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Hosted by Chris Beckett & Shane Ludtke, two amateur astronomers in Saskatchewan who enjoy teaching astronomy classes and showing the public views through their telescopes. actualastronomy@gmail.com   Top ten techniques for buying used telescope gear on Episode 552 of the Actual Astronomy podcast. I'm Chris and joining me is Shane. We are amateur astronomers who love looking up at the night sky and this podcast is for everyone who enjoys going out under the stars.   New vs. used: Baked in discount Cheaper way to try different things Less cost to buy try sell than new and get hit by depreciation Great out of production gear   Top 10 Ways to Choose Used Telescope Equipment: Dedicated Astronomy Classifieds: Buy through enthusiast platforms like  Cloudy Nights or AstroBuySell or online Japan Auction Sites rather than general marketplaces although I've had good luck on eBay too. Astronomy forums feature seller rating systems, community feedback, and knowledgeable owners who generally take better care of their optics. Inspect Glass and Mirrors for Mold or Coating Loss: A little dust on optics is normal, but avoid equipment with scratches, flaking coatings, or fungus/mold. Mold grows in damp storage conditions and permanently eats away at optical coatings. Test Mechanical Operations In Person: Arrange local pickup whenever possible to test the gear. Rack the focuser through its full range to ensure smooth motion, verify that mount lock knobs tighten properly, and check for wobbles or stripped threads. Verify GoTo Electronics and Tracking Motors: For computerized or tracking mounts, power on the unit to test motor slewing, controller screens, and firmware updates. Check battery compartments for acid corrosion, which frequently ruins neglected electronics. Compare Against Retail Pricing: Cross-reference the original retail listing to check the standard asking price (fair used prices generally hover around 60–75% of current retail) and confirm that missing essentials like counterweights, hand controllers, or finder scopes are accounted for in the deal. Ask for Close-Up Photos and "Pencil" Tests: If buying remotely, request high-resolution, unedited photographs of optics from multiple angles. Asking the seller to place a specific object (like a handwritten note) next to the gear helps verify that they actually possess the equipment. Inquire About Storage and Service History: Ask where the equipment was stored. Mounts kept in unconditioned sheds or outdoor garages are prone to rusted gears, degraded grease, and moisture damage. High-end mounts may also have a documented service history. Watch Out for DIY Modifications: Amateur astronomers frequently alter equipment. Ensure any past modifications—such as custom focuser upgrades, flocking, or drilled mounting plates—were executed professionally and won't hinder performance or future resale value. Evaluate Mount Payload Capacity Realistically: Don't evaluate a telescope tube in isolation; ensure the bundled or intended mount can handle the weight. For astrophotography, plan for a payload weight that is no more than half of the mount's advertised maximum capacity. Use Secure Payment Methods with Buyer Protection: When paying online or via long-distance shipping, always use payment channels that offer buyer protection (such as standard PayPal Purchase options rather than "Friends & Family") to safeguard against scams or damaged goods. Ensure the item is well protected with proper packaging. Purchase shipping insurance when acquiring expensive gear.   We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs.  Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too!  Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations.  Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.

U.S. President Donald Trump says that if Canada joining the European Union as a proposed associate member is intended as a “hostile act” against the United States, he may impose tariffs on the EU.“I think it's laughable,” Trump said, while calling Canada a “terrible trade partner.” He added that if the intention behind the initiative is a “hostile act,” he would impose consequences.The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a measure put forward by Republicans that would provide a federal blueprint to ensure data centers pay for their use of local energy grids. It was adopted in a 417–3 vote.AI and other data centers draw huge amounts of electricity from local power grids, straining supplies and leading to utility bill shocks for households across the nation.

Can your mind actually change the way you experience your health, your life, and your future?In this powerful episode #5 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Dr. Sachin Patel, a father, husband, philanthropist, author, speaker, breathwork facilitator, and functional medicine practice success coach, explores the incredible connection between the mind, body, breath, and mindset and how it can shape lasting transformation.Dr. Sachin Patel is the founder of The Living Proof Institute and creator of the Perfect Practice Mentorship Program, through which he empowers practitioners worldwide to transform healthcare and help people activate their own capacity for Self-Care and healing.This podcast invites you to question some of your beliefs about health, reality, and what is possible when you become more conscious of your thoughts, habits, environment, and choices.✅ Why your mindset matters and how your worldview can shape the way you experience yourself, your health, and the world around you✅ The conscious and subconscious mind and why becoming more present can help you take back control✅ Why distraction destroys your destiny and how constantly shifting your attention can affect your ability to focus and create✅ How to build healthier reward loops instead of relying on habits that leave you feeling depleted✅ The importance of knowing your “North Star” and using clear goals and feedback to make sure you're moving in the direction you truly want✅ The “law of attention” and why focused intention needs to be paired with meaningful action✅ The power of community and how the people you surround yourself with can influence your growth and the person you become✅ How discomfort can become part of growth and why stepping outside your comfort zone can build resilienceNOTE: This episode #5 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive.

