Welcome to That Networking Guy where I challenge conventional wisdom about AI and networking.
Everyone says you need AI skills and a strong network. But nobody talks about HOW to use them without losing yourself.
I'm Paul Trent: coach, trainer, speaker, content creator. I teach networking with intention and using AI to augment abilities, not automate them away.
My AI takes aren't mainstream. While everyone hypes automation, I ask: what are we losing? AI should make you MORE capable, not a spectator.
On this channel:
Contrarian views on AI and work
Networking that builds real connections
Using AI without sacrificing creativity or skills
Honest career development talk
My philosophy: Build skills, not shortcuts. Intentional effort beats automation.
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Gen X is quitting the workforce in record numbers.
I think it has to do with toxic work environments, but not in the way you are thinking.
If work environments are toxic then why are only older workers being affected?
Allow me to explain...
https://youtu.be/N6Sk3CXEjI8
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Being a little nervous for a job interview is natural.
It keeps you focused on the task at hand.
Debilitating nerves can hamper your performance.
What causes these types of feelings?
I believe there are 5 myths that contribute to undue stress when interviewing.
Debunk the myths, crush the interview.
That is the goal of this video.
https://youtu.be/Rx1uhxprITI
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Are "of a certain age" and feel stuck in a career that no longer fits you?
Do you want to pivot but feel like its too late?
If so, I have good news.
With the right strategy, patience, and level of intention you can change careers to something that fits you better.
How do I know this?
I just did it.
And you can too.
https://youtu.be/BOz6m3lKIuo
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Not in a career space you want to be in?
You may not be valuing yourself correctly.
https://youtu.be/vAdRu8YbLaY
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I haven't hit any of the metrics that would suggest that this channel is successful.
So why am I still at it 6 months later?
https://youtu.be/9JFfGJcOLos
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It has been a rough month for AI from a PR perspective.
Growing concerns about the cost of data centers.
Commencement speakers getting booed off the stage if they dare even mention it.
What's really going on?
I think it is a matter of perceived value.
https://youtu.be/j8VcfCdX8a8
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Stuck in a career path that no longer fits you?
Just trying to hang on to retirement where THEN you'll be happy?
With no guarantees a better strategy is to pivot.
It's not easy but with intention it is doable.
And worth it.
https://youtu.be/3LkWe813nG0
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Is your office full of chaos? Never able to find time to make things better?
Your organization may be rewarding the wrong leadership style.
https://youtu.be/w_bI7v1QGPc
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Everyone is thinking about AI.
Most are using it regularly.
Few are talking about it.
I changed that at an event last month.
I got small business owners talking about AI in a real way.
Want to know where you stand amongst your peers and competition?
https://youtu.be/tbYJQaiyqlU
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I don't have near as much day to day stress using AI as most do because of my professional background.
20 years in QA software development taught me a lot about how best to approach this technology.
Wish you had this same knowledge in less than ten minutes?
Wish granted! 🪄
https://youtu.be/u0lxiD6po2U
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