Retraining: Unlocking the Secret to Surviving an Apocalypse of New Skills!

Picture this: You're sitting at your desk, sipping your favorite caffeinated concoction, when suddenly, a swarm of new technologies, trends, and job requirements descend upon you like a pack of excited penguins. 🐧 And you think to yourself, "Do I really have to learn a whole new language just to talk to a robot?" 🤖

Well, I found myself in a similar swarm when ChatGPT, Bard and related Generative AI tools bombarded social media…phew!!! Overwhelming!

Are you ready to embrace the quirky and exhilarating journey of retraining? 🚀 If the thought of venturing into uncharted territories of skills leaves you feeling like a lost puppy in a park, fear not! We're all in this together, and the retraining revolution is here to stay! 

💪Here's my secret sauce to surviving this apocalypse of new skills - retraining and re-retraining! 

🌭Tip 1: Embrace Your Inner SpongeBob 🧽

Remember SpongeBob SquarePants? That ever-enthusiastic sponge taught us a valuable lesson - embrace change with a dash of joy! So, turn up the SpongeBob vibes, be curious, and soak up new knowledge like the enthusiastic sponge you are! 🎉

Tip 2: Laughter, the Jedi Master of Learning 😂

Did you know that laughing is scientifically proven to boost learning? Yup, it's true! So, let's sprinkle some laughter into our retraining journey. You know what they say - "A laugh a day keeps the outdated skills at bay!" 🌟 Let's be real - retraining won't always be a walk in the park (more like a stumble in a funhouse). Embrace those fails and flails! After all, who doesn't love a hilarious blooper reel? 🎬 So take that plunge into retraining and if nothing works out, you will still have an opportunity to laugh it off.

Tip 3: Find Your Learning Tribe 🌐 

Retraining doesn't have to be a solo mission! Gather your learning tribe, and embark on this adventure together. Whether it's fellow professionals, online communities, or your pet parrot, learning is more fun when shared! 🐦 Good thing is I have my tribe for every kind of re-training I am engaged with right now. Not just that I have tribes that can cheer me on as I try out things and cheer me up if I goof up.

Tip 4: The Great Unlearning 🧠

To make room for new skills, sometimes we have to bid adieu to old ones. It's like decluttering your brain! So, say "buh-bye" to outdated knowledge and "hello" to shiny, new skills! 🗑️

And….Who says retraining can't be a dance party? Shake those hips, move those feet, and dance your way to new skills! Remember, the dance floor is your learning playground! 🎶

Retraining doesn't have to be scary; it can be a wild ride of laughs and learning. Embrace the adventure, laugh at the challenges, and dance to the beat of new skills! Let's thrive in this age of constant change by retraining like never before.💃

Do share below in the comments how do you retrain and re-retrain?

Shanti Sharma

Founder | Author | Leadership, Executive and Team Coach | Facilitator | Mentor Coach