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This time - the podcast is AI-generated! Yikes!

Yes we've used Google's NotebookLM to create a conversation between two AI bots who talk about the newsletter. And CLEARLY, they are not very self-aware (maybe that's a good thing?)

Have a listen, and we would DEFINITELY love to hear what you think.

And here are the links:

• Feeling Good

PAUL MCKENNA - FEELING GOOD

• Onboarding

ONBOARDING FROM ELEARNING INDUSTRY

• Communication

DRAMATICALLY BETTER CONVERSATIONS – CHARLES DUHIGG

Get in Touch:

• Visit our Website to learn more about what we do.
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• And LinkedIn

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FREE FAST THREE 24th October 2024 - Every two weeks, we send out THREE FAST FREE ideas to people on our mailing list. So the aim here is to drop these 3 FAST tips into your podcast inbox every two weeks too. If you like it AND you wanna sign up for the email version go here:

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• Inclusivity

NON-BINARY CHARACTERS IN SCENARIOS

• Tidiness

THE RIGHT WAY TO VACUUM ACCORDING TO A DYSON ENGINEER

• Productivity

THE PRODUCTIVITY SHOW

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• And LinkedIn

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Every two weeks, we send out 3 FAST top tips to people on our mailing list. So the aim here is to drop these 3 FAST tips into your podcast inbox every two weeks too. If you like it AND you wanna sign up for the email version go here:

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Hello ,

It’s gonna be a quick fire 1-2-3 email this week (maybe you even prefer them that way?) Here goes…

CHECKLIST

I love a checklist – they are more powerful than you might think. They:

✅ Save time

✅ Keep your head clear for what matters

✅ They even save lives

WAY back in 2017, we made a podcast episode about checklists – and it’s a GREAT listen. It even features Steve-In-The-Field (my nemesis)...

LAST NIGHT A CHECKLIST SAVED MY LIFE

Some of the references might have got a bit out of date over the past 7 years, but the main ideas are perhaps even more valid in this world of overwhelm than they were back in 2017

(I now use Todoist to do most of the things I covered at the end.)

BUSINESS IMPACT OF LEARNING

(If you have a learning function in your business this may be interesting – if not – skip to the next one.)

❌ There’s NO POINT DOING TRAINING…

…unless it has an impact on behaviours, and ultimately solves business problems.

If you wanna measure the impact of learning in your business – here’s an article about it (the last two points are often overlooked)

MEASURING THE BUSINESS IMPACT OF LEARNING

➡️ Have a read and if you need help – ask me!

TAKING NOTES MORE EFFECTIVELY

Jim Kwik has loads of great stuff. This video about how to take notes is no exception.

See if you can spot similarities to a system that YOU AND I might know very well

If you are on our 'tips and ideas' mailing list, you will know we shared a link to this episode because we think you'll really like it!

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I've updated the links in these show notes to remove old stuff, and make it more relevant.

Episode 95 - In this episode, we are resharing one from the archives about the humble checklist.

In today's complex and sophisticated life, we often have equally complex solutions. However, sometimes there's still a place for the simple checklist. It can be a lifesaver, and in certain circumstances - literally.

Some of the stuff in there is:



• Why should we consider checklists?
• Who uses them
• Our brain and why it needs help at times
• We considered the Psychology Today article on why we only retain certain information
• What you've got in common with an airline pilot, a doctor, a diver - and me
• The solutions we come up with to make allowances for our brain's limitations
• Beans
• The tragedy which caused the airline pilot checklist to come into existence
• The Art Of Manliness - their ideas about checklists
• Atul Gawande, author of - The Checklist Manifesto
• Gawande's Ted talk
• Malcolm Gladwell's review of his book
• You can order The Checklist Manifesto from Amazon UK here
• Or you can order it from Amazon USA here
• That bumbling dufus and his report this week
• My checklists - the podcast, travelling
• Ideas about what you could consider making simpler with checklists
• Cleaning routines
• Morning routine
• Checklists for Kids in the morning
• Xmas Day
• Photographer/Filmmaker's checklist
• Holiday checklists - packing or actions before the holiday
• First Aid kits
• Entertaining
• Finances
• Networking
• Blogging or online content checklists
• How to manage them - from paper to apps
• Evernote
• Nozbe - this shows you how to set up a template
• Wunderlist - we now use Todoist for this, it's SO good
• Atul's guide for creating strong checklists

