AI Beginner Academy Podcast

Chapter 8 – How to Team Up with AIDelegate tasks Build your personal AI toolkitMake AI work for youHonest, hopeful, and human - How to adapt and future-proof your careerThe Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to AI has been updated to Revision 3 and is linked in the show notes as a written companion to this episode.Email Steve at ⁠⁠info@aibeginner.net⁠⁠ — your question may be featured in a future episode.Explore beginner-friendly courses and resources inside the AI Beginner Academy, designed to help you use AI confidently at work and beyond — without technical overwhelm.👉 ⁠⁠https://aibeginner.net⁠⁠AI doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. Used thoughtfully, it can make everyday work clearer, calmer, and more productive.🎓 Start your first beginner-friendly AI course → ⁠https://aibeginner.net/academy⁠📘 Free Guide: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to AI ⁠https://aibeginner.net/beginners-guide-to-ai⁠👉Free AI Starter PackIf you’d like a calm, guided starting point, this free starter pack includes simple rules, beginner prompts, and examples to help you explore AI safely and confidently.Send me the pack! Link to starter pack⁠Unlock the Power of AI with Confidence - AI Beginner Academy

AI is changing quickly — but not everything changing actually matters.In this episode, we take a calm, beginner-friendly look at what’s coming in AI, what’s genuinely helpful, what can be challenging, and where your attention is best spent going forward. Instead of predictions or panic, we focus on how to stay confident, thoughtful, and human-in-the-loop as the technology evolves.We talk about the positive opportunities AI brings — like reducing repetitive work and supporting creativity — alongside the real challenges, including information overload and overhyped headlines. Most importantly, we explore what you should focus on to feel prepared without needing to keep up with every new tool.This episode is for anyone who wants to understand the future of AI without the noise.📩 Have a question for a future episode?Email Steve at ⁠info@aibeginner.net⁠ — your question might be featured on the show.🎓 Want to explore more?Visit ⁠AIBeginner.net⁠ for beginner-friendly resources, guides, and courses designed to help you understand AI without stress or overwhelm.If you’d like guided, beginner-friendly lessons to build safe AI workflows at work, explore the ⁠AI Beginner Academy.⁠⁠⁠

AI doesn’t always have to be about work, productivity, or staying relevant.In this episode of the AI Beginner Academy Podcast, Steve switches gears and explores something lighter: using AI just for fun.If you’re feeling burned out on “AI at work” conversations, this episode is a reminder that curiosity, play, and experimentation are just as important — and often the best way to get comfortable with new tools.No optimization.No pressure.No expectations.You’ll hear a listener question from Scott, a fun AI Hot Tip you can try in minutes, and a surprisingly silly example created using AI — just to show what happens when you take the pressure off and explore.📌 SHOW NOTESSometimes the best way to learn AI… is to stop trying to learn it.In this episode, we talk about using AI for fun, creativity, and curiosity — without turning it into another task or responsibility.Why AI conversations can start to feel exhaustingHow using AI for fun builds confidence without pressureA listener question from Scott about finding enjoyable uses for AIA lighthearted example created with AI (including a very silly song)Simple, fun ways people are using AI today:Writing silly stories or poemsGenerating fake movie plots or song lyricsCreating trivia, quizzes, or game ideasReimagining books or movies with creative twistsExploring ideas just for fun — with no outcome required🔥 AI Hot Tip (Fun Edition)Ask AI to surprise you.Try something like:“Ask me three playful questions, then create something unexpected — just for fun.”No goals.No optimization.Just curiosity.🌱 Optimistic AI Thought of the WeekAI doesn’t just make us faster.It can make us more curious.Sometimes the most valuable thing AI gives you isn’t productivity —it’s permission to experiment.📩 Have a question for a future episode?Email Steve at info@aibeginner.net — your question might be featured on the show.🎓 Want to explore more?Visit AIBeginner.net for beginner-friendly resources, guides, and courses designed to help you understand AI without stress or overwhelm.Blog Article:Fun Ways to Use AI (Music, Images, Jokes & Creative Play) | AIBeginner.netIf you’d like guided, beginner-friendly lessons to build safe AI workflows at work, explore the AI Beginner Academy.⁠

