Speak Easy is the podcast where we discuss communication, productivity systems, capturing our thoughts, and how we share those thoughts with our future selves and others. Managing our brains is core to 21st century work and we're here to learn how to do it better than we did yesterday.
Speak Easy is brought to you by Cleft, the easiest way to collect your thoughts. With our cross-platform applications, you can simply capture your ideas wherever you are and paste them where they belong later.
Download and listen as Andy Abramson discusses "thought processing" vs. word processing. He highlights AI's role in refining ideas, not just words, citing tools like Cleft and others. Abramson emphasizes personalized AI, advocating for small language models (SLMs) over large ones (LLMs) for data privacy and relevance. He details using Cleft to streamline meeting summaries and presentation creation, reducing weeks of work to minutes. He values tools that iterate on ideas, comparing it to an artist refining their work. Abramson envisions future tools that expand from words to images, video, and holographic content, driven by neural implants. He stresses AI's support role, not dominance, in enhancing human thought.
27 Feb 2025
Janine VanStee, ADHD coach and consultant
Download and listen to Janine VanStee, a former special education teacher and administrator, share her journey of ADHD diagnosis discovery at age 50. Janine discusses the challenges and the impact it had on her life and career. Now, as an ADHD Life Coach, Janine helps others navigate the complexities of ADHD, develop effective strategies, and create positive change. Janine emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, understanding one's values, and setting achievable goals.
Janine's Website
(https://www.jvansteeadhdlifecoaching.net/)ADHD Eavesdrop YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@Jvansteeadhdlifecoaching)
Jonny Cosgrove's episode on ADHD Eavesdrop Podcast
(https://youtu.be/gbmoyDcRlng)
20 Feb 2025
Amber Beta Release!
This episode of Speak Easy focuses on neurodiversity.
Cleft (https://www.cleftnotes.com/) is built by neurodivergent individuals for neurodivergent individuals to help capture ideas and thoughts. The episode features clips from previous guests, including Cleft founder Johnny Cosgrove, discussing how neurodiversity influenced Cleft's design.
The episode also celebrates two milestones: 20 published episodes and the beta release of Amber (https://www.withamber.com/), a new tool designed to help with writing and authoring.
Key takeaways:
Neurodiversity is a strength: Cleft and Amber are built with neurodivergent users in mind, recognizing the unique ways they think and process information.
Capture and author: Cleft helps capture ideas, while Amber helps develop those ideas into written form.
Simplicity and accessibility: Both tools prioritize ease of use and removing barriers to productivity for neurodivergent users.
Try Amber at https://www.withamber.com/
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18,490
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 71 / 100
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YouTube
76
Engagement
32
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