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On this short extract from a recent Podcast recorded with Matthew Manfredi, he explains a concept he has recently developed called #IBGONEIN60SECS For more information take a look at the website https://www.ibgonein60secs.org/ What is #IBGONEIN60SECS? IB Gone in 60 Secs and its YouTube channel are the platform for International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) students around the world to showcase their content knowledge and communication skills. Our vision is a vast repository for student generated, teacher moderated video content to help change the world for the better, one school, one student, one minute at a time! Our mission is to connect every International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) school in the world! Your original, student generated videos will cover a variety of topics currently being taught in IBDP schools and foster a creativity and contribution mindset. You can demonstrate student agency by sharing your knowledge while helping others revise for their IBDP classes. Contributions to this channel will be considered as Creativity and Service, helping IBDP students to complete their CAS requirements. Matthew Manfredi Background Information: Originally from New York, IB Gone in 60 Secs' founder Matthew J. Manfredi has a vision for showcasing and connecting International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) students around the world. An impassioned educator and innovator for over twenty years, he has worked internationally since 2010. He holds New York State Certifications in School Administration, Social Studies and Physical Education. He was awarded recognition for Exceptional Teaching from Stanford University's Teacher Tribute Initiative. He is also completing Harvard University's Certificate in School Management and Leadership program. This is a joint program of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School. He is currently the Secondary Principal at an IB World school in Austria and enjoys ice hockey, golf, scuba-diving and snowboarding in his spare time. Enjoy the show and remember to subscribe, like, comment. Eugene Leonard (#MrTherPod) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sdgagency/message

Matthew Manfredi & Melanie Kempe share their views on SDG 3 'Quality Education' Matthew Manfredi Secondary Principal Danube International School Vienna Originally from New York, Matthew J. Manfredi has a vision for showcasing and connecting International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) students around the world called #IBGONEIN60SECS which he shares with us on the podcast. An impassioned educator and innovator for over twenty years, he has worked internationally since 2010. He holds New York State Certifications in School Administration, Social Studies and Physical Education. He was awarded recognition for Exceptional Teaching from Stanford University's Teacher Tribute Initiative. He is also completing Harvard University's Certificate in School Management and Leadership program. This is a joint program of the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Business School. He is currently the Secondary Principal at an IB World school in Austria and enjoys ice hockey, golf, scuba-diving and snowboarding in his spare time. Mel Kempe MYP Coordinator Danube International School Vienna Mel from Calgary Alberta in Canada I can tell you this Matt Manfredi is very lucky to have Mel Kempe on his staff as it’s obvious she is a very knowledgeable and talented lady with a clearly defined vision for where and how she wants to develop and improve the systems that are currently in place at Danube International School Vienna. I had never spoken to Mel before and had only a short blurb to go on from Matt that he sent me the day before we recorded. I meant it on the podcast when I said to her I want to record a full episode solely with her in the future. Enjoy the Podcast and remember to subscribe, share, like and comment. It is available in Apple, Google, Breaker, Spotify, Anchor and many more podcast platforms. Eugene Leonard (#MrTherPod) --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sdgagency/message

Ron Moore and Danielle Hu offer practical advice and support to the wider SWIS Community who are currently dealing with an unprecedented and very challenging situation in China at present due to the outbreak of the Corona Virus. Don't suffer in silence - reach out to other people in the community and share your concerns and worries. There is a lot of support available at present from all members of SWIS. You can contact Ron (ron.moore@swis.cn) or (Danielle danielle.hu@swis.cn) directly Dr.Emanuele Gatti, Counseling Psychologist and Mindfulness Instructor is offering Free Online Mindfulness Sessions each day on the Zhumu Platform at 16.30 and he has a Corona Virus support group each day at 15.00 as well using the same platform. I recorded a number of podcasts with Dr.Gatti earlier this week on the SDG Agency SZ Podcast where he offered excellent advice. All of the staff at SWIS are currently working very hard to adapt to this situation and deliver high quality online education to your children at present; there will be bumps in the road along the way but there is no point in getting angry and being critical - we are all in this together and the top priority of SWIS is to ensure the safety of everyone including students, parents, staff and the wider community while at the same time delivering quality education in a tough situation. Ms Ally Wu and Mr.Gong are working tirelessly at present to ensure that the SWIS meets this challenges in a positive and proactive way. The 90-Day Gratitude Journal is your personal tool for injecting a dose of positivity into your day. This could be something useful to download and start during this time. I highly recommend the HeadSpace App for Mindfulness/Meditation; use this time to build up a health meditation practice alongside your child and ease stress/anxiety at the same time. The Calm App is also a good choice for meditation as well. You can follow my SWIS Digital Platforms Blog here where I offer practical advice and support; it is password protected and only for members of the SWIS Community - contact me for further information (eugene.leonard@swis.cn) With Mr.TherPod, You're Not Alone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sdgagencysz/message

