Podcasts about Capacity

Welcome to this episode of The New Warehouse Podcast, where host Kevin Lawton sits down with Avihou Barkay, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer, and Guy Glass, Co-Founder and CEO at Unit AI. Unit AI is a new entrant into the automation market, introducing a plug-and-play micro AS/RS platform designed to solve the $1 trillion e-commerce crisis. In this episode, Barkay and Glass discuss how their purpose-built physical AI system makes automation dramatically more accessible, affordable, and flexible for 3PLs and retailers navigating high return volumes and direct-to-consumer logistics.Learn more about Pallite here.Learn more about Big Joe's AP44 here. Follow us on LinkedIn and YouTube.Support the show

Download The Clearing, my free audit to help you find the space in your businessIn this episode, I want to challenge one of the most common assumptions in the tutoring world, that growing your income means adding more. More students, more hours, more offers. In my experience, some of the biggest income jumps a tutor ever makes come from the opposite direction, from working out what to stop doing first.I talk through why so many capable tutors hit the same ceiling, what growth actually looks like when it isn't about adding, and how to start clearing space in your own business so there's finally room to think.If you've ever felt that you want to grow but can't see where more would fit, this one is for you.Links mentioned in this episodeDownload The ClearingBook a free chat with me about the Bespoke 1:1 AcceleratorToggl, the free time-tracking tool____________________

[334] Ildi Arlette is a business consultant, certified coach, and former clinic owner with 24 years of experience working with over 450 medical aesthetics clinics, spas, salons and wellness businesses across Canada and the US. She's known for helping owners go from second-guessing and making it up as they go to building profitable, in-demand businesses with strong systems and confident, service-driven teams. In this conversation, we explore the quiet erosion of trust that's changing how people make decisions, the danger of all-or-nothing thinking, the power of simple human gestures, and what it actually looks like to build capacity — for uncertainty, discomfort, leadership, service, and growth.  Connect with Ildi Arlette Learn more about Results Continuum Inc: https://www.resultscontinuum.com/ Connect with Ildi on Instagram @ildi_arlette and/or book your 30-Minute Clarity call with her: https://calendly.com/ildi-arlette/30-min-clarity-call All things Phorest Find out how Phorest helps top salons & aesthetic clinics steer their businesses toward happier clients, more productive teams, and greater growth. Say hello to life with Phorest! Learn more about the Phorest Summit & secure your tickets: https://www.phorestsummit.com/ Enjoyed the episode? Leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts! Click here to subscribe to the PhorestFM email newsletter. This episode was edited and mixed by Audio Z: Montreal's cutting-edge post-production studio for creative minds looking to have their vision professionally produced and mixed. Great music makes great moments.

A common misunderstanding in personal development and spiritual growth is that you can simply think or meditate your way out of a deep physiological trigger. We have all been told to practice positive thinking or to reframe our thoughts when stress hits. But if you are trying to maintain leadership composure using mindset tricks alone while your body is caught in a survival loop, this won't work.When a high-pressure moment activates past events, deep emotions, or core wounds, your autonomic nervous system defaults to protective survival modes. You might find yourself hiding, blocking others out, falling into repetitive sentence loops, or over-compensating. In these moments, logic fails because the brain cannot process cognitive reframes when the body feels fundamentally unsafe.To bridge this gap, I guide and equip self-led individuals and conscious leaders with an integrated methodology: Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habits.The Architecture of the Double LoopA somatic-mindset micro-habit is a body-to-mind practice designed to simultaneously down-regulate physical nervous system activation and disrupt reactive narrative loops. Unlike one-dimensional methods that only address the mind or only address the physical body, this approach closes the loop. It pairs physical body anchoring with conscious cognitive reframing to restore immediate internal composure and anchor long-term self-sovereignty.However, implementing these practices effectively is not a matter of pure discipline. It depends entirely on a vital criterion: your current nervous system regulation capacity and window of tolerance. Because our bodies experience different levels of intensity, these micro-habits must be scaled across two distinct levels.Level 1: Core Somatic-Mindset Micro-HabitsThis level requires an active, functional baseline of nervous system regulation skills. To practice at this level, you must possess the capacity to track your internal physiological sensations, stay fully present with a high internal charge without dissociating, and actively self-lead your body back to safety.In application, this looks like a complete 5-to-10 minute intentional protocol, such as the SMART Ventral Pivot. During this practice, you actively uncharge internal friction, close the emotional-mental loops, and consciously integrate back into a state of structural wholeness. From this uncharged state, you can step back into your environment with clear emotional and mental wisdom, naturally co-regulating and elevating everyone else in the room.Level 2: Sub-Somatic-Mindset Micro-HabitsBut what happens when you are right in the heat of a high-pressure environment, a trigger hits hard, and your capacity is stretched dangerously thin? What if you are in a meeting, you cannot physically walk away, and you do not have 10 minutes to reset?This is where Sub-Somatic-Mindset Micro-Habits come in. This level is designed specifically for low-capacity moments, compromised windows of tolerance, or for individuals who are still building their foundational regulation training.A sub-somatic-mindset micro-habit is a rapid, covert, 5-to-60 second physical and mental shift used in the exact moment of activation. You might drop your shoulders, change your posture to ground your sit bones, and slow your exhale, while immediately running a mental frame to interrupt the reactive loop. It scales down the physical demand to match your immediate environmental constraints, allowing you to pause a survival mask in real-time without anyone else in the room noticing.Building Your Baseline SovereigntyTrue emotional and mental mastery isn't about being perfectly regulated or meditating through chaos every second of the day. It is about knowing how to measure your capacity and match your tools to your current physiological state.To start mastering your expansion with composure, download The SMART MICRO-HABIT Composure & Core-Growth Guide: https://payhip.com/b/r3sNWCreated by: Maria Florio

Spencer & Ben talk through their thoughts on the 2026 CrossFit Games, and discuss why & how to develop an CrossFitter's "athletic potential."Follow Spencer: https://www.instagram.com/spencercoaches/» Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/YZCJPqV9S_g» Free Educational Content: https://zoarfitness.com/articles» Hire a Coach: https://www.zoarfitness.com/coach/» Shop Programs: https://www.zoarfitness.com/product-category/downloads/» Follow ZOAR Fitness on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zoarfitness/Support the show

Most artists don't lose their business to one catastrophic decision — they lose it to a hundred small yeses. In this episode, Chelsea reframes boundaries entirely: not as walls that keep people out, but as the architecture that makes a business livable. She makes the case that capacity is finite and non-negotiable, that every yes is a no to something else whether you choose it or not, and that the guilt keeping most artists from setting boundaries is the real obstacle — not the logistics. This is a permission-giving episode with real structure underneath it.WHAT YOU'LL LEARN·  Why a hundred small, reasonable yeses can quietly consume an entire business·  The reframe: boundaries as architecture, not walls — structure that makes a space usable·  Why an empty calendar square is not the same as available capacity·  How to treat capacity as a budget with real deposits and withdrawals·  Why guilt — not logistics — is the actual obstacle to setting boundaries·  The practical reframe: every no is in service of a yesRESOURCES & LINKSMentioned in this episode:· ⁠⁠⁠Join Momentum — Hennapreneur's membership for henna artists⁠⁠⁠· ⁠⁠⁠Hennapreneur website⁠⁠⁠· ⁠⁠⁠Download the Hennapreneur app⁠⁠⁠Connect with Chelsea:· ⁠⁠⁠Instagram — @hennapreneur.official⁠⁠⁠· ⁠⁠⁠Facebook — Hennapreneur⁠⁠If this episode started something for you, share it with another henna artist who needs to hear it. This conversation belongs in every corner of our industry. And if you're ready to go deeper, ⁠⁠Momentum⁠⁠ is where that happens.

