Mind Soak
Mind Soak is a podcast for the curious. Curving your perspectives with others' information.
Hosted by Samuel Dignan, each episode dives deep into conversations with people who have overcome, created, and evolved. From entrepreneurs and athletes to thinkers and adventurers, we unpack the struggles, lessons, and mindset shifts that shaped them.
This podcast is about absorbing wisdom — soaking it all in — and sharing insights that can help you grow mentally, emotionally, and personally.
Whether you're chasing clarity, building something meaningful, or just love hearing how others do what they do, you're in the right place.
🧠 Stay curious. Soak it in.
Mind Soak
#13 - Tekla Toppings - The Future of Work: AI, Freedom, and the Death of 9-to-5
The 9 to 5 is dying, and AI is speeding up the change.
In this episode, Tekla Toppings breaks down how AI and remote work are transforming the way we build careers. From traditional office jobs disappearing to startups hiring globally, the world of work has completely shifted.
You’ll learn how to future-proof your career, use AI tools without being technical, and take your skills global whether you’re looking for more freedom, flexibility, or just want to stay ahead of the curve.
We cover:
• Why traditional careers no longer exist
• How to use AI to work smarter, not harder
• Finding global jobs and remote startup roles
• The truth about university degrees in an AI world
• How environment and community shape success
Tekla’s mission is to help 5,000 people transition to AI-ready, remote careers, and this conversation might just inspire you to do the same.
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 How the pandemic changed careers forever
02:00 Why traditional jobs are disappearing fast
04:00 How AI is disrupting every industry
06:00 Companies replacing 10 employees with 2 using AI
08:00 Why learning AI is now non negotiable
10:00 How to use AI even if you’re not technical
12:00 Will AI kill creativity or make us more creative
15:00 The new skills that matter in the AI era
18:00 How to find global and remote startup jobs
22:00 Tekla’s mission to help 5,000 people go remote
26:00 Why university degrees are losing value
30:00 How your environment determines your success
34:00 Final thoughts on freedom, flexibility, and the future of work
