Podcasts about facing change

Dr. Alaina Szlachta, Founder and Chief Measurement Architect at By Design Development Solutions, explores whether traditional training is evolving or becoming obsolete. They discuss shifting from content-driven learning to performance support, holistic human capital strategies, and the role of technology, data, and discomfort in shaping the future workforce.Explore actionable insights to future-proof your work culture. Connect with Dr. Alaina Szlachta on LinkedIn for more resources and thought-provoking content.Show Notes[0:27] Introducing Dr. Alaina SzlachtaDr. Alaina Szlachta, a Doctor of Education and expert in human behavior, to explore how data-driven insights can transform learning and development for better organizational outcomes.[1:52] The Future of Training: Extinction or Evolution?Danielle and Dr. Alaina discuss whether traditional training will become obsolete within the next 20 years and what changes are needed to align with the future of learning.[4:00] Rethinking the Value of LearningTogether, they explore the importance of connecting learning outcomes with business goals to drive measurable performance improvements. Dr. Alaina shares insights from her discussions with her book editor on this crucial shift.[5:00] Shifting Mindsets in Corporate LearningThe conversation turns to the need for a performance-driven approach to learning, moving away from “education for education's sake” toward equipping employees with the right skills for business success.[7:38] The Need for Performance Support Beyond ContentDanielle and Dr. Alaina examine how mentorship, well-being, and workplace design play a critical role in supporting employee performance beyond traditional training methods.[10:00] Preparing for a Holistic Approach to Human CapitalThey discuss the shift toward holistic human capital strategies, emphasizing employee well-being and continuous growth, and the key role L&D professionals will play in this transformation.[11:00] Elevating Human Capital Through Technology and AIDr. Alaina and Danielle explore the integration of technology and AI in learning strategies, providing real-time performance support to enhance employee development.[13:20] The Role of Data and Comfort with DiscomfortBoth speakers highlight the importance of data analysis in L&D and how embracing discomfort can drive meaningful organizational change.[15:30] A Complex Future for L&DThey envision a future where data, technology, and human-centered strategies work together to meet the growing demands of a performance-driven workforce.[17:40] Facing Change with Transparency and Honest ReflectionDanielle and Dr. Alaina discuss the importance of transparency and self-reflection in navigating change, recognizing that discomfort is essential for career growth.[18:25] Reimagining Retirement and Embracing ChangeThe conversation challenges traditional views on retirement, encouraging professionals to embrace career reinvention and lifelong learning at any stage.[19:45] Finding What Excites You in the Future of WorkThey share insights on staying curious, exploring opportunities in data and human-centered roles, and preparing for long-term career success.[20:20] Preparing for the Unknown and Embracing UncertaintyDanielle and Dr. Alaina discuss strategies for navigating uncertainty, including financial safety nets and evaluating worst-case scenarios.[22:50] Embracing the Unknown: A Step Toward Personal GrowthThey reflect on how stepping into uncertainty fosters personal and professional growth, encouraging self-reflection as a tool for unlocking potential.[24:18] Connecting with Dr. AlainaDr. Alaina invites listeners to connect with her on LinkedIn⁠ for more insights on the future of work and personal development.

Fluent Fiction - Norwegian: Facing Change: A Family's Journey to New Beginnings Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/no/episode/2025-04-01-22-34-01-no Story Transcript:No: Våren hadde tatt bolig i den lille forstaden.En: Spring had moved into the little suburb.No: Rader av pastellfargede hus, omkranset av blomstrende kirsebærtrær, malte nabolaget i rosenrøde toner.En: Rows of pastel-colored houses, surrounded by blooming cherry trees, painted the neighborhood in rosy tones.No: For familien Hansen var det en tid for forandring.En: For the Hansen family, it was a time for change.No: Sigrid stirret ut av kjøkkenvinduet mens solen strålte forsiktig inn i rommet.En: Sigrid stared out of the kitchen window as the sun gently shone into the room.No: Hun pustet dypt, følte duften av vår i luften, men også tyngden av de utfordringene som lå foran dem.En: She breathed deeply, feeling the scent of spring in the air, but also the weight of the challenges that lay ahead.No: Om få uker skulle de flytte til en ny by.En: In a few weeks, they would move to a new city.No: Leif hadde fått en spesiell jobbmulighet der, noe som betydde mye for hans karriere.En: Leif had received a special job opportunity there, something that was significant for his career.No: Han var begeistret, men Sigrid kunne merke skylden i blikket hans når de snakket om å flytte bort fra hjemmet deres.En: He was excited, but Sigrid could sense the guilt in his glance when they talked about moving away from their home.No: Astrid, deres tenåringsdatter, satt i stua med mobilen sin, dypdykket i meldinger fra vennene hun snart måtte ta farvel med.En: Astrid, their teenage daughter, sat in the living room with her phone, deep in messages from the friends she would soon have to say goodbye to.No: Hun var ikke glad for å dra.En: She wasn't happy about leaving.No: "Mamma, kan vi ikke bli her?En: "Mom, can't we stay here?No: Jeg vil ikke starte på nytt," sukket Astrid, blikket hennes tungt av tristhet.En: I don't want to start over," sighed Astrid, her gaze heavy with sadness.No: Sigrid visste at hun måtte støtte Leif, men hun ønsket også at Astrid skulle være lykkelig.En: Sigrid knew she had to support Leif, but she also wanted Astrid to be happy.No: Hun fikk en idé.En: She got an idea.No: "Hva om vi lager en liten påskesammenkomst?En: "What if we have a little Easter gathering?No: En mulighet til å si farvel til venner?En: A chance to say goodbye to friends?"No: " foreslo Sigrid mildt.En: suggested Sigrid gently.No: Astrid så skeptisk ut, men nikket til slutt.En: Astrid looked skeptical but eventually nodded.No: Påskehelgen kom.En: Easter weekend came.No: Sigrid pyntet huset med lysende påskeegg og satt frem kake og kaffe til de besøkende.En: Sigrid decorated the house with bright Easter eggs and set out cake and coffee for the visitors.No: Det var en varm, men bittersøt kveld.En: It was a warm but bittersweet evening.No: Mens latteren lød fra stuen, kjente Sigrid en knute i magen.En: While laughter echoed from the living room, Sigrid felt a knot in her stomach.No: Hun visste at dette var siste gang på lang tid de ville være alle sammen her.En: She knew this would be the last time for a long time that they would all be there together.No: Midt under sammenkomsten trakk Astrid Sigrid til side.En: In the middle of the gathering, Astrid pulled Sigrid aside.No: "Jeg kommer til å savne dem," sa Astrid med tårer i øynene.En: "I'm going to miss them," said Astrid with tears in her eyes.No: Sigrid omfavnet datteren sin, følte smerten hennes som sin egen.En: Sigrid embraced her daughter, feeling her pain as her own.No: "Det er tøft å forlate alt vi kjenner, men vi skaper nye minner sammen," beroliget hun.En: "It's tough to leave everything we know, but we will create new memories together," she reassured.No: Tidlig en mandag morgen forlot de forstaden.En: Early on a Monday morning, they left the suburb.No: Flyttebilen var lastet, og huset lå stille bak dem.En: The moving truck was loaded, and the house lay quietly behind them.No: Med hjertet i halsen, så Sigrid på Leif som tok Astrids hånd.En: With her heart in her throat, Sigrid watched Leif take Astrid's hand.No: I det øyeblikket skjønte hun at de var klare for dette nye kapittelet.En: At that moment, she realized that they were ready for this new chapter.No: Da de kom frem til sitt nye hjem, var det noe befriende med nytt gress i hagen og lukten av maling i huset.En: When they arrived at their new home, there was something freeing about the fresh grass in the garden and the smell of paint in the house.No: Sigrid stod i stuen og så Leif og Astrid pakke ut sammen.En: Sigrid stood in the living room and watched Leif and Astrid unpack together.No: Hun kjente en ro søyle opp i henne.En: She felt a calm rise within her.No: Fremtiden kunne være lys, og sammen kunne de skape noe vakkert.En: The future could be bright, and together they could create something beautiful.No: I løpet av denne reisen hadde Sigrid lært at selv om forandringer kan være skremmende, så kan de også være starten på noe fantastisk.En: On this journey, Sigrid had learned that even though changes can be frightening, they can also be the start of something wonderful.No: Hun var klar, og denne gangen med et smil på leppene.En: She was ready, and this time with a smile on her lips. Vocabulary Words:suburb: forstadchallenges: utfordringeropportunity: mulighetscent: duftsignificant: betydeligguilt: skyldskeptical: skeptiskgathering: sammenkomstbittersweet: bittersøtechoed: løydembraced: omfavnetreassured: beroligetloaded: lastetquietly: stillefreed: befriendechapter: kapittelcarefree: fripaint: malingwatched: såunpack: pakke utcalm: rofrightening: skremmendememories: minnerteenage: tenåringsinhaled: pustetdoubtful: tvilsomcontemplate: vurdereremotional: emosjonelldeparture: avgangembrace: omfavne

