Podcast appearances and mentions of David Blake

Download Gary's 13 Keys to Creating a Multi-Million Dollar Business from https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/David Blake (https://degreed.com/) is the co-founder and Executive Chairman of Degreed. Millions of individuals and hundreds of organizations use Degreed's platform to discover and answer for all of their learning and skills. Prior to Degreed, he consulted on the launched a competency-based, accredited university and was a founding team member of university-admissions startup Zinch (acquired by NASDQ: CHGG).  David Blake operates at the intersection of the future of work and the future of politics. He is the founder of VICE.RUN, a national bipartisan reform movement to reclaim America's 12th Amendment right to democratically elect the Vice President. VICE.RUN is an answer to President Lincoln's age-old call for new thinking and new solutions: “As our case is new, so we must think anew and act anew…and then we shall save our country.”In this episode, Gary and David discuss:1. Jailbreaking the College Degree2. The Future of Corporate Learning & Workforce Development3. AI or Obsolescence4. Why Founders Must Stay Politically AwareLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidblake/  Website:            (Company) https://degreed.com/             (Blog) https://www.davidblake.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/davidblake YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DavidBlake Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidblake/ Connect with Gary Rabine and DDCEO on: Website:https://www.DitchDiggerCEO.com/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/DitchDiggerCEOTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ditchdiggerceopodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DitchDiggerCEOTwitter: https://twitter.com/DitchDiggerCEO YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ditchdiggerceo

Living nymph, and proud of it. Humorous stories of women who share. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.It's Not a Mental DisabilityAmanda has a somewhat embarrassing disability.Phillip Hammond, the clerk at the unemployment office, wasn't making Amanda Adams feel good about herself right now. They were threatening to cut her benefits, and with her being unable to secure good references in her field, she couldn't get past the interview process at most companies. "Mr. Hammond, please. You have seen I have been applying for work. I have been trying. Really, I have.""Miss Adams, I am sorry, but one can only receive unemployment benefits for so long. You've applied for it six times over the past five years and this last run was for six months, the maximum length of coverage. The only way you can get financial help is if you claimed a disability.""But I don't have one!" Amanda yelled."I told you, Miss Adams. You should meet with our psychologist. Considering your... uh... history, I think he could help you.""Help me? How?" Amanda wasn't clear what the social worker meant by her history, either."Amanda. You have lost five jobs, all because you got involved with men at your places of employment. We have warned you time and again. I think it could be a verifiable mental issue with you, and I am only suggesting that you go see..""Wait a minute, Phillip!" This was no time for formalities, thought Amanda, using his first name. "Three of those guys claimed they were single. I had no idea they were married!""You could have googled. Check their social media history, maybe?"She ignored him. "I believed what they told me at the time, and I can't help it, that all of them got obsessed with me. They went out of their way to get me fired, after I broke up with them.""Getting romantically involved is circumstance enough for losing one's job. Go see Dr. Blake." Phillip held a business card to Amanda. "Or go without any possibility of getting any assistance. Maybe start applying at fast food joints?"Amanda graduated in computer science. She had far too many loans to accept such a low paying job. "Fine!" she yelled, snatching the card."You get one more check from us, and then it ends," said Phillip. "I suggest you go with whatever the doctor tells you, to pick up disability payments in the meantime. If you qualify, that is.""I have no idea what I would be disabled for." Three days later, Amanda found herself standing across from the most handsome man she'd ever laid eyes on. Maybe early thirties, well built, tall, with full, dark hair and piercing blue eyes. She blushed as he introduced himself. "I'm Dr. David Blake. Pleased to meet you, Miss Adams. Amanda, is it? Welcome to my office. Please, sit.""Pleased to meet you, too," Amanda said, briefly shaking his firm, strong hands.As Amanda sat in the chair opposite the doctor, across from his desk, he spoke, "Considering my workload, I do not have a lot of time to spend with new, non-urgent care patients. My time is based on need, rather than just equal time for everyone. I reviewed your case, and discussed it with Mr. Hammond, your case worker. We work with them on many cases, not just yours.""I see," said Amanda."Anyway, I am willing to write you up with an S.A. diagnosis. We can discuss whether you would like to try chemical treatments, such as we use to treat depression... or interactive therapy. Maybe both. But at this time, your case isn't that critical. I'll write up the diagnosis now, and you can set an appointment with my assistant for two weeks from now. Is that okay with you?"Amanda was relieved the doctor was willing to write something up that would allow her to receive some income, but she was still foggy on things. "I'm sorry. An S.A. diagnosis?""Sexual addiction," the handsome doctor paused. "Combined with histrionic personality disorder. What we in the business term 'slut-like tendencies'. This creates a toxic environment for any workplace, of course. You can get disability payments, while you go through treatment. Once you finish, we can note it on your resume, and can help you with job placement. Your case isn't so unique, after all."Amanda was having trouble breathing, flushed red with anger. "Did you just say I am a slut?""Slut-like tendencies only means that someone invests their need for validation, openly, and often. Most of them have, say, more than three partners a year, but they get off on the attention, more than the sex. It isn't necessarily nymphomania.""You're saying because I have an active sex life, that I am a slut?""No, I did not say that. Although that is the very definition of the slang term, especially when it is involves multiple partners.""So we're slut-shaming now?""Excuse me, Miss Adams!" barked Dr. Blake. "Let's go through the facts. You have had a sexual relationship with at least one man, in every job you have ever worked. Every time, it has led to trouble, and ultimately, termination of your employment. Would you say your actions were responsible for this, or not?""No! I would say having immature people, who were out for revenge, is what ended my employment at those places.""You continue to disregard other people's feelings, even though these actions, and the results from them, have repeated themselves again and again. People get angry with you,  valid or not; and push you out the door, when discovering your behavior.""Well, it shouldn't be like that," Amanda insisted."But it is." The psychologist affirmed."Dr. Hammond, I am not a slut!""Allow me to explain, for one last time, what I mean. The reason I say 'slut-like tendencies' is due to specific behavior points. For instance, I could see that you found me attractive when you came in today.""Dr. Hammond! I have made no such communications."The doctor raised his hand with his forefinger up, hushing her. "Let me finish. It's okay that you find me attractive. I also find you highly attractive, but it's our personalities that separate us.""Claiming I am a slut!" Did he really find her attractive, thought Amanda? 