TLDR;
Jackie shares her personal journey of job loss due to AI automation at Accenture and how she leveraged ChatGPT to pivot her career and create a successful business as an AI change manager. She highlights the importance of effective prompting, skills assessment, and identifying market gaps using AI. Ultimately, she landed a £70,000+ client engagement, demonstrating how AI can be a catalyst for career transformation.
- Job loss due to AI automation
- Using ChatGPT for career pivot
- Landing first client with AI
Intro [0:00]
Jackie introduces herself as an AI change manager and explains that she will be sharing her story of how she transitioned into this role after being laid off from her job at Accenture due to AI automation. She aims to provide insights into how AI is reshaping the job market and how individuals can adapt to these changes.
How AI Took My Job [0:24]
Jackie recounts receiving the news from her boss that her position was being eliminated due to increasing automation. She highlights that her job was one of those being directly impacted by AI taking over specific tasks. The official layoff occurred in February, marking the end of her employment and income from the company.
100+ Job Applications & Constant Rejection [1:13]
From December to February and beyond, Jackie applied for numerous jobs but faced constant rejection. She describes the job market as "complete trash," with repeated rejections despite tailoring her resume and applying for positions below her qualifications. Employers often cited overqualification or unwillingness to meet her salary expectations, even when she hadn't specified her desired pay.
The Financial Reality of Job Loss [2:08]
Jackie describes the difficult financial situation her family faced. Her husband had been unemployed since earlier in 2024, and they had suffered significant property damage from a destructive tenant. Despite having some savings, the combined impact of job loss and extensive repairs made their financial survival seem impossible.
Losing Hope and Depression [2:55]
The constant rejection and financial strain led Jackie into a depressive state. She began to doubt her ability to find work and questioned whether she was in the wrong field. A comment on a video she posted with her husband served as a turning point, urging her to "make a way" out of her situation.
My AI Turning Point [3:42]
Inspired to take action, Jackie turned to YouTube to learn about ChatGPT. Although she had used it before, she sought to understand how to use it effectively. She found that most online tutorials were generic and watered down, so she decided to learn directly from ChatGPT itself.
How to Use ChatGPT for Career Change [4:15]
Jackie's initial query to ChatGPT was simply "how to use chat GPT". She learned that effective prompting was key. She then asked how to prompt effectively, and ChatGPT provided a structure. This sparked a deep dive into prompting techniques, which she describes as a "complete game changer".
ChatGPT Job Search Strategy That Worked [5:41]
Jackie decided to use ChatGPT to critique her job search strategy. She input her resume and a list of her skills, asking ChatGPT to identify any discrepancies. The output revealed missing skills and highlighted that ChatGPT could be used for something bigger than just revamping her resume.
My ChatGPT Breakthrough Moment [6:57]
Jackie realised that simply revamping her resume was not enough. She decided to shift her focus from job searching to creating her own opportunities. She recognised that she needed to change her approach to escape "survival mode".
The ChatGPT Prompting Strategy That Changed Everything [7:45]
Jackie requested a comprehensive skills assessment from ChatGPT, asking it to identify skills she might be overlooking. Based on these skills, she inquired about potential jobs or businesses she could create. She provided ChatGPT with a list of jobs she had applied for and been rejected from, seeking insights into why she was not getting hired.
ChatGPT Skills Assessment Process [9:20]
Jackie emphasises the importance of providing ChatGPT with detailed information to get accurate and useful outputs. She notes that without sufficient detail, the answers can be generic and unhelpful. She realised she needed to provide more context to get the results she needed.
ChatGPT Career Strategy Analysis [9:38]
Drawing on her experience in the implementation space, Jackie identified a gap: the consistent failure of projects due to issues with training, communication, and understanding the transition from current to future states. She sought to define the specific job that addressed these issues.
Finding My Market Gap With AI [10:31]
Jackie asked ChatGPT what job role addresses the communication, business process mapping, and other related issues that cause implementation projects to fail. ChatGPT identified the role of a change manager. This led Jackie to research the responsibilities of a change manager.
ChatGPT Reveals My Perfect Career Path [11:30]
Upon reviewing the responsibilities of a change manager, Jackie realised that she was already performing many of these tasks. To confirm, she cross-referenced her resume with the duties of a change manager, and ChatGPT confirmed the relevance and similarities.
My Hidden Skills Revelation [11:51]
Jackie asked ChatGPT if transitioning to a change manager role would be a perfect fit for her, and the answer was affirmative. This validation motivated her to start building a business around change management.
Validating My Career Transition [12:41]
Jackie used ChatGPT to develop proposals, create a sales pitch, identify her target audience, and determine her pricing structure. She leveraged her prior knowledge of consulting pricing from her experience on the requisition side of strategy projects.
Building My Business Plan With ChatGPT [12:50]
Jackie used the script developed with ChatGPT to reach out to potential clients on LinkedIn. She focused on open change management positions and contacted companies directly.
My First Client Outreach Strategy [13:34]
After reaching out to a company about a contractor position, Jackie initially received no response. However, after two weeks, she received an email inviting her to a meeting.
Landing My First Client Meeting [14:23]
To prepare for the meeting, Jackie asked the contact for an agenda to ensure she brought the necessary information. The contact provided the agenda, which Jackie then used to further prepare with ChatGPT.
ChatGPT Meeting Preparation Process [15:04]
Jackie input the meeting agenda into ChatGPT. She already had a sales deck prepared (not created with ChatGPT, but refined with its input). During the meeting, she connected with the interviewer, who was looking to build out a practice within the company. Jackie shared her ideas and business model.
The Nerve-Wracking Wait [16:36]
After the meeting, Jackie heard nothing for a period, causing her anxiety due to pressing bills and financial obligations.
Landing My First Client With AI [17:09]
Jackie received an email inviting her to a follow-up chat. During this chat, she was offered a project based on the potential of change management. Two weeks later, she started on the project, which turned into a £70,000+ engagement.
Why This Changes Everything For You [17:52]
Jackie emphasises that her layoff served as a catalyst for her to reach the next level. She acknowledges that AI has flaws, including providing incorrect information, and stresses the importance of practitioners validating the outputs. She knew she did not want to return to a traditional 9-to-5 job and that she needed to create her own opportunities.
The Momentum Effect: More Clients, More Growth [18:52]
Jackie is still on the initial engagement, and the potential for further opportunities with the client is significant. The initial £70,000 engagement has grown to over £100,000, with the possibility of much more work in the future.
Outro [19:43]
Jackie concludes by offering hope and inspiration, clarifying the potential of AI. She shares her personal story of how AI enabled her to create her current business and become a change manager. AI provided her with options, thinking points, and ideas she had not considered. She advocates for utilising AI and highlights its potential to improve lives. She encourages viewers to share their thoughts and requests for future videos, particularly those detailing her weeks of work with AI to build her business.
