Why dabbling with AI isn’t enough
Most EAs think experimenting with AI is enough. It’s not.
Experimentation is where you get curious. You try things. You stumble onto little wins. That’s vital.
But without structure, it’s messy. You’ll plateau. You’ll waste time reinventing the wheel.
Structured learning changes that. It gives you frameworks and tactics to build on what you discover. It turns experiments into progress.
One without the other? You’ll hit a ceiling, fast.
This is something I spoke about the other day on The Crodie Files podcast. Listen to the whole episode here.
An EA sent me this in a DM recently: “I thought I knew ChatGPT inside out. Then I joined your workshop and realized I’d only been scratching the surface.”
She’d been experimenting for months — but that one session pushed her forward more than dozens of hours of play.
Here’s the truth: if you want AI to stick in your workflow, you need both.
💥 Space to play, so you find what works for you
💥 Structure to sharpen your skills
EAs who embrace both are the ones getting the edge right now.
Want the perfect balance of play + structure?
That’s exactly what I’ve built into the virtual AI for EAs Summit on Oct 29th.
5 powerhouse sessions.
5 brilliant speakers.
In an action-packed and affordable 2.5 hour virtual event.
All curated by me to show you practically how to use AI for staggering efficiencies — no hype, real impact, with practical leavebehinds to fuel your experiments.
👉 Learn more and register ($159 with code EARLYBIRD til end Sept)
📆 More chances to learn AI this fall (most are free!)
I was looking at my calendar the other day and realized Q4 may be my most ambitious yet.. ! Check out these events Carve is hosting over the next few months. Most are completely free. Hope to see you at one ❤️
September 23: Now You’re AI-Powered, Let’s Get You Promoted. Turn your AI wins into a clear promotion case with practical guidance in this fireside chat with renowned EA coach Ruth Kilah. Free! Register
October 22: So How Can You Actually Use AI as an EA? I'll facilitate a conversation with three senior EAs who'll share real examples that save hours each week and show exactly how to put AI to work. Free! Register
October 29: AI for EAs Virtual Summit. A fast-paced 2.5-hour experience curated by me with five expert-led sessions and take-home resources you can use the next day. From $159. Register
November 3-4: EA Ignite AI Prompt Crafting + Build an AI Assistant workshops. In Nashville at EA Ignite, learn and practice high-impact prompting, then build a no-code assistant to automate repetitive tasks in two hands-on workshops, with live coaching from me. From $1295. Register
November 19: Rethink, Reframe, Reimagine: The Mindset Every EA Needs To Win in the Age of AI. I'll chat with Rachael Bonetti, a top EA trainer, to explore the mindset shifts assistants need to stay indispensable in a tech-driven world. Free! Register
December 2: Show & Steal: Ideas for How To Use AI To Get the Edge. An open discussion led by me with the Carve Alums community to share and discover the most effective AI tools and use cases right now. Free! For Carve Alums only
December 17: Make 2026 Your Year — Career Goal Setting + Holiday Celebration. Reflect on 2025, set bold goals for 2026 with AI, and celebrate the season with your EA community. Free! Register
January 22: Behind the Build: EA Vibe Coding Stories. Hear two senior EAs share how they used vibe coding to solve problems, save time, and build their own AI-powered solutions — with all the wins and roadblocks along the way. Free! Register
p.s. last call: we're down to the last 3 seats of Carve AI for 2025. It's 7 weeks of interactive sessions, experiments + projects where you'll learn how to really use AI at work for serious efficiencies — in just 2-3 hours each week. Kicks off Oct 14th.