Zero to AI
From Zero to AI: my honest journey of mid-career reinvention — sharing the wins, losses, and lessons so you can shape your own path.
The world has changed, and so has the economy. For many of us, the “safe” career paths no longer feel safe. After nearly two decades running a digital agency and years as a senior business analyst, I realised experience and education weren’t enough to guarantee stability. Zero to AI is my way of sharing the messy but real story of what it takes to reinvent yourself in this new era — using AI as both a tool and an opportunity. Through Zero to AI, I’m sharing the personal side of this shift: the wins, the missteps, and the playbook you can adapt. AI is no longer just for techies — it’s a chance for anyone, in any role, to reclaim financial and personal freedom. Join me on this reinvention journey, learn the lessons quickly, and discover how to pivot and build your own future.
Episodes
Jul 13, 2026
Jul 13, 2026
19 min
Many experienced professionals use generative AI in private to save hours, but keeping these workflows hidden limits your career visibility. In this episode, Steve Wilson breaks down how to design a compelling internal pitch for a small AI initiative. Learn a five-part framing framework that translates tool capability into clear business outcomes, and get specific scripts to address corporate concerns about privacy, accuracy, and licensing costs without triggering resistance.
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
18 min
Moving from prompt writing to software creation is the defining shift for mid-career professionals. Steve Wilson explains how a non-developer developer builds real applications with AI coding tools, clear problem scoping and solid architectural choices
Jul 28, 2026
Jul 28, 2026
18 min
Podbean episode description: Many professionals rush to automate tasks without checking if they add real value. In this episode, we break down the sensible reduction framework to help you audit your weekly workflow, remove institutional waste, and ensure your AI tools are focused on work that actually matters.
Aug 3, 2026
Aug 3, 2026
19 min
Non-developers are now building working tools with AI coding assistants. But should you use a terminal-based agent like Claude Code or a visual editor like Cursor? Steve breaks down the practical differences, when to use which, and how to pick the right tool for your next project.
Aug 7, 2026
Aug 7, 2026
21 min
Experienced professionals can now build and deploy working software over a weekend. We break down the five architecture decisions and practical build steps required to turn an idea into a functional web application.
Aug 14, 2026
Aug 14, 2026
15 min
Moving from personal AI shortcuts to shared team tools turns individual productivity into visible organisational capability. In this episode, Steve Wilson outlines a practical framework for identifying high-volume team friction, choosing the simplest building method, and shipping a useful tool that colleagues actually rely on.
Aug 25, 2026
Aug 25, 2026
20 min
AI tools have moved beyond simple text responses to multi-step agents that execute actual work across software systems. Steve Wilson breaks down how to identify agent-ready tasks, set safety boundaries, and keep human judgement in control.