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With 25+ years guiding Fortune 100s, start‑ups, and non-profits through change management, culture transformation, and engagement, Dr. Patrick Farran, founder of Ad Lucem Group, former Consulting Director at SAS Institute, and former Notre Dame MBA faculty, brings impactful insight into purposeful leadership.Key Takeaways:Purpose drives performance. Focus on the "why" and "who" to align teams with a clear mission, not just tasks and tactics.Leadership is a shared journey. Involve team members in decision-making, embrace diverse perspectives, and co-create solutions.Coaching fuels growth. Building leadership capacity means creating space for reflection, learning, and adaptive challenge.Shift from fixing to flourishing. Great teams don't just solve problems—they unlock potential by valuing strengths and encouraging creativity.“Our culture is built one conversation at a time.”“The absence of conflict is not peace. It's apathy,”“The central task of leadership is to manage strengths such that the weaknesses become irrelevant.” - Patrick FarranReach out to Patrick Farran at:Website: https://adlucemgroup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickfarran/Ask for and receive all you want need and deserve without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy. Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work. Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.comConnect with Maryanne about her coaching programs: https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connectBook Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker Ask for and receive all you want, need, and deserve without feeling rejected, ineffective, or pushy. Learn to manage your mindset, lead yourself and others more effectively, and have the meaningful conversations that drive your most important work. Get your free starter kit today at www.theinfluentialnonprofit.com Connect with Maryanne about her coaching programs: https://www.courageouscommunication.com/connect Book Maryanne to speak at your conference:https://www.courageouscommunication.com/nonprofit-keynote-speaker

What happens when we break down communication barriers—especially for those who are speech-delayed or don't use words to speak? In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Dr. Sheryl Rosin, Speech-Language Pathologist, researcher, and passionate advocate for neurodivergent individuals. We explore how to unlock communication using a strengths-based, person-centered approach that empowers individuals across the spectrum. From augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) to the importance of presuming competence, Dr. Rosin shares transformative insights for parents, professionals, and anyone who believes every voice deserves to be heard.About Dr. RosinSheryl Rosin Ph.D.,CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and Certified Autism Specialist with 28 years of experience in the field. Dr. Rosin has presented nationally and internationally on topics related to evidence-based practices in assessment and intervention for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). She has been published in both national and international research journals related to ASD assessment and intervention practices. She is the founder, owner and executive director of Palm Beach Speech & OT Specialists and Play Pals Early Learning Program for preschoolers in West Palm Beach, Florida and Boston Speech & OT Specialists in Wellesley, Massachusettes. Dr. Rosin serves as adjunct professors at: 1) University of Pittsburgh School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and 2) Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She is a supervisor and master trainer for The Play Project, an evidence based early intervention program for children with autism. She is also the Founder and President of Star Foundation - a 501(c)3 supporting children with autism and other related disorders living in underserved and low-resourced areas of the world. She has developed an international autism program within the Caribbean and is the Founder and Consulting Director of The St. Kitts Spectrum Services Centre in St.Kitts, the first Autism assessment and intervention clinic in the Eastern Caribbean. Dr.Rosin is the winner of the 2016 Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Clinician of the Year Award and the 2017 Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association.About TheresaA wife and a mother to two children and grandmother, Theresa Alexander Inman is a Parenting Coach, Board Certified Behavior Analyst, and Infant Toddler Development Specialist. She was introduced to the field of behavior analysis in 2007 after working in many capacities in the juvenile justice system.Her goal is to improve the lives of children and families by helping them strategize child develop skills to prevent or reduce the effects of possible delays while having fun! She also served as a panelist on the first annual Autism World Summit.Theresa is also an author, having published ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠“Pathways to Early Communication”⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in 2022.Connect with Theresa today!• Instagram | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• LinkedIn | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• BabyBoomer.org | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Theresa Inman⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠• Tiktok | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@parentcoachtheresa• Spotify via Anchor.fm | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Parenting with Confidence ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website: https://www.theresaalexanderinman.com/About Parenting on the SpectrumRaising autistic children comes with unique joys, challenges, and learning moments. Join host Theresa as she explores the diverse experiences of parenting kids on the spectrum. Each episode features expert insights, real-life stories, and practical strategies to help you navigate this journey with understanding, compassion, and strength. Whether you're a parent, caregiver, or ally, this podcast is your go-to resource for fostering connection and celebrating neurodiversity. Please share, comment, rate, and download! Be blissful! Theresa

What can engineering leaders do to boost team morale?Proven ways to get engineers more engaged and focusedSpeakers: Jorge Martins, Senior Director of Engineering at LokaliseHost: Mateusz Krawczyński, Consulting Director at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum Engineering Horizons.

Summary: In this episode of the Inside Commerce podcast, Paul Rogers and Joe Fletcher discuss the critical aspects of ecommerce reporting, focusing on the importance of data measurement, key performance indicators (KPIs), and the challenges posed by new tools like GA4. They explore the significance of conversion rates, tracking, and common mistakes businesses make in their reporting processes. The conversation also delves into how businesses should approach their reporting needs, the value of understanding customer behaviour, and the various methods of attribution that can be employed to gauge marketing effectiveness. Key takeaways: Ecommerce has matured significantly, especially post-iOS changes. Critical KPIs should tie back to fundamental business outcomes. Conversion rates need to be contextualised for meaningful insights. GA4 presents challenges but offers powerful data if utilised correctly. Tracking issues can lead to downstream reporting problems. Data silos can obscure the true performance of marketing efforts. Businesses should start with their needs before selecting reporting tools. Customer sentiment is a vital but often neglected metric. Understanding the value of customers is essential for growth. A hybrid approach to attribution is often the most effective.

Javid and Robert are two guys who dive into the long, boring stuff of standards and protocols so you don't have to. Because of them, you will know which cables and wires to use for your DMX512 projects. You have the ANSI E1.27-2 Task Group to thank for setting the standards for “Permanently Installed Control Cables for Use with ANSI E1.11 (DMX512-A) and USITT DMX512/1990 Products.” Did you know that DMX512 needs a specific kind of cable? Well… now you know. Javid Butler is a lighting designer and energy engineer who holds LC, CEM, and CMVP certifications. He has contributed to the development of many lighting standards including RDM and sACN, and chaired the task group for E1.27 DMX512 cabling standards. He presently chairs the E1.68 DMX512 Compliance task group. In addition to lighting standards Javid enjoys teaching Fundamentals of Lighting. He also writes science fiction under the pen name David Pax. Robert Bell a Consulting Director for Product Market at Acuity Brands and oversees the development of the entire Pathway Connectivity product line. Robert has been awarded multiple US Patents for lighting controls and networking which have been assigned to Acuity Brands. In 1992, he won the first every Wally Russell Newcomer Award as the creator of WYSIWYG, the Emmy Award winning previsualization software. His is a regular contributor to entertainment lighting periodicals and is the author of the book Let There Be Light, Conversations with Lighting Pioneers. With roots in the Rock ‘n Roll touring world and broadcast Television during the 1990's, he spent the 2000's as a product manager for Strand Lighting and as brand ambassador for Vari*Lite. For the past 20 years, Robert has sat on ESTA's Control Protocol Working Group, the body that brought DMX, RDM and sACN forward as ANSI standards. 

