Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni

Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni

By Fabio Cerpelloni (www.fabiocerpelloni.com)Arts
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Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni episodes

  • Speaking 14 Languages: With Polyglot Lindsay Williams

    ⁠Watch this on YouTube⁠ -- https://youtu.be/1JGccYaiI8I

    On the homepage of her website, Lindsay Williams, a polyglot from the UK who speaks 14 languages, says this:

    “I don't teach languages. I teach you how to learn a language.”


    If you’re a teacher, that’s what you should do too if you want to keep your job.


    Knowledge is not confined in the expert’s brain anymore. It’s on YouTube, ebooks and websites. So no matter what skills you teach – be they language, cooking, or management skills – training your students to access information and helping them discover how to learn independently are your two main responsibilities.


    How can you charge more for what you do if you’re a mere explainer? Soon there won’t be any more room for the explainer.


    Your ultimate goal is to empower the student. And that requires empathy, storytelling and human connection. These are elements no technology can replace. 


    “Thank you, teacher, now I know how to learn by myself. I don’t need you anymore” is the most rewarding comment the modern teacher could hear.


    Teaching learning: that’s the aim. And that’s what Lindsay does.


    I’ve interviewed her on my podcast. We talked about learning languages, learner autonomy, culture, writing, self-assessment, the future of teaching and more. I hope you'll be inspired by Lindsay as much as I've been.

    Episode Links

    Lindsay's website -- https://www.lindsaydoeslanguages.com/


    Lindsay's YouTube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/@LindsayDowLanguages


    Join my private email list for non-native English writers -- https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/


    **www.fabiocerpelloni.com**

    1 hr 7 min
  • Revolutionizing the Way We Digest Ideas From Books: With Andrew Zavada From Storist.me

    Reading lots of books is great if you want to improve your writing.


    But if your ultimate aim is to improve aspects of yourself, your life or your business, reading becomes nothing but mere intellectual entertainment if you don’t apply what you learn.


    So when I met Andrew Zavada and learned he’s the co-founder of an online service that helps readers apply key ideas from bestselling nonfiction books, I could not resist inviting him on my podcast and YouTube Channel. I wanted to learn more about his business.


    Andrew wasn’t sure though.


    “I don’t know. English isn’t my first language and I started learning it only a few years ago,” he said.


    I’m glad he didn’t listen to his worries. 


    In Episode 117 of Stolaroid Stories, you’ll hear him talk about Storist.me, a young startup that teaches you how to put books into practice.


    Storist.me provides book summaries of the best nonfiction books about business, personal development, problem solving, learning, creativity, communication, relationship, leadership and management.


    But this isn’t just another platform where you can find book summaries for busy people. What makes Storist.me special is that it features real-life cases, quizzes, templates and interactive activities designed to help you turn words and sentences into actions.


    Storist.me helps you become Iron Man or Wonder Woman. Okay, maybe that’s a bit too much. But you can try out Storist.me and see if it has that power too. Andrew has given my listeners free access to explore the platform and see how it works. (Scroll down to find a list of "Sorist" links to the books we mentioned in the podcast episode.)


    But wait, there’s more. Andrew was so kind to give you a special discount: 60% off on the 12-month subscription. Use the following code (valid until the end of 2023): stolaroid

    Enough of me talking now. Go listen to the episode or watch us talk on ⁠my YouTube channel⁠ --https://youtu.be/Mhjd05ASlzI


    And if you find it useful, please get in touch to let me know.


    Links

    • The Mom Test by Rob Fitzpatrick --
      • https://a3.storist.me/#/courses/the-mom-test
      • Nonviolent Communication by Marshall B. Rosenberg 
        • -- https://a3.storist.me/#/courses/nonviolent-communication
        • Everything is Negotiable by Gavin Kennedy
          • https://a3.storist.me/#/courses/everything-is-negotiable
          • Ultralearning by Scott H. Young 
            • https://a3.storist.me/#/courses/ultralearning
            • Get in touch with Andrew on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-zavada/
              • Storist.me -- https://storist.me/
                • 1 hr 18 min
              • My Answers to Your Questions About Writing

                Watch this on YouTube: https://youtu.be/zWRLO8M2OFQ

                In this episode, I'm answering some of the questions my email subscribers asked me about writing. I give some tips and share bits about my own experience as a writer.


