Zero to AI: Fast Forward
Fast Forward is a short-form series from Zero to AI. Each episode covers one specific AI tool or workflow — the kind of thing you can test on your lunch break and use in a real project by end of day.
One tool. One task. Five minutes.
No theory. No hype. Just the bit that actually matters, explained clearly by someone who has already tested it.
Made for experienced professionals in NZ and Australia who want to get more out of AI without wading through content built for beginners.
Every episode includes:
- A five-minute podcast — produced with Descript, available on all major platforms
- A companion article — same page, more depth, practical steps
- A short explainer video — generated via NotebookLM
- A slide deck — key points you can use or share
- An infographic — single-page visual summary
Zero to AI: Fast Forward
Zero to AI: Fast Forward is where busy professionals get the bit that actually matters. No backstory, no theory, no 45-minute episode to find the one useful thing. Each episode picks one AI tool or task, shows you exactly how it works, and gets out of your way in five minutes flat. If you’ve already decided AI is worth your time and you just want to know how to use it in real work — this is the series for you.
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You can start at Episode 1 for the full journey or jump to any topic that matches your goals. Each episode stands alone and links to a companion blog post with the transcript, prompts, and resources. Most listeners skim the post first, then play the episode to go deeper.
Every episode has a matching blog article with the full transcript, copy-paste prompts, and any files or links mentioned. Open the episode card, click through to its page, and look for the “Resources” section near the top.
No. The show focuses on practical “learning by doing” with no-code or low-code options. When code appears, I explain the why, provide paste-ready snippets, and usually include a no-code path so you can get results fast.
We focus on career reinvention with AI: building confidence with prompts, automating small workflows, improving research and writing, and shipping useful outcomes at work. Episodes are hands-on, with stories, checklists, and examples you can try the same day.
Most episodes run 10–25 minutes so you can listen on a commute or break and immediately try the companion steps. Deeper topics may go longer when it helps you implement without guesswork.
Yes. Search “Zero to AI” on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other major platforms. You can also play directly on the episode page if you prefer listening in the browser.
Yes—copy, adapt, and use them in your own work. If you share publicly, a quick credit to Zero to AI is appreciated. Please avoid reposting full transcripts; link to the original episode page instead.
The plan is a steady cadence, with each release paired to a companion post so you always get transcripts, prompts, and any example files. Subscribe on your podcast app or email to be notified when new episodes drop.
Use the contact form to propose an episode or ask a question you want answered on the show. I prioritise practical topics that help mid-career professionals apply AI to real work in simple, low-risk ways.
Why this is different from every other AI course
Most AI education is built for beginners who want a tidy introduction. Zero to AI is built for experienced professionals who need to integrate AI into work they’ve been doing for decades.
| Other Courses | Zero to AI |
|---|---|
| Built for beginners | Built for experienced professionals |
| Theory-first | Application-first |
| Tools that look impressive in demos | Tools that hold up in real work |
| No-code only | No-code by default, code when it genuinely helps |
| US/UK context | NZ-grounded, globally applicable |
| One-time course | Ongoing journey with new content every week |
