A Beginner's Guide to AI

AI at Work — Partner, Not Boss! with Professor GePhardT Artificial intelligence is joining the workforce—but should it be your boss? In this witty, insightful episode, Professor GePhardT breaks down the Workday AI research showing that while 75% of employees are happy to work with AI, only 30% would let it manage them.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes—don’t forget to ⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠: ⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠📧💌📧Through sharp insights, storytelling, and yes—even cake metaphors—you’ll learn how to create clear AI boundaries, foster trust, and harness human-AI collaboration without losing what makes us human.📚 Key Highlights:How to make AI your colleague, not your commander.What “AI optimism” really means.Why transparency is essential for responsible AI adoption.Practical steps for mapping your AI boundaries at work.💬 Quotes from the Episode:“People don’t fear AI—they fear losing control.”“AI can follow recipes, but only humans can taste the cake.”“The best workplaces won’t be run by machines—they’ll be led by humans who know how to work with them.”⏱️ Chapters:00:00 Welcome to “AI at Work: Partner, Not Boss!”02:15 Why AI Should Collaborate, Not Command06:48 The Layers of AI at Work—Assistant, Advisor, Actor11:10 The Cake Example: Baking Boundaries with Bots14:00 Workday’s Research on AI Agents in the Workplace19:25 The Secret to AI Optimism—Boundaries and Transparency24:00 Interactive Challenge: Mapping Your AI Boundaries27:30 Recap and Final Thoughts29:10 Sign-Off and Quote by Karen Spärck Jones👤 About Dietmar Fischer:Dietmar is a Berlin-based podcaster and AI marketer behind A Beginner’s Guide to AI and Argo.berlin. He helps companies understand and apply AI in marketing and leadership with clarity and creativity.🌐 Where to find the research base of the episode:- Workday.com: Setting Boundaries- Workday.com: Don't Call Them Boss🎵 Music Credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads 🎵