                Got a question? Email me at [email protected]


                Episode links

                Fill in the form: https://1f4iz6ffp0q.typeform.com/to/CijMQOym


                Blog post about linkers: https://medium.com/illumination/how-to-avoid-overusing-linking-words-as-a-non-native-english-writer-f9eacc97dee4?sk=c902968f819bf78ee93d14c5c7e5f79f


                Blog post about how I became a writer:

                https://medium.com/illumination/a-self-interview-about-becoming-a-non-native-english-writer-7868ff49365b?sk=cb275addace38cb36622c0465118be6d


                On Writing Well -- https://www.amazon.com/Writing-Well-Classic-Guide-Nonfiction/dp/0060891548


                Join my email list: https://fabiocerpelloni.com/private/


                www.fabiocerpelloni.com

                45 min
              • Launching and Growing a Successful Podcast: With Alastair Budge

                Today my guest on Stolaroid Stories is Alastair Budge.


                Alastair is a successful digital entrepreneur who, in 2019,  launched English Learning for Curious Minds, a podcast for learners of English that helps people improve their language skills while learning interesting things about the world.


                At the time of writing, Alastair's show has been downloaded over 5 million times in 189 countries. Clearly, Alastair has created something people want. 


                How did he do that? Was he just lucky?


                I invited him on my podcast to talk about the business side of launching a successful product. Alastair shared insights into his business journey, past failures and his future plans as a digital solopreneur.


                You can listen to the interview on my podcast or watch us on my YouTube channel.


                And if this episode helped you in any way, please email me to let me know.


                Enjoy!


                AI-generated time stamps (are they accurate?):

                • Introduction and Welcome (00:00)
                • The Birth of Leonardo English (01:09)
                • The Art of Creating Engaging Podcasts (03:33)
                • The Role of Podcasts in Language Learning (06:55)
                • The Business Side of Podcasting (09:39)
                • The Challenges and Rewards of Starting a Business (10:46)
                • The Importance of Persistence and Innovation (12:18)
                • The Power of Personal Branding (14:26)
                • The Art of Self-Promotion (15:57)
                • The Importance of Finding a Niche (20:22)
                • The Struggles and Triumphs of Solopreneurs (24:50)
                • The Power of Persistence and Reinvention (27:58)
                • The Importance of Customer Feedback (35:30)
                • Overcoming the Fear of Failure in Business (41:40)
                • Understanding the Sunk Cost Fallacy (42:38)
                • The Importance of Knowing Your Target Market (43:12)
                • The Success Story of Aurea Coffee Brewer (44:04)
                • The Balance Between Passion and Practicality in Business (44:33)
                • Future Plans for Leonardo English (45:19)
                • Exploring the World of Fictional Podcasts (45:49)
                • The Challenges of Creating Continuous Content (46:34)
                • The Evolution of Leonardo English: From Podcasts to Fictional Courses (47:22)
                • The Journey of English Learning: A Lifelong Commitment (47:58)
                • The Importance of Audience Feedback and Staying True to Your Content (48:36)
                • The Bagpipe Busker: A Unique Career Path (56:40)
                • Finding Your Unique Skill and Solving Problems (01:05:44)
                • Final Thoughts and Contact Information (01:11:39)


                  • Episode links:

                  Alastair's Website -- https://www.leonardoenglish.com/

                  Alastair's YouTube Channel -- https://www.youtube.com/@LeonardoEnglishCom

                  Watch us on YouTube -- https://youtu.be/m6TUtTwx5Bs


                  www.fabiocerpelloni.com

                  1 hr 19 min

                About Open Draft - with Fabio Cerpelloni

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                I have this channel to help writers improve their craft. You'll find interviews with authors, from small indie ones to big names like Seth Godin, Derek Sivers, Kerri Sackville, Matthew Dicks, Barbara Serra, and others. You'll also find unscripted rambles, unedited reflections, book reviews, writing tips, stories, rants -- anything to help you become a better writer and creative thinker. You're welcome to join me! I ask more questions than I answer.