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Stop Getting Terrible Results and Start Getting Genius-Level Output

Here's what happens at nearly every conference where I speak about AI:

Someone raises their hand: "I tried ChatGPT and it gave me absolute rubbish. AI just doesn't work for my industry."

Then I ask to see their prompt.

Nine times out of ten, it's something like: "Write me a blog post about leadership."

The problem isn't AI. The problem is they're speaking to a genius like it's a mind reader.

I've spent three years testing AI tools across dozens of business scenarios—from sales proposals in Japan to keynote development in Dubai. The difference between mediocre AI output and genuinely brilliant results comes down to how you ask the question.

1) Give AI a Role (And Watch the Magic Happen)

Most people start with "Write me..." That's like walking into a party and immediately asking someone for a favour.

Instead, tell AI who it should be.

Weak: "Write an email to a difficult client."

Strong: "You are an experienc...

Here's something that might surprise you: The financial advisors thriving in 2035 won't be the ones with the fanciest degrees or the biggest client lists today. They'll be the ones who figured out how to dance with AI rather than run from it.

I've been watching this transformation unfold from conference stages in Florida to training rooms in Manchester, and the writing's on the wall.

Financial advisors who embrace AI aren't just getting a competitive edge—they're redefining what "advisory" actually means.

Let me explain why the smart money (literally) is on AI-enabled advisors.

1) The Time Liberation Revolution

Traditional financial advisors spend roughly 70% of their time on administrative tasks. Portfolio rebalancing, compliance documentation, client onboarding, market research—all the stuff that keeps you busy but doesn't make clients' lives better.

AI flips this equation.

I met a financial advisor in Dubai last year who told me his AI tools saved him 15 hours a week. That'...