Podcasts about development manager

SNWA researchers have been at the forefront of emerging water issues for the past 25 years, and their discoveries have helped protect Southern Nevada's drinking water supply. SNWA scientists have helped stop quagga mussel infestations from blocking water intake pipes and helped implement ozonation to the water treatment process. Eric Wert, Water Quality Research & Development Manager, talks about the emerging issues the lab currently is tracking and what might be the next generation of water treatment on this episode of the Water Smarts Podcast. Hosts: Bronson Mack and Crystal Zuelkehttps://www.snwa.com/ https://www.snwa.com/

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We last looked at the Graduate Labour Market in December 2024 and a lot has changed since then. In this episode, Dawn Lees, Student Employability and Development Manager, looks at the current state of the graduate labour market, focusing on the relationship between politics and the economy.* Dawn shares insights on how the global situation has impacted the graduate labour market as well as sharing advice to help you succeed if you're looking for a graduate job. Links and Resources : If you would like help making career decisions or exploring your career/further study options, please contact the Career Zone to book a Guidance appointment. Public sector page (Is it currently social guidance and services?) How to research an employer page Book onto a CV/Application form advice session via Handshake Book onto a skill session via Handshake, topics include Problem Solving, Communication and Collaboration and Personal Resilience. Attend one of our Employer Events, book via Handshake. *Data mentioned in this podcast is from May 2025

Erin Hartung, Director of Legal Services at Cancer Legal Care, and Maddie Babel, Development Manager at Cancer Legal Care, join host Ken Haglind on “Living Healthy and Aging Well” to discuss Cancer Legal Care's services and answer the question, “why would I need an attorney on my cancer treatment team?” In the United States, 1…

Beat the Bridge for Breakthrough T1D is a fundraiser for Breakthrough T1D — the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. The event consists of an 8K run and wheelchair race, a 3-mile walk, a 1-mile fun run, and the Diaper Derby for toddlers. For 42 years, the Seattle community has come together to help Breakthrough T1D raise funds to cure, prevent, and better treat T1D. Hannah Jilek is the Development Manager and is joined by Max and Clara, 2 of the Youth Ambassadors for this year's event. They share their person T1D story and invite us to join them on Saturday, May 10 for the 43rd Annual Beat the Bridge for Breakthrough T1D.⁠https://www.breakthrought1d.org/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode I chatted with Ashleigh Robinson former Miss Oklahoma and now Development Manager at Bethany Children's Health Center. A lifelong Oklahoman and passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities, Robinson brings a unique blend of experience in education, advocacy, and public engagement to the position. Robinson, who was crowned Miss Oklahoma in 2021, has dedicated her career to championing inclusion and accessibility. Her passion for advocacy is deeply personal—her younger sister, Danielle, who has Down syndrome, was once a patient at Bethany Children's. This connection has fueled Robinson's commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with special needs.  Huge thank you to our sponsors. The Oklahoma Hall of Fame at the Gaylord-Pickens Museum telling Oklahoma's story through its people since 1927. For more information go to www.oklahomahof.com and for daily updates go to www.instagram.com/oklahomahof The Chickasaw Nation is economically strong, culturally vibrant and full of energetic people dedicated to the preservation of family, community and heritage. www.chickasaw.net Dog House OKC - When it comes to furry four-legged care, our 24/7 supervised cage free play and overnight boarding services make The Dog House OKC in Oklahoma City the best place to be, at least, when they're not in their own backyard. With over 6,000 square feet of combined indoor/outdoor play areas our dog daycare enriches spirit, increases social skills, builds confidence, and offers hours of exercise and stimulation for your dog http://www.thedoghouseokc.com/        If you're looking for a way to make a real difference, check out Bethany Children's Health Center. They're helping children reach their full potential as a leader in pediatric rehabilitation. They're also building a new Outpatient Center of Excellence — and it's going to be a landmark right on Route 66! Want to learn more or even schedule a tour? Just head to bethanychildrens.org and click on the "Ways to Give" tab. That's bethanychildrens.org. #ThisisOklahoma

In this STtalks, we sit down with Adelyn Allen, STgenetics® Beef Operations Manager and Francine Campagnari, STgenetics® Senior Research and Development Manager, to learn more about STgenetics® Brahman division and the success they have recently experienced. In this discussion we learn about the American Brahman Breeders Association Performance Breeder of the Year award that STgenetics® received along with the role Vision+™ genomic testing will play within breeding strategies and the next generation of Brahman cattle. Tune in for insights into how these advancements are setting new standards in genetic excellence and sustainability.00:00 Welcome and Introductions00:41 STgenetics®' Brahman Division Award03:13 Genetic Offerings and Data Collection04:48 Brahman Spring Production Sale07:37 Vision+™ Genomic Testing09:37 Impact of Genomic Testing14:39 Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up

In this episode I welcome back Prof Stephen Harvey and Dr Ed Cope to the show.  Stephen is Professor in Sport Pedagogy at Ohio University. His research is focused on teacher/coach pedagogy and practice and its influence on student/player learning. Stephen is the Coach Educator Developer at US Soccer Federation and the Head Coach at Ohio Soccer Club. Ed has been a lecturer in Sport Coaching for over a decade and is currently based at the prestigious Loughborough University. Ed has also worked in football, holding the role of Learning Design and Development Manager at the English Football Association where he was responsible for the design and development of their education courses.

In this episode, co-host Greta Dare sits down with Alex Wallace, Development Manager at College Housing Northwest (CHNW), to explore how the nonprofit has been delivering affordable housing to Portland-area students since 1969. They discuss CHNW's origins, current initiatives, and how the organization is partnering with schools and government programs to address rising student housing insecurity and homelessness. With innovative redevelopment strategies and a mission-driven approach, CHNW presents a compelling model for expanding access to affordable student housing across the U.S.

Kemal Gasper, Vice President of Community Engagement and Claire Chinn, Development Manager join JMN to talk about an event coming up on Saturday, April 26th. Its the McGala fund raising event to celebrate 1,500 families that the Ronald McDonald house serve.

Can understanding consumer autopilot unlock your brand's potential?Join Jeremy Cochran, Research & Development Manager at Burke, and Angela Jones, Senior Strategist with Seed Strategy, as they delve into the fascinating world of consumer decision-making and behavioral science!In this episode, Jeremy and Angela explore why consumers often make decisions on autopilot and how brands can break through this automatic thinking. They discuss the concept of System 1 vs. System 2 thinking, highlighting how most consumer choices are fast, automatic, and subconscious.Listeners will learn about the Goals-Beliefs-Choices (GBC) framework, a powerful tool for understanding and influencing consumer behavior. Jeremy and Angela bring this framework to life with real-world examples, such as repositioning cereal as an afternoon snack and disrupting pet food purchasing habits.Don't miss this opportunity to gain insights from both a behavioral science researcher and a marketing strategist. Apply their expertise to your own business strategy and discover how to influence consumer decisions in a way that feels natural and effective.For more information on how Burke can help move your business forward, visit our website at www.burke.com.Thanks for listening! Please subscribe to be notified of future episodes of Burke's Beyond Measure.

