reThink: How you think, work and thrive

reThink: How You Think, Work and Thrive The podcast that helps you picture what you hear. I’m on a mission to change the way you think, literally. reThink helps you see things differently and think more visually. Visual thinking isn’t just doodles and diagrams, it’s a powerful tool for clearer communication, better collaboration and smarter problem-solving. Whether you're a leader, educator, student, or entrepreneur, this podcast offers practical strategies to map your thinking, master visual metaphors and use creative shortcuts that make your work easier and more effective. 🧠 Need a fresh take on problem-solving? 👥 Want to unlock better teamwork? 🎯 Ready to rethink how you make decisions? If so, hit play and discover a clearer, more creative way to work, lead, and learn.

reThink: How you think, work and thrive is a education podcast hosted by Nicki Hambleton, with 52 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Nicki Hambleton hosts reThink: How you think, work and thrive, a education show with 52 episodes published.

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  Episode #52

  Episode 52: Designing slides that support neurodiversity

  Feb 2, 202636 minS1

  <p><b>What if your slides weren’t there to impress but to support you?</b></p><p>In this episode of Rethink, Nicki Hambleton talks with Nici Foote about designing slides as visual cues rather than content.</p><p>Drawing on a real presentation created for BETT, they explore how intentional design can support memory, pace, and confidence, reducing cognitive load for the speaker and creating a greater sense of belonging.</p><p>A reflective conversation about restraint, care, and designing presentations that support thinking, not performance.</p><p>We all need a <b>rethink</b> once in a wh...

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  Episode #51

  Episode 51: Slides as Mirrors to what you Hear

  Jan 22, 20265 minS1

  <p><b>Slides as Mirrors to what you Hear</b><br/> Design choices that make ideas stick</p><p>We often think slides are there to hold content.<br/> But what if their real role is to support memory and meaning instead?</p><p>In this short solo episode, Nicki Hambleton reflects on a recent experience helping a neurodivergent speaker prepare slides for a high-pressure presentation. The challenge wasn’t the thinking or the script, it was distilling what mattered and knowing how to represent it visually.</p><p>This episode explores:</p>Why slides work best as <b>visual cu...

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  Episode #50

  Episode 50: Thinking Becomes Stronger When It’s Shared

  Jan 16, 202643 minS1

  <p>Episode 50: Thinking Becomes Stronger When It’s Shared</p><p><b>with special guest Tricia Friedman</b></p><p>Episode 50 of Rethink: The Podcast offers a moment to pause and reflect, not on numbers or milestones, but on how the podcast, and the thinking behind it, has evolved over the past year.</p><p>In this reflective conversation, <b>Nicki Hambleton</b> is joined by <b>Tricia Friedman</b> to explore a simple but powerful idea:</p><p><b>Thinking becomes stronger when it’s shared.</b></p><p>Together, they discuss the shift from solo episodes to shared conv...

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  Episode #49

  Episode 49: Are You Sitting Comfortably? Let Me Begin

  Jan 5, 202646 minS1

  <p><b>Episode 49: Are You Sitting Comfortably? Let Me Begin.</b></p><p><b>Story, Rehearsal and Authentic Communication with James Healy</b></p><p>In this episode of reThink, Nicki Hambleton is joined by communication specialist <b>James Healy</b> for a thoughtful conversation about story, presence, and what it really means to rehearse.</p><p>James shares his journey from classical drama training to working with leaders, law firms and organisations around the world, helping them communicate with confidence, clarity and impact.</p><p>Along the way, the episode explores a common challenge many people face: feeling well-prepared...

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  Episode #48

  Ep48 From Visuals to Voice: A Year of Rethinking Out Loud

  Dec 29, 202510 minS1

  <p><b>From Visuals to Voice: A Year of Rethinking Out Loud</b></p><p>As the year comes to a close, this episode of Rethink: The Podcast is a moment to pause and reflect.</p><p>Rather than introducing a new visual tool or hosting a guest conversation, Nicki steps back to join the dots between the ideas, conversations and moments that have shaped the podcast over the past year.</p><p>From revisiting her 2014 Learning2 talk on the power of visuals, to noticing recurring themes across conversations with educators, leaders, creatives and facilitators, Nicki reflects on how visualising...

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