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Ep 37. From Chaos to Clarity: Rebecca Taylor on Reskilling for the Future of Work
What if the key to employee retention in an AI-driven world isn’t just about teaching new skills—but helping people rediscover why they work?
In this episode, Taylor Bradley welcomes back Rebecca Taylor, Co-Founder and CCO of SkillCycle, for a compelling conversation around the release of their 2025 State of Skills Report. Rebecca shares how AI, economic turbulence, and shifting employee expectations are reshaping the way people approach growth at work. From pre-pandemic career ladders to today’s search for purpose and security, the data tells a clear story: employees aren’t waiting to be told what to do—they’re already preparing for what’s next.
Explore what’s behind the growing demand for leadership, influence, and strategic thinking—and why time management and career advancement are on the decline. Rebecca also breaks down SkillCycle’s evolving platform, including its AI guide Ada, and what it means to support development at scale without losing the human touch.
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