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 Zack Kaiser (Absolem Cider), Parick Chavanelle (Allagash), Larry Westler (Apres) sit down with Jimmy Carbone to talk Ciders from Maine, fermentation and how they all came to love the process.Zack is a Cidermaker, owner, and co-founder of Absolem Cider Company. In love with the craft, art, and science of fermentation. This passion developed through experiences at Neshaminy Creek Brewing, Millstone Cellars, Diamondback Brewing, and Perennial Cider Bar. Currently searching for tasty apples, grapes, and fruits. Patrick Chavanelle has been an employee at Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, Maine since 2011. He's currently the Research and Development Manager, responsible for coordinating new beer development, analyzing raw materials, and running the brewery's cider and wine program. He sits on the board of the Hop Quality Group where he is thoroughly involved in their public hop breeding efforts. Patrick is currently working towards his Master of Science in Brewing and Practice through the University of Nottingham, as well as the Winemaking Certification program through the University of California, Davis.Larry Westler went from apple enthusiast to photo editor to lead cider maker at Apres, and has jumped into cider making feet first in the last few years. Originally from NYC, the move to Portland eventually led to a career change as well, turning a passionate hobby into selfies with thousands of pounds of apples from Maine orchards, destined to be fermented. After initially bartending at Apres, he transitioned to becoming a member of the production team, and now runs the cider program. He strives to keep a diversified portfolio of cider that showcases modern and traditional methods while keeping the focus on Maine-grown apples and fruit in general.

In this very special episode we interview not one but two marketing leaders from the John Lewis Partnership, tackling a unique shiny new object, too. Tune in to hear how Georgia Riley (Retail Media Propositions Strategy & Development Manager) & Jemma Haley (Proposition Strategy & Development Lead - Retail Media) are building a business within a business with their retail media work within JLP. Data driven marketing tips, how to go beyond the data and use empathy and the right insights to drive success, and more about the retail media revolution. 

Fala Carlão conversa com Christian Garabello, Global Technical & Development Manager do Departamento de Marketing da GreenHas Group, direto da Fruit Attraction em São Paulo! Italiano e agrônomo, Christian cresceu no meio rural e carrega a agricultura no sangue. Com 10 anos de trajetória dentro do GreenHas Group, ele compartilhou um pouco da sua história, falou sobre os desafios diários do seu trabalho e o entusiasmo de atuar em uma empresa que está sempre inovando. Também adiantou que podemos esperar novidades importantes da GreenHas nos próximos meses! Fala aí, Christian!

In this episode of The Skillwork Forum, hosts Tim Raglin and Brett Elliott talk with Jim Townsend, Training and Development Manager at Kawasaki, about the company's apprenticeship initiatives. They discuss how Kawasaki's structured training programs bridge the skills gap, develop a strong talent pipeline, and set an industry example for workforce development.

Amy Mac-Iver is in conversation with Magda Reynolds, National Business and Development Manager with NICRO, about the incredible work their organisation does in crime prevention.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I dagens episode fortsetter vi vår interessante samtale om læring og læringskultur. Dette er del 2 på temaet om dynamisk kompetanseledelse, med Hege Marie Mandt, ekspert innenfor læring og læringskultur fra Learnify, og Terje Aas Høiås, Learning & Development Manager i Payex.Har du ikke hørt del 1 anbefaler vi deg å gå tilbake til episode 180. Her snakker Hege mer om:Viktigheten av god læringskulturHvordan man kan bygge den oppHva det innebærer å ha en god læringskulturHvor viktig relasjonsbasert ledelse er i en slik prosessTerje eksemplifiserer med erfaringer fra egen bedrift og forteller oss hvordan de har løst problemer med kommunikasjon underveis. Hege kommer også inn på de individuelle faktorene, det ansvaret man selv kan ta og hva som skal til for at vi lærer optimalt. Hun snakker også om hvordan HR og ledere kan tilrettelegge for å bedre mestrings- og læringsopplevelse for ansatte.____________________Hege Marie Mandt har tverrfaglig kompetanse og erfaring fra pedagogikk, ledelse og virksomhetsstrategi. Hun bruker i dag denne kombinasjonen for å hjelpe virksomheter med læring og utvikling gjennom Learnify. Vil du lese mer?  https://www.learnify.one/Terje Aas Høiås jobber som Learning & Development Manager i Payex, hvor han driver kompetanseutvikling innen IT og støtter ledere og team i å skape vekst og utvikling. Med 15 års erfaring som utvikler og 12 år som teamleder for tverrfaglige utviklingsteam, kombinerer han teknisk fagkunnskap med en lidenskap for mennesker, læring og et smidig tankesett. Terje er sterkt engasjert i å bygge en kultur preget av kontinuerlig forbedring, samarbeid og autonomi – nøkkelprinsipper i agile arbeidsmetoder.________ Vil du ha e-post med ukens fagtips og personlig invitasjon til webinarer fra Leonda? Ja takk! Liker du det du hører? Trykk på følg i din podcast app så får du beskjed når nye ukentlige episoder legges ut.

Vi lever i en tid der endringene går stadig raskere og der en mer dynamisk tilnærming til kompetansearbeidet i organisasjonen vil være avgjørende for fremtidig suksess.  I ukens episode snakker vi om læring i arbeidshverdagen og hvordan du kan skape en sunn læringskultur på din arbeidsplass. Vi tar for oss dynamisk og smidig læring og hvordan praktisere 70-20-10 modellen. Hvordan kan du tilrettelegge for godt kompetansearbeid og smidig læringHvordan få inn læring som en naturlig del av arbeidshverdagenHvordan bygge en god læringskultur i virksomheten Hvordan bruke 70-20-10 modellen for læring i organisasjonerVi er så heldige å ha besøk av Terje Aas Høiås, Learning & Development Manager i Payex, og Hege Marie Mandt, Grunder og konsulent i Learnify, ekspert innenfor læring og læringskultur. Hege deler sin rike kunnskap om læring og læringskultur, Terje eksemplifiserer med egne erfaringer fra arbeidet med dynamisk kompetanseledelse og forteller oss hvordan de har klart å skape en sunn og levende læringskultur i Payex. Denne samtalen ble så innholdsrik at den er delt i 2.  Del 2 slippes torsdag 20.03. ________________________Hege Marie Mandt har tverrfaglig kompetanse og erfaring fra pedagogikk, ledelse og virksomhetsstrategi. Hun bruker i dag denne kombinasjonen for å hjelpe virksomheter med læring og utvikling gjennom Learnify.Terje Aas Høiås jobber som Learning & Development Manager i Payex, hvor han driver kompetanseutvikling innen IT og støtter ledere og team i å skape vekst og utvikling. Med 15 års erfaring som utvikler og 12 år som teamleder for tverrfaglige utviklingsteam, kombinerer han teknisk fagkunnskap med en lidenskap for mennesker, læring og et smidig tankesett. Terje er sterkt engasjert i å bygge en kultur preget av kontinuerlig forbedring, samarbeid og autonomi – nøkkelprinsipper i agile arbeidsmetoder.________ Vil du ha e-post med ukens fagtips og personlig invitasjon til webinarer fra Leonda? Ja takk! Liker du det du hører? Trykk på følg i din podcast app så får du beskjed når nye ukentlige episoder legges ut.

