Speak Easy
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.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 25 minutes
- Episodes
- 23
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Andy Abramson, CEO and Founder at Comunicano
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 emphas…
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 i…
Amber Beta Release!
This episode of Speak Easy focuses on neurodiversity.
Cleft is built by neurodivergent individuals for neurodivergent individuals to help capture ideas and thoughts. The episode features clips from pr…
Solange Abraham, Founder at House by Solange
Sales expert Solange Abraham joins the Speak Easy podcast to discuss effective sales communication. Solange emphasizes focusing on the customer's needs, not pitching. While cold calling can be uncomf…
Clara Ma, Founder and CEO of Ask a Chief of Staff
Download and listen to Clara Ma, CEO of Ask a Chief of Staff, who emphasizes consistent communication between Chiefs of Staff and their principals. They recommend daily check-ins, weekly priority rev…
Mike Kelly, CEO of TeamOnUP & Author of Meaning is the Mission
Tyler Sellhorn interviews Mike Kelly, author of "Meaning is the Mission." They discuss the challenges of modern work, the importance of mindset and "heartset," and the role of Al in productivity. Kel…
Jonny Cosgrove, Cleft Founder introduces Amber
Jonny Cosgrove, founder of Cleft, discusses the company's progress and new product announcement: Amber! Cleft, designed for capturing verbal thoughts, is being complemented by a new product called Am…
Ang Jandak, Innovation & Transformation Leader
Ang Jandak discusses how business functions are interconnected, with success depending on understanding different contexts. Ang emphasizes "radical understanding" - going beyond surface-level empathy…
John Lee, CEO of Work From Anywhere
John Lee, CEO of Work From Anywhere, discusses the importance of cultural awareness and communication in a globalized world. He emphasizes the power of deep connections, learning local languages, and…
Grace Gavin, Chief of Staff at Know Honesty
Discover the power of "open and honest" communication: Grace Gavin reveals why these two simple words can transform your workplace and relationships. Plus, learn the surprising obstacles that prevent…
Nadia Harris, Chief of Staff at receeve
In this episode of Speak Easy, host Tyler Sellhorn interviews Nadia Harris, a remote work lawyer and author. Harris discusses the evolving world of work, highlighting the clash between traditional an…
Sara Lobkovich, Red Currant Collective
Listen as Sarah Lobkovich coaches us on OKRs and goal setting focused on well-being. Sarah helps people reconnect with their intrinsic motivation, moving away from external pressures. By using techni…
Anna Burgess Yang
This episode features Anna Burgess Yang, a former corporate executive turned freelance writer. Anna discusses her approach to productivity and work-life integration, focusing on selecting the right t…
Susan Boles, Beyond Margins
Susan Boles, CFO at Beyond Margins, discusses building "calmer" businesses focused on comfortable margins, not just profit. Key elements include clarity, autonomy, a lens of care, efficient systems, …
S Katherine Sanders AACG, Lightbulb ADHD Coach & Consultant
Katherine Sanders, a neurodivergent ADHD coach in Scotland, discusses how divergent thinkers struggle with linear productivity systems. She explains that ADHD brains process information differently, …
Meighan O'Toole, Director of Operations
This episode features Meighan O'Toole discussing knowledge management and productivity. She shares her journey from physical notebooks to digital tools like Notion, highlighting how proper knowledge …
Ali Greene, Author of Remote Works
Listen in as Ali Greene discusses how documentation enables workplace flexibility and autonomy. She explains that good documentation reduces unnecessary meetings, prevents misalignment, and allows fo…
Claire Podulka, Chief of Staff at TXI
Listen in to this episode featuring an interview with Claire Podulka, Chief of Staff at TXI, about effective communication. Claire emphasizes that communication is a shared process involving speaking…
Dr. Cindy Young, CJ Young Consulting
Dr. Cynthia Young discusses human-centered knowledge management, emphasizing the importance of sharing knowledge rather than hoarding it. She advocates for capturing and documenting processes, mentor…
Katie Scheuer, Mural
Listen in as Katie Scheuer, a learning designer at Mural, discusses effective meeting practices & collaborative work. She emphasizes starting with purpose, balancing synchronous & asynchronous work, …