'Highly attractive,' did he say? Even as he spoke so degradingly of her?"No, you're not a slut. As I said, you simply struggle with some tendencies. Continuing with my observation, you find me attractive. Understand, Amanda, that being physically attracted to someone is perfectly natural. So let's say I was at the beach. You would see me with my toned muscles, tanned skin. I possess a body you might like. It would interest or arouse you, yes?Amanda sneered at the quack doctor, remaining silent."But see, you would get more pleasure by being the one barely dressed, not the other way around. Isn't that so? You crave attention, more than most other people require.""I do no such thing," said Amanda."Miss Adams," sighed David. "I am a trained psychologist, and I actually specialize in sexually deviant behavior.""Deviant?" screamed Amanda."Calm down. The point is, you can deny all you want, but you have specific markers. You can continue to deny the problem, or you can learn to change things.""You think I would get horny, or feed off your attention, if I were half dressed? Is that all you got? That's the strength of your argument, in labeling me a slut?""Yes, it is my argument, but no, I am not labeling you a slut. Amanda, this is a behavior pattern I have seen many times over. You could strip right now, angry as you are, and you would still want validation. You would WANT me to be attracted to you. You would want me to be turned on by you."As handsome as the doctor was, his personality was really turning Amanda off. "That is so fucking ridiculous," she said, crossing her arms."Fine. If you Insist on having me drag it out of you, go ahead. Strip.""Strip? Here? Now?" Amanda was appalled the doctor would ask for such a thing."Or don't. I can easily prove it to you in a matter of minutes, or you can continue to be resistant to the truth."Amanda paused for a moment and then stood up, pointing at the doctor. "You know, you're right. When I first came in here, I did find you attractive. I'm well aware, physical attraction is natural. But believe me when I say, that by opening your mouth and spouting your bullshit, the attraction to you has completely evaporated. You are a fucking creep!"The doctor remained sitting, shaking his head. "Do you want me to write this diagnosis or not? I don't have time to see you right now. Not until later this month. If you insist my opinion is wrong, you will have to wait until I can formally sit down with you.""I would never sit down with you. For you to even suggest.." Amanda stopped.She stared for a moment at the man, seeing his muscles ripping through his tight, dark shirt. He wore a bright tie with it, looking distinguished and professional, unlike his behavior. It pissed Amanda off, that someone so handsome, could be such an asshole. Amanda noticed his bronze skin, too, no doubt a product of a comfortable lifestyle. His short, dark hair contrasted with his piercing blue eyes. She almost wanted to ask him if he wore colored contacts."For me to suggest what, Miss Adams?" sighed the doctor, looking up at her.Amanda held her tongue, dropping her purse. Instead of replying, she began unbuttoning her blouse. When she was down to her bra and panties, she finally spoke. "I'm going to prove you wrong, and you are going to write something else for me instead. Something that will qualify me to draw disability payments, while I find work. Agreed?"Dr. Blake paused and leaned back in his chair. "If my statements aren't accurate, I will agree to that.""What will you write up?" asked Amanda."It doesn't matter," said the doctor, "You won't win this bet."Now Amanda was really pissed. In one swift motion, she unsnapped her bra, flinging it off, and ripped off her panties. "Dr. Blake. I can be stark naked in front of you, and not give one shit whether you like it or not. Fuck you, and fuck your bullshit quackery."The doctor was visibly shaken. Not so much by Amanda's actions, but by her perfect body. Never had he seen such a vision, and he wasn't short of partners himself."Jesus Christ, your body is amazing," he muttered under his breath.The reaction was instant. Maybe Amanda hadn't noticed it like this before, because it hadn't been pointed out to her, but she was ecstatic, that this hot guy in front of her, was practically slobbering himself while staring at her. She got a kick out of the hungry look in his eyes. Amanda was already damp, hoping the doctor might be sporting an erection under his desk.Then it hit her. Dr. Blake was right. For a moment, she stood frozen before him, watching him stare back at her. Amanda made no attempt to cover anything. Finally, she sighed. "Oh, my god. You're right. I act like a slut. You like this, and it thrills me."Amanda was being brutally honest with herself, and the doctor."Amanda, you are not a slut," said the doctor, snapping out of his trance and finally looking her in the eyes. "As I said, you have markers. But now that we have proven who is right, why don't you go ahead and masturbate for me?""What?" screamed Amanda. "Just because I admit to liking this, you think I would go that far? Just because you ask?""It's only a suggestion, Miss Adams, I don't mind. You know I would love every second of it. You might as well take advantage of the situation."'How is he turning this around on me again?' thought Amanda.The doctor arched back in his chair, and went back to staring at her body, sending shivers up her spine. "Really? You want me to masturbate? Here?""Yes, please. In the chair. Spread your legs. Show me everything.""Dr. Blake, this is not appropriate.""Of course, it isn't appropriate. It's the very reason you keep getting fired from one place to the next. But damn it, it is so fucking hot. You are a treasure."The doctor's compliments made Amanda blush, and without thinking, she dropped back in the leather chair. "Will you jerk off to me?""If you make it hot enough for me. If you beg me." The handsome clinician complied.Amanda arched back and spread her legs wide, while the doctor pulled his chair up to get a batter angle. She reached down with her right hand, inserting two fingers. "Please, jerk off for me. I'll cum for you.""If I jerk off, I'll have to cum, too," said the doctor, matter-of-factly."Yes, yes. Let me watch, too.""I'd have to get up from this desk... for you to see anything."Amanda bit her bottom lip, nodding, while digging her fingers into her wet cunt even deeper. She'd had objections to this man only moments ago, and now all she wanted was to get off. And to see this man get off on her, too."I tell you what I am going to do, Amanda. I am going to take off all my clothes and stroke myself. I will stand behind this desk, in front of you, and let you masturbate while watching me... watch you."Amanda groaned. His dirty talk edged her forward."Or I could come closer... much closer." He added.Amanda moaned even heavier now, begging the doctor to follow through with his suggestion. "I could cum in your mouth, Amanda."As he spoke, the doctor slipped out of his pants and underwear, and began unbuttoning his shirt, revealing his cut physique. He stood up, to finish removing it all, revealing a thick and long cock to Amanda. Amanda pumped faster now with the visual stimulation. "Please, please get closer, Amanda begged. She was almost whispering, ashamed to admit how much she wanted the doctor's cock. "Bring it here.""Tell me how much of a slut you are."Instantly, Amanda's hand stopped pumping. Juices were pouring all over it, and the chair beneath her, but her shock had preempted her horny drive. "What did you say?"The doctor rounded the desk, bringing him (and his truly magnificent cock) closer to Amanda. She couldn't help but stare at his perfect body. "You want me?" he asked."Yes," she whispered, but then caught herself. "But you keep calling me a slut!"Without warning, Dr. Blake rushed to Amanda, grabbing the back of her head, thrusting his rod into her face. Instinctively, she opened, taking it in. Unable to help herself, her right hand went back to the business of fucking herself, while David pumped his cock back and forth into her mouth. Amanda moaned again in pleasure."I will fuck you until you pass out, but you have to tell me you're a slut." David pushed deeper, slightly gagging Amanda in the process, before pulling out.With her left hand, she grabbed his shaft and stared to his eyes, "Okay, I'm a slut. But you better fuck me, alright?"With permission given, David picked Amanda up at the hips and spun her around as easy as a sack of potatoes. He grabbed her left tit from behind, and then guided his stiff cock into her soaking cunt, using his other arm. In seconds, he was pounding Amanda from behind, with her ass bent over deep into the l

