I'm not easily impressed by AI these days
But this project? Wow...
You only need:
- A photo or drawing of a face,
- An audio clip of a speech.
What it creates:
- A very realistic animated talking face.
The quality is amazing. It's a Microsoft project called VASA-1.
You can see all the examples on their project page.
I cam already see how I can use this (responsibly).
But... it's just a research project!
You can't access it yet.
So, my question to you:
Is that a good or bad thing?
Lately, I've lost motivation to post on LinkedIn. Here's my plan to get back on track.
I was thinking about how to reverse this downward spiral.
I realized I need to start with one small step.
Something quick yet complete that adds a wee bit of value.
So, whenever your motivation is dwindling:
🟢DO:
Pick one minimal value-creation task.
It should be small...
But still add at least a tiny bit of value to someone.
đź”´DON'T:
Spend 60 minutes writing an ambitious three-month “back on track” plan.
That's just another way to procrastinate...
And spiral down even faster!
For example...
Can't motivate yourself to train for running long distances?
Restart with a 15-minute jog.
Struggling to eat healthy?
Spend 30 minutes cooking an easy recipe.
Can't motivate yourself to write a post?
Take 30 minutes to write about how you restarted with just one post.
Then, the next day, start again.
One small step after another.
Who knows, maybe 30 days later you'll be spiraling up.
Then, you can plan!
PS1: This was my post. Probably obvious for most of you, but at least I restarted writing!
PS2: Loss of motivation? Need help spiraling up? One more use case for Sparkitup AI coach! Try this board:Â https://bit.ly/sparkitup-spiral-up
I've managed to work on the GenAI Card Deck this morning and I’ve updated the GenAI Card guide with two cool new activities that you can run with your participants!
DREAAM Matrix
A second brainstorming activity, one that relies on the 6 DREAAM cards and a brainstorming matrix to generate a list of opportunities to use AI.
Risk Assessment: Danger Zone!
An activity to learn about the typical pitfalls of GenAI and brainstorm an action plan to put them under control.
Read the guide here.
I'm a big fan of using card decks in workshops, and I bet you appreciate their value too.
However, we often face skepticism from clients who might see these tools as nothing more than entertaining extras, or worse, dismiss them as trivial and childish.
So let me help you sell the idea of a card deck-enhanced workshop.
I'm going to share eight arguments with you. And stick around, because I've saved the best for last—a tried and true method that virtually guarantees to win clients over.
Wanna sell GenAI workshops to your clients?
Download my free GenAI Card Deck.
1. Highlight the Fun Element:
Start by emphasizing that card decks make learning enjoyable. Mention that while the workshops are educational, they're also designed to be engaging and entertaining. This combination enhances the learning experience and keeps participants interested.
Careful, this argument is dangerous. Use it only in combination with the others.