6 Skills You Need for the Future of Work: Rethinking Work - Rishad Tobaccowala
From Product Powers - Human Skills for Product Thinkers to Thrive in the Age of AI by Future-proof your product career by mastering the human skills that AI can’t replicate easily—creativity, collaboration, and communication.
July 1, 2025 · 57 min
About this episode
Rishad Tobaccowala discusses key skills for future-proofing careers in the age of AI.
Rishad Tobaccowala, a renowned author and futurist, shares insights from his latest book 'Rethinking Work' and provides actionable advice on how individuals can future-proof their careers. The episode also delves into the significance of creativity, continuous learning, and leveraging technology to enhance one's professional journey. 00:00 Introduction 03:08 The Importance of Physical Books 06:43 Rishad's Two Careers: Job vs. Work 14:42 The Future of Work: Key Changes and Predictions 17:40 The Role of AI and the Changing Ecosystem 21:13 Rethinking Office Culture and Collaboration 29:40 Future-Proofing Your Career: The Six Cs 30:39 Introduction to Creativity and AI 32:11 The Importance of Storytelling 32:48 Future-Proofing Skills 33:39 The Role of Writing and Speaking 34:31 The Book Writing Process 37:22 Investing in AI Tools 39:18 Taking Control of Your Career 41:12 The Connection Between Work and Well-being 42:38 Exploring the Future of Work 48:12 Advice for the Next Generation 55:20 Final Thoughts and Resources ⚡️ In each episode, Paddy Dhanda deep dives into a new human Superpower to help you thrive in the age of AI. Host: Paddy Dhanda Paddy works at the largest Tech training…
People in this episode
Host: Paddy Dhanda
Guest: Rishad Tobaccowala
Topics covered
- future of work
- creativity
- continuous learning
- AI
- professional development
- office culture
Keywords
- future of work
- creativity
- AI
- professional skills
- Rishad Tobaccowala
- office culture
- continuous learning
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: Rethinking Work
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