Step into a mind-bending conversation as futurist and philosopher Anders Indset joins the podcast to explore what happens when humans race to create superintelligent machines. Anders dives deep into the paradoxes at the heart of the technological singularity, asking: Are we on the verge of building our own gods? What does it truly mean to be human in an era where AI can rival—or surpass—our own creativity, empathy, and consciousness? 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter 👉 ⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧From the risks of "zombification" to the idea of "artificial human intelligence," Anders brings unique insights, humor, and fresh thinking to one of the biggest questions of our age. We tackle everything from collective memory, ethics, and the simulation hypothesis to the fundamental question: Should we do it, just because we can?Chapters:00:00 – Introduction & Anders Inset’s journey into AI03:45 – What is the singularity paradox?09:12 – Can we create our own gods?15:30 – The creative paradox: are humans still unique?21:50 – Artificial human intelligence explained29:10 – The risks of AI “zombification”36:15 – Building ethical AI strategies43:30 – Will we lose our individuality?50:00 – How business leaders can future-proof their organizations57:25 – Where to find Anders Inset and resourcesLearn more about Anders Indset’s work and connect:🔗 Website: andersindset.com📖 Book: singularityparadox.com🧑‍🦰 LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/andersinset📸 Instagram: instagram.com/andersindsetMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Unlock the power of AI for business productivity in this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI. AI expert and Notion Lead BI Engineer Sumit Gupta shares practical strategies, real examples, and a human perspective on integrating artificial intelligence into your workflow.Discover how business leaders can use AI to automate repetitive tasks, boost decision-making, and stay ahead in a fast-evolving market. Sumit discusses the difference between data and AI, must-have AI tools, and why keeping your critical thinking skills sharp matters more than ever. Whether you’re new to AI or seeking the next step for your business, this episode delivers actionable insights tailored for professionals.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter 👉 ⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧Key Take-Aways:• Clear difference between data and AI for business leaders• How to automate social media content strategy with AI• The must-have AI tools every professional should know• Real-world risks of over-relying on AI in your work• How to stay ahead in the global AI race (US, UK, India)• Human stories: Using AI for personal creativity and impactQuotes:• "AI without data is like a skeleton without meat."• "Use AI to automate the repetitive—don’t let it take over your thinking."Chapters:00:00 – Intro & Sumit Gupta’s AI journey03:45 – Why AI? Productivity & learning08:10 – Data vs AI: Real business differences12:20 – Automating workflows: Tools & examples19:05 – Social media content strategy with AI25:50 – Avoiding the “dumbing down” trap31:15 – India, US, and the global AI race37:00 – Human creativity in an AI world41:30 – Sumit’s book and Tableau explained47:05 – Final thoughts & how to connectWant to connect with Sumit?Follow him on Instagram at @databysumit for practical data and AI tips, or connect with him on LinkedIn. For collaboration or questions, just reach out to him!---Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Can technology make us more human?In this episode, author, entrepreneur and AI thinker Faisal Hoque unpacks his new book Transcend: Unlocking Humanity in the Age of AI. From his OPEN and CARE frameworks to the idea of a true human-centric AI, Faisal shows leaders how to balance innovation with risk—and why optimism is non-negotiable.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter 👉 ⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧💡 Episode HighlightsHow a cancer-survivor story sparked Faisal’s AI research journeyThe OPEN framework (Outline, Partner, Experiment, Navigate) for rapid but responsible adoptionThe CARE framework and why “Catastrophize” isn’t pessimistic—it’s protection “AI as partner” vs. “AI as tool” and the ethics of digital twinsSmall bets, quick experiments and building an innovation portfolioDebunking Terminator & Matrix fears with real-world guardrails👀 Quotes from the Episode“We have to be radically optimistic—otherwise the human species ends.”“AI isn’t just another tool; it’s a partner that forces us to decide what part of our humanity we want to keep.”🧾 Chapters00:00 Welcome & Faisal’s Personal Story05:12 Why “Transcend” – The Human-Centric Promise of AI14:40 Demystifying the OPEN Framework24:05 CARE: Catastrophize, Assess, Regulate, Exit34:18 Partnering with AI vs. Replacing Humans42:30 Risks, Terminator Myths & Real-World Guardrails49:55 Practical Next Steps for Businesses55:10 Where to Find Faisal + Closing ThoughtsWhere to Find the Faisal Hoque:You can start with his website: https://faisalhoque.comOr just follow him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faisalhoque/Get a good read, all the links to Transcend are on the book's website: https://nextchapter.org/transcend/Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Will AI Replace Marketers? Not If You Become a Centaur.What happens when humans and AI stop competing and start collaborating? Professor GePhardT calls it Centaur Marketing — the future of creative strategy. In this lively episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we explore how empathy meets algorithms and why brands like L’Oréal and Sephora are thriving thanks to human-AI teamwork.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes — don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter 👉 ⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠📧💌📧Learn how to brief AI tools like a pro, how to build your own hybrid workflow, and why the marketers who master this balance will shape the next era of advertising.💬 Quotes from the Episode➡️ “AI doesn’t replace creativity; it multiplies it.”➡️ “The best marketers aren’t scared of AI; they’re the ones training it.”➡️ “Centaur Marketing is about keeping the human steering the machine.”⏱️ Chapters00:00 Hook: Humans & Machines00:00:32 Promo: AI for the 99%00:01:23 Introduction: AI Joins Your Team00:03:50 Main Concept: Centaur Marketing00:05:58 Under the Hood: Prediction, Not “Thinking”00:07:56 The Centaur Loop: Brief → Generate → Test → Learn00:09:21 Call to Action: Newsletter00:09:53 Case Study: L’Oréal & Sephora00:12:38 Interactive: Build Your Centaur Workflow00:14:18 Recap: Humans with Algorithms00:15:33 Sign-off: The Centaur’s Creed00:18:47 Promo: AI for the 99% (Again)🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Engineering the Future of AI with Chirag Agrawal: Context, Memory and CoordinationArtificial Intelligence isn’t just getting smarter—it’s learning to coordinate. In this episode, Chirag Agrawal joins Dietmar Fischer to unpack how modern AI agents handle context, memory, and decision-making inside complex multi-agent systems. Together they explore how engineering, orchestration, and memory-sharing shape the next generation of AI architecture.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes—don’t forget to ⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠: ⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠📧💌📧You’ll hear how Chirag’s fascination with search led him to build early prototypes of intelligent assistants, and how today’s LLM agents extend that idea far beyond simple queries. He explains why AI isn’t one giant super-brain but a constellation of specialized agents—each performing specific tasks with shared or isolated memory—and how this design mirrors human collaboration.🔑 Key TakeawaysWhy AI orchestration and context management are crucial for scalable systemsThe trade-offs between shared memory and independent agentsWhat engineers mean by the ReAct Loop—reasoning and acting in tandemHow multi-agent coordination is reshaping industries from healthcare to complianceWhy the “AI supercomputer” myth ignores practical limits of context windows💬 Quotes from the Episode“AI is just a higher form of search—it’s about finding the right action, not just information.”“Agents behave inhuman until you engineer context for them.”“Specialization in AI works the same way it does for people—each agent should do one thing really well.”“Coordination isn’t magic; it’s careful engineering.”“Context makes intelligence usable.”“A well-defined agent doesn’t need to do everything—it needs to do its one job perfectly.”⏱️ Podcast Chapters00:00 Welcome and Introduction01:45 Chirag Agrawal’s Early Fascination with Search and AI04:40 From Search Engines to “Find” Engines – How AI Takes Action07:10 The Rise of AI Agents and Multi-Agent Systems10:15 Why AI Agents Sometimes Behave “Inhuman”13:30 Context, Memory, and Coordination: The Core Engineering Challenges18:00 Shared vs. Isolated Memory – The Hive Mind Dilemma22:30 Why We Need Many Agents, Not One Super-Computer27:00 How the ReAct Loop Helps Agents Think and Act30:40 Industries Adopting AI Agents: Compliance, Medicine, and Law34:30 When AI Goes Off-Road – The Limits of Coordination37:15 Building Responsible, Constrained Agents40:10 The Future of AI and Why the Terminator Scenario Won’t Happen42:20 Where to Find Chirag Agrawal & Closing Thoughts🌐 Where to Find the Chirag AgrawalLinkedIn 🧑🏽‍🦱 linkedin.com/in/chirag-agrawalWebsite ➡️ ⁠chiraga.io⁠🎵 Music credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads

The Future of Mental Health: AI Meets the Human Brain with Katarina MaloneyWhat if an AI could scan your brain and help eliminate depression in weeks? In this episode, Dietmar Fischer talks with Katarina Maloney, founder of IQMind.ai, about how AI in healthcare is changing the way we understand and treat the mind.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes—don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: ⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠📧💌📧Katarina reveals how AI diagnostics and non-invasive brain treatments are transforming mental health—from PTSD and ADHD to athlete performance optimization.✨ Highlights:The future of personalized brain healthHow AI diagnostics speed up treatment and accuracyWhy brain energy and electricity matter more than chemistryInsights into neurofeedback, biofeedback, and real-world healing🧠 Quotes from the Episode:“Our mission is to make brain health measurable, trackable, and fixable.”“AI is a tool—it saves lives because it diagnoses faster and more precisely.”“The old model of trial-and-error medicine is behind us.”🎧 Chapters:[00:00] Welcome & Introduction[02:15] What AI Does to the Human Brain[05:20] Diagnosing Depression and PTSD with AI[10:10] The Science Behind Brainwave Training[16:45] From Trial-and-Error Medicine to Personalized Brain Health[21:50] How IQMind.ai Uses AI for Diagnostics[28:00] Non-Invasive Treatments and Real-Life Results[33:40] Peak Performance and Brain Optimization for Athletes[38:20] Data Privacy and Ethical Concerns in Brain Tech[43:50] The Future of AI in Healthcare and Human Potential🌐 Where to find Katarina:Website: IQMind.aiLinkedIn: Katarina Maloney🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Unlocking AI’s Power in Business with Don FinleyAre you ready to discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping the business world—right now? In this insightful episode, host Dietmar Fischer sits down with AI and business expert Don Finley to explore how companies of all sizes can leverage AI to drive smarter decisions, boost productivity, and gain a competitive edge. 📧💌📧Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or just curious about where AI is heading, you’ll find practical strategies, inspiring stories, and actionable advice throughout the conversation.--- --- ---And don't forget to support our sponsor 🚀Get started with YOUR PREMIER LEAGUE AI GAME with ⁠John Munsell's book ➡️ ⁠Ingrain AI on Amazon⁠Exactly the help you need right now ⛑️--- --- ---🚀 Episode Highlights:- Real-world applications of AI in business, from startups to global enterprises- The biggest challenges companies face with AI adoption—and how to overcome them- Don Finley’s practical tips for implementing AI solutions today- Predictions for the future of AI and business transformation- Step-by-step guidance to help you get started, no matter your company’s size💡 Quotes from the Episode:“AI isn’t just for tech giants any more - every business, no matter the size, can use it to make smarter decisions every single day.”“The biggest mistake I see is waiting for ‘the perfect moment’ to start with AI. The best time to learn is right now, with what you already have.”Chapters:(00:00) Introduction: Meet Don Finley & Today’s AI in Business Focus (03:17) Real-World Business Applications of AI (12:42) Overcoming Common AI Challenges in Business (21:30) Practical Strategies for Implementing AI (32:15) Don Finley’s Predictions for the Future of AI in Business (38:50) Key Takeaways & Where to Connect with Don FinleyWhere to find Don Finley:🧑 On LinkedIn🔗 Findustries WebsiteAnd don't forget to listen to his Podcast, "The Human Code"Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

