UntitledAre AI “productivity” tools leaving you frazzled instead of free? In Episode 3 of The Resilient Entrepreneur we reveal how to flip tech-induced overwhelm into laser-focused momentum.

⏰ In just 25 minutes you’ll learn:

• Why 77 % of workers say AI has increased their workload — and what to do about the new arms-race of “artificial urgency”

• The hidden driver of burnout: under-clarity, not just over-work

• The Floodlight vs Laser rule for choosing tools that filter tasks instead of multiplying them

• Five self-check questions to spot fatigue early — “Am I always on but never present?”

• Boundaries with bots: how to cut decision fatigue and reclaim true downtime

00:00 Intro – Is AI helping or just a “second boss”?

00:00:43 What burnout really is (and why AI can worsen it)

00:05:47 Resilience across generations – are we becoming “snowflakes”?

00:09:25 AI overwhelm & tool-hopping – the shiny-object trap

00:15:10 Under-clarity: the hidden driver of fatigue

00:19:18 Strategic neglect, downtime & boundaries with bots

00:20:35 5 self-check questions to spot burnout early

00:24:23 Key takeaways + subscribe call-to-action

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Will artificial intelligence steal your seat—or finally hand founders their Fridays back?

Will AI pinch your pay-cheque or power up your purpose? In this week’s Resilient Entrepreneur, hosts Martin & Lee dive into the big question on every founder’s mind: what happens when the bots clock in?

You’ll learn:

• “Role vs Soul” – why empathy is still the ultimate USP

• The Blockbuster Moment for knowledge-workers (and how to dodge it)

• A simple “Power-Steering” framework to use AI without losing control

• Mental-health MOT tips for staying calm while tech races ahead

• How to price human touchpoints when chatbots do the heavy lifting

• A 60-second AI-Readiness Quiz to future-proof your business

Because we believe technology should amplify—never erase—human connection.

Episode 1: Thriving as a Knowledge Worker in the AI Era (ft. Lee Sharp)

Join hosts Martin and regular co-host Lee Sharp of Unmasking Psychology as they kick off The Resilient Entrepreneur with a strategic exploration of how knowledge workers can not only survive but flourish in an AI-driven world. In this premiere episode, you’ll discover:

• The Changing Landscape – Why the AI revolution represents a seismic shift for “brains over brawn” professionals, and what that means for your career and business.

• Embracing Imperfection – How the Japanese concept of Wabi-Sabi can become your secret weapon—turning human flaws into competitive advantages.

• The Five Human Superpowers – Practical drills and mindsets around curiosity, emotional literacy, imagination, grace under pressure and playfulness that machines simply can’t replicate.

• Leadership in the Age of Bots – Real-world examples and expert insights on maintaining psychological safety, fostering genuine connection and leading with empathy when chatbots can’t.

• Future-Proofing Your Skillset – Strategies for teaching resilience over code, and why investing in people-centred development will outlast any technological trend.

Resources & Next Steps

• AI Readiness Quiz – Take the first step towards AI-powered results at thesuccessacademy.co.uk

• Employee Wellbeing – Learn how to safeguard your team’s mental health with Lee’s expert guidance at unmaskingpsychology.co.uk