How I Use AI
Curious about AI but not sure where to start? Join AI consultant and host Heather Murray for candid conversations with real business owners who are successfully using AI today. No tech jargon, coding or complex workflows - just practical, actionable insights from everyday entrepreneurs who’ve figured out how to make AI work for their business. Each episode uncovers the exact tools, workflows, and lessons learned from real business leaders who are seeing real results with AI. Whether you’re AI-curious or already experimenting, you’ll discover practical ways to implement AI in your business. From small wins to complete transformations, these stories will inspire you to take your first (or next) step with AI.
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Thursday Jun 19, 2025
Thursday Jun 19, 2025
I know AI can help but where do I start?!
The conundrum of many a small business owner.
With so many tools, it can be hard to know where to begin, but good old experimentation is still the best way to find the right ones for you.
In this episode I am joined by Alasdair Walker, Chartered Financial Planner and Managing Director of Optimum Path Financial Planning. Alasdair shares the surprising tool that has been a life saver for him in creating cash flow reports: Copilot!
He also shares the problems he has faced using AI and how note takers like Fireflies make his meetings more efficient and enhance the time he spends with clients.
There is a lot to learn here from Alasdair for any small business owner looking to find the right tools to start on your AI journey!
"Copilot made life so much easier!”- Alasdair
You’ll hear about:
How AI significantly enhanced Alasdair’s business efficiency.
Transcription tools like Fireflies save time in client meetings.
Experimentation is key to finding the right AI tools.
AI can assess client vulnerabilities through data analysis.
Why automation allows for more focus on client interactions.
A Copilot success story in automating data management tasks effectively.
AI is not about replacing humans but enhancing their work.
Connect With Alasdair:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialwalker/
Optimum Path Financial Planning - https://optimumpath.co.uk/
Alasdair’s Linktree - https://linktr.ee/financialwalker
Connect With Me:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en
AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies
Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy
Produced by Between Tracks Media Productions - https://www.betweentracks.com/
Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
AI is like having a super smart intern, working for you 24/7
This is how my guest in this episode, Neha Kirpalani, describes the impact AI has had on her brand consultancy business.
Chat GPT and Claude are Neha’s go to AI tools that helped her productivity skyrocket. From creating pitch decks in 2 days, to supporting her with everyday life decisions, Neha couldn’t run her business without it now.
Neha also shares the big lessons she has learned from using AI, such as start small and always check the results you get.
Whether you're overwhelmed by AI hype or just starting to explore the tools, Neha offers a grounded, expert take on how to get value without getting lost.
Tune in to hear how Neha uses AI as her behind-the-scenes business partner — and how you can too.
"AI is like a secret co-founder”- Neha
You’ll hear about:
The essential tools in Neha’s AI stack (and why ChatGPT and Claude top her list)
How she used AI to turn around a pitch deck in two days
Why you should never copy-paste blindly
What business owners get wrong about replacing marketers with machines
Why AI is best seen as a collaborator — not a crutch
Connect With Neha:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehakirpalani/
Neha’s newsletter - https://nehakirpalani.kit.com/marketing-macarons-2
Neha’s Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nehakirpalani
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nehakirpalani
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@NehaKirpalani
Find out more about Neha’s resources on timeboxing and time management:
Neha’s Harvard Business Review piece: https://hbr.org/2021/09/whats-the-1-productivity-tool-for-me-its-timeboxing
Neha’s New York Times feature: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/best-ai-scheduling-apps/
Connect With Me:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en
AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies
Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy
Produced by Between Tracks Media Productions - https://www.betweentracks.com/
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
Wednesday Mar 19, 2025
How could AI transform your business?
A question that is more relevant every day. From making your business more efficient to creating slick operations, but what does that actually look like for a small business owner?
In this episode I am joined by the wonderful Maria Kelly, an executive coach who transitioned from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. Maria started out very shyly using AI to eventually being blown away by the results it could get her.
We discuss the learning curve she has had to go through to be able to use tools like Chat GPT, what she uses AI for now in her business and what that means to her as a business owner.
There are so many potentials for growth for small businesses when using AI, knowing when and how to use it is key.
Join me and Maria to find out how it could change your business!
"I always ask - could I do this with ChatGPT?" - Maria
You’ll hear about:
How AI can significantly enhance efficiency in business operations.
Why crafting effective prompts is crucial for maximising AI's potential.
Ways solopreneurs can leverage AI to manage multiple tasks effectively.
Understanding AI's limitations is essential for effective use.
Connect With Maria:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/askmariakelly/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/askmariakelly
Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@askmariakelly
Ask Maria Kelly - https://askmariakelly.com/
Maria’s Linktree - https://linktr.ee/AskMariaKelly
Connect With Me:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en
AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies
Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy
Produced by Between Tracks Media Productions - https://www.betweentracks.com/
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Thursday Mar 06, 2025
Hello and welcome to How I Use AI!
You’ll hear about real life stories of everyday people just like you, using AI and getting proper results.
I'm Heather Murray, founder of AI for Non-Techies. An AI training company that offers AI training for non-techie beginners. I'm a keynote speaker, AI consultant, and I advise global brands and the UK government.
AI is absolutely everywhere and hardly anybody's talking about real life results!
That’s why I asked non-technical people to show me how they're using AI, the tools that they're using, workflows they've built, and crucially the results that they're actually getting.
And I promise there won't be a single bit of jargon!
So, you're going to find out which tools to bother with, which ones to avoid, nifty tips, nifty tricks, and the tangible impact that AI is having on real life businesses just like yours.
We're going to cut through all the techie jargon and get to the really, really good stuff.
The show is launching in March 2025. So, get subscribed and I'll let you know when the first episode is out.
And as a bonus, the first 10 people to subscribe and leave a review will get free lifetime access to my AI Academy.
So, get going to grab your place!
Connect With Me:
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en
AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies
Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy
Produced by Between Tracks Media Productions - https://www.betweentracks.com/