This episode of 'Let's Talk Marketing' explores the intersection of AI and workforce transformation. Host Katya Allison interviews Ben Tasker, a recognized leader in AI education and workforce transformation, about navigating what he calls the "AI between times"—the transitional period where we're moving from traditional ways of working toward an AI-integrated future. Ben shares insights on skills-based learning, the emerging AI economy, implementing AI in education and business, and why building your personal brand is more critical than ever. Listeners will discover practical strategies for upskilling and reskilling, how to use AI as a tool rather than a replacement, and why human skills remain essential even as AI capabilities advance.
Listeners will walk away with insights on:
- Skills-based learning allows mastery in shorter timeframes compared to traditional four-year degrees
- The AI economy creates new job opportunities while requiring continuous learning and adaptation
- AI implementation in classrooms can reduce cheating by 30% and increase learning speed by 50%
- Learning just a few AI skills can command a 52% salary premium in today's job market
- Companies investing in AI with proper learning plans see three times revenue growth
- Personal brand development is crucial as AI becomes the new search and recommendation engine
- The future requires balancing AI skills with human skills like communication, leadership, and empathy
- Upskilling means improving at your current role while reskilling means transitioning to adjacent fields
- Education and workforce will merge into learning ecosystems with constant skill currency exchange
- AI should be built into workflows, not worked around, for maximum effectiveness and adoption
- The "garbage in, garbage out" principle applies to both AI implementation and learning outcomes
- We're approaching an "uh oh moment" that will force thoughtful AI governance and ethical implementation
