Podcasts about deadlines

4. GWYNNE4.mp3 GUEST AUTHOR: S.C. Gwynne HEADLINE: The Tragic Fall of the R101: A Tale of Incompetence and Deadlines SUMMARY: The R101 departed for India despite serious technical flaws, including a rotting outer cover and untested weather capabilities. Driven by political deadlines and Thompson's ambitions, the ship crashed in France during a storm after pilot George Scott ignored warnings to turn back. (24)

Ramadan arrives - and instead of rest, your heart feels heavier. Responsibilities remain. Deadlines don't pause. Worship begins to feel like another weight on an already burdened soul. If you've ever wondered "How can I benefit from Ramadan when I'm overwhelmed?" - this episode is for you. This talk speaks to the serious heart: the one that fasts, prays, works, provides, and still feels exhausted. Through Qur'anic Ayaat, life-changing Ahadith, and the insights from Ibn al-Qayyim, this episode reframes Ramadan as a month of balance - not burnout. You'll learn why Allah never burdens beyond capacity, why spiritual ups and downs are natural, and what true Tawakkul really means: effort in its place, outcomes left to Allah. This Ramadan, don't ask how to do more. Ask the deeper question: what are you carrying that Allah never asked you to carry? Sign up now to AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Academy: https://www.amauacademy.com/ AMAU Junior: https://amaujunior.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amauofficial/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AMAU Telegram: https://t.me/amauofficial YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AMAUofficial Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMAUofficial iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/al-madrasatu-al-umariyyah/id1524526782 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/08NJC1pIA0maaF6aKqZL4N Get in Touch: https://amau.org/getintouch BarakAllahu feekum. #AMAU #ramadan2026 #heart #islamicreminder #muslim

We're going live this morning to break down a busy weekend across the sports world. From the ice rink to the gridiron to the international diamond, there's a lot to talk about. First, we'll dive into the latest moves from the NHL trade deadline - who bought, who sold, and which teams may have just positioned themselves for a deep Stanley Cup run. Then we'll shift over to the NFL to discuss the blockbuster trade involving the Las Vegas Raiders and the Baltimore Ravens for All-Pro edge rusher Maxx Crosby. What does the deal mean for both franchises, and how could it reshape the AFC heading into next season? Finally, we'll take a look at the excitement surrounding the World Baseball Classic. With international rivalries heating up and star players representing their countries, we'll talk about the biggest storylines and what fans should watch for in the tournament. Are Samurai Japan and Team USA headed for a championship showdown, or will other countries crash the party? No Credentials Required is a part of Belly Up Sports Media Network. Belly Up Sports: https://www.bellyupsports.com | https://www.youtube.com/@bellyupsports This episode's affiliate sponsor is Invader Coffee: Fuel For the Fearless! Support the show by shopping at our affiliate link and save 15% off your order with promo code BELLYUP at checkout! | https://www.invadercoffee.com/?rfsn=6061080.e802273&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=6061080.e802273 Follow No Credentials Required on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Twitch, and subscribe to our YouTube page for live shows and additional content! MERCH! Check out our Bonfire store and show the world you're a Cred Head! | https://www.bonfire.com/store/no-credentials-required/  Join our Discord server for more sports conversation: https://discord.gg/WknBEUQY 

In this episode: Why tax season gets significantly more intense in March, and why accountants push for earlier deadlines to ensure returns are accurate and thoroughly reviewed. How accounting firms stay engaged in their communities even during the busiest time of year, including charitable initiatives and local philanthropy. A lesser-known tax rule affecting investments in physical gold and silver, and why these assets are taxed differently than many other investments. Planning strategies involving IRAs, including how charitable distributions can reduce taxable income while supporting causes you care about. What beneficiaries need to know about Required Minimum Distributions after inheriting an IRA, and the potential tax consequences of missing them. A detail many business owners overlook about tip deductions for self-employed individuals and why proper reporting matters. A recent change to the business interest deduction rules and how it may impact larger businesses starting in 2025. Important filing deadlines for businesses and partnerships during tax season, and why extensions are often part of a smart filing strategy. What really happens if taxes aren't paid on time, including how IRS interest works on both unpaid balances and delayed refunds.

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Send a textIn this episode of Recruiting Reality Check, Katie Neff and Japheth Mast break down the real story of “Sophomore Stan” – a strong candidate at a target school who has done everything right with networking… but hasn't started case prep yet.With internship recruiting timelines moving up months earlier than expected (McKinsey: March 29), Stan suddenly has just weeks to prepare from scratch.The reality check: you can't do everything. You have to do the right things.In this episode, you'll learn:Why networking alone won't get you the offerHow to approach case prep when you're short on timeWhy 15–25 high-quality cases beats doing hundredsThe daily prep system that turns panic into progressWant help like Stan is getting?The March Black Belt cohort closes Tuesday, March 10. Learn more and join.Resources:Join the March Black Belt cohortBook a free 15-minute call with Katie to map out your best pathSee upcoming consulting application deadlinesDownload a free step-by-step case prep planMBB Undergrad Timelines Are This MonthApplication deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep programConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Wenn dein Team nicht mehr kann – und du trotzdem liefern sollstIn dieser Folge der Case-Klinik widmen wir uns einer Situation, die viele Führungskräfte kennen – aber nur selten offen aussprechen:Was passiert, wenn zwei Leistungsträger langfristig ausfallen – die Deadlines jedoch bleiben?Ausgangspunkt ist eine anonyme Zuschrift einer Führungskraft, die sich in einem inneren Spannungsfeld erlebt:Zwischen Fürsorge und Ergebnisdruck.Zwischen Loyalität nach oben – und Verantwortung nach unten.Zwischen „Ich halte das schon“ – und der Angst, selbst zu kippen.Wir nehmen diesen Fall zum Anlass, um tiefer zu schauen:Wann ist Überlastung kein individuelles Problem mehr, sondern Ausdruck systemischer Fragilität?Warum planen Organisationen mit 100 % Auslastung – und wundern sich über den Schock, wenn etwas ausfällt?Was passiert unter Druck mit Klarheit?Wann wird sie zur Simplifizierung?Und wie entstehen Sündenbock-Dynamiken?Warum taucht in Krisen die Sehnsucht nach „starker Führung“ auf –und weshalb kann genau das psychologische Sicherheit untergraben?Wir sprechen über:Systemfragilität statt Einzelfall-Logik.Den Antreiber „Sei stark“.Passivitäts- und Aktionismus-Dynamiken im Team.Psychologische Sicherheit.Effort-Reward-Imbalance.Und organisationale Resilienz jenseits von Feigenblatt-Trainings.Und wir fragen uns:Wo endet meine Verantwortung als Führungskraft?Wie sichere ich Leistung, ohne mein Team – und mich selbst – zu verheizen?Wie gelingt Klarheit, ohne Druck oder Schuldzuweisung?Und was braucht es wirklich, damit Organisationen tragfähig bleiben?

Wenn dein Team nicht mehr kann – und du trotzdem liefern sollstIn dieser Folge der Case-Klinik widmen wir uns einer Situation, die viele Führungskräfte kennen – aber nur selten offen aussprechen:Was passiert, wenn zwei Leistungsträger langfristig ausfallen – die Deadlines jedoch bleiben?Ausgangspunkt ist eine anonyme Zuschrift einer Führungskraft, die sich in einem inneren Spannungsfeld erlebt:Zwischen Fürsorge und Ergebnisdruck.Zwischen Loyalität nach oben – und Verantwortung nach unten.Zwischen „Ich halte das schon“ – und der Angst, selbst zu kippen.Wir nehmen diesen Fall zum Anlass, um tiefer zu schauen:Wann ist Überlastung kein individuelles Problem mehr, sondern Ausdruck systemischer Fragilität?Warum planen Organisationen mit 100 % Auslastung – und wundern sich über den Schock, wenn etwas ausfällt?Was passiert unter Druck mit Klarheit?Wann wird sie zur Simplifizierung?Und wie entstehen Sündenbock-Dynamiken?Warum taucht in Krisen die Sehnsucht nach „starker Führung“ auf –und weshalb kann genau das psychologische Sicherheit untergraben?Wir sprechen über:Systemfragilität statt Einzelfall-Logik.Den Antreiber „Sei stark“.Passivitäts- und Aktionismus-Dynamiken im Team.Psychologische Sicherheit.Effort-Reward-Imbalance.Und organisationale Resilienz jenseits von Feigenblatt-Trainings.Und wir fragen uns:Wo endet meine Verantwortung als Führungskraft?Wie sichere ich Leistung, ohne mein Team – und mich selbst – zu verheizen?Wie gelingt Klarheit, ohne Druck oder Schuldzuweisung?Und was braucht es wirklich, damit Organisationen tragfähig bleiben?

