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What happens when workforce innovation stops focusing on individuals alone—and starts supporting entire families? In this episode of Manager Minute, Carol Pankow sits down with Lucas Halverson and Kathy Davis of ServiceSource to explore Families Achieving Self-Sufficiency Together (FASST)—a Disability Innovation Fund initiative that's connecting VR, TANF, employers, and community partners in a powerful new way. You'll hear how FASST: ·       Tackles generational poverty through a family-centered employment model ·       Supports disconnected youth and adults with disabilities across multiple states ·       Complements VR services without duplicating them ·       Uses AI-powered job matching and strong employer partnerships ·       Creates real solutions during Order of Selection and funding constraints This conversation is a must-listen for VR leaders, program managers, and partners looking for scalable, practical models that expand impact without expanding cost.   Listen Here   Full Transcript:   {Music} Lucas: The big goal is to break the cycle of poverty. We want to create lasting self-sufficiency, reduce the need for benefits and things of that nature.   Kathy: The beauty of this project is that it was originally designed for six sites across multiple states.   Lucas: We don't intend as a program to supplant programs that already exist, but we do intend to supplement or fill the gaps that exist.   Kathy: We are one as part of this project, and you would not have to pay fee for service or contract us. We're already being paid through the grant.   Intro Voice: Manager Minute, brought to you by the Vocational Rehabilitation Technical Assistance Center. Conversations powered by VR. One manager at a time, one minute at a time. Here is your host, Carol Pankow.   Carol: Welcome to the manager minute. In today's episode, we're diving into one of the exciting initiatives funded through the Rehab Services Administration's Disability Innovation Fund 21st Century Workforce Grants. And these grants were designed to spark new ideas and scalable strategies that help youth and adults with disabilities prepare for and succeed in today's rapidly changing world of work. From artificial intelligence and virtual reality to cross-system partnerships and new ways of engaging employers. These projects are testing innovative models that could reshape how we think about disability employment for the 21st century. And one of those projects, launched just this past year, is led by ServiceSource, and it's taking a unique approach to helping families move toward self-sufficiency and employment. And joining me today to talk about it are Lucas Halverson, project director, and Kathy Davis, one of the key leaders behind this groundbreaking effort. So how goes it, Lucas?   Lucas: Hey, good morning Carol. Everything's going very well. Thank you so much for inviting us to talk about our project today. We're extremely excited to be here to talk about our project Families Achieving Self-sufficiency Together. We also call it fasst with two S's. So thanks again for having us.   Carol: You bet. How about you, Kathy? How are you doing?   Kathy: I'm doing great, Carol, thanks so much for having us. We are definitely excited to speak with you about our grant, which is short for that Disability Innovation Fund.   Carol: Excellent. Yeah, I've had a lot of experience talking with other DIF grantees in like the C.D.E.F. We always give them the little alphabet soup label, but there have been different focuses each year that RSA had released the Disability Innovation Fund grant. So it's been really fun to catch up and see what things are happening. So let's dig in. So before we get into the details of your project, Lucas, could you tell us a little bit about your background and how you came to be involved in this work?   Lucas: Yeah, absolutely. So my entire professional career is related to helping others. That started as an employment development specialist right after my bachelor's degree, focusing on all things employment placement, support services, community based, competitive, integrated employment. I transitioned from that into helping individuals with more significant disabilities prepare for employment. I've done a little bit of group and individual substance abuse counseling, but largely the last 15 years or so, I've been in the world of vocational rehabilitation in a variety of roles, both on the public side and the private sector side, and was happy through those wonderful years to get my master's degree in rehab counseling and my certified rehabilitation counselor credential. So to present day, I've been with ServiceSorce for over ten years, and when the grant was awarded, I looked at it as an opportunity to still stay in the world that I love of helping people, but knew it would expand my skills and really looked at it as an opportunity to bring a pretty large proposal to life. And so here we are, fresh into the second year of our project and seeing all of that happen. So very exciting.   Carol: It's very cool. I love finding people's stories, like how you found your way into this world of work, because we all came in a long and winding road different ways, but make it in. And then once you're in, you're kind of hooked. It's hard to leave. So, Kathy, how about you? How did you come to be involved in this work?   Kathy: Well, same. I love people's stories about how they find their vocation. And I have also been serving individuals with disabilities for a very long time, well over 20 years. I started as a volunteer in high school with Easter Seals, and from there, I did volunteer work with therapeutic horseback riding. I eventually also went back to school and got my master's in rehab counseling and became a nonprofit community mental health counselor and a traumatic brain injury program manager. And because of my background in counseling and also a previous master's degree in economics, when the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act was being discussed,  and the emphasis changed to or included employers. My econ background and my master's rehab counseling background made me a little bit of a unicorn, and I was hired by a Blind services agency around 2012. And then I also did business relations for them. And then I was hired to start the first business relations program at one of the VR agencies. And really, my golden thread throughout all of my career has been starting new programs. No matter what role I've been in. I love new things, I love innovation, and so DIF has been a perfect fit for me. I'm also working on my doctorate degree, almost finished with that and doing a Pre-ETS dissertation. So I have a really strong interest in evaluation. And so evaluation actually brought me to this project. And I serve as an internal evaluator for it.   Carol: Wow, you are a unicorn. Let me say that is exciting. Very fun. Thanks for sharing that. So when you two first saw the grant announcement, what caught your attention and made you want to apply?   Lucas: Yeah. So this DIF grant cycle the F grant cycle was the first time nonprofit organizations were eligible to apply. So it was a unique opportunity for ServiceSource. And so our program development team recognized that our agency had the capacity to try to take this on, and also the expertise to successfully apply with a strong proposal, but then also administer and monitor the program successfully. So our organization, ServiceSource, is a leading service provider and employer for individuals with disabilities. So it made us well positioned to deliver impactful outcomes under this project. The DIF grant in general definitely aligns very closely with our mission and our vision and our values. And we have affiliated organizational model that we felt would provide a strategic advantage with this project. So it's allowing us to have a fairly large geographic reach. We have several teams across the country all working together on this project, and it also allows us to leverage partnerships and resources that have already been in existence across these teams and these affiliates to have the greatest impact that we can. And so really, the alignment and the capacity gave us confidence that we could do what this grant needed us to do. And so we're in that second year and really getting rocking and rolling now.   Carol: Yeah, I hadn't realized that ServiceSource had such a big footprint because I was familiar with the work ServiceSource did in Florida, and Tina down in Florida and working with the Florida General Agency. In fact, we did a podcast about that and that particular model, and I knew there were little fingers of that kind of had spread out, I believe, into a few different states, but I hadn't realized, like, really how expansive ServiceSource was. So that is an excellent point that it really positioned you well for this. Now your project family is achieving self-sufficiency together. As you said FASST with the two S's. So no, we don't have a typo. If they read the transcript later, we didn't have a spelling error. It is the FASST you really launched at the end of June. I know that first year is always a very big planning year and getting things ready. Can you give us a quick overview of what the initiative is about, and really what motivated your focus on families?   Lucas: Yeah, absolutely. Really the high level focus aims to help disconnected youth and disconnected adults with disabilities achieve competitive, integrated employment. In addition, you know, using early intervention workforce reintegration strategies to support long term success. That's where the whole self-sufficiency piece comes in, uniquely for our project. But overall, FASST is, as I mentioned, a multi-state initiative, and we want to empower disconnected adults and youth with disabilities. Our core focus is individuals that are eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or TANF. So that's part of our eligibility requirement. And the ultimate focus is to remove barriers to employment and to independence. And so we do that by connecting families to community partners such as vocational rehabilitation, training providers, employers. But we also have staff that assist the individuals we're serving, build those critical skills such as job readiness, financial capability. And we have a case manager component to the team. Each team has a case manager to help with that kind of wraparound, holistic approach, to try to knock down as many barriers as possible. The big goal is to break the cycle of poverty, looking at kind of that two generational approach. We want to create lasting self-sufficiency, reduce the need for benefits and things of that nature. So pretty big goals. But we have a solid team that I'm confident can hit those goals with us.   Kathy: So and related to goals, we really our project has three overall goals. And as Lucas mentioned, it is to connect disconnected adults to find and retain that competitive integrated employment. But I'll also add that we want to have at least one high quality indicator as part of that employment, and we're helping to support them to retain their employment for at least 90 days. But we're also tracking beyond 90 days. And that's one of the really exciting and fun parts of this project. Unlike vocational rehabilitation, where you'd see a closure at 90 days, we're able to support individuals for the remainder of the project if that's what it takes to help them maintain their employment. The second overarching goal that we have is for the youth, disconnected youth ages 14 to 24. Our goal is to help them gain work skills and then either enter employment or enter education and or complete education. And then finally, the third goal would be to build the system's capacity with all of our partners to sustain our model and be able to serve more TANF recipients.   Carol: I like your holistic approach that you guys have brought up. I know back in the day, as customers would come in the door, and I was working at State Services for the Blind in Minnesota. You're looking at employment, but it's hard to just talk employment right off the get go. If people don't have food or your housing is unstable or you have all the other issues, so you've got to kind of connect all the pieces together. Employment obviously is a very important piece of this, but it isn't the only piece. You got to have it all work together.   Lucas: You make a great point, because I realized I didn't touch on the motivation to focus on families as part of this, and it's largely what you just described. You know, we recognize that families are key support systems for the individuals that we're serving. Families strongly influence decisions about anything but including employment and training, career paths. And so our whole focus is trying to have an alignment to that. And again, with our case management, part of our staffing, looking at the barriers, making sure they're addressed to increase those chances of success, because just as you said, there's not transportation, there's not a job. If there's not a house over your head, there's not a job if you don't have food. So all caregiver responsibilities and so the family tie in is really looking at barriers that affect the family. So could be the parent could be a child. But we know how it impacts the household. It creates kind of that ripple effect. And so not addressing it holistically could be a key piece missing. And so kind of the core motivation I guess to capitalize on that is to increase skills, of course, relating to employment, but also to again try to reduce the reliance on benefits as part of that. So knocking down barriers, helping go to work, reducing that need. And one of the key points with our project is as things are evolving, it does align with some of the current different federal agency initiatives. So, for example, children and families is emphasizing employment as a pathway to self-sufficiency. So that's very close to what we're looking at. And another example is Health and Human Services. They're looking at employment and family as the foundation of economic and social well-being. So our project really kind of just fits and plugs into that, because that is what our goal is with the larger focus. But I do think the holistic piece is extremely valuable for this project and will continue to be.   Carol: Yeah, you guys are definitely ahead of the curve because when I saw that that you guys had picked TANF, you know, at first I'm like, well that's interesting. Like how did you come to that? You know, to decide you were going to focus on those folks eligible for TANF and kind of make that the centerpiece?   Lucas: Yeah. So the program development folks that really dug into the proposal, part of the application process did a lot of research and found that largely there was a disconnect. There are a lot of folks that are eligible for TANF or receiving TANF that were appropriate for other agencies, such as vocational rehab, just as one example. But the tie in often wasn't there. It wasn't happening. And so, as Kathy mentioned, one of our goals is to hopefully have some better pipelines for that. So for folks and entities that are naturally working with individuals with TANF to understanding no important programs such as vocational rehab exist and what that looks like and what the scope is and what they can help with. So it just kind of was a noticed need and kind of became one of the key parts of, of this proposal when it was getting all put together.   Carol: I think that's brilliant because you always look at kind of VR can be the best kept secret. People say that all the time, and even though it seems like it would be apparent, like, why wouldn't you, you know, get connected with VR and you're in this program. People don't know that. And it's not necessary that the staff may be working in TANF, even know about VR or what's going on. We don't always do the best job at connecting with all the different partners and other folk out there.   Lucas: Another part of that decision to again, ServiceSource operating many programs across the country. There are a couple TANF specific programs that ServiceSource operated for many years, one being in Virginia that partners with the Virginia Department of Social Services, and then another unrelated program in Denver in Colorado. So there's already some knowledge base of that in addition to the research they all did. So it helped us kind of align with one of our corporate strategic goals of expansion and wanting to increase our support to individuals that are eligible for TANF. And so it kind of checked a, checked a lot of mini boxes, both there being a need and interest from our company with our goal of expanding and serving, you know, additional individuals. So it kind of presented just almost a natural opportunity, I guess, as it was all coming together. And I think it gives, you know, a pretty solid opportunity to try to interrupt the generational poverty that exists within families.   Carol: Well, that's where the magic happens. There's nothing better than having a project that fits with your own corporate mission. You know, the stars are aligned, things all sync up. It's not like you're having to kind of fit round, peg in a square hole or whatever, the square peg in a round hole, because it's all aligned really well. Now, I understand you recently received approval to expand your focus to include disconnected youth such as those in foster care, the justice system. How does that change the picture of your work going forward?   Lucas: Yeah, so kind of a really cool example. So with the DIF grants, one of the key focuses on being innovative and being flexible in changing with what you're finding during your project. And so very early on, not long after we launched the project and began some large increased efforts with outreach almost immediately, there were a handful of situations that involve youth that met the larger definition of disconnected, but didn't quite meet our project eligibility of being in a household that had a parent or guardian eligible for TANF benefits. And so we originally had intended to focus on those youth later in the project. But we talked about it and we did not want to exclude individuals. We knew we had the expertise and interest to serve, and we certainly did not want to risk coming back in the months or years ahead trying to find them. You know, it's kind of like the hot potato. If you have youth that are interested, now is the time. And so we worked with our project officer from RSA and they were very supportive of us expanding our focus to the broader definition of disconnected youth a little bit sooner than we originally planned, of course, but so that expansion includes youth now that are in foster care, the justice system that are low income or don't have stable housing. And so they don't have to have that TANF tie in for, for that kind of subgroup, but still relates very directly to our mission of serving the disconnected youth and adults within the project.   Carol: Yeah, I like that. You recognize that, you know, and take advantage of that as you're seeing that. And that's kind of the beauty of these projects, because they do ebb and flow based on how things are rolling and what you write in a proposal. As everything comes to fruition, you realize different things and you're like, oh, you know, maybe we get to pivot or do something a little differently or whatever that may be, or make this addition and it just makes the project better. I love the flexibility that RSA has with the projects to allow that kind of expansion and changes as you're going along. So I understand you've got six teams working across six states under this shared framework. How does that structure work, and what have you learned so far about coordinating across all these different regions?   