AI Made Practical: Work Smarter with Everyday AI

Practical Work Lab Austin

Get ready to boost your daily grind by learning how to use AI tools that actually make work easier and faster.

Common Desk - Anderson Lane

AI doesn’t have to be complicated.

AI Made Practical: Work Smarter with Everyday AI is a beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop designed to help professionals, small-business owners, freelancers, creators, and consultants use AI to save time and work more efficiently.
No coding. No technical background. Just practical ways to use AI in your everyday work.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
During the workshop, you’ll explore how AI can help you:
<ul><li>Write and improve emails
</li><li>Brainstorm and organize ideas
</li><li>Summarize documents and research topics
</li><li>Create social media content
</li><li>Plan projects and organize information
</li><li>Improve customer communication
</li><li>Turn rough ideas into structured content
</li><li>Build reusable workflows for repetitive tasks</li></ul> We’ll demonstrate accessible tools such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Microsoft Copilot while focusing on techniques you can apply across different AI platforms.
You’ll also learn a simple prompt framework:
Context → Task → Details → Output

By the end of the workshop, you’ll use what you’ve learned to build a simple AI-assisted workflow for one of your own repetitive tasks.

MEET YOUR HOST — ETHAN PARKER

AI Productivity &amp; Digital Workflow Consultant
Ethan Parker helps professionals and small-business owners turn AI and digital tools into simple, practical workflows they can use in everyday work.
His approach is beginner-friendly and focused on real applications rather than complicated AI theory.
During the workshop, Ethan will guide attendees through live demonstrations, hands-on exercises, and practical workplace examples.

WHAT YOU’LL RECEIVE
<ul><li>Every attendee will receive a physical A5 AI Prompt Cheat Sheet Card featuring:
</li><li>Context → Task → Details → Output prompt framework
</li><li>Quick prompt-building tips
</li><li>Practical AI commands and examples
</li><li>AI content review reminders
</li><li>You’ll also receive digital prompt examples, an AI Prompt Starter Sheet, a Personal AI Workflow Worksheet, and the workflow you develop during the session.
</li></ul> WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Ideal for:
<ul><li>Small-business owners
</li><li>Freelancers and consultants
</li><li>Creators and marketers
</li><li>Administrative and operations professionals
</li><li>Sales professionals
</li><li>Nonprofit staff
</li><li>Side-hustle owners
</li><li>Anyone curious about using AI more effectively
</li><li>No previous AI experience is required.
</li></ul> WHAT TO BRING
<ul><li>Laptop and charger
</li><li>Notebook, if desired
</li><li>One repetitive work task you’d like to make easier
</li><li>We recommend creating a free ChatGPT, Claude, or Microsoft Copilot account before attending.
</li><li>A paid AI subscription is not required.
</li><li>Every attendee will receive a physical A5 AI Prompt Cheat Sheet Card featuring:
</li><li>Context → Task → Details → Output prompt framework
</li><li>Quick prompt-building tips
</li><li>Practical AI commands and examples
</li><li>AI content review reminders

You’ll also receive digital prompt examples, an AI Prompt Starter Sheet, a Personal AI Workflow Worksheet, and the workflow you develop during the session</li></ul>
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
Ideal for:
<ul><li>Small-business owners
</li><li>Freelancers and consultants
</li><li>Creators and marketers
</li><li>Administrative and operations professionals
</li><li>Sales professionals
</li><li>Nonprofit staff
</li><li>Side-hustle owners
</li><li>Anyone curious about using AI more effectively
</li><li>No previous AI experience is required.</li></ul>

AI Made Practical: Work Smarter with Everyday AI

Good to know

Location

Common Desk - Anderson Lane

How do you want to get there?

More events from Practical Work Lab Austin

Discover more events from Practical Work Lab Austin, from Science & Tech to other experiences you might love.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Austin and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.

AI Made Practical: Work Smarter with Everyday AI

Good to know

Location

Common Desk - Anderson Lane

How do you want to get there?

More events from Practical Work Lab Austin

Discover more events from Practical Work Lab Austin, from Science & Tech to other experiences you might love.

You might also like...

Browse more events with different dates, prices, and formats to find your next great experience.

Still looking for the right event?

Explore all events in Austin and filter by date, category, and more to find the perfect fit.