AI Fluency Workshop · Missoula, Montana · July 30, 2026
Lead through the AI shift without becoming the tech expert.
This workshop is for leaders, managers, and busy professionals ready to get more done with AI — without becoming a tech expert.
Thursday, July 30, 2026
9:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
AC Hotel Missoula Downtown
A hands-on workshop for real-world work, not tech jargon.
Only 20 seats available · Register early!
The Challenge
AI is already changing how your teams work.
Most leaders were never given a roadmap.
As of 2026, the number of U.S. job postings requiring AI skills has more than doubled in a single year — across finance, healthcare, education, and beyond. AI isn't a tech story anymore. It's a leadership story. (Bipartisan Policy Center)
And the conversation in most organizations is still happening around leaders, not with them.
You're not behind because you haven't been paying attention. You're behind because nobody handed you the framework. That's what this day is for.
Your team is using AI tools you didn't approve — and you're not sure what to do about it.
Conversations about AI in your organization are happening at the edges. You're not in them yet.
The noise is real. Every vendor promises a revolution. You need clarity, not another pitch.
You're good at leading people. You want to keep it that way —AI or not.
"Healthcare leaders cite AI adoption as a top workforce challenge — yet fewer than 1 in 3 report feeling equipped to lead their teams through the transition."
— 2025 AHA Workforce Scan
Our Practical Framework
The Hat Rack Theory
Five connected questions to help leaders choose the right tool, for the right task, in the right way — so AI becomes a force multiplier for you and your team, not a liability.
This isn't about knowing every tool. It's about having a mental model that works across all of them — one you can apply on Monday morning when a new one lands in your inbox.
You'll leave with this framework internalized, practiced, and ready to share with your team.
Tool
Choose the right AI for the job.
Task
Know what to delegate to AI
Trust
Use AI with integrity and care
Team
Bring your team along
Traction
Create lasting impact
PERSONALIZED TAKEAWAY
Every attendee receives a Personalized AI Fluency Handbook.
This Isn't a Generic Handout. It's a Handbook Built for You.
Upon registration, you'll complete a short intake — your role, your organization, the tools already on your desk, and the work that fills most of your week.
You'll start the day with a custom workbook tailored to your role, goals and team context. Packed with practical prompts, space for notes, and next steps you can use right away.
Custom prompts for your role.
Workshop notes + action pages.
Team use cases and examples.
Take-home reference after the workshop.
What People Say
Leaders who've worked with Anna
"Anna has built strong expertise in using AI in practical, thoughtful ways, and she shares that knowledge willingly. She has shown how AI can help with efficiency, learning, and working through more complex questions."
"What stands out most is how approachable Anna makes AI feel. She has taken something that can seem overwhelming and made it feel useful and accessible. Because of her guidance, I feel much more confident using AI in both my work and everyday life."
Nicole Taule
Events and Training Coordinator
"Anna has been my executive coach over the past year, and she has further ingrained and solidified my executive presence — helping me show up in boardrooms more effectively and exude confidence.
This growth has been directly impacted by Anna's professionalism, dedication, and conviction as a leader, as well as her critical thinking skills, executive coaching prowess, and competence, which are complemented by her subject matter expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI) — all of which have fueled my personal success as a healthcare executive."
Jasmin Jose
Executive Director
"As a healthcare leader, I have been incredibly impressed by both her depth of knowledge in AI and her ability to make these tools practical and approachable in real-world settings.
She doesn’t just understand AI applications — she actively uses them in meaningful ways that improve efficiency, innovation, and communication.
What stands out most is the energy and excitement she brings to teaching. Her enthusiasm is contagious, and she has a unique ability to help others feel confident and inspired as they learn. Anyone taking this course will walk away with valuable skills, practical insight, and a genuine excitement for what AI can do."
Breann Streck
Senior Practice Transformation Coach
20+
Years leading teams & workforce initiatives
100+
Leadership workshops facilitated
20
Seats — intentionally intimate
1
Day to shift how you lead through AI
What You'll Learn and Do
A full day of working — not watching.
This is not a sit-back-and-listen seminar.
This is a working session.
Bring your laptop. You'll use AI tools throughout the day — on real work challenges, not contrived examples. The goal isn't to impress you with what's possible. It's to make you confident in what's practical.
You'll leave with:
New skills you can apply immediately.
A clear mental model for evaluating AI tools.
A team readiness framework for your organization.
Prompt sheets and templates you'll actually use.
An action plan written for your specific role.