Lucas: Yeah, I'm proud and very happy to report that it's been working incredibly well so far. It's kind of a new experience for our organization as well because it's bringing together multiple affiliated teams, but working collectively on the same project at the same time with shared goals. So from the start, when Kathy and I were putting this all together, one of the elements that really wasn't negotiable was building a sense of community within our team. Since we're all working on the same grant, have the same expectations. We knew if everybody was working in their own silo, it would be, you know, highly unnecessary and really counterproductive to what we're wanting to do. So we spent a lot of time in the earlier stages and continue to with emphasizing cross team collaboration. It's really kind of the key driver to our success and our continued success. And so some of the efforts to make this team that's spread across the country feel like we're all sitting in the same office space together, is having weekly meetings. So Kathy and I lead a weekly meeting with all the grant funded staff, their supervisors, the executive directors for the different affiliates, other subject matter experts from our organization, and then different contractors as necessary that are on the project. And we focus on anything and everything relating to the project, so it could be updates, progress, best practices, things that seem to be going well, maybe things that we need to work a little better on any process reviews we need to do. So we go through just anything that's relevant each week, keeps that engagement there, keeps everybody, you know, interacting. And beyond that, we also knew that with having some external contractors on the project that we really needed that to be bought in from the staff as well. And so we had kick off meetings with each contractor, both with our large group and then with each individual team, really just to build rapport, clarify roles, responsibilities, expectations, how it was going to work, what the goals were, and just start those relationships strong as well. You know, there's so much going on when you launch a project that we didn't want our external folks not to feel a partner like our internal folks. And so that's been going remarkably well. And then lastly, the last comment I'll make on this is that we also recognize that because we have really three position types that are working directly with the individuals we're serving, again, spread out across the country. We really wanted them to feel together and not, again, not separate. And so each position has its own community of practice. They meet monthly, they share best practices. They discuss challenges, Brainstorm ideas. For example, case manager in Florida found a gem of a resource that's national. There's no reason our case manager in Utah should have to spend time finding that as well. They talk about it. They you know, hey, I found this. This is great. It might help each other. And so those meetings we've had a lot of positive response on and Kathy and I hop on, if they have a topic they want us to discuss or, you know, problem solve with them. And so we've really felt that's helped bridge that large geographic distance across the teams. And we're hoping that, you know, turns into high quality and impactful services for the folks we're serving efficiently, serving our individuals and not having multiple people having to spend the same time on the same need.   Kathy: Yeah, I'll add something here, too, from an evaluation perspective. You might be familiar that when you start a new program and it develops into a fully developed, successful project and program, and then you start sharing it nationally. Inevitably, someone will, from another state or another agency outside of your region will say, well, that could never work for us because we're, you know, we have these resources or we're serving this population. The beauty of this project is that it was originally designed for six sites across multiple states. And so our implementation really is across varying populations and community resources. And so this project has such strong potential for successful implementation across multiple states and contexts. So we're very excited that we're really documenting everything that we're doing. We'll have a toolkit when we complete the project, and we're really looking forward to sharing what we're doing and how to do it with others.   Carol: And that's a really important piece to RSA. It's one of the things you write to in the project, like how is this going to be sustained past the project ending? Like how can you then, you know, transfer this information to other folks and they can implement it. So I can see where that was very appealing to them as they're looking at evaluating the different proposals that shoot. Here's a group looking at six states. So you mentioned, Lucas, Utah and Florida. What are the other four states that you're in?   Lucas: Yeah. So we're  in Delaware, North Carolina and Virginia. And we're right now in the process of bringing on a team in Colorado. We have the approval. We're just doing the logistics of what it takes to bring them on. That's one of the ServiceSource teams that has an experienced TANF program. And so we looked at that as another opportunity to be able to already leverage existing relationships and expertise to just tie right into what we were already planning to do in the Colorado team was just a little bit newer to ServiceSource, so they weren't part of the original proposal because they weren't here quite yet, but they now are. So we're extremely excited to have some additional folks joining the team and fitting right into what we're doing.   Carol: That's very cool. I know one of your partners. Our Ability, brings some cutting edge tech into the mix with AI powered job matching and training. How is that partnership helping you engage employers and job seekers in new ways?   Lucas: Yeah, so I think as we all know, the workforce development is just kind of an ever evolving landscape. So bringing Our Ability in, I'm extremely excited. John Robinson, the CEO from Our Ability, is part of our project. And at the core of our partnership is the innovative use of technology. They have a portal that's called Jobs Ability, that uses generative AI to connect job seekers to employment based on their interests, their skills, their expertise. So the system helps focus on the challenge of both unemployment but also underemployment among folks with disabilities. And their platform reaches 15,000 people with disabilities each month, which to me is pretty remarkable. That's a lot of folks consistently visiting and using their resources. And so the job matching will assist with better connections between the individuals were serving and getting into the work world, or trying to help upgrade or increase their employment in a system that's already proven, which, you know, helps with efficiency. They already know it works. And so by us leveraging their extensive employer network within the system, you know, we're really focused on fostering the employment opportunities that encourage and again, increase self-sufficiency.   Kathy: Just kind of expanding on what the Jobs Ability portal will mean for our customers. We'll be able to assist our job seekers with creating quality resumes that are keyed in on skills and experience, and there is an AI matching protocol that really matches their preferences and experiences and skills with job descriptions. It's a proprietary AI system, and so we're really excited about how participants are going to be able to be matched with jobs that actually match their skills. These are real jobs, competitive wages. As we said, we have high quality indicators for our outcomes, including wages. And if you think about it, this is a win for our participants as well as our employers, because they are going to be able to actually tap into qualified individuals with disabilities who meet the skills and experience that they are seeking.   Carol: I love AI. I know there's people I've done different podcasts around, different AI initiatives, and some people have different feelings about AI. I know there's kind of the you have the dark side of it, but this sounds super cool. I had not heard of this company. And about this proprietary software. I think that's very interesting and super smart of you to leverage something already out there, proven tested, can be used right away. Instead of you trying to like, go down the road of creating something and doing all of that, you don't need to waste, you know, time and energy in that when you've got something already done. Now, I know no large project like this starts without a few hurdles. What have been some of your biggest challenges so far, and how are you navigating maybe any kind of overlap with other services or agencies?   Kathy: As you said, VR is a well-kept secret. Many times that's what we hear. And so being experienced with that, when we started the project, we knew the outreach was going to be key. And so we did not wait to start our outreach. And Lucas and I developed a very thorough support system and toolkit for our staff to help them really be purposeful about their outreach. And as soon as people were hired, one of the first things they were told to do after they were up and running with knowledge about the project was to start outreach. And honestly, I think we've become an outreach machine and we're really keeping track of hundreds, hundreds of contacts across our six locations that we've made and also just really analyzing which of those resources are turning into pipelines of referrals. And so I think we're going to be learning a lot about that. One of the things that we also knew from the beginning is that we needed to tailor our outreach to the audience. So we have a library of outreach materials for students, for VR, for employers, for schools and parents. So there's many ways that we have. We also are created outreach in other languages. So we're definitely doing our best to reach as many people as we can about this project, and also equipping our staff to be able to speak about it, to really understand it and to be able to keep track of what we're doing to reach the populations that and stakeholders that we're going to serve.   Carol: Very cool.   Lucas: I was going to talk about the overlap with other agencies. It's been a very real discussion with our teams because, you know, how does FASST fit in with other programs that might do similar types of work. And so, you know, it's an ongoing discussion, teaching staff the significance of a comparable benefit, a very familiar term for our friends that have been in the VR world before. We don't intend as a program to supplant programs that already exist, but we do intend to supplement or fill the gaps that exist. Maybe we can move faster within a process to help somebody now that while they'll go through a process that takes a little bit longer, or maybe we can support someone a little bit longer, like Kathy said before, you know, if someone has a VR counselor and at 90 days, VR is comfortable with closing them, but maybe they might need a little bit more support. That might be a gap we can fill or a little bit more job coaching or financial literacy or something like that. And so we really focused on the design of our project to try to rapidly engage individuals as much as we can. We can serve someone start to finish on our own as a project. We don't have to have a built in external component, but we recognize the significance of resource connection, obviously. So both now and down the road for folks, if they're not receiving our support, knowing what resources exist, who can help with different things. And so it's still an ongoing process. So part of that outreach, Kathy mentioned hundreds and hundreds of outreach. We have to hit folks with the right info that makes sense to them. And so for as long as this project's going, I think it will always be a focal point for us to make sure that, you know, it's just clear what we do and what we don't do and what we can do to just try to support agencies and programs that do exist already, but then also knowing we can do a pretty good job on our own if we had to, so.   Carol: So let's hone in a little bit. You've talked a lot about outreach and have mentioned VR, but let's talk about those VR partnerships. How are your teams building relationships at the state and local level, and what can VR agencies gain from working with your project?   Lucas: Yeah, so the teams have done a really good job focusing on building relationships with vocational rehab. Again, trying to listen to what the needs are, what they're seeing as needs, and then versus, you know, collaboration of what we can offer teams that are working on having regular check ins set up. As with any agency, you know, some relationships have been a little more natural than others. But continuing to work together to try to establish those pipelines and that knowledge base of our existence, and then also that need for the individuals that are eligible for TANF. And so I always kind of say, you know, what's in it for VR agencies? And from my perspective, at least, our project can increase access to services and resources that could make service delivery easier or more efficient or more effective, which should then lead to increase or better outcomes. That's the goal. One of our objectives, as Kathy touched on, is to establish a system that connects. Connects the folks eligible for TANF and other entities such as vocational rehab. And so we're really continuing to focus on that and going to continue to ramp that up throughout the project. As the more, you know, line level relationships exist with the different offices and the different staff. And we've learned that adults with disabilities receiving TANF benefits are often best served by VR. As I mentioned, you know, programs can be complex sometimes, and so trying to smooth that out a little bit might be helpful for them. So we kind of see an additional potential to have connect VR teams with employers. We just talked about our ability and John and his team. They have very robust employer connections across the country. And so that'll be a regular interaction. So we might be able to connect some employers. Some of our interest is connecting educational partners as well. So looking at programs that can help foster people to get into good jobs and, you know, and other stakeholders of course, as well. So we kind of see it as a very big collaboration opportunity for our teams. And I really think at the end of the day, it really just to me looks at shared impact. So we work together. How can we all show that the good work everybody's doing is impactful and supporting the individuals that are coming to us that are needing that support?   Carol: It takes a village. It really does.   Lucas: It does. It takes a village. And we have one team, the state they're in recently. Just last month went on order of selection. And so we're using that as another opportunity to be a support because at least I know us in this podcast know when going on Order of Selection, the most significant disabilities have to be focused first. And so those individuals with less significant disabilities are typically the ones that have to wait. And we can serve them. So that team is working with their VR agency to make sure that's known, so that if they have folks going on the waiting list, that it might be a great opportunity to shift them to us and we can support them while they're on the waiting list. And whenever the time would come for that release, we can just catch up together and see where we're at.   Carol: That's a perfect example of really great collaboration, I love that. That I'm glad you mentioned that.   Kathy: Yeah, I just want to mention too, it's kind of tied into that. The reason we're seeing agencies start to use Order of Selection is because of increasing costs. This project would not cost BR to use our services because we're funded through the grant. So if you need an employment service provider, we are one as part of this project and you would not have to pay fee for service or contract us. We're already being paid through the grant, so it really helps with cost.   Carol: Yeah that's perfect. So as you guys look at the year ahead, what are your priorities and what does success look like for FASST as you continue to grow and refine your model?   Lucas: Many things, but I think largely continuing to strengthen the project. You know, we're still relatively new in implementation. And so we've learned a lot and will continue to learn a lot. And so we just really want to make sure we're maximizing the positive impact of the individuals we're serving. First of all, strengthen develop clear pathways. The end goal would be for this to be replicable at the end to scale our model effectively. And so I really think this second year, now that the team's together, everybody's getting comfortable with our process. This year is really where the car starts driving full speed, is how I feel. And I know Kathy, you have some ideas on quality and partnerships too, right?   Kathy: Definitely. As an internal evaluator, I'm looking at quality of this project. I want to make sure that we're ensuring fidelity to our model and the key components of our model and project, and we're going to be making adjustments throughout the next year, especially based on the needs of our participants and even our staff. And we're going to be capitalizing on our successes and sharing best practices across our teams through those communities of practice that Lucas talked about. We want to be consistent in implementing our project across the teams and our locations. So again, we have process documents and we're making sure that we're doing things similarly across our locations. And then we're definitely going to be collecting data. We've already started that process, and we want to make sure that we can demonstrate our outcomes so that we can inform our improvements and just really develop that replicable model in the end. And then as far as collaborations and partnerships go, we're working with our local partners to strengthen our connections and expand resources for our disconnected youth and adults with disabilities. So really looking forward to the next year being strengthening of our program and proving our model.   Carol: Well spoken like a true evaluator indeed, I love that. Oh, that is good stuff. So how could our listeners learn more about your work or connect with the FASST team? Do you have a website or something you could share with us.   Lucas: Yeah, so there's a few ways. So if someone's wanting to get connected to Kathy and I quick, we have an email. It's FASST, which is FASST@ServiceSource.org. Comes directly to Kathy and I, and we can answer questions if it's specific to a team, a referral, something like that. We get it out to the appropriate folks across the different teams. We do have a website. There's a lot of hyphens in it, but so largely it's ServiceSource.org/families-achieving-sufficiency-together. The hyphens had to be in there. So it's a little much if someone's trying to write it down. So I don't know if there's a way to have that posted somehow.   Carol: Yeah, we'll definitely put that in when we post the podcast. We can put that in the transcript too, to have the website linked right there.   Lucas: And then, also always like to put a plug in for the National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials, or NCRTM. They have a website for all DIF grantees that provides information about the project so you can see any of the grant cycles, what they're doing, where they're located, and of course, ours being one of them. So it has information and also ties folks back to our project site as well.   Carol: Well, Heather Servais will sure appreciate that shout out to them. They have great stuff. I sure appreciate you both very much. This is interesting. It'll be fun to catch up with you in a year or so and see, like now that you said you're kind of going full speed ahead to see where things land, I appreciate you.   Kathy: Thank you.   Lucas: Thank you so much.   {Music} Outro Voice: Conversations powered by VR. One manager at a time. One minute at a time. Brought to you by the VRTAC. Catch all of our podcast episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening.   Lucas: The contents of this discussion were developed under Grant H421F240144 from the US Department of Education Department. The Department does not mandate or prescribe practices, models or other activities described or discussed in this discussion. The contents of this discussion may contain examples of adaptations of, and links to, resources created and maintained by another public or private organization. The. The department does not control or guarantee the accuracy, relevance, timeliness or completeness of this outside information. The content of this discussion does not necessarily represent the policy of the department. This publication is not intended to represent the views or policy, or be an endorsement of any views expressed or materials provided by any federal agency. Edgar. 75.620.   Carol: Well, thank you both. I really appreciate you. Good job.   Kathy: Thanks Carol.   Lucas: Thank you so much.   Music} Outro Voice: Conversations powered by VR. One manager at a time. One minute at a time. Brought to you by the VRTAC. Catch all of our podcast episodes by subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Thanks for listening.

