Weekly newsletter highlighting the latest AI news, with short video tutorials and copy/paste prompts you can use to improve your skills as an AI operator. As artificial intelligence moves from optional to operational, technical specialists no longer have the advantage. It is those who can supervise and coach AI to improve that will thrive in an AI-augmented future.
Polymath problems
Hello Reader,
I’m a polymath, so you may have been surprised by the variety of topics you see in my weekly newsletter.
Depending on what phase of my interests I was in when you subscribed, you may be a little confused about who I am and what I do.
To give you some context, I’ll give you the bullet-point rundown:
- I’m an American digital nomad living in New Zealand
- I moved with my young family 11 times in 11 years
- I blog a lot, and you can read my posts about Living in Costa Rica and Moving to New Zealand
Professionally, I’m a digital marketer by trade. You can see case studies of my work here.
Personally, I’m a bibliophile. I love reading books, and you can read about the ten books that changed my life here.
During the pandemic, I taught a lot of virtual workshops on the topics of digital marketing and virtual events.
Click here to watch my Marketing Masterclasses
- Lead Magnetism: Grow Your Business With Marketing Automation
- Your Message = Your Mess+Age
- Marketing Yourself
- How To Turn Email Subscribers Into Buyers
- Plan For Success By Setting SMART Goals
- Create A Content Calendar For Next Year
- Mapping the Customer Journey of the Hero
- Personal Brand vs Business Brand
- Research Your Competition for Fun & Profit
- Get More Referrals And Testimonials With Great Question
Click here to watch my Virtual Event Masterclasses
- 10 Fun Games To Play On Zoom
- Be A Better Zoom Host
- Remote Culture, Communication, & Collaboration
- Work From Home Like A Boss
- Zoom #A11y: Making Virtual Meetings Accessible
- The 4 Levels Of Productivity
I’m also a business coach and virtual keynote speaker. If any of these links seem appealing to you, give a click and learn more.
Oh, and I also juggle flaming torches.
I hope that fills in some gaps. Feel free to follow me at the links below on social media, or reply and tell me: what's your secret talent?
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