Ep 96 - Real Example: Coaching a Team to Use ChatGPT for Scalable Research

Ep 96 - Real Example: Coaching a Team to Use ChatGPT for Scalable Research

Author: Cary Weston January 15, 2026 Duration: 30:10

Episode Summary 

In this solo episode of The ChatGPT Experiment, host Cary Weston breaks walks through a real-world example where he helped a trade advocacy group automate and streamline their time-consuming research process using ChatGPT's Projects feature. Cary shares his 4-part framework for setting up successful prompts and emphasizes the importance of engaging ChatGPT in dialogue, not just handing it a task and hoping for the best.

 

3 Key Takeaways

  • Use Cary's 4-Part Framework: When talking to ChatGPT, always explain: 1) What are we doing? 2) Why are we doing it? 3) What does success look like? 4) Do you have questions to help you do your best work?
  • Don't Rush the Task: Jumping too quickly into asking ChatGPT to "do something" often leads to poor results. Instead, let it help you plan, think, and collaborate.
  • Structure for Flexibility: When building Projects, keep the instructions (the "brain") stable, but make supporting documents modular—this makes updates and improvements much easier over time.

 

About Cary Weston

Cary is the creator and host of The ChatGPT Experiment podcast, where he shares real-life strategies, coaching insights, and how-tos for using ChatGPT in practical, repeatable ways. Cary works with individuals, teams, and organizations to improve productivity and solve problems using AI. Through one-on-one coaching, workshops, and keynotes, he helps people find value in ChatGPT without getting overwhelmed by the tech.

 

Cary offers customized one-on-one ChatGPT training in 60 minute sessions. Find out more information on the sessions, answers to frequent questions, and how to register at www.ChatGPTExperiment.com

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Ever wondered how AI tools like ChatGPT could actually fit into your daily work or creative projects without the technical overwhelm? The ChatGPT Experiment-Simplifying Chat GPT For Curious Beginners is built for that exact moment of curiosity. Host Cary Weston demystifies artificial intelligence in a way that feels like a helpful conversation, stripping away the jargon to focus on practical, actionable steps. This podcast moves beyond theory, offering listeners a chance to hear how prompts are crafted and how responses can be shaped for real tasks in business, marketing, education, and personal growth. Each episode feels like a guided session, where Cary’s approachable style turns abstract concepts into clear tools you can use immediately. Whether you're looking to streamline a workflow, generate fresh ideas, or simply understand the buzz, the content meets you where you are. The natural flow of the podcast makes complex topics accessible, ensuring that every listener, regardless of their starting point, can build genuine capability. It’s about transforming that initial interest into tangible skill, one straightforward explanation at a time.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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