Debt Distress and the Right to Food in Africa Co-organized by IFPRI and Welthungerhilfe (WHH) October 2, 2024 More than half of low-income countries are at risk of debt distress or have already defaulted. The debt crisis, while exacerbated by recent crises, has been looming for several years. According to the United Nations, 3.3 billion people now live in countries that spend more on interest repayments than on education or health, and in sub-Saharan Africa, governments are spending 53 percent of revenue on debt servicing. What do these debt trends mean for efforts to address food insecurity and uphold citizens' right to food? Twenty years after the adoption of the Voluntary Guidelines on the Right to Food (RtF) by the UN Food and Agricultural Organization, many countries that adopted RtF in their constitutions still face high levels of food and nutrition insecurity. Although the Guidelines incorporate clear guidance on pursuing debt relief to allow for the progressive realization of the RtF, debt repayments and austerity measures, combined with insufficient local revenue mobilization, force governments to re-prioritize scarce resources and undermine investments in food system transformation. In the run-up to the International Development Association (IDA) Replenishment Forum in October 2024 and the release of the African Union's post-Malabo agenda in early 2025, this policy seminar brings together speakers from international and African organizations to examine the impacts of the debt crisis on realizing the RtF in Africa and consider solutions to protect and progressively realize those rights. Opening Remarks Danielle Resnick, Senior Research Fellow, IFPRI (Presentation) Panel Discussion Michael Windfuhr, Deputy Director, German Institute for Human Rights; Member of Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (Presentation) Diana Gichengo, Executive Director, The Institute for Social Accountability, Kenya; Member of African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) Geeta Sethi, Global Lead for Food Systems, The World Bank Group Jennifer Clapp, University Professor & Canada Research Chair, IPES-Food and University of Waterloo, Canada (Presentation) Nick Jacobs, Consulting Director, IPES-Food (Presentation) Closing Remarks Michael Gabriel, Director of Strategic Partnerships, US and Canada, Welthungerhilfe (WHH) Moderator Charlotte Hebebrand, Director of Communications and Public Affairs, IFPRI Links: More about this Event: https://www.ifpri.org/event/debt-distress-and-the-right-to-food-in-africa/ Subscribe IFPRI Insights newsletter and event announcements at www.ifpri.org/content/newsletter-subscription

AUDIO QUALITY NOTICE!  Apologies, we have a little static on one of the mics during our recording - sorry for the occasional audio issue.  As a project manager, an organizational structure that will have a big impact on your life is the PMO. But if you aren't used to working with a PMO, what should you expect? Are they going to make your life and projects easier, or crush you with red tape? If you are interviewing for a job where they have a PMO, what questions should you ask to get a better understanding of how they work? And, what should you expect from a PMO - and what are they expecting from you?  With all these questions, we thought we should reach out to a couple of the most well known minds in PMO: Lindsay Scott and Eileen Roden. Their UK based “House of PMO” organization does some great things in the PMO space (plus they are a lot of fun!) so we feel very fortunate that Linsay and Eileen agreed to join us and help us understand a bit more about whether PMO's are our friends or foes.    About our amazing guests, Lindsay Scott and Eileen Roden Lindsay has worked in and around project management and PMO for over 20 years and is a Director at PMO Learning, a training company focused on PMO.  She is Co-Founder of the House of PMO, a professional membership organisation for PMO practitioners. Lindsay is the co-author of the PMO Competency Framework and editor of the Handbook of People in Project Management. She speaks regularly on project management and PMO career topics – and provides 1-2-1 coaching for those looking to advance their careers in PMO. Eileen has 15 years practitioner experience in a variety of project management roles (predominantly PMO management) along with IT and functional HR roles, with a variety of UK, EMEA and global responsibilities.  Her practical experience is supported by both academic and professional certifications including a Masters in Applied Project Management (with distinction), AIPMO-E, PRINCE2®, MSP®, MoP®, Managing Benefits®, Better Business Cases®, Programme and Project Sponsorship®.  She is now a Consulting Director of PMO Learning and co-founder of the House of PMO. She is the author of P3O® Best Management Practice and lead author of the PMO Competency Framework, co-author of Knowledge Management in a Project Environment, along with contribution to many APM publications.  She is a frequent conference speaker throughout UK and Europe. You can learn more about all the amazing things that Lindsay and Eileen are doing around PMO and even join their great community at https://houseofpmo.com/    JOIN THE HAPPY HOUR! Get access to all podcasts, PDU certificates, bonus content, exclusive member Q&A webinars and more from our membership! https://pmhappyhour.com/membership

Product Managers, Tech Leaders, and e-commerce Innovators—do you know how the quick commerce game works?Ever wondered what it takes to lead in that race?Hear from Matthew Neff, Chief Product Officer at Snoonu during this session of Disruption Talks. The episode was hosted by our one and only Barbara Rybicka, Consulting Director at Netguru.Questions we answered:– Can you really deliver anything in 30 minutes? The secrets behind hyperlocality– Is AI your secret weapon or just hype? Revolutionizing customer engagement and efficiency– What's next after groceries? The surprising new categories in quick commerce– Can going green boost your bottom line? The power of sustainability in delivery– Are your payment options holding you back? How localized solutions can unlock growthIf you're driving innovation in product management or e-commerce, this is an episode you can't miss.

Join Jon Myer in an insightful conversation with David Nguyen, Founder and Consulting Director of Mako IT Consulting, as they explore the challenges and strategies of digital transformation in today's complex IT landscape.

Join Jon Myer in an insightful conversation with David Nguyen, Founder and Consulting Director of Mako IT Consulting, as they explore the challenges and strategies of digital transformation in today's complex IT landscape.

In this episode of the Innovation Today Podcast, host Matt Metten sits down with Dr. Ralf Altmeyer, Consulting Director at agineo GmbH, to delve into the dynamic world of IT service operations and innovation. Dr. Altmeyer brings over 22 years of experience to the table, sharing insights on the evolution of IT service management, the impact of AI on service operations, and the challenges and opportunities within various industry verticals. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on how to navigate the fast-changing landscape of IT services and leverage cutting-edge technologies to drive efficiency and effectiveness.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What are the time-saving design principles for app globalization?How to manage compliance globally?What to keep in mind when building solutions for an international audience?Speakers:– Yael Barak, VP, Product Management at Worldpay– Bernard Golko, GM & Acting Management Board Member at Solution One FundHost: Mateusz Krawczyński, Consulting Director at NetguruThis session was a part of Disruption Forum: Future of Finance.

