In this episode, we'll cover the art of 'prompting' or rather, the art of conversing with ChatGPT. Our focus is to simplify, demystify, and provide practical tips to improve your interactions with this AI tool. Main Topics Covered: Understanding Prompting in ChatGPT: Addressing common misconceptions and simplifying the concept of prompting. Effective Communication with ChatGPT: Strategies for providing detailed background, setting up context, and being thorough in your requests. Refining and Revising with ChatGPT: Emphasizing the importance of feedback and revision in the conversation process. Utilizing Voice-to-Text for Enhanced Interaction: Sharing a personal breakthrough with using voice-to-text on an iPad for more natural, detailed conversations with ChatGPT. Key Insights: Demystifying Prompting: Learn how effective prompting is more about natural conversation than following rigid templates. Detail-Oriented Communication: Discover the importance of providing comprehensive context and details for better results. The Power of Revision: Understand how feedback and revisions play a critical role in refining ChatGPT's responses to suit your needs. Episode Index: [00:00:30] Introduction to the episode's focus on prompting. [00:01:30] Discussing the drawbacks of prompt cheat sheets and lists. [00:02:00] Replacing 'prompting' with more familiar terms like 'questions' or 'talking'. [00:03:30] Introduction to the three key aspects of effective ChatGPT conversations. [00:06:00] Tips for providing background and setup in conversations. [00:07:30] Importance of thoroughness and detail in your requests. [00:08:00] The role of feedback and revision in refining ChatGPT interactions. [00:09:00] Personal experience with using voice-to-text for ChatGPT interactions. [00:10:30] Advantages of voice-to-text in providing detailed inputs. [00:11:30] Conclusion and final thoughts. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Cary is a seasoned marketing professional and partner in the Bangor, Maine-based advertising and marketing firm Sutherland Weston. He is a certified “They Ask You Answer” coach – a sales and marketing framework developed by Marcus Sheridan designed to help companies stand out as the voice of authority in their industry and drive measurable sales results. His specialties lie in developing practical and tactical strategies to help businesses overcome sales and marketing challenges.  Cary is available for coaching, consulting, and strategy engagement with businesses and not-for-profit organizations. Connect with Cary: Podcast Website: www.ChatGPTExperiment.com Cary's Agency Website: www.SutherlandWeston.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caryweston LINKEDIN NEWSLETTER The Chat GPT Experiment is also a LinkedIn Newsletter and you can find it here: https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/the-chat-gpt-experiment-7110348839919702016/ MUSIC CREDITS The instrumental music used in this podcast is called “Curious” by Podington Bear”. You can contact the artist here