Fluent Fiction - Italian: Facing Change: A Family's Winter of Love and Unity Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/it/episode/2025-01-08-08-38-19-it Story Transcript:It: Nella grande casa di famiglia a Firenze, il profumo di ragù bolliva nella cucina, mescolandosi con il dolce aroma di dolci dell'Epifania.En: In the large family home in Firenze, the aroma of ragù simmered in the kitchen, blending with the sweet scent of dolci dell'Epifania.It: Era l'inverno e fuori l'aria era fredda, ma dentro le pareti della casa, c'era un calore speciale.En: It was winter, and outside the air was cold, but within the walls of the house, there was a special warmth.It: Luca, un uomo di 35 anni dal cuore grande, si trovava alla finestra, osservando la neve che cadeva lenta sul giardino.En: Luca, a 35-year-old man with a big heart, stood by the window, watching the snow slowly fall on the garden.It: Le preoccupazioni lo assillavano da giorni.En: Worries had been troubling him for days.It: Un recente viaggio dal medico aveva portato notizie inaspettate e sconvolgenti.En: A recent trip to the doctor had brought unexpected and shocking news.It: Una diagnosi che avrebbe potuto cambiare tutto.En: A diagnosis that could change everything.It: Luca sapeva di dover parlare con Giulia, sua moglie, sempre amorevole ma sopraffatta dai doveri quotidiani.En: Luca knew he had to talk with Giulia, his ever-loving wife, who was overwhelmed by daily duties.It: E poi c'era Marco, suo fratello più giovane e spensierato, che si presentava raramente nelle faccende di casa.En: And then there was Marco, his younger and carefree brother, who rarely involved himself in household matters.It: La casa era piena di decorazioni per l'Epifania, con stelle colorate appese ovunque e le calze pronte per essere riempite.En: The house was filled with decorations for l'Epifania, with colorful stars hanging everywhere and the stockings ready to be filled.It: I bambini ridevano e giocavano, ignari delle tensioni nascoste nel cuore degli adulti.En: The children laughed and played, unaware of the hidden tensions in the hearts of the adults.It: "Luca," esordì Giulia, ponendo una mano gentile sulla sua spalla, "sembri preoccupato ultimamente.En: "Luca," Giulia began, placing a gentle hand on his shoulder, "you seem worried lately.It: È tutto okay?"En: Is everything okay?"It: Luca esitò un attimo, ma sapeva che non poteva più rimandare.En: Luca hesitated for a moment, but he knew he couldn't delay any longer.It: "Ci sono delle notizie dal medico," iniziò, la voce leggermente tremante, "e non sono delle migliori."En: "There's news from the doctor," he began, his voice slightly trembling, "and it's not good."It: Giulia lo guardò, cercando di mascherare la sua ansia.En: Giulia looked at him, trying to disguise her anxiety.It: "Cosa significa?"En: "What does it mean?"It: Prima che Luca potesse continuare, Marco entrò nella stanza con un'aria allegra, portando con sé una ventata di energia.En: Before Luca could continue, Marco entered the room with a cheerful air, bringing with him a burst of energy.It: "Che succede, fratello?En: "What's up, brother?It: Sembri un po' giù," disse, senza troppi giri di parole.En: You seem a bit down," he said, without beating around the bush.It: Luca sospirò, sapendo che doveva coinvolgere anche lui.En: Luca sighed, knowing he had to involve him too.It: "Marco, potrebbe essere il momento di prendere sul serio alcune cose."En: "Marco, it might be time to start taking some things seriously."It: Nel corso della serata, mentre la famiglia si riuniva per celebrare l'Epifania, Luca finalmente decise di spiegare tutto ai suoi cari.En: Throughout the evening, as the family gathered to celebrate l'Epifania, Luca finally decided to explain everything to his loved ones.It: Parlando apertamente, con il camino scoppiettante accanto, rivelò le sue paure per il futuro e il peso della diagnosi.En: Speaking openly, with the crackling fireplace beside him, he revealed his fears for the future and the weight of the diagnosis.It: "Potrebbe esserci un intervento," disse Luca con voce roca, "e questo cambierà tutto.En: "There might be a surgery," Luca said with a hoarse voice, "and this will change everything.It: Ho paura per noi."En: I'm scared for us."It: Giulia, colpita dalle parole del marito, si avvicinò e lo abbracciò forte.En: Giulia, moved by her husband's words, came closer and embraced him tightly.It: "Non sei solo in questo.En: "You're not alone in this.It: Ce la faremo insieme."En: We'll make it through together."It: A sorpresa di tutti, anche Marco intervenne.En: To everyone's surprise, Marco also spoke up.It: "Luca, io sono qui per te.En: "Luca, I'm here for you.It: Per voi.En: For you both.It: È ora che mi assuma delle responsabilità."En: It's time I take on some responsibilities."It: Il clima nella stanza cambiò.En: The atmosphere in the room changed.It: C'era un senso di unità e determinazione.En: There was a sense of unity and determination.It: I tre fratelli, stretti lun l'altro, si trovarono a pianificare un futuro con rinnovata fiducia.En: The three siblings, huddled together, found themselves planning a future with renewed confidence.It: Nonostante le difficoltà che li attendevano, sapevano di avere forza e sostegno reciproco.En: Despite the challenges that awaited them, they knew they had strength and support from one another.It: Col passare della serata, il sorriso tornò sui volti di tutti.En: As the evening went on, smiles returned to everyone's faces.It: Luca capì che non doveva affrontare tutto da solo, mentre Giulia scoprì di possedere una forza interiore che non conosceva.En: Luca realized he didn't have to face everything alone, while Giulia discovered an inner strength she didn't know she had.It: Anche Marco, con suo impegno appena promesso, appariva più maturo e consapevole.En: Even Marco, with his newly promised commitment, appeared more mature and aware.It: E così, mentre l'ultima stella di Natale brillava nella notte invernale, la famiglia restava unita, pronta ad affrontare ogni sfida che la vita avrebbe loro riservato.En: And so, as the last Natale star shone in the winter night, the family remained united, ready to face any challenge life would bring them.It: Un nuovo anno cominciava sotto il segno della solidarietà e dell'amore.En: A new year began under the sign of solidarity and love. Vocabulary Words:the aroma: il profumoto simmer: bollirethe sweetness: il dolce aromato blend: mescolarsithe warmth: il caloreto trouble: assillarethe diagnosis: la diagnosithe duty: il doverecarefree: spensieratothe decoration: la decorazionethe stocking: la calzato fill: riempireto hesitate: esitareto disguise: mascherarethe anxiety: l'ansiathe burst of energy: una ventata di energiato involve: coinvolgereto crackle: scoppiettarethe fireplace: il caminohoarse: rocathe unity: l'unitàthe determination: la determinazioneto huddle: stringersito mature: maturareto realize: capirethe inner strength: la forza interioreto shine: brillarethe solidarity: la solidarietàto embrace: abbracciarethe air: l'aria