Anthony Iracki, MS, CPRP - CORE Professional Development Manager, PlayCore - highlights his affinity for professional development, personal branding, and promoting all aspects of parks and recreation in the public and private sector.Click here to learn more:https://anthonyinparks.com/Shane Mize is the Director of Parks and Recreation in the city of Pflugerville, Texas, where he resides with his wife and children.Tom Venniro is the 11-year Director of Parks and Recreation in Hilton-Parma, New York, where he resides with his wife Melissa, son Jack, and daughter Amelia.Jay Tryon is an 18-year park and recreation professional who loves to improve communities and their quality of life. He currently resides in Charlotte, North Carolina, with his wife and children.

With plans to introduce a ‘right to switch off' facing the axe in the UK, do we need formal legislation, or could boundaries be better managed by employers? What role should people professionals play in shifting the culture of toxic workplaces? How can we maintain that curiosity and hunger for learning? Finally, how big of an issue is ‘career catfishing'? In this episode, CIPD People and Transformation Director Amanda Arrowsmith is joined by three recent CIPD People Management Outstanding Student award winners: Jamila Lecky, People Transformation and Change Manager at Group M; Victoria Keith, Global Talent, Learning and Development Manager at Total Marketing Support Limited; and Rose Watkins-Jones, People Partner at Impression Digital. Recorded: 7 March 2025 --- Keep up to date with latest amends to the Employment Rights Bill and developments to the government's Make Work Pay plan: https://www.cipd.org/uk/knowledge/employment-law/proposed-changes-under-labour-government/

The freeze on federal funding is hitting a group just as they enter their busiest season. FairShare CSA coalition recently was informed that their grant meant to promote and expand CSA programs—has been canceled. Tess Romanski, FairShare CSA Communications & Development Manager says With the funding loss and uncertainty around conservation programs, it’s a tough time for farmers. But she emphasizes that now is the perfect time to support your local farmers. If you’re looking for fresh, local food and a way to directly support agriculture, joining a CSA could be a great option. Whether you're excited to try new seasonal produce or prefer customizing your weekly box, there’s likely a CSA that fits your needs. Charitee Seebecker checks in on funding progress. Wonderful weather on Monday jumpstarted Wisconsinites outdoor activities yesterday. Will it hold? Stu Muck says we'll see sun again today, but not quite as warm. Today the Governor's Tourism Conference draws to a close in LaCrosse. Wisconsin's agricultural tourism is on display and up for some recognition during the event. Sheila Everhart, executive director of Wisconsin's Agricultural Tourism Association explains the value that Wisconsin sees through ag tourism, and also explains the background of the 4 nominees they've advanced for state honors. Tomorrow thousands of dairy producers and agribusinesses will be together for the Professional Dairy Producers annual business conference. Shelly Mayer, executive director, says they've invited some dairy producers from the European Union to share their insights and current experiences .Commodities are holding firm for now in Chicago. John Heinberg, market advisor with Total Farm Marketing in West Bend says it's part of unraveling tariffs that are on, and tariffs that are paused.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Junior Rugby is potentially in for its biggest shakeup in decades. Under a new proposal, kids wouldn't play 15-a-side until they reach high school, playing 10-a-side until year 7 and 13-a-side in year 8. The changes are aimed at improving enjoyment and confidence levels. NZ Rugby Participation Development Manager Mike Hester told Mike Hosking they want to provide opportunities for kids to continue their skill development, so they have the skill sets and experiences they need to play locally or pursue a professional career. He says having a smaller side gives younger kids more opportunities to get their hands on the ball and be more involved and engaged with the sport. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Riccardo is joined by NZR Participation Development Manager Mike Hester to discuss the new NZ Junior Rugby proposal which would change the size of fields and team sizes for age grade rugby. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wisconsin farmers are some of the investors in soy-based firefighting foam. It's finding great success with fire departments across the United States and right here in Wisconsin as well. Bob Bosold discusses the product and the process of developing it with Dave Gourlie, Chris Turner and Jason Wiley. A warm up starts our week, but moisture's also coming our way. That's the start of the work week according to Stu Muck.The National Weather Service has launched "Rain Gauge Rally 2025". This is an effort to try and get citizens involved in reporting their rainfall on a regular basis. Pam Jahnke talks with assistant state climatologist, Bridgette Mason, about how they use this information and how they're working with the National Weather Service. The freeze on federal funding is having a negative impact on a group that's just starting its busiest season. Charitee Seebecker finds out about how plans have changed for Fairshare CSA. Tess Romanski, Communications & Development Manager, explains exactly what a CSA is, how it works, and why it’s a win-win for both farmers and consumers. CSA stands for community supported agriculture. Romanski explains that FairShare was notified that one of their signed and contracted grants was terminated. That grant was specifically for CSA promotion, making CSA accessible they had planned a project to do a lot of research into CSA and make CSA accessible and provide a lot of resources for Farmers to be able to Market and reach new audiences. With the loss of funding and talks of funding freezes and conservation programs under question, it's a hard time to be a farmer so she says now is a great time to show your local farmer that you care.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this podcast, we interview Evan Tzivanakis, author of ‘'Leading In VUCA Times''.  In this insightful work, Evan delves into the complexities of modern leadership, offering valuable strategies to navigate the ever-evolving business landscape successfully. His book has become a go-to resource for executives and aspiring leaders seeking guidance in an increasingly turbulent world. With a wealth of experience and expertise in leadership and organizational dynamics, Evan explains to our listeners how he has been instrumental in empowering countless individuals and businesses to achieve their full potential and thrive in the face of volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity (VUCA) in today's dynamic business landscape.We discover how Evan leverages a unique blend of empathetic understanding and strategic acumen to guide and mentor leaders towards unlocking their true leadership potential and navigating challenges with confidence and poise. His remarkable insights and innovative approaches have earned him a stellar reputation as a transformative force in the field of leadership development. Beyond his coaching prowess, Evan's entrepreneurial spirit has led him to establish a successful business that addresses critical leadership needs across various industries, leaving a lasting impact on numerous organizations globally. Moreover, his passion for education and sharing knowledge has driven him to assume the role of Adjunct Lecturer at the prestigious EU Business School-Geneva, where he imparts his wisdom and cutting-edge leadership principles to the next generation of business leaders. Evan is not only an author, but a Learning and Development Manager with strong commercial experience, a strategic business consultant and a University adjunct lecturer at the EU Business School. With an unwavering commitment to excellence and an inspiring track record of driving positive change, Evan Tzivanakis continues to leave an indelible mark on the world of leadership and organizational development. His profound influence on individuals and businesses alike makes him an indispensable asset to those seeking to thrive in the face of adversity and uncertainty. 

