148. What I didn't get at Chicago Booth for $180,000 Apr 27, 2023

An MBA from a top school can be a great investment. But most business schools have not updated their curricula for the Digital Age and the new world of work. 

Listen to this episode to hear what Sophia Matveeva loved about her MBA and the two vital skillsets her business school didn't teach....

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147. The REAL way to get investors + top jobs Apr 19, 2023

Why do some people struggle to be valued for their skillset while others have opportunities coming to them? 

Most jobs do not get advertised. VCs turn down most of the start-ups that pitch to them.

And yet, recruiters work to track down candidates and investors hustle to get on the best...

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146. How to get headhunted Apr 12, 2023

Having a digital skillset isn't enough. You must be SEEN as a Digital Leader & KNOWN for your expertise.

Listen to this podcast episode if you want opportunities to come to you. 

You will learn:

  • How headhunters and conference organizers look for candidates and speakers
  • Why your...
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145. Why AI makes us boring + what to do about it Apr 05, 2023

Humans invent technology and then technology changes humans. It was ever thus.

The biggest technological trend today is artificial intelligence. if you want to be an insightful leader in the Digital Age, you do need to understand what AI is doing to us, so you can reap the benefits and minimize...

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143. 3 career skills all executives need to thrive in the Digital Age Mar 27, 2023

Successful professionals need to mix their domain expertise with meta skills to thrive. These transferable skills apply to any industry. Without them, the way to the C Suite is closed.

Listen to this short episode to learn what they are and how to get them.

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138. How to thrive among digital unknown unknowns Feb 15, 2023

If you are not a developer or a data scientist, you don’t know what you don’t know about  tech. This is a very uncomfortable feeling, especially for high achievers, who were trained to believe that success meant knowing everything.

Listen to this episode to hear five tips on...

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137. Three steps to go from traditional business manager to Digital Leader Feb 08, 2023

To have a thriving career in the Digital Age, traditional business skills are not enough. You need to update your skillset, your network and your image. 

Follow this three step framework to transform your career:

  1. Learn to speak tech
  2. Get involved with the right projects
  3. Tell the world about...
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136. 2023 Prediction 4: Opportunities lie in the invention vs adaption gap Feb 01, 2023

What kind of doorbell do you use? A buzzer? A door knocker or a Ring smart doorbell system?

Right now, you can see all three inventions in use: one that has been around for millennia, and another that was created just 20 years ago.

This shows the wide gap between tech invention and its wide-scale...

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135. 2023 Prediction 3: Digital Transformation gets a human face Jan 25, 2023

Digital Transformation is going to continue being a huge force in business, but the way it’s being done is changing. People, not tech tools, are the new priority.

Listen to this episode to learn how to make the most of this opportunity.

Learning notes from this episode:

  • Global digital...
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132. How to choose online courses & learn from them Jan 04, 2023

At this time of year, many ambitious professionals sign up to education programmes to take their career to the next level. Here's a guide on how to choose the right course for you and make the most of it once you've signed up.

How to choose the right online course for you:

  1. Familiarise yourself...
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131. Three shows to watch to learn about tech Dec 28, 2022

If you’re feeling guilty about switching on yet another streaming series, here are three shows you can watch to learn about tech in your downtime:

  1. General Magic - tells the tale of how a great vision and an epic failure changed the lives of billions. It is a documentary about the people...
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130. Lessons for Digital Leaders from the London Stock Exchange - Microsoft deal Dec 21, 2022

This December, Microsoft (founded in 1975) took a 4% stake in the London Stock Exchange (founded in 1698). As part of this deal, the LSE will spend at least $2.8 billion on Microsoft’s cloud related services in the next 10 years.

Big Tech and finance have been getting closer and closer in...

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