The Technology, The CIO Life and Me

Resources & Tools – My Stack for AI, Productivity & Well-being

Introduction

Welcome to my resources page!

As a CIO, I test a lot of tools around Microsoft Copilot, generative AI, productivity, and well-being. On this page, I only share the ones I actually use daily or strongly recommend.

Important note: Some links are affiliate links. If you make a purchase through them, I earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps me keep this blog running and publish high-quality content every week. Thank you for your support!

1. Microsoft Copilot & AI

  • Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365 The most powerful tool I use every single day (inside Outlook, Teams, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel). → Discover Copilot for M365
  • Microsoft Copilot Studio To build custom agents and automations. → Access Copilot Studio
  • ChatGPT Plus (OpenAI) Excellent complement to Copilot for content creation and advanced prompting.

2. Productivity & Organization

  • Notion ★ My #1 tool right now I organize my entire professional and personal life here (Copilot prompts, agents, meeting notes, knowledge base).
  • Reclaim.ai The best AI tool for protecting my time and energy (automatically blocks focus time and manages meetings).
  • ClickUp For project management and tracking AI initiatives in my company.

3. Well-being & Balance

  • Reclaim.ai – My #1 tool for well-being
  • Headspace or Calm For short, effective meditation sessions.
  • Samsung Ring or RingConn To track sleep and recovery.
  • Amazon Unlimited Music To work and relax with your favorites songs

4. Content Creation & Research

  • Descript – Edit video and podcasts like a text document
  • Gamma.app – Ultra-fast AI presentation creator
  • ElevenLabs – Hyper-realistic AI voices
  • Midjourney – Image generation for the blog and LinkedIn

(I will add affiliate links once the accounts are set up)

5. Gear & Minimalist Setup

6. Recommended Readings (Books)

Last updated: May 2026 This page evolves regularly based on my real tests and experience.

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The Technology, The CIO Life and Me

About

Greetings to all who venture here! My name is Sylvain Jacquemard. As a father to two incredible children and a Chief Information Officer in the heart of Switzerland, my professional journey spans nearly twenty years in the realm of IT services.

My passions extend beyond the digital frontier; I am an enthusiast of cutting-edge technologies, an advocate for personal well-being, a motorcycle aficionado, and a recent convert to the principles of minimalism. Join me as I explore these diverse interests and share my adventures in technology and life on this blog.

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