A Look Inside the Mind of a Digital Futurist
Image: Nicky Verd Every time I introduce myself as a Digital Futurist, the reactions are priceless. Some people nod in polite confusion, their eyes glazing over like I’ve just explained quantum physics. You can almost hear...
Technology Without Humanity is Incomplete
Image: Canva We live in a world where robots can deliver your coffee, drones can drop off your groceries and AI algorithms decide what you wear, what you watch and even who you should date....
Ready Or Not, the Unprecedented Future is Here
The Quantum Leap in AI
The AI Revolution: More Questions than Answers.
The Golden Age of Uncertainty and Confusion
The Final Frontier: AI Will Not Replace Thinkers.
As technology continues to advance at an exponential rate, we’re increasingly offloading cognitive tasks onto our devices. From smartphones that suggest your next words to AI systems that draft emails and write code, the line...
Beyond the Classroom — The Intelligence You Need to Thrive in an AI-Powered Economy
7 Types of Intelligence
Think Like a Machine, Act Like a Human
The Ultimate Power Move in the Age of AI
Allow Yourself to Be Used (How to Get What You Want in Life)
The idea of being “used” is something that makes people’s skin crawl. It brings up images of manipulative bosses, relationship partners, one-sided friendships, and a life devoid of reciprocity. It feels like a betrayal of...
The Wheelbarrow Mindset: A Silent Killer of Your Potential(And How to Break Free)
What is a wheelbarrow mindset?
7 Signs Your Job is Evolving Faster Than You (And what to Do About It)
The Changing Job Market
Public Speaking Hacks: From Heart-Pounding Terror to Owning the Stage
The 9 Commandments of Public Speaking
The Digital Economy vs The Physical Economy — Should You Pick a Side?🤔
Digital transformation in Africa
Top 10 AI Skills for Everyday People to Stay Ahead.
AI Skills for Career Growth
OpenAI Sora: Why You Should Be Excited (And Scared)
The World Has Just Entered a New Era
The Future of Work Isn’t a One-Size-Fits-All.
What is the Future of Work?
“The Young Can Walk Faster but the Elder Knows the Road”
An African Proverb
Redefining Competence: Thriving in an Age of Democratized Knowledge
6 Reasons why we Need to Redefine Competence
Hire People Not Résumes: Redefining Competence in the Age of AI
The Future of HR
The Power of Showing Up: How Consistency Wins the Race
In a world obsessed with the next big thing, consistency can be seen as the boring cousin of excitement, the predictable sibling of innovation. Yet, beneath this unassuming facade lies the silent architect of...
No Résume Needed: A Radical New Way of Hiring (Pt 2)
Write Your Own Job Description
Forget the Résume: Write Your Own Job Description (Pt 1)
The New Way of Hiring
The Future of Work in Africa: Reshaping Skills, Jobs and Policies
Africa, a continent brimming with youthful energy and abundant resources, stands at a pivotal juncture in its economic transformation. The nature of work in this dynamic continent is poised for significant change, driven by a...
Africa’s Brain Drain — The Exodus of the Continent’s Potential
6 Ways the brain drain casts a long shadow on the continent’s digital progress
Top 7 Frustrating Digital Roadblocks Preventing Africa from Progress
The African narrative is often focused on challenges but the continent is making progress and the story is no longer one of struggle entirely but of resilience and innovation. Africa is quietly taking on...
Africa’s Digital Advantage in the Age of Technological Disruption
A tremendous opportunity to leapfrog traditional development.
A Job Promotion is a Responsibility Not an Achievement.
For too long, many have viewed having a job promotion as the pinnacle of professional achievement. You’ve chased it with laser focus, honing skills, putting in the extra hours, elbows strategically sharp. You picture yourself celebrating...
Should you Specialize or Diversify your Skills?
Specialization refers to the process of becoming highly skilled or knowledgeable in a particular area or field. Be cautious of becoming a specialist, whether it’s in your career or in your personal life. The world...
Suppose you Stood and Faced your Fears Head-On
Some problems in life appear as gentle nudges, urging you to adjust and adapt. Other problems are not so gentle — they come barreling in like a runaway bull, leaving you scrambling for an escape. In times...
How to Manage Your Mind — 13 Steps to STOP Overthinking
How to Beat Overthinking
An Emerging Career — No Qualification Needed.
In the dynamic landscape of modern careers, the traditional notion of qualifications as prerequisites for success is undergoing a paradigm shift. The emergence of content creation as a viable career path challenges conventional expectations,...