Im SRF Musikwelle Brunch erzählt Georg Schlunegger – Musiker, Texter, Komponist und Kopf hinter unzähligen Liedern, die wir alle kennen – aus seinem Leben zwischen Berg und Stadt. Aufgewachsen im Berner Oberland, in einer Familie von Bergsteigern, wusste der lange, schlaksige Junge früh: «Alpinist werde ich nie – den Soundtrack zu diesen Naturerlebnissen aber, den kann ich schreiben.» Heute prägt er als Produzent und Songwriter (u.a. Heimweh, Stubete Gäng) die moderne Schweizer Volksmusik wie kaum ein anderer. Im Gespräch mit Riccarda Trepp spricht Schlunegger über seine Herkunft, das Suchen nach den kleinen, feinen Dingen und seine besondere Art, Geschichten in Melodien zu verwandeln – mit Gefühl, Weitblick und einer guten Portion Pathos. Georg Schlunegger erzählt von seinem Leben zwischen zwei Welten in Zürich und Grindelwald – und warum er sich trotz Erfolg in der Stadt manchmal als Fremder fühlt. Ein ruhiges, ehrliches Gespräch mit einem, der die Schweiz in Töne fasst. Musikalisch bringt Georg Schlunegger seine Inspirationen gleich selbst mit – von Trio Eugster über Kappeler-Gasser bis zu den Boss Buebe von Grindelwald.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 24. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 23. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 22. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 21. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 20. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 19. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 18. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 17. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 16. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 15. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 14. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 13. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 12. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 11. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 10. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 9. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 8. Dezember.

