🙋‍♀️ This podcast won’t give you answers, just better questions

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✂️ Make it as simple as possible, but no simpler

• Don’t confuse complexity with depth.

• Editing a podcast is an act of controlled subtraction. You trim the pauses, kill the tangents, shift the order. Not because shorter is better. Because clarity is.

• Keep a keen ear: Sometimes, buried in that ramble or awkward laugh is the heartbeat of the episode.

• The shape of the episode should feel obvious in hindsight, even if it was chaos in the raw.

• The goal is to carve the story down to its essentials… and stop right before it collapses.

🎙️ Signal Flow: Ken Woodward

Industry game changers and valiant minds share their wisdom, adversities, and paths to innovation.

Ken's podcast, Curated Questions, features conversations with leaders who harness questions across disciplines, while his client engagements focus on achieving clarity through deep listening and incisive questioning. He believes that within each person lie the answers; curiosity and questions provide the key to unlock them.

The best questions are often deceptively simple and endlessly revealing. Like this one Seth Godin mentioned in our conversation: “What is the change you seek to make?” Those are the kinds of questions I’m aiming for.

It didn’t start with a grand vision. I just kept hearing people say, “Change your questions, change your life,” and I wondered: Where do I find those life-changing questions? There wasn’t one central place, so I started a website. That evolved into a podcast where I have conversations with thinkers, creatives, and leaders who value questions as much as I do.

I wanted to create a public dialogue, something that celebrates curiosity not as a soft skill, but as an edge. Especially now, as AI gives us answers instantly, what we bring to the table is better, more human questions.

I’ve spoken with some incredible guests (Kevin Kelly, Seth Godin, Nikki Giovanni) and what I’ve found is that people who care about questions are hungry for a place to talk about them. That’s the magic. We’re discussing how to approach and discuss various topics. That resonates with people who want to stretch their thinking, not just confirm it.

The show isn’t about me asking great questions, it’s about me being genuinely curious. That’s what I’ve had to learn.

Early on, I’d come in with a list, work through it like a checklist. A friend called me out and said, “You’re not following your curiosity.” She was right. Now, I prep deeply, distill to just a few core questions, and then toss the script. It creates space for the real stuff to surface.

The question I’m personally grappling with right now: How do I engage people with a concept they don’t know they need? There’s no SEO category for “a podcast about the art of questioning.” So I rely on organic growth, word of mouth, and the power of resonance.

When people get it, they really get it. But first, they have to find it.

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I’ve added takeaways and follow-up analysis to recent episodes. It’s my way of honoring the listener’s time, offering not just a great conversation, but also reflection and context.

If someone chooses to spend time with my show, I want them to walk away with more than just interesting moments. I want them to feel stretched.

I also collect and share physical cards with curated questions on them. They’re thick, tactile, and personalized. At events, I hand them out and ask people to pick one. It’s a small gesture, but it sparks meaningful conversation instantly. It’s one of my favorite ways to connect.

Someone once told me, “Don’t just build a stage. Build a theater.” A stage is a one-way broadcast. A theater includes backstage, where creators connect, and a lobby, where the community gathers. That vision of a more complete experience is something I’m holding onto.

Some useful advice I’ve learned: Don’t hunt for the perfect question. Develop your curiosity, it’s a muscle. Prep deeply, then let go of the list. Follow the guest, not the script. And ask yourself: Am I present enough to hear the answer beneath the answer?

🎧 Podcast of the Week: A Slight Change of Plans

Hosted by cognitive scientist Dr. Maya Shankar, A Slight Change of Plans explores how people navigate life’s curveballs with insight, vulnerability, and unexpected humor. From small shifts to seismic upheavals, each episode is a masterclass in storytelling and resilience.

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