Chapter 7 – The Big Question — “Will AI Take My Job?”Honest, hopeful, and human • How to adapt and future-proof your careerThe Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to AI has been updated to Revision 3 and is linked in the show notes as a written companion to this episode.Email Steve at ⁠info@aibeginner.net⁠ — your question may be featured in a future episode.Explore beginner-friendly courses and resources inside the AI Beginner Academy, designed to help you use AI confidently at work and beyond — without technical overwhelm.👉 ⁠https://aibeginner.net⁠AI doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating. Used thoughtfully, it can make everyday work clearer, calmer, and more productive.🎓 Start your first beginner-friendly AI course → https://aibeginner.net/academy📘 Free Guide: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to AI https://aibeginner.net/beginners-guide-to-ai👉Free AI Starter PackIf you’d like a calm, guided starting point, this free starter pack includes simple rules, beginner prompts, and examples to help you explore AI safely and confidently.Send me the pack! Link to starter packUnlock the Power of AI with Confidence - AI Beginner Academy

AI is becoming more common at work — but using it the wrong way can actually make you less valuable, not more.In this episode of the AI Beginner Academy Podcast, Steve explains how to use AI at work safely and responsibly, without handing over judgment, context, or decision-making.This is a beginner-friendly conversation designed for non-technical professionals who want to work with AI — not compete with it, rush into automation, or panic about job security.You’ll learn simple rules, low-risk workflows, and practical habits that help you stay confident, capable, and clearly accountable for your work.No coding.No hype.No panic.📌 Show NotesIn this episode, we talk through a simple but important idea:The goal isn’t to “use AI more.”The goal is to use AI in a way that makes you more valuable — not more replaceable.Why people don’t get replaced because they use AI — they get replaced when they delegate judgment to itThe mindset shift that keeps humans responsible for decisions and outcomesThe difference between assistance and automationWhy clarity, context, and communication matter more than tools🧠 The 4 Safest Ways to Use AI at WorkThis episode walks through four beginner-friendly lanes with high upside and low risk:Drafting (you edit)Use AI for first drafts, then revise for accuracy, tone, and context.Summarizing (you verify)Let AI condense information — but always double-check key details.Organizing (you own the structure)Turn messy inputs into plans, lists, and action items — with you in control.Learning (you apply)Use AI as a tutor, not a shortcut, and apply what you learn in real work.🔐 Beginner Safety ReminderAI drafts. You decide.AI summarizes. You verify.AI suggests. You choose.That’s how you stay AI-proof.📘 Companion ArticleThis episode is paired with a full companion article that goes deeper into safe, beginner-friendly ways to use AI at work — including copy-and-paste prompts and a calm 30-day plan.Link: https://aibeginner.net/blog/how-to-use-ai-at-work-without-replacing-yourself📩 Have a question for a future episode?Email Steve at info@aibeginner.net — your question may be featured on the podcast.If you’d like guided, beginner-friendly lessons to build safe AI workflows at work, explore the AI Beginner Academy.👉 https://aibeginner.net

