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A podcast about learning by Thembi Watt and Jonathan Marshall. Learning is a life skill. But how do we actually learn, in real life? And how can we benefit from understanding how to learn?... more
FAQs about The How To Learn Podcast:How many episodes does The How To Learn Podcast have?The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.
September 17, 2024The Discomfort ZoneIn this mini-podcast, Thembi talks about being a panellist at a big event - and how you can use the 'discomfort zone' to learn new skills and push yourself. What's the worst that could happen? It's fine to feel nervous, just do it anyway!...more5minPlay
September 03, 2024The Book at the Bottom of the BagIn "The Book at the Bottom of the Bag", Thembi and Jonathan discuss:π the classic problem of not quite getting round to reading that improving book (or pile of improving books)π some techniques for dealing with itIt's a Procrastination Special and only four minutes long π...more5minPlay
August 18, 2024The Mixed Gift of FeedbackDo you hate getting feedback? Do you love it? Do you see it as a useful developmental tool? Possibly all of the above?This episode looks at.. The Mixed Gift of Feedback π...more5minPlay
August 18, 2024Cascading the LearningFact #1: one of the best ways to consolidate the learning you've gained at a course, conference or event is to come back and share it with your team. If you want to learn it, teach it!Fact #2: it's a pain.This episode looks at Cascading the Learning - even when you don't feel like it....more4minPlay
August 17, 2024Red FlagsIn Red Flags, Thembi and Jonathan take five minutes to discuss..π when you should be wary of learning - what are the tell-tale signs that something isn't for you?πawkward silences and Q&Asπover-sellingAll based on science, and in no way on personal prejudice π...more6minPlay
August 17, 2024Smart ShadowingDoes shadowing actually work?In this podcast:π Jonathan is a bit down on the traditional 'sit quietly and watch' model of shadowingπ Thembi points out that well-designed internships and shadowing experiences can be fantastically developmentalπ a discussion of the benefits of "smart shadowing" (as tested in diplomatic negotiations): maybe follow a project or a process, not a person!...more4minPlay
August 17, 2024Mentors and Mini MentorsDoes "finding a mentor" sound a bit intimidating?In this podcast, Thembi and Jonathan talk about different types of mentoring - and how you can benefit from all sorts of arrangements, from formal to informal. Your mentors don't even have to know they're mentoring you!...more5minPlay
August 16, 2024The Matrix ProblemCan we download a new skill in ten seconds? If not, why are we pretending that we can?Too much learning seems to be based on how Trinity learns to fly a helicopter in The Matrix.....more4minPlay
FAQs about The How To Learn Podcast:How many episodes does The How To Learn Podcast have?The podcast currently has 38 episodes available.