95. How AI Impacts The Future Of Work, Careers & Businesses [Interview with Ronsley Vaz]

Starting growing and scaling businesses certainly has never been easy. However, in the last few years we have seen increased complexities from cyber attacks to requirements to meet ESG standards and everything in between. And clearly the pressure on boards and leaders has increased. Now with that said, over the last few years also the importance and relevance of advisory boards has seen a big increase in the market, which is great to see. I'm so excited to be joined by the driving force and the trusted authority behind advisory boards. We are joined by . Louise is the founder and CEO of the and I'm really excited to explore the topic of advisory boards, the role it plays and the future of leadership.    In this interview we cover: 📌 What sets governance and advisory boards apart 📌 The roles and responsibilities of each and how they connect 📌 The key features of an effective advisory board structure 📌 Where advisory boards offer the most value in various sectors and situations 📌 Signs indicating when advisory boards might not offer the needed support 📌 ... and of course, how to get started!   ___________ Want to become the Trusted Authority in your field by building and monetising your expertise?  Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources: 1.) Get your copy of my - Trusted Authority - From Technical Expert To Trusted Authority    2.) Book your complimentary 3.) Connect with Check out all show notes and further resources over at

We live in a world filled with knowledge, data, and information, which levels the playing field and intensifies competition, one crucial factor sets you apart and positions you as the chosen one: your reputation. As the saying goes: Your reputation is your REP - the reason everyone pays you. It's not just about credibility; it's your currency, influencing how future decision-makers perceive and trust you. As Warren Buffett said: 'It takes 20 years to build a reputation and five minutes to ruin it.' If you think about that, you'll do things differently. Let’s dive in to explore ways you can build, protect and control your reputation.   Strategy 1: Face-to-Face / One-on-One relationships  Invest time in building strong, face-to-face relationships because being with someone in person fast-tracks the trust and relationship building because we can see and observe how someone behaves, how they act and communicate. Personal connections and positive word-of-mouth play a significant role in attracting paying clients. However, don’t confuse face-to-face with offline only. Video is the next best thing after being with someone in person and you can use it to send someone a personalised short message, add video to a proposal or shoot a short, 60 sec video that you use for social media where you let people get to know you, personally and professionally.   Strategy 2: Professional associations  When I research for my Trusted Authority framework what it takes to build and boost credibility, I found that there are only 3 ways to do so and I summarised them in the 3-O’s: Own, on the go and others. Other people’s reputation and credibility is often used to fast-track the trust building because we associate ourselves with someone who’s already established a strong and trustworthy relationship with someone we want to get closer to. It may be that you join an industry body, that you volunteer at a professional association and become a member in networks where you can not only learn from but also find potential new clients, suppliers, partners or staff. So brand building by association is a great way to enhance your own credibility and improve your reputation!    Strategy 3: Have A Plan for Conflict Resolution [Before You Need It] Conflicts, disputes and upset people happen. It’s how we deal with them that makes all the difference. This is where a solid risk mitigation plan comes in - developed before you need it so the emotion is taken out of the equation and you can think clearly, you can align the language to your brand positioning and you can practice how you approach the situation. Every tough conversation is an opportunity to build stronger relationships when done right, meaning: when both parties can save faith.   Want to become the Trusted Authority in your field by building and monetising your expertise?  Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources: 1.) Get your copy of my - Trusted Authority - From Technical Expert To Trusted Authority    2.) Book your complimentary 3.) Connect with Check out all show notes and further resources over at

TM, verified badges, digital certificates, and everything in between - it’s safe to say that in today's world of abundant information, access to knowledge, and the rise of deep fakes, we're all searching for who’s legit and who we can trust. This is where the legal side of branding steps in, and it’s safe to say, it can be overwhelming.   Figuring out what's what, where to start, and how to protect yourself and your intellectual property can be a real challenge.   As we are going deeper into the topic of developing your signature frameworks around your IP and monetising it, we can't ignore the business and legal side of things. And if you think it's not crucial or relevant to you, think again because we're also talking about trademarking your name, aka your personal brand. There’s no better person to shed some light on this usually quite dry topic of law than today’s guest: We crossed paths last year at the Tropical Innovations Festival in Cairns, where she served as the MC for my keynote and wowed the audience with her keynotes. Let me tell you - I’ve never heard anyone make law so fun and easy to understand. So, needless to say, Donna is the Trusted Authority on all things IP and trademark law for start-ups and scale-ups. Make sure to check out - her business and connect with Donna on LinkedIn because she is one handy lady to know. In this conversation we cover: The difference between a business name and a trademark The changes we have seen over the last few years when it comes to protecting IP The type of IP you can and can’t legally protect The difference between trademark, copyright, patents Signature frameworks: Can you trademark a process or framework or just the name? With OpenAI tools and sources, as well as blockchain, how the landscape has changed, and how it continues to evolve … and a ton more! Learn more about DRIPL: Connect with Donna Patane on LinkedIn:   ___________ Want to become the Trusted Authority in your field by building and monetising your expertise?  Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources: 1.) Get your copy of my - Trusted Authority - From Technical Expert To Trusted Authority    2.) Book your complimentary 3.) Connect with Check out all show notes and further resources over at   The Trusted Authority 🎉 THANK YOU!