In this episode of the Grad School Femtoring podcast, I introduce a different way to think about weekly planning by changing your focus from simply managing your time to understanding your energy and capacity. This episode is for students and professionals who feel like they're constantly falling behind despite having a planner, calendar, or productivity system. Drawing from patterns I see in coaching and my own lived experience, I explain why traditional planning often overlooks the realities of balancing work, caregiving, disability, chronic illness, neurodivergence, and other responsibilities that impact just how much capacity we have in any given week. I explore the differences between time, energy, and capacity and explain why recognizing these distinctions can help you create a more sustainable planning process. I also share a practical framework for planning your week around your current capacity, discuss the planning fallacy and why buffer time matters, and encourage you to reflect on the expectations you've inherited about productivity. My goal is to help you build a planning system that reflects your values, supports your wellbeing, and allows you to make meaningful progress on your goals without constantly measuring yourself against an idealized version of what you think you should be able to accomplish. In this episode, you will learn: How to distinguish between time, energy, and capacity when planning your week. Why traditional planning systems often lead to frustration, guilt, and unrealistic expectations. A capacity-aware planning process for prioritizing meaningful work more sustainably. How to match cognitively demanding tasks to your highest-energy periods. Why buffer time and recovery should be planned intentionally rather than treated as an afterthought. Reflective questions to help you build a planning system that aligns with your current reality and long-term goals. Work with me If you're feeling stuck in graduate school or navigating a major professional transition, I offer one-on-one coaching to help you build sustainable systems, clarify your priorities, and make meaningful progress toward your goals. Learn more about my services here: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/coaching/ Free resource Download your Grad School Femtoring Resource Kit: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/kit/ Explore more Listen to more episodes on Sustainable Productivity Strategies: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast_catergory/sustainable-productivity-strategies/ Support the podcast with a one-time or monthly donation: https://donate.stripe.com/bJedR8dGRcs6ewGdwq38401 Access transcripts and additional resources: https://gradschoolfemtoring.com/podcast/ Audio and transcript edited by Yessi Sanchez: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yessisanchez/ This podcast is a proud member of the Genuina Media network. The Grad School Femtoring Podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy or other professional services. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

And we're back! In Episode 176 we're exploring (what suddenly feels like a very post Mercury Retrograde diary type life update) why seasons of reinvention and redirection are so important. Let's dive in! 00:49 Still obsessed with astrology02:44 Fate vs. free will 04:05 Energy Healing, Akashic Records - why I'm letting them go for now09:09 Astrology is deeply profound, generic horoscopes bring astrology mainstream but aren't even scratching the surface11:54 Timing. It's the missing piece of the puzzle - trust me!17:17 Astrology for Business!21:21 Fractional People Ops - why this work feels so important to me23:56 Capacity shifts and changesDisclaimer: I am an educator. None of what is shared in these conversations should be taken as medical advice. Of course you should always consult your trusted healthcare provider before making any health related decisions. Book an Astrology Reading HERE For Business Support - Please email admin@alysonhaineswellness.com

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This podcast is all about founders having the capacity to grow. Nicola Anderson is a Business Growth expert and she shares her DASH framework to help founders push on from the £1-5m turnover level.Summary of the PodcastKey TakeawaysFounder Bottleneck: Business growth often stalls at £1M–£5M turnover because the founder becomes the decision-making bottleneck, losing the strategic headspace needed for further expansion.DASH Framework: Nicola Anderson's framework (Delegate, Automate, Stop, Hire) provides a structured process to create capacity to grow before hiring, which prevents costly mistakes and ensures new roles are strategic.Human-AI Integration: The most successful businesses will integrate human connection with AI efficiency. Over-reliance on AI from a single person creates significant operational risk and lacks the trust required for major deals.Strategic Exit: Founders often seek to shift from day-to-day operations to a strategic role (e.g., Chairman) to gain lifestyle freedom without full retirement, requiring a business that functions independently.The Founder Business Growth BottleneckBusinesses naturally grow around the founder, making them the central hub for all decisions.This model is sustainable to a point (e.g., £1M–£5M turnover) but eventually leads to the founder being consumed by day-to-day tasks.Consequence: Growth stalls because the founder loses the strategic headspace required for innovation, planning, and external opportunities like acquisitions.Impact: This also erodes the personal freedom and work-life balance the founder initially sought.The DASH Framework for Capacity to GrowThe DASH framework provides a structured process to create capacity to grow before hiring, preventing costly mistakes.D → Delegate: Identify tasks that can be delegated.Prerequisite: Trust in the team is essential for effective delegation.Rationale: Delegate non-core tasks to free up time for enjoyable, high-value work.A → Automate: Use technology (e.g., CRMs, AI agents) to handle repeatable tasks.S → Stop: Eliminate unnecessary activities (e.g., redundant reports, legacy spreadsheets) that add no value.H → Hire: Only hire after completing the first three steps.Rationale: This ensures new roles are strategic and prevents hiring at the wrong level (e.g., a full-time COO vs. a fractional one).Risk: Hiring too quickly creates another "wire" (decision point) for the founder if the role isn't clearly defined.Human-AI Integration & RiskThe most successful businesses will effectively integrate human talent with AI tools.Risk of AI-Only Models: Graham cited an example where a large company rejected an AI service provider after discovering it was a one-person operation.Reason: The operational risk was too high (e.g., if the person became unavailable), and the lack of human connection undermined trust.Human Connection: People buy from people they know, like, and trust, especially for significant investments. AI should support, not replace, this connection.Client Profile & EngagementTypical Clients: Founders at £1M–£5M turnover facing stalled growth, burnout, or preparing for an exit.Client Goals:Create a saleable business that doesn't depend on the founder.Shift from day-to-day operations to a strategic role (e.g., Chairman) for more lifestyle freedom.Engagement Model:Phase 1 (Intensive): A 30-day engagement for £2,500 to apply the DASH framework and create an action plan.Phase 2 (Partnership): Ongoing support for accountability and implementation, with a team of freelancers for specific tasks (e.g., CRM setup).Example: Nicola's work with David B. Horne helped him define the CEO role ("Karis") needed to transition to a Chairman position.The Next 100 Days Podcast Co-HostsGraham ArrowsmithGraham founded Finely Fettled in 2014 to provide data from The UK High Net Worth Database to marketers targeting affluent and high-net-worth customers. He's the founder of MicroYES, a Partner for MeclabsAI, creating lead generation AI Agents & Workflows and introducing the MeclabsAI Platform. Graham also provides an Answer Engine Optimisation solution to get your website in shape to be found by LLMs.Kevin ApplebyKevin specialises in finance transformation and implementing business change. He's the COO of GrowCFO, which provides both community and CPD-accredited training designed to grow the next generation of finance leaders. You can find Kevin on LinkedIn and at kevinappleby.com