An important note for NSW families: nothing is in effect yet, and the current guidelines still apply until the policy is finalised. The draft keeps the three things registration has always asked of you: an education plan based on the NSW curriculum, records showing that plan is being delivered, and an assessment by an Authorised Person. It still doesn’t say exactly what’s required or how much evidence is enough. A key concern is that no urgent pathway has been added for families who can’t wait for the 12-week registration processing times. Brett Campbell and Ellen Brown work through what the draft means in practice. What counts as evidence, where Authorised Persons come from and whether they must visit your house, how likely approval really is, and what you can do if you need to remove your child from school while awaiting registration. Key points from this episode Nothing has changed yet. The Department has published drafts. The existing Guidelines remain in effect until a final policy lands. Parental choice survives into the new framework. The draft Policy states plainly that education is primarily the responsibility of the child’s parents. The draft does not say how much evidence is enough. It lists ways you can show learning, such as journals, checklists, excursions and digital portfolios, but sets no quantity for any of them. That leaves the judgement to your Authorised Person, and their approach can vary significantly. Refusal is rare. Families may get stressed thinking their application is unlikely to get approved, but if you have a plan, it is very likely your application will be approved. An audit recommended NSW speed up registration a year before the draft was written. The draft sets an indicative timeframe of up to 12 weeks, which is too long for some families. You can still act if your child cannot wait. An exemption from attendance comes from your school principal, not the Department, and taking your education plan to that meeting makes it much easier for a principal to say yes. Nothing has changed yet for NSW homeschooling families Homeschooling registration in NSW moved from NESA to the NSW Department of Education, and the drafts released on 27 July 2026 are the Department’s first framework. Consultation ran as a short survey and closed on 10 August 2026. The Department has confirmed that the current Guidelines remain in effect until the new policy is finalised. If you are registered, or partway through an application, nothing about your obligations has changed. What the NSW draft policy gets right about parental choice The draft Policy states that the education of a child is primarily the responsibility of the child’s parents, and that parents may choose either school enrolment or homeschooling registration. Ellen believes this is really important, because the policy language preserves parents’ right to homeschool. The second is flexibility. Parents write the education plan, decide how it is delivered, and can amend it during a registration period so it stays fit for purpose, including for children with disability or additional needs. Brett points out you do not need a diagnosis in the family to benefit from the flexibility. The plan is meant to bend around the child in front of you, whoever that child is. Both hosts agree that flexibility and structure are not opposite. Having a base to work from makes it possible to be flexible, try new things, and know you’re within the guardrails and ticking off all the boxes. What evidence of learning means under the NSW draft This is where there is some uncertainty, and Ellen states it is one of the things that makes parents most nervous. The draft requires parents to keep records demonstrating how the child’s education plan is being implemented, and how the requirements and conditions of registration are being met. That is a broad requirement, and the FAQs confirm there is no mandatory quantity or format of evidence. Learning journals, checklists, excursions and digital portfolios are offered as examples rather than requirements. The states handle this differently. Queensland tells you exactly how many pieces of work to supply and what they should look like. NSW gives you no number or format of evidence at all. Why no set amount of evidence can be unsettling “Broadness is wonderful, but it can also be unsettling, because it then comes down to your Authorised Person to say, actually, this is too much, or this isn’t enough. That’s where parents can start to feel a little bit like it’s shifting sand.”— Ellen Brown Brett’s read is that breadth leads to ambiguity, and ambiguity leads to frustration and anxiety. He wants the Department to publish a minimum, so families know whether they are meeting the mark. As a result, the NSW homeschooling community often fills the gap itself, comparing notes in forums about what different APs expect. It should be a lot clearer for families. What an Authorised Person is checking for When an AP turns up, it is not just to see what has been done, but to ensure that you’ve ticked the boxes aligned to the curriculum. Euka is built around this. Every lesson carries the curriculum code it maps to, families can upload work into the portal for safekeeping, and the registration and reporting service turns completed lessons and parent comments into one report you can hand over. Ellen homeschooled in NSW for 12 years, with different APs, and knows what it’s like to prepare reporting. The services at Euka reflect her experience and are built to help families feel confident in what they are putting forward. Who your Authorised Person is and what the home visit involves Once you apply, the Department organises your first meeting with an Authorised Person for your area. They review your plan and make a recommendation. Most APs come out of the mainstream school system. Retired principals, experienced teachers, people who know what a good education looks like from the inside of a classroom. Ellen has never met one who came from a homeschooling background and says it will be nice when that finally happens. Whether you are visited at home depends on the AP. In Ellen’s experience, some APs need to come to the house, and others are happy with a video call or a meeting at a library or community centre. It is worth asking rather than assuming. Ellen describes an AP as closer to a learning coach than an education inspector, and most turn up asking how they can support you. Other parents have told her they came away feeling judged rather than supported. Nobody is entirely comfortable when someone arrives to assess something they care about this much. If your child is highly anxious, the draft FAQs allow you to request that the AP does not sight your child, usually supported by information from their medical or allied health providers. Will my homeschooling registration be approved in NSW? It is highly likely, and the Department’s own numbers back this up. “If you’re stressing out about your approval, chances are you’ll be approved, because you’ve already thought it through.”— Ellen Brown In 2025, the Department refused 5.2% of applications. But most refusals (3.5%) were because the applicant could not be reached for assessment after repeated attempts over several weeks. Another 0.94% were refused because the child was not eligible, including living outside NSW or submitting an incomplete form. Applications refused because the requirements were not met were very low at 0.61%. If you have an education plan covering the NSW curriculum and you attend your assessment, you are in good shape. Euka has not had a family go through the process and fail to get approved. Some families are concerned about a shorter registration period. The draft Procedures allow an AP to recommend less than the full term where areas for improvement have been identified, or where there are current concerns about the child’s safety. Neither phrase is defined in any of the documents. Brett delves into both sides. A policy has to cover every household, including the small number where home is not a safe place, and you cannot write a rule for that without some breadth. What he wants is more clarity for families: if a family is given three months instead of twelve, tell them exactly what caused it and exactly what must change. There is a review pathway if a recommendation goes against you: an internal review by a different Authorised Person, then an external review at NCAT. Ellen notes that a review by a second person in the same role is limited on its own, and that the external step is what makes it a real safeguard. The audit recommendation the NSW draft did not act on A year before these drafts were written, NSW was told to speed up registration. The Auditor-General’s report Alternative school settings and home schooling, published on 25 September 2025, recommended that the Department of Education work with the homeschooling community on reform, including consideration of “expedited registration processing times to shorten transition periods”. The audit found the time to decide an application had already grown 63 per cent, from 40 calendar days in 2019 to 65 in 2024, while applications rose by around 125 per cent. The draft Procedures answer that with an indicative processing timeframe of up to 12 weeks, and the FAQs confirm that until registration is approved, the child must remain enrolled at school. A family worried about their child’s wellbeing is directed back to the school principal. Twelve weeks is 84 days. The audit’s figure for how long a decision was already taking in 2024 was 65, which makes the draft’s indicative ceiling longer than the problem the audit asked the Department to fix. Ellen recommends keeping the safeguards in place and adding a defined urgent or provisional pathway: the parent still lodges the application, still demonstrates an education plan, still provides information about the child’s circumstances, and the assessment still runs its course. The child gets a lawful bridge in the meantime. Brett’s frustration is with the evidence base underneath the decision. Euka asks every family their primary reason for choosing homeschooling. Around one in four name bullying, and one in three name bullying or social issues (which often have bullying as an underlying factor). The Department’s published 2025 data records bullying as the reason for 0.11% of applications. The explanation for that number is in how the survey is delivered. The application form offers tick boxes for philosophical, religious and special learning needs, and nothing else. Every other reason, including bullying, must be written by hand in a free-text box. In 2025, 33 per cent of applications landed in “other” and a further 21 per cent answered nothing at all. In the initial figure, bullying looks like a non-issue. But the reality is, it is skewed by how the data is collected, which may explain why the draft policy and procedures do not address bullying or provide an urgent pathway for homeschool registration. “As a parent, the last thing I would ever do is want to put my child back into an environment that I need them to be removed from.”— Brett Campbell How to take your child out of school while you wait for registration The route runs through your school principal, rather than the Department. The principal can grant an attendance exemption. It means your child stays enrolled but is lawfully absent, which is exactly the bridge families need while an application is processed. Ellen’s advice is to go to that meeting with your education plan in your hand. A principal carries legal responsibility for a child on their roll, and a parent who arrives with a clear plan for the term is much easier to say yes to than a parent who arrives with just a request. Many families join a program before they are registered for precisely this reason, because they need the plan anyway. If the school will not move, a letter from your GP, paediatrician, psychologist or counsellor explaining the impact of the school environment carries weight in that conversation. Some principals are genuinely good at this and will support you straight away. Some have never seen homeschooling done well and assume it means no schooling at all. Two things worth knowing once your child is home: Nobody expects lessons in week one. A child coming out of a stressful school situation needs time to decompress first. They don’t need to jump in and start doing their homeschooling plan straight away. Having lessons available still helps. What Euka sees is that children who know their peers are moving on without them get more anxious, not less. Knowing the same topics are there when they are ready gives them security. There is also a middle path a lot of families miss. If you are trialling a term away, or working through school refusal, you can stay enrolled under a partial attendance or exemption arrangement without registering for homeschooling. Schools are often willing to support that, particularly when there is a credible education plan behind it, and it leaves the door open for a staged return if the family wants it. If bullying is what brought you here, our guide to bullying and homeschooling works through the decision itself, and the signs a child is silently struggling at school covers what to watch for. If it is school refusal, our parent’s guide to the options and Episode 45 go further. If your child is struggling with how they are feeling, please talk to someone you trust. You can also reach Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14, free, 24 hours a day. Why this episode matters Most of the anxiety in NSW right now comes from not knowing what the rules mean for your family. The parts you control are the ones that decide your outcome: your education plan, the way you keep records, and what you take into a meeting with a principal or an Authorised Person. Get those right, and you’re very likely to be okay. The consultation has closed. The final policy isn’t written yet, and an urgent pathway is still worth pressing for. Start the free homeschooling course If you are working out what your own registration year looks like, our Complete Guide to Confident Homeschooling covers registering legally in your state, choosing and structuring a program, building a daily rhythm, supporting a child who learns differently, and knowing your child is progressing. It is nine short video modules, about two and a half hours, hosted by Brett and Ellen. Free and self-paced. Start the free homeschooling course. Questions answered in this episode Have the NSW homeschooling rules changed? + Not yet. The NSW Department of Education released draft Policy, Procedures and FAQ documents on 27 July 2026, and consultation closed on 10 August 2026. The current Guidelines remain in effect until the new policy is finalised, so registered families and applications in progress carry on unchanged. What counts as evidence of learning for homeschooling in NSW? + Learning journals, checklists, excursions, digital portfolios, work samples, or a combination. The draft FAQs list these as examples and set no mandatory quantity or format. What your records have to do is show how your education plan is being delivered and how the work connects to the NSW curriculum, so keep that link visible as you go. How much work do I need to show my Authorised Person? + NSW does not publish a number, which is why experiences differ between areas. Keep enough to show coverage across the plan you wrote, with your own notes on how each part went. Who is the Authorised Person and do they have to come to my house? + An Authorised Person is authorised by the Department to assess your application, meet with you, and make a recommendation. Most come from mainstream teaching or school leadership backgrounds. Home visits are the default, but some APs will meet at a library or community centre or by video call, so it is worth asking. Does the Authorised Person have to see my child? + Usually yes, the AP is required to sight the child during the visit. The draft FAQs allow you to request approval for your child not to be sighted, and the Department will generally want supporting information from your child’s medical or allied health providers explaining why a visit could affect them. Will my homeschooling registration be approved? + Almost certainly, if you apply with an education plan covering the NSW curriculum and you are contactable for your assessment. Why would I be given a shorter registration period? + The draft Procedures allow an Authorised Person to recommend a shorter period where the assessment identifies areas for improvement, or where there are current concerns about the child’s safety. Neither term is defined in the draft. Can I appeal a homeschooling decision in NSW? + Yes. You can request an internal review, which goes to a different Authorised Person, and you are entitled to one internal review of the same decision. If that affirms the original recommendation, you can apply to NCAT for an external review, generally within 28 days of being notified. Can I take my child out of school before my registration is approved? + Not through the registration process itself. Under the draft, your child must remain enrolled until the Certificate of Registration is issued. The available route is an exemption from attendance or a partial attendance plan, granted by your school principal, and a GP or psychologist letter can support that request. Do I need to register if we are only taking a term off school? + Not if your child stays enrolled. Schools can support a partial attendance plan or an exemption without you registering for homeschooling, and that is common for families trialling a term or working through school refusal. Having a clear education plan makes those conversations much easier. About the hosts Ellen Brown is Euka’s co-founder and Head of Education. She is a qualified teacher, a mother of five, and has homeschooled in NSW for 12 years across many different Authorised Persons. Brett Campbell is Euka’s co-founder, Chairman and CEO. This article is general information about NSW homeschooling registration, not legal or clinical advice. The NSW Department of Education sets registration requirements, and the draft documents discussed here are not yet in force. If you are worried about your child’s mental health, please speak to your GP or a registered psychologist. Read the full episode transcript Ellen: We always want to keep at the centre of homeschooling, that parents have the choice to homeschool, and that it should be the same choice as if you were in public school, or you’re deciding to go to private school. Deciding to homeschool is a legal choice in our country. And so they got that right. And that’s important in the definitions. Sometimes we find that APs are coming with a lot of experience. And they’ve been and they’re really you know, I love to think of them, like I said before, as a bit of a coach, and they’re walking alongside you with enthusiasm saying, okay, how can I support you? And that has been my experience. But I have heard from other parents that they have had an experience that is a bit more challenging. Brett: The decision itself to homeschool for the majority is a major decision, and it and it puts this pressure on and people are like, am I going to get accepted? Am I not? You know, it’s not your final exam where, you know, yeah, the likelihood of you getting accepted is low. It’s actually the opposite. The likelihood of you getting accepted is very, very high. Narrator: Welcome to the Future Learners podcast, the home for parents and students thriving with homeschooling in Australia. Your hosts, Brett Campbell and Ellen Brown, are the co-founders of Euka Future Learning, Australia’s largest online K-12 homeschooling provider. Join them as they guide you from uncertainty to complete confidence. Let’s get into it. Brett: Hello and welcome to another episode of Future Learners. I am your host, Brett Campbell, CEO and co-founder of Euka Future Learning. I’m joined by my amazing co-founder and co-host and our Head of Education, Ellen Brown. How are you today, Ellen? Ellen: Very well, thank you. Brett: You have us set up for this topic. So this is this is a juicy topic. So I’m going to hand it straight to you. Set us up. What are we in store for today? Ellen: Today we’re going to be talking about the draft policy documents that the New South Wales Department of Education have produced. So we know that there’s been a change. Home schooling has moved from NESA to the Department of Education. They’ve provided a draft about how they might change some policies, and we’re going to talk about that today. Brett: Excellent policies, policies. Although sometimes the policy conversations may not be the most exciting or exhilarating for, um, whether it’s people speaking about it and or the participants listening. And I just want to double tap on the importance of this. Um, and whilst this might not be the most exciting topic of conversation for you to indulge in today, definitely stick with us. We’re going to we’re going to unpack it to the best of our ability. And as Ellen said, is this is a draft policy. And we’ll talk a little bit more about what that means, because we’re getting a lot of families reaching out to us with questions, queries, concerns, etc. And we’re going to try and do our absolute best to, um, talk to those points today. So over to you, Ellen. Ellen: One of the reasons that we want to talk about this is really to provide support to families as there especially families that are already in homeschooling and they’re thinking, okay, what’s going to change? How will this affect me? And it’s quite natural for people to begin talking. And then the it starts to snowball. And so it’s really just to provide support and let you know that we are watching and we’re trying to work through how to best support you as we make these changes. Brett: I think it would be a good idea if you actually set up and share that, you know, obviously, Euka one of our, uh, roles as we see it in the industry is, you know, we want to be a voice, uh, and also a seat at the table for, you know, the tens of thousands of families homeschooling. And if can you maybe share a little bit just to start on how this even originated, like how we even got to where we are now with these policies, draft policies? Ellen: Yes. Well, look, NESA was, um, having homeschooling under their umbrella for the last 15 years. And so earlier in the year that the movement of homeschooling under the New South Wales Department of Education happened. And then it was quiet and everybody wondered, well, maybe no changes will happen. And that sort of everybody continued along on their merry way until all of a sudden and of course, in the background, the Department of Education was saying, okay, how are we going to manage this? You know, when NESA had homeschooling, it grew and grew and grew. The numbers grew. So this was an opportunity for the Department of Education to say, okay, fresh air, a fresh voice, I suppose. Also good to keep in mind that nearly actually just over a year ago or nearly a year ago, in September last year, there was a review into homeschooling in New South Wales and audit. And some of those recommendations would have been also being looked at when they came to drafting these policies. And we’ll be able to talk about that, because one of the glaringly obvious ones that didn’t change is part of our discussion this morning as well. I’m going to run through a few different things that we can see haven’t changed first, or where New South Wales, the policy, the draft policy of has got it right. And then we’ll get into some of the topics that are causing a bit of concern from homeschooling families and from Euka as well. So let’s start by looking at where the draft policy got it right. And one of the things that we could say they definitely got it right is where they talk about parental choice and responsibility. We always want to keep at the centre of homeschooling that parents have the choice to homeschool, and that it should be the same choice as if you were in public school or you’re deciding to go to private school. Deciding to homeschool is a legal choice in our country. And so they got that right. And that’s important in the definition. So they say parents have the primary responsibility for education of their children. So we’re happy about that. It’s a big deal. It’s one of those things that can be argued about in policy where they start changing the language. But we’re really happy with that language. Brett: Yeah. And just to that, there’s in the actual the draft of the policies, you know, to give a little bit more clarity. And I think where their angle of it was and how they’re making that decision has actually helped the wider, broader audience of homeschooling. And I’ll get to that and says the education plan must be based on New South Wales curriculum, which is obvious for New South Wales, and be suitable to the child’s learning needs as identified by the applicant, which is the parent. Parents may amend the plan during a period of registration to ensure it remains fit for purpose, including to meet the needs of children with disability or additional needs and that needs to be carved out in there because not all children are created equal, but what it also does by having this, this caveat in, in that point is that you don’t necessarily even need to have special needs in your family or your household. What it does is it gives you the ability to be able to, um, yeah, fit for purpose. Right. And, and a lot of these drafts and a lot of, um, regulations that get laid down, um, whether it be in homeschooling or just in general, everyday life is there’s always nuance to the meaning and the definition of it. Unfortunately, I’ve read too many agreements and I’ve looked at all these things. And what you quite quickly find is that someone’s interpretation of that could be very different than another ten people who read it, and they all interpret it differently. So this is still very much open for interpretation, because the real question then, if you dig on that a little bit deeper and it’s like, well, what does fit for purpose even mean, right? Like there’s there’s barriers and laneways into all of that. But at a very high level, what it does for us is and again, Euka is built on this concept of flexibility, obviously, whilst we provide the entire curriculum and so forth, you know, we absolutely have that built into our product and program, where you can ideate and stretch and even remould, or even recreate a lesson if you desire, which is which is fantastic for the family. So. Ellen: Yeah, absolutely. So, so the two things that we’re really happy to see in there, that parents have the responsibility for making a choice around their program, their education program. And as you are mentioning, the flexibility for parents to be able to choose how that’s delivered to their child. And we want to see that kind of flexibility. Like you were saying, Brett, it’s really important to not see structure as an opposite to flexibility in actual fact. And we’ve talked about this before in a podcast. Having some structure allows you then to be flexible and springboard off over here and off over there, but you’re still ticking those boxes at the lowest level. Brett: So and just and just for those families who are reading that point and going, oh no, I don’t want to have the flexibility. I just want to be like, I just want a program that I can follow. I totally hear you and understand that. And again, that’s that is the beauty of a program like Euka is that there is that structure there if you need it to keep you in the, in the guardrails. But, um, the beauty about that point, though, is if you do desire to have flexibility, that is your prerogative. Ellen: Mhm. Absolutely. So this is an area now evidence of learning. That is one of the things that makes parents most nervous because especially in New South Wales you know Euka have students all around the country. So we work very closely and look very closely at what the Department of Education is doing in every state. And New South Wales is a state where there’s a lot of personal opinion. When you’ve got an authorised person who’s kind of like we used to call them, your learning coach, rather than the education police, who is someone who is actually your direct support person when you’re homeschooling. And so evidence of learning is a big one for parents. What do we actually have to provide to the department? And in some states they’re very prescriptive, like in Queensland, when they say exactly how many pieces of work and what you need to provide. New South Wales isn’t like that. And so there’s no so the actual from the draft that we can see in the frequently asked questions, which is where actually a lot of the noise has come from parents. It actually says that the department states there’s no mandatory quantity or format of evidence. It gives examples of learning, learning, journals, checklists, excursions, digital portfolios. But and broadness is wonderful. But it can also be unsettling because it then comes down to your authorised person to say, well, actually, this is too much, this isn’t enough. And so that’s where parents can start to feel a little bit like it’s shifting sand. Brett: Yeah. And the draft that states parents must keep records demonstrating how the child’s education plan is being implemented and how the requirements and any conditions of registration are being met. That’s a that’s a big sentence on the surface. It’s like, oh, it makes sense. Like you should be keeping some records and demonstration of how your child’s education is being rolled out. Um, but then there’s the how is that meeting the requirements of the registration, which when you register, you have to obviously follow a syllabus as well, which is one of the detailed points here is, you know, you must, um, follow the New South Wales syllabus, which is very important. And out of all the states, New South Wales is the only one that has its general like these guidelines around you must follow the New South Wales versus, you know, the rest of the states are happy to follow the Australian curriculum as well. So there’s a few nuances in there. But the to your point on this broadness can lead to ambiguity, which can lead to frustration, anxiety and a whole heap of different things because in certain times of need. Sometimes you just need to be. Or you want to be told exactly what to do. Like you point there around Queensland, House says, you know you need to provide this many. This many of this, this many of that. Like then you know where you are. You’re either hitting the mark or you’re not hitting the mark because where it falls back to an individual person and, you know, touchwood, everyone in the department who is, who has these AP roles, they’re doing the best that they can with what they know to be true, right? However, not everyone governs the exact same stipulations, like if they had in their rule book. That are your guidelines are there must be a submission of 23 pieces of work. Like if they’ve got that because they must have a gauge to work from if they have that, then you know I would. My personal opinion is like, how about we just share with the families going, this is a minimum requirement. Like I think having minimum baselines is a very important place to start from, because if you don’t, you have no expectation because and I say this, you know, constantly in Euka when we’re speaking to the team, it’s like if someone goes, it’s going great. I’ll be like, what does great mean? Like exactly how great, how many this, how many that, what’s this mean? Etc. So very, very important to not be lackadaisical. When is such an important outcome for a family who’s whether you’ve been in homeschooling for some time, you’ve been doing it a specific way. It might really shake up the way you’ve been doing things, because what you think might hit the mark. Now, the new regulations, under their own personal definition, whether it’s currently being hidden right or it hasn’t been shared, um, then it can lead to lead to, you know, a lot of ambiguity and possible frustration because, yeah, it’s a it’s an ungoverned thing right now. Ellen: It is. It’s actually quite stressful. I love that the homeschool community get together very quickly. They know their AP from their area. They talk on their homeschooling forums about, oh, did you know, did you have so-and-so as your AP? What did they expect? And but it’s kind of a shame that it has to be like that, that it can’t be a bit clearer. I’m certainly not one for let’s have three of those and four of those, because the flexibility is really fantastic when you’re homeschooling that you can work with your child to demonstrate them their learning in a way that fits them. And, you know, as an organisation and our role to support you as parents, that’s something we’ve really struggled with. How can we support you so that then you’ve got lots of options to show your learning. So, you know, it might be a good opportunity just to mention these new assignments that we’ve added to the program now, so that if you want to keep those as work samples, you know where the curriculum is being covered. You know, everything that you know that that you’re going to be asked and at least you’ve got that freedom to say, well, look here, I can see there’s an assignment on such and such. Actually, my child likes to do something different, but I’m going to adapt that. So, you know, like I said before, structure and flexibility can go really well together. If you’ve if you’ve got a base to move from. So it is a tricky one. And we certainly do hear some big differences between what different authorised people actually ask for. Brett: Yeah. And for those who are homeschooling and not using a platform like Euka, you know, keeping records and demonstrating how your child’s, you know, actual education plan is being implemented and met like it’s not an easy thing to try and solve for if you don’t have structure. Right from Euka’s perspective is we have the ability you can do the structured assignment air quotes that we have. Right. It’s it’s a very detail like it’s a detailed plan for that lesson that we know will absolutely be applicable and get the automatic tick of approval from any AP. Because of the way that we’ve built it and structured and so forth. You can do that. You can take photos, you can upload, you can hold it in our platform and in our portal, um, for safekeeping, because I don’t know about you, but, you know, you get paper and you’re writing on it. You’re gonna have filing cabinets and look for some people, they’re very, very diligent like that. So, um, that’s a skill I wish I had a little bit more of, but, you know, having the ease of a digital platform, you do the lesson, you click through, you’ve got the report, you can add context because that’s another thing as well. Um, you know, with our, with our reporting that we provide, um, that that comes with Euka, you can put uh, specific. So you finish the lesson is specific questions about how did you go, what did you find work this that, that. And you can add context to it because that’s what the APs are effectively looking at. Right. They’re coming to your, your home. Um, and we’ll talk about this in a minute as well because I think that’s, that’s a, um, something that needs to be discussed is they’re coming to you and saying, look, Demonstrate what you’ve done and how have you done it, and how does that then meet the curriculum? That’s where it gets. It’s not a someone’s not turning up and just showing, asking to show some work. And what have you done and drawn and pictures and this and that is it. Like but have you actually ticked the boxes that are aligned to the curriculum? Hence, you know, every lesson with, with our platform is directly connected to a specific curriculum code. And you can see that in the lesson itself. But the beauty of, again, and I don’t want us to sort of sound like a bit of a pitch fest for Euka, but it certainly is, because everything we’ve built is for these reasons, because we know all of these things that we’re going to discuss and go through. The tension that families have can be obliterated and not even there if we just sort of follow the process, you know, to be able to do each lesson, upload it at the end of the year. Yeah, well, when required, press a button. It compiles an entire report that you just hand to them and go, here you go. And they’re like, oh wow, how’d you do that? And you know, it’s it’s magic. Ellen: Absolutely. I think knowing that that comes from experience. I’ve been homeschooling in New South Wales for 12 years, and I’ve had a lot of different APs that I’ve had to work with, and so having that experience, knowing what it feels like to think, okay, someone’s coming and they’re going to have a look and they’re judging me. Um, it really is reflected in how we prepare what we do at Euka to make sure that families can feel confident in that, having been there ourselves. Brett: We’ve mentioned the word AP a handful of times, and I think now would be a good time. Can you fill in the gaps of for those who are like, I’m not sure what an AP is, I’m looking to get started or I’ve just started and I’m not sure what’s going on. Like, talk about the role of the AP as it relates to New South Wales, and then maybe provide context of that’s not the case for the rest of the country. Ellen: In New South Wales, we have an authorised person that’s in charge of your area of homeschooling and that authorised person, AP, will come and visit you. There are some APs that are very happy to meet with you at the local library or at the community centre instead of your actual house? But that’s something that you’ll be able to negotiate directly with the AP. So once you enrol in or you applied for your application to become a homeschooler, you’ll receive information back in an email back organising for that first meet up with an AP to come and see you and discuss what your plan is for homeschooling. Brett: So let me ask this, Ellen, for the for the people who are curious like do, why do they have to come to your house? Why can’t they do a zoom meeting? Do they do zoom meeting? Do they meet online? Do they do phone calls? Or does everyone have to have someone literally turn up to their place of living? Ellen: Well, that’s going to be remains to be seen with this new umbrella of the Department of Education. In the past, I’ve had them. I’ve had certain APs that need to come to my house, and other times I’ve had some that are very happy to do a zoom meeting. So it really is dependent on the person. Most of the time the APs are coming out of the mainstream school system. Sometimes they’re principals who’ve retired or teachers that have been teaching. So they’re coming with that kind of background and most in, I have never actually found an AP that’s actually come from the homeschooling background yet. That would be nice when that finally happens. But at this stage, sometimes we find that APs are coming with a lot of experience, and they’ve been and they’re really, you know, I love to think of them, like I said before, as a bit of a coach, and they’re walking alongside you with enthusiasm saying, okay, how can I support you? And that has been my experience. But I have heard from other parents that they have had an experience that is a bit more challenging, where they haven’t felt quite so supported and they’ve felt nervous. So it’s hard to know whether that’s come from the actual AP or whether it’s, you know, an internal one ourselves. But it’s always uncomfortable when something’s coming to judge what you’re doing. No one feels comfortable in that situation. Brett: That’s right. Yeah. And because of the decision itself to homeschool for the majority. Is a major decision. And it and it puts this pressure on. And people are like, am I going to get accepted. Am I not? Can you talk to that as well that we might be able to add a little bit of, um, flavour to on the. You know, it’s it’s not your final exam where, you know, you know, the likelihood of you getting, um, accepted as low. It’s actually the opposite. The likelihood of you getting accepted is, is very, very high. Obviously you have to meet many different, you know, box ticks, etc. But can you speak to that to try and like lower the temperature of some families, like really stressing out prior to the specific meeting? Ellen: If you’re stressing out about your approval, chances are you’ll be approved because you’ve already thought through. Oh, I hope my plan is good enough. So you’ve got a plan and you’ve thought through and you’ve, you know, made some decisions. You’ve got some information. You’ll be okay as long as you’ve got a plan that’s covering the New South Wales curriculum, you’ll be okay. One of the things that has been an area of concern within this draft policy, again, is, um, where they say in the policy that says a short period of registration may be recommended. Now, this isn’t new, where instead of being given your 12 months or your 24 months, sometimes in your homeschooling approval, you’re given a shorter term. And that’s concerning because of the language around that, that there’s areas of improvement that have been identified that need to be reassessed or current concerns about the child safety. So that’s some sort of very vague language that’s causing concern for parents. Like what you were just saying, Brett. It’s a very small percentage of people that are ever told, actually, you can’t homeschool like it’s, you know, less than 2% because people have got a plan. They don’t just say, I’m going to homeschool and then put click on, you know apply and off we go. They’ve done some thinking. They’ve got a plan. Uh, but sometimes we do find that people will not be given the full 12 months. And that’s where parents want to see some a bit clearer language on what those, those what areas of improvement might be meaning. Brett: Correct. And that’s that ambiguity where it’s it’s in any, any contract. There’s always the let’s keep this vague so that we could claw back something if we need to. And here’s something as well that I think is important to touch on because it’s also important not like to consider that the department is that when they’re creating policies like this, they need to try and do a catch all net. Right. And there are cases where, you know, and this is the minority of course by a lot. But there are cases where children are in households where we would probably deem probably not a great idea to be in, or hope like, you know, is not the best environment for them. Right. And this is where it can get difficult at times because these type of policies, they have to have the vagueness in there for protections. And again, I’m not speaking for the department here myself. I’m just reading through between the lines. Right. Um, but I personally if I’d sort of steelman the opposite side, if I go well, I’d want that in there simply because there needs to be these allowances. And it’s hard because a lot of people go, well, I’m not impacted. So I don’t even want to be in that classification either. I don’t want that rule applied to me. But it’s like when you’re trying to apply a rule to an entire sort of industry standard. There’s always the nuances that need to be considered. And a lot of times, unless there’s a specific stipulation directly attributed to families with specific violence or reasons as to being whether it’s not a safe environment for children. It has to be, uh, it has to be umbrella underneath a much broader, broader piece. But it still doesn’t negate that there should, I believe, be a little bit more specifics around that. Because if you give a family look, we’re going to give you three months or six months. It’s like, what exactly is the reasons for that? And what exactly must change in order to get 12 months? Right. And why wouldn’t you give me 12 months? Yeah. Um, so those there’s, there’s lots of considerations to that. Ellen: Yeah, absolutely. I think when it comes to the child safety part, we already know the authorised person coming in to check on your family is, um, a person that’s a mandatory reporter. So to have it written there like that, I don’t know. I, I know there was a case in Queensland, and the fact that I even know that there was a case in Queensland where a child was unsafe and that caused the reviewing Queensland means that it’s it’s a to to make the decision to homeschool is a big decision for a family. And you put the spotlight on yourself. And most educators who are even in mainstream school would agree that children who are in an unsafe learning environment, the parent wouldn’t do that. It’s like they’re generally there a child that’s registered in school and just don’t go, um, that those children would be far more unsafe situation than someone who’s made that decision to homeschool. Um, so that’s probably where the fear is coming from. Why is it in there? And then you’ve got an authorised person, just the one person coming and making decisions. So that brings us to the next part, which is about the review process. So if a family is given a shorter period of time, there’s no discussion in the policy about how we can get a review from an independent AP on that. That is just a line in the sand by the one AP if by a small, you know, situation that you. Have your homeschooling approval knocked back then the policy says that then another AP can then make a review. Thankfully it doesn’t end there because a peer review doesn’t make much sense. As far as, um, real clarity around a decision that’s being made. There is actually a review process after that. So, um, you know, it’s like you said, it’s it’s an unusual thing to be knocked back for your approval. You’ve really got to have no plan and no idea. And, um, you know, it’s it’s definitely what Euka is created for, to make sure that families are well supported and very confident going into their meetings with their AP. And as far as, uh, approval is concerned, we’ve never, ever had anybody who hasn’t had their approval given the stamp of approval. Brett: Mm. Absolutely. Um, so the other one is one where we were talking before about the review last year in September, the audit. Ellen: The Auditor-General’s report. Yeah. So I wanted to talk about that. So back in September of 2025 there’s a recommendation recommendation 2b. And it says that the Audit Office recommends that reform of homeschooling regulation consider expedited registration processing times to shorten transition periods. So that’s one of the recommendations that’s come through. And what we’ve seen in this new draft is that there is no special, um, expedited process for children that are really in need of, um, instant removal from school. Brett: And that’s something that. This is this is what the, the, um, draft procedure actually stipulates. Says and this is step 5.1 for those reading at home, aims to finalise the application within the indicative processing time frame of up to 12 weeks. And then it says in the draft FAQs, until your registration is approved, your child must remain enrolled at school. And this is something that, um, yeah, we have some very strong opinions around Ellen. Ellen: Yes, absolutely. Because we see that people who are true, uh, and I was going to say choosing to homeschool. Yes, sure, they’re choosing to homeschool, but many times they’re moving into homeschool because that is the safest thing for their child. You know, we know about the bullying rates and the anxiety and mental health issues and reasons why removal from school is an urgent thing, and that actually is quite common. So it’s kind of an oxymoron. So we’re choosing to homeschool when often it is really the only option at that point. Brett: Well Ellen, I’ve been doing some digging around that because, as you know, I love I love data and I like to speak to the truth as in the closest approximation, I can get to the truth governed by data and actual real life happening. So and this is something that that has really highlighted for me, where I feel that there’s, there’s something not right. Okay. And what I mean is you mentioned that, um, yeah, about bullying and so forth. So we ask every family who comes to Euka, what’s your primary reason for homeschooling? And then we have we have multiple options that people can choose. Right. Um, and again I’ll preface this by saying data is as only as good as the way in which it is collected. Okay. You can very easily create a data set that is very ambiguous and probably not accurate. By leading a specific question to get someone to choose a specific answer and I’ll I’ll say that first. But we asked directly primary reasons and then we got secondary reasons, etc. As we’ve been reporting back since 2021, you know, circa 25% of families, their primary reason is bullying. And then we add in other social element reasons. We go we go all the way up to 30 percent just for bullying and social, um, reasons and so forth. Anxiety. And so that’s our data that we’ve collected amongst a whole heap of other data points and different reasons and so forth that we’ve got as to why families homeschool and choose homeschooling. I looking at the 2025 data report from the New South Wales Government in 1st of January, 2022 to the 31st of December, are we doing calendar year here? They are reporting. Wait for this. Don’t fall off your chair. But just for those playing along at home. At this period, we reported 25%. It was about 24.7 to be exact, right. But circa 1 in 4 children. Their primary reason was bullying. The New South Wales government data says he gave reason for homeschooling. They have philosophical, religious, special learning needs, bullying, other and nil response. Those are the options you have, right? Bullying comes in at 0.68% right now. You’ve got the New South Wales government and this is probably my voice is starting to raise here because I’m getting passionate about this. But I’ll tone down. My voice is probably busting out on the podcast, but we’ve got 0.68% now. Keep in mind other comes in at 31.69% and nil response comes in at 22.91%. This is why I said the way in which you ask and collect your data is very, very important because I would have to. If I’m making an assumption on being a data analyst here, I would have to say there would be a lot of people in the other and the no response it would have to fall under bullying. Right now that’s an assumption because I don’t have the facts there. However, what the problem I have with this is that the department or the government itself is showing. So if you’re the New South Wales premier and you’re on TV and you go, oh, look, bullying rates is 0.68%, there’s no bullying. What do you mean, bullying? It’s not even a thing. Right. So and check this out. If we fast forward to January 2024 to December 24th, low and behold, the bullying rate has decreased to 0.45%. We’ve noticed an increase, which is interesting. And this is where the nail in the coffin for me and I just can’t understand this. And I need to. We need to do something about. This is from January 1st, 2025 to December 2025. The bullying rate has reduced to a staggering 0.1. You might as well say, ah, there’s no such thing as bullying, right? And if this is how they’re collecting their data one the collection method is abhorrent and it needs to be fixed because I get the concept of having other and nil. And look, there’s families who might not want to report that. And I totally get that as well. Right. But here’s where the problem is. They’re going to be looking at these reasons, right? If I’m in the department I’m like, okay guys, I’m here to reform the homeschooling unit and how homeschooling works across the country. I’m not going to go, oh, here’s an opinion. I’m going to go show me the data. Okay. Bullying 0.1. That’s great. Amazing. Okay. We probably don’t need to do too much about bullying. Right. And it sets up a series of decisions that are. Based off a very shaky, to say the least. Foundation of data collection. Right. So with their stating, in the last four years, there’s been a decline from 0.7% to 0.1. That’s a huge decrease. But that’s not what we’re seeing in our data. And again, I’m not I just want to stipulate that I’m reporting the data in which I have been able to see and view and the way in which we collect those pieces of data as well. Now, the reason why I dig in on this topic so much is the issue we have with this, and this came out of the Auditor-General’s report that families just can’t wait 12 weeks, especially if you’re one of the children who had finally, because I’ll tell you this, I would hands down, almost guaranteed the majority of families who put their child into homeschooling their child has been bullied, not yesterday, but they’ve been bullied for a very long period of time. That has now gone to a point that you can no longer continue this on. It’s gotten to a point where the mental health has declined so badly that you’re like, I’m, I’m at my last option, right? They’ve had enough and they need to make change. And we’ve got data saying this. We’ve got 12 weeks and this is in the draft policy off the back of the Auditor-General’s report. It’s almost like it fell on slightly deaf ears. Almost. It’s like to even say that we aim to finalise the application, like it says, aims to. And I get why. Because there’s not a lot of APs and there’s tens of thousands of students homeschooling. Like it’s just the math isn’t math thing when you’re trying to really put this together because it says aims to finalise the application, meaning we may or may not. You may be up to 16 weeks, you might be 20 weeks, you might be two weeks. We don’t know. But we’re going to aim to have it done. And again, this is not a I’m not trying to push at the APs themselves either, or trying to do the best they can. And I could only imagine, you know, these visits for, for a lot of absolutely exhilarating and they love it. But it’s slow to go from house to house to house. You know, you go from probably three visits locally when you could do probably 20 on a zoom, 30, 50 a day on a zoom meeting. Right. Um, which could expedite it. I spoke about this with the Auditor-General’s report. It’s like a solution is quite easy, is let’s just say you give them a temporary a temporary registration pass. And when your AP can actually catch up to go and visit them, they might have already been homeschooling for 12 weeks, and they’ve already done a complete term versus sitting in limbo. Because I’ll tell you what, as a parent, the last thing I would ever do is want to put my child back into an environment that I need them to be removed from. And then it says here, and this is the I’ll, I’ll wrap up on this point, Ellen, until your registration is approved, your child must remain enrolled at school. Now, let me ask you this, Ellen, because I’m not one for breaking rules. I’m not one. I’m always I’m always looking at the nuance of how something says. Does that specifically mean like they can remain at school but can under these rules or under this draft because you can still be enrolled at school, but you’re just not turning up the school and you can start your homeschooling, talk to talk to that nuance. Ellen: Yeah. So this is another area where they’re frequently asked questions of the draft policy come into effect. So can my child exit school? Um, and the response is no, you need to stay in school unless given permission by the principal. Now, this is where the problem is. A principal is not in a position most of the time to be able to say, oh, you’ve been bullied, okay. Because it’s their job to ensure there’s no bullying. So the only option they’ve got to legally do what the department has said here is to go to the principal and say, we’d like to remove the student because they’ve been bullied and they’re having a mental health crisis or whatever’s going on, we need to remove them immediately. And the principal has to say, not a problem at all. Here’s an exemption, which means, yes, you’re not in. You’re still enrolled in the school, but you don’t have to go. That’s a really. Some principals are wonderful and they’ll say yes, you know, if that’s what your child needs, that’s what we’ll do and will support you in that. And we do hear that because more and more principals are educated now about what homeschooling can look like. But sometimes you hit a principal that doesn’t have any idea what homeschooling can look like. And they think that it means no schooling, you know, and so they are very opposed to homeschooling. So it just depends, you know, who you get. Um, the most important thing to know here is, um, a doctor certificate or a psychologist or a counsellor can support you in getting that exemption and taking your child out. It’s very important to know that your that you don’t have to be a passive passenger. And if your child is at risk, you need to act. Brett: Yeah. Great. And I stay steadfast on that. Your child is the most important thing. Not what the school says or doesn’t say either. But to your point, Ellen, you know, um, I always give benefit of the doubt. And of course, there’s lots of schools out there and principals that totally understand we’re in a world now where you as a parent, you need to look after the most important thing and that’s your children. And, uh, if you are in a position where you’re extreme, you because we get feedback and this is coming from lots of pieces of feedback that we get and lots of, um, you know, from families who are asking questions, you know, saying, look, I want to start now, but I’m not registered, can I what should I do? And the advice there is go and speak directly to your principal. Let them know that look, I fear for whatever reasons, x, y, z, um, and based on these decisions and the mental health of my child, we are removing them from the school currently. And we request from you written permission that we, uh, we get an exemption right now whilst we undertake because whilst removing my child from the scenario, it’s not like you’re going to put them on a six week holiday per se. It’s like you want to continue their learning on and then you can you can go and have that. So when the time comes and you do have a visit, you’ll be able to show that here’s the exemption, etc.. Ellen: And you know one thing that would be helpful, actually two things that popped into my mind there is sometimes when you go to a principal with an exemption, what the feedback we’ve had is if you can go with an education plan. So a lot of the families that join Euka are without yet having been approved, which is a lot of families will join Euka prior because they need that plan anyway. When they’re registering, they’ll take that with them. The scope and sequence or educational learning. Plan with them to the principal and say, we need an exemption. Here’s what we’re going to do. And going with something like that just means that the principal can feel comfortable because, you know, he has a legal responsibility when you’re on his books as one of his students or her students. So you want to be able to help them make the decision for that exemption. So taking a plan is very helpful. The other thing is, you know, yes, you want your child to be able to, you know, move out of the school system and have a plan in place. It doesn’t mean from the first week that we would even dream of expecting that your child jumps straight in and starts doing their homeschooling plans straight away. There is a time that is needed for a child to be able to just decompress after going through that kind of stressful environment, but what we have found is that if there is some an education that’s there for them to be able to go on with at lessons and additional stress that can happen when they are removed from school. All of a sudden they see their peers moving forward. And that can actually heighten the fear and the anxiety that the child is having. So knowing that, yes, you know, here’s your lessons. These are the same topics that are being done in school that can just give them a, ah, while they’re taking that time to get the support that they need and the mental health support they’ve got, that educational foundation that gives them security. Brett: And a nuance to that as well. Ellen. And for those families who are like, well, my child isn’t being bullied and there are no sort of social reasons as to why we just want to change in our life. And we’d like to make that change now. It’s been the school holidays. We’ve thought about it, we’ve sat down, we’ve been considering it for some time. We’ve but we’ve we’ve stayed at school. And now’s the time to make the decision. The last thing you want to do as a family as well go. You know what? I’m going to put our entire life on hold for 12 weeks until we get a registration. Ellen: But if your child hasn’t had any issues, going to the principal and saying, look, this is what we would like to do, they’re usually okay with that too. So don’t think that there has to be a problem. There’s more and more people saying, you know what, we just would like to take a little bit more of an active role in our child’s education. It’s not unusual now. So that’s something you can. Brett: Yeah. And something we find as well

