Podcasting Ideas and Motivation
Podcasting can be tiring, the constant search for new ideas, the desire to produce new, fresh content. How do you keep your motivation and inspiration high? Well, here are some tools that I use:
1) Noticeboard. I have one near my desk and when I read anything that inspires me I cut it out and pin it to the noticeboard. This may be a story, a quote, a blog posting,a picture - anything that stokes emotion in me and causes me to think.
2) Notebook. I am never without my trusty notebook. When I am inspired by something I see, ideas from (1), conversations I write them down….before planning shows I look through all the ideas that I have been having…if you don’t write them down then you can lose some of the best ideas that you ever had!
3) Blogs. I use Google Reader to subscribe to many blogs. These blogs are not just in my chosen area, they cover marketing, news, psychology, management, nature, hobbies etc…..and it keeps me thinking wider than my usual sphere.
4) Books. I know this sounds old fashioned but I still like to read, especially before I go to sleep. When I am reading I use either my notebook or the little highlighter tabs to earmark ideas I want to explore from my own perspective.
5) Podcasts. Again as in (3) my iTunes collection is filled with an array of different subjects, with one aim to inspire my thoughts.
6) Networks. Speaking to other people really inspires me, bouncing ideas, exploring concepts…..is a great way to stimulate the mind. If you normally podcast alone, try inviting someone on the show to talk with you about a subject and just feel the increased energy.
7) I look at objects and think about how they relate to my podcast. So for example I am now looking at my keyboard! So that immediately makes me think of putting key objectives for the week on a noticeboard for the team! (The Engaging Brand podcast coaches leaders to boost profits through engaging people)
What do you do to keep the ideas flowing….?
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