Episode 30: Rewind & Recap – 7 Months of Visual Thinking

In this episode of Rethink: the podcast, host Nicki Hambleton reflects on the first 30 episodes and seven months of recording since launching in January 2025. The episode highlights the major themes that have emerged, the problems they help to solve, and the insights that visual thinking continues to unlock.

Nicki revisits four central strands that run throughout the podcast:

• Learning & Memory – exploring concept mapping and design principles to make knowledge easier to recall.
• Visual Frameworks – using metaphors, images, and structures to make complex ideas clearer.
• Big Picture Thinking & Creativity – connecting ideas, revealing patterns, and making the invisible visible.
• Inclusion, Confidence & Authenticity – creating spaces where every voice is heard and valued.

She also reflects on the contributions of her guests: Nici Foote, who shared lived experiences of ADHD and dyslexia; Paul Vincent, whose collaboration with Nicki reframed communicating concepts through his series 25 Questions for 2025; and Brendon O’Brien, who demonstrated how visual landscapes can bring clarity to business challenges.

This recap episode also surfaces Nicki’s own “aha moments,” including how many strategies designed for students also translate directly to the workplace, and how visual thinking provides a consistent golden thread across learning, collaboration, and leadership.

Looking ahead, the podcast will continue with an upcoming episode on authenticity and further conversations with guests, as Nicki expands on the question: what other problems can visual thinking help solve?

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