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What if the relationship patterns you struggle with aren't a sign that something is wrong with you but adaptations you learned along the way?In this powerful episode #117 of the Self Care Goddess Podcast, Chris Rackliffe, trauma healer and an anxious attachment coach who's helped thousands of people across six continents shift from anxiety to emotional security shares his own powerful healing journey and explains how childhood experiences can shape the way we relate to ourselves and others. Chris has a background in psychology and marketing, he now connects with a vast audience through coaching, books, and a thriving TikTok community of more than 150,000 people. He hosted the Needy No More podcast, and authored two books, including Needy No More: The Journey From Anxious to Secure Attachment.In this episode, you'll discover:✅ The key signs of anxious attachment, including fear of abandonment, hypervigilance and losing yourself in relationships✅ Why communication or a lack of communication can be such a powerful trigger✅ What "protest behavior" looks like and why it can create the disconnection we actually fear✅ How to stop overexplaining when setting boundaries✅ Why self-worth begins with self-acceptance✅ How nervous system regulation can support emotional healing✅ What it means to emotionally diversify instead of making one person your entire world✅ How to develop emotional permanence and feel safer when someone isn't physically present✅ Why consistency in your daily self-care matters more than occasional "big" moments of healing✅ Chris's three non-negotiable self-care practices: weightlifting, meditation and cold exposure✅ Why learning to trust yourself may be one of the most transformative parts of your healing journeyNOTE: This episode #117 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive.

