In this conversation, Shafik Sharifi, an AI consultant and property developer, discusses his journey with anxiety and how he has overcome it. He shares that his anxiety started at a young age when his father was admitted to the hospital, and it continued to manifest in different ways as he grew older.

Shafik emphasizes the importance of finding the right support system and seeking help to overcome anxiety. He also talks about his experience with different therapies and coaching methods. Despite the challenges, Shafik has pushed himself to overcome his anxiety and pursue his goals, including public speaking.

Shafiq shares his role as an AI consultant and how he helps business owners implement AI in their businesses. He explains that his background in electrical electronic engineering and previous study of AI has led him to see the potential of AI in solving problems and creating opportunities. Philippa and Shafiq discuss the misconception that AI is evil and will take over the world, with Shafiq emphasizing that AI has no needs and can only act based on human direction. They also explore the limitations of AI, such as its inability to create truly new ideas and the importance of maintaining the human touch in certain tasks. Shafiq expresses his excitement about AI's potential to free up human time and allow people to focus on being human. They also touch on the responsibility and awareness needed when using AI.

Shafiq also talks about his role as a founding member of the Billionai're's alfie Best Wealth member, its global; reach and its aims to help eople acheive their highest potential

Takeaways

• Anxiety can manifest at a young age and continue to affect individuals as they grow older.
• Finding the right support system and seeking help are crucial in overcoming anxiety.
• Different therapies and coaching methods can be effective in managing anxiety.
• Pushing oneself outside of the comfort zone is necessary for personal growth and overcoming anxiety.
• AI has the potential to free up human time and allow people to focus on more meaningful tasks.
• AI is limited in its ability to create truly new ideas and requires human direction.
• Maintaining the human touch is important in certain tasks and interactions.
• Using AI responsibly and being aware of its limitations and potential negative impacts is crucial.

Sound Bites

• "I'm overcoming it. I'm not 100% there yet."
• "It's not a sprint, it's a marathon."
• "I knew I needed help. I mean, first thing was to admit that I need help."
• "AI has no needs"
• "The opportunity that AI is gonna give humans to free up their time and actually focus on being humans"

Guest Bio
Shafiq is a electornic engineer turns AL consultant and Property Developer.  His vast buisness experience combined with his technical and AI skills make him uniquely positioned to elevate other people's business' through the power of leveraging AI

Links:
https://www.bestwealthnetwork.co.uk/
https://beacons.ai/serenityprojectsuk
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaf-sharifi

About Philippa Bagley
I’m a Professional Speaker and Therapist with a diverse background that includes military service and teaching.Like many people, I grew tired of corporate life and retrained in a range of therapies.
Now, I combine my extensive qualifications to assist individuals and organisations in boosting their communication, connection, and confidence. This enables them to make a significant impact on the world.I am passionately committed to mentoring clients, helping them overcome issues related to confidence, anxiety, and trauma, unlocking their potential, achieving their highest goals, and building mental resilience.

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