How to stay differentiated in a hiring market that’s being flattened by AI

Time: May 28, 2026 10:15 AM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Place: Saratoga Federated Church, 20390 Park Place, Saratoga, CA 95070 US
Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88981252290?pwd=VMfjUINWKmgFcZgjWygTo8Vz0JXi6C.1
Overview of Topic:
Mid-career professionals are facing two conflicting pressures right now as they navigate career transitions: the need to “use AI or fall behind,” alongside a growing concern that AI is making everyone sound the same. It’s easier than ever to apply for roles, but it’s harder to stand out.
This session offers a grounded, systems-based approach to addressing the job market. Rather than competing on volume or perfectly optimized materials, we’ll focus on focusing and clarifying your positioning while showing up with greater distinction.
Using the 3 Elements Career Framework, we’ll look at how to define a forward-looking value proposition, engage your network more intentionally, and build credibility through visible thought leadership. We’ll also explore where AI can be genuinely useful, and where it can quietly dilute your voice if used without intention.
You’ll leave with a few practical steps to sharpen your message, increase your visibility, and create more meaningful conversations without blending in with everyone else.
Speaker’s Bio:
John Tarnoff is an executive and career transition coach, speaker, and author who helps mid-career professionals regain control of their careers, discover a renewed sense of meaning and purpose, and build sustainable strategies for working the way they want to work.
Fired 39% during his 35 years as a film producer, studio executive, and tech entrepreneur, he learned how to turn setbacks into successes in a volatile business. He reinvented his own career at 50, earning a master’s degree in counseling psychology to share his career lessons with others going through similar challenges.
Since leaving entertainment in 2010, John has built a global career coaching practice serving both individuals 1:1 and groups.
He has also led career workshops for MBA alumni in career transition, including for UCLA’s Anderson School of Management and Cornell's SC Johnson College of Business.
Corporate coaching clients have included Bank of America, Bridgewater Assoc., Levi-Strauss, Softbank, TD Ameritrade, Eastman, and Thrive Global.
His proprietary 3 Elements Career Framework empowers clients to define their niche value, build a referral community, and use thought leadership to enhance their professional brand and attract the right career opportunities.
Learning this framework empowers clients to never have to search for a job again.
John is a TEDx speaker and the author of the best-selling "Boomer Reinvention: How to Create Your Dream Career Over 50." His four LinkedIn Learning courses have reached over 250,000 learners and been translated into 9 languages.
Physical Venue:
The entrance to Richard’s Hall at SFC is near the intersection of LG Saratoga Rd and Oak Place.
Saratoga Federated Church
20390 Park Place
Saratoga, CA 95070 United States
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