Superpowers School - Human Skills to Thrive in the Age of AI

Dec 16 2024 174 ep. 33 mins 14
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Do you want to future-proof your technology career? Building human skills (soft skills) that AI can't easily replicate is what makes us unique and stand out. Join Paddy Dhanda for a weekly dose of self-improvement. Each episode focuses on a different human superpower at work, helping you upgrade your soft skills and beat AI anxiety. If knowledge is power, then make learning your superpower!

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