Hi Reader!

Let me introduce my team. There's me. There's my assistant. And then there are the AI bots.

These are custom AI assistants that handle marketing, content creation, research, data analysis, and even self-reflection. Tasks that used to take weeks now take hours.

And no, I haven't lost my mind. I've just stopped pretending I can do everything myself.

Here's How People Are Using AI Bots

Custom AI bots aren't just productivity hacks. They're becoming something much more personal.

Nearly 40% of the most popular custom GPTs are education-focused. People are using them as tutors, language coaches, and study partners. (If you missed my last newsletter on 15 ways to learn anything with AI, go check it out—it'll make sense why this matters.)

But it goes beyond learning. People are building bots for:

Everyday assistance – automating the boring stuff so they can focus on work that actually matters.

Companionship and emotional support – yes, really. AI that listens without judgment, available 24/7.

Creative role-play and entertainment – like building your own personal board of directors. (I'll be sharing more on this in future issues, because it's wild how useful it is.)

Why does this work? Because it's personalized. It's always available. It doesn't judge you. And honestly? It's kind of fun.

From Tool to Teammates

I used to think AI was just another tool—like learning Excel or Slack. Useful, sure. But not transformative.

Then I started treating it less like software and more like a collaborator. I built bots that know my tone, my frameworks, my blind spots. They don't replace me. They extend me.

The real shift is using AI to expand what you're already capable of.

Want to Build Your Own?

If you haven't created a custom bot yet, I've partnered with the International Coaching Federation to help you build your first one.

It's called Build Your Own Custom GPT: Automate, Amplify, and Personalize Your Coaching Practice.

This is a hands-on, interactive workshop where you'll learn how to:

Define the purpose and personality of your GPT
Write powerful prompts using ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini
Upload and integrate your own coaching materials and IP
Experiment, test, and refine your GPT in real time

By the end, you'll walk away with a working prototype of your own Custom Coaching GPT—ready to support your business, enhance your impact, and free up your time for what matters most.

Grab your spot here

No advanced tech skills needed. Just your brain and some curiosity.

Because the truth is: the future of work isn't about replacing humans with AI.

It's about humans building better teams—with a little help from the bots.

Talk soon,

Daria

P.S. I regularly share behind-the-scenes lessons, tools, and stories about building with AI on LinkedIn. If we're not connected yet, follow me here—I'd love to keep the conversation going.