💬 Summary In this episode, we chat to Mary, co-founder of AI Potential, about what it really means to work with AI – and how to use it to get ahead, especially if you’re early in your career or part of an underrepresented group in tech.Mary talks openly about her journey – from building AI tools to teaching people how to use them with confidence. She makes the case for why AI should be a skill you practise, not just a tool you fear, and how soft skills (which women often excel in) are becoming your biggest asset. This one's packed with insight, especially if you're navigating your next move or leading a team in 2025.💡 TakeawaysAI isn’t replacing people – it’s levelling up what people can doWomen are set to thrive if we value soft skills properlyRe-skilling and up-skilling aren’t optional anymoreThink of AI like a gym for your brain: you get better by using itBias exists in AI – and if you’re not questioning it, you’re accepting itManagers need to learn with their teams, not just delegate tech stuffAI can save you hours of admin – if you know what to ask itUsing AI doesn’t mean switching off your brain – critical thinking is non-negotiableAI could be the confidence boost your career’s been waiting for🔥 Favourite Soundbites“AI is a skill, not a tool.” “Always double-check facts from AI.” “AI can help you unlock your potential – especially when you feel stuck.”🕒 Chapters 00:00 – Who is Mary? 00:37 – The AI takeover: real or hype? 04:24 – Surviving (and thriving in) disruption 07:54 – Confidence in AI: how to build it 11:49 – Women, bias + who’s shaping the tech 15:15 – Future-proofing your skills 19:17 – The hidden bias in hiring tools 22:49 – Getting good at working with AI 26:20 – Managers, this bit’s for you 30:06 – Good news: AI saves you time 34:12 – If you’re job hunting, listen to this 37:15 – Mary’s final advicehttps://www.linkedin.com/company/ai-potential/?originalSubdomain=ukhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-kemp-ai/Follow Favourite Positions on LinkedIn and Instagram, connect with Alex here.

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