In our nineteenth episode, Mark Lee talks to Eli Aheto, Managing Director on the BeyondNetZero team at General Atlantic, and Manuela Fumarola, Consulting Director at ERM, about how private equity funds can take advantage of new opportunities to scale climate investment. Their conversation covers:Scaling investment in climate tech that offers cost savings to customersOpportunities for climate investment in the agricultural sectorMeasuring the impact of climate private equity investmentClimate private equity exit strategies 

Welcome to the Climate Correction Podcast! Today marks the first episode of our special series highlighting motivated and effective youth activists who are smart, hungry for change, and dedicated to growing up in healthy, hospitable environments. Our guest today is Sofia Arnau, a 17-year-old junior at Miami Palmetto Senior High School and a passionate advocate for environmental sustainability. As Vice President of the Miami Youth Climate Summit, Sofia leads efforts to raise awareness and mobilize youth for climate action. She is also the Consulting Director for Turtle Team, protecting local wildlife, and a Historian for the Science National Honor Society. Sofia's dedication extends to creating TerraServe, a climate organization fostering community-based environmental projects in Miami. Join us as Sofia shares her journey, discusses overcoming challenges like imposter syndrome, and offers advice on getting started in climate activism. Sofia's inspiring mission is to create a sustainable future and inspire others to follow their passions.  

The tech industry is known for rapid changes. How do you prepare your teams for unexpected shifts, and what role does leadership play in these scenarios?The next guest of our Disruption Talks is Tim Boisvert, CTO at AirHelp, a company that has helped over 10 million people deal with flight disruptions. Prior to this role, Tim led engineering teams of over 100 members at wefox, Yahoo, and AOL.He also has extensive experience in improving development processes and managing comprehensive engineering services. Tim has driven advanced content and personalization platforms, enhancing global publishing and machine-learning infrastructure.Listen to this Disruption Talks episode as Tim Boisvert discusses with Barbara Rybicka, Consulting Director at Netguru:– How to integrate new technologies into company strategy with real-world examples of impactful technological advancements– How to prepare teams for unexpected industry shifts and the crucial role of leadership in these scenarios– How to adapt management styles to fit diverse team dynamics in a rapidly changing tech environment

On this week's MadTech Podcast, host John Still is joined by ExchangeWire's Lindsay Rowntree and special guest Lea Karam, Consulting Director, Behave, part of Total Media Group Listen in as they discuss a new investigation into Meta's data collection, X's venture into CTV, and TikTok pulling a rewards feature from their Lite app in the EU. Get all your latest adtech news, views and insights on ExchangeWire.com

Running a small, or a family business is no easy task. Particularly when it comes to scaling the business or planning for succession. My guest, Jim Moody, Consulting Director of the Misura Group shares his knowledge, experience, and expertise on the key elements for both scaling and succession. In this episode, Jim offers plenty of tips and lessons on: The importance of having balance between working on and working in your business. What should come first family need or business needs. Adapting to challenges for small and family business. Problems you'll encounter when you are the Jack or Jill of all trades in your business. How to properly invest in growing your business. Hiring smart people and letting them do their job. When to move on and having something to move on to. Steps for succession planning The hard decisions you must be prepared to make Proper strategic planning. Continuous learning. And a powerful message on the importance of planning for a better future.

Reducing preventable hospital readmissions is a national priority for payers, providers, and policy makers seeking to improve health care and lower costs. More important than costs, are the goals of providing quality care to patients who present with healthcare needs, helping them heal, and returning them safely to their home and loved ones.   Tod Baker, Principal, Dawn Sagliani, Consulting Director, and Christine Pilley, Consulting Director, all from Vizient join host Marilyn Sherrill, Sr. Performance Improvement Program Director, to discuss the emerging practices related to reducing readmissions.   Guests: Tod Baker Principal Vizient Dawn Sagliani Consulting Director Vizient Christine Pilley Consulting Director Vizient Moderator: Marilyn Sherill Sr. PI Program Director Vizient   Show Notes: [01:14 – 02:48]  How hospitals are managing the financial challenges, and taking risks for readmissions [02:49 – 03:11]  What hospitals are doing to reduce readmissions through better processes [03:12 – 05:41]  Why are patients being readmitted to hospitals [05:42 – 09:49]  The key elements to consider during the critical time of transition that can reduce a patient's risk of readmission [09:50 – 010:40]  Role of Nurse Navigators [10:41 – 11:41]  Benefit of assessing the home environment [11:42 – 15:34]  Barriers to reducing readmissions [15:35 – 16:13]  One recommendation for hospitals to bring about a more robust readmission program   Links | Resources: For more information, email picollaboratives@vizientinc.com   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts Android RSS Feed

Live from the vibrant city of New Orleans, Louisiana, Nick Seabrook, Managing Principal, SVP, Consulting, SimiTree brings an exclusive look into the recent NAHC Financial Managers Conference. Joined by a lineup of industry experts, including Bill Simione, CEO and Managing Principal of SimiTree, Rob Simione, Principal, SVP Consulting, Natalie Alexander, Senior Manager, Cost Reports, and Brian Harris, Consulting Director, RCM, the team delve into the news surrounding Medicare Advantage and the proposed rule. Discover the optimism and enthusiasm buzzing through the conference as we explore the future of home care and hospice. Tune in for this episode, Live! A Chat With Healthcare's Top Minds: SimiTree CEO and Friends.    View our free on-demand webinars on this topic: https://bit.ly/3JVWjIK    Follow us on social media!  LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3AKyKxp  Twitter: https://bit.ly/3LQqemV  Facebook: https://bit.ly/3Lt4goj   Nick Seabrook, Managing Principal, SVP Consulting  Nick Seabrook helps SimiTree promote excellence to home health and hospice organizations. As the Managing Principal at SimiTree responsible for the oversight of the Consulting division, he helps over 250 employees serve 500 active clients to make SimiTree the largest consulting company in home health and hospice with consultative, outsourcing and talent solutions.   William J. Simione III, CEO  Bill is dedicated to home care and hospice business improvement, heading SimiTree's consulting product and service delivery efforts in those essential categories. He previously managed Simione's Financial Consulting division, and he has been actively involved in the home care and hospice industry for more than 25 years.   Robert Simione, CPA, Principal, SVP Consulting  Robert Simione is a Principal at SimiTree, with more than 11 years of progressive accomplishments and leadership in finance, operations and data analytics to support the home health and hospice industry. As an experienced leader in financial and operational performance improvement with expertise in organizational assessment, budget and financial management.   Natalie Alexander, Senior Manager  Natalie is a highly skilled and experienced healthcare consultant, bringing with her a wealth of knowledge and expertise in the intricate world of healthcare accounting. With a passion for the healthcare industry, she has dedicated her career to unraveling the complexities of financial management within the healthcare sector.   Brian Harris, Consulting Director  Brian Harris is an experienced professional in the post-acute healthcare community, and an active member in industry-wide thought leadership & education. Serving as a Consulting Director on the SimiTree team, which helps post-acute organizations raise performance levels and realize revenue potential in a complex market. 

