Why This Matters Now
AI is no longer optional. It is fast becoming a basic skill requirement, no matter what line of work you are in. For those old enough, think back to the mid 90’s. Computers had begun to pop up all around us, but most businesses had not yet recognised the value. By the year 2000 however, a standard question asked at a job interview was “how well can you use the office suite” or “what are your computer skills like”. The wrong answer meant no job offer, or missing out on that promotion.
It is now New Year’s Eve 1999 for AI. If you don’t have AI as a core skill on your resume (and no, playing around with ChatGPT will not do), you are like those people who could not use a computer. You have no ability to demonstrate safe, effective and business aligned AI use. You are now a risk! So why has this happened?
What’s driving the AI Revolution in Business?
Workplace AI use has nearly doubled in just two years, from 21% in 2023 to about 40% in 2025. Globally, three-quarters of knowledge workers are already using generative AI, and 65% of employees say they’ve used ChatGPT specifically at work .
Shockingly, most of this is happening without guidance. Only 22% of employees say their leadership has a clear AI strategy. Nearly 80% are bringing their own tools into work, and 42% cite lack of training as a barrier. Over half even hide their AI use.
That means the vast majority of people using AI don’t really know how to use it properly in a business context. Leaders are worried. Teams are experimenting in the shadows. The opportunity is for those who learn now. If you can show you not only use AI, but use it well, you immediately set yourself apart as more valuable and less risky.
Why AI Skills Help You Stand Out
The hype may be around agentic AI, fully autonomous systems, but the reality today is assistive AI: tools like ChatGPT helping with writing, research, problem-solving, and decision support. Everyone’s dabbling, but few know how to apply it responsibly or strategically.
That’s why the timing matters. If you build AI capability now, before it becomes the baseline, you lock in a career advantage. You show initiative, you build trust, and you make yourself indispensable.
Here’s what that looks like:
- As a leader – you show you can guide AI adoption responsibly, turning risk into opportunity.
- As a team member – you deliver better results while proving you can use AI safely and effectively.
- As a career-builder – you demonstrate adaptability and creativity, using AI in a way that benefits the business, not just yourself.
90% of users already say AI saves them time and helps them focus on important work. But most aren’t using it safely, or to its full potential. If you learn how to do that now, you won’t just keep up, you’ll stay ahead and stand out.
It’s About Capability, Not Coding
You don’t need to be an engineer to stand out. What sets you apart is the ability to:
- Spot where AI creates value.
- Train it with your knowledge, tone, and goals.
- Share that value in clear language others understand.
At Bizualize, this is exactly what we help you do, not just “add AI,” but add it in a way that fits you, your team or potential team, and your career.
The Confidence to Advance
When you have these skills, you can:
- Lead conversations on how AI should be used in your business or industry.
- Make yourself indispensable on your team.
- Differentiate yourself in the job market by showing practical AI capability.
How to Build That Capability
- Start with the AI Primer – cut through the hype and see how AI applies to your role.
- Do a Business Soul Discovery – align AI with your professional values and strengths.
- Join Career Accelerator Workshops – practice using AI to solve real work challenges.
- Stay part of the SoulCraftAI Learning Community – keep developing as AI evolves.
Cheers,
Adam Walsh
Founder – Bizualize