Things are not "calm and predictable" in student loan land right now. Hear real stories from recent consultations and learn what actions matter most before the June 30th, 2026, consolidation deadline. We dig into what's happening with PSLF case reviews, consolidation risks, tax season strategies, and what Parent PLUS borrowers need to know now that double consolidation is gone. Even if you feel lost or overwhelmed, you'll finish this episode with a checklist of things to act on now to protect your strategy before small mistakes turn into expensive ones. Key moments: (02:22) Why PSLF payment histories are missing and how to file a complaint with StudentAid.gov (08:49) Consolidate after June 30, 2026, and you could add 10 years to forgiveness (18:37) Smart strategies for tax returns and loan recertification (26:42) Double consolidation is over for Parent PLUS borrowers — here's what to do now Resources mentioned:  File a StudentAid.gov complaint File a CFPB complaint   Like the show? There are several ways you can help! Follow on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or Amazon Music Leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts  Subscribe to the newsletter Join SLP Insiders for student loan loopholes, SLP app and member community Feeling helpless when it comes to your student loans? Try our free student loan calculator Check out our refinancing bonuses we negotiated Book your custom student loan plan Get profession-specific financial planning Do you have a question about student loans? Leave us a voicemail here or email us at help@studentloanplanner.com and we might feature it in an upcoming show!  

You keep your promises to everyone else.Clients. Teams. Deadlines. Deliverables.But when it comes to your promises to yourself? Negotiable.In this episode of the Be Unmessablewith the podcast, Josselyne Herman-Saccio exposes the quiet self-trust crisis high performers don't talk about, the slow erosion of commitment that leads to burnout, hidden failure patterns, and mental health depletion despite visible success.If you are driven, accountable, and motivated in business but inconsistent with yourself, this conversation will challenge you.You'll discover:Why commitment breaks down internally for high performersHow self-trust fuels real personal growthThe connection between burnout and broken promises to yourselfConnect With JosselyneWebsite: beunmessablewith.comInstagram: @beunmessablewithFacebook: UnmessablewithnessLinkedIn: josselyneherman-saccioYouTube: @beunmessablewith

If you've ever felt stuck despite having experience, skills, and a plan, the problem usually isn't effort. Most developers and technical leaders don't stall because they're lazy or unmotivated—they stall because their beliefs, motivation, and execution are misaligned. A strong getting unstuck isn't about pushing harder. It's about creating alignment so forward momentum becomes sustainable instead of exhausting. When progress slows, people often default to adding more tools, tighter schedules, or bigger goals. But without clarity underneath, those fixes rarely stick. Real movement starts when you trust the process, understand what's driving you, and design actions that actually fit how you work. About Kim Miller-Hershon Kim Miller-Hershon is an international business coach, corporate trainer, and speaker who helps leaders and entrepreneurs get unstuck by thinking differently and taking action faster. She works with executives and business owners on essential leadership skills, including communication, management, and time management—always with a focus on authenticity. Kim also hosts the Unconventional Wisdom About Conventional Wisdom podcast, where clichés are challenged, and fresh thinking takes center stage. Follow Kim on Instagram, LinkedIn, and her website. Getting unstuck starts with trust and clarity Before any plan can work, trust has to exist—trust in the process, trust in support systems, and trust in your ability to navigate discomfort. Growth almost always involves friction. If everything feels comfortable, you're probably not changing anything meaningful. A healthy getting unstuck doesn't avoid discomfort; it reframes it. Feeling uneasy doesn't mean you're failing—it often means you're stretching. That shift alone can prevent the avoidance and second-guessing that quietly derail progress. Just as important is clarity. Vague intentions create fragile momentum. When goals are fuzzy, decisions become reactive instead of intentional, and it's easy to drift back into familiar patterns. Getting unstuck requires a "juicy why." Motivation doesn't come from ambition alone. It comes from having a reason that's compelling enough to carry you through the parts of the work you don't enjoy. Your "why" needs to be clear, personal, and vivid—not aspirational fluff. Getting unstuck depends on this kind of clarity. When your reason for moving forward is strong, you don't need constant external motivation. You have something internal to anchor to when energy dips or obstacles show up. The "Juicy Why" Check If your goal doesn't energize you, it won't sustain you Make your why specific enough that it pulls you forward during hard moments Getting unstuck fails when plans ignore behavior Many solid plans fail because they assume ideal behavior. They don't account for procrastination, avoidance, or the realities of working with other people. A perfect strategy that ignores how you actually operate won't survive contact with deadlines and dependencies. A practical getting unstuck adapts plans to real behavior. That means designing systems that work even when motivation drops, interruptions happen, or other people don't deliver on time. Progress comes from plans that flex—not plans that look good on paper. Getting unstuck when scaling your role One of the hardest moments in growth happens when success requires letting go of work you're good at—or even love doing. For developers and technical leaders, staying close to execution feels productive, but it can quietly cap growth. Getting unstuck recognizes that scaling isn't about abandoning strengths. It's about repositioning them so others can step in, teams can grow, and the organization isn't dependent on a single person. Letting go isn't failure—it's evolution. Getting unstuck depends on psychological safety Momentum collapses when mistakes feel personal. Progress accelerates when mistakes are treated as information. Getting unstuck replaces self-judgment with curiosity. Instead of asking "Why did I mess this up?", the better question is "What broke, and what does this tell me?" That shift turns setbacks into inputs for better systems rather than reasons to stop. This is especially critical under pressure, where missed expectations often trigger blame instead of learning. Curiosity Over Failure Debrief outcomes without assigning blame Keep what worked, fix what didn't, and move forward Getting unstuck for time management under pressure Deadlines don't fail—systems do. When work depends on other people, last-minute chaos usually comes from missing contingencies, not poor intent. A getting unstuck plan for reality, not best-case scenarios. That means identifying dependencies early, building backup paths, and scripting uncomfortable follow-ups ahead of time. When conversations are planned, avoidance drops and execution improves. Plan B + Script It Define fallback options when others don't deliver Script follow-ups so discomfort doesn't delay action Conclusion Getting unstuck isn't about doing more—it's about doing what aligns. When beliefs, motivation, and execution reinforce each other, progress becomes repeatable instead of fragile. If you're ready to stop circling the same problems and start moving forward with intention, alignment is the place to start. Stay Connected: Join the Developreneur Community

If you're thinking about a 2027 golf trip across the pond, you've likely noticed the noise.Deadlines. Openings. Applications. Limited tee sheets. Ryder Cup. The Open. It can all start to feel like a race before you've even settled on a plan.In this episode of Golf and the Good Life, Connor and D.J. provide a clear-eyed update on where things stand with 2027 planning, particularly for The Old Course, Muirfield, Royal County Down, and Royal Portrush.We discuss what's different about this booking cycle, why certain windows are more condensed than in years past, and how major events are shaping demand.More importantly, we share perspective from the planning side: what truly requires urgency, where flexibility creates opportunity, and how to approach the process without letting it overshadow the excitement.The goal isn't to add to the noise. It's to replace it with clarity.If 2027 is on your radar, this conversation will help you understand the landscape and move forward with confidence.Additional ResourcesThe Complete Guide to 2027 Golf Trips to Scotland, Ireland, and England

