Little insights from Sam Westlake's bubble. Published daily (when technology allows). Expect episode lengths to be between 60 seconds and a few minutes.
It’s time for an experiment: #remoteworking meets #vanlife. My partner and I set off today on a (hopefully) 6 week prototype working road trip. In this episode, I share our top 4 considerations on coming home early. Will we make it in one piece? Keep your fingers crossed!
As the autumn season approaches, and we’re recharged after a summer break, how will you use your renewed energy? And is it limitless?
How do you see trust. Do other people see it in the same way? Spoiler alert: probably not! I talk about the ‘Landscape of Trust’ research project in today’s show. You can find out more about it, and even take part, by visiting https://research.seasaltlearning.com.
What conditions are needed to support a healthy community? Could they be: shared desires, scaffolded spaces with easy access, and spreading the word? And all of this after pots of tea and my first parkrun.
There is something magical about being part of a resonating community. This episode asks what conditions make this happen, and I celebrate being in a resonating team right now.
In episode #010, I confess to enjoying ‘winging it’, and why a clear vision, and shared stories, are so much more effective for me, you, and our communities. And if you’re ‘Agile’ or in learning, there’s something for you too.
It’s time to make things happen. I share how opportunities are coming thick and fast since I started Blowing Bubbles. It’s what every good social leader does. So do yourself a solid, and put yourself out there. Perfection not required!
In today’s episode, I share my remote team’s decision to be kinder and more helpful to each other. And it’s not just fluff – feeling supported and helping others makes a real difference. So, what are you going to do to be kinder to your team today?
It’s confession time: Hello, my name is Sam, and I’m hopelessly lazy! In this episode I talk about setting goals to get things done, and look at Medium.com’s decision to sack 50 people, in order to refocus the company’s original mission. Here’s the original article by Ev Williams https://blog.medium.com/renewing-mediums-focus-98f374a960be#.dfxmtoahv
In today’s bubble, I talk about deconstructing complex ideas and rebuilding them again, with help from scientist, author and broadcaster Professor Alice Roberts. And I stick to my guns! All clips of Alice Roberts are kindly lifted from Series 4, Episode 12 of Book Shambles, with Josie Long and Robin Ince
In this episode I tell the true story of how I saved a cat’s life today. No, really! The sound of the screaming, meowing cat was horrendous, and I’m sure the memory will stay with me for a long time. But what happens if no-one can hear you screaming when you really need help? I also mention the … Continue reading #005 Cries for help
In episode #004, I talk about being held accountable by my support networks and have a better life because of it. How do you benefit from being in your support networks, and what do you do to make things better for others?
It’s a new year and I’m in the mood to Get Things Done. Episode #003 discusses the concept of ‘dwell time’, and I ask how you try to reduce it. Or should you dwell more for creativity’s sake?!
In bubble #002, I share a story about spontaneous, authentic celebration, and ask for your ideas on how we can make this happen more often.
In today’s bubble, I consider whether New Year’s Day is a landmark moment in our lives, or is actually just the day after yesterday.
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