Have you ever wondered how you can significantly improve your memory recall and retention? In this episode, we'll cover a variety of techniques, from the Memory Palace to mind mapping, and explore the impact of visual imagery, novelty, and spaced repetition in making information stick.

I’m joined by Andy Gray who has been refining these techniques for many years and has combined them with graphic recording to help things stick.

Andy conducts a live demo of one of these techniques to help me remember 10 random objects. I have to say, it works!!!

00:00 Introduction to Memory Techniques

00:56 The Power of Memory

01:18 Understanding Memory and Aphantasia

03:25 Focus and Pattern Interrupts

04:46 Visualisation Techniques

06:54 Novelty and Memory

11:37 Encoding Numbers and Images

15:27 Practical Applications of Memory Techniques

19:35 Advanced Memory Techniques

29:48 Effective Presentation Tips

43:16 Connecting to Yourself

43:44 Building a Network of Faces and Places

45:58 Creating Impactful Stories

47:35 Practicing and Presenting with Confidence

50:16 Unlocking the Power of Dyslexic Memory

54:10 The Number Rhyme System

56:09 Applying the Number Rhyme System

01:07:32 Recalling and Reinforcing Memory

01:12:23 Final Thoughts

Andy Gray

Andy Gray is an editorial and book illustrator and graphic recorder (public sketchnoter on big sheets of paper) and curious consultant, who has spent his life helping and training others, from smaller settings to huge gatherings. Seeking to uncover the potential in humans, one of his great personal discoveries was the power of memory and how remembering is at the heart of many skills. Believing he had been called ‘stupid’ by his teachers in primary school causing his grades to nose-dive, and at A level receiving a prestigious 2 u’s and an X, (that’s 'unclassified' and 'didn’t turn up') he went on to learn how to learn and think, and receive two degrees in theology. He now incorporates memory skills, techniques, and how brains work into his art, consultancy, and graphic recording work. And is passionate about unlocking the potential in every human.

Being autistic himself, his greatest joy is helping those who are neuro-divergent discover their own super-powers.

As part of his work he is looking to help keynote speakers deliver without using notes, and connect with their audience with greater impact.

He lives in Somerset with his family, cycles, climbs, and gets to be an artist who lives on a farm.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/onegraydot/

Website: https://onegraydot.com/superpowers

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