Ask Me Anything with Dr. Amantha Imber: how to stand out in the job market, AI-proofing your skills, managing energy & my top leadership tips (Part 2)

**Record a question for Amantha’s next Ask Me Anything here: https://www.speakpipe.com/howiwork **  It’s harder than ever to cut through in the workplace – whether you’re job hunting, leading a team, or simply trying to keep up with AI. In this AMA episode, I answer your questions on how to thrive in today’s world of work.  In this episode, I share:  How to differentiate yourself in a crowded job market where AI is levelling CVs and cover letters.  What really makes a high performing team today – from psychological safety to energy management.  How to define and develop critical thinking skills in the age of AI.  My best tips for stepping into leadership for the first time – from running one-on-ones to avoiding the trap of giving too much advice.  Amantha Recommends  Loom: My favourite quick video tool for making job applications stand out and for capturing thinking in real time.  Tella: A polished way to create video proposals or audition tasks  The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay Stanier: A simple, practical guide to shifting from advice-giving to coaching with better questions. Grab a copy here.  Glad We Met by Steven Rogelberg: Hands down the best book I’ve read on running effective one-on-ones. Get it here.  Have a question you want me to answer in the next AMA episode? Reach out via email ([email protected]) or socials – I’d love to hear from you!    For more on this, check out my AI slop episode - where I unpack why flooding the world with AI-generated content isn’t the same as creating something meaningful. (Listen on Spotify or Apple Podcasts)  And if the critical thinking bit struck a chord, my chat with futurist Bob Johansen is a great follow-up. He shares how to see AI as augmented intelligence - you plus AI, not you versus AI. Tune in here.    My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/  Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber)  Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai)  If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe  Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes.  Get in touch at [email protected]     Credits:   Host: Amantha Imber   Sound Engineer: Martin Imber See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.