Get in Touch:

• Visit our Website to learn more about what we do.
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Thanks so much for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

At sondevelopment we produce podcasts professionally for a range of clients. From full production (gear, setup, editing, hosting, reporting) to just helping people get their podcasts off the ground – we know our stuff!

In this episode, we reshare one such podcast from a lovely client called Voyages Jules Verne.

We've been producing Passepartout People & Places since 2022. It's a wonderful podcast combining:

• Travel stories
• Ideas and suggestions
• High production values - using audio to really 'take you' to the place

This particular episode (Laura and Latin America) is being dual-shared here, and by Abbey at Jules Verne as part of their Summer 24 Replay series.

Have a listen, and if you like it - here's where to find more episodes:

•  Voyages Jules Verne - The Jules Verne podcast page on their website
• The various podcast sites:
• Apple Podcasts
• Spotify
• YouTube

If you'd like to find out more about our audio work:

• The Audio page on our website

Get in Touch:

• Visit our Website to learn more about what we do.
• Follow us on Instagram
• And LinkedIn

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• Rate or subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
• Subscribe on Spotify.
• Watch and listen on YouTube.

Thanks so much for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Not only do we make sharppodcast, but, at sondevelopment.com, we also produce podcasts professionally for a range of clients. From full production (gear, setup, editing, hosting, reporting) to just helping people get their podcast off the ground – we know our stuff!

In this episode, we reshare one such podcast from a lovely client called Naomi Lloyd.

Naomi’s creation – How To Belong – is amazing and we’re proud to have helped her produce it.

This episode is a share of Naomi’s pilot episode, where I interview her to find out what it’s all about. You’ll love it!

Naomi shares her inspiring journey of navigating hearing loss, grief, and the pursuit of perfection, ultimately finding true belonging within herself. Whether you're searching for your own sense of belonging or supporting others, this will resonate with you.

Introduction to Naomi E. Lloyd:

• Published author, wedding photographer, and marketing expert
• Naomi’s unique journey from feeling like she didn’t fit in, to embracing her true self

Memorable Moments and Stories:

• Naomi’s childhood experience with hearing loss and the challenges of fitting in
• The profound impact of grief and how it reshaped Naomi’s sense of belonging
• The concept of perfection in diamonds and its philosophical parallels to human experiences

Creating "How to Belong":

• The inspiration behind Naomi’s new podcast
• The powerful role of storytelling and shared experiences in fostering belonging
• How podcasts served as a lifeline during Naomi’s grief and became a platform for connection

Handy Tips and Insights:

• Embrace your uniqueness rather than striving for perfection
• Understand the journey of self-acceptance and the importance of not conforming

The Importance of Self-Belonging:

• Finding your home within yourself for ultimate power and belonging
• The impact of building your sense of belonging in others vs. within yourself

Connect with Naomi:

• Naomi E. Lloyd’s Website - Learn more about Naomi’s books, photography, and podcast
• LinkedIn
• Instagram

Links to some of the people mentioned:

• The Elizabeth Foundation - Support for children with hearing loss and their families.
• Jodie Goodchild - LinkedIn

Get in Touch:

• Visit our Website to learn more about what we do.
• Follow us on Instagram
• And LinkedIn

Support Our Podcast:

• Rate or subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
• Subscribe on Spotify.
• Watch and listen on YouTube.