AI isn’t just a future concept — it’s already showing up in everyday work, small businesses, and daily life. But knowing how to use it safely and effectively is what really matters.In this bonus episode of the AI Beginner Academy Podcast, Steve walks through Chapter 6 of The Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence (Revision 3) — focused on how AI can boost productivity at work, support small businesses, and fit into everyday routines without replacing human judgment.This episode is designed for beginners who want practical clarity — not hype, fear, or technical complexity. You’ll hear simple examples, safe use cases, and a short “what to try this week” guide to help you take confident, low-risk steps with AI.📌 Show NotesThis bonus episode covers Chapter 6 – AI for Work, Business, and Everyday Life, updated as part of Revision 3 of The Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence.How AI is commonly used at work today — beyond headlinesPractical ways AI can boost productivity without replacing peopleBeginner-friendly small business applications of AIEveryday AI uses that save time and reduce frictionWhy keeping humans in control is critical when using AISimple boundaries that make AI safer and more usefulThis chapter focuses on practical, low-risk uses of AI, including:Drafting and organizing workSummarizing informationSupporting decision-makingLearning new concepts fasterImproving clarity and follow-throughThe emphasis is always the same:AI assists. Humans decide.To keep things practical, this episode includes a short, beginner-safe action plan:One simple AI task to try at work or in daily lifeClear boundaries to keep you in controlA focus on confidence and clarity — not speed or automationThe Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to AI has been updated to Revision 3 and is linked in the show notes as a written companion to this episode.Email Steve at info@aibeginner.net — your question may be featured in a future episode.Explore beginner-friendly courses and resources inside the AI Beginner Academy, designed to help you use AI confidently at work and beyond — without technical overwhelm.👉 https://aibeginner.netAI doesn’t have to be complicated or intimidating.Used thoughtfully, it can make everyday work clearer, calmer, and more productive.🎓 Start your first beginner-friendly AI course → https://aibeginner.net/academy📘 Free Guide: The Ultimate Beginner’s Guide to AIhttps://aibeginner.net/beginners-guide-to-ai

AI isn’t coming for your job overnight — but something else might.In this episode of the AI Beginner Academy Podcast, Steve breaks down the real risk many professionals are facing right now — and it’s not a lack of technical skills or knowing the latest AI tools.If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, behind, or unsure how to stay valuable at work as AI becomes more common, this episode is for you.We’ll start with a listener question from Calvin, who recently completed the AI Made Simple course and is wondering what actually matters next. From there, we’ll talk about why thinking clearly with AI is more important than racing to learn it — and how you can protect your value at work without panic, pressure, or reinvention.This episode is calm, practical, and designed specifically for non-technical professionals who want clarity instead of hype.Show Notes:In this episode, you’ll learn:Why fear around AI is normal — but not a sign you’re falling behindThe difference between learning AI tools and learning how to work with AIWhat actually makes someone valuable in an AI-enabled workplaceWhy speed matters less than judgment, context, and clarityA simple AI Hot Tip you can use this week to work more confidently with AIFeatured segments:Listener Question: “How do I protect my job without feeling overwhelmed?”AI Hot Tip: A prompt to identify where AI helps — and where human judgment still mattersOptimistic AI Thought of the Week: Why staying thoughtful beats staying fastHelpful resources:Read the companion article:👉 https://aibeginner.net/blog/ai-wont-take-your-job-but-this-mightBeginner-friendly AI fundamentals:👉 https://aibeginner.net/beginners-guide-to-aiHave a question you’d like answered on the show?Email Steve at info@aibeginner.net

