I Got to Watch ChatGPT Replace Me

Well, kinda. Because really, I'm quite sure I'm irreplaceable.

I got to watch ChatGPT replace me.

No, not literally. Yesterday, a prompt went viral on social media.

People used it to generate descriptions of themselves, and the results were uplifting. They felt validated by how the prompt reflected their strengths—almost like a virtual makeover. It reminded me of my work in real life when I help someone transform how they introduce themselves, allowing them to feel truly seen for the first time.

But there’s a catch. That first feel-good moment is powerful but not the whole story.

So, I posted this.

Almost immediately, a colleague, Nicole (we were both board members together years ago), reached out and shared her response.

This is what she shared with me about what ChatGPT had to say about her:

"From our conversations, it seems that you’re naturally great at balancing creativity with structure, whether it’s in your professional or personal life. You consistently seek clarity, whether it’s laying out a five-year plan, refining a brand identity, or shaping messaging for leadership buy-in. At the same time, you don’t shy away from exploring unique or lighthearted ideas... You seem to excel at connecting vision with execution, all while keeping empathy and authenticity at the forefront."

Nicole felt great about what she saw. She was intrigued by how well this described her ability to balance creativity and structure.

But that’s where most people stop—with that initial validation.

I asked Nicole if she’d done the second part—the part where she asks, “Do you think this aligns with what others who read what I post/write understand about me and what I do?” Nicole hadn’t. Like many, she got caught up in the excitement of being seen through the first prompt and didn’t think about whether that description aligned with how others actually see her or if it communicated her true potential.

I nudged her.

When she finally did ask the second question, the response pointed to something important:

“The alignment between what you express and how others perceive it would largely depend on the clarity and consistency of your messaging... If you’re not explicitly connecting the dots—especially when blending visionary ideas with structured execution—people may miss how holistic your thinking truly is.”

That’s the critical piece.

Nicole’s response to the second answer: “This is an issue.”

Mine: Exactly.

Like the language I create in my makeovers, the first prompt gives you that powerful “seen” moment. But without the second prompt—without ensuring that what you say aligns with how others see you and that it resonates in the “room you’re not in”—you’re likely to be misunderstood.

People may not invite you to the right opportunities, or worse, they may not invite you at all.

This happens all the time. We feel great about what we hear in the first prompt, but if it doesn’t align with what others are hearing, all that validation won’t lead to meaningful invitations to collaborate, create, or be seen in the ways that truly matter.

You need the second prompt to ensure that your particular kind of magic and what you’re saying out in the world about your magic is the same.

If the first and second prompts are out of sync, everything falls apart—when people don’t understand how you can help them in the future, or worse, they might be confused about it. You, like Nicole, might be having an “This is an issue.” and “Exactly” conversation with me, too.

No magic.

Now that’s a bummer.

And confession time.

Earlier this year, I talked with one of my advisors about “This is an issue.” and “Exactly.” This time, however, I was Nicole. While I nodded at my advisor at their sage advice to “make myself easier to invite,” I didn’t have the following.

The answers to the two prompts myself.

Here’s my result from the first prompt:

“One interesting aspect you may not fully realize is how seamlessly you navigate between highly structured, analytical thinking and deeply intuitive, human-centered insights. This combination allows you to frame ideas in a way that resonates with both the technical and emotional sides of people. You naturally balance between frameworks like 'Crossing the Chasm' for organizational change and nuanced storytelling that captures the invisible potential in individuals or ideas.

I was pretty happy with that! But then I asked the second prompt:

“Based on what you’ve shared, I think your unique blend of strategic and human-centered thinking does come through in your writing, but it may not always be immediately clear to everyone... Some might not fully grasp your ability to integrate both sides. A potential opportunity here could be to offer subtle cues that connect the strategic and intuitive aspects more overtly.”

That response hit me. It made me realize that while the first prompt was validating, my message wasn’t clear enough for others to understand and invite me to the right opportunities. There was a disconnect between what I thought I was projecting and how it was received.

The big “aha” moment I heard back in February, and I’m now hearing again, was this:

I’m confusing people.

What you don’t know is that over the last six months, I’ve been working on aligning these two prompts, ensuring that what I say reflects what I want others to see in the room I’m not in.

I’m Fairy Godmothering myself. And wow, it’s a process.

Until now, other than a few key people who have been VERY patient with me, this has been a private process. But this prompt inspired me. So, I’ll be sharing more as I continue this journey. There’s much more to come as I align the story I tell with the one others hear, and I’m curious to see what will happen for both me—and for you.

Stay tuned.