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When it comes to injury resiliency and building long term running performance, hill work is a fundamental element.  Many runners often fall short in this area and maybe because of where they live or convenience, the majority of their running is mostly done on flat ground. But if we want to bring the next level of conditioning to our tendons, ligaments and muscles, having a regular dose of incline and decline work is going to be really important. Even more so if you are training for races or events where the elevation is significant. In todays episode Kriss talks about seeking out elevation with intent, but also ways to recreate it artificially when access to the hills is limited.  (00:00) Podcast Introduction (00:40) Why Elevation Matters (01:14) Eccentric Load Reality (01:39) Training Without Mountains (03:06) Hill Work Weekly Habit (04:30) Choosing Gradient Safely (05:07) Hill Interval Dosage (05:55) Don't Skip Descents (07:01) Repetition Builds Resilience (07:32) Intensity Over Volume (08:20) Strength Work Alternatives (09:19) Modern Leg Tolerance (10:08) Dosage Over Romance (11:14) Mountain Leg Add Ons (12:15) Why Descents Scare Us (13:11) City Runner Elevation Plan (14:50) Pedestal This Training (16:14) Injury Proof Intensity (16:56) Non Negotiable Skill Work (17:54) Wrap Up And Feedback Learn more about Strength For Endurance: Download our FREE Return to Run guide: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/return-to-run-guide Find Out About Online or Face to Face Coaching Programs: https://www.strengthforendurance.com/ Receive weekly coaching tips and masterclasses straight to your inbox:  https://www.strengthforendurance.com/sfe-inner-circle Follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok and Youtube @strengthforendurance

Please visit answersincme.com/CNW860 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Stephen V. Liu, MD and Amber Fake. In this activity, an expert in non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) discusses the evolving patient-centered management of HER2-mutant NSCLC, focusing on the use of HER2-targeted TKIs. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe how HER2-targeted TKIs may address the clinical needs for diverse patient populations with HER2-mutant NSCLC; Implement evidence-based molecular profiling to identify HER2 alterations in NSCLC; Evaluate the clinical evidence of current and emerging HER2-targeted treatments; and Integrate shared decision-making strategies to align preferences for patients with HER2-mutant NSCLC.

Please visit answersincme.com/CNW860 to participate, download slides and supporting materials, complete the post test, and get a certificate. Presented by Stephen V. Liu, MD and Amber Fake. In this activity, an expert in non–small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC) discusses the evolving patient-centered management of HER2-mutant NSCLC, focusing on the use of HER2-targeted TKIs. Upon completion of this activity, participants should be better able to: Describe how HER2-targeted TKIs may address the clinical needs for diverse patient populations with HER2-mutant NSCLC; Implement evidence-based molecular profiling to identify HER2 alterations in NSCLC; Evaluate the clinical evidence of current and emerging HER2-targeted treatments; and Integrate shared decision-making strategies to align preferences for patients with HER2-mutant NSCLC.

