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Étudier en anglais dans une business school américaine implantée en France permet aux jeunes de s'immerger dans une pédagogie active, tournée vers l'international, qui renforce leur anglais, leur autonomie et leur employabilité. Ce parcours exigeant ouvre des perspectives uniques pour réussir une carrière à l'étranger grâce à une formation reconnue et professionnalisante.✅ DANS CET ÉPISODE NOUS ABORDONS :Les avantages concrets de suivre un cursus 100 % en anglais dans une business school américaine (amélioration linguistique, ouverture internationale, réseau).Les fondements de la pédagogie américaine, axée sur la pratique, les projets en groupe, l'évaluation continue et la reconnaissance internationale (IACBE).L'impact de ce type de parcours sur le développement personnel et professionnel : confiance, adaptabilité, et attractivité sur le marché de l'emploi globalisé.ℹ️ SUIVEZ L'ACTUALITÉ DE L'ORIENTATIONInscrivez-vous à l'Hebdo de l'orientation : https://azimut-orientation.com/abonnez-vous-a-la-newsletter/ (vous recevrez en cadeau un guide téléchargeable)

In this episode of Rhee Gold's DanceLife podcast, Stacey Morgan and Rhee Gold dive into how dance studio owners can (and must!) evolve with the changing needs of today’s families and dancers. From rethinking class times to better suit working parents, to embracing the rise of homeschool programs and redefining what a "competitive" program looks like—this episode is packed with insights to help you thrive in 2025 and beyond. They explore: Why 5:30 PM is the new 10:00 AM for preschool classes How homeschool movement programs are replacing traditional daytime classes The importance of offering “middle ground” training options between rec and comp Why parents are pushing back on overcommitted competition schedules Creative ways to use your studio during downtime (and keep it profitable!) Community engagement as a meaningful part of your studio's performance culture Letting go of ego and redefining what “success” really looks like

REPLAY (Original Air Date March 10, 2025) Today we are joined by Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos. Dr. Kostopoulos is a globally recognized strategist that brings clarity and context as to what is on the horizon. Her unique expertise at the intersection of emerging technology, security and macro-trends has been sought by the United Nations, U.S. Special Operations, the European Commission, NATO, multi-nationals, tech companies, design agencies, academia, such as MIT and Oxford Saïd Business School, and foreign governments. She helps her clients understand new technologies, emerging value chains, and contextualizes the convergences of our time. She founded the boutique consultancy Abundance Studio and has experience working in the US, Europe, Middle East and East Asia. [March 10, 2025]   00:00 - Intro 00:19 - Intro Links -          Social-Engineer.com - http://www.social-engineer.com/ -          Managed Voice Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/vishing-service/ -          Managed Email Phishing - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/se-phishing-service/ -          Adversarial Simulations - https://www.social-engineer.com/services/social-engineering-penetration-test/ -          Social-Engineer channel on SLACK - https://social-engineering-hq.slack.com/ssb -          CLUTCH - http://www.pro-rock.com/ -          innocentlivesfoundation.org - http://www.innocentlivesfoundation.org/                                02:10 - Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos Intro 03:30 - From Counter Terrorism to Conflict Landscapes 05:35 - The Imagination Dilemma 09:13 - Technological Tit for Tat 11:38 - Four Facets of Imagination 12:18 - Facet 1) Identity 13:36 - Facet 2) Convergence 15:38 - Facet 3) Humanity 16:48 - Facet 4) Dreams 18:18 - Turning Crisis Into Strategy 22:39 - Being Human 26:04 - Future-Proofing Organizations 29:51 - Real Value Proposition 31:26 - Webinar Series -          Website: imaginationdilemma.com -          YouTube: @ImaginationDilemma 32:12 - Find Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos online -          Website: abundance.studio -          LinkedIn: in/lydiak -          Instagram: @HiLydiak 32:46 - Book Recommendations -          The 100-Year Life - Andrew Scott & Lynda Gratton -          Imagination Dilemma - Dr. Lydia Kostopoulos 37:02 - Mentors -          Parents -          Women Suffragists 38:15 - Guest Wrap Up & Outro -          www.social-engineer.com -          www.innocentlivesfoundation.org

Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- Unlocking Business Success: Beyond Hard Work In this episode, find out about the harsh realities of being a business owner and why hard work alone isn't enough for success. Our host shares insights gleaned from countless conversations with business owners, emphasizing the importance of solving real problems, combining strengths, creating value, and playing to individual talents. Discover actionable tips to direct your time, effort, and perseverance more effectively, ensuring you build the business you've always dreamed of. 00:00 Introduction: The Tough Reality of Being a Business Owner 01:35 The Importance of Solving Real Problems 03:34 Combining Strengths for Business Success 06:19 Focusing on Value Over Effort 07:23 Playing to Your Strengths 08:16 Conclusion: Using Time, Effort, and Energy Wisely

Capturing the 50+ Fitness Market with Jay Croft In this episode of The Ideal Business Show, Pat Rigsby interviews Jay Croft, an expert in catering to the over-50 demographic in the fitness industry. Jay shares his extensive background in journalism and corporate communications, detailing his transition to founding Prime Fit Content, which provides marketing materials for fitness businesses targeting older adults. They discuss the importance of focusing on the rapidly growing 50+ fitness market, effective marketing strategies, and the launch of Jay's new book, 'Selling Longevity.' The conversation highlights how gyms can attract and retain older clients by addressing their specific fitness needs and concerns. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction 01:00 Jay Croft's Background in Journalism 01:54 Transition to Fitness Industry 02:20 Identifying the Over 50 Fitness Market 04:11 Prime Fit Content and Marketing Strategies 07:06 Effective Marketing Channels for Older Demographics 11:50 Building Trust and Customer Experience 23:22 Jay's Book: Selling Longevity 26:15 Where to Find More Information

Al Danto, senior lecturer in entrepreneurship, has been a trusted mentor and beloved member of the Rice Business community for more than two decades. A serial entrepreneur, he launched his first company at the age of 23, growing it through multiple acquisitions before selling to a private equity-backed group. After earning his MBA at Rice Business, he returned to teach New Enterprise, Enterprise Acquisition and their corresponding E-labs – guiding students as they build and acquire businesses of their own. He is also a driving force behind the Veterans Business Battle. Beyond his professional success, Al has had a personal journey few could imagine. In May 2022, Al experienced two life-threatening medical crises and was placed on advanced life support. Sixty-five days later, he walked out of the hospital determined to return to the classroom, and by October, he was back. In this episode of Owl Have You Know, Al shares his extraordinary career journey, his story of recovery and why he urges everyone to “grab life” and make a difference. Episode Guide:00:22 Meet Al Danto: The Entrepreneurial Legend01:01 Al Danto's Early Ventures and Successes07:56 Scaling the Business and Strategic Exits12:32 The Rice MBA Experience16:55 Launching Universal Worker20:31 Rice Alliance and the Rice Business Plan Competition25:52 Teaching and Mentoring at Rice29:22 Identifying the Secret Sauce of Successful Entrepreneurs33:42 Personal Health Challenges and Overcoming Adversity43:38 The Role of Mentorship and Support in Success49:00 The Veterans Business Battle: Supporting Veteran Entrepreneurs51:24 Vision for the Future of Rice UniversityOwl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:On the tough realities of entrepreneurship and success[26:44] Maya Pomroy: For people to sign up to really take these risks, what do you think that it is that you bring? That people are so excited about.[26:53] Al Danto: First thing I try to do is talk you out of it. It's not easy. I mean, it's tough. You have — it's really hard. I mean, you see a lot about the glamour, and you see all this stuff. You know, 80% of business startups — fail. I think at Rice, what we do is we have a fertile ground, right? To plant these seeds in. You have support. You have nurturing, and you have everything, but it's a tough road. To me, a lot of it is you make the decisions. I personally think, for most cases, if you start a business, the success or failure comes to you. You know, 86% of plane crashes are pilot or human error. Which we talk about in class. And I think entrepreneurship is pretty similar.On making ideas real and sustaining Rice's entrepreneurial legacy[28:50] The reality is you have to get out there and you have to do it, and you have to make these things real. And I think, you know, we've done that. It's kind of in our DNA. And so now, five years, six years in a row now, the No. 1 Graduate Entrepreneurship Program — it's not because of me, it's because of what was started long ago, and it's because of support. And now our alumni come back in, and they say what they've done — the good and the bad — that we bring back in.Believing in something bigger and rowing together at Rice[50:30] I think it's important to have something that you believe in. I think if you can't believe in, and anytime you see a military veteran, they put their life to go give us freedom. And a couple years ago, one of the veterans told me the best way that you can show our support is not to thank us, but to go out there and take advantage of the freedoms that we have. I think entrepreneurship is one of them as well. So it's really been great, and every year these guys have not wanted to let the next person down, and they've stepped up and stepped into it. And I think that's just not letting the next person down. And I think everyone that goes through Rice is going to experience that. It's tough, but you're in the rowboat mentality. We're in this together, and we have to get through it, and y'all will. And that's part of it.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profiles:Al Danto | Rice Business

IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode, our host Denise Silber sits down with Shannon Lundgren — HBS MBA, entrepreneur, and founder of Shannon's Circle — to explore what it means to build a business in one of the most personal industries: love. Shannon's path didn't follow the usual arc. After the Business School and a pivotal chapter working directly for Warren Buffett — where what impressed her most was his extraordinary kindness, and how he brought out the best in everyone by talking about their best qualities — Shannons Lundgren transitioned from corporate strategy to executive recruiting, a field where understanding the whole person, through emotional intelligence, is essential. That same approach now drives her work in high-end matchmaking, where success is all about the fit Shannon shares how she built her client base with intention, why she only takes on clients she believes she can help, and what entrepreneurs can learn from guiding people through high-stakes first impressions. So why listen?  To be inspired by an exceptional entrepreneur — and because, let's face it, you're curious about how modern matchmaking really works. Whether you're building a business or looking for meaningful connections, this episode will leave you thinking differently about what it  takes to create lasting matches between people. GUEST BIO: Shannon Lundgren, a Harvard Business School alumna, is the CEO of Shannon's Circle, where she brings 12 years of elite matchmaking experience to helping intellectually curious and kind singles find the love of their life.As a corporate executive turned matchmaker, she applies her executive recruiting skills to serve clients in California and the West Coast. Shannon is a recognized expert on modern love, featured in The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, Forbes, Harvard Magazine, Business Insider, and Today. Before launching her matchmaking career, she was a Senior Vice President at Wells Fargo and a Strategic Marketing Consultant at Berkshire Hathaway. She serves on the board of the Harvard Business School Club of Northern California and is a respected partner of The Family Office Exchange (FOX), where she speaks about wealth being much more than net worth. Shannon also holds a B.A. in business from UC Berkeley. She resides in San Francisco with her husband of 18 years and their teenage daughter.  

On the 141st episode of What is a Good Life?, I'm delighted to welcome Professor Megan Reitz. Megan is an Associate Fellow at Saïd Business School, Oxford University, and Professor of Leadership and Dialogue at Hult International Business School. She is a leading thinker on leadership and dialogue, featured in the Thinkers50 ranking of global business thinkers, and the author of Dialogue in Organizations, Mind Time, and, most recently, Speak Out, Listen Up. Her work explores how we create the conditions for transformative dialogue at work, and her latest research examines how we can foster spaciousness — the capacity to innovate, reflect, and build relationships in workplaces addicted to busyness.In this conversation, we explore the impact of space, silence, attention, and an outward focus on our relationships and our experience of life.This episode serves as an invitation to pause, question the busyness we've become entangled in, and reconsider the status quo of how we relate.For more of Megan's work:Website: https://www.meganreitz.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganreitz/Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, my 5-week group courses, or to discuss team coaching to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/00:00 How do I encounter the world?04:00 Flow amongst people07:00 How our gestures affect others11:45 The labels, assumptions, and roles that create distance17:13 The energy drain of societal expectations23:00 Allowing, inquiry, and meta awareness26:20 Creating the space we require33:45 How do we see the world?37:00 Navigating pauses and big questions44:00 How strange it has become to pause47:30 Our focus moving from ourselves53:30 Experiencing periods without an agenda57:00 Summary and what is a good life for Megan?

The Art of Information Aggregation and Execution in Business Success In this episode, Pat discusses the importance of aggregating and distilling information for both personal and business improvement. With nearly 20 years of experience coaching business owners and co-owning 40 businesses in the fitness industry, he shares insights on the impact of effective information use and the need for humility. Real-life examples highlight the difference between those who merely consume information and those who execute actionable steps to achieve remarkable success. Tune in to learn how to turn knowledge into tangible outcomes and overcome common stumbling blocks on your path to growth. 00:00 Introduction: Aggregating Information for Improvement 00:51 My Unique Coaching Journey 02:17 Learning from Conversations 03:27 Transplanting Knowledge Across Markets 04:42 Humility: A Key to Learning 06:51 From Knowledge to Action 07:08 The Story of Sam: Execution Over Consumption 10:17 Conclusion: Be Humble and Implement

