I Help Corporate Professionals Gain Career Clarity & Fulfillment | Founder @Amplify Your Home | Global AI Tax Copilot Strategist @EY

Don't be fooled by my appearance. Quiet, Asian, tiny girl.

In the last decade, I've...

Successfully navigated the corporate giants: Goldman Sachs, PwC, Deloitte and EY.

Built communities, tax and financial models, and automations. (Excel wizard here)

Empowered employees to own their damn careers,

Challenge their norms to do something special.

That's when Problems become Opportunities,

Strategies into Actions.

You are not Alone.

Ready to redefine your career? Let's make it happen.

Mary Fung

Accenture and Snowflake just formed a joint business group. 5,000+ certified consultants dedicated to AI and data transformation.

That's not a partnership announcement. That's a statement about where enterprise AI is heading.

Reading between the lines:

- The big consultancies are betting hard on data infrastructure as the AI bottleneck
- 'AI transformation' is becoming 'data transformation with AI capabilities'
- If you don't have your data house in order, no amount of AI magic will save you

What this means for enterprise buyers:

The consulting giants are building massive practices around making AI actually work. They're not selling AI hype anymore - they're selling the boring stuff. Data quality. Governance. Integration. Infrastructure.

They learned something from the last 2 years: Executives buy AI demos. But they pay for data cleanup.

If Accenture is deploying 5,000 people to this, ask yourself: Is your organization investing anywhere close to proportionally?

Own Your Damn Career | Founder @Amplify Your Home | Head of Synthetic Data & Simulations @EY

10 AI Predictions for 2026:

1. Gemini will quietly become the default AI model — not because it's best, but because it's baked into Google Workspace and enterprises buy whatever comes with the contract.

2. AI agents will be the buzzword of 2026, but 90% of enterprise "agents" will just be fancy if-then workflows with a chatbot wrapper.

3. Middle management will shrink faster than anyone expected. If your job is routing information between people, start upskilling now.

4. LinkedIn will be flooded with AI slop, which will make authentic human writing easier to spot and more valuable.

5. The companies that win with AI won't have the best models — they'll have the cleanest data and fastest approval pathways.

6. Most "AI transformations" announced in 2025 will be quietly walked back, rebranded, or buried in footnotes.

7. Copilot will be on every enterprise desktop, but 80% of employees will use it the same way they use Excel — poorly and rarely.

8. The Chief AI Officer title will peak and then quietly disappear because nobody figured out what it was supposed to do.

9. Prompt engineering will stop being a job title and become a baseline skill, like knowing how to Google.

10. The people who actually ship AI in 2026 will be the same ones who shipped software in 2016 — builders who know that technology is 20% of the problem.

Everyone keeps saying, “AI needs better foundations.”

That’s true.
But it’s not the part people think.

KPMG isn’t warning about missing tech.
They’re warning about missing discipline.

Most enterprises want AI to move fast
on top of systems that were never designed to be trusted.

Bad data.
Unclear ownership.
Processes built for humans to patch gaps with judgment.

So when AI breaks, leaders don’t ask:
“Why was this workflow fragile to begin with?”

They say:
“AI isn’t ready.”

AI doesn’t fail in enterprises because it’s too powerful.
It fails because it refuses to hide the mess underneath.

Foundations aren’t glamorous.
They don’t demo well.
They don’t win internal applause.

But without them, AI just scales dysfunction faster.

The companies that actually win with AI won’t be the loudest adopters.
They’ll be the ones willing to do the unsexy work first:
clarify ownership, clean data, redesign workflows, define accountability.

Everyone else will keep running pilots —
and blaming the tech when reality shows up.

Most companies don’t hire talent.
They hire job descriptions.

And then they’re shocked when they end up with average people doing average work.

Cursor does the opposite.
They don’t ask “What role do we need?”
They ask “Is this person undeniable?”

If the answer is yes, they bend the org around them.
They don’t wait for headcount approvals.
They don’t debate leveling.
They don’t hide behind process.

They move.

Because:
> Elite talent is rarer than clean org charts.
> Process is cheap. People aren’t.

Most companies optimize for order.
The best ones tolerate chaos to secure leverage.

If you hire roles first, you get replaceable people.
If you hire people first, they create roles you didn’t know you needed.

That’s how you build an org of superstars.
Not by perfect hiring processes but by having the courage to recognize greatness
and act before it’s gone.

Goldman’s CEO said AI can now do 95% of an S-1 in minutes.

Everyone keeps asking what happens to the jobs.

That’s the wrong question.

The real question is:
What is the 5% that still matters?

It’s not formatting.
It’s not drafting.
It’s not models, footnotes, or precedent decks.