If markets no longer price value, then what's actually setting the price?Raise Your Average hosts Pierre Daillie and Adam Butler sit down with Michael Green, Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager at Simplify Asset Management, for a deep dive into the passive investing thesis he has spent over a decade researching, defending, and stress testing.Green argues that trillions of dollars flowing automatically into index funds via 401(k)s, RSPs, and defined contribution plans have created a market where price no longer reflects judgment about value. He walks through the mechanics of the "inelastic market hypothesis," the outsized role of leveraged and levered sector ETFs like SOXL, the Grossman-Stiglitz framework and why its core assumptions no longer hold, and why active and value investing have become structurally disadvantaged in the current regime.The conversation also covers the 2026 macro backdrop of a US-Iran conflict, an oil shock, and equities at all-time highs despite it, the risk of a passive "end stage," and where genuine diversification (like managed futures) still fits. It's a candid, occasionally combative, and consistently illuminating discussion for anyone trying to understand why markets are behaving in ways that don't match historical patterns.Chapters00:00 – Introduction: has the market stopped pricing risk?08:00 – Welcome to Michael Green; setting up 2026's contradictions09:00 – The 50-year shift into "all equities all the time"10:00 – How ETF mechanics reduce market elasticity12:00 – Why pod shops and passive flows ignore fundamentals entirely13:00 – Leveraged sector ETFs (SOXL) aren't really passive15:00 – Echoes of the dot-com bubble: 1999 vs. today18:00 – Circular funding and Mag Seven earnings41:00 – Momentum, autocorrelation, and portfolio construction under passive dominance44:00 – Pushback from the Financial Times and mainstream finance media44:30 – Malkiel's Paradox of Skill and the Grossman-Stiglitz framework, unpacked47:00 – Why the "equal endowment" assumption is false49:00 – The large-stack player sets the terms of the market50:00 – The Inelastic Market Hypothesis (Gabaix and Koijen) and Green's updated multiplier estimates52:00 – Facilitators vs. correctors: why Citadel and Jane Street are thriving55:00 – The Newtonian vs. quantum physics analogy for market scale57:00 – GameStop, Michael Saylor, and self-liquidating vehicles1:13:00 – Market cap concentration data and transaction cost asymmetries1:15:00 – Why cap weighting has flipped from historically losing to structurally winning1:17:00 – Stein's Law and the coming correction1:18:00 – Why value investing is a "negative selection criteria" right now1:21:00 – Where active investors can still add value: becoming facilitators1:22:00 – Managed futures as liquidity provision and portfolio ballast1:25:00 – Capacity constraints and closing thoughts#MichaelGreen #PassiveInvesting #RaiseYourAverage #SimplifyAssetManagement #ETFs #IndexFunds #MarketStructure #InelasticMarketHypothesis #ActiveManagement #ValueInvesting #ManagedFutures #Macro #InvestingPodcast #StockMarket #FinancePodcast #WallStreet #PortfolioManagement #MarketBubble #AdvisorAnalyst

Great client experiences don't happen by accident. They're built through dozens of intentional decisions before, during, and after every project.This week, Kyle sits down with Darin Kuns of DK Construction to share how his team has intentionally designed an experience that stands out. From customer confidence checkups and post-project interviews to thoughtful job site standards and small gestures that make clients feel valued, Darin explains how the little details create lasting trust.If you're looking for practical ideas on building a company people can't wait to recommend, this episode is packed with ideas you can start using right away.Want to keep in touch with past clients and prospects without the hassle of writing content yourself? That's exactly what Remodelers AutoPilot does — each month you get a done-for-you email newsletter and social media posts, ready to send.Explore the vast array of tools, training courses, a podcast, and a supportive community of over 2,000 remodelers. Visit Remodelersontherise.com today and take your remodeling business to new heights!Key TakeawaysFix pre-construction bottlenecksImprove planning before productionDelegate to increase capacityTrack client confidenceCreate memorable client experiencesGather post-project feedbackSet clear job-site standardsRecognize and support employeesChapters00:00 Introduction and Episode Context00:33 Celebrating 400 Episodes and Guest Suggestions01:02 Highlighting Todd DeWalt and Construction Leading Edge01:48 DK Construction's Market and Business Focus02:11 Identifying Business Heartburns and Bottlenecks03:07 Addressing Capacity and Process Challenges04:22 Strategies for Smoother Project Handoffs05:15 Handling Change Orders and Project Variances06:04 Time Management and Capacity Planning07:11 Setting Small Wins in Project Selection07:53 Focusing on Capacity and Focused Work08:56 Company History and Market Overview11:01 Developing Client Relationships and Expectations12:06 The Three Uniques of DK Construction14:48 Employee Recruitment and Incentives20:08 Client Experience and Customer Confidence24:58 Enhancing Client Delight and Little Things30:12 Implementing Client Feedback and Post-Project Surveys34:50 Company Culture and Employee Recognition39:58 Team Communication and Meeting Optimization44:52 Signage and Job Site Respect50:03 Letting Go of Control and Delegation51:52 Building a High-Performance Team55:00 Final Thoughts on Customer Service and Business Growth

