AI tools and platforms are a massive disruptor in our professional, creative and personal lives. For instance, AI art platforms like Midjourney and DALL-E 2 have garnered raving fans and bitter enemies. Many writers feel threatened by AI tools like ChatGPT, that can quickly and accurately produce content, while photographers, filmmakers and other creatives feel similarly threatened by AI tools that can quickly generate visuals and videos. Freelancers run into issues with some clients, who try to DIY their previously outsourced (to a human being) tasks, and cancel freelance gigs. However understandable their annoyance may be - is it valid? Is AI a threat to creatives? Or is there more to the story? Can AI actually prompt (yes) an invitation to being more distinctive, and flipping the script altogether?

Social audio platform Clubhouse is rapidly getting traction and thriving in the media landscape. And it’s a welcome platform. Because it is relaxed, it facilitates in-depth conversations, and it’s all about connecting on a deeper level than likes and reposts. Of course there are some snags: privacy, and competing platforms that develop similar technology to get Clubhouse out of the way. Nothing new there… But what do we all do with Clubhouse, and what can you do with it?

This post is about these three keys: to notice and to be noticed; to facilitate and to be facilitated; to empower, and to be empowered.

If these three things hadn't appeared on my path when I was a teenager, things would probably have turned out quite differently for me. And these keys actually apply to anyone who experiences something intensely drastic. Something life changing. Something that puts you in a vulnerable position. It might be something from your past. Or perhaps you’re dealing with the whole Covid-19 situation. Whatever your situation may be: let’s dive in, and discover more about the three crucial keys.