Career Fear (and How To Beat It) (get The Perspective, Mindset And Skills You Need To Futureproof Your Work Life)

By (author) Arian, Somi
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Futureproof your skills and take control of your career path with this smart and practical guide to surviving and thriving in an era of disruption.
Description
What''s going on with the world of work? Will my job exist in five years'' time? What''s ''disruption'' all about, and what does it mean for me? Jobs don''t look like they used to. In this age of innovation, staying in control of your work life can feel overwhelmingly challenging. So what does it take to have - and be in control of - a successful and fulfilling career? Career Fear (and how to beat it) will help you answer this question for yourself. In this practical and reassuring book, you''ll explore the perspective, mindset and uniquely human skills you need for a resilient and thriving career - without the fear. From understanding how the world of work is changing, to self-reflection and developing your critical thinking; author Somi Arian guides you through everything you need to be ready for an exciting and varied journey through life and work. Packed with clear, useful examples and inspiring case studies, Career Fear (and how to beat it) helps you beat that career fear and prepare to succeed - no matter where your career takes you.
Table of contents

• • Chapter - 0: Introduction;
• Section - ONE: PERSPECTIVE;
• • Chapter - 1: A history of work;
  • Chapter - 2: The modern career landscape;
  • Chapter - 3: The future of work - AI and humanity;
  • Chapter - 4: The future of work - Time, transition and machines;
• Section - TWO: MINDSET;
• • Chapter - 5: Knowing yourself;
  • Chapter - 6: Your place in the world;
• Section - THREE: (HUMAN) SKILLS;
• • Chapter - 7: Emotional intelligence;
  • Chapter - 8: Critical thinking;
  • Chapter - 9: Contextual creativity;
  • Chapter - 10: Mindfulness;
  • Chapter - 11: Bringing it all together;
  • Chapter - 12: Index

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"Committing to lifelong learning and nurturing soft skills that are innately human are crucial for success in the post-digital era. Somi Arian inspires you to start your learning journey today and beautifully articulates the personal satisfaction and opportunity that can be unlocked by developing a growth mindset."
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"Somi Arian''s book is just what is needed right now as she examines the existential impact of technology and in particular AI on us all, individuals and businesses alike. Her approach is both philosophical and practical and will enable the reader to build the right mental and emotional toolset to navigate and thrive within the accelerating change and disruption ... it''s a must-read!"
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"If you want to understand how new technologies, and in particular, Artificial Intelligence will affect your career or business, this is the book for you. Somi Arian clearly explains the skills that you need to succeed in the 21st century."
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"Rapidly advancing technologies are disrupting our 21st-century careers and outmoding conventional career planning strategies. This book is a no-nonsense guide to cultivating and applying our uniquely human proficiencies-from ethics to emotional intelligence to contextual understanding-to achieving durable relevance in the face of an increasingly volatile job market."
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"If, like me, you''ve consumed so much content on the ''Future of Work'' lately that you feel more agitated than up-to-date, read Career Fear. It''s that signal in the noise I was searching for!"
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"As an HR professional, I am encouraging all to read this to understand better how AI will and is impacting career pa