Making Sense of Ourselves

Sensemakers Club

**Making Sense of Ourselves** is a podcast about the hard work it takes to get to know yourself. Each episode listen to two peers spanning continents discussing introspection, self awareness, growth and peership. Hosted by Abby Covert and Alfi Oloo About Abby Abby Covert is an information architect with 20 years experience making sense of messes and teaching others how to do the same. About Alfi Alfi is a self-taught product designer with a deep specialization in design systems. As a co-host of the "Edit Undo Podcast" and a trailblazing advocate for mentorship. read less

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Episode 2: The Zone of Proximal Development

Episode 2: The Zone of Proximal Development

Dive deep into the foundational concept that first united Abby and Alfi as co-educators: the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). In this episode, they explore what ZPD is, why it's central to making sense of yourself, and how to recognize if you're in your own ZPD. Topics in this episode: 🌱 Understanding the Zone of Proximal Development: Alfi introduces the concept of ZPD, originally coined by Soviet psychologist Lev Vygotsky, and discusses its importance in educational settings. 🛠️ Three Signs You're in Your ZPD: Abby and Alfi share personal stories and student anecdotes that illustrate the key indicators of working within your ZPD. 🎤 Guest Clips: Listen to clips from Sensemaker Club members who share their experiences of discovering their ZPD 🧑‍🏫 Practical Tips for Engaging with Your ZPD: Abby and Alfi provide actionable advice for listeners who want to identify and leverage their ZPD for personal growth. 🔍 Milestone Moments: Our hosts reflect on significant milestones in their journey of making sense of themselves and encourage listeners to consider their own. 🔄 Preview of Next Episode: Teaser for the upcoming discussion on collaborative problem-solving and the power of peership Takeaways for Our Sensemakers: Key insights into how recognizing and embracing your ZPD can dramatically enhance your learning and growth.Encouragement to engage with more knowledgeable others and recognize when you are in a state of flow.Practical steps to start exploring your own ZPD. As always, we appreciate your feedback and engagement. Please like, review, and subscribe to continue making sense of ourselves together.

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Episode 2: The Zone of Proximal Development

Episode 2: The Zone of Proximal Development

Dive deep into the foundational concept that first united Abby and Alfi as co-educators: the Zone of Proximal Development (ZPD). In this episode, they explore what ZPD is, why it's central to making sense of yourself, and how to recognize if you're in your own ZPD. Topics in this episode: 🌱 Understanding the Zone of Proximal Development: Alfi introduces the concept of ZPD, originally coined by Soviet psychologist Lev Vygotsky, and discusses its importance in educational settings. 🛠️ Three Signs You're in Your ZPD: Abby and Alfi share personal stories and student anecdotes that illustrate the key indicators of working within your ZPD. 🎤 Guest Clips: Listen to clips from Sensemaker Club members who share their experiences of discovering their ZPD 🧑‍🏫 Practical Tips for Engaging with Your ZPD: Abby and Alfi provide actionable advice for listeners who want to identify and leverage their ZPD for personal growth. 🔍 Milestone Moments: Our hosts reflect on significant milestones in their journey of making sense of themselves and encourage listeners to consider their own. 🔄 Preview of Next Episode: Teaser for the upcoming discussion on collaborative problem-solving and the power of peership Takeaways for Our Sensemakers: Key insights into how recognizing and embracing your ZPD can dramatically enhance your learning and growth.Encouragement to engage with more knowledgeable others and recognize when you are in a state of flow.Practical steps to start exploring your own ZPD. As always, we appreciate your feedback and engagement. Please like, review, and subscribe to continue making sense of ourselves together.

Making Sense of Yourself: Episode 1

Making Sense of Yourself: Episode 1

In their first episode our hosts find their footing and reflect on their peership and friendship. Topics on this episode: 🤝 Alfi and Abby talk about their peership origin story, and look back on where they both were at the start of 2023 when they started working together at the Sensemakers Club. 🧑‍🏫 A discussion of the core concepts of the 12 week course ‘Making Sense of Yourself’ and reflect on what they learned having just finished teaching this content for the first time. ⚖️ How Alfi and Abby are similar, and the ways they are quite different. 🌪️ Personal updates on “how made sense of” each of our hosts feel 🎁 Advice for other seekers making sense of themselves.