China must accelerate reform measures to reinforce the stable and healthy development of the capital market in the coming five years as a strategic pivot in transforming the country's economic growth model, said leading economists and financial experts.著名经济学家和金融专家表示，中国必须加快改革措施，在未来五年加强资本市场的稳定和健康发展，作为转变国家经济增长模式的战略支点。Despite Thursday's market correction, they said the recent rally in Chinese equities, together with the ongoing regulatory initiatives to enhance market stability, still highlights a strategic shift toward positioning the capital market as a central driver of innovation, consumption and domestic economic circulation amid external headwinds.他们表示，尽管周四出现了市场回调，但中国股市近期的反弹，以及正在实施的加强市场稳定的监管举措，仍突显出在外部不利因素的影响下，中国将资本市场定位为创新、消费和国内经济循环的核心驱动力的战略转变。Looking at the new round of capital market reform to be unfolded in the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, top priorities should include firmer determination to close regulatory loopholes that leave room for improper profits, ensure market fairness for retail investors, and improve transparency for global investors, they added.他们补充说，展望第15个五年计划（2026-30）期间将展开的新一轮资本市场改革，当务之急应该包括更坚定地弥补为不正当利润留下空间的监管漏洞，确保散户投资者的市场公平，提高全球投资者的透明度。Proposals for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan for national economic and social development will be studied at the fourth plenary session of the 20th Communist Party of China Central Committee, scheduled to be held in Beijing in October.关于制定国民经济和社会发展第15个五年计划的建议将在定于10月在北京举行的中国共产党第二十届中央委员会第四次全体会议上进行研究。Xi Jinping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, called for giving full play to the pivotal role of the capital market at the Central Financial Work Conference in 2023.习近平，中国共产党中央委员会主席，在2023年的中央金融工作会议上，要求充分发挥资本市场的关键作用。At the CPC Central Committee Political Bureau meeting on July 30, which Xi chaired, it was pointed out that the attractiveness and inclusiveness of the domestic capital market should be boosted, in order to consolidate the improving and stabilizing trend of the capital market.7月30日习主持的中共中央政治局会议上，习指出要增强国内资本市场的吸引力和包容性，巩固资本市场向好企稳的态势。"The ongoing rise of A shares reflects that the strategic position of the capital market in China's economic agenda is rising significantly," said Tian Xuan, president of Tsinghua University's National Institute of Financial Research and associate dean of Tsinghua University's PBC School of Finance.清华大学国家金融研究院院长、中国人民银行金融学院副院长田轩表示：“A股的持续上涨反映出资本市场在中国经济议程中的战略地位正在显著上升。”In the upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan period, high-quality development of the capital market will act not only as a key pathway to address structural economic issues, but also as the "central pivot" for transforming the country's growth model, Tian said.田说，在即将到来的“十五”计划期间，资本市场的高质量发展不仅是解决结构性经济问题的关键途径，而且是转变国家增长模式的“中心支点”。The bottlenecks faced by traditional growth drivers, the remaining financing difficulties for innovation and intensified global tech competition all demand steady, healthy growth of the capital market to guide long-term capital into core technologies, Tian said. The growing household demand for wealth management also requires the capital market to provide diverse investment channels, he said.田说，传统增长动力面临的瓶颈，创新的剩余融资困难以及加剧的全球技术竞争都需要资本市场稳定，健康的增长，以引导长期资本进入核心技术。他说，家庭对财富管理日益增长的需求也要求资本市场提供多样化的投资渠道。He added that China should further improve fundamental institutions to ensure sustainable market momentum, calling for better management of expectations, greater policy transparency and timely, positive signals to shore up sentiment, as well as stricter information disclosure and an improved delisting mechanism to raise listed companies' quality.他补充说，中国应该进一步完善基本制度，以确保市场的可持续发展势头，呼吁更好地管理预期，提高政策透明度，及时发出积极信号来提振市场情绪，以及更严格的信息披露和完善的退市机制，以提高上市公司的质量。China's A-share market fell on Thursday, as experts cited profit-taking pressure, while the United States Federal Reserve's 25-basis-point interest rate cut on Wednesday fell short of some investors' expectations for a bolder move.中国A股市场周四下跌，专家们认为这是获利了结的压力，而美联储周三降息25个基点的决定，没有达到一些投资者对更大胆举措的预期。Despite a 1.15 percent drop on Thursday, the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index has risen by nearly a quarter from the April trough, closing at 3,831.66 points. US investment bank Goldman Sachs said in a report on Thursday that it forecasts an 8 percent upside for the A-share market over the coming 12 months.尽管周四下跌了1.15%，但基准上证综合指数已经从4月份的低点上涨了近四分之一，收于3831.66点。美国投资银行高盛在周四的一份报告中表示，预计未来12个月a股市场将上涨8%。Liu Jipeng, a senior expert on capital markets and a professor at the Business School of China University of Political Science and Law, said that further closing regulatory gaps to safeguard market fairness and investor interest would hold the key to future capital market reforms and steady market growth.资本市场资深专家、中国政法大学商学院教授刘继鹏表示，进一步缩小监管空白，以维护市场公平和投资者利益，将是未来资本市场改革和市场稳定增长的关键。"A slow bull market has taken shape. The goal should be making it steady and long-lasting, so that the capital market can serve as a platform for common prosperity, where the majority of investors can share returns, rather than only a few getting rich overnight," Liu said.“一个缓慢的牛市已经形成。目标应该是使其稳定和持久，以便资本市场可以作为共同繁荣的平台，大多数投资者可以分享回报，而不是只有少数人一夜暴富。”Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, pledged at a recent symposium to accelerate the new round of capital market reform and opening-up to consolidate the improving market trend, stressing that the market is at a crucial stage in its pursuit of high-quality development in the 15th Five-Year Plan period.中国证券监督管理委员会主席吴清在最近的一次座谈会上承诺，将加快新一轮资本市场改革开放，巩固市场向好趋势，并强调市场正处于“十五”期间追求高质量发展的关键阶段。China has ramped up capital market reform efforts after it released a high-level guideline in April last year, rolling out nine measures to promote the high-quality development of the capital market.自去年4月发布高层指导意见以来，中国加大了资本市场改革力度，推出了促进资本市场高质量发展的九项措施。Since then, the country has issued new rules and measures to better regulate holding reductions by major shareholders, raise the dividends for equity shareholders, and encourage the entry of long-term capital while improving mechanisms to anchor market liquidity amid slumps.此后，国家出台了新的规则和措施，以更好地规范大股东减持，提高股东股息，鼓励长期资本进入，同时完善机制，以稳定市场流动性。Liu attributed the recent rally to such reform measures, and said that more must be done to further enhance market fairness, including in areas such as stock issuance review and pricing, quantitative trading and large shareholders' stakes.刘将最近的反弹归因于这些改革措施，并表示必须做更多的工作来进一步增强市场公平，包括股票发行审查和定价，量化交易和大股东股权等领域。Luo Zhiheng, chief economist at Yuekai Securities, said that enforcing rules with greater rigor and raising penalties for fraudulent practices are essential to building lasting investor trust.悦凯证券首席经济学家罗志恒表示，更严格地执行规定，加大对欺诈行为的惩罚力度，对于建立投资者的持久信任至关重要。With the A-share market showing an improving and stabilizing trend, Luo said it can lift household income and offset part of the drag from the housing slowdown, and make people more confident to spend, thus supporting consumption and overall economic vitality.随着A股市场呈现出改善和稳定的趋势，罗说，这可以提高家庭收入，抵消住房放缓的部分拖累，使人们更有信心消费，从而支持消费和整体经济活力。The A-share rally has also enhanced the attractiveness of Chinese financial markets globally.a股的上涨也增强了中国金融市场在全球的吸引力。Thomas Fang, head of China global markets at investment bank UBS, said that global investors are showing greater interest in Chinese financial assets as the country's shining economic prospects help them to diversify their allocations from US dollar-denominated assets.投资银行瑞银（UBS）中国全球市场主管方德华（Thomas Fang）表示，全球投资者对中国金融资产表现出更大的兴趣，因为中国光明的经济前景有助于他们将资产配置从美元计价资产中分散出来。Fang applauded China's recent opening-up policies that offer global investors more instruments to invest in China, facilitating their risk management and helping them take bigger positions in the country.方赞扬了中国最近的开放政策，为全球投资者提供了更多投资中国的工具，促进了他们的风险管理，并帮助他们在中国占据更大的位置。capital market reformn.资本市场改革/ˈkæpɪtl ˈmɑːkɪt rɪˈfɔːm/A-share marketn.A股市场（中国内地股票市场）/eɪ ʃeə ˈmɑːkɪt/

One of the first recorded examples of a marriage ceremony is dated more than four thousand years ago in Mesopotamia. And it seems that through the ages, weddings have never lost their appeal. The global wedding industry is today worth billions of dollars, and it's one that keeps on growing.While aspects of weddings differ across many cultures, they celebrate the coming together of two people in a form of contract which establishes rights within the couple. Historically, marriages were often economic, legal and social tools; the love aspect that some marriage ceremonies came to represent was developed much later.Iszi Lawrence investigates how weddings have changed over time with a panel of expert guests, including Dr Vicki Howard, Visiting Fellow in the Department of History at the University of Essex (UK) and the author of Brides, Inc.: American Weddings and the Business of Tradition; wedding planner Marie Haverly, Deputy Head of the Business School and senior lecturer in event management at the University of Winchester in the UK; and wedding photographer Shanaya Arora, one half of Nitin Arora Photography which she founded with her husband. Shanaya is also the host of WED FM India, a podcast all about weddings.Produced by Fiona Clampin for BBC World Service.(Photo: Comet and Phakalane Mmisi, dance just after they were married, Johannesburg, South Africa, 11 July 2008. Credit: Per-Anders Pettersson / Getty Images)