Tight margins and wild market swings are back in the driver's seat—and producers are feeling it. Recorded at the Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference in Stillwater, Episode 508 features Clay Burtrum (Farm Data Services) walking through why insurance matters even when you hope you never use it. The crew digs into Livestock Risk Protection (LRP) basics, how price protection actually works, and what producers often misunderstand when they start using these tools. On the crop side, Clay outlines the deadlines and decisions that can make or break your coverage—plus how to think about programs like PRF (Pasture, Rangeland, Forage), annual forage, and stacking options without getting lost in the fine print. Bottom line: in a $4 wheat world with 2026 input costs, staying “bankable” means planning ahead and knowing what you bought. Top 10 takeaways Insurance is about staying bankable, not just getting a payout. LRP is price protection, not mortality/disaster coverage—know what it does. Documentation matters (example: “unborn” coverage needs validation like preg-check/bred purchase records). Stocker operators often treat LRP as all-or-nothing because margin risk is concentrated. Cow-calf operations can sometimes phase coverage, spreading risk across calf crop timing. Crop insurance complexity is real—stackable options exist, but basics come first in tight years. Deadlines drive everything (in this area, March 15 is a big one; waiting too long is a common pitfall). $4 wheat changes decisions—coverage, hail policies, and whether you even harvest vs graze-out. PRF is “rainfall interval” insurance—pick when you need rain and spread risk; it won't cover every scenario (like quality loss from too much rain). Know your cost of production—break-even won't keep you in business; cash flow clarity is survival.   Detailed timestamped rundown 00:00–01:46 Dave tees up the episode: why insurance matters, recorded at Central Oklahoma Cattle Conference (Stillwater).01:46–02:57 Clay Burtrum intro: Farm Data Services (Stillwater), management accounting + 25+ years insurance; LRP and crop insurance, plus helping producers see bottom line year-round.03:16–04:45 Big-picture ag economy: grain-only operators squeezed; modern costs with “1970s prices”; crop insurance complexity (stackable programs) and need to keep it basic.04:45–08:43 LRP deep dive: example of insuring a 900-lb steer; why margins need protection; common misunderstandings (full load, unborn coverage requirements, validation); “don't let it burn down” analogy; all-or-nothing for many stocker operators vs partial strategy for cow-calf.08:43–10:27 First-time client conversation: goals, where they want to be, staying bankable; traps include ignoring USDA/FSA programs and missing support.10:27–11:25 Clay as producer: he uses the products himself; emphasizes knowing cost of production and that break-even won't keep you in business.11:26–12:50 Crop insurance pitfalls: calling too late; major dates in the area—March 15 sales closing; July 15 reporting; flow of deadlines through the season.12:50–14:18 $4 wheat vs $7 wheat decisions: changes appetite for added coverage/hail; producer mindset shifts (harvest vs graze-out).14:18–15:38 Dual-purpose wheat and insurance: need to notify agent by March 15/short-rate timing; cannot just “leave cattle out” without process; consider double-crop rules to avoid uninsured crop risk.15:38–17:14 Policy/program landscape: farm bill uncertainty and “rules”; emphasis on working with FSA and not missing deadlines/opportunities.17:14–18:51 Specialty crop/alternative ideas: limited locally; examples like hemp market issues; unusual inquiries (tulips) and regional eligibility realities.18:51–21:45 PRF pasture coverage: sales closing Dec 1; choosing rainfall intervals; premiums and changing rules; spreading risk across intervals; limits (doesn't cover “missed cutting” quality loss).21:45–24:05 Talking to policymakers: how programs hit local bottom lines; input costs for grazing/forage; how rural communities feel downstream impacts; even equipment/emissions issues affect harvest reality.24:05–25:43 Oklahoma risk reality: rapid weather swings; questions like quarantine/screwworm, wildfire loss—what LRP does/doesn't cover; importance of understanding what you actually bought.25:43–27:20 “Bring one program back”: Clay wants simplicity—too many stacked options; focus on basics and bottom-line impact. Wrap + thanks. RedDirtAgronomy.com

Had an AHA or Insight? Share it:When Your Body Knows Before You Do The Breakdown That Became the BreakthroughShe was driving home from work at 65 miles per hour when she passed out behind the wheel.Bumper to bumper traffic. Rush hour. Foot still on the gas.She came to, rolled down the windows in 40 degree weather, and kept driving. Because stopping wasn't something she knew how to do.That night she ended up in the emergency room. Doctors thought she'd had a stroke.Melinda Colón had spent nearly 20 years in corporate America running a system that was never built for her. Deadlines that weren't hers to control. Perfection that wasn't hers to define. A ladder she was climbing toward a life she hadn't chosen.Her body said no before she could.In that forced stillness something shifted. The veil lifted. The identity she had been performing cracked open. And underneath it was someone she hadn't yet given herself permission to be.From that moment Melinda rebuilt everything — this time on her own terms. Today she helps established business owners build predictable, recurring revenue through government contracts. Done right, on purpose, from alignment. With room to have a life.In this episode Melinda shares how she recognized the warning signs she had been ignoring, what it actually took to choose herself, and how rebuilding her identity first made everything in her business possible after.If you are pushing through something your body keeps trying to tell you — listen to this episode before it tells you louder.

Send us your feedback — we're listeningPsalm 37:5 (NIV): “Commit your way to the Lord; trust in Him and He will do this.” Romans 15:13 (NIV): “May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him…” Recorded live here with Reverend Ben Cooper — DailyPrayer.uk Ao vivo aqui com o Reverendo Ben Cooper, diretamente de Londres, Inglaterra Curitiba (Brasil) • Porto (Portugal) • Lubango (Angola) • Quelimane (Moçambique) • Delhi (Índia) confiança ativa • esperança viva • direção segura • coração guiado active trust • living hope • safe direction • guided heart Jesus, as these midday hours arrive and the pace of the day intensifies, I bring every burden, every thought, every hidden concern into Your hands. Your Word invites me to commit my way to You — entregar o meu caminho ao Senhor — trusting that You will act on what I cannot control. In these middle moments, where decisions rise and pressures surface, teach my heart to rest in confiança ativa, a trust that moves with You and does not panic at what it cannot see. The middle of the day often reveals the truth about our inner world. Fatigue begins to whisper. Anxiety tries to gather momentum. Tasks feel heavier. Deadlines feel closer. But Jesus, You remain steady, present, and unhurried. Let esperança viva — living hope — rise within me right here, right now. When uncertainty touches my thinking, steady it. When frustration stirs, soften it. When doubt grows loud, quiet it with Your promise. You see beyond my limitations. You work beyond my understanding. You hold the pieces I cannot yet assemble. What feels impossible to me is entirely possible for You. So align my steps, guide my decisions, and carry the emotional weight that presses against me. Give me dirección segura — safe direction — so that I move with clarity and not confusion. And Jesus, speak peace into the heart of every listener joining from Curitiba, Porto, Lubango, Quelimane, Delhi, and across Brazil, Africa, Europe, and Asia. Lift their midday burdens. Refill their strength. Calm their anxious thinking. Let Your presence be the quiet anchor in the middle hours. Let coração guiado — a guided heart — shape the rest of this day. Jesus, carry what we cannot carry, and teach us to trust what we cannot yet see. Amen. psalm 37 devotional, midday christian prayer, esperança viva prayer, brazil devotional midday, confiar no senhor, emotional strength prayer, reverend ben cooper, dailyprayer.uk, guided heart devotional Now reaching 184 countries and 2,968 cities worldwide. Support this listener-funded ministry for just £3 per month at GlobalBlendRadio.com and help us keep Daily Prayer moving across the nations.Support the showDaily Prayer with Reverend Ben Cooper now reaches 184 countries and 2,968 cities worldwide through the Global Blend Radio network. This is a listener-funded global ministry. If these daily prayers strengthen your faith or help you through difficult seasons, would you consider becoming a monthly prayer partner for just £3 per month? Your support enables us to continue recording, hosting, and broadcasting daily biblical encouragement across the nations — keeping this ministry free and accessible to everyone who needs it. You can support today at GlobalBlendRadio.com. Together, we can keep prayer moving across the world. To submit a prayer request or connect with our global prayer community, visit DailyPrayer.uk. Buy me a Coffee

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The sports business world is buzzing this week. On this episode of Deals & Deadlines, Matt Chernoff and super agent Hadley Engelhardt break down:

Tax season has a way of sneaking up on people, just like a late winter snowstorm. One minute you think you're in the clear… the next, deadlines are piling up, and forms keep showing up in the mailbox. In this episode, Don walks through the most important April 15 tax updates for 2026 and new rules that could impact higher earners. Whether you're filing, extending, contributing, or adjusting withholdings, Don provides a practical checklist to reduce stress and avoid costly mistakes before the deadline hits.   Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

