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AI After 50

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Frequency: 1 episode/55d. Total Eps: 7

Created for professionals over 50, 'AI After 50' is your place to start, a place where we'll all learn together. Join other professionals in their 50s and 60's and discover how to blend your talents with an understanding of AI. Become that asset within your company, or organization. 'AI Over 50' is not about replacing your decades of experience - it's about making it your competitive advantage. From saving time to higher earnings, to a renewed confidence, learn alongside other seasoned professionals who see the need for AI literacy for all. New episodes every Monday.

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AI After 50 - The Pilot Episode

Sunday, January 5, 2025 • Duration 06:10

About The Show:

AI After 50 is a weekly podcast launching January 13th, 2025, designed for experienced professionals looking to develop their AI skills and confidence. Host Mark Tennant brings 30 years of IT experience and 8 years of AI expertise to guide you through practical, no-nonsense AI learning.

Episode Highlights:

- Weekly episodes release every Monday

- Hands-on exercises focusing primarily on ChatGPT

- Practical, jargon-free approach to AI learning

- Suitable for all experience levels, with special focus on professionals over 50

Core Topics We'll Cover:

1. Positive Impacts: What AI can and cannot do

2. Challenges & Concerns: Addressing fears and misconceptions

3. Training & Adaptation: Practical skills development

Your Host:

Mark Tennant brings extensive experience:

- Current: E-learning developer at a medical manufacturing company

- Background: 30 years in IT hardware/software support

- Experience: 15 years at a leading medical school supporting researchers

- Specialization: AI workshop instructor for businesses and organizations in Northeast Ohio

Resources Mentioned:

- Free ChatGPT version recommended for following along

- Tools discussed: Microsoft Copilot, Google Gemini, Perplexity AI

Get More From Each Episode:

📌 Basic Show Notes: Available free with each episode

📌 Premium Newsletter: Extended exercises and additional tips available by subscription

Subscribe here —> https://bit.ly/AIAfter50-Premium-Show-Notes-Subscribe

Connect With the Show:

- Email: mark@marktennant.net

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marketennant/

- Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts

Next Episode:

Join us January 13th, 2025, for Episode #1 as we begin our AI learning journey together!

Remember to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts, so you don't miss any episodes of AI After 50!

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AI After 50 - Episode #1 - An Introduction to AI | ChatGPT | Your First AI Exercise

Episode 1

Monday, January 13, 2025 • Duration 11:28

AI After 50 - Episode #1: Your First Steps Into AI Literacy Host: Mark Tennant | Email: Mark@Marktennant.Net

🎯 Episode Overview Discover how professionals over 50 can use the power of AI to become more efficient and indispensable in their careers. In this debut episode, Mark introduces the foundations of Generative AI and provides your first hands-on exercise with ChatGPT.

⭐ Key Topics

What Generative AI really is (and isn't)
How ChatGPT works and why it matters for professionals over 50
Your first practical exercise to start building AI confidence
How to create your personal Prompt Library

🔍 Episode Highlights

Understanding AI: Learn how ChatGPT predicts patterns and words to generate human-like responses
Real Benefits: Discover how AI can increase your efficiency by 15-20% in professional settings
Practical Setup: Step-by-step guidance on getting started with ChatGPT's free version
Expert Insight: Mark shares his personal AI journey since 2015

📝 This Week's Exercise: Your First ChatGPT Experience Step 1: Setting Up

Visit ChatGPT.com
Create your free account
Familiarize yourself with the interface

Step 2: Your First Prompt

Look for the text input box at the bottom of the screen
Type exactly: "Write me a blog post about [your chosen topic]"
Choose a topic you're passionate about (gardening, cooking, your profession, etc.)

Step 3: Exploring Results

Read through ChatGPT's response
Look for the "Regenerate" button on the right side
Click it to see a completely different version of the blog post
Notice how each response is unique

Step 4: Start Your Prompt Library

AI After 50 - Episode #2: Better Prompting - ⚠️ AI Adoption at a Snail's Pace

Episode 2

Monday, January 20, 2025 • Duration 14:36

AI After 50 - Episode #2: Better Prompting - AI Adoption at a Snail's Pace - Host: Mark Tennant | Email: Mark@Marktennant.Net

🎯 Episode Overview This week, we dive deeper into practical AI applications, exploring how existing software tools can enhance your workflow and introducing advanced prompting techniques for better AI interactions.