Thanks so much for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

In this episode, we chat with the amazing Jodie Goodchild about how LinkedIn has become a must-have tool for professionals and businesses. Whether you’re working for a company, running your own business, or leading a big team, LinkedIn can help you build your brand and generate leads. And Jodie can help YOU do it.

• Why LinkedIn matters:
• LinkedIn isn’t just an online CV anymore – it’s a powerful business tool.
• The huge boost in LinkedIn activity, especially post-pandemic.
• 1 billion members, 200 million daily users, and 1 million posts per day!
• Creating a Great LinkedIn Profile:
• Get a professional headshot (check out Penny Plimmer and Laurie Jeffery for great photography).
• Write an engaging Headline and an About Me section that stands out.
• Make sure your contact info is easy to find.
• Connecting and Engaging Like a Pro:
• The right way to send connection requests without being salesy.
• Avoid the dreaded “pitch slap” – be genuine and human.
• Use LinkedIn’s search to find and engage with relevant content.
• Posting Great Content:
• Share valuable, educational content, not just personal stuff.
• Aim for 2-3 posts per week to keep your profile active.
• Engage with others’ posts to build a genuine network.
• Boosting Your Content with LinkedIn’s Algorithm:
• Understand how LinkedIn boosts quality content.
• Be consistent and mix up your LinkedIn activities for better results.
• Handy Tips and Tools:
• Use LinkedIn’s scheduling feature for your posts.
• Try tools like Canva for creating eye-catching posts.
• Keep your brand message and tone consistent.
• Resources and Support:
• Check out Jodie Goodchild’s LinkedIn Revolution Community for more tips and support.
• Look out for Jodie’s book: “The LinkedIn Revolution: The Future of Sales and Marketing.”

• Jodie Goodchild:
• LinkedIn
• Instagram
• Website
• TikTok
• Steve O’Neill:
• LinkedIn
• Website
• Instagram
• Other Great LinkedIn people who do it really well:
• Kirsty Gray
• Max Shore
• Reece Matthews
• Daniel Priestley
• Ross Stevenson
• Steve Reeve
• Helen Walker
• Hayley Jones

• Visit sondevelopment.com to learn more about what we do.
• Follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.
• Subscribe to Sharp Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.

• Rate or subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
• Subscribe on Spotify.
• Watch and listen on YouTube.

Thanks so much for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Episode 91 – Blimey - we may have lost our marbles this time!

There are a few things you're getting with this episode.

Yes this is a FREE sample, a free insight into our brand new course CLEAR®. The course is NOW live, and we've had amazing feedback from people.

The common theme is how it's changing people's lives. From Directors to Filmmakers, Interior Designers to Regional Managers, and Individual Accountants to teams of 20+ people; the feedback is overwhelming...

"less stress", "greater sense of well-being", "more organised", "game-changer", "take back control of my time"...etc...etc.

This episode is the actual podcast of the FULL INTRO section, setting out what the course is about, who it's for, and you get to meet LUCY.

Look at all this stuff we covered in this full episode:

• What the CLEAR® framework stands for
• Catch - how to deal with the stuff as it comes at you
• Locate - where to put it all
• Execute - how to set your day up for success
• Adapt - dealing with change and things that can de-rail your day
• Review - celebrating success and deciding what you wanna tweak
• Who it's for
• Some people struggle because they have no system to deal with stuff, others because their system isn't actually working
• Being MORE productive may not be the answer
• Why it's not about time management
• Time management isn't possible - you can't manage time!
• What you can manage is what you pay attention to in the time you have
• YOUR story
• This course is different - because we're not just giving you the solution
• We're also getting you to work out what that means to you
• How YOUR life could be different
• What YOU actually want to do
• It's not JUST for work - it's for LIFE
• Lucy's 'before story'
• We meet Lucy, and spend a day with her
• It's not fun - but you may be able to relate to some of her pain points
• Of course, CLEAR® offers solutions to some of those pain points
• In a later section - we revisit Lucy, and discover how different her world is after having applied the CLEAR® methodology
• The 3 Levels
• At Level 1 we're going to explain the framework and get you going at a basic level
• Level 2 will build on your experience, introducing some new tools, and more advanced techniques
• Level 3 (which we're calling the power level) will be the advanced level where we look at optimising the tools to work together, and to use with teams, family members and other people