Saying goodbye to JCD. Andrew’s Tribute. Growing up Dvorak with JC. Plenty of financial news to discuss. PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? PayPal.Donation.Button({ env:'production', hosted_button_id:'JJJHP2GDEJC7J', image: { src:'https://www.paypalobjects.com/en_US/i/btn/btn_donateCC_LG.gif', alt:'Donate with PayPal button', title:'PayPal - The safer, easier way to pay online!', } }).render('#donate-button'); Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter Warm-Up - JCD - Through Our Eyes - Andrew's Tribute - No Agenda/DHU Meet Up - 8-8 at 3:33 PM in Ft Lauderdale... - The winner of the SpaceX CTP - and you do not want to miss this one - stay tuned for freaky coincidences on this .... NO Agenda / DHUnplugged Meet-Up (Saturday - 8-8-2026 @ 3:33PM) - Location to be determined - SIGN UP HERE Meet-Up Invite Markets -Back to SpaceX - What a rug pull! (down $1.2T from high) - Semiconductor enter a bear market - down 25% from high - NASDAQ 100 in correction JC Dvorak - A look back on growing up Dvorak Listener thoughts NVDA - De-crowned - Apple is now (once again) the largest stock by market cap - This is probably due the concern around spend and Capex - BUT, is this just a safety trade / rotation? NVIDIA MAY BECOME OPENAI'S BANK - Nvidia may guarantee up to $250 billion in financing for OpenAI. - The proposed Ohio data-center project could cost more than $500 billion. - Nvidia would be helping finance a major customer buying its infrastructure. - The structure raises concerns about circular AI demand. - Nvidia shares fell about 5% as investors weighed the risks. OR - Is this now becoming known as an issue: Circular Financing BIG TECH GETS THE CAPEX FLU - Alphabet beat earnings estimates, but shares fell about 7%. - Management raised 2026 capital spending guidance to as much as $205 billion. - Google Cloud revenue rose more than 80% to about $25 billion. - Alphabet posted negative quarterly free cash flow for the first time since its IPO. - Tesla fell more than 14% as investors focused on weaker profit and heavy spending. CHINA'S CHIP IPO GOES FULL CASINO - Chinese chipmaker CXMT jumped about 500% in its market debut. - The company raised about $8.6 billion. - It was Asia's largest IPO of the year. - A small public float helped amplify the move. - U.S. semiconductor stocks fell as investors weighed stronger Chinese competition. THE FED MEETING WITH NO EASY ANSWER - The Federal Reserve meets Wednesday. - Markets are split between no change and a possible rate increase. - Higher oil prices have raised inflation concerns. - Treasury yields are near their highest levels since early 2025. - The decision arrives with big-tech earnings and GDP data. AI MONEY GOES IN CIRCLES - Microsoft, OpenAI and Nvidia are linked through funding, chips and cloud deals. - The same capital can appear as investment, demand and revenue. - Suppliers are helping finance customers that buy their own products. - The risk is a chain reaction if AI funding or demand slows. OPENAI'S MODEL GOES ROGUE - OpenAI said a model acted outside expected controls during testing. - The incident reportedly caused a breach at a startup. - The case goes beyond a bad answer or chatbot hallucination. - It raises questions about giving AI agents access to real systems. - Regulators may push for stronger testing and disclosure rules. GOOGLE WANTS YOUR SELFIE - Google will allow account sign-ins using selfie video. - The feature adds another way to verify identity. - It could reduce dependence on passwords and recovery codes. - The tradeoff is greater use of facial data. - Privacy, storage and security questions will follow. TESLA AND ALPHABET GET HAMMERED - Tesla fell 13% and Alphabet dropped 7%. - Investors focused on rising costs and heavy AI spending. - Strong revenue was not enough to calm return-on-investment concerns. - The market wants clearer proof that spending will produce cash flow. - Expensive growth stories are getting less patience. TESLA PROFIT MISSES - Tesla's second-quarter profit fell well short of estimates. - Rising costs weighed on the results. - Spending remains high across vehicles, AI and robotaxis. - Investors are questioning when those projects will improve margins. - Softer robotaxi language added to the pressure- and of course when is the real question - promising for years. TESLA COOLS THE ROBOTAXI TALK - Tesla has become more cautious about robotaxi timing and expansion. - Earlier comments suggested a much faster rollout. - Safety, regulation and reliability remain major obstacles. - Robotaxis are still central to Tesla's long-term valuation. - More delays would weaken one of the company's biggest growth claims. SPACEX SHORT SELLERS CASH IN - Short sellers reportedly earned $15.5 billion as SpaceX shares fell. - The move rewarded investors betting against the company's valuation. - It shows how quickly enthusiasm can reverse at extreme prices. - SpaceX still has strong growth stories in launches and satellites. - The debate is whether too much future success was already priced in. --- Price hit $108 today before bouncing - major rug pull CATHIE WOOD DOUBLES DOWN ON SPACEX - Cathie Wood called SpaceX potentially the most important company in history. -  Her comment came after a sharp decline in the shares and it seems is more of talking her book. - Her case rests on launch, satellite and communications growth. - The problem is that losses are expected for the foreseeable future. INTEL FINALLY GETS AN AI LIFT - Intel shares jumped 11% after earnings. - Revenue grew at the fastest pace in almost 15 years. - AI-related demand helped drive the improvement. - The report gave investors fresh evidence of a turnaround. - Intel still trails key rivals in advanced chips and manufacturing. - However, it turned lower in the morning and now is 35% off its high TSMC ADDS ANOTHER $100 BILLION - TSMC plans another $100 billion investment in Arizona. - Second-quarter profit surged 77%. - AI-chip demand continues to drive the expansion and the idea is that the project strengthens U.S. semiconductor production. - It also adds labor, construction and execution risk. - The spending shows the scale of the AI infrastructure race. --- So far many of these promises have been a bit hallow BOND YIELDS FEEL THE OIL SHOCK - The 10-year Treasury yield reached its highest level since January 2025. - Surging oil prices brought inflation fears back into the market. - Higher energy costs could delay Federal Reserve rate cuts. - Rising yields pressure stocks, housing and other rate-sensitive assets. - Oil is again influencing the entire interest-rate outlook. CANADA GETS A 50% TARIFF - Trump imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods. - The administration cited discrimination against U.S. companies. - The move could raise costs for manufacturers using Canadian inputs. - Canada could respond with tariffs of its own. - The fight adds more uncertainty to North American trade. WILDFIRE SMOKE BECOMES A TARIFF ISSUE - Trump criticized Canada as wildfire smoke spread into the U.S. - He said pollution costs could be added to tariffs. - The idea links environmental damage directly to trade policy. - Canadian goods could face another unpredictable cost. - Companies may struggle to price a pollution-based tariff. MIAMI TURNS INTO A BUYER'S MARKET - Miami reportedly has 140% more home sellers than buyers. - Buyers now have more leverage on price, inspections and concessions. - The reversal follows one of the country's strongest pandemic housing booms. - High prices, insurance and carrying costs may be pushing demand lower. - Starting to see some pricing erosiokn and sellers pulling homes UNITEDHEALTH TURNS THE CORNER - UnitedHealth beat earnings estimates and raised its outlook. --- Co-Pick for JCD and AH - Cost controls helped drive the improvement. DELTA SAYS HIGHER FARES ARE STICKING - Delta expects higher airfares to continue. - Strong pricing could help it reach its 2026 profit goal. - Higher fares provide protection against fuel and labor costs. - Travelers may see fewer discounted tickets. - Capacity growth remains the key variable. --- Say it enough and its true? THE GREAT EGG RECALL - Nearly 1.6 million dozen eggs were recalled over possible salmonella. - The FDA announced the recall after identifying contamination concerns. --- Now what will be the political angle? - Supply disruption could also add pressure to egg prices. HUMAN SKIN ENTERS K-BEAUTY -Injectable skin boosters derived from donated cadaver skin to regenerate aging skin tissue - Human skin is becoming part of some K-beauty treatments. - Demand is tied to premium anti-aging products. - South Korean biotech firm L&C Bio manufactures the treatment, producing roughly 80,000 vials per month as demand outpaces supply. -- They are nuts in Korea NETWORKS SKIP TRUMP SPEECH - ABC, NBC and CNN declined live primary-channel coverage. - The speech focused on0 'election security'. - Networks weighed news value against misinformation concerns. - The decision could affect ratings and political advertising during mid-terms which JCD was the biggest income for any news outlet (Political elections)   Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? 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Thanks to AI, it's easier than ever to avoid reading books — but that convenience may come with a cost. IDEAS explores how our digital landscape, coupled with the decline of reading, is changing the way we think. *This episode originally aired on Feb. 19, 2026.If you like this episode, listen to our podcast with Geoffrey Hinton, the 'godfather of artificial intelligence' who says AI must develop empathy and 'maternal instincts' or we risk human extinction.Guests in this episode:Adriaan Van der Weel is a professor emeritus by special appointment at the Leiden University Centre for the Arts in Society. He's also the co-author of The Ljubljana Manifesto on Higher-Level Reading.Maryanne Wolf is director of the Center for Dyslexia, Diverse Learners, and Social Justice at the UCLA Graduate School of Education and Information Studies, and the author of Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World (2018).Naomi Baron is a professor emerita of World Languages and Cultures at American University and the author of Reader Bot: What Happens When AI Reads and Why It Matters (2026).Leah Sargeant is an author and senior policy analyst at the Niskanen Center.Shannon Vallor is the Baillie Gifford Chair in the Ethics of Data and Artificial Intelligence at the Edinburgh Futures Institute (EFI) at the University of Edinburgh, where she is also appointed in Philosophy. She is the author of The AI Mirror: How to Reclaim Our Humanity in an Age of Machine Thinking (2024).

