Coach Carole Services
Innovative Solutions for Family History Education & Research
Carole McCulloch combines over 50 years of educational expertise, 30 years of genealogical knowledge, and cutting-edge AI skills to help organisations and individuals transform their approach to family history. A graduate of the University of Tasmania’s Diploma of Family History and founder of Essential Genealogy 2.0 Academy, Carole offers a unique blend of traditional genealogical methods enhanced by modern technological innovations.
Ready to elevate your genealogy projects or your Family History organisation’s offerings? Contact me to discuss how we can work together to bring innovation to your family history journey.
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Conference Workshops
$250
Dynamic Presentations for the Digital Age
Engage your audience with compelling presentations that bridge traditional genealogy and modern technology. Drawing from extensive experience as a distinguished Toastmaster and genealogy educator, I deliver engaging talks on:
- AI-Enhanced Genealogy Research
- Digital Storytelling for Family Historians
- Innovative Research Methodologies
- Ancestral Story Preservation
Recent presentations include “Bringing Ancestors to Life with AI” for Albury U3A and “Beyond the Pen” at the 2025 Connections conference. Available for both in-person and virtual events.
Coaching Courses:
Genealogy AI Skills
$127
Custom Learning Solutions for Individuals and Genealogy Organizations
Transform your genealogy education programs with a professionally designed curriculum and learning materials. Leveraging my background in educational development and family history expertise, I create the following:
- Interactive Online Courses
- Workshop Series
- Digital Learning Resources
- Blended Learning Programs
Each program is crafted to engage learners while maintaining rigorous genealogical standards and incorporating innovative research techniques.
Academy Membership
$47 per month
Academy Membership
Transform Your Family History Research
Join our thriving community of forward-thinking genealogists at Essential Genealogy Academy. Our comprehensive membership gives you unlimited access to innovative learning resources and expert guidance in applying AI to your family history research.
What’s Included:
- Full Access to All Academy Courses
From foundational genealogy skills to advanced AI-assisted research techniques - Live Masterclasses
Interactive sessions focused on building practical AI skills for genealogy research - Exclusive Resource Library
Templates, guides, and prompt libraries optimized for family history research - Members-Only Community
Connect with fellow genealogists in our “Ancestry in the Age of AI” community - Regular Q&A Sessions
Get personalized guidance and solutions for your specific research challenges - Early Access to New Content
Be the first to explore new courses, tools, and techniques as they’re released
Perfect For:
- Genealogists ready to embrace AI-enhanced research methods
- Family historians looking to transform their storytelling
- Researchers seeking ongoing professional development
- Anyone wanting to stay current with genealogy technology
Join Today:
Invest in your genealogy journey with monthly or annual membership options. Join our supportive community of innovative genealogists to start exploring the possibilities of AI-assisted family history research.
Ready to Transform Your Genealogy Research with AI?
Join me for the “10-Step Plan for Building AI Skills in Genealogy” – launching January 10, 2025. (Note: you can participate in the program at any time.)
This immersive program includes:
- 10 detailed video lessons with hands-on exercises
- Comprehensive workbooks and templates
- Access to “Ancestry in the Age of AI” Facebook community
- Exclusive early access to future AI genealogy courses
Perfect for:
- Genealogists curious about AI but unsure where to start
- Researchers looking to break through brick walls
- Family historians planning to create more engaging ancestral stories
- Anyone interested in combining traditional research with innovative AI tools
Don’t miss this opportunity to be among the first to master AI-enhanced genealogy research. Your ancestors’ stories are waiting to be discovered in exciting new ways!
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Mastering AI for Genealogy 2.0: Your 2025 Roadmap
Join us for this instructor-led course, starting January 25, for an in-depth exploration of mastering your AI skills for genealogy.
- Gain essential skills in selecting and using AI tools.
- Become confident with Genealogy 2.0 techniques—enhance your ancestral research and storytelling.
- Add AI tools seamlessly to your genealogy project workflow.
- Learn how to use these AI tools effectively in your genealogy journey: Chat GPT 4, Claude 3.5 Sonnet, Perplexity.ai, and NotebookLM.
Masterclass webinars are scheduled weekly on Saturdays, beginning January 25 and continuing on February 1, 8, 15, and 22.
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