A Beginner's Guide to AI

Dietmar Fischer

"A Beginner's Guide to AI" makes the complex world of Artificial Intelligence accessible to all. Each episode asks someone working with AI about what they do and how AI can help you. Ideal for novices, tech enthusiasts, and the simply curious, this podcast transforms AI learning into an engaging, digestible journey. Join us as we take the first steps into AI!

  1. This AI Can Read Your Brain in 20 Minutes: Katarina Maloney Tells You How

    1 DAY AGO

    This AI Can Read Your Brain in 20 Minutes: Katarina Maloney Tells You How

    The Future of Mental Health: AI Meets the Human Brain with Katarina Maloney What if an AI could scan your brain and help eliminate depression in weeks? In this episode, Dietmar Fischer talks with Katarina Maloney, founder of IQMind.ai, about how AI in healthcare is changing the way we understand and treat the mind. 📧💌📧Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes—don’t forget to subscribe to our Newsletter: ⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠📧💌📧 Katarina reveals how AI diagnostics and non-invasive brain treatments are transforming mental health—from PTSD and ADHD to athlete performance optimization. ✨ Highlights: The future of personalized brain health How AI diagnostics speed up treatment and accuracy Why brain energy and electricity matter more than chemistry Insights into neurofeedback, biofeedback, and real-world healing 🧠 Quotes from the Episode: “Our mission is to make brain health measurable, trackable, and fixable.” “AI is a tool—it saves lives because it diagnoses faster and more precisely.” “The old model of trial-and-error medicine is behind us.” 🎧 Chapters:[00:00] Welcome & Introduction[02:15] What AI Does to the Human Brain[05:20] Diagnosing Depression and PTSD with AI[10:10] The Science Behind Brainwave Training[16:45] From Trial-and-Error Medicine to Personalized Brain Health[21:50] How IQMind.ai Uses AI for Diagnostics[28:00] Non-Invasive Treatments and Real-Life Results[33:40] Peak Performance and Brain Optimization for Athletes[38:20] Data Privacy and Ethical Concerns in Brain Tech[43:50] The Future of AI in Healthcare and Human Potential 🌐 Where to find Katarina:Website: IQMind.aiLinkedIn: Katarina Maloney 🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    42 min
  2. Don't Wait For The Perfect Moment To Start With AI - Don Finley Explains Why // REPOST

    3 DAYS AGO

    Don't Wait For The Perfect Moment To Start With AI - Don Finley Explains Why // REPOST

    Unlocking AI’s Power in Business with Don Finley Are you ready to discover how artificial intelligence is reshaping the business world—right now? In this insightful episode, host Dietmar Fischer sits down with AI and business expert Don Finley to explore how companies of all sizes can leverage AI to drive smarter decisions, boost productivity, and gain a competitive edge. 📧💌📧 Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: ⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧💌📧 Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or just curious about where AI is heading, you’ll find practical strategies, inspiring stories, and actionable advice throughout the conversation. --- --- --- And don't forget to support our sponsor 🚀 Get started with YOUR PREMIER LEAGUE AI GAME with ⁠John Munsell's book ➡️ ⁠Ingrain AI on Amazon⁠ Exactly the help you need right now ⛑️ --- --- --- 🚀 Episode Highlights: - Real-world applications of AI in business, from startups to global enterprises - The biggest challenges companies face with AI adoption—and how to overcome them - Don Finley’s practical tips for implementing AI solutions today- Predictions for the future of AI and business transformation - Step-by-step guidance to help you get started, no matter your company’s size 💡 Quotes from the Episode: “AI isn’t just for tech giants any more - every business, no matter the size, can use it to make smarter decisions every single day.” “The biggest mistake I see is waiting for ‘the perfect moment’ to start with AI. The best time to learn is right now, with what you already have.” Chapters: (00:00) Introduction: Meet Don Finley & Today’s AI in Business Focus (03:17) Real-World Business Applications of AI (12:42) Overcoming Common AI Challenges in Business (21:30) Practical Strategies for Implementing AI (32:15) Don Finley’s Predictions for the Future of AI in Business (38:50) Key Takeaways & Where to Connect with Don Finley Where to find Don Finley: 🧑 On LinkedIn 🔗 Findustries Website And don't forget to listen to his Podcast, "The Human Code" Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    52 min
  3. Revealed: How Mohan Rao Built an AI That Reads Your Client's Mind Before They Even Know They're Unhappy

