

Exam Study Expert: ace your exams with the science of learning
William Wadsworth
Don’t work harder, work smarter: how to study effectively and get the grades of your dreams with winning review strategies, killer memory techniques and exam preparation tips you won’t hear anywhere else. Join Cambridge educated psychologist, study techniques researcher, coach and tutor William Wadsworth as we dive into the secrets of academic success.Looking for the grades of your dreams? Want to know the real secrets to preparing for and taking exams? Through a powerful combination of rich personal experience and the very latest learning and memory science, William and his expert guests are here to help. Here's to results day smiles!
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Feb 19, 2023 • 33min
95. How To Set Study Goals That WORK - With David Hyner
Finding your why, setting MASSIVE goals, and the magic "pyramid" process for how to achieve them, with today's special guest, goals expert David Hyner!Find David online at:DavidHyner.comStretchDevelopment.com*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Jan 29, 2023 • 38min
93. Never Say Never - An Epic Student Story
Don’t settle for less than you can be. Never give up.Today's epic tale spans decades of our hero's life, and has seen her overcome lack of money and grind in minimum-wage jobs, lack of time, family tragedy and her own mental health struggles.No matter what you're facing - never say never!NB: Please stay listening to the end of the episode - although our protagonist had some poor sleep habits earlier in her life, she later saw the error in her ways and now prioritises sleep, and, like us, is a big advocate of a healthy sleep routine!*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/examsQuestions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Jan 22, 2023 • 13min
92. 3 Magical Mental Models To Help You Plan, Prioritise And Feel Calmer
Discover the power of The Glass, The T-Shape and The Process Flow: 3 handy and flexible mental images I often use to help students plan, prioritise and feel calmer in their studies.*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/examsQuestions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Jan 12, 2023 • 48min
91. Calm and Productivity - with Chris Bailey
“The path to productivity runs right through calm.”The “most productive man you could hope to meet” (TED), Chris Bailey, was back on the show to talk about how finding calm not only is good for mind and body, it also actually helps us get more done (not less).Get your copy of Chris’s new book at: https://geni.us/calmyourmindFind more from Chris at ChrisBailey.com, and you can find his podcast (Time & Attention) on all podcast players.*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams** As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Podcast Edited by Alan YahyaQuestions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Jan 4, 2023 • 16min
90. Four Handy Brain Health Hacks
New year = new you? Check out our four fast "neuro-hacks" to boost your brain health this year, and beyond!Exam Study Expert's recommended meditation app: https://examstudyexpert.com/headspace** * * *Hosted by William Wadsworth and Dr Alix Hibble, memory psychologists and study skills coaches. We help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, our award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams* I may get compensated if you use Headspace, but this has no bearing on my decision to recommend it to you. In fact, I had been personally using and enthusiastically recommending Headspace for 3-4 years before we started our commercial partnership.Podcast Edited by Alan YahyaQuestions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Dec 12, 2022 • 23min
89. Friends, Groups & The Social Side of Studying
How do friends and colleagues impact your study habits? Who lifts you up... and who drags you down?Whether you prefer to swim solo or are a long-time fan of your study group, everyone wants slightly different things from their peers. We get real on the potential frictions and how to manage them, as well as making the most of using your support network as you prepare for exams.Featuring Dr Alix Hibble, Exam Study Expert's new study strategy coach and expert on all kinds of useful stuff, in conversation with your regular host, William Wadsworth.Sign up for an Exam Study Expert Power Hour at https://examstudyexpert.com/PowerHour*Podcast Edited by Alan Yahya.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Dec 6, 2022 • 42min
88. Effective Study Strategy In Action: Flashcards, Anki & Spacing
Max, a CPA (accounting) exam candidate, brings us the daily challenges of learning an information-dense course, and how flashcards make the learning process flow!Whatever course you're studying, I encourage you to listen to the logistics of flashcard use, as foundation for progressing your own goals.*Flashcard links in line with Max's recommendations:- Mini flash cards: https://geni.us/goodflashcards- Flash card rings sold separately (just need to punch a hole in your paper of choice): https://geni.us/flashcardringsOutsmart Your Studies, the book Max recommends for all students:- https://geni.us/studies*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Podcast Edited by Alan Yahya.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Nov 27, 2022 • 18min
87. Five Fun Memory Effects & How They Can Help Your Studying
Today, I wanted to share 5 fun little features of memory that psychologists have figured out over the years, and how we can use them to help "hack" the learning process. Enjoy!As mentioned in this episode: https://examstudyexpert.com/ebbinghaus-forgetting-curveOutsmart Your Exams: https://geni.us/exams** * * **As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Oct 29, 2022 • 41min
86. Writing A Stand-Out College Essay - Greg Smith
College essays: the bit of your application that give you an opportunity to really shine, and stand out from the crowd, especially for competitive schools.To help us smash our essays out of the park, I’m joined by vastly experienced US tutor and education guru, Greg Smith, who drops some incredible wisdom on how to nail your college essay.Learn more about working with Greg and his team at https://www.nwtutoring.com/*Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Podcast Edited by Benoît André.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).

Oct 28, 2022 • 31min
85. Navigating US College Applications - Teri Thompson
If you’re applying for US colleges and universities, or thinking of doing so, then this episode is for you.I’m talking to college consultant Teri Thompson who is a formidable wealth of information about the vast ecosystem of US colleges, and who’s generously here on the show today to walk us through the main options in terms of choosing colleges, and how to decide where is right for you to apply.Learn more about working with Teri at https://www.thompsoncollegeconsulting.com/ *Hosted by William Wadsworth, memory psychologist, independent researcher and study skills coach. I help ambitious students to study smarter, not harder, so they can ace their exams with less work and less stress.BOOK 1:1 COACHING to supercharge your exam success: https://examstudyexpert.com/workwithme/Get a copy of Outsmart Your Exams, my award-winning exam technique book, at https://geni.us/exams*As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases on suggested books.Podcast Edited by Benoît André.Questions? Comments? Requests? Or just want to say "thanks" - send me a text message (I read them all!).