Quantum Progression is an empowering, deeply relevant guide for anyone navigating the intersection of human potential and artificial intelligence. Valerie Capers Workman, Esq, with whom I had the pleasure of working with and learning from, challenges readers to lean into change fearlessly, to keep learning and reaching, and to believe in their own ability to grow, no matter where they are in their career journey. Rather than seeing AI as something to fear, Workman reframes it as a catalyst for progress and self-discovery. She reminds us that the true differentiator in the age of technology isn’t the machine—it’s our humanity, creativity, and courage to evolve. This book is required reading for anyone who has ever doubted their ability to keep up in a rapidly changing world. Quantum Progression is more than a roadmap for the future of work, it’s a reminder that confidence, curiosity, and self-belief are still our most powerful tools.

The AI revolution isn’t gender-neutral. Women and underrepresented groups face unique challenges as technology reshapes how we live, work, and lead. But Valerie Capers Workman shows us how to flip those challenges into our greatest opportunities. From scaling Tesla’s workforce to unlocking doors for college students. Valerie doesn’t wait for change, she drives it. Quantum Progression isn’t just a book, it’s a movement. It’s for everyone who’s ever been told to wait their turn or play it safe. Valerie reminds us that the fastest way forward is to bet on yourself, take bold leaps, and bring others with you along the way. At The Female Quotient, we believe in changing the equation, and Quantum Progression gives us the spark and the roadmap to do exactly that.

An exhilarating and insightful work, Valerie Capers Workman brilliantly dispels the fear surrounding AI and demonstrates how it can be leveraged as a powerful tool for growth and success. As a Chief People Officer, I see every day how fear of technology can hold individuals back in their careers—and the fear of AI often surpasses even that of basic technology. With practical and compassionate, step-by-step guidance, Valerie shows readers how to embrace the future that is already here. This book is an essential toolkit and a must-read for professionals seeking to advance their careers, adapt with confidence, and thrive in an era of constant change.

Valerie Workman has written the kind of book our moment demands—bold, intelligent, and profoundly human. This book is not just about adapting to AI; it’s about reclaiming agency in a rapidly changing world. Valerie fuses her brilliance as an attorney, strategist, and leader to remind us that courage, creativity, and conscience still matter most. As an executive and team coach, I see daily how fear and uncertainty hold talented people back. Valerie dismantles those fears with clarity and compassion, giving readers not only the ‘how’ but the ‘why’ behind thriving in the AI era. This is essential reading for every professional who wants to lead, not just survive, in what’s next.

Having scaled workforces at Meta from 3,000 to 85,000 and at Okta from 2,000 to 6,000, I've witnessed a universal truth‌:in hyper-growth environments, careers mirror companies—they either scale brilliantly or stall under pressure‌. In Quantum Progression, Valerie Capers Workman captures exactly what separates these two outcomes‌. What makes Valerie's perspective invaluable is that she's been both the architect and the subject of transformation‌. While helping Tesla scale from 50,000 to 100,000 employees, she simultaneously transformed her own career from lawyer to tech executive‌.This dual lens—personal experience meets organizational insight—makes her guidance on navigating the AI era uniquely credible‌. Valerie equips readers with what they will need to thrive in the future of work—frameworks for prompt engineering, strategic thinking at scale, and turning career crises into quantum leaps‌. Her raw honesty about her own pivots gives permission for others to reimagine their trajectories‌. This is the career guide for professionals who refuse to be left behind‌."

AI creates career opportunity. Valerie’s insights, tools, and tips help anyone realize their career aspirations. Specific, timely, and actionable, the book becomes the ‘go to’ guide for career progress.

Quantum Progression cuts through the noise and pace of change from the last few years by providing practical, tangible guidance that people can take to augment their careers and make an impact within their organizations, regardless of where someone is on the journey with AI capabilities today. This is a must-read that has real-world examples of the new roles and new types of work that have arisen due to the advent of widespread AI technology capabilities over the last three years, which provide the proof points for the future world of work being created in real-time right now. Kudos to Valerie on the updated version of Quantum Progression!