Living nymph, and proud of it. Humorous stories of women who share. Listen to the Podcast at Steamy Stories.It's Not a Mental DisabilityAmanda has a somewhat embarrassing disability.Phillip Hammond, the clerk at the unemployment office, wasn't making Amanda Adams feel good about herself right now. They were threatening to cut her benefits, and with her being unable to secure good references in her field, she couldn't get past the interview process at most companies. "Mr. Hammond, please. You have seen I have been applying for work. I have been trying. Really, I have.""Miss Adams, I am sorry, but one can only receive unemployment benefits for so long. You've applied for it six times over the past five years and this last run was for six months, the maximum length of coverage. The only way you can get financial help is if you claimed a disability.""But I don't have one!" Amanda yelled."I told you, Miss Adams. You should meet with our psychologist. Considering your... uh... history, I think he could help you.""Help me? How?" Amanda wasn't clear what the social worker meant by her history, either."Amanda. You have lost five jobs, all because you got involved with men at your places of employment. We have warned you time and again. I think it could be a verifiable mental issue with you, and I am only suggesting that you go see..""Wait a minute, Phillip!" This was no time for formalities, thought Amanda, using his first name. "Three of those guys claimed they were single. I had no idea they were married!""You could have googled. Check their social media history, maybe?"She ignored him. "I believed what they told me at the time, and I can't help it, that all of them got obsessed with me. They went out of their way to get me fired, after I broke up with them.""Getting romantically involved is circumstance enough for losing one's job. Go see Dr. Blake." Phillip held a business card to Amanda. "Or go without any possibility of getting any assistance. Maybe start applying at fast food joints?"Amanda graduated in computer science. She had far too many loans to accept such a low paying job. "Fine!" she yelled, snatching the card."You get one more check from us, and then it ends," said Phillip. "I suggest you go with whatever the doctor tells you, to pick up disability payments in the meantime. If you qualify, that is.""I have no idea what I would be disabled for." Three days later, Amanda found herself standing across from the most handsome man she'd ever laid eyes on. Maybe early thirties, well built, tall, with full, dark hair and piercing blue eyes. She blushed as he introduced himself. "I'm Dr. David Blake. Pleased to meet you, Miss Adams. Amanda, is it? Welcome to my office. Please, sit.""Pleased to meet you, too," Amanda said, briefly shaking his firm, strong hands.As Amanda sat in the chair opposite the doctor, across from his desk, he spoke, "Considering my workload, I do not have a lot of time to spend with new, non-urgent care patients. My time is based on need, rather than just equal time for everyone. I reviewed your case, and discussed it with Mr. Hammond, your case worker. We work with them on many cases, not just yours.""I see," said Amanda."Anyway, I am willing to write you up with an S.A. diagnosis. We can discuss whether you would like to try chemical treatments, such as we use to treat depression... or interactive therapy. Maybe both. But at this time, your case isn't that critical. I'll write up the diagnosis now, and you can set an appointment with my assistant for two weeks from now. Is that okay with you?"Amanda was relieved the doctor was willing to write something up that would allow her to receive some income, but she was still foggy on things. "I'm sorry. An S.A. diagnosis?""Sexual addiction," the handsome doctor paused. "Combined with histrionic personality disorder. What we in the business term 'slut-like tendencies'. This creates a toxic environment for any workplace, of course. You can get disability payments, while you go through treatment. Once you finish, we can note it on your resume, and can help you with job placement. Your case isn't so unique, after all."Amanda was having trouble breathing, flushed red with anger. "Did you just say I am a slut?""Slut-like tendencies only means that someone invests their need for validation, openly, and often. Most of them have, say, more than three partners a year, but they get off on the attention, more than the sex. It isn't necessarily nymphomania.""You're saying because I have an active sex life, that I am a slut?""No, I did not say that. Although that is the very definition of the slang term, especially when it is involves multiple partners.""So we're slut-shaming now?""Excuse me, Miss Adams!" barked Dr. Blake. "Let's go through the facts. You have had a sexual relationship with at least one man, in every job you have ever worked. Every time, it has led to trouble, and ultimately, termination of your employment. Would you say your actions were responsible for this, or not?""No! I would say having immature people, who were out for revenge, is what ended my employment at those places.""You continue to disregard other people's feelings, even though these actions, and the results from them, have repeated themselves again and again. People get angry with you,  valid or not; and push you out the door, when discovering your behavior.""Well, it shouldn't be like that," Amanda insisted."But it is." The psychologist affirmed."Dr. Hammond, I am not a slut!""Allow me to explain, for one last time, what I mean. The reason I say 'slut-like tendencies' is due to specific behavior points. For instance, I could see that you found me attractive when you came in today.""Dr. Hammond! I have made no such communications."The doctor raised his hand with his forefinger up, hushing her. "Let me finish. It's okay that you find me attractive. I also find you highly attractive, but it's our personalities that separate us.""Claiming I am a slut!" Did he really find her attractive, thought Amanda? 'Highly attractive,' did he say? Even as he spoke so degradingly of her?"No, you're not a slut. As I said, you simply struggle with some tendencies. Continuing with my observation, you find me attractive. Understand, Amanda, that being physically attracted to someone is perfectly natural. So let's say I was at the beach. You would see me with my toned muscles, tanned skin. I possess a body you might like. It would interest or arouse you, yes?Amanda sneered at the quack doctor, remaining silent."But see, you would get more pleasure by being the one barely dressed, not the other way around. Isn't that so? You crave attention, more than most other people require.""I do no such thing," said Amanda."Miss Adams," sighed David. "I am a trained psychologist, and I actually specialize in sexually deviant behavior.""Deviant?" screamed Amanda."Calm down. The point is, you can deny all you want, but you have specific markers. You can continue to deny the problem, or you can learn to change things.""You think I would get horny, or feed off your attention, if I were half dressed? Is that all you got? That's the strength of your argument, in labeling me a slut?""Yes, it is my argument, but no, I am not labeling you a slut. Amanda, this is a behavior pattern I have seen many times over. You could strip right now, angry as you are, and you would still want validation. You would WANT me to be attracted to you. You would want me to be turned on by you."As handsome as the doctor was, his personality was really turning Amanda off. "That is so fucking ridiculous," she said, crossing her arms."Fine. If you Insist on having me drag it out of you, go ahead. Strip.""Strip? Here? Now?" Amanda was appalled the doctor would ask for such a thing."Or don't. I can easily prove it to you in a matter of minutes, or you can continue to be resistant to the truth."Amanda paused for a moment and then stood up, pointing at the doctor. "You know, you're right. When I first came in here, I did find you attractive. I'm well aware, physical attraction is natural. But believe me when I say, that by opening your mouth and spouting your bullshit, the attraction to you has completely evaporated. You are a fucking creep!"The doctor remained sitting, shaking his head. "Do you want me to write this diagnosis or not? I don't have time to see you right now. Not until later this month. If you insist my opinion is wrong, you will have to wait until I can formally sit down with you.""I would never sit down with you. For you to even suggest.." Amanda stopped.She stared for a moment at the man, seeing his muscles ripping through his tight, dark shirt. He wore a bright tie with it, looking distinguished and professional, unlike his behavior. It pissed Amanda off, that someone so handsome, could be such an asshole. Amanda noticed his bronze skin, too, no doubt a product of a comfortable lifestyle. His short, dark hair contrasted with his piercing blue eyes. She almost wanted to ask him if he wore colored contacts."For me to suggest what, Miss Adams?" sighed the doctor, looking up at her.Amanda held her tongue, dropping her purse. Instead of replying, she began unbuttoning her blouse. When she was down to her bra and panties, she finally spoke. "I'm going to prove you wrong, and you are going to write something else for me instead. Something that will qualify me to draw disability payments, while I find work. Agreed?"Dr. Blake paused and leaned back in his chair. "If my statements aren't accurate, I will agree to that.""What will you write up?" asked Amanda."It doesn't matter," said the doctor, "You won't win this bet."Now Amanda was really pissed. In one swift motion, she unsnapped her bra, flinging it off, and ripped off her panties. "Dr. Blake. I can be stark naked in front of you, and not give one shit whether you like it or not. Fuck you, and fuck your bullshit quackery."The doctor was visibly shaken. Not so much by Amanda's actions, but by her perfect body. Never had he seen such a vision, and he wasn't short of partners himself."Jesus Christ, your body is amazing," he muttered under his breath.The reaction was instant. Maybe Amanda hadn't noticed it like this before, because it hadn't been pointed out to her, but she was ecstatic, that this hot guy in front of her, was practically slobbering himself while staring at her. She got a kick out of the hungry look in his eyes. Amanda was already damp, hoping the doctor might be sporting an erection under his desk.Then it hit her. Dr. Blake was right. For a moment, she stood frozen before him, watching him stare back at her. Amanda made no attempt to cover anything. Finally, she sighed. "Oh, my god. You're right. I act like a slut. You like this, and it thrills me."Amanda was being brutally honest with herself, and the doctor."Amanda, you are not a slut," said the doctor, snapping out of his trance and finally looking her in the eyes. "As I said, you have markers. But now that we have proven who is right, why don't you go ahead and masturbate for me?""What?" screamed Amanda. "Just because I admit to liking this, you think I would go that far? Just because you ask?""It's only a suggestion, Miss Adams, I don't mind. You know I would love every second of it. You might as well take advantage of the situation."'How is he turning this around on me again?' thought Amanda.The doctor arched back in his chair, and went back to staring at her body, sending shivers up her spine. "Really? You want me to masturbate? Here?""Yes, please. In the chair. Spread your legs. Show me everything.""Dr. Blake, this is not appropriate.""Of course, it isn't appropriate. It's the very reason you keep getting fired from one place to the next. But damn it, it is so fucking hot. You are a treasure."The doctor's compliments made Amanda blush, and without thinking, she dropped back in the leather chair. "Will you jerk off to me?""If you make it hot enough for me. If you beg me." The handsome clinician complied.Amanda arched back and spread her legs wide, while the doctor pulled his chair up to get a batter angle. She reached down with her right hand, inserting two fingers. "Please, jerk off for me. I'll cum for you.""If I jerk off, I'll have to cum, too," said the doctor, matter-of-factly."Yes, yes. Let me watch, too.""I'd have to get up from this desk... for you to see anything."Amanda bit her bottom lip, nodding, while digging her fingers into her wet cunt even deeper. She'd had objections to this man only moments ago, and now all she wanted was to get off. And to see this man get off on her, too."I tell you what I am going to do, Amanda. I am going to take off all my clothes and stroke myself. I will stand behind this desk, in front of you, and let you masturbate while watching me... watch you."Amanda groaned. His dirty talk edged her forward."Or I could come closer... much closer." He added.Amanda moaned even heavier now, begging the doctor to follow through with his suggestion. "I could cum in your mouth, Amanda."As he spoke, the doctor slipped out of his pants and underwear, and began unbuttoning his shirt, revealing his cut physique. He stood up, to finish removing it all, revealing a thick and long cock to Amanda. Amanda pumped faster now with the visual stimulation. "Please, please get closer, Amanda begged. She was almost whispering, ashamed to admit how much she wanted the doctor's cock. "Bring it here.""Tell me how much of a slut you are."Instantly, Amanda's hand stopped pumping. Juices were pouring all over it, and the chair beneath her, but her shock had preempted her horny drive. "What did you say?"The doctor rounded the desk, bringing him (and his truly magnificent cock) closer to Amanda. She couldn't help but stare at his perfect body. "You want me?" he asked."Yes," she whispered, but then caught herself. "But you keep calling me a slut!"Without warning, Dr. Blake rushed to Amanda, grabbing the back of her head, thrusting his rod into her face. Instinctively, she opened, taking it in. Unable to help herself, her right hand went back to the business of fucking herself, while David pumped his cock back and forth into her mouth. Amanda moaned again in pleasure."I will fuck you until you pass out, but you have to tell me you're a slut." David pushed deeper, slightly gagging Amanda in the process, before pulling out.With her left hand, she grabbed his shaft and stared to his eyes, "Okay, I'm a slut. But you better fuck me, alright?"With permission given, David picked Amanda up at the hips and spun her around as easy as a sack of potatoes. He grabbed her left tit from behind, and then guided his stiff cock into her soaking cunt, using his other arm. In seconds, he was pounding Amanda from behind, with her ass bent over deep into the l

