About the Book
Hearing all the buzz about ChatGPT and DeepSeek? Do you want to cut through the hype and understand what it's all really about and how it can help change your life?
Get ready to architect the career and life you deserve-before AI does it for you.
What if the future of your career and life wasn't written in the stars but could be designed-step by step, piece by piece-by you?
In this book, Hassan Akmal invites you to embark on a transformative journey through the most profound and innovative framework for career and life mastery. This isn't just another self-help book; it's a launch pad blending timeless wisdom with cutting-edge AI tools like Career Architect GPT.
Through vivid metaphors, actionable exercises, and real-life examples, you will learn how to:
Create Your Career and Life Design Mosaic: Discover how to turn your fragmented experiences into a unique, cohesive, and breathtaking masterpiece
Leverage the Power of AI: Use AI as your co-pilot to design a life you love with precision and purpose in an ever-evolving world
Align with Your True North: Reconnect with your values, passions, goals, and identity to create a life and legacy that feels authentic and deeply meaningful
Master Resilience and Adaptability: Learn how to thrive amidst uncertainty by embracing a design-oriented mindset
What You'll Discover in This Inspiring Book:
Personalized Career Design - Move beyond outdated career models by leveraging state of the art AI tools to create your best possible future
Exclusive Global Insights - Featuring world-class thought leaders
Future-Proof Your Skills - Develop AI literacy, human intelligence, and strategic foresight to remain competitive
Who Should Read This?
Ambitious Professionals - Stay ahead of AI-driven changes in your industry
Entrepreneurs & Innovators - Harness AI for business growth and strategic career pivoting
Students & Educators - Understand how AI is reshaping the job market and future of learning
HR Leaders & Executives - Gain insights into the workforce of tomorrow and talent strategies
Whether you feel stuck, are seeking your next great chapter, or want to integrate innovation into every aspect of your life, this book will inspire you to step boldly into your creative power. Let this book guide you through the art and science of Career & Life Design, unlocking a mosaic that is uniquely, beautifully yours!
It's time to start focusing on what truly matters: YOU.
Your happiness. Your Life. Your Future Self.
Are you ready to uncover your MASTERPIECE and design your LEGACY?
About the Author :
Hassan Akmal is an American Career and Life Mastery consultant, futurist, author, professor, global thought leader, philanthropist, and former professional tennis player who served as an athlete ambassador to the United States. He is best known for his Amazon best-selling book, How to Be a Career Mastermind(TM) Discover 7 "YOU Matter" Lenses for a Life of Purpose, Impact, and Meaningful Work.With over 30 years in higher education and 17 years of senior leadership in career services, Akmal is a pioneer in career and life design. He was the inaugural executive director of industry relations and career strategies at Columbia University, where he founded the award-winning Career Design Lab in Times Square. In 2018, he served on the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) "Future of We" Advisory Committee and as a senior advisor to Graduway (now Gravyty), a top 10 global EdTech startup. Akmal also penned the foreword for the book, Career Revolution: A Design Thinking Approach to Career Development in a Post-Pandemic World.As a recognized thought leader, Akmal has delivered impactful keynote addresses on transformative topics, including: - "The Future of Career Services" at UCLA's Global Leaders' Summit in 2019, exploring theintersection of innovation, equity, and career readiness.- "Transformative Career Services in the New World of Work: The Mosaic of Career and Life Design" at the Midwest ACE Conference in 2024 (opening keynote address), highlighting the role of creativity, resilience, and integration in navigating the evolving workplace.His 2021 TEDx Talk, "The Power to Design a Life You Love," released by TED, has garnered over 1.7 million views, further solidifying his reputation as an innovator in personal, career, and professional development.Before his current role, Akmal served as the inaugural executive director of the UCLA Career Center, where he led a large-scale reimagination of career services. An alumnus and former Division I athlete, Akmal's work transformed the career landscape for the UCLA community. In 2021, he became the executive director of career and professional development at UC San Diego, spearheading a multiyear initiative to reimagine the career center. He also serves on the steering committee for the UCTV Career Channel, which has over a million subscribers.Akmal's recent publications reflect his dedication to bridging the future of work with personal growth. His 2023 book, The Interior Design of Your Career and Life(TM), and its companion, You Are the Artist of Your Life: The Interior Design of Your Future, inspires children ages 4-8 to approach life as a canvas of purpose and creativity. His new book, Career Architect GPT: Design Your Future Self with Agility, Precision, and Purpose in the Age of Superintelligence: The AI Mosaic of Career & Life Design explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Career and Life Design. He is also the visionary behind Ai-ya, an AI-powered virtual Career and Life Design Lab, accelerator, and learning system, providing solutions for groundbreaking career and life design simulation and realization. He is currently pursuing a graduate certificate (Summer 2025) in Artificial Intelligence at Harvard.In addition to publishing globally recognized articles for NACE and Inside Higher Ed, including Reimagining Student Employment, Designing the Future of Career Services, Beyond Work-Life Balance: The Future of Career Services Lies in Career and Life Integration, Akmal continues to serve on several prominent international boards. His empathetic and holistic passion for the student experience, innovation, AI, and the art of career and life design makes him a sought-after speaker, consultant, and leader, inspiring individuals and institutions worldwide.
Review :
"This book is a blueprint for career and life mastery. Akmal does not just offer advice-he delivers a framework that empowers readers to architect a future of their own design. Thought-provoking, insightful, and deeply personal, The Mosaic of Career & Life Design is a game-changer."
-Tod Oliviere, Director of Student Employment and Career Development, UC San Diego
"A powerful guide to aligning your career with your life's purpose. Akmal challenges us to move beyond outdated career paradigms and embrace a future where work and meaning are one. His insights are both revolutionary and practical-essential reading for anyone navigating the modern world of work."
-Dr. Yasir Kurt, Director of Life Design, Graduate Programs, The John Hopkins University
"A truly valuable resource for anyone who is passionate about their career and wants to align the work they do with their mission in life. Akmal's visionary approach to this book makes it exceptional, setting the reader onto a practical, transformative path."
-Dr. Esmarilda Dankaert, Psychologist, Speaker, Self-Mastery Specialist
"A spellbinding book by a gifted soul, Akmal envisions for all of us a forward-thinking platform wherein work, career, and life are in harmony with each other as we navigate this rapidly changing world."
-Joseph Phillip Martinez, President / Principal Architect, Martinez + Cutri, Urban Studio Corporation; Chief Architect, UC San Diego Career Center
"This book and its lens, provide insights, value, and guidance that are both relevant and implementable. There is an alchemy in this work that is uniquely refreshing. Don't be surprised to find yourself navigating future possibilities with your boots pragmatically set on the ground."
-Pedro Manrique, Ph.D., Business Consultant, Professor, Inventor
"What if your career wasn't something you fell into, but something you intentionally crafted? Akmal's visionary approach makes that possible, offering readers the strategies to turn aspiration into reality."
-Matt Berndt, Head, Indeed Job Search Academy
