General Purpose: AI Training for Business

"You learn something new every day"—a phrase I’ve lived by since I was a child. Today, I was at the University of West London with Andrew Perkins and Amir Said exploring how flight simulators can help people overcome their fear of flying. It’s amazing to see how technology combined with psychology can transform lives in ways we might not expect. Last week, I attended the excellent General Purpose: AI Training for Business course, which opened my eyes to the ethical challenges of AI—such as bias, sustainability, and ownership—and its incredible practical benefits. Even after three months of using ChatGPT Pro daily to save days of time, the course gave me a deeper understanding of how to navigate AI’s complexities responsibly. Every day offers an opportunity to learn something new and personally, I hope I never stop learning. What’s something new you’ve learned recently? #NeverStopLearning #AI #Aviation #Innovation #ChatGPT #Ethics #flightsimulator #fearofflying

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🌄 Burn out is real. And sometimes, the best career moves aren't up – they're out. This summer, I walked away from a dream job at an AI company. After years navigating the ups and downs of start life (cash crunches, restructures, late nights), I was burn out. I needed a career break, and complete career rethink. Since then, I've been addressing these questions... 🤖 What do careers look like over the next 5-10 years, now that AI is reshaping the way we work? 🧠 How can I design a career that balances a clear mission and liberating autonomy, with paying the bills - and while managing mental health? 🎨 How can I accommodate more creative projects into a working week - without thinking about a salary? These questions have helped clarify my personal mission: to help young people navigate the increasingly complex world of work - by developing the entrepreneurial skills and mindsets to thrive. This unifies my 14 years working in education, technology, career coaching, gen-AI and entrepreneurship with a focus on improving mental resilience and creativity. This pic was taken following my gen-AI workshop at University of Sussex - hearing students' perspectives about the future. 🔬 Over the past two months, I've surveyed 120+ young people like them, in 25+ countries, about their career hopes and fears. Next week, I'll be publishing the findings here. Watch this space - and write 'report' in the comments if you'd like a copy ! 💡 In the meantime, much gratitude to some people & organisations whose inspo and guidance I've benefitted from (in person or from afar)… Jo Matthews' exceptional career coaching for life transitions Dave Evans & Bill Burnett's brilliant career book - Design Your Life. Sophie Deen's content on preparing kids for the future of work Milly Tamati & Nikita Khandwala's mind-opening content & tools for Generalist World 🌀 about future careers Ethan Mollick's fascinating perspectives on gen-AI Conversations via Future of Higher Ed's buzzing Slack community The way Ed Fidoe & team at LIS: The London Interdisciplinary School are developing students' multidisciplinary skills for a complex world How Cien S. is unlocking the power of LLMs Eleanor Ford's perspectives on career inflections for social impact Jack Orlik's research with OECD - OCDE on effective gen-AI use for public service provision Kate Woods FHEA's perspectives on evolving career services for next gen of uni student Justin Ibbett & Oliver Sheinwald for empathy and support with my job transition Barry T Whyte & Jonas Haefele's courses with General Purpose: AI Training for Business to unlock AI's career applications #FutureOfWork #Careers #CareerGuidance #AI #burnout #mentalhealth

🎨 Everyone's talking about the creative potential of gen-AI... so how can we learn how best to harness it? 👨🏫 I spent yesterday afternoon completing General Purpose: AI Training for Business's 'Create AI' course. We learnt how to design creative graphics, video and music in a brilliant session at WeWork from Barry T Whyte & Jonas Haefele. ✨ 👻 Along with a whistlestop tour through gen-AI, its use cases, ethical implications, and how Stable Diffusion neural networks operate, we got stuck in with brilliant tools like Adobe Firefly, Midjourney, Suno and Runway and built a Halloween-themed creative campaign. 🙏 Thanks Barry, Jonas and team for such an inspiring session which left me buzzing with ideas! 🤔 How are you using AI to be more creative? I'd love to hear your ideas and tools that you use in the comments. 🤦 P.S. excuse dark and grainy photo taken on my bust iPhone... the energy in the room was 🔥 #genAI #creative #futureofwork #AI #midjourney #LLMs #stablediffusion