23 Premium Skills That Will Pay You For Life {Evergreen Skills}
Marketable High Paying Skills
The Future of Work is Entrepreneurship Not Jobs
Navigating the End of Jobs.
The Future of Work is Not Jobs — Here Are 21 Reasons Why
The End of Traditional Jobs!
A Full Guide to Unlocking Your Potential in the Age of Disruption
10 Ways to Guide you Through the Process
17 Critical Human Skills You Need to Thrive in an AI-Powered Economy
Beyond Formal Qualifications
Leaders Need Upskilling Too
In n today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, the future of work is being reshaped and as businesses adapt to these shifts, the role of leaders is also transforming. Upskilling in organizations is a hot topic...
7 Pillars of a Human-Centric Digital Transformation
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, businesses are embracing the power of technology to stay competitive and relevant. However, amid the race to adopt artificial intelligence (AI) and other cutting-edge technologies, one crucial aspect must...
21 Human Skills That’ll Set You Apart in the Age of AI
How to Stand Out in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
The Future of Work Coach vs Career Coach: What is the Difference?
The Difference between a Career Coach and the Future of Work Coach
The Growing Trend Called ‘Quiet Quitting’ and the Implications for All Stakeholders
The Implications of Quiet Quitting for Employees, Organizations & Customers
Google Bard’s Massive Upgrade Sets the Stage for Next-Level Generative AI
The AI war heating up! Bard just got a huge upgrade, adding to all the excitement and competition. Google recently made its most extensive update ever on Bard. The renowned search engine now empowers its...
The First-Ever AI Conference: Tracing the Evolution and the History of AI
As a technology speaker, digital disruption thought leader, and future of work coach, I have observed a consistent theme revolving around AI in the events I have had the privilege to speak at thus...
The Future of Work is Not Jobs
Embracing the Adventure of the Unknown
7 Skills With an Expiry Date – The Countdown Begins!
Are You Prepared for the Future of Work
When Artificial Intelligence Rebels: 10 Scenarios AI Could Go Horribly Wrong
The Dangers of AI Becoming an Existential Threat to Humankind
Taming the Beast or Unleashing the Full Potential of AI?
The Great AI Dilemma
ChatGPT vs Bard: Who Wins? (Surprising Results)
The Clash of AI Competition.
Can You Trust Your Eyes Anymore? - The Rise of Synthetic Reality
Deepfake Technology is Deeply Concerning.
From Pages to Podcast: Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted.
In a world where technological disruption is the norm, it’s easy to feel like you’re being left behind. The rapid pace of change can be overwhelming, and it’s easy to feel like you’re drowning...
From the Boardroom to the Cloud: Why Every CEO is Now a Tech CEO
The Shift in the Business Landscape
Introducing Nicky Verd’s Podcast “Disrupt Yourself or Be Disrupted”
Disrupt Yourself or Be Disrupted Podcast!
The Nokia Story – The Rise, Fall & Transformation of a Cell Phone King”
From Defeat to Reinvention!
ChatGPT Passes MBA Exam: Humans Beware – Machines are Coming for Your Jobs (and Degrees)
It’s official: ChatGPT, an OpenAI chatbot taking the world by storm, has done the impossible and passed an MBA exam with flying colours at the Wharton Business School. That’s right, folks — this New bot in...
15 Things to Know About Google’s Global Layoffs of 12,000 Employees.
How quickly it changes from “Learn to Code” to “Learn to Weld”
An Open Letter to Matriculants and Parents.
There is more to life than the classroom, textbooks, lectures, exams, certificates, etc.
Top 5 Challenges Facing African Businesses to Digitally Transform.
Digital transformation is currently a hot topic in Africa, as more and more businesses on the continent recognize the potential benefits of adopting new technologies and processes. However, there are several challenges that African businesses...
The Missing Link to Unlocking the Full Potential of Digital Transformation
Digital Transformation is more than just software!
ChatGPT: The New AI Technology Sensation of 2023 (and Beyond)
Taking the World by Storm!
9 Disruptive Mindsets for a Fresh Start – Radical Change
A Fresh Start isn’t a Place, it’s a Mindset!
Is it difficult to Keep up with Technology? – A Software Engineer’s Perspective!
A Software Engineer’s Perspective!
World’s First-ever Lung Transplant Delivered by Drone – Why it Matters
A Peek into the Future of Drone Delivery in Healthcare!
When Life Happens, Remember This – The Pregnant Elephant and The Dog!
A story is told of how an elephant and a dog became pregnant at the same time. Three months down the line the dog gave birth to six puppies. Six months later the dog was pregnant...