Language for leading the AI conversation inside your org.
What's Included
Everything you need. Nothing you don't.
Light Breakfast
Start the day fueled and ready
Lunch
Included — no need to step out
Personalized Handbook
Yours to keep and reference
Prompt Sheets & Templates
Ready to use immediately
Guided Training
Expert facilitation all day
Interactive Exercises
Hands-on, not passive
Resource List
Curated tools and follow-up materials
Networking
Peers navigating the same challenges
One day with your team without AI clarity costs more than this registration — in misdirected time, fragmented decisions, and tools nobody trusts. This day is the investment that makes the rest of your year more focused. And yes — breakfast and lunch are included.
Investment
Choose your registration window.
Early Bird
$379
per person
Register by June 30, 2026
Countdown timer above — don't miss it.
Only 20 total seats available — register early to lock this rate.
regular
$449
per person
July 1 – July 23, 2026
Same experience, $70 more.
Late Registration
$499
per person
After July 23, 2026, If seats remain.
Subject to availability.
Questions about registration or group rates? Reach Anna directly at [email protected] or 406-360-2575.
Founder, Wildbrush Collective
20+ years in healthcare leadership
100+ workshops facilitated
Missoula, Montana
Meet Your Facilitator
Anna Smith, MHA, MAT, CPTM
Anna helps leaders and teams build clarity, confidence, and momentum in an AI-powered world. Her workshops blend practical frameworks, real-world examples, and hands-on practice — so you can lead with purpose and get results that actually stick.
She founded Wildbrush Collective after two decades in healthcare workforce and leadership development, because she kept seeing the same pattern: talented people being promoted into leadership roles without a framework for what comes next. The Hat Rack Theory is her answer to that gap — a tool built from years of working alongside managers, directors, and executives who are good at leading people and want to stay that way.
Anna is not a tech expert. That's the point. She approaches AI the way most leaders do — with healthy curiosity, a few real questions, and a commitment to figuring out what actually serves her team. She built this workshop for the leader she used to be before she had the framework.
Her work is grounded in adult learning science, practical facilitation, and a belief that the best professional development leaves you with something you can use when you walk out. This day is designed to do exactly that.
Event Details & Logistics
Everything you need to know before you arrive.
What to Bring
→ Your laptop and charging cord (required)
→ any AI tools you already use
→ Optional: existing project or workflow you'd like to improve
→ Recommended: Chrome or Edge browser, updated
→ Comfortable with basic web-based tools
Event Information
TIME: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
LOCATION: AC Hotel Missoula Downtown,10 South Avenue, West Missoula, MT 59801
VENUE SPACE: Conference Center at AC Hotel
ROOM BLOCK: Available at AC Hotel Missoula Downtown
Traveling in for the workshop? A room block is available at AC Hotel Missoula Downtown for attendees.
The room block will remain available through June 29, so be sure to reserve before that date if you’d like to use the discounted rate.
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
Good questions. Here are honest answers.
Question 1: Who is this workshop designed for?
Leaders, managers, directors, and team leads who want to navigate AI with confidence — without becoming a tech expert. No technical background is required or expected. If you lead people and make decisions, this day was built for you.
Question 2: Do I need a technical background?
Not at all. The Hat Rack Theory is designed for leaders, not engineers. We'll cover what AI is, how it works at a practical level, and how to make good decisions about it — no coding, no jargon, no prior experience needed.
Question 3: What AI tools will we use?
We'll work with several publicly available generative AI tools throughout the day, including ChatGPT and others. You'll need a laptop and internet access. Free accounts work fine — no paid subscriptions are required to participate.
Question 4: What should I bring?
Your laptop and charging cord are required. Bring login credentials for your email and any AI tools you already use. Optional but helpful: a current work project or workflow you'd like to improve. Everything else — workbook, prompts, resources — is provided.
Question 5: Is my organization eligible to send a group?
Yes. If you're interested in bringing a team of 3 or more, reach out to Anna directly at [email protected] to discuss group rates and logistics. We can accommodate small groups within the 20-person cap.
Not Ready to Register Yet?
Stay in the loop.
Join the interest list and we'll keep you posted on future workshop dates, early access, and resources for leaders navigating AI. No noise — just what's actually useful.
Ready to lead with confidence
in the age of AI?
Join Anna and a room full of peers for a practical, grounded day in Missoula. Bring your questions. Bring your laptop. Leave with a plan.
July 30, 2026 · AC Hotel Missoula Downtown · 20 seats total — register early