Looking around the corner, being strategic with decision-making, and also being creative with reimagining how we can future-proof our careers, teams, and businesses is becoming a necessity. And yet, so many are stuck in a rut and can’t think beyond this week, this month, or this year. If you feel a bit blah with your visionary thinking and want to rekindle your creativity - this episode is for you!    Strategy 1: Reframing your situation Strategy 2: Content diet check Strategy 3: Movement over motivation Strategy 4: Proximity is power Strategy 5: Let loose when creativity is striking ___________ Want to become the Trusted Authority in your field by building and monetising your expertise?  Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources: 1.) Get your copy of my - Trusted Authority - From Technical Expert To Trusted Authority    2.) Book your complimentary 3.) Connect with Check out all show notes and further resources over at   The Trusted Authority 🎉 THANK YOU!

We’re seeing more and more executives and experts stepping out of corporate and into entrepreneurship. For some it’s a choice, for others its a necessity. Whatever camp you may be in, your mindset is what either gets you to where you want to be or not. And whilst it’s often thought of a woohoo topic, today we’re shedding some light on what a true CEO mindset is all about, no matter if you’re an employee, entrepreneur or someone who’s on a cross road. We’re joined by Carmen Reed Wilkinson who gives us a mini masterclass in how to start, fix up (as he calls it) and scale a knowledge / service based business.   Carmen Reed-Gilkison is an Online Business Manager, a Whole Person Certified Coach with over 25+ years of marketing experience, and the co-founder of Encore Empire. Carmen specializes in mindset in entrepreneurship and marketing. Carmen and her business partner, Deirdre Harter, teach their clients the business of business through their year-long coaching programs with the goal of helping ambitious women scale their service-basedbusinesses without all the guesswork.   Just as no two people are the same, no two businesses are the same. For that reason, they don’t believe in making their clients fit into cookie-cutter frameworks. They work with female B2B service providers & consultants providing holistic business coaching & mentoring where they help build the strategies, systems, and support their clients need to create more consistent revenue while getting back their time.   Both Carmen and Deirdre believe in providing easy access to the experts, which is why they have set out to provide high-touch programs where their clients have direct access to them five days a week. The Encore Empire programs not only focus on optimizing your online presence, sales, marketing, productivity, mindset, and systems, but they do so while teaching clients how to step into the role of CEO. They teach them how to track the metrics that matter to help inform decisions and understand how to evaluate opportunities going forward to determine whether or not they should pursue them.   Carmen takes us behind the scenes on Which traits to focus on when you step into a business vs scale it The truth of getting your first and next client Best practise marketing that works, today and tomorrow How to overcome the fear of putting yourself out there Ways to build and monetise a community, also when you start from scratch, without being overwhelmed or feel sleazy about it … and a whole lot more.   Learn more about Encore Empire:: Download your Free resource:   ___________ Want to become the Trusted Authority in your field by building and monetising your expertise? Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources: 1.) Get your copy of my - Trusted Authority - From Technical Expert To Trusted Authority    2.) Book your complimentary 3.) Connect with Check out all show notes and further resources over at

The one big difference between an expert, often the best-kept secret, and an authority, the Go-To in their industry, is mastering the art and science of communication. The importance of cut-through communication is nothing new, but I truly believe it’s becoming more sophisticated and more complex in 2024. Why? Because the expectations are higher, the competition has increased, and the tools available are endless. So, there is no excuse in 2024 not to elevate your executive presence and brand through effective communication. The question is - which aspects of communication should you focus on? This is what this episode is all about.  Visual Communication Dominance Elevate Your [Personal Brand] Marketing Assets Rise of Video Communication ___________ Want to become the Trusted Authority in your field by building and monetising your expertise?  Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources: 1.) Get your copy of my - Trusted Authority - From Technical Expert To Trusted Authority    2.) Book your complimentary 3.) Connect with Check out all show notes and further resources over at