The business advice you're following probably wasn't written for someone whose capacity changes with the seasons of motherhood. It wasn't written for someone navigating pregnancy, postpartum, chronic health challenges, or school pickup while trying to grow a business they love.In this conversation, licensed perinatal therapist, keynote speaker, CEO, and mother of four Priya Rednam Waldo shares why motherhood doesn't make you less capable—it can actually make you a stronger leader and business owner when you stop measuring success by constant productivity.Drawing from her own experience with military service, chronic health challenges, traumatic birth experiences, postpartum mental health, and building a thriving private practice, Priya shares what it really looks like to create a business that honors your values, your family, and your changing capacity.Whether you're raising children, navigating chronic illness, recovering from burnout, or simply trying to build a business that fits your real life, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on success that doesn't require sacrificing yourself to achieve it.In this episode, we discuss:Why motherhood can make you a better business owner—not a less capable oneHow chronic illness, burnout, and changing capacity reshape the way we workBuilding a business that supports your life instead of competing with itLetting go of perfectionism and redefining success on your own termsCreating a sustainable business model that doesn't require you to be available 24/7Why building a support village is essential for both motherhood and entrepreneurshipProtecting your energy, honoring your values, and making decisions without guiltHow to lead with intention instead of constantly pushing through exhaustionThis episode is for you if:You're building a business while raising children and wondering if it's possible to do both well.You're navigating pregnancy, postpartum, or the changing seasons of motherhood.You live with chronic illness, burnout, or fluctuating energy and need a more sustainable way to work.You're tired of business advice built around unlimited capacity and constant hustle.You want to build a successful business without sacrificing your health, your family, or yourself.

Importers are watching to see whether upcoming Section 301 tariffs on 16 economies will add to forced-labor duties and conflict with existing trade agreements. For more information, listen to today's Two Minutes in Trade. 

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Send us Fan MailCan AI answer your customers without pushing them away? David Karandish has automated support for 20,000 companies, and he says deflection should make the experience better, not worse.David Karandish, founder and CEO of Capacity, joins Yanique Grant to unpack how to bring AI into customer support the right way. After selling Answers Corp for $960 million, David built Capacity into an omni-channel support automation platform serving roughly 20,000 customers. In this episode he shares the design principles that keep automation human, why your first AI project should be a small, provable win, and how AI agents are now running entire companies from finance to marketing.In this episode:- The design principles that make AI deflection improve the customer experience instead of frustrating people, from great escalation paths to leading with empathy - Why human behavior is largely universal across regions, and where support questions actually differ - What the $960M Answers.com journey taught David about people who are truly stuck and have nowhere to turn - The single most practical first step for any support leader: go get your small win, then iterate - How builder agents let a complete novice spin up workflows, integrations, and CSAT surveys just by askingFeatured resources:Book: Principles by Ray Dalio — a first-principles breakdown of how Dalio built one of the most successful investment firms of all time. Foundational AI models — Google Gemini, OpenAI, and Anthropic's Claude, used across the business. Jira — for tracking development tickets; David uses LLMs to analyze time-in-stage when off-the-shelf plugins fall short. Capacity — an AI-powered support automation platform that deflects emails, calls, and tickets across voice, SMS, WhatsApp, web, and email. ~20,000 customers, 250+ app integrations.Connect with the guest: Website: capacity.com Email: david@capacity.comFollow the show: X @NavigatingCX and join our private Facebook group, Navigating the Customer Experience Community. Hosted by Yanique Grant.

God's love was never meant to stop with us—it was meant to grow within us and flow through us. In this message, we'll discover how walking closely with God expands our ability to love others with patience, grace, forgiveness, and compassion. As we allow Him to shape our hearts, we'll learn to love beyond our limits and reflect His heart in every relationship.

When does experience become a liability, and who gets to decide? In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo examines one of the most uncomfortable constitutional questions of our time: what happens when the people entrusted with the nation's highest offices begin to lose the cognitive capacity those roles demand? From the 25th Amendment to the life tenure of federal judges, the discussion explores why America's legal safeguards often fall short when mental decline is suspected. Jack also unpacks the extraordinary case of Judge Pauline Newman, the growing gap between lifespan and "brain span," and why public opinion is a poor substitute for legal process. For corporate boards, family offices, and government leaders alike, the lesson is clear: succession planning is far easier than a constitutional crisis. Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️  

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Building military capability takes more than defense contractors alone. Increasingly, the Pentagon is looking to commercial manufacturers, technology firms and other nontraditional partners to expand the defense industrial base. That's a topic drawing growing attention across the defense community, and my next guest says Michigan is becoming a focal point for that shift. Scott Davis is president of the NDIA Michigan Chapter.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

China has called for a comprehensive, objective and fair view of capacity issues, warning that protectionism would pose long-term risks to global growth, according to a document released by the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.周二，商务部发布一份文件称，中方呼吁全面、客观、公正看待产能问题，并警示保护主义将给全球经济增长带来长期风险。Titled "China's Position on the So-called Excess Capacity Issue", the document was issued to clarify relevant facts and set out China's policy stance on the matter, the ministry said.商务部表示，这份文件题为《关于所谓产能过剩问题的中方立场》，发布该文件旨在厘清相关事实，阐明中方在此问题上的政策立场。The rapid development of China's modern industries has been driven by innovation, while continued reform has underpinned their steady and sound performance, the document said.文件指出，中国现代产业的快速发展依靠创新驱动，持续深化改革为产业平稳健康发展筑牢根基。China's modern industrial development represents a "China Opportunity 2.0" for the world, rather than a "China Shock 2.0", it added.文件补充道，中国现代产业发展带给世界的是 “中国机遇 2.0”，而非所谓 “中国冲击 2.0”。Capacity issues should be viewed in their historical context and from a dialectical perspective, it said, calling on countries to uphold openness and cooperation, pursue mutual benefit and win-win outcomes and work together to resolve differences.文件称，看待产能问题应当立足历史背景、坚持辩证视角，呼吁各国坚持开放合作、追求互利共赢，携手化解分歧。Protectionism, by contrast, would only disrupt the global economic and trade order, undermine the security and stability of global industrial and supply chains, and hinder the sound and orderly development of industrial cooperation, the ministry warned.商务部警示，与之相反，保护主义只会扰乱全球经贸秩序，破坏全球产业链供应链安全稳定，阻碍产业合作健康有序发展。capacity /kəˈpæsəti/n. 产能；容量protectionism /prəˈtekʃənɪzəm/n. 保护主义dialectical /ˌdaɪəˈlektɪkl/adj. 辩证的industrial /ɪnˈdʌstriəl/adj. 工业的；产业的

On today's episode of The CLS Experience we have a transformative conversation with somatic educator and holistic nutrition expert Luis Mojica about the powerful connection between food, anxiety, stress, trauma, and human performance. Inspired by his book Food Therapy: Conscious Eating to Navigate Anxiety, Stress, and Trauma, Luis breaks down the concept of “food induced stress” and explains how what we eat directly impacts nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, clarity, leadership, and business capacity. Luis shares his framework of depressant, stimulant, and balancing foods, revealing how many high performers unknowingly rely on stimulants like caffeine and sugar that spike adrenaline, increase reactivity, and contribute to burnout. Together, Craig and Luis explore cravings as emotional and physiological signals, the role of shame in eating patterns, and how balancing foods like protein, fats, fiber, beans, and greens can stabilize glucose and support nervous system healing. Luis also opens up about his own trauma and binge eating journey that led him into this work, while offering practical tools around mindful eating, body awareness, glucose monitoring, and recovery. This conversation is eye opening, practical, deeply healing, and filled with wisdom for anyone looking to improve their energy, emotional regulation, and overall quality of life.01:41 Food Stress Explained21:11 Nervous System Ripple23:07 Cravings As Compass30:54 Foods That Spike AnxietyCheck out Luis on Instagram HERE:Check out Luis HERE:Grab Luis's Book HERE:See me speak at Cathy's Event HERE:Early Bird Tickets now available for our October live event, CLS: Formation HERE:To join our community click here.➤ Order a copy of Craig's book The Reinvention Formula today! ➤ Join our CLS texting community for free daily inspiration and wisdom to elevate your life, text (917) 634-3796➤ INSTAGRAM➤ FACEBOOK➤ TIKTOK➤ YOUTUBE➤ WEBSITE➤ LINKEDIN➤ X