⭐ Key Topics

How to leverage AI capabilities in tools you already use
Real-world efficiency gains through AI adoption
Advanced prompting techniques for better results
Understanding AI "hallucinations" and how to prevent them

🔍 Episode Highlights

Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Zoom AI features
How AI can save hours in information gathering
Real examples of AI enhancing creativity and workflow
New ChatGPT "Tasks" feature introduction

📝 This Week's Advanced Prompting Exercise Step 1: Understanding the Framework Your prompt should include:

Expert role definition
Process to streamline
Specific tasks
Requirements refinement

Step 2: Creating Your Advanced Prompt Follow this structure:

CopyAct as an expert in [specific role] and help me streamline my process of [specific task]. Tasks to perform: 1. [Task 1] 2. [Task 2] Requirements: - [Requirement 1] - [Requirement 2]

Step 3: Example Prompt "Act as an expert marketer who specializes in home real estate, and help me streamline my process of creating compelling descriptions for new listings. Tasks and context:

I specialize in first-time home buyers
Do not use typical AI language
Write short, compelling sentences"

Step 4: Refining Results

Generate multiple responses

AI After 50 - Episode #3 - What AI Can Do, and the World is NOT Ready - The RISEN Framework for AI Prompting - Perplexity.ai

Episode 3

Monday, January 27, 2025 • Duration 10:46

EPISODE #3: What AI Can Do, and the World is NOT Ready - The RISEN Framework for AI Prompting

AI is becoming 'table stakes' in 2025. Learn how to structure your AI prompts effectively using the RISEN Framework to get better results from AI language models.
Episode Highlights

[1:22] - Why AI literacy is critical for professionals over 50: Key stats from an AARP survey.
[4:45] - The current state of AI models: What they can already do and why it matters.
[8:10] - OpenAI's "Operator": A breakthrough in autonomous task performance.
[11:45] - Introducing the RISEN Framework: A simple, adaptable prompt structure.
[18:12] - Practical exercise: Using RISEN to create a blog prompt for a greenhouse business.
[23:40] - Why Perplexity.ai is your new go-to research tool (and how it differs from ChatGPT).
[27:15] - A call to action: Make 2025 the year you become AI-literate and indispensable in your field.

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS

Only 7% of professionals over 50 have AI training according to AARP [08:45]
Current AI models can already handle complex tasks like data analysis, content creation, and autonomous web tasks [12:30]
The RISEN Framework provides a structured approach to AI prompting [24:15]

📝 EPISODE BREAKDOWN [00:00] - Introduction and episode overview [07:30] - Current state of AI literacy and adoption rates [11:15] - Capabilities of current AI models [15:45] - Introduction to Perplexity.ai for research [24:15] - The RISEN Framework explained:

R: Role (specific focus)
I: Instructions (clear task direction)
S: Steps (specific steps to follow)
E: End Goal (desired outcome)
N: Narrowing (constraints and limitations)

💡 HIGHLIGHTED QUOTES "AI is going to be 'table stakes' here in 2025, certainly by the end of the year." [09:15] "Success with AI comes down to finding that sweet spot between the capabilities and complexity and human expertise." [35:20]

AI After 50 - Episode #4 - AI is a Behavioral Shift, Not a Technological Shift - ChatGPT Advanced Voice

Episode 4

Monday, February 3, 2025 • Duration 14:56

EPISODE #4: AI is a Behavioral Shift, Not a Technological Shift

Is AI a technological revolution, or is it really about behavior? In this episode, we break down why adapting to AI is less about mastering the technology and more about shifting your mindset—especially for professionals over 50. I’m joined by Sol, a ChatGPT Advanced Voice,, to discuss how AI isn’t just a tool you use when you need it, but a coworker and thinking partner that should always be in your workflow. We also explore how moving beyond the traditional “Google search mindset” can help you integrate AI into both your personal and professional life.

Plus, I share a real-life story about how AI saved me over $500 on a dryer repair, and we dive into practical strategies to help you build the habit of using AI daily. Stick around for this week’s exercise, where I introduce the ERA framework—another powerful prompting tool to add to your AI skill set.