☑️ Were you ever curious about how industry standards are made? Do you want to be involved in making decisions about what is deemed acceptable for consumer use? Jimmy Farrell and Martha Bajec give us an inside scoop about what it means to work with ASTM International - the “standards organization that develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems, and services.”

Wojciech Kempny is the Consulting Director for Comarch covering Africa, Asia Pacific and other markets here in the Middle East region, and is truly someone known as a GLOBAL voice of loyalty! With such vast geographical responsibilities for Comarch's loyalty clients, Wojciech joins the show to explain some of the fascinating cultural similarities and differences between these global markets.  Listen to hear his fascinating insights on loyalty programs in Saudi Arabia – one of the most exciting markets for Comarch in 2023. We also talk about card-linked loyalty and other innovative propositions that Comarch clients have built in other markets. This episode is sponsored by Comarch. Hosted by Paula Thomas. Show Notes: 1) ⁠Wojciech Kempny⁠2) Comarch⁠

❇️ So what happens when you throw together a bunch of researchers? A laughter-filled conversation about research, duh! HCD's MindSet was so lucky to have both Rachel Herz, PhD and Martha Bajec, PhD join Kathryn and Michelle for a journal club discussion about their recent publication titled, “Your Money or Your Sense of Smell? A Comparative Analysis of the Sensory and Psychological Value of Olfaction.” This special journal club episode lets us dive into the research with the scientists behind the figures and phrases to understand why they did what they did… and what is coming next. #smell #olfaction #neuroscience #gender #tradeoffs #anosmia Meet our guests! A world-renowned expert on the psychological science of smell, Dr. Rachel Herz is a neuroscientist, TEDx speaker, and published author of both books and numerous research publications. She is also a valued consultant to international corporations, an entrepreneur, and is on the faculty at Brown University and Boston College. Martha Bajec, PhD is the Principal at Bajec Senseworks consulting where she lends her unique expertise and perspective to researchers and leaders across CPG categories. Martha joined HCD Research in 2020 as a Consulting Director in Health and Wellness Research exploring the consumer space and has since transitioned to the Senior Scientific Consultant at HCD. In addition to providing full-service support for human testing and product evaluation, Martha's experience innovating in highly regulated spaces ensures consideration of regulatory and compliance requirements, by design. In her spare time, Martha enjoys fermenting, extracting, and infusing natural products and foods. Extra Information: Journal Club Article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35326256/ Be sure to give us 5 Star rating, leave a review, or subscribe to your preferred method of listening. Don't forget to also follow us on any of our social media platforms listed below. Kathryn on LinkedIn Michelle on LinkedIn HCD Research Website MindSet Website Page Sign up for HCD Newsletter Our Socials YouTube - @HCDResearchInc. LinkedIn - @HCDResearch Twitter - @HCDNeuroscience Twitter - @HCDResearchInc Facebook - @HCDResearch Instagram - @HCDResearch MindSet is excited to have each and everyone one of you join our curious conversations! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindset-hcd-research/message

Katie Irving is a Whitespace Forecaster and the founder of MOONSHOT, a consulting agency that works with fashion brands to uncover first-to-market product opportunities that are deeply rooted in customer insights - not popular trends. Formerly the Consulting Director of Fashion at WGSN and Head of Concept at Abercrombie & Fitch, Katie delivers best-in-class advisory projects for leading brands including Farfetch, Under Armour, Athleta, GAP, Hollister, Target, Walmart and LL Bean. On this episode, Katie talks with Kristen Sosa about her fascination with the relationships people do or do not forge with their clothing, and explains how her work in this space led her to start her own consulting business.

December 2022's Dante's Old South Jay Clifford, frontman of Jump Little Children: Jump, Little Children is an American indie rock band that was formed in 1991 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Known for its unique sound, energetic live performances, and willingness to interact with fans, the band has a devoted following and is a fixture in the Charleston, South Carolina music scene. Follow them here: https://www.jumplittlechildren.com/ The Writer's Hotel: Shanna McNair Founder of The Writer's Hotel writers conferences and The New Guard literary review. She writes prose, poetry and scripts and is an award-winning journalist. Read her latest short story on KGB Bar Lit with an intro by Rick Moody. More at www.writershotel.com! Scott Wolven is the author of the short story collection, Controlled Burn, and his work appears in Best American Noir of the Century, The Best American Mystery Stories series, Playboy Magazine and more. He was a Staff Writer for Season Two of "Hightown" for the STARZ TV network and Jerry Bruckheimer TV. He is a Consulting Director for The Writer's Hotel and Consulting Editor for The New Guard lit review. More at www.writershotel.com! Music is Provided by: Jump Little Children Opening Tune: Justin Johnson – follow him here: https://www.justinjohnsonlive.com/ “It' Christmas (And I Don't Feel a Thing)” – Michael Amidei Special Thanks Goes to: Mercer University Press: www.mupress.org Woodbridge Inn: www.woodbridgeinnjasper.com Autism Speaks: www.autismspeaks.org Mostly Mutts: www.mostlymutts.org Meadowbrook Inn: www.meadowbrook-inn.com The Red Phone Booth: www.redphonebooth.com The host, Clifford Brooks', The Draw of Broken Eyes & Whirling Metaphysics and Athena Departs are available everywhere books are sold. His chapbook, Exiles of Eden, is only available through my website. To find them all, please reach out to him at: cliffordbrooks@southerncollectiveexperience.com Check out his Teachable courses on thriving with autism and creative writing as a profession here: www.brooks-sessions.teachable.com

Neil McGregor, COO at REPL Group, Part of Accenture, has amassed over 15 years of consulting experience – mainly focused on global retail systems integration. Neil has been at REPL for over six years, taking on the role of COO back in 2020, where he leads all people, projects, and operations across the consulting team globally. Before that, he was Consulting Operations Director, where he lead and motivated the delivery team; and Consulting Director, where he was responsible for leading complex change, system implementation and developed teams of solution oriented consultants. Prior to REPL, Neil has held roles at both EY and Accenture – where he kickstarted his career. In today's episode, Neil shares his story and the retail technology trends that excite him along with a few predictions and challenges for the year ahead.

