What I discuss in this episode (scroll up, hit play, and listen 🎧)

* Turning 60 😳

* How the industry has changed since 1993

* The tech backlash (some examples)

* Sony boycott

* Kindle frustrations

* Anthropic destroying books

* Flock backlash

* AI data center protests

* Amazon deleting movies

* BMW Spider-Man ad

* The impact of AI on every industry and role

* How ageism, layoffs, etc. are affecting both the young and old

* What we discussed in our live community meeting last week

* My recommended strategy for navigating the job market and easing out of this chaos

* Use AI to play the numbers game

* Leverage relationships to focus on high-value roles

* Make sure you stay visible and relevant

* Follow the “ripples” to seek opportunities in other industries and geographies

* Explore self-employment and semi-retirement

Some resources I mention

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Larry Cornett, Ph.D., is a career coach who spent 20+ years in Silicon Valley at Apple, IBM, Yahoo, eBay, and several startups as a designer, leader, and product and design executive. Whether you're fighting for a promotion, navigating a layoff, or planning your exit to independence, he combines executive experience with psychological insight to help ambitious professionals reclaim their power and build an Invincible Career. ➡️ Ready to create an exciting future? Book a free call today to learn how!

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