MetaLearn Podcast

There’s something about learning teams that magnifies any achievement we gain in isolation. We’ve all been part of a team, whether at work or in sports or the arts where everything just works – every one’s strengths complement each other and compensate for individual weaknesses to produce amazing results. I've been exploring how we can learn better in teams recently, diving into organisational theory and reflecting on my own experiences at the Hive Global Leaders Program in San Francisco and the IO Collective Retreat in Evia, Greece in the last month. In this episode I discuss a range of topics including:  - How the individual visions of leaders get translated into communities - The balance between conflict and cooperation in communities - How to refine and master the skill of learning in a team So whether you're looking to have more constructive discussions at work or want to mesh better with your teammates in your Sunday League football team, this episode will offer you actionable tools and techniques you can apply now.

Alex Rawlings is a polyglot and language teacher who runs the blog Rawlangs as well as a series of Polyglot Workshops and Conferences all over the world. In 2012 Alex was named Britain’s most multilingual student after winning a nationwide competition, where he was tested for fluency in eleven languages. One of the most common language learning myths is that you have to live in a country to learn a language. But this simply isn't true if you're approaching the process properly and Alex is proof of that, having lived in the UK most of his life. As well as being an exceptional learner Alex is also great at communicating his knowledge and helping others on their language learning journeys, which is why I reached out to him for a conversation. In this episode you’ll learn Alex’s tips and tricks for: - Picking the right language teacher - Refreshing languages you haven’t used for years - Using technology intelligently in your language learning So whether you're just getting started on a new language, or want to refresh your high school French or Spanish, this episode will give you actionable strategies that you can apply right away.

Language learning expert Olly Richards shares his tips and tricks for learning a foreign language, including choosing the right materials, creating good habits, and finding effective methods. He emphasizes the importance of reading extensively and explores the concept of two modes of thinking. He also discusses the challenges and roadblocks of language learning and the importance of building a strong foundation through experience. Olly reflects on the intersection of music and languages and expresses dissatisfaction with exam-focused education.

This podcast explores the power of habits in learning and skill acquisition. It discusses strategies for developing effective learning habits, overcoming perfectionism and responding to setbacks. It also explores the application of powerful learning habits to writing and emphasizes the importance of consistency in building habits.

Tom Rogers is an entrepreneur and the Founder of Music Gurus, a platform that provides music courses & training from the world's top musicians. Tom is also a keen musician – he started his own band at school and went on to study at music college before getting an MBA at INSEAD. Many of us wish we could learn a musical instrument but don't know how to start. Without music in our lives, we're not only missing out on one of life's great pleasures but we're also robbing ourselves of the broader understanding that music brings because music is a MetaSkill, which can be applied across domains. In this episode we dive into a whole host of topics including: - The best strategies you can use to learn instruments from scratch - How to apply insights from music to other areas like languages and business - The challenges of building an online education platform So whether you're looking to pick up an instrument, understand the mechanics of online education or access and apply the principles of music across fields, this episode will give you all that and much more.

There is a tradeoff between following multiple interests and focusing on one thing - but the key is to find the right balance in a way that works for you. If your friends and family tell you that you should be focusing more, then you probably fall into the category of someone with multiple interests. If so, I’ve got you covered here with strategies to help you explore these interests, integrate them into your life and focus at the right time. Alternatively, if you’re someone with a tendency to become doggedly focused on a single learning project in a way that makes it more of a chore than an enjoyable experience, I’ll also give you ways of working novelty into your learning in a way that allows you to continue making progress. In this episode I discuss a range of topics including: - How to learn several things at once without getting distracted - How to identify the times when you need to focus single-mindedly on a skill - How to build variety into your learning routine to keep it fresh and enjoyable So whether you're an aspiring polymath or want to focus on a long term learning project, this episode has you covered with actionable strategies you can start applying today.

Alexis is a transformative coach who works with TV personalities, CEOs and award winning authors through his coaching business, the Live Life in Full Colour Project. He also has 10 years of experience in the British Army where he worked as a communications specialist and fitness instructor. In this conversation we discuss a range of topics including: - The strategies Alexis used to rapidly pick up skills in the army, including everything from combat training to jumping out of planes - How to learn by doing and the link between motivation and habit creation - The techniques Alexis uses with his clients to promote behaviour change So whether you're looking to learn a new physical skill, remove the obstacle of low motivation or permanently change your behaviour, this episode will give you strategies to achieve all that and much more.

Greta Rossi and Mark Spokes co-founders of Akasha Innovation, a not for profit social enterprise which gives social entrepreneurs the mindsets and skill sets and they need to succeed on their journey as change makers. Greta is a social entrepreneur, transformative coach and the acting CEO of Akasha, while Mark is the academic director of the organisation and designed their learning program using a decade of experience in transformative learning and mentoring in higher education and social enterprise. Having a clear purpose and developing self awareness are both crucial components of learning anything, but they're rarely discussed in any depth in most environments because they're complex and hard to define. Greta and Mark have spent years helping young people from all over the world to develop these skills, so I reached out to them to get the inside story. In this conversation we dive deeply into: - The importance of having a purpose and how to find it - Accessing multiple intelligences, including emotional and spiritual intelligence - The process of developing self-awareness on your learning journey So whether you're looking to find more meaning in what you're learning or want to become more aware of what works for you and what doesn't this episode give you the principles and techniques needed to succeed.

Dr. Anthony Metivier is the creator of the Magnetic Memory Method - an effective and fun method that helps you remember virtually any kind of information using memory techniques. So many people believe that having a good memory is linked to intelligence or brain structure. But we're all capable of remembering a remarkable amount of information if we use the right techniques. Put simply, your memory is an incredible tool and whatever you're learning, you should learn how to use it. Anthony has been using and teaching memory techniques for many years and has even competed in memory sports events, where competitors memorise multiple decks of cards and huge strings of numbers. In this conversation we discuss a range of topics including: - How to use memory palaces today to memorise virtually anything - Strategies for learning languages including German, Spanish and Mandarin - Insights into the weird and wonderful world of memory sports So whether you're looking to remember definitions for a final exam, memorise foreign language vocabulary or prepare for a presentation at work, this episode will help you do all of that and much more.

Anton is an architect turned entrepreneur with a mission to transform the way we live and work. Over the past 10 years he has accelerated a number of social and tech ventures through his consultancy The Exponentials and he is currently a co-founder of the Village 3.0 Movement and Head of Product for TechFarm. In a world of unlimited access to learning resources it's become possible for all of us to structure our own education like never before. But access to information isn't enough - we still need to cultivate productive habits, leverage the power of community and find inspirational teachers and mentors to guide us on our way. Anton is a prolific learner and someone who's successfully integrated his continued education into his life, which is why I reached out for a conversation. In this episode we discuss a range of topics including: - The current state of the educational system and possible alternatives - Simple habits you can use to accelerate your own learning - The importance of your environment and the communities you participate in Whether you're trying to squeeze more out of your day, or want to find communities and mentors that will support you, this episode has you covered and is packed full of actionable insights you can apply straight away.