I’m Laurel Papworth — speaker, strategist, and eternal student of code and consciousness.
For over two decades, I’ve helped people navigate the shifting sands of digital transformation — from virtual worlds and augmented reality to artificial intelligence, decentralised systems, and the mysterious dance between algorithms and human communities. My work lives at the crossroads of emerging tech and ancient wisdom: how do we stay human in a world reshaped by machines?
Through immersive workshops, online courses, and one-on-one mentoring, I offer practical guidance for those ready to explore, adapt, and thrive in the age of AI and the Metaverse — with a touch of curiosity, creativity, and maybe a little mischief. Ok a lot of mischief!
If one of those courses sparks your curiosity — or you’re wondering how AI, the Metaverse, or emerging tech might apply to your world — I’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re seeking hands-on training for your team, a keynote speaker for your next event, or private mentoring to explore what’s possible, there’s a place here for you to start. Take a wander through the course details or reach out for a chat — I’m just on the other side of the screen. Unless I’m in class in which case you may want to contact me for more information? Phone: +61 432684992 Email: pa@laurelpapworth.com
Top ChatGPT and AI Courses in Australia (by Laurel Papworth)
As artificial intelligence reshapes business, government, and individual careers, these courses by Laurel Papworth offer clear, practical pathways to mastering AI tools like ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, and structured prompting. With over two years of delivery across Australia, Laurel’s workshops are trusted by professionals, executives, and government teams seeking to stay ahead of the AI curve. Up to date list at Workshops.

AI Is My Copilot – Business Training in Australia
Workshop on AI tools like ChatGPT and Dall-e from OpenAI and Midjourney. Training for real estate, education, banking, Government, and marketing departments.

AI Proof Your Career Workshop
Join this half day structured prompting hands-on AI workshop in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane or online to learn ChatGPT, Copilot & prompting skills for career growth and productivity.

SaturdAI: the Saturday AI course
AI class Zoom on Saturday a practical online workshop covering ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, & structured prompting. Ideal for freelancers, consultants, & small business owners.

AI is my Business Mentor
ChatGPT etc Workshop for new managers and new leaders on AI as a Mentor – negotiations, leadership, communication skills.

Copilot ChatGPT for Membership Clubs
Membership clubs workshops in Australia for clubs and pubs on artificial intelligence and ChatGPT. Hospitality and partners welcome. The Drop.

Course: Microsoft 365 Copilot
Workshop: learn Microsoft 365 Copilot (ChatGPT) in Australia with Laurel Papworth

AI For Executives and Senior Leaders
Artificial workshop for executives on ChatGPT, Microsoft 365 Copilot and more. senior management strategy, ROI, resourcing etc.

AI Proof Your H.R. Career
AI-proof your HR career workshop. Australia.
About the Facilitator
Laurel Papworth has been running AI workshops since before ChatGPT became a household name! 😍 With decades of experience in emerging tech, virtual worlds, and digital communities, she brings both strategic insight and hands-on teaching to every course. Her clients include government departments, corporates, and professional development centres across Australia and Asia. My About Page
Interested in Booking a Course?
- For in-house training, private workshops, or speaking engagements, contact Laurel here.
- New public course dates are announced regularly for Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, and Zoom.
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For a tailored course or to discuss which option suits your team or role best, reach out for a consultation.
These courses are some of the most established ChatGPT and AI workshops in Australia, with two years of consistently high ratings, strong word-of-mouth, and a growing alumni network.
Artificial Intelligence and ChatGPT tutorials
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33 Critical Cost of Inaction (CoI) Risks to Strengthen Your Artificial Intelligence Strategy for Executives
Discover 33 critical Cost of Inaction (CoI) risks you can add to your Artificial Intelligence strategy to future-proof your workforce, customers, and governance for Executives and CEOs in Australia

Create, Edit and Transform documents with ChatGPT- tips – 0024
Step by step ChatGPT to get over the blank page, to edit a final document and to transform into other documents simply and easily.

Chain of Density Prompt with ChatGPT
Chain of Density is a structured technique that transforms a lengthy transcript into a series of progressively denser summaries

Powerpoint presentation with ChatGPT/CoPilot
Step by Step how to create powerpoint presentation slides with artificial intelligence (ChatGPT/CoPilot). Australia.

How To get CoPilot (single licence) for small business – Microsoft 365 – ChatGPT
Microsoft copilot for single user or small business. Step by step to sign up as an individual to ChatGPT CoPilot.

ChatGPT and Hashtags
Step by Step how to use ChatGPT to find and use hashtags on Instagram.
Alchemy of Innovation Podcast
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009 Quantum Consciousness and AI
This episode explores the intricate relationship between quantum mechanics, human consciousness, and artificial intelligence. It delves into concepts like superposition, entanglement, and the many-worlds theory, connecting them to philosophical inquiries from figures like Plato and Aristotle. Ultimately, it poses questions about humanity, identity, and the future in an AI-dominated world.

