Podcasts about agreements

  • 3,330PODCASTS
  • 5,452EPISODES
  • 29mAVG DURATION
  • 1DAILY NEW EPISODE
  • Sep 17, 2026LATEST

POPULARITY

20192020202120222023202420252026

Categories



Best podcasts about agreements

Show all podcasts related to agreements

Latest podcast episodes about agreements

Redefining Wealth with Patrice Washington
Silent Agreements are Not Love

Redefining Wealth with Patrice Washington

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2026 28:22


This episode is brought to you by Redefining Wealth LIVE. Join me for the transformational experience that will challenge the way you think about success, wealth, and well-being. Redefining Wealth LIVE is where purpose-driven individuals come together to gain clarity, alignment, and momentum in creating lives that truly reflect their values. If you're ready to break free from default thinking and step into a more fulfilled, abundant life, don't miss this event. ✨ About This Season: Redefining Love 2.0 This season of Redefining Wealth is dedicated to redefining what love really means — beyond romance and into how we love ourselves, others, God, and the lives we're creating. We're exploring what it looks like to love without leaving yourself behind — through relationships, self-trust, reciprocity, obedience, and the Six Pillars of Wealth. Subscribe and journey with us as we learn to love without self-abandonment and honor who we are becoming.   Episode Summary In this solo episode, Patrice Washington explores the silent agreements that quietly create resentment in our relationships, friendships, families, and workplaces. These agreements happen when we consistently participate in dynamics we don't actually want—saying yes when we mean no, carrying responsibilities we resent, giving more than we want to give, or expecting others to understand needs we've never clearly communicated. Patrice challenges us to stop asking, “Why do they keep doing this to me?” and instead consider a more revealing question: What have I taught them works for me? Patrice shares how to replace silent agreements with solid agreements built on clarity, consent, capacity, and consistency—with consequences when necessary. The goal isn't to control someone else's response; it's to communicate honestly, observe what they actually have the capacity to give, and use that information to make aligned decisions. Because redefining love requires us to stop expecting people to honor agreements they never made—and stop saying yes with our behavior when everything inside of us is saying no.   Questions to Ask Yourself: Where am I feeling resentment because of an expectation I've never clearly communicated? What have my actions taught someone else is acceptable or sustainable for me? Where am I expecting someone to “just know” what I need instead of asking for it? What responsibility did I pick up temporarily that has quietly become permanent? What would a solid agreement rooted in clarity, consent, capacity, and consistency look like here?   Want to Redefine Wealth for Yourself? Start Here:

Pasture and Forage Minute
Verbal Pasture Lease Agreements

Pasture and Forage Minute

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 1:35


There are a couple of leasing options for producers and landowners. Verbal leases are a common form of lease agreement. However, if someone is considering terminating a verbal lease, there are some dates and rules to remember. Shannon Sand, Nebraska Ag Economics Extension Educator.

