AI for humans. Real learning. Real change.

Building knowledge and adding confidence so people and teams welcome AI and adopt it for the long term — thoughtfully, effectively, and creatively.

AI adoption starts with people

✓ You don't need to be technical to begin

✓ You don't need the "perfect use case" to start learning

Book a conversation

Exploratory, informal, no prep required

I work with professionals, leaders, and organizations to build confidence, curiosity, and lasting learning habits around AI.

How I work with you to build knowledge and confidence

Psychological readiness

Address fear, skepticism, and "this isn't for me"

Practical experimentation

Tools and techniques to address your specific goals

Self-directed learning

Learn to frame better questions so that AI becomes a thought partner

Trusted by technical and non-technical audiences alike

Laura Mahalel
  • Former Head of Engineering Education, Two Sigma Investments
  • Creator of AI courses for professionals at Pearson / O'Reilly
  • International keynote speaker on AI and human potential
  • Leadership and Technical Communication Experience across finance, tech, and global teams

Programs customized to meet you where you are

1:1 or small-group support for professionals getting started with AI

Workshops and programs for teams navigating AI adoption

Talks and facilitation for organizations ready to engage more deeply

Coaching personal and professional development for leaders and entrepreneurs

Evaluate workflows to identify opportunities for AI optimizations

Governance guidance for safely implementing solutions while protecting data privacy

AI for Business Analysis — a practical course for BAs on applying AI to requirements, documentation, and stakeholder communication. View on SoftEd →

What people are saying

"Thank you so much for a wonderful lecture last night! It was very informative and everyone enjoyed it very much! I learned a lot myself about AI."

— Richard Paul, Founder, IVY Events

"Laura's knowledge and approach let me instantly drop hangups around the usefulness and accessibility of AI. At a crossroads with my work, Laura led me to adopt and make meaningful use of tools that reframed what I was doing with others. I've been using these ever since. Laura's amazing!"

— Jordan Geiger, Architect, Berlin

"Laura's course was a great introduction to the major AIs out there, their differences, and their relative strengths. I'm new to using AI, and she teaches how easy and useful AI can be for work and home life. It really opened my eyes to how I can use AI to help organize my life!"

— Elana Bluestein, Occupational Therapist, Brooklyn

Let's get started

If you're figuring out how AI fits into your work or your team, let's talk.

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