Your Position Is Not Your Value: Navigating AI and Workforce Change | Anyah Land

As artificial intelligence, layoffs, retirement, and generational shifts reshape the workplace, how do we navigate change without losing our sense of identity, purpose, or value?In this episode of Diversity Conversations, Dr. Tommie Lewis speaks with Anyah Land, Certified Executive Coach and founder of SOAR Growth Consulting, about one of the most significant workforce transitions of our time.Drawing from her experience in human resources, public health, diversity and inclusion, and executive coaching, Anyah explores the human impact of organizational change—from the fear of displacement experienced by seasoned professionals to the challenge of preparing emerging leaders to carry institutional knowledge forward.In this conversation, they discuss:• Why your position should never define your value• How to separate your identity and purpose from your job title• Why experienced professionals may struggle to let go during workforce transitions• How AI can preserve institutional knowledge and prepare the next generation of leaders• The role of the S-curve in understanding growth and resistance to change• Why you shouldn’t run from AI—but learn how to work with it• How to create a growth plan that is bigger than your current employerAnyah also shares three essential reminders for navigating the future of work: know your WHY, recognize your strengths, and document your accomplishments.Your job may change. Your title may disappear. But your ability to create value goes with you.Connect with Anyah Land and learn more about SOAR Growth Consulting:soargrowthconsulting.comJoin us for another thought-provoking Diversity Conversation about leadership, equity, personal growth, and the changing world of work.future of work, artificial intelligence, AI in the workplace, workforce change, workforce transitions, career transitions, layoffs, job loss, executive coaching, Anyah Land, SOAR Growth Consulting, workplace equity, age equity, baby boomers, retirement transition, digital transformation, institutional knowledge, knowledge transfer, emerging leaders, multigenerational workforce, career growth, professional identity, purpose at work, leadership development, HR leadership, diversity and inclusion, Diversity Conversations 📅 New conversations every Saturday 9:30 AM EST📩 Subscribe, share, and join us in moving diversity forward—one conversation at a time.🌐 Watch more episodes on YouTube