The ISO Show
#258 What is BS 99001? Quality Management For The Built Environment

The ISO Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 44:19


Many of you will be familiar with ISO 9001, the leading Quality Management Standard, which provides a solid foundation for managing any business. However, for certain industries, ISO 9001 alone is not enough. The built environment is one such sector, as it requires more rigorous controls to keep projects on track, ensuring safety of all involved and processes that enable documented accountability for each and every step until project delivery. BS 99001 was introduced in 2022, not to replace ISO 9001 but rather to add to existing quality management systems for those in the built environment sector. In this episode, Ian Battersby is joined by Darren Morrow, Senior Consultant at Blackmores, to explain what BS 99001 is, how it addresses challenges unique to the built environment sector and explore the clauses and how they differ from ISO 9001. You'll learn ·      What is the built environment sector? ·      Why was BS 99001 created? ·      What is BS 99001's relationship with ISO 9001? ·      How does BS 99001 differ from ISO 9001? ·      Exploring the clauses of BS 99001 ·      Where is BS 99001 going in the industry?     Resources ·      Isologyhub ·      BS 99001   In this episode, we talk about: [02:35] Episode Summary – Ian Battersby is joined by Darren Morrow to explore BS 99001, Quality Management for the Built Environment. Join them as they discuss the reason for the Standards creation, it's relation to ISO 9001 and an overview of it's main clauses. [03:30] What do we mean by the Built Environment Sector? The sector covers the whole human-made environment: ·      buildings (homes, workplaces, hospitals, schools, entertainment), ·      infrastructure (roads, rail, bridges, utilities), ·      public space (parks, squares, streets etc) On top of that, you could also add the urban environment on a large scale, the way cities and towns are planned, developed over time, connected Any profession involved could apply this standard: ·      Design and planning (town planners, architects, interior designers, landscape architects) ·      Engineering (civils, structural, M&E, transport, environmental (planning our waste, water etc) ·      Construction (delivery, PMs, QSs, SMs, trades, contractors) ·      Management (of estates/facilities, property developers, agents, surveyors, valuers) ·      Policy, regulation, compliance (local authorities, planning officials, building control, regulatory authorities, enforcement agencies) [05:00] Why was BS 99001 created?: Despite the widespread adoption of 9001 across the industry (and it being a prerequisite in many circumstances), there has continued to be a series of significant incidents, numerous reports and national enquiries. These all point to an issue with quality that a generic standard appears to have failed to address.  When this is the case, it's a sign that something more sector specific is necessary to avoid repeating the same mistakes. The UK Building Safety Act is now being enforced, which has added more implications and requirements on contractors. BS 99001 can help to support compliance with this due to its focus on responsibilities, competency and accountabilities. [09:45] What is BS 99001's relationship with ISO 9001?: BS 99001 doesn't modify or replace ISO 9001, it builds on it for the built environment sector. ISO 9001 creates a solid foundation for any business, but because of this it is deliberately vague in it's requirements. BS 99001 in comparison is very prescriptive with what it what's businesses to do, record and evidence. [10:30] How does BS 99001 differ from ISO 9001? BS 99001 is very much aware of the project based nature of its targeted sector, so the requirements are written with this in mind. Its requirements are written to ensure all parties involved in construction projects are included, accountability is its foundation, and it looks to help facilitate a lessons learned environment for compliant businesses. [11:30] BS 99001 Clauses: 4 Context - We're all used to this clause, but there's a note to consider the nature of the interested parties, as it's a lot more prescriptive and includes: ·      Members of the public are suggested first (users of stations, tenants in social housing) ·      Owners and operators of assets (ie, the built end product) ·      Project funders/investors ·      Project owners/sponsors ·      Project teams It also requires context documents specifically taking into account commitments to social, economic and environmental sustainability. So ESG is being embedded from the start. These interested parties encourage open forums between not only all those involved in the actual construction, but those that will be affected by the project and end product. This commitment to social, economic and environmental sustainability is a theme that continues throughout the whole Standard. Some businesses that already hold certification to Standards such as ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 think they may already have all of this covered, and in many ways they would be correct, however those typically apply to the business as a whole whereas BS 99001 incorporates everything in and around the project rather than treating projects as a separate entity – which is how other ISO Standards act in this sector. [15:40] BS 99001 Clauses: 5 Leadership – The specific requirement states: 'Top management shall ensure that a competent person is appointed as the management representative with oversight of quality for projects the organization is involved in or plans to be involved in' This may seem like an old-fashioned approach, however the need for competency in this sector is paramount. Organisational roles, responsibilities and authorities for Quality Management roles with clear competence and impartiality / independence criteria are explicitly stated. What was once a role that may have not held the power to stop a project like Health & Safety roles, now has that ability. If something is raised as a quality concern, then there is a strong argument for that becoming a safety risk down the line. It's better to fix something early on than to have it become a bigger problem, therefore, significance to the roles that point out these issues have been given the power they deserve in the project management process. [20:00] BS 99001 Clauses: 6 Planning – Risk management is an essential part of BS 99001, Clause 6 is where the requirements for risks and opportunities is explicitly stated, however, these are references multiple times throughout the Standard. There are specific Risk requirements to take account of are: ·      Projects it is involved in or plans to be involved in; ·      The process of construction and the subsequent use of the asset; ·      The organization as a whole; and ·      Society the economy and the environment. Many construction companies will be tendering for multiple jobs, so it's a good opportunity to build a robust risk register that gets added to with each project. Learning from one project should be used to help you to bid for the next one. Keeping track of these should also be done so you can inform your interested parties of the risks involved, and any subsequent lessons learnt should also be of value to your supply chain. One key group that often gets overlooked is the Funders, they'll have a particular interest in the risks and to have all the knowledge available about what they're funding. Having records to answer their questions will keep them happy or at least informed. Objective requirements include: ·      Quality objectives for each project, to reflect contractual and other requirements ·      Evidence of the following considerations in objectives: ·      Defined scope, time, cost and project lifecycle ·      Social, economic and environmental commitments ·      Collaboration with interested parties In ISO 9001, the objectives are set from the business level, but in BS 99001 these are aimed at the project level. [24:10] BS 99001 Clauses: 7 Support – As mentioned, people and competence is a big focus for BS 99001. Evidence for competence arrangements include: ·      Project / contract specific roles and responsibilities - formally assigned ·      Formal process(es) for determining competence ·      Competence arrangements relating to all people working on the organisation's behalf There are also verification processes for all external providers, including the need for: ·      Authorities for approval of operations, processes, design, production, inspection and tests ·      Competence arrangements for management representative(s) specifically regarding quality ·      Evidence that competence arrangements take into account requirements of interested parties It's up to the business to make sure they can prove people are competent for the roles they are assigned, which is why there is a lot of detail in this area. Documented information is also key, as this provides a traceable and auditable path of accountability. Again, BS 99001 is a lot more prescriptive on this clause when compared to ISO 9001. BS 99001 requires documentation of: ·      Process(es) to ensure awareness of statutory / regulatory requirements specifically relating to documented information (eg, building information, product safety, structure, maintenance, retention timeframes) ·      Approval methods and authorities for the different types of documented information ·      Communication / availability / control of changes to documented information to interested parties Now this doesn't mean you have to drown yourself in paperwork! These can all be stored as electronic records. This clause also sees a lot of repetition with areas such as risk, however this is simply the nature of Standards. They operate on the Plan Do Check Act cycle, you plan to do something, you do it, you check, you've done it, and you act on it. This repetition is there for a reason, documenting information especially as you need to prove that your final deliverable is safe, that it's operational and that it can be maintained. While documentation may seem like a painful process in the early phases of a construction job, it will serve you well once the project is completed as when you get to the point of handover, everything is already done and all required information is readily available for those interested parties. [31:55] BS 99001 Clauses: 9 Monitoring, measurement, analysis and evaluation – In ISO 9001, it's largely up to the organisation to determine what they monitor and measure, however in BS 99001 there are specific which must be measured, including: [28:30] BS 99001 Clauses: 8 Operation – This, like in most other Standards, is where the bulk of additional requirements sits. 8.3 Design includes: ·      Re-iterates the need to appropriate design processes at organisation and project level ·      Clear definitions of roles and responsibilities ·      Review, verification, validation, approvals and associated competences ·      Inclusion of interested partes ·      Compatibility between parties and their designs ·      Design maturity/novelty ·      Documentation needs ·      Life-cycle ·      Addressing of regulatory requirements, product safety 8.4 Control of externally provided products and services - Again, 9001 allows an organisation to determine its own controls over the supply chain (according to risk). But here, the standard specifically acknowledges the issues with supply chain which partly gave rise to it. It starts with defining the authority to approve suppliers The rest of clause 8 (Control of production and service provision) continues in similar detailed fashion, matching similar themes When we get to 8.7 (Control of nonconforming process outputs, products and services), we see the need to define specific roles, responsibilities and processes It also includes specific requirements for: ·      Evidence of reports to design team regarding design root causes ·      Close out of corrections ·      Agreements of interested parties to corrective action ·      Concession/design change notifications to design authority [35:45] BS 99001 Clauses: 9 Internal Audit – BS 99001's internal audits must be risk-based and include projects. You also need to evidence audit results being reported to interested parties. It also goes without saying that you need evidence of auditor competence. Where Management review is concerned, you must include specific information on the performance of projects, and also evidence management review outputs being reported to interested parties. [37:45] Where is BS 99001 going in the industry? – Currently, this is a Standard that applies more to bigger multi-million pound projects. However, Darren is seeing more of the requirements being pushed down the supply chain. We do see that happen with the likes of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certified organisations doing much the same with their supply chains. But BS 99001 differs as it explicitly promotes pushing its requirements down the supply chain, it's not just a passive affect, it's something to be actioned through leadership by promoting quality management. [39:55] Top Tip – If this Standard is applicable you, we highly recommend you complete a Gap Analysis, even if you're already certified to ISO 9001. This Standard differs quite a bit and ISO 9001 misses the requirements that cover the project life-cycle, sustainability and social aspects that BS 99001 focuses on. At a basic level, ensure that your skilled people have their competences ready and available for if a client requires that information. [41:30] The advantage of BS 99001 – BS 99001 ensure that your business can plan well and protect itself with the required record keeping. If things go wrong, you have the documentation to protect yourself, and with the additional planning requirements, you can minimise the risk involved in projects before things have a chance to go wrong. If you are in the Construction Industry, this Standard is worth looking into. If you'd like any assistance with implementing or supporting BS 99001, get in touch with us, we'd be happy to help! We'd love to hear your views and comments about the ISO Show, here's how: ●     Share the ISO Show on Twitter or Linkedin ●     Leave an honest review on iTunes or Soundcloud. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. Subscribe to keep up-to-date with our latest episodes: Stitcher | Spotify | YouTube |iTunes | Soundcloud | Mailing List

Living Astrology With Janet Hickox
The Future Is Being Rewritten: Neptune, Pluto & What We Choose to Carry Forward

Living Astrology With Janet Hickox

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2026 59:00


Something is shifting beneath the surface of our collective story.Neptune and Pluto are moving through a long, rare sextile—two of astrology's great agents of dissolution and transformation working together as the old world changes and a new one struggles to take form.But the future isn't simply something that happens to us.We participate in what comes next.In Wednesday's Living Astrology, we'll explore the Neptune–Pluto sextile through the lens of our ongoing **Architecture of the Future** conversation. What is dissolving? What is being transformed? What possibilities are beginning to emerge—and what role do our individual choices play in shaping what comes next?And then Venus joins the conversation.As Venus continues her descent through Scorpio toward her coming retrograde, **Tea With Venus** asks a deeply personal question:**What do you value enough to carry forward into the life you are becoming?**Relationships. Agreements. Desires. Self-worth. Resources. The things we have loved—and perhaps the things we have outgrown.The future may be being rewritten, but we still get to decide what we bring with us.Join me Wednesday for **Living Astrology: Where Myth & Soul meet Astrology, Human Design, and the Gene Keys.**

Coworking Europe Podcast
#85 Thanks to Management Agreements We Grew to 12 Locations in 3 Years

Coworking Europe Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2026 11:38


In this episode, Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe, speaks with Rafał Pisklewicz, founder of The Shire – Beyond Coworking, about how landlord partnerships and management agreements have helped the Polish flex operator grow to 12 locations and more than 24,000 sqm in just three years. More than half of The Shire's portfolio now operates under management agreements based on income sharing and close cooperation with landlords. Rafał explains that the model starts with trust, transparency and a clear understanding of the landlord's economics. His own background in asset management and leasing has helped The Shire build partnerships around a simple objective: make vacant office space productive and profitable for both sides. The conversation also explores why flex operators can help landlords capture demand from smaller occupiers that would otherwise be difficult to accommodate in traditional office buildings. In this episode: How The Shire grew to 12 locations in three years Why more than half of its portfolio is based on management agreements How successful first partnerships helped attract more landlords Why trust and transparency are critical to operator-landlord relationships How flex can activate vacant office space Why profit sharing can align the interests of landlords and operators How flex operators can help landlords serve smaller occupiers Why partnership models differ between Warsaw and regional Polish markets How The Shire approaches management agreements, joint ventures and other cooperation models For Rafał, there is no single formula that works for every property. The objective is to find a partnership structure that works for both parties — and ultimately makes the space perform. 🌍 Coworking Europe is the voice of Europe's flex and serviced workspace industry, delivering news, insights, podcasts, reports, and interviews throughout the year: https://coworkingeurope.net/ 🎟️ Join 500+ industry leaders at the annual Coworking Europe Conference, Europe's leading event for coworking, flex office, and workplace innovation: https://coworkingeurope.net/conference/ Rafał Pisklewicz will join Coworking Europe 2026 in Paris to share more about The Shire's growth and its approach to landlord partnerships. 🎙️ Hosted by Jean-Yves Huwart, founder of Coworking Europe.