With rising food prices and uncertainties in the agricultural industry, now is the perfect time to support local farmers by joining a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program. A CSA works like a produce subscription box, allowing members to receive a share of a farm’s fresh produce throughout the growing season. "CSA is a win-win model," said Tess Romanski, Communications & Development Manager at FairShare CSA Coalition. "Farmers receive payment upfront when they need it most, and members get a steady supply of freshly picked produce." CSA memberships vary in length, ranging from six weeks to 30 weeks, depending on the farm. Some CSA programs offer standard pre-selected boxes, while others provide flexible options. Market shares allow members to choose from available produce at pickup sites, and customizable shares let members swap items or add extras.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HIV Matters explores the "Silent Voices" within the HIV community in this poignant episode. Michelle sits down with Lynda Shentall to discuss the experiences of those whose stories often go unheard. Tune in for a conversation that sheds light on the hidden challenges and triumphs faced by individuals living with HIV.Episode GuestLynda Shentall is a social worker and Service and Development Manager for the HIV charity George House Trust in Manchester. With 30 years' experience in social care, she is a trustee for Independent Choices, supporting women experiencing domestic abuse. Lynda's PhD explored the intersection of domestic abuse and HIV in women. She lectures in Social Work at the University of Salford.Additional Information and Links CW Plushttps://www.cwplus.org.uk/HIV Matters Bookstorehttps://uk.bookshop.org/shop/HIVMattersHow to contact the show Hello@hivmatterspodcast.co.ukhttps://hiv-matters.captivate.fm

Jason Henshaw is a seasoned professional in franchise development and operations, currently working as a Franchise Development Manager at Authority Brands for Mosquito Squad and Monster Tree Service.   Jason's career spans corporate training, leadership development, business consulting, project management, and earning accolades such as Franchisee Satisfaction Awards and Franchise 500 rankings.   His experience has ranged across various brands before landing at Authority Brands, he works with home service franchises like Mosquito Squad and Monster Tree Service.   Jason emphasizes the value of economies of scale within Authority Brands, helping franchises access the best pricing for services like insurance, equipment, and fleet management.   He emphasizes the importance of building long-term relationships with franchisees and providing them with the guidance they need for success. Linkedin: Jason Henshaw Check out our CEO Hack Buzz Newsletter–our premium newsletter with hacks and nuggets to level up your organization. Sign up HERE.  I AM CEO Handbook Volume 3 is HERE and it's FREE. Get your copy here: http://cbnation.co/iamceo3. Get the 100+ things that you can learn from 1600 business podcasts we recorded. Hear Gresh's story, learn the 16 business pillars from the podcast, find out about CBNation Architects and why you might be one and so much more. Did we mention it was FREE? Download it today!

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According to the State of Enablement Report 2024, organizations that leverage technology to power sales training are 50% more likely to improve quota attainment. So how can you optimize training technology to amplify your enablement efforts and drive business results? Shawnna Sumaoang: Hi, and welcome to the Win Win podcast. I’m your host, Shawnna Sumaoang. Join us as we dive into changing trends in the workplace and how to navigate them successfully. Here to discuss this topic is Donda Daniels, the GTM Learning and Development Manager at Vehlo. Thank you for joining us. I would love for you to tell us about yourself, your background, and your role. Donda Daniels: Thanks Shawnna for having me today. I’m excited to be here. So I took kind of an unconventional way, started out as an elementary school teacher, and I’ve actually listened to enough of your podcast to know I’m not the only one that has started in that area, but I did elementary, mostly like fourth grade ish or whatever, and then I went into interventions and that’ll be important to some of the other things that we talk about going on in this interview. And then because of some life changes, I ended up going into sales and I went in kind of kicking and screaming, but realized I was pretty good at it. I liked all of the strategy. And there was actually a lot of teaching components in sales skills that transferred pretty well. But I realized even though I was pretty good at selling, you know, doing all the president’s clubs and whatever, I miss teaching and training and really wanted that to be my focus again. And so that’s when I made the change into sales enablement and ultimately into my role now is go-to- market learning development manager at Vehlo. SS: Amazing. Well, Donda, thank you again so much for joining us. If you’ve heard this before, I have tremendous respect for teachers, especially in elementary school, given that my two little ones are there. And so amazing, amazing career path. Now, because of that, because of that experience in learning development, especially the classroom teaching and life coaching, how does that experience impact your approach to sales training and coaching? DD: So I’ve had some pretty big aha moments as I’ve gone along and one of the things that I realized as I got into sales enablement and was really focusing on my sellers was that it was actually a lot like being an interventionist in my classroom where I was in a pool to look and find out what were the barriers that were keeping my students from reading. I now was in a position that I was looking at what are the barriers that are keeping my sellers from attaining their quotas, reaching their goals. So really taking the step back to identify is where’s the skill gap. Or the knowledge gap, you know, do they not know their product as well as they should? Or do they not understand the systems or the processes that we’ve put in place? And do we maybe need to provide job aids or extra training for them? Do we need to simplify our systems for them? Are they actually bogging them down from getting to where they wanted to be? And so putting in those interventions or supports for my sellers. So that they could move in the direction we wanted them to, as far as connecting it to what I learned in life coaching, coaching is really about identifying what our thoughts and how did they connect to our results. And so having a really strong mindset in sales is probably the number one tool that you need. And then taking that approach as I build out resources, understanding that our brain’s number one job is to keep us safe. When things come up that are going to challenge us, our brain is automatically going to be like, ah, you know, what’s going on here. And so for training, really approaching it. How can I make sure that we lay this out so that it’s very clear, concise, intentional that we can kind of calm things down so that they can actually take in the material and do what we need them to do so they can grow. SS: I love that. And on LinkedIn, I noticed that you also mentioned system optimization plays a really key role in your learning strategy. Can you tell us a little bit more about this and how you’ve leveraged your enablement platform to streamline your tech stack? DD: Yeah, so at Vehlo, it’s kind of a unique situation. I mean, I’ve been in other companies where we have had acquisitions. Vehlo was built up of 17 smaller companies that came together to serve the aftermarket in the automotive space. And so they all came with their own systems and processes and onboarding and whatnot. And so being able to use a platform like Highspot to centralize all of that information and set expectations to be a single source of truth has been paramount in us being able to grow at the rate that we need and want to. SS: Amazing. And you’ve already seen some amazing success. I know that you’ve been working to develop product training for new hires and you’ve been able to reduce ramp time by 50%. Can you tell us more about this effort? DD: Yeah, that effort has been intentional, organized, and then providing accountability, which Highspot gave us the ability to do all three of those. And so, being able to create tech stack training and product training that we know we’re delivering consistent. Training to everybody across the board, no matter what product they’re attached to and then really using the platform to provide for our learners to absorb the information, but then to make it their own before they’re practicing. On our customers, like we want to give them that space to make that content, that messaging their own before they’re in an actual selling environment. SS: I think that’s phenomenal. And just given your extensive learning and development background, I’d love to hear from you about some of your best practices for designing effective training programs. DD: So one thing that I live by when I’m creating out content or resources is that people say adults, but really everybody, we don’t learn things until we actually have to. And so, you know, we can put forth what we would call training to our customer success or sales reps, whatever team we’re working with, but if we don’t give them that space to make the information their own, then it stops, it’s just awareness. And so understanding that and then identifying, do our people need some deep training where we’re providing that space for them to make the messaging or the process or whatever their own and giving them space to practice it and then check for understanding, making sure that they have it, or is it just awareness? Sometimes it’s enough to give them the information. Here’s the feature update. This is how it impacts your customers. And here’s a job aid to support you in that moment. As opposed to, no, we really need to make sure that you have this down pat. And so using the features in Highspot where we can do the training and then being able to make a recording and turn it in and get feedback as that space, because you know that they’re going to record themselves more than once. And so we’re giving an artificial timeline. Really for them to learn the information and make it their own before they take it out to their customers. SS: Amazing. How are you encouraging your reps to consistently engage with and adopt your training programs? DD: We branded our instance of Highspot “the garage”, which is appropriate that we serve automotive shops and dealerships and all good mechanics keep the right tools. In their garage, and so we work on keeping our garage organized and maintained and always with the intention that they’re going to find what they need in this few clicks as possible. And so then also adopting the mindset that build it they will come. If we build it so that it is purposeful and useful, they’ll know, and they will come and be in there. And so it really just. Trying to always be intentional to keep them foremost and build it so that it serves our end user. SS: I love that philosophy. That’s spot on. Now, another thing that I noticed on LinkedIn was that you mentioned you specialize in cross-functional collaboration. And I think this is absolutely essential to anyone in enablement. How do you go about partnering with your go-to-market teams across the business to align your programs to key business objectives? DD: Yeah, I work really closely with our revenue enablement leaders. For each of our divisions, and they really have a pulse on what’s going on with sales operations and marketing and product and whatever for each of their divisions. And so working closely with them so that they help me get to the right tables. And sometimes kind of pushing my way in to be at the right tables and not because when I come to the table that I’m necessarily changing the direction, but so helpful for me to hear how the ideas are being created and what the end goal is supposed to be so that I can start connecting it to the platform and resources and training and whatnot to be able to support my stakeholders in this is how I think we can roll this out. And so really just a lot of communication and hearing. Listening and seeing what the issue or the problem really is that we’re trying to fix. SS: Amazing. Pivoting a little bit, I’d love to understand from you as well, some best practices around how you think about leveraging data to optimize your training programs. DD: So you can take the teacher out of the classroom, but you can’t take the classroom out of the teacher. You know, we always used summative and formative data when we were working with our students. And it’s no different when you’re working with adults in sales. And so using the hard data that we have from Salesforce, Highspot, the other tools that we’re using, but also taking the time to get that authentic feedback from our end users, our sales leaders, our sellers, and being able then to take that information. And really ask what I think is the most important question, based on what we’re seeing in the data, why? Why are they performing better than we had expected? Or why are they meeting the goals that we thought they were going to? Why are they underperforming? And being able to connect that to what did we do that we know impacted them positively. And what do we do that? Maybe we need to go back and rethink that it maybe didn’t serve the teams in the way that we had thought that it would. SS: I love that approach. Last question for you, Donda. With the new year just getting started, what are you hoping to achieve as you continue to enhance your learning and development programs in the year ahead? DD: Yeah, the biggest is going to be our adoption of Highspot. We’ve done kind of a tiered rollout with teams and so really supporting that adoption and working with our sales leaders and the stakeholders in the company to make sure that it’s serving them. The way that it needs to continue to build out more product training for some of our different brands and just courses in general for onboarding and also further development of our existing teams, then really supporting my leaders. And the stakeholders to know the data that is available in our platform and how they can use that for coaching and supporting their teams as we go. SS: Donda, again, thank you so much for joining us. I’m excited for what’s to come ahead for you all, um, but really appreciate you taking the time to chat with us today on this podcast. DD: Yeah. I appreciate it. Thank you so much. SS: To our audience, thank you for listening to this episode of the Win Win podcast. Be sure to tune in next time for more insights on how you can maximize enablement success with Highspot.