The 5% is:
• deciding what risk actually matters
• knowing what to leave out
• framing the story regulators and investors will believe
• understanding where this deal breaks under pressure
• making judgment calls no template can defend

The 95% was always execution theater.
The 5% was always the job - it was just hidden behind process and headcount.

AI didn’t remove human value.
It stripped it down to the part you can’t fake.

If your role was built on producing the 95%,
you weren’t senior...you were insulated.

Now the insulation is gone.

What’s left is judgment, taste, and accountability.
And that’s the part most people were never trained for.

That’s the real disruption.

Users don’t need Copilot to be visionary.
They need it to be boringly correct.

Once it earns trust, then it can become transformative.

But this is exactly why Copilot keeps disappointing:
the people building it aren’t the people living in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint all day.

They don’t feel the cost of a small error.
They don’t feel the “I now have to double-check everything” tax.
So the product ships features… before it ships trust.

And Satya stepping in as PM won’t magically fix that.

This isn’t a leadership-attention problem.
It’s a proximity problem.

Until the builders are forced to live in the workflow and be judged on accuracy, not demos
Copilot will keep being impressive… and optional.

Trust first.
Then transformation.

How to Position Yourself for AI-First Roles:

> Stop learning tools. Start solving problems. Anyone can take a ChatGPT course. Few people can articulate how AI solved a specific business problem with measurable results.

> Document everything you build. That workflow you automated? That analysis you accelerated? Screenshot it. Write it up. Your future employer can't see what you don't show them.

> Get uncomfortable with ambiguity. AI roles live in the gray zone between 'definitely possible' and 'completely impossible.' If you need clear requirements to function, this isn't your path.

> Learn to speak two languages. Technical enough to evaluate AI capabilities. Business enough to translate them into ROI. The people who bridge this gap are absurdly valuable.

> Find the AI skeptics. The person in your company who thinks AI is overhyped? Befriend them. They'll show you every gap in your thinking and make your pitches bulletproof.

> Build a public track record. LinkedIn posts about AI projects. GitHub repos with experiments. A portfolio site showing what you've built. Hiring managers are tired of 'AI enthusiasts' with nothing to show.

> Apply before you're ready. The AI field moves so fast that job requirements are wishlists, not checklists. If you meet 60% of the requirements, you're qualified. They'll teach you the rest.

Most “agentic AI” projects fail for the same reason most corporate transformations fail:
people mistake motion for progress.

McKinsey looked at 50 real agentic AI builds.

The failure wasn’t the models.
It wasn’t the prompts.
It wasn’t the talent.

It was ego.

Teams built impressive agents instead of fixing broken workflows.
They layered AI on top of chaos and called it innovation.

AI isn’t limited by capability.
It’s limited by imagination.

We already have models powerful enough to solve problems most companies haven’t even defined yet.

The gap isn’t technical - it’s structural.
It’s the lack of domain context, product packaging, and change management that turns potential into adoption.

Most enterprises don’t need “better AI.”
They need AI that speaks their language - built around real workflows, real UX, and real ownership of change.

That’s why the next wave won’t come from another foundation model.
It’ll come from domain-specific agents - vertical copilots that combine deep expertise with flawless execution.

The real unlock isn’t general intelligence.
It’s the ability to pour capital into problems that were never scalable before.

And the only thing left standing in the way isn’t the tech -
it’s the willingness to use it.

5 Things I Learned Implementing AI at Enterprise Scale:

1. Your data problem is bigger than you think. Every executive says 'our data is pretty clean.' It never is. Plan for 60% of your timeline to be data work.

2. The pilot trap is real. Successful POCs die in production because nobody planned for security reviews, compliance checks, and the 47 stakeholders who need to approve everything.

3. Change management eats AI for breakfast. The technology works. The humans resist. Budget 3x more time for training, communication, and handling the 'but we've always done it this way' crowd.

4. Start with the boring use cases. Everyone wants the sexy AI chatbot. The real ROI is in automating the mind-numbing document processing that costs you 200 hours/week.

5. Your AI strategy needs an AI exit strategy. Models change. Vendors pivot. Build for portability or you'll be rewriting everything in 18 months.

i won't be surprised if this number 10x by now

Life Transition Coach | Author | Speaker

With a career spanning almost three decades in the banking sector, my journey has been about more than finance—it's been about PEOPLE. 

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐭 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐝:
I never set out to become a motivational speaker or publish books that would touch lives around the world. But over time, life transitions—some welcome, others painful—showed me the power of storytelling, resilience, and human connection.

What began as a personal need to process change became a calling to help others do the same. I started writing to make sense of life’s challenges and soon discovered that my words resonated with others going through their own transformations.