We've had some brainiacs on this podcast before, but the products Pathway Connectivity has engineered around switching, PoE and networking… well, suffice to say, you've probably used something they have or his team has built. Robert discusses, with Webster and Ron, how switches, designed for entertainment, are making their way into architectural lighting and “architainment.” Robert Bell a Consulting Director for Product Market at Acuity Brands and oversees the development of the entire Pathway Connectivity product line. Robert has been awarded multiple US Patents for lighting controls and networking which have been assigned to Acuity Brands. In 1992, he won the first ever Wally Russell Newcomer Award as the creator of WYSIWYG, the Emmy Award winning previsualization software. 

We've had some brainiacs on this podcast before, but the products Pathway Connectivity has engineered around switching, PoE and networking… well, suffice to say, you've probably used something they have or his team has built. Robert discusses, with Webster and Ron, how switches, designed for entertainment, are making their way into architectural lighting and “architainment.” Robert Bell a Consulting Director for Product Market at Acuity Brands and oversees the development of the entire Pathway Connectivity product line. Robert has been awarded multiple US Patents for lighting controls and networking which have been assigned to Acuity Brands. In 1992, he won the first ever Wally Russell Newcomer Award as the creator of WYSIWYG, the Emmy Award winning previsualization software. 

 In this podcast, Pollak shares thoughts on how to make hybrid work as effective as possible with frictionless employee experiences. We also discuss optimizing the office and maximizing real estate. Jeremy Pollak is the Co-founder and CEO of Calven, a workplace technology platform, which helps organizations remove the friction associated with hybrid work and deliver seamless workplace experiences. Jeremy has spent the last 20 years in the workplace technology space, as Co-founder and Consulting Director of Peace of Mind Technology, a Sydney-based leading workplace technology innovator.Fun fact: Did you know that Calven is the combination of  the words Calendar and the Ven diagram? Video on Canva's workplace - https://bit.ly/3UoQ6adConnect with usYou can follow Jeremy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremy-pollak-85a69532and https://www.calven.comYou can follow Maribel at  http://twitter.com/MaribelLopezhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/maribellopez/

Do you dream about renovating your home? Are you wondering whether rising interest rates, inflation and labor issues will turn that dream into a nightmare? Two of our experts discuss the near-term outlook for home improvement spending, which reached an all-time high in 2021. Scott Hazelton, Director, Construction, S&P Global Market Intelligence https://experts.ihsmarkit.com/experts/hazelton-scott Alex Cotter, Consulting Director, Consumer goods, manufacturing and financial services, S&P Global Market Intelligence https://experts.ihsmarkit.com/experts/cotter-alex

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   ➡️ About The Guest⁣ Saul began his career as an animator for Walt Disney Studios working on the hit films Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, & Tarzan.  He made his directorial debut with the hip action-adventure series Spy Groove for MTV. Shortly thereafter, he re-joined DISNEY, directing the films Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo & Kronk's New Groove- starring Eartha Kitt & David Spade. Saul also consulted in the development of the DISNEY films: Tinkerbell, Fox and The Hound II, Brother Bear II, Cinderella III, and Dumbo II.   Saul has directed high-profile commercials for clients such as Best Buy, Dunkin' Donuts, ESPN, Subway, Mercedes Benz, EA Sports & Build-A-Bear. He has consulted for animation studios internationally in London, Tel Aviv, Toronto, Seoul, Dublin, Vancouver & China. Saul was a Director on the smash hit Disney show Doc McStuffins, Supervising Director on The Numberlys, and Consulting Producer on The Stinky & Dirty Show; both for Amazon.  For Netflix, Saul was Consulting Director on the hit show Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures and was Supervising Director on Llama Llama starring Jennifer Garner. Recently, Saul was the Supervising Producer on the Dreamworks hit show Madagascar: A Little Wild.  Saul speaks around the world sharing practical tools for success, meaning, and fulfillment in all aspects of life, and hosts the inspirational podcast; Life of Awesome! ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/saul.blinkoff/  https://twitter.com/saulblinkoff/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/saul-blinkoff-a702563/   ➡️ Podcast Sponsors HUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/ ➡️ Talking Points⁣ 00:00 - Intro 02:13 - Saul Blinkoff's origin story 14:52 - How should people think and support their children's career choices 38:19 - Saul Blinkoff's mindset from the start and where it came from? 49:28 - When did Saul Blinkoff start thinking about pursuing animation? 52:53 - A mindset of abundance 1:00:34 - How has adopting Judaism affected Saul's life? 1:05:14 - The secrets of being successful 1:07:07 - The first victim of success in an individual's life 1:10:46 - How does Saul Blinkoff prioritize his days and his life? 1:15:03 - What keeps Saul Blinkoff up at night? 1:16:46 - The biggest challenge Saul has ever faced in his life 1:20:01 - The most impactful person in Saul Blinkoff's life 1:22:52 - Saul Blinkoff's book or podcast recommendations 1:24:22 - What would Saul Blinkoff tell his 20-year-old self? 1:25:04 - What does success mean to Saul Blinkoff? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tune into this episode featuring Dr. Madeleine McDowell, Senior Principal and Medical Director of Intelligence and Trevor DaRin, Senior Consulting Director of Intelligence at Vizient. Learn about how systems embrace disruptions, how using analytics helps identify growth opportunities, top priorities healthcare leaders should embrace over the next decade, and much more.This episode is sponsored by Vizient. To learn more visit Sg2.

As organizations continue to innovate and push the boundaries of capabilities, we can't help but wonder if ITIL reflects that learning. David Cannon (nfiniti3) attempts to answer that and lends a helping hand to understand how the practices in ITIL reflect a broad spectrum of maturity and are giving cutting-edge teams enough to chew on for now. Plus, he discusses tooling-led maturity, increasing IT value, and how cost modeling will bring up skeletons in your closets. David Cannon is the Executive Vice President for nfiniti3. He's an ITIL expert with many years in the industry and a variety of companies and roles. Some of his former positions are Chief Strategist in cybersecurity firms, Consulting Director for Forrester, and Director of an ITSM Practice at BMC.

Navigating the opportunities within the comparatively nascent EV industry will see winners and losers emerge. But how real are the concerns around the battery upstream market and could this genuinely be the next automotive supply chain crisis? In what way can automakers achieve economies of scale while feasibly navigate fluctuating commodity prices to deliver competitively priced EV offerings? Join Kristen Balasia, VP, Advisory Services, Jay Hwang, Sr Technical Research Analyst and Anoop Desai, Consulting Director as they share their thoughts on this topic.

