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Little insights from Sam Westlake's bubble. Published daily (when technology allows). Expect episode lengths to be between 60 seconds and a few minutes.

Blowing Bubbles podcast


    • Sep 15, 2017 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 2m AVG DURATION
    • 15 EPISODES


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    #015 Remote working from the road

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2017 3:32


    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!

    #014 Boundless Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2017 3:23


    As the autumn season approaches, and we’re recharged after a summer break, how will you use your renewed energy? And is it limitless?

    #013 The Landscape of Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2017 3:41


    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.

    #012 Conditions for healthy communities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2017 4:11


    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.    

    #011 Resonating teams

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2017 3:18


    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.

    #010 Clear vision for success

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2017 2:55


    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.

    #009 Put yourself out there

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2017 2:30


    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!

    #008 Choosing to be helpful

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2017 1:54


    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?

    #007 Goals for lazy people

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2017 2:31


    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

    #006 Digging into the detail

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2017 3:06


    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

    #005 Cries for help

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2017 2:02


    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

    #004 Support networks and good times

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2017 2:27


    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?

    #003 Reducing the dwell time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2017 2:09


    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?!

    #002 Authentic celebrations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2017 3:32


    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.

    #001 Happy New Year 2017

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2017 3:17


    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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