Beyond “Will AI Take My Job?”: Creating Career Optionality

In this episode, we speak with David Timis, exploring how AI will transform work, with job disruption potentially outpacing job creation. We discuss the skills that will matter most—from communication, collaboration, critical thinking and creativity to AI literacy, adaptability and resilience—and how to build career optionality through networking, investing in yourself and continuous learning. David also shares his advice on exploring early in your career, learning from failure, and focusing on what you can control.

David Timis is a keynote speaker focused on the impact of AI on the future of work. He holds Master’s Degrees in Business Administration and Management and Public Policy, with experience across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors. He has guest lectured at renowned universities, including Cambridge University and the College of Europe, and presented for clients such as Google, the European Commission, and TEDx. He was recognized as an Influential Leader and included on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in Romania.

Links from the episode: 

David’s personal homepage

David’s LinkedIn profile

David’s article on LinkedIn How to Find Fulfilling Work

The Economist article by Gita Gopinath recommended by David