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rethink the podcast is your guide to smarter work, clearer conversations and better problem-solving, powered by visual strategies that work.

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Ep.26: Rethink Thinking with AI
Nicki Hambleton Nicki Hambleton

Ep.26: Rethink Thinking with AI

🎙️ Rethinking Thinking with AI, with Nici Foote, founder of Unbarrier Me

In this episode, Nicki Hambleton is joined by Nici Foote, an educator and founder of Unbarrier Me, to explore how AI tools like ChatGPT and Procreate are reshaping creative workflows. Discover how they use AI to support inclusive education, visual storytelling, and neurodivergent-friendly design, turning inspiration into action.

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Ep. 25 The Conversation Catcher
Nicki Hambleton Nicki Hambleton

Ep. 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? In this episode, I share the moment that led to creating MapChat, a visual way to map conversations as they unfold. Then I introduce the Conversation Catcher, a simple, playful tool for opening up reflective conversations when mapping isn’t practical. Whether you're coaching, checking in, or just trying to get unstuck, this tool can help bring clarity, one flap at a time.

Includes a free downloadable template to try yourself.

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Ep.22: Can a Picture Say 1000 Words?
Nicki Hambleton Nicki Hambleton

Ep.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 explores how using visual thinking and the Power Image strategy can:

Replace text-heavy presentations, reports and student portfolios
Reduce cognitive load for your audience
Support neurodivergent and EAL learners
Bring greater clarity to leadership communication, team conversations and classroom learning

Whether you're an educator, team leader or creative thinker, you'll take away simple, practical steps to rethink how you share information and discover how one image can truly say 1000 words.

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