In this episode Dr. Sheryl Rosin talks about how you can help your child communicate by climbing the language mountain. Biography Sheryl Rosin Ph.D.,CCC-SLP is a speech-language pathologist and Certified Autism Specialist with 25 years of experience in the field. Dr. Rosin has presented nationally and internationally on topics related to evidence-based practices in assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD. She has been published in both national and international research journals related to autism assessment and intervention practices. She is the founder, owner and director of Palm Beach Speech & OT Specialists in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and Play Pals Early Learning Development Program in West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Rosin serves as adjunct professors at: 1) Nova Southeastern University, 2) University of Vermont, 3) Mass General Hospital Institute of Health Professions, and 4) Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. She is the Founder and President of the Caribbean Autism Project - a nonprofit organization supporting international autism programs within the Caribbean and the Founder and Consulting Director of The St. Kitts Spectrum Services Centre in St. Kitts, the first Autism assessment and intervention clinic in the Eastern Caribbean. Dr. Rosin is the winner of the 2016 Florida Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists Clinician of the Year Award and the 2017 Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Recent Clinical Achievement from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association. Get in touch with Dr . Rosin at: https://www.palmbeachsos.com/ Check out what I am doing at: flowcode.com/p/1v3hLWFG5?fc=0 Please follow, like, share and download --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theresa-alexander-inman/support

In Open Arms by Alexandra Gersten-Vassilaros, an impending 50th birthday party sets off calamity over coffee and Kindles.  Open Arms is directed by Tony Award winner John Rando and features Julie White (The Little Dog Laughed, Airline Highway, POTUS: Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive), and Bill Irwin (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Waiting for Godot, King Lear). Stay tuned after the performance for a conversation between our Founder and Consulting Director, Claudia Catania, the playwright, director, and cast.

In our third season, we will explore the new Profile of a Lifelong Learner, a framework that defines the digital skills needed for success in the future of work. Released in late 2020, the Profile includes five Features that unpack the intersection of digital and lifelong learning skills. Nested under each Feature are three Practices - habits that adult learners, job seekers, and workers should develop to thrive at work, in school, and in community life. Our hope is that the research-backed Profile will help job seekers, workers, and job coaches build new skills that effectively prepare today's workers for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Check out skillrise.org/profile to explore the framework and learn about the methodology for how it was developed. In this episode, we explore the third of five Profile Features: Digital Citizen. Joining us for the conversation are two of our SkillRise advisors: Richard Culatta, CEO of the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)Kate Ash, Consulting Director for the Workforce Innovation Network at National Governors AssociationIn this episode, we talk about:The importance of digital citizenship in the modern worldWhy digital citizenship needs to be more than just online safetyHow states and governors have used the pandemic to assess and evolve communication and delivery systemsThe benefit of using standards frameworks to align language and simplify conversations across systemsHow human-centered design can support more accessible and equitable outcomesNotes from Episode 2ISTE's SkillRise InitiativeAbout the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)The Profile of a Lifelong Learner, a research-backed framework that defines the digital skills needed to thrive in the future of work. The Profile Micro-learning Experience, a 10-minute mobile-friendly interactive that introduces the Profile and how its Features come to life at school, at work, and in community life. Guests on this episodeRichard Culatta, Chief Executive OfficerInternational Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)On LinkedInOn TwitterKate Ash Consulting DirectorWorkforce Innovation Network at National Governors AssociationOn LinkedInOn TwitterNGA's State Guide for Preparing the Future Workforce NowHarvard's Implicit Bias TestLessons Learned In Workforce Innovation: How Ten Governors Are Redesigning Workforce Systems For Better Employment Outcomes

In this episode of ASUG Talks, we chatted with ASUG volunteer and Consulting Director at Rizing, Kimberly Sharp. She spoke about her experiences as a woman working in IT, her first career success, and how she stays up-to-date with the SAP ecosystem. 

Saul Blinkoff began his career as an animator for the WALT DISNEY STUDIOS working on the hit films Pocahontas, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Mulan, & Tarzan. He made his directorial debut with the hip action-adventure series Spy Groove for MTV. Shortly thereafter, he re-joined DISNEY, directing the films Winnie the Pooh: Springtime with Roo & Kronk's New Groove- starring Eartha Kitt & David Spade. Saul also consulted in development on the DISNEY films: Tinkerbell, Fox and The Hound II, Brother Bear II, Cinderella III, and Dumbo II. Saul has directed high profile commercials for clients such as Best Buy, Dunkin' Donuts, ESPN, Subway, Mercedes Benz, EA Sports & Build-A-Bear and has consulted for animation studios internationally in London, Tel Aviv, Toronto, Seoul, Dublin, Vancouver & China. Saul was a Director on the smash hit DISNEY show Doc McStuffins, Supervising Director on The Numberlys and Consulting Producer on The Stinky & Dirty Show; both for AMAZON. For NETFLIX, Saul was Consulting Director on the hit show Barbie Dreamhouse Adventures and was Supervising Director on Llama Llama starring Jennifer Garner. Recently, Saul was the Supervising Producer on the DREAMWORKS hit show Madagascar: A Little Wild. Saul speaks around the world sharing practical tools for success, meaning and fulfillment in all aspects of life and hosts the inspirational podcast; Life of AWESOME! Saul and his wife have four kids and in this episode Saul shares the importance of really LIVING for our kids. Dad Up! https://www.daduptribe.com/ https://youtube.com/c/DadUpPodcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dad-up-podcast/id1486764562 https://linktr.ee/Daduptribe http://www.saulblinkoff.com/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/life-of-awesome/id1546988218 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bryan-ward8/support

In MindSet Episode #56 Michelle and Kathryn discuss the New Reefer Madness with HCD's Senior Scientific Consultant, Martha Bajec, PhD. The New Reefer Madness is an important term used to help describe the rebranding of cannabis from a "No No" to a "Wellness or Health Additive.". Dr. Martha Bajec has spent the last decade working as a scientist and leader for some of the world's largest and most influential consumer packaged goods companies. With undergraduate and master's theses focused on neurotransmission in model organisms and doctoral work on individual differences in human oral sensation, Martha has put the rigor and stringency of her training to work in delivering evidence-based insights on CPG categories ranging from fortified milk-based products through carbonated beverages, and beer and wine through tobacco and cannabis. As Principal at Bajec Senseworks consulting, Martha lends her unique expertise and perspective to researchers and leaders across CPG categories. Martha joined HCD Research in 2020 as a Consulting Director in Health and Wellness Research exploring the consumer space. In addition to providing full-service support for human testing and product evaluation, Martha's experience innovating in highly regulated spaces ensures consideration of regulatory and compliance requirements, by design. In her spare time, Martha enjoys fermenting, extracting, and infusing natural products and foods. Be sure to give us 5 Star rating, leave a review, or subscribe to your preferred method of listening. Don't forget to also follow us on any of our social media platforms listed below. Kathryn on LinkedIn | https://bit.ly/Kathryn_LinkedIn_YTCaption Michelle on LinkedIn | https://bit.ly/Michelle_LinkedIn_YTCaption Martha on LinkedIn | https://bit.ly/MarthaBajec_LinkedIn HCD's work with ASTM |https://cannabisindustryjournal.com/news_article/astm-launches-standard-for-international-intoxicating-cannabinoid-symbol/ HCD's ASTM Infographic | https://adobe.ly/3Pcyi10 Darwin Millards MindSet Episode| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQgVYrhF9aU HCD Research Website | https://bit.ly/HCDI_Website MindSet Website Page | https://bit.ly/MindSet_Website YouTube - @HCDResearchInc. LinkedIn - @HCDResearch Twitter - @HCDNeuroscience Twitter - @HCDResearchInc Facebook - @HCDResearch Instagram - @HCDResearch MindSet is excited to have each and everyone one of you join our curious conversations! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindset-hcd-research/message

