The Sensemakers Club
@thesensemakersclub.bsky.social
Curiosity leads to clarity. We host a small group discussion every weekday covering 20+ topics relating to sensemaking, design, content and data every month. Operated by Abby Covert.
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We're The Sensemakers Club - where overthinking is a superpower and clarity comes through connection.
We run daily discussions on 20+ topics and our hosts have been trained to create intentionally inclusive spaces.
www.thesensemakersclub.com
We're The Sensemakers Club - where overthinking is a superpower and clarity comes through connection.
We run daily discussions on 20+ topics and our hosts have been trained to create intentionally inclusive spaces.
www.thesensemakersclub.com
Sometimes the answers we're searching for only reveal themselves when we stop working alone and start thinking out loud together.
December 1, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Sometimes the answers we're searching for only reveal themselves when we stop working alone and start thinking out loud together.
Recovery teaches us patience we didn't know we needed. The body might heal on schedule, but the mind keeps its own timeline—and that's okay.
December 1, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Recovery teaches us patience we didn't know we needed. The body might heal on schedule, but the mind keeps its own timeline—and that's okay.
Making Sense of Content + Design, Mindfulness & Modeling, Knowledge Management & Governance Support, Career Transitions, and Seekers Who Make Sense all this week at The Sensemakers Club.
December 1, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Making Sense of Content + Design, Mindfulness & Modeling, Knowledge Management & Governance Support, Career Transitions, and Seekers Who Make Sense all this week at The Sensemakers Club.
We often wait for dramatic breakthroughs while overlooking the incremental changes that actually move us. Sensemaking means noticing these quiet victories and letting them remind us we're further along than we think.
November 26, 2025 at 4:00 PM
We often wait for dramatic breakthroughs while overlooking the incremental changes that actually move us. Sensemaking means noticing these quiet victories and letting them remind us we're further along than we think.
You Might Meet… Emerging leaders navigating authenticity in rooms where everyone speaks a different language, experienced managers sharing hard-won lessons, and people remembering that conforming to others erases the unique value they bring.
November 26, 2025 at 2:00 PM
You Might Meet… Emerging leaders navigating authenticity in rooms where everyone speaks a different language, experienced managers sharing hard-won lessons, and people remembering that conforming to others erases the unique value they bring.
Sometimes progress means discovering we're now asking better questions than we were before. The answers we sought last month might not matter anymore because our thinking has evolved.
November 25, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Sometimes progress means discovering we're now asking better questions than we were before. The answers we sought last month might not matter anymore because our thinking has evolved.
A pattern repeats when neurodivergent folks discuss their hobbies: gathering supplies feels like progress itself. We're not alone in having closets full of watercolor supplies. The collection itself became what we were actually seeking all along.
November 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A pattern repeats when neurodivergent folks discuss their hobbies: gathering supplies feels like progress itself. We're not alone in having closets full of watercolor supplies. The collection itself became what we were actually seeking all along.
Progress becomes visible when we pause to celebrate what actually changed. We move so quickly from one thing to the next that we forget to acknowledge the ground we've covered. Sensemaking requires us to stop, look back, and recognize the shifts—even the subtle ones—that mark real movement forward.
November 24, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Progress becomes visible when we pause to celebrate what actually changed. We move so quickly from one thing to the next that we forget to acknowledge the ground we've covered. Sensemaking requires us to stop, look back, and recognize the shifts—even the subtle ones—that mark real movement forward.
The best leaders didn't figure it out from books alone; they learned from trial and error, then shared those stories over breakfast with whoever asked.
November 24, 2025 at 3:00 PM
The best leaders didn't figure it out from books alone; they learned from trial and error, then shared those stories over breakfast with whoever asked.
Making an Impact Within Capitalism and Sensemakers Mingle all this week at The Sensemakers Club.
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Making an Impact Within Capitalism and Sensemakers Mingle all this week at The Sensemakers Club.
Every routine we build, every small choice we repeat - they're all messages to our future selves. Sometimes they say "I care about you." Sometimes they whisper "I'm not paying attention." The question is: are we writing the letters we mean to send?
November 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Every routine we build, every small choice we repeat - they're all messages to our future selves. Sometimes they say "I care about you." Sometimes they whisper "I'm not paying attention." The question is: are we writing the letters we mean to send?
