Career Fear (and how to beat it)

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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.
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.
Takes a topic that feels overwhelming and abstract, and breaks it down into clear, practical steps that will reassure and help you take control of your career
Guides you through the process of understanding the career landscape of the past, present and future, and your unique place in it
Features inspiring case studies, clear and practical examples, and tools such as decision-making techniques to help you apply the theory to your own career path

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Somi Arian
Somi Arian is a tech philosopher, international speaker, entrepreneur, award-winning filmmaker and LinkedIn Top Voice among UK influencers. Her work focuses on the impact of technology on society at large, the future of work and digital marketing. She has given talks to industry leaders from organizations as diverse as the BBC, The Economist, Marie Claire, The Guardian, Amazon, HSBC, Virgin Atlantic and American Express. Her 2018 documentary The Millennial Disruption has been nominated for a dozen international film festival awards, winning the Worldfest Houston Silver Remi - Best Documentary Short Film (2019) and Idyllwild International Festival - Best Directory Documentary (2019).

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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 paths and skills development now and in the future. For all of those concerned by the large scale introductions of AI technology into the workplace, Somi Arian's book and narrative sets out the context and what differentiates us and how to continue to add value to yourself, your career and the organisations you work for mindfully and relevantly."
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"Somi Arian does a great job of demystifying the forces that create a successful career in the post-digital revolution era."
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"Somi Arian is bringing an actual and relevant perspective to the future of work, which is actually a reality to act on right HERE and NOW. Besides her book being a great guide for all of us into how to leverage new technologies in harmony and complementarity to our unique competencies, it is also an essential read for all leaders who would like to stay ahead of the curve and set their organization for success"
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"This concise, well-structured, immensely readable book presents thoughtful analyses of the impact of technological and managerial developments on the nature of work, different types of careers, gaining the mindset to select an appropriate career, and acquiring the human skills required to succeed in it. I recommend this volume to ambitious early career professionals as well as everyone else seeking to secure their futures."
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"This book tackles the big issues for those entering the world of work in 2020. It offers practical advice about how to choose the right vocation so that readers can gain satisfaction and a decent income from their job."
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