Podcasts about applied behavioral science

Send us a textIn this episode Dr. Mike Strouse and Dr. Florence DiGennaro Reed discuss topics relevant to current challenges in I/DD and senior services such as:Performance managementImprovement strategiesImplementation of scientific research in practical environmentsHow to leverage the exponential growth of technology Out-of-the-box thinkingThe vulnerability of independenceEclectic approach to problem solvingIntrusive vs. non-intrusive practicesImportance and limitations of conventional trainingand much moreOur guest:Dr. Florence DiGennaro Reed is the Chief Operating Officer of the Behavior Analyst Certification Board. She is a board certified behavior analyst with a doctorate in school psychology from Syracuse University. She also completed a clinical post-doctoral fellowship at the Institute for Child Development and a pre-doctoral internship in clinical psychology at the May Center for Education and Neurorehabilitation and the May Center for Child Development. Formerly, Florence was an Associate Professor in and Chairperson of the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas where she directed the Performance Management Laboratory. Her research examined effective and efficient staff training and performance improvement practices. She also conducted translational research in on-campus laboratory facilities. Florence has published articles and book chapters on a variety of topics including training, performance management, assessment, and intervention. Florence is co-editor of two books published through Springer titled Handbook of Crisis Intervention for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities and Bridging the Gap Between Science and Practice in Autism Service Delivery.Florence has published over 100 articles and book chapters and two edited books on a variety of topics including training, performance management, assessment, and intervention. With co-authors Drs. Gregory Madden and Derek Reed, Florence recently published a textbook titled An Introduction to Behavior Analysis. Moreover, Florence has been an Associate Editor for Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, Journal of Organizational Behavior Management, Journal of Behavioral Education, and Behavior Analysis in Practice. 

From Shiny to Strategic: The Maturation of AI Across Industries // MLOps Podcast #303 with David Cox, VP of Data Science; Assistant Director of Research at RethinkFirst; Institute of Applied Behavioral Science.Join the Community: https://go.mlops.community/YTJoinIn Get the newsletter: https://go.mlops.community/YTNewsletter // AbstractShiny new objects are made available to artificial intelligence(AI) practitioners daily. For many who are not AI practitioners, the release of ChatGPT in 2022 was their first contact with modern AI technology. This led to a flurry of funding and excitement around how AI might improve their bottom line. Two years on, the novelty of AI has worn off for many companies but remains a strategic initiative. This strategic nuance has led to two patterns that suggest a maturation of the AI conversation across industries. First, conversations seem to be pivoting from "Are we doing [the shiny new thing]" to serious analysis of the ROI from things built. This reframe places less emphasis on simply adopting new technologies for the sake of doing so and more emphasis on the optimal stack to maximize return relative to cost. Second, conversations are shifting to emphasize market differentiation. That is, anyone can build products that wrap around LLMs. In competitive markets, creating products and functionality that all your competitors can also build is a poor business strategy (unless having a particular thing is industry standard). Creating a competitive advantage requires companies to think strategically about their unique data assets and what they can build that their competitors cannot. // BioDr. David Cox can formally lay claim to being a bioethicist (master's degree), a board-certified behavior analyst at the doctoral level, a behavioral economist (post-doc training), and a full-stack data scientist (post-doc training). He has worked in behavioral health for nearly 20 years as a clinician, academic researcher, scholar, technologist, and all-around behavior science junky. He currently works as the Assistant Director of Research for the Institute of Applied Behavioral Science at Endicott College and the VP of Data Science at RethinkFirst. David also likes to write, having published 60+ peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and a few books. When he's not doing research or building tools at the intersection of artificial intelligence and behavioral health, he enjoys spending time with his wife and two beagles in and around Jacksonville, FL.// Related Links~~~~~~~~ ✌️Connect With Us ✌️ ~~~~~~~Catch all episodes, blogs, newsletters, and more: https://go.mlops.community/TYExploreJoin our slack community [https://go.mlops.community/slack]Follow us on X/Twitter [@mlopscommunity](https://x.com/mlopscommunity) or [LinkedIn](https://go.mlops.community/linkedin)] Sign up for the next meetup: [https://go.mlops.community/register]MLOps Swag/Merch: [https://shop.mlops.community/]Connect with Demetrios on LinkedIn: /dpbrinkmConnect with David on LinkedIn: /coxdavidj

Today, we're diving into a topic that affects every organization, every team, and quite frankly, all of us – resistance to change. As Waldman and O'Reilly (2022) found in their research, resistance to change is one of the main reasons why up to 70% of organizational changes fail to achieve their desired results. We will unpack why this happens and, more importantly, how you can successfully navigate it – especially in social work settings where the stakes are often incredibly high.Reference:Anderson, D. L. (2020). Organization development: The process of leading organizational change. Sage Publications.Bordia, P., Restubog, S. L. D., Jimmieson, N. L., & Irmer, B. E. (2011). Haunted by the past: Effects of poor change management history on employee attitudes and turnover. Group & Organization Management, 36(2), 191-222.Burnes, B. (2015). Understanding resistance to change — Building on Coch and French. Journal of Change Management, 15(2), 92-116.Coch, L., & French, J. R. P., Jr. (1948). Overcoming resistance to change. Human Relations, 1(4), 512-532.Dent, E. B., & Goldberg, S. G. (1999). Challenging "resistance to change." Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 35(1), 25-41.Kotter, J. P., & Schlesinger, L. A. (2008). Choosing strategies for change. Harvard Business Review, 86(7/8), 130-139. Lewin, K. (1947). Frontiers in group dynamics: Concept, method and reality in social science; social equilibria and social change. Human Relations, 1(1), 5-41.Waldman, D. A., & O'Reilly, C. (2022). Leadership for organizations. FlatWorld.Warrick, D. D. (2022). Revisiting resistance to change and how to manage it: What has been learned and what organizations need to do. Business Horizons, 66, 433-441.Uncover even more insights and valuable information by visiting the blog profmanagement.de. Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, we'd be thrilled if you could leave us a glowing review on Apple Podcasts. Got a thought or opinion about this episode? Have a suggestion for a future topic? Send an audio file or voice note to hi@profmanagement.de. For all other comments, send us a tweet or DM at @profmanagement on Twitter or Instagram.

Psychological safety is a crucial but often misunderstood concept in modern organizations. In this episode, Andrew and Mark take a deep dive into its origins, how it became a foundational principle of high-performing teams, and why "safe to challenge" can sometimes backfire if implemented poorly.We explore the history, research, and practical applications of psychological safety, from its early roots in therapeutic psychology to Amy Edmondson's groundbreaking research in the 1990s, to its popularization by Google's Project Aristotle. Along the way, we discuss common misconceptions, the role of leadership, and how organizations can create a culture where people feel safe to challenge ideas without fear of repercussions.In this episode, we talk about:What is Psychological Safety? – A definition of psychological safety and why it matters for team performance.The Origins of Psychological Safety – How early research by Carl Rogers, Edgar Schein, and Warren Bennis laid the groundwork for modern team dynamics.Amy Edmondson's Breakthrough – How her 1996 study of nursing teams revealed that psychologically safe teams report more mistakes—not because they make more, but because they feel safe admitting them.Google's Project Aristotle – How Google's research found psychological safety to be the #1 factor in team success, and how it fits alongside dependability, clarity, meaning, and impact.The Challenge with "Safe to Challenge" – Why focusing on challenging authority without first fostering psychological safety can create a toxic environment instead of a productive one.Leadership's Role in Psychological Safety – Why leaders must model fallibility, vulnerability, and openness to feedback to create a climate where others feel safe to speak up.Avoiding Common Misconceptions – The pitfalls of treating psychological safety as a shield against performance expectations, a license to criticize without accountability, or a box to check off rather than a culture to build.Practical Tips for Leaders & Teams – How to cultivate psychological safety in your workplace, from building familiarity and social bonds to creating low-risk "practice fields" for feedback and challenge.This episode is packed with history, research, and actionable insights to help leaders and teams build a culture where challenge leads to innovation, not fear.

Hello, Catholic Pilgrims. Welcome back to another beautiful day with St. Francis.  Today, we are covering chastity, so you may want to be wary of younger ears being present.  've mentioned before that my Masters is in Applied Behavioral Science where I specialized in studying sexual violence crimes. It would be an understatement to say that I have dealt with unchastity on unprecedented levels.  It isn't pleasant I can tell you that. Sexual impurity has always been around, so its nothing new. What is new is the level at which chastity is scorned and ridiculed. In fact, being impure is not only encouraged, but celebrated and promoted on levels we've never seen before.  Consequently, this means that I had to deal with the fallout and rarely do people have to deal with the fallout and so they brush it off. Most people do not have to deal with the lives that have been destroyed by a world that has encouraged people in sexual impurity. One of the reasons that people don't have to deal with it is because our culture tells people these lies and then when people are broken and battered because of believing the lies, we don't want to listen or help because it makes us uncomfortable.  St. Francis is going to talk to us today about chastity and it's a subject very near and dear to my heart. Let's open to Chapter Twelve of the Third Part.

Today we roll out a new series on the podcast called COPAA Conversations by chatting with Denise Marshall, the CEO of the Council of Parents, Attorneys, and Advocates. COPAA's mission is to protect and enforce the legal and civil rights of students with disabilities and their families. The organization offers trainings, an amazing conference, public policy work, legal assistance, really effective committees, and more! It's seriously my one-stop shop for information and community in my work. Denise and I chat about all things COPAA in this episode, and of course, we dive into some of our favorite advocacy tools and ideas! I hope you'll join us and check out COPAA! Transcript: https://share.descript.com/view/Tx38ehX5c7M Denise Stile Marshall, M.S. - Denise has led the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) since 2005. She graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Science. Denise has over 40 years' experience in the field of disabilities in a variety of support, management, and advocacy capacities. She has a wealth of non-profit association management experience and is a dynamic trainer, experienced in leading sessions for participants of diverse abilities and experience levels. Prior to becoming the CEO of COPAA Denise was the Director of Training and Educational Outreach for the national organization TASH from 1995-2005, the Program Manager and trainer for Maryland Leaders in Disability Policy; and a Positive Behavior Support specialist and Director of the National Training Center for The Kennedy Krieger Institute in Maryland among other consulting and management positions. Denise's specific areas of interest are civil right to quality education, positive behavioral supports, prevention and reduction in the use of restraints, abolishment of seclusion and aversive techniques, family supports, grassroots advocacy, self-advocacy, and experiential learning. Denise and her husband are the parents of two children and have three grandchildren, one of whom has Down syndrome.

*Trigger warning: This episode mentions acts of domestic violence. Listener discretion is advised.*Meet Nilzara Rivera, a Trauma-Informed Intuitive Healer, Transformational Coach, and Light Language Practitioner. Nilzara has a passionate connection to God, which has helped to explore and fine-tune her skills in distant energy healing, healing meditations, and light language.Her real, raw, yet loving approach creates a safe space where people are empowered to heal and unLayer the bullshit holding them back from being their unique expression of God.In addition, Nilzara is a domestic violence survivor and advocate, has a degree in Applied Behavioral Science, is an international bestselling author, and has her Reiki 1, Life Coach, Health Coach, and Anger Management Coach Certifications.But what best positioned Nilzara to be a healer and transformational coach was her decision to heal the emotional wounds that hindered her from prioritizing herself. She knows the exhaustion and pain that comes from living a life where her identity and self-worth rely on meeting the needs of others while neglecting her wants, needs, and desires. Nilzara now focuses on living a life of divine alignment. Learn how you can work with Nilzara here.This week, Nilzara shares her experience with domestic violence and her journey to healing. She talks about her child and teen-hood, growing up in a dysfunctional family and the impact it had on her perception of love and relationships. She also discusses her transition to adulthood & the pattern of attracting toxic partners.Nilzara emphasizes the importance of taking accountability for your own healing and the role of self-reflection in breaking the cycle of abuse. Our conversation also dives into the use of sex as a means of connection and the challenges survivors face in reclaiming their bodies after abuse.We also discuss the importance of reclaiming ownership of your body and the impact of abuse on mental health. We touch on the need to reconnect with yourself and heal from trauma in order to thrive.*If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, please know that help is available. Call the 24/7 National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) for confidential support.Share this podcast & leave a rating + review on Apple. New episodes premiere every Tuesday.Follow me on Instagram, Threads, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter & YouTube!Get your free copy of The Thrive Guide!Visit my website to stay up-to date.Sponsors:BetterHelp®— Get professional support when you need it. Receive 10% off your 1st month with my sponsored link!

In this special “In the Spotlight” edition of the podcast, Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims will be talking with Alisha Murray, CEO of Daybreak, Dayton's only shelter for homeless youth. Alisha Murray, MA, MSW, LISW-S,is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor with over 23 years of social services experience. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Athens State University and has completed graduate level education holding a Master of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science from Wright State University. Alisha has gained a wealth of knowledge in her career providing services in child welfare, juvenile justice, military and hospital settings, and education at the collegiate level. She is no stranger to the Daybreak family, having served here for 14 years in various positions (case manager, therapist, Housing Manager, Clinical Supervisor, and Chief Program Officer). Her passion is to help populations at-risk achieve stability and to assist people in achieving emotional wellbeing.

Montrese is the Vice President Human Resources for Global CBS News & Operations and is based in Washington, DC. She has worked in the media/news industry for over 20 years, providing support on all facets of human resources. In that role and others that she has held within the healthcare, cosmetics, and automotive industries, she has found herself at the intersection of HR, health, and safety. In her various roles and organizations, she's helped lead the charge of creating comprehensive benefits and health and safety plans that evaluate and support the physical, mental, and emotional needs of the employee populations she serves, understanding that HR has to help support the full individual through the various stages of their career.Montrese and her team support 1200+ employees and freelancers across the globe. She has significant experience coaching managers and employees on a variety of employee related issues including performance management/evaluations, coaching & feedback, conflict resolution, and leadership development. She provides high quality HR consulting services in support of organizational goals and objectives.Montrese holds a Masters in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins University. She also has a Bachelor's from Virginia Commonwealth University with a specialty in Human Resources Management and Industrial Relations.She is from Severna Park, Maryland where she currently resides with her family. Montrese finds great joy in community service and spends her free time volunteering with various local and national organizations.

This week, we interview John Paul (J.P.) Stephens. J.P. is an Associate Professor of Organizational Behavior at the Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University. His research focuses on the experience of work relationships and the coordination that these relationships enable. More specifically, this has entailed close examination of people's experience of high-quality connections, their emotional carrying capacity (or ability to express more and different kinds of emotion), the interplay between emotion and attention for the aesthetic experience of collective work, and the relational coordination that facilitates the collective efforts of complex, interdependent project work. His work has appeared in the Academy of Management Review, the Journal of Business Ethics, the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, the Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Work, the Oxford Handbook of Positive Organizational Scholarship, and the Handbook of Leadership and Creativity. He has also contributed to stories in Fast Company and public radio's Marketplace.

This week, we are joined by Dr. Claudia Dozier, a Professor in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas. With a bachelor's degree from Florida State University, a master's degree from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a doctoral degree from the University of Florida, Dr. Dozier brings a wealth of knowledge to our discussion. Dr. Dozier's research areas include assessment, treatment, and prevention of behavior disorders, as well as schedules of reinforcement.  In recognition of her dedication, Dr. Dozier received the Steeples Service to Kansans Award in 2020 for her outstanding contributions to the people of Kansas. Notably, she and her colleagues recently secured a $2.5 million federal grant to provide telehealth services to families with children with autism who engage in disruptive repetitive behavior. Today's episode will focus on the intriguing topic of synchronous schedules of reinforcement. Resources: Harper, A. M., Dozier, C. L., Briggs, A. M., Diaz de Villegas, S., Ackerlund Brandt, J. A., & Jowett Hirst, E. S. (2021). Preference for and reinforcing efficacy of different types of attention in preschool children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 54(3), 882-902.  https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.814 Diaz de Villegas, S. C., Dozier, C. L., Jess, R. L., & Foley, E. A. (2020). An evaluation of synchronous reinforcement for increasing on-task behavior in preschool children. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 53(3), 1660-1673.  https://doi.org/10.1002/jaba.696 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Autism weekly is now found on all of the major listening apps including apple podcasts, google podcasts, stitcher, Spotify, amazon music, and more. Subscribe to be notified when we post a new podcast. Autism weekly is produced by ABS Kids. ABS Kids is proud to provide diagnostic assessments and ABA therapy to children with developmental delays like Autism Spectrum Disorder. You can learn more about ABS and the Autism Weekly podcast by visiting abskids.com.

Do you often wonder if your message is being understood and retained by your team? How confident are you that your communication style is effective and provokes action? Welcome to this week's episode of The Matt Phillips Podcast, where our host Matt Phillips discusses the power of effective communication and the science behind information retention. This episode will delve into the importance of clear communication and the tools needed to ensure that your message is being received effectively. The episode challenges listeners to reflect on their own communication style and to implement more effective strategies to ensure their communication is both retained and acted upon. Watch the full video on our YouTube channel to witness Matt teaching these concepts live: https://youtu.be/ClFEjbj7hYQ He will touch on such topics as: The questions leaders often ask about the effectiveness of their communication. A deep dive into a study from the NTL Institute of Applied Behavioral Science about different learning styles and methods that impact the retention of information. The hierarchy of learning retention How to increase retention rates once learning becomes more active – from mere listening or observing to doing and teaching. Reflecting on personal communication style and how to adapt it for better results. P.S. Subscribe, rate, and review Here. Leadership can be challenging, so if you have any leadership questions that you want answered on this podcast, send them over to us at theteam@mattphillipscoaching.com. Additional Resources: Connect with us on social at: Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/mattphillips15 Instagram: @mattphillipscoaching Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattPhillipsCoaching/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@mattphillipsleadershipcoac3976/featured Website: https://www.mattphillipscoaching.com/ FREE RESOURCE: Sales Leader Metrics Cheat Sheet In working with hundreds of sales managers and leaders, we talk a lot about KPIs/metrics! Knowing your numbers is critical, but it's knowing the RIGHT numbers to track is the game changer! That's why I put together this 3-page document to help gather KPIs that you should consider to help assess the health of your sales team and organization. Once you understand which KPIs are important and why, then you can set up a dashboard to track the right things! For all you sales leaders out there, click the link below to access this FREE resource! https://www.mattphillipscoaching.com/metrics

Dr. McIntosh Alberts is a Behavioral Scientist and Human Development Specialist specializing in multicultural change management. She holds a PhD and MA in Human and Organizational Development, a Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Science, and a Bachelor of Art in English. With over 15 years of experience at the World Bank, she has recruited, trained, mentored, and coached staff in areas such as diversity, equity, and inclusion. Driven by her passion to add value, she founded the International Center for Empowerment and Leadership, providing personalized coaching to Christian influencers. She also conducts leadership development programs for retirees with an entrepreneurial mindset. As an author and ordained minister, she shares her expertise in unlocking potential and living purposefully. Dr. McIntosh and her son and family live in VA.

My principles and approach can help any child, not just those with autism. That is the same philosophy guest, Dr. Scott Geller takes with his movement, Actively Caring for People. He shares the 7 principles of this movement and how Applied Behavior Science can make the best difference in anyone's life with positivity and caring.

Host Gail Buhl caught up with Lauren Glickman, a former Volunteer Manager at PAWS (Progressive Animal Welfare Society) in Seattle and current organizational training and development consultant. Lauren Glickman began her career in the Peace Corps, then found her way into wildlife rehabilitation in the Seattle area. There she volunteered at PAWS and quickly realized she had found a passion for animal care. After landing a full-time role as a volunteer coordinator, Lauren established monthly ethics lectures for new volunteers, laying the groundwork for what would eventually become her niche as a consultant. Also while working at PAWS, Lauren earned a Masters of Applied Behavioral Science. “I wanted to support people who were working for missions I cared about,” she said in our interview. In this episode, Gail dives into the complex topic of ethics in wildlife rehabilitation, one of Lauren's specialties. They open the discussion by coming up with a working definition of of ethics, then dig into some specific cases that can arise with both animals and people in the course of wildlife rehabilitation operations. Such issues range from professionalism around animals being rehabilitated (no “nuzzling” of the squirrels, please) to informed consent during the recruiting and hiring process about wildlife rehabilitation job requirements and expectations.Resources:NWRA/IWRC Code of EthicsBook: Trauma Stewardship: An Everyday Guide to Caring For Self While Caring For Others (Laura Van Dernoot Lipsky and Connie Burk 2009)Ideals and Realities: Presenting Wildlife Ethics to Volunteers and the Public. Lauren Glickman presented at the 2002 National Wildlife Rehabilitation Symposium, DeMoines, IA. Also published in NWRA Wildlife Rehabilitation Proceedings Vol 20. Linked here with permission of the Author. How Resilience Works by Diane Coutu How Resilience Works (hbr.org)Minimum Standards for Wildlife Rehabilitation, Third Edition (2000), Erica A. Miller, DVMSpecial thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Our executive producer and host is Gail Buhl. Our producer is Kirk Klocke.To learn more about The Raptor Center, visit Homepage | The Raptor Center (umn.edu). For more on Partners for Wildlife, visit Partners for Wildlife Home | The Raptor Center (umn.edu).

As the Ohio General Assembly continues to debate the education-related measures that are proposed in this year's state budget, it is imperative that every stakeholder has a full understanding of the state of education funding in our state. Policy Matters Ohio, a nonprofit, nonpartisan thinktank, just released a new report digging into the data. The report's author, Dr. Tanisha Pruitt, explains her findings and looks ahead to other education-related research reports that are in the works. READ THE LATEST RESEARCH | Click here to check out Policy Matters Ohio's "Funding Ohio's Future" report, which takes a look at K-12 funding in the state. To see more Policy Matters Ohio reports, click here. OEA'S REACTION TO THE HOUSE-PASSED BUDGET BILL | On April 26, the Ohio House voted to adopt the version of the budget bill that came out of the House Finance Committee as-written. It now moves to the Senate for consideration. Click here to read OEA's press release about the public education investments in the House-passed version of the bill. Featured Education Matters guest: Dr. Tanisha Pruitt, Policy Matters Ohio  Tanisha is serving as a State Policy Fellow and Budget Researcher at Policy Matters Ohio working on examining the state budget through the lens of the K-12 school funding structure, youth safety, and reforming Ohio's criminal legal system.  Currently, Tanisha is responsible for understanding, tracking, and developing expertise on Ohio's K-12 funding formula, its history, and its impact on equity and success. Tanisha is also focused on analyzing the budget funding streams for youth safety and development, and data support for projects related to criminal legal reform.  Tanisha received a PhD in Public Policy and Urban Affairs with a concentration in International Development from Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her research interests include, International development and sustainability, closing the achievement gap, school funding and resources, broadband equity and the digital divide, dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline, sentencing reform, reducing mass incarceration for minority populations, and youth development and outcomes among underserved populations. Tanisha received her bachelor's degree from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in Sociology with a minor in Child and family relationships. In 2015, Tanisha received her master's in Applied Behavioral Science from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Tanisha currently serves as the Co-Founder and President of the Nelson Mandela Institute for Research (NMIR) at Southern University and A & M College, a senior research consultant with Crane R& D research firm, and as a research scholar with the Global Technology Management Partnership research group (GTMP), where she engages in research, conference presentations and publications.  National organization memberships include the Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).   SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to subscribe on Google podcasts so you don't miss a thing. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Connect with OEA: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on April 18, 2023.The Ohio House passed its version of the state budget on April 26, 2023.

In this hour Dr. Justin Leaf and Dr. Joe Cihon discuss what progressive ABA is, why it is important to implement progressive ABA, how to implement progressive ABA, and how to train professionals to implement progressive ABA. They will talk about how this approach can lead to meaningful and amazing outcomes for autistic/individuals diagnosed with ASD. They will also share the different research and training endeavors of Autism Partnership Foundation. Donate to APF Annual Giving (classy.org)  Justin B. Leaf, Ph.D., CPBA-AP, BCBA-D  Justin Leaf, Ph.D., is the Executive Director for Autism Partnership Foundation and the Progressive Behavior Analyst Autism Council, the Associate Director for ABA Doctoral Studies at Endicott College, and the Executive Director for Contemporary Behavior Consultants. Justin received his doctorate degree in Behavioral Psychology from the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas. His research interests include Progressive ABA, improving behavioral intervention, social behavior, and methodologies to improve the lives of autistic/individuals diagnosed with ASD. Justin has over 140 publications in either peer reviewed journals, books, or book chapters and has presented at both national and international professional conferences and invited events. Justin has served on numerous editorial boards for behavior analytic and autism journals. Justin career has been dedicated to improving the field of Applied Behavior Analysis and lives of Autistic individuals. Joseph H. Cihon, Ph.D., BCBA-D, CPBA-AP  Dr. Joseph H. Cihon received his B. S. in special education from Fontbonne University, M.S. in behavior analysis at the University of North Texas under the mentorship of Drs. Shahla Ala'i, Jesus Rosales-Ruiz, and Manish Vaidya, and his Ph.D. in applied behavior analysis at Endicott College under the mentorship of Dr. Mary Jane Weiss. He is currently the Director of Research at Autism Partnership Foundation, adjunct professor at Endicott College, Certification Coordinator at the Progressive Behavior Analyst Autism Council, and the Secretary/Treasurer of the Autism Special Interest Group. Joe has 20 years of experience working with children, adolescents, and adults diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder and other developmental disabilities in home, school, and community settings. His research interests in behavior analysis are broad and include evaluating assumptions within practice, examining historical foundations in behavior analysis, training thoroughgoing behavior analysts, examining the effectiveness and training professionals in shaping techniques, increasing favorable interactions among children, their families, and interventionists, developing contingencies to promote generalization and maintenance, and improving mealtimes for selective eaters. Joe has over 70 publications in peer-reviewed journals, books, and book chapters. Promoting Enjoyable Mealtimes: https://vernonpress.com/book/1589 Handbook of Quality of Life: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-98507-3 Handbook of ABA Interventions for Autism: https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-3-030-96478-8 AP Method to Social Skills Groups: https://difflearn.com/products/the-autism-partnership-method-social-skills-groups ·         Justin: ·         Instagram: @authenticABA ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/justin.leaf.92 ·         Joe: ·         Instagram: @cihonj ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joe.cihon/ ·         LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/joecihon-phd1 ·         Autism Partnership Foundation: ·         Instagram: @progressiveABA ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AutismPartnershipFoundation/ ·         LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/autism-partnership-foundation ·         Twitter: @progressiveABA

Hear how understanding someone's culture can improve lives I was so excited to have the opportunity to speak with Britt Titus on our podcast. As you will learn, Britt found her calling when she discovered how behavioral sciences and humanitarian concerns could transform the world, one step at a time. The two of us are crazy about behavioral sciences, so it was such a joy to share our fascination with the difficulties people have understanding others who differ from them. Whether addressing Ebola in Liberia and West Africa or helping mothers in Mali avoid malnourishment in their children, Britt is constantly humbled by the challenges of helping people do things that seem so logical to those of us from the Global North. As she says, nothing is as simple as it might appear. And humility can often be the best way to bring about changes that can have a huge impact on health. Don't miss this one! Watch and listen to our conversation here It isn't that people cannot understand what you are saying They just have different stories in their own minds about what those words mean and how or why to change their behaviors. Solving problems with others requires us to understand what matters to them, what they believe to be truth. Remember, as I like to say, the only truth is there is no truth. Listen in to Britt Titus and enjoy our journey as part of your own. About Britt Britt's background lies at the intersection of behavioral insights and humanitarian action. She previously worked at Nudge Lebanon where she managed projects that applied behavioral insights to issues related to conflict and violence, ranging from gender-based violence to social cohesion and refugee integration. Beforehand, she spent most of her career working for the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) in humanitarian response and preparedness across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, including emergency deployments to Liberia for the Ebola outbreak and the Middle East for the regional Syria response.  Britt has a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from the University of Oxford where she focused on applied behavioral science and completed research at the Behavioural Insights Team (BIT) in London. You can connect with Britt on LinkedIn or her page on the Airbel Impact Lab website. 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Today, I'm absolutely honored to have with us Britt Titus. Now this is a very interesting woman whom you are going to love to meet to learn more about and understand how behavioral sciences can be applied in humanitarian ways that you may be unfamiliar with. Let me read you her background and then I'll introduce her. Her background lies at the intersection of behavioral insights and humanitarian actions. She previously worked at Nudge Lebanon where she managed projects that applied behavioral insights to issues related to conflict and violence, ranging from gender-based violence to social cohesion and refugee integration. She's going to tell you more about that. Beforehand, she spent most of her career working for the United Nations World Food Program in humanity, humanitarian response and preparedness across Africa, Asia and the Middle East, including emergency deployments to Liberia for the Ebola outbreak in the Middle East for regional Syria response. Britt has a Master of Public Policy from the University of Oxford, where she focused on Applied Behavioral Science and completed research at the Behavioural Insights Team in London. It's really an honor and a privilege to have you here. I'm so glad you could join me. Tell our listeners, it's so much fun. Let's add one behavioral scientist to another who are working in different areas, but in similar ways, sort of tell us about Britt. What's your journey like? Let's make you come alive so people can appreciate how you've applied behavioral sciences to all kinds of different problems. Please, who's Britt? Britt Titus: Thanks, Andi. Happy to share. So I started my journey really working for the United Nations when I was in my early 20s, which seems like a long time ago now. And, you know, the team that I was working with within the United Nations was really like a fire response department. So we were responsible for responding to emergencies all over the world, across many different continents, which included a lot of kind of rapid deployments for sudden onset emergencies. And so I really started my career by being thrown in the deep end. My first year with the UN, I was deployed to work on the Syria emergency across Jordan and Lebanon, trying to support the humanitarian community to get aid and relief supplies into the country across borders. And shortly after that, I was also deployed to the Ebola outbreak in 2014, if you can remember that, at that time. So being deployed to Monrovia, that capital, and working within the UN system to try to better respond to the growing number of Ebola cases at that time. And so this was a really formative period in my life. It was extremely rewarding. But something that was always the most interesting to me was the human element. Why are people responding the way they do? Why, when we, the humanitarian community, are bringing relief supplies to communities in Liberia and West Africa, why is there so much fear, and, you know, the incredible, impossible task of trying to encourage people who are experiencing the Ebola outbreak, to kind of turn over their sick family members to these faceless, masked PPE-donned health workers? In the midst of this crisis were all actions that needed to happen and we were struggling. We were building these large Ebola treatment units across the country, these large hospitals, and the beds were empty. And so we had to try and understand very rapidly, why are people not bringing their loved ones, their family members to these hospitals. What we understood was, it was the human element. It was the fear, it was the misinformation, it was the rumors. And the very, very difficult task of taking someone who's very ill and handing them over to these places that were very unknown and unfamiliar and foreign. And so these were the questions that I always grappled with and was so fascinated by. And so, partway into my career within the UN, I really knew that I wanted to go back and spend some time studying a little bit more and understanding how we can shift the way we do humanitarian response. A lot of organizations, you know, the way that we've been doing humanitarian response now is the way we've been doing it for 50 years, and so there's a lot of growing interest in more innovative ways of responding so we can improve outcomes for people whose lives are affected by crisis and conflict. And so one of those ways that I found, maybe my first week doing my master's of public policy, someone mentioned behavioral science, and I said, what's that? As soon as they told me what it was like, that's what I've always been interested in. I just didn't know the name of it. I didn't know that it had a whole evidence based theory behind it. And so I signed up for every course that I could at the University of Oxford, and really delved deep into it. The struggle was, of course, that I found that it was being applied in government, and it was being applied in private sector companies around the world. But, it was not being applied in a systematic way in the humanitarian sector to deal with the issues that I cared about, like pandemics, and health, and prevention of violence, and education for people affected by crisis. And so I was searching high and low for people who would be interested in this behavioral science thing. And it was difficult at that time, that was 2016. I had a lot of really interesting conversations with people who thought it was a great idea. But, it was definitely difficult to get some traction. And so eventually, I found Nudge Lebanon which is a small NGO working out of Beirut, in Lebanon, applying behavioral science to issues like social cohesion between the host population and refugees, health, nutrition, all of these topics that I care so deeply about, and really was able to start start running experiments to understand human behavior, and all for the purpose of trying to improve humanitarian outcomes for people, Syrian refugees, and Lebanese, in Lebanon. And so that was really the beginning of my career in this intersection of these two areas that I care about so deeply, and eventually found that IRC, the International Rescue Committee, the organization I currently work for, has an innovation team called the Airbelt Impact Lab. And within that, one of their core areas, or kind of tools in their toolkit, is behavioral science and so I joined that team, and now I lead the behavioral science team there. So that's my journey, Andi Simon: The most exciting part is that you have gone through your own self discovery. At the same time, you're now trying to bring a new perspective and way of seeing things to people who think they're doing just fine, thank you very much. The most interesting part, you know, there are many things that are interesting about what you're doing, but the hardest part is that it isn't working but that's the way we do it. And if that's the way we've always done it, that must be the right way to do it. But it's not working. Well, maybe it could work better. But that's the way we've always done it. And I can tell you, it's not that different from going into an organization, a business that is fractured, a toxic culture. And they say, well, this isn't good, but it's the way we've always done it. Humans are wonderfully resistant to leaving that shiny object and going to a new way of seeing things that might do better. And the big question is, how will we know? You know, the unknown becomes a crux for not doing it. And so I'm anxious to hear about some of your extraordinary experiences, helping them honestly do just what we said today: see, feel and think in new ways, so they can really overcome the resistance and do better. Help us understand some of the ways that this has been working for you. How have you been able to start the transformation of people's minds? And you know, breaking down the resistance to change? Britt Titus: Well, yes. So yeah, normally with our work, applying behavioral science in humanitarian settings, we are aiming to shift behavior in the population that we're serving. So for example, we're aiming to shift behavior of teachers in a refugee camp or parents in a conflict setting. But you're absolutely right, Andi, that the change needs to start at home. And it is really difficult. And a lot of the behavioral biases and the resistance to change that we see in all of us also happens in our own organizations and our own teams. And so, yes, we are a small team, doing behavioral science work, a team of around four people at the moment, sitting within a wide integration of 15,000 people almost in 40 different countries around the world. So it is no small feat to embed this new approach into the work we're doing. So yeah, I think, you know, a lot of what we try and do with the population, we also try to do at home. I think one of the good things, one of the opportunities, is that a lot of what teams have been doing for a long time, their aim is ultimately what we're trying to do is try to shift behavior, or help people kind of align their actions with their intention. So supporting populations to achieve the outcomes that they want for themselves, whether that's improved education for their family, improved health, whatever it is, and so often, that's really an entry point for us. Because ultimately, we want the same thing. We want to shift behavior in some way, or help people kind of leverage these drivers of behavior, which can help achieve outcomes. So that's our first entry point. And so I think, what is important is to first kind of help these other teams see that we're trying to achieve the same thing, which is always important for behavioral science work, is kind of identifying where the kind of similar values are, or where your shared values, your shared objective is, and then coming in and offering behavioral science, and that is something that's going to replace the ways of doing things from before, and it's definitely not a silver bullet. But what we try to do is help teams see that we can all use it as an added boost. All of these projects, especially for these humanitarian contexts, are working in where the challenges are extremely complex, and extremely just have a lot of complexity in them. Using these tools that can help us understand human behavior, not just at the individual or household level, but also at the system level within a country can be extremely, extremely helpful. And what's also beneficial is that behavioral science interventions tend to be quite cost effective, whether it's shifting the way that people see an intervention, or using different types of messaging, or helping people plan for the future. These are not tools that are incredibly expensive. And so they actually work very well in these contexts, especially where we're resource constrained, which we often are in a humanitarian context. So there's a lot that we can do there to kind of help people see that this is something that can be added on to their existing way of doing things and be embedded within program development and design and doesn't have to replace it. I think what's also really important is bringing teams along in the entire journey. So we know that if people are involved in things early on, they tend to have a sense of ownership, which is really good for building momentum and having buy-in. But at the same time, we know that these programs and these projects are only really going to be effective if we have the input of the people who are closest to the problem. And so it's really twofold. It is important to build ownership. But it's even more important to have their input, because behavioral science interventions are only as good as we understand the context of the problem. And typically, it's our project teams and and our teams on the ground who know those things the best. Andi Simon: How my head is going through at least a dozen questions. Let me take you through the first question. I'll be an apologist. How do you access real insight into what they think the problem is, or how do you begin to, because to your point, people have a story in their mind and that's the one they're trying to live. Like, we don't want to. You're trying to show them a different way that might be more effective, whether it's teaching or it's abuse in the home, or it's whatever the issue is. So somehow, we have to change their story. The Ebola one is a perfect one. You know, the big place wasn't the right place for my sick mom. But you didn't know how I felt or my story about it so I'm not going to do what you say. Even if it may be the right solution, but doesn't fit the way we do things. So story, changing your messaging point is extremely important. And it has to resonate with both the people you're collaborating with on your side and the people who you're trying to engage. Because if they don't engage in the solution, it'll just sit on the surface and never get below it. Am I right? Britt Titus: Absolutely. Yes. What do you do? Great. It's a great question. So I think, traditionally, behavioral science has tended to be a little bit top down. So behavioral scientists get together in a team, they come up with an intervention. You know, they try and understand a bit about the context in which they test that intervention, usually in a rigorous way or with some type of evaluation, but what we've found especially, definitely around the world, but definitely in these contexts, is, we have to spend a lot more time doing this in a more bottom up approach. One, because a lot of the behavioral science evidence including anthropology and psychology and social sciences is really based in the Global North and stable Western context. And so we don't actually know, as a field, as a community, a lot about the unique psychologies of people who are experiencing conflict displacement, or people who are living in the Global South. What is challenging about that is that means we have to do a lot better. But there's really an opportunity there as well, because I think it really forces us to be more humble about what we don't know, and really go in and speak to our clients, we call them clients, the communities that we're serving, as the experts. They are the experts in what is going to work best for them. They are the experts in what has been tried before and has failed. If we create something for them without them being included, then it's never going to be a sustainable solution. Even if we encourage people to take something up once, it doesn't mean they're going to change their behavior in the long run. And so I have an example of a project where this was very evident in northeast Nigeria. So in northeast Nigeria, and globally, the community has been trying to roll out a different way of teaching children, which is called social and emotional learning, which really tries to improve the social and emotional capabilities and skills of children, especially vulnerable children in places like the ones we work in northeast Nigeria, and Yemen, and Lebanon. And so the reason we're doing this is because there's a lot of evidence in the Global North about how these types of activities that can improve emotional regulation, or conflict resolution in children, have been extremely effective. And so humanitarian organizations have tried to roll those out in these contexts as well, except they found very little impact or even no impact when they roll them out. This obviously leads to a lot of confusion. Why are these interventions, these very effective evidence based interventions, working in the Global North and not in places like northeast Nigeria? And so when we went into the project to try and look at this, we had two hypotheses. One was, maybe these activities have not been contextualized enough for the northeast Nigerian context. And the second one was, teachers may not be using them enough for them to have the skill building effects on children so we're not seeing any impact. And so what we did is, we started from the very kind of most local way we could start. So we started by speaking to teachers, parents, headmasters, to the local government in the area, and trying to understand how they see social emotional learning happening in children. What does it mean to grow up to be a successful, socially adapted, emotionally regulated adult in Nigeria, not in the US? What does it mean to do that in Nigeria, and we learned a lot from that exercise. What we learned is, the skills that they thought were most important did not sound very much like the ones that we had been trying to promote. From the US context, the skills that teachers told us in northeast Nigeria that were the most important for children to learn were things like self discipline, obedience and tolerance, which is very different from terms like emotional regulation and conflict resolution. And at first, this was quite alarming to some of our colleagues in the US because words like obedience and discipline don't go down so well in the US context. And so, we had some people who didn't want to use those terms. Andi Simon: Forgive me for laughing, I'm holding back my laugh, because those aren't the right terms? How would they know? Well, they are who they are, and what they know. But I'm sitting here going, we can deny right? Britt Titus: So yeah, we had this little bit of a moment of tension where the local terms and the locally valued skills sounded very different from what had been promoted and studied in the Global North. And so what we did is, we actually did a mapping exercise where we try to understand: what did these words mean to you? We asked the teachers: What does it mean for a child to be obedient and have self discipline, what does that look like? And they told us things like: being able to focus on a task for a long period of time, being able to work well with other students in the classroom and not getting in fights. And it was all the same thing that we were trying to promote in the Global North, they just had completely different ways of talking about it. And that was a real breakthrough, because we realized that teachers were going to be far more interested in using an activity that promotes self discipline and obedience than one that promotes emotional regulation, a term that meant nothing to them. And it meant the same thing, it was promoting the same outcome. And we found as we tested, as we used more of this local framing, and more of this local content, the way we talked about the activities, how we talked about the benefits to the children of engaging with these, we saw more uptake. Teachers were more and more interested in using these activities. And it was almost like, finally, you've created something that's actually for our classrooms. And so we did this kind of iterative approach of working with, I think it was about 12 core teachers over a year, continually improving, adding more local content to the program, infusing these local framings, to the point where every single word we used throughout this program, from the training to the activity cards to the illustrations, were completely localized. And we saw really big improvements. And we just did a pilot study that ran for about six months, and found that on average, teachers have been using these activities for about 18 minutes a day, up from pretty much zero. So we're really excited about this progress. And, yeah, it seems to be the evidence so far showing that teachers are really excited and motivated to use these activities for the first time since we've been testing them, so just an example. Andi Simon: That's a big example. And for our listeners or viewers, think about what Britt is talking about. First, they are co-creating it with the end user. And the second thing is that words create the worlds we live in. And they are words that may sound like your words, but they don't have the same meaning. And the third part is that if you don't understand the story and what they're looking for in the behavior, as opposed to the words, you won't know what it is you're trying to actually achieve. And it becomes an interesting, I'll call it my aha moment, when you realize that we're trying to both do the same thing really well, but if we don't think of it from your perspective, you know, not mine, and it isn't what I do, it's what you need, how do I help you? It reframes the whole conversation and now we become a support team. And maybe that's not how you see it but our job is to be an enabler, a facilitator, a support team, and then watch what's actually happening and redirect it along, and we become collaborators and partners in transformation. That is a very exciting place to be, isn't it? Britt Titus: Yes, absolutely. I think you summarized it perfectly. Andi Simon: But your word humble is very important as well. Britt Titus: Yes, it's a mindset. But I think putting it into practice looks exactly like what you said. It is working extremely closely with the people that you're designing for. It's treating them as experts. It's co-creating with them at every step of the way. It's making sure that you are checking every assumption you have and everything down to the words and what they mean, and how they know what they mean, to people that might be different from the way you think about them. You know, I think all of those things are the practical applications of a humility mindset. And I think every project could benefit from that type of approach. Andi Simon: Well, what you're really doing is something very powerful because if you have 4000 folks out there who all think that they know better, and the folks are trying to help, don't, you can't go very far. I don't know if you know Judith Glaser's work on conversational intelligence and the power of neuroscience. She was an organizational anthropologist. The brain assuming they're all very much the same brains. When you say I the amygdala immediately fears, it flees, it hijacks it, it fights, it runs away from it, it just protects you. You're challenging me. But if we say we, all of a sudden: procreation, the trust, the oxytocin flows through your brain. We bond and if that's the way our minds work, regardless if you're in West Nigeria, or Lebanon, and we say the right words, however that said, and that doesn't necessarily mean we, but it is a different response for reasons that are good, but the mind isn't fighting you or fleeing you. It wants to know how, and that creates a behavioral sciences. An enormous power of transformation. As you're thinking, is there another illustrative case of things actually working? Britt Titus: Yeah, Absolutely, yeah. So I think another really exciting project we have been working on using a similar approach is in Mali. And one of the big problems that we're trying to address in Mali and other countries is severe acute childhood malnutrition. And so one of the big problems with trying to address childhood malnutrition is being able to detect it and diagnose it. And a lot of children don't get the treatment that they need because they never get diagnosed, and it's too late by the time that they are diagnosed, it's too late in their journey. And, it's too difficult to either bring them back or there's a lot of health morbidities that come with that. So, in rural areas, like in Mali, where we work, typically the place to get diagnosed is quite far away. Mothers and fathers tend to have to travel very, very far distances, hours a day, if they want to go visit a clinic. And so one of the kinds of solutions within the humanitarian space is to put the opportunity and responsibility of screening children in the hands of parents themselves. And so there's a tape that is given out to mothers which goes around a child's arm, upper arm, and can measure whether or not they're malnourished or not, with a red, yellow, green kind of traffic light type measurement. The problem is, if you are going to screen your own child for malnutrition, you have to do that every single month at least, sometimes every single week, in order to detect these small changes that can happen that you might not notice just by looking at your child if you see them every day. And so this is a behavior that is quite difficult. It's something that you have to do every single month, which is a very difficult timing to remember. I think, if you and I were told to do something every month for the next year, at some point in the month without a phone reminder, or an email calendar, notification, there's pretty much no way I remember to do that. And also, these mothers are expected to do a lot. They are cooking for the family, they are cleaning, they are sometimes working. And so, in terms of mental scarcity, and in terms of all the things that they're expected to remember and to do every day, it's pretty much impossible that they remember to do this. And so we've seen in areas where the majority of women were trained on this approach, very little, maybe a fifth of those women, ever use that tape to screen their own children for malnutrition, which is a big problem. So we wanted to understand why this is happening. What's going on? What is the reason why we're seeing so much kind of drop off after the training, and how can we encourage women to screen their children because ultimately, they want their children to be healthy and happy and to know if their children are experiencing malnutrition, so they can get help in time. So when we did this kind of exploratory phase, which we'd like to do, especially based on what we said earlier, we don't know a lot about the psychologies of women in rural Mali. And there are no papers out there that say how to encourage mothers in rural Mali to screen their own children for malnutrition. There's actually very little to go on. And if you were going to try and develop a reminder, which is a common behavioral science tool used across the world, if you were going to try and set that up, for example, in the US or the UK, you might send text message reminders, once a month. The problem is these women do not have their own phones, maybe they share a phone in the household. Even if there is a phone, they might not have a signal. Very often it might be in and out. And they might not have the ability to have phone data on a regular basis. So that's really not an option for us. And many of them are illiterate, meaning that even if we sent a text message, it would be very difficult for them to read it. So we had to come up with a way of reminding women in rural areas without using any technology or any kind of, you know, device or data which we often rely on. And, this is especially difficult in areas where these women have a different way of considering time and timekeeping than we would. There's no calendars in their home, there's not necessarily kind of the same way we would think about timing and marking days. And so we really have to understand how these women think about time. How do they remember to do the things that they already do? What are their existing things that they have to remember to do once a month or once a week? And how can we really leverage what they're already doing and the way they already consider time and piggyback onto that. And so we did a lot of testing with these women over and over again, going back and back and forth to this region of Mali, and testing and prototyping and showing them examples, which was really fun and they really enjoyed being able to rank different ideas and give us feedback, and they were very honest with us. One of our ideas was, should we get a little device that goes off once a month, a little beeper? They very confidently said, Well, where are we going to get the batteries for that? That's a silly idea. And so they were very, very helpful in that co-creation. process. And I think we've found across projects that the more time you spend with the user group, the more you build trust, and the more honest answers you start getting. It's not always the case at the beginning. So really investing in those relationships, and seeing the same women over and over again, was very, very helpful for the project, to really get the nitty gritty out of the context and their lived experience. And so what we ended up finding out is that many of these women are in these informal women's savings groups. So they meet about once a month, with other women, and they pool their savings. And we were like, Great, well, you're already doing this thing once a month. And so we thought, Well, what happens if we piggybacked on that, and we encourage women to bring their children to these meetings once a month, and they can all screen together, which would be socially reinforcing. You'd be seeing other women doing it. It would be the reminder to you and have the ease of doing it there when everyone else is doing it, and you have support of other women if you're not quite sure, if you're getting the right reading especially if you are holding a wiggly child on your lap and trying to get their arm to hold still is, is an impossible feat on its own. So we tested this out, and they really, really loved it. So we got really positive feedback. And we're able to continue iterating on that idea, and kind of create the social network reminder that came out of months and months of spending time with a population understanding their lived reality that we would have never known had we tried to come up with a solution and implemented in the first few weeks, that took months of getting to know the population before we're able to find that kind of sweet spot between what they're already doing, and what also meets the needs of the program. So we've also just run a pilot study on that and found really promising results from that activity. And women are really excited about using those groups with other women to screen their children for malnutrition. Andi Simon: We don't have to talk now about what they do if they find out if they are malnourished. But that's another piece of this, but I think that the power of the group is fascinating for Westerners who think about isolation. And families having new grandparents here. There's a great bunch of articles that just came out on the power of the grandparent and that the nature of society and smallest scale societies is very much about each other, about a collaboration. Even if you live in isolation, you need the others to help you save, take care of your kids, and know-how and doing it together. It's much more exciting and fun, and something purposeful, in your mind, as opposed to simply tactical and practical. Yes, it was tactical and practical. Take the measurement, and you'll know. Britt Titus: Much better to have that kind of social accountability and to have that reminding point, and to know that other women are going through the same thing, which also can help a lot with stigma and norms as well. So we believe that can also be a kind of an intervention that picks up momentum, as people start to see that this is the new norm, and start to see others doing it more often. Andi Simon: I think you'll probably have a bunch of detours along the journey. I don't think there's a destination per se. But I think the other part you might find is that there'll be self-appointed leaders who begin to take ownership of this and who now feel a responsibility to the group, casual, informal leaders, who now talk to each other in a way that they can see the benefits and then it becomes contagious. It's so interesting because it doesn't matter whether it's here in the States or anywhere else, humans are fascinating. And if you don't pause for a moment and see through their eyes and how to do it, you can't go anywhere, even if we know where we need to go, it won't get there. And then they're the problem, but they're not the problem. You're the problem. Actually, you're not the problem, either. The problem is a problem. Then the question is, how can we get past it to find some solutions that are clever and creative and innovative? There's a book called, The Secret of our Success. It's a wonderful book about how human evolution has happened. You and I both love to look back to go forward. But it's because of our collective brains. And what you're describing as a collective brain, not an isolated one. The isolates didn't do very well, they didn't survive very well. But together, we can do far better, in the shareables, and you will almost probably become part of the shareables. You are no longer the outsiders but part of the insider. This is such fun. You and I could talk for a while. We've probably taken our listeners' and viewers' time up, but I so enjoy the opportunity to share your sharing with us. And I can't thank you enough for doing that. The organization: would you like to share a little bit more about the work that you're doing at the IRC? And how people might find out more about it? And why it should be important for them, please? Britt Titus: Absolutely, yes. So the IRC is also speaking of looking back in time, quite an old organization. So it was actually set up in 1933, at the request of Albert Einstein to support the Germans who were suffering under Hitler's regime, and also eventually refugees from Mussolini's Italy, and Franco's Spain. And so this organization has been around for a long time, and has also had many iterations. And so yeah, now we're a large organization, as I mentioned, serving around 40 different countries around the world. And within that organization, we have the Airbelt Impact Lab, which is our research and innovation, part of the organization. And so within that team, we're really focused on trying to create breakthrough solutions in the areas of malnutrition, which I've mentioned, education, and emergencies, which I've also mentioned, women's health, and climate resilience and adaptation for the future climate shocks and current climate shocks that are disproportionately affecting people in humanitarian contexts. So those are the main areas that we are focusing on with our innovation, behavioral science, human-centered design, and all of these different approaches. And so I welcome everyone to have a look at our website, which is the Airbelt Impact Lab website, which I think you can probably share with people. It's airbelt.rescue.org, to read about some of the projects we've been working on and see how you can support it if you're interested in being involved. Andi Simon: Don't you love it! You have found your calling. It is so beautiful. Thank you, I don't know where your journey is going to take you, but thank you for sharing it today. And for all of our listeners and viewers, thank you for sharing our podcasts with your network and wherever you can. As I mentioned, we are now in the top 5% of global podcasts. It's truly an honor and a privilege to be able to find great people like Britt to share with you and then you take it from there. If you've got folks you want us to interview, info@Andisimon.com is just how you can reach us. And SimonAssociates.net is our website. My books are available at Amazon and Barnes and Noble. And they continue to be best sellers and award winners and having fun. My next book comes out next September 2023 and I will tell you all about it when it happens. But for now, I want to wish you a safe and happy journey wherever life is taking you. And please enjoy yourself for every day is a gift. And we have to leave it like that. And Britt is doing some marvelous work. Go look at her website and take a look at how you might be able to help her or at least learn from what she's doing. The messaging is very important. She is helping you see, feel, and think in new ways. And that's what we're here to help you do. So on that note, I'm going to sign off and say goodbye. Thanks for it.

The International Coaching Federation (ICF) Foundation connects and equips professional coaches and organizations to accelerate and amplify impact on social progress through coaching. Through these transformational partnerships, we demonstrate that coaching works by building capacity in organizations around the globe and making coaching an integral part of the thriving society. Together, we will move the world forward. https://foundationoficf.org/ Ann Dorgan, PCC – ICF Foundation Trustee Ann Michael Dorgan is CEO/Founder of Gumball Enterprises, a leadership development company. Ann has worked as a strategic advisor, executive coach, facilitator, leader in the private, public, and non-profit sectors in many roles. She's most recognized for her ability to create a space for trusted and candid conversation. Ann is also committed to community service and continues to volunteer her services to various boards and organizations. Ann holds a PCC from ICF and a MA from the Leadership Institute of Seattle in Applied Behavioral Science. Kathleen Lihanda, MBA, COEC – ICF Foundation Program Director for Strategic Initiatives Kathleen Lihanda is the Program Director for Strategic Initiatives in ICF Foundation. She holds an MBA in Global Business and Sustainability –ALTIS - Catholic University of Sacred Heart of Milan (Graduate School of Business and Society). She is a Certified Organization Effectiveness Coach (COEC). She has over 7 years' experience in Association Management, Research, International Relations, and Business Development. Rebecca Cross – ICF Foundation – Director of Development and Donor Engagement Rebecca is responsible for the coordination and administration of fundraising and development campaigns for the ICF Foundation, related programs and initiatives. Prior to joining ICF, Rebecca's experience focused on development and donor relations at nonprofit organizations, storytelling and public speaking, for over 20 years. Her leadership skills benefitted many organizations including the Tidewell Foundation, Venice Christian School, Operation Blessing International and the Sun Coast Media Group. She has a Bachelor of Arts in communications, and experience as a John Maxwell Team certified coach as well.

Read till the end. There's a delightful surprise. Introduction."Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change," - Brené Brown.In today's society, we often associate vulnerability with weakness and shy away from showing our true selves. However, research has shown that vulnerability can actually be a powerful tool for personal growth and development. According to a study conducted by Dr Brené Brown, vulnerability allows us to connect with others on a deeper level, leading to more authentic and meaningful relationships. It also allows us to process and release difficult emotions in a healthy way, leading to increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence. In professional settings, vulnerability can lead to more authentic and effective leadership, fostering a sense of trust and collaboration in the workplace.In this article, we will explore the power of vulnerability in personal growth and offer tips for embracing vulnerability in your own journey.The role of vulnerability in building strong relationships.One of the key benefits of vulnerability is its ability to deepen our relationships with others. As Brené Brown states, "Vulnerability is the core of all emotions and feelings. It is the glue that bonds us to each other." When we are willing to be vulnerable and share our true thoughts, feelings, and experiences with others, we are able to connect on a deeper level. This leads to more authentic and meaningful relationships, where both parties feel safe and supported to be their true selves.Research has also shown that vulnerability can improve communication and conflict resolution in relationships. A study published in the Journal of Social and Personal Relationships found that individuals who were willing to be vulnerable in their communication were more likely to resolve conflicts effectively and maintain strong relationships. This is because vulnerability allows us to openly express our needs and boundaries, leading to a better understanding and acceptance of each other's perspectives.In short, vulnerability plays a crucial role in building strong and lasting relationships. By being willing to be vulnerable and open with others, we can create deeper connections and improve communication in our relationships.The impact of vulnerability on our emotional well-being.In addition to improving our relationships, vulnerability also has a positive impact on our emotional well-being. By allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and open about our thoughts and feelings, we are able to process and release difficult emotions in a healthy way. This can lead to increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence, allowing us to better understand and manage our emotions.As Dr Brené Brown states, "Vulnerability is not weakness, it's our greatest measure of courage... Vulnerability is the birthplace of connection and the path to the feeling of worthiness. If it doesn't feel vulnerable, the sharing is probably not constructive." By being vulnerable and sharing our emotions with others, we are able to receive support and validation, leading to increased feelings of self-worth and self-esteem.Research has also shown that vulnerability can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression. A study published in the Journal of Counseling Psychology found that individuals who were willing to be vulnerable in their relationships had lower levels of anxiety and depression and reported higher levels of life satisfaction. This is because vulnerability allows us to seek help and support when needed, leading to improved mental health and well-being.Vulnerability plays a crucial role in our emotional well-being. By allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and open about our thoughts and feelings, we are able to process and release difficult emotions in a healthy way, leading to increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence. This, in turn, leads to improved mental health and overall well-being.The benefits of vulnerability in professional settings.Besides its impact on personal relationships and emotional well-being, vulnerability also has benefits in professional settings. By being vulnerable and open with our colleagues and subordinates, we can foster a sense of trust and collaboration in the workplace. This can lead to more effective leadership and improved team dynamics.As Brené Brown states, "Vulnerability is the cornerstone of all meaningful human experiences... Without vulnerability, we experience shame, and shame is the intensely painful feeling that we are unworthy of love and belonging." By being vulnerable and open with our colleagues, we can establish a sense of trust and connection, leading to a more positive and supportive work environment. This can also lead to more effective communication and collaboration, as individuals feel safe to share their ideas and experiences without fear of judgment.Research has also shown that vulnerability can improve leadership skills and performance. A study published in the Journal of Applied Behavioral Science found that leaders who were willing to be vulnerable and open with their team members were rated as more effective and had higher levels of job satisfaction. This is because vulnerability allows leaders to show their human side, leading to increased trust and respect from their team members.Vulnerability has numerous benefits in professional settings. By being willing to be vulnerable and open with our colleagues, we can establish trust and collaboration, leading to improved leadership skills and team performance.Tips for embracing vulnerability in your personal growth journey.Embracing vulnerability can be challenging, especially if it goes against societal norms and our own fears and insecurities. However, by taking small steps and practising self-compassion and acceptance, we can gradually become more vulnerable and open in our personal growth journey. Here are some tips to get started:* Practice self-compassion and acceptance. As Brené Brown states, "Self-compassion is extending compassion to one's self in instances of perceived inadequacy, failure, or general suffering." By practising self-compassion and acceptance, we can let go of self-judgment and perfectionism, allowing ourselves to be vulnerable and open without fear of judgment or criticism.* Start small and take baby steps. Vulnerability can be intimidating, especially if we are not used to it. Therefore, it's important to start small and take baby steps towards vulnerability. For example, you can start by sharing something personal and vulnerable with a close friend or family member, or by being open and honest about a mistake or challenge you are facing.* Create a safe and supportive environment. In order to be vulnerable, we need to feel safe and supported. Therefore, it's important to create a safe and supportive environment where we can open up and share our thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment or criticism. This can be a supportive group or community, a therapist or coach, or a close friend or family member who provides unconditional support and acceptance.* Be open to feedback and support. Vulnerability also involves being open to feedback and support from others. By being willing to receive feedback and support, we can learn and grow from our vulnerabilities, leading to personal growth and development.Embracing vulnerability in our personal growth journey can be challenging, but it can also lead to many benefits, such as deeper relationships, improved emotional well-being, and enhanced leadership skills. Conclusion.In conclusion, vulnerability is often associated with weakness and avoided in our society. However, as Brené Brown states, "Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change... it's the core of all emotions and feelings. It is the glue that bonds us to each other." By embracing vulnerability, we are able to connect with others on a deeper level, leading to more authentic and meaningful relationships. Vulnerability also allows us to process and release difficult emotions in a healthy way, leading to increased self-awareness and emotional intelligence. In professional settings, vulnerability can lead to more authentic and effective leadership, fostering a sense of trust and collaboration in the workplace.By practising self-compassion and acceptance, taking small steps, creating a safe and supportive environment, and being open to feedback and support, we can gradually become more vulnerable and open in our personal growth journey. As Brené Brown states, "Vulnerability is not weakness, it's our greatest measure of courage... it's the only path to more love, belonging, and joy." By embracing vulnerability, we can unlock the power of personal growth and development, leading to a more fulfilling and meaningful life.Surprise!The article that you just read was not written by a human, but by a machine-learning model called ChatGPT. This may come as a surprise to some, as the ability to write a coherent and engaging article on a complex topic like vulnerability and personal growth was previously considered to be a uniquely human capability. However, advances in artificial intelligence and natural language processing have enabled machines like ChatGPT to learn and generate human-like text with increasing accuracy and fluency.This development raises many questions and concerns about the future of creative pursuits and the potential impact on human jobs. On the one hand, using AI to perform creative tasks has several advantages. For example, it allows for faster and more efficient creation of content, as machines can generate text at a much faster rate than humans. It also allows for the exploration of new ideas and perspectives that may not be possible with human creativity alone.On the other hand, using AI to perform creative tasks also has its disadvantages. For example, it may lead to the loss of jobs for human writers and content creators, as machines can perform these tasks more efficiently and at a lower cost. It may also lead to a homogenization of content, as AI models generate text that is based on their training data, which may not always be diverse or representative of different perspectives and experiences.Currently, AI models like ChatGPT are limited in their ability to truly perform creative tasks autonomously. While they can generate fluent and coherent text, they still depend on human input and guidance to generate text on a specific topic. They are also limited in their ability to understand and convey complex emotions and nuances, which are essential for truly creative and engaging writing. Therefore, it is unlikely that AI will replace human creativity anytime soon. However, it can still be a valuable tool for enhancing and augmenting human creativity, allowing us to explore new ideas and perspectives, and generate content more efficiently.Final Surprise!!The paragraph above describing how the article wasn't written by a human but by ChatGPT was also written by ChatGPT. It's also read by a different AI model, Microsoft Azure Cognitive Service (a less cool name). This is the only paragraph I wrote in this entire article. It's now really me, I promise! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit justreflections.bhekani.com

In this episode I chat barking and behavior with certified professional dog trainer Kiki Yablon. Kiki has a Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science and is faculty at the renowned Karen Pryer dog training academy.  We chat about what barking is, what your dog may be trying to tell you, and some ways you may be able to change this often undesirable behavior. Helpful Links:https://kikiyablondogtraining.comhttps://karenpryoracademy.comFollow The Baroo:Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/baroopet/Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/baroopetBlog- https://www.thebaroo.comDo you have a canine behavior question, a  canine health question, or a story of canine companionship you want to share with us? You can email me charlotte@thebaroo.com or call 424-273-5131. I would love to hear from you!

Nikesha Elise Williams is a two-time Emmy award winning producer, an award-winning author, and producer and host of the Black & Published podcast. Her latest novel, Beyond Bourbon Street, was awarded Best Fiction by the Black Caucus of African-American Librarians in the 2021 Self-Published eBook Literary Awards. It also received the 2020 Outstanding Book Award from the National Association of Black Journalists. Nikesha's forthcoming book, Mardi Gras Indians, will be published by LSU Press on October 5. A Chicago native, Nikesha is an Editor at Narrative Initiative and a columnist with JAX Today. Her work has also appeared in The Washington Post, ESSENCE, and VOX. She lives in Florida with her family and is working on her next novel. Interviewer Yvette Angelique Hyater-Adams is a poet, teaching artist, and proven culture change strategist. She publishes, curates, and facilitates storytelling for healing, creating art, for consciousness-raising, and advocacy.  Her most recent work is a digital poetry chapbook: Something Old, New, Borrowed, and The Blues. As a recovering bank executive and management consulting firm CEO, Yvette runs a social arts practice, Narratives for Change, LLC. Writing poetry and essay, teaching, and activism is central to her social arts practice. She teaches creative writing for women and girls, and Scholarly Personal Narrative (SPN) for social justice thought leaders. Yvette is on the editorial board for Practicing Social Change for Applied Behavioral Science. She is a volunteer for TEDx Jacksonville as a curator and speaker coach. She is the Chair of the Board of Directors for Alternate ROOTS, a social justice organization for artists and cultural organizers.  Yvette lives with her banker-jazz musician husband in Atlantic Beach, FL. Sign Up for Library U to hear about the latest Lit Chats and catch them live! — https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/library-u-enrollment Nikesha Elise Williams Borrow Nikesha's books from our collection: https://jkpl.ent.sirsi.net/client/en_US/default/search/results?qu=nikesha+elise+williams&te= Website: http://www.newwrites.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/Nikesha_Elise Yvette Angelique Website: https://www.yvetteangelique.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/yhyater Jacksonville Public Library Website: jaxpubliclibrary.org Twitter: twitter.com/jaxlibrary Facebook: facebook.com/JaxLibrary Instagram: instagram.com/jaxlibrary YouTube: youtube.com/user/jaxpubliclibraryfl Contact Us: jplpromotions (at) coj.net

Dr. John Austin is the P.D. Merrill Endowed Chair of Business. Prior to joining University of New England, Dr. Austin was a professor in the School of Leadership Studies at Fielding Graduate University. He has also worked as a Principal at Decision Strategies International and as a Management Professor at Penn State. Dr. Austin's research has been published in leading management and applied psychology journals such as Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Organization Science as well as practice-oriented publications including HR Magazine, Fast Company, and The OD Practitioner. Learn more about IMS and future sessions with thought leaders like Dr. John Austin: https://ims-online.com/programs Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:56 Definition of Unquestioned Brilliance 03:52 College sports example 07:54 Frames 09:47 Frame breaking and frame triggering 10:25 Eureka and the hardest part of the innovation process 14:15 Shifting the frame of thinking 16:00 Overconfidence 19:13 Learning and studying 20:15 Overconfidence traps 21:37 Social vs. cognitive overconfidence 22:41 We forget what we used to not know 24:16 Ten techniques to overcome Unquestioned Brilliance 27:14 Uncertainty vectoring 29:59 Backward forward flip 33:00 Stakeholder analysis 33:39 Tension tracking 35:53 Overcoming this fundamental leadership trap 36:51 Conclusion

Tune in to hear:- Where are we at, as an industry, in terms of the application of behavioral sciences to the world of work? Where does Jez see us headed next or what's his outlook for the industry?- Compared to something like tech, where does the financial industry fall on the adoption curve of behavioral sciences? - In what field might we have the next big, unexplored vertical jump for applied behavioral sciences?- What was the case study about helping regular folks save more money and what practical things emerged from this study?- Why is a degree of granularity so important when making a behaviorally-driven plan?- How can we fight the idea that grand behavioral changes require grand behavioral interventions? - How did Jez help Mexico implement a country-wide campaign to tackle obesity using behavioral science? What can we learn from this example?https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49190518-ripplehttps://www.cowryconsulting.com/consultants/jez-groomCompliance Code: 0934-OAS-5/26/2022

Did you know employers can build stronger, more goal-oriented teams by having a coaching culture in the workplace? Founder & CEO of Eudaimonic by Design, Andrew Soren joined UpLevel Productions' co-founder Christie Mann to discuss Designing PERMACulture: The Science of Coaching at Work.Also in this episode:What eudaimonic means and why he named his company Eudaimonic by DesignWhat makes a good lifeHow he got into coachingA training alternative to Applied Behavioral Science like what's used when training dogsWhy it's so important to create a coaching culture right nowWhat will happen to organizations that don'tHow to make change with just one other personWhat Permaculture isBridging the gap between the heart and the brainHow to create a healthy environment of enablementThe effects of a mismatched written vision versus what's actually happeningYou can reach Andrew here: https://www.eudaimonicbydesign.comAbout UpLevel Productions:Founded by Christie Mann, MA, CPCC, PCC, and Rachel Baldi, CPCC, PCC, UpLevel creates, produces, and delivers Transformative Experiences, Workshops, Training, Events + Media that develop leaders who make our world a healthier, more alive, and connected place to be. As Associate CTI Faculty Partners, UpLevel is licensed to sell, produce and deliver Co-Active coach training and leadership development programs around the world to support the transformational growth of individuals and culture inside the workplace and organization.www.uplevelproductions.comInstagram @uplevelproductionsFacebook & LinkedIn @uplevelproductionscompany

Today on our show, we're talking about behaviors–or, more specifically, the science behind behavior change. Behavioral science is a study of human actions that has roots in many different domains, from economics to psychology, biology and neuroscience. To talk about behaviors, we're joined by Matt Wallaert, Head of Behavioral Science at frog and author of the book 'Start at the End: How to Build Products that Create Change.' Along with training his fellow frogs in the principles and applications of behavioral science, Matt works on multidisciplinary teams to guide clients in improving their own applied behavioral science capabilities, with a focus on making things that make change.Brought to you by frog, a global creative consultancy. frog is part of Capgemini Invent. (https://www.frog.co)Find episode transcripts and relevant info (https://www.frog.co/designmind/design-mind-frogcast-ep-23-the-science-of-behavior-change/)Download the new frog report 'The State of Service Design in the U.S.' (https://info2.frogdesign.com/reshaping-the-workplace)Research: Camilla Brown, Senior Copyeditor, frogAudio Production: Richard Canham, Lizard Media (https://www.lizardmedia.co.uk/)

Aline Holzwarth, MBA, is  an applied behavioral scientist specializing in digital health research and scientifically informed product design. She is currently the head of behavioral science at Pattern Health and Principal at Dan Ariely's Center for Advanced Hindsight. She writes, "my training in psychology and business, and my experience in research and healthcare, have given her the kind of interdisciplinary lens that helps me appreciate the complexity of decision-making in the real world, particularly when it comes to the thorny domain of health. I am passionate about sharing behavioral insights with anyone who'll listen." See her website here.Resources:Behavioral Science Graduate GuideAction Design NetworkHabit WeeklyDuring this live interview (want to attend future ones? Sign up here), we cover:What is behavioral science?What is the “applied” piece?The value of dabblingWhy didn't you get a PhD? Why did you get an MBA? If you lack experience in behavioral science: how do you start acquiring relevant experiences?What kinds of research experiences are applicable to behavioral science roles?When did you own the title of behavioral scientist?Examples of behavioral science in digital healthThe future of behavioral scienceThe paradox that ALL (or at least most) jobs require experience Entry-level job titles in behavioral scienceWhere to network with behavioral scientistsHow do priorities of industry (e.g., profit, efficiency) impact your work?Advice for switching fieldsWhat piece of advice would you give your undergrad self?What is one skill, quality, or general factor that has served you no matter where you went in life?Visit psychmic.com to sign up for the newsletter, where you'll get career tips, grad school resources, and job opportunities straight to your inbox! Follow @psych_mic on Instagram to submit questions for speakers and stay in the loop.Music by: Adam Fine 

In this episode of the Group Dynamics podcast, I am talking to David W. Jamieson, president of NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Sciences about the Use of Self – a highly relevant topic, especially for leaders and change agents. While discussing, we are talking about choices we often don’t see, because of the daily pressures of our work. We also talk about the possibility – or even necessity – to show up as a fully integrated person. To be able to become that we have to embrace our shadow side which will become apparent, while we discuss an incident at work where position power and force was used by me (Juergen, the host), not seeing other choices. So this is a very personal episode. Books, articles and videos we briefly mention or recommend: Palmer, P. J. (2009). A hidden wholeness: The journey toward an undivided life. john Wiley & sons. Palmer: What is a divided life?: https://youtu.be/gCvIZpMo8aY Use of Self as an OD practitioner: https://maraineyassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/UseofSelf-Practitioner.pdf (2022-04-21) About David Dr. Jamieson is President of NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Sciences (https://www.ntl.org). He is also President of the Jamieson Consulting Group, Inc. (providing consultation, leader coaching & speaking) and a retired Professor, Organization Development & Change from the University of St. Thomas. He serves as Distinguished Visiting Scholar in 3 other graduate OD programs. His work has involved consulting with over 100 organizations (private, non-profit, government, community), coaching dozens of leaders, teaching next generations of leaders and change agents, and providing thought-leadership through publishing and speaking. He received his Ph.D. in Management from UCLA, majoring in Organization Design & Development and a BS in Business Administration from Drexel University, with a Behavioral Science minor. He is a Past National President of the American Society for Training and Development (now ATD) and Past Chair of the Management Consultation Division and Practice Theme Committee of the Academy of Management (AOM). He has been honored with The Lifetime Achievement Award from the Organization Development Network (ODN), Distinguished Scholar-Practitioner Career Achievement Award from AOM, Distinguished OD Educator from the OD & Change Division of the AOM, Sharing OD Knowledge Award from the ODN, a past-Chair of the Organization Development Education Association. Dave is author or co-author of 8 books, 17 chapters, and dozens of articles in journals and newsletters.His current writing includes a practitioner book on Use of Self and a new book on Strategic Organization Design. He serves as, Editor, OD Review, Assoc. Editor, Journal of Management Inquiry, and Review Board Member, Journal of Applied Behavioral Science. He balances his time among partnering on change projects, formal and informal educational endeavors, presenting or writing his thinking for professional audiences, and coaching all who need to lead change.

Today's we are joined by Julie O'Brien Ph.D., a behavioral scientist working at the intersection of wellbeing and technology. Julie shares insider knowledge into how companies of all sizes can use science to improve their customer experience. Tune in as Julie shares the seven most important behavior change principles for Experience Strategists.   In This Episode: [01:58] Julie shares how behavioral scientists collaborate in the creation of successful products and services. [04:11] Elements necessary for an innovation to be successful. [06:41] Distinctions between behavioral mapping and journey mapping. [09:44] Why it is crucial for companies to integrate behavioral science and behavior change principles into their work. [11:44] Why human factors are integral to behavior science. [17:21] Quick summary of the seven behavioral change principals. [22:39] Julie shares her thoughts on agency and how it factors into behavioral change. [28:30] Environment is an integral factor in human behavior. [34:04] Julie shares advice for Experience Strategists and companies large and small.   Key Takeaways: Behavioral Science offers a methodology and approach that can help people better evaluate all possible solutions to choose the one that has a higher chance of success. Companies need to incorporate behavioral science into their process so that they can design solutions that actually make sense with the way that humans behave. Behavioral science is really a broad interdisciplinary field that draws on many different perspectives that all help us understand human behavior in general. It's important for behavioral scientists to understand that removing agency is ok when people are active participants in the removal of agency. It's not ok when it's done without consent or awareness or to push someone's behavior towards something that is actually not what they want or not getting to an outcome that they care about. Bio for Julie O'Brien, Ph.D. Julie O'Brien is a behavioral scientist working at the intersection of wellbeing and technology. She's spent her career designing and testing scalable solutions that close the gap between what people want to do and what they actually do. She has spent her career bridging the academic world and the product world. She believes that basic research has enormous value to product and service design, and that everyone can learn to think like a behavioral scientist. To that end, she has developed a framework to introduce the underlying drivers of human behavior to product and service designers. She firmly believes that behavioral science can best solve real-world problems when integrated into existing systems in a holistic way, across multiple touchpoints and channels. Julie has designed products, started two nonprofits, and studied the full range of human behavior from energy efficiency to racial discrimination to diabetes self-management. She is the Head of Behavioral Science and Coaching at US Bank, a newly-elected member of the board of directors for the Society for Personality and Social Psychology, and a faculty member at the School of Visual Arts in NYC. She holds a PhD in Social Psychology, created the behavioral research function at Opower, led the health initiative at Duke University's Center for Advanced Hindsight, and most recently built out Applied Behavioral Science at WW. Learn more about her work and how to apply behavioral science at https://www.thinkbehavioralscience.com/

In this episode, we talk with our special guest Beth Applegate about building a multiracial liberation movement through a polarity lens.Beth is the founder of Applegate Consulting Group (ACG), a woman-owned organizational development (OD) practice with three decades of experience with national and international not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, and governmental agencies.She identifies as an Applied Behavioral Science scholar-practitioner positioned to bring to the forefront the tradition of inquiry and dialogue to the service of social justice and healthy individuals, groups, and organizations in the world.We discuss “Chapter 5: Support and Challenge – For You and Me” that she authored in the Volume 2 book collated by  Barry Johnson, which talks about building a multiracial liberation movement by using a polarity lens and how to apply it to ourselves as anti-racist white people.We also talk about the implications of having EITHER/OR thinking and how a polarity lens inviting AND/BOTH thinking is critical to multiracial liberation.For full show notes and links, visit:https://www.missinglogic.com/new-podcastIf you found value in this episode, please subscribe and leave us a review on Apple Podcasts!Enrollment is open to our Self-Study Program, Caring for Others Without Neglecting YOU!This self-study program is specifically designed for healthcare leaders like you, so you can find a way to care for your team without neglecting you.Click Here NOW to learn more and enroll!SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS:https://www.linkedin.com/company/missinglogic-llchttps://www.facebook.com/missinglogicLLChttps://twitter.com/MissingLogicLLChttps://www.instagram.com/missinglogic_llc/

Policy Matters Ohio: 'Spend the American Rescue Plan money!'  - Season 2, Episode 19The federal government is giving Ohio schools $4.4 billion through the American Rescue Plan Act for things like hiring more educators and school counselors and for increasing pay to attract and retain the best teachers for our kids. But, staffing issues that started well before the pandemic continue to force schools to move to close for in-person instruction now. According to the research institute Policy Matters Ohio, the American Rescue Plan money could make a big difference in that situation. MORE | Click here to subscribe to Education Matters on Apple Podcasts. Click here to subscribe on Google podcasts.Featured Education Matters guest: David Pryer, Policy Matters Ohio Tanisha is serving as a State Policy Fellow at Policy Matters Ohio working on examining the state budget through the lens of the K-12 school funding structure, workforce development, and reforming Ohio's cash bail system.  Currently, Tanisha is responsible for understanding, tracking, and developing expertise on Ohio's K-12 funding formula, its history, and its impact on equity and success. Tanisha is also focused on analyzing the budget funding streams for workforce development spending, and data support for projects related to bail and justice reform in the state.  Tanisha received a PhD in Public Policy and Urban Affairs with a concentration in International Development from Southern University and A & M College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Her research interests include, International development and sustainability, closing the achievement gap, school funding and resources, broadband equity and the digital divide, dismantling the school-to-prison pipeline, sentencing reform, reducing mass incarceration for minority populations, and youth development and outcomes among underserved populations. Tanisha received her bachelor's degree from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in Sociology with a minor in Child and family relationships. In 2015, Tanisha received her master's in Applied Behavioral Science from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Tanisha currently serves as the Co-Founder and President of the Nelson Mandela Institute for Research (NMIR) at Southern University and A & M College, a senior research consultant with Crane R& D research firm, and as a research scholar with the Global Technology Management Partnership research group  (GTMP), where she engages in research, conference presentations and publications.  National organization memberships include the Northeastern Educational Research Association (NERA), National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE) and the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).  Previously, Tanisha has held a number of internship positions for the advancement of her studies and career, most notable being, a member of the Inaugural class of the Louisiana Governor Fellowship program where Tanisha was immersed in Louisiana politics and policy innovation. Tanisha also served as a Political Affairs intern with The Borgen Project, a non-profit organization dedicated to alleviating global poverty through effective lobbying and fundraising efforts. Tanisha was also a Summer Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow at Educational Testing Services (ETS), the largest non-profit educational organization in the world, where she worked on educational policy reform initiatives. The culmination of these experiences created a passion for state policy work to alleviate issues occurring at the state level, which led to her interest for the CBPP fellowship. She believes that working at an influential organization such as Policy Matters Ohio will help her to develop the necessary understanding of state budget and policy work, and create the opportunity to influence policy decisions and develop initiatives to help improve the outcomes for all Ohioians. Alleviating the disparities within the education and criminal justice systems and service to her community are the forces that drive everything that Tanisha achieves.  Click here to read Policy Matters Ohio's recent blog post | 'ARPA can stem the teacher shortage and keep schools open'Connect with us: Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Education Matters topics Like OEA on Facebook Follow OEA on Twitter Follow OEA on Instagram Get the latest news and statements from OEA here Learn more about where OEA stands on the issues  Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative Watch About us: The Ohio Education Association represents about 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools. Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May, 2020, after a ten-year career as a television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on February 9, 2022

As noted in the first few minutes of this episode, Dr. Florence DiGennaro Reed has been one of the most-requested guests by audience members, and I'm thrilled to have her back on the show for a one-on-one chat.  Dr. DiGennaro Reed, better known as Flo by friends and colleagues, is the Chairperson of the Department of Applied Behavioral Science as well as the Director of The Performance Management Laboratory at the University of Kansas.  In this interview, we chat about her unique early experiences in Behavior Analysis and the fascinating research that she's conducting at KU. We also spent a good chunk of time talking about meetings. I know that may sound boring, but hear me out... we talk about the attributes of bad meetings, and conversely how to run effective meetings. We also talk about how to determine whether that meeting you had really could have bene an email (insert meme here ;-).  We then segued into discussing navigating power differentials in the workplace, having difficult conversations in the workplace, optimizing Behavioral Skills Training sequences, and learning essential professional repertoires for today's BCBAs.  We close the public feed of this interview with some fantastic advice for the newly-minted BCBA (or BCBAs of all experience levels for that matter!) For Patreon subscribers, we spend some additional content time discussing how to present effectively via Zoom or other conferencing platforms.  Resources discussed in this episode: The Performance Management Laboratory. An Introduction to Behavior Analysis (disclosure: Amazon Affiliate Link).  Meeting vs. Email decision chart.  Planning and Leading Effective Meetings (LeBlanc and Nosik, 2019).  Enhancing the training integrity of human service staff using pyramidal behavioral skills training (Erath et al, 2020).  Training human service staff to implement behavioral skills training using a video-based intervention (Erath, DiGennaro Reed, and Blackman, 2021).  Functional Assessment and Intervention for Organizational Behavior Change: Improving the Timeliness of Staff Meetings at a Human Services Organization (Fienup et al, 2013).  Crucial Conversations (disclosure: Amazon Affiliate Link). ACT Bullseye Exercise.  Reddit ABA page. Session 175 is brought to you with support from: HRIC Recruiting. Barb Voss has been placing BCBAs in permanent positions throughout the US for just about a decade, and has been in the business more generally for 30 years. When you work with HRIC, you work directly with Barb, thereby accessing highly personalized service. So if you're about to graduate, you're looking for a change of pace, or you just want to know if the grass really is greener on the other side, head over to HRIColorado.com to schedule a confidential chat right away. Behavior University. (who incidentally is sponsoring the Stone Soup Conference!) Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their brand new 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations.

Americans have a complicated relationship with diets, and obesity is a global epidemic rapidly becoming the single most preventable cause of costly chronic diseases. To talk about the difficulties of weight loss and how to overcome them, our host Kristen Berman talks to Julie O'Brien, behavioral scientist and former head of Applied Behavioral Science at WW. There are a ton of diets and weight loss programs out there, so does Weight Watchers actually work? What strategies have they developed to track new habits and break old ones? Tune in and learn Weight Watchers tactics to encourage people to eat better and stay motivated in the very difficult path of losing weight.  Jump straight into: (00:50) - How Weight Watchers fights Americans' complicated relationship with diets: The best way to introduce new habits and break existing ones.  (05:17) - Thinking about balance, moderation, and expectations: How to teach people awareness and build an identity around healthy habits.  (08:51) - Micro-habit changes and making-one time decisions: What triggers people to join WW and how do they keep motivation?  (15:52) - Some factors that make people stay longer on a diet: The highs and lows, and the challenge of tracking the path of weight loss. (21:11) - Set goals successfully and take action!: Figuring out your barriers and making a plan to overcome them. (24:07) - How does the WW point system work?: A simpler way to interpret a nutrition label to help you eat better.  Episode resources Connect with Julie through https://www.linkedin.com/in/julie-o-brien-3282531a/ (LinkedIn) https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/ (WW) Thank you for listening to Science of Change. Reach out to Kristen through https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenberman/ (LinkedIn) and visit The Irrational Labs https://irrationallabs.com/ (website) for more information on behavioral science.  This show is presented by https://www.setsail.co/ (SetSail) and produced by Kristen Berman and https://www.studiopodsf.com/ (Studio Pod Media). The executive producer is Rachael Roberts. All episodes are written by Jack Bueher. Music and editing provided by https://nodalab.com/ (nodalab).

Cristina B. Gibson is Dean's Distinguished Professor of Management in the Applied Behavioral Science group at Pepperdine Graziadio School of Business, Pepperdine University. She is a Fellow of the Academy of Management, Academy of International Business, American Psychological Association, and Academy of Social Science Australia. Cristina is an expert on inclusion, technology-enabled collaboration and innovation, and corporate-community partnerships. She works at the nexus of organizational science, international management, and cross-cultural psychology. Her work gives voice to those with differing approaches, perspectives and knowledge, and provides evidence regarding practical techniques for acknowledging, celebrating and bridging differences that coincide with ethnicity, national culture, functional disciplines, and value systems. Cristina also addresses the manner in which culture, organizational structures, and technology serve as key influences on shared use of information and knowledge, and she has demonstrated that such processes are critical for subsequent behavioral and organizational outcomes, including innovation and collaboration.  Dispelling conventional assumptions that collaborative phenomena operate the same way across contexts, her work identifies intercultural variations, impacts of geographical dispersion, and technology factors that are important in gaining a full understanding of how to increase the effectiveness of collaborations. Cristina strives for real world impact.  For three consecutive years she has been awarded the Thomson Reuters Highly Cited Distinction, indicating that she is among the top 1% in the world in terms of impact in the fields of Economic and Business based on citation counts.  This award is an honor reserved for only 95 academics in this discipline across the world. Cristina's other work has informed organizational policy, structure, training and development agendas improving operational efficiency, innovation, resource allocation, and well-being, in non-profits, entrepreneurial firms, and large multinationals such as IBM, HP, Oracle, General Motors, Johnson & Johnson, British Aerospace, Alcoa, Qantas and Westpac, across 30 countries. Visit https://www.aib.world/frontline-ib/cristina-gibson/ for the original video interview.

Applied Behavioral Science, or ABA, has been a hot topic for the last few years and has become somewhat controversial. To help us understand it better, I've invited Nicole Ballinghoff to the Diverse Thinking Different Learning Podcast today.    Nicole Ballinghoff has over 15 years experience and is passionate about ABA. She has seen firsthand the impact it has made on the lives of individuals with autism and their families. While most of the clients she works with are on the autism spectrum, she explains today that ABA isn't just for those with autism. In addition to her work with ABA, Nicole also has experience in the classroom and as a speaker both nationally and internationally.   With her expertise and guidance, Nicole explains how ABA has evolved through the years, the different approaches in the field, and what quality ABA really looks like. She will help us dispel some common myths and may even help you determine if ABA is right for your child and family.   Show Notes: [2:18] - People define treatments in different ways. [3:05] - ABA is based on the science of learning and behavior. Nicole explains how each behavior is broken down and used in therapy. [4:18] - ABA uses reinforcement to strengthen skills or teach new skills. [5:07] - The science has evolved over time. Nicole and Karen discuss what it looked like in its infancy in the 1960s. [6:24] - There are a lot of different styles of teaching. Nicole describes some different approaches. [7:09] - What is Nicole's style at Kyo? [8:47] - During the school year, a lot of families are reluctant to add on services, but Nicole clarifies that ABA can be implemented in day to day life as support. [10:39] - The family-centered approach has proven to make a big difference. [11:51] - Covid forced creativity and Nicole says she was present for distance learning sessions if that was what was important for the child and family. [13:19] - Changing the child is not the goal. The goal is to give children the tools they need to be the best version of themselves. [14:59] - There is a difference between what is important to the family and what is considered important by society. [16:31] - If a behavior does not harm a child or their safety, Nicole explains how it can be serving in internal function for the time being and may not need to be addressed. [19:12] - Who does ABA serve? It is used for many settings, not just those with autism. [21:29] - ABA providers are usually covered by insurance. [22:44] - ABA is not just helpful for children. Nicole also works with teens and adults. [24:48] - Nicole shares a story of an older child she worked with and how building a relationship is crucial. [26:56] - Collaborating with the child is important as well because some children will know what they want to work on. [29:38] - Nicole and Karen discuss being realistic to be effective and something that the family can implement.   About Our Guest: Nicole Ballinghoff, M.Ed., BCBA has been part of the Kyo team since 2017 and has been working in the field for over 15 years. She is passionate about ABA and how it can improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families. She has worked in school, home, and community settings. Nicole has experience training staff, developing individualized interventions and creating classroom adaptations and modifications. Nicole has presented at the state, national and international levels on Using iPads in the Classroom, Differential Reinforcement, Video Modeling, and Stimulus Control. In her free time, Nicole enjoys spending time outdoors with her family.  Connect with Nicole Ballinghoff: Phone: (877) 265-6747 ext. 716 Facebook  |  Instagram  |  LinkedIn ChildNEXUS Provider Profile: Nicole Ballinghoff BCBA Links and Related Resources: Kyo Care Website Autism Spectrum Disorder Beyond Credentials: Three Extras to Look for in Your Child's Therapist Episode 44 - Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorder with Lisa Hancock Episode 45 - How Sensory Processing Impacts Communication with Jessie L. Ginsburg   Join our email list so that you can receive information about upcoming webinars - ChildNEXUS.com The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.

Recognized as one of the leading applied behavioral scientists in the country, Kurt brings his expertise in understanding human motivation to help your listeners understand how they can influence and drive positive behavior change.  He is the co-host of two podcasts on positively applying behavioral science to life and work: Behavioral Grooves (a Chartible's top-20 global social science podcast) and Weekly Grooves.Kurt's ability to take scientific research and make it easy to understand and apply in the real world makes him a great guest for your listeners.  His easy-going and fun demeanor make him a great guest for you.  Kurt brings over 20-years of hands-on experience in applying behavioral science inside organizations and leading his own consulting and communication agency - The Lantern Group.  Kurt has spoken extensively at conferences and seminars on everything from increasing employee motivation, to building positive habits, to the 4-Drive Model of Employee Motivation, to gamification.  https://behavioralgrooves.comhttps://lanterngroup.comhttp://www.weeklygrooves.com

Episode 15: Integrated Care Begins with Self-CareToday, I'm honored to share a conversation with two amazing individuals, Rebecca Pille and Laurie Ellington. Rebecca Pille is the Department Chair for two graduate programs — Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching and Master of Arts degree in Health and Wellness Coaching in Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). She is an experienced faculty with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Skilled in Health Promotion and Wellness, Workplace Wellness, Strategic Planning, Leadership and Management, Health Psychology, Health Literacy, and Applied Behavioral Science. Strong professional graduated from Northcentral University with Ph.D. in Psychology (Health Psychology/Behavioral Medicine) and with M.S. in Applied Behavioral Science from Johns Hopkins University. The Health and Wellness Coaching program at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH) is an evidence-informed curriculum in which students are equipped with knowledge, skills and resources to help clients tap into their inner source of motivation to restore and preserve health and well-being. Graduates are prepared for professional credentialing with the International Coaching Federation (ICF) and the National Board for Health & Wellness Coaching (NBHWC). MUIH offers a Master of Arts degree in Health and Wellness Coaching and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health and Wellness Coaching. Now enrolling for Spring. For more information, see https://muih.edu/academics/health-wellness-coaching/ (https://muih.edu/academics/health-wellness-coaching/) Laurie Ellington is co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Zero Point Leadership, a leading-edge neuroscience-based organization for personal and leadership learning and development. She is also the co-author of Six Steps to Unlocking Extraordinary Leadership: The Neuroscience of HighPerformance Leadership. Laurie is among the pioneers who recognize that we can change the world by harnessing the power of the connection between the heart and the mind. Combining research from modern neuroscience, mind-body research, heart intelligence, flow, and mindfulness, she helps individuals, teams, and organizations experience transformational shifts in the way they think, feel, and show up in the world. Laurie has over 22 years of experience in coaching, training, consulting, and mind/body medicine, and is appreciated for her ability to evoke untapped capacities and eliminate outdated habits that keep people from excelling. She holds the Professional Certified Coach credential from the International Coach Federation, certification in Brain-Based Coaching from the NeuroLeadership Institute, and is a National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. Laurie is also a HeartMath® Certified Trainer, Licensed Professional Counselor, and Certified Yoga Instructor. In this episode, Rebecca and Laurie talk about the importance of self-care and the vital role it plays in integrated health care. They share some techniques and strategies in self-care which are validated by science and their reputable years of service in the integrated health profession. What You'll Learn The importance of self-care, especially in the helping field. The resources and programs that are available to individuals who are interested to discover more about health and wellness, personal and leadership development. Practical techniques and strategies related to self-care. And much more! Favorite Quote  “The first thing I recommend to people is to connect to your purpose, why you are here in this earth suit. What's the reason, and remind yourself as soon as you get up, wake up in the morning, don't pop out of bed, breathe into your body, do a check on yourself and remind yourself of that purpose.” - Laurie Ellington For More Information:  https://muih.edu/academics/health-wellness-coaching/ (Health and Wellness Coaching Program)

Parents unit! The COPAA 2021 Annual Conference is virtual this year. What does that mean for you? Well, you can attend "virtually" for a fraction of the cost and become more fully informed about your child's education rights. In this episode we talk with the CEO of COPAA Denise Marshall.Denise Stile Marshall, M.S., Chief Executive OfficerDenise has led the Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates (COPAA) since 2005. She  graduated from Johns Hopkins University with a Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Science. Denise has over 40 years' experience in the field of disabilities in a variety of support, management, and advocacy capacities. She has a wealth of non-profit association management experience and is a dynamic trainer, experienced in leading sessions for participants of diverse abilities and experience levels. Prior to becoming the Executive Director of COPAA Denise was the Director of Training and Educational Outreach for the national organization TASH from 1995-2005, the Program Manager and trainer for Maryland Leaders in Disability Policy; and a Positive Behavior Support specialist and Director of the National Training Center for The Kennedy Krieger Institute in Maryland among other consulting and management positions.  Denise's specific areas of interest are civil right to quality education, positive behavioral supports, prevention and reduction in the use of restraints, abolishment of seclusion and aversive techniques, family supports, grassroots advocacy, self-advocacy, and experiential learning.   Denise can be reached at exec @ copaa.org or 844-426-7224 x 700.For more information about Denis, visit: https://www.copaa.org/page/COPAATeamTo Register for COPAA 2021, visit: https://www.copaa.org/page/2021-conference

The COVID-19 pandemic has rewritten the social contract between businesses and employees. Businesses have a new mandate to lead and must do so by responding to shifting employee priorities. In this pandemic, what people have lost most is time, so one of the single most important actions any employer can take for their overburdened workforces is to honor, value and protect their employees' time. This week, Felicia Joy, Founder and Group Head of Edelman's Applied Behavioral Science practice, and Elena Grotto, Executive Vice President of Edelman's Chicago Business Transformation team speak with Ashley Whillans, Harvard Business School professor and author of Time Smart. Felicia, Elena and Ashley discuss how we can build a trusted workplace by being more “time smart” in our personal and professional lives.

In this episode of Behavioral Observations, I chat with Drs. Florence DiGennaro-Reed, Derek Reed, and Gregory Madden. While we talked a bit about their new book, An Introduction to Behavior Analysis, we framed the discussion around the process of teaching itself, textbook notwithstanding. Before getting into the content itself, let me introduce our guests: Dr. DiGennaro-Reed is an Associate Professor in and Chairperson of the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas where she directs the Performance Management Laboratory and Performance Management Center. Her research examines effective and efficient staff training and performance improvement practices. She also conducts translational research in on-campus laboratory facilities. Dr. Derek Reed is a familiar voice to long-time BOP listeners. He is, among other things, an Associate Professor in the Department of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Kansas where he directs the Applied Behavioral Economics Laboratory. Dr. Gregory Madden teaches and conducts research at Utah State University. Here is an excerpt of his bio in his own words: "I am a Professor in the Department of Psychology. I teach PSY1400/1410, which is the introductory course in behavioral processes. Topics range from free will to interventions designed to treat depression and drug dependence. I also teach an upper-division course on applying behavior-change technology to workplace settings." It turns out that they've been working on this book for roughly six years. We talked about why they thought a new ABA text was necessary, what makes this book stand apart from other really good ones that are out there, and how they attacked the massive challenge that is the writing process itself. Along the way, we ended up getting into what makes for good university instruction, the need (perceived or otherwise) to "sell" students on Behavior Analysis, and lots of other interesting nuggets and tips for those who have the important task of teaching the next generation of behavior analysis students. As such, I think there are a lot of meta-lessons embedded in this episode that are relevant whether or not you teach this material. Here are the links for this episode: An Introduction to Behavior Analysis * (Madden, Reed, and DiGennaro-Reed, 2021). Studyblue.com (online flashcard maker that was referenced). A blog post explaining what Habit Stacking is, based on the book * by S.J. Scott. Derek Reed on Session 17 and Session 113 on the BOP. LeBlanc, Heinicke, and Baker (2012). Expanding the Consumer Base for Behavior-Analytic Services: Meeting the Needs of Consumers in the 21st Century. This podcast is brought to you with support from: If you want to study ABA and Positive Behavior Supports at a top-notch setting in Europe, then look no further than the Tizard Center at the University of Kent. Since 1986, they've been training professionals to support individuals with disabilities. Their primary focus has always been promoting values-based and ethical approaches to supporting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. If you would like to learn more about ABA and PBS training on an international stage, check out www.tizard.org. Gateway Learning Group, and their Autism Leadership Academy. Designed for new Regional Directors, the Autism Leadership Academy develops motivated BCBAs into successful leaders in the autism field. If you’re interested in running your own regional center and want to learn the skills to do so successfully, check out gatewaylg.com/BOP. Note: Immediate openings available in Texas. BCBAs across the U.S. are encouraged to apply! Behavior University. Their mission is to provide university quality professional development for the busy Behavior Analyst. Learn about their CEU offerings, including their brand new 8-hour Supervision Course, as well as their RBT offerings over at behavioruniversity.com/observations. Consider joining the BOP Patreon. Patreon members get early access to podcasts, bonus podcast material, discounts on CEU events from FTF and other continuing ed purveyors, occasional Zoom hangouts, and more!

Celine and Stephen look at what it means to be resilient and how to strengthen your resilience. It's not just about taking the blows!    References Coutu, D. L. (2002). How resilience works. Harvard business review, 80(5), 46-56.   Yarker, J., Lewis, R., McDowall, A. & Teoh, K. (2020). Managing our wellbeing in the context of the Covid-19 Pandemic   Stephens, J. P., Heaphy, E. D., Carmeli, A., Spreitzer, G. M., & Dutton, J. E. (2013). Relationship quality and virtuousness: Emotional carrying capacity as a source of individual and team resilience. The Journal of Applied Behavioral Science, 49(1), 13-41.

This episode is a conversation with David Perrott focused on the fascinating world of self-applied behavioral science. This means what we can do with the tools and insights of behavioral science to better our own lives.David is the perfect person to... --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/behavioral-design-podcast/message

“At the end of the day, we are making decisions about people – their livelihoods, their careers, their futures – and I think that that is an honor and needs to be treated as such.” An evangelist for change, Julie Teahan creates environments where people and organizations thrive, where “families” are formed to deliver transformative and sustainable results. This week, Julie joins FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams to discuss organizational leadership, culture, and performance management. In this episode, Julie discusses the importance of an ongoing and empowering performance management system and shares how these systems are adapting to allow for a more curated experience. She also shares some of the factors that influence behavior and motivate employees, discusses the need for a high-engagement leadership model, and reflects on the question, “Can people change?” Julie is currently a partner at Guidehouse, a commercial and public sector advisory firm with more than 8,000 employees across 50 locations worldwide. For the past 20 years, she has been an organizational Sherpa, using a combination of strategy, behavioral science, creativity, endless energy and a lot of coffee to help organizations navigate their journey to something better. Julie also serves on the Board of Directors for Help Heal Veterans, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides free therapeutic arts and crafts kits to hospitalized and homebound veterans. Julie grew up in West Virginia, where she learned three lessons: 1) everyone is a neighbor, 2) peaks and valleys work in concert together, and 3) hard work is rewarding. As an alumna from Loyola University of Maryland as an inductee to their prestigious Green and Grey Society, Julie still subscribes to the school's motto of “Strong Truths Well Lived,” using her strengths for good. Her graduate degree in Applied Behavioral Science has armed her with a mastery understanding of what influences behavior and how managing those influences can impact an individual, group or an organization. As the mother of three children, she is passionate about empowering individuals to make choices that optimize their personal and professional growth and allow them to live their best life. She speaks frequently at conferences, seminars and workshops on a variety of topics, including flexibility in the workplace, personal branding, employee engagement and change management.   ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace. General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat. But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.  FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers.  Mike Abrams (@fourblock) is an Afghanistan veteran, FourBlock founder, director of the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration, and author of two military transition books. He'll be representing the military transition perspective. Lindsey Pollak (@lindsaypollak) is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey will be representing the civilian perspective of this issue.  Veterans, explore new industries and make the right connections. Find a career that fits your calling. Join us at fourblock.org/ Over 77% of FourBlock alumni stay at their first jobs over 12 months. Sponsor our program or host a class to equip more of our veterans at fourblock.org/donate. Follow FourBlock on Social Media  LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter    

As part of our "Inspiring TED Talks" series, spotlighting can't-miss TED Talks and their key takeaways, Dr. Westover explores Roselinde Torres's famous 2014 TED Talk, " What it takes to be a great leader." See the video and details here: https://www.ted.com/talks/roselinde_torres_what_it_takes_to_be_a_great_leader?language=en    TED Talk Overview: "The world is full of leadership programs, but the best way to learn how to lead might be right under your nose. In this clear, candid talk, Roselinde Torres describes 25 years observing truly great leaders at work, and shares the three simple but crucial questions would-be company chiefs need to ask to thrive in the future.."    Roselinde Torres (https://www.linkedin.com/in/roselinde-torres-921a4597/) Roselinde Torres is a senior partner emeritus of Boston Consulting Group. Before retiring, she led CEO Advisory, was a BCG Fellow, a senior leader in BCG's People and Organization practice, and served as the first global head of BCG's leadership practice. In 2014, she received the Woman Leaders in Consulting Award from Consulting Magazine for exceptional leadership within the firm and industry and for her expertise on the topic of Leadership. Roselinde has advised public and private sector clients across a range of industries including technology, consumer products, financial services, health care, industrial goods, private equity, and retail on issues such as: (1) CEO and Executive leadership, (2) Talent management, (3) Organization design, (4) Culture change, (5) Large scale change implementation. She is a sought-after speaker, has published prolifically on the topics of organizational transformation and leadership, and been featured on TED, HBR online, and in numerous internationally-read business newspapers and magazines. Roselinde is a trustee of the Wildlife Conservation Society and serves as an advisor to the Harvard Kennedy School Center for Public Leadership. Prior to joining BCG, she was a senior partner at Mercer Delta Consulting combining client service and line management roles. She has also worked internal consulting and line management roles at Johnson & Johnson and at Connecticut Mutual Life. Roselinde holds a BA in English and Spanish, with honors, from Middlebury College and an MS in human resource development from the American University and the NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science. Ranked in the Top 15 Personal Development and Self-Improvement Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/personal_development_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 30 Leadership Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/leadership_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 HR Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/hr_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 15 Talent Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/talent_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Performance Management Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/performance_management_podcasts/ ; Ranked in the Top 10 Workplace Podcasts: https://blog.feedspot.com/workplace_podcasts/

With a Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science, the creator of The Confident Woman Program, and co-host of Happy Married Chicks Podcast, Susan Leahy understands exactly what it means to feel good. According to Susan, happiness isn’t about trying to solve lower frequency problems. It’s about giving ourselves permission to elevate into a higher frequency. Get ready to get happy as she reveals how to have more playful internal conversations to make sure you’re feeling good every single day.

For this episode we sat down with Mrs. Nicquelle Jones to hear her story of transformation and community impact. It was great to connect with a women who not only is an amazing contributor to her community, but has an amazing story of transformation. A little about Nicquelle from Nicquelle... I am Nicquelle Jones my most recent job was working at Therapeutic Health Services in Seattle, WA in the Capitol Hill area as a treatment supervisor. I decided to resign to finish my bachelor's degree in Applied Behavioral Science and to take care of my husband. At THS I supervised SUDPT's, SUDP's and worked with a diverse population of Clients in the Seattle, King Co area. I began at THS working with the King Co. Drug Diversion Program, Alcohol and Drug Program and Opiate Substitute Treatment Program. I use evidence based practices and psychoeducation with the Clients I've worked with. I am certified in Moral Reconation Therapy, Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I have personal experience being in recovery for multiple years and use the 12 steps model and mental health services as a form of support to stay healthy. I am a mother of two children and three grandchildren. I have personally experienced homeless and how hard it can be to find a job with a criminal background. In my early recovery I found out that she I could reinvent myself by going back to school while living in a women's transitional housing. My hobbies are: gardening, sewing, and I enjoy public speaking and participate in multiple positions at the church I attend. I also participate in feeding the homeless through a church organization and facilitate recovery workshops using the Seeking Safety Model. Nicquelle is an advocate for: Change Women and children Those who suffer from co- occurring disorders Those who want a second chance Enjoy this amazing conversation! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Girl Power Alliance Guests:Kristin Arilus, Whittney Kilgore, Kiara Cross, and Nikki Bradley talk about Black Women and their Voice of Hope this week on the Girl Power Alliance Podcast. Kristin is the founder of Monetized Mama and Co-Founder of Girl Power Alliance, she helps mom entrepreneurs simplify and automate their service-based business. She can help you peer into the future of what your business could be if it could run itself, then strategically sort through the clutter and find the best system to get there. Many people know what they need but struggle with the details of how to put it all together. Kristin is your systems guru to help you save time and monetize yourself quicker than you ever imagined. Once Kristin is armed with your destination, she takes action, gets you results, learns from it, then uses that information to take the next step. Basically, she does the heavy lifting for you. Here is her email: hello@kristinarilus.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/monetizedmama Instagram" @KristinArilus Whittney Kilgore is a Personal & Growth and Mindset Coach for teen girls and women. She is the mother of an 11-year-old son and has been married for 8 years. She studied Applied Behavioral Science and decided to use her knowledge to help women shift unwanted mental and emotional behavior through coaching. She has a passion for helping them identify and change unproductive mindsets, habits, and decision-making skills. As an active duty Soldier in the US Army, Whittney uses her free time to coach women online and in person. She is determined to help women gain confidence in their God-given abilities while walking in their purpose. Instagram: @coachwhittneyk Kiara Cross is a woman captivated by the unmerited grace of Jesus Christ. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with her wonderful husband Michael Cross, and works full time for the Indiana Department of Transportation as the Outdoor Advertising Compliance Specialist. She and her husband are blessed to help co-lead the marriage ministry at their church. When Kiara is not working or serving in ministry she is probably lost in a downward spiral of all things Pinterest. Facebook: Kiara Cross Nikki Bradley is a former top sales and marketing executive and consultant who has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world and helped build start-ups from the ground floor. She has built a successful career shaped by designing growth strategies, developing winning teams, and closing 8-figure+ deals with global brands. She is a sought after business coach, brand strategist, and speaker and has been recognized for Thought Leadership by Accenture. After being in a career and building that she thought would make her happy, she was hit with health issues. She realized that the countless 16+ hour days that she had built a professional life no longer brought her joy and case her to lose sight of what really mattered. She made the decision to start living in her purpose to connect their purpose to their brand-whether personal or business-so that they can better connect with, covert, and serve their audience with their gifts. Facebook: Nikki Bradley Instagram: @thenikkibradley

Girl Power Alliance Guests:Kristin Arilus, Whittney Kilgore, Kiara Cross, and Nikki Bradley talk about Black Women and their Voice of Hope this week on the Girl Power Alliance Podcast. Kristin is the founder of Monetized Mama and Co-Founder of Girl Power Alliance, she helps mom entrepreneurs simplify and automate their service-based business. She can help you peer into the future of what your business could be if it could run itself, then strategically sort through the clutter and find the best system to get there. Many people know what they need but struggle with the details of how to put it all together. Kristin is your systems guru to help you save time and monetize yourself quicker than you ever imagined. Once Kristin is armed with your destination, she takes action, gets you results, learns from it, then uses that information to take the next step. Basically, she does the heavy lifting for you. Here is her email: hello@kristinarilus.com Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/monetizedmama Instagram" @KristinArilus   Whittney Kilgore is a Personal & Growth and Mindset Coach for teen girls and women. She is the mother of an 11-year-old son and has been married for 8 years. She studied Applied Behavioral Science and decided to use her knowledge to help women shift unwanted mental and emotional behavior through coaching. She has a passion for helping them identify and change unproductive mindsets, habits, and decision-making skills. As an active duty Soldier in the US Army, Whittney uses her free time to coach women online and in person. She is determined to help women gain confidence in their God-given abilities while walking in their purpose. Instagram: @coachwhittneyk   Kiara Cross is a woman captivated by the unmerited grace of Jesus Christ. She lives in Indianapolis, Indiana with her wonderful husband Michael Cross, and works full time for the Indiana Department of Transportation as the Outdoor Advertising Compliance Specialist. She and her husband are blessed to help co-lead the marriage ministry at their church. When Kiara is not working or serving in ministry she is probably lost in a downward spiral of all things Pinterest. Facebook: Kiara Cross   Nikki Bradley is a former top sales and marketing executive and consultant who has worked with some of the biggest brands in the world and helped build start-ups from the ground floor. She has built a successful career shaped by designing growth strategies, developing winning teams, and closing 8-figure+ deals with global brands. She is a sought after business coach, brand strategist, and speaker and has been recognized for Thought Leadership by Accenture. After being in a career and building that she thought would make her happy, she was hit with health issues. She realized that the countless 16+ hour days that she had built a professional life no longer brought her joy and case her to lose sight of what really mattered. She made the decision to start living in her purpose to connect their purpose to their brand-whether personal or business-so that they can better connect with, covert, and serve their audience with their gifts. Facebook: Nikki Bradley Instagram: @thenikkibradley

How do we get through this when we’re all so angry and sure we’re right? What’s coming next?The ability to create understanding between people is crucial for relationships. It's especially important in today's heightened environment of polarization. Our emotional reactions can lead to defensiveness, anger, and divisiveness, or to deeper human connectedness, dialogue, and collaboration. The choice is ours. Heidi provides insights and tools for coming out of this with relationships intact.Conversation and Q&A has been edited for time and clarityHeidi and I talk about her formative understanding of others at French Camp.We talk about principles covered by Patrick Lencioni in The Five Dysfunctions of a Team.We also talk about Chris Argyris' Ladder Of Inference and how it shapes our reactions. And the Awareness Wheel as a tool to foster communication. And her mentor Russ Hamilton. 

Community colleges graduation rates remain low. Some studies have shown that students who enroll in summer courses are more likely to stay on track and graduate, yet despite these benefits most college students do not attend during the summer. So why don’t students attend, and how can colleges encourage more of them to enroll in the summer? To answer these questions MDRC launched the Encouraging Additional Summer Enrollment — or EASE — project in partnership with the Ohio Association of Community Colleges and 10 community colleges in Ohio. MDRC designed, implemented, and tested two interventions to encourage summer enrollment, using insights from behavioral science, a study of how people make decisions. Both interventions worked to increase enrollment, and both could be operated at a relatively low cost. Join Leigh Parise as she talks about the EASE study with Caitlin Anzelone, deputy director of MDRC’s Center for Applied Behavioral Science.

Girl Power Alliance Guest: Whittney Kilgore Whittney Kilgore is a Personal Growth and Mindset Coach for teen girls and women. She is the mother of an 11-year-old son and has been married for 8 years. She studied Applied Behavioral Science and decided to use her knowledge to help women shift unwanted mental and emotional behavior through coaching. She has a passion for helping them identify and change unproductive mindsets, habits, and decision-making skills. As an active duty Soldier in the US Army, Whittney uses her free time to coach women online and in person. She is determined to help women gain confidence in their God-given abilities while walking in their purpose. Connect with Whittney Kilgore: Website – https://www.coachwk.com Facebook – @Coach Whittney K Instagram – @coachwhittneyk

Girl Power Alliance Guest: Whittney Kilgore   Whittney Kilgore is a Personal Growth and Mindset Coach for teen girls and women. She is the mother of an 11-year-old son and has been married for 8 years. She studied Applied Behavioral Science and decided to use her knowledge to help women shift unwanted mental and emotional behavior through coaching. She has a passion for helping them identify and change unproductive mindsets, habits, and decision-making skills. As an active duty Soldier in the US Army, Whittney uses her free time to coach women online and in person. She is determined to help women gain confidence in their God-given abilities while walking in their purpose. Connect with Whittney Kilgore: Website – https://www.coachwk.com Facebook – @Coach Whittney K Instagram – @coachwhittneyk

We will discuss the importance of maintaining your mental health with Dr. Carla Stewart. She is a mother of five children, wife, and founder of her own agency CLS Comprehensive Services, LLC. She has been serving the community through mental health and wellness counseling and consulting for over fifteen years. She's a graduate of National Louis University with a B.A. in Applied Behavioral Science, Masters in Counseling, and Doctors of Education (ED.D) in Counselor Education from Argosy University. She holds professional certifications and licenses in counseling. She highlights how imperative mental health is for everyone. She also shares resources, techniques, and tools to use to improve your mental health.

Donna Peters interviews Dr. Claudy Jules on the topic of culture.  Recognizing that our families are the first Culture any of us ever knows, Dr. Jules challenges us to define Culture and to shape the Culture we want to live in as the CEO of our own life.Dr. Claudy Jules is a leading expert in organization, leadership and change. He  currently heads Google's Center of Expertise on Organizational Health and Change.  He also serves as an advisor to CapitalG (Alphabet's growth equity investment fund) and the firm's portfolio companies on leadership, talent, organizational design, culture and change. Dr. Jules sits on the board of Leading Educators, a nonprofit disrupting the multibillion-a-year teacher professional development industry. He is also a sought-out speaker with a significant body of published thought leadership. He is a Forbes contributor, speaks and presents at professional and academic conferences and lectures at leading universities, including Columbia University's graduate program in social and organizational psychology. He is well known for his research on digital and global leadership, operating models, and top team effectiveness with published articles in the MIT Sloan Management Review, The European Business Review, Leader to Leader, Strategy & Leadership, the Ivey Business Journal and Organizational Dynamics. Dr. Jules earned his Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Case Western Reserve University. He also holds a Master's degree from the joint program in Organization Development at The American University and NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Science and completed post-graduate studies at The Gestalt Institute of Cleveland and Gestalt Organization & Systems Development Center, focusing on the application of Gestalt Therapy to organizational consulting and change. Check out upcoming episodes which will include topics such as:Do You Know Your Core Values?Build Your Personal Board of DirectorsA CEO Gets Real About Real LifeDoes Your Life Have a StrategyYou Are Your BrandWhen People Hear Your Name, How Do They Feel?Shape the Future You WantFinancial Advice That's Hard to HearOptions Are PowerWelcome to The Me-Suite: a source of power for the life-minded.  Subscribe to the podcast.  Visit our blog and executive life coaching services.www.the-me-suite.comFB: @mesuiteLinkedIn: The Me-Suite

I received questions about relationships that I gave advice on. I'm not a licensed counselor but I do have my Bachelor's in Applied Behavioral Science and my Associates in Psychology. My goal is to eventually get my Masters in Counseling. I love helping people and giving advice on things --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Signs of sexual trauma in children My guest for this episode is Amy Lang: she has been teaching sex for over 25 years now with an emphasis on teaching kids about sexuality in an effective, healthy way. Amy has a Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science. She started her foray into sexual education as a hobby, but she soon made her own company once she realized how uncomfortable she was with talking to her son about sex. Amy's company is Birds and Bees and Kids. Currently, she educates parents to properly communicate and teach their own children about sex. In this episode, we talk about educating children about sex. Specifically, we give a lot of attention to sexual abuse topics, noticing red flags in your child's sexual development or behavior, and what to do if your child comes forward as a victim (or a perpetrator) of sexual abuse. These are heavy topics, but they are far too important to ignore. Normal Sexual Behaviors and When to be Concerned Amy says that typical sexual behavior includes what she calls ‘penis meetings' and ‘vulva conventions'–or other types of behaviors that are based on natural anatomical curiosity between other children. This type of experimentation is normal for all kids. Ages 9-12 is when the experimentation ramps up and can get a little more serious, as porn is typical first viewed within this age range. And then as kids hit the 13-16 age range, Amy says that “all bets are off. They are pretty much doing everything.” Amy says that a way to assess if your child's sexual behavior is something to be concerned about is just to listen to what they're saying. If the language sounds adult-like and too established for their age, that is a red flag. And when it comes to self-stimulation, any age for children is normal to start. But it is a red flag if the child is self-stimulating in public on a consistent basis. She goes into much more detail and expands upon this topic within the talk, including a few anecdotes that clarify some of these red-flag behaviors. Our Compulsion to Report Sexual Abuse in Children As Amy points out, adults have a tendency to report any sexualized behaviors in children as a result of sexual abuse when that's often not the case. Children commonly experiment and discover their bodies in very demonstrative ways, and this is natural. So, shaming kids that exhibit these natural behaviors can be very harmful. Yes, in a public setting, there are boundaries that should be upheld. But corrections that are made shouldn't be done in a way that shames the natural expression of a child's sexuality. Communicating in a clear, kind, and simple way is the best way. Of course, though, there are instances where sexual abuse does happen. Some of the red flags for sexual abuse are if the behavior is adult-like, if the behavior is repeated despite multiple corrections, and if the behavior is not between two kids of similar age–say a discrepancy of 3 or more years. For more on this, including red flags between siblings, listen along. Advice for Parents if a Child Discloses Abuse Your natural response would be to react emotionally and get angry if your child came forth and disclosed any sexual abuse that they experienced. Amy advises parents in this situation to stay as calm as possible after your initial reaction. And then ask the important questions in a calm manner: the who, what, when, and where of the abuse. Being gentle is key in this time. She gives some very valuable tips and advice within this section of the interview that everyone should check out, including information on therapy, what to do after sexual abuse, and the complications and confusions that can occur during an abuse. Handle Concerns Calmly There are aberrant sexual behaviors, and there is normal sexual experimentation between children. As a parent, it is important to educate yourself on the difference and to not victimize another child if they exhibit abnormal sexual behaviors. They need help, from a positive place; treating them the same way you would treat an adult who exhibited those behaviors is not constructive, but actually harmful. Resources for Parents Amy provides great resources for you if you are currently dealing with a similar situation that was discussed within this episode. One of the organizations is Stopitnow.org for handouts, resources, and information. All of this is on her website. Check below for links! Key Links for Amy: Her website: https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/ Amy's book, Birds, Bees & Kids: http://bettersexpodcast.com/amylangbook Stopitnow.org– https://stopitnow.org Amy's podcast, Just Say This! – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-say-this/id1440215158 More info: Book and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.com Web – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/ Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/ If you're enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcast Better Sex with Jessa Zimmerman https://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/More info and resources: How Big a Problem is Your Sex Life? Quiz – https://www.sexlifequiz.com The Course – https://www.intimacywithease.com The Book – https://www.sexwithoutstress.com Podcast Website – https://www.intimacywithease.com Access the Free webinar: How to make sex easy and fun for both of you: https://intimacywithease.com/masterclass Secret Podcast for the Higher Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/hdppodcast Secret Podcast for the Lower Desire Partner: https://www.intimacywithease.com/ldppodcast

Signs of sexual trauma in childrenMy guest for this episode is Amy Lang: she has been teaching sex for over 25 years now with an emphasis on teaching kids about sexuality in an effective, healthy way. Amy has a Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science. She started her foray into sexual education as a hobby, but she soon made her own company once she realized how uncomfortable she was with talking to her son about sex.Amy’s company is Birds and Bees and Kids. Currently, she educates parents to properly communicate and teach their own children about sex.In this episode, we talk about educating children about sex. Specifically, we give a lot of attention to sexual abuse topics, noticing red flags in your child’s sexual development or behavior, and what to do if your child comes forward as a victim (or a perpetrator) of sexual abuse.These are heavy topics, but they are far too important to ignore.Normal Sexual Behaviors and When to be ConcernedAmy says that typical sexual behavior includes what she calls ‘penis meetings’ and ‘vulva conventions’–or other types of behaviors that are based on natural anatomical curiosity between other children. This type of experimentation is normal for all kids.Ages 9-12 is when the experimentation ramps up and can get a little more serious, as porn is typical first viewed within this age range. And then as kids hit the 13-16 age range, Amy says that “all bets are off. They are pretty much doing everything.”Amy says that a way to assess if your child’s sexual behavior is something to be concerned about is just to listen to what they’re saying. If the language sounds adult-like and too established for their age, that is a red flag. And when it comes to self-stimulation, any age for children is normal to start. But it is a red flag if the child is self-stimulating in public on a consistent basis.She goes into much more detail and expands upon this topic within the talk, including a few anecdotes that clarify some of these red-flag behaviors.Our Compulsion to Report Sexual Abuse in ChildrenAs Amy points out, adults have a tendency to report any sexualized behaviors in children as a result of sexual abuse when that’s often not the case. Children commonly experiment and discover their bodies in very demonstrative ways, and this is natural.So, shaming kids that exhibit these natural behaviors can be very harmful. Yes, in a public setting, there are boundaries that should be upheld. But corrections that are made shouldn’t be done in a way that shames the natural expression of a child’s sexuality. Communicating in a clear, kind, and simple way is the best way.Of course, though, there are instances where sexual abuse does happen. Some of the red flags for sexual abuse are if the behavior is adult-like, if the behavior is repeated despite multiple corrections, and if the behavior is not between two kids of similar age–say a discrepancy of 3 or more years.For more on this, including red flags between siblings, listen along.Advice for Parents if a Child Discloses AbuseYour natural response would be to react emotionally and get angry if your child came forth and disclosed any sexual abuse that they experienced. Amy advises parents in this situation to stay as calm as possible after your initial reaction. And then ask the important questions in a calm manner: the who, what, when, and where of the abuse. Being gentle is key in this time.She gives some very valuable tips and advice within this section of the interview that everyone should check out, including information on therapy, what to do after sexual abuse, and the complications and confusions that can occur during an abuse.Handle Concerns CalmlyThere are aberrant sexual behaviors, and there is normal sexual experimentation between children. As a parent, it is important to educate yourself on the difference and to not victimize another child if they exhibit abnormal sexual behaviors. They need help, from a positive place; treating them the same way you would treat an adult who exhibited those behaviors is not constructive, but actually harmful.Resources for ParentsAmy provides great resources for you if you are currently dealing with a similar situation that was discussed within this episode. One of the organizations is Stopitnow.org for handouts, resources, and information. All of this is on her website. Check below for links!Key Links for Amy: Her website: https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/Amy’s book, Birds, Bees & Kids: http://bettersexpodcast.com/amylangbookStopitnow.org– https://stopitnow.orgAmy’s podcast, Just Say This! – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-say-this/id1440215158More info:Book and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

Signs of sexual trauma in childrenMy guest for this episode is Amy Lang: she has been teaching sex for over 25 years now with an emphasis on teaching kids about sexuality in an effective, healthy way. Amy has a Master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science. She started her foray into sexual education as a hobby, but she soon made her own company once she realized how uncomfortable she was with talking to her son about sex.Amy’s company is Birds and Bees and Kids. Currently, she educates parents to properly communicate and teach their own children about sex.In this episode, we talk about educating children about sex. Specifically, we give a lot of attention to sexual abuse topics, noticing red flags in your child’s sexual development or behavior, and what to do if your child comes forward as a victim (or a perpetrator) of sexual abuse.These are heavy topics, but they are far too important to ignore.Normal Sexual Behaviors and When to be ConcernedAmy says that typical sexual behavior includes what she calls ‘penis meetings’ and ‘vulva conventions’–or other types of behaviors that are based on natural anatomical curiosity between other children. This type of experimentation is normal for all kids.Ages 9-12 is when the experimentation ramps up and can get a little more serious, as porn is typical first viewed within this age range. And then as kids hit the 13-16 age range, Amy says that “all bets are off. They are pretty much doing everything.”Amy says that a way to assess if your child’s sexual behavior is something to be concerned about is just to listen to what they’re saying. If the language sounds adult-like and too established for their age, that is a red flag. And when it comes to self-stimulation, any age for children is normal to start. But it is a red flag if the child is self-stimulating in public on a consistent basis.She goes into much more detail and expands upon this topic within the talk, including a few anecdotes that clarify some of these red-flag behaviors.Our Compulsion to Report Sexual Abuse in ChildrenAs Amy points out, adults have a tendency to report any sexualized behaviors in children as a result of sexual abuse when that’s often not the case. Children commonly experiment and discover their bodies in very demonstrative ways, and this is natural.So, shaming kids that exhibit these natural behaviors can be very harmful. Yes, in a public setting, there are boundaries that should be upheld. But corrections that are made shouldn’t be done in a way that shames the natural expression of a child’s sexuality. Communicating in a clear, kind, and simple way is the best way.Of course, though, there are instances where sexual abuse does happen. Some of the red flags for sexual abuse are if the behavior is adult-like, if the behavior is repeated despite multiple corrections, and if the behavior is not between two kids of similar age–say a discrepancy of 3 or more years.For more on this, including red flags between siblings, listen along.Advice for Parents if a Child Discloses AbuseYour natural response would be to react emotionally and get angry if your child came forth and disclosed any sexual abuse that they experienced. Amy advises parents in this situation to stay as calm as possible after your initial reaction. And then ask the important questions in a calm manner: the who, what, when, and where of the abuse. Being gentle is key in this time.She gives some very valuable tips and advice within this section of the interview that everyone should check out, including information on therapy, what to do after sexual abuse, and the complications and confusions that can occur during an abuse.Handle Concerns CalmlyThere are aberrant sexual behaviors, and there is normal sexual experimentation between children. As a parent, it is important to educate yourself on the difference and to not victimize another child if they exhibit abnormal sexual behaviors. They need help, from a positive place; treating them the same way you would treat an adult who exhibited those behaviors is not constructive, but actually harmful.Resources for ParentsAmy provides great resources for you if you are currently dealing with a similar situation that was discussed within this episode. One of the organizations is Stopitnow.org for handouts, resources, and information. All of this is on her website. Check below for links!Key Links for Amy: Her website: https://birdsandbeesandkids.com/Amy’s book, Birds, Bees & Kids: http://bettersexpodcast.com/amylangbookStopitnow.org– https://stopitnow.orgAmy’s podcast, Just Say This! – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/just-say-this/id1440215158More info:Book and New Course – https://sexwithoutstress.comWeb – https://www.bettersexpodcast.com/Sex Health Quiz – http://sexhealthquiz.com/If you’re enjoying the podcast and want to be a part of making sure it continues in the future, consider being a patron. With a small monthly pledge, you can support the costs of putting this show together. For as little as $2 per month, you can get advance access to each episode. For just a bit more, you will receive an advance copy of a chapter of my new book. And for $10 per month, you get all that plus an invitation to an online Q&A chat with me once a quarter. Learn more at https://www.patreon.com/bettersexpodcastBetter Sex with Jessa Zimmermanhttps://businessinnovatorsradio.com/better-sex/

Jim Cathcart is the author of 19 books and has been inducted into both the Professional Speakers Hall of Fame and the Sales and Marketing Hall of Fame (London). He is one of the most award-winning professional speakers in the world, having won the Golden Gavel Award, The Cavett Award, Legends of Speaking Award, The Quilly® Bestselling Author Award, Certified Speaking Professional, Past President of the National Speakers Association, and more. With over 3,200 professional speeches around the world, he has addressed every industry and profession imaginable. But with all of that, he's also a regular guy: an avid motorcyclist, a mountain trail runner, and a professional guitarist/singer who performs often in clubs and at events. Jim's specialty is Applied Behavioral Science, “practical psychology,” and he focuses on helping people succeed. His TEDx video now has over 1.5 million views and he has just returned from his tenth lecture tour in China! Show Highlights: The seed of your future success already lives within you. Figure out what your seed is and then nurture your nature. -Jim CathcartThe task of leadership is to create an alignment of strengths in ways that make a system's weaknesses irrelevant. -Peter DruckerEmotional healing has its own time schedule and we don't know what that schedule is. -Jim CathcartThe time to develop emotional strength is not when you need it, but before you need it. -Dan MooreInstead of starting my day by immediately thinking about tasks, I let my mind think about whatever it wants to think about. -Jim CathcartI ask: "How would the person I'd like to be approach this situation?" -Jim CathcartThe idea that "I can't do that" should be replaced with "I think I could do that; I just don't know how yet." -Dan MooreWhen your bucket is empty and you feel like you've got no options, the answer is do something. What do I mean? Do anything but do it intentionally. -Jim CathcartYour creative impulse is the God in you. They say we're made in the image of our Creator; I don't think this means we look like God. It means we're created to be creators. -Jim Cathcart Jim's closing thoughts: Broaden your reach and get information from multiple sources, even sources that contradict each other. It'll change your perspective and you'll start seeing connections that you never noticed before. The Action Catalyst is a weekly podcast hosted by Dan Moore, President of Southwestern Advantage, the oldest direct-sales company in America, and Partner with Southwestern Consulting. With more than 45 years in sales leadership and marketing management, Dan has a wealth of knowledge to share on how to make better use of time to achieve life, sales, and other business goals. Each week, he interviews some of the nation's top thought leaders and experts, sharing meaningful tips and advice. Subscribe on iTunes and please leave a rating and review!

A powerful interview with Gena McDonald, founder of Developing Butterflies Big Sister Program.  Gena McDonald, founder of  Developing Butterflies Big Sister Program, established April 6, 2016 born in Dayton and a graduate of Dayton Public Schools, is a mother of two (a son and a daughter), holds a Bachelor degree in Applied Behavioral Science and is very passionate about helping young ladies or "little sisters" be confident in who they are to overcome their obstacles. She didn’t have a bad life, but growing up with three parents on drugs  and with the three main women in her life victims of domestic violence, she was already considered a statistic to repeat her environment.    Gena wasn’t involved in any mentoring or big sister program but realized that if she had a mentor or big sister, she could have made some better choices sooner-than-later, which is how Developing Butterflies came about; giving back what she didn’t have! She wanted to provide a program where little sisters could come be themselves and build strong, lasting relationships, while receiving support and guidance. For More Information about Developing Butterflies go to https://www.facebook.com/Developingbutterfliesbigsisterprogram/?ref=br_rs

Have you ever observed something others do not even notice? Today’s guest has the niche for that! Our host Renee has known Joan for 15 years, and they have worked together for a long time. As one of Renee’s mentors, Joan Mara is truly a behavioral science guru. Joan Mara a principal in Guardian Angel Consultants LTD, holds a Master’s Degree in Applied Behavioral Science and does tons of work with corporate leadership consulting, global forum services and executive coaching.  Joan is all about her health and is invested in taking care of her physical and mental health. Listen today and hear a moving and profound story of Joan Mara, the story of a plane ride.  Show Highlights: Renee explains how Joan reminds her of a Lioness as an image 300 orange theory classes, and tracking it with fish stickers before turning 60 A pursuit of physical strength for Joan What Joan is up to now Joan’s current great success at Orange Theory fitness A story that shares insight into Joan Being very observant in life helps Joan with her work  Focus on the person you connect with Renee will do a Joan Mara Experiment  Resources: Biggest Small Things website Instagram: @renee_manning_ Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/renee.manning.581 Call to Action: reneemanning.com/events and select “Story Board Consultation” talk with me about your personal story board; leave the call feeling relaxed, focused and inspired by your biggest small stories.    Guardian Angel Website

“Our intuition is beautiful and can give us tremendous insights, but we also need to recognize that it's misguided." Kelly Peters explains how her “irrational passion” for behavioral economics led her to co-found the first management consulting firm dedicated to bringing scientific thinking into business strategy, and how leaders can make smarter decisions by incorporating behavioral economics into their operations. Kelly Peters is the CEO and Co-Founder of BEworks, which provides scientific research, evidence-based strategies, and fully implemented solutions to their clients, which include Fortune 500s and governments around the world. She has also overseen the launch of several business ventures that capitalize on insights into consumer behavior. Kelly is a Faculty Lecturer of Applied Behavioral Science at the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management, as well as a regular lecturer at Cornell and Harvard, among other schools. Hosted by Tom Andrews: For the past twenty years, Tom Andrews has been helping Chief Executives lead their organizations through transformation, most recently as the President of SYPartners’ Organizational Transformation practice. He has recently founded a new organization, TJA Leadership, which integrates leadership development into organizational and cultural transformation. Tom has helped design leadership curricula for GE’s Management Development Institute at Crotonville and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and regularly speaks at Fortune 100 companies and other high-performance organizations.

Social service and education programs aim to help the people they serve achieve positive outcomes (for example, completing a degree or getting a job). But some participants still don’t succeed. Could predicting who is more at risk of not meeting important milestones allow programs to intervene with supports for those who most need them? Predictive analytics is a tool that can help programs use existing data to make predictions of risk for their clients. Program staff can identify milestones, which, if not met, can prompt action. For example, if a child is not reading at grade level by grade 3, school staff can provide additional supports to help avoid unwanted future outcomes,  such as failing or dropping out.  Join Katie Beal as she talks to Rekha Balu, Director of MDRC’s Center for Applied Behavioral Science, who describes how predictive analytics is informing MDRC’s work, and to Brad Dudding, Chief Operating Officer at the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO), who explains how CEO is using predictive analytics to help formerly incarcerated individuals gain employment and reduce recidivism.

As a speaker, you’re only one-half of the equation. The other half is your audience. Particularly when you’re doing workshops and breakout sessions with smaller groups, you want to make sure that the audience is engaged, interested, and learning. My guest Amy Lang is an experienced speaker and workshop facilitator and she shares with us strategies she uses, from stories and humor to flipcharts and breathing breaks, to engage adult learners. We also talk about how to manage introverted and extroverted workshop participants, how Amy got her first speaking gigs when she was starting her business, and our mutual love for alliteration and acronyms. This is a very lively conversation that I know you’ll enjoy! About My Guest: A nationally-known sexuality educator, speaker and author, Amy Lang helps both parents and professionals who work with kids discover talking about sexuality, bodies and safety doesn’t have to be scary or overwhelming. Her engaging, humorous and inspiring style shows adults how to turn conversations and situations they dread into something they can handle like a pro. Her clients include the US Air Force Youth and Family Services programs, Boys & Girls Clubs and thousands of parents around the world. Amy holds an MA in Applied Behavioral Science and her focus was in adult education and group facilitation. She decided to combine her love of sex talking and her love of working with adults and started Birds & Bees & Kids in 2006.   Highlights: Getting referrals from current and previous clients, and how important they are to grow your business How to get your first speaking gigs Keeping your presentation content fresh Specific strategies for connecting with and engaging introverts AND extroverts in your audience How to connect to your audience with real stories, humor, and wacky teaching styles Holding space for your audience and being their guide The importance of tweaking your content to different audiences so they are engaged and actively learning   Links: Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/47 Check out Amy’s website at http://birdsandbeesandkids.com/ Amy’s Facebook Group Birds and Bees and Kids Find Amy’s book Dating Smarts on Amazon Interested in working together to create your signature talk? Email me at carol@speakingyourbrand.com. Join the free Speaking Your Brand community at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/join/ or text the word SPEAKING to 444-999. Say hi to me on Twitter @CarolMorganCox Subscribe to the podcast and leave a review!

A serial entrepreneur since her early 20’s, Lisa has created, owned and managed a variety of businesses including a travel agency, a real estate company and even a road construction supply company. Lisa has a M.S. degree in Nonprofit Management and Strategic Fundraising and a B.S. degree in Applied Behavioral Science with a focus on organizational behavior. She has served on countless boards for nonprofits and associations, including being president of the Westlake Chamber of Commerce in Austin, Texas. Lisa is now a full-time business coach serving small businesses.   Lisa talks about how systems and processes can make or break your business. If you find yourself constantly saying you have no time then you really need to make time to listen to Lisa, Matt and Dan’s views and experiences on how implementing systems in their businesses saves them a boatload of time. You can get in touch with Lisa through her website and social media platforms: Website: http://zubaacademy.com/ Twitter: @lisakellyzuba Facebook: Zuba Academy LinkedIn: Lisa Kelly Zuba ---- Start your day with the right positive affirmations by joining Dan’s The Success Happens Movement Facebook group. Are you taking massive action in your life? Want to share your successes and support others who are also taking massive action? Then join Matt’s Facebook group The 3% Tribe.

Join us on Tuesday, August 29th, for an inspirational hour with Grace Bell. Like many, Grace first encountered a need to heal from very painful thinking when still a teenager. This started a journey of self-discovery, seeking, riding a roller-coaster of emotions and thoughts, and studying. She discovered the beauty of the 12 Steps and the power of sharing the road with others. Later, she learned Transcendental Meditation in 1992 in a beginners class and went on to complete her master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science from the Leadership Institute of Seattle at Bastyr University. In 2008 Grace graduated from both the Certification Program for The Work of Byron Katie with The Institute for The Work after many hours of training and attendance over three years, and Accomplishment Coaching, a one-year Life Coach Certification program. She has worked with people from all over the world including Japan, Australia, Tasmania, England, Holland, Spain, France, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, Greece, Italy, Namibia, South Africa, Lebanon, Canada, Egypt, Ireland, Peru, Mexico, China, and the United States. She has appeared on radio programs such as, “The Secrets of Dating and Relationship Success” produced by Sharon Marks, “The Great Parenting Radio Show” with Jacqueline Green in Toronto, Canada and “Intuition To Income” with Abby Gooch. With humor, gentleness, acceptance and sincerity, Grace has helped thousands of people (and most importantly, her own mind) to discover freedom, peace and joy by encouraging them to clearly identify their most painful beliefs and then asking them questions. Enjoy her inspiring blog at: http://workwithgrace.com/blog/.

http://kennylovesyou.com/   Kenneth A. Graham, Jr. was born on September 10, 1989, in Valdosta, Georgia. Raised in Cincinnati, Ohio in the inner city neighborhoods of Avondale and Mt. Airy. From a young age, he was born to a single teenage mother at the age of 15 years old with a strict Christian upbringing. Kenneth dealt with a wide range of obstacles during his youth from being misdiagnosed with autism, growing up in a low-income environment, which is one of his greatest motivators which he uses to push himself to live a life of purpose and meaning. He is currently residing in Dayton, Ohio.    He is a graduate of Wright State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Applied Behavioral Science. He is also a renown motivational speaker, educator, community activist, and minister. He speaks to various urban schools, colleges, and universities, as well as organizations and ministries across the country, reminding them to pursue and fulfill their God-given purpose and potential. He has also done work with the City of Dayton Community Initiative to Reduce Gun Violence, various mentoring programs, and is currently partnered with the Children's Defense Fund Freedom Schools and aspires to join the CDF Freedom School Board. His message derives from the Gospel and truths of Jesus Christ. He is the author of his latest book Discovering and Activating Your Inside Potential, which has made appearances on WWSU 106.9, which is sponsored by Wright State University, Authors Talk About It Podcast, One Church Media Ministry, as well as DATV (Dayton Access Television). He is currently involved with Toastmasters International, The Neighborhood Leadership Institute in Dayton, Ohio, The Miami Valley Organizing Collaborative where he focuses primarily on the state of education.   He is currently self-employed, running his speaking/consulting company called _Kenneth Graham & Associates LLC. _He is the author of the book, "Discovering and Activating Your Inside Potential." The purpose of this book is to help every individual who reads this book find their purpose or refines their goal. He is currently working on his sophomore project called _Get Your Life, _which will be released in early 2017. http://kennylovesyou.com/  

In this episode, Paul Thoresen (@surveyguy2) joins us to talk about change management. Thanks to Chris Giebe (@chrisgiebe), Christopher Hudson(@chrishudsonjr), and Veronika Jakl (@VeronikaJakl) for their great questions. Show Links What's the Evidence for Change Management? (HR Magazine)Effects of Change Interventions: What Kind of Evidence Do We Really Have? (Journal of Applied Behavioral Science)

Molly Morrissey is a traditional astrologer and resilience coach. She works with inquisitive, contemplative professionals who are ready to build more resilience so they can interact fully with their lives. Her work helps the client find a deeper sense of understanding about themselves and their life patterns by unearthing and connecting clues found in their birth chart, their family-and-cultures-of-origin, their emotions, beliefs, intuition, and thoughts. She helps them integrate a structured approach for engaging and responding to their lives with more vitality over the long term. With a Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science in coaching and counseling from Bastyr University/LIOS and astrological training with master astrologer John Frawley, Molly also incorporates backgrounds in architecture and the marine industry into her unique offerings. Molly, her man and her cat split their time between Taos, New Mexico and San Diego, California. She loves walking, big storms, the rough ocean of the Pacific Northwest, big cabs, dark chocolate, and spicy red chili – sometimes ALL on the same day."

In this episode, Molly Morrissey discusses her experiences as an architecture student in England, a boat captain on a ship, and an astrologer, and how following her curiosity has lead her to discover her purpose. "If you want to do it, you'll figure it out. You have to be willing to follow your curiosity. Hard work is not a bad thing. Messy work is not a deterrent. Be willing to slow down long enough to figure out where your curiosity is living.”– Molly Morrissey About Molly Morrissey Molly Morrissey is a traditional astrologer and resilience coach. She works with inquisitive, contemplative professionals who are ready to build more resilience so they can interact fully with their lives. Her work helps the client find a deeper sense of understanding about themselves and their life patterns by unearthing and connecting clues found in their birth chart, their family-and-cultures-of-origin, their emotions, beliefs, intuition, and thoughts. She helps them integrate a structured approach for engaging and responding to their lives with more accuracy and depth. With a Master's degree in Applied Behavioral Science in coaching and counseling from Bastyr University/LIOS and astrological training with master astrologer John Frawley, Molly also incorporates backgrounds in architecture and the marine industry into her unique offerings. Molly, her man and her cat split their time between Taos, New Mexico and San Diego, California. She loves walking, big storms, anything to do with the ocean, big cabs, dark chocolate, and spicy red chili – sometimes ALL at the same time. ....In this show…. Molly Morrissey's Life Purpose "Resilience" and to help people get through without feeling like their settling. Life Purpose Ah-Ha Moments For the first time in her life, Molly Morrissey, in her late 30's, did not know what she wanted to accomplish next in her life. After many adventures, she realized that she loved having conversations with people and had an idea to pursue communication. Molly saw a counselor and during her sessions, she knew she wanted to do something similar. She signed up for a program to receive her Masters of Art in Applied Behavioral Sciences to align her career with her purpose. Major Life Events that Hinted at Your Life Purpose After returning to America from her architecture studies in England, Molly did not want to return to school because of a negative experience. Instead, she followed her curiosity and volunteered for a boat organization, which eventually led to receiving a captain's license. In the late 1990's, she started taking yoga classes where she learned about the chakra system. It was her first introduction to self awareness and knowing internal patterns. Molly took a job as a boat captain and first mate on a ship that sailed to Alaska, during which she constantly used her observation abilities through all of her senses. This time in pristine wilderness proved to her that she could go on big adventures. She learned that just because something is difficult, it does not mean there cannot be bliss or satisfaction. Learning about symbols in space through architecture and symbols on maps for boat navigation lead Molly to pursue astrology; symbols on paper that show patterns in the universe that can help people understand themselves better. Spiritual Belief She was raised in a Irish Catholic family, however, living in her town of Olympia, Washington gave her a variety of spiritual perspectives. Believes in a higher power that she refers to as God, but is open to the many names that other people may like to call "He, She, or It." "Faith is a daily practice of learning how to risk." Recommended Personal Growth Resource or Practice To remind herself daily of how life is gift. Molly Morrissey's Wisdom on Igniting Life Purpose and Personal Growth "If you want to do it, you'll figure it out. You have to be willing to follow your curiosity. Hard work is not a bad thing. Messy work is not a deterrent. Be willing to slow down long enough to figure out where your curiosity is living." Interview Links and Special Offers from this Episode Molly Morrissey's website First five listeners to contact Molly Morrissey and mention the Life Purpose Advisor Podcast will receive 20% off a birth chart consult.  Subscribe to the Life Purpose Advisor Podcast To subscribe and review the Life Purpose Advisor podcast on iTunes.  Click here.  (Your reviews keep us growing so you'll hear more great stories from difference makers.)

Selling in a Skirt with Judy Hoberman Radio with special guest Marsha Mendizza & Tziporah Kingsbury: Marsha Mendizza - A native of Southern California, Marsha developed training programs for the State of California Department of Education. As an ordained minister she led the creation of educational programs and served as the Director of the World Ministry of Prayer for the United Centers for Spiritual Living. She was on staff as a co-trainer for the National Training Labs Institute for Applied Behavioral Science for 17 years. She is also a Certified Celebrant, a designation that recognizes a very personal form of celebratory memorial and wedding ceremonies. Today she has a workshop, counseling and officiant practice in Sherman Oaks, California and is in demand as a speaker. Marsha has a passion for the arts, especially film. Having overcome a serious illness, she has integrated the lessons of that experience into her work and teaching, which has enabled many clients to overcome their own life challenges. ABC's Hit Show The Bachelor Calls Tziporah Kingsbury “America's Love Guru”— And Invites Her to Awaken Intimacy Between The Bachelor and His Date This Love and Intimacy Expert Helps People Return to a Deeply Intimate Life -- Which May or May Not Include a Romantic Partner. She Says it's About Making Love to Every Moment and Feeling Safe to Do So! She Bridges Sensuality, Sexuality and Spirituality Everything in Tziporah Kingsbury's background and history prepared her to bring the Bachelor's “Prince Farming” Chris Soules and his date to an entirely new level of love and intimacy. Calling her “America's Love Guru,” the show sought out this international expert who bridges sensuality, sexuality and spirituality for an intimacy intensive airing on Feb. 2, 2015.

Etu Evans, shoe designer to the stars, is a creator of bespoke footwear that seemingly makes clothes optional. Evans has been hailed by Footwear News as the prince of luxe footwear and the new media darling by FashionWindows.com..  Evans is 4.0 graduate of Columbia University with a degree in Applied Behavioral Science and a Cum Laude graduate of South Carolina State University. He pursued his creative studies in continuing education at The Parsons School of Design, as well as in footwear and accessories with an associate degree from The Fashion Institute of Technology; both located in NYC.  In 1993, Etu Evans established his LLC, designing millinery and jewelry and has since expanded to included footwear and accessories. The beguiling creations of Etu Evans have captured the attention of Ducatti, Parisian fashionistas and publications such as German Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, Spanish Marie Claire, Essence, GQ, In Style (UK), Women’s Wear Daily, Ebony (30 Leaders of the Future), and Black Enterprise. In 1998, the gifted and enigmatic intellectual founded the Solesville Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people get on their feet through shoe and toy drive distributions, and pediatric AIDS prevention and awareness. Solesville is committed to its motto, “ Saving soles one step at a time.” Solesville donates shoes to Africa, South America, the Caribbean and The United States to prevent infectious diseases acquired through foot lesions. Mr. Evans also founded the Etu The Purple Boot initiative, a scientifically CABAS based mentoring, fatherhood initiative, and leadership case study for boys’ ages 7-11 in Harlem and Westchester, NY, Maryland, Atlanta and South Carolina. www.etuevans.org