The Questions I Keep Getting
I’ve received a lot of questions lately about AI and how to best use it.
Let me start by saying: I am by no means an AI expert.
But I can share how I use AI in my life—and how it’s helped me reclaim time for the things that matter.
Because here’s the truth: AI isn’t magic. But when used intentionally, it can give you back hours in your week.
Step 1: Pick the Right Tool for the Job
No different than an artist choosing a paintbrush or a mechanic picking the right wrench, there are different types of AI tools—and choosing the right one matters.
You wouldn’t use a 3-inch wall brush to paint fine lines on a canvas, right? Same principle here.
The Mainstream Tools:
- Gemini – Great for visual work, design ideas, image generation
- ChatGPT – Fast, conversational, good for brainstorming and quick outputs
- Copilot – Integrates with Microsoft tools, solid for workplace productivity
- Claude – Deep, thoughtful, asks clarifying questions to ensure it gets things right
- Canva’s AI – Built-in for marketing materials, event designs, social graphics
Example:
- Want to create a fun design for an event or a marketing brochure? Start with Gemini or Canva’s AI for the best visual results.
- Need an outline for an upcoming speech? Try Copilot or ChatGPT.
- Want to code a mini app or interactive quiz? Jump into Claude.
We all think in our own unique way—so sometimes picking the right tool depends on you. And once you start using it, the tool will pick up on cues from you and adapt.
It’s Not One-Size-Fits-All
The great thing about the AI environment right now is that there are so many options and add-ons.
You can go from Canva to GPT to CapCut to make a movie. Or experiment with what’s easiest for you.
- Want a tool that will answer the question or complete the task with minimal input? Go with GPT or Copilot.
- Want a more fulfilling, collaborative experience? Connect with Claude, who will ask you a lot of questions to ensure it gets it right.
Whatever you’re doing, just remember: it’s not a one-size-fits-all AI world. Just like you have to make decisions and think through processes at work, you still have to do the same here.
What About Work?
At work, most companies are now providing access to at least Copilot or ChatGPT. More and more are catching on with Claude options, especially to help with transformations.
So… what does it look like for AI to help you at work?
We all wish we had more time to spend on value-added items. So think about where you spend most of your time.
Examples:
Adjusting notes to send after a meeting?
Work with your tool to create a template and ask it to adapt your notes to that format for you to send.
Long emails or presentations?
Ask it to summarize them so that when you review it yourself, you can focus on visuals or key takeaways.
Product or project work?
Feed it the documents and method, and have it help you write features, proposals, and basic template presentations.
The Main Key to Remember:
You must always proofread and know it’s a first-draft function.
AI will not provide you a polished product on the first pass. But the time you would have spent on your first draft is taken care of—and what would have taken you 2 hours maybe took you 1.
Research and Learning
Need to learn a new product or more about a certain topic?
You can ask AI to:
- Play your role and review the documents
- Tell you the key points
- Quiz you to learn the functionality (as long as it has access to the right materials)
This helps reduce time to productivity.
Now, it’s not going to remove the human layer—you will always know more about the customer and be able to identify more real-world, human-thought scenarios. But in a world that calls on us with more time constraints than ever, why wouldn’t we work with the tools we have?
Other Ways to Use AI
Are you long-winded in writing? Do you type as if you’re speaking on a stage?
I do.
Sometimes it’s an amazing help to ask for a proofread or to make a more executive-friendly summary. The tools are very adept at helping in that area.
As you start to get more skilled, you can check out more complicated prompt libraries to help you with:
- Tables
- Minor automation to improve your inbox
- Other daily activities
The goal is always to augment your work effort to give you time for value-add activities—whether that’s more focused research in an area you haven’t been able to get to, or more time back in your day to do the things you love.
Speaking of which… it’s time to go let the dog out.
A Final Note
Not to date myself, but I loved The Jetsons.
Who would have thought that I’d have in-computer intelligence to help me before I could get my flying car?
And where is my Rosie? I’d rather automate doing dishes and folding clothes so I can spend more time writing my blog posts or playing volleyball!
But until then, I’ll take the time savings where I can get them.
Your Turn
What is one thing you will try this week to help improve your workload?
Will you ask AI to summarize a long email? Draft meeting notes? Help you brainstorm your next project?
Start small. Experiment. And see where it gives you back a little time—so you can spend it on what matters most.
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