In this electrifying episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we’re joined by Mohan Rao, co-founder of Knownwell and AI veteran since the ‘80s, who walks us through a rarely discussed frontier in AI: Predictive Communication Intelligence. Forget dashboards full of red-green traffic lights—Mohan's platform reads real-time conversations, detects shifts in client sentiment, and flags problems before they explode.--- --- ---A Message from John Munsell of Bizzuka, who pays the bills for this season: "The problem that I saw out there was that most of the books out there just talk about why it's important or what is important, but none of them really tell you how to make it happen."That's where John Munsell's book comes in: get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ingrain AI on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠--- --- ---Together we unpack how AI can decode tone, track hidden client dissatisfaction, and highlight retention risks using natural language and large language models (LLMs). With examples from consulting, marketing, and tech services, Mohan reveals how AI is changing the way agencies stay human—at scale.If you’ve ever juggled 25 clients, struggled to keep your team aligned, or simply want AI that acts like a chief of staff (not a spreadsheet), this episode is a goldmine.---What more? Ah yes, please tune in to get my thoughts and never miss and episode, ⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠!---🔑 Highlights in this episode:Why traditional CRM data is “too little, too late”How AI analyzes unstructured data like Slack, Zoom, and emailThe barbell problem in consulting—and how AI fills the middleWhy one angry email doesn’t matter—but three in a row doesMohan’s take on the Terminator question (Spoiler: he’s not worried)The real impact of LLMs on internal operations at Knownwell💬 Quotes from the Episode:“The purpose of AI is to elevate the human—not to replace them. We want to do creative, high-value work. AI just gives us a leg up.” — Mohan Rao“When you're managing 25 clients, things fall apart. Our goal is to show the fire before it burns the house down.” — Mohan Rao⏱️ Podcast Chapters:00:00 Welcome & Introduction: Meet Mohan Rao03:47 Why AI Is Finally Working for Professional Services07:21 Predicting Client Risk Before It Happens10:50 One Angry Call Doesn’t Mean a Fire—But a Pattern Might14:18 AI, Empathy & Client Health Scores18:02 80% Right Beats 100% Too Late: Embracing Imperfection in AI21:34 From Spreadsheets to Signal Intelligence: Goodbye to “Yellow Clients”25:10 Losing a Team Member? AI Could’ve Warned You28:31 How the Knownwell Platform Actually Works32:01 AI for Personal Growth: Mohan’s Favourite Use Cases35:32 From Engineer to Idea Machine: LLMs as Coding Co-Pilots39:00 Sign-off & Gratitude🌐 Where to find Mohan Rao:You can connect to him on LinkedIn!And Knownwell, if you want to see his AI in action!What more? Ah yes, please tune in to get my thoughts and never miss and episode, subscribe to our Newsletter!Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Loneliness has become one of the world’s quietest epidemics—and artificial intelligence has started whispering back. In this deeply human episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, Professor Gephardt explores how machines are being designed to fill emotional voids, comfort the isolated, and even simulate empathy. But can a system trained on data truly understand you—or is it only reflecting your own emotions back at you in high definition?📧💌📧Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: ⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧From the soft-spoken ElliQ robot keeping seniors company in empty kitchens, to chatbots like Replika creating digital friendships for millions, this episode unpacks how AI companions, emotional AI, and artificial empathy are reshaping what connection means in the 21st century. Listeners will hear real-world examples, ethical debates, and psychological insights that blur the line between comfort and code.Professor Gephardt breaks down the mechanics of AI companions—how they listen, learn, and adapt to our moods. He discusses how chatbots and mental health tools offer temporary relief while posing long-term risks of dependence. The discussion also takes a hard look at AI in wellbeing, asking whether companionship should ever be designed as a product.If you’ve ever found yourself talking to a voice assistant a little too often—or wondered if technology can make us feel less alone—this episode is for you. Engaging, funny, and grounded in real science, it’s a reminder that while AI can imitate empathy, it can’t replace the messy, irreplaceable warmth of human connection.✨ Key HighlightsHow AI companions simulate emotional understanding through language models and sentiment detectionThe rise of social robots like ElliQ and their measurable impact on elderly wellbeingWhy emotional AI can comfort but not care — and the ethical red lines designers facePsychological insights on why humans bond with machinesThe balance between technological support and emotional dependenceA simple framework: Spot, Soothe, Stretch — how AI can help without replacing real relationships💡 Whether you’re an AI beginner or a seasoned technologist, this episode blends science, ethics, and storytelling in a way that makes complex ideas feel human. Because the future of empathy might just depend on how we use our machines—and how much we still need each other.🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Lisa Turner of CETfreedom! In this episode, Lisa joins Dietmar Fischer to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, personal development, and spiritual growth. Lisa shares her unique journey from systems engineering to coaching, revealing how she’s leveraged her expertise to develop over 40 AI-powered tools designed to help coaches, leaders, and individuals unlock their potential.Discover Lisa’s early impressions of AI, how she overcame skepticism, and her playful “Doctor Who” philosophy—embracing the unknown and pushing boundaries in the world of AI. Dive into practical examples, from busting procrastination and imposter syndrome to creating custom hypnosis scripts and empowering journaling prompts. Whether you’re a coach, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of personal growth, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world stories.Go to Lisa's website and get a free book (a real one!!!) there!Also, you can follow her on Tiktok, Insta, Facebook or LinkedIn!---Tune in to get my tips & tricks and never miss an episode: Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlinMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