David Blake tells the story of his conversion in conversation with Fr Toby. AWAKENINGS airs on Radio Maria on the first Thursday of the Month at 10am and is rebroadcast at 10pm on the same day. The programme is usually facilitated by Fr Stefan Park and features the conversion stories and the journeys of faith of particular guests. If you enjoyed this programme, please consider making a once off or monthly donation to Radio Maria England by visiting www.RadioMariaEngland.uk or calling 0300 302 1251 during office hours. It is only through the ongoing support of our listeners that we continue to be a Christian voice by your side.

“The more technology we embrace, the less we interact on a human level.” In this episode of The RebelRebel Podcast, host Michael Dargie welcomes David Blake, known as the Flip Flop Philosopher. David is a motivational speaker, corporate trainer, and advocate for bringing human-ness back to business in an era increasingly dominated by technology. Blake shares his incredible journey of transformation after a life-altering surgery left him temporarily unable to walk, talk, or even hold himself up. This pivotal moment sparked his unique philosophy—embracing the power of “flip-flopping” one's mindset to find solutions to life's challenges. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU, helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. David explores the value of human connection, which is often lost in today's world of digital interactions and automation. His philosophy encourages people to pause, re-evaluate, and flip their perspective to approach life and business with renewed clarity. He also shares his powerful 10-10-10 rule for balancing work, creativity, and personal recovery, offering insights into how saying “no” can be the most liberating decision. The conversation looks into the loss of human interaction, technology's influence on our daily lives, and how to reclaim meaningful communication in business and personal relationships. Blake's advice for entrepreneurs and “rebels in waiting” is both practical and deeply motivational: ask questions, connect with mentors, and don't be afraid to fail. PULL QUOTES “Be the person you wish was there for you.” “Flip-flop your mindset to unlock new possibilities.” “We've lost a lot of touch. The more technology we embrace, the less we interact on a human level.” “The 10-10-10 plan is about balance—10 days for work, 10 for creation, and 10 for recovery.” “Ask, ask, ask. Don't be afraid to ask for help or guidance. That's how you grow.” EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS David Blake shares his recovery journey after a surgery that took away basic motor skills and how he rebuilt his life. Explanation of the Flip Flop Philosophy—flipping your mindset when you hit a roadblock. Insight into the 10-10-10 Plan for balancing professional, creative, and personal time. Discussion about how technology has distanced people from human interactions. The importance of saying no and taking time to prioritize mental and physical well-being. David's passion for scuba diving and how it has shaped his understanding of focus and mindfulness. Practical advice for entrepreneurs and “rebels in waiting” on how to start new ventures without fear. LINKS FROM THE EPISODE David Blake's Website (https://davidblakepresents.com) Pizzeria Uno - The Original Deep Dish (https://www.unos.com/) David Blake on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/blakedavid/) Host: Michael Dargie, THEREBELREBELPODCAST.COM Guest: David Blake, FLIPFLOPPHILOSOPHER.COM

Keeping our skills in sync with fast-changing markets is the biggest challenge of our time So says my guest today, Kelly Palmer, and her co-author David Blake. Kelly and David have written a brand new book called The Expertise Economy: How the Smartest Companies Use Learning to Engage, Compete and Succeed. They say that, in […] The post 529: How the Smartest Companies Use Learning to Engage, Compete and Succeed with Kelly Palmer (an Encore Presentation of Episode 234) first appeared on Read to Lead Podcast.

Bountiful Microschool is a home-based microschool in Bountiful, Utah created by edtech entrepreneur, David Blake, cofounder and CEO of Degreed, and his wife Mikel, cofounder of Tech-Moms. The couple wanted to bring the innovation and personalization they were seeing in the larger tech sector to the K-12 classroom to benefit their own children and others in their community. "Utah's Emerging Education Ecosystem Is Diverse and Accessible" (Forbes.com) *** Sign up for Kerry's free, weekly email newsletter on education trends at fee.org/liberated.

Welcome to this episode of FABULOUS WITH FABIO, a Talk Show committed to spread inspiration and practical ideas by interviewing Fabulous Entrepreneurs, Leaders and Experts that are making a difference in this world! About our Fabulous Guest: DAVID BLAKE The Flip Flop Philosopher, Action Speaker and Synergy Coach. After overcoming a life-threatening medical mistake that made David unable to walk, talk, or hold himself together, he created a new life by design, and now helps individuals and organizations bring human connections back to the workplace, giving them conditions to build better and much more productive lives. Some precious nuggets from David: "Goals Get You Out of Holes"" "Go from Handicapped Acceptable to Human Accessible" "It's Not Just Business, it's Personal" "Treat Yourself as a Client" Link: https://davidblakepresents.com/ ***** About the Talk Show Host: FABIO MARQUES International Business Consultant and Professional Speaker since 1996, with over 16,000 hours on stage, Fabio has delivered more than 3,600 live presentations, serving hundreds of organizations - small, medium and large (Fortune 500). International Partner of the Service Quality Institute, President of the International Excellence Society and Senior Advisor for other global organizations, Fabio is The World's #1 Authority on MAGNA INFLUENCE, and the Host / Master of Ceremonies of Global events like the United Earth Amazonia Award - The New Legacy of Marcus Nobel Prizes. Certified Professional Member of the National Speakers Association (NSA) and the Global Speakers Federation (GSF), Fabio Marques is known as "The Excellence Expert“ in Leadership, Sales and Services, helping his Clients to double (and sometimes triple) their sales while improving customer loyalty and productivity. Companies like Apple, Audi, Merck, Microsoft, Motorola, Dow, DuPont, Citibank, Cisco, JLL, Oracle, Puratos, Red Bull, Schneider Electric, Siemens, and many others of same caliber, have trusted Fabio to inspire and develop their teams in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, Mexico, United States, UK, Hungary, Japan, Australia, and other locations. Links: https://fabiomarquescompany.com https://magnainfluence.com https://international.excellencesociety.org Learn more about the TALK SHOW "FABULOUS WITH FABIO" at https://www.magnainfluence.com/talk-show-guidelines

David is not only a former NCAA athlete and an experienced coach, but he's also a key figure behind the scenes. If you've competed at a national tournament, you've probably seen him at the Satellite Bout Committee near the finals strip — often wearing a neon yellow polo. He's a strategic mind in USA Fencing's Tournament and SEMI Committees, an international referee, and a visionary in integrating technology with fencing. His contributions span from local clubs to the global stage, including the Olympics.Visit the USA Fencing websiteFollow USA Fencing on InstagramRead a transcript for this episode --First to 15: The Official Podcast of USA FencingHost: Bryan WendellCover art: Manna CreationsTheme music: Brian Sanyshyn

Need some company? Long travels still ahead of you this winter break? Or do you just want to hear me spill tea about Rhythm Changes? My spouse Vez Chernoff guest-hosts this impromptu chat, going through a bunch of fun (or deep) questions that I collected from tweets, articles, and podcasts around the end of this year. We're not promoting this one anywhere, so if you found it, you're in on the secret. Links to things mentioned: Surviving my Bernie Legge theatre gig How I got my first Vancouver jazz festival show David Blake opens up about the Tangent Cafe closing down Rhythm Changes year-end letter 2023 (or find it in your podcast feed before this episode) Why Maybe Eventually might be my last album Favourite podcast episode I listened to this year Become a member for free today at rhythmchanges.ca. You'll get the free weekly email with upcoming events from the gig list, plus artists, events, or recordings for you to enjoy and share. Sent every Tuesday morning at 6:00 AM Pacific Time.