The Thing Nobody Wants to Say Out Loud I get ghosted. A lot. Free consults, strategy calls, portfolio reviews. People who asked, people who booked, people who confirmed. And then? Nothing. No email. No reschedule. No apology. Just a no-show. This episode isn't about shame. It's about an honest question: if you're skipping the low-stakes stuff, what happens when the stakes are actually high? What Ghosting a Free Call Really Costs You It's easy to tell yourself a missed consult doesn't matter. It's free. It's casual. It's not an audition. But here's the thing. It kind of is. Every commitment you make, even a small one, is a chance to practice being the kind of professional people want to work with. Casting directors don't see your intentions. Agents don't feel your potential. Clients don't care how overwhelmed you are. They experience your behavior. And if your behavior says "unreliable," that's what sticks. Missed calls. Unsubmitted emails. Deadlines that slipped. Relationships that quietly went cold. None of these feel like a big break moment. But they add up. And six months later, when things feel slow, this is often why. Disorganization Is Not a Personality Type Being bad at time management is not a creative badge. Being bad at email is not a quirk. These are systems problems. And systems can be fixed. You don't need a $40 productivity app. You need a calendar, a reminder system, and one place where all your commitments live. That's it. I have ADHD. I know firsthand how hard this can be. And I also know it can be done. Memory is unreliable. Systems aren't. The Homework (Yes, There Is Homework) Here's a practical reset you can start today. Audit your commitments. Write down everything you've said yes to this month. Every single thing. Then cancel what you genuinely can't honor, and cancel it cleanly. Don't ghost it. Pick one system and actually use it. Google Calendar, iCal, a paper notebook. One place. Set reminders like you don't trust yourself, because right now, maybe you shouldn't. Practice showing up early. Early is calm. Early is professional. Early is power. I grew up hearing: if you're 15 minutes early, you're on time. If you're on time, you're late. If you're late, you're fired. That habit has saved my career more times than I can count. The Real Question Can you be trusted to do your job? Not talent. Not range. Not training or demos or headshots. Can people trust you to show up, follow through, and be where you said you'd be? If the answer is no right now, that's okay. Give yourself some grace. But start today. Because no one is coming to rescue your career. You don't need rescuing. You need structure. Talent opens doors. Reliability keeps them open. Work With Me Want a free 15-minute consult? Reach out at mandy@actingbusinessbootcamp.com and yes, show up for it. Browse current classes and coaching at actingbusinessbootcamp.com Join the Discord and follow me on Substack at Astoria Redhead

This Mindset Debrief episode is a short-form reflection on personal accountability, discipline, and self-leadership for people navigating pressure, responsibility, and growth. In this episode, we focus on: trying to do everything on your own and carry to much by yourself.You can be capable and still be stuck. That's the trap this episode gets into.A lot of high-performing people don't avoid help because they're “strong.” They avoid it because asking feels like exposure. Like it'll cost them status. Like needing another set of hands means they weren't actually as competent as everyone thought. So you keep carrying it. You keep white-knuckling projects, decisions, stress, and responsibility, because doing it alone feels safer than being seen as not having it handled.But there's a quiet cost to over-relying on yourself. Your ceiling gets capped at what one person can carry. Deadlines slip. Quality dips. You get tired and you start calling it “standards” when it's really control. You tell yourself you're being accountable, but sometimes it's just hyper-independence in a nicer outfit.This episode reframes what strength actually looks like in business, leadership, and personal growth. It's not becoming helpless or outsourcing your life. It's learning how to use support strategically. It's knowing when collaboration increases the outcome. It's building trust and redundancy before you're in crisis. And it's being honest about the real reason you don't delegate, don't ask questions, and don't let people in.If you're someone who prides yourself on being the fixer, the reliable one, the person who always figures it out, this is for you. Not as a pep talk, but as a reality check. Because accountability isn't about doing everything yourself. It's about doing whatever it takes to get the right result, even when your ego doesn't like the method.Share this episode with someone who could benefit from the information.CONNECT WITH THE PODCAST:IG: https://www.instagram.com/paulpantani/WEBSITE: https://www.transitiondrillpodcast.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulpantani/SIGN-UP FOR THE NEWSLETTER:https://transitiondrillpodcast.com/home#aboutQUESTIONS OR COMMENTS:paul@transitiondrillpodcast.com

In this episode of The Association Insights Podcast, host Meghan Henning sits down with OnWrd & UpWrd's Account Director, Roger Hughlett, for a candid, wide-ranging conversation on media, messaging, and what associations need to understand about today's newsroom realities.With more than two decades of experience spanning journalism, editorial leadership, association communications, and corporate strategy—including senior roles at CompTIA and the Wireless Infrastructure Association—Roger has seen communications from every angle: reporter, editor, in-house leader, and now agency partner.

The Truth About What It Takes (And What No One Tells You) Everyone talks about the four-day workweek like it's some magical finish line. Work less, live more, finally breathe. But nobody talks about what it actually takes to make it work when you're running a real business with real responsibilities and a team that's counting on you. I've been doing this for years now, and I'm going to tell you exactly what it looks like. Some Fridays I work and some Fridays my team does too. There are seasons where everything spills over and four days just aren't enough. To accommodate more off time, we had to rebuild how this entire company operates. How we run meetings, how we communicate, how we protect our time, all of it. And that's the part nobody tells you. I went to my team and asked them to be honest about what's actually working about a four-day workweek and what's genuinely hard. Their answers surprised me. One person said she feels like she did something wrong when she has to work a Friday, even when that's not true. Another said she's a hundred times more productive now because she has no choice but to be. This is the real version. The systems, the trade-offs, and the moments when having that extra day back is worth it all. If you've been wondering whether this could ever work for you, this episode will give you the full picture. RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: You've built something real. Revenue, audience, offers that work. But the results still don't match what you know you're capable of. The Revenue Consistency Formula is a FREE Live training for six-figure female founders who are done with inconsistent results and ready to understand what's out of sync so their messaging, offers, and lead generation can finally work together. Click here to register now. Previous Episode: How We Launched Our 4-Day Workweek Experiment Shorter by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang Asana Slack Google Calendar HubSpot HERE ARE THE 3 KEY TAKEAWAYS FROM THIS EPISODE: 1️⃣ You'll Be More Productive, Not Less — When you only have four days, you stop tolerating the things that waste your time. One of my team members said she's a hundred times more productive now because she works fewer hours. The intensity goes up, but so does the focus. No more endless meetings, no more context switching, no more "I'll get to it later." When Friday is on the line, you protect your time fiercely. 2️⃣ It Only Works If You Have Systems — You can't just remove a day and expect everything to fit. We protect Mondays and Thursdays as no-meeting days. Deadlines land on Thursdays. We changed our expectations around communication. Without these systems, a four-day workweek falls apart. With them, it runs smoother than five days ever did. 3️⃣ You'll Still Work Some Fridays And That's Okay — Secret's out. A four-day workweek doesn't mean you never work on Friday. During busy seasons, my team and I both do. But there's a difference between a Friday you're forced to work and a Friday you choose to work with no meetings, no Slack, no interruptions.  MORE FROM ME Follow me on Instagram @amyporterfield SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Your support helps us reach more entrepreneurs who need these insights.

Most business owners and self-employed individuals overlook crucial deadlines that could cost them thousands in penalties—are your 1099s and W-2s on time? In this eye-opening episode, tax expert Randy Gomez breaks down the essential IRS deadlines for 1099s and W-2s, revealing how to avoid costly penalties when deadlines shift due to weekends. Whether you're an employer managing hundreds of contractors or a freelancer waiting for your tax forms, missing these dates can cause delays, audits, or fines you didn't see coming. Get ahead with Randy Gomez's expert advice, ensuring your tax forms are filed error-free and on time.#TaxTips #1099 #W2 #IRSDeadlines #SmallBusiness #Freelancer #TaxSeason #AvoidPenalties #TaxFilingRandy's Social MediaInstagram: @randygmz.mbaFacebook: Randy Gomez Mba EALinkedIn: Randy Gòmez, MBA, EA