Building a Moat Into a Startup Hello, this is Hall T. Martin with the Startup Funding Espresso -- your daily shot of startup funding and investing. Startups in the early days have little to protect the business beyond intellectual property. As the company grows, the startup can build a stronger moat. Here are some key steps for building a moat into a startup: Network effects -- grow the network within your customer base to strengthen the business. Design the product and the marketing to connect others to the customer base. Platforms -- design a platform into the solution offered. A platform brings reduced cost and greater capabilities versus one-off products. Integrate with partners -- use APIs and other technical connections to create a seamless solution for customers. Integrations add value and are difficult to compete against. Bundle products -- package several services into a single product. Through bundling, one creates a better solution that appeals to a broader audience. Long-term sales contracts -- signing long-term contracts provides a moat. Customers who want to switch will find it costly, and competitors will get tired of waiting for the customer to come back to the table. Proprietary data -- data that is unique to the business adds value. Unique data can be mined for additional products and services. Brand -- build a brand that provides a unique promise to the customer. Brands take time to build but can provide an additional moat for the company. Consider these steps in building a moat into your startup. Thank you for joining us for the Startup Funding Espresso where we help startups and investors connect for funding. Let's go startup something today. _______________________________________________________ For more episodes from Investor Connect, please visit the site at: http://investorconnect.org Check out our other podcasts here: https://investorconnect.org/ For Investors check out: https://tencapital.group/investor-landing/ For Startups check out: https://tencapital.group/company-landing/ For eGuides check out: https://tencapital.group/education/ For upcoming Events, check out https://tencapital.group/events/ For Feedback please contact info@tencapital.group Please follow, share, and leave a review. Music courtesy of Bensound.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Nandi Edouardo. Guest: Nandi EdouardoHost: Rushion McDonald (Money Making Conversations Masterclass)Focus: Education innovation, entrepreneurship, and building Simple View Academy (SVA) Nandi Edouardo, founder of Simple View Academy, shares her journey creating a charter school in Georgia designed to integrate entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and project-based learning into traditional education. Her mission centers on empowering students—especially Black and brown youth—to become creators, innovators, and financially literate leaders.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Nandi Edouardo. Guest: Nandi EdouardoHost: Rushion McDonald (Money Making Conversations Masterclass)Focus: Education innovation, entrepreneurship, and building Simple View Academy (SVA) Nandi Edouardo, founder of Simple View Academy, shares her journey creating a charter school in Georgia designed to integrate entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and project-based learning into traditional education. Her mission centers on empowering students—especially Black and brown youth—to become creators, innovators, and financially literate leaders.

TIMESTAMPS  00:00 3 Step Shadow Work  05:25 Step 1: Regulate  09:10 Step 2: Observe  11:19 Step 3: Integrate  17:36 Using Moon Cycles  Your shadow is not the enemy. tt's the unconscious patterns, survival responses, and nervous system protections that are quietly shaping your reality behind the scenes. In this video, I share my trauma-informed 3-step shadow work process that has helped me transform my relationships, self-worth, business, boundaries, and life over the last decade. We explore how unresolved trauma, nervous system dysregulation, and generational patterns can block love, money, purpose, visibility, and receiving — even when you consciously want change. I also share how to use Full Moon and New Moon cycles for shadow integration, emotional healing, and embodiment work.  If you're a cycle breaker, sensitive soul, or someone ready to stop repeating painful patterns and finally create a life aligned with your truth — this video is for you. To go From Healing to Having : Join Expansion Code here   To get emotional mastery guide for FREE:  Free resources & work with me hereJoin my community IT ENDS WITH ME hereJoin my year programme for entrepreneurs and light works for business and money expansion aligned to overflow here Follow me on socials: Instagram: Tik tok: You tube:Substack: Details on how to work with me here

An interview with Ken Griffin, CEO of AUSactive.It's not often that the healthcare system actually has someone putting up its hand and going, hey, we've got not just a solution, but we've actually got a sustainable population-wide solution. And that we can bring to the table here, because there are very few levers that the health system can pull in a heavily regulated, highly costly environment that is constrained by so many different things, whether it's workforce, whether it's funding, whether it's regulatory structures. There are so many things that hold the health system back, and we're here, but we're in its blind spot, literally, we're just out of view.Ken GriffinAn outsider's perspective on the health & fitness industryUnderstanding the language of healthcarePresenting the industry value proposition to consumers and healthcareBuilding trust and confidence through accreditationInnovating in healthcare and fitness integration https://www.movetolivemore.com/https://www.movetolivemore.com/bookhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/move-to-live-more@MovetoLiveMore

In this final episode of the Mindful in May series, Heidi Hadley brings everything together.Over the past few weeks, you have explored how to: Release tension held within the body  Regulate your nervous system through breath and awareness  Create calm even when life feels uncertain Now, this week is about integration.Because real change does not come from doing more.It comes from embedding what you have learned into your daily life.