    5 DAYS AGO

    Revealed: How Mohan Rao Built an AI That Reads Your Client's Mind Before They Even Know They're Unhappy

    In this electrifying episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, we’re joined by Mohan Rao, co-founder of Knownwell and AI veteran since the ‘80s, who walks us through a rarely discussed frontier in AI: Predictive Communication Intelligence. Forget dashboards full of red-green traffic lights—Mohan's platform reads real-time conversations, detects shifts in client sentiment, and flags problems before they explode. --- --- --- A Message from John Munsell of Bizzuka, who pays the bills for this season: "The problem that I saw out there was that most of the books out there just talk about why it's important or what is important, but none of them really tell you how to make it happen." That's where John Munsell's book comes in: get ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Ingrain AI on Amazon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- --- --- Together we unpack how AI can decode tone, track hidden client dissatisfaction, and highlight retention risks using natural language and large language models (LLMs). With examples from consulting, marketing, and tech services, Mohan reveals how AI is changing the way agencies stay human—at scale. If you’ve ever juggled 25 clients, struggled to keep your team aligned, or simply want AI that acts like a chief of staff (not a spreadsheet), this episode is a goldmine. --- What more? Ah yes, please tune in to get my thoughts and never miss and episode, ⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠! --- 🔑 Highlights in this episode: Why traditional CRM data is “too little, too late” How AI analyzes unstructured data like Slack, Zoom, and email The barbell problem in consulting—and how AI fills the middle Why one angry email doesn’t matter—but three in a row does Mohan’s take on the Terminator question (Spoiler: he’s not worried) The real impact of LLMs on internal operations at Knownwell 💬 Quotes from the Episode: “The purpose of AI is to elevate the human—not to replace them. We want to do creative, high-value work. AI just gives us a leg up.” — Mohan Rao “When you're managing 25 clients, things fall apart. Our goal is to show the fire before it burns the house down.” — Mohan Rao ⏱️ Podcast Chapters: 00:00 Welcome & Introduction: Meet Mohan Rao03:47 Why AI Is Finally Working for Professional Services07:21 Predicting Client Risk Before It Happens10:50 One Angry Call Doesn’t Mean a Fire—But a Pattern Might14:18 AI, Empathy & Client Health Scores18:02 80% Right Beats 100% Too Late: Embracing Imperfection in AI21:34 From Spreadsheets to Signal Intelligence: Goodbye to “Yellow Clients”25:10 Losing a Team Member? AI Could’ve Warned You28:31 How the Knownwell Platform Actually Works32:01 AI for Personal Growth: Mohan’s Favourite Use Cases35:32 From Engineer to Idea Machine: LLMs as Coding Co-Pilots39:00 Sign-off & Gratitude 🌐 Where to find Mohan Rao: You can connect to him on LinkedIn!And Knownwell, if you want to see his AI in action! What more? Ah yes, please tune in to get my thoughts and never miss and episode, subscribe to our Newsletter! Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    46 min
  4. How Emotional AI Is Rewriting Loneliness

