Would you be interested in a brilliant mentor and free coach—ready to help you lead, advocate for yourself, and get to the next level anytime, day or night? There’s one available and it’s free. It’s called Generative AI. In this Fearless in 5 we’ll talk about how you can harness the power of GenAI to accelerate action for yourself.
1. Use It to Stop Doing Office Housework
Let GenAI handle those “nonpromotable” tasks like writing agendas, meeting summaries, and follow-ups. Try a prompt like “Create a meeting recap with action items” from your rough notes. This frees up time to focus on leadership, not logistics.
2. Power Up Your Personal Brand
Use GenAI to turn achievements into awesome posts on LinkedIn, update resumes or draft award nominations. Prompt it with: “Write a LinkedIn post showcasing my leadership on [X project] and results.”
It’s not bragging—it’s owning your impact.
3. Sharpen Your Negotiation Skills
You can prep for an upcoming tough conversation by role-playing with GenAI. Try: “Act as a manager while I practice asking for a raise.” Remember confidence is built through practice.
4. Advocate for Yourself with Confidence
You can use GenAI to speak more assertively without sounding aggressive. Prompt: “Help me phrase my contributions to a project in a clear, strong and impactful way.”
5. Tackle Tough Conversations with Grace
Use GenAI to script sensitive conversations that come across with both empathy and clarity. Try: “Draft feedback for a teammate who missed deadlines and keep it professional.” It helps you lead with courage and compassion.
GenAI isn’t just a tool for your tech team—it is your always-on ally for fearless growth. Try one of these strategies this week and see how it transforms your confidence and impact.