Habit Chess Podcast
Habit Chess is about training everyday skills to make moves. Every week I share stories, mental models, and principles from the craft of getting better so you can apply them to your own training.
My name is Misbah Haque and I've spent 10+ years coaching Fortune 1000 executives, athletes, and high performers from all walks of life.
Outside of podcasting, I'm a consultant and author. You can grab my latest book, Pod Mahal on Amazon.
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Habit Chess Podcast
How to Use AI Like a $700/hr Consultant w/ Danoosh Kapadia | EP72
In this episode, I talk to Danoosh Kapadia, an AI educator and strategist who helps leaders turn AI hype into real strategic advantage.
He’s worked with executives through workshops, keynotes, and coaching, and previously helped scale General Assembly and launch IDEO U.
We explore how to use AI like a $700/hr consultant, why generalists will thrive, and which skills still matter in a fast-changing world.
Show Notes:
- 00:00 – Danoosh’s Journey: From Engineer to AI Educator
- 07:45 – How AI Is Changing Education and Skill Value
- 14:10 – Taste, Curation, and the Rise of Generalists
- 21:00 – Tactics vs. Models: What Really Matters Now
- 33:10 – AI + Frameworks: Better Than Most Consultants?
- 41:00 – How to Make Better Decisions with AI
- 53:10 – Habits, Uncertainty, and Who Will Thrive
Connect with Danoosh:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/danooshk/
Workshops: https://www.danooshkapadia.com/ai-workshops
Website: https://www.danooshkapadia.com/
Range by David Epstein book mentioned: https://geni.us/w28V
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