If there’s one skill that separates frustrated AI users from confident ones, this is it.In this episode, we break down one of the most important — and most misunderstood — parts of using AI: how to talk to it effectively. No secret commands. No technical jargon. No “prompt engineering panic.”You’ll learn why AI isn’t about programming at all — it’s about communication. We introduce a simple, beginner-friendly framework called the “Golden Prompt” formula and show how small changes in how you ask can lead to dramatically better results.Through real-world examples, common mistakes, and hands-on practice prompts, this episode will help you stop fighting with AI and start collaborating with it — confidently, clearly, and naturally.If you’ve ever thought “Why isn’t this giving me what I asked for?” — this chapter is for you.Why AI doesn’t need commands — it needs clear conversationThe Golden Prompt Formula:Clarity + Context + Creativity = Better ResultsHow vague prompts lead to vague answers (“vague in, vague out”)The most common prompting mistakes beginners makeReal before-and-after prompt examples that show what actually worksSimple practice exercises you can try immediatelyHow different AI tools respond differently to the same promptWhy saving good prompts builds your personal prompt toolkitTell the AI what role to playGive clear instructionsProvide context or backgroundSpecify tone, style, or formatAsk for options or creativity when helpfulBeing too vagueAsking too many things at onceForgetting contextNot giving feedbackTreating AI like a search engineRewrite vague prompts using clarity and contextAdd audience and tone to everyday requestsAsk for multiple options instead of one answerRefine responses by giving simple feedbackLearning to talk to AI isn’t about mastering technology — it’s about improving communication. The clearer you are, the more useful AI becomes.You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start talking, experimenting, and refining — the same way you learned any new skill.📝 Show NotesWhat this episode covers:Why AI doesn’t need commands — it needs clear conversationThe Golden Prompt Formula:Clarity + Context + Creativity = Better ResultsHow vague prompts lead to vague answers (“vague in, vague out”)The most common prompting mistakes beginners makeReal before-and-after prompt examples that show what actually worksSimple practice exercises you can try immediatelyHow different AI tools respond differently to the same promptWhy saving good prompts builds your personal prompt toolkitTell the AI what role to playGive clear instructionsProvide context or backgroundSpecify tone, style, or formatAsk for options or creativity when helpfulBeing too vagueAsking too many things at onceForgetting contextNot giving feedbackTreating AI like a search engineRewrite vague prompts using clarity and contextAdd audience and tone to everyday requestsAsk for multiple options instead of one answerRefine responses by giving simple feedbackLearning to talk to AI isn’t about mastering technology — it’s about improving communication. The clearer you are, the more useful AI becomes.You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to start talking, experimenting, and refining — the same way you learned any new skill.Free guides, resources, and beginner tools → ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://aibeginner.net⁠⁠⁠⁠Learn at the AI Beginner Academy → ⁠⁠https://aibeginner.net/academy

AI headlines are everywhere — and if you’ve ever wondered what this all means for your job, you’re not alone.In this episode of the AI Beginner Academy Podcast, Steve breaks through the noise to answer one of the most common (and very reasonable) fears people have right now:How do I stay valuable at work as AI keeps changing things — without panicking or becoming an expert overnight?This is a calm, practical conversation designed for beginners and non-technical professionals. No hype. No fear-mongering. Just clear thinking, reassurance, and real-world perspective.You’ll also hear a listener question from Tina, an AI Hot Tip you can try today, and an optimistic AI thought to help you stay grounded and confident as things evolve.📌 Show NotesIn this episode, we cover:Why feeling uneasy about AI at work is completely normalWhat “AI-proof” really means (and what it doesn’t)Why you don’t need to be technical to stay valuableHow to think clearly and calmly when AI enters the workplaceA practical AI Hot Tip that turns anxiety into clarityAn optimistic AI thought to keep things in perspective💬 Listener QuestionThis week’s listener question comes from Tina, who asks how to protect her job from AI without feeling overwhelmed or panicked — a concern many people share.🔥 AI Hot Tip of the WeekLet AI ask you questions about your role to uncover where human judgment matters most and how AI can support your work — not replace it.🌱 Optimistic AI Thought of the WeekAI doesn’t reward panic. It rewards clarity.📩 Have a question for a future episode?Email Steve anytime at info@aibeginner.net — your question may be featured on the show.🎓 Want to go deeper?Explore the AI Beginner Academy for calm, beginner-friendly lessons designed to help you understand and use AI with confidence:👉 https://aibeginner.netThanks for listening — and remember, you don’t need to rush. You just need to stay thoughtful.

