FORGE AI-Ready Tech Career Accelerator (12 Weeks)
The program blends Agile methodology with career coaching. It is designed for mid-career and senior tech professionals ready to level up or pivot strategically – and now includes a focus on becoming AI-ready. You’ll not only clarify your career direction and build momentum, but also learn how to integrate AI into your role, mindset, and personal brand so you can stay relevant, lead with confidence, and thrive in the new era of work.
What's "AI-Ready"
Being AI-Ready means to understand how AI is reshaping your role, your industry, and leadership expectations—and learning how to adapt. It’s not just about using the tools—it’s about building the mindset, strategic awareness, and personal brand to lead in an AI-powered world.
What's Included in the Program
- Weekly 1:1 coaching sessions (60 minutes each) to guide you through focused sprints, provide accountability, and tailor the journey to your goals - including how to stay relevant and competitive in an AI-driven world.
- Self-assessment to identify core strengths, values, and motivators.
- 360 assessment including up to 5 stakeholder interviews (colleagues, managers, or mentors) and a curated insights summary to uncover hidden strengths and development opportunities.
- Access to a personalized career backlog and tools to track progress, iterate, and adapt in real-time.
- Support crafting your career story, resume, and LinkedIn profile to reflect your unique value and goals - including how you’re equipped to lead or contribute in the age of AI.
- Guidance on strategic networking, personal branding, and increasing internal visibility.
- Continuous reflection, feedback loops, and skill-building strategies to help you maintain momentum and adjust as needed.
Key Outcomes
- Crystal-clear career direction aligned with your aspirations and market realities.
- A tailored, actionable plan with measurable progress.
- Greater confidence in articulating your value and navigating transitions.
- A stronger professional brand and expanded influence
- Lasting habits to support your long-term growth.
What to Expect
- Sprint 1: Clarify your career goals (Week 1–2) – Define a role in the sweet spot between your requirements (passion, values, compensation, flexibility, challenge, impact, etc.) and market demand — with a focus on how emerging technologies, especially AI, are shaping the future of your tech function and industry. Prioritize potential career directions: growth in your current role, moving to a new one, or transitioning to a different company — with an eye toward AI-augmented and resilient opportunities.
- Sprint 2: Assess your current readiness (Week 3–4) – Understand what’s required for your target role, assess your skills and experience, identify your strengths and gaps. This includes evaluating your familiarity with AI tools relevant to your work and your ability to adapt to fast-evolving technology. Leverage self-assessments and external perspectives (360 feedback) to surface insights — including how others perceive your adaptability, learning mindset, and innovation readiness.
- Sprint 3: Get ready (Week 5–6) – Make time for career development, establish a routine, and enlist others to keep you accountable. Incorporate AI-enhanced workflows (e.g., productivity tools, research assistants, idea generation) to increase efficiency and accelerate learning. Define clear progress metrics — including your growing confidence and fluency in using AI to enhance your work.
- Sprint 4: Strengthen your personal brand (Week 7–8) – Assess your current brand and how it reflects your leadership potential in a tech-driven world. Define your unique value, articulate your accomplishments, and craft messaging that signals your ability to lead in an AI-augmented environment. Optimize your online presence (LinkedIn, portfolio, etc.), and update your resume/cover letter.
- Sprint 5–6: Take strategic actions (Week 9–12) – Create a list of target companies or internal roles, and begin expanding your professional network. Work to increase your influence internally (visibility, impact, results) and externally (thought leadership, content sharing), positioning yourself as someone who can both understand and apply AI to drive business value.
- Ongoing: Maintain momentum, learn, monitor, iterate – Continue developing skills, pursuing new experiences, and exploring certifications that keep you competitive — particularly those involving AI literacy and digital fluency. Review progress metrics, celebrate wins, reflect on both successes and setbacks. Experiment with different approaches. Change direction if needed. Learn to deal with rejections and setbacks.
Client Results
Art’s coaching was instrumental in my transition from an individual contributor to a confident and authentic leader. From our very first conversation, his deep expertise in leadership development and keen ability to identify my growth areas assured me that he was the right coach for my journey. Through our sessions, I gained clarity on my leadership identity, refined my communication skills, and learned to navigate difficult conversations with empathy and confidence. Art’s thoughtful approach—listening intently, asking insightful questions, and guiding me toward my own solutions—created an invaluable coaching experience. I highly recommend him to anyone looking to develop their leadership skills with a coach who truly understands and empowers.
Your Investment is $1,800.00 USD
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