Anyone else out there unable to read their own handwriting? Especially when you’re distracted or writing quickly? This is one of the reasons I never take notes in meetings. I write down what people said and end up missing what they’re saying. And then have no idea what I wrote.
Recently I started using Otter.ai which is a very cool transcription app. I originally used it as a way to quickly transcribe my clients’ podcasts. But then I realized it could also handle live transcriptions.
When I have a Zoom meeting with someone I meet at a networking group, I run Otter in the background. It records the audio of the meeting, and simultaneously transcribes everything. I can go back and tweak if needed (it runs about 90% accuracy, a bit less with proper names), then download it as a doc file that I can save and review if needed. The phone app also lets you do that during face-to-face meetings.
REMINDER – Always ask for permission to record first! Recording someone without their knowledge is not only illegal in many places, it’s downright creepy!
What apps have you found that make your life/business a bit easier?
