sol examines the skills gap reversal: while green-skilled professionals see 80% higher hiring rates, their perceived "disadvantage" has become their superpower. Systems thinking, ethical frameworks, and stakeholder impact assessment are exactly what AI integration requires most.
We explore the shift from compliance to compassion - how real value now comes from reading the room, understanding unspoken concerns, and moving people to action through authentic human connection.
Practical Applications:
- Stop trying to compete with AI on its terms - lean into your human advantages
- Strengthen emotional intelligence, courage, and deep listening deliberately
- Reframe influence without authority as your competitive edge
- Use AI tools with human intention to enhance compassion
Reflection Questions:
- Where have I been building consensus without formal authority?
- How can I leverage my stakeholder navigation skills in an AI-driven world?
- What human elements do I bring that technology cannot replicate?
Resources Mentioned:
- World Economic Forum's 2025 Future of Jobs Report (PDF download from WEF https://tinyurl.com/ddcks39j)
- Harvard Business Review: "Using AI to Make You a More Compassionate Leader" published February 2025 (Link to article https://tinyurl.com/55henbt7)
Connect with Sol: https://www.thealtacademy.co.uk/
Connect with Nita: https://bio.site/nitapwoods
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and join the conversation about thriving in the AI age without losing your humanity.
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By Nita P.Woods"What if the skills that made you feel 'behind' are actually your competitive advantage?"
As AI transforms the workplace, a surprising truth emerges: the more automated our world becomes, the more essential human skills become. This episode explores how sustainability professionals aren't scrambling to catch up with technology, but are actually the emotional intelligence experts who've been preparing for this moment all along.
Nita shares her observations that sustainability professionals have always been master negotiators - building consensus without authority and translating data into compelling narratives.
Sol examines the skills gap reversal: while green-skilled professionals see 80% higher hiring rates, their perceived "disadvantage" has become their superpower. Systems thinking, ethical frameworks, and stakeholder impact assessment are exactly what AI integration requires most.
We explore the shift from compliance to compassion - how real value now comes from reading the room, understanding unspoken concerns, and moving people to action through authentic human connection.
Practical Applications:
- Stop trying to compete with AI on its terms - lean into your human advantages
- Strengthen emotional intelligence, courage, and deep listening deliberately
- Reframe influence without authority as your competitive edge
- Use AI tools with human intention to enhance compassion
Reflection Questions:
- Where have I been building consensus without formal authority?
- How can I leverage my stakeholder navigation skills in an AI-driven world?
- What human elements do I bring that technology cannot replicate?
Resources Mentioned:
- World Economic Forum's 2025 Future of Jobs Report (PDF download from WEF https://tinyurl.com/ddcks39j)
- Harvard Business Review: "Using AI to Make You a More Compassionate Leader" published February 2025 (Link to article https://tinyurl.com/55henbt7)
Connect with Sol: https://www.thealtacademy.co.uk/
Connect with Nita: https://bio.site/nitapwoods
Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and join the conversation about thriving in the AI age without losing your humanity.