In this episode, our co-host shares a remarkable journey from a college dropout and repeated arrests to becoming a successful gym owner. Through a candid and inspiring conversation, we explore the ups and downs of entrepreneurship, personal growth, and the tough decisions that come with staying true to your vision. Key Takeaways: The Early Struggles: Our guest reflects on his difficult early twenties, filled with frustration, lack of direction, and multiple arrests, until discovering CrossFit, which became a turning point in his life. Building the Business: Starting from coaching part-time, the guest takes us through his path to becoming a gym owner—an unexpected offer to buy a struggling gym and the challenges of managing it while working a full-time job. Turning Point: A tragic loss prompts the guest to reevaluate his priorities, pushing him to pursue full-time gym ownership. He shares how focusing 100% on the business led to significant growth but also created internal conflicts about the gym's direction. Lessons in Leadership: From paying coaches and managing partnerships to dealing with resentment and fallout, this episode dives into the complexities of business ownership. You'll hear about hard-earned lessons in leadership and the importance of aligning your values with your business. Facing Change and Rebranding: Our guest opens up about his shift away from the CrossFit brand, moving toward a more personalized fitness model, and the struggles of implementing change when clients resist. His story offers a real-world example of how difficult but necessary it can be to stay true to your mission, even if it means losing customers. Surviving COVID-19: Hear how the gym not only survived but thrived during the pandemic, using creative solutions like outdoor classes and Zoom sessions to keep clients engaged. Navigating Personal and Professional Transitions: After years of running multiple gym facilities, the guest talks about his decision to relocate and pass the torch to his business partner, signaling a new chapter in his personal and professional life. 00:00 - Introduction & Fluffing as a Profession 01:00 - From Athlete to Dropout 03:00 - Discovering CrossFit 05:00 - Becoming a Gym Owner 08:00 - Balancing Two Jobs 10:30 - Loss and Dark Night of the Soul 12:00 - Going Full-Time with the Gym 14:30 - Hiring Coaches & Growing 17:00 - Opening a Second Gym 19:00 - COVID-19 & Business Resilience 22:00 - Shifting Values & Leaving CrossFit 25:00 - Closing the Gym & Moving Forward

Paramabandhu kicks off the 2019 London Buddhist Centre Winter retreat with a talk introducing colourful, symbolic world of the Five Buddha Mandala. After introducing the theme of the five Buddha mandala, Paramabandhu goes on to explore the image and symbolism of Akshobhya - the deep blue Buddha of the eastern realm. In this talk Paramabandhu particularly emphasizes the patience (ksanti) of Akshobhya and how it can help us overcome our own anger. Excerpted from the talk The Patience of the Deep Blue Akshobhya part of the series The Symbolic World of the Five Buddha Mandala given at London Buddhist Centre, 2019. *** Subscribe to our Dharmabytes podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts Bite-sized inspiration three times every week. Subscribe to our Free Buddhist Audio podcast:  On Apple Podcasts | On Spotify | On Google Podcasts A full, curated, quality Dharma talk, every week. 3,000,000 downloads and counting! Subscribe using these RSS feeds or search for Free Buddhist Audio or Dharmabytes in your favourite podcast service! Help us keep FBA Podcasts free for everyone: donate now! Follow Free Buddhist Audio: YouTube  |  Instagram  |  Twitter  |  Facebook  |  Soundcloud  

Are you ready to embrace the inevitable changes life throws at you?As the cooler weather offers a refreshing change after weeks of heat, we reflect on how to prepare for significant personal and professional changes. Kory shares his intuitive knack for staying prepared, while Gen delves into the importance of self-reflection and awareness. Together, we explore leveraging past experiences, recognizing strengths, and maintaining flexibility to navigate life's twists and turns.Imagine seeing change not as a threat but as an opportunity for growth. We unpack the concept of embracing change, contrasting the resistance many feel with the benefits of welcoming it. Practical strategies like reframing thoughts and taking small risks can shift your mindset from fear to excitement. By staying curious and open-minded, you can foster a sense of discovery and engagement, helping you navigate the ongoing transformations in life with more ease and enthusiasm.Lastly, we dive into our writing journey, especially Gen's newfound passion for co-authoring our books in The Fuzzy Furry Forest series.  From a passive supporter to an active writer, Gen shares her strategies for embracing this new role and connecting with readers through storytelling. We emphasize the importance of honoring oneself during times of change, setting intentional goals, and celebrating progress. Join us as we toast to change, personal growth, and staying true to ourselves while pursuing our passions and goals.Support the Show.https://linktr.ee/genthebuilder

On this episode of Better with Dr. Ericka, my guest, Brad Brizendine, and I will be discussing challenges in mental health and how to get help.  He is an attorney turned mental health counselor and has quite the story to share with you. Questions this episode will answer: -How do you take the leap to totally change careers? -What are common issues seen in therapy? -Why does it seem to be more common for people to be struggling with mental and emotional health these days? -How can social media impact your mental health? Whether you are considering a career transition, looking to make a big change, in mental health treatment, not in therapy, or are realizing you are struggling, there is something in this episode for you and your loved ones. Find Brad Brizendine: www.brizendinecounseling.com Resources: Get your free Better Mental Health Affirmations: Affirmationbonus.com About Brad Brizendine: Brad Brizendine is an LPC in Georgia. He owns and operates a private counseling practice, and specializes in working with men. In fact, he only works with men and has a heart for reaching guys who are skeptical about counseling. Brad works with a wide range of presenting issues, including relationships, career, grief, anxiety, depression, life transitions, and so on. He has a bit of a unique background in that he previously practiced law and studied finance so Brad works with lots of men in these fields and with other high-achieving types.

Prayer points: - Pray for yourself, and your own walk with the Lord. - Pray for our young people—who are grappling with their own sense of identity and purpose in life. - Pray for the forces of evil to be restrained. - Pray for those who feel trapped or enslaved by desires that are contrary to God's Word. - Pray for one another, and pray for our church…

6/2/2024 - Lamentations 3:22-24 - Facing Change by Richard Schwartz

Daniella is really digging in to her home's remodel, but there is a lifetime of memories in the house. Barbaranne is right along side her, taking a leap of faith and looking at oceanfront property to buy on the Oregon coast! Change is hard, yes, but it can be good too. The girls discuss some messages from callers, one of which saves a marriage, and Daniella might have finally gotten a little too buzzed! This and so much more on this week's episode of Honest AF! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How do embrace the idea of change? Are you ready for life's unexpected events? Join Daniel Clark's 2-minute podcast that's all about facing change. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-c-clark/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/daniel-c-clark/support

A few years ago, Australian Rules football legend, Rodney Eade, changed his coaching boots for the corporate sector, offering businesses lessons in leadership, especially around the area of change. Rodney's venture is called Facing Change – a timely initiative as the world of business transforms as never before. Like team sport, he's found building a strong culture in the workplace helps bring the best out of everyone and improves the bottom line. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartelsoundcartel.com.au+61 3 9882 8333See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of KAJ Masterclass LIVE, join host Khudania Ajay as he engages in a compelling conversation with David Dowlen, a renowned relationship and personal development coach. Explore the transformative journey of living life to its fullest potential, breaking free from societal norms, and uncovering your unique purpose. Discover valuable insights from David's experience and expertise that will empower you on your personal and professional path.