*Audio was recorded over a phone call with David in his Brooklyn home in 2022 and is accompanied by a live audio recording of his sold-out album release(Fun House 2022) show at Frankie's Jazz Club in Vancouver.* --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chillroseradio/support

The skills-based organization and skills-based hiring have been talked about for several years now. Despite this, many employers are yet to start a shift towards skills or are still at a very early stage of the process. So why is being skilled-based so important, and what are the implications for companies that haven't yet started a transition towards skills-based hiring and talent management? Is this another HR fad or a critical re-imagining of how we think about talent in a world of continued disruptive change? My guest this week is David Blake, CEO of Degreed, a skills-based learning and development technology platform. David is a passionate advocate for the advantages that skills-based organizations will have in our AI-driven future of work. In the interview, we discuss: Why is a skilled-based approach so important, and how does it translate into business success? Job titles are not the same as skills. Getting the best out of people Jailbreaking the college degree. Skills versus qualifications and experience Evolving the recruiting process to hire for skills Reskilling and upskilling Why the skills gap will continue to get bigger and bigger In demand skills Thinking differently about talent How will AI define the future of work? Listen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.

What kind of deal does it take to save your company from near collapse, get your family out of credit debt … and change the face of lifelong learning in global organizations? In this episode of The Winwire, we talk to David Blake, co-founder & CEO of Degreed, about his “miracle” deal and Bank of America. We hear how his vision, conviction, and innovative approach shaped Degreed's unique identity and future.

Why does it seem that around age 40, many professionals start doubting their confidence and career mobility? Kelly and Andy welcome Dr. David Blake -- who calls himself an HR geek, recovering academic, former CHRO and COO -- to discuss why this happens and explore tips for job seekers in this 'over-40' category.Dr. Blake acknowledges that this stage is normal. "You've been in the workforce for about 20 years now," he says. "I just think it is a natural byproduct of the thought process that we go through as we advance in our careers." Additionally, he addresses common myths and shares insight on how to tackle specific challenges, such as overqualification. 

EPISODE 1507: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to David Blake, the co-founder and CEO of BookClub, about the resiliency of the physical book and why he is cautiously optimistic about the impact of AI on storytelling David Blake is the Co-Founder & CEO at Bookclub Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Blake operates at the intersection of the future of work and the future of politics. David Blake has spent his career innovating in formal education and lifelong learning. He is on a mission to future proof our workforce and use learning and skills to enable everyone to fulfill their personal missions. David is the co-founder and CEO of Degreed. Millions of individuals and hundreds of organizations use Degreed's platform to discover and answer for all of their learning and skills. Prior to Degreed, he helped launched a competency-based, accredited university and was a founding team member of university-admissions startup Zinch (acquired by NASDQ: CHGG). David was selected as a Top EdTech Entrepreneur by the Stanford d.School EdTech Lab, sponsored by Teach For America and NewSchools Venture Fund. He is the co-author of the book, The Expertise Economy: How the smartest companies use learning to engage, compete, and succeed and the co-creator of the Skills Quotient. He is a sought-after expert on the topic of the future of work and learning, speaking at companies such as Google, Deloitte, and Salesforce and at conferences globally.David joins me today to discuss the surprising downside of curiosity, how artificial intelligence impacts learning and earning. Also, we talked about the growing skills gap, the best way to hire, how he learned to be a founder, and the book he thinks best captures what it's like to be a founder.“I find, the best way to get started is to be intentional and to have a goal.” - David BlakeConnect with David on LinkedIn and Twitter or email David at D@davidblake.com. To find out more about David's companies visit degreed.com or bookclub.com.Subscribe, Rate & Share Your Favorite Episodes!Thanks for tuning into today's episode of Startups For Good with your host, Miles Lasater. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on your favorite podcast listening app.Don't forget to visit our website, connect with Miles on Twitter or LinkedIn, and share your favorite episodes across social media. For more information about Purpose Built visit our website.

Join Rebecca as she and David Blake Chatfield talks about "Refusing to Settle Against Narcissists".    He owns www.chatfieldentertainment.com   He's an attorney but in the arts (music business/record producers… he's produces one song a week that's released on over 200-nations).   He helps women break thru the glass ceiling. He hired the first woman engineer and the first woman producer.   He's been interviewed on 100+ tv shows and radio shows. ____________________________________________________________________ Check out my FREE Live webinar, the 3 MUST HAVE Secrets to Communicating with Narcissists RIGHT HERE Learn more about the SLAY Your Negotiation with Narcissists program right here:  www.rebeccazung.com/slay Read the transcript of this episode right here. ____________________________________________________________________ For more information on REBECCA ZUNG, ESQ. visit her website www.rebeccazung.com and follow her on Instagram: @rebeccazung and YouTube!   GRAB YOUR FREE CRUSH MY NEGOTIATION PREP WORKSHEET RIGHT HERE!   SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL RIGHT HERE. PREORDER YOUR COPY OF REBECCA'S NEW BOOK, SLAY THE BULLY: HOW TO NEGOTIATE WITH A NARCISSIST AND WIN RIGHT HERE  THIS WEEK'S SPONSOR INFORMATION:   ❤️ Better Help On Line Therapy: If you are struggling and need help, check out the resources at Better Help right here for online therapy. Please seek the help and support you deserve. https://www.betterhelp.com/RebeccaZung   We receive commissions on referrals to BetterHelp. We only recommend services that we trust.

This content is for Members only. Come and join us by subscribing here In the meantime, here's some more details about the show: It's a warm welcome then to the man himself: Dr. Brad Stone - the JazzWeek Programmer of the Year 2017, who's here every Thursday to present The Creative Source - a two hour show, highlighting jazz-fusion and progressive jazz flavours from back then, the here and now, plus occasional forays into the future. Please feel free to get in touch with Brad with any comments or suggestions you might have; he'll be more than happy to hear from you: brad@soulandjazz.com or follow him via Facebook or Twitter. Enjoy! The Creative Source 26th January 2023 Artist - Track - Album - Year Phil Ranelin & Wendell Harrison    Open Eye    Jazz is Dead 16    2023 Steve Shapiro    Smellonious Funk    Plan to Be Spontaneous    2022 Mark Ortwein    Bigfoot    It Was Time    2022 Jesse Davis    Juicy Lucy    Live at Small's Jazz Club    2022 John Bailey    Various Nefarious    Time Bandits    2022 Jason Marshall    Ms. Garvey, Ms. Garvey!!    New Beginnings    2022 Gilbert Castellanos    Home in Africa    Esperame en el Cielo    2022 Derrick Gardner & The Jazz Prophets    Appointment in Ghana    Pan Africa    2022 David Blake    Flowers for Kenny    Fun House    2022 Jim Self    I Love L.A.    My America 2: Destinations    2022 Kari Kirkland    Fragile    If (When You Go)    2023 The Harry Bartlett Trio    Burgess Falls    Wildwood    2022 Metropolitan Jazz Octet feat. Paul Marinaro    Life on Mars?    The Bowie Project    2023 Mimi Fox Organ Trio    Pack of Lies    One for Wes    2023 Ed Cherry    Green Jeans    Are We There Yet?    2022 Jim Witzel    The Old Country    Feelin' It    2022 Skip Grasso    Spring Forward    Becoming    2022 Miles Okazaki    In some far off place    Thisness    2022 Alistair Spence/Tony Buck    And Yet She Turns    Mythographer    2022 The post The Creative Source (#CreativeSource) – 26th January 2023 appeared first on SoulandJazz.com | Stereo, not stereotypical ®.