"We understand each other, and we are saying we share the same humanity." In this episode, Drew sits down just outside Shanghai with Rao Rao,  Hoffman China teacher trainee, co-founder and CEO of the Hoffman China Center, and seasoned business leader. In June of 2024, life pushed Rao Rao in the direction of Hoffman. She'd been doing healing work after a series of events that caused her to turn inward. Already immersed in the world of Vipassana meditation when she came to the Process, she was determined to end her suffering and felt that would happen if she could get to the ego-less state. But at her Process, her teacher told her she needed to be messier. That she needed to let herself grow, to speak up for herself, to do what she wants rather than what she thinks she should do. This was the beginning of her big internal transformation. Listen in to hear the beautiful, embodied stories of this transformational shift, including a moment with a hawk while seated on Guardian Rock at the Petaluma retreat site. This is exciting news about the establishment of the first Hoffman Process center in China. Rao Rao describes why there is a great need for Hoffman in China at this time. She shares that we are all the same in our capacity to feel and be present in our hearts. More about Rao Rao: Rao Rao holds an M.Sc. in Management Research from Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. She also holds master's and bachelor's degrees in Materials Science and Engineering from Tsinghua University. She is the co-founder and CEO of the Hoffman China Center and a Hoffman teacher trainee. She is a seasoned business leader with nearly two decades of experience in consulting, marketing, strategy, and operations across industries such as consumer goods, TMT, and internet ventures. Driven by her passion for human consciousness and organizational transformation, she transitioned from corporate leadership in 2022 to pursue this mission. Since April 2024, she has served as a consultant for Evolve Foundation Fund and has spearheaded the launch of the Hoffman Process in China. Rao Rao resides in Shanghai with her husband, Yuekui, their two daughters, Yaoyao and Nannan, and their golden hamster, Xiaobai. Listen on Apple Podcasts As mentioned in this episode: About Bo Shao: Bo Shao is a successful serial entrepreneur and venture capitalist. In 2018, he stepped away from all commercial activities to devote himself entirely to philanthropy. Bo invested his own money to start the Evolve Foundation. Evolve aims to increase the happiness of the entire society and raise the consciousness level of humanity. Hoffman teachers: Raz Ingrasci - Listen to Raz on the Hoffman Podcast: Husband, Father, Son Volker Krohn - Listen to Volker on the Hoffman Podcast: Re-Initiated Into the Family of Humanity Caroline Guan - General Manager for Evolve Institute in China More on the research done on the Hoffman Process Vipassana meditation and retreat Ego death "The way out is through." (From the Hoffman Process Integration Manual) Guardian Rock, photo by Drew Horning Guardian Rock Hoffman Process Retreat Center, Petaluma, California Guardian Rock can be accessed by following a hiking trail up one of the hills on the site. It overlooks a stunning valley. Petaluma's name originates from the Miwok village of Péta Lúuma, located on the banks of the Petaluma River. read more... Eagles in Petaluma, California - Bald Eagles and Golden Eagles.    

Met deze podcast ben ik jullie eigenlijk al  aan het voorbereiden op een interview wat er aan zit te komen. Het is me gelukt om Colinda Fierlier van de Baby business school zover te krijgen dat ze een keer, in deze podcast, in gesprek gaat met mij. Colinda heeft veel ervaring met baby's, bevallingen, de onrust die er kan zijn, geboortetrauma en ga zo maar door. Ze is een ervaren kraamcoach en onrustdeskundige. Ze heeft zich gespecialiseerd in geboorte psychologie en reflexintergratie. Colinda heeft ook haar eigen massage technieken ontwikkelt die passen bij een geboorte trauma.Dus een interessant thema en ook een vrouw met een visie.  

After you submit your MBA applications, should you contact the admissions committee with updates on your candidacy? What should you do if you find an error in your materials? Should you start preparing for your interviews now?  This episode answers those questions and more, and advises listeners on the best way to make use of their time between submission deadlines and their interviews.

Dr. Ja-Naé Duane is a creator, behavioral scientist, award-winning innovator, and 4x entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience guiding organizations, institutions, governments, and communities toward a new renaissance and a better future for humanity. For the past two decades, Ja-Naé has dedicated herself to one mission: make life better for one billion people. As an expert on global systems, she focuses on helping corporations, governments, and universities understand and develop systems of the future using emerging technology such as VR/AR, AI, and blockchain by guiding them forward, helping them get out of their own way to create exponential innovation and future forecasting. She has had the pleasure of working with companies such as PWC, Saudi Aramco, Yum Brands, Samsonite, Natixis, AIG, and Deloitte. A top-rated speaker and co-author of the best-selling The Startup Equation, Ja-Naé excels at helping both startups and multinational firms identify new business models and pathways on a global scale.  Over the years, her work has caught the attention of The Associated Press, NPR, The Boston Globe, and BusinessWeek. Ja-Naé holds degrees from Brown University, I.E. Business School, Northeastern University, Carnegie University, Bentley University, and Boston University. Ja-Naé is a member of the Loomis Council at the Stimson Center, collaborator with the National Institute of Health, and holds appointments at Brown University and MIT's Center for Information Systems Research. Her next book, SuperShifts, will be released in April 2025.Steve Fisher is a visionary futurist, innovation leader, and design strategist with over 30 years of experience driving transformational change. Passionate about reimagining business models, he leverages cutting-edge advancements—especially Generative AI—to empower organizations across industries to navigate complexity and seize future opportunities.  As a leader in foresight and innovation, Steve has consistently spearheaded high-impact initiatives at renowned organizations. At McKinsey & Company, he co-founded the Futures Practice, integrating strategic foresight and speculative design to help businesses anticipate and adapt to an uncertain future. At FTI Consulting, he led the adoption of Generative AI for business model transformation, pioneering new AI-driven solutions that delivered measurable impact across industries. Beyond corporate leadership, Steve is the Managing Partner of Revolution Factory, a global innovation firm that fosters cutting-edge solutions through AI, strategic foresight, and design thinking. He also serves as Chief Futurist at the Human Frontier Institute (HFI), where he explores emerging trends, conducts research on future-oriented challenges, and mentors leaders in strategic foresight. A prolific thought leader and author, Steve co-authored the best-selling The Startup Equation and is releasing his next book, SuperShifts in April 2025 and Designing the Future the following year—which delve into the future of business, technology, and human adaptation. He shares his insights through keynotes, industry publications, and his podcasts—the Think Forward Show and Off World Podcast—which explore the intersection of innovation, AI, and humanity's expansion beyond Earth. Committed to democratizing futures thinking, Steve believes that understanding human history and patterns of change are essential to building resilient, future-ready organizations. His expertise in Generative AI, strategic foresight, and design-led innovation enables him to help organizations anticipate challenges and seize opportunities with confidence.

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Application and test prep season can feel overwhelming with deadlines, essays, recommendations, and GMAT prep all colliding at once. In this episode of Inside the GMAT, GMAC Zach sits down with Alexis Meares, Manager of New Product Development at GMAC, to unpack what a realistic business school application plan looks like. Together, they explore why “perfect plans” often unravel, the role of flexibility in staying on track, and how to avoid burnout during peak season. Alexis also introduces Advancery, GMAC's new step-by-step planning tool designed to help candidates balance test prep, applications, and personal commitments with clarity and confidence. It allows users to search and review programs, break up big tasks into manageable milestones and checklists, and support the application process with coaching and prep resources.

On the 140th episode of What is a Good Life?, I'm delighted to welcome Robert Poynton. Rob is the author of Do Conversation, Do Pause, and Do Improvise. He divides his time between an off-grid home in rural Spain and Oxford, where he is an Associate Fellow at the Saïd Business School and convenor of the Oxford Praxis Forum at Green Templeton College. Rob is a designer, host, and facilitator of learning experiences; an amateur practical philosopher; a keeper of hens; and the founder of Yellow Learning.In this conversation, Rob shares his sense of living with more aliveness. We explore following the energy rather than the “shoulds”, noticing visceral signals of “deathly” work, practising curiosity and softness in everyday tasks, infinite games versus fixed goals, and how trusting life's unfolding leads to a life of joy.This episode is an invitation to soften, to follow what feels alive, and to let life reveal itself through experience and energy rather than theory.For more of Rob's work:Website: https://robertpoynton.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-poynton-169402/ Contact me at mark@whatisagood.life if you'd like to explore your own lines of self-inquiry through 1-on-1 coaching, my 5-week group courses, or to discuss team coaching to stimulate greater trust, communication, and connection, amongst your leadership teams.- For the What is a Good Life? podcast's YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@whatisagoodlife/videos- My newsletter: https://www.whatisagood.life/- My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-mccartney-14b0161b4/00:00 How can we make life more joyful?04:20 Paying attention to that sinking feeling06:40 Making decisions others found unusual10:50 Following the breadcrumbs and energy18:11 Noticing when we contract and soften24:30 Noticing, allowing, and becoming32:00 Life wants to happen39:15 Collaboration more present than competition42:30 The allure of drama and conflict48:20 Holding two conflicting ideas at once51:15 The surprises that bring us alive57:50 Summary and is a good life for Rob?