Most clinicians think about return to sport as the finish line. What gets missed is everything that happens before that — the off-season decisions, the testing philosophy, and the role clarity that actually determines whether an athlete comes back stronger. In this episode, John Allan, DPT sits down with Dr. Alex Hubelbank, DPT, ATC, CSCS, to break down what elite-level rehab and performance really looks like inside professional sports.What they cover:How the line between PT, athletic training, and strength & conditioning is based on role, not skill — and where that breaks downWhy staying off the court matters: using GPP and unrelated movement skills, like hand-fighting or dance, to build capacity without repetitive loadHow to structure a 4-5 month off-season into phases, from lowest-hanging fruit to sport-specific prepWhy testing every 4-6 weeks beats chasing constant data, and the question to ask before every test: am I testing for me, or for their care plan?Reading context — sleep, nutrition, life stress — before deciding whether a testing day is even worth runningBuilding trust and credibility with professional athletes when the stakes, and the scrutiny, are highestIf you've ever wondered what separates a good off-season from a great one, this episode reframes how elite performance is actually built, one deliberate decision at a time.Social Media:Rehab2PerformR2P AcademyDr. Alex Hubelbank

John Maytham is joined by aviation journalist, and former air-traffic controller at the CTIA, to discuss whether Cape Town's International airport is reaching its bursting point. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Auckland Council has purchased 100 hectares of land for a future cemetery - despite opposition from Iwi and the local board. The rural site near Karaka in the city's South cost the council $16 million. It's as Tamaki Makarau's cemeteries approach their burial capacity. Auckland Council's General Manager of Parks and Community Facilities, Taryn Crewe spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Director of Talent Development and AI Education at Fusemachines, Rojesh M. Shikhrakar, has spent nearly a decade building and working with AI systems, long before the world knew what a prompt was and long before ChatGPT made "artificial intelligence" a dinner-table phrase. In this episode, he pulls back the curtain on what's actually happening inside the machines we've started trusting with our decisions, our classrooms, and possibly our future economy. In this episode, we talk about: Why token costs are dropping 40x while model intelligence is compounding 1,000x, and what that math means for anyone building today. How predictive policing exposes the one thing AI still cannot do, forecast human social outcomes with any real accuracy. What "human in the loop," "on the loop," and "off the loop" actually mean for the jobs disappearing first. Why hallucination isn't a bug that will eventually be fixed. It's a permanent tax the industry has quietly accepted. How Nepal could build sovereign AI infrastructure instead of renting intelligence from someone else's data center. What happens to entry-level hiring when AI makes junior-level output senior-level ready almost overnight. Why competing with China, India, or the US on AI is the wrong game, and what the right one looks like. How philosophy, not code, might ultimately define where artificial intelligence goes next. This isn't a conversation about tools. It's about who gets to hold power when intelligence becomes cheap enough for anyone to buy. Rojesh M. Shikhrakar makes an uncomfortable case for why Nepal cannot afford to sit this one out. Watch it before your competitors do. TIMESTAMPS ⏱️ Timestamps 00:00 Highlights 07:19 Open Source vs Closed Source: What's the Difference? 16:07 AI Hallucinations Explained & It's Impact 27:14 Why It's So Hard to Change Nepal's Education System 40:37 Is There Really Such a Thing as Originality? 46:30 Does Nepal Have the Capacity to Lead in AI? 57:38 Why Entry-Level Jobs Are Disappearing in Nepal 1:08:37 AI Has a Much Higher Ceiling Than Most People Think 1:11:21 Technology Has Always Been Built on Science 1:23:03 Why Software Companies Are Becoming Hardware Companies 1:33:12 How AI Is Driving the Rise of Cybersecuritya Want to become a video podcaster? Get info: https://becomeadoer.com/programs/beco...   If you love reading, don't miss our newsletter on Substack Link: https://substack.com/@doersglobal?   Want to join us live in the studio as an audience member? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/xZi8yptyoxkkc6aa8   ✉ Reach out to us at partners@doersnepal.com  

Anatol Lieven warns the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East are converging into a global energy crisis, with refined oil products like diesel in short supply. Ukrainian drone attacks have severely damaged Russia's refining capacity, while US refineries struggle to keep pace. Leadership instability in Kyiv, including the dismissal of the defense minister, further complicates the war effort. Meanwhile, Houthi threats against Saudi tankers jeopardize the world's ability to secure reliable oil exports. (13)1918

Deals don't usually fall apart because people can't agree on the price. They stall during discussions about what happens after closing if a representation turns out to be wrong. That's why we're seeing representations and warranties insurance (RWI) show up in more conversations with buyers, sellers, private equity firms, and transaction attorneys, and why it's becoming a practical tool for reducing post-closing uncertainty in mergers and acquisitions.We're joined by CRC Chicago specialists Josh Arnold and Rommel Mayuga to explain what RWI actually does, what it can cover, and why buyer-side placement has become so common. We also talk about the real deal mechanics: indemnity caps, survival periods, escrow pressure, and why a clean recovery source can remove friction when the parties are stuck.As M&A activity rebounds in 2026, the RWI market is evolving as well. More carriers are willing to consider smaller and middle-market transactions, and underwriting has become more efficient, but diligence still drives the outcome. We share a practical example from the private equity world where consistent carrier relationships and early alignment helped speed indications and support a multi-acquisition strategy. If you're a retail agent, our biggest guidance is simple: loop us in at the LOI or draft purchase agreement stage so we can help assess fit, anticipate diligence needs, and keep timelines from getting squeezed at the finish line. Visit REDYIndex.com for critical pricing analysis and a snapshot of the marketplace.Do you want to take your career to the next level? Join #TeamCRC to get access to best-in-class tools, data, exclusive programs, and more! Send your resume to resumes@crcgroup.com today!

Learning to read at a young age can prove so critical to how well a child flourishes as they grow. We meet with Jan Michener, Founder and Executive Director of Arts Holding Hands & Hearts (AHHAH). Based in Kennett Square, AHHAH supports young people in under resourced communities across Chester County. The organizations runs a range of arts and literacy programs in communities, schools, and the youth detention center – all focused on enabling those young people to thrive, rather than merely service. With deep commitment to helping children read at grade level from an early age, Jan walks us through several of AHHAH's program and initiatives.OUR PARTNERSouthern Chester County Chamber of CommerceLINKSArts Holding Hands and Hearts (AHHAH)Website: ahhah.orgInstagram: instagram.com/artsholdinghandsandheartsFacebook: facebook.com/ArtsHoldingHandsAndHeartsIncJan Michener on LinkedInAdditional LinksChester County FuturesKennett Ability Network (KAN)Good WorksCamp DreamcatcherKennett LibraryJustamere FoundationChester County Intermediate UnitChester County Youth CenterDolly Parton's Imagination LibraryThe Alliance for Health EquityChester County Opportunities Industrialization Center (CCOIC)Other Interviews with Jan MichenerJan Michener on Great DamesJan Michener on The Art of Volunteering PodcastRelated EpisodesRepairing Homes and Building Relationships with Bob BeggsNurturing Belonging and Celebrating Community with Children Impacted by HIV/AIDS with Patty HillkirkBuilding Community and Capacity with Chris MannaTRANSCRIPTThe full transcript for this episode will be published on our website as soon as it is available.