• OK - so you wanna get £400 OFF the list price, for being a loyal podcast listener? Here's how to do it:

1) Click on the FREE PREVIEW link here

2) Enrol and have a look at the free stuff, then go to the payment window

3) Enter the discount code loyalpod400

If you're not ready to commit and just want to find out more. You can see some details and some of our testimonials on our webpage here: CLEAR Webpage

If you've got any questions, send me an email at [email protected]

To find out more about sondevelopment and how we can help you and your team:

• Check out the website to see what we do - sondevelopment.com
• Watch some of our YouTube videos
• Connect on social media - Instagram or LinkedIn

As always, we’re grateful for your help supporting this podcast. To do this, you can:

• Buy me a coffee (I’d be ever so grateful)
• Rate or subscribe on apple podcasts by going here – apple podcasts
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Thanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Episode 90 – "At the Kitchen Table" PART II with Steve and Lisa

If you haven't already heard the first half of this conversation, it might be a good idea to go back to episode 89 and listen to that first.

In this second half of our conversation, we talked about leadership, and how it's possible to be a leader without being a d***.

Here's what we covered:

• Authenticity
• Why it matters
• The place for vulnerability
• Psychological safety
• Poor leadership
• Stifling innovation
• Smelling your own farts
• Staying in your lane
• Lack of diversity
• Poor language
• Lack of respect
• Other things
• Being curious
• Sales skills
• Your 'work person' versus your 'person person'
• CLEAR®
• Lisa's LinkedIn work

We're Eager to Hear From You!

• Connect with Lisa and I on LinkedIn and tell us what you think
• Do you agree - disagree - what's your experience?
• Lisa's LinkedIn Profile
• Steve's LinkedIn Profile
• Find more about what we do at sondevelopment.com.
• Engage with us on Instagram or LinkedIn.

Support Our Podcast:

• Rate or subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
• Subscribe on Spotify
• Watch AND listen on YouTube

Thanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!

Episode 89 – "At the Kitchen Table" with Steve and Lisa

It's been a while. After a 4 year gap, we're back at the kitchen table for a conversation soooo long, we had to make it into two episodes!

So in this first part, we talked about the benefits of planning the NON-WORK stuff.

Here's what we covered:

• Weekly Planning
• Why people think we're weirdos
• How it helps
• Why asking these questions helps our relationship:
• What brought you joy or excitement this week?
• Is there anything I did to hurt you this week that we can repair now?
• What are you looking forward to in the upcoming week?
• What's something worrisome/hard that's happening in the coming week(s)? Is there something I can do to help?
• What can I do next week to make you feel more loved?
• Yearly Vision Planning
• Why we do it
• How to measure things
• The impact
• Making progress
• Your Brand
• Why Lisa changed her approach to LinkedIn
• Why a personal brand matters
• Not keeping 'work you' and 'you you' separate
• Other Stuff
• Owning your self-development
• Imposter syndrome - and how to deal with it
• Being transparent and honest in your network
• Lisa's secrets to authen... SORRY that's where Part I ends!

Part II Will be coming next week (or may even be in your app already if you're listening later on in the month)

We're Eager to Hear From You!

• Connect with Lisa and I on LinkedIn and tell us what you think
• Do you agree - disagree - what's your experience?
• Lisa's LinkedIn Profile
• Steve's LinkedIn Profile
• Find more about what we do at sondevelopment.com.
• Engage with us on Instagram or LinkedIn.

Support Our Podcast:

• Rate or subscribe on Apple Podcasts.
• Subscribe on Spotify
• Watch AND listen on YouTube

Thanks EVER SO MUCH for listening. If we help you BE BETTER at what you do, it’s all been worth it!