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In this inspiring episode of "Journey to Growth", join us as we delve deep into the life-changing experiences that have marked and shaped our host's remarkable journey. From mustering the courage to start a money-mindset coaching business, to relocating to the Sunshine State, and navigating the emotional waters of selling a treasured family business. This isn't just a story of change; it's an exploration into personal transformation and growth, into cultivating a positive money-mindset, and embracing the new against a backdrop of familiar nostalgia. Our host shares insightful experiences on the pivotal challenges and successes of starting a money mindset coaching practice. Learn how this business not only shifted her professional career, but also how it sparked a personal awakening and shift in perspective about wealth, success, and financial stability. Next, we unpack the big life shift of moving to Florida. Listen to our host's adventures (and misadventures) of transplanting her life to a new state, and how this geographic shift brought unexpected lessons, fresh beginnings, and a deeper sense of self. Finally, delve into the emotional and practical aspects of selling a family business. This segment narrates the mixed emotions that go hand-in-hand with letting go of a shared family legacy, and the surprising discoveries made during this transition. This episode is packed with motivating stories, practical tips, and reflective insights that will inspire listeners at any point in their life journey. Whether you are thinking of starting your own business, contemplating a move, or facing your own crossroads, this episode brings comfort, courage, and a sense that, no matter what, you are never alone in your journey. Join us for "Facing Change: A Money-Mindset Awakening & Florida Flair", an episode that's all about embracing change, reframing your mindset, and finding strength in your personal journey. Connect with me on social media, and explore my memberships and website! Join me on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/alyssa_cotten/ Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxLMRaGiB4xkCeIv4ldrJug Keep up-to-date on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/alyssa_cotten/ Discover my TikTok content: https://www.tiktok.com/@alyssacotten25 Become a member and benefit from exclusive content, resources, and more! Podcast Membership Bonus: EFT Tapping Library Included with this link! https://www.elevatedmoneymindset.com/offers/MAX26yZr Discover your money blocks FREE Masterclass: https://www.elevatedmoneymindset.com/registration-page Unlock bonuses in my Member's Area on my website: YourWebsite.com/members Visit my official website for more information and resources: https://elevatedmoneymindset.com/ Stay connected and explore all that I have to offer – your support means the world to me!

This week we talk through the inevitability of change, facing situations head on from your higher self and not your ego and the confusing little world and situationships.

In the final part of this stomp with Dianne Buswell, she shares how she's embraced change; from leaving home at 18 to moving across the world to follow her dream career. Dianne explains how she deals with nerves, how she created a home in the UK while her family were in Australia, and how we can all find confidence through dancing. And of course, there's the health fact of the week about how dancing improves brain health !Follow @diannebuswell and pick up a copy of her new book here.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When it comes to making a change, there are many things that can hold us back. Join me in today's episode to unpack why we change, and how we can change with confidence in the future. Keep up with The Mare Mentality ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Tiktok⁠ ⁠Instagram Lemon8 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themarementality/support

When it comes to making a change, there are many things that can hold us back. Join me in today's episode to unpack why we change, and how we can change with confidence in the future. Keep up with The Mare Mentality ⁠Website⁠ ⁠Tiktok⁠ ⁠Instagram Lemon8 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/themarementality/support

In Episode #79, Christy and Grace discuss change and self trust. As we approach seasons that can be full of change, how are we looking at it? The ladies discuss building self trust, pushing through resistance and inviting God in to our seasons of change. Tune in to hear more!

You can learn more about Janet Attwood at www.thepassiontest.com You can learn more about The Enlightened Passenger at www.peopleonplanes.com Janet Bray Attwood is the co-author of the New York Times Bestseller, The Passion Test- The Effortless Path to Discovering Your Life Purpose, and Your Hidden Riches – Unleashing the Power of Ritual to Create a Life of Meaning and Purpose. She is also co-author of From Sad to Glad: 7 Steps to Facing Change with Love and Power. As an expert on what it takes to live a passionate life, she has presented her programs as a featured speaker to hundreds of thousands of people around the world including: The Dalai Lama, Sir Richard Branson, T. Harv Eker, Jack Canfield, Lisa Nichols, Stephen Covey, Brendon Burchard and others. Janet has taken hundreds of thousands of people through The Passion Test process all over the world. As the co-founder of The Passion Test Certification Program, which has over 3000+ Certified Facilitators in over 65 countries. Janet is also the co-founder of The Passion Test for Business, The Passion Test for Kids & Teens, Enlightened Bestseller program, The Passion Test Reclaim Your Power Program for the Homeless and The Mastery of Self Love Program. Janet co-founded one of the first online magazines, Healthy Wealthy n Wise. Prior to becoming a top transformational leader, Janet worked in the corporate world. In one of her positions, she was the marketing director for the 3rd largest book buyer in the United States, Books Are Fun, managing the marketing department for over 40 marketers. It was during her tenure there that the company was purchased by Readers Digest for 360 million dollars. Janet is a facilitator for The Work of Byron Katie and Awakening the Dreamer – Changing the Dream , an environmental symposium, and she is also a certified Strategic Synchronicity Leader.

So many of us fear change but change is part of growth. In this podcast Francine talks about the seven things you can do to help as you face change in your life and business.

In this episode, Trevor Houston talks about change and how fear stops us from growing. He also shares 5 Survival Tips For Facing Change in your life. What you will learn:

This week on Jesus Take the Deal, we are thrilled to sit next to Realtor, Jamie Roberts! Jamie discusses her recent transition from the coffee and hospitality world, into a career in Real Estate, and how it's never to late to make a big change! Jamie encourages us that when it's time to make a change, there is great reward in having the courage to dive straight in! In other news - Merry Christmas, friends! Follow Jamie on Instagram at @JMELEIGHROBERTSBe sure to like @JesusTakeTheDeal on Instagram and leave a review!

How can we recognize what's out of our control and then adapt to the change we face? Integrating learning, pausing to assess, and accessing your awareness are the three things we can use anytime to face uncertainty.  When we take more time to work on our business, reflect, and seek out new knowledge, we get a better baseline to work from. We can use the information we gain to spark creativity, check the alignment of action and initiative, and assess commitment.  In this ENCORE episode of the BOLD Business Podcast, Jess Dewell talks with Cynthia Del'Aria, CEO and Founder of Raika Technologies, Lizabeth Wesley-Casella, CEO of L-12 Services; and Ed Vincent, CEO and Founder of festivalPass. Together they bring insights into patience, accountability, curiosity and the importance of adapting to change.