As Black History Month draws to a close, I've decided to share this as it's very personal - a creative exploration of my Kenyan heritage through digital artistry. After immersing myself in AI for Creatives at General Purpose General Purpose: AI Training for Business I found myself drawn to create something that speaks to both my roots and my journey in technology. 🌍 🇰🇪 These pieces tell a story close to my heart. Growing up around them, Maasai warriors weren't just historical figures - they were symbols of dignity, resilience, and leadership that shaped my understanding of strength. Through Midjourney, I've attempted to capture their essence in a new light: the intricate beadwork that tells stories of community, the vibrant garments that reflect status and identity, and the profound connection to nature symbolized by the lions and ethereal wings. ✨ 🎨 What moves me most about these interpretations is how they mirror my own journey - standing confidently between tradition and innovation. The warriors' posture speaks of unwavering dignity, while the surreal elements suggest infinite possibilities. It's reminiscent of how many of us navigate our cultural heritage in modern spaces, especially in tech. 💫 I debated sharing these pieces. The intersection of AI and cultural heritage raises important questions about authenticity and representation. Yet, isn't this dialogue crucial? In my work with AI, I've learned that the most meaningful innovations often come from bridging seemingly distant worlds. ⚡ These images remind me that our cultural legacy isn't static - it's a living force that evolves while remaining true to its essence. The Maasai warrior spirit of adaptability and resilience feels particularly relevant as we shape the future of technology. 💭 I'd be honored to hear your reflections: How do you see your heritage inspiring innovation in your field? #BlackHistoryMonth #KenyanHeritage #Innovation #CulturalInnovation #AI #DigitalArt #GenerativeAI #TechAndTradition #MaasaiCulture

Yesterday was a day of two halves. In the afternoon, I delved into the world of AI, determined to understand its implications for Propel, our clients, and myself. I believe that embracing AI can enhance our creativity and allow us to focus on what we do best. One of my core philosophies is to infuse joy and fun into life by concentrating on our strengths. When we’re in our element, work becomes enjoyable, fulfilling and meaningful. When we’re happy, we become engaged, and life is filled with more sunshine. AI is already transforming my life, and this is just the beginning. To further this journey, I attended a training session with Barry T Whyte from General Purpose: AI Training for Business, a company specialising in AI training for businesses. Big shout out to Barry T Whyte, go check out General Purpose AI. Alongside my COO, Ben Dalzell, we returned to the classroom and explored creative ways to integrate AI into our work. The session was excellent, and I left feeling inspired. Kudos to Barry and the team at General Purpose for their outstanding work. In the evening, I joined my friends Gemma Greaves, Dan Cresta, and a whole host of Halloween monsters for our annual “Cabaloween” gathering. We meet monthly, but this special event involves dressing up and sharing ghost stories in a suitably eerie London venue. The evening was fun, scary, and delightfully spooky. A memorable moment was when Claire Koryczan remarked, after a series of chilling tales, “I’ll tell you what, AI couldn’t do this, could it?” It was a thought-provoking end to a day that beautifully blended technology and tradition. Please see a photo of a couple of random industry monsters!

Thoroughly enjoyed receiving my creditation in AI Essentials for Business. Great interactive virtual session thanks to General Purpose: AI Training for Business. Whilst we covered plenty of useful tips and techniques on how to use ChatGPT for business, my favourite part by far, was creating a Pixar character of my pet dog 🐶 #ArtificialIntelligence #AIinHospitality

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Next Thursday 19th of September at 18:00PM we will be hosting a panel session between Barry T Whyte - CEO General Purpose: AI Training for Business and Sara Maldon - AI Transformation Lead at Make. The event will take place on our central Shoreditch Campus in London and we will talk about how to integrate AI and automations in your daily work and your wider business processes. Afterwards, we will have a drink and network! Join us! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dH35qVGj