Leadership relationships can carry subtle pressure even when results are strong. If your team feels tense or braced, this may not be burnout — but nervous system misalignment. Today we explore recognition before resolution.There's a kind of tension in leadership that doesn't show up on dashboards.Deadlines are met.Revenue is steady.Your team performs.And yet something feels tight.Maybe meetings move quickly but not easily.Maybe decisions get made but leave a residue of fatigue.Maybe you leave conversations thinking, “That went well,” but your body feels braced.If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you.Today we explore why a team can feel tense even when results are strong — and why that tension is rarely about competence or commitment. More often, it's about atmosphere.Leadership is not just what you say.It's what your nervous system communicates before you speak.Many high-capacity leaders learned early that safety meant responsibility. That love meant competence. That stability meant holding everything together. That strategy built excellence. It created reliability. It made you the one others count on.But over time, the same strategy can quietly create pressure inside teams.Not because you are failing.Because you are evolving.This episode is about recognition before resolution.We explore:• Why high standards can quietly carry urgency• How tension spreads through tone, posture, and pace• The fear leaders rarely say out loud: If I stop carrying everything, will things fall apart?• Why noticing tension does not mean you've done something wrong• How steadiness strengthens standards rather than lowering themYou are not the villain in your own story.If you're noticing tension, that doesn't make you a bad leader. It makes you a conscious one.Identity-Level Recalibration is not another mindset tactic or productivity strategy. It is root-level recalibration — the shift that allows every other leadership tool to work. Because identity precedes behavior. When your internal posture changes, your culture changes.This week we begin with awareness.Not fixing.Not correcting.Not optimizing.Awareness, practiced consistently, becomes capacity.Today's Micro Recalibration:Before your next meeting, instead of scanning the room first, scan your body.Explore Identity-Level Recalibration → Schedule a conversation with Julie to see if The Recalibration is a fit for you → Learn about The Recalibration Cohort→ Join the next Friday Recalibration Live experience → Take your listening deeper! Subscribe to The Weekly Recalibration Companion to receive reflections and extensions to each week's podcast episodes. → Follow Julie Holly on LinkedIn for more recalibration insights → Download the Misalignment Audit → Subscribe to the weekly newsletter → Books to read (Tidy categories on Amazon- I've read/listened to each recommended title.) → One link to all things...

The ongoing WNBA and WNBPA CBA Negotiations are getting to a cause for concern point, conference tournaments are on the horizon, and more with Chelsea Leite and Jamie Steyer Johnson. HerHoopStats.com: Unlocking better insight about the women's game.The Her Hoop Stats Newsletter: https://herhoopstats.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

We schedule date nights. We put work meetings on the calendar weeks in advance. We block time for workouts, studying, client calls, business planning.But we don't schedule friend dates.Somehow we expect friendships to just… survive.In high school and college, proximity did the work for us. You saw the same people every day. You studied together. Ate together. Walked to class together. Friendship was built into your environment.Now? There's no built-in proximity. No shared dorms. No accidental late-night conversations. If you don't intentionally create time, it doesn't happen.And then life gets full.Babies.Businesses.Marriage.Deadlines.Dreams.And friendships quietly move to the bottom of the list — not because they don't matter, but because they don't feel urgent.Add to that the fact that we're more emotionally mature now. We've been hurt before. We have boundaries. We have standards. But we don't always have the communication skills to match that growth. So instead of saying, “I miss you,” we withdraw. Instead of asking for more effort, we assume we're too much.And suddenly, you can have a beautiful, full life… and still feel lonely.Today I want to talk about adult friendships — why they feel harder than they used to, why they matter more than we admit, and how to build them intentionally in the middle of a very full life.

This week on ITCAF the guys break down a massive week in Hollywood, from the losses of Robert Duvall and Eric Dane to the WGA strike and the high-stakes Warner Bros. Discovery sale. They also dig into House of the Dragon Season 3, Toy Story 5, Scorsese jumping into the Star Wars universe, Bad Bunny's first leading film role, TV reboots, pilot season chaos, and more. Plus our Top 5 Favorite 2026 Trailers, the latest box office numbers, and IMDb's top trenders.Chapters:0:00 Opening Monologue 0:52 Opening Music1:13 Show Open3:00 Eric Dane4:21 Robert Duvall 5:52 2026 Deaths So Far7:12 WGA Strike9:52 WBD Sale15:43 Disney News23:20 Fox News25:58 Warner Brothers News29:00 Paramount News33:03 NBC News35:38 Sony News37:05 Lionsgate News38:40 Amazon Prime News40:30 Netflix News42:34 Top 2026 Trailers56:49 Box Office1:00:30 IMDb Pro Trending1:01:01 Wrap UpFollow Us Here:Website: https://crazyantmedia.comMerchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandiseOur first film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlinesPodcasts:ITCAFpodcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/itcafpodcast/id1644145531Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4qeZ8gEverything's Okay Podcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-okay/id1664547993Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uMm80MW4K50f8uURgVUYp?si=9mF7mwf_Qe-ZDqKBhEovMgSocial Media:ITCAFpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/itcafpodcast?s=21&t=q0HdFq3CPkXBzVYHYdJW6wInstagram: https://instagram.com/itcafpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRLQ7hHn/Everything's OkayTwitter: https://twitter.com/everythingsokp?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/everythingsokp?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Crazy Ant MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/crazyantmedia?s=21&t=q0HdFq3CPkXBzVYHYdJW6wInstagram: https://instagram.com/crazyantmedia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRLQP1c1/Logan (Left)Twitter: https://twitter.com/jloganaustin?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/jloganaustin?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.loganaustin?_t=8ZMB9Hp1yxf&_r=1Dustin (Right)Twitter: https://twitter.com/crazyantceo?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/crazyantceo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyantceo?_t=8ZMB84k7BUM&_r=1

"This is why you take practice exams. So that you know what you DON'T want to do on test day." Practice tests don't always move in a straight line—and this week, GMAC Zach finds that out firsthand. After hitting a personal high on his previous EA exam practice exam with a 155, his latest score dips slightly, sparking an honest conversation about score fluctuations, confidence traps, and what really causes plateaus during EA prep. Joined, as always, by Stacey Koprince from Manhattan Prep, they unpack why the third practice exam is such a common stumbling point, how overconfidence can quietly lead to careless mistakes (yes, even in your strongest section), and why focusing only on weaknesses can cause your strengths to atrophy. They also dig into practical strategy: how to review practice exams effectively, how to organize quant scratch work, and how to decide when you're truly ready to take your final practice test—or the real thing. The episode closes with a thoughtful discussion on motivation, deadlines, and whether booking the official exam before you feel "ready" can actually be the push you need. If you've ever felt frustrated by a score dip or unsure about your next step in EA or GMAT prep, this one will feel very familiar—and very reassuring. About Stacey: Stacey Koprince is one of the most recognized names in test prep, with over 15 years of experience teaching the GMAT, EA, GRE, and LSAT. As Manhattan Prep's Director of Content & Curriculum, she has written countless articles, guides, and video explanations that thousands of students rely on. A former management consultant, Stacey now spends her days helping future business leaders master tricky concepts and find confidence in their prep—something she's passionate about seeing "click" for every student. Helpful links: Register for the EA: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/register Purchase EA Official Prep: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare GMAC Free EA Prep: https://www.mba.com/exams/executive-assessment/prepare/free-prep-resources Manhattan Prep EA Resources: https://www.kaptest.com/gmat/courses/executive-assessment-test-prep Key Takeaways: Score dips are normal—especially around your third practice exam. As content knowledge increases, timing issues, overconfidence, and stubbornness can creep in. Focusing only on weaknesses can hurt your strengths. Mixed review matters, or previously solid skills can quietly slip. Careless mistakes often come from confidence, not confusion. Rushing through "easy" questions can cost just as many points as knowledge gaps. Practice exam review matters more than the score itself. Time spent, question-level decisions, and patterns of error are where the real insights live. Write everything down on quant. Clean, organized scratch work isn't about neatness—it's about thinking clearly under pressure. Grammar prep shouldn't break what already works. Use rules strategically to retrain your ear where it falls for traps, not everywhere. Your last practice exam is precious—but not sacred. For some test-takers, the real exam can function as a high-stakes "dry run" with better data. Deadlines can be powerful motivators—if you know yourself. Booking the test can help procrastinators push through, as long as flexibility remains. Don't tell anyone your test date. Fewer external expectations = fewer distractions on test day. Chapters: 00:00 Practice Exam Insights 07:04 Verbal Section Challenges 10:01 Quantitative Strategies 12:45 Considerations for Test Day 18:19 Setting Deadlines and Accountability