Building a successful woodworking business takes more than just knowing how to build great furniture. Your mindset can make or break your business. In this episode, I'm breaking down the five mindsets every woodworker needs to develop if they want to grow, make money, and build a business that lasts.

The discussion with Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS focused on why websites often attract high traffic but fail to convert that into sales, highlighting issues like confusing navigation, unclear offers, and lack of trust signals. John emphasized the importance of SEO and targeted keywords for driving the right kind of traffic that is more likely to convert 00:29:58. Carol and Celese stressed the need for an easy, streamlined purchasing process and understanding user behavior to minimize drop-off points 00:33:00 00:35:11. Participants emphasized using analytics and A/B testing to regularly refine content and calls to action for better conversion rates 01:04:04. The group agreed that clarity, trust, and simplicity are key factors in turning website traffic into actual sales 01:09:06.SummarySEO Is Essential: Multiple guests, especially Celeste and John, attribute business growth and audience reach primarily to consistent SEO efforts through content, keywords, and high-authority backlinks (Celeste at 06:10, John at 03:38).Content & Relevance: Content specifically targeting transactional keywords and providing clear, relevant information converts better. Consistency and updating content regularly are emphasized (Celeste at 35:40).Technical Elements: Secure sites (HTTPS), user-friendly navigation, fast load times, and mobile responsiveness are critical for both SEO and user trust (43:12).Analytics: Using tools like Google Analytics or Fathom Analytics to track user paths, page popularity, and drop-off points enables continual optimization (01:09:56).Trust Factors: Payment options, clarity on pricing, and visible security all influence both SEO ranking (indirectly) and actual conversions.Who is This For?This episode is for small business owners, entrepreneurs, web designers, marketers, and anyone interested in understanding why their website might generate traffic but not convert visitors into sales. It's especially valuable for those seeking actionable SEO insights and practical website optimization strategies.Key Moments & TimestampsIntroduction to the problem of website traffic vs. sales 00:00John introduces his podcast/radio brand and SEO focus 03:09Celeste shares her SEO success and journey from struggling entrepreneur to full-time business owner 05:05Carol introduces expertise in Shopify and Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) 11:39Discussion: Website navigation, tabs, and user experience (John, Celese, Carol) 17:52The role of ease, simplicity, and minimizing steps for conversions (Celese) 35:11Pricing transparency, payment methods, and abandoned carts 43:12Tools, analytics, and actionable next steps 01:09:56Summary roundtable: final takeaways and implementation advice (John, Celese, Carol) 01:05:46For more support, listeners are encouraged to book a call, or subscribe to upcoming training and resources.FAQsQ: Why does my website get traffic but no sales?A: Common reasons include poor navigation, too many steps at checkout, unclear offers, lack of trust signals, and disconnect between content and buyer intent (Celeste at 36:15, 43:32).Q: What's the most important SEO tactic for small business?A: Keyword research focused on what your buyers are searching for, plus consistent, clear content supported by reputable backlinks (John at 03:38, Celeste at 06:10).Q: Should links on my site open in new tabs?A: Only external links should open new tabs. Internal navigation should stay in the same tab for a seamless user experience (Celeste at 19:01, Carol at 19:49).Q: How do I know where people are dropping off my site?A: Use analytics tools to monitor page visits, bounce rates, and conversion funnels (Carol at 01:04:04).Action Steps for Favour Obasi-ikeHighlight offers/service links more clearly (CLARITY = SALES) in all call-to-action buttons and navigation (01:09:02).Refine site navigation: Ensure internal links do not open in new tabs and streamline the visitor path for ease of use (Celeste at 19:01).Request user feedback: Regularly test your website's checkout and inquiry process from multiple devices (50:30).Show payment options upfront: Add visible payment logos and ensure broad compatibility (48:13).Install/Review Analytics: Regularly review entry and exit pages to find and fix drop-off points (01:09:56).Gather client source data: Continue to ask every client how they found you, using that info to double down on winning channels (Celeste at 06:07).A/B test changes: When updating navigation, CTAs, or checkout, track the impact using metrics for ongoing improvement (Carol at 01:04:43).Educate with transparency: Update website copy and offers to set clear expectations and reduce confusion (01:09:06).Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

What if the key to better health isn't simply about eating less but about understanding what your body actually needs?In this powerful episode #71 of the Self Care Goddess Podcast, we welcome legendary health educator, author and pioneer Udo Erasmus for a fascinating conversation about essential fatty acids, nutrition, mental wellbeing, self-responsibility, meditation, inner peace and what it really means to live in alignment with nature.Udo Erasmus is the co-founder of Udo's Choice, a globally available line of health products. He designed machinery for producing oils with health in mind and pioneered flax oil. His journey into health was deeply personal. Born in Poland during the Second World War, Udo experienced profound instability and insecurity as a young child. After suffering pesticide poisoning in 1980, Udo began researching nutrition, health and the role of essential nutrients. His work eventually led him to focus intensely on oils and essential fatty acids. Udo is an acclaimed speaker and author, including of the bestselling Facts That Heal, Facts That Kill, which has sold more than 250,000 copies. He has taught at events hosted by Tony Robbins, delivered thousands of presentations and travelled to more than 30 countries, with his message reaching more than 25 million lives. His educational background includes biochemistry, genetics, biology, nutrition and a master's degree in counselling psychology.In this deeply insightful conversation, Udo takes us far beyond nutrition. He shares his philosophy on living a healthier, longer and more fulfilled life and explains why caring for your body and caring for your inner world are inseparable.In this episode, we explore:✅ Omega-3 and Omega-6 essential fatty acids✅ How oils are processed✅ The importance of how we use oils✅ Flax oil and the evolution of Udo's Oil✅ Plant-based nutrition✅ Keto, vegan and carnivore diets✅ Mental health and the “what if?” mind✅ Getting out of mental clutter✅ The power of stillness✅ Finding peace within✅ Aging with vitalityNOTE: This episode #71 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive.

Half of consumer question the authenticity of what they see online.

Consistent content updates, correct metadata (like canonical tags), and site speed also directly affect your sales potential. Move users from social platforms (rented land) to your site (owned land), collect their emails, and continuously improve based on analytic feedback for sustainable success.Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS breaks it down in this episode so you can turn clicks into clients by using SEO to sell your products and services on your business website.Who Is This For?This episode is for entrepreneurs, small business owners, content creators, podcasters, and anyone aiming to sell products or services online using a website. Listeners seeking to understand website fundamentals, SEO essentials, audience analytics, and digital selling strategies will find actionable insights and clear steps to optimize online growth.For more support, listeners are encouraged to book a call, or subscribe to upcoming training and resources.Key Moments & TimestampsImportance of Website for Selling Products/Services: 00:00:02The Role of Payment Processors: 00:05:37Why Policy Pages Matter (Policies, Shipping Info, Terms): 00:07:13Pre-purchase vs. Post-purchase Customer Behavior: 00:19:15The Power of Analytics for Your Website: 00:26:53Browser & OS Impact on Audience Targeting: 00:31:02Why Website Ownership Outranks Social Media-Only Strategy: 00:45:06Website Audits—Practical Example: 01:04:17The Expanding Role of SEO and GEO: 00:58:49Key Action Steps for Audience Retention and Conversion: 01:22:06FAQsQ: Why do I need a website if I have big social media followings?A: Social media is rented land—you can be deplatformed or lose access any time. A website gives you control, credibility, visibility in AI search, and allows you to capture leads and earn revenue directly 00:46:38.Q: What's most important on my website for selling?A: Secure payment processing, clear product/service pages, updated policy/info pages, fast loading speed, and internal linking for easy navigation 00:05:37, 00:14:12.Q: How do analytics help me?A: Analytics show where visitors come from, which content they engage with, and how they buy, so you can tailor ads and products and avoid wasting budget 00:27:05.Q: What is GEO?A: Generative Engine Optimization—preparing your content and site not just for Google, but for AI/LLM search platforms that cite reliable websites 00:58:54.Q: What if I don't feel “techy” enough?A: Start simple and iterate. Hire help for technical parts, or use platforms like Podpage for podcasts. What matters most is taking ownership and taking the first step 01:20:50.Action StepsAudit Your Website: Check for up-to-date content, navigation, and canonical tags 01:04:17.Integrate Secure Payment Processing if you sell products or services 00:05:37.Create and Update Policy Pages (shipping, refunds, terms) 00:07:13.Analyze Your Analytics: Use Google Analytics to see audience, behaviors, and refine content and ads 00:26:53.Capture Emails: Move your audience from social media to your own email list for retention and remarketing 00:53:08.Speed-Test Your Website: Use tools like GTMetrix. Ensure load times

What if the reason midlife weight gain feels so stubborn isn't simply about eating less or exercising more?In this powerful episode #8 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Ben Azadi, Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner, a bestselling author, founder of KetoKamp, and leading educator in the areas of ketosis, intermittent fasting, metabolic health and lifestyle transformation explains why the bigger goal should be to get healthy first and allow weight loss to follow.Ben's own health transformation began in 2008, when he lost 80 pounds and completely changed the direction of his life. Today, he is on a mission to educate and inspire one billion people to live healthier lives. He is the author of The Perfect Health Booklet, The Intermittent Fasting Cheat Sheet, and The Power of Sleep, and hosts the KetoKamp Podcast and YouTube channel.In this fascinating conversation, Ben dives deep into midlife weight gain, perimenopause, keto, intermittent fasting, hormones, stress, sleep, healthy fats and sustainable fat loss.What you'll discover in this episode:✅ Why losing weight can become more challenging during perimenopause and menopause✅ The connection between hormones, insulin resistance, inflammation and stubborn midlife weight gain✅ What ketosis actually is and why Ben says keto is a metabolic state rather than simply a “diet”✅ Ben's 5-1-1 approach to combining ketosis, fasting and strategic higher-carb days✅ The conversation around omega-3 supplements, fish oil and healthy dietary fats✅ Why women may need to approach fasting differently during different stages of life✅ Why balancing fasting with adequate nutrition and protein becomes particularly important as we age✅ The importance of sleep, stress mastery, movement and strength training for healthy aging✅ Ben's insights into reducing stubborn belly fat and the “midlife muffin top”NOTE: This episode #8 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive.

“Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; Ensure justice for those being crushed. Yes, speak up of the poor and helpless,  And see that they get justice.” -Proverbs 31:8-9   This episode kicks off FASD Awareness Month with our special guest, Emma Baldwin.  Emma is a sibling of a person with FASD and an autistic self-advocate. Emma's work in the FASD field began with the FASD Network of Southern California and training initiatives at Proof Alliance in Minnesota. While living in Minnesota, Emma served on the advisory council of the Univ. of Minnesota's Institute on Community Integration and chaired St. Paul Mayor's Advisory Committee for People with Disabilities. Today, Emma is the Director of Partnerships at FASD United—leading the FASD United Affiliate Network (which JFO is a member of), supporting the Living Experience track of the International FASD Research Conference, and overseeing the development of the FASD Symposium and White Papers.   Listen in as Emma shares how FASD United, the national organization in the U.S., is empowering people living with FASD, educating systems of care and the public, enacting policy and uniting communities everywhere so that those living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder and Prenatal Alcohol Exposure are recognized and supported.   Links mentioned in this episode: FASDUnited.org Free Breath Prayer Download See Available Trainings AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community     Email:  sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon

In Indonesian society, ‘gotong royong' is typically defined as a collective activity undertaken for the common good. The fundamental question now is whether this holds true—that is, is the value of Gotong Royong still held in high regard across all parts of Indonesia? Or has there been a shift in its meaning? If such a shift has occurred, can Gotong Royong still guarantee social cohesion? - Dalam Masyarakat Indonesia, Gotong Royong biasanya diartikan sebagai suatu kegiatan yang dilakukan bersama untuk kebaikan Bersama. Sekarang pertanyaannya yang mendasar adalah apakah demikian halnya, artinya apakah nilai Gotong Royong ini masih tetap dijunjung tingi di bagian mana pun di negara Indonesia itu? Atau, apakah ada pergeseran pengertian. Jika ada, masihkah Gotong Royong itu dapat menjamin kohesi social?

