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Mastering Copilot: Real Productivity with AI Tools

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David Fortin shares his journey from CPA to LinkedIn Learning instructor and Microsoft MVP, offering practical insights into creating professional learning content and mastering Microsoft 365 Copilot. Learn how to prompt effectively, stay current with AI tools, and apply Copilot in real-world business scenarios.

🔴 For full Show Notes: https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/744

🎙️ What you’ll learn
How to design and deliver a LinkedIn Learning course from concept to studio
Practical Excel tips for professionals, drawn from 10 years of experience
How to use Microsoft 365 Copilot for productivity across Teams, OneNote, and To Do
Why prompt engineering is essential for effective AI use
Strategies to stay current with fast-evolving AI tools and features

👉Chapters
03:00 Turning YouTube into LinkedIn Learning
04:06 Behind the Booth: Recording at LinkedIn Studios
10:55 Helping 10,000+ Learners in 4 Months
15:22 Teaching Copilot Beyond Excel
16:40 The Prompting Principle: AI is a Word Predictor
19:26 Why “Just Typing” Isn’t Enough
21:35 Staying Current in an AI-Driven World

✅ Find David Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fortin-cpa-816b20b5/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@piggybankaccountan
FREE Copilot Cheat Sheet: https://davidpba.myflodesk.com/dcvh5tisb4
Learn Formula: https://hr-cpd-ca.learnformula.com/profile/david-fortin-1
Free Copilot Toolkit: https://davidpba.myflodesk.com/copilot-toolkit-li

✅ Highlights
“I packaged my best Excel tips from 10 years into an hour and 15 minutes.”
“You hit record and it shows ‘recording’ in red at the top.”
“I teach busy professionals how to make the most out of Microsoft 365 Copilot.”
“It’s a machine to forecast the next word.”
“I always ask—who are we helping and how?”
“I comment on everyone personally—LinkedIn even blocked me once for typing too fast.”
“You need to refill AI courses every time—three times now.”
“Use it every day. You’ll get better by using it.”
“I scroll Instagram and read the AI report newsletter daily.”
“I was about to open a beer, then saw GPT-5 was live.”
“I show people how to build an agent to be more productive.”
“If you say ‘help me’ instead of ‘do this,’ it’ll do two completely different things.”

🧰 Mentioned
LinkedIn Learning – Excel Quick Tips – https://courses.davidpba.com/
Microsoft 365 Copilot – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot
Microsoft To Do – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-to-do-list-app
AI Report newsletter – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-to-do-list-app
ChatGPT – https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5/
ChatGPT Tricks – https://techpp.com/2025/08/21/chatgpt-for-instagram-growth/
Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7

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✅ Recommended Playlist: MVP Show. Hear the latest from Microsoft Business Applications MVP’s – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoKTBGm46RlGnCwVLLPKvsT

✅ Want to become a Microsoft MVP? You need to watch these: How to Become a Microsoft MVP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7

✅ Let’s Connect:
Collaborate with me here – https://cloverbase.com
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy
Website – https://podcast.nz365guy.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy
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Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nz365guy
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I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential

I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 13 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoption

Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)

If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy).

Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith

Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM

David Fortin shares his journey from CPA to LinkedIn Learning instructor and Microsoft MVP, offering practical insights into creating professional learning content and mastering Microsoft 365 Copilot. Learn how to prompt effectively, stay current with AI tools, and apply Copilot in real-world business scenarios.

🔴 For full Show Notes: https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/744

🎙️ What you’ll learn
How to design and deliver a LinkedIn Learning course from concept to studio
Practical Excel tips for professionals, drawn from 10 years of experience
How to use Microsoft 365 Copilot for productivity across Teams, OneNote, and To Do
Why prompt engineering is essential for effective AI use
Strategies to stay current with fast-evolving AI tools and features

👉Chapters
03:00 Turning YouTube into LinkedIn Learning
04:06 Behind the Booth: Recording at LinkedIn Studios
10:55 Helping 10,000+ Learners in 4 Months
15:22 Teaching Copilot Beyond Excel
16:40 The Prompting Principle: AI is a Word Predictor
19:26 Why “Just Typing” Isn’t Enough
21:35 Staying Current in an AI-Driven World

✅ Find David Online:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-fortin-cpa-816b20b5/
YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@piggybankaccountan
FREE Copilot Cheat Sheet: https://davidpba.myflodesk.com/dcvh5tisb4
Learn Formula: https://hr-cpd-ca.learnformula.com/profile/david-fortin-1
Free Copilot Toolkit: https://davidpba.myflodesk.com/copilot-toolkit-li

✅ Highlights
“I packaged my best Excel tips from 10 years into an hour and 15 minutes.”
“You hit record and it shows ‘recording’ in red at the top.”
“I teach busy professionals how to make the most out of Microsoft 365 Copilot.”
“It’s a machine to forecast the next word.”
“I always ask—who are we helping and how?”
“I comment on everyone personally—LinkedIn even blocked me once for typing too fast.”
“You need to refill AI courses every time—three times now.”
“Use it every day. You’ll get better by using it.”
“I scroll Instagram and read the AI report newsletter daily.”
“I was about to open a beer, then saw GPT-5 was live.”
“I show people how to build an agent to be more productive.”
“If you say ‘help me’ instead of ‘do this,’ it’ll do two completely different things.”

🧰 Mentioned
LinkedIn Learning – Excel Quick Tips – https://courses.davidpba.com/
Microsoft 365 Copilot – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365-copilot
Microsoft To Do – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-to-do-list-app
AI Report newsletter – https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/microsoft-to-do-list-app
ChatGPT – https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-5/
ChatGPT Tricks – https://techpp.com/2025/08/21/chatgpt-for-instagram-growth/
Microsoft MVP YouTube Series – How to Become a Microsoft MVP – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7

🔴 Subscribe for all the latest Microsoft MVP News: https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy?sub_confirmation=1

🔴 Share this video with a Youtuber friend: https://youtu.be/IwScNrLGg80

✅ Recommended Playlist: MVP Show. Hear the latest from Microsoft Business Applications MVP’s – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkoKTBGm46RlGnCwVLLPKvsT

✅ Want to become a Microsoft MVP? You need to watch these: How to Become a Microsoft MVP https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf0yupPbVkqdRJDPVE4PtTlm6quDhiu7

✅ Let’s Connect:
Collaborate with me here – https://cloverbase.com
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/nz365guy
Website – https://podcast.nz365guy.com/
LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy
X – https://twitter.com/nz365guy
Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/nz365guy
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/nz365guy
Pinterest – https://www.pinterest.nz/nz365guy

I’m Mark Smith – nz365guy – Helping people reach their full potential

I have been a Microsoft Business Applications MVP for over 13 years. I am passionate about helping people reach their full potential, through training, coaching and mentorship.

Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoption

Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy)

If you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/nz365guy).

Thanks for listening 🚀 – Mark Smith

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