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.
Episodes
40 episodes
Episode 40: See the Challenge, Strengthen the Team
See the Challenge, Strengthen the TeamEvery team has its wobbly blocks, those small things that quietly hold everything together until they’re overlooked, pushed aside, or forgotten.In this episode of Rethink: The Pod...
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Episode 40
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10:42
Episode 39: Curiosity, simplicity and a swan on a lilo.
The swan, the lift and the blue phone: finding calm, clarity and connection. What if your greatest strength wasn’t doing more, but simply being there?In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Nicki Hambleton talks with...
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Episode 39
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41:04
Episode 38: When the Octopus meets the Eagle
When the Octopus Meets the Eagle – Where Creativity Meets ClarityTwo very different creatures: one that thrives in the depths, the other high above it all.The octopus explores through curiosity and creativity; the eagle soars ...
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Episode 38
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7:05
Episode 37: Deep Thinking, because good enough isn't good enough
Episode 37: Deep Thinking, because good enough isn't good enough.The enemy of creativity is "good enough".In this engaging conversation, Nicki Hambleton and guest Felix Riley explore the themes of creativity, education and the...
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Episode 37
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43:19
Episode 36: Rethinking how we remember people
🎙 Episode Title: Rethinking How We Remember PeopleHave you ever met someone and instantly forgotten their name, even though you remember what they were wearing? Or struggled to recall details about someone you...
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Episode 36
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9:32
Episode 35: Rethink the way you explain your work
Episode 35: Rethink the way you explain your workExplaining what you do isn’t always easy, especially when, like Nicki, your work reaches into many areas at once. In this episode of Rethink: the Podcast, Nicki...
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Episode 35
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10:43
Episode 34: What Leaders can Learn from Teachers
Episode 34: What Leaders can Learn from TeachersIn this episode of Rethink: The Podcast, Nicki Hambleton explores what leaders can learn from teachers. Drawing on her own experiences in the classroom, including a tough period wo...
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Episode 34
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9:06
Episode 33: Shining the light on how visuals support executive function
Episode 33: Shining the light on how visuals support executive functionIn this episode of Rethink: The Podcast, Nicki Hambleton speaks with executive function coach Suzanne Kamal, who specialises in helping children and f...
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Episode 33
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32:25
Episode 32: Inside–Outside
Episode 32: Inside–OutsideIn this episode of Rethink: the Podcast, Nicki Hambleton explores the Inside–Outside strategy: a simple yet powerful visual tool to help us see beyond the surface.We all project so...
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Episode 32
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11:22
Episode 31: Authenticity in the Age of AI
Episode 31: Authenticity in the Age of AIIn this unscripted and personal episode, Nicki Hambleton pauses the regular format to reflect on what it means to stay authentic in an increasingly AI-shaped world.Recorded straight from he...
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Episode 31
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12:46
Episode 30: Rewind and Recap
Episode 30: Rewind & Recap – 7 Months of Visual ThinkingIn this episode of Rethink: the podcast, host Nicki Hambleton reflects on the first 30 episodes and seven months of recording since launching in January 2...
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Episode 30
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9:47
Episode 29: Constellation Mapping
Episode 29: Constellation Mapping – Connecting Ideas into Shared DirectionWhen ideas are flying in all directions, it can feel like looking at a night sky full of stars, beautiful but scattered. In this episode...
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Episode 29
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9:32
Episode 28: The Bridge
Episode 28: The Bridge – Turning Insight into ActionYou’ve done the deep thinking. You’ve uncovered what’s really going on. But now what?In this episode, I introduce the Bridge Framework: a visual strategy to ...
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Episode 28
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9:32
Episode 27: Peel the Onion
Episode 27: Peeling Back the Layers. Visual Frameworks for Deeper ThinkingIn this episode of Rethink: The Podcast, we’re digging beneath the surface. Nicki Hambleton explores the power of the onion metaphor to unpack comp...
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Episode 27
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9:11
Episode 26: Rethink Thinking with A1
Episode 26: Rethink Thinking with AI with guest Nici Foote, founder of Unbarrier MeIn this episode of Rethink the Podcast, I’m joined by Nici Foote, founder of Unbarrier Me, an educator and crea...
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Episode 26
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22:51
Episode 20: Can't say it? Draw it! How Metaphors Make Emotions Visible
Episode 20: Can't say it? Draw it! How Metaphors Make Emotions VisibleWhat do you do when words just aren’t enough? When feelings are swirling and thoughts feel tangled? In this second episode of our Vi...
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Episode 20
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7:15
Episode 25: The Conversation Catcher.
Ep 25: Framing the Conversation. How a Folded Paper Game Can Guide Deeper Thinking What do you do when a conversation feels like too much to hold? In this episode, I share the moment that led to creating MapChat,
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Episode 25
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9:03
Episode 24: Visual Frameworks – Making the Invisible Visible
Episode 24: Visual Frameworks – Making the Invisible VisibleDo 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 org...
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6:58
Episode 23: The Switch. Becoming visible again.
Episode 23: The Switch. Becoming visible again.What happens when you step back into a space you love and suddenly feel seen again?In this reflective episode, Nicki shares what attending the Jigsaw24 Education Summit unlocked for h...
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Episode 23
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7:13
Episode 22: Can a Picture Say 1000 Words?
Episode 22: Can a Picture Say 1000 Words?Visual thinking isn’t just about drawing, it’s about showing meaning. And sometimes, one powerful image can communicate what paragraphs of text struggle to explain.In this episode, Nicki ex...
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Episode 22
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9:20
Episode 21: From Fog to Focus using the SEE Framework
Episode 21: From Fog to Focus using the SEE Framework to Clear OverwhelmOverwhelmed? Stuck in a mental fog? In this third episode of the Visual Strategies for Wellbeing series, Nicki shares the SEE Framewor...
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Episode 21
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6:39
Episode 19: Resetting the Stressed out Brain
🎙 Part 1 of 5 in the Visual Thinking for Wellbeing SeriesEpisode 19: Resetting the Stressed out BrainWhen the pressure piles up and your brain feels like it’s short-circuiting, how do you find clarity? In this episode,...
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Episode 19
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5:16
Episode 18: Hack your Brain with Visual Thinking
Episode 18: Hacking Your Brain with Visuals, with Brendon O’BrienWhat if you could turbocharge your thinking just by drawing it out?In this episode of rethink: the podcast, I’m joined by vi...
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Episode 18
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28:26
Episode 17: Rethink note-taking in 5 steps.
In this episode, I’m taking you right back to where it all began, 2012, a new iPad, and a conversation over lunch that changed how I think, listen, and learn.That was the moment I discovered the power of visual note-taking. <...
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