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.

Not just as a fun way to doodle in the margins, but as a strategy that genuinely helped me remember, reflect and make sense of what I was hearing.

I’ll walk you through my 5 Step Method: a simple, visual approach you can literally hold in your hand, while exploring Dual Coding Theory.

Whether you're taking notes in a meeting, in class, or while listening to a podcast this technique is designed to help you process and retain ideas more clearly.

In this episode:
✋ The Five-Step Method for visual note-taking
🧠 A simple explanation of Dual Coding Theory
📚 Why words and images together boost memory
🎁 A free visual download to help you try it for yourself

For more strategies and conversations, follow me on https://www.instagram.com/nihconsultancy/ and https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicki-hambleton-436bb086/

Tune in to rethink how you take notes—because sometimes clarity is just one sketch away.

We all need a rethink once in a while, so why not start today?