How to suck less at using AI for productivity

Description

AI is everywhere right now - but for many people, it still feels overwhelming, abstract or hard to translate into everyday work. This 4-hour workshop is designed to make AI practical. Instead of passive theory or a tour through endless tools, you’ll get a clear introduction to how generative AI works and then move straight into guided, hands-on exercises. You’ll test prompts across major AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot and Claude, and explore how the same principles can support different kinds of work - from writing and research to analysis, planning and decision-making. The focus is not on memorizing prompts or becoming an AI expert in one afternoon. It’s about building confidence, curiosity and transferable skills you can keep using after the workshop. By the end, you’ll understand what generative AI can and cannot do, you’ll have tried practical examples yourself, and you’ll leave with a clearer sense of how to use AI more effectively in your own work. This is an official Adaptig AI for Productivity workshop, hosted by June Nardiello. It’s beginner-friendly, tool-agnostic and designed for curious people across different backgrounds - self-employed, employed, creative, business-focused or simply ready to explore what AI can do. Who this is for This workshop is for you if you are: • a founder, freelancer, coach, consultant, creative or professional • curious about AI but not yet using it confidently • already using ChatGPT or similar tools • tired of generic AI outputs that don’t sound like you • looking for practical ways to save time and get clearer in your work What you’ll learn • How to stop using AI like a search box and start using it like a thinking partner • What context your AI assistant needs to become genuinely useful • How to train AI on your business, voice and priorities • How to use AI for content, planning, research and decision support • Where AI is helpful - and where your human judgment still matters What you’ll leave with • A reusable prompt / setup you can continue refining • 2–3 concrete AI use cases for your business • More confidence using AI in a practical, human and strategic way