This episode was recorded 10th May 2022 on location in Magical Kenya, where AviaDev attended the AFRAA stakeholders convention in Nairobi.  During the event, Airbus presented their view of the near future at the event so for those of you who were not fortunate enough to be here with us or want to dive deeper, our aim is to give you the insight into what was discussed? Together, we discussed:

Apraxia is a disorder that affects language development. It is most commonly seen in children between two and seven years old, but it can also occur at any point during development. In this episode, Dr. Sheryl Rosin, Ph.D. discloses the symptoms of apraxia speech and the importance of visiting a specialist for an evaluation if you believe that your child may have it. During the evaluation, your child's receptive and expressive language skills will be assessed to determine if there is a problem with that area of development. If there is a problem, therapies may be recommended to help your child improve their speech. Let's dig into the childhood apraxia! Dr. Sheryl Rosin is a speech-language pathologist, professor, and certified autism specialist with 25 years of experience in the field. She has presented around the world and has been published in research journals on best practices in assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD. She is the owner and director of Palm Beach Speech-Language Specialists in south Florida and the Founder and Consulting Director of The St. Kitts Spectrum Services Centre in St. Kitts, the first autism clinic in the Caribbean. Dr. Rosin was the recipient of the 2017 Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Clinical Achievement from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Key Highlights:  [00:01 - 09:27] Open Segment An overview of apraxia speech The difference between apraxia in adults and children A referral to a professional for further evaluation is always beneficial in determining if apraxia is present [09:28 - 22:46]  Referring A Child  For An Assessment Have an honest and open conversation with parents when referring the child for an assessment Things pediatricians might see when referring a child for an assessment of a speech or language disorder Different ways apraxia can be diagnosed  [22:47 - 32:53] Therapy Involves Building Up Vocabulary and Fluency Speech therapy for children with apraxia and dislocates It is more typical for individuals to have typical disfluency than stuttering Why singing can be a great way for disfluent individuals to improve their communication skills [32:54 - 44:17] It's Always Okay to Check Out A Child's Development  The difference between stuttering and apraxia When pediatricians should refer children for speech and language evaluation Pediatricians shouldn't wait too long to refer a child for evaluation to offer hope to parents The importance of following up on any concerns or suspicions that may arise after a good visit [44:18 - 50:53] Final Takeaways When children are not meeting developmental milestones for receptive or expressive language, check it out. Childhood apraxia is a speech disorder of motor coordination and planning Apraxia may look like groping or searching to get sound out Because this is a motor coordination and planning disorder, there may be associated fine motor and gross motor delays as well The differential includes brain trauma and injury Refer for an evaluation when you're concerned, there is no time to waste It helps the speech therapist for us to set the state of what some of these possibilities might be The evaluation with the therapist, especially with these young kids is to play really smart play Therapy for apraxia looks like learning a sport and building motor memory Moving on to stuttering and stutter like Stuttering can be a lifelong disorder Trust your expertise to know what feels like a typical development When in doubt, check it out  Resources Mentioned: https://www.apraxia-kids.org/ (Apraxia Kids) https://www.asha.org/public/speech/disorders/stuttering/ (ASHA American Speech-Language-Hearing Association) Connect with Dr. Sheryl Rosin through https://www.instagram.com/speechandot_in_palm_beach/ (Instagram), https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-rosin-phd-ccc-slp/ (LinkedIn), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZuupyHBNVXjhFc3twNvf1Q (Youtube).  Key

Dave Clements, Retail Director for dunnhumby, sits down with Emily Turner, Consulting Director, Customer Engagement and Media, to discuss all things customer first and personalisation. They talk about what does personalisation really means, how it has evolved, and take a look at who's doing it well, and the challenges you need to overcome to get it right.

Languages, beauty, experiences, everything flows when you are around Patrizia Bortolin. Her journey from tour operator to beauty school to spa manager guided this visionary alchemist in creating excellent environments for both customers and staff at spas across Europe.

The pressures and stress of traumatic clinical events affects everyone in the room including pharmacists. Two pharmacists, Jennifer Mando-Vandrick, Clinical Pharmacist in Emergency Medicine at Duke University Hospital and Philippe Mentler, Consulting Director of Pharmacy at Vizient, discuss the emotional impact pharmacist may have when witnessing the distress of others when traumatic events happen in the clinical workplace.    Guest speakers: Jennifer Mando-Vandrick, PharmD, BCPS Clinical Pharmacist, Emergency Medicine Director, PGY2 Emergency Medicine Residency Department of Pharmacy Duke University Hospital   Philippe Mentler, PharmD, BCPS Consulting Director, Pharmacy Vizient   Moderator: Gretchen Brummel, PharmD, BCPS Pharmacy Executive Director Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence   Show Notes: [3:31] Secondary traumatic stress or compassion fatigue is a state of emotional distress that results from indirect exposure to traumatic events [4:00] How secondary traumatic stress differs from burnout [6:15] How to manage your stress level [9:23] Acknowledge  and accept that you are feeling stress and be open to listening to other people's feelings [9:50] How leadership can help their employees deal with stress [12:00] Peer support [13:07] Talking to your learners and applicants about how your organization's culture manages employee stress   Links | Resources: CDC: Mental Health articles Psychology Today   Subscribe Today! Apple Podcasts Amazon Podcasts Google Podcasts Spotify Stitcher Android RSS Feed