Michelle Ford talks to Jackie Bryans, the PR and Development Manager from Theatre Royal, Windsor to discuss upcoming productions.

Cancer affects everyone, but through collaboration and community support, hope grows stronger. In this episode, Hannah Bird, Development Manager for the American Cancer Society in Mississippi, highlights the impactful work of ACS, including the life-changing Hope Lodge, groundbreaking research, and vital community initiatives. Discover how partnerships, like the one with First Commercial Bank, play a critical role in supporting these efforts to improve lives and fight cancer.

This show has been flagged as Explicit by the host. Greetings and welcome to Hacker Public Radio. My name is Peter Paterson, also known as SolusSpider, a Scotsman living in Kentucky, USA. This is my second HPR recording. The first was episode 4258 where I gave my introduction and computer history. Once again I am recording the audio on my Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra phone, running Android 14, with Audio Recorder by Axet. The app was installed from F-Droid. Markdown For my Shownotes I learned to use Markdown by using the ReText app, which allows me to write in one window and preview the result in another. What is this show about? When I visited Archer72, AKA Mark Rice, in November 2024 in his University of Kentucky trauma room I reminded him that I work for God's Pantry Food Bank. He said he wanted to hear more, and highly suggested that I record the story as an HPR show, so here we are. I plan to ask the questions I hear from so many, and attempt to answer them as best I am able. What is the History of God's Pantry Food Bank? Reading directly from the About-Us page of Godspantry.org Mim Hunt, the founder of God's Pantry Food Bank, vowed to leave "the heartbreaking profession of social work" behind when she returned to her hometown of Lexington after serving as a child welfare worker in 1940's New York City. She and her husband, Robert, opened "Mim's," a combination gift shop, antique gallery, and health food store, but after seeing poverty in Lexington that rivaled what she'd fought against in New York, she found herself unable to remain silent. Mim began her work in Lexington by filling her station wagon with food, clothing, and bedding, and distributing it directly to individuals in need. Soon, neighbors were bringing food donations to what became known as "Mim's Pantry" located at her home on Lexington's Parkers Mill Road. But Mim quickly corrected them. "I don't fill these shelves," she said. "God does. This is God's Pantry." God's Pantry Food Bank was born out of this work in 1955 and remained mobile until the first pantry was opened in 1959. Since its founding, the food bank has grown in many ways. What started with one woman attempting to do what she could to address a need is now an organization serving 50 counties in Central and Eastern Kentucky through a number of programs with a dedicated staff committed to the mission of solving hunger. Mim Hunt devoted her life to helping others, and we continue to honor her legacy at God's Pantry Food Bank. Her work is proof that one person, with every small action, can make a large impact. We invite you to join us in continuing Mim's work. Where have been the locations of the main Food Bank facility? My ex-workmate Robert Srodulski recently wrote a reply in Facebook when our newest building was announced. He stated: "If I count right, this is the 6th main warehouse location in Lexington. Congratulations! > Mim's house and car Oldham Avenue garage A building next to Rupp Arena (which is now gone) Forbes Road Jaggie Fox Way, Innovation Drive." My friend Robert was employed by the Food Bank for 26 years. I am chasing his time as the longest lasting male employee. Two ladies have longer service times: Debbie Amburgey with 36.5 years in our Prestonsburg facility. She started on 19th October 1987. Sadly my good friend Debbie passed earlier this year, and I miss her greatly. She never retired. Danielle Bozarth with currently just under 30 years. She started on 30th May 1995. It would take me just over 11 years to catch up with Debbie's service record, which would take me to the age of 68. Unsure if I shall still be employed by then! What exactly do I mean by Food Bank? In February 2023 I wrote a blog post with my explanation of Food Bank. My website is LinuxSpider.net, and you will find the direct link in the shownotes. The blog was written as a response to friends, mostly from the United Kingdom, asking me very this question. To many there, and indeed here in USA also, what is called a Food Bank is what I call a local Food Pantry. Nobody is wrong here at all. We all gather food from various sources and distribute it to our neighbours who are in food insecure need. Most Pantries are totally staffed by volunteers and often open limited hours. The Food Bank has a larger scope in where we source food from, the amount sourced, does have paid staff but still dependent on volunteers, and we are open at least 40 hours a week. More if you include projects that involve evenings and Saturdays. God's Pantry Food Bank has a service area which includes 50 of the 120 Counties of Kentucky, covering central, southern, and eastern, including part of Appalachia. When I started in 1999 we were distributing 6 million pounds weight of food per year. This is about 150 semi-truckloads. Over 25 years later we are looking at distributing about 50 million pounds this year, about 1,250 truckloads. Over 40% of our distribution is fresh produce. We are an hunger relief organisation, so this amount of food is assisting our neighbours in need. In those 50 Counties we have about 400 partner agencies. Many of these agencies are Soup Kitchens, Children's Programs, Senior Programs, as well as Food Pantries. God's Pantry Food Bank is partnered with the Feeding America network of 198 Food Banks. In my early years I knew them as America's Second Harvest. In 2008 they changed name to Feeding America. Their website is FeedingAmerica.org What they do is outlined in their our-work page, including: Ensuring everyone can get the food they need with respect and dignity. Advocating for policies that improve food security for everyone. Partnering to address the root causes of food insecurity, like the high cost of living and lack of access to affordable housing. Working with local food banks and meal programs. Ending hunger through Food Access, Food Rescue, Disaster Response, and Hunger Research. I have visited a few other Food Banks, but not as many as I would have liked. We all have our own areas of service, but do often interact as the needs arise, especially in times of disaster. The Feeding America network came to Kentucky's aid in the past few years with the flooding in the East and tornadoes in the West. Feeding America aided the Food Banks affected by the devastation from Hurricanes Helene and Milton. How did I get started at the Food Bank? As mentioned in my introduction show I moved from Scotland to Kentucky in May 1999 and married Arianna in June 1999. Before our wedding I had received my green card. My future Mother-in-Law Eva recommended I check with God's Pantry Food Bank to see if they were hiring. She was working for Big Lots and had applied for a warehouse job at the Food Bank. Unfortunately for her she never got the job, but she was quite impressed by the organisation. She knew that I had warehouse and driving experience. So, one day after dropping Arianna at her University of Kentucky Medical Staff Office I stopped by the Food Bank on South Forbes Road to ask. The answer was that they were indeed hiring for the warehouse, and to come back that afternoon to meet with CW Drury, the Warehouse Manager. I drove home, put on smarter clothes, and drove back. It was a pleasure meeting CW and hearing about the job. Although most of the explanation of what they did in their mission went over my head at the time, I knew needed a job, and wanted to join this company. A few days before our wedding I received a phone call from CW offering me the position. I accepted and went for my medical the next day. My first day with God's Pantry Food Bank was on Tuesday 6th July 1999, the day after our honeymoon. I will admit that although my previous job in Scotland was a physical one, quite a few months had passed, and the heat was hot that Summer in Kentucky! I went home exhausted everyday, but totally enjoying the work I was doing. I started off mostly picking orders, assisting Agencies that came in, going to the local Kroger supermarkets to pick up bread, deliver and pick up food barrels of donations, and all the other duties CW assigned me to. I particularly enjoyed the software part of the job. I forget the name of the software back then, but do remember learning the 10 digit Item Codes. 1st is the source 2nd and 3rd are the category. There are 31 officially with Feeding America. next 6 is the unique UPC - usually from the item bar code 10th is the storage code of dry, cooler, or freezer The first code I memorised was Bread Products: 1040010731 This broke down to Donated, Bread Category, UPC number, and Dry Storage. I must admit we did not create a new code when we started storing Bread Product in the Cooler. That is probably the only exception It has been my responsibility all these years to maintain the Item Category Code sheet with different codings we have used and had to invent. An example is that when the source digit had already used 1 to 9, we had to start using letters. Although there were concerns at the time, everything worked out well. When I started at South Forbes Road there were 11 employees there and Debbie in Prestonsburg. 