    15 OCT

    How Emotional AI Is Rewriting Loneliness

    Loneliness has become one of the world’s quietest epidemics—and artificial intelligence has started whispering back. In this deeply human episode of A Beginner’s Guide to AI, Professor Gephardt explores how machines are being designed to fill emotional voids, comfort the isolated, and even simulate empathy. But can a system trained on data truly understand you—or is it only reflecting your own emotions back at you in high definition? 📧💌📧 Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: ⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠ 📧💌📧 From the soft-spoken ElliQ robot keeping seniors company in empty kitchens, to chatbots like Replika creating digital friendships for millions, this episode unpacks how AI companions, emotional AI, and artificial empathy are reshaping what connection means in the 21st century. Listeners will hear real-world examples, ethical debates, and psychological insights that blur the line between comfort and code. Professor Gephardt breaks down the mechanics of AI companions—how they listen, learn, and adapt to our moods. He discusses how chatbots and mental health tools offer temporary relief while posing long-term risks of dependence. The discussion also takes a hard look at AI in wellbeing, asking whether companionship should ever be designed as a product. If you’ve ever found yourself talking to a voice assistant a little too often—or wondered if technology can make us feel less alone—this episode is for you. Engaging, funny, and grounded in real science, it’s a reminder that while AI can imitate empathy, it can’t replace the messy, irreplaceable warmth of human connection. ✨ Key Highlights How AI companions simulate emotional understanding through language models and sentiment detection The rise of social robots like ElliQ and their measurable impact on elderly wellbeing Why emotional AI can comfort but not care — and the ethical red lines designers face Psychological insights on why humans bond with machines The balance between technological support and emotional dependence A simple framework: Spot, Soothe, Stretch — how AI can help without replacing real relationships 💡 Whether you’re an AI beginner or a seasoned technologist, this episode blends science, ethics, and storytelling in a way that makes complex ideas feel human. Because the future of empathy might just depend on how we use our machines—and how much we still need each other. 🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    21 min
  5. AI for Personal & Spiritual Development: Lisa Tells You Why // REPOST

    13 OCT

    AI for Personal & Spiritual Development: Lisa Tells You Why // REPOST

    Get ready for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation with Lisa Turner of CETfreedom! In this episode, Lisa joins Dietmar Fischer to explore the intersection of artificial intelligence, personal development, and spiritual growth. Lisa shares her unique journey from systems engineering to coaching, revealing how she’s leveraged her expertise to develop over 40 AI-powered tools designed to help coaches, leaders, and individuals unlock their potential. Discover Lisa’s early impressions of AI, how she overcame skepticism, and her playful “Doctor Who” philosophy—embracing the unknown and pushing boundaries in the world of AI. Dive into practical examples, from busting procrastination and imposter syndrome to creating custom hypnosis scripts and empowering journaling prompts. Whether you’re a coach, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of personal growth, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world stories. Go to Lisa's website and get a free book (a real one!!!) there! Also, you can follow her on Tiktok, Insta, Facebook or LinkedIn! --- Tune in to get my tips & tricks and never miss an episode: Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Want to get in contact? Write me an email: podcast@argo.berlin Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    48 min
  6. What Is Agentic Workflow Automation? We Ask Lyzr's Ani Naranyan // REPOST

    11 OCT

    What Is Agentic Workflow Automation? We Ask Lyzr's Ani Naranyan // REPOST

    In this episode, Anirudh Narayan of Lyzr joins us to explore the exciting world of AI agents, marketing innovation, and growth hacking in the digital era. 📧💌📧 Ready to take your business to the next level? Subscribe for more AI strategies, share your questions in the comments, and visit our website for free resources. Don’t miss exclusive content in our newsletter—sign up today: ⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠ 📧💌📧 From designing AI-powered tools to transforming sales strategies, Anirudh shares practical insights, creative experiments, and lessons learned from years of working at the intersection of tech and entrepreneurship. Whether you’re a marketer, founder, or tech enthusiast, this conversation will give you a fresh perspective on how AI can amplify your business impact—today and in the future. 🌟 Key Highlights: AI Marketing Agents: How they’re reshaping sales and customer engagement. Building AI Agents for Business Growth: From ideation to implementation. Content Creation in the AI Era: Strategies that convert attention into action. Real-World Case Studies: Applying AI tools for measurable results. 💬 Quotes from the Episode: A one-billion-dollar business with agents and AI tools—that’s when we said, in a gold rush, you want to build shovels, so why not build a platform?"And for non-developers, it’s like—oh, I already have a template, a pre-built agent I can plug and play and start using immediately." ⏱ Chapters (experimental): 00:00 Introduction and Welcome with Anirudh Narayan 03:17 How AI Agents Are Changing Marketing and Sales 09:45 Building AI-Powered Tools for Business Growth 15:32 Content Creation Strategies in the AI Era 21:10 Real-World Use Cases and Success Stories 27:55 The Future of AI in Marketing and Entrepreneurship 📍 Where to find Anirudh Narayan: Website: lyzr.ai LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/anirudh-narayan/ 🎵 Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads

    46 min
  7. The Best AI Hacks for Small Businesses (ft. Wendy Keir)

    9 OCT

    The Best AI Hacks for Small Businesses (ft. Wendy Keir)

    In this episode of Beginner’s Guide to AI, Wendy Keir shares practical ways small business owners can use AI tools to save time, reduce decision fatigue, and build a “team” of custom GPT agents. From naming her CEO agent “Lucas” to a dead-simple rule — one GPT, one job — Wendy shows how entrepreneurs can turn AI into a reliable thinking partner for growth in 2025. 🚀 📧💌📧 Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧💌📧 💡 Key highlights Practical AI tools for small businesses: email drafting, planning, campaign support, weekly reviews Custom GPTs / agents: why one GPT, one job beats generic prompting AI productivity & time savings: ~7 hours/week saved; ~£1,000/week during campaigns Adoption mindset: staying in the driver’s seat; context > canned prompts Accessibility & inclusion: how AI levels the playing field for solopreneurs and small teams Beginner’s Guide to AI takeaways: concrete workflows any entrepreneur can start today ➡️ Quotes from the Episode “I don’t encourage anyone to prompt — I encourage them to create an agent that fulfills a specific role.” “One GPT, one job. You don’t want multiple personalities in one agent.” “AI levels the playing field for everybody; it meets you where you’re at.” 🧾 Chapters (Spotify & YouTube format)00:00 Welcome & intro to Wendy Keir03:45 Why AI clicked for a dyslexic entrepreneur08:30 From prompts to agents: one GPT, one job14:20 Building a family of business agents (CEO, coach, marketing, sales)20:15 Daily workflow with “Lucas” the CEO agent27:40 Time and money saved with AI in campaigns34:10 Overcoming resistance and starting small40:00 Personal aha moments, patterns, and “coding” change43:11 Where to find Wendy Keir & closing Where to find the Wendy? Best way is to go to her website: wendykeir.com Music credit: "Modern Situations" by Unicorn Heads 🎧✨

    50 min
  8. Think AI Is Just Fancy Copywriting? John Sets the Record Straight

    7 OCT

    Think AI Is Just Fancy Copywriting? John Sets the Record Straight

    John Munsell joins me again in studio to unpack his new book InGrain AI: Strategy Through Execution and shows how any team - wheather 20 people or 2,000 - swaps its “tricycle” approach to AI for a turbocharged Tesla. We dig into his AI Strategy Canvas, a nine-block framework that turns scattered experiments into a company-wide game plan. 📧💌📧 Tune in to get my thoughts and all episodes, don't forget to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠beginnersguide.nl⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📧💌📧 Discover how a six-minute ROI calculator saves days of dev time, and learn why spending just $100 a month on the right LLM mix can unlock top-100-talent performance for everyone on staff. John also shares the “Challenger” prompt that keeps groupthink at bay, explains when to trust (and mistrust) your favourite model, and maps the fastest path from dabbling to an AI-first culture. 🧑‍🦰 You find John Munsell on LinkedIn 📖 And if you want to have a look into the book, you'll find all you need to know on his website 🎧 About the HostDietmar is deep into AI stuff with his digital marketing agency and is one of the top 2% podcasters worldwide. Connect with him on LinkedIn! --- Music credit: “Modern Situations” by Unicorn Heads

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"A Beginner's Guide to AI" makes the complex world of Artificial Intelligence accessible to all. Each episode asks someone working with AI about what they do and how AI can help you. Ideal for novices, tech enthusiasts, and the simply curious, this podcast transforms AI learning into an engaging, digestible journey. Join us as we take the first steps into AI!

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  • Creator
    Dietmar Fischer
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    294
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Dietmar Fischer
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