EdWARD Lawrence Career and Life coach

By Micah Norris Mid-career professionals are watching AI automation impact work that used to feel stable, and it’s rattling confidence fast. Between workforce automation trends, layoffs, and shifting expectations, a late-in-life career change can feel risky, especially with mortgages, kids, or aging parents in the mix. The hard part isn’t just picking a new job; it’s sorting real strengths from outdated titles and figuring out what still holds value when machines get smarter.

For mid-career professionals facing AI disruption, managers, analysts, marketers, developers, and operations leads, the ground rules of career security in the AI era are changing fast.

Denise Bitler’s presentation to the Metrowest Networkers Group on May 15, 2026, offered a wealth of practical knowledge and fresh perspectives. Her talk focused on effective strategies to use AI for building meaningful connections and fostering growth within professional networks. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PK-E4aJbHP8