That’s how my journey as an author began, not with a plan, but with a purpose. Today, I speak to audiences with one goal: to remind people of their inner strength and help them find clarity, courage, and meaning in the middle of uncertainty. 

𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐦𝐞:
Because I don’t just talk about change—I’ve lived it.

My books and talks are rooted in real-life transitions, deep reflection, and a sincere desire to uplift others who feel lost, stuck, or uncertain. I speak from experience, not theory.

I know what it’s like to rebuild, to question everything, and to search for meaning when the path forward seems unclear. That’s why people connect with my words—they’re honest, heartfelt, and practical.

If you’re looking for someone who can inspire transformation with warmth, clarity, and purpose, that’s where I come in..

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐈 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩:
I help people navigate life’s transitions with greater clarity, courage, and self-belief. Whether you’re facing a personal setback, a career shift, or a moment of doubt, my mission is to offer perspective and hope through words that resonate.

Through my books and speaking engagements, I share stories and insights that inspire action and emotional resilience. And every day on social media, I post short, thought-provoking messages to spark reflection, motivation, and a renewed sense of purpose.

If you’re looking for daily encouragement or a voice that reminds you of your inner strength, I’m here—one story, one post, one moment of inspiration at a time.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐦𝐞:
📩 Send me a DM here
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Esteban Polidura

Anxiety used to follow me.
Here's how to soften it.


✨ I help you believe in yourself.
➡️ Find out how: www.estebanpolidura.com
📌 Follow me for daily inspiration.

Comparison is more dangerous than you think.
It can kill your soul.


✨ I help you believe in yourself.
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Q: Why do I feel anxious all the time?
A: Your mind is doing its job.


✨ I help you believe in yourself.
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When anxiety hits, use this tool.
It works immediately.


When anxiety rises, your body acts like you’re in danger, even when you’re safe.

"Square breathing" is the fastest tool I use when anxiety hits. It works because it resets the nervous system.

👃🏻 You inhale slowly for four seconds.
🤐 You hold your breath for four seconds.
👄 You exhale slowly for four seconds.
😐 You hold again for four seconds.

That completes one square. You repeat this cycle four to six times.

By keeping all four phases equal, your breathing becomes steady and predictable. 

This sends a signal of safety to your body, slows your heart rate, relaxes muscle tension, and helps your mind settle. 

Sometimes you don’t need answers. You just need a calmer body.

Keep this tool close. It works.

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Can't stop comparing yourself to others?
Here's how to stop it.


❌ Most people think comparison means admiration.

But it usually appears in the areas where your self-belief is thin. That’s why it hurts more than it should. It exposes the places where you feel behind or uncertain.

✅ Next time comparison hits, ask yourself, “What part of my own life needs attention?” 

That way, comparison becomes a signal instead of a punishment. You stop judging yourself and start understanding yourself.

Remember, comparison isn’t about others. It’s about you.

🚨 Who are you comparing yourself to right now? What do you feel you are missing?
Focus on building that, and your self-confidence will start to come back.

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Q: How do I stop comparing myself to everyone? 
A: Pay attention to patterns.


✨ I help you believe in yourself.
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Stop measuring your life against others.
Here's how to focus on yourself.


When your own direction is unclear, other people’s lives feel louder.

Here’s a tool that helped me stop comparing myself to others. It works because it gives your mind direction.

It's called "The personal scoreboard" and works like this:

🏅 Define three personal metrics that truly matter to you and that are fully under your control, like effort, learning, or consistency. 

📝Review them every week and adjust your actions if needed. 

💯 After a few months, pause to notice how far you have come and take the time to celebrate that progress.

When you measure yourself against your own values instead of other people’s outcomes, comparison loses its grip, and self-confidence starts to come back.

💗 Focus on what you value and what you can control, not on someone else’s version of success.

And remember: most of what you see online is staged or exaggerated. Do not measure your life against curated images that hide the full story.

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One simple thing helped me lower my anxiety.
Let me share it with you.


Anxiety grows when you keep everything in your head. 🤯

Your thoughts speed up. A small worry becomes a whole story. Suddenly, your mind feels louder than your life.

Say this out loud: “I feel anxious.” 📢

Naming the feeling signals safety to your body. When your body stops guessing, your mind calms down.

Naming the feeling reduces its weight. 🫧

Try it now. What's your mind racing about?

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You're not alone with this.
Here's a quiet voice in the storm.


Check my books here: https://lnkd.in/edt7wtJW

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Something feels off...
...and you can’t explain it.


✨ I help you believe in yourself.
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When life changes...
...this is the guide you want.


Check my books here: https://lnkd.in/edt7wtJW

✨ I help you believe in yourself.
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I used to be my worst enemy.
My own toughest critic.


✨ I help you believe in yourself.
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