008 Dharma AI
Alchemy of Innovation 008 on dharma, and artificial intelligence and the collective dark night of the soul of human evolution. Philosophy and technology podcast.

007 AI regulations and shields,
lecture: A mashup of shields and artificial intelligence including King Arthur’s Pidwen, Hinduism, AI model cards and system cards and more.
Laurel Speaking on AI/ChatGPT at Events and Workshops and Conferences
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Copilot ChatGPT for Membership Clubs
Membership clubs workshops in Australia for clubs and pubs on artificial intelligence and ChatGPT. Hospitality and partners welcome. The Drop.

Workshop: Wineries and AI/ChatGPT
A ChatGPT course in Australia on artificial intelligence and the wine industry including Microsoft 365 copilot

Podcast – FAAA – Financial Advice and Artificial Intelligence
Laurel Papworth talking artificial intelligence and financial advice at the FAAA Congress in Adelaide in 2023.

Financial Advice and AI – FAAA Congress Adelaide Nov 2023 #faaacongress23
I’m going to be on two panels at the FAAA Congress in November. The morning plenary is AI focussed, and I will address Artificial Intelligence strategy and the elephant in the room: system cards and datasheets for financial AI. In the afternoon (I’m the moderator) is on digital and emergent technology in fintech. If you…

Submarine Networks World – AI and ChatGPT keynote for telecomms – Sep 2023
I’m in Singapore talking about artificial intelligence and GPT for telecommunications at Submarine Networks World

VELG – Webinar on ChatGPT and AI for RTOs and
artificial intelligence workshop for teachers, trainers, RTOs with VELG
Metaverse and Virtual Worlds Expert
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LIST OF Business/Government METAVERSE COMPONENTS
Metaverse components including DAO, blockchain, NFTs, layers (AR/vR/XR) IoT, Artificial intelligence

Australian Open and Roblox ~ Metaverse progression ~ Best selling Australian NFT
Australian Open and Roblox – 120,000 visitors in the first day. Last year the NFTs made the top 10 NFTs by sales globally. I take SilkCharm in to play a game of tennis in Roblox!

Play Today and Golf in virtual worlds – Australia Metaverse News Australia
Golf is entering the Metaverse with Blockchain scoring, NFT Marketplace and soon to launch virtual world in Australia. Metaverse News

NFT campaign for wine and spirits – AustralianAgave – Metaverse Marketing Australia
Selling NFTs for wine and spirits campaigns in Metaverse Marketing for Metaverse News

Automotive Companies in the Metaverse – NFTs and Saraswati
List of examples of NFTs, Metaverse campaigns, virtual worlds, VR, AR, Web3 in the automotive car industry

Tuvalu in the Metaverse – Ozymandias – Climate Change
As Tuvalu vanishes below the waves of climate change and into the Metaverse, Ozymandias looks on.
Bio of Metaverse Mentor, Virtual Worlds Consultant Laurel Papworth
I work as a Metaverse Mentor, Virtual Worlds Consultant and Online Communities/Social Media Expert based in Sydney Australia but working globally.
My background started in online communities in the 1990’s, then I worked in virtual worlds and online games in the 2000’s with Sony and others. In 2005 I took out a patent in decentralised, community currencies generated by IoT, 3 years before BitCoin (but quite a few years after BitGold!).
In 2011 I became interested in augmented reality and subsequently ran workshops for Facebook, Google, Microsoft and Oracle on building engaged communities in both augmented (eg Layar) and virtual 3D worlds.
I have taught artificial intelligence including F.A.I.R Lexicon and Deep Thought/Deep Face, Alphabet Google Deep Mind and other generative, semantic and behavioural AIs for 7 years.
My Clients: Virtual Worlds include Neopets, Club Penguin, Habbo, Ashen Empires, Second Life, Dransik, Sony. I enjoy playing with Blender, Unity, Unreal Engine, Meta’s Horizon World and others.
I have been giving public speaking presentations and keynotes on the Metaverse since 2005, as well as teaching 2D and 3D engagement in communities online at the University of Sydney, University of Western Sydney, UNSW and TAFE. I have a Cert IV in Adult Education and Training.
You can contact me on pa@laurelpapworth.com or call +61432684992.
HOBBIES Languages (Bahasa Indonesia, Arabic Fusha, Italian, Spanish, Dutch). Sewing. Online Computer Games (World of Warcraft). Philosophy, ancient religion, spirituality and alchemy. Roller Skating and Ice Skating. Dance (Jazz, Hip Hop). Attending Tech Events and Expos for fun. Fitness and nutrition. Travel to unusual places. Geeking out on new tech.