#MrTherPod #CreativesCare4China #ShenzhenStreetSpirit #CoronaVirus   Today, Dr.Emanuele Gatti, Counseling Psychologist and Mindfulness instructor based in Shenzhen, China, joined Mr.TherPod on SDG Agency SZ.  Emanuele gave us an update on the situation in Shenzhen at present; a far more positive and upbeat update than you’ll probably read or hear anywhere else at this time.   He made an impassioned plea to people throughout the world to help raise the spirits of the people in China through any means possible, be it, song, dance, poetry, art or design. (He didn't mention podcasting.....I'll forgive him this time....)  Dr.Emanuele stressed the value of 'Strength through Unity' saying;   “Instead of only consuming the terrible gloomy records with the number of deaths due to the virus….instead let’s create positive content for other people to see that they are not alone in this situation and to help them go on…..everyone can make a small but significant contribution”  His advice to the rest of the world is:  “If you can sing, sing.... if you can paint, paint......Whatever you can do, do it, and record it and share it with the people of China, to  let the people know they are not alone, and that you are thinking of them".   This is a real call to action by Dr.Emanuele Gatti....who also said; "Instead of being sad, or bored or concerned at home, do something creative and share it out. Let the people know, you are with them. We are all on the same boat. Reduce your tension by giving to somebody else".   So people of the world - let's listen to Dr.Emanuele and let's get creative during this time and share your work with the people of China through any means possible be it Twitter, YouTube, FaceBook, YouKu.....Pigeons.....and be sure to use the #CreativesCare4China #ShenzhenStreetSpirit #MrTherPodsCommunity #MrTherPod #mentalhealthawareness    With Mr.TherPod,   You're Not Alone    https://www.facebook.com/mrtherpod  https://twitter.com/MrTherPod  https://anchor.fm/sdgagencysz  https://anchor.fm/prsradio/episodes/The-Vadas-Experience-e5nemv   #MrTherPodsCommunity #MindfulConnections #DrEGatti #CoronaVirus #SDGagencySZ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sdgagencysz/message

Dr.Emanuele talks about how to deal with the anxiety and stress that you may be feeling because of the outbreak of the Corona Virus in China. We also talk brieflyabout Mindfulness and Self Awareness and the online sessions that Dr.Emanuele is organizing for free every afternoon this week at 16.30 using the Zhumu Platform (great recommendation Kori!). Join Dr.Emanuele's Mindful Connections WeChat Group for more details (add me on WeChat and I'll add you - my WeChat ID is eugenius101 ) I recommend you go back and listen to the first episode on SDG Agency SZ with Dr.Emanuele as we got a chance to speak in much more detail and today's episode was conducted over the phone and was beset with technical issues making it difficult. At the end of the show, I provide information about the Mr.TherPod Concept and upcoming events. You can find out more about Mr.TherPod here on Facebook You can connect with me on Twitter @mrtherpod With Mr.TherPod, You're Not Alone. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sdgagencysz/message

Dr.Emanuele Gatti, Counseling Psychologist and Mindfulness Instructor, in Shenzhen, has been helping people improve their emotional and relational skills for almost 20 years. I have been following Emanuele’s WeChat Group entitled ‘Mindful Connections closely & one thing I am very impressed with the presence he is establishing in the community and the regular events he is organizing as well as his plans for the future. In the podcast, Dr.Emanuele talks about his youth growing up in Italy, his values, beliefs, his short term and long term goals in the community and much much more. Mental illness continues to have a great deal of stigma associated with it despite advances in psychiatry and too often people suffer in silence, in fear and in despair, People can be unsure of the support that is available to them, who to turn to, and who to trust. It can be easy to lose hope and seek solace in unhealthy behaviors and habits that will only exacerbate the problem. You can find more information about Dr.Emanuele on http://www.emanuelegatti.com You can contact Emanuele by email counseling@emanuelegatti.com The song at the end of the podcast is from my friend Mark Smith. It is called The Corn and the Cane - click this link to access on Youtube. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sdgagencysz/message