12 in total, in 2 locations. These days we have over 80 employees in 5 locations: Lexington, Prestonsburg, London, Morehead, and a Volunteer Center on Winchester Road, Lexington, near the Smuckers JIF Peanut Butter plant. My time at 104 South Forbes Road was for a full 4 weeks! In August 1999 we moved to 1685 Jaggie Fox Way, into a customised warehouse with 3 pallet tall racking, and lots of office space. It felt so large back then! On my first couple of days of unloading trucks there I totally wore out a pair of trainers!! Jaggie Fox does sound like a strange name for a street, but I later learned it came from 2 ladies, Mrs Jaggie and Mrs Fox who owned the land before the business park purchase. Anyway, that's what I have been told by mulitple people. Technology was fun in 1999, as we had a 56K phone modem, about 10 computers, and 1 printer. You can imagine the shared internet speed. I forget how long, but we eventually got DSL, then Cable. What have been my duties at the Food Bank? For my first decade of employment I worked the warehouse and as a driver. This included delivering food to the 4 to 5 local pantries that we ran ourselves in local church buildings in Fayette County. Funny story is that a couple of years into the job, I was approached by the Development Manager and asked if I knew websites and HTML. I informed her that I was familiar, and she made me responsible for the maintenance of the website that University of Kentucky students had created. It indeed was quite basic with only HTML and images. I had this duty for a few years before a professional company was hired. I mentioned Inventory software. In early 2000 we moved to an ERP, that is an Enterprise Resource Planning suite named Navision written by a Danish company. That company was then taken over by Microsoft. For as while it was called Microsoft NAV, and these days it is part of Dynamics 365. Feeding America commissioned a module named CERES which assisted us non-profits to use profit orientated software. Inhouse, we just call the software CERES. Even though I was no longer maintaining the website, I was still involved in IT to a degree. I became the inhouse guy who would set up new employees with their own computer. Ah, the days of Active Directory. I never did like it! I was also the guy the staff came to first with their computer problems. Funny how a lot of these issues were fixed when I walked in their office. If I could not fix an issue there and then, we did have a contract company on-call. They maintained our server and other high level software. This was still when I was in the warehouse role. After that first decade I was allocated to be our Welcome Center person, which I did for 3 years. This involved welcoming agencies, guests, salespersons, volunteers, and assisting other staff members in many ways. I also went from being a driver to the person who handed out delivery and pick-up routes to the drivers. During these years I became a heavy user of CERES working with the agencies and printing out pick-sheets to our warehouse picking staff. Although I really enjoyed the work, I will openly admit that I am not always the best in heavily social situations. I did have some difficulty when the Welcome Center was full of people needing my attention and I was trying to get software and paperwork duties done. Somehow I survived! My next stage of employment was moving into the offices and becoming the assistant to the Operations Director. This is when I really took on the role of food purchaser, ordering fresh produce and food from vendors as part of our budget. I also took over the responsibility of bidding for food donations from the Feeding America portal named Choice. National Donors offer truckloads of food and other items to the network, and we Food Banks bid on them in an allocated share system. The donations are free, but we pay for the truck freight from the shipping locations. A full time IT person was hired. We are now on our 4th IT Manager. The last 2 each had assistants. Although I am grandfathered in as an admin, my duties in this regard are very low, but still have the abity to install software as needed. Quite handy on my own laptop. As well as being the Food Procurement Officer I also became the Reporting Officer. This has been greatly aided by our team receiving the ability to write our own reports from the Navision SQL database using Jet Reporting. This is an Excel extension that allows us to access field data not directly obtainable in the CERES program. The fore-mentioned Robert Srodulski used to spend a day creating a monthly report that included all of our 50 counties across multiple categories of data. He would step by step complete an Excel worksheet with all this information. I took his spreadsheet, converted it into a Jet Report, and it now runs in about 5 minutes! It is my responsibility to supply reports on a regular monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis to my Directors, fellow staff, and to Feeding America. Yes, I do have an orange mug on my desk that says "I submitted my MPR". That is the Monthly Pulse Report. It sits next to my red swingline stapler! What are God's Pantry Food Bank's sources of food? This is probably the question I get asked the most when friends and online contacts find out what I do for a career. We receive and obtain food from various sources, including: Local donations from people like you. Thank you! Local farmers. Local retail companies and other businesses giving food directly to us and to our Partner Agencies. We are the official food charity of many retailers, including Walmart and Kroger. National Companies, mostly through the Feeding America Choice Program. The USDA, U.S. Department of Agriculture, supplies us with multiple programs of food: TEFAP (the Emergency Food Assistance Program), CCC (Commodity Credit Corporation), and CSFP (Commodity Supplemental Food Program). Purchased food, including Fresh Produce, via donations and grants. Without all this food coming in, we would not be able to distribute to our internal programs or to our partner agencies, allowing them to run Backpacks for Kids, Food Boxes for Seniors, Food Pantries, Mobile Distributions, Sharing Thanksgiving, and a multitude of other services we offer our neighbours. We have a team of Food Sourcers that work directly with the retail companies, so I am not fully involved there, but I am the main Food Purchaser for the majority of the food we buy. Specialised internal programs like Backpack and local Pantries do order specific foods that they need on a regular basis. I try to supply for the long term. With the USDA CSFP program I am responsible for the ordering of that food through a Government website. Often 6 to 12 months ahead of time. Here's a truth that staggers many people when I inform them: If you are spending cash on food donations to God's Pantry Food Bank, the most efficient use of those funds is to donate it to us. I truly can obtain about $10 worth of food for every $1 given. An example is that I recently obtained a full truckload donation of 40,000lb of Canned Sliced Beets (yum!) that we are paying only freight on. Do the maths. #Where is God's Pantry Food Bank located? As mentioned we have 5 locations, not including our own local pantries, but our main head office is at 2201 Innovation Drive Please check out our webpage at GodsPantry.org/2201innovationdrive as it includes an excellent animated walk-through tour of the offices and warehouse, including the Produce Cooler, Deli Cooler, and Freezer. They are massive! I personally waited until the very last day, Friday 13th of December, to move out of my Jaggie Fox office and into my new one at Innovation. Our official first day was on Monday 16th December 2024. What I tooted and posted on that Friday caught the eye of my CEO, Michael Halligan, and he asked me if he could share it with others. Of course he should! In the Shownotes I have included a link to my Mastodon toot. It's too long a number to read out. I am absolutely loving our new location. It's my challenge to fill the cooler, freezer, and dry warehouse with donated food! My new office is 97% set up to my workflow, including my infamous hanging report boards, and spiders everywhere. The last line of my blog says: All that said, it truly is the only job I have ever had which I absolutely enjoy, but totally wish did not exist!! This remains true. Our mission is: Reducing hunger by working together to feed Kentucky communities. Our vision is: A nourished life for every Kentuckian. #How may HPR listeners support God's Pantry Food Bank The quick answer is to go to our website of GodsPantry.org and click on Take Action. From there you will be given a list to choose from: Donate Food Volunteer Host a Food Drive or Fundraiser Become a Partner Attend an Event Advocate Other Ways to Help Thank you so much for listening to my HPR show on God's Pantry Food Bank. Apart from leaving a comment on the HPR show page, the easiest ways for people to contact me are via Telegram: at t.me/solusspider or Mastodon at @SolusSpider@linuxrocks.online I look forward to hearing from you. Now go forth, be there for your fellow neighbours, and record your own HPR show! … Adding this comment to the Shownotes, that I shall not be speaking aloud. Although I consider this show topic to be Clean, as it is basically about my life and work, not my beliefs, there may be some worldwide who hear the name God's Pantry and consider it to be religious. Therefore I am flagging the show as Explicit. just in case. It is merely the name of our non-profit Food Bank, as called by our founder Mim Hunt. Although the majority of our Partner Agencies are faith based non-profit organisations, the Food Bank itself is not faith based. … Provide feedback on this episode.

