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
Episode 11: Rethinking Note-taking to Ease Overload
Episode 11
Do you leave meetings feeling frazzled? Find yourself scribbling furiously only to end up with unreadable notes and a foggy memory?
You’re not alone.
In this episode, I share how sketchnoting became a game-changer for my neurodivergent brain. Not just a creative outlet, sketchnotes helped me learn to listen differently—focusing on meaning, calming the overwhelm, and capturing ideas I’d actually use.
We’ll explore:
- Why all-talking meetings cause cognitive overload
- What sketchnoting really is (hint: it’s not about being an artist!)
- The science of dual coding and memory
- How visual thinking can support better listening and focus
- A step-by-step guide to start sketchnoting today
🎧 Listen now and see why listening, sketching, and simplifying might just be your new secret strategy.
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📚 Resources:
Here are the research references and links mentioned in this episode, along with some additional reading if you’d like to explore further:
✍️ Sketchnoting Inspiration
- 🧠 The Sketchnote Handbook by Mike Rohde
rohdesign.com/handbook - ✏️ Dave Caleb's Sketchnote: View the sketchnote on Flickr
🔬 Key Research & Theory
- 📖 Dual Coding Theory (Paivio, 1986)
Combining visuals and words improves recall.
Dual Coding blog post by The Learning Scientists - 📖 Cognitive Load Theory (Sweller, 1988)
Why our brains struggle with too much information at once.
Explainer video by John Spencer - 🧠 Drawing and Memory – The Wammes Study
Drawing leads to deeper processing and stronger recall compared to writing, as it engages visual, motor, and semantic encoding. Edutopia article
We all need a rethink once in a while, so why not start today?