Welcome to episode 7 from the SDG Agency SZ Podcast Channel. We are the heroic agents of change throughout this sustainable city of the future -Shenzhen. Our noble crusade is more commonly known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We are speaking to Justin Barrett or NOMO as he is now comical referred to at SWIS Shenzhen during this month for his much publicized struggles to grow a Mustache as part of Movember. Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as Anxiety, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. Justin is a drama and INS teacher at Shen Wai international School in Shenzhen China. He is an proud Ozzie and a passionate St.Kilda’s fan like my previous guest Andrew Vadas on PRS Radio SZ. Being a fan of St.Kilda’s can’t be good for your health so it’s probably lucky that Vista Clinic Shenzhen is offering a comprehensive health check for men during the month of November at the cost of 450rmb with an additional charge of 300 rmb if you want the report translated in to english. Promoting health and well-being is one of 17 Global Goals that make up the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. An integrated approach is crucial for progress across the multiple goals. As part of our commitment at SWIS to play our role in raising awareness about SDG 3 our teachers are downgrading their natural beauty and growing an unsightly mustache as part of the Movember Charity Movement which raises awareness about men’s health throughout the month of Movember. Justin 'NoMo' Barrett talks about the value of Mindfulness/Meditation which he has adapted as part of his own effort to maintain a healthy mind. The App we talk about is Headspace which we both use and highly recommend. A full yearly subscription costs about $100 but it is well worth the money. In this TedTalk listen to the founder of Headspace (former monk) Andy Puddicombe talk about the value of Mindfulness. We also speak about the value of walking and listening to podcasts at the same time as a form of therapy (#TherPod). Finally we speak about the value of Gratitude and we both have started an excellent 90 Day Gratitude Journal every night. Justin is going for a check up at Vista Clinic on Tuesday and he speaks about the value of going for regular check ups to look after your physical health as well as taking steps to look after your mental health. We hope you enjoy the show and please speak to a member of SWIS Shenzhen staff if you'd like to donate to our Movember Team. SDG Agency SZ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sdgagencysz/message

Welcome to episode 6 from the SDG Agency SZ Podcast Channel. We are the heroic agents of change throughout this sustainable city of the future -Shenzhen. Our noble crusade is more commonly known as the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). We will be speaking to Allan Moore, our new AD from Canada at Shen Wai International School in Shenzhen China . Promoting health and well-being is one of 17 Global Goals that make up the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. An integrated approach is crucial for progress across the multiple goals. As part of our commitment at SWIS to play our role in raising awareness about SDG 3 our teachers are downgrading their natural beauty and growing an unsightly mustache as part of the Movember Charity Movement which raises awareness about men’s health throughout the month of November. SDG Agency SZ is available on Apple and Google Podcasts, Spotify and many more platforms. You can find us on anchor.fm/sdganencysz and my twitter handle is @EugLeonard We hope you enjoy the show; --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sdgagencysz/message

Mr. Matthew Manfredi from Long Island, joins SDG Agency SZ Podcast to promote Movember @SWIS Shenzhen. The Sustainable Development Goal 3 aspires to ensure health and well-being for all, including a bold commitment to end the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and other communicable diseases by 2030. It also aims to achieve universal health coverage, and provide access to safe and effective medicines and vaccines for all. As part of SWIS' commitment to raise awareness of SDG 3, we participate in the yearly Movember Charity Movement. What is Movember? Movember is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as Anxiety, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. The Movember Foundation runs the Movember charity event, housed at Movember.com.The goal of Movember is to "change the face of men's health." (Wikipedia) Movember at SWIS - Quiz Night Join the SWIS Movember Team and help raise awareness about Men's Health. We have a quiz night in aid of Movember on the 20th of November at 6.30pm with several teams already signed up including a team from Shenwai Longgang International School. To sign up for Quiz Night click this link and add your name. Movember Walk - Parents/Staff Mr.Justin Barrett, while seriously struggling to grow a mustache, has proposed a walk with staff/parents along the bay on the 28th November at 6am to raise awareness about the charity as well as cash. We have discussed this idea with the PTA and hope to make it happen. More information to follow. If you can help in any way or wish to donate to this worthy charity, please get in touch with any of the MO Men @SWIS. Next Week we will be speaking to Allan Moore about his motivation for getting involvement in Movember @SWIS. Enjoy the show. SDG Agency SZ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sdgagencysz/message

Welcome to episode 4 from the SDG Agency SZ Podcast Channel. On today's show we speak to Chris Mc Kenzie, a recent arrival in August to Shen Wai International School in Shenzhen China . Chris is a proud non-rugby loving Kiwi and is a G5 teacher here. He is a passionate advocate of all issues surrounding Climate Change. Chris is really doing his bit as part of the Sustainable Development Goal 13 which is to take urgent action to combat climate change and its impacts through the setting up of our very own weather station here at SWIS. You can access the SWIS Weather station here. His after school activity aptly entitled 'Climate Club' builds on his passion for this topic and it is fair to say that Chris is going above and beyond to help achieve target 13.3 of the SDG by improving education and raising awareness on climate change.  This is a really fascinating podcast with Chris’ passion about the issue clearly evident, yet it starts in a very poignant manner when I discover for the first time the actual roots of this passion was born during a period of obvious difficultly for Chris when he was being bullied as a child at school.  This completely caught me off guard and I was not prepared for it and is a topic and conversation that we will revisit with Chris at a later date as we were under serious time constraints to actually complete the podcast that we had initially planned. We hope you enjoy the podcast and you can find us on the anchor platform by searching for SDG AGENCY or by going to anchor.fm/sdgagency We are also available on apple and google podcasts and spotify as well as many more platforms. My Twitter handle is @EugLeonard and we use the #sdgagencysz --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sdgagencysz/message