In this episode of Rhee Gold's Dance Life Podcast, Rhee Gold and Stacey Morgan dive into the busy season of studio registration and why it's crucial not to panic if your enrollment numbers aren't where you'd hoped—yet. This candid conversation explores how the dance studio business has evolved, and why September and October can be just as critical for attracting new students as the traditional registration period. You'll learn how to analyze your schedule using the red-yellow-green method, how to market specific classes (not just your studio), and how to adapt to the modern needs of dance families who value convenience and clarity. They also share actionable strategies like simplifying your registration process and building smart landing pages that convert browsers into enrollments. Whether you're a studio owner or a dance teacher, this episode is packed with insight, encouragement, and practical tools to help you confidently navigate the early season and beyond.

Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- Leveraging Proven Strategies for Business Success In this insightful episode, Pat explores how revisiting and revitalizing past business tactics can drive significant success in the present market. The discussion highlights the importance of understanding historical marketing methods such as scholarships, sweepstakes, trials, and irresistible offers, and how these can be adapted for today's audience. By combining tried-and-true approaches with modern creativity and technology, businesses can enhance their strategies and achieve sustainable growth. Tune in to discover how learning from the past can springboard your business into the future. 00:00 Introduction: Embracing the End of Summer 00:45 Leveraging Proven Marketing Strategies 02:08 Modern Takes on Classic Marketing Plays 03:58 Building Relationships Before Selling 04:55 The Power of Irresistible Offers 06:37 Learning from the Past for Future Success 08:54 Conclusion: The Surest Path to Success

IntroWhy Essays When Schools Have My Resume?How Schools See ChatGPT's Use in Essays?What AdComs Do Not Look For (in Essays)?The REAL Job of Essays in MBA ApplicationExamples of Standout Essays from Top ApplicantsProfessional vs Personal Stories in Yale EssayHow to Emphasize that You are a Good Fit for the ProgramHow Many People Read your Essays?Essay: The First Thing AdComs See?Essay Roast SegmentBusiness Minded Essay (Harvard)Leadership Essay (Harvard)Growth-Oriented Essay (Harvard)

Welcome to Specifically for Seniors, the podcast that celebrates the wisdom, wit, and willpower of older adults who refuse to sit quietly on the sidelines.Today's episode is a rich opportunity to spotlight the civic firepower of senior activism and the strategic brilliance behind We the Seniors—a grassroots movement that's proving age is not a limitation, but a launchpad for change.Our guests, Mary Mulvihill and Judy Loeb, are the architects of this powerful network. Through weekly Zoom calls, postcard campaigns, rallies, and coalition-building, they've mobilized thousands of older Americans to engage in meaningful, sustained political action. Their work has drawn speakers like Skye Perryman, activist Bill McKibben, Senator Cory Booker, Rep. Katie Porter, Liz Cheney and Jen Johnson —not just to inform, but to inspire.Mary brings decades of organizing experience and a gift for turning civic frustration into coordinated action. Mary spent the first half of her career as an Associate Dean and Professor at Fordham University's Business School, where she also taught. In the next chapter of her career, She turned her focus to revitalizing nonprofits, serving as Executive Director of two different nonprofits.Judy, a former regional director for Emily's List as a result of her anger over the Anita Hill hearings and a lifelong advocate, adds strategic depth and fundraising savvy to the mix. Together, they've built the platform,We The Seniors, that amplifies senior voices, connects communities across 15 states, and redefines what it means to age with agency.Whether you're a seasoned activist or just beginning to explore your civic power, this conversation will challenge assumptions, spark ideas, and remind us all that democracy thrives when seniors lead. Let's dive into their story, their mission, and the unstoppable force of senior volunteers.

As we prepare for a brand-new season of Eccles Business Buzz launching this fall, we're bringing back some of your favorite episodes from our archive. This episode from Season 8 continues with our conversations about the new strategic direction at the David Eccles School of Business with a particular focus on the second pillar of the strategic plan: societal impact. Zach England is  Chief Operating Officer at CR England, an alum of the David Eccles School of Business, and a member of the Eccles Advisory Board, continuing his family's generational and generous support of the Eccles School and students.In this episode, Frances and Zach explore the indispensable role of community and corporate partnerships in achieving ambitious goals, focusing on various collaborative efforts that support student success such as internships and the 'In a Pinch' Basic Needs Initiative. Zach also shares personal stories about the longstanding relationship between his family and the school, highlighting the mutual benefits and societal impact of their initiatives. Eccles Business Buzz is a production of the David Eccles School of Business and is produced by University.fm.Eccles Business Buzz is proud to be selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 70 Business School podcasts on the web. Learn more at https://podcast.feedspot.com/us_business_school_podcasts. Show Links:Zach England | LinkedInZach England | Eccles Advisory BoardIn A Pinch | Eccles Basic Needs InitiativeExplorers Program | Goff Strategic Leadership InstituteDavid Eccles School of Business (@ubusiness) | InstagramUndergraduate Scholars ProgramsRising Business LeadersEccles Alumni Network (@ecclesalumni) | Instagram Eccles Experience Magazine

After many successful years as a mechanical engineer for Baker Hughes, Sujeev Chittipolu '21 thought it was time to invest in his leadership potential. That led him to Rice Business.   As part of Rice's Professional MBA program, Sujeev formed invaluable connections through programs like CoachRICE and even joined the board of one of his classmate's nonprofits — Amel Association Houston. Through Amel, Sujeev is taking what he learned at Rice Business and building leadership coaching programs for underserved youth in Houston, particularly in refugee communities. In this episode, Sujeev chats with co-host Maya Pomroy '22 about his 16 years at Baker Hughes, how growing up in an entrepreneurial family shaped him, his work with Amel to give back to the community, and how the Rice MBA helped him put the final pieces together in his career. Episode Guide:01:30 Early Career and Education02:14 Journey at Baker Hughes05:37 Pursuing an MBA at Rice09:51 Giving Back Through AMEL15:19 Balancing Career and Personal Life16:00 Advice for Aspiring MBA Students16:43 Impact of Rice MBA on Career22:23 Staying Connected with Rice24:53 Future Aspirations and Final ThoughtsOwl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:How coaching transforms a student's confidence and future12:36: I would say one student named Musafa. He was initially not a student. He was active doing his things, but he was not very verbal in the class, right? [13:41] So as he worked with a coach, what we've seen was he could explore his inhibitions, he could set his goals, understand what were some of the drivers that were inhibiting his potential. And we've seen a clear change. He was about to quit high school. Yes, and working with the coach, it changed. He was over the process of a year, right? Two semesters, he became more verbal. He was confident in himself. He could understand what he wanted in life. He could realize, okay, I have a goal in career, and then okay, I can work towards it. So I think that one story kind of inspired more of us to come back and give. And it's just like we've seen many of those, Maya, over the last three-plus years working with HISD.Shaping mindset and leadership through the Rice MBA16:19: [Maya]: So thinking back on before Rice and after Rice, what were some of the ways that your mindset has really changed because of the MBA that you worked for?16:32: [Sujeev Chittipolu]: So many ways. I think the way I look at problems and the way I look at challenges is very different now. I'm kind of more holistic in approach. I challenge myself much more based on the lessons I've learned during Rice, and even the leadership piece, right? Leadership not just at work, but I think leadership goes all the way — starts from home, through the community, at work. So you set an example for yourself. You set an example for your family members, so you're learning always, trying to grow. So I think Rice has influenced me personally, professionally, and I think I keep continuing to reap rewards as I grow personally as well as professionally.On the hard work of growth and the rewards of giving back15:38: There is no easy way or there's no shotguns in growth or in career. You have to differentiate yourself. You have to work hard to one, grow yourself and be able to give back. I think both of these. If you are passionate, if you want to grow, it's not easy, but the journey might be tough, but the efforts are always rewarding, right? Giving back, you can see one story that is shared. It changes your perspective on life. It gives you things that show how grateful you are to be able to give back. So, take the leap forward. I think you always find time. There are weekends that you can stretch. There are days you know you need like one or two hours a day that you can stretch and always be able to give back. So yeah, I think take the leap forward, and it will be worthwhile.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profiles:Sujeev Chittipolu | LinkedInBoard Profile | AMEL Association Houston

