Career Resilience in the Age of AI with Ilana Golan

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The career ladder is burning. And if you are still waiting for the right moment to adapt, you are already behind. In this episode, John sits down with Ilana Golan, founder of Leap Academy, to unpack what it actually takes to own your growth in a world where 92 million jobs are projected to be displaced in the next two years. From growing up a shy kid in Israel and becoming one of the first women to lead a flight instructor squad in the Israeli Air Force, to hitting rock bottom after a co-founder betrayal and building back stronger, Ilana brings a rare combination of raw honesty and practical frameworks to this conversation. They cover the 555 rule for cutting through decision paralysis, what it means to build a portfolio career, and why people will no longer pay for knowledge but will always pay for transformation. If you are ready to stop being a one-trick pony and start building something that holds up regardless of what AI throws at you, this conversation is the one to watch. Visit and learn how you can Make It Happen.