Radio show host, Gary Calligas will have Mark Crawford, Airport Business and Development Manager for Shreveport Regional Airport on his Saturday, December 21st“The Best of Times Radio Hour” at 9:05 AM on News Radio 710 KEEL to discuss the many improvements and changes to the Shreveport Regional Airport. You can also listen to this radio talk show streaming LIVE on the internet at www.710KEEL.com . and streaming LIVE on the KEEL app on apple and android devices. For more information, please visit these websites at www.thebestoftimesnews.com and www.hebertstandc.com. This radio show is proudly presented by AARP Louisiana and Hebert's Town and Country of Shreveport featuring – Dodge, Chrysler, Ram, and Jeep vehicles and service.

On this week's episode of the "What I Wish I Knew" podcast, we speak with Daniela Alldredge. Daniela is a Development Manager at Elevation Land Solutions. She is a first generation college graduate and has a bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin and a masters in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Permian Basin. Daniela grew up in Midland, TX and was the youngest of three girls. Daniela married her high school sweetheart. They have 2 year old twin girls. 

Erin Molek, Development Manager, BEDS Plus, talks to John about what BEDS Plus does, how they provide shelter for the unhoused, the way they have evolved since 1988, how they help people get the resources they need to say housed, if there is a typical family that they serve, how the housing crisis is impacting families, […]

Erin Molek, Development Manager, BEDS Plus, talks to John about what BEDS Plus does, how they provide shelter for the unhoused, the way they have evolved since 1988, how they help people get the resources they need to say housed, if there is a typical family that they serve, how the housing crisis is impacting families, […]

Erin Molek, Development Manager, BEDS Plus, talks to John about what BEDS Plus does, how they provide shelter for the unhoused, the way they have evolved since 1988, how they help people get the resources they need to say housed, if there is a typical family that they serve, how the housing crisis is impacting families, […]

In this conversation with Dave Keelty we delve into the intricacies of coaching, particularly within the realm of New Zealand Cricket. We explore the journey of coaching, the importance of understanding the value of coaches, and the definition of quality coaching. Dave shares insights from his experiences, emphasizing the significance of the coach's role in player development and the impact of effective coaching on athletes' experiences. The discussion also covers the six domains of quality coaching, the necessity of reflection in coaching practices, and the structures in place within New Zealand Cricket to support coach development. Dave discusses the importance of coaching communication, innovative learning experiences for coaches, and the need for real-world scenarios in coaching development. Here is a link to the newsletter "Deep Dive" which he and Sam McKenzie write and it is worth a read. https://the-deep-dive-coaching.beehiiv.com/p/have-you-been-paying-attentionSend us a textSupport the showhttps://talkingperformancepod.com/

