Using CliftonStrengths© to Stay Ahead in a World Revolving Around AI
The work environment is evolving faster than ever. Automation, artificial intelligence, and machine learning are reshaping industries, streamlining workflows, and transforming job roles. While this technological shift offers tremendous efficiency and innovation, it also brings a pressing question to the forefront: How can I ensure I stay relevant and valuable in the age of AI?
The answer lies not in outworking machines—but in out-humaning them. This is where CliftonStrengths© and Gallup Strengths Coaching can give you a powerful edge.
The Changing Work Environment
We’re entering an era where routine tasks are increasingly automated. Jobs that rely on data processing, analysis, and even basic content creation are already being handled (or assisted) by AI. However, the capabilities AI lacks—like emotional intelligence, creativity, contextual judgment, and authentic human connection—are precisely where humans can shine.
Employers are now prioritizing skills such as:
- Collaboration
- Adaptability
- Empathy
- Strategic thinking
- Innovative problem solving
These human-centric abilities are not only hard for AI to replicate, but they’re also the qualities that make teams thrive and organizations grow. Just think about the impact on an organizations ROI!
What Is CliftonStrengths©?
Developed by Gallup©, CliftonStrengths© is a tool that helps individuals identify their top natural talents across 34 themes—such as Strategic, Empathy, Futuristic, or Learner. Rather than focusing on fixing weaknesses, it’s about maximizing your innate strengths to achieve excellence.
Strengths coaching, guided by a Gallup Strengths Coach, helps you understand these talents deeply and apply them intentionally in your personal and professional life. The BH Group is the only official licensee of Gallup in Africa and makes it accessible for all with their virtual courses.
Why CliftonStrengths© Matters in an AI World
Here’s how aligning with your strengths can protect and propel your career:
1. Human Uniqueness as a Competitive Advantage
AI can replicate paterns, but it can’t replace you. CliftonStrengths© helps you understand what makes your thinking, decision making, and contributions truly distinctive, it gives you “your career fingerprint”. The more you lean into your uniqueness, the harder it is to be replaced.
2. Greater Adaptability in Times of Change
When you know your strengths, you are more resilient and agile. Strengths-based individuals can adapt by applying theirnatural talents in new ways when roles change, industries shifts or new tools emerge.
3. Enhanced Emotional Intelligence
AI can simply not match strengths like EMPATHY, HARMONY, INDIVIDUALIZATION and DEVELOPER. These are all strengths that reflect strong emotional and relational intelligence. In team environments, these strengths foster trust, engagement and collaboration.
4. Strategic Application of Talents
Coaching helps you not only know your strengths but also apply them with intention.
It’s not about resisting change — it’s about leading it.
Using Gallup Strengths Coaching to Future-Proof Your Role
The Being Human Group (BHG) can help you:
- Map your strengths to the evolving needs of your role or industry
- Develop a personal strategy to stay relevant and irreplaceable
- Communicate your value clearly in interviews, promotions, or team settings
- Learn how to collaborate better in hybrid, remote, or AI-augmented teams
The question isn’t whether AI will change your job—it’s how you’ll evolve with it. By knowing your strengths and using them intentionally, you shift from fearing AI to thriving alongside it.
The future of work belongs to the uniquely human. CliftonStrengths© and Gallup Strengths Coaching give you the insight and strategy to be just that.