Michael Lohscheller von Polestar spricht heute mit Andreas Herrmann im Mobility Pioneers Podcast über:> Polestars Vision und Ziele> Wie baut man ein klimaneutrales Fahrzeug?> Die Rolle von Software in den Fahrzeugen der ZukunftDie Episode wurde am 30.10.2025 im Rahmen des Smart Mobility Summits live aufgezeichnet. 

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 7. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 6. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 5. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 4. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 3. Dezember.

Die kleine Kammer beschloss etwa, den Bundesangestellten den Teuerungsausgleich zu streichen oder der Armee zusätzliche Millionen nicht zu übertragen. Bei mehreren Posten zeigte sich der Ständerat sonst ausgabenfreudiger als seine Finanzkommission. (00:00) Intro und Schlagzeilen (01:44) Ständerat fasst erste Entscheide zum Bundesbudget 2026 (09:59) Nachrichtenübersicht (15:17) OECD bescheinigt der Schweiz gute Integration von Zugewanderten (20:18) Armeechef Süsslis letztes Grossprojekt: Digitalisierungsplattform (25:00) USA: die Krux mit den Medikamentenpreisen und der Werbefreiheit (32:58) Warum Forschende unter psychischen Problemen leiden (38:00) London: Grösstes Gewächshaus muss saniert werden

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 2. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 1. Dezember.

Mit Gedanken Bernhards von Clairvaux (1090-1153), interpretiert von Dozent Msgr. Dr. Bernhard Kirchgessner, Leiter von Spectrum Kirche Passau, begleiten wir Sie durch den Advent 2025. „Fasst neue Hoffnung!“ Unter diesem Titel laden wir Sie ein, sich jeden Tag vom 1. Advent bis Heiligabend mit einem kurzen geistlichen Impuls inspirieren zu lassen. Hier der Adventsimpuls zum 30. November.

Mein Kind ist 2 Jahre alt und fasst sich gerne im Genitalbereich an – ist das normal? Präventionsexpertin Ulli Freund beantwortet eure Fragen. Hier bei #einbiszwei.

Jeder braucht Ermutigung. Unterstützung schafft Vertrauen und stärkt den Willen, weiterzumachen. Worte können Menschen aufbauen oder niedermachen. Rebecca Barlow Jordan schreibt: „Eine Frage, die ich Jesus morgens stelle, ist: ‚Wie kann ich heute jemanden ermutigen? Und wen?‘ Er antwortet oft durch sein Wort. Eines Morgens, nachdem ich diese Frage gestellt hatte, las ich Jesaja 35,3-4 „Stärkt die kraftlosen Hände. Lasst die zitternden Knie wieder fest werden. Sagt denen, die sich fürchten: Fasst neuen Mut! Habt keine Angst mehr, denn euer Gott ist bei euch!“ (HFA) und fand eine praktische Antwort. Zunächst: ‚Stärkt die Mutlosen.‘ Das können Lehrer, Friseure, Mütter, Schriftsteller, Missionare, Pastoren und Eltern sein. Dann erwähnt der Text, dass wir die ‚schwachen Knie‘ ermutigen sollen. Ich stellte mir Großeltern, Senioren, Veteranen und sogar Sportler vor. Die letzte Gruppe, die ‚Ängstlichen‘, schließt jedermann ein. Für alle gilt: ‚Sei stark, fürchte dich nicht.‘ Es ist nicht schwer, Menschen zu ermutigen. Die Herausforderung ist, sich zu erinnern, zuzuhören und die Antworten Jesu umzusetzen. Versuche ich, jemanden aufzubauen, werde ich selbst ermutigt. Bitte Jesus um Hilfe, jemanden zu ermutigen. Lade ihn ein, durch dich zu sprechen, und sei offen für seine Antworten.“ Paulus sagt: „Solange uns noch Zeit bleibt, wollen wir allen Menschen Gutes tun, vor allem aber denen, die mit uns an Jesus Christus glauben“ (Gal 6,10 HFA). Stärkst du den Glauben anderer, wirst du erstaunt sein, wie viel Energie und Segen du dabei empfängst.

#502 Meet Coach Lauren Brown   Welcome Welcome to Episode #502 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of news, coaching tips and discussion.   We are back after being away at USAT Nationals in Milwaukee and TriDot Pool School in Tempe, Arizona.   April, how was it coaching swimming on the Sun?   Rich, I might as well be walking on the sun, LOL! I remember I texted you and Coach La that I was living in Satan's butthole the past couple of days. I thought I was going to melt a couple of times. But seriously, even though it was hellfire hot, I had an incredible time and I can't wait to unpack that later in the show.   Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly!   In Today's Show Announcements and News: Rich  Ask A Coach: Who is Coach Lauren Brown? Get Gritty Tip: 66-Day Habit Challenge–My pull-up adventure! TriDot Workout of the Week: Orientation Swim Fun Segment: Triathlon Hot Takes Debate   Announcements and News:   Our Announcements are supported by VESPA Power today. Vespa Power Endurance helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer. Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen as your fuel source. Vespa comes in CV-25, Junior and Concentrate.   Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery.  Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20   TriDot Pool School Tempe, AZ Update:    We had another super successful weekend at TPS Tempe! 20 athletes dedicated 8 hours of their time to learning FASST and honing their Functional Freestyle. We had an improvement rate 15% across the board. Coach Dennis Hetland and I had the privilege of running Lane 3 – Aim High! – and we say remarkable results in both dropping stroke counts and smashing the 100-yard benchmark.   I want to give a special shout-out to Coach Gene Deyoe who was in my lane. Coach Gene dropped two strokes from his 25-yard distance, and 11 seconds off his 100-yard time! He had such a great attitude and always appreciated the feedback we gave. He was a joy to coach.   Second, we had Jay Camp, Coach Chad Rolf's athlete, in our lane and he was a hoot to work with! I especially enjoyed his dry sense of humor–very much like Coach Chad. He was also very receptive to feedback and his results showed how much work he put into his Functional Freestyle. He reduced his stroke count by 4 for 25 yards which is massive! Think about all that energy he will save because of his efficiency in the water! Get this, he shaved 29 seconds off his 100-yard benchmark. I was blown away by his improvements. He winked at me and told me not to tell his coach, which I promptly did LOL! Can't wait to hear how his new zones treat him after that incredible improvement.   Finally, the last thing I'll share is that even though it was hotter than hell on deck, we had some of the best lifeguards. They would come around every 20 minutes or so with buckets of cold water with rags that we could put on our heads and necks. It kept me from being a heat casualty for sure as the temps reached 114 degrees. So again, thank you to the McClintock Pool Lifeguards for coming in clutch last weekend! You made our pool school a huge success!    USAT Nationals Update: Milwaukee transformed into the epicenter of multisport excellence as it hosted the 2025 USA Triathlon Sprint and Olympic Distance National Championships. Thousands of amateur athletes from across the country descended on the city to compete, connect, and celebrate the sport we love. Race Highlights The action kicked off Friday with an open water swim in Lake Michigan, open to all registrants. Saturday brought the Olympic Distance National Championships, featuring a 1,500m swim, 40k bike, and 10k run. Athletes raced through Milwaukee's scenic lakefront, crossing the iconic Daniel Hoan Memorial Bridge and finishing in Veterans Park [1]. Sunday was slated for the Sprint Distance Nationals and Paratriathlon Championships, but heavy overnight rain led to the cancellation of the sprint race for safety reasons [1]. Despite the disappointment, many athletes expressed gratitude for having raced earlier in the weekend. One athlete shared on Facebook: “Grateful I got to race yesterday. The stitches and bandaging got me through great. Heat, humidity, and wind were the factor yesterday, not the ankle wrap.” Yes, you heard that right—this athlete raced with stitches, tetanus, and antibiotics after a pre-race injury involving a bike and a hotel room. Talk about grit and determination! Celebration of Sport Gala & Hall of Fame Inductions Thursday night's Celebration of Sport Gala, hosted at Discovery World, was a moving tribute to the spirit of triathlon. The event honored the USA Triathlon Hall of Fame Class XIII, which included: Colleen Cannon – 1984 Nice World Champion and founder of Women's Quest. Graham Fraser – Race producer and visionary behind Ironman North America. Ellen Hart – 18-time World Age Group Champion and Ironman podium regular. Paul Martin – Paratriathlon legend and author who turned adversity into triumph. Kenny Souza – Duathlon pioneer and charismatic ambassador of the sport [2] [3]. Here's a breakdown of the 2025 USA Triathlon Hall of Fame inductees and their connections to Colorado: Colleen Cannon Lives in Boulder, Colorado. After retiring from professional racing, she founded Women's Quest, a Boulder-based adventure retreat company focused on empowering women through outdoor activities and wellness. She was inducted into the Boulder Sports Hall of Fame in 2017 [1]. Ellen Hart Lives in Niwot, Colorado, and previously served as First Lady of Denver during her marriage to former Denver Mayor Federico Peña. She is a longtime Colorado resident, Harvard graduate, and University of Colorado Law School alum. Hart has been a prominent figure in the Colorado endurance community and was inducted into the Colorado Running Hall of Fame [2]. Final Thoughts Milwaukee once again proved why it's a favorite host city for USA Triathlon. From the scenic course to the passionate community, the weekend was a celebration of perseverance, excellence, and camaraderie. Welcome Coach Lauren Brown We are excited to have Coach Lauren Brown joining the Grit2Greatness Coaching team as our Ambassador Program Manager. We will get to know Coach Lauren in a moment.  And welcome new Grit2Greatness Team members: Laura Applebaum Kristin Keane Veron Thornhill   Sue Reynolds Sue Reynolds is a remarkable example of transformation through sport. She began her triathlon journey in her late 50s, starting from a sedentary lifestyle and a weight of 335 pounds. Over the course of several years, she lost 200 pounds and became a competitive age-group triathlete.   Sue is also the author of *The Athlete Inside*, a book chronicling her journey, and she donates proceeds to the USA Triathlon Foundation. Her story has inspired countless athletes and non-athletes alike to pursue transformation through consistency and courage.   **Championship Highlights:** - Competed in **six USA Triathlon National Championship events** since 2014. - Represented **Team USA** at the **ITU Age Group Triathlon World Championships** on **four occasions**, never finishing lower than 12th in her age group. - Achieved a **personal best of 6th place** at the **2017 World Championships in Rotterdam**, making her the **top American** in her age group https://suereynolds.net/   Robina Waterman 2024 World Triathlon Age-Group Championships Torremolinos-Andalucia 60-64 Female AG Sprint - 6 60-64 Female AG - 21 60-69 AG Relay - 14 2019 ITU World Triathlon Age-Group Championships Lausanne 55-59 Female AG Sprint - 4 2000 Nice ITU Long Distance Triathlon World Championships 35-39 Female AG   Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Triathletes, picture this: it's race day, and you know you've done the exact training your body needed to be ready. That's what Grit2Greatness Endurance and TriDot deliver—smart, targeted workouts backed by powerful analytics. Sign up for a 2-week free trial, then keep leveling up for as little as $14.99/month. Don't just show up to the start line—show up prepared. Click the sign-up link in the show notes to get started today! Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook - @grit2greatnessendurance Instagram - @grit2greatness_endurance   Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde    Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares   Ask A Coach: Who is Coach Lauren Brown?  Bio: Coach Lauren Brown is an IRONMAN U Certified Coach, NASM Certified Personal Trainer, and UESCA Certified Endurance Sports Nutrition Coach. After years of competing in the figure and bodybuilding world, she found her way into multisport through duathlon in 2018 and transitioned to triathlon in 2019. She now races across sprint, Olympic, and 70.3 distances, with 70.3 being her favorite. Lauren is passionate about working with athletes of all backgrounds and experience levels, helping them navigate real-life challenges—like time constraints, fitness level, or self-doubt—to discover what they're truly capable of. As the Grit2Greatness Ambassador Program Manager, Lauren will lead the charge in building a vibrant community of athletes who proudly represent G2G—at races, on social media, and in everyday moments that matter. She's here to empower you, connect you, and help each of you feel even more supported on this journey. Lauren, we are beyond excited to have you on board Questions for Lauren: Two Truths and a LIe Icebreaker: I danced on stage with Brittney Spears, I once got lost on a training ride and ended up in a different state; Before being an endurance athlete, I competed as a pro with the International Federation of Body Builders Where did you grow up and where do you call home? Tell us about your athlete journey? Tell us about your coach journey? Your vision for the G2G ambassador program? When I think about the Grit2Greatness Ambassador Program, I picture a true community—one that builds on the incredible foundation we've already created, but keeps growing in depth, reach, and connection. In our world, every athlete has a seat at the table. Whether you're brand new to the sport or you've been racing for decades, whether you prefer the excitement of a sprint or the challenge of an IRONMAN, you belong here. This is a space where every athlete is encouraged to step in, be seen, and thrive. My biggest hope for this year is to welcome a wave of new athletes into triathlon—people who may have been curious, but unsure if they'd fit in—and show them that this sport is for everyone. And beyond racing, I want this to be a place where we support each other's growth both inside and outside of sport. I'd love for us to lead more community events, take part in races together, and deepen relationships with race directors and the brands that make our sport stronger. My heart tells me this program is just at the beginning of its potential, and I truly cannot wait to see what we create together. Get Gritty Tip: 66-Day Challenge! Rich, as you know, I am a huge fan of the book, The ONE Thing, by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan and one of the favorite lessons I learned is about the power of breaking down habits into bite size pieces that you can consistently sustain over time. I've actually crafted several keystone habits over the past five years through using the tools from The ONE Thing.  For example, I built the habit of setting aside my gym clothes every night before work. We have our habit of reading the Daily Stoic as a morning ritual, and now we share our 3 wins and 3 things we are grateful for each day. These habits have been critical for helping me make each day purpose-driven and intentionally meaningful. So that brings me to the habit I am now currently working on. I decided at the beginning of the year that I wanted to complete 10 unassisted pull-ups by the end of 2025. I was going strong for the first 3 months and kind of fell off with the start of race season. Well, after doing my mid-year reset I realized I needed to get back on the proverbial horse, and what better way to do that than a 66-day pull-up challenge! So why 66 days? If you've read The ONE Thing then you'll remember in Chapter #6 the discussion around a study the University College of London did on how long it takes on average to create a habit–66 days. So my challenge, because I know how important it is to start small, is to complete 1 pull per day for 66 days. Now, I do as many as I can and right now, I'm on Day 10 and I'm up to 4 unassisted pull-ups. I also use a band and knock out as many as I can with the assist to help me continue to progress. I'm also hoping I can start adding in weighted pull-ups as we get further down the road. The other part of the challenge is to post the evidence on social media which 1) keeps me accountable, and 2) inspires others to join me! I found out today that Coach Will Nichols, @coachironwill on Instagram, bought his own pull-up bar and started his 66-day pull-up challenge!  So I want to throw the challenge out there to you, Rich, and to our audience! It doesn't have to be pull-ups, but what's one thing you can commit to doing for 66 days that helps you on your athletic journey! I want you to share with us and tag me @getgrittywithme on Instagram so I can cheer you on just like Coach Will!   TriDot Workout of the Week: Orientation Swim   Open Water Swim is the Workout of the Week I've chosen for a couple of reasons. One, it is so helpful to get in the body of water you will be racing in and get a feel for swim start, current, temperature, lighting, sun direction, weeds, swim exit, which goggles work best,  etc.    In Milwaukee this was key. They had the course setup and we were able to swim the buoys through the bridge and practice the swim exit as it would be on race day. It also gave us the opportunity  to get comfortable with the high likelihood of the race not being wetsuit legal.I chose to do the practice swim in just my TriDot swim jammers.   Here's a full list of benefits: Course Familiarization Swim the actual course (or as much as allowed) to understand sighting landmarks, turns, and exit points. Identify key buoys: Start buoy, turn buoys, and finish buoy. Practice sighting using fixed landmarks (buildings, trees, flags) beyond the buoys. Note water entry and exit terrain: Is it sandy, rocky, slippery, or grassy? Environmental Awareness Assess water conditions: Temperature, current, chop, visibility. Practice breathing on both sides if waves or sun glare may affect one side. Check for wind direction and how it may affect swim navigation. Gear Check Test your race-day gear: Goggles (anti-fog), wetsuit, swim cap. Practice wetsuit entry and exit to simulate transitions. Try different goggles if visibility or sun glare is an issue. Mental Preparation Visualize race morning: From lining up at the start to exiting the water. Practice your start strategy: Deep water start, beach start, or time trial start. Swim with others to simulate race-day contact and drafting. Technique & Strategy Practice sighting rhythm: Every 6–10 strokes is typical. Work on pacing: Start controlled, build into race effort. Try drafting behind or beside another swimmer if allowed. Safety & Logistics Locate lifeguards or safety personnel and understand emergency protocols. Note the location of medical tents or aid stations near swim exit. Time your swim to understand how long it takes at race pace.   Fun Segment: Triathlon Hot Takes Debate! So I happened upon this article in Triathlete Magazine titled “7 Spicy-Hot Debates Triathletes Can't Stop Arguing” and I thought this would be a perfectly juicy topic of discussion for this week's fun segment! Your assignment is to convincingly argue your case in 20 seconds or less. Time to bring the heat! Are you Team Bare or Team Hair: Do you shave your body hair for triathlon or go au naturel? Which is harder: Training for an Ironman or training for a marathon PR? Flying dismount or unclipping, foot down? White Tri Suits? Yay or Nay? Sprint or jog into the finisher chute? Post every workout on social media, or no? Which is more impressive? Ironman World Champion or Olympic Champion? Well there you have it. We laid our opinions on the line and now it's your turn! We want to hear from you: are you team bare or team hair? Is training for a marathon PR harder than training for an Ironman? And what about white tri suits? Give us your opinions and we'll see who truly won the Triathlon Hot Takes Debate!   Closing:   Thanks again for listening this week. Please be sure to follow us @303Triathlon and @grit2greatnessendurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment. We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed and enjoy the endurance journey!  

