It’s inevitable: Whenever I talk to another person who is deeply involved in a particular area and ask them questions about what they’ve learned and the strategies they’ve figured out, I ALWAYS learn something. That’s why I’ve started this series of audio interviews with mind mapping experts and people in different professions who are using mind mapping software to make a difference in their businesses.
If there’s anyone you think I should interview for this series, please let me know. I welcome your input! If you think you have some special insights or perspectives to share, I’d like to hear from you, too. Let’s make this your area that benefits YOU!
Mind Mapper Profiles
Mind mapper profile: Wojciech Korsak
Defining a visual style of mind mapping that is uniquely your own is not an easy task. But I know of one person who has done so, and who routinely pushes the boundaries of what’s possible to depict in a visual map. That person is Polish mind mapper and Mindjet value-added reseller Wojciech Korsak. In this report, we’ll take a closer look at his unique visual style and what makes it work so well.
Interviews
Kelli Schmith – Powerful strategies for using mind mapping software for research, writing and collaboration
Savvy marketing strategist and mind mapping fan Kelli Schmith about how she utilizes mind mapping software for research, writing and collaboration in this new audio interview. She’s one of the deepest thinkers I’ve come across in some time, with some keen insights into topics such as information overload, managing content effectively and how it can help you to take your collaboration efforts to the next level.
Listen to this interview (37 minutes, 17.9 MB)
Jeffrey Ritter – Using mind mapping software for training and information governanance
Digital information expert Jeffrey Ritter shares keen insights on how he uses mind mapping software to develop e-learning programs, and how it’s ideal for information governance – how organizations develop policies and rules for managing digital information. This interview is filled with fascinating insights – highly recommended!
Listen to part 1 of this interview (MP3 format, 18 minutes, 8.5 MB)
Listen to part 2 of this interview (MP3 format, 26 minutes, 12.3 MB)
Jamie Nast – How a profile mind map can help you to stand out
Jamie Nast, author of the excellent book, Idea Mapping, explains how to create personal profile mind maps, which can be used as a visual resume, or as a supplement to one.
Listen to this interview (MP3 format, 16 minutes, 7.6 MB)
Transcription of Jamie Nast interview (PDF, 235 KB)
Chuck Frey – The Mind Mapping Software Blog & InnovationTools.com
As an online publisher, I’m typically the interviewer. But recently, I had the opportunity to be the interviewee – which means you get an opportunity to hear my mind mapping story. Mark Dykeman of the ThoughtWrestling and Broadcasting Brain blogs interviewed me about my mind mapping experiences and outlook.
Listen to this interview (MP3 format, 46 minutes, 43.5 MB)
Matthew Tanguay – the Speed Mind Mapper
What’s behind the concept of Speed Mind Mapping? More than I thought, as I discovered in this fascinating interview with Matthew Tanguay, its developer. He explains how he helps busy executives and teams to capture and distill information using mind mapping software, to help authors, speakers, bloggers and other content producers to be more productive, and to coach people to develop new visual mapping habits.
Matthew Tanguay interview (MP3 format, 20 minutes, 9.6 MB)
Transcript of Matthew Tanguay interview (PDF, 208 KB)
Roger C. Parker -highly successful author and writing coach
Mind mapping software is the master key to an effective content management strategy, according to marketing and publishing expert Roger C. Parker. In this wide-ranging discussion, Parker shares some valuable insights into how he uses mind mapping software to manage his multi-faceted and astoundingly efficient publishing business.
Roger C. Parker interview (MP3 format, 40 minutes, 20.0 MB)
Transcript of Roger C. Parker interview (PDF, 239 KB)
Tony Buzan – the father of mind mapping
On the eve of his first visit to the States in a decade, I had an opportunity to have an in-depth conversation with Tony Buzan, the father of mind mapping. We covered a lot of topics, including his soon-to-be-announced ThinkBuzan program, which rolls together some of the best strategies he has learned in a lifetime of training people in the areas of memory, speed reading, visual mapping and problem solving into a comprehensive new program. He also talks about his organization’s future plans for its popular iMindMap mind mapping program, and explains why he thinks the world is on the cusp of a major revolution in the acceptance of mind mapping.
Tony Buzan interview part 1 (MP3 format, 29 minutes, 13.9 MB)
Tony Buzan interview part 2 (MP3 format, 30 minutes, 14 MB)
Michael Martine – the Remarkablogger
This entrepreneur has built a successful business out of teaching others to become better bloggers and online marketers. Michael Martine is the author of the popular Remarkablogger blog, does blog and internet marketing consulting and coaching, and seems to have an active presence in many corners of the web – including Twitter, a very active YouTube channel. He’s also an avid mind mapper.
In this interview, he shares some keen insights into how he utilizes mind mapping software to produce killer reports and resources, and how he uses it to manage his business. Great advice from a nice guy!
Michael Martine interview (MP3 format, 14 minutes, 6.8 MB)
Transcript of Michael Martine interview (PDF, 197 KB)
Dave Gray – President of XPLANE and visual thinking expert
Dave Gray, founder and chairman of XPLANE and renowned infographics expert talks about why visual thinking is an essential skill for 21st century executives. Don’t miss his important insights, which are not limited to mind mapping but explore the larger scope of visual thinking’s growing strategic role in business!
Dave Gray interview (PDF format, 507 KB)