Anatomy of the Big Idea
Unleash those ideas that won’t stay quiet and turn them into real business momentum.
Move from vision to action—using AI to build the systems and rhythm that sustain growth. Inside, you’ll find my four‑step framework to stress‑test your idea, motivate audiences, and build a pathway to bold execution.
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What’s Inside
Most AI guides fall into one of two camps: get-rich-quick schemes, or dense manuals built for teams with budgets the size of a small country.
This guide is neither.
It’s built for leaders with real ideas—the kind that create impact, build movements, or change how people think about what’s possible.
Inside, you’ll discover the four-phase framework I use with executive teams to validate big ideas, pressure-test strategy, and build momentum—all using AI as a strategic thinking partner.
What you’ll get:
- How to turn scattered vision into a clear strategic narrative
- Practical prompts designed for strategic thinking (and not busywork)
- Big Idea Power Moves” that accelerate execution
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Who This Guide is For
You might be a fit if:
- You have lots of ideas, but no practical pathway to go from vision to momentum
- You need strategic validation, not just productivity hacks
- You want a simple framework that works, not just feel-good AI prompts
- You’re ready to use AI as a thinking partner for analysis, planning, and decision-making
This guide serves:
Executives & strategic leaders • Corporate innovation teams • Well-resourced foundations & agencies • Mission-driven entrepreneurs • Economic development leaders • Anyone turning vision into funded reality
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Why I Created This Framework
After two decades helping organizations turn big ideas into plans that attracted millions in funding, I’ve learned this:
Incubating a big idea is hard.
And now, with the advancement of AI, everyone’s drowning in tools, tips, and “game-changing” prompts for content creation and productivity theater. Meanwhile, the strategic work—validating your idea, pressure-testing your positioning, building real momentum—gets ignored.
AI can give your idea space to grow. But only if you use it strategically.
This framework teaches you to use AI the way I use it: not for busywork, but for visioning, validation, and building ideas that matter.
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About Monica Poling
I help business leaders use AI strategically—not to replace human creativity, but to drive better thinking.
After two decades turning organizational big ideas into plans that attracted millions in SBA and grant funding, I now teach teams how to use AI in ways that feel practical, energizing, and completely approachable. No fear. No tech skills required.
My work sits at the intersection of vision, clarity, and execution—so leaders can use AI to get unstuck and move big ideas forward with confidence.
Speaking & Professional Highlights:
- AI Strategy & Implementation Consultant for executive teams nationwide
- Subject Matter Expert for SCORE.org (Albuquerque Tech Tuesday)
- Conference speaker: NM Restaurant Association, American Indigenous Tourism Conference, private software companies, NM Creative Industries
- Author of groundbreaking economic impact studies and cultural tourism research
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Work with Me
Ask the
Expert
Turn your organizational knowledge into your biggest business asset
Most businesses have incredible expertise — but that knowledge is buried in emails, documents, and people’s heads — their website barely scratches the surface. That gap quietly costs leads, sales, and trust. Ask the Expert turns your expertise into a 24/7 AI-powered search engine and knowledge base.
Data on Tap
AI-Generated Biz Tools
Imagine how AI can visualize your expertise (and collect leads)
Data on Tap is a growing collection of AI-powered intelligence visualization tools that turn your knowledge into an interactive playground — data visualizations, calculators, and more. Using AI, you can build most of these tools in an afternoon. Follow along as I show you how. (Or contact me to build one for you.)
AI Workshops for
Organizations & Teams
Practical AI for better decision making.
AI is reshaping every industry — but most of today’s training focuses on tools. My interactive sessions start with strategy – where is your business feeling friction and how can you use AI to organize, share and monetize your knowledge. Customizable for large and small groups.
Speaking &
Keynotes
Start with your Unfair Advantage
Most businesses can’t track where their revenue actually comes from — or where it’s quietly leaking out. These keynotes and sessions show audiences how to map their revenue, close the gap between strategy and execution, and use AI as a real thinking partner along the way. You leave with frameworks you can deploy Monday morning.
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What People are Saying
Ana Reyes
El Tamarindo Restaurant (DC)
Working with Monica has been a blessing for El Tamarindo. We love that she just “gets” our Salvadoran heritage. Her ability to reflect our culture authentically is a gift. She has helped us share our heritage with the DC community, which is so important to us as one of the first Salvadoran restaurants in Adams Morgan. Monica is a true partner who truly understands and values what we represent.
Kanani Voegeli
Outcome engine
I was able to download your Destination Inbox lead magnet and I love it. As a [Hubspot-certified] email marketer myself, I still found a ton of great info in there. I also really like your suggestion to create a lead magnet. I’d need to put a lot of thought into what that might look like, but it certainly seems doable.
Amanda Davis
This is fantastic. I specifically appreciate the worksheets you include with exercises. This is A LOT of free info you are sharing. Great job!
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