When you can speak well, you can easily outshine others and whilst communication is more an art than a science, this week’s episode will give you practical tips, tactics and approached to become a better speaker so you can make communication your competitive advantage. We are joined by someone who has made communication her profession: Nadia is a Masters qualified Corporate Communications Professional. She holds experience as a Private Communications Coach to children, young adults and professionals, as well as contributing to her former universities as a Lecturer and Tutor - Queensland University of Technology and Griffith University. More recently she has worked for large global aviation organisations – Qantas and Emirates and architecture and design practices – Populous and Hassell. Nadia loves helping people present as the best versions of themselves, and believes that using their voice to do so is a very powerful tool in the process.   In this conversation we are exploring how you can go from being a good speaker to become a great speaker. We cover: The 2 main traits a strong communicator needs The 4 pitfalls when it comes to public speaking How to structure any presentations the right way to ensure the audience is engaged and you can cut through the noise Ways to manage anxiety and nervousness before a big event … and a whole lot more   Want to become the Trusted Authority in your field by building and monetising your expertise? Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources: 1.) Get your copy of my - Trusted Authority - From Technical Expert To Trusted Authority    2.) Book your complimentary 3.) Connect with Check out all show notes and further resources over at

Being a leader has always been challenging but I’d argue that it’s now more challenging than ever before as we’re facing more complexity, more uncertainty and of course, consistent change which comes with a new set of challenges and opportunities. Since the way we work, act and live is changing, we also need to rethink leadership, reprioritise their contribution and focus on skills required to navigate this landscape. This is exactly what we cover in this episode and there are 3 challenges/ opportunities that are becoming apparent to focus on:   The Rise of Digital Leadership Profit and purpose need to go hand in hand Personal Branding as a Competitive Advantage   ___________ Want to become the Trusted Authority in your field by building and monetising your expertise?  Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources: 1.) Get your copy of my - Trusted Authority - From Technical Expert To Trusted Authority    2.) Book your complimentary 3.) Connect with Check out all show notes and further resources over at   The Trusted Authority 🎉 THANK YOU!

Who wouldn't love to have a glimpse into a crystal ball every now and then? 🔮👋 But the next closest thing to preparing for the future — with a more scientific aspect — is to talk to a futurist. And that's exactly what we do in this week's Trusted Authority - The Podcast interview. We're joined by Dr. Elissa Farrow, who specialises in working with companies and leaders to reimagine the future of their industry and business, assisting them in bridging the gap between the now and then.  This conversation was beyond fascinating as we dove into aspects of this topic, feeling like we were opening a can of worms. In the end, we're not only facing more challenges but also more complex situations than ever before, without being able to follow a 'paint-by-the-numbers' approach, simply because we've never had to deal with these kinds of events before. But this is what we have to come to terms with: Disruption is the new normal and to prepare for what’s next, we need to be able to anticipate and respond to change, no matter the role, profession or industry we are in. And the only way to reimagine what the future might look like is to learn and apply the art and science of futures thinking.    Dr Elissa Farrow gives us a glimpse of how we can do that and a lot more: → The role of a futurist [and how to see what's ahead in 50+ years] → A recap of trends, changes and updates that shape what's next → What the future of work actually means and how it will look like → The impact of Ai and working in a hybrid [AI + Humans] world of work → Skills to focus on to future-proof careers and businesses  → How to make decisions [without having all the answers]  Connect with Dr Elissa Farrow on Linkedin: Visit her website over at: ___________ Want to become the Trusted Authority in your field by building and monetising your expertise?  Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources: 1.) Get your copy of my - Trusted Authority - From Technical Expert To Trusted Authority    2.) Book your complimentary 3.) Connect with Check out all show notes and further resources over at   The Trusted Authority 🎉 THANK YOU!

2024 is here, and if 2023 has taught us one thing, it's that change is inevitable, and disruption is the new normal.  Being able to look around the corner and prepare for what’s next is how you can not only future-proof your career, your team, and/or your business but create an economy of one!  The question is - what is ahead in 2024, and how does it impact the ways we build authority, influence, and impact? This is exactly what I cover in this very first episode for 2024! The big 3 shifts I'm seeing are: The need for transparency Adaptability in the Age of AI (which impacts how we think about value creation aka monetisation) Changed work behaviours and the rise of portfolio careers   ___________ Want to become the Trusted Authority in your field by building and monetising your expertise?  Here are a few ways you can get started with my resources: 1.) Get your copy of my - Trusted Authority - From Technical Expert To Trusted Authority    2.) Book your complimentary 3.) Connect with Check out all show notes and further resources over at   The Trusted Authority 🎉 THANK YOU!