Quantum Progression answers the question “what’s next” with uncommon specificity and clarity. No matter where you are in your AI journey, or your career, it offers practical, actionable steps for moving forward (or, just as powerfully, sideways or back). Few books are this genuinely useful in helping professionals chart their next move. It is a riveting and essential read for anyone thinking seriously about the future of work and, more importantly, what to do about it. Beyond its insights for individuals, it’s an indispensable tool for people leaders and executives who recognize the seismic shift underway but haven’t yet defined a clear game plan for their teams or organizations. With Quantum Progression, they can now assess whether they’re on the right track or whether it’s time to partially or entirely course-correct. This is the definitive guide to AI for professionals across industries and experience levels. Valerie has managed to do what AI itself does best: synthesize what we already know and amplify it exponentially. That is the genius of this work.

Quantum Progression: The Quantum Leap Edition — The Art and Science of Career Advancement in the Age of AI is the playbook I wish existed when I was reverse-engineering my own career path across so many job types requiring people leadership. In a world where AI is redrawing org charts in real time, quantum-AI literacy is the new executive fluency — the ability to see multiple futures at once, make decisions under uncertainty, and move laterally or diagonally with intention. This book translates that fluency into action: how to set an audacious end-state, back-cast the steps to get there, curate an AI-resilient professional brand, and build the skills portfolio that outperforms any job title. It is clear-eyed, practical, and humane. What makes this work urgent is the convergence now underway: careers in quantum technologies, AI, and the various creative disciplines are all colliding to expand entire career fields — quantum computing and sensing, photonics, law, cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, robotics, synthetic biology, and more. In this context, Quantum Progression and Quantum Leap are not slogans; they are verbs — actions and deeds. They call each of us to embrace emerging-technology careers by mastering the evolution of AI — and dare I say quantum as well — standing alongside the rest of the frontier stack. The art and science of career advancement in the age of AI is, equally, the art and science of advancement in the age of emerging technologies. If you’re serious about thriving — not merely surviving — read this now and put it to work. Give it to your team, your mentees, and your kids. The frameworks embedded in this seminal book turn anxiety into agency and momentum into measurable progress. Buy it, study it, and keep it within arm’s reach. My endorsement here is not just words on a page — they are actions and deeds I am taking seriously as well.

I’ve been pretty lackadaisical about adopting and leveraging AI. This book is exactly the kick in the rear that I needed! I’m the founder of Schmooze, which coaches people on how to make networking a lifestyle. Valerie’s book is a mix of excellent career advice; action plans for using AI to ‘amplify your authentic voice, not replace it’; and insights about how AI will fit into your career future. I can’t wait to get her book into the hands of Schmooze members.

Quantum Progression: The Quantum Leap Edition is both inspiring and practical; providing a well-thought-out playbook for how to embrace AI in the new work world and intentionally navigate one’s career. Valerie creates a compelling case to run toward what’s evolving with AI and accelerate your professional success.

In Quantum Progression‌: The Quantum Leap Edition, Valerie Workman compellingly argues that we’ve entered the “AI of everything” era‌. She equips professionals with practical insights for navigating the accelerating impact of AI across every industry and career stage‌.This book is essential reading for both recent graduates and seasoned professionals, offering clear, actionable guidance on how to thrive amid one of the most profound workplace transformations of our time‌. A must-read for anyone determined to stay relevant and lead through change‌.

I had the privilege of working with Valerie during her time as VP of People at Tesla, where she redefined what it means to build innovative, human-centered programs at scale. Her new book offers a clear and compelling roadmap for navigating the seismic shift AI is creating across the workforce — showing leaders how to harness its power efficiently while keeping people at the center of progress.

Valerie Capers Workman skillfully translates the complexities of AI into clear, practical strategies that drive business innovation. Her insights serve as an actionable field guide for leaders to harness AI’s transformative power and for individuals to unlock personal growth and development strategies. Both are necessary to gain a competitive advantage in today’s rapidly changing world.

I had the pleasure of working with Valerie at our time together at Wyndham. She was a stand out then and continues to be now with her latest success: Quantum Progression. Like many heads of HR, I have been looking for a path to take my company from AI learning to AI implementation and this book is a great tool to do so. Well done (again) Valerie!

If you want to build a successful career, Quantum Progression is a must-read‌.Valerie delivers a clear, compelling picture of how AI is reshaping the world of work, and what you need to do to thrive in it‌. Drawing on her hard-earned experience and deep expertise, she offers practical insights you can put into action immediately to accelerate your career growth‌. Read it to sharpen your understanding of how to harness AI and take control of your professional future‌.Once you do, you’ll never look back‌.”