How to Use AI to Get Ahead in Your Career Instead of Falling Behind (Shyvee Shi, Microsoft)

AI is changing the workplace fast, but instead of fearing it, you can use it to build your personal brand, grow your skills, and future-proof your career (even with a full-time job). In this episode, I talk with Shyvee Shi, Product & Community Lead at Microsoft and founder of the AI Community Learning Program, about how to turn AI into your career co-pilot. From practical AI tips for non-tech roles, to using AI as a communication coach, to building a strong personal brand on LinkedIn, Shyvee shares exactly how professionals can lean into AI to get ahead. 💡 What you’ll learn: • How to use AI as a communication coach to speak with confidence • Practical ways to bring AI into your job (even if you’re not in tech) • How to overcome fear of AI replacing jobs by using it as your advantage • Why starting small with AI builds long-term fluency and trust in the tools • The role of community in learning and experimenting with AI • How Shyvee built a 120,000+ LinkedIn community while working full-time at Microsoft • How her personal brand has unlocked new career opportunities and visibility • Shyvee’s 30-day action plan to build habits for brand and career growth 00:00 – Why AI is a work revolution 00:20 – Meet Shyvee Shi: AI community leader at Microsoft 00:48 – How to future-proof your career with AI 03:53 – Using AI as a communication coach 05:16 – Practical AI tips for non-tech and corporate roles 08:56 – Overcoming AI fears and boosting creativity 12:09 – The power of community in AI learning 16:27 – Building a personal brand on LinkedIn 22:35 – Getting past fear of judgment online 23:16 – Mindset shifts for creating content 26:04 – Making content creation a habit (with a full-time job) 28:09 – Why personal stories build trust 31:14 – How to engage your audience 35:40 – LinkedIn strategies for career growth 37:28 – A 30-day action plan for building your brand 40:23 – Final thoughts and encouragement --- ✨ Grab my 50 best scripts to get seen and promoted faster: https://www.tiffanyuman.com/newsletter You’ll join 40,000+ women getting the best career tips to land better roles, accelerate growth, and speak with confidence. If you’re new to my channel, hi! I’m Tiffany Uman — the one women go to when they’re ready to level up at work and finally get the recognition they deserve. A little about me: • Former L’Oréal exec • Globally recognized career coach with 1,100+ clients across 30+ functions • LinkedIn Learning Instructor with 1M+ learners worldwide • Career coach to Microsoft leadership teams and mid-stage managers • Member of the Forbes Coaches Council • McGill University Summa Cum Laude grad + MIT Sloan executive alum Every video I post gives you tactical strategies to grow, stand out, and unlock your next level without the guesswork. Copyright © Tiffany Uman 2025.