5 Practical Steps to Immediately Take When You Hit Rock Bottom
The story of Andrew Ferebee... Once upon a time, my podcast had millions of downloads, I had a huge email list, a growing social media following, and thousands of raving fans. But I was completely broke… That...
He Was Fired from an Accounting Job 10 Years Ago — Went into His Dark Cocoon and Came out Evolved!
The pursuit of a dream- against all odds!
Rwanda has Built its First-ever Gold Refinery in an Effort to Combat the Exploitation of Africa’s Natural Resources.
The race to refine and clean up Africa's gold rush!
The Age of STEMpathy: Thriving as Humans in an Era of Robots and Intelligent Machines.
That which cannot be found in an algorithm!
Are Free Online Courses Worth It?
Burning the Digital Candle
800+ Free Computer Science Classes You Can Take Online Right Now!
There is a mind-boggling amount of options to choose from.
In the Age of Robots, Soft Skills are the Ultimate Alpha Skills.
You have to Influence Hearts and Minds to Win
I Got Fired on the First Day — and this Happened!
Finding your place in the world is never easy but worth it!
Is Rwanda Safe To Visit?
My Personal Experience in Kigali
The Danger of Being Completely Stress Free! – Biosphere 2
A life without problems is a problem!
The Difference Between the Metaverse and the Internet
Metaverse vs Internet
Was Facebook Name Change (META) a Good Move In the Midst of Crisis?
Disrupting From Within!
Basic Entry-Level Digital Skills for Social Inclusion!
Closing the Digital Gap!
From a Traditional Mindset to a Digital Mindset. 7 Reasons to Make the Shift!
Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted!
What Drives You is More Important than What You Drive!
You Don’t Need a Car to Chase Your Dreams!
Lost in the Middle of Labels and Titles?
Break Free from Social Conditioning
7 Practical Tips to Bet on Yourself in a Volatile Fast Changing World.
The Safest Bet is the one You Place on Yourself!
21 Dying Professions Young People Should Avoid or Approach with Caution!
Disrupt Yourself Or Be Disrupted!
7 Practical Ways to Step Out of your Comfort Zone into your Opportunity Zone (#5 is Crucial)
Opportunities are usually outside the comfort zone not inside!
I was Laid off from my Job & this is How I Stood Up to Reinvent and Rebuild Myself — The non Traditional Way!
A Journey Back from Darkness
5 Reasons why a Jobless Future is Unavoidable no Matter what the Government Does!
A call to design your own agenda, foster your own disruption and position yourself for new opportunities.
Is your Degree Holding you Hostage?
The Battle to Upskill, Adapt and Transition in a Changing World!
13 Exciting Hobbies with Great Income Potential - The only List of Money-Making Hobbies you Need!
Side Hustles are now Becoming the Main Hustle!
9 Steps to Turn your Hobby into a PROFIT Generating Business (#7 is Crucial)
Some of the most successful business ideas are borne out of people’s hobbies and passions!
The Hobby Economy – An Alternative to EARNING AN INCOME as Job Losses Continue to Mount
Think outside the box, think outside a job, think outside your academic qualifications!
How to ADD VALUE to your Online COMMUNITY. (The Power of Content with Practical Examples)
The digital era and the Web landscape has provided the means for everyone to have a voice.
I Have Full Faith in Africa. Our Problems are our Biggest Opportunities. Africa Day 2020
Africa is rising and we’re just getting started!
Could the Cure for COVID-19 Emerge out of Africa?
Every claim deserves a fair chance!
5 Critical Questions to Ask Yourself in Disruptive Times. #3 Will Make You Think Long and Hard.
As economic change accelerates, so must the pace of your own personal strategic renewal!
15 Uncomfortable Facts About School
True education should seek to bring out the gifts and talents of a child!
No One is too Big to Fail
Only companies with agile business strategies and the best solutions in their fields will survive!
Is Christianity a Subscription to Stupidity, Mediocrity or Poverty?
Don't be so heavenly minded to the point of being earthly useless.
Rwanda: An Emerging Cradle of Innovation in Africa.
Rwanda has a prospector’s mentality, the ability to focus on opportunities.
An Open Letter to Matriculants and Parents. Class of 2019
Success or Failure in Life is Determined by your Mindset not Certificates.
Rwanda is Building Africa’s Very Own Silicon Valley – Known as Kigali Innovation City (KIC)
A critical mass of talent, research and innovative ideas that will transform the continent!
Why Them and Not Me? The Inspirational Story of the Pregnant Dog and the Elephant
There’s no comparison between the sun and the moon. They shine when it’s their time.