This week on the Squiggly Careers podcast, Sarah and Helen borrow brilliance from an unexpected source — maps. Inspired by Jürgen Appelo’s Substack post “I Started Drawing Maps”, they explore how mapping can help you find clarity, confidence and direction in your squiggly career.
You’ll hear about five different types of maps you can create to understand yourself and your work better — from mapping your energy and relationships to visualising your skills, possibilities and problems.
Episode 504
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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Introduction — Borrowing brilliance from maps
01:00 Why maps matter for our squiggly careers
06:40 The value of visuals for clarity and creativity
08:37 Map 1: Energy Map
13:30 Map 2: Give–Gain Map
18:45 Map 3: Skills Map
24:15 Map 4: Possibilities Map
30:00 Map 5: Problem Map
38:00 How to pick the right map for you
🎯 What You’ll Learn
- How visual thinking can bring clarity to your career
- Five creative ways to map your work and growth
- How to use maps for reflection, self-awareness, and team development
- Practical examples you can try right away
📚 Resources Mentioned
I Started Drawing Maps by Jürgen Appelo https://substack.jurgenappelo.com/p/i-started-drawing-maps
The Secret Language of Maps — Stanford Design School https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Language-Maps-Stanford-D-School/dp/1984858009
AI Skills Sprint: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNQl9gsac8BXnWe2qoGuHkLKwsygjP_Ma&si=5fD8VGW4Z46LgJFr
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