What began as a discussion about burnout quickly turned into an exploration of something deeper. In my conversation with Dr. Vasadi Anna, a psychiatrist with decades of experience, it became clear that burnout isn’t just about long hours or stress—it’s rooted in expectations, upbringing, and the invisible pressures we internalize from an early age.
In just a year since connecting with Jacques Foul, we've trained over 1000 professionals on AI’s role in advocacy.
Mastering AI tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, or Gemini isn’t about software expertise—it’s about linguistic precision and self-awareness.
Discover how AI, combined with Edward de Bono’s '6 Thinking Hats' approach, can serve as your free strategic consultant.
Who exactly are the EU policy-makers shaping pharma regulations, and how do you craft messages that resonate with them?
AI models may not have personal opinions, but their responses are shaped by built-in or inferred values—meaning the way you phrase a question can influence the answer.
Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán’s choice of words—calling his opponents “stink bugs”—isn’t just rhetoric.
UK Cabinet Minister for AI, Peter Kyle, made a classic mistake—treating ChatGPT like a search engine.
SEO was the last battleground—now, AI dataset manipulation is the real threat. As language models shape how we understand social issues, subtle biases and unseen influences could redefine public perception without anyone realizing it.
Persuasion isn't just an art—it’s a science. While many rely on intuition, others seek a data-driven approach. For my fellow geeks, here’s the ultimate formula to master influence.
Europe faces an existential crisis. With rising geopolitical threats, internal fragmentation, and a lack of strategic vision, the EU risks collapse or radical transformation. Can European leaders recognize the urgency before it's too late?
AI isn’t replacing consultants—it’s making firms indispensable.
The strongest indicator of a growth mindset isn’t just curiosity—it’s action.
I'm launching a podcast that explores how people see the world—through the stories of those in and around Brussels.
Many public affairs teams use AI as a fancy spellchecker, rewording the same talking points. But AI isn’t just about efficiency—it can push you to think deeper.
Will Europe shape its own future, or be shaped by forces beyond its control?
Too many start with where to communicate instead of who they’re speaking to. This 4-part framework ensures your messaging, positioning, and targeting are solid before choosing channels—making your strategy far more effective.
AI is transforming the workplace, and staying the same isn’t an option. As your peers embrace AI for better insights and efficiency, falling behind isn’t just a risk—it’s inevitable.
Keeping up with AI can be overwhelming, so I’ve compiled a list of top newsletters and accounts that provide valuable insights, analysis, and practical use cases. Here are my go-to sources for staying informed!
Most organizations still lack an AI use policy, leaving employees to navigate tools like ChatGPT and Co-pilot on their own. Here are 10 simple principles to help guide your team—before AI use gets out of hand.
Searching for a book launch or event venue in Brussels’ EU quarter? We’ve compiled a reference list based on community suggestions. Check it out—and let us know if we missed any great spots!
The EU’s vision for a “CERN for AI” is complex—so why not break it down as a podcast-style debate?
57% of professionals fear AI will undermine strategic thinking—but is AI the real problem? Instead of outsourcing thought, use AI to enhance analysis, reveal blind spots, and deepen insights. It’s about how you use it.
The European Commission's 2025 Work Programme has surfaced—here’s a quick AI trick to analyze its impact on your sector.
From bloated apps to over-engineered gadgets, the obsession with adding features often hurts user experience instead of improving it.
Learn how to use AI to refine your job application without losing authenticity.
Could Charles Darwin have met Charles Dickens?
Are you looking to start or advance in your EU career? Here are 7 resources/ideas/sites you can use.
What would Socrates think of Elon Musk? And Nietzsche about the European Union?
Ideas on advocacy, science communication, and AI.
For inspiration, here are the 10 commandments of AI use.
Europe needs its own AI champion.
Today we (at EU Training) have released beautifully designed, concise summary briefings on 18 European Union policies.
ChatGPT recently released a new feature called 'Tasks', ie you can schedule a task to be done in the future, or regularly.
English summary of the latest episode of András' Hungarian podcast, 'Lélek Algoritmus – Ilyen az ember (avagy beszélgetések egy pszichiáterrel)' – 'The Soul’s Algorithm: The Human Condition (Conversations with a Psychiatrist).
Excited to share 26 sample pages from the total 516 pages of our upcoming "The Ultimate EU Handbook" with Sonia Gongu.
Excited to be speaking at the European Commission Joint Research Center (JRC) event in Brussels.
Why do so many lobbyists in Brussels act like learning about or integrating AI into their *daily* work is optional..?
Why do so many lobbyists in Brussels act like learning about or integrating AI into their *daily* work is optional..?