“Sometimes with more choice comes more anxiety. And the decision of which exam to take ends up being part of the process that can be complicated and painful.” Deciding which exam to take can be tough - but it doesn't have to be! In this episode of Inside the GMAT, GMAC Zach is joined by Charles Bibilos, founder of GMAT Ninja, to discuss the complexities of choosing between the GMAT, GRE, and Executive Assessment (EA) for MBA admissions. They explore the unique features of each test, the psychological aspects of test-taking, common myths surrounding standardized tests, and effective preparation strategies. The conversation emphasizes the importance of understanding one's own strengths and weaknesses in relation to the tests, as well as the need for a balanced approach to studying and mental well-being. Links: GMAT Ninja: https://gmatninja.com/ Straight Talk with GMAC on YouTube Take the GMAT: gmat.com/register Takeaways: Choosing the right test can be a source of anxiety for MBA applicants. The GMAT, GRE, and EA each serve different purposes and audiences. Understanding the structure and content differences is crucial for test-takers. Test anxiety can significantly impact performance; managing it is essential. Many myths about standardized tests can lead to unnecessary stress. The GRE is a general admissions test, while the GMAT and EA are tailored for MBA programs. Preparation should include physical and mental well-being for optimal performance. Cramming is ineffective; consistent study is key to success. Understanding the reasoning behind questions is more important than memorizing formulas. Test-takers should focus on their individual strengths when choosing a test. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Standardized Testing Choices 05:03 Choosing the Right Test for Your Goals 07:25 Exploring the Options: GMAT, EA, and GRE 12:06 Content Differences Between GMAT and GRE 18:51 GMAT's Data Insights Section 23:55 The Best Test for Each Type of Student 27:21 EA vs GRE, GMAT 30:21 Improving Your Quant Skills 35:15 Each Exam's Major Myths 42:03 Most Underrated Prep Tip

We digest the new Financial Times ranking of MiM programs and explain who they are for and what kinds of results grads get from these programs

Are you a gym owner who wants to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine  Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- Mastering the Art of Creating Irresistible Offers by Capitalizing on Trends In this episode, we delve into how to create compelling offers by leveraging current trends. The host outlines a step-by-step formula for aligning offers with personal values and market dynamics, using examples from the fitness and sports performance sectors. Key points include identifying hot topics, understanding public awareness, and filling knowledge gaps to meet consumer needs. The discussion highlights the importance of strategic marketing and offers insights into the practical application of trends like AI and GLP-1 medications in offer creation. 00:00 Introduction: Spotting Trendy Offers 00:46 Step 1: Align Offers with Your Values 01:28 Step 2: Identify Hot Topics and Trends 02:17 Step 3: Leverage Awareness Gaps 03:58 Step 4: Crafting a Trend-Based Offer 05:26 Step 5: Marketing to the Right Audience 06:58 Conclusion: Applying the Power Offer Formula

Are you a gym owner who wants to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine  Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  ---

Text a question to Victoria!“Be aware of your competitive landscape, but really focus in on that research and development, your own business, your own personal growth and what you want to do differently within your market.” –Jessica MarxScaling a business from six figures to seven isn't about hustling harder, it's about stepping fully into CEO leadership. To kick off this season, Victoria is sitting down with powerhouse business advisor Jessica Marx, a five-time Forbes Business Council member, top female coach recognized by Yahoo Finance, investor, founder of Tailored Premier, and mom of twins. With nearly 20 years of executive-level sales and leadership experience Jessica knows exactly what it takes to move beyond the $100K mark and confidently scale toward the million-dollar milestone.Together, Victoria and Jessica unpack the realities of scaling at each stage of business growth ($100K, $500K, and $1M+) and reveal the strategies that help women entrepreneurs shift from overwhelmed operator to visionary CEO. From avoiding common mistakes that stall progress, to building the right support team, to simplifying your offers for long-term growth, this conversation is packed with practical, proven advice.This episode is designed to help you scale strategically, lead with clarity, and create a business that fuels both revenue and freedom. Whether you're chasing your first six figures or preparing to cross into seven, you'll walk away with the tools, mindset shifts, and confidence to build a business designed for sustainable success. Get your notebook and pen ready, grab your coffee, and enjoy this motivating episode with Jessica Marx! Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Check Out Tailored Premier HereFollow Jessica Marx on InstagramListen to Millions Were Made PodcastVisit BrandWell DesignsFollow BrandWell on InstagramFor show notes, head to www.thebrandingbusinessschool.com/thepodcast/ Show notes for episodes 1-91 can be found at www.brandwelldesigns.com/thepodcast/ Follow BrandWell on Instagram. Follow The Branding Business School on Instagram. Save 50% off your first year of Honeybook using this link! Save 50% off your first year of Flodesk using this link! Get $30 off your first month of Nuuly using this link! Get up to $150 off your first box of Factor Meals using this link!

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Steve has returned from Block 1 of the Icehouse Owner Manager Program with fresh clarity - and as promised, he's letting us in on the secrets he's discovered: growth, overwhelm, and the little decisions that change everything.In this episode:Why courageous conversations beat procrastination (eat the ugliest frog first)Culture > strategy (and how the Reflections team built culture remotely)Staying close to partners and your team (what appreciation actually looks like)Building a Hamilton studio so epic guests come to us - and we get our time backA very honest moment about “knowing your numbers” (assets, liabilities, equity)If you're juggling family, cash flow, travel, and leadership - you're not alone. This series documents the real learnings as they happen.This episode was brought to you by Xero. Supercharge your business with the help of Xero accounting software. With more ways to pay, clearer cash flow, and powerful insights all in one place, you can say ‘so long' to endless admin and hello to business control like never before. Try Xero free for 30 days, terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“The most important thing is to not give up and to believe that it's possible.” What does it take to turn setbacks into success? In this episode, GMAC Zach sits down with recent GMAT test taker Ana Marie Dias, who shares her candid journey from underestimating the exam to earning a competitive score of 685 that opened doors to her dream program in Munich, Germany. Ana Dias, originally from Portugal, earned her bachelor's degree in Economics at the University of Coimbra. For the past three years, she has been working in finance in Germany, where she is now preparing to pursue a master's degree. Ana reveals how she went from rushed, unstructured prep and disappointing early scores to finally cracking the GMAT on her fourth attempt thanks to a structured plan, consistent effort, and the unwavering support of her community. Along the way, she learned surprising lessons about herself and realizing the importance of mastering the basics (especially in quant). Ana's story is proof that the GMAT isn't just about intelligence. It's about resilience, persistence, and finding the strategy that works for you! Official GMAT Prep: mba.com/prep Take the GMAT: mba.com/gmat Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Ana's GMAT Journey 00:48 Motivation for Pursuing a Business Master's Degree 01:32 Deciding to Take the GMAT 02:24 Initial Study Strategies and Challenges 03:58 The Second GMAT Attempt 05:03 Reassessing Goals and Study Plans 05:54 Structured Preparation and Resources 07:28 Overcoming Setbacks and Learning from Mistakes 08:39 Third Attempt and Realizations 09:01 The Fourth Attempt and Support System 11:57 Reflection on the Journey and Future Goals 15:33 Final Thoughts and Encouragement for Test Takers