How do you build and strengthen your team since the pandemic? Are the attitudes adopted during The Great Resignation still at play?David Blake, Ph.D. is the owner and founder of Building Forward Now, Inc. He started his company with the vision to inspire change and purpose in everyone so they can make a difference in the lives of others. With over 40 years of leadership experience, he has created a company dedicated to people and their individual growth and development.Throughout those 40 years, he worked in the public, private and non-profit sectors, as well as teaching leadership practices at all levels of higher education. Utilizing his past experiences, he helps people and organizations move forward to operationalize their dreams.David's topics focus on helping teams and individuals learn their unique voice and how to use it effectively. His basic principle, is 'you have to know yourself to lead yourself'. Building Forward Now was conceived in 2018 by David with the belief that all growth comes from a personal realization that the status quo or false narratives are not moving us as individuals or organizations forward in a meaningful way. Connecting individual desires and organizational plans that lead to growth is at the heart of what Dr. Blake delivers. In his book, 'Leadership Like Driving A Train', David believes that if you have the right plan and objectives, you're on your way to success. It's all about having a clear direction and knowing where you want to go. Just like an engineer needs to understand their route before moving down the tracks, leaders need to know exactly what they're aiming for to get there.Listen as David shares: - how leaders can create open communication with their teams- how to find fulfillment and meaning at both work and in life - how to set boundaries in order to maintain balance- tips and strategies to strengthen relationships with your team- how to build a team that finds purpose and meaning in the work that they do- how leaders can create a work culture where everyone thrives- how to build going forward since the pandemic- how to build going forward despite the impact of The Great ResignationConnect with Dave:Website: https://www.buildingforwardnow.com/aboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-blake-phd-914132/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingforwardnow/Listen to Speaking and Communications Podcast:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1hV77XkqVKCgJ8TxM78cZ7Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-can-build-teams-since-the-great/id1614151066?i=1000581790671Additional Resources:FREE e-book download "Leadership Like Driving A Train" by David Blake"Creative Ways To Empower Your Team" w/ Dave Collins"How To Improve Leaders' Communication Skills" w/ Glenn Daniels II"Why Leaders Need To Be Agile" w/ Betsy KauffmanFeel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: roberta4sk@gmail.com

Dr. David Blake is the Chief Engagement Officer at Building Forward Now. He uses his 40 years of Human Resources experience to help leaders build teams that find meaning and purpose in the work that they do. He also helps them create a workplace culture that everyone can thrive in. David also uses data to discuss the impact of the Great Resignation and how to build going forward.Listen as he shares how leaders can create open communication with their teams, how to find fulfillment and meaning at both work and in life and how to set boundaries in order to maintain balance.Connect with Dave:Website: https://www.buildingforwardnow.com/aboutLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-blake-phd-914132/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/buildingforwardnow/Don't forget to subscribe, give a rating and a review.Feel free to reach out on:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roberta.ndlelaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coachandspeaker/Email: roberta4sk@gmail.comYouTube: https://youtu.be/fDIHhjGG6TY

David Blake was given only 5 months to live by his doctors after being poisoned. Listen to his positive spin on what would be a totally devastating outcome for anyone. The Real Mission I'M Possible Show with Coach M J hosts amazing guests who have overcome incredible adversity.  

David Blake shocks his  medical team after they sent him home to die because he lives to talk about his experience against all odds ! Check out this podcast episode with Coach MJ on The Real Mission I'M Possible Show !

In this episode, Barbara and David discuss: How the pandemic changed people's perspective about working Tips to improve employees What is the short-term outlook for employee retention? Key Takeaways: "I think at the end of the day, people want to work for good people" – David Blake. Connect with David Blake: Website: https://www.buildingforwardnow.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-blake-phd-914132/

On this weeks episode... David Blake stops by to talk about, Flip Flops, the NSA, speaking academies and some tips on how to up your speaking game.. A big player has entered the downtown market with a hotel and convention center, let's just say its their third hotel Selina and Michelle put on an apron and chef's hat to help us recap NACE's event at the convention center Magical Dining kicks off its newest campaign. we talk #swagmeetup and their new charity partners Plus our good friends at I-Met Management help us preview the weeks ahead on the networking trail

In der Rubrik “Investments & Exits” begrüßen wir heute Otto Birnbaum, General Partner von Revent. Otto hat die Finanzierungsrunde von Roleshare und das Wagniskapital Bündnis von eCapital analysiert: Roleshare, ein in London ansässiger Anbieter einer Matching- und Management-Plattform für das Teilen eines Jobs, hat eine Seed-Finanzierung in Höhe von 1,2 Millionen US-Dollar erhalten. Die Runde wurde von Plug and Play VC geleitet, mit Beteiligung von Forward VC, Rethink Capital Partners, Techstars VC, Invested, Phil Chambers, David Blake, Athena Karp, Roger Wade, Dave Pell, Richard Fearn, Vuyiswa M'Cwabeni, Scott Mackin, Brian Lo, Laurent Christen, Kevin Withane, Ayesha Ofori, Tessy Antony de Nassau, Frank Floessel, Catherine und Jonathan Lenson, Neha Tanna, Samantha Johnson, Alex Macdonald, Elissa Grey, Abby Wong, Adam Howe, Harmeet Rehal, Nicholas Macdonald, Daniel Afan-Williams, Henry De Zoete, Matthew Bell, Andrew Jackson, Aarish Shah, Matthew Roberts, Jean-Michel Gauthier, David Buxton, Christopher Judd, Christopher Jones, Sam Marks, Scott Dann und Angels von Lumus Investment Collective.Roleshare wurde von Sophie Smallwood und ihrem Ehemann David Smallwood gegründet und bietet einen Marktplatz für Jobtalente, auf dem sich Fachkräfte gemeinsam bewerben und Vollzeitjobs teilen können, was sich positiv auf die Gleichstellung der Geschlechter, das Wirtschaftswachstum und das Wohlergehen auswirkt. Außerdem haben sich die Gründer der Firmen Sonnen, Zooplus und Flaschenpost, mit Paul-Josef Patt, einem der erfolgreichsten Technologieinvestoren Deutschlands, verbündet. Sie stoßen jetzt als Geldgeber und Investmentpartner zum neuen Fonds der Münsteraner Firma eCapital. Bereits vor dem Closing wurden die ersten drei Beteiligungen getätigt. Zum einen stieg eCapital als Lead-Investor beim Hamburger Start-up 1Komma5 Grad ein, das Privatkunden Photovoltaikanlagen, Stromspeicher, Ladeinfrastruktur für Elektroautos und auch Wärmepumpen vom Produkt über die Installation bis hin zum grünen Stromvertrag aus einer Hand anbieten will.

In this episode Nigel chats with Olivia O'Sullivan, the new Cathaoirleach of the Limerick Metropolitan District. She chats about her career, her journey in politics and her thoughts on urban versus suburban. The Posterity Podcast is brought to you by The Limerick Post Newspaper in association with Limerick City Community Radio. The podcast is sponsored by The Limerick Post Business Club. www.limerickpost.ie. www.lccr.ie Please rate and review this podcast wherever you get your podcasts and do please tell your friends. Contact Nigel Dugdale on Twitter: @limerickcitybiz Contact Limerick Post on Twitter: @limerickpost Music written by David Blake and performed by The Brad Pitt Orchestra https://bplo.bandcamp.com/
 The Posterity Podcast is edited and presented by Nigel Dugdale. "In The Posterity Podcast, I will introduce you to a diverse range of voices from across many sectors in Limerick society. Some you will know, others maybe not so much. "I hope this podcast will capture the voices of those who see Limerick as home, I hope to get an understanding of what makes them tick and to discover their hopes and dreams for Limerick at a time when so much opportunity is in our grasp. "The official definition of posterity relates to all future generations of people. These people of the future could be your children, your grandchildren or great grandchildren, or any people born after you. "So every decision we make today, be it by those in power, in business circles, or in community development will affect the lives of those coming behind us. "This podcast will tell people stories, capture their voices for posterity and delve into the ideas ambition and hopes that they have as we prepare for and sow the seeds for the Limerick of tomorrow. "I hope you join me on this journey. I hope you enjoy listening to the stories you hear and most of all, I hope some of what you hear will inspire you. "Do get in contact with me if you have any suggestions for future guests, questions I might ask or just general feedback on the show. Contact Nigel Dugdale on Twitter: @limerickcitybiz

Award-winning garden writer and organic gardener Val Bourne returns with part two of her Talking Dirty Podcast appearance. After a tour of the Hoverfly-friendly plants in her garden and her shoehorn method of gardening, this week we chat through some of her favourite Roses, Clematis and an array of Self-Seeders which make themselves at home in her plot. PLANT LIST Erigeron annuus  Thalictrum flavum subsp. glaucum Linaria triornithophora Centranthus lecoqii Catananche caerulea Lysimachia punctata Crocosmia 'Lucifer' Aconitum 'Spark's Variety' Geranium pratense Leucanthemum vulgare Anthoxanthum odoratum, Sweet Vernal Grass Cynosurus cristatus, Crested Dog's-Tail Rhinanthus minor Pilosella (Hieracium) aurantiaca Lathyrus grandiflorus Rosa 'Adélaïde d'Orléans' Rosa 'Bobbie James' Rosa 'American Pillar' Rosa filipes 'Kiftsgate'  Rosa 'Goldfinch' Clematis 'Polish Spirit' Clematis 'Étoile Violette'  Clematis 'Prince Charles' Clematis 'Alba Luxurians' Rosa 'Cornelia' Rosa bracteata Rosa 'For Your Eyes Only' Rose 'Chawton Cottage' Rosa 'Bonica'  Rosa 'Astra Desmond' Rosa 'Koko Loko' Rosa 'Champagne Moment' Heuchera 'Bronze Beauty' Bupleurum rotundifolium 'Copper' Lathyrus sativus Buddleja davidii Buddleja x weyeriana 'Pink Pagoda' Escallonia 'Iveyi' Philadelphus 'Casa Azul' Philadelphus 'Manteau d'Hermine' Philadelphus 'Sybille' Crocosmia 'Miss Scarlet' Crocosmia 'Bright Eyes' Crocosmia × crocosmiiflora 'Emily McKenzie' Kniphofia 'David Blake' Sparrmannia africana Sparrmannia africana 'Variegata'

Partnering with employers to identify and prepare employees for better-fitting roles.