Change is constant in life, but more so with grief. Around every corner after the passing of your loved one, change rears its ugly head to challenge you one more time. Life changes can also cause grief and issues that are often associated with grief. Discussing change now and concepts to face it in the best possible way can help anyone through future change, no matter how it comes about. Join in me as I share with you a website resource that inspired this episode. Be prepared to view change from a slightly different lens as we better understand how life, in many aspects, is filled with change and the considerations we need to make to deal with it.

Episode 36 Season 2 As Sensitives, change can be very difficult to navigate. Shifts in our environment, routine, work, relationships, emotions and more ignite symptoms of imbalance and can leave us feeling defeated, exhausted, and confused. This week, Jessi walks us through the experience of change, its impact on us as Sensitives, and how we can build resiliency. You will leave this episode empowered, able to easifully, healthfully, and authentically adapt to whatever comes your way! Topics: Why change is so difficult for us as Sensitives. [00:03:35]
 What it feels like emotionally & physically to process change as a Sensitive. [00:06:52]
 The foundational pillars that support resilience through change. [00:20:25] 
 Why it's vital to our overall health that we build up our resilience. [00:27:31] 
 “As Sensitives, our brains work in a different manner. Our nervous systems are more tender and we feel things at a much deeper, and more potent level. This doesn't make us better or worse than anyone else. It just makes us different.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni “It's important to recognize that we have a deep seated fear of being rejected. This is often an underlying fear in almost everything we experience. We want to fit in, we don't want to make waves or be a bother, we always want to be considerate. Really it's just an act of protection. That my friend, is what's going to keep you stuck.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni “If we have learned anything from the last few years it's that we don't necessarily have control of everything. We have to own what we do have control over, release what we don't and learn to build resiliency.” - Jessi Michel Agadoni Links mentioned in this episode: Biomat Senstive Stage Fright Navigating Labels: Sensitive, Empath and Introvert The Outgoing Introvert or Social Hermit Read Episode Transcript Mêrfleur Journal Follow @merfleurwellness @authenticcalm Connect & Book merfleurwellness.com

This is the second in a two-part conversation series with Andrew Plumley, the current Head of Equity and Impact for Arabella Advisors, and former Senior Director of Equity and Culture at the American Alliance of Museums, where he oversaw both AAM's internal DEAI work, as well as the Facing Change initiative, advancing museum board diversity and inclusion. In this episode, Victoria and Andrew discuss the four “Is” of oppression and how to counteract them, what decolonization efforts look like in the museum space given the history of stolen artifacts, and the top three changes Andrew suggests for arts organizations working toward implementing DEAI practices.

This is the first in a two-part conversation series with Andrew Plumley, the current Head of Equity and Impact for Arabella Advisors, and former Senior Director of Equity and Culture at the American Alliance of Museums, where he oversaw both AAM's internal DEAI work, as well as the Facing Change initiative, advancing museum board diversity and inclusion. In this episode, Victoria and Andrew discuss the biggest changes you've seen museums make in response to the socio-political reckoning of 2020, how to increase diversity in museum board leadership, and how arts organizations take a more active role in overcoming the discomfort Americans are often conditioned to feel when discussing the issue of race.

How are you with facing change? In this episode, Craig leads us through a simple meditation and some questions for self-reflection to help us embrace the inevitablity of change, and respond well to the opportunity of growth that it provides. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/support

How are you with facing change? In this episode, Craig leads us through a simple meditation and some questions for self-reflection to help us embrace the inevitablity of change, and respond well to the opportunity of growth that it provides. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/craig-westhoff/support

So you're in a transitionary period. Change is happening in your life whether you like it or not. The easiest way to get through the changes happening in your life is to ride the wave of change. Tiff shares how she rides the wave of change with some useful tips for how to incorporate them into your life. |Tiffany is a Plant Medicine & Microdose Enthusiast, a Medicine woman and Spiritual Speaker. She's passionate about helping others find a state of homeostasis within themselves and equipping them with daily spiritual practices to help them stay there. In other words, finding that happy place within yourself and doing what you can to stay there. |She regularly hosts Breathwork at the Tara Hall in Adelaide, South Australia and facilitates conscious connection with open-minded souls. She also guides others on their microdosing journeys and is a trained Trauma Informed Plant Medicine Facilitator. |If you'd like to learn more about her work please get in touch via her socials below:Prana Breathwork: https://www.facebook.com/PranaBreathworkADLInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffany_rouge/~The wisdom of the Miss Adventurous Podcast is free but putting the podcast together takes time and effort. If you took something from this podcast, all that we ask is that you share it with a friend who might find it helpful too. By sharing what inspires you to make your life different can help make the world a different place.

Facing Change with Gentleness and Grace by Rev. Karen Shepherd, Sunday, May 1, 2022 by UnitySpiritualCenter

A few years ago, Australian Rules football legend, Rodney Eade, changed his coaching boots for the corporate sector, offering businesses lessons in leadership, especially around the area of change. Rodney's venture is called Facing Change – a timely initiative as the world of business transforms as never before. Like team sport, he's found building a strong culture in the workplace helps bring the best out of everyone and improves the bottom line. Business Essentials Daily is produced by: SoundCartel soundcartel.com.au +61 3 9882 8333 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the second part of this conversation, Brendon, Tony, and Brian focus on the role of the manager in today's business environment. Brendon refers to the “flexibility revolution,” and describes the need to let go of micromanagement and focus on empowerment. He calls on managers to self-examine, ensure that they are bringing empathy to their roles, and shift their focus from the working time of their employees to the outcomes of the time put in. He concludes with counsel to employees whose managers are not hearing them.

On this episode we return to my conversation with Erika Bailey-Johnson. We talk about a workshop series at Bemidji State University aimed at providing students with a range of practical […]

Australian change practitioner Brendon Baker shares his insights on “the Great Reshuffling” that he is witnessing. He, Tony, and Brian look at the parallels between what is occurring in Oz and the US, including “forced flexibility,” and the apparent lessening of trust by employers despite the performance of their remote employees over the past two years.

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Rick Maurer provides leaders who want to lead change the expertise to help them identify even deeply hidden resistance and turn that opposition into support. Rick's approach to leading change is unique. He focuses on two fundamental questions: Why do people support us? Why do people resist us or our ideas? Understanding how to break through resistance is key to turning skepticism and opposition into support for new initiatives. If leaders understand resistance, they can often avoid it before it occurs – or get things back on track when a change is about to derail.  Rick works closely with clients to develop change strategies that will work in their unique organizations. Some of the organizations he has worked with include Lockheed Martin, Deloitte, National GeoSpatial Intelligence Agency, Verizon, Charles Schwab, The Washington Post, NASA, Tulane University Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, and many government agencies in the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, and Russia. With an approach that is practical as well as easy-to-lean and apply, Rick can help business leaders around the world build strong support, energy, and forward momentum for their ideas and plans. His latest book, Seizing Moments of Possibility: Ways to Trigger Energy and Forward Momentum on Your Ideas and Plans, will be available for free on his website in May 2021.    In this episode, we discuss: How to build and sustain support and forward momentum for your company The three types of resistance that people must overcome in business Tackling lack of energy with a workforce to overcome the obstacles it presents How to create positive change in your professional life The importance of a willingness to be influenced to find success I hope you will find this episode as exciting and informative as I have. Rick was so generous to share his better business practices regarding facing change in your business. Please let me know your thoughts! Connect with Rick:  Websites: rickmaurer.com Email: rick@rickmaurer.com Connect with Steve Eschbach Website: https://www.tworld.com/locations/naperville/ or https://eschbachassoc.com/  YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWqgICqaSI8xE2GRYY1HWJA  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/speschbach/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/steveeschbach/  Twitter: @ SteveEschbach Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big changes have come to college sports as state laws and NCAA rule changes offer some new protections and financial opportunities for players. Greg Levy, Miami Law's director of the entertainment, arts, and sports law post-graduate program and executive producer of "The Leadership Gameplan" with former NFL coach Marc Trestman, keeps score. Recorded on October 8, 2021.

