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Episode 24: Visual Frameworks – Making the Invisible Visible

Nicki Hambleton

Episode 24: Visual Frameworks – Making the Invisible Visible

Do you ever feel like your brain’s full but nothing’s clear?

In this episode of RETHINK, we dive into visual frameworks: simple, shape-based tools that help you organise messy thinking, untangle ideas and make better decisions. Whether you're planning a project, navigating a tricky conversation, or just feeling overwhelmed, frameworks offer scaffolding for your thoughts.

I walk you through 5 clear steps to build your own visual framework (no drawing skills required) and explain how to match the shape to the kind of challenge you're facing.

🔍 Learn how to:

  • Name the real challenge
  • Choose a visual structure that fits
  • Add prompts to guide your thinking
  • Fill it in with the chaos, questions and insights
  • Step back and actually see the big picture

Practical, visual and calming, this episode gives you tools to stop spiralling and start seeing clearly.

🎧 Tune in and try it for yourself.
 Because sometimes, the best way to solve a problem is to draw it.

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