Partnering with employers to identify and prepare employees for better-fitting roles.

Partnering with employers to identify and prepare employees for better-fitting roles.

David Blake -- rattled in the wake of a tough standardized exam – was doing some independent research in his high school library when it dawned on him that while he was a top-notch student, he was a terrible learner. From then on, he committed to changing a system that had encouraged him to merely “jump through hoops.” Through his companies Degreed, and more recently, BookClub, Blake has sought to change how individuals and corporations alike perceive education and learning. Rather than helping employees become their best selves, he tells host Shiv Gaglani, companies historically saw education in terms of regulatory compliance, of “checking a box.” But Blake sees this as wholly inadequate in a world where people get more and more of their education outside of formal institutions, and where new technology develops at dizzying speed. Ultimately, Blake sees a paradox: “If you're willing to skill someone up in a way that actually makes it easier for them to leave, they're actually more likely to stay.” Tune in to hear why Blake thinks our current way of talking about education is absurd, the enduring role of the book in today's learning culture, and how a shot-in-the-dark email to Mark Cuban saved his company.

Enjoy and become inspired by this discussion of resilience, goal setting, and achievement. We all have holes we fall in, failures or something that has knocked us down. David Blake, known as “The Flip Flop Philosopher,” fell in a hole and kept falling. Poisoned for profit and sentenced to 5 months to live, he was forced to confront his own mortality as the world came crumbling down around him. Not willing to be buried by defeat and life's challenges he set his sights on higher ground and larger goals. In partnership with visionary alternative medical minds, he redesigned his own programs to learn to walk again and clawed his way back from 6 feet under to biking the bridges of the Florida Keys. Now he's helping thousands of people and companies identify what their hole is, decide where they want to be, and get there. To reach David Blake: DavidBlakePresents.com

In episode 10 of the Posterity Podcast, Nigel chats with Louise Donlon, Executive Director of the Lime Tree Theatre.  They discuss Limerick's cultural ecosystem, audience development, arts funding, festival development and the upcoming Future Limerick Climate Arts Festival. The Posterity Podcast is brought to you by The Limerick Post Newspaper in association with Limerick City Community Radio. The podcast is sponsored Foot Solutions https://www.footsolutions.ie/limerick/ www.limerickpost.ie. www.lccr.ie Please rate and review this podcast wherever you get your podcasts and do please tell your friends. Contact Nigel Dugdale on Twitter: @limerickcitybiz Contact Limerick Post on Twitter: @limerickpost Music written by David Blake and performed by The Brad Pitt Orchestra https://bplo.bandcamp.com/
 The Posterity Podcast is edited and presented by Nigel Dugdale. "In The Posterity Podcast, I will introduce you to a diverse range of voices from across many sectors in Limerick society. Some you will know, others maybe not so much. "I hope this podcast will capture the voices of those who see Limerick as home, I hope to get an understanding of what makes them tick and to discover their hopes and dreams for Limerick at a time when so much opportunity is in our grasp. "The official definition of posterity relates to all future generations of people. These people of the future could be your children, your grandchildren or great grandchildren, or any people born after you. "So every decision we make today, be it by those in power, in business circles, or in community development will affect the lives of those coming behind us. "This podcast will tell people stories, capture their voices for posterity and delve into the ideas ambition and hopes that they have as we prepare for and sow the seeds for the Limerick of tomorrow. "I hope you join me on this journey. I hope you enjoy listening to the stories you hear and most of all, I hope some of what you hear will inspire you. "Do get in contact with me if you have any suggestions for future guests, questions I might ask or just general feedback on the show. Contact Nigel Dugdale on Twitter: @limerickcitybiz

Ann speaks to 16 year old climate activist, Saoirse Exton. Saoirse's three things bring the listener on a journey from the ancient to the future and finding your tribe. Saoirse Exton began her work as a climate activist at the age of 13 in Limerick, Ireland when she founded the local branch of the Fridays for Future movement in her city. She is currently serving her second term as Equality Officer of the Irish Second-Level Students' Union, which enables her to bring student voices to the forefront of decision-making in Ireland. Saoirse is participating on a panel as part of Future Limerick: Climate Arts Festival, in Belltable on Wednesday May 18. #LimerickPostPodcasts Three Things That Matter is hosted by local playwright, performer and musician, Ann Blake. In each episode a different guest will be interviewed and asked to ‘bring' three things that matter to them. These may vary from books and plants to places and occasions. The three things provide a jumping off point for discussion of the extraordinary in the every day. Three Things That Matter will be released fortnightly on Limerick Post Podcasts. If you like the podcast please rate it on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @limerickpost #ThreeThingsTM Theme Tune by Ann Blake. Recorded by David Blake. Follow Ann on Twitter @annblake78 and Instagram annblakeplay and her band The Brad Pitt Light Orchestra on twitter @BPLO Support the Limerick Post at www.limerickpost.ie

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Lauren Conaway and David Blake, CEO of BookClub talk about the power of books, David's experiences as a serial founder, and how his journey lead him to starting his latest venture...backing books.    Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/startuphustle   Learn more about BookClub: https://www.bookclub.com/   Learn more about InnovateHER KC: https://www.innovateherkc.com/   Listen to David's first appearance on Startup Hustle, "Jailbreaking the Degree": https://link.chtbl.com/David_Blake   Listen to Startup Hustle's "Salt Lake City Top Startups" overview episode: https://link.chtbl.com/slc   Read up on each of the "Salt Lake City Top Startups": https://startuphustle.xyz/blog/salt-lake-city-top-startups-2022/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Nigel chats with Mike McMahon, one half of the brotherly duo who founded Mother Macs pub. They talk liveability, consultation, public realm and what it takes to become a Lonely Planet recognised business. The Posterity Podcast is brought to you by The Limerick Post Newspaper in association with Limerick City Community Radio. The podcast is sponsored by The Limerick Post Business Club. www.limerickpost.ie. www.lccr.ie Please rate and review this podcast wherever you get your podcasts and do please tell your friends. Contact Nigel Dugdale on Twitter: @limerickcitybiz Contact Limerick Post on Twitter: @limerickpost Music written by David Blake and performed by The Brad Pitt Orchestra https://bplo.bandcamp.com/
 The Posterity Podcast is edited and presented by Nigel Dugdale. "In The Posterity Podcast, I will introduce you to a diverse range of voices from across many sectors in Limerick society. Some you will know, others maybe not so much. "I hope this podcast will capture the voices of those who see Limerick as home, I hope to get an understanding of what makes them tick and to discover their hopes and dreams for Limerick at a time when so much opportunity is in our grasp. "The official definition of posterity relates to all future generations of people. These people of the future could be your children, your grandchildren or great grandchildren, or any people born after you. "So every decision we make today, be it by those in power, in business circles, or in community development will affect the lives of those coming behind us. "This podcast will tell people stories, capture their voices for posterity and delve into the ideas ambition and hopes that they have as we prepare for and sow the seeds for the Limerick of tomorrow. "I hope you join me on this journey. I hope you enjoy listening to the stories you hear and most of all, I hope some of what you hear will inspire you. "Do get in contact with me if you have any suggestions for future guests, questions I might ask or just general feedback on the show. Contact Nigel Dugdale on Twitter: @limerickcitybiz

In episode 8, Ann speaks to actor, Norma Sheahan. Norma's three (plus a few) things bring the listener on a journey from dancing in supermarket aisles, the hazards of the pandemic shortage of public toilets and driving discos and road raves. Originally from Cork, Norma Sheahan has appeared in theatrical productions such as  The Cripple of Inishmaan and Angela's Ashes Musical. Her TV credits include  Holding, Bridget & Eamon. Moone Boy and The Clinic. Norma and her family won Ireland's Celebrity Fittest Family. Norma hosted a 76 episode podcast entitled heal your hole with Norma Sheahan She is currently doing a 32 county tour of Ireland in Willy Russell's Shirley Valentine which will be in The Lime Tree Theatre on Friday April 22. Three Things That Matter is released on Limerick Post Podcasts sponsored by Limerick Post Business Club. If you like the podcast please rate it on Spotify or on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Twitter @limerickpost #ThreeThingsTM Theme Tune by Ann Blake. Recorded by David Blake. Follow Ann on Twitter @annblake78 and Instagram annblakeplay and her band The Brad Pitt Light Orchestra on twitter @BPLO Support the Limerick Post at www.limerickpost.ie #LimerickPostPodcasts Three Things That Matter is hosted by local playwright, performer and musician, Ann Blake. In each episode a different guest will be interviewed and asked to ‘bring' three things that matter to them. These may vary from books and plants to places and occasions. The three things provide a jumping off point for discussion of the extraordinary in the every day.

