Confidence, AI and Career Change: Building Your Future with Faith Ruto
Season 3 • Episode 4
42 min
Published August 2025
Confidence • AI • Career Change
Episode summary
Rebecca Franks and Beverly Clarke MBE welcome Faith Ruto, executive coach, TEDx speaker, author and LinkedIn Top Voice. Faith shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Uganda with little access to technology to building an international coaching business that helps leaders and professionals navigate career change with confidence.
The conversation explores artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship and the future of coaching, discussing how AI is changing the workplace and why professionals should embrace new technologies rather than fear them. Faith explains how AI can increase productivity while highlighting the importance of maintaining human connection, resilience and authentic relationships throughout a career.
Faith also reflects on becoming a TEDx speaker, overcoming self-doubt and transforming fear into confidence. Together, Rebecca, Beverly and Faith discuss parenting in the digital age, lifelong learning and why building confidence is one of the most valuable skills for thriving in an ever-changing world.
Journey insights
- Confidence grows through action, preparation and continuous learning.
- AI should be viewed as a tool that enhances our work rather than replaces it.
- Building strong professional relationships remains essential in a digital world.
- Career success comes from adaptability, curiosity and resilience.
- Lifelong learning helps you stay relevant as technology continues to evolve.
Is this episode for you?
This episode is for you if you are:
- Professionals considering a career change.
- Entrepreneurs building businesses with AI.
- Coaches and consultants exploring the future of their profession.
- Parents navigating technology with their children.
- Anyone wanting to develop greater confidence and resilience.
About this episode
Rebecca Franks and Beverly Clarke MBE are joined by Faith Ruto, executive coach, TEDx speaker and author, to discuss confidence, artificial intelligence and career transformation. Together they explore entrepreneurship, coaching, parenting in the digital age and practical strategies for embracing change while building a fulfilling career.
About the speakers
Faith Ruto
Faith Ruto is an executive coach, TEDx speaker, author and LinkedIn Top Voice. Through her company, Transformation21st, she helps professionals and leaders build confidence, navigate career transitions and embrace technology to create meaningful personal and professional growth.
Rebecca Franks
Rebecca Franks is an award-winning technology educator, entrepreneur and Co-founder of Flip Computing. With more than 20 years of experience in education, she has authored national computing curricula, developed AI education programmes and speaks internationally about technology, inclusion and innovation. Rebecca is passionate about helping people build confidence, develop digital skills and discover rewarding careers in technology.
Beverly Clarke MBE
Beverly Clarke MBE is a technology leader, educator, coach and author with over 20 years of experience in education and digital skills. She is the author of the Ava and Chip children’s book series and is passionate about digital inclusion, artificial intelligence, coaching and empowering people to achieve their potential. Beverly was awarded an MBE for services to computing and digital education.
Together, Rebecca and Beverly share honest conversations about technology, careers, entrepreneurship and the lessons they are learning along the way.
Resources mentioned
- Transformation21st
- TEDx
- ChatGPT
- Steven Bartlett’s coaching programme
- Transform by Faith Ruto
- Henley Business School
- BBC World Service
- Technology Books for Children
- The Tech Career Coach for Teens