One of South Africa's most prolific criminal cases, “The Station Strangler”, will be streamed on Showmax. The documentary delves into the world of serial killer Norman Afzal Simons, who is believed to have killed 21 young boys and one adult from the mid-80s to the mid-90s in the Cape Flats.The schoolteacher was convicted of the rape and murder of 10-year-old Elroy van Rooyen and sentenced to 25 years in in 1995. Twenty-eight years after his imprisonment, Simons was released on parole and placed under 24-hour monitoring in November 2023, opening up fresh wounds in a community where justice has been denied for decades. Meanwhile, the true-crime feature documentary, which will premiere on November 6, is produced by IdeaCandy which brought viewers “Tracking Thabo Bester”, “Devilsdorp” “Steinheist” and “School Ties”. Joining us this evening to talk about this documentary is award-winning director, Nadine Cloete. Nadine has won the Audience Award at Encounters for Action Kommandant, while Address Unknown won the SAFTA for Best Short Film. She is also the Production and Development Manager for Non-Fiction at the National Film and Video Foundation.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tomorrow marks International Stuttering Awareness Day. It is believed that about 50,000 people in Ireland currently have a stutter, but is there a right way and a wrong way to help someone who is struggling to get their words out?Joining Seán to discuss is Dr. Jonathan Linklater, Speech Therapist and Development Manager for the Irish Stammering Association.

Check out these highlights from Day 3 of this year's awesome event!!! 03:10 – Michal Gula, 3D Evangelist & Chief Technology Officer @ Overhead4D 14:30 – Tan Nguyen, Division Manager TLS @ Riegl USA Inc. 26:30 – Ray Woering, CEO & Hanno Kant, Development Manager and Survey Wizard @ Apglos B.V. 49:50 – Michael Dutch, Team Lead Reseller CSM @ NavVis 1:03:50 – Rami Tamimi, Surveying and Geospatial Technology Researcher and Educator

In today's fast-paced corporate environment, the role of managers has become more challenging than ever before. With workforces becoming increasingly dispersed, many managers find themselves constantly juggling competing demands.In this episode, host David Rice is joined by Elena Agaragimova—Talent Acquisition & Development Manager at Horizon Industries, Limited—to delve into how organizations can empower managers through wellbeing, training, and a supportive communityRelated Links:Join the People Managing People community forumSubscribe to the newsletter to get our latest articles and podcastsConnect with Elena on LinkedInCheck out Horizon Industries, LimitedSupport the show

In this episode of the Xcast, Ciara Nowak, the Training and Development Manager at InVision, takes us through the significance of employee growth via training and development. Ciara covers trending topics in the training space and shares best practices for fostering a learning culture within organizations. Later, she is joined by Elisha Kessman, Vice President of Experience Delivery, who leads InVision's mentorship program. Elisha highlights the vital role mentorship plays in personal and professional development, sharing tips on how employees can benefit from mentor-mentee relationships across different disciplines.Key Takeaways:Importance of Training and Development: Investing in training and development is crucial for both personal growth and organizational success. It not only helps employees stay updated with industry trends but also enhances productivity, processes, and engagement within the organization.Impact on Employee Retention and Profitability: Organizations that prioritize training and development experience higher employee retention and profitability. Studies show that employees who engage in learning feel a stronger connection and purpose in their work.Designing Effective Training Programs: Effective training programs should be tailored to the audience's needs, considering their learning styles (e.g., interactive, self-paced, or lecture-based), and addressing specific skill gaps. Clear, realistic goals should be set to ensure comprehension and application of the material.Mentorship as a Complement to Training: Mentorship programs are a valuable extension of training, providing personalized guidance and support. Mentors help employees explore growth areas, share experiences, and collaborate across disciplines, enhancing overall development.Creating a Culture of Learning: Organizations should foster a learning culture by leading by example, encouraging employee feedback, and making training accessible. Celebrating learner successes, conducting regular sessions, and offering a blend of live and on-demand learning opportunities can significantly boost engagement.

In this episode of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin welcome Matt Curry and Chad Stokes from Cleveland Brothers Equipment Company. The discussion centers around workforce development and the innovative approaches Cleveland Brothers takes to recruit and train the next generation of technicians.Matt, the Technical Training and Development Manager, and Chad, the Corporate Technical Recruiter, share insights into their recruitment strategies, focusing on high school career technology centers. They emphasize the importance of reaching out to young people and providing them with various pathways into the industry, including entry-level positions and apprenticeship programs.The Cleveland Brothers Apprentice Program, launched last year, is highlighted as a key initiative. This 15-month program allows participants to gain hands-on experience while being paid, allowing them to explore different business segments within the company. Matt and Chad explain how this program not only fills the technician gap but also fosters a culture of growth and development within the organization.Throughout the episode, the hosts and guests discuss the evolving nature of the industry, particularly the increasing role of technology in equipment maintenance and repair. They stress the importance of having a solid foundation in electronics and troubleshooting skills, as these are critical for success in today's technical landscape.The episode concludes with a call to action for those interested in applying to the apprenticeship program or exploring career opportunities within the company.Overall, this episode provides valuable insights into workforce development in the construction industry and showcases Cleveland Brothers' commitment to building a skilled workforce for the future.

In this episode, Tal Shnall (IG: @TalShnall), Learning and Development Manager at The Joule - a luxury hotel in Dallas - reveals why personal and professional growth is essential for you and your team, and how to make it a priority.Listeners will learn:Tal's story of rising through the ranks from hotel operations to leadership. (00:51)How Tal's career trajectory wasn't linear, and the challenges he faced along the way. (06:15)The importance of personal growth and development, and how Tal invested in himself by reading books and learning from mentors. (11:28)How Tal's experience as a John Maxwell coach shaped his approach to leadership and growth. (20:54)The components of the learning and development program Tal oversees at The Joule, and how he structures it for employees. (29:31)Where Tal sees the hospitality industry going in the next 10 years. (34:27)How the skills learned in hospitality, such as emotional intelligence and relationship building, can be applied to your personal life as well. (43:12)Tal's recommended resource for personal and professional growth. (46:18) New to Hospitality Daily? Start here. Want to get my summary and actionable insights from each episode delivered to your inbox each day? Subscribe here for free.Follow Hospitality Daily and join the conversation on YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.Music by Clay Bassford of Bespoke Sound: Music Identity Design for Hospitality Brands

The zig zag shopping journey of the consumer has completely disrupted the organizational silos of brick and mortar vs. digital commerce at many brands. Driving growth requires cross-functional teams to pick omnichannel use cases and devise, launch, measure, and optimize them together. The fuel of that process is data, and Andy Beilke, Sr. Development Manager, eCommerce Strategy & Capabilities at General Mills, focuses his team on delivering the data that enables omnichannel thinking and behaviors across the organization. Andy joined the podcast to walk us through the transformation of processes and data science that are driving growth. Following this episode, you will want to google the word “gonculator”.