Think about your community . . . What's changed? Was your parents' childhood different from your own? And then ask yourself . . . What do you imagine your community will be like in another generation? On this episode, a man wonders what the future will hold for his small Colorado community; and we sit down with James Fallows, a correspondent from The Atlantic and co-author of Our Towns: A 100,000 Mile Journey into the Heart of America. Join J.R. and Kelsey as they discuss Big Changes in Small Towns. This episode originally broadcast on April 25th, 2020. Stories The Evolution of a Small Agricultural Town An anonymous story as told to Adam Swanson from Facing Change in Northern Colorado. Performed by Carl Frost. Music Used in This Episode "Beat Poets" by Snake Oil Salesmen Released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) License. From the Free Music Archive.

In a "normal" year, schools and educators have response plans in place. If this, then this. But what happens in a year like 2020-2021? How can we support our students and communities? The Mindful Schools team candidly discusses what's arising in their communities and how they're unpacking a year's worth of challenges during *yet another* transition back to school.

Today, I'm talking with Michelle Brobst about facing change and anxiety, and relying on a God who never changes. Michelle was born and raised in Fort Collins, Colorado and grew up as the middle child with two other sisters. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in Architectural Design, and she currently works as a custom closet designer where she helps her clients achieve ultimate organization and satisfaction with their space. Michelle currently lives in Littleton, Colorado with her husband, James, and their dog, Poppy. In her free time, you can find her outside working on their landscaping, or looking for any home design project. Michelle loves going on long walks on summer nights with James and Poppy, golfing, yoga, and hiking. In the winter, you can find her inside crafting with friends over a bowl of homemade soup or out on the ski slopes with James. Connect with Michelle on Instagram. Get notified when new podcast episodes release. Next Steps: Visit the TuesdayTribe website. Subscribe to the TuesdayTribe email. Connect on Instagram and Facebook. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tuesdaytribe/message

The global pandemic and reckoning around racial justice are creating immediate and sometimes overwhelming changes to the education system. As a result, the daily lives of teachers and educators across the nation look drastically different today than they did last year. Dr. Catlin Tucker invited Linwood Paul, expert executive coach and facilitator with over thirty years of rich and varied experience in individual development, team, and organizational change, to talk about what's happening. Linwood provides advice for leaders and teachers on how to create Subtle Distinctions that adjust your mindset to create true contentment in your life. Linwood also provides practical advice for the new work-from-home lifestyle teachers find themselves in today.

Think about your community . . . What's changed? Was your parents' childhood different from your own? And then ask yourself . . . What do you imagine your community will be like in another generation? On this episode, a man wonders what the future will hold for his small Colorado community; and we sit down with James Fallows, a correspondent from The Atlantic and co-author of Our Towns: A 100,000 Mile Journey into the Heart of America.  Join J.R. and Kelsey as they discuss Big Changes in Small Towns. Stories The Evolution of a Small Agricultural Town An anonymous story as told to Adam Swanson from Facing Change in Northern Colorado. Performed by Carl Frost. Music Used in This Episode "Beat Poets" by Snake Oil Salesmen Released under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) License. From the Free Music Archive. 