AUA2026 Spotlight: PARP-Inhibitor Combination Treatments for the Urologic Care Team CME Available: https://cme.auanet.org/URL/PARP26ONL LEARNING OBJECTIVES: At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Integrate biomarker and genetic testing principles into clinical workflows for patients with metastatic prostate cancer, including when to order testing, how to interpret HRR mutation results (inclusive of BRCA and non-BRCA), and how to address barriers to testing through multidisciplinary coordination. 2. Explain the mechanism of action of PARP inhibitors and the biological and clinical rationale for their use—both as monotherapy and in combination approaches—in the treatment of mPC. 3. Evaluate emerging efficacy and safety data on PARPi combinations, including patient subgroup analyses, sequencing strategies, and the role of combination therapy in different stages of mPC. 4. Apply best practices for side effect monitoring and mitigation in patients receiving PARP inhibitors alone or in combination, leveraging the multidisciplinary team for optimal therapy management and patient quality of life. 5. Implement guideline-concordant care strategies in practice, including genetic testing workflow implementation, coordination among care team members, and patient engagement in shared decision-making and clinical trial enrollment. 5. Utilize current evidence-based guidelines to select and sequence PARP inhibitor therapy for patients with mPC, optimizing oncologic outcomes while individualizing care based on molecular profile and patient-specific factors. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS: Support provided by independent educational grants from: Astrazeneca Merck & Co., Inc Pfizer, Inc.

Ryan Hogan is a Partner & CEO at Talent Harbor, a specialized core leadership search and fractional services firm catering to EOS-powered businesses. Talent Harbor has a unique methodology focusing on the particular needs of EOS-powered companies to provide tailored talent solutions that align with the company culture and growth goals. The Talent Harbor Methodology involves three essential phases: Assess, Search, and Integrate, ensuring a thorough evaluation of organizational dynamics, careful talent screening for cultural fit, and seamless integration processes. Prior to his work at Talent Harbor, Ryan Hogan co-founded Hunt A Killer, a renowned interactive murder mystery experience, recognized as one of the World's Most Innovative Companies by Fast Company and the fastest-growing CPG company by Inc Magazine. Ryan's diverse background includes service in the U.S. Navy as both an MH-53E aircrewman and Surface Warfare Officer, as well as founding ventures like WarWear and Run For Your Lives, showcasing strong entrepreneurial skills utilized in his current endeavors. He holds a Master of Arts in Defense and Strategic Studies from the U.S. Naval War College and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Management (Entrepreneurship) from the University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business. Ryan has been associated with various organizations, including being a Host at Confessions of an EOS Implementer, Founder of Creators Combine, Founder of Warwear, Co-Founder and CEO of Hunt A Killer, and more.   Connect with Ryan! https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanehogan/ Wilson360 Peer Groups! https://wilson-360.com/peer-groups/

Discover how to build a personal feedback loop that fosters continuous improvement and helps you proactively address challenges. Learn why structured feedback, trusted voices, and intentional reflection are crucial for growth and self-awareness in business and personal development.In This Episode:00:00 The Power of Proactive Feedback01:20 Structured Feedback and Reflection02:53 A Personal Feedback Story06:03 Mentor's Wisdom and System Building07:51 Growth Favors the IntentionalKey Takeaways:Build a consistent system for receiving feedback instead of relying on chance.Prioritize input from a small circle of trusted voices who understand your mission and standards.Integrate reflection into your process to transform feedback into actionable growth.Reduce blind spots and strengthen self-awareness by actively seeking structured feedback.Schedule regular check-ins with trusted individuals to ensure intentional growth.