Adventurous Polyamory
The Four Agreements Part Deux

Adventurous Polyamory

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2026 40:58


Send us Fan MailEssie and I return to the Agreements. And in general we are, in fact, in agreement. Get in touch with us! Use the fan mail button at our site at BuzzSprout, or a comment on Spotify. Or:Unlimitedheartcoaching@gmail.comIG: practicingpolycommunitySupport the show

Speak Up
Navigating employment and contracting agreements S8E32

Speak Up

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2026 28:16


In this week's episode, Jess speaks with Emma Dalley, Principal Lawyer at Industry Legal Group about navigating employment contracts and independent contractor agreements. SPA resources: Find more information about Industry Legal Group on the SPA website: https://www.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/Public/Member-Services/Member-benefits/Industry-Legal-Group.aspx Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and offers our respect to Elders, across all times and places. The Speak Up podcast recognises the central role of yarning and oral storytelling in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, how this translates to knowledge translation, and that colonisation has interrupted these practices of Language and knowledge sharing. The Speak Up podcast acknowledges the need for truth-telling and deep listening, the central role that Language plays in connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People with Culture, Country, and Community, and the interwoven nature of health, and social and emotional wellbeing. We recognise that the Traditional Owners of the Lands across Australia have been here since time immemorial, and that their sovereignty over this land, was never ceded. Free access to transcripts for podcast episodes are available via the SPA Learning Hub (https://learninghub.speechpathologyaustralia.org.au/), you will need to sign in or create an account. For more information, please see our Bio or for further enquiries, email speakuppodcast@speechpathologyaustralia.org.au Disclaimer: © (2026) The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited. All rights reserved. Important Notice, Please read: The views expressed in this presentation and reproduced in these materials are not necessarily the views of, or endorsed by, The Speech Pathology Association of Australia Limited (“the Association”). The Association makes no warranty or representation in relation to the content, currency or accuracy of any of the materials comprised in this recording. The Association expressly disclaims any and all liability (including liability for negligence) in respect of use of these materials and the information contained within them. The Association recommends you seek independent professional advice prior to making any decision involving matters outlined in this recording including in any of the materials referred to or otherwise incorporated into this recording. Except as otherwise stated, copyright and all other intellectual property rights comprised in the presentation and these materials, remain the exclusive property of the Association. Except with the Association's prior written approval you must not, in whole or part, reproduce, modify, adapt, distribute, publish or electronically communicate (including by online means) this recording or any of these materials.

Project Relationship
255 When should we start making agreements in NEW relationships?

Project Relationship

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2026 49:13


Here's a question we get a lot – at what point in a new relationship should you start making agreements? The answer might surprise you: you already are. From the moment you decide where to meet for a first date, you're making agreements. But most of us are worried about being ‘too much' or making a fuss, so we walk around with unspoken expectations, trying to be ‘cool' and ‘chill,' hoping everything will just magically work out.Agreements might seem like a vibe-killer, but in reality, the fear of seeming too rigid or demanding can set you up for heartbreak, confusion, and a whole lot of unnecessary pain. The truth is, agreements aren't about constraining your relationships or killing spontaneity. They're about making your expectations visible so you can actually relate to each other instead of just hoping you're on the same page. This is especially relevant when we shift from monogamy to non-monogamy, because our entire framework for safety, trust, and connection changes, and clear agreements become essential.In this episode, we talk about:— Why you're already making agreements whether you realize it or not (and why pretending you're not is causing problems)— The difference between implicit expectations and explicit agreements, and why making them visible changes everything— The problems that come along with the fear of "not being cool" or "asking for too much"— Why every agreement you make is actually with yourself, not your partner (this is a game-changer)— The power of starting small— How to handle asymmetries in relationships without pretending everything is "fair" or "equal"— Why agreements need revisit dates built in, and how to avoid only renegotiating when someone's already hurt— The liberation that comes from knowing where you stand, even when the agreement isn't what you'd prefer— How to make "minimum viable agreements" and first-draft agreements that you can adjust as you learn what you actually want— Why defining your terms matters more than you think— The difference between spontaneity and intentionality, and why you can have both— How clear agreements actually reduce anxiety and transform your nervous system— Why people avoid making agreements early (hint: they don't want to discover incompatibilities)— The importance of acknowledging what you want and need, even before you're totally sure what that isResources mentioned in this episode:— Our episode on weasel words and how they undermine agreements— Our episode on relationship agreements 101JOIN The Year Of Opening® community for a full year of learning & supportLearn the 5 secrets to open your relationship the smart wayAre you ready to open your relationship happily? Find out at www.JoliQuiz.comGet the answers you want to create the open relationship of your dreams! Sign up for a Playing With Fire Community Call hereMusic: Dance of Felt by ⁠Blue Dot Sessions

Clarkslegal Podcast
Frequently Asked Questions About Shareholders' Agreements - Episode 1

Clarkslegal Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2026 8:50 Transcription Available


This podcast marks the first episode in Clarkslegal's five-part Shareholders' Agreement miniseries, providing a practical introduction to one of the most important documents for business owners and investors. Emma Docking and Jonathan Hayes, Senior Solicitors in Clarkslegal's Corporate team, answer some of the most frequently asked questions they receive from clients, including what a shareholders' agreement is, why it is used alongside articles of association, and the risks businesses may face without one in place. The discussion highlights how a well-drafted shareholders' agreement can provide clarity, protect shareholder interests, and help businesses avoid costly disputes in the future.In this episode, they cover:What a shareholders' agreement is and why it mattersThe differences between a shareholders' agreement and articles of associationHow these agreements can protect both majority and minority shareholdersCommon issues that can arise when no shareholders' agreement is in placeThe role of share transfer restrictions, pre-emption rights and dispute resolution mechanismsContact our shareholder agreement expertsIf you have questions about shareholders' agreements or need advice tailored to your business, contact our experienced lawyers today to discuss how we can help protect your interests and strengthen your company's governance.A Business Essential GuideFor more information and to access our comprehensive guide, click here. Next episode: ‘Key Provisions found in a Shareholders' Agreement'

Black Hole Of Real Estate Podcast
2 Years Later - Buyer Broker Agreements... Episode 327

Black Hole Of Real Estate Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2026 3:50


2 Years Later - Buyer Broker Agreements... ...some buyers are not aware that they even exist let alone that they are required for an agent to provide real estate services for those that work in the industry this can seem to be almost unbelievable but lets face it most people move every 7-10 years and if you aren't looking to move you really don't have much reason to learn about it the short story is that an agent cannot work with a buyer without having a signed agreement in place which makes it crystal clear that the agent:   will be earning a commission the amount of compensation who pays for it how long the agreement will last   keep in mind that no one is required to use an agent and that commissions are negotiable an agent can provide you with a copy of the agreement for you to review and ask questions today's show gives you the details

Divorce Master Radio
What Happens If a Judge Denies Your Divorce Settlement? | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 0:38


⚖️ What Happens If a Judge Denies Your Divorce Settlement? | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio
These Common Divorce Mistakes Could Delay Your Case | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 0:27


⚠️ These Common Divorce Mistakes Could Delay Your Case | Los Angeles Divorce ⚠️ What are the most common legal mistakes people make during a California divorce? Incomplete paperwork, missing financial information, unclear agreements, and failing to properly follow court requirements can create unnecessary complications and delays. Divorce paperwork requires careful attention to detail. Even seemingly small errors involving signatures, dates, financial information, or required documents can create additional steps before the case can move forward.

Divorce Master Radio
How to Avoid Legal Pitfalls in a DIY Divorce | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 0:41


Business of Tech
AI Results in Service Agreements: Why Providers Hold Uncovered Liability

Business of Tech

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2026 14:09


A structural transfer of liability and risk is reshaping industry engagement models, with outcome-based contracting increasing across service agreements. This shift is being driven by buyer demands for accountability in technology solutions, notably in artificial intelligence deployments, and is illustrated by recent unpublished but credible reports that OpenAI is quietly allowing select large enterprise customers to pay only when AI tasks are successfully completed. Supporting research from Gartner and CIO Dive highlights a growing disparity: while 19% of service buyers seek outcome-based payment models, only 13% of agreements from sellers currently accommodate them. The core development spotlighted is the disconnect between expectations for measurable AI-driven business outcomes and the lack of empirical evidence that such technologies are delivering on those promises at the organizational level. A large-scale survey by the National Bureau of Economic Research, encompassing nearly 6,000 senior executives across four countries, found that over 89% reported no observable improvement in employment or labor productivity from AI investments during the past three years, despite substantial organizational changes and budget reallocations. Additionally, research by Thomson Reuters found that 91% of 1,800 professionals reported their organizations were not realizing expected AI value, identifying a gap in demonstrable returns even while the technology is being deployed. Supporting data from Techaisle reveals partner capability thins dramatically as customers progress into advanced AI adoption stages. Most channel providers retain capacity only for basic "estate" work, with capability dropping to near zero for the most advanced client needs. Forrester has also identified persistent barriers to reliable measurement, such as fragmented and inconsistent data baselines, as well as dependencies on customer-side decisions. These factors magnify contract risk and reinforce the liability shift toward providers, who become responsible for defining, measuring, and underwriting outcomes without always possessing necessary levers or data. The operational implication for MSPs and IT service providers is heightened exposure to contractual and financial risk when agreeing to outcome-based terms, especially without mechanisms to price or control every relevant input. Providers are often unable to flow contract risk upstream to vendors or technology manufacturers, as their own agreements typically exclude outcomes. The episode concludes that early engagement and proactive definition of acceptable, controllable outcomes is essential, as outcome-based demands are likely to appear pre-baked in future client agreements, shifting bargaining power away from providers unprepared to quantify their exposure. Using data from their own worst-performing months, documenting client dependencies as contract conditions, and piloting outcome-based lines in otherwise standard agreements are outlined as practical tactics to mitigate downside risk before broader market adoption. 00:00 Four Numbers, One Cause 03:45 What You Ask For When You Can't Tell 06:45 Nobody Underneath You 10:20 Why Do We Care? Supported by: Guardz ScalePad

Divorce Master Radio
How to Avoid a Contested Divorce Battle. | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 0:24


⚖️ How to Avoid a Contested Divorce Battle. | Los Angeles Divorce ⚖️ How can you avoid a contested divorce battle in California? Reducing conflict often starts with cooperation, clear communication, and properly documenting agreements between spouses. A contested divorce usually happens when spouses cannot agree on important issues such as property, finances, support, or parenting arrangements. When couples are willing to work together, they may be able to resolve disagreements without unnecessary conflict.

Divorce Master Radio
What Are the Best Legal Strategies for a Smooth Divorce in California? | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 0:36


⚖️ What Are the Best Legal Strategies for a Smooth Divorce in California? | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio
Can Divorced Parents Agree on Future Child-Related Expenses in California? | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 0:21


⚖️ Can Divorced Parents Agree on Future Child-Related Expenses in California? | Los Angeles Divorce ⚖️ Can divorced parents agree on how to handle future child-related expenses in California? Yes. Parents can address agreed financial responsibilities involving their children as part of their divorce arrangements. Planning ahead for expenses like school activities, medical needs, and other child-related costs can help reduce confusion and create a clearer co-parenting structure after divorce.

Real Estate Investor Dad Podcast ( Investing / Investment in Canada )
Agreements for Sale Explained: Real Seller Financing Deals With Zero Money Down

Real Estate Investor Dad Podcast ( Investing / Investment in Canada )

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2026 61:14


Agreements for Sale Explained: Real Seller Financing Deals With Zero Money Down Seller financing sounds almost too good to be true. An investor buys a property with little or none of their own money. The seller leaves financing in place. The investor operates the property, collects rent, benefits from cash flow and mortgage paydown, and eventually pays the seller out according to the terms of the agreement. In Canada, one strategy Wayne used extensively to accomplish this is an Agreement for Sale. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby continue yesterday's seller-financing discussion by breaking down two real Agreements for Sale Wayne negotiated himself. These are not hypothetical examples. They show how Agreements for Sale can work in the real world, why a seller might agree to one, how Wayne found these opportunities, what he listened for during conversations with sellers, and why the best Agreement for Sale deals create a legitimate win for both sides. As Wayne says: "If you understand the strategies, you'll recognize the opportunities."

Real Estate Coaching Radio
Buyer Agreements: Stop Showing Homes Before You Earn the Commitment

Real Estate Coaching Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 22:47


Stop opening doors before buyers understand why they need you. If your buyer strategy starts with “Meet me at the house,” you may already be giving away the most important part of the relationship: your value. Tim and Julie Harris explain how real estate agents can move from being simple access providers to professional buyer advisors through a structured consultation, pre-qualification process and buyer presentation. You'll hear how Tim and Julie structured the process with their own buyer agents, why the presentation should come before asking for the agreement, how to respond when a buyer hesitates to commit, and when a one-time showing agreement should — and should not — be used. What you'll learn is how to pre-qualify buyer leads, structure a professional buyer appointment, establish your unique value, explain compensation confidently, make the signed buyer agreement the natural conclusion of the presentation, handle predictable objections and differentiate yourself from competing agents. Tim and Julie also explain how Premier Coaching is building buyer and seller presentations, scripts, objection handlers and AI-powered tools designed to help agents execute these systems faster. They close with why agents should evaluate whether their coaching, technology and brokerage environment are helping them stay competitive as the industry evolves. Free training: HarrisRealEstateDaily.com Coaching: PremierCoaching.com Join eXp + Libertas: WhyLibertas.com/Harris Text Tim Direct: 512-758-0206 Opinions are my own and not the views of eXp Realty.

The Review Review
Fear City / We Built This City On *ock & *ol* (Guest Co-Host Matthew Fosket)

The Review Review

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 72:06 Transcription Available


Message us ANONYMOUSLYIt's the return of The Review Review...RAPID FIRE! A faster version of what you already know and love. For this episode, guest Co-Host Matthew Fosket, brings us (? process of elimination, a movie Matt forgot he watched previously) "Fear City," (1984 dir. Ferrara). Starring: Tom Berenger, Jack Scalia, and Melanie Griffith. Agreements, friendship, Shotokan Karate, Wing Chun Kung Fu, Boxing, and what you've all been waiting for HARDCORE NUDITY! 8/27!MORE MATT:Demolition Man Duck, You Sucker! (aka Fistful of Dynamite)**All episodes contain explicit language**Main Artwork - Ben McFadden'Review Review Intro/Outro' Themes - Jamie Henwood"What Are We Watching?" & "Whatcha Been Doin'?" Themes - Matthew Fosket"Fun Facts" Theme - Chris Olds/Paul RootLead-Ins Edited/Conceptualized by - Ben McFaddenProduced by - Ben McFadden & Paul Root ("Shelf Help" - Paul Root)Podcast/Program Concept - Paul Root***This Podcast/Program is for entertainment purposes only. This Podcast/Program includes parody. This Podcast/Program contains peer review, film review, and film/art preservation discussions. 

Nope! We're Not Monogamous
Rewind: Jealousy, Compersion & the Messy Truth About Non-Monogamy with Dirty Lola

Nope! We're Not Monogamous

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 71:38


Some of my favorite conversations on this podcast are the ones where we stop trying to make non-monogamy look perfect and just talk about what it's actually like.This is absolutely one of those episodes.For this Rewind, I'm bringing back my conversation with sex educator Dirty Lola, and ohhhh, there is so much good stuff in this one.Lola takes us through her journey from experimenting with non-monogamy before she even had language for it, to marriage and monogamy, swinging, polyamory, divorce, and eventually building relationships that feel much more aligned with who she actually is.And we talk about the messy parts.Jealousy. Resentment. Agreements that don't work. Agreements people say yes to and then don't actually follow. Feeling unheard. Learning how to ask for what you need. Figuring out what information you actually want about your partner's other relationships.And, of course, compersion.One of my favorite parts of this conversation is how honest we both are about the idea that compersion is supposed to be this magical gold standard of successful polyamory.Sometimes Lola feels it.Sometimes I feel it.And sometimes neutral is fucking fantastic.Because healthy non-monogamy isn't about never feeling jealous or being delighted every time your partner falls in love with someone new. It's about knowing yourself well enough to recognize what's happening, communicate about it, create boundaries that actually support you, and take responsibility for what you do with your feelings.We also get into something I wish more people understood about agreements: don't say yes to something you don't actually agree to.A reluctant yes followed by broken agreements isn't healthier than having the uncomfortable conversation in the first place.Say no. Keep talking. Get curious about what each of you actually needs. Find the version that works for everyone involved.That's collaboration.In this episode, we talk about:Lola's journey from monogamy to swinging and polyamoryDiscovering non-monogamy before having language for itWhat happens when one partner identifies as polyamorous and the other doesn'tJealousy as information instead of something to eliminateRecognizing the unmet needs underneath jealousyRules, boundaries, agreements, and what happens when they're brokenWhy saying yes when you really mean no creates resentmentLearning how to disagree and collaborate instead of fightHow being heard can completely change conflictBreaking old relationship patterns in healthier relationshipsCompersion, jealousy, and why neutrality is a perfectly wonderful place to beKnowing how much you actually want to hear about your partner's other relationshipsWhy it's okay to want some moments to feel like they're just yoursThe very human reality of polyamoryWhy not every form of non-monogamy is polyamoryLola's simple, free practice for getting out of your own head before a difficult conversationThere is so much laughter in this conversation, but there's also a ton of wisdom about what it really takes to build relationships where you can be honest, messy, imperfect, and still deeply loving.If you're navigating jealousy, trying to figure out your boundaries, opening a relationship, or wondering why you don't feel that mythical nonstop compersion everyone keeps talking about, this episode is absolutely worth another listen.Because you don't have to be perfectly polyamorous.You just have to be willing to know yourself, tell the truth, communicate, and keep learning.Enjoy this Rewind with Dirty Lola.Send us Fan MailSupport the show

The Capitol Pressroom
Sheriffs balk at state restrictions on ICE agreements

The Capitol Pressroom

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 13:59


Aug. 27, 2026 - New York State Sheriffs' Association Executive Director Peter Kehoe discusses a controversial law restricting formal collaboration between police departments and federal immigration officials. He also explains why more than a dozen sheriffs are suing to block the measure.

Real Estate Investor Dad Podcast ( Investing / Investment in Canada )
Can You Fully Finance an Investment Property?

Real Estate Investor Dad Podcast ( Investing / Investment in Canada )

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2026 48:02


Can You Fully Finance an Investment Property? Can you buy an investment property without bringing your own down payment? Sometimes. But there is a big difference between what is technically possible and what is actually smart. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby answer a listener question about borrowing the down payment for an investment property, using home equity, private lenders and seller financing. The biggest takeaway is simple: You can sometimes borrow the money — but the source of that money, the cost of that money and the risk you are taking matter enormously.

We Chat Divorce Podcast
210. Financial Clarity Before Divorce: Rethinking Prenups, Postnups and Separation Agreements

We Chat Divorce Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2026 35:52


Financial agreements are often viewed as a way for one person to protect their assets from the other. But a prenup, postnup or separation agreement can begin with a more constructive question: What are we trying to accomplish financially? In this episode of the We Chat Divorce Podcast's Divorce Explored series, Karen Chellew and Catherine Shanahan challenge the traditional mindset surrounding financial agreements. Rather than focusing only on what happens if a marriage ends, couples can use these conversations to decide what they want to build together, what should remain separate and how both people will stay financially informed. The conversation is especially important when one spouse leaves the workforce, contributes to the growth of a business, manages the household or depends on the other spouse's income. Catherine expands on insights she recently shared in a USA TODAY article about former stay-at-home wives who became financially vulnerable when their marriages ended. Karen and Catherine discuss: How prenups can support transparency instead of signaling distrust Questions couples should ask before deciding what remains separate or marital The long-term financial impact of leaving the workforce to care for a family When a postnuptial agreement may help an already-married couple create a new financial understanding The difference between managing the family's money and using money as a form of control Why financial disclosure should continue as careers, businesses, assets and family responsibilities change How to begin a difficult financial conversation one manageable question at a time You do not have to know whether your marriage will continue or end before you start understanding your finances. Know what you have. Know what you owe. Understand what you are agreeing to. Financial clarity should not begin when you are getting divorced. It should be part of the financial relationship all along. My Divorce Solution does not draft prenuptial, postnuptial or separation agreements. These are legal documents with requirements that vary by state. MDS helps individuals and couples understand the financial information behind those decisions so they can move forward with greater clarity, confidence and control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Northern Light
North Country food insecurity, 287(g) agreements in NYS, this month's night sky

Northern Light

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 33:31


(Aug 25, 2026) Since last summer, food insecurity has climbed by 14%  in some North Country counties and nearly 20% for children; a new state law restricts local police from making formal agreements with ICE, but some officials are resisting; and astronomer Aileen O'Donoghue is in the studio to guide us through the expanding darkness.

UBC News World
Who Should Draft Your Prenuptial Agreement

UBC News World

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2026 6:36


Sarasota family law firm Loftus Law has added prenuptial agreements to its practice areas, along with new articles on protecting assets and inherited wealth before marriage. Agreements are drafted personally by attorney Leslie Loftus. Loftus Law City: Sarasota Address: 1858 Ringling Blvd Ste. 110 Website: https://loftuslaw.net/ Phone: +1 941 444 7278 Email: leslie@loftuslaw.net

Divorce Master Radio
How to Successfully Mediate a Child Custody Dispute. | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 0:23


The KOSU Daily
State immigration agreements, Brenda Andrew latest, central Oklahoma drought and more

The KOSU Daily

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2026 6:57


Oklahoma police agencies are teaming up with federal immigration officers.The case for Oklahoma's only death row female could head to the U-S Supreme Court, again.Drought conditions are prompting water restrictions in central Oklahoma.You can find the KOSU Daily wherever you get your podcasts, you can also subscribe, rate us and leave a comment.You can keep up to date on all the latest news throughout the day at KOSU.org and make sure to follow us on Facebook, TikTok and Instagram at KOSU Radio.This is The KOSU Daily, Oklahoma news, every weekday.

Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)
Two banks can't agree on fourth-grade math | Alex Elliott

Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 63:31


Patrick McKenzie (@patio11) is joined by Alex Elliott (@alexpotato), who has spent his career in SRE and operations roles at financial firms ranging from ten-person fintechs to global investment banks, to discuss what the back office actually does all day. They cover the life cycle of a trade: execution, clearing, settlement, and the constant reconciliation between counterparties who don't quite agree on what happened. Alex recounts the Friday afternoon when twenty million shares went out to the street instead of five, and Patrick explains what happens between 4:15 and 4:30 when one bank owes another $36 million and the person who owns that process is on vacation.–Full transcript available here: https://www.complexsystemspodcast.com/two-banks-cant-agree-on-fourth-grade-math/ –Presenting Sponsors: Mercury, MongoDB & GranolaComplex Systems is presented by Mercury—radically better banking for founders. Mercury's new feature Command brings an LLM directly into your banking interface, so checking balances, finding invoices, or sending a wire is as easy as asking. Apply online in minutes at https://mercury.com/. If meetings consistently leave you with hazy action items and lost context, Granola handles the transcription so you can actually participate and gives you searchable notes afterward. Try it free at granola.ai/complexsystems with code COMPLEXSYSTEMSWhat's the point of building faster with AI if your database can't keep up? MongoDB's native data model mirrors the language LLMs already speak. Ship at the speed of AI while staying ACID compliant at Fortune 500 scale. Start building at https://mongodb.com/ai.–Links:Alex's website: https://alexpotato.com/ –Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(01:48) The life cycle of a trade(04:37) Why you don't know who you traded with(06:01) Hiding a large block trade(10:04) Information walls inside financial firms(12:49) What the middle office does: managing positions(15:41) Calendars, time zones, and other sources of gibbering madness(19:37) War story: twenty million shares out the door(22:45) Sponsors: Mercury | Granola(25:50) Ops as an iterated game(28:53) Busting trades and who has the authority(33:38) Sponsor: MongoDB(34:29) Inside the Knight Capital collapse(35:49) Agreements, obligations, and who you have to call(36:57) Reconciliation, FTP files, and the humans behind them(39:16) Deadlines, cutoffs, and the $36 million phone call(44:26) How two banks fail to agree on fourth-grade math(48:54) When the golden record goes down(51:55) Finding the one person who can sell the position(54:09) How much business do we do with Fidelity?(56:38) Prime brokerage and extending credit(01:01:03) Smart flow, dumb flow, and payment for order flow(01:02:45) Wrap

35 West
Closer to USMCA Extension? Preliminary Agreements With Mexico and Canada

35 West

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2026 31:33


On July 1, the United States, Mexico, and Canada sat down to decide the future of their trade agreement. Mexico and Canada said yes, but the United States said no to the agreement at least in its current form. The agreement didn't end that day, but instead triggered a cycle of annual reviews that could run for the next 10 years. In this episode, Diego Marroquín Bitar sits down with Juan Carlos Baker, resident fellow with the Georgetown Americas Institute and one of the architects of the original USMCA. Together, they discuss the future of trilateral trade, recent U.S. tariff announcements, and the prospects of reaching an interim agreement before the end of the year.

Music Is My Business Podcast
‘Expected' Isn't a Placement: Composer Agreements, Netflix & TV Syncs

Music Is My Business Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2026 53:35 Transcription Available


Click here to join the award-winning Sync Producer Hub This episode follows the Sync Producer Hub community celebrating recent wins — placements, metadata wins, and unexpected contracts — while highlighting caution around "expected" placements until music actually airs. Practical tips include preparing instrumentals and stems, using Disco nesting for alternate versions, creating templates for faster workflows, and prioritizing library requests by budget, deadline, likelihood of placement and available time.

IN HINDZSIGHT
New Agreements

IN HINDZSIGHT

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 23:32


engineering the outcomes we desire

Divorce Master Radio
Custody Agreements Can Change When Circumstances Change | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2026 0:41


⚖️ Custody Agreements Can Change When Circumstances Change | Los Angeles Divorce

Limitless Mindset
Aristotle vs Plato: "Know Thyself" objectivism vs "I am a 10" unconditional positive self-regard

Limitless Mindset

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2026 82:33


In this interview, a throwdown between Aristotelian and Platonic philosophy of personal growth, with Steve Barton, a Gestalt psychology-trained High-Performance Executive Coach, and he's the author of The Father, the Son, and the Aha Moment--which I read as I'm a new-ish dad. The book, which is really about mindset, has some good insights, but I disagreed with a few of its fundamental suppositions. It's a bit too Platonic for my tastes, but I invited Steve on the podcast for a bit of friendly disagreement...04:20 The Game of Ten: Foundations and Philosophy08:19 Radical Self-Acceptance and Divine Consciousness13:11 Boundaries, Agreements, and Relationship Dynamics19:55 Genetic Predispositions and Self-Awareness24:46 Biohacking and Emotional Resilience Strategies33:52 Case Study: PTSD and Contracting with Self41:13 The Power of Forgiveness and Letting Go50:58 Unconditional Love, Boundaries, and Self-Protection01:00:27 The Role of Brain Training and Biohacking01:10:04 Practical Applications and Client Success Stories01:14:59 Final Message for Future GenerationsFor everything mentioned here, read: Aristotelian vs Platonic Personal Growth

I Love You, Too
Is Polyamory Cheating? Managing Thirds Well in ENM (Part 4 of 4)

I Love You, Too

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 45:04 Transcription Available


Dear Listener, is polyamory just cheating with extra steps? If you've ever wondered what actually distinguishes ethical non-monogamy from infidelity—or if you're thinking about opening your relationship and want to do it right—this episode is for you.Maybe you're curious about ENM but nervous about what it could do to your relationship. Maybe you're already practicing ethical non-monogamy and navigating a shift—adding a new partner, one of you wanting to close back up, or renegotiating agreements that no longer fit. Whether you're just getting started or deep in the complexity of polyamory, we've got you covered.This is the final episode in our Managing Thirds series. "Thirds" are people, things, or activities outside your couple bubble that can threaten—or enrich—your relationship's safety and security. And when it comes to ENM, there are a lot of thirds to manage—which is why doing this well requires intention.We're joined by Relationship Center therapist Nicole Penrod, AMFT, who specializes in supporting couples through transitions like this one. Nicole breaks down what actually distinguishes ENM from cheating, and explains why opening a relationship—or changing how you're open—will intensify whatever already exists between you, for better and for worse.We walk through what ENM relationships need to function well: knowing your strengths and weaknesses as a couple, getting clear on your why, building tools to navigate surprises as they arise, and managing big feelings like jealousy. Nicole introduces practical frameworks, including how to create a "container for experimentation" and the RADAR check-in—a structured conversation for staying connected through change. We even do a mini roleplay so you can hear what it sounds like in action.If you want to explore or evolve your ENM relationship in a way that strengthens rather than strains your connection, this episode was made just for you.Key Takeaways00:00 Intro01:36 Managing Thirds Meets ENM11:25 Agreements and Check In Tools24:16 RADAR Check-In Framework28:55 Mini RADAR Roleplay40:45 Updating agreements as you goResources and linksPolywise: A Deeper Dive into Navigating Open Relationships by Jessica Fern and DavidMultiamory podcastEp. 20 - Understanding Jealousy, Compersion & Attachment in RelationshipsEp. 35 - NVC for Couples: What Nonviolent Communication Is and How to Use ItHave a question or comment? Email us at podcast@relationshipcenter.com. We love hearing from you!If you'd like to work with one of the talented clinicians on our team, go to relationshipcenter.com/apply-now to apply for a free 30-minute consultation.To get a monthly email with our best content, go to relationshipcenter.com/newsletter.If something in this episode touched you, will you share it with a friend? That helps us reach more sweet humans like you.Lastly, we'd love it if you would leave us a rating and review wherever you listen to podcasts. And be sure to hit subscribe while you're there so you never miss an episode!

Inspiring You with Henri Hebert
The Meditate with Me: Embodied Heart Series: Sacred Heart Contracts — Clearing Non-Beneficial Karmic Ties & Anchoring Soul-Led Agreements Crystalline Reiki Meditation + 639 Hz Music | Ep 740

Inspiring You with Henri Hebert

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 47:57


The Meditate with Me: Embodied Heart Series: Sacred Heart Contracts — Clearing Non-Beneficial Karmic Ties & Anchoring Soul-Led Agreements Crystalline Reiki Meditation + 639 Hz MusicI'm offering The Mediate with Me (MWM): Embodied Heart Series to the public for free at this time.This series was originally created alongside the April 2025 Energy Forecast: Crossing the Threshold — Embodying Heart Wisdom, Soul Truth & Sacred Integration, during the second arc of the Heart Pathway. At that time, the work centered on allowing Heart wisdom and emotional truth to move beyond awareness and begin anchoring more fully into lived experience.Now, in August Energy Forecast 2026, we are moving through Living Re-entry — Returning to Life Without Returning to Who You Were. And this is where the connection becomes important.Living Re-entry is not simply about becoming more available to life again. It is about allowing the person you have become to participate from a different internal foundation.As interest returns, as the body becomes more willing to move toward experience, and as relationships, creativity, expression, connection, and participation begin coming closer again, the Heart becomes an important point of discernment.What actually feels true now?What feels emotionally congruent?What are you willing to participate in?What kind of relationship, commitment, expression, or experience can your current self genuinely inhabit?This is why The Embodied Heart Series is highly relevant now.This practice is infused with Crystalline Reiki and now includes 639 Hz music to support harmony, connection, and Heart-centered integration.The practices support emotional integration, Soul alignment, Heart-led discernment, and the movement from inner knowing into embodied choice—all of which become especially important as August brings us back into greater contact with life.We are not returning to who we were.We are learning how to meet life from who we have become.So I'm letting this series move freely for a while. If it calls to you, you're welcome to it.

The Alara Canfield Show
The Fur Agreements with Dr.Tricia Working

The Alara Canfield Show

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2026 76:35


Please join Dr.Tricia Working and me as we talk about The Fur Agreements. During this conversation, you'll discover: • Animals are sacred contracts embodied. • They awaken us into Love itself. • They never truly leave us, their vow continues beyond death. • Through their eyes, paws, and presence, the Divine speaks. Dr.Tricia's Special Offer: https://www.awakentohappinessnow.com/tricia/s41 #shefaliburns , #awakentohappinessnow, #healing, #energy, #transformation, #consciousness, #love, #consciousliving, #joy, #empowerment, #wellness, #spirituality, #spiritualawakening, #awareness, #drtriciaworking #triciaworking #animalmystic #animalcommunicator #furagreements

Divorce Master Radio
Cooperation Can Resolve Custody Issues Without Court Battles | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 0:34


RNZ: Checkpoint
Councils face deadline to propose amalgation agreements

RNZ: Checkpoint

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2026 3:33


Sunday marks the deadline for District councils to submit their proposals to amalgamate with at least one other nearby authority. Council's across the country have been meeting to finalise their proposals or face the process being dictated to them by central government. Bill Hickman has more.

Nectar: Sweet musings for your creative soul
Bee Wisdom for Your Creative Process: A Conversation on The Hive Agreements

Nectar: Sweet musings for your creative soul

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 41:18


This episode is for you if you've ever felt like you don't belong, struggled to share your voice, or you're totally exhausted from doing it alone. Reading The Hive Agreements feels like the deep exhale we all need. This book has become a gentle heartbeat that's been guiding me to a more compassionate and loving space. This book was written by Nicole Fox, Sacha Sterling, Jennifer Brown, & Amber Kuileimailani Bonnici.Join me in this convo as I dive in with 2 of the book's authors Nicole and Jennifer. You'll hear how the bees brought them together at a retreat, about the guidance and downloads they received from the bees, and how that guidance became their own instructions as they went deep in their healing work together. You'll also hear some ways you can work with the bees in your creative practice and how their wisdom is perfect for creatives at this time.Click here to see the blog postGrab your copy of the book here

Ransquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast
US Market Open: Oil and USD a touch firmer, awaiting potential US-Iran/Oman-Iran agreements

Ransquawk Rundown, Daily Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2026 2:11


Iran and Oman have agreed on the broad framework for Strait of Hormuz reopening talks, Al Arabiya sources report. An announcement could come in days but the agreement still needs the approval of Iran's National Security Council.US VP Vance said negotiations with Iran will take some time and that talks with Iran were 'messy', but will land in a 'good' place for the US.US equity futures are mixed, with NQ underperforming as SanDisk falls as revenue guidance missed estimates.DXY muted; SEK benefits from hotter-than-expected inflation.Fixed income benchmarks in modestly narrow ranges; Crude benchmarks are essentially flat, with focus remaining on a potential Hormuz announcement.Looking ahead, highlights include US Initial Jobless Claims (Aug/01), Revelio PLS (Jul), Atlanta Fed GDP (Q3), CNB Policy Announcement (Aug), Banxico Policy Announcement (Aug). Speakers include Fed's Musalem. Earnings from ConocoPhillips & Fiserv.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Build Your Network
CO-HOST | Make Money by Preventing Expensive Mistakes with Better Agreements

Build Your Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2026 22:34


In this follow-up conversation, Travis Chappell and producer Eric continue their discussion on prenuptial agreements by reacting to entrepreneur Patrick Bet-David's perspective on marriage, money, and minimizing conflict. Using examples from business partnerships, celebrity divorces, and their own experiences, they explore why clear financial agreements aren't about expecting failure—they're about protecting relationships and avoiding unnecessary disputes when emotions are running high. On this episode we talk about: Patrick Bet-David's philosophy on prenups and separate financial accounts Why the goal of financial agreements should be minimizing future arguments The similarities between marriage, business partnerships, and operating agreements How attorneys and heightened emotions can complicate divorce settlements Famous celebrity divorces and the staggering financial cost of not having a prenup Top 3 Takeaways The best agreements are created before conflict arises, when both parties can think clearly and make rational decisions. Whether in marriage or business, clearly defining expectations and exit plans upfront can preserve both finances and relationships. Financial systems that reduce unnecessary disagreements—such as agreed-upon spending accounts or operating agreements—can help couples and business partners avoid resentment over time. Notable Quotes "I'm in the business of minimizing arguments." "Take a little more time now to avoid a lot more pain later." "Whether it's a marriage or a business, you have to ask: what happens if it doesn't work out?" Connect with Travis Chappell: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/travischappell/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/travischappell/ Other: https://travischappell.com A Word from Our Sponsors: - Go to Leesa.com for 25% OFF select mattresses (through August 23, 2026) PLUS get an extra $50 off with promo code TMM, exclusive for my listeners  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Get Work
Healthcare Arbitration Agreements: The Good, the Bad and the Enforceable

We Get Work

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 25:24


Between renewed judicial scrutiny and increased state skepticism, arbitration agreements for healthcare workforces face a number of considerations. In this episode, Healthcare Industry Co-Leader Stephanie Peet and Arbitration Principal Joe Wientge discuss ways employers can design and execute arbitration programs to withstand challenges while supporting efficient single-plaintiff and class-action dispute resolution. 

Divorce Master Radio
Can You Get Full Custody Without Going to Court? | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2026 0:37


⚖️ Can You Get Full Custody Without Going to Court? | Los Angeles Divorce

Coaching Culture
Coach Development, Wellbeing, and Getting Out of Your Own Way | Zach Brandon Pt. 2 | Ep. 466

Coaching Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2026 36:30


Most coaches have someone they pour into. Almost none of them have someone who pours back.In part two with Zach Brandon, JP and Zach go deeper into what it actually takes to develop coaches — not players, coaches — and why that investment may be the most overlooked lever in any program. Zach shares the story that reoriented his entire career: a coach who could not remember his own family moments and discovered he was missing from most of the photos on the wall. The conversation builds into his core coaching framework — Impact = Individual Capabilities x Environment, minus Interference — and why the internal interference is almost always the harder, more important work.This one is for any coach who suspects they might be their own biggest obstacle, or who has never stopped long enough to ask: who is developing me?Chapters(00:00) Intro(05:06) Best Coach Dev at the Diamondbacks(07:00) Expectations vs. Shared Agreements(08:36) Daily Leadership Shares(10:16) Conversations, Not Lectures(11:16) Why Coaching Coaches?(12:22) The Catalyst Story(14:37) The Hardest Conversation(15:36) Who Pours Into the Coach?(18:18) Coach Wellbeing and Player Culture(22:14) The Coaching Impact Equation(26:23) Be the Assistant GM Now(29:19) Internal vs. External Interference(31:00) Can't Read the Label from Inside Jar(33:51) Connecting with Zach BrandonTOC 3-2-13 Quotes | 2 Questions | 1 ResourceYour fast-track to this episode's most actionable ideas."Expectations are oftentimes funneled one directionally. Agreements are shared — it's like, hey, we're on the same page and we're both giving the green light to what this looks like in action."— Zach Brandon"Who pours into you? You're the person that pours into everybody else as a coach or as a leader. And yet, do you have anyone for yourself?"— Zach Brandon"You can't read the label from inside the jar."— Zach Brandon2 Questions for Your TeamQ1: Think about one standard you currently enforce with your team. Did your athletes or staff help create it? If not, what would it look like to move from expectation to shared agreement this week?Q2: Who pours into you? Name one person in your life who serves as a genuine thought partner for your own growth. If you can't name one, what would it take to find one?1 Resource to Go DeeperWinning with Words — newsletter by Zach BrandonPrinciples, stories, and mindset shifts to help coaches and leaders win more while living better. Zach also offers a free initial coaching call for anyone exploring what is getting in their way.Visit zachbrandoncoaching.comKey TakeawaysShared agreements beat handed-down expectationsThe best coach development happens inside time you already haveWho pours into the coach?Coach wellbeing is a player development strategyYour impact has an equation: capabilities x environment, minus interferenceYou cannot read the label from inside the jarGet the notes and tools:tocculture.comJoin TOC Coach — community, courses, and live coaching:tocculture.comBetter Coaches. Better Leaders. Better Culture.

Divorce Master Radio
Can We Include Personal Property Agreements in Our Divorce? | Los Angeles Divorce

Divorce Master Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2026 0:18


Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And Guide
ERP 538: The Agreements That Hold Love Together: What a Divorce Attorney Sees Couples Learn Too Late — An Interview with Diana Romanov

Empowered Relationship Podcast: Your Relationship Resource And Guide

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2026 46:10


Is it ever just one big betrayal that ends a relationship—or is it those little, silent compromises and unspoken problems that slowly unravel the love you built? Too often, couples find themselves at a crossroads, wondering when things started to go wrong and why the issues weren't tackled before it was too late. In this episode, listeners will hear stories pulled straight from the front lines of relationship dissolution and learn how to recognize the warning signs before they escalate. Through real-life examples and expert insights, the conversation shines a light on why negotiating boundaries, having difficult conversations, and making intentional choices are key to lasting trust and security. Whether you're hoping to repair a current relationship or avoid missteps in the future, this discussion offers tangible strategies and invaluable perspective to help navigate moments of rupture—and rebuild stronger than before. Diana Romanov is the founder of Romanov Law, PC, an award-winning family law attorney based in San Francisco, a Certified Family Law Specialist, and the creator of the Divorce Like a Boss YouTube channel. She began her career as a prosecutor in Berlin's Regional Superior Court before transitioning into family law, where she brings a blend of legal insight, emotional intelligence, and cultural fluency. Her work centers on helping people navigate conflict, rebuild connection, and create relationships with more stability and intention.   Episode Highlights 03:15 Red flags and relational power dynamics: Learning from divorce stories. 08:05 Negotiating differences, rupture, and repair in relationships. 11:13 The importance of alignment: Deal breakers, assumptions, and communication. 16:17 Resentment, expressing boundaries, and the dangers of unspoken discontent. 18:53 Building skills for assertiveness and self-expression. 20:28 Consequences of avoidance, agreements, and legal realities in divorce. 25:06 Consistency, trust, and the challenge of repair after betrayal. 27:12 Choice, ambivalence, and taking responsibility for relationship direction. 31:42 Recognizing patterns: Early signs and lessons from relational history. 36:01 Communication tools: Tone, "I" statements, and focusing on desired outcomes. 40:02 Commitment, energy, and the call for authenticity in relationship decisions.   Your Checklist of Actions to Take Give Relationships Enough Time: Avoid rushing into commitment—spend at least three years getting to know someone before making major life decisions together to truly understand compatibility. Negotiate Core Values Early: Have open conversations about important topics such as money management, exclusivity, and future goals to avoid hidden deal-breakers. Retain Individual Autonomy: Maintain your career, interests, and a sense of independence within your relationship, rather than becoming overly financially or emotionally dependent on your partner. Address Issues Promptly: Clear the air by expressing resentments within 24 hours, after calming down if necessary, to prevent long-term accumulation and resentment. Practice Assertive Communication: Use "I" statements to communicate your feelings and needs without blame or accusation, especially when discussing disagreements. Visualize Desired Outcomes Before Reacting: Before addressing a conflict, pause and consider what outcome you desire from the conversation, choosing words that help you move toward that goal. Make Conscious Choices and Set Timelines: If facing a major rupture, commit to working on repair for a set period (e.g., one year), then evaluate whether to stay or leave, rather than remaining in ongoing indecision. Learn from Past Patterns: Examine your partner's and your own relationship histories for repeated behaviors, as these often indicate future patterns.   Mentioned Good Together (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) Divorce Like a Boss with Diana Romanovska (*Amazon Affiliate link) (book) 12 Relationship Principles to Strengthen Your Love (free relationship guide)   Connect with Diana Romanov Website: romanovlaw.com Instagram: instagram.com/divorce_like_a_boss  Facebook: facebook.com/FamilyLawCalifornia YouTube: youtube.com/@Diana-Romanov LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/romanovska  

The Tech Blog Writer Podcast
Why Business Intelligence Has Been Hiding Inside Your Agreements

The Tech Blog Writer Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2026 17:12


What if one of the biggest obstacles to digital transformation isn't your technology stack, but the agreements connecting it all together? Recorded live at Docusign Momentum in London, this episode continues my conversations from the show floor by looking at one of the most overlooked challenges facing modern organisations. Companies have spent years investing in CRM platforms, ERP systems, HR software and cloud infrastructure, yet many of the agreements linking those systems together still rely on manual processes, email chains and static documents. Joining me is Stéphane Barberet, President of EMEA at Docusign. Having spent more than three decades helping organisations across Europe use technology to improve the way they work, Stéphane shares why he believes agreements have become one of the biggest blind spots in enterprise transformation and how AI is beginning to change that. We discuss why organisations are starting to view agreements as business intelligence rather than administrative paperwork, where businesses unknowingly lose value after contracts have been signed, and why removing friction from everyday workflows often delivers greater returns than simply introducing another AI tool. Stéphane also explains why organisations across financial services, healthcare, manufacturing and many other industries are all asking the same questions about AI, how leaders should approach adoption without trying to automate everything at once, and why measurable business outcomes matter far more than launching ambitious AI programmes. Throughout our conversation, we also explore how executives should measure success, what separates organisations making genuine progress from those still experimenting, and why the future of AI may be one where the technology becomes almost invisible, quietly improving the way businesses operate every day. After spending the day speaking with customers, executives and attendees at Momentum, one message kept coming back to me. The organisations creating the greatest value from AI aren't chasing the latest trend. They're solving meaningful business problems, building trust and helping their people spend more time on work that truly matters. Where do you see the biggest opportunities to remove friction from the way your organisation works? I'd love to hear your thoughts after listening and continue the conversation.