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS

• AI adoption is more about changing behaviors than learning technology

• Success comes from treating AI as a conversational partner, not just a search tool

• Personal use cases help build comfort with AI before professional applications

📝 EPISODE BREAKDOWN

⏳ - 00:00 Introduction: AI as a Behavioral Shift

⏳ - 00:19 Welcome to AI After 50

⏳ - 00:36 Podcast Goals and Show Notes

⏳ - 01:43 Recap of Previous Episode

⏳ - 02:07 Exploring New Prompt Frameworks

⏳ - 03:32 Special Guest: Sol Discusses AI Behavioral Shift

⏳ - 05:46 Practical Tips for Adapting to AI

⏳ - 07:42 Real-World AI Success Stories

AI After 50 - Episode #5 - Developing an AI Mindset

Episode 5

Monday, February 17, 2025 • Duration 18:03

Episode #5: Developing an AI Mindset – AI After 50

Welcome to another episode of AI After 50, the podcast for experienced professionals looking to develop their AI skill set and stay professionally indispensable. I’m Mark Tennant, and if you’re over 50, you’re in the right place to become AI-literate, AI-confident, and AI-empowered.

This week, we’re expanding on our previous discussion about AI as a behavioral shift and diving into how to develop an AI mindset. Embracing AI isn’t about mastering technical skills—it’s about making AI an everyday thinking partner. From keeping ChatGPT open at all times to using AI for deeper insights into personal growth, work efficiency, and decision-making, we’ll explore how to shift your mindset to work with AI instead of just using it as a tool.

Plus, I bring back Sol, my ChatGPT Advanced Voice Mode assistant, to discuss how AI can help us become smarter together. Stay tuned for practical strategies, a weekly AI exercise, and key takeaways to help you integrate AI seamlessly into your routine.

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS

AI should be treated as a conversational partner rather than just a machine
Having AI open and ready at all times helps develop new work habits
Verify AI information before trusting it - the human element remains crucial
AI complements human skills like judgment and empathy while handling repetitive tasks

📝 EPISODE BREAKDOWN

00:00 Introduction to AI After 50
00:28 Developing an AI Mindset
00:42 Premium Show Notes and Subscription
01:11 Recap of Episode #4
02:03 Expanding the Behavioral Shift
02:24 Using AI in Daily Life
03:51 Warnings and Human Element
04:22 ChatGPT's Role and Features
06:47 Conversation with Sol on AI Mindset
14:44 Exercise: AI as Your Daily Thinking Partner
17:05 Conclusion and Weekly Exercise

AI After 50 - Episode #6 - AI Literacy for Everybody Over 50 (We're Back!)

Episode 6

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 • Duration 18:40

🎙️ AI After 50 – Episode #6: Getting Practical with AI & Staying Ahead After 50

Hosts: Mark Tennant & John Paganini

Release Date: December 2, 2025

Length: 19:00 minutes

Theme: AI literacy, tools, prompting, and staying relevant over 50

🎯 Episode Summary

Welcome back to AI After 50! In this episode, host Mark Tennant is joined for the first time by his business partner and co-host, John Paganini, an AI-in-healthcare expert. Together, they set the stage for what’s to come in the series—a weekly, practical deep-dive into AI for professionals 50 and over who want to remain relevant, confident, and employable in a rapidly job market..

They reflect on the goals of the podcast, their journey with AI, and share tips on AI tools, prompting techniques, and why now is the best time to get started.

From ChatGPT’s 3rd birthday to the newest updates with Google’s Gemini 3 and Nano Banana, Mark & John focus on what really matters for late-career professionals.

🗂️ Chapters

Welcome & Mission of AI After 50
Meet John Paganini & His AI Focus in Healthcare
Why AI is for Every Industry, Not Just Tech
What Listeners Can Expect Each Week
The Importance of Feedback from the Audience
Cutting Through the AI Hype: Real Tools, Real Use Cases
Mark & John’s First Encounters with ChatGPT
Why the $20/Month for GPT is Still Worth It
Exploring Google’s Gemini 3 & Nano Banana
How Nano Banana Can Help Prototype Ideas
Prompting Tips: How to Get Better Outputs
Final Thoughts: Stick With It, Learn as You Go

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