This bonus episode features Chapter 4 of the audiobook version of AI Made Simple: The Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence (Revision 3). This series brings you short, easy-to-follow chapters designed to help absolute beginners understand AI with confidence and clarity.Chapter 4 – Meet the Modern AI ToolsIn this chapter, we take a guided, no-jargon tour of today’s most popular AI tools — the ones everyone keeps hearing about but isn’t always sure how to use. We’ll explore tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, Microsoft Copilot, and AI image generators, breaking down what each one is good at, where they fall short, and who they’re best suited for.Instead of chasing “the best” AI, you’ll learn how to choose the right tool for your personality, workflow, and everyday needs — without feeling overwhelmed. This chapter is all about clarity, confidence, and helping you find an AI “home base” you can actually enjoy using.If you’ve ever thought, “Okay, but which AI should I start with?” — this chapter is for you.Free guides, resources, and beginner tools → ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://aibeginner.net⁠⁠⁠Learn at the AI Beginner Academy → ⁠https://aibeginner.net/academy

How do you become AI-proof — without learning to code or panicking about your job?In this episode of the AI Beginner Academy Podcast, we tackle one of the most common and important questions people are asking right now:“How do I become AI-proof and protect my job from AI?”This week’s listener question comes from Greg, and we use it as a starting point to break down what AI-proof actually means — in plain English, without fear or hype.You’ll learn:why AI-proof doesn’t mean competing with AIthe human skills AI can’t replacehow to use AI to amplify your work instead of racing itthe simple mindset shift that keeps people valuable as tools changea practical, 30-day approach to building AI confidence at workWe also share this week’s AI Hot Tip, including a powerful prompt you can use to identify where AI can help — and where you matter most.And we close with an Optimistic AI Thought of the Week, focused on empowerment, not replacement.If you’d like to go beyond listening and actually build hands-on AI skills at your own pace, the AI Skills Accelerator was designed specifically for beginners — with clear lessons, practical workflows, and no technical background required.🌐 Learn more: https://AIBeginner.net🎓 Explore the AI Skills Accelerator: https://aibeginner.net/academyNo hype. No panic. Just a grounded, hopeful look at how to stay valuable in an AI-powered world.

This Chapter - The Invisible AI Around YouThis bonus episode features Chapter 3 of the audiobook version of AI Made Simple: The Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence (Revision 3). This series brings you short, easy-to-follow chapters designed to help absolute beginners understand AI with confidence and clarity.Chapter 32 – What Exactly Is Artificial Intelligence?Plain-English explanations• Machine learning & neural networks • Myths vs. realityFree guides, resources, and beginner tools → ⁠⁠ ⁠https://aibeginner.net⁠⁠Learn at the AI Beginner Academy → https://aibeginner.net/academy

What does AI look like five years from now — and beyond?In this episode, we continue our future-of-AI mini-series by zooming out even further and exploring the longer-term changes AI is likely to bring to science, medicine, work, and everyday life.This isn’t science fiction or hype.It’s a calm, realistic look at where things are heading once today’s AI tools have had time to mature and compound.We break down what you can realistically expect beyond the next few years, including:accelerated scientific discoveries and faster research breakthroughsmedical advances that shift healthcare from reactive to predictiveAI agents becoming long-term digital partners, not just toolsrobots quietly integrating into real-world jobs and environmentsAI’s growing role in space exploration and the search for intelligent lifeevolving conversations around work, productivity, and economic modelsa future built around human + AI collaboration, not replacementYou’ll also hear this week’s AI Hot Tip, focused on using AI as a long-term thinking partner — and we close with an Optimistic AI Thought of the Week to keep the future feeling grounded, practical, and hopeful.If you’d like to go beyond listening and actually build confidence using AI, the AI Beginner Academy is designed specifically for beginners — with clear lessons, real examples, and no technical background required.🌐 Learn more at https://AIBeginner.net🎓 Explore the AI Beginner Academy: https://aibeginner.net/academyThanks for being here — and I’ll see you in the next episode.