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Gholar.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Gholar.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Stacey Gholar.

What if one of the most powerful tools for regulating your mind, managing stress, improving sleep and supporting your overall wellbeing is something you do every single moment of the day?Your breath.In this powerful episode #60 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, I sit down with internationally recognized breathing and sleep expert Patrick McKeown, creator, CEO and Director of Education and Training at Oxygen Advantage®, Director of Education and Training at Buteyko Clinic International and President of Buteyko Professionals International. He is a leading international expert on breathing and sleep, and author of 17 bestselling books including The Oxygen Advantage, The Breathing Cure, The Breathing Cure for Better Sleep, and The Breathing Cure for Yoga. His focus is to empower more people every day to breathe better, feel better and achieve their potential.In this episode, we explore:✅ Why breathing may need to come before mindset and how breathing and sleep are deeply connected.✅ The importance of nasal breathing and why mouth breathing may affect sleep, respiratory health, dental health and more.✅ The hidden signs of dysfunctional breathing, including frequent sighing, upper-chest breathing, faster breathing, air hunger and irregular breathing.✅ Breathing, anxiety, panic and depression including why gentle techniques may be more appropriate than intense breathwork for some people.✅ Why the exhalation matters and how slowing your exhalation can send a message of safety to the brain.✅ Breathing and asthma, including Patrick's approach to breathing retraining and why respiratory physiology deserves more attention.✅ The fascinating connection between breathing, hormones and the female cycle, and why women's breathing has been historically understudied.✅ Why breathwork needs to be personalized and why more intense isn't necessarily better.✅ The connection between breathing, presence and a quieter mind and Patrick's deeply personal story of discovering what it feels like to truly be present.NOTE: This episode #60 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive.

For this episode, let's revisit a Case Interview & Management Consulting classic where we speak about our practice styles. Over the course of the case interview training program, it becomes very important for us to change our coaching style. First, candidates become used to solving cases in just this one style and we need to ensure they can adapt to any style. Second, candidates become adept at reading the "tell" in the coach/mentor so they know when they, the candidate, is making a mistake etc. By changing our coaching style and introducing mentors, we can easily avoid this problem and ensure candidates are becoming stronger at cases versus merely stronger at doing cases with the one coach. Ensure you are also practicing with partners who have different styles. Here are some free gifts for you: Overall Approach Used in Well-Managed Strategy Studies free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/OverallApproach McKinsey & BCG winning resume free download: www.firmsconsulting.com/resumepdf Enjoying this episode? Get access to sample advanced training episodes here: www.firmsconsulting.com/promo

Launching a new product or service often feels like an uphill battle. Many experts find themselves trapped in a cycle of perfectionism, endlessly tweaking their offerings instead of taking the plunge and launching. Yet, this perfectionism is rarely about guaranteeing quality; instead, it often stems from uncertainty about the target audience.**The Mindset Behind Perfectionism**Perfectionism before launching isn't a quest for quality; it's a cry for clarity. When you lack a clear understanding of your audience, your work seems perpetually incomplete. This lack of clarity leads to an endless loop of tweaks and modifications, causing significant delays. It's crucial to address this mindset and focus on identifying your audience to break free from the perfection trap.**Identifying the Real Issue: Who is Your Audience?**Often, the real roadblock isn't the content itself but rather a misunderstanding of who it's intended for. Without knowing your audience, your message risks missing the mark, which only perpetuates hesitation and further delays. The solution is simple: identify and understand your target audience and the specific problem your product or service solves for them.**Embrace Analytics and Feedback**Many individuals fear launching because they dread exposure and potential negative feedback. But feedback—both positive and negative—provides valuable insights. Analytics can reveal how users interact with your website, what holds their attention, and what doesn't. It allows you to refine and adapt your approach, fostering a stronger connection with your audience.**The Power of Clarity**Imagine walking in fog and suddenly seeing a distant light; clarity emerges as you move closer. This metaphor highlights how identifying your audience and purpose can illuminate your path forward. Once you achieve clarity, decisions become more straightforward, and confidence grows, propelling you toward action.**Steps to Overcome Perfectionism**1. **Mind Dump Exercise**: Write down reasons you believe you're not ready to launch. Examine each point critically, distinguishing between genuine concerns and irrational fears.2. **Constructive Feedback**: Seek feedback from trusted colleagues or mentors who can provide honest insights without judgment.3. **Real Connection in the Digital Age**: While online interactions can feel impersonal, they serve as a gateway to a broader audience. Ensure your digital content speaks to the problems and pain points your audience faces.4. **Embrace Imperfection**: Realise that perfection is an illusion. Your audience seeks solutions, not perfection. Start small, gather feedback, and iterate.**Final Thoughts**Launching an offering requires courage to embrace imperfections and recognise the need for ongoing adaptation. By clearly defining your audience and seeking constructive feedback, you shed the fog of perfectionism. Take that first step and evolve from there.Remember, taking action aligns with showing up for your audience, providing them with the guidance they need. If you find yourself struggling with this process, reach out to a coach or mentor who can offer personalised support to help you navigate these challenges.Until next time, recognise when perfection isn't your ultimate goal—clarity and action are. Thank you for reading, and don't hesitate to reach out if you encounter challenges along your journey to launching with confidence.

What if the way you breathe every day is affecting your stress, sleep, energy, emotions, and overall wellbeing?We breathe thousands of times every day but most of us rarely stop to consider how we're breathing.In this amazing episode #30 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Anders Olsson talks on the most fundamental aspects of self-care: YOUR BREATH.Anders Olsson is an author, lecturer, teacher, and founder of the Conscious Breathing concept. After spending much of his life experiencing stress and living in what he describes as “turbo mode,” Anders discovered that changing his breathing habits could have a profound impact on his ability to relax and find inner calm.More than a decade ago, this experience led him to explore breathing in depth and ultimately become a leading educator in the field. Since then, he has helped tens of thousands of people explore how breathing can support better health, more energy, improved fitness, better sleep, reduced stress, and an improved quality of life.In this episode, we explore:✅ Why we may be over-breathing without realizing it ✅ Why CO₂ isn't simply “bad”: Anders explains the importance of balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide and why carbon dioxide plays important roles in the body.✅ Nasal vs. mouth breathing: what happens when we breathe through the mouth and why Anders believes “good breathing starts in the nose.”✅ Breathing and sleep, including Anders' fascinating experience during a Stanford University study investigating nasal and mouth breathing.✅ Mouth taping and nasal breathing: how Anders uses this practice and what he noticed when he switched from mouth breathing to nasal breathing.✅ Using the breath to work with difficult emotions, including Anders' unique “Hulk” exercise for exploring anger.✅ The breathing anchor: a simple practice Anders uses to help slow down, become more present and create space before reacting.✅ Breathing and mindful eatingNOTE: This episode #30 is being re-released as part of the Best of Self-Care Goddess Podcasts, a collection of some of the most insightful and impactful conversations from the podcast archive.

Have you ever wondered why the diet, exercise, and weight-loss strategies that worked so well in your 20s and 30s suddenly don't seem to work after 40?In this powerful Episode #237 of the Self Care Goddess Podcast, UpliftHer segment, Jeanne Phares, a Certified Health & Wellness Coach and Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist dedicated to helping women navigate midlife with greater strength, confidence, and clarity, explores what really happens to a woman's body during perimenopause and menopause and why the approach to health and wellness that worked in your younger years may need to change.After over 40 years of strength training and her own life-changing experience surviving leukemia and a stem cell transplant, Jeanne brings both professional knowledge and personal perspective to her work. She is the author of multiple books on strength training, menopause, metabolism, nutrition, and healthy aging. Through evidence-based education and practical strategies, Jeanne helps women understand their changing bodies, build and maintain muscle, support their metabolism, and create sustainable habits for a stronger, healthier life.In this episode, we explore:✅ The role of protein in maintaining muscle and supporting healthy aging✅ Plant-based vs. animal-based protein and practical ways to get enough protein✅ Whether protein shakes are a useful tool in midlife✅ How much strength training you actually need and why 30 minutes twice a week can be a great starting point✅ How cardio, walking, and HIIT can fit into a healthy midlife routine✅ The importance of bone health, muscle strength, cardiovascular fitness, and mobility✅ How to approach HRT as one possible tool, and why conversations about it should be personalized with a qualified healthcare professional✅ Why sustainable, consistent habits matter more than perfection✅ How sleep, meditation, nutrition, and stress management support healthy agingOne of the biggest messages from this conversation:You don't need to fight your body. You need to understand it.

This week's episode of Win The Hour, Win The Day Podcast interviews, Criz Tumapon. She got thirty minutes notice. Thirty minutes before a Zoom room with about thirty people in it, I asked her to host a session she had never run in her life. Our Marketing Manager, Maura, had to go. Her sister went in for a basic surgery, there was an infection and a complication, and inside a couple of days it was life or death. She needed to be at that hospital day and night. We didn't know if she'd be gone three days, three weeks or three months. So we met as a team and split her Super Toolkits up. Criz got the Leadership Program, which is the biggest piece of it. Criz isn't the speaker on our team. She's the one in the background making everything run, and she was nervous. I told her I could take the session myself, and then I told her I thought that was the wrong call, because everybody in that room already saw her as the person beside Maura, and stepping in front of her would have shrunk her. She opened Maura's toolkit. What to do when you come into the Zoom. Ask the VAs how they're doing. Five minutes in breakout rooms. Housekeeping. The topic was already drafted, because drafting it in advance sits in Maura's job bio. I watched the replay and we all teased her, she looked like a game show host. She was that good because she wasn't spending anything on remembering what came next. All of it went into being the host. Maura was gone three weeks. Her sister turned it around and she's fine. Not one client noticed a thing. And Criz came out of it with the line I keep repeating. Your systems get tested during an emergency, not during convenience.   Win The Hour, Win The Day! www.winthehourwintheday.com Podcast: Win The Hour, Win The Day Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/win-the-hour-win-the-day/id1484859150 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/winthehourwintheday/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/win-the-hour-win-the-day-podcast   Win The Hour Win The Dayhttps://winthehourwintheday.com

ResourcesEpisode 167. Achievable Strategies to Make Your Marriage the Foundation of Your Blended FamilyEpisode 206. Avoid These 5 Common Pitfalls  to Ensure a Successful PartnershipEpisode 139. The Most Common, Challenging Pain Point Every Blended Couple Experiences (Trapped Teammate / Stranded Stranger dynamic)Episode 77. 3 Unique Differences That Make a Blended Family Marriage ChallengingEpisode 160.  A 4-Part Framework for Achievable Expectations and How to Live Them OutEpisode 130. How to Build Trust that Nurtures Bonds with Your Kids and StepkidsEpisode 214. Does Permissive Parenting Help or Hurt?  Discover How to Know and GrowSuggest a Topic or Ask a Question  Would you like us to discuss something specific or answer your question on the show?  Let us know!We've made it easy.  Just click here:   https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/shareReady for some extra support?We all need some extra support along the blending journey — we're here to help.  You can connect with us for a free coaching call to see how we might help you experience more clarity, confidence and connection in your home.  Schedule your free call here:   https://www.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/free-callYou don't need to navigate blended family life alone.  Join our supportive community where you'll connect directly with us and other couples just like you who are intentionally investing in healthy blending strategies.  Click the link to find out how to join:  https://learning.blendedfamilybreakthrough.com/blendingtogetherSubscribe or Follow the Show Click here to subscribe on YouTubeClick here to follow on Apple PodcastsClick here to follow on SpotifyLeave a Review in Apple PodcastsIf you're feeling extra helpful, we would be so grateful if you left us a review over on Apple Podcasts too. Your review will help others find our podcast — plus they're fun for us read too! :-)  Just click here to Review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and then select “Write a Review” — let us know what your favorite part of the podcast is.  Thank you, we really appreciate your feedback! From   

Ashley Dedmon is a women's health advocate. This week, she shares her compelling story to ensuring she never experiences breast cancer. As a BRCA2 positive patient and having lost her mother to breast cancer, Ashley made the difficult decision to have a double mastectomy. She also speaks about the impact of her father's cancer diagnosis and how it strengthened her resolve. During this episode, you'll hear her story of survival and how her decision helped her to take control of her life. And you'll learn how Ashley's helping women make informed choices. Support The Rose HERE. Subscribe to Let’s Talk About Your Breasts on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart, and wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if you're not lacking discipline, motivation, or willpower? What if your nervous system is simply trying to protect you?In this episode #236 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Lori Montry, somatic healing practitioner, author of You're Not the Problem, and the creator of the Freedom Framework, a nervous system–based roadmap for sustainable behavior change explores why we can know exactly what we “should” do and still find ourselves repeating the same patterns.With a background in Harvard Law, Lori brings a unique ability to translate complex ideas around trauma, stress physiology, neuroscience, and the nervous system into practical and accessible tools. She helps people who feel stuck in stress, overwhelm, or self-sabotage understand the survival patterns driving their choices so they can build the safety, capacity, and clarity needed to take aligned action in every area of their lives.In this podcast, Lori explains how behaviors such as people-pleasing, emotional eating, overthinking, overachieving, scrolling, and self-sabotage may not be personal failures at all. They can be intelligent adaptations developed by the nervous system to help us feel safe.Rather than fighting these behaviors with more discipline and willpower, Lori invites us to look underneath the behavior and ask a different question: “What is this behavior trying to do for me?”✅ Learn why knowing what to do doesn't always translate into taking action✅ Understand how childhood experiences can shape survival patterns and behaviors✅ Discover why people-pleasing can become a nervous-system adaptation✅ Explore the connection between nervous-system activation and behavior change✅ Understand why mindset work alone may not be enough to create lasting change✅ Discover why emotional eating can be about regulation, comfort, and unmet needs✅ Understand the importance of building a personal “tool belt” for nervous-system regulation✅ Discover Lori's approach to creating safety and capacity before changing deeply rooted behaviors✅ Learn Lori's three non-negotiable self-care practices✅ Reframe the way you see yourself with one powerful idea: You are not the problem.

