🌴198. Shopify doesn’t want humans. Is your company next?

16/07/2025 6 min
🌴198. Shopify doesn’t want humans. Is your company next?

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This episode starts with a contradiction: a gorgeous blue-sky walk... paired with a doomsday AI podcast.In this reflection, I explore:What I actually think about AI (spoiler: no one really knows)A sharp, pragmatic post by Greg Isenberg on the real impact of AI on jobsMy commentary on what’s already playing out in workplaces I consult withHow this will affect facilitators, consultants, educators — and the entire idea of “relevance”Why trades and creativity are about to see a big upswingWhat education should be focusing on instead of rote recallWhy I believe we’re heading into the “beehive era”: lean giants surrounded by thousands of powerful 1-person businesses👀 Referenced:Greg Isenberg’s post on LinkedIn: “AI won’t take your job. Someone who knows AI will.”My earlier walkthrough on building a tool using Google’s Gemini AIThe shift I’m already seeing in hiring policies and team structuresA warning + invitation for anyone who thinks “my work is safe”🔗 Connect with me or share your take:What’s the skill you believe will matter most in this AI-powered shift?Where are you seeing this play out already?Sign up for free for my best articles every week: Work Fame.Show notes for every episode at https://podcast.leannehughes.comP.S. Ready to take things up a level? Here are some ways I can help:Watch My 2025 Speaker Reel: Let's energise your next event.Get My Book: Design your workshops fast using The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint. Let's connect on all the channels:Leanne Hughes on LinkedInLeanne Hughes on InstagramVisit my website: leannehughes.comEmail me: [email protected] you like to deliver your own private podcast feed to your audience? Sign up for a free trial today at Hello Audio.