In this episode, Anirudh Narayan of Lyzr joins us to explore the exciting world of AI agents, marketing innovation, and growth hacking in the digital era. 📧💌📧Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: ⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠📧💌📧From designing AI-powered tools to transforming sales strategies, Anirudh shares practical insights, creative experiments, and lessons learned from years of working at the intersection of tech and entrepreneurship.Whether you’re a marketer, founder, or tech enthusiast, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on how AI can amplify your business impact—today and in the future.🌟 Key Highlights:AI Marketing Agents: How they’re reshaping sales and customer engagement.Building AI Agents for Business Growth: From ideation to implementation.Content Creation in the AI Era: Strategies that convert attention into action.Real-World Case Studies: Applying AI tools for measurable results.💬 Quotes from the Episode:A one-billion-dollar business with agents and AI tools—that’s when we said, in a gold rush, you want to build shovels, so why not build a platform?"And for non-developers, it’s like—oh, I already have a template, a pre-built agent I can plug and play and start using immediately."⏱ Chapters (experimental):00:00 Introduction and Welcome with Anirudh Narayan 03:17 How AI Agents Are Changing Marketing and Sales 09:45 Building AI-Powered Tools for Business Growth 15:32 Content Creation Strategies in the AI Era 21:10 Real-World Use Cases and Success Stories 27:55 The Future of AI in Marketing and Entrepreneurship 📍 Where to find Anirudh Narayan:Website: lyzr.aiLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anirudh-narayan/🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

In this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI, Wendy Keir shares practical ways small business owners can use AI tools to save time, reduce decision fatigue, and build a “team” of custom GPT agents. From naming her CEO agent “Lucas” to a dead-simple rule — one GPT, one job — Wendy shows how entrepreneurs can turn AI into a reliable thinking partner for growth in 2025. 🚀📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧💡 Key highlightsPractical AI tools for small businesses: email drafting, planning, campaign support, weekly reviewsCustom GPTs / agents: why one GPT, one job beats generic promptingAI productivity & time savings: ~7 hours/week saved; ~£1,000/week during campaignsAdoption mindset: staying in the driver’s seat; context > canned promptsAccessibility & inclusion: how AI levels the playing field for solopreneurs and small teamsBeginner’s Guide to AI takeaways: concrete workflows any entrepreneur can start today➡️ Quotes from the Episode“I don’t encourage anyone to prompt — I encourage them to create an agent that fulfills a specific role.”“One GPT, one job. You don’t want multiple personalities in one agent.”“AI levels the playing field for everybody; it meets you where you’re at.”🧾 Chapters (Spotify & YouTube format)00:00 Welcome & intro to Wendy Keir03:45 Why AI clicked for a dyslexic entrepreneur08:30 From prompts to agents: one GPT, one job14:20 Building a family of business agents (CEO, coach, marketing, sales)20:15 Daily workflow with “Lucas” the CEO agent27:40 Time and money saved with AI in campaigns34:10 Overcoming resistance and starting small40:00 Personal aha moments, patterns, and “coding” change43:11 Where to find Wendy Keir & closingWhere to find the Wendy?Best way is to go to her website: wendykeir.comMusic credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads 🎧✨