The inspirational crew of Aaron Moniz, Steve Sostak and Kavita Tanna from Inspire Citizens are joining forces with the powerhouse that is 21CLHK under the stewardship of Justin Hardman and will be presenting a pre-conference workshop entitled; 'The Empathy to Impact Approach - Designing Educational and Curricular Systems for the Good of All and Sustainable Development of the World' In this pre-conference workshop, Inspire Citizens will work deeply with participants on applying the Empathy to Impact Approach into personalized pedagogical contexts in order to seamlessly embed Global Competence strands, Sustainable Development Goals, and active citizenship into pre-existing units and curriculum. Secondly, participants will have the opportunity to delve into the Inspire Citizens’ Global Impact School framework: 9 pathways and 50 benchmarks that encompass school-wide visioning, strategic planning, wellness, media literacy, and the building of internal capacity for sustainable education, service learning, and impactful action across an entire school and local community. Beginning with a pre-assessment via the pathways and benchmarks, participants will ideate long and short term goals while actively experiencing tools to amplify diversity in school culture, global impact, and student learning. By integrating the Global Impact School model with best-practice design principles for long-term, successful professional learning, participants will walk away with a tangible plan to transform their schools, classrooms, and student outcomes. In this short 10 minute podcast you will hear from Justin Hardman live from #21CLTeachMeet Shenzhen talking about this and the work of 21CLHK in general and it will conclude with Aaron Moniz who took some time out from his busy schedule to record some additional details for us. This promises to be an excellent 12th Annual Conference and with this additional pre-conference event and many more such as the Job-A-Like it really is an event you don't want to miss. For more information on the Pre-Conference event by Inspire Citizens and how to register for it and the main Conference go to the 21CLHK Website. #SDGagencySZ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sdgagencysz/message

Jingcheng Yang and Ray Wang - the inventors of the award winning App Minus Footprint are the guests on the second ever episode of the SDG Agency Shenzhen Podcast. We hear the story about the development of this App as well as what they would like to change in the world and what they value in their lives. This is a particularly insightful interview with the boys where their passion for the #SDGs and their quest to change the world in a positive manner is clear for everyone to hear. Their humility, honesty and decency is a joy to hear and they speak highly of the mentorship of Ms. Joanne Anderson (Twitter: @sdggeek) at SWIS. We hope you enjoy the show. It is something special (in my humble opinion) and they have been honored with the title of ‘SDG Agents of Change 001’ from the SDG Agency SZ. #sdgagencysz #sdgagent001 #sdgagents *****we apologize for the interference in audio during a 5 minute segment**** --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sdgagencysz/message

This station was created as part of Eugene Leonard's ‘Amplifying Voice through Podcasting’ workshop at the Shekou SDG Summit. The short term aim of the podcast channel is to demonstrate to the workshop participants the ease of podcasting using Anchor. The long term aim of the podcast is to create a community podcast channel dedicated to raising awareness of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals. It is my hope that this podcast channel will be utilized by everybody; not one school, not one individual but by all stakeholders in this community to improve the lot of one and all. After all, this is our home. It may only be our home for short time but let’s make that home as amazing as we can while we are here. The time to Podcast is here! Let’s Embrace the power of the voice! There has never been an easier time to share our voice and get our message out to a global audience. On today’s live show, we will speak to Steve Sostak and Aaron Moniz, the ShekoU Summit Keynote speakers during my workshop. They are Co-Founders of Inspire Citizens (which can be found at https://inspirecitizens.org) Inspire Citizens works with school communities to help design, customize, & implement problem-based learning & student-centered solutions for positive impact on the good of all & the sustainable development of the world #ShekouSDG #Empathytoimpact #SDGagencySZ #SDGagents #SDGagentsSZ #SDGs #PRSradioSZ #SWISrocRadio @inspirecitizen1 @inspirecitizen2 @KavitaTanna @mr_leonard_SWIS It promises to be an excellent podcast and we are kick starting a global project transforming empathy to impact….. Eugene Leonard Agent of Change 007 Aaron Moniz Agent of Change 002 Steve Sostak Agent of Change 003 Who wants to claim 001? ................. A Time to Podcast A Time to Change A Time to Grow. It's not too late...... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/sdgagencysz/message