About this episode

John Suzuki and Florian Kemmerich discuss the impact of AI on identity and the importance of purpose over ego in the future of work.

🤖 What happens when AI replaces productivity — and your identity? In one of the most consequential conversations on Finding Better, John sits down with impact investor, entrepreneur, and purpose strategist Florian Kemmerich to explore a question that will define the next decade: If automation replaces what we do… who are we? Florian shares his personal turning point — from corporate high-potential executive living in “golden handcuffs” to discovering his inner child and redefining success through vocation. Together, John and Florian unpack the difference between ego-driven success and purpose-driven service — and why AI makes this distinction more urgent than ever. Inside this conversation, you’ll learn: 1. Why fame and fortune feed the ego — but not fulfillment2. The powerful “two-chair” inner child breakthrough that changed Florian’s life3. The difference between helping and serving (and why it matters)4. Why 500M jobs may disappear — and what that means for identity5. The concept of “vocating” — building, not searching for, your vocation6. How to leverage AI without becoming dependent on it7. Why human agency is the critical skill of the future 💡 Key Takeaways: 1. Purpose…

People in this episode

Host: John Suzuki

Guest: Florian Kemmerich

Topics covered

• AI and productivity
• identity and automation
• purpose-driven success
• vocation
• human agency
• ego vs purpose

Keywords

• AI
• identity
• purpose
• vocation
• ego
• success
• automation

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Organizations: Finding Better

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