1. Why volunteering for nonprofits' behind-the-scenes operations work is an untapped opportunity to build new skills and meaningful connections
2. How following "breadcrumbs" of community connections can lead you to unexpected opportunities and networks you never knew existed
3. Why building vulnerability and genuine relationships in community beats transactional networking every time

1. Volunteer organisations desperately need behind-the-scenes operational help but rarely ask for it because they assume people only want glamorous hands-on work.
2. Following community "breadcrumbs" rather than strategic networking creates unexpected pathways to opportunities you couldn't have planned.
3. Creating space for vulnerability in community gatherings transforms transactional networking into genuine friendship and collaboration.
4. The tough job market makes volunteering an underutilised strategy for skill building and career direction.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisondono/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/

Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMU...

The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/

Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/

Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events

Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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• How to get diverse teams speaking the same language using glossaries and visual communication across global organisations
• Why using AI as a "trained co-pilot" on your own content creates better outputs than generic prompts
• How treating your role like a customer experience helps you stay connected to the real problems you're solving

• Creating a shared language across technical and non-technical teams requires comprehensive glossaries and visual documentation.
• Using AI as a trained co-pilot on your own content produces far better results than generic prompting.
• Treating your role like a customer experience keeps you grounded in solving real problems rather than abstract technical challenges.
• Generalist World events succeed because they remove the transactional pressure typical of industry networking.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/darrenwu/

Website: https://tutxi.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/

Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMU...

The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/

Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/

Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events

Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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1. How to answer "what do you do?" as a generalist using the "I'm at my best when [X], and that's when I step away" framework
2. Why identifying your zone of genius (not just competence or excellence) is critical for career clarity and satisfaction
3. The critical mistake companies make when implementing AI—focusing on productivity instead of reclaiming human time
4. How passion and communication skills create more opportunities than technical specialisation for generalists

1. The "I'm at my best when" positioning framework helps generalists explain their value without listing chronological job titles.
2. Finding your zone of genius requires distinguishing between competence, excellence, and flow state.
3. Self-awareness about your strengths often requires external input because you're blind to skills that feel effortless.
4. Event planning should prioritise depth of experience over breadth of attendance by designing for specific community needs.
5. LinkedIn succeeds as a professional platform because it offers authentic connection without performative pressure.
6. AI should be repositioned as a tool for reducing work hours, not increasing productivity within the same hours.
7. Passion is the most attractive quality in professional contexts, making it the secret weapon for generalist networking.
8. Communication excellence creates more opportunities than technical skills through three core practices.
9. Self-employment as a generalist requires accepting trade-offs while building success on passion and communication.

Where to find Zach

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-reizes-832628106/
• Slowdown Summit: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-slowdown-summit/

Where to find Milly

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/milly-tamati/
• Website: http://www.millytamati.com/

Generalist World resources:

• Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0qbGzMUMDCK5v3XbvRANmD?si=b1d7af51c24e43ee
• The Generalist Quiz: https://www.generalistquiz.com/
• Essays: https://www.generalistcareer.com/
• Upcoming events: https://lu.ma/generalist.events
• Positioning Guidebook: https://www.generalist.world/positioning

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