This week we're breaking down Business School. We reached out to writer Brent Forrester, to get his memories about this episode and what it was like working with director Joss Whedon (Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Avengers). Then we dig into everything you want to know about filming those hilarious scenes with Michael at Ryan's business school, and we get some amazing insights from Brent about what went into picking Pam's watercolor paintings for her art show. Finally, we hear from Kate Flannery herself, who gives us the scoop on everything we want to know about that scene with Meredith, Dwight and that bat, and Jenna recounts her memories of shooting that really touching Pam and Michael scene.  Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTube Follow Us on TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are you a gym owner who wants to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine  Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- Stop, Continue, Start: Crafting Your Success Strategy for the New Year In this episode, we explore the powerful exercise of 'Stop, Continue, Start' to review and enhance your business strategy. Reflect on the past year to identify what activities and investments didn't serve you and should be stopped. Highlight what has worked well and needs to be continued to build momentum. Finally, consider new actions to start and maintain for sustained growth and success. This practical guide encourages intentional planning to ensure your efforts align with your business aspirations, leading to significant improvements in revenue, staff development, and personal growth. 00:00 Reflecting on the Past Year 00:58 Stop: Identifying What to Eliminate 02:26 Continue: Recognizing What Works 04:57 Start: Embracing New Initiatives 06:22 Crafting Your Ideal Week

Dr. Sid Mohasseb is known as the “Entrepreneur philosopher.” Dr. Sid is twice best-selling author (“You Are Not Them: The Authentic Entrepreneurs Way” and “The Caterpillar's Edge: Evolve, Evolve Again and Thrive in Business”), a university professor at both engineering and Business School, a 2 time TED speaker, an advisor to fortune 500 leaders and an innovation thought leader who has built multiple companies and invested in many more. Sid is the founder of the Anabasis Academy, a global movement fusing mindfulness and entrepreneurship. He is a frequent contributor to Forbes, TIME, Newsweek, USAToday, Fox, Independent, Foreign Policy, Globe, London School of Economics, and Harvard Business Review. In this episode we will be talking about his latest book: “You Are Not Them – The Authentic Entrepreneur's Way” http://AnabasisAcademy.org. three-month sponsored membership: HEARTFELT25 Use this unique link to get sponsored access to the Anabasis Academy: https://www.anabasisacademy.org/offers/WqE3cF6U?coupon_code=HEARTFELT25 Learn more → http://AnabasisAcademy.org ⏱ Timestamps 00:00 Intro & “Entrepreneur Philosopher” Concept 01:00 Foojan App & Welcome by Dr. Zeine 01:44 Guest: Dr. Sid Mohasseb Introduction 02:32 Discussing You Are Not Them Book 03:24 Anabasis Academy Overview 05:39 Rethinking Entrepreneurship 08:00 The “Thrive Gene” & Entrepreneurial Mindset 09:24 Defining Value & Exchange 12:05 Everyone Is an Entrepreneur 14:33 Individual-Driven Leadership & Identity 16:00 Experience as Value 17:33 Becoming Your Best Self 18:38 Internal Satisfaction vs. External Success 21:02 Misaligned Goals & Societal Pressures 23:51 Honoring Authenticity 25:07 Entrepreneurial Philosophy in Daily Life 27:03 Contextual Leadership & Authenticity 30:06 Business as Human Connection 32:03 Value Over Profit 35:47 Book Takeaway: Reflect, Then Act 38:14 Fear, Growth, & Hope 41:08 Listening & Emotional Intelligence 43:21 Trust, Honesty & Authentic Business 45:12 Curiosity & Evolution 47:05 Navigating Risk with Intention 49:19 Founding Anabasis Academy 50:42 Free Wake-Up Calls & Membership Tiers 55:00 Expert Circles & Deep Dives 57:04 Closing Thoughts & Book Call-to-Action Highlights: Philosophy of Entrepreneurial Mindset Entrepreneurship is a state of being rooted in exchanging value, an innate human drive present in students, parents, leaders, and icons alike. Personal Growth Beyond Success Metrics Sid challenges the notion of fixed goals and external measures, championing personal satisfaction and continual evolution instead. Entrepreneurship & Value Creation Businesses thrive when they focus on creating meaningful value for all—stakeholders, society—not just profit. Embracing Change Fear, nervousness, and listening are tools, not obstacles. Preparedness and engagement drive growth through uncertainty. Anabasis Academy Overview A community fostering mindful entrepreneurship through free and paid membership options—provocative talks, hot-seat sessions, expert circles, and curated video content.

As we prepare for a brand new season of Eccles Business Buzz launching this fall, we're bringing back some of your favorite episodes from our archive. Today, we revisit a timely conversation from Season 8 about the new strategic direction at the David Eccles School of Business with a particular focus on student success. Greg Goff is  founder of the University of Utah's Goff Strategic Leadership Institute. Greg is also the founder and president of GJG Energy, the CEO of Clear Technologies, and founder and CEO of Manifest Energy Transition Company.In this episode Greg highlights the importance of early leadership skills, experiential learning, and the overarching goal of preparing students to be successful faster. He also shares insights from his rich career and early beginnings in a family business, emphasizing his own early lessons in responsibility, ownership, and teamwork. Greg and host Frances Johnson also also discuss the expanded reach and impact of the Goff Institute, thanks to a recent generous $10 million gift, and the broader implications that has for the University of Utah and its students.Eccles Business Buzz is a production of the David Eccles School of Business and is produced by University.fm.Eccles Business Buzz is proud to be selected by FeedSpot as one of the Top 70 Business School podcasts on the web. Learn more at https://podcast.feedspot.com/us_business_school_podcasts. Show Links:Goff Strategic Leadership Institute | LinkedInGoff Strategic Leadership Institute | HomepageDavid Eccles School of Business (@ubusiness) | InstagramUndergraduate Scholars ProgramsRising Business LeadersEccles Alumni Network (@ecclesalumni) | Instagram Eccles Experience Magazine

This week on Office Ladies 6.0, Jenna and Angela interview Wendi McLendon-Covey who played Concierge Marie on “The Office”! Wendi shares how she got her job on “The Office” and what it was like to be in the episode “Business School” blowing Michael's mind with Marie's knowledge of dry cleaners in Winnipeg. Wendi then talks about acting in “Reno 911!”, “The Goldbergs” and now “St. Denis Medical”. She also talks about her cats! This is such a treat, so “Excuse me, hello. Concierge Marie. Michael Scott. Good to see you again.” Office Ladies Website - Submit a fan question: https://officeladies.com/submitaquestion  Follow Us on Instagram: OfficeLadiesPod Follow Us on YouTubeFollow Us on TikTok To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In order to stand out from your MBA competition, you need to take a step back and assess your candidacy from the admissions committee's point of view. This episode explains what they're looking for, how to differentiate yourself if you're in an over-represented demographic or industry bucket, and generally what types of themes successful applicants focus on in their essays.