Overheard in Making Sense of Relationship Building
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Overheard in Making Sense of Relationship Building
Making an Impact Within Capitalism and Sensemakers Mingle all next week at The Sensemakers Club.
November 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Making an Impact Within Capitalism and Sensemakers Mingle all next week at The Sensemakers Club.
The distance between who we want to be and who we are today holds everything that matters. Closing that gap, or pretending it doesn't exist, becomes the defining choice of our character. Which side are you working from?
November 20, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The distance between who we want to be and who we are today holds everything that matters. Closing that gap, or pretending it doesn't exist, becomes the defining choice of our character. Which side are you working from?
"It's worse making a data driven decision with bad data than making an intuitive decision based on actual humans and history.”
November 20, 2025 at 3:00 PM
"It's worse making a data driven decision with bad data than making an intuitive decision based on actual humans and history.”
Complexity doesn't announce itself. Teams need steady executors, adaptable navigators, and deep experimenters willing to fail. The real challenge? Building groups resilient enough to diagnose the problem type without a warning label.
November 20, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Complexity doesn't announce itself. Teams need steady executors, adaptable navigators, and deep experimenters willing to fail. The real challenge? Building groups resilient enough to diagnose the problem type without a warning label.
We shape ourselves through repetition, not intention. The small actions we repeat daily - how we listen, what we question, where we direct our attention, these quiet practices build who we're becoming far more than any declared belief ever could.
November 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We shape ourselves through repetition, not intention. The small actions we repeat daily - how we listen, what we question, where we direct our attention, these quiet practices build who we're becoming far more than any declared belief ever could.
You Might Meet… Experimenters who start projects they don't finish, detail-lovers who execute the vision, and deep-sea treasure hunters comfortable diving into chaos without knowing if they'll surface with anything useful.
November 19, 2025 at 2:00 PM
You Might Meet… Experimenters who start projects they don't finish, detail-lovers who execute the vision, and deep-sea treasure hunters comfortable diving into chaos without knowing if they'll surface with anything useful.
Looking at your schedule tells a truer story than any list of values on your wall. The meetings we take, the tasks we prioritize, the people we make time for - that's where our real commitments live.
November 18, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Looking at your schedule tells a truer story than any list of values on your wall. The meetings we take, the tasks we prioritize, the people we make time for - that's where our real commitments live.
We've been taught to wait for someone else to make the first move. But networking isn't a game where playing hard to get pays off. The people who actually build their networks? They're the ones asking for contact information, following up first, and risking the awkwardness of seeming too eager.
November 18, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We've been taught to wait for someone else to make the first move. But networking isn't a game where playing hard to get pays off. The people who actually build their networks? They're the ones asking for contact information, following up first, and risking the awkwardness of seeming too eager.
The hardest mirror to look into isn't the one on the wall - it's the one showing us how we actually spend our days. What would yours reveal about what truly matters to you?
November 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The hardest mirror to look into isn't the one on the wall - it's the one showing us how we actually spend our days. What would yours reveal about what truly matters to you?
The shift happened quietly. What once felt invasive now feels protective. We calculate our paths based on who's watching, trading privacy for the slim comfort of being seen. When did witness become more valuable than anonymity?
November 17, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The shift happened quietly. What once felt invasive now feels protective. We calculate our paths based on who's watching, trading privacy for the slim comfort of being seen. When did witness become more valuable than anonymity?
AI Playground, Making Sense of Change, Making Sense of Ethics, Making Sense of Relationship Building, and Making Sense of Complexity & Chaos all this week at The Sensemakers Club.
November 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
AI Playground, Making Sense of Change, Making Sense of Ethics, Making Sense of Relationship Building, and Making Sense of Complexity & Chaos all this week at The Sensemakers Club.
The most valuable members aren't the loudest voices in the room—they're the ones who notice who hasn't spoken yet, who create openings for quieter perspectives, and who understand that true contribution often means making space rather than filling it.
November 14, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The most valuable members aren't the loudest voices in the room—they're the ones who notice who hasn't spoken yet, who create openings for quieter perspectives, and who understand that true contribution often means making space rather than filling it.