At a macro level...how suitable is traditional education in building employer capabilities for the future of work? David Blake, former CEO & Cofounder, now Executive Chairman of Degreed joins Go1 to pose the question of whether universities need to do more to support the lifelong career of their students? David also discusses the ROI of traditional education and the lack of inclusion built into most learning and development programs.

From the first interview to their first day of work, a new employee's initial impression of your company makes or breaks their experience—and ultimately, whether they want to stay.  We sat down with David Blake, Human Resources Manager at K2 Electric, to learn how small business HR teams can onboard new hires more effectively to deliver a better employee experience that supports engagement and retention.  David shared with us his 4-step framework for effective onboarding: Step 1: Setting new hires up for success. Step 2: Making a great first impression. Step 3: Establishing and communicating a training plan.  Step 4: Giving feedback.  We also talked about:  • How onboarding sets the tone for new hires • Why prioritizing onboarding—even when you're on a small HR team—is critical for business success  • How onboarding makes a direct impact on productivity and retention  • How to work together with your hiring manager to ensure a seamless onboarding experience 

Website: www.dontignorethenudge.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/dontignorethenudgeIG: @dontignorethenudgepodcastPrivate FB group to WATCH interviews: www.dontignorethenudge.com/facebook__________________________________________________________________________________________Business/Personal Coaching with Cori:www.corifreeman.com(951) 923-2674When you've been searching for cures to help what ails you for such a long (and exhausting) time, and then God brings a stillness to your life that you've never experienced before....well, now you know what our guest David Blake went through.  In the end, God let him know to let Him in and truly surrender all.

The current economic zeitgeist suggests that workers need to start re-educating themselves if they want to not only survive but thrive. David Blake, CEO of Learn In, thinks differently. On this of EdTech Today, David breaks down why the employers are the ones that should shoulder the burden of educating the workers in order to not only retain workers but save money in the process.His company recently announced that it has partnered with Degreed, the leading enterprise learning experience platform. The partnership will enable Degreed's 7 million users access to a marketplace of short, cohort-based learning experiences, plus innovative tools that unlock employer tuition assistance, allocate and manage necessary time for learning, and support via personal coaches."Through partnerships like this, we empower companies to build the talent they need, effectively addressing the skills shortage,” said Learn In co-founder and CEO, David Blake. “We can provide a unique set of high value learning opportunities through a novel solution for funding rapid, job-ready skill building at scale. By tapping into employers' existing tuition assistance budgets, Corporate Learning, Talent and HR teams can develop essential capabilities faster and easier than ever before.”Blake, a serial edtech entrepreneur, co-founded Degreed in 2012, and co-founded Learn In along with Chief Operating Officer, Yael Kaufmann, and Chief Product Officer, Taylor Blake in 2020. “Our research consistently shows that lack of time, guidance and support are the biggest barriers to employee skill development,” said Kat Kennedy, President of Degreed. “Degreed helps companies overcome this gap by enabling workers to create skill profiles and connect with the content, people and experiences that matter most to their futures. Now, with Learn In available through Degreed, this data can give our users recommendations for more intensive upskilling and reskilling opportunities, all potentially paid for via their company's tuition assistance program.”Learn In works with enterprises to scale the number of employees building job-ready skills. Learn In's technology allows companies to navigate a curated marketplace of world-class bootcamps and certificate programs aligned to business needs. The options cover a variety of the most in-demand skills, such as data science and digital marketing. To drive action towards completing these programs, companies use Learn In to precisely target teams with approved learning time, synchronous cohort-based learning, support via 1-on-1 coaching and prepaid financing tied to specific programs. On top of this, Learn In's analytics show HR and learning leaders the ROI of every dollar spent along with the skill-building progression of participants.“When more targeted and intense, expert-led instruction is needed to close skill gaps, enterprises look to Learn In. That's what we aim to bring to Degreed's clients through this partnership. Once people know via Degreed what skills are required to progress at work, they then need financial support, focused time to learn with others, plus support and coaching on-hand,” noted Kaufmann.In Degreed's 2021 State of Skills report, 60% of all respondents say that COVID and the subsequent economic crisis has accelerated their need to develop new skills; in the same moment, 46% say their employer has reduced upskilling opportunities during the pandemic.By aligning upskilling opportunities with companies' existing tuition assistance programs, this partnership enables companies to leverage tax-advantaged dollars that they already have in place. Through the Learn In and Degreed partnership, those dollars can now be used on any upskilling program or course—not just traditional degree programs. "Upskilling requires, on average, 480 hours and a $24,800 investment, per the World Economic Forum. It is a big job to upskill even a single individual-- and companies must increasingly do it at scale or fall behind,” says Blake. “This is a new job for companies, one they historically outsourced to universities. As companies take on this intensive role in upskilling their employees, they need help. Degreed plus Learn In have partnered to deliver the most comprehensive upskilling journey to date.”

Website: www.dontignorethenudge.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/dontignorethenudgeIG: @dontignorethenudgepodcastPrivate FB group to WATCH interviews: www.dontignorethenudge.com/facebook__________________________________________________________________________________________Business/Personal Coaching with Cori:www.corifreeman.com(951) 923-2674David Blake has seen firsthand how God has pulled him back in communion with Him.  He shares his experience in today's episode.  As he's gotten closer to the Lord, he is seeing how he's being more "used as a vessel" to help others.  David sees how the blessings are also in the heartbreak.  He followed the Holy Spirit's "nudging" even when it didn't make sense.  Find out what his "nudge" was on today's episode.

Serial edtech entrepreneur David Blake, who co-founded Degreed and launched LearnIn, is living the dream of any book worm. He reads at least one book a week, talks to the authors behind it and unpacks his biggest questions around the subtlest of passages. And it's all thanks to his latest startup, BookClub, which first launched […]

David Blake pays tribute with Will Chernoff to the first 7-year run of jazz at the Tangent Café in Vancouver, where he was the main booking agent. Find our guest on https://www.facebook.com/davideblake (Facebook).

We are excited to share David's incredible story about how he created a vision for his life that enabled him to pursue a longstanding career as an international performing artist, instructor and choreographer. With more than 20 years' experience in the entertainment industry appearing in commercials, TV shows, film and print, David is highly sought after in the industry. Currently, he is performing in Disney's award-winning musical @thelionkinguk playing the role of ‘Banzai'. ⁠ ⁠ Connect with David at @Blake_artsuk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/yamsandyuca-podcast/support

In this episode of Startup Hustle, Matt DeCoursey and David Blake, Executive Chairman and Co-Founder of Degreed, talk about jailbreaking the degree. Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://linktr.ee/startuphustle This episode is sponsored by, Tesseract Ventures: http://tesseractventures.io/ Learn more about Full Scale: https://fullscale.io Learn more about Degreed: https://degreed.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Jo interviews David Blake. Six years ago, after a poisoning during a routine surgery, David couldn't walk or talk. Listen to his comeback story. As you follow him on his 21-day journey, he invites YOU to start doing the thing you've put off for a rainy day or create the next big idea that will change everything. Dr. Jo is a professional speaker (LIVE and VIRTUAL), wellness coach, and author of 6 books including, REBOOT - how to power up your energy, focus, and productivity. Join Dr. Jo's enews list and learn more about her products and services at DrJo.com. This interview was recorded on April 22, 2020. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/drjo/message