#497 Data Optimized Training with TriDot's Jeff Booher    Welcome Welcome to Episode #497 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of news, coaching tips and discussion.   Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly!   In Today's Show Announcements and News  Ask A Coach: Interview with Jeff Booher TriDot Workout of the Week: Smooth Swim Fun Segment: What about an “AI Training Fact or Falsehood” game?   Announcements and News:   Our Announcements are supported by VESPA Power today. Endurance athletes—what if you could go farther, faster, and feel better doing it? With Vespa Power Endurance Nutrition, you can unlock your body's natural fat-burning potential and fuel performance without the sugar crash. Vespa helps you tap into steady, clean energy—so you stay strong, focused, and in the zone longer.  Vespa is not fuel, but a metabolic catalyst that shifts your body to use more fat and less glycogen as your fuel source.   Less sugar. Higher performance. Faster recovery.  Home of Vespa Power Products | Optimizing Your Fat Metabolism Use discount code - 303endurance20   Independence Day Pikes Peak Ride Jul 4, 2025 Join us for an invigorating bike ride from Santa's Workshop at 7700 feet to the top of Pikes Peak at 14,111. 6800 feet of climbing in 18 miles.  Garmin Course - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/369763602 https://www.facebook.com/share/197vnpxkbc/   TriDot Pool School July 26-27. https://www.tridotpoolschool.com/component/eventbooking/pool-school/tridot-pool-school-20250726-844-986-401-167-857/94?Itemid=762   Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Training alone is tough. Training smart? That's where we come in. Grit2Greatness Endurance + TriDot gives you optimized training, the data, and the support to crush your goals—without burning out. Try it FREE for 2 weeks through our TriDot links below, then roll into your best season yet for as low as $14.99/month. With the right tools, you're unstoppable. Go to the show notes. Click the link. Let's do this together! Website - Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance   Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde    Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares   Ask A Coach: Interview with TriDot CEO Jeff Booher  As a triathlete you want to have a **growth mindset**, here are **10 introspective and growth-oriented questions** ###

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Die beiden Jünger, die von Emmaus zurückgekehrt waren, erzählten den Elf und denen, die mit ihnen versammelt waren, was sie unterwegs erlebt und wie sie Jesus erkannt hatten, als er das Brot brach. Während sie noch darüber redeten, trat er selbst in ihre Mitte und sagte zu ihnen: Friede sei mit euch! Sie erschraken und hatten große Angst, denn sie meinten, einen Geist zu sehen.Da sagte er zu ihnen: Was seid ihr so bestürzt? Warum lasst ihr in eurem Herzen Zweifel aufkommen? Seht meine Hände und meine Füße an: Ich bin es selbst. Fasst mich doch an und begreift: Kein Geist hat Fleisch und Knochen, wie ihr es bei mir seht. Bei diesen Worten zeigte er ihnen seine Hände und Füße.Als sie es aber vor Freude immer noch nicht glauben konnten und sich verwunderten, sagte er zu ihnen: Habt ihr etwas zu essen hier? Sie gaben ihm ein Stück gebratenen Fisch; er nahm es und aß es vor ihren Augen.Dann sagte er zu ihnen: Das sind meine Worte, die ich zu euch gesprochen habe, als ich noch bei euch war: Alles muss in Erfüllung gehen, was im Gesetz des Mose, bei den Propheten und in den Psalmen über mich geschrieben steht.Darauf öffnete er ihren Sinn für das Verständnis der Schriften. Er sagte zu ihnen: So steht es geschrieben: Der Christus wird leiden und am dritten Tag von den Toten auferstehen und in seinem Namen wird man allen Völkern Umkehr verkünden, damit ihre Sünden vergeben werden.Angefangen in Jerusalem, seid ihr Zeugen dafür.(© Ständige Kommission für die Herausgabe der gemeinsamen liturgischen Bücher im deutschen Sprachgebiet)

