We just spent the weekend in the Hunter Valley (beautiful… and wet!) And on the drive down, we listened to an episode of Diary of a CEO where a panel of AI experts bluntly declared: “These jobs won’t exist in 24 months.” And let me tell you, those weren’t roles stuck in the past or on the factory floor. They were roles in law, marketing, consulting, even some leadership positions. I’ll drop the link for you here if you’re curious: Watch it.
It was both confronting and confirming. Because if you’re like many of the women I coach, you’ve probably felt it, this low hum of uncertainty. A sense that what once felt solid is now shifting under your feet.
And yet, I believe this moment, right here, is a wake-up call. Not just for your career, but for your life.
The AI Avalanche: It’s Here, And It’s Personal
Let’s not sugarcoat it: AI isn’t just coming for jobs, it’s reshaping how we define value.
We’ve entered an age where tasks can be automated faster than we can say “mid-year performance review.” And if your sense of self-worth has been tightly tethered to your job title or how many hours you clock, this shift might feel like a slow existential unraveling.
I get it.
I’ve been there.
When I sat, years ago, on the floor of my daughter’s nursery, sleep-deprived and crumbling under the weight of what “success” had come to mean, I realised I didn’t even know who I was outside of my resume.
That moment cracked me open.
Not in a poetic way. In a messy, ugly-cry, something-needs-to-change kind of way.
And it did.
The Questions That Matter Now
So here’s what I want to ask you:
What lights you up?
What brings you joy that no algorithm can replicate?
What’s your deeper purpose, beyond performance reviews and annual KPIs?
Because here’s the truth as I believe it: no matter how fast AI advances, it can’t replicate your lived experience, your values, your voice, or the why behind what you do.
And that’s your edge. Your spark.
From Career Path to Soul Path
In high performance coaching, we define success a little differently than the usual metrics. It’s not about working longer or faster, it’s about:
- Succeeding beyond standard norms
- Consistently
- Over the long-term
- While maintaining positive wellbeing and relationships
In other words: It’s about thriving, not just surviving.
And this is where I see so many talented women stuck.
They’ve climbed the ladder, ticked all the boxes, maybe even smashed a few ceilings…
But inside?
They’re depleted. Disconnected.
Sometimes even doubting whether they really earned it in the first place (hello, imposter feelings).
I’ve worked with dozens of women in tech, healthcare, law, finance i.e. industries that reward doing, not being. And what I’ve learned is this: We’ve been taught to chase certainty. Not fulfilment. That comes from clarity.
Clarity on who you are.
Clarity on what you’re here to do.
Clarity on how you want to feel.
What AI Can’t Do
Let’s not forget: AI can summarise, calculate, optimise.
But it can’t sit with your friend when she’s just lost her father.
It can’t feel joy as you watch your child laugh on a random Tuesday afternoon.
It can’t guide a team through a messy project with empathy, humour, and grace.
It can’t tell you why your voice shakes every time you speak up in meetings, but you keep speaking anyway.
That’s human.
That’s brave.
That’s irreplaceable.
High Performance Isn’t Perfection
One thing I wish more women knew: You don’t have to wait until you feel ready or “fixed” to start building the life you actually want.
That feeling of “not enough yet”?
It’s common, but it’s not the truth.
Many of the women I coach think their imposter syndrome is a problem to solve. But often, it’s a sign of growth. You’re expanding. You’re moving into rooms you once only dreamed of.
We normalise those feelings.
We reframe the narratives.
And we keep going.
How to Start Where You Are
If this all feels a bit overwhelming, good. That means you’re paying attention.
But don’t let the overwhelm paralyse you.
Start small:
✅ Ask yourself each morning: What would make today feel meaningful?
✅ Notice the moments that energise you, and the ones that drain you.
✅ Journal your thoughts for just 5 minutes a day. It sounds simple, but it’s powerful.
✅ Set boundaries like your peace depends on it, because it does.
And if you’re ready to go deeper, this is what I do every day with clients in my coaching programs. We dig into the patterns holding you back and create the shifts that reconnect you with purpose and joy.
The Future Is Co-Created, With or Without AI
Here’s a question to sit with:
What if this disruption isn’t here to destroy your path, but to redirect it to something more aligned?
What if the goal now isn’t just keeping up…
…but tuning in?
To your values.
To your energy.
To the whispers of your intuition that say “this isn’t it” or “you were meant for more.”
Because you were meant for more.
And that “more” has nothing to do with algorithms and everything to do with awareness.
When you look back five years from now, what do you want to say about this moment?
That you froze?
Or that you got curious?
That you panicked?
Or that you pivoted?
Remember: it’s not about chasing change out of fear.
It’s about choosing transformation from a place of grounded clarity.
As I often say to my clients:
Set your life alight… and seek out those who fan your flame.
The bots are coming.
But so is your breakthrough.
Let’s ignite your SPARK—
Before the world tells you who to become.
Remember, you can unleash your unique version of success.
Even in an AI-driven world.
And you don’t have to do it alone.
Your Coach
Stephanie
Ready to Ignite Your SPARK?
As a Certified High Performance, Wayfinder and Imposter Syndrome Informed Coach, I’m here to support you on this transformative journey. Whether it’s in your career, health, or relationships, my coaching programs are designed to help you achieve heightened and sustained levels of performance and potential. Are you ready to embrace these inner shifts then let’s embark on this journey together!
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