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The 5 Future-Proof Skills Every Tech Pro Needs Now

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This episode explores world models, soaring AI salaries, the emotional toll of red teaming, and the real skills needed to stay ahead. Whether you build, design, or strategize, this one’s a must-listen for navigating the AI-powered future.

🎙️ What You Will Learn:

What if your future teammates weren’t human? In this episode, the Ecosystems crew dives into the seismic shifts reshaping the AI landscape—from the rise of world models to the surprising salaries behind prompt engineering. You’ll hear how businesses are adapting (or falling behind), why red teaming is becoming a psychological minefield, and what skills will truly future-proof your career. Whether you’re a developer, architect, or strategist, this episode will challenge your assumptions and help you navigate the next wave of intelligent systems.

🔑KEY TAKEAWAYS
✅ World Models Are Coming: Large Language Models (LLMs) may soon be replaced by “world models” that integrate multiple senses and mimic human cognition more closely.
✅ AI Salaries Are Surging: Roles like Prompt Engineer and AI Ethicist are commanding higher salaries than traditional data scientists—sometimes by £20K or more.
✅ Red Teaming Is Not Just Technical: The emotional toll of reviewing harmful AI outputs is real, and the field may soon require psychological support.
✅ Agents Aren’t There Yet: Despite the hype, most AI “agents” lack true orchestration, planning, and memory—making them far from autonomous.
✅ Future-Proof Skills Matter: Being an AI augmenter—someone who integrates AI into daily workflows—is now a must-have capability across roles.

📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED
👉 YouTube Red Teaming Course by Ioana – Free 10-episode series on red teaming fundamentals
(Search “Red Teaming Course Ioana YouTube”) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwFVhFdD2fs
👉 Book: Range by David Epstein – Why generalists thrive in a specialized world
https://www.davidepstein.com/the-range/
👉 Ezra Klein’s Book: Abundance – Recommended reading on future-focused thinking – https://www.amazon.ca/Abundance-Progress-Takes-Ezra-Klein/dp/1668023482

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Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM

This episode explores world models, soaring AI salaries, the emotional toll of red teaming, and the real skills needed to stay ahead. Whether you build, design, or strategize, this one’s a must-listen for navigating the AI-powered future.

🎙️ What You Will Learn:

What if your future teammates weren’t human? In this episode, the Ecosystems crew dives into the seismic shifts reshaping the AI landscape—from the rise of world models to the surprising salaries behind prompt engineering. You’ll hear how businesses are adapting (or falling behind), why red teaming is becoming a psychological minefield, and what skills will truly future-proof your career. Whether you’re a developer, architect, or strategist, this episode will challenge your assumptions and help you navigate the next wave of intelligent systems.

🔑KEY TAKEAWAYS
✅ World Models Are Coming: Large Language Models (LLMs) may soon be replaced by “world models” that integrate multiple senses and mimic human cognition more closely.
✅ AI Salaries Are Surging: Roles like Prompt Engineer and AI Ethicist are commanding higher salaries than traditional data scientists—sometimes by £20K or more.
✅ Red Teaming Is Not Just Technical: The emotional toll of reviewing harmful AI outputs is real, and the field may soon require psychological support.
✅ Agents Aren’t There Yet: Despite the hype, most AI “agents” lack true orchestration, planning, and memory—making them far from autonomous.
✅ Future-Proof Skills Matter: Being an AI augmenter—someone who integrates AI into daily workflows—is now a must-have capability across roles.

📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED
👉 YouTube Red Teaming Course by Ioana – Free 10-episode series on red teaming fundamentals
(Search “Red Teaming Course Ioana YouTube”) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DwFVhFdD2fs
👉 Book: Range by David Epstein – Why generalists thrive in a specialized world
https://www.davidepstein.com/the-range/
👉 Ezra Klein’s Book: Abundance – Recommended reading on future-focused thinking – https://www.amazon.ca/Abundance-Progress-Takes-Ezra-Klein/dp/1668023482

Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)

🔴 For full Show Notes https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/710

✅ Find Ana Welch, Andrew Welch, Chris Huntingford and William Dorrington Online:
👉 Ana Welch
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anademeny/
X: https://twitter.com/AnaDemeny
Medium: https://medium.com/@AnaDemeny

👉 Andrew Welch
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewdwelch/
X: https://twitter.com/andrewdwelch
Website: https://cloudlight.house/

👉 Chris Huntingford
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishuntingford/
X: https://x.com/CNHuntingford
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ChrisHuntingford
Website: https://thedynamicsevolution.blogspot.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisscruffhuntingford/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chuntingford

👉 William Dorrington
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/williamdorrington/
X: https://twitter.com/WilliamDorringt
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjnMz8Am8vDOkEOkNrI-QeQ

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I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential

I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 13 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.

This year we’re adding a new show to our line up – The AI Advantage. We’ll discuss the skills you need to thrive in an AI-enabled world.

Accelerate your Microsoft career with the 90 Day Mentoring Challenge (https://www.90daymc.com/)

We’ve helped 1,300+ people across 70+ countries establish successful careers in the Microsoft Power Platform and Dynamics 365 ecosystem.

Benefit from expert guidance, a supportive community, and a clear career roadmap. A lot can change in 90 days, get started today!

Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)

If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy).

Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith

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