{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/641bb22c53171c0011b4abb2/67b2360ca16c1d2aa54e94da?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"80. Why Is Everyone Talking About Upskilling?","description":"<p>Upskilling is the hot word in the professional world lately. Whether you are looking to layoff-proof your job, or simply eager to attract more money, clients, and opportunities, it’s never a bad idea to continue growing your skills. As self-professed lifelong learners, we decided to hop on the mic to discuss what areas we want to level up in this year.</p><p><br></p><p>We get into:</p><p>- hard skills vs. soft skills&nbsp;</p><p>- whether everyone needs to learn AI</p><p>- growing your skills with online courses, on nonprofit boards, or at your company</p><p>- some of the classes and trainings we’re exploring this year</p><p>- and great advice from Your Rich BFF, Shonda Rhimes, and more!</p><p><br></p><p>Mentioned in the episode:</p><p><br></p><p>Vivian Tu (Your Rich BFF): <a href=\"https://www.yourrichbff.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.yourrichbff.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Harvard Business School Online YouTube “How to Upskill in 2024 to Advance Your Career”: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WeAyYWkfwU&amp;t=1627s\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2WeAyYWkfwU&amp;t=1627s</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>How Gen Z Is Becoming the Toolbelt Generation: <a href=\"https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/gen-z-trades-jobs-plumbing-welding-a76b5e43\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/careers/gen-z-trades-jobs-plumbing-welding-a76b5e43</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Google Cloud – Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence: <a href=\"https://cloud.google.com/learn/training/machinelearning-ai\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://cloud.google.com/learn/training/machinelearning-ai</a></p><p><br></p><p>SkillPop: <a href=\"https://www.skillpop.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.skillpop.com/</a>&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Shonda Rhimes on Her Most Important Rules of Negotiating: <a href=\"https://www.wsj.com/articles/shonda-rhimes-on-her-most-important-rules-of-negotiating-11647865638\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.wsj.com/articles/shonda-rhimes-on-her-most-important-rules-of-negotiating-11647865638</a></p><p><br></p><p>Suri: <a href=\"https://www.trysuri.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.trysuri.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Perfectly Imperfect (PI): <a href=\"https://www.pi.fyi/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.pi.fyi/</a>&nbsp;</p><p>_____________</p><p><br></p><p>Email us: <a href=\"mailto:pilotingpod@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">pilotingpod@gmail.com</a></p><p>IG: @pilotingpod</p>","author_name":"Piloting Pod"}