At a time when startups are primarily funded by private market investors, who you know has become a critical factor in gaining access to that venture capital. But how does the reliance on alumni and professional networks create barriers for startups from historically disadvantaged groups?Emmanuel Yimfor '20 is a finance professor at Columbia Business School and holds a Ph.D. from Rice University. His research focuses on entrepreneurial finance, diversity and private capital markets, with insights into gender and racial disparities in venture capital funding, board representation and how resources could be more equitably allocated.Emmanuel joins co-host Maya Pomroy '22 to discuss his career journey from working at a Cameroonian telecommunications company to teaching at some of the top U.S. business schools, as well as his research on the influence of alumni networks in venture capital funding, how AI tools can address biases in lending, and finally how he's teaming up with his son to bring AI tools to young innovators and entrepreneurs in Cameroon. Episode Guide:01:00 Exploring Entrepreneurial Finance03:36 The Role of Networks in VC Funding08:10 Emmanuel's Journey From Cameroon to the U.S.12:34 The Rice University Experience15:43 Research on Alumni Networks and Funding21:49 Algorithmic Bias in Lending33:17 Empowering Future Innovators in Cameroon38:42 Final Thoughts and Future OutlookOwl Have You Know is a production of Rice Business and is produced by University FM.Episode Quotes:Rethinking who gets funded in venture capital31:07: What does good networks mean exactly? If you look at venture capital partners, for example, right? They have worked at McKinsey before they became venture capital partners. So they have worked at certain companies, they have done certain jobs that then led them to become VCs. And so to the extent that we have a lack of representation in this pipeline of jobs that is leading to VC, then the founders that do not come from these same backgrounds do not have as equal access to the partners. And so what that suggests is something very basic, which is like, just rethink the set of deals that you are considering. That might expand the pool of deals that you consider, because, you know, there might be a smart person out there that is maybe not the same race as you, but that has an idea that you really, really want to fund. And that is something that I think, like, everybody would agree with. You know, we want to allocate capital to its most productive uses.From hard data to meaningful change29:13: So I have a belief in America, at least based on my life journey, which is: if you work hard for long enough, somebody is going to recognize you and you will be rewarded for it. And so I really believe that America takes in data, thinks about that data for a while to think about whether the research is credible enough, and then, using that data, they are a good Bayesian, so they get a new posterior. They act in a new way that is consistent with what the new before and the new data. And so I think about my role as a researcher as just like, you know, providing that data. Here is the data, and here is what is consistent with what we are doing right now. Now, you know, what you do with that information now is like, you know, update what you are doing in a way that is most consistent with efficient capital allocation—is my hope.Why Emmanuel finds empirical work so exciting 21:34: Empirical work is so exciting to me because then you are like, "I am a little bit of a police detective." So you take a little bit of this thing that feels hard to measure, and then you can create hypotheses to link it to the eventual outcomes, to the extent that that thing that is hard to measure is something that is leading to efficient capital allocation. Then, on average, you know, this feeling that you get about founders that are from the same alma mater should lead to good things as opposed to leading to bad things. And so, you know, that is exactly the right spirit of how to think about the work.Show Links: TranscriptGuest Profiles:Emmanuel Yimfor | Columbia Business SchoolEmmanuel Yimfor | LinkedInEmmanuel's Website 

Teddie Dahlin was born in Norway and graduated from Business School in Gothenburg, Sweden with a degree in International Marketing and Economics. She has worked as a freelance music journalist for several magazines in the UK, most notably Vive le Rock, and she's written 5 published books.In 2012, after a bad experience with a UK publisher, Teddie established New Haven Publishing to put out her book, A Vicious Love Story: Remembering the Real Sid Vicious, which is her account of being the 16-year-old translator for the Sex Pistols during a leg of their 1977 Scandinavian Tour. It was New Haven's first book. A Vicious Love Story takes us through Teddie's unique encounter with Sid Vicious and the Sex Pistols, including a fascinating cast of characters surrounding the band, such as Neon Leon, Eileen Polk, Peter Gravelle, Kenny Gordon, and Howie Pyro. I've read A Vicious Love Story and can tell you I was thoroughly engrossed by Teddie's description of what it was like for her at such a young age to be tossed into the middle of a fairly wild scene with such dynamic punk rockers, especially as she became quite close to Sid Vicious.Since 2012, New Haven Publishing has grown substantially, now representing 200 authors with a catalogue of 250 books that are heavily anchored in the music and entertainment industry. New Haven also has several imprints: Phoenix Press Kids books, Viking Press Comics, Portland Press Novels, and in the United States, New Haven Publishing US. For the record, Teddie and I have known one another for several years as I've had the privilege of interviewing numerous New Haven Publishing authors, including Tim Quinn, Jimmy Ryan, Jon Kremer, and the one and only Suzi Quatro.https://www.newhavenpublishingltd.com/

With round one deadlines a little more than a week ago, we provide advice on what you need to know right now.

If you've been following the Rhee Gold Company on social media over the past few weeks, you'll know that big changes are here! In today's episode, Stacey and Rhee unpack the new direction, talk about Rhee's new and exciting creative role and what this means for members of each of the Alliances. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Everybody talks about, oh, you gotta have good people. You gotta have the right people. That's what makes culture. I'm like, well, you know what? I've seen really good people really kind of flounder because they're not in the right environment. --- Are you a gym owner who wants to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine  Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- The Key to Success: The Right Environment for Your Team In this video, we explore the critical importance of creating the right environment for your team. While having good people is essential, their success is significantly influenced by the surrounding culture. Learn how to cultivate an atmosphere where individuals not only thrive but also contribute to a prosperous culture.

Dr. Todd Milbourn, Dean, Edwin L Cox School of Business @ SMU

Ready to grow your clientele & revenue? Download "The 20 Client Generators" PDF now and get instant access to strategies that will fill your calendar with potential clients. No complicated tech, no lengthy processes—just real strategies that work. https://info.patrigsby.com/20-client-generators Do you want to stop chasing leads and start attracting them instead? Get Instant Access To The Weekly Client Machine For Just $5.00! https://patrigsby.com/weeklyclientmachine Get Your FREE Copy of Pat's Fitness Entrepreneur Handbook! https://patrigsby.com/feh  --- How to Set and Achieve Your Unique Business Goals  In this episode, we discuss the importance of setting personalized business goals rather than copying others' targets. Learn how understanding the 'game' you want to play can help you measure success more effectively. Discover how your personal and professional priorities should shape your objectives and how these goals may evolve over time. The episode emphasizes the adaptation of proven strategies to fit individual strengths and circumstances for optimal growth and fulfillment. 00:00 Understanding the Importance of Personal Goals 01:00 Different Games, Different Success Metrics 01:32 Personal Priorities and Success 03:03 Evolving Goals Over Time 04:08 Defining Your Own Success 05:02 Adapting Strategies to Your Unique Path 05:58 Tailoring Success to Individual Needs 06:42 Embrace Your Unique Journey

Sometimes “Why do you need an MBA now?” is an essay question that programs ask directly, but more often than not it's something applicants should end up covering in an essay response even if there isn't a question about it. Questions around the timing of an applicant's MBA pursuit could also be asked in an interview.  This episode covers common reasons why applicants need an MBA now versus earlier or later in their careers, and suggests exercises to help articulate a strong response to questions about MBA timing.

Marianne Lewis is dean of the University of Cincinnati College of Business, and she previously served as dean of Bayes Business School at City, University of London. Marianne researches organizational paradoxes, including the tensions surrounding leadership and innovation. She has been recognized among the world's most-cited researchers in her field, having won numerous academic awards, and her work also appears in media outlets, such as Harvard Business Review, Fast Company, and Newsweek. Her latest book, Both/And Thinking is published by Harvard Business School Press. In this episode we discuss the following: I love Marianne's insight that the best leaders are not tough or kind, but rather both.  Toughness and kindness are not opposite ends of a spectrum but rather two sides of the same coin. And any leader who pushes too hard on one, while ignoring the other, will not reach their potential. And I thought it was especially interesting to hear about the creative geniuses who also appreciated tension and paradoxes: motion vs rest, particle vs wave, harmony vs discord, light vs. dark, life vs death. The magic is in the tension. When it comes to leadership the best leaders are both tough and kind. Connect on Social Media: X: https://twitter.com/nate_meikle LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natemeikle/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nate_meikle/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nate.meikle