Die beiden Jünger, die von Emmaus zurückgekehrt waren, erzählten den Elf und denen, die mit ihnen versammelt waren, was sie unterwegs erlebt und wie sie Jesus erkannt hatten, als er das Brot brach. Während sie noch darüber redeten, trat er selbst in ihre Mitte und sagte zu ihnen: Friede sei mit euch! Sie erschraken und hatten große Angst, denn sie meinten, einen Geist zu sehen. Da sagte er zu ihnen: Was seid ihr so bestürzt? Warum lasst ihr in eurem Herzen Zweifel aufkommen? Seht meine Hände und meine Füße an: Ich bin es selbst. Fasst mich doch an und begreift: Kein Geist hat Fleisch und Knochen, wie ihr es bei mir seht. Bei diesen Worten zeigte er ihnen seine Hände und Füße. Als sie es aber vor Freude immer noch nicht glauben konnten und sich verwunderten, sagte er zu ihnen: Habt ihr etwas zu essen hier? Sie gaben ihm ein Stück gebratenen Fisch; er nahm es und aß es vor ihren Augen. Dann sagte er zu ihnen: Das sind meine Worte, die ich zu euch gesprochen habe, als ich noch bei euch war: Alles muss in Erfüllung gehen, was im Gesetz des Mose, bei den Propheten und in den Psalmen über mich geschrieben steht. Darauf öffnete er ihren Sinn für das Verständnis der Schriften. Er sagte zu ihnen: So steht es geschrieben: Der Christus wird leiden und am dritten Tag von den Toten auferstehen und in seinem Namen wird man allen Völkern Umkehr verkünden, damit ihre Sünden vergeben werden. Angefangen in Jerusalem, seid ihr Zeugen dafür. (© Ständige Kommission für die Herausgabe der gemeinsamen liturgischen Bücher im deutschen Sprachgebiet)

#477 TriDot Pool School and State of Triathlon Welcome Welcome to Episode #477 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance news, coaching tips and discussion.  Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly!    In Today's Show Announcements and New Ask a Coach: Webinar with Coach Brandy Ramirez Get Gritty Tip: TBD TriDot Workout of the Week - Best Average 50's Fun Segment: Triathlon Would You Rather - Pool Edition   What do sprinters eat before a race?   Nothing. They fast...     Announcements and News:   Endurance Exchange Summary 2004 U.S. Olympian Andy Potts to Lead USA Triathlon's Paratriathlon Resident Team McLean Hermes Presenters Vic Brumfield Krista Prescott, CMO Justin Trulee Key Statistics: Membership Sales: 80% of memberships are sold through external registration platforms, while only 20% are sold through USA Triathlon. Unique Active Members: In 2024, there were 302,000 unique active members, a 2% growth from the previous year. Membership Breakdown: 121,000 annual members 141,000 one-day or bronze members 40,000 youth members Gender Balance: Overall membership in 2024 was 37% female and 63% male. Age Group Trends: 20 to 29 age group saw a 25% increase from pre-COVID levels, with 10,000 members. The largest cohort is now the 30 to 39 age group, overtaking the 40 to 49 category. Significant reduction in the 40 to 59 age group, primarily driven by 40 to 49-year-old males. Participation Rates: Only 4% of members race three or more times per year. 22% race only once per year. Total participation numbers have decreased from 550,000+ finishes in 2010 to around 280,000 in the last year. Event Numbers: The number of events per state varies, with states like Florida, California, Texas, and New York having healthy event ecosystems. States with fewer events are considered "triathlon deserts". Race Directors: The number of race directors has declined from 761 in 2017 to 472. Key Points: The organization is dedicated to transparency and aims to provide real-time data to help key constituents drive their business decisions. There is a focus on understanding and leveraging data to drive active decision-making. The organization is working on improving the value proposition for race directors, coaches, and clubs. There is a need to address the decline in the 40 to 59 age group and ensure the sport's growth by tapping into younger age groups. The organization is also focusing on increasing the number of events and participation rates to support the sport's ecosystem. I hope this summary helps! If you have any specific questions or need more details, feel free to ask.

#476 What's in a swim stroke? Welcome Welcome to Episode #476 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance news, coaching tips and discussion.   February is our month to focus on swimming and I thought the highlight of today's show should be the Ask A Coach section. The question everyone asks is - “How can I improve my swim stroke?” We are going to talk about what that is today and the answer is going to blow your mind!    Heck yes! I couldn't agree more. The swim is oftentimes the barrier to entry for a lot of beginner triathletes and those who are interested in this sport. So, the timing of this topic couldn't be more perfect as most of us are gearing up for our next season!   But first, I'm bringing back the Dad joke…What do a dentist and a swim coach have in common?   Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly!    In Today's Show Announcements Ask a Coach: What's the most important part of the swim stroke? Get Gritty Tip: The Power of a Misogi Challenge TriDot Workout of the Week - CSS Assessment: What, how, and why? Fun Segment: Like It, Love It, Leave It (Pool Edition)     Announcements:   FulGaz Virtual Group Ride Schedule - We are riding February 1st and we are riding the Pikes Peak ride on our FulGaz Virtual Group Ride.  Link to FulGaz Ride: Quick Start - FulGaz Group Code: 830238 Link to Teams: https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_ZjkyYjc2ZTktYTNmOC00OTliLWE5NTItMGM5ZGRiMzI1MWEx%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522b66709e9-1b6a-4649-a18d-017b8a4b8aa7%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522a731b547-aa9a-4990-a6bc-527e8ce60a7e%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=ed09915f-7770-4919-8ef2-058af0139cdf&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true   Join us on this FulGaz Ride. Start Here: https://fulgaz.com/quick-start/ 1 JOIN & DOWNLOAD FULGAZ Create an account to activate your 14-day FREE trial.  Then download the FulGaz from your favourite app store. FulGaz is compatible with iOS, Android, Windows, Apple TV or Mac. To see if your device is compatible with FulGaz check out our guide.   2 Connect your trainer Simply open FulGaz, hit “Get Started,” and then connect your devices via the button at the top of the homepage.   FulGaz is compatible with most smart trainers and smart bikes, speed sensors, and heart rate monitors. To see if your trainer is compatible, check out our guide.   QUICK START GUIDE 3 Let's ride With 2,000+ rides and new ones added weekly, there is something for every level of cyclist. Search for iconic rides or by country, time and difficultly.  Our NEW and TRENDING collections are also a great place to start.   Be social and join us on Teams too - https://teams.microsoft.com/dl/launcher/launcher.html?url=%2F_%23%2Fl%2Fmeetup-join%2F19%3Ameeting_ZjkyYjc2ZTktYTNmOC00OTliLWE5NTItMGM5ZGRiMzI1MWEx%40thread.v2%2F0%3Fcontext%3D%257b%2522Tid%2522%253a%2522b66709e9-1b6a-4649-a18d-017b8a4b8aa7%2522%252c%2522Oid%2522%253a%2522a731b547-aa9a-4990-a6bc-527e8ce60a7e%2522%257d%26anon%3Dtrue&type=meetup-join&deeplinkId=ed09915f-7770-4919-8ef2-058af0139cdf&directDl=true&msLaunch=true&enableMobilePage=true&suppressPrompt=true   303 Webinar Series Continues - February 4th 6-7 TriDot Pool School. We have Coach Brandy Ramirez to take us though the program and where you can find a TriDot Pool School near you!   Announcing Coaches Corner (aka Office Hours) with Coaches April Spilde and Rich Soares. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month. Link to Feb. 18 Coaches Corner - link   Upcoming Programming - Our February focus will be on swimming. Feb. 1 - FASST and essential pool equipment Feb. 8 - Webinar with TriDot Pool School Director, Coach Brandy Ramirez Feb. 15 - How to Read Swim Workout Feb. 22 - Open Water Skills   Grit2Greatness Coaching Facebook Page Live - Come check out our new coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnessendurance Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Triathletes, stop guessing and start progressing! At Grit2Greatness Endurance Coaching, we've teamed up with TriDot to take the trial and error out of your training. Personalized workouts, next-level analytics, and seamless onboarding—it's all built to make you better, faster. Try it for two weeks FREE, then keep going for as little as $14.99 a month. The right training plan can change everything. Ready to see how far you can go? Click one of the sign-up links in our show notes today!  Ask A Coach: What's the most important part of the swim stroke? Hint, it's not the stroke. It's F.A.S.S.T. Setup (Rich): Swimming 101 in college, private in-pool lessons, professional assessments with video and coaches (eg, Swim Labs), reading books, Total Immersion, the pro in the lane next - these are all some of the ways that I tried to improve my swimming technique and form.    In July of 2022, I was invited to Dallas with the TriDot coaches at that time to pilot the TriDot Pool School. This was a program that had been in development for years and the coaches were going to be the students/subjects.   The greatest problems to overcome are drag and balance. At the core of the program is the foundation of the swim position that occurs between strokes. In fact, this program spends 90% of its focus on that position between strokes and maybe 10% on the stroke itself.   We are going to introduce the components of this position which we affectionately call F.A.S.S.T. Fingers flat and forward Arm stretched straight Shoulders and hips at 45 degrees Spine aligned from tail to crown with head facing down Thumb to thigh with palm to sky To really learn the FASST method, it helps to have long blade fins, snorkel and nose clips. Here are some links to what I generally suggest and are common at the pool schools. Amazon.com : Speedo Unisex-Adult Swim Training Fins : Sports & Outdoors Amazon.com : Speedo unisex adult Swim Training Bullet Head diving snorkels, Shocking Lime, One Size US : Sports & Outdoors Amazon.com : TYR Ergo Swimclip - Black : Nose Plugs : Sports & Outdoors   The nose clips are to keep water out of your nose while using the snorkel.   Get Gritty Tip: The Power of a Misogi Challenge What if you did something so difficult, so uncertain, that there was a real chance you might fail? That's the essence of *Misogi*—an ancient Japanese practice redefined by modern thinkers as a way to push boundaries, build resilience, and redefine what's possible.   The rule? Pick a challenge so big and audacious that there's at least a 50% chance you won't succeed. It should be something far outside your comfort zone, forcing you to confront your limits—and then go beyond them.   For multi-sport athletes, a *Misogi* isn't just about physical endurance. It's about mental toughness, adaptability, and proving to yourself that you're capable of more than you think. Maybe it's your first ultra-distance event, a self-supported adventure, or a challenge that removes the usual metrics and expectations.   For the everyday human? A *Misogi* might mean committing to something that genuinely scares you—signing up for a triathlon when you don't see yourself as an athlete, tackling a project at work that feels beyond your skillset, or even showing up in a space where imposter syndrome tells you you don't belong.   Here's the truth: You don't grow by doing what you already know you can do. Growth happens when you face uncertainty and decide to take the leap anyway.   So, what's *your* Misogi for 2025?     TriDot Workouts of the Week:  To kickoff our February theme on swimming, let's start with a TriDot Swim workout. Since this is an Assessment Week for both April and I, we thought we'd share the Critical Swim Speed assessment. We'll explain what the session is, how to pace it for your best results, how to calculate your Critical Swim Speed and how to track your progress. Warmup 4 x 25 Kicking With or Without Fins (15 sec) 4 x 25 FASST with Breathing (15 sec) 4 x 25 Pinocchio-Glove (15 sec) 4 x 25 FASST-1-FASST (15 sec) 4 x 25 Finger-Tip Drag Drill (15 sec) 4 x 25 Full Stroke Swimming Build to Z4 (15 sec)     Main Set 200 swim starting slow and gradually building pace from Z2 to Z4 for final 50; rest 2 min 1. Perform a 400 time trial effort from a push (not dive). 2. Recover for 10 to 15 minutes with easy swimming and rest. 3. Perform a 200 time trial effort from a push. Be sure to count your laps correctly. Your 400 time should not be faster than twice your 200 time. Balance of time @ Z2 with excellent form Be sure to enter/confirm your assessment results to update your training intensities and race projections.     Cool Down Balance of time @ Z2 and/or repeat warm up drills as time permits. How to calculate your CSS? Critical Swim Speed (CSS) is a measure of a swimmer's aerobic capacity and is calculated using the following formula: CSS (m/sec) = 200 / (time taken for 400m – time taken for 200m). CSS in meters per second can also be calculated using the following formula: CSS (m/sec) = (D2 - D1) ÷ (T2 - T1), where D1 = 50, D2 = 400, T1 = time for 50m swim in seconds and T2 = time for 400m swim in seconds. Swimming fast can be simplified into a physics equation: (S)peed = Stroke (L)ength x Stroke (R)ate. How to track your CSS? Use TriDot and let it do it automatically. Plus keep a SwimDot score of your percentile ranking, normalized and banded to show you against your peers. Keep a spreadsheet and build this formula into it.  We are happy to email you the CSS Logbook which includes a way to track what your 400 and 200 paces were, the ratio between the two and more. Simply go to the G2G Contact Us Page and send with the subject line CSS and we will get that right over to you. Guess what, Rich! It's that special time of the show where we have some fun as I take you through some fun and maybe, “not-so fun dilemmas.” It's time for…!  Today's Fun Segment: Like It, Love It, or Leave It! (Pool Edition) How It Works: You give your guest three pool-related training experiences. They must "Like It" (it's fine), "Love It" (can't get enough), or "Leave It" (never again!) by assigning one to each category. 1. Lane Etiquette Dilemmas Swimming with someone who constantly touches your feet Circle swimming with five strangers in a lane Getting stuck behind a slow swimmer with no passing room 2. Swim Gear Struggles Goggles that fog up mid-set A swim cap that keeps slipping off Wearing a wetsuit in the pool for “race simulation” 3. Pool Training Drills Endless kickboard drills Hypoxic breathing sets (fewer breaths per lap) Sighting practice in the pool (aka, looking like a dolphin) 4. Post-Swim Realities Smelling like chlorine for the rest of the day That intense hunger that hits 10 minutes after getting out Wet hair dripping down your back no matter how well you towel off 5. Annoying Pool Habits The person who sprints past you, then immediately slows down Mid-lane conversations that block the wall when you're trying to turn Someone doing butterfly in a crowded lane 6. Swim Set Preferences 10x100s on a tight interval A long, slow continuous swim IM (individual medley) even though you're only here for freestyle 7. Unexpected Pool Hazards That mystery warm spot in the water Hairballs floating toward you mid-lap The moment your goggles snap right before the main set   Closing: Thanks again for listening this week.  Please be sure to follow us @303endurance and of course go to iTunes and give us a rating and a comment.  We'd really appreciate it! Stay tuned, train informed, and enjoy the endurance journey! Train With Coach Rich: Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares   Train with Coach April: Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast Podcast Series - Apple Podcasts TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde Triathlon Fun Segments: Would You Rather? Ironman Confessions Like It, Love It, Leave It Transition Troubles   Shoutouts to: @genucan @grit2greatnesscoaching @ironmantri @303triathlon @tridottraining @tridottrainingsystem #grit #grit2greatness #usatriathlon #wintertriathlon #breckenbiener  #ironmantri #cycling #triathlon #swimbikerun #Iamtridot #tridotambassador #tridotcoach

