Navigating Change and Building New Leverage: How to Combat the Rise of AI with Authenticity?
Hey everyone!
In an era where artificial intelligence is transforming industries and taking over repetative work, the importance of human authenticity and connection has never been greater.
Today, I want to dive into three themes that are resonating with me right now: Strong Teams, Personal Branding, and Live Experiences. These elements are crucial in helping us navigate the changing landscape and build genuine leverage in our professional and personal lives.
Let me share a few personal insights from my growth playbook.
Solopreneurship vs. Strong Team
Since July 2022, I have been a full-time solopreneur. This has been the most interesting, challenging, and rewarding journey of my life. I know many of you are entrepreneurs too and share similar experiences. Running my business has not only helped my customers reach the next level but has also enabled my personal growth.
Around the world, I have had the opportunity to:
• Work with executives, founders, and investors.
• Prioritize my mental health and physical fitness.
• Discover my own limits and true preferences.
• Take responsibility for my own journey.
• Inspire and encourage others.
Last spring, I lived in Bangkok, Thailand. 🇹🇭
Now, I’m working again in Helsinki, Finland. 🇫🇮
Recently, I realized that my best work and greatest joy have always come from collaborating with like-minded individuals — whether in a football club, a rock band, or an account team. While going solo offers freedom and intense personal growth, nothing beats the dynamism of a strong team. And that is what I am looking for again.
Question #1: What is your preference?
Personal Brand vs. Company Brand
In today’s connected social media era, the importance of personal brands cannot be underestimated. People want to buy from people, learn from people, and hang out with people, rather than some distant corporate brands. A strong personal brand is social leverage for all future leaders and entrepreneurs—it makes you relatable, tells your story, and establishes a bond with your audience.
Therefore, I have decided to double down on my personal brand. I am the product, the story, and the brand. I am Mika Pyhämäki. And that is who I want to bring to the table every time, 100% ready, and committed to anything we decide to create together.
My company is crucial for running the business, but it is now taking on a different role as a portfolio of various business ventures to elevate future leaders.
I am thrilled to publish my:
• NEW Personal website: www.mikapyhamaki.com
• UPDATED Company website: www.grandiceberg.com
In the future, I want to connect with like-minded leaders and share my learnings on this creative journey.
Question #2: How are you going to build and leverage your brand?
Live Experiences vs. Remote Work
Remote work feels easy. It is flexible and feels productive, but it is also biased and ineffective.
It is easy to spend too much time hooked to our screens and forget to master real social connections and enjoy the present moment with our colleagues and friends.
On the other hand, live experiences create value by building deeper, more meaningful connections. All dealmakers know how much more trust can be built face to face because it is a real investment in being present and understanding others.
Therefore, I want to introduce you to POWER SATURDAY in Finland. 🇫🇮 This action-packed event is designed to foster a healthy and creative community experience for entrepreneurs and business owners. The day begins with a gym session, followed by brunch, and concludes with sharing real stories in an intimate setting, limited to a maximum of 12 participants.
The next event is taking place: 24.8.2024!
And if there’s sufficient interest, I plan to organize an INNOVATION RETREAT in Portugal. 🇵🇹 This retreat will include tickets to Websummit 2024 and feature an inspiring creative and sporty agenda tailored for growth-minded leaders.
These experiences are about creating energy and inspiring actions that have the potential to transform our lives and business.
Early birds can secure the best price to all these events!
Question #3: How are you going to use the free time your AI-powered apps and agents are going to give you?
Moving Forward with Me
These topics are top of mind for me as we approach the Fall 2024 season.
What authentic themes are you thinking in the era of AI?
Comment, and share your answers to questions 1,2,3 below!
And if you’d like to chat about your goals and how we can ignite your journey this season, send me a DM. Or just book a FREE 1:1 Growth Planning Session and let's make this season truly transformative.
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