How To Use AI (And Automation)
Feel like AI is racing ahead and you're struggling to keep up?
You're not alone - and you're exactly who this show is for.
How to Use AI (and Automation) is a beginner-friendly podcast designed to help curious business owners, freelancers, and professionals unlock the real power of AI - without jargon, overwhelm, or tech talk.
Every short episode focuses on just one idea, explained clearly and simply, with one real-world story to bring it to life and one small, practical action you can use immediately.
Hosted by Tony Winyard - AI consultant, automation specialist, and passionate advocate for making technology human - the show offers a fresh way to learn:
No hype.
No complexity.
No “you should already know this” attitude.
You'll discover how to work with AI as a creative teammate (not just use it like a search engine). You'll build real confidence step-by-step, without feeling overwhelmed or left behind.
Whether you're curious about ChatGPT, want to explore automating your business workflows, or simply want to feel a little less lost in the AI revolution, this podcast will guide you with warmth, clarity, and just enough wit to keep things human.
🎙️ New episodes drop weekly - available in both audio and video formats - keeping things short, sharp, and practical, perfect for a coffee break listen or watch.
Ready to make AI work for you - not the other way around?
Subscribe today, and start turning confusion into confidence.
✨ Bonus: If you'd like extra support or want your AI questions answered personally, join our beginner-friendly How to Use AI Facebook Group. (Link in the show notes!)
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 5 minutes
- Episodes
- 9
- Years Active
- 2025
The Inbox Whisperer: Master Email with Free AI Tools
Episode 8 – The Inbox Whisperer: Master Email with Free AI Tools
Emma was stuck. Her inbox was overloaded, her brain was frazzled, and opportunities were slipping through the cracks.
In this practical,…
From Chaos to Clients: How a Nutritionist Gained 8 Hours a Week Using AI
This episode is a game-changer for small business owners drowning in admin.
Tony shares a real-world case study of Sophie, a nutritionist struggling with messy systems, repetitive onboarding, and cont…
Outsmart Procrastination with AI
Procrastinating? Overthinking? Waiting for motivation?
In Episode 6 of How to Use AI (and Automation), Tony Winyard shows you how to break free from perfectionism and overwhelm — with the help of begi…
Don’t Clean Before the Cleaner Comes (Why you don’t need perfect systems to start using AI)
Why you don’t need perfect systems to start using AI
Most small business owners delay using AI because their systems are messy. But AI is made for mess. In this episode, Tony explains why you don’t ne…
Outsmart the Scroll: AI Tactics to Beat Algorithm-Driven Procrastination
📺 Watch this episode on YouTube or Spotify for visual tool demos and screenshots.
Do you feel like your feed is hijacking your focus?
This episode is your practical guide to fighting back with AI.
Tony …
Don’t Hit Send: How to Use AI When You’re Angry
When someone pushes your buttons, your first draft isn't your best draft. In this episode, Tony shares a practical, emotionally intelligent way to use AI when you're angry, so you don't send that ema…
Your First AI Assistant
If you're new to AI and not sure where to start — this is your episode.
In Episode 2 of How to Use AI (and Automation), Tony walks you through Google NotebookLM — a free and beginner-friendly tool tha…
Why AI Isn't Google — And How to Really Use It
In Episode 1 of How to Use AI (and Automation), Tony Winyard breaks down one of the most common beginner pitfalls: treating AI like a search engine. If your only move is asking a single prompt and ho…
Welcome to How to Use AI (and Automation)
New to AI or automation? How to Use AI (and Automation) is a short, story-led podcast for beginners who want practical, jargon-free advice. Hosted by Tony Winyard, each episode delivers one simple id…