Welcome Welcome to Episode #475 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance news, coaching tips and discussion. We hope you enjoyed last week's interview with Coach Erin Carson of ECFIT. This week we continue our programming on strength with a focus on bike strength and the many ways to develop the strength and power that goes into the pedals, but also the considerations for how the bike beneath you plays a role in your best bike performance.  Plus, we have an all new segment called “Athlete Success Stories” that features an athlete, who through commitment, grit and courage, is finding breakthroughs and growth.   Show Sponsor: UCAN UCAN created LIVSTEADY as an alternative to sugar based nutrition products. LIVSTEADY was purposefully designed to work with your body, delivering long-lasting energy you can feel. Whether UCAN Energy Powders, Bars or Gels, LIVSTEADY's unique time-release profile allows your body to access energy consistently throughout the day, unlocking your natural ability to finish stronger and recover more quickly!    In Today's Show Announcements Feature Athlete Success Story: Laura Hammdorff Ask a Coach: What muscle groups to develop for the bike? Get Gritty Tip TriDot Workout of the Week - 3 Bike Power Building Workouts Fun Segment: “Transition Troubles: Winter Triathlete Edition”     Announcements:   FulGaz Virtual Group Ride Schedule - No change with the Rouvy announcement. If you hadn't heard, Rouvy has purchased FulGaz and IRONMAN will continue to partner with Rouvy. FulGaz is going to continue offering the same services for the foreseeable future.    Our next group ride will be February 1st and we are riding the Pikes Peak ride on our FulGaz Virtual Group Ride.    303 Webinar Series Continues - February 4th 6-7 TriDot Pool School. Every 1st Tuesday of the Month   Announcing Talk Tuesdays (aka Office Hours) with Coaches April Spilde and Rich Soares. Every 3rd Tuesday of the month.   Upcoming Programming - Our February focus will be on swimming. Feb. 1 - FASST and essential pool equipment Feb. 8 - Webinar with TriDot Pool School Director, Coach Brandy Ramirez Feb. 15 - How to Read Swim Workout Feb. 22 - Open Water Skills   Grit2Greatness Coaching Facebook Page Live - Come check out our new coaching Facebook page @grit2greatnesscoaching Ask A Coach Sponsor: G2G Endurance Triathletes, ready to train smarter? At Grit2Greatness Coaching, we've teamed up with TriDot to bring you precision and progress. Sign up through either Coach April's or Coach Rich's TriDot links and enjoy seamless onboarding, personalized workouts, and cutting-edge analytics tailored to your goals.   Start with a 2-week free trial, then choose plans starting at $14.99 a month. With the right tools and support, you can achieve the extraordinary. Ready to see what's possible? Click the one of the sign-up links in our show notes to get started today!   Athlete Success Story: Laura Hammdorff Lead In (Rich): January continues our focus on strength. Last week we had Erin Carson of  ECFIT Performance Strength talk with us about strength training programs for endurance athletes seeking to perform at their very best in triathlons, marathons, and cycling events.    This week we are steering the conversation to bike strength and mobility programming. If you think we have the magic bullet for developing strength and power on the bike, think again. It takes work, from lots of angles and there is not a straight line to success, ever. How do strength programs, workouts, fueling, physical therapy, bike fit, components, riding apps, threshold assessments and so on factor into your power to weight ratio?    Here to help us unpack developing cycling strength and improving power on the bike is an athlete who I believe embodies “grit2greatness” and is an example of the resilience and tenacity it takes to achieve a goal. Yes we all have goals that we are working toward and the journey toward that goal seems long and winding. Part of the reason we close each episode with the call to “enjoy the endurance journey” is because the journey, not necessarily the finish line, is where we realize the most growth.    Introduce Laura Hammdorff: Laura Hammdorff is a competitive triathlete with an NCAA swimming and cross fit background. When we started working together last year we discussed her triathlon background and goals. Because we are focusing on developing bike power this week, this will be our theme to tell her story. Without giving too much away, it's my hope that by listening to Laura's journey you will find examples of how her grit and tenacity can give you a template for your journey   Discussion Questions to Laura (Rich and April take turns asking questions): Icebreaker - Two Truths and a Lie How would you describe your background in cycling compared to swimming, running and strength training? What was the steepest learning curve with cycling early on? What role did the Triple Bypass play in your development of power and resilience on the bike? How has working with a PT contributed to your development? How have injuries created challenges in your training and racing? Not just overuse, but also previous injuries and limitations? How has bike fit played a role in your performance? How has fueling played a role? How has thinking about the nuances of executing a workout (eg build into power, backloading stress, etc) played into your development? How's your relationship with the FTP? What have you learned about software platforms and their ability to engage and support doing the right training right? .  Ask A Coach: What muscle groups to develop for the bike? Setup (Rich): Here are the different phases of a bike pedal stroke and the muscles used during each phase: Downstroke (1 to 5 o'clock): This phase involves the quadriceps and the gluteus maximus. The primary action is knee extension and hip extension. Pullback (5 to 7 o'clock): The hamstrings and the gluteus maximus are engaged. This phase involves knee flexion and hip extension. Upstroke (7 to 11 o'clock): The hip flexors and the anterior tibialis are primarily used. The action here is hip flexion and knee flexion. Over-the-top (11 to 1 o'clock): The quadriceps and the anterior tibialis help to lift the pedal. This phase involves knee extension and hip flexion.   Get Gritty Tip:   Stop Sleepwalking Through Life    Do you ever feel like you're just going through the motions, like life is passing you by in a blur of routine and mental chatter? You're not alone. Scientists in the UK discovered that our brains have a kind of "autopilot" mode—a trance-like state where we zone out, consumed by trivial thoughts. It's like we're sleepwalking through life, and the result? Days, weeks, even years that feel hollow and forgettable.     Why does this happen? As we age, we fall into patterns. Experiences that once thrilled us now become automatic routines. Think about it: When was the last time you truly experienced something *new*? Remember how slowly time seemed to move as a kid? That wasn't just your imagination. Back then, everything was fresh. Every hour was an adventure, and your brain had to focus on learning, adapting, and figuring out how to respond.     Psychologist William James explained this beautifully in *The Principles of Psychology* over a century ago. He wrote about how, in youth, life feels vivid and stretched out, like an intricate journey. But as adults, our lives tend to shrink into the predictable.     Here's the good news: you *can* break out of this autopilot mode. The key? Newness. Novel experiences force us into the present moment. They snap us out of our mental trance because we can't predict what's coming next or how to respond.     And you don't need to meditate on a mountaintop to find this mindfulness. Learning something new—a skill, a hobby, even a sport—engages both your mind and body, pulling you fully into the moment. The journey toward mastery isn't just about achievement. It's about the fulfillment that comes from being completely engaged in the *process.*     Think of your life as a scrapbook. When you look back on it, what will you see? Is it full of rich, meaningful experiences that make time slow down? Or is it a blur of sameness? If the latter, it's time to wake up. Start saying yes to novelty. Break free from your routine. Add new skills, adventures, and memories to your life's scrapbook.     Because when you take inventory on your life, you'll want to see a collection of stories that prove you *lived.*     TriDot Workouts of the Week:    Here are 3 incredibly powerful workouts for building bike power: Power Intervals, Big Gear Work and 30-30s   Power Intervals Warmup 10 min @ Z2 with 2 x 30 sec (30 sec) Spinups and 3 x 1 min (1 min) @ Z4     Main Set 2 x 7 min @ Z4 ~70 rpm (3 min) 1 x 3 min @ Z2 1 x 10 min @ Z4 > 90 rpm Balance of time @ Z2 Big Gear Work   Warmup 10 min @ Z2 with 2 x 30 sec (30 sec) Spinups and 3 x 1 min (1 min) @ Z4     Main Set Dismount 30 sec Squats (shoot for 1/second) 30 sec Isometric squat Mount quickly w/o recovery 1 x 3 min @ Z5 in biggest gearing at 55-65 cadence 1 min @ Z2 before dismount Dismount 45 sec Squats (shoot for 1/second) 60 sec Isometric squat Mount quickly w/o recovery 2 x 1 min @ Z5 (60 sec) in biggest gearing at 55-65 cadence 1 min @ Z2 before dismount Dismount 60 sec Squats 30 sec Isometric squat Mount 5 min @ Z2 Balance of time @ Z2 30-30s   Warmup 10 min @ Z2 with 2 x 30 sec (30 sec) Spinups and 3 x 1 min (1 min) @ Z4     Main Set 4 sets of 4 x 30 sec @ Z5+ (30 sec @ Z3) with 2 min @ Z2 rest between sets Balance of time @ Z2   That's this week's TriDot workout of the week! Give it a go and tell us about your experience!   Today's Fun Segment: Transition Troubles (Winter Triathlete Edition) Concept: Players navigate a series of humorous and absurd challenges they might encounter during a triathlon transition. You describe a scenario, and they have to choose how they'd handle it. The Shoe Switcheroo: You reach T2 and realize your running shoes are missing, but there's a pair of Yeti slippers sitting in your spot. Do you: a) Wear the slippers and hope for the best. b) Run in your bike shoes. c) “Borrow” a random pair of shoes from someone else's transition area. The Snack Attack: Your nutrition bag was replaced with a box of donuts. Do you: a) Eat the donuts and enjoy the sugar rush. b) Offer them to other athletes as a goodwill gesture / barter. c) Ignore the donuts and power through without your planned nutrition. Helmet Havoc: You find your helmet filled with shaving cream. Do you: a) Scoop it out with your hand and put it on anyway. b) Run back to the start to see if someone will lend you a helmet. c) Smear the shaving cream on your face like war paint and declare yourself ready for victory! Ski Struggles: You're ready to start the ski leg, but you see that someone has put peanut butter on the underside of your skis. Do you: a) Attempt to ski anyway and hope the pb melts off. b) Lick the peanut off (protein boost, right?) c) Use it as ski wax, and convince others that it's a secret performance hack.   Train With Coach Rich: Coach Rich Soares Rich.soares@tridot.com Rich Soares Coaching TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares RunDot Signup - https://app.rundot.com/onboard/sign-up/richsoares   Train with Coach April: Coach April Spilde April.spilde@tridot.com Grit2Greatness Endurance Podcast Podcast Series - Apple Podcasts TriDot Signup - https://app.tridot.com/onboard/sign-up/aprilspilde   Shoutouts to: @genucan @grit2greatnesscoaching @ironmantri @303triathlon @tridottraining @tridottrainingsystem #grit #grit2greatness #usatriathlon #wintertriathlon #breckenbiener  #ironmantri #cycling #triathlon #swimbikerun #Iamtridot #tridotambassador #tridotcoach  