John Munsell joins me again in studio to unpack his new book InGrain AI: Strategy Through Execution and shows how any team - wheather 20 people or 2,000 - swaps its “tricycle” approach to AI for a turbocharged Tesla. We dig into his AI Strategy Canvas, a nine-block framework that turns scattered experiments into a company-wide game plan. 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧Discover how a six-minute ROI calculator saves days of dev time, and learn why spending just $100 a month on the right LLM mix can unlock top-100-talent performance for everyone on staff. John also shares the “Challenger” prompt that keeps groupthink at bay, explains when to trust (and mistrust) your favourite model, and maps the fastest path from dabbling to an AI-first culture.🧑‍🦰 You find John Munsell on LinkedIn📖 And if you want to have a look into the book, you'll find all you need to know on his website🎧 About the HostDietmar is deep into AI stuff with his digital marketing agency and is one of the top 2% podcasters worldwide. Connect with him on LinkedIn!---Music credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads

In this exciting episode, we dive into the fascinating world of AI with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek, a linguist turned tech expert who's making waves in the field of conversational AI and multimodal systems. Joan shares her journey from the world of linguistics to becoming a voice AI influencer, shedding light on the rapid evolution of artificial intelligence over the past few years. 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧Get ready for an engaging discussion on how Joan's company, Clarity AI, is transforming industries with custom AI solutions. From agriculture to manufacturing, discover how Clarity AI is revolutionizing data management and yielding high-quality results. Joan's passion for clean, structured, and explainable data is infectious, and her insights into the future of AI in unexpected sectors like agriculture will leave you inspired.Want to know more from Joan? Take a look at her podcast, Your AI Roadmap and her book, and yes, as you know, it's also called Your AI Roadmap 😉Or connect to her on LinkedIn or go directly to Clarity AI!🔗Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads.

🚀 In this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI, Dietmar Fischer sits down with Shaheen Samavati, co-founder & CEO of VeraContent, to discuss how AI is transforming content marketing in 2025.From experimenting with pre-ChatGPT tools to building scalable AI workflows, Shaheen shares how her agency integrates AI into content creation, operations, and client projects. She also opens up about challenges like brand voice, quality control, and client trust — and what the future holds for marketers adopting AI.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧🌍 Leading an international content agency in Spain, Shaheen offers a practical, no-fluff perspective on the “adopt-or-die” reality facing content marketers today.How AI reshapes content marketing strategy and agency workflowsWhy adopting AI is no longer optional in content creationBalancing brand voice, speed, and quality with generative AIHow clients react to AI-driven content — and what wins them overFuture trends: AI SEO, AI video, AI email tools💡 Shaheen's Quotes: “It’s kind of an adopt-or-die situation for anyone in the content business.”“We’re moving from testing tools to building repeatable, scalable AI workflows.”🧾 Chapters (experimental feature)00:00 Welcome & Episode setup02:15 Shaheen’s journey & founding Vera Content07:40 Early experiments with AI in content12:05 The “adopt-or-die” moment for content marketing15:30 How AI reshaped content creation workflows20:45 Backend operations & scaling with AI25:10 Client adoption & resistance30:05 Balancing quality, brand voice & speed35:20 Looking ahead — future of AI in marketingWhere to find VeraContent: 🔗 VeraContentWhere to find Shaheen: 👩🏼‍🦰 Shaheen SamavatiHere is her landing page prompt tutorial on YouTubeAnd this is the replay of the webinar about AI for marketing teams🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

