Tired of AI spitting out polished-but-soulless copy? In this episode of Accelerating Humans, Bert and Julianna break down how to train your AI tools so they sound like you—not like a corporate consultant or a recycled LinkedIn post.
You’ll hear:
How Bert built his “Bert GPT” with banned phrases, tone settings, and personality quirks.
The simple, under-10-minute process to train ChatGPT (or any AI) to match your style.
Why “sounding like everyone else” kills engagement—and how to fix it.
Real-world examples of “Bad GPT” vs. “Bert GPT” answers.
The secret to using AI without losing your human voice.
Whether you’re writing emails, drafting LinkedIn posts, or creating client content, this episode shows you how to make AI work with you—not replace you.
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[00:00] – Why losing your voice to AI is a real risk.
[01:00] – Julianna’s take on copy-paste LinkedIn posts and “robot voice.”
[03:00] – What “robot style” really is and how large language models learn.
[05:00] – Bert’s banned word list and the “circle back” ultimatum.
[07:00] – How to customize ChatGPT in minutes.
[09:00] – What data to feed your bot to match your tone.
[11:00] – Why untrained AI kills conversions, even with the same open rates.
[13:00] – Bad GPT vs. Bert GPT: real example comparisons.
[15:00] – The two most important steps to train your AI.
[18:00] – Why AI should be personalized like your phone or car settings.
[20:00] – How little time it really takes to get results.
[22:00] – Creating different bots for different audiences.
[24:00] – Final takeaway: AI as a starting point, not the final draft.
In this episode, we cover:
The “robot voice” problem – why untrained AI sounds the same.
Customization 101 – banned words, tone settings, and style guides.
Data feeding – what examples to give AI so it mimics your real communication style.
Efficiency vs. authenticity – keeping speed without losing personality.
Bert’s personal hacks – different bots for CEOs, long-form content, and quick updates.
Style Guide: https://acceleratinghumans.com/episodes/2503-ai-training-guide/
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