Vier Jahre nach seiner Abwahl ist Donald Trump zurück im Oval Office. Am Tag seiner Amtseinführung schafft er sofort Fakten: Asylverfahren sind ausgesetzt, die Transgender-Politik ist beendet und der Ausstieg aus WHO und Pariser Abkommen eingeleitet. Welche Konsequenzen die Kehrtwende der US-Politik haben wird, darüber sprechen Antonia Beckermann und Wim Orth mit US-Korrespondentin Stefanie Bolzen. Außerdem geht es dieser Folge von „This is America“ um eine irritierende Handgeste von Trumps Kumpel Elon Musk. US-Experten ordnen jede Woche im Gespräch mit den WELT-Redakteuren Antonia Beckermann und Wim Orth die aktuellen Nachrichten aus den USA ein – mal aus Washington, mal aus Florida oder den Flyover-States. "This is America" ist der Podcast zur US-Politik, in dem wir nicht nur über, sondern auch mit Amerikanern reden. Feedback gern an usa@welt.de Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

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Bruder Christophorus Virtuelle Welten und die Realität Jesu Christi. Bruder Christophorus mag die nachösterlichen Berichte der Evangelien. Ganz real zeigt sich Jesus heute im Kreis seiner Jünger. Der Herr ist wahrhaft auferstanden! [Evangelium: Lukas, Kapitel 24, Verse 35 bis 48] Die beiden Jünger, die von Emmaus zurückgekehrt waren, erzählten den Elf und die mit ihnen versammelt waren, was sie unterwegs erlebt und wie sie Jesus erkannt hatten, als er das Brot brach. Während sie noch darüber redeten, trat er selbst in ihre Mitte und sagte zu ihnen: Friede sei mit euch! Sie erschraken und hatten große Angst, denn sie meinten, einen Geist zu sehen. Da sagte er zu ihnen: Was seid ihr so bestürzt? Warum lasst ihr in eurem Herzen Zweifel aufkommen? Seht meine Hände und meine Füße an: Ich bin es selbst. Fasst mich doch an und begreift: Kein Geist hat Fleisch und Knochen, wie ihr es bei mir seht. Bei diesen Worten zeigte er ihnen seine Hände und Füße. Als sie es aber vor Freude immer noch nicht glauben konnten und sich verwunderten, sagte er zu ihnen: Habt ihr etwas zu essen hier? Sie gaben ihm ein Stück gebratenen Fisch; er nahm es und aß es vor ihren Augen. Dann sagte er zu ihnen: Das sind meine Worte, die ich zu euch gesprochen habe, als ich noch bei euch war: Alles muss in Erfüllung gehen, was im Gesetz des Mose, bei den Propheten und in den Psalmen über mich geschrieben steht. Darauf öffnete er ihren Sinn für das Verständnis der Schriften. Er sagte zu ihnen: So steht es geschrieben: Der Christus wird leiden und am dritten Tag von den Toten auferstehen und in seinem Namen wird man allen Völkern Umkehr verkünden, damit ihre Sünden vergeben werden. Angefangen in Jerusalem, seid ihr Zeugen dafür. Abdruck des Evangelientextes mit freundlicher Genehmigung der Ständigen Kommission für die Herausgabe der gemeinsamen liturgischen Bücher im deutschen Sprachgebiet; Evangelien für die Sonntage: Lektionar I-III 2018 ff. © 2024 staeko.net Mehr Podcasts auf www.kapuziner.de/podcast

Die beiden Jünger, die von Emmaus zurückgekehrt waren, erzählten den Elf und die mit ihnen versammelt waren, was sie unterwegs erlebt und wie sie Jesus erkannt hatten, als er das Brot brach. Während sie noch darüber redeten, trat er selbst in ihre Mitte und sagte zu ihnen: Friede sei mit euch! Sie erschraken und hatten große Angst, denn sie meinten, einen Geist zu sehen. Da sagte er zu ihnen: Was seid ihr so bestürzt? Warum lasst ihr in eurem Herzen Zweifel aufkommen? Seht meine Hände und meine Füße an: Ich bin es selbst. Fasst mich doch an und begreift: Kein Geist hat Fleisch und Knochen, wie ihr es bei mir seht. Bei diesen Worten zeigte er ihnen seine Hände und Füße. Als sie es aber vor Freude immer noch nicht glauben konnten und sich verwunderten, sagte er zu ihnen: Habt ihr etwas zu essen hier? Sie gaben ihm ein Stück gebratenen Fisch; er nahm es und aß es vor ihren Augen. Dann sagte er zu ihnen: Das sind meine Worte, die ich zu euch gesprochen habe, als ich noch bei euch war: Alles muss in Erfüllung gehen, was im Gesetz des Mose, bei den Propheten und in den Psalmen über mich geschrieben steht. Darauf öffnete er ihren Sinn für das Verständnis der Schriften. Er sagte zu ihnen: So steht es geschrieben: Der Christus wird leiden und am dritten Tag von den Toten auferstehen und in seinem Namen wird man allen Völkern Umkehr verkünden, damit ihre Sünden vergeben werden. Angefangen in Jerusalem, seid ihr Zeugen dafür. (© Ständige Kommission für die Herausgabe der gemeinsamen liturgischen Bücher im deutschen Sprachgebiet)

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Ein Lead ist eine Kundenanfrage! Es liegt an dir, so gut zu sein, dass aus dieser Kundenanfrage ein Geschäft wird. Eine Studie aus dem Jahr 2020 besagt, 80% aller Kaufabschlüsse werden getroffen zwischen dem 5. und dem 12. Nachfasskontakt. Wie ist das bei dir? Fasst du deine Leads nach?

Mit dieser Episode starten unsere Moderatoren ins neue Jahr und beantworten direkt jede Menge Fanpost, die sich in den letzten Wochen und Monaten angesammelt hat. Nebenbei verraten Jean und Luzi uns intime Geheimnisse aus dem Studioalltag, begeben sich wagemutig in ein Kölsches Tavernenrätsel und probieren ein nagelneues, aber jetzt schon legendäres Spiel für den Podcast aus. So kann 2024 losgehen!

We recap F9 The Fast Saga and dive into Dom's hidden family ties that come back to haunt him and Cypher once again being a thorn in Toretto's side. Oh and of course, we finally get ****as in Space!! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dtwtpod/message

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