Dr. Stephanie M. Peterson is an Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Western Michigan University (WMU). She earned her doctorate in Special Education at The University of Iowa in 1994. She served two 3-year terms on the Board of Directors for the Behavior Analyst Certification Board and was appointed by the Governor of Michigan to the Michigan Board of Behavior Analysts, Michigan's licensing board for behavior analysts. She served as Board President for 2 years.   Dr. Sheryl Rosin is a speech-language pathologist, professor, and certified autism specialist with 25 years of experience in the field. She has presented around the world and has been published in research journals on best practices in assessment and intervention for individuals with ASD. She is the owner and director of Palm Beach Speech-Language Specialists in south Florida and the Founder and Consulting Director of The St. Kitts Spectrum Services Centre in St. Kitts, the first autism clinic in the Caribbean. Dr. Rick Solomon is a developmental and behavioral pediatrician with over 25 years' experience diagnosing and providing intervention for children with ASD.  Dr. Solomon is a nationally recognized expert in the field of autism science and intervention. He is in private practice at The Ann Arbor Center for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics in Ann Arbor Michigan and is the founder of The PLAY Project, an evidence-based, parent-implemented autism intensive early intervention model that uses a developmental, relationship based, and playful approach.   Kirsten Brown is a licensed Occupational therapist with over 25 years' experience working with children and families.  She is the owner of First Achievements, PLLC in Hebron Kentucky and provides home-based early intervention and office-based OT services. She has presented workshops for early intervention providers, therapists, and parents on the topic of addressing the social-emotional, sensory, and behavior challenges in early intervention.  Kirsten co-authored the PLAY Project Tele-PLAY manual with Dr. Rick Solomon.  ACTIVITY CODE 91838   CME INSTRUCTIONS: Completion of these steps are required to earn CME credit.  TO OBTAIN CME CREDIT: SELF-ATTEST WITHIN 4 WEEKS. GO TO: https://cmetracker.net/MSU/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/EventID/91837/ (https://cmetracker.net/MSU/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/EventID/91837/) (case sensitive) 1. Click on the Sign In option on the left menu  2. Enter your email and password to log into the system. You will be required to create a profile if you have not used the system before.  3. Enter the activity code provided on this sheet.  4. Complete the online evaluation, attest to your time in attendance, and follow the screen instructions to print your certificate. Make sure your computer is set to allow pop-ups from the site or the certificate will not show.  If you have any issues obtaining your certificate, please contact the CME Office at spring18@msu.edu or by calling 517-884-8871.   CME Activity Information Sheet can be found https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iydYxAsUXi_GOH25TWLNbWCi6oTtfQqZ/view (here).   [00:01] Early Intervention and Referrals Welcome to the first CME series in Pediatric Meltdown! What to expect in this series I introduce and welcome our guests [06:48] Raising The Question of Autism Sheryl talks about her experience diagnosing autism She shares her day-to-day The possible red flags of autism according to Sheryl  Rick tells us the right way to raise a possible issue of autism What are some screening questions that pediatricians can ask? The importance of transparency and why silence doesn't help [18:21] The Right Time for Early Intervention Programs Kirsten shares her experience diagnosing autism as an occupational therapist When to refer the child to early intervention programs Stephanie breaks down Applied Behavior Analysis...

Ariel has a robust background working to support arts organizations that uplift cultural expression across diverse communities.  She is the Senior Manager of Impact Communications at The Save the Music Foundation, where she supports the organization in producing content that showcases the impact of the organization's 25-year body of work. When she is not with STM, Ariel volunteers her time supporting The HBCU Jazz Education Initiative as a founding member and Consulting Director. Additionally, she is the co-founder and a current board member of The Arts Administrators of Color Network, an organization she helped establish in 2016. There, she has stewarded programs that provide professional development and networking opportunities for arts leaders. She has served as the Founding Board Chair of the organization and continues to be an active member as Vice-Chair of the Board. Previously, Ariel has supported the establishment of The Lewis Prize for Music, an organization that provides financial support for Creative Youth Development music leaders and organizations across the country, where she led their communications efforts. She also served as Program Manager for the Social Impact department at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, where she helped manage large-scale projects and events geared towards amplifying the work of artists throughout the performing arts sector on local and national levels. As a consultant for the Los Angeles Fellowship Program with the Inner City Youth Orchestra of LA, she helped to gather insights and cultivate the project alongside the LA Chamber Orchestra, and the USC Thornton School of Music. This work was funded by the Mellon Foundation. Past professional experiences also include work with National Arts Strategies, The String Queens, The MusicianShip, The Washington Women in Jazz Festival, and Washington Performing Arts. Ariel has served as a guest speaker for organizations including Georgetown University and Chamber Music America and has contributed as a grants panelist for the Department of Education, the DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, the Maryland State Arts Council, the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County, and the Association of Performing Arts Professionals. Her written work is set to be included in the 2021 publication of A Grassroots Leadership & Arts for Social Change Primer for Educators, Organizers, Activists & Rabble-Rousers.   The volume “highlights authors from around the globe, who have contributed to the ongoing effort to expand the field of leadership from a bottom-up, collective, collaborative, and horizontally-based perspective,” and will be published by the International Leadership Association in October 2021. Ariel's passion for the arts began onstage, as a French Horn player. She has had the opportunity to perform with ensembles across the world, from the Grammy's stage with Lizzo to an international festival in Guadeloupe celebrating the work of composer Chevalier de Saint George. She takes as many opportunities to visit her hometown of Detroit, Michigan as she can, and is a graduate of Howard University, where she obtained her degree in Music Business. https://www.linkedin.com/in/aeryelle https://www.instagram.com/aeryelle Aeryelle.com Contact AAMA: Website: https://www.aa-ma.org LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/african-american-marketing-association/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aamahouston Merchandise: https://marketing-for-the-culture.creator-spring.com/

Are you looking for a tool to help develop, promote and retain your top talent? A tool that will help your organization be more innovative and flexible to meet today's and tomorrow's challenges? If so, today's podcast episode is for you. To learn more, listen in! My guest is Giselle Jenkins, Consulting Director at BCWI, who has helped organizations create career paths for almost 20 years. She's the author of “Career Paths for Everyone” an insightful, practical guide that's helped our BCWI Ministry Partners implement career paths in their organizations. Welcome to the Flourishing Culture Podcast, Giselle.   Find full show notes here http://bit.ly/gisellejenkinscareerpaths Share the love. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate it on Apple Podcasts and write a brief review. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-flourishing-culture-podcast/id1060724960?mt=2  By doing so, you will help spread our podcast to more listeners, and thereby help more Christian workplaces learn to build flourishing cultures. Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on Twitter https://twitter.com/allopus Follow our Host, Al Lopus, on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/allopus/ Email our host at info@bcwinstitute.org 

In this episode, Q talks to her longtime friend Umar Hakim Dey, a community organizer, activist and social entrepreneur from Compton, CA.  Find Umar online at: Twitter Linkedin Facebook Instagram Watch Umar tell his story on the New Ground YouTube channel. ----------- A native of the city of Compton, Umar A. Hakim Dey serves as Consulting Director of I.L.M. (Intellect Love Mercy) Foundation. After 13 years in telecommunications, Umar shifted his focus to become an entrepreneur, which opened him to social and community service work. He earned a business management degree from the University of Phoenix and a master's degree in Ethical Leadership from Claremont Lincoln. Umar is the founding principal of INKERIJ® (pronounced as Encourage) which is an advisory organization whose objective is to "disrupt irrelevant leadership, in order to re-establish relevant leadership perspectives and co-design new values for a more effective situational approach." Inkerij is a place where we discover and design working solutions for organizations and teach community members how to sustain themselves and avoid gentrification.  -------- Support the podQast on Patreon.