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS discussion explored transactional keywords as the key to converting online searches into business results. Several points were raised, including keyword modifiers, intent-driven content creation, analysis of competition (including CPC and search volume), and the ongoing challenge of understanding actual customer journeys through data analysis and attribution. The conversation stressed the importance of consistent SEO practice and the need for business owners to act on this knowledge to truly benefit from organic search.Who Is This For?The conversation focused on entrepreneurs, business owners, marketers, and content creators seeking to grow their businesses online through effective SEO strategies, particularly around the use of transactional keywords. A key theme that emerged was helping those who want to boost sales, improve website discoverability, and understand user intent by mastering keyword research and practical website tweaks.Key Moments & TimestampsIntroduction to Transactional Keywords: what they are and why they matter 00:00:03The importance of website pages and matching content to keyword searches 00:06:14Examples of transactional keywords and practical modifiers (buy, order, cheap, sign up, hire, near me, company, services) 00:25:03The power of intent and understanding the buyer journey 00:17:12Insights on last-touch attribution and multi-touch user journeys 01:23:25The importance of CPC (cost-per-click) and identifying valuable keywords 01:15:14Actionable advice on keyword research, consistency, and implementation 01:41:15Final takeaways and action steps from experts 01:42:53 and 01:44:02FAQsQ: What are transactional keywords?A: Transactional keywords are search terms used when someone is ready to make a purchase or complete a specific action online—like “buy,” “order,” “subscribe,” “hire,” or “near me” 00:04:09.Q: Why are modifiers important for keywords?A: Modifiers (e.g., “best,” “cheap,” “discount,” “download,” “local”) clarify intent, match your content to customer actions, and help attract high-intent customers 00:25:03.Q: How do I find the best keywords for my business?A: Use tools like SEMrush, Ahrefs, or meetglimpse.com to analyze search volume, competition, and cost per click (CPC). Look for high CPC or low competition keywords for better ROI 01:15:14.Q: What's more important, search volume or keyword competition?A: Both matter, but targeting lower-competition keywords with reasonable search volume often yields quicker, cost-effective wins 01:17:11.Q: How can I track the effectiveness of my keywords?A: Use analytics platforms and Search Console data, not just customer surveys, to understand which keywords drive traffic and conversions to your site 01:23:25.Action Steps for Favour Obasi-ike's AudienceAudit your website: Ensure each page targets a specific, high-intent keyword or keyword phrase.Research modifiers: Add transactional and relevant modifiers to existing content and URLs.Analyze CPC and competition: Use keyword analysis tools (e.g., meetglimpse.com) to identify lucrative opportunities.Update and expand FAQs: Build trust and answer buyer questions directly on your site.Track attribution scientifically: Rely on Search Console and analytics for accurate insights instead of only customer self-report.Stay consistent: SEO is a long game—regularly update content and refine your keyword strategies.Implement, don't just learn: Turn insights into action—schedule regular SEO check-ins or book expert consultations.For more support, listeners are encouraged to book a call, or subscribe to upcoming training and resources.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

Drop us a message!In crowded markets, being good at what you do isn't enough: you need to be clear, consistent, and deliberate about what makes you different.In this episode of Social In 10, Senior Social Media Manager Elena Nikiforova shares her thinking on brand positioning in competitive markets.Elena covers how marketers can identify and articulate genuine points of differentiation, how to maintain consistent positioning while still evolving to stay relevant, and what practical steps brands can take to ensure their positioning shows up consistently across every marketing touchpoint and customer interaction… not just in campaign work.Want to be featured on the pod? Drop us a voice note on Instagram at @GiraffeSM.About Giraffe Social's Social in 10 PodcastGiraffe Social is a multi-disciplined digital marketing agency specialising in social media marketing based on the South Coast of the United Kingdom. We work with a wide range of industries, spanning from Fintech and L&D, to Beauty and Retail.Social in 10 is a weekly podcast about all things digital marketing. We discuss all the things social media managers want to know, including the latest platform updates, emerging trends, campaign ideas, and best practices to help you stay ahead of the curve. Whether you're managing multiple clients or growing your brand in-house, each episode is packed with actionable insights… all delivered in under ten minutes.Hosted by the Giraffe Social team, this is your fast, fun, no-fluff guide to making sense of social. New episodes every week, so tune in and level up your marketing game!

Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS discussion explored the evolving relationship between SEO and artificial intelligence, stressing that while AI revolutionizes content generation and search, SEO's foundational importance endures. One concept discussed was the need for website structure (schema, sitemaps, quality content) to ensure both human users and AI agents can discover, trust, and transact with a site.Who Is This For?The conversation focused on entrepreneurs, website owners, business leaders (including C-suite/Fortune 500), marketers, and anyone seeking to improve their business's online presence and growth using SEO and commercial keyword strategies. A key theme that emerged was bridging the knowledge gap for those new to digital marketing, whether launching a site from scratch, rescuing one, or scaling brand visibility.Key Moments & TimestampsIntroduction, Part 2 Justification & Audience Engagement: Highlights the need for deeper commercial keyword discussion; encourages live participation 00:00:13.AI vs. SEO: Relationship & Current Landscape: Explores whether AI will replace SEO; demonstrates synergy and need for structure 00:02:42–00:12:24.Website Structure & Longevity: Analogies for domain authority and building strong foundations 00:13:11.Ads vs. SEO Investment: Explains why investing in SEO creates lasting value versus short-term ad spend 00:17:11.WordPress vs. Vibe Coding: Evaluates traditional site-building vs. new AI/code-heavy approaches 00:22:56.Learning & Mastering SEO: Recommendations for ongoing strategies, resources, and communities 00:28:47.User Search Patterns & Keyword Strategy: Examines how users shop online, with a focus on long-tail and local keywords 00:32:22.Sitemaps & Robust Web Presence: How site architecture and multiple pages boost authority 00:40:10.Live Tools & Practical Auditing: Use of isitagentready.com for real-time AI/SEO readiness checks 00:43:28.Commerce, Payments, & Security: Significance of payment protocols and HTTPS for trust 00:44:29.Color, Calls to Action & Conversion Psychology: How interface details impact buying behaviors 00:54:03.Types of Commercial Intent Keywords: Differentiates high vs. low commercial intent; relevance for product, service, and pricing pages 00:59:19.Action-Oriented Keyword Construction: Guidance for structuring keyword phrases to increase conversions 01:04:23.Takeaways & Final Thoughts: Recap and encouragement to test, research, and take control of digital outcomes 01:07:42.Several points were raised, including:Investing in SEO produces compounding, evergreen visibility, unlike fleeting paid ads.Commercial keywords (e.g., “buy now,” “pricing,” “best [product],” “alternatives to”) are essential for conversion-focused pages.Local and long-tail strategies help users “find you” for specific contexts and regions.Security (HTTPS), trust signals, and payment protocols are non-negotiable for commercial viability.Testing and optimizing details—color, CTAs, copy—directly impact sales.FAQsQ: Will AI make SEO obsolete?A: No. AI depends on well-structured SEO content to deliver relevant results. They're complementary, not mutually exclusive 00:04:31.Q: What are commercial keywords?A: Specific search phrases indicating purchase intent (e.g., “buy,” “pricing,” “deal,” “best,” “compare”). Essential for pages targeting buyers 00:52:04.Q: Should I invest in SEO or ads?A: SEO offers sustainable, long-term visibility; ads work immediately but disappear when you stop paying 00:17:11.Q: Are modern coding approaches like vibe coding a good idea?A: New site builders offer fast results, but lack the proven, authority-strengthening foundation of established platforms like WordPress 00:22:56.Q: How do I start learning SEO?A: Combine online courses (Google, podcasts, masterminds) with community interaction and direct experimentation 00:28:47.Action StepsAudit your website with tools like isitagentready.com to gauge AI/SEO readiness 00:43:28.Review your site's structure—ensure schema markup, sitemaps, and multiple relevant pages exist 00:36:01.Identify and implement high-intent commercial keywords on key pages: homepage, product/service, pricing, and demo 00:52:04.Ensure your site is HTTPS-secured and supports modern payment integrations 00:46:07.Test calls-to-action and site colors to optimize conversion rates 00:54:03.Regularly engage in industry communities, podcasts, and training to stay current.Track and measure progress; iterate based on results and user feedback.Ready to Rank? Book Your SEO & Web Dev Services Today

What if you didn't have to be the loudest person in the room to be a powerful leader?In this episode #235 of the Self Care Goddess Podcast, UpliftHer series, leadership coach Karen Wonders shares why true confidence isn't about being louder, more assertive, or constantly proving what you know. It's about being grounded, present, clear, courageous, and authentic.Karen Wonders has spent over 20 years as an engineer and leader before becoming a coach, and along the way she learned that the hardest part of leadership isn't the technical work, it's showing up authentically as yourself. She loves helping people with growing the confidence and clarity to lead as themselves, step into bigger roles, and figure out what's next. An engineer by training with an Executive MBA and Executive Coaching Certification from the University of Toronto, Karen brings a quiet, calm confidence to her work through her company, LALUZ Consulting. She believes everyone has a unique light, and she loves helping it shine brighter.In this episode, you'll discover:✅ Why quiet confidence doesn't mean being silent and why calm, grounded leadership can be incredibly powerful.✅ How trying to “fake it until you make it” can drain your energy when you're performing instead of being yourself.✅ Why presence may be one of your greatest leadership currencies in a world full of distraction and divided attention.✅ The difference between observing feedback and absorbing it and how this can change the way you respond to criticism.✅ How to manage the negative narratives running through your mind by learning to pause, reset, reframe, and reroute.✅ A simple practice Karen recommends for building self-awareness: observe your inner narrative without judging it.Your presence is enough. Your voice matters. And you don't have to become someone else to lead well.

Neil Manthorp is joined by the former England fast bowlers Steve Harmison and Darren Gough to look back at Day 1 of the first Test between England and Pakistan at Headingley, with England closing on 112-2, trailing by 59 runs. They reflect on five-wicket hauls for both Josh Tongue and Ollie Robinson, debate whether it was the perfect start to Joe Root's second tenure as Test Captain, and reflect on Emilio Gay's form and how much he needs a score to cement his place at the top of the order.Listeners outside of the UK can hear live ball-by-ball commentary of England's three-match series against Pakistan on the talkSPORT Cricket YouTube Channel.Instagram: @talkSPORT_CricketYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9vsecLHNgTj-yoNumw63lQX: @Cricket_TS @NeilManthorp @Harmy611 @DGoughieHosts: Neil Manthorp, Steve Harmison and Darren GoughProducer: Scott Taylor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What if recovery isn't about becoming a completely different person but about becoming better than you were yesterday, one small step at a time?In this deeply honest episode #234 of the Self-Care Goddess Podcast, Crystal Aguilar shares powerful insights from years of working with people affected by substance use and mental health challenges and opens up about why addiction is rarely just about the substance itself.Crystal Aguilar is a dedicated leader in substance use disorder treatment and recovery services with extensive experience in compliance, operations, and organizational leadership. She began her career as a Licensed Chemical Dependency Counselor and advanced through multiple leadership roles following Cenikor's acquisition of Charlie's Place and is currently Senior Regional Director overseeing the Austin, Corpus Christi, Waco, and Dallas facilities. Crystal holds a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Master of Arts in Forensic Psychology and is a doctoral candidate in Business Administration with a concentration in Organizational Behavior and Leadership. In this episode, you'll discover:✅ How generational cycles of trauma, addiction and unhealthy behaviours can be passed down through families and how they can be broken✅ Why asking for help can be one of the hardest, yet most powerful, steps toward change✅ What addiction can do to the brain and why recovery requires more than simply stopping the substance✅ Why relapse doesn't necessarily mean failure and why everyone's recovery journey looks different✅ How parents can recognize warning signs and become more informed about youth substance use✅ Why compassion matters when we encounter people struggling with addiction or homelessness✅ Crystal's powerful philosophy: “Be better than you were yesterday.”✅ The three self-care practices that help Crystal reset: running, journaling and spending time with friendsOne of the most powerful messages from this conversation is simple: It's never too late to change.You don't have to transform your entire life overnight. Sometimes change begins with something as simple as asking a question, reaching out for help, or deciding to take one small step forward.

Vice President of the Republic, H.E. Prof. Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang, says government is taking steps to ensure that public institutions effectively serve the interests of the Ghanaian people

In this episode of Talk Law Radio, host Todd Marquardt tackles two crucial aspects of long-term planning: securing your financial future and understanding end-of-life care. First, Joseph Warren from Financial Planning HQ breaks down the most common financial mistakes people make during retirement—from relying on vague plans and disjointed advice to neglecting estate and beneficiary updates. Then, Taylor Richard, Area Vice President of Sales for Heart to Heart Hospice, joins the show to clear up widespread misconceptions about hospice care. Together, they explore how hospice provides supportive, comfortable care wherever a patient calls home, the importance of Texas out-of-hospital DNRs, and how intentional time with loved ones forms the ultimate family legacy. Key Takeaways Define Your Financial "Why": A successful retirement plan isn't just about market returns; it starts with identifying your personal values, goals, and legacy before looking at the numbers. Avoid Disjointed Advice: Relying on scattered financial tips or uncoordinated professionals can lead to costly mistakes. Ensure your CPA, financial planner, and attorney align with your primary goals. Keep Beneficiaries Up to Date: Outdated beneficiary designations override your estate plan and can result in assets going to the wrong people. Hospice is About Quality of Life: Entering hospice doesn't mean "giving up hope" or hastening death; it shifts the focus to supportive comfort care tailored to a patient's personal goals. Hospice Comes to You: Care is provided wherever the patient resides (home, senior living, or specialized facilities) and is fully covered by Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurance. Understand End-of-Life Documents: In Texas, an in-hospital DNR is distinct from an Out-of-Hospital DNR, and both differ from a Directive to Physicians. Having the correct, signed forms ensures your medical wishes are honored. -Sponsored by Marquardt Law Firm and Financial Planning HQ -Go to marquardtlawfirm.com and financialplanninghq.net If you found this episode valuable, please Subscribe and hit the Notification Bell on YouTube. Sharing this podcast with other parents, grandparents, and caregivers helps raise vital awareness to protect the children in our communitiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Ecomm Breakthrough Podcast, host Josh Hadley, an ecommerce entrepreneur with over $20 million in annual revenue, delivers a comprehensive guide to building a true brand. He argues that most ecommerce sellers operate transactional "product acquisition machines" rather than genuine brands. Josh presents a 16-step framework across three phases: defining your brand identity, expressing it consistently, and compounding trust over time. He emphasizes that real brands drive customer loyalty, premium pricing, and long-term competitive advantage—ultimately shifting entrepreneurs from chasing short-term sales metrics toward building sustainable, generational business value.Bullet Points:Importance of branding for ecommerce businessesDifferences between building a brand and running a product acquisition or arbitrage businessChallenges faced by ecommerce sellers, such as increasing conversion rates and reducing customer acquisition costsThe misconception that having a trademark or storefront equates to having a brandCharacteristics of a true brand versus a product acquisition machineA comprehensive 16-step framework for building a brandPhases of brand development: defining, expressing, and compounding the brandStrategies for creating a recognizable brand identity and customer experienceThe significance of customer journey mapping and brand loyaltyMetrics and practices for sustaining brand equity and protecting brand integrityTimestamps:00:00:00 The Power of BrandingThe host lists eight benefits of strong branding, such as higher conversion rates, repeat purchases, and lower acquisition costs.00:01:01 What is Branding?The host introduces the topic of branding and a 16-step framework for building a brand for your e-commerce business.00:02:11 Custom GPT and ResourcesThe host mentions a custom GPT and slides available to help listeners implement the 16-step framework discussed in the episode.00:03:11 Host IntroductionJosh Hadley introduces himself, his e-commerce experience, and his podcast, E-com Breakthrough, for e-commerce entrepreneurs.00:04:12 Brand vs. Product Acquisition MachineThe host differentiates between building a true brand and simply operating a product acquisition or arbitrage business, common on Amazon.00:07:06 What a Brand IsA brand builds trust, optimizes for customer retention, focuses on long-term growth, and is difficult for competitors to copy.00:10:53 How Brands CompoundThe host explains how brands create a compounding effect through customer trust, repeat purchases, word-of-mouth, and easier product launches.00:12:43 The 16-Step Brand Framework IntroductionAn overview of the three phases of the branding framework: defining the brand, expressing it, and compounding its value.00:13:43 Step 1: Choose Your Primary CustomerA strong brand serves a niche customer. Defining this avatar makes all other branding decisions much easier.00:17:40 Step 2: Choose the Outcome You OwnCustomers buy products to achieve an aspirational identity. Brands must own the outcome their product provides, not just the product.00:23:48 Step 3: Choose Your AssociationsA brand is built by repeatedly connecting your company to a small number of desirable ideas, words, or phrases.00:26:54 Step 4: Write the Brand PromiseCombine your customer, outcome, and approach into a clear internal statement that serves as a decision-making tool for your business.00:28:02 Step 5: Define What the Brand Is NotBrands become clearer through exclusion. Deciding what your brand refuses to be is as important as defining what it is.00:30:06 Step 6: Choose Your Hero ProductYour hero product is the clear entry point that teaches customers what your company means and establishes your brand's identity.00:33:05 Step 7: Make the Product RemarkableThe product experience earns the second purchase. A remarkable product builds durable trust and generates powerful word-of-mouth marketing.00:34:25 Step 8: Create a Recognizable Brand IdentityDefine your brand's personality through one of three models: founder-led, a brand character, or a design-led identity.00:39:34 Step 9: Build a Distinctive Visual and Verbal WorldDesign makes your brand's meaning easier to recognize. Your brand should be identifiable even without its logo.00:40:26 Step 10: Audit the Current Customer ExperienceEvery customer encounter either reinforces or contradicts your brand promise. Audit all touchpoints, from packaging to social media.00:47:34 Step 11: Reinforce Through Trusted AssociationsBorrow trust by deliberately pairing your brand with people, organizations, or communities that already represent your brand's core values.01:02:29 Step 12: Repeat the Same Meaning ConsistentlyBrands are built through consistent repetition. While campaigns can change, the core meaning and message must remain recognizable over time.01:05:36 Step 13: Build the Next Purchase into the BrandMap the customer journey to create a logical product ecosystem that guides customers from one purchase to the next.01:08:23 Step 14: Align Every Customer TouchpointThe brand is the total experience. Ensure every interaction, from advertising to customer support, reinforces your brand promise without contradiction.01:13:36 Step 15: Run a Monthly Brand ReviewConduct a monthly review to prevent brand drift, track key metrics, and ensure all activities align with your brand strategy.01:21:16 Step 16: Protect and Compound the MeaningBrand building is ongoing. Use a brand extension test before launching new products to ensure they reinforce your core meaning.01:24:41 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionThe host summarizes the framework, offers a custom GPT and slides, and asks listeners to share and review the podcast.Links and Mentions:Tools and Resources  "Custom GPT for Brand Building": "00:02:11"  "Ecomm Breakthrough YouTube Channel": "00:09:58"  Notable Concepts and Frameworks  "16-Step Framework for Branding": "00:12:43"  Brands and Examples Mentioned  "Boom Beauty": "00:14:45"  "AG1": "00:15:46"  "Liquid Death": "00:16:39"  "Patagonia": "00:22:41"  "Rolex": "00:22:41"  "Apple": "00:22:41"  Videos and Content  "

