Trust & FAQs

Not at all. This is exactly what Tier 1 is for. We start with the absolute basics — what AI is, what it can and can't do, how to write a simple prompt. No prerequisites. No embarrassment. Everyone starts somewhere.

Just your actual work device (laptop or tablet) and a free account at Claude.ai or ChatGPT. I'll send setup instructions before your first session.

That's what the free handshake call is for. We'll talk through your goals, your current skill level, and what you're trying to accomplish. I'll recommend the tier that fits best.

Yes. I prefer in-person in the Pacific City to Portland corridor, but I offer online coaching too. If you're more than an hour away, we can do your first session online to see if it's a good fit.

Most people notice a shift by their 3rd session — they're more comfortable, asking better questions, solving actual problems. By 6 sessions, workflows are running. By 12, AI is part of their daily toolkit.

Book single sessions as you go. No commitment. Most people start with 1–2 sessions to see how we work together, then decide if a plan makes sense.

Simple: after you complete 12 hours of paid coaching (any tier), you pick a nonprofit you care about. I contact them, schedule a free coaching session, and you can even sit in if you want. It's a way of spreading AI literacy in Oregon.

That's a fair question, and one we'll discuss directly. Part of good coaching is honest risk awareness. AI is a tool, and like any tool, it changes what we do. The goal is to help you stay ahead of that change.