The Future of Work: Finding Opportunity in the Age of AI

In this episode of Founders Future, with host Olivia Sammons, we’re joined by Marie Zimenoff, CEO of Career Thought Leaders and Resume Writing Academy. Marie shares how her career began in university career services before she discovered a passion for helping people navigate meaningful career paths. What started as a personal career coaching practice eventually evolved into leading global platforms that train and support career coaches, resume writers, and career development professionals. Through her work, Marie focuses on empowering professionals with the tools, data, and insights they need to guide clients through the ever-changing world of work.Marie discusses the importance of community, continuous learning, and staying ahead of workplace trends, especially as AI rapidly reshapes the job market. Through certification programs, memberships, and live industry discussions like Trend Tuesday, she helps career professionals stay informed and confident while supporting their own clients. Marie also shares her perspective on the future of work, emphasizing that while AI brings uncertainty, it also creates new opportunities—and that helping people approach the future with informed optimism is one of the most important roles career professionals can play today.