Nearly seven in ten nonprofit employees say they plan to look for a new job this year, according to the Social Impact Staff Retention Project's most recent survey, and turnover across our sector already sits at nineteen percent, compared to twelve percent almost everywhere else. Here's what most leaders miss. That search does not usually start in the spring. It starts after the hardest quarter of the year has already worn your team down. If you are heading into fall wondering how to keep your best people through your busiest season, today I want to walk you through the strategies that have kept my team steady, quarter after quarter, for fifteen years.

Many business owners slow down in summer and wonder why Q4 is slow. The two are connected. What you do today shows up in your results 60-90 days from now. In this Maggie's Moment, you'll learn what to do so that your Q4 2026 is the best one yet. 

The 2026 Census is on Tuesday 11 August and every person in Australia on this night must be counted. Census data is used to understand where we live, the languages we use at home (including Auslan), the support we need and how Australia is changing as a nation. Being counted helps ensure your community, culture and beliefs are represented. Here's what you need to know about completing the Census for your household. - የአውስትራሊያ 2026 ሕዝብ ቆጠራ ማክሰኞ ኦገስት 11 / ነሐሴ 5 ይከወናል። በዕለተ ምሽቱ ማንኛውም አውስትራሊያ ውስጥ ያለ ሰው በሙሉ የግድ ሊቆጠር ይገባል። የሕዝብ ቆጠራ ዳታ የት እንደምንኖር፣ ቤት ውስጥ የምንናገራቸው ቋንቋዎች ምን እንደሆኑ፣ ድጋፍ ለማድረግና አውስትራሊያ እንደ ሀገር እንደምን በመለወጥ ላይ እንዳለች ለመገንዘብ ይረዳል። መቆጠርዎ ማኅበረሰብዎ፣ ባሕልና እምነቶችዎ ውክልናን ስለማግኘታቸው ለማረጋገጥ ያግዛል። የቤትዎ ነዋሪዎች የሕዝብ ቆጠራን ሞልተው ስለማጠናቀቃቸው ማወቅ ግድ የሚልዎትን እነሆን።

https://teachhoops.com/ If you audit a standard, average basketball practice on a cold Tuesday afternoon in January, you will see a gym overflowing with unintentional friction. You will witness coaches who blow the whistle to deliver ten-minute lectures while twelve players stand completely still, watching their core body temperatures plummet. You will see long, single-file lines where athletes wait passively for two minutes just to take a single, un-contested layup. And you will see head coaches screaming directives on every single possession, acting as a human joystick while their players move like robotic actors. They don't do this maliciously; they do it because "clean" practices feel like real coaching. But when you step into the "Truth Room," you realize that allowing these subtle habits to exist introduces a massive operational leak into your culture. In this episode of Coach Unplugged, recorded live at 5th Quarter Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, Coach Collins flips the clipboard around to outline the non-negotiable Things We Should Avoid at Practice. We break down the absolute poison of low activity density, single-file lines, zero-decision choreography, and coach-fed joystick directives. Discover how purging these six destructive habits from your 120-minute practice script will instantly elevate your team's independent Decision IQ, maximize your game-night Effective Field Goal Percentage ($eFG%$), and slide your roster into an unshakeable, player-led standard. To protect your program's unyielding Standard of Tolerance and maximize your team's long-term Resilience Equity, your staff must actively purge these six operational traps from every single practice block: The Leak: Stopping practice to deliver exhaustive, lecture-heavy monologues while players stand frozen on the baseline. The Fix: Banish long huddles during active blocks. Deploy rapid, 60-second "drive-by" socratic corrections on the move. Let The Organizer on your staff police the clock while you deliver sharp, high-signal cues that keep the gears turning. The Leak: Setting up drills where one athlete executes a rep while eleven peers stand behind a cone watching passively. The Fix: Enforce a strict Multi-Ball architecture across all court baskets. Ensure that at least $70%$ of your roster is catching, cutting, or passing concurrently to eliminate hidden boredom leaks and maximize your gym's Activity Density. The Leak: Running scripted, zero-defense drills where the pass, cut, and finish are predetermined before the ball is even inbounded. The Fix: Corrupt every drill with live variables. Add a defender, add a decision, or add a competitive consequence. Force your players to scan live bodies, read collapsing defender hips, and solve dynamic spatial puzzles. The Leak: Screaming instructions on every bounce ("Pass left! Cut now! Shoot it!"), stripping your athletes of their independent decision-making capabilities. The Fix: Put your whistle in your pocket during Small-Sided Games ($SSGs$). Allow your players to fail, adapt, and communicate coverages through the exhaust. Shift your culture from coach-fed compliance to a Player-Led powerhouse. The Leak: Allowing players to shoot comfortable, zero-friction catch-and-shoot jumpers off gentle feeds from a standing passer. The Fix: Require active footwork, spatial cutting geometry, and live high-hands closeouts on every perimeter shot. Game-night shooting efficiency is built through high-stress, contextual repetitions. The Leak: Blowing the whistle to run baseline sprints as a blind punishment for a tactical error, completely severing the mental connection between effort and execution. The Fix: Embed physical strain directly into your competitive drills. If a team turns the ball over or fails to close out with High Hands, put them on defense in a live disadvantage scenario. Teach them how to execute under fatigue rather than just running mindlessly. We don't purge these practice leaks simply to look structured on paper. We eliminate them because dead time, low rep density, and robotic choreography directly destroy your team's mathematical output on Friday night. Every live closeout read, multi-ball pass, and rapid socratic correction directly impacts your team's Effective Field Goal Percentage ($eFG%$): When you replace choreography with functional friction during Tuesday's practice, you ensure that your team possesses the structural armor needed to convert high-efficiency looks under heavy postseason pressure. Coach's Note: "Your job as a program builder isn't to run a clean, tidy practice where everybody looks great doing choreographed routines; your job is to build players who can actually play basketball when you aren't saying a word. Stop standing at the whiteboard for ten minutes, stop letting kids stand in single-file lines, and stop playing the game for them from the baseline. Corrupt your drills, clean up your clock, demand high-hands discipline, and force your players to own the room." Title Ideas: 6 Things You MUST Avoid at Basketball Practice! (The Efficiency Audit) Stop Wasting Practice Time! How to Fix Lines, Lectures, and Bad Drills Why "Clean" Basketball Drills Are Silently Ruining Your Game-Night eFG% How to Eliminate Dead Time and Build a High-Density Basketball Practice Primary Keywords: Things to avoid at basketball practice, basketball practice efficiency leaks, TeachHoops, Coach Collins, Coach Unplugged, basketball practice rep density, small-sided games basketball training. Secondary Keywords: Effective Field Goal Percentage analytics, next play speed resilience, own the room coaching language, high-hands closeout discipline, multi-ball drill architecture, socratic coaching constraints, Types of Coaches (3).pdf, player-led team autonomy. Description Snippet: "Are your basketball practices plagued by long whiteboard lectures, single-file line bottlenecks, and robotic drills that don't transfer to game night? In this episode of Coach Unplugged, broadcast live from 5th Quarter Studios in Madison, Wisconsin, Coach Collins outlines the 6 critical things you must avoid at practice. Discover how to eliminate dead time, corrupt your favorite drills with live decisions, and build an autonomous, player-led team." Suggested Tags: #BasketballCoaching #TeachHoops #CoachCollins #CoachUnplugged #PracticeDesign #PracticePlanning #BasketballDrills #HighSchoolBasketball #TeamCulture Show NotesThe 6 Toxic Leaks to Eliminate From Your Gym [PRACTICE AUDIT FILTER] ┌───────────────────────┼───────────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ ▼ 1. The 10-Min Huddle 2. Single-File Lines 3. Zero-Decision Choreography 4. Joystick Screaming 5. Static Shooting 6. Punitive Conditioning 1. The 10-Minute Whiteboard Lecture2. Single-File Line Bottlenecks3. Zero-Decision Choreography (e.g., The Standard 3-Man Weave)4. Baseline Joystick Micro-Management5. Static, Uncontested "Safe" Shooting6. Disconnected Punitive ConditioningThe Operational Audit: The Leaky Gym vs. The Championship LabPractice MetricThe Leaky Gym (Level 2 Compliance)The Masterclass Lab (Level 4 Autonomy)Coaching DeliveryLong huddle lectures; high downtime60-second "drive-by" socratic adjustmentsDrill DesignSingle-file lines; static block repsMulti-Ball rep density; concurrent court actionCognitive LoadPredetermined actions; zero reads requiredSocratic SSG constraints; live reads against defendersAdversity ResponseHead slumps; waiting for coach directivesImmediate Next Play Speed reset; players owning the roomThe Analytical Target: Protecting Your Game-Night $eFG%$$$eFG% = frac{text{FGM} + (0.5 times text{3PM})}{text{FGA}}$$YouTube SEO Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This show has been flagged as Clean by the host. sunshine / xbox contlers / plex / steam / UWPHook / Bluetoothctl restart / HDMI dongle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FM4FbA4-W_c UGREEN USB C Hub 5 in 1 Multiport Adapter Revodok 105 4K HDMI, 100W Power Delivery, 3 USB-A Data Ports, USB C Dongle for MacBook Pro/Air, iPad Pro, iMac, iPhone 16 Pro/Pro Max, XPS, Thinkpad https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BR3M8XHK Detached Command: @ECHO OFF cd "C:backupgamestream_launchpad" c:windowsSystem32HdrSwitcher.exe disable start /MIN gamestream_launchpad.exe 1920 1080 gamestream_playnite.ini .bindkeys rc cat .xbindkeysrc /bin/bash /home/plex/.local/bin/Plex.sh /bin/bash /home/plex/.local/bin/Steam.sh /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer on; /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer brightness 100;xgamma -gamma 1.3 /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer on; /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer brightness 40;xgamma -gamma 1.3 /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer on; /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer brightness 12;xgamma -gamma 1.3 /home/plex/.local/bin/kasa --host 192.168.1.239 --port 9999 --type dimmer off;xgamma -gamma 1.3" cat /home/plex/.local/bin/Steam.sh # requires wmctrl -l and xbindkeys # # xdotool windowactivate ```xdotool search --name 'window name'``` # 0 StartSteamLink(){ echo "restarting bluetooth" sudo systemctl restart bluetooth echo "Waking Game PC" sudo /usr/sbin/etherwake -i enp1s0 -D "d8:bb:c1:a2:2c:0b" echo "Starting steamlink" killall -9 steamlink killall moonlight sleep 20 # /snap/bin/moonlight /home/plex/.local/bin/Moonlight-6.1.0-x86_64.AppImage } StartSteamLink SUMMARY: Speaker discusses technical challenges with Sun Shine, Moonlight, and Play Night setups. IDEAS: Sun Shine and Moonlight enable remote game streaming. Play Night acts as a multimodal launcher for Steam. Resolution changes cause display issues during gameplay. Proper exit sequence is critical to revert settings. Ultra-wide resolutions are unusable in some configurations. Multiple launchers require separate logins for different games. Environment variables can adjust client dimensions. Background commands improve system stability. Cat named Mojo is mentioned during the discussion. 5G networks support slower-paced gaming. Technical glitches include frame drops and latency. Steam accounts are tied to specific game libraries. Detached commands run in the background without user interaction. GameStream Launchpad manages resolution and launcher paths. Magical system behavior simplifies remote gaming. Star Wars and Baldur’s Gate are cited as example games. 22nd Millie thing refers to network latency. Multiple Steam accounts complicate game access. Task killing reverts system settings automatically. Cross-platform streaming solutions are highlighted. RECOMMENDATIONS: Use environment variables for client resolution adjustments. Exit applications properly to revert settings. Set up detached background commands for stability. Monitor ultra-wide resolution compatibility. Utilize Play Night for Steam account management. Avoid multiple logins for different game libraries. Opt for cross-platform streaming solutions. Check network latency for smooth gameplay. Use bat files for automated task execution. Configure GameStream Launchpad for resolution changes. Prioritize proper task termination to prevent glitches. Test 5G networks for slower-paced gaming. Leverage environment variables for client settings. Ensure all applications exit before shutting down. Use detached commands for background processes. Verify resolution compatibility with ultra-wide displays. Combine Sun Shine and Moonlight for reliable streaming. Log in once for multiple Steam accounts. Address frame drops in low-latency networks. Stream games universally across platforms. Provide feedback on this episode.