If you're a #lobbyist or #consultant, what can you use AI for when it comes to politics, policy, and public affairs?
At our workshops on communication & persuasion, some tips seem obvious while others are counterintuitive... so I collected 21 of them to share.
Yuval Noah Harari's book "Nexus" is an interesting take on AI's societal impact.
Join our (free) panel discussion on 30 January sharing insights on the challenges of using AI.
"The Ultimate EU Handbook" is soon coming to a bookshop/library/webstore near you.
In most EU and/or AI workshops I run, the question 'what tools are out there for EU or US public affairs and advocacy?' comes up.
You can ask hashtag#AI to *anticipate* arguments against your proposal.
The software might lead to hostile biological weapons, mass unemployment, global war or worse, but we’ll iterate and figure it out in the next upgrade.
Lobbyists, NGOs, politicians often broadcast their messages rather than persuade their opponents (aka 'preach to the converted').
Lobbyists, NGOs, politicians often broadcast their messages rather than persuade their opponents (aka 'preach to the converted').
Discover 9 essential tips for delivering clear, memorable, and impactful presentations, based on lessons learned from thousands of talks.
Learn how a step-by-step approach to AI tools can deliver better insights, using the European Commission's Work Programme and the chemical sector's sustainability goals as an example.
For more than a decade, Dr Siobhán Martin has been kind enough to invite me to run a strategic communications workshop at the Geneva Centre for Security Policy.
Discover how integrating AI into strategic communications can transform diplomacy, public diplomacy, and security policy, while addressing key data protection concerns.
Explore key trends reshaping industries this year, including AI, sustainability, decentralized finance, and resilient supply chains.
This is my last post in 2024. It's been a crazy (almost) 365 days.
Is this the society we want to become where kids' no. 1 aspiration is 'Youtuber'..?
What builds trust?
Scientists, NGOs, researchers: this may be helpful.
Oatly has shown that corporate communications can be hilarious (and effective).
This is getting personal. I tried this prompt and the analysis is scarily accurate.
Here are seven practical, actionable takeaways based on the slides, with concrete examples.
What does #AI have to do with "wabi-sabi"?
EU communicators & lobbyists: repetitive tasks can easily be converted into automated workflows.
The latest edition of *AI for Influence* is out.
The European Commission’s 2024-2029 Working Methods document, summarized in less than 4 minutes, by four presenters.
Here is a new feature suggestion for LinkedIn.
Is Brussels expensive? It depends on what you compare it to.
Nice #infographic: Europe à la carte.
...and we're on Spotify.
AI and ChatGPT for the #pharma sector: tools with tremendous potential.
I had been wondering how to bring more storytelling into a keynote I was going to give two weeks ago at hashtag#InformEU.
I would have shared this survey anyways as the topic is important.
Christmas is coming early... for anyone who'd like to get a FREE video (or #podcast) recording & editing at Ambiorix Studio in Brussels.
Welcome, new European Commission!
The biggest myth about using ChatGPT/Gemini/Copilot.
Apparently, the EU is more complicated than rocket science 🚀 🇪🇺 🤓
Stick figures & FT figures.
Last week at the #InformEU workshop, we shared some practical tips on "prompts for persuasion".
What goes viral on Linkedin? The rant.
When Anna and I sat down to discuss the intricate web of human relationships, I knew we were diving into one of life’s most universally relatable and endlessly fascinating topics.
How do European Commissioner, US Presidential, and EPSO candidates compare?
When I was coding a Commodore-64 in 1990, I wanted to be a programmer.
At our AI for public affairs & communications workshops, Jacques and I are often asked about our favorite tools.
Bonjour, Le Chat by Mistral AI, crème de la crème of language models.
Will our campaign message or policy paper resonate with our audience?
AI in healthcare and pharma is fascinating, with so much promise from new compound discoveries to research.
Proud & excited to announce the launch of Ambiorix Studio.
I recently had a profound conversation with Anna about the quirks, strengths, and challenges that come with being human.
Don't expect ChatGPT or AI to do 100% of the required task for you.
Have you spoken with the European Commissioner designates already?
Those who harness GPT/Gemini/Co-pilot's true potential are often freelancers and middle managers.
Addiction is often oversimplified in public discourse, mostly confined to the context of substance use, while stigmas and misconceptions cloud its complexities.
A simple 3-step method to forecast an EU policy's likely impact on a specific group.
Now you can talk to European Commissioner-designates directly. (OK, it's their AI-powered avatars, but still.)
It's not only MEPs who may ask European Commissioner-designates questions... anyone can.
ChatGPT/AI is super smart and extremely 'stupid' at the same time.