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AI is everywhere right now—but let’s be honest… most AI training is falling flat.
 In this episode, the Fabulous Learning Nerds dig into why that happens—and what to do differently.

We go beyond shiny tools and trendy demos to unpack the real reason AI initiatives fail: teaching buttons instead of thinking. You’ll hear a live, behind-the-scenes build of a course on why AI training doesn’t stick, a head-to-head comparison of AI tools for presentation and content development, and practical insights on how to use AI as a collaborator—not a crutch.

If you’ve ever walked out of an AI session feeling overwhelmed, unconvinced, or unsure how any of it actually helps your work… this episode is for you. We’re talking skills over tools, research over shortcuts, and how to design AI-powered learning that actually lands with your audience.

Key Takeaways

1. AI training fails when we teach tools instead of skills
   Real impact comes from teaching how to think, frame problems, and evaluate outputs—not just where to click or what prompt to paste.
2. AI is only as good as the research and inspection behind it
   Speed is powerful, but unchecked AI output creates risk. Effective users validate, iterate, and treat AI like a collaborator—not an autopilot.
3. When used intentionally, AI can dramatically accelerate content creation
   From course design to presentations, AI can cut development time and improve structure—if you understand your audience and design for engagement first.