The 2026 Census is on Tuesday 11 August and every person in Australia on this night must be counted. Census data is used to understand where we live, the languages we use at home (including Auslan), the support we need and how Australia is changing as a nation. Being counted helps ensure your community, culture and beliefs are represented. Here's what you need to know about completing the Census for your household. - Le recensement de 2026 aura lieu le mardi 11 août ; toute personne présente en Australie ce soir-là doit être recensée. Les données du recensement servent à mieux comprendre où nous vivons, les langues que nous utilisons à la maison (y compris l'Auslan), les besoins en matière de soutien et l'évolution de l'Australie en tant que nation. Se faire recenser contribue à garantir la représentation de votre communauté, de votre culture et de vos convictions. Voici ce qu'il faut savoir pour remplir le recensement pour votre foyer.Pour plus d'histoires, d'interviews et d'actualités de SBS French, explorez notre collection de podcasts ici >>SKIP ADVERTISEMENTAdvertisementhttps://www.sbs.com.au/language/french/fr/collection/featured-podcasts

Roofing industry legend Dan Walrack shares the word-for-word d2d pitch he has refined over 20 years in this new interview.What inspired me the most from this interview was Dan's philosophy. He isn't trying to "close" homeowners.He's trying to understand them and what they need.Dan's pitch is brilliant because:• It starts a conversation that consistently gets homeowners talking.• The neighborhood strategy that turns one approved roof into multiple signed jobs.• How to stop sounding like every other roofing salesperson in your market.You may want to share this one with your team or watch it in your next sales meeting.I think you'll finish this video knowing what it takes to be great on the doors. Important: Door-to-door solicitation laws vary by state and municipality. Ensure your team is compliant with local permit requirements and any applicable restrictions before using these techniques.P.S. Imagine how strong your team will be on the doors after making small, easy adjustments week over week, month after month. Ongoing training from industry experts could help your team get even stronger on the doors: https://rsa.pro/=============Join The Roofing STRONG Alliance by TAMKO™ (RSA): https://rsa.pro/Exclusively available to The TAMKO Edge® Certified Contractors at no additional cost.FREE Starter Membership (RSA): https://rsa.pro/freePODCASTApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3fSQievSpotify: https://bit.ly/3eMAqJeFOLLOWFacebookInstagramTikTokLinkedInThe views and opinions expressed are based on Adam's long tenure and personal experiences as a roofing service consultant prior to coming to TAMKO as well as Dan Walrack's personal experiences in the roofing industry. As such, their views are intended for general informational purposes only and should not be considered professional advice regarding insurance, financing, legal matters, compliance, or business transactions. Communication and sales techniques demonstrated are intended solely to help contractors better understand and serve homeowners — not to encourage manipulative, deceptive, misleading, or high-pressure sales practices. Door-to-door solicitation is heavily regulated at the state and local level. Contractors must independently ensure compliance with all applicable solicitation permit requirements, anti-solicitation ordinances, "No Soliciting" sign laws, and state-specific restrictions on contractor solicitation related to insurance claims or storm damage. Penalties for non-compliance can include fines, license suspension, or criminal charges. Contractors must ensure their sales and business practices comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including consumer protection, insurance, advertising, telemarketing, lending, and employment laws. Revenue and performance figures cited are specific to the guest speaker and are not guaranteed. Viewers are encouraged to consult qualified legal and compliance professionals before applying these concepts or making any decisions related to their business operations.Content produced on or before 5/13/26 was previously produced by The Roof Strategist, TAMKO Building Products LLC makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or applicability to current products, programs, or operations.

https://teachhoops.com/ Are you sure you're teaching the right things every practice? Many coaches pack sessions with drills but forget the essentials. The Coaching Youth Hoops crew, seasoned experts in player development, share what really matters most at every practice. What's on your practice checklist? Discover how to: Sharpen ball handling every session.Coach game-like shooting under pressure.Build teamwork with spacing or communication.There's more to learn in this episode! Let's change the game together! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a 5-star review. KeywordsCoaching Youth Hoops, youth basketball practice, practice plans, basketball drills, drill library, youth coach resources, ball handling, dribbling, handling pressure, offensive skills, basketball shooting, shooting under pressure, shot selection, great shot, good shot, no shot, shot range, scoring skills, communication on the court, talking on the court, player spacing, basketball offense, team defense, skill development, core dribbles, counter moves, quick shots, three-point shooting, elementary basketball skills, youth basketball development Show Notes If you take a critical look at the average basketball practice, you will see a head coach who is constantly chasing novelty. They spend their afternoons scrolling social media to find a new entry play, a flashy skill track, or an intricate 5-on-0 scripted walkthrough. They pack their 120-minute practice script with dozens of complex variables, believing that more content equals better coaching. But when you step into the "Truth Room," you realize that piling on tactical noise introduces a massive operational leak. Your players don't need a massive playbook to win on Friday night; they need an unyielding foundation built on non-negotiable, high-transfer habits. In this episode, we strip away the fluff and analyze the six distinct tactical and behavioral pillars that an elite program builder must intentionally teach, audit, and reinforce during every single practice session. Discover how focusing your gym's Activity Density on these core essentials will dramatically spike your team's independent Decision IQ, maximize your game-night execution, and slide your culture into a dominant, player-led standard. To maximize your team's long-term Resilience Equity, your staff lenses must be perfectly aligned to police these six pillars across every drill track, small-sided game, and full-court scrimmage: The Blueprint: You cannot allow a single passive recovery in your gym. Every defender closing out on the perimeter must recover with absolute vertical discipline and High Hands to take away rhythm looks. Your staff—led by The Antagonist—must aggressively enforce low centers of gravity, active spatial positioning in the defensive shell, and constant vocal alerts through the exhaust to suppress the opponent's shooting percentages. The Blueprint: An elite offensive framework is built on paint-touch geometry. Whether you run a fluid read-and-react cutting style or a heavy transition push, the ball must puncture the high-low paint seam. Teaching your players how to stop on balance in the lane, read collapsing defensive hips, and locate vertical perimeter shooters directly drives your team's tactical growth and optimizes your analytical efficiency. The Blueprint: Banish robotic, zero-defense choreography from your floor. Every practice must feature Small-Sided Games (SSGs) with tight, socratic constraints (e.g., maximum 2 dribbles per touch, or score a point by forcing a defensive scramble). This design forces your players to read live situations independently, training them to solve authentic on-court puzzles instead of waiting for a joystick instruction from the baseline. The Blueprint: Mistakes are guaranteed to happen in a high-friction environment. What separates a compliant team from a transformational powerhouse is emotional hang-time. You must actively teach your roster to eliminate bad body language after a turnover or a missed whistle. Mandate an immediate, high-tempo physical command: "Next Play Speed." Flush the error in zero seconds and sprint to the next assignment. The Blueprint: Time is a premium currency, and your practice script must reflect that math. You must structure your skill and shooting blocks around a strict Multi-Ball architecture. Ensure that at least 70% of the roster is actively catching, moving, or scanning concurrently across all available baskets. High Rep Density eliminates hidden boredom leaks and forces your players to maintain their core temperatures under fatigue. The Blueprint: Your ultimate goal as an organizational architect is to transition the gym from coach-fed compliance to a self-policing powerhouse. You must intentionally create space in your practice script where you put your whistle in your pocket and step back. Demand that your athletes huddle independently, coach each other through physical exhaust, and step up to "Own The Room" when the environmental energy drops. We don't prioritize these six daily essentials simply because they look structured. We enforce them because they are mathematically proven to elevate your team's ultimate offensive and defensive metrics. Every paint touch, high-hands contest, and rapid spacing read directly influences your program's Effective Field Goal Percentage (eFG%): By training these six core elements through high-friction context on Tuesday afternoon, you ensure that your team possesses the structural armor needed to execute high-efficiency basketball when the weekend arrives. Coach's Note: "Stop trying to install a new play every single week because you're frustrated with your execution. The secret to building a masterclass basketball program isn't doing more things; it's doing the vital things with an uncompromised level of detail. Clean up your practice clock, demand absolute high-hands discipline, inject live decisions into every block, and force your players to carry the standard. If you master these six controllables every single day, the scoreboard will take care of itself." Title Ideas: Are You Teaching the Right Skills? (6 Things to Run at Every Basketball Practice) Stop Wasting Time on Complex Plays! Focus on These 6 Core Habits The Ultimate High School Basketball Practice Blueprint: 6 Daily Non-Negotiables How to Maximize Practice Efficiency and Game-Night eFG% Every Single Day Primary Keywords: Things you should teach at every basketball practice, basketball practice plan blueprint, TeachHoops, Coach Collins, high school basketball practice scripts, small-sided games basketball training, team culture development. Secondary Keywords: Effective Field Goal Percentage analytics, next play speed resilience, own the room coaching language, high-hands closeout discipline, rep density basketball drills, coaching staff roles, socratic coaching constraints, Types of Coaches (3).pdf. Description Snippet: "Are you loading up your basketball team's playbook with complex plays while neglecting the foundational habits that actually win games? In this podcast episode, Coach Collins breaks down the 6 non-negotiable tactical and behavioral pillars you must teach at every single practice. Discover how to eliminate line bottlenecks using multi-ball structures, install high-transfer socratic constraints, and build a resilient, player-led culture that thrives under game-night pressure." Suggested Tags:#BasketballCoaching #TeachHoops #CoachCollins #PracticeDesign #PracticePlanning #TeamCulture #SportsLeadership #HighSchoolBasketball #BasketballDrills Are you examining these six daily practice essentials to help restructure your upcoming mid-summer training workflows this July as you prepare your varsity roster for competitive weekend showcase shootouts, or are you looking to adapt this specific high-density framework into a comprehensive onboarding curriculum for your lower-level high school program staff? The 6 Practice Essentials [THE DAILY gym ENGINE] ┌───────────────────────┼───────────────────────┐ ▼ ▼ ▼ 1. High-Hands Spacing 2. Paint-Touch Geometry 3. Socratic SSGs 4. Next Play Reset 5. Rep-Density Flow 6. Peer-Led Standards 1. High-Hands Closeouts and Defensive Spacing2. Paint-Touch Spacing Geometry3. Socratic Decision IQ (Small-Sided Games)4. "Next Play Speed" (Resilience Resilience)5. High-Transfer Rep Density6. Player-Led Autonomy (Own the Room)The Practice Blueprint: Tactical Chaos vs. Structured EssentialsPractice MetricThe Tactical Chaos Leak (Level 2)The Core Essentials Standard (Level 4)Playbook ImplementationRunning 20+ complex set plays 5-on-0Mastering fluid cutting geometry and spacing readsDefensive MandateDropping hands; passive closeoutsUnyielding High Hands discipline on every recoveryAdversity ManagementCoach screams continuously; players hang headsRoster executes immediate Next Play Speed resetsGym WorkflowLow Rep Density; long whiteboard lecturesContinuous Multi-Ball execution policed by The OrganizerThe Mathematical Focus: Maximizing eFG%eFG%=FGAFGM+(0.5×3PM)​YouTube SEO Strategy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rosa Kubala, kindergarten teacher and student leadership advisor at Founders Classical Academy of Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada, joins host Scot Bertram to discuss how parents can help to prepare their child for success before they enter the classroom, the role of parents in education, and the many lessons she has learned in her time as a kindergarten teacher. Learn more: https://k12.hillsdale.edu/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Informational keywords plays a critical question-based role for attracting top-of-funnel website visitors, building audience trust, and establishing topical authority. Favour Obasi-ike, MBA, MS explored structuring keywords using the "5Ws and 1H" question format (00:04:10), maximizing keyword density and URL relevance (00:33:44), and the value of consistently publishing content that addresses common search queries (00:38:53).Several points were raised, including leveraging free and premium SEO tools (e.g., Siteliner, Semrush, Ubersuggest, Ahrefs, WooRank) for keyword research, and the importance of regularly auditing websites for technical and content improvements (00:40:39).Actionable insights included tips on creating compelling meta titles (such as using brackets and odd-numbered lists), the psychology behind pricing schemes, and the necessity of protecting intellectual property.Who is this For?The conversation focused on entrepreneurs, business owners, digital marketers, and anyone interested in leveraging SEO, keywords, and website strategies to grow their online presence and business effectiveness.A key theme that emerged was practical guidance for individuals at various stages—from startup founders to established business operators—seeking to understand how to make their websites and content more discoverable and valuable (00:03:05, 01:00:12).Key Moments & TimestampsIntroduction to Keyword Types and Search Intent 00:00:18Understanding informational, navigational, commercial, and transactional keywords 00:03:19Why Informational Keywords Matter00:01:42 The "5Ws and 1H": who, what, when, where, why, how 00:04:14Website Professionalism & Trust Signals00:18:39 on why owning your domain matters 00:22:15Technical SEO Tools & Tricks00:25:22 The benefits of platforms like Flodesk, Constant Contact, and Mega VPN 00:27:00Advanced Search & Keyword Research Guidance 00:53:01Introduction to google.com/advanced_search, Siteliner, MeetGlimpse, WooRankKeyword Structure, Titles, and User Behavior 00:44:43How brackets, odd numbers, and phrasing influence click-through 01:30:13Mindset, Testing, and Value of Time 01:14:43 on valuing time over money 01:35:20 on how time is the true business assetFAQsWhat is an informational keyword?A keyword phrase used by searchers to seek knowledge rather than to make a purchase—often beginning with who, what, when, where, why, or how (00:04:10).Why does keyword density matter?It helps determine the relevance of a page for a specific keyword; correct density improves discoverability (00:08:10).Should my business have a website or just a landing page?The discussion explored that it depends on industry, audience trust, and long-term growth plans—sites confer more credibility (00:18:13).How do I choose the right keywords for my website?Use research tools like Siteliner, MeetGlimpse, Ubersuggest, and analyze the most frequently asked questions related to your field (00:42:45).What's the advantage of proprietary domains over free website builders?Ownership increases trust, eligibility for search engine indexing, and professional branding (00:22:15).Action StepsAudit your website's keyword density and update for informational queries (00:08:15).Research the most common question-based keywords in your industry using free and paid tools (00:54:05).Ensure your URL structure and meta titles closely match the user's search intent (00:33:44).Secure your brand by claiming your domain, setting up professional email, and registering relevant trademarks (00:20:13).Regularly test content titles with brackets or odd numbers for improved engagement (00:45:45, 01:30:13).Allocate more effort to saving and valuing your time over incremental cost-savings (01:15:07).For more strategies, connect directly via the podcast resources shared at the conclusion of the episode.

As Canada battles wildfires, Spain declares a national climate emergency and France evacuates tens of thousands, where do the politics around climate change stand? Is denialism gaining traction or is diplomacy winning the day?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're all going to navigate a great deal throughout our careers, and it can be really hard to know whether you're on the right track or doing the right things. Nobody is going to have a surefire guide that will guarantee you're gonna succeed, but there are certain principles that can make your road a lot less turbulent and potentially a lot more fruitful. This is why I laid out the 10 Career Commandments, not because I've had it figured out from day one, not because I have the perfect career. This actually came from a slide or a presentation that I gave in New Orleans. I was asked, "Hey, what advice do you have for young coaches or old coaches alike in your career? Hell, what do you have for people in general in their career?" What I wanted to come up with was 10 timeless truths: things that aren't mind-blowing, but I think are critical if you want to maintain great relationships, avoid getting lost in the weeds, and not start letting different things distract you. I wanted to give it to you in this snappy, quick episode that I think will provide value for years to come. This is that list.   Follow Us: Website: ArtofCoaching.com Instagram: @coach_brettb X: @coach_brettb

Jeremy Zakis describes being five minutes late for breakfast, leading his dog, Dallas, and local magpies to protest through a glass door. The animals vigilantly monitored the food preparation to ensure they were fed ham and cheese. Both Dallas and the birds finished their meal within twenty seconds. (12)

Mariam Wahba reports on the brutal persecution of Christians under the Chinese Communist Party's "sinicization" policy. This effort involves rewriting the Bible and mandating state-sanctioned clergy to ensure religion serves the state. Despite this, the underground church continues to grow, posing a challenge to CCP authority. (4)1905 SHANGHAI

1034. Watching the young adults in your life navigate their first "real" job is an exciting milestone—but it can also be stressful if you notice them carrying credit card debt or skipping out on savings. Laura answers a heartfelt question on this topic with five non-judgmental strategies to guide a young person toward financial success without sounding overbearing. Key takeawaysTo help a young adult improve their personal finances, trade lectures for personal storytelling, like sharing your money blunders.Ensure a first-time Gen Z earner understands that paying only the minimum on high-interest debt is a trap that escalates the cost of original purchases.Frame credit cards as sophisticated financial tools with excellent benefits that need to be handled carefully, such as with automated payments to avoid interest.Investing when you're young allows you to build wealth for less out-of-pocket than waiting until you earn more. Not maximizing an employer's retirement match is like turning down a salary raise for no extra work.Ask open-ended questions about a young adult's lifestyle goals, workplace benefits, and day-to-day spending shocks rather than telling them how to budget.Discover more from Money Girl!FacebookNewsletterTranscripts available at QuickandDirtyTips.com.Email: Laura@LauraDAdams.com or leave a voicemail: (302) 364-0308. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.