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Ask Better Questions, Get Better Wins: Dr. Barbara H. Smith on AI for Everyday People Ep.172

Coach SandyB interviews Dr. Barbara H. Smith, IT veteran, executive coach, and founder of BHS & Associates, on using AI as an everyday advantage. 

From a tough COVID setback to winning government training contracts, Dr. Smith shares how asking better questions leads to better outcomes (“garbage in, garbage out”). 

She breaks down AI for non-techies, explains which jobs are at risk (repetitive tasks) and which become more valuable, and offers a confidence framework rooted in stillness, belief, and community support. 

You’ll learn practical ways to use AI for proposals, performance reviews, presentations, and content, while keeping your authentic voice. 

Plus: details on her Sisters Inspire Sisters to Advance event and current AI trainings.

Key Takeaways:

• AI levels the playing field, if you learn to ask precise prompts.
• Repetitive tasks will automate; strategic, human-centered work rises in value.
• Stillness → clarity → speed: slow down to aim, then execute.
• Don’t copy/paste outputs; co-create and edit for authenticity.
• Use AI to plan, draft, and improve presentations and appraisals.
• Community (masterminds) accelerates learning and resilience.

Resources: 

Dr. Smith’s Sisters Inspire Sisters to Advance (Oct 3–5). More at barbrahsmith.com. Sisters to Advance (SISTA) RETREAT! 

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