In this episode of "The Beginner's Guide to AI," we dive deep into the intersection of artificial intelligence and cardiology with Dr. Philip Nölling from dpv analytics GmbH. As societies age, heart disease becomes a leading cause of mortality, with one-third of the population succumbing to heart-related issues. But what if AI could change that?Dr. Nölling introduces us to a groundbreaking ECG device designed for mass screenings, aiming to detect heart problems before they become life-threatening. 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧Discover how AI not only analyzes complex data but also supports cardiologists in their mission to prevent strokes and heart attacks. Join Dietmar as he converses with Dr. Nörlling, who shares his fascinating journey from logistics and IT to pioneering AI in healthcare, driven by a passion for preventive medicine.🧑‍🦰 Want to connect to Philip? Connect to him on LinkedIn 🔗 Or go directly to dpv-analytics GmbH's website ---Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

When does AI stop helping and start hustling you? In this episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, Professor Gephardt unpacks the FTC’s new “Luring Test”—a standard that exposes how algorithms can manipulate trust, exploit psychological shortcuts, and push people into harmful choices. From robot lawyers that weren’t really lawyers to AI tools generating fake reviews and e-commerce empires built on empty promises, we explore how regulators are cracking down on deceptive AI practices and dark patterns in AI design.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧As the FTC’s Operation AI Comply shows, slapping “AI-powered” on a product doesn’t give anyone a free pass to hype or mislead. The real challenge is drawing the line between AI personalisation and AI manipulation.Key thought to keep in mind: “If an AI assistant would give a different recommendation were it truly acting in the user’s best interest—and the only reason it doesn’t is your revenue model—you’re not personalising; you’re luring.”Whether you’re a marketer, entrepreneur, or curious listener, this episode will sharpen your eye for spotting when AI is serving you—and when it’s working you over.---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

What happens when a physics professor dives headfirst into the world of AI—and also writes space operas on the side? In this episode, we talk with Chris Kulp, professor at Lycoming College and award-winning science fiction author, about the fascinating collision of science, storytelling, and machine learning. 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧From teaching physics with Gemini to drafting novels with a little help from generative AI, Chris shares how these tools reshape both the classroom and the creative process.We explore everything from AI solving real physics problems (scarily well), to why students still need to understand the fundamentals. Chris also breaks down how he uses AI to “fail faster” when modeling complex systems, and how fiction can help us ask deeper ethical questions about our AI future. Bonus: we get a sneak peek into his new book Lost Origins—featuring androids, moral dilemmas, and a galaxy where Earth is just a myth.You can find Chris Kulp online at chriskulp.com, and follow him on social media:InstagramFacebookLinkedInHis latest book, Lost Origins, is available wherever books are sold—including, obviously, Amazon! - and as a professionally produced audiobook 😎---Tune in to get my thoughts, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠!Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

In this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI, Matt Hicks, CEO of Red Hat, unpacks why the future of business strategy in AI mirrors the age of the railroads. Just as railroads transformed industries, AI is laying down the tracks for the next wave of innovation — and businesses must decide whether to board or be left behind.📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠📧💌📧🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why AI business strategy is today’s equivalent of building railroadsHow Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) will reshape brand visibilityThe balance between experimentation and responsibility in AI adoptionWhy processes vs. innovation remains a critical tensionHow leaders can prepare for AI-driven business transformation💬 Quotes from the Episode:“AI is like the railroads — it will need its barons to build the infrastructure that carries everyone forward.”“The fear isn’t that AI replaces us; it’s that we don’t adapt fast enough to what it enables.”⏱ Chapters00:00 Introduction and Red Hat’s Role in AI03:01 Why Awareness of AI Technology Matters06:00 Creating Progression: From Awareness to Action09:01 Personal Experiences with AI Change12:00 Recognizing Business Patterns in AI Transformation15:01 Patterns, Fears, and Early Adoption Signals18:01 Fear vs Opportunity: Why People Hesitate on AI21:00 Balancing Experimentation with Responsibility27:00 The Maturity Curve of AI Adoption30:00 When Processes Prevail Over Innovation42:00 AI and the Software Industry’s Perspective45:00 Looking Ahead: Strategy and the Future of AI🌐 Where to find Matt HicksLinkedIn: Matt HicksRed Hat: redhat.com👉 Tune in to get my thoughts, and don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter!🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads