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According to research from Gartner, only 24% of workers have a high degree of readiness to adopt new technology. So how can you optimize your enablement tech stack to build excitement and drive adoption from the start? Shawnna Sumaoang: Hi, and welcome to the Win-Win podcast. I’m your host, Shawnna Sumaoang. Join us as we dive into changing trends in the workplace and how to navigate them successfully. Here to discuss this topic is Karen Gauthier, senior Manager of growth enablement at Bright Horizons. Thank you for joining us. Karen. I’d love for you to tell us about yourself, your background, and your role. Karen Gauthier: Thank you for having me very much, Shawnna. I’ve been with Bright Horizons for about five years in sales enablement. Our role here is basically to support our sales and client relations teams and serve up the right content, messaging and procedures so that they can do their job as effectively and scalable wise as possible. Prior to that, I worked in a number of different organizations, most recently education related. And I started out doing technical and user documentation, writing, and then supporting the training of those documents with the user group. And it just kind of, you know, one thing led to another and I probably was doing enablement before they called it enablement, but here I am. So enjoy it very much. SS: Well, we’re glad you’re here, Karen. Thank you for joining us. And given your extensive experience in education management, what are some of the. Unique challenges that reps in the industry face. And how would you say enablement can help them navigate these challenges? KG: Yeah, well, specifically for Bright Horizons, we have a number of products and services that really run a span from onsite care through career development and college coach elder care, everything for the lifecycle of the workers of the employers that we support. And so needing to understand all of the needs and the different types of tools that help. Those employers retain and recruit employees and just make it a quality place to work. And a best in class place to work is a big ask. So our reps not only need to understand the broad strokes, but the details and our job. And I think that the job of enablement is to serve it up in bite-sized pieces, but not just content, but the context. So when given a specific. Situation, different client, different industry, all of the different regulations or legal or political things that are involved in, you know, care or working for a nonprofit, those types of things. I mean, a lot of that makes our content very dependent on a specific use, and so having a tool that is robust, scalable, and flexible for our users with a good interface is a game changer. SS: I love that. And your organization has evolved quite a bit. On the enablement front. You recently switched off a previous enablement platform and moved to Highspot. Can you tell us a little bit more about some of the challenges your team faced before and how you’ve been able to overcome those since implementing Highspot? KG: Sure. When I started with Bright Horizons, we were very new in the launch of that original tool, so we really did have it almost five years. I was there for kind of all of the growing pains, and I think that tool allowed us to understand what was available, what we could do. But I feel like at some point. It hit its limits of growth and scalability and you know, then there are always the little support issues, upgrades and things like that, that we just felt like we were needing a little bit more. So we went ahead and really took a good long look at our requirements matrix and what we needed and did our due diligence and came upon Highspot as the best in class for our needs. SS: I love that, and I think you made the right choice since you were a key advocate in the evaluation process. How did you build the business case for switching to a new enablement platform, and how did you go about securing stakeholder buy-in? KG: Yeah, I think that the first thing that we’ve tried to do that I think we learned using the original tool that we had was we had kind of sporadically throughout our user base, some key users that were early adopters and leaders on their teams, and we just kept them very closely in the loop as kind of team members. Tangentially so that they, they would be aware of what was going on. They could provide us feedback, what was working, what wasn’t, and using them as a sounding board, we were able to identify very quickly, not only what requirements we needed to kind of improve on with a new tool, but also prioritize them. And so being able to use that as our main business case. As our internal customers. Then when we went to the management, you know, ladder as we need to make a change and within our scope of budget, these are the priorities over the next three, six months and then a year and further, we were able to kind of take that scope of what we needed and the budget and the sale, and then having an internal coach and champion. Helped us navigate some of the internal procurement and technology things that needed to be tied together. So just kind of bringing everyone into the organization of understanding what needed to happen and prioritizing it was the most important thing for us. SS: Well, you must have done a phenomenal job on that front. The team did. Yeah. Team effort. Now, at your previous company, you participated in the implementation of Highspot. In your opinion, what are the key building blocks for a successful rollout of a new platform? KG: I mean, I think one of the biggest mistakes, and this goes back to my training and documentation days, is not stepping into the user’s day in the life. And, you know, there could be a hundred features in, in a particular tool, but they may use five of them 90% of the time. And so it, it’s a matter of really stepping into their shoes and understanding what needs to get done, what needs to get done at scale, what are some nuances. For the different ways their days could go and then incorporate that into the rollout prioritization plan. And, and that was something that part of the team I was on at a previous company did a really good job. And then, you know, kind of accepted all support from people that were willing to help in, in identifying little details of things that could go wrong down the road, not just the big picture, but. The little details, like there’s embedded links that are gonna go wrong in a script when that old tool goes away. And just identifying a lot of that stuff up front so you don’t have chaos day one. SS: Yeah. Well, I have to say your approach to stepping into their shoes must be working because you’ve already seen an impressive 85% recurring usage of Highspot. So I’d love to understand what are some of your best practices for driving adoption and really building excitement for your programs amongst the teams that you support? KG: Well, thank you for that. Our teams worked really hard, like I said, to have champions throughout the user base. We have users in the US separately in the UK, and then we have three different main lines of business. So it’s kind of spread out and all of them have unique needs, and so making sure that we bring them in so that not only do they feel part of the solution, but they can then go back and be champions and socialize it with their teams and, and we started that early on for this implementation. For a number of reasons. We had a very, very tight rollout. It was like five weeks, and so that was like all hands on deck. And the goal on the backend was just to kind of drill in, get as much done as we could, but outwardly we just kind of dripped out information, made it as positive as possible. And then I think the key to the adoption being successful was on day one, there were very few things that they used to do that they couldn’t still do. So that was priority one, was to kind of keep it. Status quo. And then once all the little bugs were worked out, then we started, you know, bringing out some of the features that we knew were very, very high on the priority list. And, the other thing we did was have a lot of opportunities for them to jump in as questions offered one-on-ones, jumped in on team calls, provided our own little videos and job aids for people, that kind of thing. Just so that there were a lot of communication tools out there so that they felt like they were always kind of having it in the forefront and, oh, I can do this, I can do that, and that seemed to just feed on itself and work well. SS: Amazing. Well, like I said, phenomenal job already. That is amazing. Now, as we head it into this year, I know one area that you plan on focusing on is enhancing buyer engagement. Can you share how you envision leveraging features like digital rooms to personalize and elevate the buyer journey? KG: That was one of the main tools, I think when we were out in the market looking for something to elevate our users into. That context was not just, you know, serving up the right brief at the right time because it’s the healthcare industry, but as part of a buyer journey. What pieces during an introductory BDR conversation would be more useful than like right before a finalist meeting. And so that was something that because we have a lot of deals going on concurrently, we wanted to be able to have something that we had a template for that could be reused, but also customizable with a pretty. Easy interface so that our users could make those changes. And it didn’t have to be gate kept by the admin group. So that was phase one was just kind of understanding that people were used to just dropping something in an email and sending it out, and we were losing not only the ability to repeat it, but we can track. Any of the information that was now available to us in engagements and we couldn’t relate it to opportunities, accounts, contacts in Salesforce and gain information that way. So we started out just really getting people used to the email pitches and link pitches so that they were getting a little more familiar with internally. In the tool, sending things out to prospects and clients, and that went really well. So then our new launch, which is something we’re working on now, we are, we have a few prototypes of some different digital sales rooms, and the initial feedback has been very positive. We’re hearing that they’re able to connect with people that had gone silent or share things and the response from their prospects has been that they like having one portal, that they know that information’s gonna get updated or the next time they go, if there’s an updated version, it’s gonna be there. And it’s been so far, very, very successful. We’re excited to expand it further, but I feel like just being three, four months into our launch of Highspot and being this far, being able to actually get this out there has been a big win. We’re excited about that. SS: Amazing. You touched on this a little bit, but I know you’re currently working on integrating Salesforce with Highspot. What value do you see in this integration and what outcomes are you hoping to achieve? KG: Well, I think because we don’t have one path to a sale or one path to a existing client, so I think right now we’re just kind of getting a feel for. What that data’s gonna look like when it comes in. I mean, we know theoretically what it’s gonna do, but right now we’re making sure that whenever somebody shares something externally or uses a digital sales room that they’re relating so that we can start gathering all of the engagement information, tie it back to Salesforce, and we’re hoping to see is which content is most useful, at which stages of the lifecycle of a deal, which pieces of content help push it? Further and are there gaps where there just wasn’t content at the right stage for the right type of deal so that we can be serving up the right content at the right time. So I think initially that’s, that’s what we hope to get is providing the right content and then later making sure that we can tighten up our sales playbook with what to use at the right time throughout the lifecycle. Some of our deals are very short, but you know, building a new center is months and months, so they’re very different. SS: It’s amazing though that you guys are using that integration and that data that you’re seeing to really understand the full buyer’s lifecycle, so that’s phenomenal. Since launching Highspot, I’d love to understand what results you’ve seen so far and are there any key wins or notable business outcomes you can share with us yet? KG: I don’t have anything very quantitative. I can just say that whatever we are receiving in terms of information about what people are viewing and which tools are which, which pieces of content are more receptive than others, that’s all a hundred percent in improvement over where we were before. Because some information’s better than no information. I think. The people that use it appreciate the ability to go in and make it theirs, but not have to start from scratch. I think they like the idea of being able to see the metrics of people’s use or lack of use, and then understanding there’s another way to go about reaching out to that person. People you know that have different comfort levels with technology. So, you know, some people are gonna be all in on just building this out internally in the tool. Some people are gonna wanna just grab a link and put it in an Outlook email, and their clients might be appreciative of one way and not another. So I think that was one of the big wins we found so far, is that the tool is flexible enough to give and take for what we need. SS: Amazing. Well, Karen, we’re excited that you’re on this journey with us. And now I will say, last question for you, if you don’t mind. For enablement leaders looking to effectively implement and drive adoption for their new enablement platform, what is maybe the biggest takeaway you’d leave them with? KG: I think you need to know your customer, which is the internal users, and I think that you just have to find the tool that matches as best you can, given your budget and then prioritize. You can’t boil the ocean, but you know, you can pick and choose and and get those wins and, and when you do get a good win at an early win, good news travels fast, and when the right people hear the right message, it just does build on the energy, which is. Very helpful for the new tools that we wanna bring out to them. Things like the AI, we’ve just started dipping our toe into what that can do for us, and being able to get those wins with your user base behind you allows you to have the flexibility to play with some of the new features and bring them more. SS: Amazing. Well, Karen, thank you so much for joining us. I really appreciate it. KG: My pleasure. Thanks for having me. SS: To our audience, thank you for listening to this episode of the Win-Win podcast. Be sure to tune in next time for more insights on how you can maximize enablement success with Highspot.
According to research from Gartner, only 24% of workers have a high degree of readiness to adopt new technology. So how can you optimize your enablement tech stack to build excitement and drive adoption from the start? Shawnna Sumaoang: Hi, and welcome to the Win-Win podcast. I’m your host, Shawnna Sumaoang. Join us as we dive into changing trends in the workplace and how to navigate them successfully. Here to discuss this topic is Karen Gauthier, senior Manager of growth enablement at Bright Horizons. Thank you for joining us. Karen. I’d love for you to tell us about yourself, your background, and your role. Karen Gauthier: Thank you for having me very much, Shawnna. I’ve been with Bright Horizons for about five years in sales enablement. Our role here is basically to support our sales and client relations teams and serve up the right content, messaging and procedures so that they can do their job as effectively and scalable wise as possible. Prior to that, I worked in a number of different organizations, most recently education related. And I started out doing technical and user documentation, writing, and then supporting the training of those documents with the user group. And it just kind of, you know, one thing led to another and I probably was doing enablement before they called it enablement, but here I am. So enjoy it very much. SS: Well, we’re glad you’re here, Karen. Thank you for joining us. And given your extensive experience in education management, what are some of the. Unique challenges that reps in the industry face. And how would you say enablement can help them navigate these challenges? KG: Yeah, well, specifically for Bright Horizons, we have a number of products and services that really run a span from onsite care through career development and college coach elder care, everything for the lifecycle of the workers of the employers that we support. And so needing to understand all of the needs and the different types of tools that help. Those employers retain and recruit employees and just make it a quality place to work. And a best in class place to work is a big ask. So our reps not only need to understand the broad strokes, but the details and our job. And I think that the job of enablement is to serve it up in bite-sized pieces, but not just content, but the context. So when given a specific. Situation, different client, different industry, all of the different regulations or legal or political things that are involved in, you know, care or working for a nonprofit, those types of things. I mean, a lot of that makes our content very dependent on a specific use, and so having a tool that is robust, scalable, and flexible for our users with a good interface is a game changer. SS: I love that. And your organization has evolved quite a bit. On the enablement front. You recently switched off a previous enablement platform and moved to Highspot. Can you tell us a little bit more about some of the challenges your team faced before and how you’ve been able to overcome those since implementing Highspot? KG: Sure. When I started with Bright Horizons, we were very new in the launch of that original tool, so we really did have it almost five years. I was there for kind of all of the growing pains, and I think that tool allowed us to understand what was available, what we could do. But I feel like at some point. It hit its limits of growth and scalability and you know, then there are always the little support issues, upgrades and things like that, that we just felt like we were needing a little bit more. So we went ahead and really took a good long look at our requirements matrix and what we needed and did our due diligence and came upon Highspot as the best in class for our needs. SS: I love that, and I think you made the right choice since you were a key advocate in the evaluation process. How did you build the business case for switching to a new enablement platform, and how did you go about securing stakeholder buy-in? KG: Yeah, I think that the first thing that we’ve tried to do that I think we learned using the original tool that we had was we had kind of sporadically throughout our user base, some key users that were early adopters and leaders on their teams, and we just kept them very closely in the loop as kind of team members. Tangentially so that they, they would be aware of what was going on. They could provide us feedback, what was working, what wasn’t, and using them as a sounding board, we were able to identify very quickly, not only what requirements we needed to kind of improve on with a new tool, but also prioritize them. And so being able to use that as our main business case. As our internal customers. Then when we went to the management, you know, ladder as we need to make a change and within our scope of budget, these are the priorities over the next three, six months and then a year and further, we were able to kind of take that scope of what we needed and the budget and the sale, and then having an internal coach and champion. Helped us navigate some of the internal procurement and technology things that needed to be tied together. So just kind of bringing everyone into the organization of understanding what needed to happen and prioritizing it was the most important thing for us. SS: Well, you must have done a phenomenal job on that front. The team did. Yeah. Team effort. Now, at your previous company, you participated in the implementation of Highspot. In your opinion, what are the key building blocks for a successful rollout of a new platform? KG: I mean, I think one of the biggest mistakes, and this goes back to my training and documentation days, is not stepping into the user’s day in the life. And, you know, there could be a hundred features in, in a particular tool, but they may use five of them 90% of the time. And so it, it’s a matter of really stepping into their shoes and understanding what needs to get done, what needs to get done at scale, what are some nuances. For the different ways their days could go and then incorporate that into the rollout prioritization plan. And, and that was something that part of the team I was on at a previous company did a really good job. And then, you know, kind of accepted all support from people that were willing to help in, in identifying little details of things that could go wrong down the road, not just the big picture, but. The little details, like there’s embedded links that are gonna go wrong in a script when that old tool goes away. And just identifying a lot of that stuff up front so you don’t have chaos day one. SS: Yeah. Well, I have to say your approach to stepping into their shoes must be working because you’ve already seen an impressive 85% recurring usage of Highspot. So I’d love to understand what are some of your best practices for driving adoption and really building excitement for your programs amongst the teams that you support? KG: Well, thank you for that. Our teams worked really hard, like I said, to have champions throughout the user base. We have users in the US separately in the UK, and then we have three different main lines of business. So it’s kind of spread out and all of them have unique needs, and so making sure that we bring them in so that not only do they feel part of the solution, but they can then go back and be champions and socialize it with their teams and, and we started that early on for this implementation. For a number of reasons. We had a very, very tight rollout. It was like five weeks, and so that was like all hands on deck. And the goal on the backend was just to kind of drill in, get as much done as we could, but outwardly we just kind of dripped out information, made it as positive as possible. And then I think the key to the adoption being successful was on day one, there were very few things that they used to do that they couldn’t still do. So that was priority one, was to kind of keep it. Status quo. And then once all the little bugs were worked out, then we started, you know, bringing out some of the features that we knew were very, very high on the priority list. And, the other thing we did was have a lot of opportunities for them to jump in as questions offered one-on-ones, jumped in on team calls, provided our own little videos and job aids for people, that kind of thing. Just so that there were a lot of communication tools out there so that they felt like they were always kind of having it in the forefront and, oh, I can do this, I can do that, and that seemed to just feed on itself and work well. SS: Amazing. Well, like I said, phenomenal job already. That is amazing. Now, as we head it into this year, I know one area that you plan on focusing on is enhancing buyer engagement. Can you share how you envision leveraging features like digital rooms to personalize and elevate the buyer journey? KG: That was one of the main tools, I think when we were out in the market looking for something to elevate our users into. That context was not just, you know, serving up the right brief at the right time because it’s the healthcare industry, but as part of a buyer journey. What pieces during an introductory BDR conversation would be more useful than like right before a finalist meeting. And so that was something that because we have a lot of deals going on concurrently, we wanted to be able to have something that we had a template for that could be reused, but also customizable with a pretty. Easy interface so that our users could make those changes. And it didn’t have to be gate kept by the admin group. So that was phase one was just kind of understanding that people were used to just dropping something in an email and sending it out, and we were losing not only the ability to repeat it, but we can track. Any of the information that was now available to us in engagements and we couldn’t relate it to opportunities, accounts, contacts in Salesforce and gain information that way. So we started out just really getting people used to the email pitches and link pitches so that they were getting a little more familiar with internally. In the tool, sending things out to prospects and clients, and that went really well. So then our new launch, which is something we’re working on now, we are, we have a few prototypes of some different digital sales rooms, and the initial feedback has been very positive. We’re hearing that they’re able to connect with people that had gone silent or share things and the response from their prospects has been that they like having one portal, that they know that information’s gonna get updated or the next time they go, if there’s an updated version, it’s gonna be there. And it’s been so far, very, very successful. We’re excited to expand it further, but I feel like just being three, four months into our launch of Highspot and being this far, being able to actually get this out there has been a big win. We’re excited about that. SS: Amazing. You touched on this a little bit, but I know you’re currently working on integrating Salesforce with Highspot. What value do you see in this integration and what outcomes are you hoping to achieve? KG: Well, I think because we don’t have one path to a sale or one path to a existing client, so I think right now we’re just kind of getting a feel for. What that data’s gonna look like when it comes in. I mean, we know theoretically what it’s gonna do, but right now we’re making sure that whenever somebody shares something externally or uses a digital sales room that they’re relating so that we can start gathering all of the engagement information, tie it back to Salesforce, and we’re hoping to see is which content is most useful, at which stages of the lifecycle of a deal, which pieces of content help push it? Further and are there gaps where there just wasn’t content at the right stage for the right type of deal so that we can be serving up the right content at the right time. So I think initially that’s, that’s what we hope to get is providing the right content and then later making sure that we can tighten up our sales playbook with what to use at the right time throughout the lifecycle. Some of our deals are very short, but you know, building a new center is months and months, so they’re very different. SS: It’s amazing though that you guys are using that integration and that data that you’re seeing to really understand the full buyer’s lifecycle, so that’s phenomenal. Since launching Highspot, I’d love to understand what results you’ve seen so far and are there any key wins or notable business outcomes you can share with us yet? KG: I don’t have anything very quantitative. I can just say that whatever we are receiving in terms of information about what people are viewing and which tools are which, which pieces of content are more receptive than others, that’s all a hundred percent in improvement over where we were before. Because some information’s better than no information. I think. The people that use it appreciate the ability to go in and make it theirs, but not have to start from scratch. I think they like the idea of being able to see the metrics of people’s use or lack of use, and then understanding there’s another way to go about reaching out to that person. People you know that have different comfort levels with technology. So, you know, some people are gonna be all in on just building this out internally in the tool. Some people are gonna wanna just grab a link and put it in an Outlook email, and their clients might be appreciative of one way and not another. So I think that was one of the big wins we found so far, is that the tool is flexible enough to give and take for what we need. SS: Amazing. Well, Karen, we’re excited that you’re on this journey with us. And now I will say, last question for you, if you don’t mind. For enablement leaders looking to effectively implement and drive adoption for their new enablement platform, what is maybe the biggest takeaway you’d leave them with? KG: I think you need to know your customer, which is the internal users, and I think that you just have to find the tool that matches as best you can, given your budget and then prioritize. You can’t boil the ocean, but you know, you can pick and choose and and get those wins and, and when you do get a good win at an early win, good news travels fast, and when the right people hear the right message, it just does build on the energy, which is. Very helpful for the new tools that we wanna bring out to them. Things like the AI, we’ve just started dipping our toe into what that can do for us, and being able to get those wins with your user base behind you allows you to have the flexibility to play with some of the new features and bring them more. SS: Amazing. Well, Karen, thank you so much for joining us. I really appreciate it. KG: My pleasure. Thanks for having me. SS: To our audience, thank you for listening to this episode of the Win-Win podcast. Be sure to tune in next time for more insights on how you can maximize enablement success with Highspot.
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For working moms, the rising cost of raising a family isn't just a financial burden — it's a daily source of stress that impacts careers, well-being, and the ability to plan for the future. In this episode, we dive into the rising financial pressures facing working parents today. From the skyrocketing costs of childcare, school supplies, summer camps, and college tuition to the everyday expenses of raising a family – the financial burden has never been higher. We speak with Kendra Cole, a PR professional and mother of three, about the crippling costs of summer camps across the U.S., with families shelling out thousands of dollars just to cover the school summer vacation. Meanwhile, wages haven't kept pace with inflation, leaving many parents stretched thin as they try to provide stability for their children. We speak with MarketWatch personal finance reporter Venessa Wong on how parents are going into credit card debt to cover costs. And how she herself feels the pressure to start saving for her kids' college education before they reach high school. And we speak with Priya Krishnan, chief transformation officer of Bright Horizons, about how some employers are trying to bolster their benefits to help offset some of these stressors, providing on-site childcare and backup childcare services.
National security expert Juliette Kayyem joins to discuss yesterday's meeting between Russia, Saudi Arabia and the US on ending the war in Ukraine...notably without Zelensky in the room. Also, the firing of FAA workers and Gov. Hochul's push to remove Mayor Eric Adams from office.Comedian Nikki Glaser, of Tom Brady Roast and Golden Globes fame, calls in to talk about her six upcoming shows at the Wang Theatre.A restaurant roundtable with chefs Jody Adams (La Padrona), Garret Harker (Eastern Standard) and Jimmy Liang (Mason's Steakhouse). We talk about their new restaurants and the state of the hospitality industry.It's the third iteration of our mini series "How do you two know each other?" with husband and wife duo Linda Mason (Chair Emerita at the Boston Foundation and co-founder of Bright Horizons) and Roger Brown (former President of Berklee College and founder of Salt Lick Incubator).
Today: Comedian Nikki Glaser calls in ahead of six shows at the Wang Theater this weekend.And, our latest iteration of “How Do You Two Know Each Other?” Husband-and-wife duo Roger Brown and Linda Mason – global aid workers, co-founders of Bright Horizons -- discuss the importance of community.
Early education expert Dan Gartrell says the most important civics lesson that preschools can teach is “social democracy.” 早期教育专家丹·加特雷尔表示,幼儿园可以教授的最重要的公民课程是“社会民主”。 Gartrell wrote a book about teaching democracy to preschoolers. It is called Education for a Civil Society. The book is used by the ACCA Child Development Center near Washington, D.C. in Northern Virginia. 加特雷尔写了一本关于向学龄前儿童教授民主的书。它被称为公民社会教育。这本书由弗吉尼亚州北部华盛顿特区附近的 ACCA 儿童发展中心使用。 Gartrell said this teaching “starts with appreciating each member of the group as a worthy member and worthy of expressing thoughts and ideas.” He said after that, children can learn to treat others with kindness to solve conflicts and negotiate difficult situations by using words that do not hurt other people's feelings. 加特雷尔说,这种教学“首先要认识到团队中的每个成员都是有价值的成员,并且值得表达思想和想法。” 他说,孩子们可以学会善待他人,用不伤害别人感情的言语来解决冲突和协商困难的情况。 Rachel Robertson is chief academic officer for Bright Horizons. The company operates preschool centers around the world. It uses democratic ideas in its education. 雷切尔·罗伯逊 (Rachel Robertson) 是 Bright Horizons 的首席学术官。该公司在世界各地经营学前中心。它在教育中运用民主思想。 Robertson said that a child starts to be a “real community member” at around age three or four. She said the child starts “contributing to the classroom community and thinking a little bit broader about the world.” 罗伯逊说,孩子在三四岁左右开始成为“真正的社区成员”。她说,孩子开始“为课堂社区做出贡献,并对世界进行更广泛的思考”。 At ACCA in Virginia, children are given a lot of autonomy. There are hours spent doing free play. Children vote on what they study and eat. 在弗吉尼亚州的 ACCA,孩子们被赋予了很大的自主权。有几个小时可以自由玩耍。孩子们对他们学习和吃的东西进行投票。 On a recent day, one classroom had just finished studying sand because the children wanted to know about it after they visited beaches over the summer. The children also tried different apples and voted on which apples the school should order. 最近的一天,一个教室刚刚完成了对沙子的学习,因为孩子们在夏天参观了海滩后想了解沙子。孩子们还尝试了不同的苹果,并投票决定学校应该订购哪些苹果。The ACCA said the decision-making process is meant to affirm to children that their thoughts and the thoughts of their classmates are valuable. ACCA表示,决策过程旨在向孩子们确认他们的想法和同学的想法是有价值的。Reporters with the Associated Press recently visited an ACCA classroom. The reporters found the children taking a vote on who the best character was on Paw Patrol, an animated TV series. 美联社记者近日参观了ACCA教室。记者发现,孩子们正在投票选出动画片《狗狗巡逻队》中的最佳角色。 The three- and four-year-old children were choosing between two finalists: a German shepherd named Chase who wears a police uniform, and Skye, who wears a pink “pup pack.” 三岁和四岁的孩子在两名决赛选手中进行选择:身穿警服的德国牧羊犬蔡斯和身穿粉红色“小狗包”的斯凯。 Educators at ACCA say they are teaching ideas of civics to students early. Their goal, they say, is to raise good citizens and strengthen democracy.ACCA 的教育工作者表示,他们正在尽早向学生传授公民知识。他们说,他们的目标是培养好公民并加强民主。 The students are not learning about the structure and rules of government. But teachers say they are working with students on how to solve problems with classmates, how to deal with anger or disappointment and how to think of the needs of others. 学生们没有学习政府的结构和规则。但老师们表示,他们正在与学生一起学习如何解决与同学之间的问题、如何处理愤怒或失望以及如何考虑他人的需求。 Mary Folks is a teacher at ACCA. She said, “We're all here to help develop these children to become better citizens…to be better problem-solvers and to be better equipped socially, emotionally…” 玛丽·福克斯 (Mary Folks) 是 ACCA 的一名教师。她说:“我们都在这里帮助这些孩子成为更好的公民……成为更好的问题解决者,并在社交和情感上拥有更好的装备……” María-Isabel Ballivian is the preschool's executive director. She said she looks for ways to remind students that they are American. For example, she holds a large Fourth of July gathering. María-Isabel Ballivian 是该幼儿园的执行董事。她说她正在寻找方法提醒学生他们是美国人。例如,她举办了一场大型的国庆日聚会。 Ballivian said, “If we give them now a sense of belonging, that's going to be a tool that they will have to become resilient once they face discrimination.” 巴利维说:“如果我们现在给他们一种归属感,这将成为他们在面临歧视时必须变得有弹性的工具。” Ballivian added, “I don't see how we can change the adults…But I do know, if we work hard, we can prepare our children for a better future.” 巴利维补充道:“我不知道我们如何才能改变成年人……但我确实知道,如果我们努力工作,我们就能让我们的孩子为更美好的未来做好准备。” As for the class vote at ACCA, they narrowly supported Skye in their vote for best Paw Patrol character. 至于 ACCA 的班级投票,他们以微弱优势支持斯凯投票选出最佳狗狗巡逻队角色。
On this episode of Play Matters with Bright Horizons, our expert Claire Goss gives parents and caregivers tangible tips on how to encourage kids to play. Play outside! Ask open ended questions like, “What do you think would happen if we did this?” or “Why did you make that choice?” Let them lead the play and create a “yes” environment. Listen in to learn how to get it on the fun! MEET OUR SPONSOR: Brighthorizons.com: https://bit.ly/3M2qNct Center Locator: https://bit.ly/3YFOxum Teach Play. Love. Podcast: https://bit.ly/4db7sSl The Work-Life Equation Podcast: https://bit.ly/4fKF3UL Parenting Resources: https://bit.ly/3AmYUJH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Play Matters with Bright Horizons, we learn about how play provides a foundation for success! Claire Goss mentions how we may have heard terms like “Montessori” or “play-based." At Bright Horizons, they have a unique framework for teaching and learning called “Discovery Driven Learning." They put children's discovery at the center of the framework. From finding their fingers and toes to repetitively asking why to wondering how things work, how people feel, and how to learn, children are driven to discover. Bright Horizons nurtures these natural curiosities and pursue these inquiries using a whole-child curriculum. Claire goes on to provide tips on how parents should embrace the mess and allow their kids to use all their five senses to explore! MEET OUR SPONSOR: Brighthorizons.com: https://bit.ly/3M2qNct Center Locator: https://bit.ly/3YFOxum Teach Play. Love. Podcast: https://bit.ly/4db7sSl The Work-Life Equation Podcast: https://bit.ly/4fKF3UL Parenting Resources: https://bit.ly/3AmYUJH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of our Play Matters with Bright Horizons series, Claire Goss, Child Education Expert and Senior Manager of Family and Client Support at Bright Horizons, shares her insights on the power of play. She shares about guided and free play, parallel play during the younger years, and the specific benefits of play. MEET OUR SPONSOR: Brighthorizons.com: https://bit.ly/3M2qNct Center Locator: https://bit.ly/3YFOxum Teach Play. Love. Podcast: https://bit.ly/4db7sSl The Work-Life Equation Podcast: https://bit.ly/4fKF3UL Parenting Resources: https://bit.ly/3AmYUJH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How does having a family-inclusive approach benefit employers as much as employees? What impact does it have on employer brand? How can care provision when there is a disruption help to ensure engaged employees? These are just a few questions that we explore in our latest podcast, featuring Jennifer Listen-Smith from Bright Horizons. They talk about their Work+Family Snapshot, which you can find out more about here -https://solutions.brighthorizons.co.uk/resources/work-family-snapshot
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Play is essential for babies and children as it supports their physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Through play, children explore the world, build problem-solving skills, and learn to navigate social interactions. It's how they express creativity, develop motor skills, and gain a sense of independence. Play also strengthens the bond between children and caregivers, fostering a sense of security and love that is crucial for their overall well-being. That's Total Mom Sense is thrilled to bring you a special podcast series called, “Play Matters” with Bright Horizons where you'll learn just how to encourage your little ones to play independently and with others and use it as a tool to explore the world around them. Meet My Guest: Brighthorizons.com: https://bit.ly/3M2qNct Center Locator: https://bit.ly/3YFOxum Teach Play. Love. Podcast: https://bit.ly/4db7sSl The Work-Life Equation Podcast: https://bit.ly/4fKF3UL Parenting Resources: https://bit.ly/3AmYUJH Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jocelyn Carter is suing Bright Horizons at Legacy in Plano, Texas, after she says her 20-month-old came home from her first day at the daycare with swollen, red cheeks and a cough that led to vomiting. Carter found out later that the toddler had gotten her hands on a vape pen and was seen with smoke coming out of her mouth and nose. Daycare employees allegedly did not report the incident. Law&Crime's Jesse Weber got more details from Carter's attorney, Russell Button.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW:Download the FREE Upside App at https://upside.app.link/sidebar to get an extra 25 cents back for every gallon on your first tank of gas.HOST:Jesse Weber: https://twitter.com/jessecordweberLAW&CRIME SIDEBAR PRODUCTION:YouTube Management - Bobby SzokeVideo Editing - Michael Deininger and Christina FalconeScript Writing & Producing - Savannah WilliamsonGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Andrew Capland is the founder of Growth coaching and advisory, Delivering Value. He's also been the Head of Growth at Postscript and Wistia and was an early employee at Hubspot. He's a loving husband and the father of two kids, including one who was 6 weeks old during our chat! In our conversation today we discussed:* Going from one kid to two and thriving with a newborn* Managing your life and paternity leave as a Solopreneur* The support structures needed with a second kid* Bottle washing hacks!* What do you do when you and your spouse are both exhausted?* What to do with different religious values in the household* How to set yourself up for success with clients and a newborn—Where to find Andrew Capland* Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewcapland/* X: https://x.com/acapland* Delivering Value: https://deliveringvalue.co/Where to find Adam Fishman* FishmanAF Newsletter: www.FishmanAFNewsletter.com* LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamjfishman/* Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupdadpod/—In this episode, we cover:[1:24] Welcome[1:42] Professional background[3:02] Inspiration for pod[4:52] Childhood[8:12] Family now[9:15] First date with wife?[9:56] How old are your kids?[10:34] What does your wife do for work?[10:58] Decision to start a family[13:17] First thing you remember when 6 week old was born?[15:15] Support structures w/ second kid[17:41] Paternity leave as a solopreneur[19:17] How to manage new parenthood and soloprenuer[21:19] Transition from 1 to 2 kids[24:00] Any bottle washing hacks?[24:50] Earliest memory of becoming a dad[25:59] Emotions w/ first child vs. second[27: 22] What are some surprising things you discovered?[28:14] Advice to younger Andrew[29:57] Advice to ignore[31:10] Favorite books to read to your kids?[32:09] Frameworks[32:59] What do you do if you're both exhausted?[33:59] How has parenting evolved [36:10] Where do you and your partner not align?[37:45] Differences in religions amongst couples[40:14] Kid's relationship to technology[42:25] What is something you gave up to be a dad?[43:59] Recharge batteries[44:59] Mistake as a dad[46:31] Follow along[47:47] Rapid fire—Show references:Andrew's Podcast: https://media.deliveringvalue.co/t/showAdam's episode of Andrew's Podcast: https://media.deliveringvalue.co/p/how-to-deal-with-overwhelm-imposterDelivering Value: https://deliveringvalue.co/PostScript: https://postscript.io/Wistia: https://wistia.com/HubSpot: https://www.hubspot.com/products/get-started-f049Kings: https://www.playatkings.com/Bright Horizons: https://www.brighthorizons.com/Little Blue Truck Makes a Friend: https://www.amazon.com/Little-Blue-Truck-Makes-Friend/dp/0358722829Little Blue Truck Leads the Way:https://www.amazon.com/Little-Blue-Truck-Leads-board/dp/0544568052iPad: https://www.apple.com/MiniMeis backpack: https://us.minimeis.com/Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads by Gary Greenberg & Jeannie Hayden:https://www.amazon.com/Be-Prepared-Gary-Greenberg/dp/0743251547/Toy Story: https://toystory.disney.com/Jaws: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0073195/Nantucket: https://www.nantucket-ma.gov/Kia Telluride: https://www.kia.com/us/en/telluride—For sponsorship inquiries email: podcast@fishmana.com.For Startup Dad Merch: www.startupdadshop.com Production support for Startup Dad is provided by Tommy Harron at http://www.armaziproductions.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit startupdadpod.substack.com
On Kanika's special birthday episode (July 4th - independence day!) brought to you by Bright Horizons, the tables are turned. Kanika is interviewed by the co-hosts of the Work-Life Equation podcast, Priya Krishnan (Chief Digital and Transformation Officer, Bright Horizons) and Paul Sullivan (The Company of Dads). She shares how she pivoted in her media career from television news to the digital world, gave birth to Irish triplets (twins + 1) and how motherhood didn't end her career, it catalyzed a new one in which she found her calling - her podcast and community, That's Total Mom Sense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join hosts Aly Gruenes and Sam Gomke in conversation with special guest Alex Dripchak, Director of Client Services for Bright Horizons, co-founder of Commence, and author of "100 Skills of the Successful Sales Professional". Explore Alex's favorite skills for success from his book, gain expert advice on interview preparation and handling tough questions, and uncover effective networking strategies while learning to avoid common pitfalls. Tune in for practical insights that will elevate your professional journey.
Ellenlange wachtlijsten, te weinig personeel en onenigheid in de branche. De kinderopvang kampt met problemen sinds de invoering van de Wet Kinderopvang in 2005. Kindergarden is daarom een nieuw concept gestart met een Amerikaans sausje: het aanbieden van pakketten aan bedrijven waarmee zij incidentele, vaste of andere opvang op locatie kunnen afnemen. In ‘De top van Nederland' een uitgebreid gesprek met Nicole Krabbenborg, algemeen directeur Kindergarden Presentator Thomas van Zijl vraagt haar of... - of de collectieve opkoop van opvangplaatsen door bedrijven wel ethisch is; - hoe de verhoudingen nu liggen tussen de commerciële partijen en de non-profits in de branche; - hoe het stigma over mannelijke opvangmedewekers kan veranderen; - of kinderopvang gratis moet worden in de toekomst; - hoe zij-instromers aangetrokken kunnen worden om de personeelstekorten op te lossen. Over Kindergarden Kindergarden is een kinderopvanginstelling die voornamelijk in de Randstad actief is. Het commerciële bedrijf heeft 73 verschillende locaties en is op zijn beurt weer onderdeel van het Amerikaanse beursgenoteerde Bright Horizons. Laatstgenoemde biedt kinderopvang in verschillende landen, zoals het Verenigd Koninkrijk, India en Duitsland. Over Thomas van Zijl Thomas van Zijl is financieel journalist en presentator bij BNR. Hij presenteert dagelijks ‘BNR Zakendoen', het Nederlandse radioprogramma voor economisch nieuws en zakelijk inzicht, waar 'De top van Nederland' onderdeel van is. Ook is hij een van de makers van de podcast ‘Onder curatoren'. Abonneer je op de podcast Ga naar ‘De top van Nederland' en abonneer je op de podcast, ook te beluisteren via Apple Podcast en Spotify. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Jonathan talks with Milo Spector about opportunities for investors with early childhood assets. The two discuss opportunities for value-add, what makes a good tenant, and due diligence items. Some blue-chip tenants in this asset class include Kindercare, Learning Care Group, Busy Bees, and Bright Horizons. Connect with Milo:https://www.linkedin.com/in/milospector/TakeawaysThe early education asset class, which includes childcare and preschool centers, has gained increased interest due to its essential nature and the realization of its importance during the pandemic.Investors should consider the creditworthiness of the tenants, lease terms, location demographics, and financials when evaluating early education properties.Strong guarantors in the early education asset class include well-known operators like KinderCare, Learning Care Group, and Busy Bees.State programs that provide funding for early education can impact the demand for these assets, but it is important to consider the level of subsidy and the fit of the brand within the community.Investors should conduct thorough due diligence, including analyzing enrollment trends, property condition, and potential value-add opportunities.There is demand for vacant early education properties, especially from operators looking to expand their presence in certain areas.Investors should be aware of the nuances of debt financing in the early education asset class, including the prevalence of recourse debt and lower loan-to-value ratios.The future outlook for the early education asset class is positive, with increasing demand and potential for growth in certain markets.Chapters00:00Introduction and Background03:00Defining Early Education Assets04:17Impact of the Pandemic on Child Education Assets06:12Increased Interest in the Early Education Asset Class08:41Nuances of Valuing Early Childhood Properties10:45Lease Expectations for Early Education Assets12:08Strong Guarantors in the Early Education Asset Class13:48State Programs and Their Impact on Child Education Assets16:40Due Diligence for Early Education Asset Investments18:26Value-Add Opportunities in the Early Education Asset Class20:16Demand for Vacant Early Education Properties22:34Analyzing Supply and Demand in the Early Education Market24:30Higher Barrier to Entry Markets and Potential Opportunities27:37Considerations for Debt Financing in the Early Education Asset Class29:34Future Outlook and Connecting with Milo SpektorSupport the podcast by making a monthly donation through Patreon. When you contribute, you'll get access to bonus content not available anywhere else. If you enjoyed this episode, you would probably enjoy reading my weekly newsletter. Every Friday, you'll get a behind the scenes look at my investing, including current events in commercial real estate, deals I'm working on, and random personal things going on in my life. It's a super quick read and you can unsubscribe anytime. - Jonathan Subscribe to the newsletter here: www.thesourcecre.com/newsletterEmail Jonathan with comments or suggestions:podcast@thesourcecre.comOr visit the webpage:www.thesourcecre.com*Some or all of the show notes may have been generated using AI tools.
Priya Krishnan, Chief Digital, and Transformation Officer at Bright Horizons, is an entrepreneur who founded India's leading child care and schooling service provider with more than 150 company-owned, company-operated centers across the country. At Bright Horizons, she leads client relationships for the US, International M&A, and innovation projects. Priya joined Bright Horizons after founding and running KLAY, a high-quality childcare organization, which has grown to become India's largest child care. She initially started the business to enable women to return to work after childbirth. She won numerous entrepreneurship recognition awards, as her startup venture expanded to 180 company-owned, company-operated centers across the country, staffed with empowered employees taking care of more than 16,000 children. Priya's company went on to provide high-quality child care services onsite, and worked with varying workplace models to help companies create employee solutions. Priya also founded a not-for-profit school for marginalized children which has been recognized worldwide for its pedagogy and approach to blended learning. Priya has had a global career in IT consulting across Singapore, New York, and London, working with companies including Accenture, PwC, EDS, and HP. She holds a bachelor's degree in computer engineering and has an MBA from London Business School. Listen in to hear Priya share: Her life mantra: Failing fast, feeling deep, and learning fast What inspired her work to build a childcare system in India - leading her to become a sought-after visionary and national leader in childcare Her contribution to set a national standard of 6 months maternity leave in India and a national mandate for companies to provide childcare How alignment in values has impacted her career trajectory and called her to build a career around intergenerational family systems Why childcare is a critical component of cultural infrastructure - and how childcare is a triple bottom line impact in terms of how it positively or negatively impacts the entire society Her invitation to design work around life vs life around work Links mentioned: Listen to Priya's Podcast: The Work-Life Equation Connect with Bright Horizons: https://www.brighthorizons.com/ Bright Horizons on IG Bright Horizons on FB Bright Horizons on LinkedIn Priya on LinkedIn Priya on Twitter/X We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: https://shamelessmom.com/sponsor Interested in becoming a sponsor of the Shameless Mom Academy? Email our sales team at sales@adalystmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Welcome Aboard The Perseverance of Bright Horizons!! Join the Captain and the Cook as our voyage introduces our first guest of 2024!! It's Mojo JnrSoty, tune in to hear all about their influences and a rather big gig they have coming up. Also, get set for the Captain's Seagull Corner and our challenges. Anchors up!! Please like/comment/subscribe and we can be contacted on: Instagram , Twitter or email us at captainandcookpod@gmail.com During the pod we reference a number of links/charities/people all who are listed below: Instagram Spotify Bandcamp YouTube Music Venue Trust House Party
What if children had the option to get outdoors, and move their bodies to enable them to playfully learn? In today's episode, we have Author Rae Pica who has penned many books on the importance of movement in early childhood development. In her book, “Preschoolers & Kindergarteners Moving and Learning,” she provides more than 80 developmentally appropriate movement and music activities that contribute to a well-rounded curriculum in any classroom program. Come listen to our lively discussion about the who, what, where how, and when to take these music and movement lessons outdoors. MEET RAE: Rae Pica has been an early childhood education consultant since 1980 and is internationally known as a speaker, online course creator, and author. Rae has written 22 books, including the text Experiences in Movement and Music (in its 5th edition), What If Everybody Understood Child Development?: Straight Talk About Bettering Education and Children's Lives and Spark a Revolution in Early Education: Speaking Up for Ourselves and the Children.As a consultant, Rae has shared her expertise with such groups as the Sesame Street Research Department, the Head Start Bureau, Centers for Disease Control, the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Gymboree, Nike, Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues, Bright Horizons, and health departments, schools, and resource and referral agencies throughout the country.She is most proud of her fierce defense of childhood.Learn more here: WebsiteCONNECT WITH VICTORIA:WEBSITE: www.outdoor-classrooms.comEMAIL: Victoria@outdoor-classrooms.comInstagram: instagram.com/outdoor_classrooms/Facebook: Facebook.com/OutdoorClassrooms1OUTDOOR CLASSROOM RESOURCES:The Outdoor Classrooms CIRCLE MembershipThe Outdoor Teaching Bootcamp Seeds of Inspiration for Outdoor Learning Card DeckFREE PDF Library of Nature-Based Children's Book & Weekly Seedling News
Welcome Aboard The Perseverance of Bright Horizons!! Join the Captain and the Cook as our voyage looks at the life and impact Kanye West had and continue to has on music and speaking your mind. Also, get set for Seagull Corner and our challenges. Anchors up!! Please like/comment/subscribe and we can be contacted on: Instagram , Twitter or email us at captainandcookpod@gmail.com During the pod we reference a number of links/charities/people all who are listed below: Spotify Bio Documentary Kanye on Mental Health
Roots to Heaven -The Book-https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP9Y64JX The sun in Capricorn December 22 to January 19."Roots, Boundaries, & Bright Horizons: Navigating Destiny's path"In a unique take on astrological transitions, Queen B. reflects on the significance of the dark period as a time for inner growth, She urges acknowledging ancestral roots encoded in our DNA, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past but focusing on creating a positive future. Transitioning through astrological shifts, she highlights Pisces, Neptune, and Saturn, urging imagination without self-imposed boundaries to shape a thriving future. Addressing spiritual connections and boundaries during this period, she encourages honoring ancestors and being cautious of energy vampires. Podcast highlightsThe Power of Ancestral Roots: Explore how acknowledging and understanding ancestral roots, encoded within our DNA, can shape our identity and guide our growth towards becoming the best versions of ourselves.Navigating Imagination and Boundaries in Pisces: Discuss the astrological significance of Pisces, Neptune, and Saturn, focusing on breaking personal boundaries and using imagination constructively to shape a positive future during this astrological phase. Neptune is currently in Pisces and will enter Aries on March 30, 2025. It went retrograde in Pisces on June 30, 2023, and will continue its retrograde movement until December 6, 2023. Good News in the World: Highlight heartwarming stories like the Massachusetts mailman who rescued a toddler, emphasizing the importance of instinct, compassion, and taking action in making the world a better place, aligning with astrological themes of empathy and intuition.Get your journal here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C481P7GDGet your weekly..... insights https://www.bluntreflections.com/post/december-astrological-outlook-insights-on-collective-energy-shifts-and-holiday-experiencesPlease show your support and have your business highlighted in an upcoming podcast *Mercury is going into retrograde from December 13th, 2023, to January 1st, 2024, in Capricorn- Detail, details, details Book a one to one with QueenB.Divine allow her to share her gifts to highlight your best astrological tools.Igniting the Flames" PART 1- Element of the month- The Cure is Conversationhttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2284746/14086254-igniting-the-flames-part-1-element-of-the-month-the-cure-is-conversation.mp3?download=truehttps://www.buzzsprout.com/2284746/14094452-the-flame-within-building-a-healthier-body-and-soul-now.mp3?download=trueThank you moontracks.comSupport the show
Roots to Heaven -The Book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP9Y64JX The sun in Capricorn December 22 to January 19."Roots, Boundaries, & Bright Horizons: Navigating Destiny's path" In a unique take on astrological transitions, Queen B. reflects on the significance of the dark period as a time for inner growth, emphasizing Capricorn's role in preparing one's foundations for future blossoming. She urges acknowledging ancestral roots encoded in our DNA, emphasizing the importance of learning from the past but focusing on creating a positive future. Transitioning through astrological shifts, she highlights Pisces, Neptune, and Saturn, urging imagination without self-imposed boundaries to shape a thriving future. Addressing spiritual connections and boundaries during this period, she encourages honoring ancestors and being cautious of energy vampires. Podcast highlights The Power of Ancestral Roots: Explore how acknowledging and understanding ancestral roots, encoded within our DNA, can shape our identity and guide our growth towards becoming the best versions of ourselves. Navigating Imagination and Boundaries in Pisces: Discuss the astrological significance of Pisces, Neptune, and Saturn, focusing on breaking personal boundaries and using imagination constructively to shape a positive future during this astrological phase. Neptune is currently in Pisces and will enter Aries on March 30, 2025. It went retrograde in Pisces on June 30, 2023, and will continue its retrograde movement until December 6, 2023. Good News in the World: Highlight heartwarming stories like the Massachusetts mailman who rescued a toddler, emphasizing the importance of instinct, compassion, and taking action in making the world a better place, aligning with astrological themes of empathy and intuition. Roots to Heaven -The Book- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CP9Y64JX This Cure is Conversation : Book a One to OneGreetingsGet your journal here https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C481P7GDGet your weekly..... insights https://www.bluntreflections.com/post/december-astrological-outlook-insights-on-collective-energy-shifts-and-holiday-experiencesPlease show your support and have your business highlighted in an upcoming podcast *Mercury is going into retrograde from December 13th, 2023, to January 1st, 2024, in Capricorn- Detail, details, details Book a one to one with QueenB.Divine allow her to share her gifts to highlight your best astrological tools.Igniting the Flames" PART 1- Element of the month- The Cure is Conversation https://www.buzzsprout.com/2284746/14086254-igniting-the-flames-part-1-element-of-the-month-the-cure-is-conversation.mp3?download=true https://www.buzzsprout.com/2284746/14094452-the-flame-within-building-a-healthier-body-and-soul-now.mp3?download=trueThank you moontracks.comGood news https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/four-month-old-sucked-up-into-tornado-found-asleep-on-a-fallen-tree-as-if-guided-there-by-angels/Be guest - Are you an a In the heart of the city, obscured from the bustling streets, lies a sanctuary known as the Roots to Heaven bar— An elusive invitation extends beyond the tangible boundaries of the physical space, beckoning those fortunate enough to find it into a realm where company is not merely good but transformative.—a reality carefully crafted and fervently pursued. In the heart of the city, obscured from the bustling streets, lies a sanctuary known as the Roots to Heaven bar— An elusive invitation extends beyond the tangible boundaries of the physical space, beckoning those fortunate enough to find it into a realm where company is not merely good but transformative.—a reality carefully crafted and fervently pursued. Igniting the Flames" PART 2 Support the show --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/queen91/message
8 P.M. HourWe had our finger on the pulse of Monday's top stories. Dan kicked off the program with a variety of guests who broke down the day's news. Including:-Dr. Renee Dua on Managing Vitals w. Chronic Illness During COVID/Flu Season.-Emily Heil with the many ways to cook a turkey this Thanksgiving.-Priya Krishnan, Chief Digital and Transformation Officer at Bright Horizons on work/life balance and tips for parents juggling the holidays.-Veterinary pathologist David Needle on the unusual respiratory illness affecting dogs in several New England states.
Welcome Aboard The Perseverance of Bright Horizons!! Join the Captain and the Cook as our voyage looks at the concept of Halloween as well as the Horror genre in general. Also, get set for Seagull Corner and our challenges. Anchors up!! Please like/comment/subscribe and we can be contacted on: Instagram , Twitter or email us at captainandcookpod@gmail.com During the pod we reference a number of links/charities/people all who are listed below: Halloween in Cymru Hammer Films Antonin Artaud Un Chien Andalou 100 Best Horror Films
Welcome Aboard The Perseverance of Bright Horizons!! Join the Captain and the Cook as our voyage looks at the life and impact Yusuf/Cat Stevens had and continue to has on music and speaking your mind. Also, get set for Seagull Corner and our challenges. Anchors up!! Please like/comment/subscribe and we can be contacted on: Instagram , Twitter or email us at captainandcookpod@gmail.com During the pod we reference a number of links/charities/people all who are listed below: Website On Islam Spotify Conversion NME Article Desert Island Discs Music in Movies
In der heutigen Folge „Alles auf Aktien“ sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Daniel Eckert und Anja Ettel über die Melancholie nach dem Fed-Auftritt, das nächste Börsendebüt und den krassen Absturz einer Biotech-Hoffnung. Außerdem geht es um Amgen, United Healthcare, Xcel Energy, Walmart, Klaviyo, ARM, Instacart, Shopify, Delivery Hero, Talanx, Sartorius, Rheinmetall, Bayer, Rize Global Sustainable Infrastructure (WKN: A3ENM8), Rize Sustainable Future of Food (WKN A2P876), VanEck Future of Food (A3DP9K), Franklin Future of Food (WKN: A3EFKX), Rize Education Tech and Digital Learning (WKN: A2P877), Duolingo, Bright Horizons, Informa, RIZE Pet Care (WKN: A3DDPP), Rize Medical Cannabis and Life Sciences (WKN: A2PX6U), ARK Innovation (WKN: A14Y8H), 10xDNA (WKN: DNA10X), VanEck Morningstar DM Dividend Leaders (WKN: A2JAHJ), Vanguard FTSE All-World High Dividend (WKN: A1T8FV), Franklin LibertyQ Global Dividend (WKN:A2DTF0), Fidelity Global Quality Income I (WKN: A2DL7E), SPDR MSCI ACWI IMI (WKN: A1JJTD), Vanguard FTSE All-World ausschüttend (WKN: A1JX52) und FTSE All World thesaurierend (WKN: A2PKXG). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. Außerdem bei WELT: Im werktäglichen Podcast „Kick-off Politik - Das bringt der Tag“ geben wir Ihnen im Gespräch mit WELT-Experten die wichtigsten Hintergrundinformationen zu einem politischen Top-Thema des Tages. Mehr auf welt.de/kickoff und überall, wo es Podcasts gibt. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? [**Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte!**](https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien) Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html
With federal funds expiring, the child care crisis is top of mind for us, so we are lucky to have an expert guide us through this moment.Priya Krishnan, Chief Digital Transformation Officer at Bright Horizons, joins us for an eye-opening conversation on the challenges of balancing child care and the crucial role employers play in supporting working parents. Prior to this role, she founded KLAY, a school for marginalized children, which has grown to become India's largest child care and schooling service provider.As she says, “To help combat this crisis, we believe employers need to become – and continue to be – a source of financial support for working parents' child care requirements. The most tragic outcome will be the reversal of the women workforce participation we have seen increase over the years.”Join us for an important conversation on how we can lean on each other, and advocate for better solutions....Shownotes:Bright Horizons homepage here.Please make sure to subscribe so you don't miss an episode, and kindly review the podcast on Apple Podcasts so we can reach more working moms. We always want to hear your thoughts, concerns, questions or guest suggestions – email workingmomhour@212comm.com. Episode social handles: @WorkingMomHour @EMechlinski @MadsCaldwell
Welcome Aboard The Perseverance of Bright Horizons!! Join the Captain and the Cook as our voyage journeys back to it's beginnings with a drink and a chat at The Tredegar Arms Rogerstone, with the pub closing it is a chance for us to reflect on its impact on us and some memories we have from time spent there. Anchors up!! Please like/comment/subscribe and we can be contacted on: Instagram , Twitter or email us at captainandcookpod@gmail.com
Josue is a recent College Graduate out of Silicon Valley's own Stanford University. While accomplishing a Mechanical Engineering degree he was also a Stanford manager, and from there playing on the men's basketball team. Josue holds many achievements at such a young age. Expect him to make waves in the realm of business as well. The future is bright for this young man. On todays episode Josue and I discuss the following topics: parents instilling discipline, avoiding distractions, the importance of mentors, meeting Kobe Bryant, people pulling you away from being discipline, being a role model, learning from your mistakes, setting higher standards, learning from failure, graduating from Stanford, balancing a productive life, networking with high level individuals, being with people who are better than you, having debatable conversations, social media jealousy, avoid comparison, having the right circle, learning by action, the power of reading, mechanical engineering, the new age of dating, the excitement for fatherhood, passing down principles to your future children, the principles of a man, setting yourself reminders, greatest lesson learned. Subscribe on our Youtube page, like, and comment. Give a 5 star rating followed by a review on Apple Podcast and Spotify. Connect with Daniel: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmqE4tnWDXoiSPyaaqn7Nmw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/danieljohngonzalez/ https://www.instagram.com/talkinoutmyasspodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/FinanceFitGuy TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@danieljohngonzalez Connect with Jose: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jdotgil23/ Ganas Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ganas-leading-from-the-heart/id1529748465
Welcome Aboard The Perseverance of Bright Horizons!! Join the Captain and the Cook as our voyage takes another different path to review the various live music we have seen over the past 2 months!! Also, get set for Seagull Corner and our challenges. Anchors up!! Please like/comment/subscribe and we can be contacted on: Instagram , Twitter or email us at captainandcookpod@gmail.com During the pod we reference a number of links/charities/people all who are listed below: Small Miracles Mr Bewlay Rebel Fest Ben Howard The Lumineers Abraham Alexander CVC Dirty Carrot Records
Welcome Aboard The Perseverance of Bright Horizons!! Join the Captain and the Cook as our voyage looks at the life and impact Sinead O'Connor had and continue to has on music and speaking your mind. Also, get set for Seagull Corner and our challenges. Anchors up!! Please like/comment/subscribe and we can be contacted on: Instagram , Twitter or email us at captainandcookpod@gmail.com During the pod we reference a number of links/charities/people all who are listed below: Bio Documentary Article Documentary Trailer Spotify Rolling Stone Article Blindboy Podcast Bel Tel Podcast Funeral Article
Moody's is downgrading several US banks and warning more could follow, but private credit is stepping in to fill the lending gap. We'll speak with the CEO of one company which says it's poised to benefit. Plus, big pharma seeing big gains thanks to the obesity drug boom. We'll look at the four names in the food ecosystem that stand to gain and lose the most. And the cost of childcare continues to rise, but affordability is key to growing the economy according to a former Fed official. We'll speak with the CEO of Bright Horizons about what it'll take to bring costs down.
The treasury field can be simultaneously exhilarating and intimidating for newcomers. With countless questions swirling in their minds, aspiring treasury professionals often wonder about the essential skills, expectations, and methods for making a lasting impact. Today, we revisit episode 184 for a re-run episode with Tom Balish, now the Global Treasurer and Executive Director at Boston Consulting Group. As Tom re-joins, we look at what he has been up to since he was last on the show and we get to look back at his fascinating career journey which includes being a Submarine Officer in the United States Navy, a stint as an Investment Banker at J.P. Morgan, and even a brief foray into writing. Tom's treasury journey began after his teaching career when he secured a role at Harvard University. Since then, he has held prominent treasury leadership positions at Staples and Bright Horizons.Tom has a master's degree from Harvard University and a BA from Dartmouth College.Established in 1963, the Boston Consulting Group is a global management consulting firm. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the organisation partners with leaders in business and society to tackle their most important challenges and capture their greatest opportunities.On the podcast we discussed… Tom's diverse career and how he got started in treasuryHow his goals and ambitions motivated his career movesHow he navigated his first treasury job The result of taking advantage of opportunities to growTom's advice for people starting a new treasury careerTom updates us on what he has been doing since he was first on the show in 2021You can connect with Tom on LinkedIn.Me, Myself and AI Podcast from Boston Consulting Group: https://www.bcg.com/capabilities/digital-technology-data/artificial-intelligence/mit-podcast-seriesArtificial Intelligence and AI at Scale: resources and information from BCG: https://www.bcg.com/capabilities/digital-technology-data/artificial-intelligenceAre you interested in pursuing a career within Treasury?Whether you've recently graduated, or you want to search for new job opportunities to help develop your treasury career, The Treasury Recruitment Company can help you in your search for the perfect job. Find out more here.Or, send us your CV and let us help you in your next career move!If you're enjoying the show please rate and review us on whatever podcast app you listen to us on, for Apple Podcasts click here! Subscribe to the Treasury Career Corner podcast newsletter to receive a link to every week's episode as soon as it's published via click here!
We regularly talk to students who want to help others. One amazing pathway towards that is to become an early childhood educator. Host Sally Ganga interviews Rachel Robertson, Vice-President of Bright Horizons, about how to work with preschool age students. Sally also talks with Mollie O'Connor of College Coach about why you might want to hire an independent counselor to help your student in the college process. And last, Jennifer Wilcox answers Sally's questions about whether the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) simplification will really make completing the form easier for families applying for need-based aid to attend college.
We regularly talk to students who want to help others. One amazing pathway towards that is to become an early childhood educator. Host Sally Ganga interviews Rachel Robertson, Vice-President of Bright Horizons, about how to work with preschool age students. Sally also talks with Mollie O'Connor of College Coach about why you might want to hire an independent counselor to help your student in the college process. And last, Jennifer Wilcox answers Sally's questions about whether the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) simplification will really make completing the form easier for families applying for need-based aid to attend college.
Welcome Aboard The Perseverance of Bright Horizons!! Join the Captain and the Cook as our voyage takes a slightly different route to explore the history of the conflicts in Northern Ireland and the part that music played throughout. Please be aware that this episode does discuss recent/current events which may have an impact on the listener, look after yourselves guys! Also, get set for Seagull Corner and our challenges. Anchors up!! Please like/comment/subscribe and we can be contacted on: Instagram , Twitter or email us at captainandcookpod@gmail.com During the pod we reference a number of links/charities/people all who are listed below: Once Upon a Time in Northern Ireland Fractured Peace The Miami Showband Massacre The Beautiful Game '71 Film Derry Girls
A childcare company is offering full-time employees an opportunity to get a bachelor's degree for free. Also on today's show, adding new beds to address Arkansas prison inmate backlog, a ribbon cutting for a new radiation oncology center in Little Rock and more.
Welcome Aboard The Perseverance of Bright Horizons!! Join the Captain and the Cook as our voyage brings on Bob Marley for our 90th Episode.....only 10 to go to the century!! Also, get set for Seagull Corner and our challenges. Anchors up!! Please like/comment/subscribe and we can be contacted on: Instagram , Twitter or email us at captainandcookpod@gmail.com During the pod we reference a number of links/charities/people all who are listed below: Bio Documentary Spotify Marley and Politics Greatest Achievements Attempted Assassination
Welcome Aboard The Perseverance of Bright Horizons!! Join the Captain and the Cook as our voyage brings on Tina Turner!! Also, get set for Seagull Corner and our challenges. Anchors up!! Please like/comment/subscribe and we can be contacted on: Instagram , Twitter or email us at captainandcookpod@gmail.com During the pod we reference a number of links/charities/people all who are listed below: Bio Film Rolling Stone Podcast Spotify Musical Obituary Tina and Bowie Ike and Tina
Join us as we dock The perseverance of Bright Horizons in Bournemouth for the Cook's Birthday........what could possibly go wrong??!!
This week on DisrupTV, we interviewed Tiffani Bova, Global Growth Evangelist at Salesforce, Priya Krishnan, Chief Digital and Transformation Officer for Bright Horizons and Morra Aarons-Mele, Author of The Anxious Achiever. DisrupTV is a weekly Web series with hosts R “Ray” Wang and Vala Afshar. The show airs live at 11:00 a.m. PT/ 2:00 p.m. ET every Friday. Brought to you by Constellation Executive Network: constellationr.com/CEN.
Rae Pica is an education consultant dedicated to the development and education of the whole child. Rae has been an early childhood education consultant since 1980 and is internationally known as a speaker, online course creator, and author. Rae has written 22 books, including the text Experiences in Movement and Music (in its 5th edition), What If Everybody Understood Child Development?: Straight Talk About Bettering Education and her most recent book, Children's Lives and Spark a Revolution in Early Education: Speaking Up for Ourselves and the Children.Rae is on a mission to ensure that children have the chance to be children and that child development guides all our practices with them. As a consultant, Rae has shared her expertise with such groups as the Sesame Street Research Department, the Head Start Bureau, Centers for Disease Control, the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports, Gymboree, Nike, Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues, Bright Horizons, and health departments, schools, and resource and referral agencies throughout the country.More About Rae:https://www.raepica.com/Free to Play Summit: http://freetoplaysummit.com/
In this episode of Work of Progress, Dr. Jill Buban, general manager and VP of EdAssist by Bright Horizons, joins me to discuss the impact of employer-offered education benefits on closing the labor shortages in health care and other industries. Industry experts have been sounding the alarm about the staffing shortages in health care for decades, and that shortage has evolved into a crisis following COVID, particularly in nursing and allied health care. New research from EdAssist by Bright Horizon and The Josh Bersin Company says the demand for nurses is going to grow 13% year-over-year between now and 2025. Dr. Jill Buban says education benefits are the most powerful tool employers have to fill these growing needs. "About 40% of our client base is from the health care industry, whether it be large hospital systems, health care systems, or medical centers around the country. We've been working with them for years, really looking at how their education benefit is becoming a strategic differentiator for them to attract talent and retain talented human beings that fit into their culture and maybe shift them to another job through a reskilling opportunity," explains Buban. She says that 38% of their health care client offers a no-cost education benefit and gives this example. "We recently worked with OhioHealth to create a program that includes this no-cost option, meaning there's the opportunity for people to go back to school with no out-of-pocket costs. We selected a group of institutions thoughtfully with them. We worked to be inclusive of many community colleges, as well as many local institutions within Ohio." EdAssist's role is to assess the client's "pain point" and skilling needs for their open jobs and then help establish pathways for the employees to attain those new skills. "One way in which we've done that, we've created a suite of career pathways. We're approaching 10 in the health care industry specifically, and those are in the highest-need, highest-demand areas. And we've gone through and vetted national institutions as well as national non-credit based learning. So people in the health care industry or thinking about the health care industry can easily think about what their trajectory could be, what that path could be." Buban says, in addition to upskilling current employees for open jobs at a local hospital system, the program raises awareness in the community, thus attracting new potential workers. "While it could have been primarily to provide education internally to OhioHealth, it's also like a buzz in these local communities that OhioHealth is here. They have these various openings." Buban says more than a third of EdAssist's 250 clients – in industries such as health care, aerospace, defense, and financial services – added this type of no-cost education benefit this year. "I think that so many of the careers continue to be recession-proof. I do think that we're going to continue to see growth and participation of these programs, growth in the use of them as a differentiator to attract, definitely for health care and some of the other sectors, there's just still such a large hiring need." You can learn more about the education benefits and their ability to help close the labor shortage in key industries in today's podcast. Listen here, or download wherever you get your podcasts. Episode 254: Dr. Jill Buban, General Manager and VP, EdAssist by Bright HorizonsHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlExecutive Producers: Joan Lynch and Melissa PanzerTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4.0Download the transcript for this podcast here.You can check out all the other podcasts at this link: Work in Progress podcasts
In this episode of Work of Progress, Dr. Jill Buban, general manager and VP of EdAssist by Bright Horizons, joins me to discuss the impact of employer-offered education benefits on closing the labor shortages in health care and other industries. Industry experts have been sounding the alarm about the staffing shortages in health care for decades, and that shortage has evolved into a crisis following COVID, particularly in nursing and allied health care. New research from EdAssist by Bright Horizon and The Josh Bersin Company says the demand for nurses is going to grow 13% year-over-year between now and 2025. Dr. Jill Buban says education benefits are the most powerful tool employers have to fill these growing needs. "About 40% of our client base is from the health care industry, whether it be large hospital systems, health care systems, or medical centers around the country. We've been working with them for years, really looking at how their education benefit is becoming a strategic differentiator for them to attract talent and retain talented human beings that fit into their culture and maybe shift them to another job through a reskilling opportunity," explains Buban. She says that 38% of their health care client offers a no-cost education benefit and gives this example. "We recently worked with OhioHealth to create a program that includes this no-cost option, meaning there's the opportunity for people to go back to school with no out-of-pocket costs. We selected a group of institutions thoughtfully with them. We worked to be inclusive of many community colleges, as well as many local institutions within Ohio." EdAssist's role is to assess the client's "pain point" and skilling needs for their open jobs and then help establish pathways for the employees to attain those new skills. "One way in which we've done that, we've created a suite of career pathways. We're approaching 10 in the health care industry specifically, and those are in the highest-need, highest-demand areas. And we've gone through and vetted national institutions as well as national non-credit based learning. So people in the health care industry or thinking about the health care industry can easily think about what their trajectory could be, what that path could be." Buban says, in addition to upskilling current employees for open jobs at a local hospital system, the program raises awareness in the community, thus attracting new potential workers. "While it could have been primarily to provide education internally to OhioHealth, it's also like a buzz in these local communities that OhioHealth is here. They have these various openings." Buban says more than a third of EdAssist's 250 clients – in industries such as health care, aerospace, defense, and financial services – added this type of no-cost education benefit this year. "I think that so many of the careers continue to be recession-proof. I do think that we're going to continue to see growth and participation of these programs, growth in the use of them as a differentiator to attract, definitely for health care and some of the other sectors, there's just still such a large hiring need." You can learn more about the education benefits and their ability to help close the labor shortage in key industries in today's podcast. Listen here, or download wherever you get your podcasts. Episode 254: Dr. Jill Buban, General Manager and VP, EdAssist by Bright HorizonsHost & Executive Producer: Ramona Schindelheim, Editor-in-Chief, WorkingNationProducer: Larry BuhlExecutive Producers: Joan Lynch and Melissa PanzerTheme Music: Composed by Lee Rosevere and licensed under CC by 4.0Download the transcript for this podcast here.You can check out all the other podcasts at this link: Work in Progress podcasts
My child has a learning disability. Can I still apply Charlotte Mason's methods? I'm feeling like my child needs more support outside of what the school system can give; where do I start? How do I have a peaceful homeschool when my child's challenges create so much tension? Because her philosophy is largely based on self-education, Charlotte Mason believed that her educational methods were for everyone – children of all cultures, time periods, and all abilities. Today I'm speaking with Julie Christensen, a mother, home educator, and senior writer at Bright Horizons. Julie has a lot of experience with Charlotte Mason's methods and educating a child with special needs. I'm very excited to speak with her today because I know that her experiences will resonate with so many mothers, and her wisdom will benefit everyone. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jessica9025/support
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