#1 NEW RELEASE — MICROSOFT OFFICE GUIDES
AI for busy professionals
Using Microsoft Copilot to save time, boost productivity, and automate your work - without the jargon.
If tools like Copilot, ChatGPT, or the AI built into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook feel confusing, you're not alone. Most "AI for beginners" books overcomplicate things — this one doesn't. No jargon, no tech speak, no six-month learning curve. Just clarity, confidence, and real-world results you can use on Monday morning.
Available in Kindle, paperback and hardcover
Whats inside - 11 Chapters
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Let’s Make This Simple (For Real) – a reassuring starting point to remove overwhelm and build confidence
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AI Explained Without the Tech Talk – what AI actually is, in plain English
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AI in Your Workday – how it fits into what you already do (not one more thing to learn)
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It’s Not What You Ask – It’s How You Ask It – how to get better results with simple prompt tweaks
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Five Tiny AI Wins You Can Try Today – quick, practical ways to see immediate value
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Using AI in Word – your writing and editing partner
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Using AI in Excel – support with data, formulas, and analysis
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Using AI in PowerPoint – creating clearer, more effective slides
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Using AI in Teams and Outlook – reducing inbox stress and improving communication
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AI Gets It Wrong (And How to Spot It) – how to sense-check and stay in control
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Making AI Part of Your Routine – using AI naturally without overthinking it
Each chapter is short, practical, and designed to help you understand how AI fits into your real working day.
Each chapter ends with a 'Try This Now' section and many have accompanying QR codes with PDF quick reference guides.
What you'll take away
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Finally understand what AI actually is
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Know exactly how Copilot works inside Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook — and how to make it useful from day one
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Write prompts that get the result you want, first time
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Save hours a week on drafting, summarising, formatting and prep
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Know what's genuinely worth your time — and what to ignore
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Go from feeling behind to being the person on your team who actually knows how to use AI properly
What readers say
Early readers highlight the plain-English tone and the practical, real-scenario approach — several note it's the guide they wished existed when they started using Copilot.
Rated 4.6/5 on Amazon.co.uk
About the author
Gemma Coles is a Microsoft 365 and AI specialist and the founder of Smart Skills Academy. She's delivered training for the UK Government and the NHS, consulted for large pharmaceutical organisations, and was ranked in the top 3% of ChatGPT users worldwide in 2025.
Her approach: clear, supportive, and focused on what actually works in the real world.
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"If you want a clear simple guide then this book is for you" - Janet W
"A highly practical guide that I would recommend to anyone looking to master Copilot" - Sharon
"This book is absolutely amazing 🤩" - Regina
"This book does exactly what it says on the tin. Clearly and logically explained with no jargon, no fluff, just simple, understandable language. A revelation for non techie people like myself" - Mrs S Booth