#1: Breaking Through AI Paralysis: Why Waiting for the ‘Right Time’ is Holding You Back

Welcome to the First Edition of Actionable AI Insights

The goal of this newsletter is simple: inspire action and help you get real value from AI, whether you’re an intern or an executive. Every week, we’ll share practical insights and strategies designed to build your knowledge, skills and confidence—so you can make AI work for your business.

AI isn’t hard to use, but maximising its value takes experimentation, learning, and a willingness to try things out. If you find this helpful, share it with friends and colleagues who are navigating the same challenges.

What You Can Expect:

• Actionable Insights: Strategies and real-world advice you can apply right away to drive AI adoption—whether you’re leading from the top or influencing change from the ground up.
• A Prompt to Experiment: A specific task for you to try out each week—geared toward sparking quick wins and building momentum.
• Top News: Handpicked highlights from the flood of AI news, focusing on what actually matters and why.
• Tips & Tricks: Advice on smarter ways to use AI tools, with practical tips for navigating hidden features and boosting productivity.
• Tool Reviews: Honest evaluations of new and familiar AI tools, focusing on how they fit into your business workflows.

If there’s something specific you’d like to see covered, just reach out! And if you’re looking for more personalised support, schedule a free discovery call to figure out where AI can deliver value for your organisation.

This Week's Tip:

Use AI to Help You Learn AI: Choose a small task for AI to help with. After getting the result, ask,

“What additional information or context could I have shared to improve this response?”

You might be surprised by the answer, as well as how providing that information improves the quality of the response! We are so used to asking humans to complete tasks, we forget all the knowledge required to do it well, but AI tools can be good at reminding you.

This skill of communicating the right information and context to get the best result is one of the biggest easy wins I see when training people to use AI, and it's still something I use all the time.

Stop Waiting for the “Right Time” to Use AI: Start Small, Start Now

Too many businesses are holding off on AI because they think it’s going to require a massive overhaul or disrupt their current projects. Maybe they’re waiting until next year when things are “less busy” (are they ever?) or feel like they need to finish up other technical initiatives first. Or perhaps it just seems too complicated to integrate right now.

But here’s the reality:

AI doesn’t have to be disruptive. It’s not an all-or-nothing initiative—it’s a tool that can slot into your existing workflows and create value immediately...

whether that value is saving time, growing sales, or generating new insights. The biggest mistake companies make is waiting until they feel perfectly ready, letting opportunities slip by.

The term “artificial intelligence” can sound intimidating and overly technical, like something that requires months of planning, heavy investment, and expert knowledge. But AI today is more accessible than ever, with some of the most advanced models available for as little as ￡20/month. You can start using it right now, even for simple tasks like speeding up content creation, automating small processes, or generating quick data insights.

Why Start Small?

Because AI is just a new tool—one that’s already changing how businesses operate. The key is to start small, experiment, and build on what works. Success doesn’t come from waiting for some “ideal” time; it comes from incremental learning and quick wins that show real value without disrupting your day-to-day operations.

Even if your organisation is pursuing larger generative AI projects, starting small in parallel can build value across the business. Quick wins aren’t a substitute for bigger initiatives; they complement them by delivering immediate benefits while accelerating learning and adoption across teams. Each small experiment helps you develop the knowledge and skills needed to make those larger projects more effective, creating a foundation that drives value at every level of the organisation.

Turning AI into a Strategic Advantage

The companies that succeed with AI aren’t waiting for perfect readiness. They’re testing small, practical use cases, adapting quickly, and letting those early results guide their next steps. Every quick win, whether it’s reducing repetitive tasks or accelerating decision-making, lays the groundwork for larger, more strategic opportunities down the line. They aren’t waiting for someone else to build a tool that fits their exact use case—they’re learning to leverage AI in novel ways to stay ahead and competitive.

The reality is that the AI space is changing and evolving incredibly fast, if you spend 6 months creating the perfect plan, by the time it's ready it won't be relevant, and those are 6 months you could have been building value with AI.

