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 43: Look Again! How Community Helps Us Feel Seen
Episode 43: Look Again! How Community Helps Us Feel Seen
In this reThink episode, Nicki is joined by educator, facilitator and community-builder Maxine Buttigieg, founder of Mira: Where Teachers Connect. Together, they explore what it means to look again; to slow down, notice what’s often overlooked and understand why feeling seen is essential to well-being.
Maxine shares the story behind Mira, the inspiration drawn from Spanish children joyfully shouting “Mira!” (“Look!”), and her commitment to creating spaces where teachers can genuinely belong. The conversation moves through the emotional landscape of teaching, the power of community and the importance of having a safe place to reflect, connect, and breathe.
Throughout the episode, Nicki and Maxine discuss:
- why being seen matters just as much as seeing others
- how teacher communities can support well-being and reduce burnout
- the “octopus brain” and the reality of multi-passionate people
- the role of visual metaphors in helping us think, reflect and understand ourselves
- how simple noticing moments can transform the way we engage with the world
This reflective episode is ideal for educators, leaders, facilitators and anyone seeking a renewed sense of clarity, belonging and connection. A warm reminder that sometimes, the world doesn’t need to change, we just need to look more closely.
Maxine Buttigieg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maxine-buttigieg/
Mira: https://www.instagram.com/mira__education/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/mira-where-teachers-connect/posts/?feedView=all
Metafox Coaching Cards: https://metafox.eu/collections/coaching-picture-cards
We all need a rethink once in a while, so why not start today?