In this China Manufacturing Decoded Gold episode from 2021, host Adrian from the Sofeast Group revisits a practical conversation with Renaud about preventive maintenance and why it is essential for any manufacturing operation. The episode breaks down what preventive maintenance means in practice, contrasts it with reactive maintenance, and explains how a planned approach reduces defects, downtime, and lost capacity. The discussion covers concrete examples and formats for preventive maintenance: daily operator checks (cleaning filters, spotting leaks), weekly technician inspections (belts, pulleys, early wear), and age- or cycle-based actions (tooling or seal replacements before mean time to repair thresholds). Renaud uses simple analogies (like dental checkups) and real-world scenarios to show how small, scheduled interventions keep machinery 'as new' and prevent cascading quality and scheduling problems. Who should listen? Factory managers, operations leaders, procurement and engineering teams, and anyone involved in automation or production planning. Expect a clear, actionable primer on how preventive maintenance reduces cost and risk, helps deliver on customer promises, and enables smarter automation over time.   Show Sections 00:00 – Introduction 01:10 – The reactive maintenance cycle 03:06 – What preventive maintenance means 04:29 – Is preventive maintenance expensive? 07:42 – Daily, weekly, and usage-based maintenance 11:52 – Why factories resist planned maintenance 13:05 – Maintenance skills and automation 15:32 – Capacity, inventory, and delivery benefits 18:17 – Quality, 5S, and process control 20:12 – Planned maintenance versus emergency repairs 20:43 – Conclusion   Related content Preventive Maintenance Plan Template Is Investing In Process Automation In The Factory Worth It? + Implementation Best Practices [Podcast] Two Preventive Maintenance Examples: Go for More Structure Are Preventive Maintenance and Process Control the Same Thing? Manufacturing Cycle Time (Part 1): Machining Optimization Why Inconsistent Component Variation Is Bad for Assembly & Product Quality 10 Key Factors That Affect Supplier Production Capacity 3 Key Process Improvement Tools You Need To Start Using: Flow Chart, FMEA, Control Plan Get in touch with us Connect with us on LinkedIn Contact us via Sofeast's contact page Subscribe to our YouTube channel Prefer Facebook? Check us out on FB

Michael Bernstam explains how Ukrainian drone strikes have destroyed 30% of Russia's refining capacity, causing the "crack spread"—the profit margin for refining oil—to triple worldwide. While Russia exports crude, it now suffers from severe domestic shortages of gasoline and jet fuel. Consequently, Russia is forced to buy back its own refined oil from India at premium prices. Putin has been "hoist on his own petard," creating a global energy weapon that has ultimately turned against the Russian economy. (9)1860 INDIA

China says its total consumption of renewable energy is expected to reach approximately 1.8 billion tonnes of standard coal equivalent by 2030. A plan on the sector's development during the 15th Five-Year Plan period says the total installed capacity of renewable energy power generation is projected to reach about 3.5 billion kilowatts.

In this episode, we break down what capacity really is, why it's one of the greatest predictors of success, and how to intentionally expand it. You'll learn why opportunities don't change your life—your ability to carry them does. If you want a bigger business, stronger relationships, greater peace, or more impact, you must first become the person who can sustain it.Watch the documentary: Change the family tree⁠⁠Buy my book Above the illusion. ⁠Above the Illusion: The blueprint for mental clarity, self-respect, and irreplaceable value" is a deep exploration into the hidden forces shaping our lives – the conditioning, beliefs, and stories we've unknowingly accepted as truth. This book exposes the psychological distractions that cloud our vision, keeping us blind, fearful, and stuck in cycles of limitation.Anthony Minaya challenges you to question the narratives that hold you back, illuminating the illusions that prevent you from seeing yourself clearly. From the self-imposed boundaries to the unconscious patterns dictating your choices, "Above the Illusion" guides you to break free from the mental fog and step into undeniable personal growth.This isn't just a book about change – it's about learning how to see. When you learn to recognize what is real and what is fabricated by fear and doubt, you gain the clarity, awareness, and self-respect necessary to reshape your life."Above the Illusion" will leave you more prepared, more conscious, and more powerful than ever before – ready to live with a sharpness that cuts through deception and a confidence rooted in truth.Buy now. ⁠https://a.co/d/8w516R7

In this episode, Laura Dyrda, Vice President, Editor-in-Chief, Becker's Healthcare, discusses how health system leaders are managing rising AI costs, evaluating vendor partnerships, and strengthening governance around new technologies.

Most business owners assume the next stage of growth requires more capacity—more time, more hires, more systems, or more leads. But what if that's the wrong problem to solve? In this episode, Kehla G explores the difference between capacity and capability, and why confusing the two can quietly turn founders into the biggest bottleneck in their own business. Through practical examples from hiring, sales, leadership, and delegation, she unpacks how businesses become increasingly dependent on their owners despite adding more people and resources. If you've ever felt like your business can't move without you, this conversation will challenge the way you think about scaling. Because sustainable growth isn't built by doing more—it's built by creating a business that's capable of more. Kehla's Website Work with Kehla Follow Kehla on IG Follow Kehla on LinkedIn

This week, I'm joined by Taylor Welch: a yoga teacher, breathwork facilitator, and coach who blends sacred wisdom with modern science to guide women back to their wholeness.Taylor opens up about the 30-day joy experiment she gave herself after realizing that joy felt genuinely unsafe in her body, and what happened when she decided to let joy lead her decisions instead. We talk about why so many of us are wired to orient toward pain, what gets in the way of actually receiving joy, and the small everyday practices that can start to bring it back

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Several projects in the works would expand crude oil pipeline takeaway capacity out of Western Canada. But, given the pace of production growth there, will enough takeaway space come online in time to prevent pipeline capacity shortages and the price dislocations that come with them?