Alexander Shaia returns to the oneLife Maps Podcast to talk with Sharon Swing about the Gospel of Matthew as a life-stage guide for facing change.You may want to listen to the first episode we recorded with Alexander in episode 34: Reading the Gospels as Life-Stage Guides.If you have engaged in 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story,' you may find that your lingering question may be a reflection of the four questions we discuss in this episode of the OneLIfe Maps Podcast. The Gospels may have more to say about how to navigate thru this season of your life than you may imagine.Alexander Shaia invites us to take a look at the gospel thru a fresh lens and read each gospel account as more than a telling of Jesus' life and words. Each is the story of a practice in response to a core life question:Gospel of Matthew: How do we face change? (The focus of this episode.)Mark: How do we move through trials and suffering?John: How do we receive joy and know union?Luke: How do we mature in service?And these four gospels are more than the sum of their parts. The four in the sequence of their fourth century reading cycle are one of the world's great maps of the universal journey- one of growth, transformation and love. As Alexander's describes, The Four-Gospel Journey is the pattern of the living, here and now Christ - a pattern within the Cosmos, in everything and across all time. To make this universal journey with another or a small community - see the "Heart and Mind Companion Guides" at the Quadratos website. The Guides follow the book. There is one guide for each of the four paths, as well as one to prepare for the journey, and another on the eight core practices of Quadratos. Alexander John Shaia, PhD, is a thoughtful and poetic man, living the ancient rhythms of his Lebanese and Aramaic heritage. With deep conviction, he invites us into a practice of spirituality (and Christianity) for the twenty-first century—one that crosses traditional boundaries, encourages vital thinking and inhabits a genuine community of the heart. As a spiritual director, educator, anthropologist, psychologist, Sandplay therapist and ritualist, Alexander is a wholistic, cross-discipline visionary and passionate professional speaker. He founded The Journey of Quadratos LLC, as well as the Blue Door Retreat in Santa Fe, New Mexico. Now he travels internationally, speaking, leading seminars and conducting retreats on Quadratos, the Four-Gospel Journey and Gateway to Oneness (The 72 Hours of Easter.) Each autumn Alexander guides an intimate band of pilgrims on the Camino, the West's most ancient path of transformation. See the Quadratos website for more about his work and offerings. Contact info for speaking engagements is also found on the website. https://quadratos.comIf you are interested in becoming equipped to facilitate others thru 'Listen to My Life' life mapping materials, you can get more information about our upcoming Facilitator Certification Workshop, November 18-20 in the Chicago Area. You can find more information here: https://onelifemaps.lpages.co/november_2019-facilitator-certification-workshop-landing-pagePlease explore www.onelifemaps.com to download a free introduction booklet to 'Listen to My Life: Maps for Recognizing and Responding to God in My Story,' that contains the artwork we refer to in this episode. You can purchase your 'Listen to My Life' portfolio on that website, too.Sharon Swing and others on our team offer one-on-one coaching or spiritual direction as guidance thru the 'Listen to My Life' experience in addition to virtual coaching groups that happen several times a year.Please join us for a virtual journey thru 'Listen to My Life' starting September 10, 2019 with Sharon Swing, Sibyl Towner and Joan Kelley. Find out more at: https://onelifemaps.lpages.co/september-2019-listen-to-my-life-virtual-workshop-landing-pageAudio Meditations as a Thank You for Your SupportWe're on a mission to help people recognize and respond to God in their story. Will you help? 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New England communities prepare for an influx of hurricane refugees from Puerto Rico, and worry about family back home. We’ll learn what Germany can teach us about welcoming immigrants, and we’ll tour an old Hartford factory that’s preparing for a new life as a food and jobs hub for a struggling neighborhood. Plus, the craft beer industry is exploding in New England, but another time-honored trade is in danger of disappearing. A scene from the Swift Factory, which manufactured gold leaf in Hartford from 1895 to 2005. The nonprofit that owns the building hopes to house food operations, a health center, and more. Photo by Ryan Caron King for NEXT. In the News: Hurricane Survivors, Healthcare Laws, Racism There are over 600,000 Puerto Ricans living in New England, and many are struggling to get ahold of loved ones there after the devastation left by Hurricane Maria. WNPR’s Ryan Caron King spoke with one Hartford, Connecticut resident. In the city of Holyoke, Massachusetts, 80 percent of public school students are of Puerto Rican descent. As people try to flee the island, the district is expecting an influx of new students, as Jill Kaufman reports. We'd love to hear from you if you're still trying to reach loved ones or get help to Puerto Rico. Leave a note on our Facebook page or tag us on Twitter.  Maine Republican Senator Susan Collins in Lewiston, Maine in August. Photo by Robert F. Bukaty for Maine Public Maine Senator Susan Collins announced earlier this week that she would vote against the Graham-Cassidy healthcare bill, killing the latest Republican attempt to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act. It's not the first time she has broken with leaders in the GOP, and it's a reminder that the independently-minded “Yankee Republican” isn't extinct. But who is Collins, and how is she regarded back home? Our guest Steve Mistler is the Chief Political Correspondent for Maine Public Radio, and a close Collins-watcher. Residents of Claremont, Nh. gathered earlier this month for a vigil following news of an alleged lynching-style attack of a young biracial boy in town. Photo by Britta Greene for NHPR Claremont, New Hampshire is still reeling from an incident involving a young biracial boy and a group of teenagers. The victim's family says it's an open-and-shut case of racism: an attempted lynching. Parents of a teenager involved in the incident say that's not what happened. They say the kids were playing with a rope and climbing trees when things went wrong. As Britta Greene reports, The incident has divided the community. Turning Over a New Leaf Many New England cities used to be manufacturing hubs. Workers lived near where they worked, and supported the other businesses that sprung up around them. Today, old factories are puzzles to solve. Some retain a bit of small manufacturing — others are converted into high-end lofts, artists' studios, and even world-class art museums, like MassMoCA in North Adams, Massachusetts. The building that housed the Swift Factory is tucked into a residential section of Hartford's Northeast neighborhood. Gold leaf. Photo via Pixabay Gold leaf, a thin, paper-like gold product, was manufactured there for over 100 years. Leaf produced at Swift adorned the dome atop the Connecticut capitol building, and decorated the lettering on the sides of local fire trucks. The company was owned by a white family, the Swifts. And the neighborhood, which had mostly white immigrant residents early in the 1900s, gradually became African-American and West Indian. It still is today. The Swift Factory closed in 2005. A nonprofit called Community Solutions took ownership in 2010, and surveyed the neighborhood to figure out what to do with the site. Sometimes, a factory renovation can be an early sign of gentrification. But the plans for this particular building are a response to the needs and desires of the people already living here, representatives say. On a factory tour this summer, we learned about what’s to come. We also got a sense of what factory life was like from a woman who experienced it firsthand. How Does Germany Handle Refugees? Instructor Irene Sperfeld writes out German vocabulary during a course for language learners at Evangelische Hochschule Dresden. In Germany, language classes for newcomers are paid for by the state. Photo by Cassandra Bassler for NENC Germany's leader Angela Merkel has been spending tax dollars to house and educate more than 1 million asylum-seekers from places like Syria and Iraq. And that's made a lot of Germans unhappy: a far-right, anti-immigrant party fared better than expected in this past week's election. Cassandra Basler from member station WSHU has been covering immigration to New England for our Facing Change project, and recently traveled to Germany to look at the challenges facing immigrants and the places that host them. Of Beer and Clocks Selection of beers on tap at Grey Sail Brewing, Westerly, RI. Photo by Tom Verde for NENC. It's Octoberfest time, and the craft beer industry in New England has plenty to raise a glass to. Craft beer is growing faster here than anywhere in the country. But is growing too fast? Is it possible to have too much craft beer? Tom Verde went to find out. In the mid-1800s, New England was a global center for the clockmaking industry. Today, the region is filled with antique, often centuries-old clocks — in church steeples, libraries, courthouses, and homes. Master clockmaker James Roberts examines a churchtower clock in Redding, Mass. The timepiece in the center connects to four transparent glass dials, one on each wall. View of the clocktower room from above. Photo by Dan Richards for NEXT. David Roberts with a clock face and dial that he and his brother James restored. Photo by Dan Richards for NEXT. That industry, of course, is long gone. And slowly, the people who preserve its artifacts are disappearing, too. Dan Richards has the story. About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Contributors to this episode: Ryan Caron King, Jill Kaufman, Britta Greene, Cassandra Basler, Tom Verde, and Dan Richards Music: Todd Merrell, “New England” by Goodnight Blue Moon, “Unsquare Dance” by Dave Brubeck, “Beer Barrel Polka” by Orchestra Will Glahé Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, story leads, and scraps of precious metals to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, we have updates from the front lines of the battle over immigration policy. An African immigrant tries to cross into Quebec, nearly freezing to death in the process, and a Syrian family just barely skirts a travel ban to come to Connecticut. We also try and answer two tricky questions: Why is Vermont so very white, and whatever happened to Boston’s Black renaissance? Plus, the climate’s getting warmer. Can we start our seedlings yet? Members of the Boston Unit of the Federal Theater Project. A program of the New Deal, the FTP supplied federal funding to provide relief to professional artists during the Great Depression. Photo courtesy of the Mason/Quarles Collection for Black Bostonians and the Politics of Culture 1920 -1940 Frozen Out This sign marks the Canadian side of the border at one rural area where many people are crossing illegally into