What happens when you walk away from the big logo—and discover that your thought leadership gets sharper, not smaller? In this episode, Peter Winick sits down with David Lancefield, host of Lancefield on the Line podcast, a strategy coach to CEOs, C-suite leaders, and founders who has advised more than 50 CEOs and hundreds of executives over three decades. David writes on strategy, leadership, and culture for outlets like Harvard Business Review and MIT Sloan, and he's deeply focused on what strategy looks like in practice, not just on slides.  David breaks down what thought leadership actually does when it's done well: it differentiates you, attracts the right conversations, and creates a platform for real debate. But he's equally blunt about what it becomes when it's done poorly—a "glorified brochure" sitting on top of a product. If you've ever wondered why some "insights" feel alive and others feel like marketing copy, this is the distinction.  You'll hear how David approaches thought leadership now that it's tied to his name, not a firm's brand. He's intent on building a credible voice in a cluttered marketplace by staying rooted in the work he cares most about: strategy as an operating system for day-to-day decisions, leadership behaviors that actually move outcomes, and culture as a lever—not a poster. His writing isn't just content. It's credentialing. It's a signal. And yes, it drives leads—though he's candid about the reality: quality varies, and discernment matters.  The conversation also goes deep on collaboration as a serious thought leadership growth strategy. David argues that one voice is rarely enough anymore—and that co-creating with the right partner can make 1+1=3, if you do it intentionally. He lays out what "good collaboration" looks like: shared premise, distinct lenses, complementary audiences, and—most importantly—operating standards. Deadlines. Quality. Mutual ownership. No babysitting. No chaos. Just professional chemistry that produces better ideas faster.  Finally, David unpacks a subtle but important shift many leaders miss when they move from institution to independence: the definition of "enough." Inside big organizations, "enough" rarely exists—there's always another growth target, another push, another rung. Outside, you can reverse-engineer your needs, design your capacity, and choose work that fits your life without losing intensity or impact. It's not about working less. It's about working with agency. Three Key Takeaways: • Thought leadership is either a differentiator—or a brochure. At its best, it creates a platform for debate, positions you as an originator, and connects directly to real services and outcomes. At its worst, it's "a glorified brochure on top of a product."  • Independence forces clarity on your voice, not your résumé. When you leave the big brand, people care less about who you were and more about who you are now—and what you stand for. Your writing becomes proof of credibility, not just content.  • Collaboration can be a growth strategy—if your operating standards match. The upside is 1+1=3: shared premise, complementary lenses, expanded audiences. The risk is misalignment on deadlines, quality, and effort—so you have to set expectations early like pros. If you liked David Lancefield's take on credibility and differentiation, listen to Episode 9 with Charles H. Green ("The Trusted Advisor").  Charles shows how trust is the real engine that turns thought leadership into better conversations, faster decisions, and stronger client relationships. It's the perfect companion to David's message: don't just sound smart—become the advisor buyers believe and choose. 

If you're self-employed and want to put more money away for retirement, the Solo 401(k) is one of the most powerful tools available, but the rules and deadlines matter.In this live webinar, Mat Sorensen will walk through the Solo 401(k) basics, including who qualifies, how it's set up, and the special strategies that make it so effective compared to IRAs and SEP IRAs. He'll also cover the key 2025 contribution limits and deadlines you need to understand before the 2026 tax filing season.We'll cover:- What a Solo 401(k) is and how it differs from IRAs, SEP IRAs, and traditional employer 401(k)s- Who qualifies (and who doesn't)- How a Solo 401(k) is set up and what has to be in place to maximize contributions- 2025/2026 contribution limits, including employee vs. employer contributions and how they're calculated- Key deadlines to know before the 2026 tax filing season- Special features unique to Solo 401(k)s- Common mistakes and misconceptions that can create tax or compliance issuesWhy Directed IRA?At Directed IRA, we've helped thousands of investors put over $3 billion into real estate, private funds, notes, and more, all inside tax-advantaged retirement accounts. Our team of experts and streamlined platform make it easy to invest with confidence.Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

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BONUS DROP: A little extra chaos from episode 319, as Dustin & Logan break down their Top 5 IPs Disney Does Not Own, Yet! The franchises Mickey hasn't swallowed up, but that the guys think he should. Big speculation, bad impressions, wild takes, and the faint sound of a checkbook opening.Website: https://crazyantmedia.comMerchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-m...Our film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlinesPodcasts:ITCAFpodcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tf6L0e...Everything's Okay Podcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uMm80M...Social Media:ITCAFpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/itcafpodcast?s=21...Instagram: https://instagram.com/itcafpodcast?ig...Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRLQ7hHn/Everything's OkayTwitter: https://twitter.com/everythingsokp?s=...Instagram: https://instagram.com/everythingsokp?...Crazy Ant MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/crazyantmedia?s=2...Instagram: https://instagram.com/crazyantmedia?i...Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRLQP1c1/

Fluent Fiction - Dutch: Love Notes and Deadlines: A Valentine's Day Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/nl/episode/2026-02-15-08-38-20-nl Story Transcript:Nl: In het drukke kantoor van een groot bedrijf zaten de werknemers in hun hokjes.En: In the busy office of a large company, the employees sat in their cubicles.Nl: De toetsenborden tikten ritmisch.En: The keyboards clicked rhythmically.Nl: Buiten lag een dunne laag sneeuw op de straten.En: Outside, a thin layer of snow lay on the streets.Nl: Het was winter en Valentijnsdag naderde.En: It was winter and Valentine's Day was approaching.Nl: Bram zat aan zijn bureau.En: Bram sat at his desk.Nl: Hij had het druk.En: He was busy.Nl: Hij moest een project afmaken.En: He had to finish a project.Nl: De deadline was dichtbij.En: The deadline was near.Nl: Bram was een harde werker.En: Bram was a hard worker.Nl: Hij voelde zich vaak overweldigd.En: He often felt overwhelmed.Nl: Het project dat hij nu deed was belangrijk.En: The project he was working on was important.Nl: Maar tegelijk dacht hij aan Eva.En: But at the same time, he thought of Eva.Nl: Eva werkte aan de andere kant van de afdeling.En: Eva worked on the other side of the department.Nl: Bram vond haar leuk, maar hij durfde het haar niet te vertellen.En: Bram liked her, but he didn't dare to tell her.Nl: En dan was er nog Joost.En: And then there was Joost.Nl: Joost leek ook interesse in Eva te hebben.En: Joost also seemed to have an interest in Eva.Nl: Dat maakte Bram nerveus.En: That made Bram nervous.Nl: Bram besloot over te werken.En: Bram decided to work overtime.Nl: Hij wilde het project op tijd afmaken.En: He wanted to finish the project on time.Nl: Maar er was iets anders wat hem bezighield.En: But there was something else that occupied his mind.Nl: Een briefje aan Eva.En: A note to Eva.Nl: Hij had het geschreven, maar durfde het niet te geven.En: He had written it, but didn't dare to give it to her.Nl: Het was een liefdesbriefje voor Valentijnsdag.En: It was a love note for Valentine's Day.Nl: De dagen gingen voorbij, en de deadline naderde snel.En: The days went by, and the deadline approached quickly.Nl: Op de ochtend van de deadline gebeurde waar Bram bang voor was.En: On the morning of the deadline, what Bram feared happened.Nl: Hij zag Joost naar Eva lopen.En: He saw Joost walk over to Eva.Nl: Joost had een rode roos in zijn hand.En: Joost had a red rose in his hand.Nl: Bram voelde zijn hart zinken.En: Bram felt his heart sink.Nl: Had hij te lang gewacht?En: Had he waited too long?Nl: Maar toen gebeurde er iets onverwachts.En: But then something unexpected happened.Nl: Eva keek niet bepaald blij terwijl Joost haar de roos gaf.En: Eva didn't look particularly happy as Joost gave her the rose.Nl: Bram raapte al zijn moed bij elkaar.En: Bram gathered all his courage.Nl: Hij pakte zijn briefje en liep naar Eva.En: He grabbed his note and walked over to Eva.Nl: Zijn hart klopte snel.En: His heart was beating fast.Nl: “Eva, mag ik je even spreken?En: "Eva, may I speak with you for a moment?"Nl: ” vroeg hij zacht.En: he asked softly.Nl: Eva glimlachte naar hem.En: Eva smiled at him.Nl: “Natuurlijk, Bram,” zei ze.En: "Of course, Bram," she said.Nl: Ze had een kaartje in haar hand.En: She had a card in her hand.Nl: Het was voor hem.En: It was for him.Nl: Ze had ook aan hem gedacht.En: She had thought of him too.Nl: Bram voelde zijn zorgen wegsmelten.En: Bram felt his worries melt away.Nl: Hij gaf haar de brief.En: He gave her the note.Nl: Eva lachte.En: Eva laughed.Nl: “Ik wacht al een tijdje op dit moment,” zei ze.En: "I've been waiting for this moment for a while," she said.Nl: Bram was opgelucht.En: Bram was relieved.Nl: Hij was blij dat hij zijn gevoelens had gedeeld.En: He was glad he had shared his feelings.Nl: Het werk was belangrijk, maar nu wist hij dat er meer was in het leven.En: The work was important, but now he knew there was more to life.Nl: Werk en liefde moesten hand in hand gaan.En: Work and love had to go hand in hand.Nl: Terwijl ze samen sprak over hun plannen voor Valentijnsdag, realiseerde Bram zich dat alles goed zou komen.En: As they talked together about their plans for Valentine's Day, Bram realized that everything would be alright.Nl: De winter werkte mee als achtergrond voor hun nieuwe begin.En: The winter served as a backdrop for their new beginning.Nl: En zo eindigde de dag met een glimlach op hun gezichten in het warme licht van de kantoorruimte.En: And so the day ended with a smile on their faces in the warm light of the office space. Vocabulary Words:cubicles: hokjesrhythmically: ritmischthin: dunnelayer: laagoverwhelmed: overweldigddare: durvenovertime: overwerkenoccupied: bezighieldnote: briefjeapproached: naderdesink: zinkenunexpected: onverwachtscourage: moedheart: hartrelieved: opgeluchtshared: gedeeldbackdrop: achtergrondending: eindigdesmile: glimlachworkspace: kantoorruimtedeadline: deadlineprojects: projectenwriting: schrijvensink: zinkencolleague: collegafear: banggathered: raaptequickly: snelpossibly: mogelijkrelief: verlichting