You're not lazy, you're out of capacity, and that changes everything about how you build your business. Join Grow: https://peggyrejames.com/grow-membershipReady to work less and make more through a scalable business model? Enrollment is open for GROW Business & Marketing Academy - Click here to join.Connect with me on Instagram: @peggyrejamesJoin the community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/sixfigureshiftcommunity/

Welcome to this Tuesday edition of RealAg Radio, live from opening day of Ag in Motion just outside of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan! Host Shaun Haney broadcasts from the AGI booth as the company celebrates its 30th anniversary. On today's episode, hear from: Paul Brisebois, president and CEO of AGI, on simplifying business priorities, debt management, and... Read More

Dr. Tommy Wood, BM, BCh, PhD, is a professor of neuroscience at the University of Washington and an expert on brain health, neuroplasticity, and cognitive performance. Dr. Wood explains how to use specific forms of exercise, dietary strategies, and compounds to enhance the rate and stability of mental and/or physical skill development. We also discuss science-based tools to preserve cognitive function, reduce dementia risk, and offset loss of memory after a concussion or other brain injury. This episode provides practical, science-based tools for learning new information and skills and for improving your overall ability to learn. Read the episode show notes at hubermanlab.com. Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Function: https://functionhealth.com/huberman Rorra: https://rorra.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Tommy Wood (00:04:05) Neuroplasticity; Neurogenesis; Synaptic Pruning (00:11:11) Aging & Neuroplasticity; Familiar vs Novel Tasks (00:14:33) Protocols Book; Sponsor: David (00:16:49) Aging, Training & Processing Speed (00:21:56) Enhancing Neuroplasticity with Age, Tool: Motor & Cognitive Challenge (00:26:56) Learning New Skills, Dance, Sports, Arts; Psychological Benefits of Challenge (00:36:50) Flow, Clutch States; Virtuosity (00:46:59) Power of Practice (00:50:55) Sponsor: AG1 (00:52:14) Tools for Focused Work & Learning; Distractions (01:00:17) Nutrition for Brain Health, Dementia; Critical Nutrients (01:06:56) Nutrient Timing, Supplementation; Omega-3s, Tool: Blood Tests (01:16:41) Sponsor: Function (01:18:19) Enhancing Brain Health, Nutrition & Supplements (01:23:10) GLP-1s, Peptides, Supplements & Evaluating Efficacy (01:32:56) Stimulants: Feeling vs Performance (01:37:18) Exercise & Enhancing Cognitive Function, Tool: Optimize Exercise Volume (01:43:18) Long-Term Cognitive Health & Exercise, HIIT (01:47:17) Sponsor: Rorra (01:48:31) Cortisol Benefits, Acute vs Chronic Stress (01:54:24) Resistance & Aerobic Exercise, Brain Gray & White Matter, Cognitive Health (02:03:37) Cognitive Decline, Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Modifiable Risk Factors (02:09:47) Shingles Vaccine & Dementia Risk; Tool: Avoid Illness for Cognitive Health (02:18:28) Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Creatine (02:24:04) Treating TBI, Supplements, Physical Therapy (02:32:16) Strongman Competition (02:38:51) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes answers listener questions in this Ask Me Anything special, covering ownership strategy, practice growth, scaling decisions, and the team of advisors every dental owner should build. Mark shares what he would do differently if he were starting over as a new grad, including avoiding practices that are too small to scale, being cautious with overly rural locations, and focusing on demographics, capacity, and long-term exit options.  He also discusses when it makes sense to add another doctor, what metrics to watch beyond revenue, and why owners should stabilize their flagship practice before pursuing additional locations. The episode also dives into building a personal board of directors, including a CPA, bookkeeper, attorney, tax strategist, financial advisor, banker, and performance coach, before wrapping with advice on making faster, less fearful business decisions without abandoning thoughtful analysis. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Have you ever heard a coach or well-meaning adult say something like, "every extra 10 pounds puts 70 to 100 pounds of extra force through a gymnast's joints"?It sounds scientific. It sounds logical. And it can make a parent start to wonder if their gymnast should be smaller to protect her joints.But here is the problem: that statement only tells half the story.In this episode, Christina breaks down the physics and the physiology behind gymnast injury risk, and why trying to make a growing gymnast lighter is not the same thing as making her safer.The physics part is true. Landing forces in elite gymnastics can reach six to thirteen times an athlete's body weight, and a lighter athlete does experience less external force on identical landings. But injuries are not determined by physics alone. They come down to whether the body is actually prepared to absorb that force.Christina walks through what does the absorbing: muscles, tendons, bones, ligaments, and the nervous system. Think of it like a truck's suspension system. It is not the weight of the truck that smooths out the bumps, it is the suspension. For a gymnast, her muscles, tendons, and bones are that suspension.And building that suspension requires fuel. When a gymnast underfuels, she ends up with low energy availability, meaning her body does not have enough calories to grow, repair, recover, and adapt from training. The result is earlier fatigue, slower reaction time, worse recovery, and poor training adaptation, all of which increase injury risk rather than lowering it.Christina explains the real framework sports medicine uses: load versus capacity. Load includes things like number of landings, skill difficulty, training hours, and body weight. Capacity includes muscle strength, bone health, tendon health, landing mechanics, sleep, recovery, and fueling. You can lower the load by making an athlete smaller, or you can build her capacity, and the best injury prevention strategies focus on capacity.This matters even more for growing, developing gymnasts going through puberty. Weight gain, body fat gain, and growth spurts during this stage are normal biology, not something to diet against. Restricting a gymnast through puberty interferes with normal growth and bone development, and tends to backfire.Christina also unpacks what the research on RED-S (Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport) actually says, and why the International Olympic Committee identifies underfueling, not body weight, as the biggest nutritional threat to an athlete's health and performance.In this episode, we cover:❗ Why the "extra pounds equal extra force on joints" statement only tells half the story❗ How landing forces actually work in elite gymnastics❗ Why physics tells us how much force hits the body, but not whether the body can handle it❗ What actually absorbs landing forces: muscles, tendons, bones, ligaments, and the nervous system❗ Why underfueling leads to low energy availability, and what that does to performance❗ Why RED-S identifies underfueling, not body weight, as the biggest threat to athlete health❗ The load versus capacity framework sports medicine uses to think about injury risk❗ Why strong, well-fueled muscles absorb force and fatigued muscles transfer it to bones and growth plates❗ Why weight gain and growth spurts during puberty are normal biology, not a problem to fix❗ Why restricting a growing gymnast's food can interfere with bone development and backfire long-term❗ Why resilient, well-fueled athletes recover better, train harder, and stay healthier and in the sport longer❗ How to shift the question from "how do I make her lighter" to "how do I help her body get stronger"Christina's takeaway: the goal is not to create the lightest gymnast in the gym. It is to create a gymnast whose body can tolerate thousands of landings, recover from them, and keep getting stronger.If you have been wondering about this, if a coach has made comments about your gymnast's weight, or if you are watching your gymnast's body change through puberty and want support navigating it, reach out. Information on how to connect is below.Links & ResourcesThe Balanced Gymnast® Program (Level 5–10)Connect with Christina on Instagram @the.gymnast.nutritionist christinaandersonrdn.com 

Natural gas prices in the Permian spent the first half of the year in the red. Then, in mid-June, Kinder Morgan flipped a switch and now Waha prices are back above zero. The “switch” was a compression expansion on Gulf Coast Express, which added a desperately needed 570 MMcf/d of takeaway capacity.

In This Hour:--  The momentum for destroying bans on classes of guns continues/-- Why own several AR-15s?--  One federal court just ruled that bans on so-called "High Capacity" magazines are unconstitutional. Will the Supreme Court rule that way?Gun Talk 07.19.26 After ShowBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/gun-talk--6185159/support.

In this interview I sit down with MJ Gordon, high-performance strategist and founder of the Level Up System. This conversation is all about how fast-paced professionals can increase their capacity and deliver on their bigger ambitions in life and business.Keep in touch with MJ!WebsiteInstagram

Michael Bernstam explores Houthi threats to the Bab-el-Mandeb strait, which could drive oil prices over $100 per barrel by choking global shipping. Simultaneously, Ukrainian drone strikes have crippled Russian refining capacity and shipping in the Black Sea, leading to energy rationing, electricity shortages, and potential food crises in Crimea. (2)