So, don’t let AI become something you’ll “get to later” when you have more time or more resources. The best way to build your AI strategy is to start using AI now—not by planning a massive initiative, but by integrating it into your current workflows, even in small ways.

This Week’s Prompts:

Talk to Your Team: Ask around to see if anyone is already experimenting with AI. What tools are they finding useful? Where are they hitting roadblocks? What workflows and tasks is it helping with?

Experiment: Try using AI for a new task you haven't tried before. From ideation and strategy, to writing and data analysis. Choose something you know well, and see how well you can get it to perform.

Key Takeaway?

The best time to start was yesterday; the next best time is today. Experiment, learn, and let the results shape your path forward. AI doesn’t have to be a massive project—just a new tool that can deliver value, even if you only have a few minutes to explore.

This Week’s Top AI News:

1. OpenAI Releases Advanced Voice Mode A major upgrade to ChatGPT Teams and Plus, featuring more natural, low-latency interactions that can adapt to your tone and emotion. Why it matters: Voice that is indistinguishable from a human is nearly here, with big implications for the future of some industries, and how humans interact with technology.
2. Microsoft’s 20-Year Nuclear Power Deal To fuel its AI operations, Microsoft has secured exclusive access to an entire nuclear power plant—expect to see similar deals as the demand for AI infrastructure grows. Why it Matters: The long term planning going in to ensuring the infrastructure is there to support AI just further backs that this is not a temporary trend.
3. Meta’s AI Push and Open-Source Models Meta continues to open-source advanced AI models and develop consumer-facing tools. Why it Matters: There is about to be an explosion of AI awareness as billions of people start to get access to free AI models through Meta's apps like Facebook, Whatsapp, and Instagram. Not only will this change peoples relationship with technology, it will likely shape social media for years to come.

What’s Coming Next Week: Quick Wins with AI

Next week, we’re diving into real-world examples of how AI can deliver quick wins across different business functions—no technical expertise required. We’ll explore ways to use tools like ChatGPT and Fireflies AI for drafting proposals, analysing your data with Code Interpreter (starting with getting insights from your Linkedin data), and turning customer feedback into actionable insights. If you’ve been wondering where to begin, next week’s issue will show you how to integrate AI into your daily workflows without disrupting your day.

How Erictron AI Can Help You Get There Faster

As a generative AI consultant, I specialise in accelerating your company’s AI journey by turning theory into practice. My approach is hands-on, collaborative, and tailored to your unique business needs—whether that’s education and upskilling, leading AI initiatives, or delivering quick-win projects that drive immediate value.

Rather than offering generic, one-size-fits-all services, I focus on personalised engagements that address your specific challenges and goals. This can range from executive-level coaching and team workshops to leading AI projects from ideation to delivery. Every engagement is designed to create practical outcomes that build confidence and momentum.

What I Offer:

• Hands-On Implementation & Project Leadership: Leading AI projects end-to-end, from ideation and strategy to execution, ensuring solutions are tailored and effective.
• Tailored Education & Workshops: Personalised training sessions—whether it’s executive coaching, team-specific workshops, or company-wide lunch-and-learns—designed to fit your context and help teams learn by doing. A unique approach that delivers value immediately
• Governance & Strategic Guidance: Helping you set up lightweight governance frameworks and strategic plans that align AI initiatives with your business goals.
• Custom Software & Tool Integration: Building simple AI solutions to streamline workflows, automate tasks, and deliver results without disrupting day-to-day operations.

This approach means that every workshop, quick win, and project is guided by real-world applications and tailored to what your team needs right now. By focusing on practical, contextual learning and rapid value delivery, I ensure that your business doesn’t just adopt AI, but does so safely, confidently, and with measurable impact.

Ready to move forward? Let’s turn AI from a daunting challenge into a source of innovation and competitive advantage—today, not someday. Schedule a call, or drop me a message for a free Intro to AI and Discovery call.

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