Colleen Foy is back on Inside The Crazy Ant Farm with Dustin for a deep dive into her whirlwind career since her last visit! From her standout work on the Law & Order/Law & Order: SVU crossover, The Hunting Party, and The Lincoln Lawyer, to stepping behind the camera as the acting coach for Netflix's XO, Kitty, Colleen shares the inside scoop on life in Hollywood today.They break down the art of auditioning in an ever-changing industry; how lighting, setting, and mindset can make or break a self-tape, and what actors should never do when going for a role. Colleen opens up about inhabiting characters far removed from herself, including dark, villainous roles, and reveals the types of parts she's still chasing, like that perfect romantic comedy lead.Packed with career insights, storytelling, and unfiltered Hollywood talk, this episode is a masterclass in craft, ambition, and fearless acting.Follow Colleen Here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleenfoy?igsh=Y2lsYjczc2h0bnIyTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecolleenfoy?_r=1&_t=ZT-93vAUS7tOObThreads: https://www.threads.com/@colleenfoyFollow Us Here:Website: https://crazyantmedia.comMerchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandiseOur first film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlinesPodcasts:ITCAFpodcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/itcafpodcast/id1644145531Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4qeZ8gEverything's Okay Podcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-okay/id1664547993Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uMm80MW4K50f8uURgVUYp?si=9mF7mwf_Qe-ZDqKBhEovMgSocial Media:ITCAFpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/itcafpodcast?s=21&t=q0HdFq3CPkXBzVYHYdJW6wInstagram: https://instagram.com/itcafpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRLQ7hHn/Everything's OkayTwitter: https://twitter.com/everythingsokp?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/everythingsokp?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Crazy Ant MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/crazyantmedia?s=21&t=q0HdFq3CPkXBzVYHYdJW6wInstagram: https://instagram.com/crazyantmedia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRLQP1c1/Logan Twitter: https://twitter.com/jloganaustin?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/jloganaustin?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.loganaustin?_t=8ZMB9Hp1yxf&_r=1Dustin Twitter: https://twitter.com/crazyantceo?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/crazyantceo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyantceo?_t=8ZMB84k7BUM&_r=1

The ransom narrative in the Nancy Guthrie case has collapsed. Both deadlines passed. The Bitcoin wallet listed in the demand — six million dollars — has never recorded a single transaction. The Guthrie family publicly said they would pay, and nobody came to collect. One demand was already confirmed as a hoax, with Derrick Callella of Hawthorne, California charged federally after admitting he sent fake texts to the family. He has no connection to the actual disappearance.Nancy Guthrie, the eighty-four-year-old mother of Today show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, has been missing from her Tucson-area home since early February 1, 2026. Her blood was confirmed on the porch. Her doorbell camera went offline at 1:47 AM. Her pacemaker stopped syncing around 2 AM. Phone, wallet, car, heart medication — all left behind. The sheriff believes she was taken against her will. No suspects have been identified.On True Crime Today, we dig into what happens to a case like this when you remove the ransom. The FBI doesn't even track adult kidnapping-for-ransom as a separate crime category — it's that rare. Stranger abductions of elderly victims have virtually no statistical precedent. And the data on cases that push past the first week with no suspect, no proof of life, and no direct captor contact paints a picture nobody wants to see but everyone should understand.We also break down the investigative movements — where authorities have been searching, what they've been seizing, and why the physical pattern of this investigation suggests a tightening focus rather than an expanding one. All individuals remain presumed innocent. No suspects named. But the numbers and the evidence trail both have something to say.If you have information about Nancy Guthrie's disappearance, contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI.#NancyGuthrie #SavannahGuthrie #TrueCrimeToday #FBI #MissingPersons #BitcoinRansom #Tucson #RansomHoax #CrimeData #ElderlyAbductionJoin Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/@hiddenkillerspodInstagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodListen Ad-Free On Apple Podcasts Here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-today-premium-plus-ad-free-advance-episode/id1705422872This publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.

Josh Simons has been building businesses since most kids were just building sandcastles. Lemonade stands. Go-karts he leased out. Hustles that taught him early how money moves and how people work.At 17, Josh dropped out of school and made a feature film, not just for fun, but as a real business. Budgets. Hiring. Deadlines. Pressure. It was his first crash course in entrepreneurship, and it burned him out just as fast as it lit him up. In his early twenties, he hit reset mowing lawns, cleaning toilets, and actually living life for a minute.Then music pulled him back in. Josh started a band and naturally ran the business behind it too. That's when he saw a massive gap in the industry: musicians had platforms to stream, monetize, and build audiences… but nowhere to actually connect. LinkedIn wasn't built for creatives.So he built what didn't exist.VAMPR - the “Tinder for musicians.” A hyper-granular networking platform that grew to over 1.7 million users and changed how artists collaborate globally. That success eventually led to a strategic exit into Australia's public music tech ecosystem with Vinyl Group, turning VAMPR into part of a broader music technology portfolio.But Josh's real superpower isn't just ideation, it's evolution. He knows teams change as companies scale. Skillsets shift. Ego gets shelved. Transparency wins.From bootstrap hustle to tech exits, Josh Simons proves one thing: the path isn't clean but resilience compounds. And the entrepreneurs who survive the dark chapters are the ones who end up rewriting industries.Subscribe to Young Boss with Isabelle Guarino wherever you get your podcasts, and be sure to like, share and follow on Instagram and TikTok.And remember, youth is your power.

When is enough enough, Presidential racism, and Mark Cantor on legal deadlines!- h2 full 2267 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 22:11:56 +0000 bV9mv3dxPF6uVtArVp3OiJ7Q3BNYxwJf comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government When is enough enough, Presidential racism, and Mark Cantor on legal deadlines!- h2 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government False https://p

Imagine this. You just wrapped a kickoff meeting.The room was energized. Heads were nodding. People were engaged.Someone even said, “This is exactly what we needed.”You walk out thinking, We're finally aligned. And then… the meeting ends.Everyone goes back to their inbox. Client work takes over. Slack lights up. Deadlines resurface. And within days—sometimes hours—something shifts.Not because the vision wasn't strong.Not because people didn't care. But because reality returned—and the pace of the business reasserted itself.This isn't a people problem. It's a leadership moment.Today, I want to unpack why vision so often loses momentum after the meeting—and what great leaders do differently to make sure it doesn't. Let's dive in.> Links mentioned within

