I'm not capturing my most useful feedback

I’ve just realised I might be missing some of the most useful feedback I get. Not deliberately, but because I’m not recording it.

I’ve always felt that one of the most important parts of my keynotes is the Q&A and the discussions afterwards. They tell me what I didn’t explain clearly enough and what I hadn’t thought of.

But I’ve realised I don’t actually take notes of what people ask and I’m probably losing more than I capture.

So, on today's train ride from Berlin to Cologne — from the big stage at Freelance Unlocked to small intimate client event — I’m using the journey to reflect on my recent run of keynotes. I’m going to write down as many of the questions as I can remember, then work out a better way to capture them going forward.

Because that instant feedback is usually unfiltered. It shows me how people are responding in the moment. And while I hope my keynotes have a longer-term impact too, that first reaction matters.

So thank you to everyone who asked a question, came over afterwards, or shared what was on your mind. You’ve helped me think harder about what I do, how I do it, and where it might go next.

Now to see how much extra reflection time Deutsche Bahn gives me...