This is Episode 1 in the 4-part series "What Makes You Valuable in the AI Era." New episodes every week.

Everyone seems to be talking about it, AI is going to learn to do your job (maybe better than you can). But while your specialized knowledge in fields like Accounting, Coding, or Customer Service might be obsolete faster than you thought, there are uniquely human skills that AI can't replace.

In this episode, Jacob talks about what those skills are and how you can start developing them today. Whether you're a new college grad or a C-suite executive, these skills are as timeless and more transferable than anything you learned in a college class or job training.

Drawing on insights from Harvard, McKinsey, Kellogg, and BCG, Jacob examines:

• Why only 26% of organizations see value from AI (and what that means for individuals)

• The Harvard study of 70 million job transitions that reveals which skills determine your "career ceiling"

• Why "experience" doesn't automatically make you better, and what does

• The 15-minute weekly practice that start you are on the path to developing your metacognition abilities and strategic thinking skills

Perfect for: Young professionals (ages 23-32) anxious about AI, career switchers, anyone wondering how to stay relevant when technical knowledge expires so quickly.

Topics covered: AI and career development, soft skills vs hard skills, professional development in the AI era, metacognition, judgment development, learning how to learn, critical thinking, career advice for young professionals, dealing with AI anxiety, future of work.