This bonus episode features Chapter 1 of the audiobook version of AI Made Simple: The Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence (Revision 3). This series brings you short, easy-to-follow chapters designed to help absolute beginners understand AI with confidence and clarity.Chapter 2 – What Exactly Is Artificial Intelligence? Plain-English explanations• Machine learning & neural networks • Myths vs. realityFree guides, resources, and beginner tools → ⁠ ⁠https://aibeginner.net⁠Learn at the AI Beginner Academy → https://aibeginner.net/academy

What will AI actually look like in the next 3–5 years?In this episode, we continue our mini-series on the future of AI — moving beyond the next 12 months and exploring the bigger changes that are coming a little further down the road.We revisit a listener question from Sarah:“How fast is AI really moving, and what should normal people expect over the next few years?”And today, we take that question head-on.This episode breaks down what you can realistically expect by 2028–2030, including:accelerated scientific discoveriesmedical breakthroughs and earlier detectionAI agents that help run your dayrobots becoming useful in real-world settingsAI’s role in the search for intelligent lifethe growing conversation around UBIhow jobs will evolve — not disappeareveryday conveniences that quietly improve your lifeNo hype.No panic.Just a grounded, hopeful look at where we’re actually headed.We’ll also share this week’s AI Hot Tip and close with an Optimistic AI Thought of the Week to help you feel prepared — not overwhelmed — for the road ahead.🌐 Learn more at AIBeginner.net🎓 Explore the AI Beginner Academy

This bonus episode features Chapter 1 of the audiobook version of AI Made Simple: The Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence (Revision 3). This series brings you short, easy-to-follow chapters designed to help absolute beginners understand AI with confidence and clarity.Chapter 1 – A Brief (and Painless) History of AI From Alan Turing to ChatGPT • Why this time is different • How a little history helpsFree guides, resources, and beginner tools → ⁠https://aibeginner.netLearn at the AI Beginner Academy → https://aibeginner.net/academy

What’s coming with AI in the next 12 months?In this episode, we take a calm, hype-free look at the near future of AI — the changes you’ll actually notice in your daily life, at work, and in the tools you already use.We break down the realistic upgrades arriving over the next year, including:much smarter AI assistantsAI built directly into email, search, documents, and everyday appsvoice interactions that feel more natural and humanautomation of repetitive, time-consuming taskssmall, meaningful improvements that quietly make life easierYou’ll also learn a powerful “future self” prompt that can help you gain clarity, reduce stress, and think ahead — without treating AI like a fortune teller.Be sure to tune in next week, where we continue our mini-series and explore what the next 3–5 years of AI will really look like — in plain English, without the hype.If you’d like simple, friendly ways to learn AI at your own pace, visit:🌐 Website: https://AIBeginner.net🎓 AI Beginner Academy: https://aibeginner.net/academy

This bonus episode features the introduction to the audiobook version of AI Made Simple: The Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence (Revision 3).This series brings you short, easy-to-follow chapters designed to help absolute beginners understand AI with confidence and clarity.Free guides, resources, and beginner tools → https://aibeginner.net

In this episode, we launch our ‘Future of AI’ series by explaining what AI really is, the difference between Narrow AI, AGI, and ASI, and why you don’t need to fear what’s ahead. Plus: this week’s listener question, AI Hot Tip, and an optimistic thought to help you stay grounded.Learn more at: https://aibeginner.netAi Beginner Academy - ⁠AIBeginner Academy⁠⁠Ultimate Beginner 's Guide to AI

In this short announcement, Steve explains a new addition to the AI Beginner Podcast: bonus episodes featuring chapters from his audiobook, “AI Made Simple: The Beginner’s Guide to Artificial Intelligence, Revision 3.” Throughout the season, listeners will see episodes labeled “Bonus – Audiobook Chapter 1,” “Bonus – Audiobook Chapter 2,” and so on. Each chapter delivers a simple, beginner-friendly lesson on AI in plain English, without jargon or overwhelm. These bonus episodes won’t replace the regular weekly format — they’re extra content to help you learn AI one easy chapter at a time.If you enjoy the chapters and want the full audiobook and AI Beginner Toolkit, you can find them inside the AI Beginner Academy at https://aibeginner.net/academyAI BeginnerAI Beginner AcademyUltimate Beginner 's Guide to AI