Canada. Photo by Kathleen Masterson for NENC Many recent immigrants living in the U.S. are scared that their claims for asylum won’t have a fair hearing by the Trump administration. Hundreds  are fleeing to Canada. As we’ve reported, many migrants are heading straight to illegal border crossings, knowingly walking into arrest, for a chance to make their claims in Canada. This week, we have the story of a man who was turned away at an official border checkpoint, but tried to make it into Canada anyway, with disastrous consequences. From Vermont Public Radio, Kathleen Masterson reports. If the last few months has been confusing and concerning to those seeking asylum here, it's also thrown the process of resettling refugees into chaos. Courts have twice blocked the administration’s executive orders imposing a travel ban on visitors from a group of majority Muslim countries. The judge’s orders — at least temporarily — lift a cap on refugees. Mona’s tea service was one of the only non-essential items she was able to pack when she left Jordan last month. She serves tea and brownies to guests in her new apartment. Photo by Kaari Pitkin for WNYC The Connecticut-based nonprofit resettlement group IRIS said this week that new refugee arrivals are being booked, at least through April 28, although that's subject to change. WNYC reporter Kaari Pitkin has been following the story of one family that just arrived in Connecticut. Read and listen to more immigration stories from the New England News Collaborative series Facing Change. And if you’re in the area, join us Monday for our next discussion of what makes a sanctuary city at Gateway Community College in New Haven, Connecticut, moderated by NEXT host John Dankosky and WSHU reporter Cassandra Basler.  The event starts at 5:30 pm and is free and open to the public. Find out more. #VermontSoWhite A mural in a meeting room at the town offices in Hartford, Vermont portrays familiar images of the “typical” Vermonter. Photo by Angela Evancie for VPR Last week we learned about the tradition of town meeting in Vermont, where residents hash out their differences to pass a budget and come up with local laws. But one thing most town meeting attendees, and most Vermonters, have in common is skin color. As of the 2010 census, the state was over 95 percent white. The whiteness of northern New England states is a reality many of us take for granted. Not so Brave Little State, the podcast from Vermont Public Radio that digs deep to answer listeners' questions about the Green Mountain State. Their most recent episode takes up the question “Why is Vermont so overwhelmingly white, and how does that affect all of us?” We’re thrilled to welcome Brave Little State host Angela Evancie back to NEXT to discuss her findings. (We highly recommend you listen to Angela’s original podcast episode, too.) Black Bostonians From the Jazz Age to the New Deal A staging of the play “Antar of Araby” by Maud Cuney Hare, 1930. Courtesy of Thelma Thorton Wynn for Black Bostonians and the Politics of Culture 1920-1940. Today, African Americans make up about 28 percent of Boston's population. But in the 1920s and ’30s, they were only about three percent. Opportunities to gain political power were limited, but black Bostonians left their mark through the arts. It's a period that mirrored the Harlem Renaissance in New York, but had its own distinctly Boston flavor. This period had also been largely overlooked, until now. Our guest Lorraine Elena Roses is the author of the new book Black Bostonians and the Politics of Culture 1920 -1940. Is It Spring Yet? Those early hints of spring can call to a gardener like a siren song. Yet the urge to get one's seeds into dirt can be dangerous: most seedlings won't survive a single frost. To help with that, gardeners use 30-year averages that predict when the last frost will probably occur. The thing is, in New England, climate change has temperatures rising relatively quickly. That left New Hampshire Public Radio reporter Emily Corwin with a question. About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Digital Content Manager/Editor: Heather Brandon Contributors to this episode: Kathleen Masterson, Kaari Pitkin, Angela Evancie, and Rebecca Sananes Music: Todd Merrell, “New England” by Goodnight Blue Moon Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! 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With plenty of fresh powder on the ground, we look at how climate change is changing our region’s ski industry; and learn why the sport now comes with such a high price tag. We also hear about how Providence, Rhode Island is grappling with being a “sanctuary city.” And we get inside the unique, intensely democratic process that is a New England town meeting. A view from Bigrock Mountain Ski Area in Mars Hill, in northern Maine. Climate scientists say ski resorts in northern New England may benefit from an increase in visitors as climate change shortens the ski season to the south. Photo by Martin Cathrae via Flickr Upscale, Downhill The late-winter nor’easter that dumped snow across New England on Tuesday and Wednesday was a welcome sight to the region's ski areas, which have been seeing shortening ski seasons in the past decade, due to climate change. According to University of Waterloo climate scientist Daniel Scott, no ski area in southern New England will remain profitable after 2040. As Maine Public Radio’s Fred Bever reports, ski areas in northern New England could benefit. A hand-painted sign hangs on the wall at the Veterans Memorial Recreation Area in Franklin, New Hampshire. Photo courtesy of NHPR. Skiing is a pricey hobby. A lift ticket at Sugarloaf in Maine will run you $95. At Stowe in Vermont, it’s $124 for the day. Even at Ski Sundown, a small mountain in Connecticut, a ticket on a Saturday or Sunday costs $60. But at Veterans Memorial Ski Area in Franklin, New Hampshire, admission is just $20. Instead of a chair lift, there's a metal bar that goes behind the thighs, attached to a rope that pulls skiers up the 230-foot hill. Once upon a time, these no-frills ski areas were the rule in New England, rather than the exception. So what happened? The team at New Hampshire Public Radio’s podcast Outside/In went to Franklin to figure out how skiing “got fancy.” For more fun on the slopes, listen to the full Outside/In episode, “Gnar Pow.” Whose Sanctuary is it Anyway? Guests at Rhode Island Public Radio’s “Policy and Pinot” discussion on March 9. From left: Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, immigration law professor Deborah Gonzalez, Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steven Pare, RI Republican National Committeewoman Lee An Sennick, and NEXT host John Dankosky. Photo by Kristen Gourlay for RIPR President Donald Trump has pledged to crack down on so-called sanctuary cities — jurisdictions that shield undocumented residents from federal immigration officials, mainly by refusing to comply with requests for local law enforcement to help enforce immigration law. Under Trump's January 25 executive order, these cities could lose federal funding. The president and his supporters say the order is an attempt to improve public safety. But advocates claim that people living in the United States without documentation are more often victims of crime. They say that when police cooperate with federal immigration officials, community trust is eroded. Earlier this month, NEXT host John Dankosky moderated a forum about sanctuary cities in Providence, Rhode Island; where Mayor Jorge Elorza, like other urban mayors, has voiced open opposition to the order. Elorza and other panelists debated where local law enforcement ends and federal law enforcement begins. Listen to the full event audio from Rhode Island Public Radio. Explore stories about immigration in New England from the New England News Collaborative series Facing Change. “We are the Government” This past Tuesday was Town Meeting Day in New Hampshire. And while some towns rescheduled because of the big winter storm, New Hampshire’s Secretary of State there said the law requires towns to hold their local elections on the second Tuesday in March, regardless of the weather. In Newmarket, school board candidates and many voters toughed it out. New Hampshire Public Radio's Jason Moon reports. Candidates and survivors braved the elements Tuesday in New Market, NH. Photo by Jason Moon for NHPR. While residents of towns like Newmarket cast ballots, other New England towns hold traditional town meetings. That’s when citizens gather in a church or school gym to debate, deliberate and ultimately vote on a budget, and other municipal business. Town meeting is a tradition unique to New England in the United States, and goes back to colonial times. But an increasing number of towns are giving up the public debate in favor of a ballot-based system. So, is the tradition worth preserving? On Vermont’s Town Meeting Day, Vermont Public Radio's Howard Weiss-Tisman sat in on a town meeting where the future of town meeting was up for debate. Meeting-goers in Tunbridge, Vermont cast paper ballots in a non-binding vote over whether to oppose a new residential development. Depending on town rules, votes can also be cast verbally or by a show of hands. Photo by Rebecca Sananes for VPR. So what’s so special about town meeting, and just how much power do attendees hold? For answers, we’re joined by Susan Clark, author of All Those in Favor: Rediscovering the Secrets of Town Meeting and Community, and Slow Democracy. Clark serves as moderator at her town meeting in Middlesex, Vermont. In Woodstock, NH, chickens in the road are no laughing matter. Photo by Angela N. via Flickr. And in Woodstock, New Hampshire, population 1,400, the main issue of town meeting this year was trespassing… by chickens. There's no state law regarding the caging of fowl in New Hampshire, and some residents’ chickens have been roaming onto neighbors' property, and even blocking traffic. How was the chicken fight resolved? No spoilers: you’ll just have to listen. About NEXT NEXT is produced at WNPR. Host: John Dankosky Producer: Andrea Muraskin Executive Producer: Catie Talarski Digital Content Manager/Editor: Heather Brandon Contributors to this episode: Fred Bever, Sam Evans-Brown, Maureen McMurray, Jimmy Gutierrez, Jason Moon, and Howard Weiss-Tisman Music: Todd Merrell, “New England” by Goodnight Blue Moon Special thanks this week to Dekama Welch. Get all the NEXT episodes. We appreciate your feedback! Send praise, critique, suggestions, questions, story leads, and town meeting minutes to next@wnpr.org.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Evolving along with our business is natural. But making those shifts and changes is hard. In today’s episode, Kayla Hollatz opens up and shares about the recent (and upcoming) changes in her own business and her community, the #createlounge. We talk about how her business began and has evolved and how she is boldly making those shifts. We talk about the fear around changing and taking breaks and how to move past those. Kayla also opens up and shares about some really intense bullying and body-shaming that she experienced and how that, as well as some other difficult childhood experiences, led to her passion and heart for building communities.