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This week on ITCAF, Dustin and Logan dive deep into the latest leadership news from the Mouse House. Josh D'Amaro is the new CEO and Dana Walden is President and Chief Creative Officer. Is D'Amaro the actual top guy or are they really co-running Disney? The guys give their thoughts on that question and whether this new power duo can actually save Disney or if it's setting up the next Hollywood trainwreck. All that plus our Top 5 list, this week it's Top 5 IPs Disney Still Doesn't Own (some obvious, some wild), the weekend box office recap and IMDb's Top Trenders everyone's buzzing about. Pop culture, insider insight, and hot takes, this episode has it all!Chapters:0:00 Opening Monologue 1:13 Opening Music1:33 Show Open2:43 Disneys Big News3:19 CEO Josh D'Amrios background7:47 ABC Live Interview 8:45 Disney Parks Revenue 9:53 Dana Walden's background13:34 Why Dana Didn't Get The Job16:14 what it came down to18:14 Dana & Josh Leading Together21:26 Disney Has Done This Before22:57 Will the films suffer?25:28 The Future Legacy33:29 Dana is Key For AI34:24 Marvel needs Disney to let loos40:52 Top 5 IP's Disney Doesn't Own Yet1:00:19 Box Office1:04:22 IMDb trending1:05:11 Show WrapFollow Us Here:Website: https://crazyantmedia.comMerchandise: https://crazyantmedia.com/crazy-ant-merchandiseOur first film, Deadlines: https://crazyantmedia.com/deadlinesPodcasts:ITCAFpodcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/itcafpodcast/id1644145531Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1tf6L0e7vO9xnVtWaip67s?si=tYPrIVr_R36qpYns4qeZ8gEverything's Okay Podcast:Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everythings-okay/id1664547993Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0uMm80MW4K50f8uURgVUYp?si=9mF7mwf_Qe-ZDqKBhEovMgSocial Media:ITCAFpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/itcafpodcast?s=21&t=q0HdFq3CPkXBzVYHYdJW6wInstagram: https://instagram.com/itcafpodcast?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRLQ7hHn/Everything's OkayTwitter: https://twitter.com/everythingsokp?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/everythingsokp?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Crazy Ant MediaTwitter: https://twitter.com/crazyantmedia?s=21&t=q0HdFq3CPkXBzVYHYdJW6wInstagram: https://instagram.com/crazyantmedia?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRLQP1c1/Logan (Left)Twitter: https://twitter.com/jloganaustin?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/jloganaustin?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@j.loganaustin?_t=8ZMB9Hp1yxf&_r=1Dustin (Right)Twitter: https://twitter.com/crazyantceo?s=21&t=ckQqBvyxz3lYqKHLrI6peAInstagram: https://instagram.com/crazyantceo?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@crazyantceo?_t=8ZMB84k7BUM&_r=1

Nancy Guthrie's son has a new plea for her captors to reach out, with proof that his mom's alive. TMZ's Harvey Levin, who got one of the alleged ransom notes, joins us 360° to explain why the second deadline is, in his words, far more consequential. Plus, will Penn Station and Dulles Airport soon be named Trump? The president names his price for freeing up billions that Congress has already approved for badly-needed infrastructure and the price is his name. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Zach Golden walks through how contractors can use OpnGovIQ to break down an RFP quickly and avoid falling behind as opportunities begin dropping faster and deadlines shrink. He explains how uploading key documents like the PWS and price schedule can instantly generate a compliance matrix, helping businesses identify exactly what the government is asking for before wasting weeks on the wrong bid. Zach also highlights the importance of spotting early "beige flags," like difficult overnight staffing shifts or specialized medical cleaning requirements inside VA hospital environments. Instead of bidding blindly, this approach allows contractors to make smarter bid/no-bid decisions, understand evaluation factors beyond lowest price, and prepare stronger proposals with confidence and speed. Key Takeaways OpnGovIQ helps contractors evaluate RFP requirements fast by building a submission matrix from uploaded documents. Deadlines are shortening and opportunities are accelerating, so speed in bid/no-bid decisions is now a competitive advantage. Specialized requirements (medical spaces, surgical suites, shift coverage) must be flagged early before committing to a proposal. If you want to learn more about the community and to join the webinars go to: https://federalhelpcenter.com/  Website: https://govcongiants.org/  Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding

Let's talk about DHS funding, deadlines, Trump, and what's next....

BOSSes host Anne Ganguzza is joined by co-host Lau Lapides and special guest Carol Alpert (voice actor and on-camera coach) to tackle the industry's most persistent headache: the inability of talent to follow instructions. Whether it's ignoring age ranges in casting specs, butchering file naming, or losing patience during a live session, failing to follow the "rules" of an audition is the fastest way to get your file tossed. The hosts stress that being a "trained actor" means being disciplined enough to read between the lines and respect the client's process. The Casting Filter: Why 70% Get Ditched (01:48) Lau Lapides reveals a shocking statistic: in a recent casting for 35–45 year olds, 70% of the auditions were from talent clearly outside that age range. Agents use specs to filter talent quickly; if you submit for a role you clearly don't fit, you are essentially asking to be ignored. Following the demographic specs is the first step in following directions in voiceover. The File Naming Pet Peeve (07:04) Proper file naming is not just a suggestion; it's a structural necessity. When an agent or casting assistant is processing hundreds of files, an incorrectly named file can disrupt their entire workflow. Lau notes that talent often doesn't see the "assembly line" of 10–40 people involved in a single gig; naming your file correctly shows you respect their time. "Early is On Time": The Reality of Deadlines (11:12) While some pay-to-play sites are instantaneous, agency turnarounds are often measured in hours. Lau asserts that the strongest auditions usually come in within the first few hours of a posting. Being "trained" means having the discipline to interpret, record, and execute an audition professionally and quickly without procrastinating. Cold Reading and Tracking Skills (13:05) A common reason talent fail to follow directions is a lack of ocular tracking skills. Many people listen to content rather than reading it, leading to a decline in the ability to scan a script and pick up nuances quickly. The hosts recommend cold-reading classes to ensure your eyes can track words and directions simultaneously. Live Direction: Active Listening and Communication (31:09) During a live directed session, following instructions becomes a matter of active listening. Lau recommends repeating directions back to the client to ensure clarity. She also warns that talent are often replaced not because of their voice, but because of a poor attitude or lack of patience when being redirected. The "Relationship" Slope: Business vs. Contract (41:23) While it's important to stick to contracts, the hosts discuss the value of being cooperative. Doing an extra tag or a small favor can "earn" you a client for the next ten years. It's about weighing small battles versus the long-term war of building a sustainable career through professional relationships.   Top 10 Takeaways for Voice Actors: Read the Specs Twice: Ensure you fit the age, gender, and ethnicity requirements before stepping into the booth. Master File Naming: Follow the naming convention provided exactly. It is the most common reason auditions are discarded without being heard. Early is Best: While you should never rush quality, aim to submit your audition as early as possible to capture the agent's attention. Practice Cold Reading: Maintain your ocular tracking skills by reading aloud for at least 15 minutes a day to stay sharp for quick turnarounds. Listen and Repeat: In directed sessions, repeat the client's instructions back to them to confirm you understand the requested adjustment. Silence Your Ego: If a client asks for 100 takes, provide them professionally. Frustration or an "attitude" is a faster way to get fired than a bad take. Check Your Tech: Before a live session, verify that SourceConnect and your DAW are updated and functioning. Technical failures are a failure to follow prep instructions. The Agent is the Middleman: Don't get annoyed if your agent doesn't have every answer; they copy and paste exactly what the client gives them. Interpret, Don't Just Comprehend: Moving beyond just "reading the words" to understanding the story is part of your professional instruction. Build the Relationship: Being cooperative and "easy to work with" is often more valuable to a client than being the most talented person in the room.  

Send us a textWhen you first start a podcast, everything feels exciting! But somewhere around six months in, that feeling can change. Recording starts to feel routine. Metrics feel heavier. Deadlines creep in. And podcasting slowly starts to feel more like work than a creative outlet.We are talking honestly about what happens when podcasting stops being fun, and how to bring that joy back without quitting your show.If you've been feeling stuck, uninspired, or just tired of hitting publish, there are small, realistic shifts that make podcasting feel lighter, more creative, and more sustainable.8 Tips to Make Podcasting More FunStop letting metrics decide whether you're enjoying podcasting. Use stats as feedback, not validation.Find the right amount of pressure for you. Too much kills creativity; too little leads to boredom.Lower the bar when you need to. “Good enough” can keep your show alive during busy seasons.Identify what's draining you and streamline or cut it. Not every task is essential.Play with your format instead of trapping yourself in it. You made the rules and you can change them.Bring your personal interests into the show. Fun increases when the work overlaps with what you love.Change your environment to change your energy. Small physical shifts can unlock creativity.Build community so you're not podcasting alone. Connection makes the work feel worth it.Contact Buzzcast Send us a text message Tweet us at @buzzcastpodcast, @albanbrooke, @kfinn, and @JordanPods Thanks for listening and Keep Podcasting!