The Navy is ensuring its officers at the highest levels understand how artificial intelligence works as it adopts and integrates it into its warfighting functions. The Naval Postgraduate School is at the center of those efforts, providing both the courses and the technology to drive that learning. For more on what NPS is doing, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller caught up with Randy Pugh, the vice provost for warfare studies, the director of the Office of Warfare Studies and the lead of the AI task force.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Work with me for free: https://www.skool.com/inspired-life-method-9441/Your nervous system is sabotaging your relationships — and you don't even know it's happening. The partner who triggers you, the patterns you keep repeating, the same person showing up with a different face — none of it is random. It's your identity being mirrored back to you. And until you understand what's underneath it, nothing changes.In this video I break down exactly what's playing out beneath the surface — why your nervous system activates in relationships, why you attract what you fear, and how to use the exact 3-step process I take my paid clients through to find the root cause and actually integrate it for good.✅ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO:→ Why your nervous system — not your partner — is the real source of your relationship patterns→ The difference between survival triggers and identity triggers (and why understanding this changes everything)→ The Parent Exercise: the fastest way to identify what you're unconsciously attracting and protecting yourself from→ Why what you run away from, you run into — and how fear creates the very thing you're afraid of→ The projector analogy: why your relationships, your bank account, and your reality are all projections of you→ Step 1: Regulate — how to get out of fight/flight and back into your window of tolerance→ Step 2: Reflect — how to find the root cause (the exact question to ask yourself)→ Step 3: Integrate — the free process inside the Skool community to finally heal itNothing triggers you. It reveals what's inside of you. Your relationships are the closest mirrors you have — and the closer the intimacy, the sharper the reflection. This is the work that actually changes the pattern. Not at the surface. At the root.

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Leadership isn't about perfection — it's about accountability, especially when things don't go as planned. SUMMARY From lessons learned as a cadet to leading her teams through complex challenges, Col. (Ret.) Erin Staine-Pyne '98 reflects on how transparency, empathy and trust define strong leadership in uncertain moments.   SHARE THIS EPISODE LINKEDIN  |  FACEBOOK   ERIN STAINE-PYNE'S TOP LEADERSHIP LESSONS AND TAKEAWAYS  Own your mistakes quickly and fully. Col. Staine-Pyne's cadet party incident shows the power of taking responsibility and using failure as a positive turning point. Forgive fast — others and yourself. Col. Staine-Pyne highlights forgiving herself and the freshman who reported the incident as essential to moving forward productively instead of getting stuck in blame or resentment. Lead with transparency, especially in crisis. Both as a cadet and as a wing commander during COVID, she emphasized open communication. Be visibly human and vulnerable. Sharing personal context built trust and showed airmen she understood their fears, not just the mission. Practice empathy as a core leadership “superpower.” Col. Staine-Pyne stresses learning to truly understand people's perspectives and lives — not just knowing their names and roles — and then leading with that understanding in mind. Use your team; leadership is not a solo sport. From wing commander “tiger teams” to USAF Weapons School class dynamics, Col. Staine-Pyne consistently relied on senior enlisted leaders, peers, planners and classmates instead of trying to solve everything alone. Balance mission and people with nuance, not slogans. During COVID and high-tempo ops, she wrestled with protecting a “no-fail” mission while also protecting health and morale and adjusting policies and workloads rather than defaulting to one extreme. Don't self-limit; say yes to stretch opportunities. Col. Staine-Pyne nearly ruled herself out of Weapons School but trusted her leaders' belief in her and stepped into being the first woman in the school's C‑130 program — and graduated at the top of her class. Her advice: Apply and let others say no. Integrate work and family intentionally at critical career peaks. Instead of chasing perfect “balance,” Col. Staine-Pyne treats career and family as waves: Lean into work during when needed but consciously bring along family and use leave to truly refresh. See failure as a leadership classroom, not a verdict. From the cadet party incident to the week‑to‑week swings in Weapons School performance, Col. Staine-Pyne views setbacks as information and training for better leadership, not as permanent labels.   CHAPTERS 00:00:02 – Introducing Col. Erin Staine-Pyne  00:00:49 – Cadet Party Incident: A Costly Mistake  00:02:59 – Owning Failure & Learning to Forgive  00:04:49 – Transparency, Reputation and the Cadet Wing  00:06:59 – Early Aspirations & Family Influences  00:08:25 – Becoming a Wing Commander Right Before COVID  00:10:13 – Leading Through a Pandemic & Tough, Unpopular Decisions  00:15:02 – Personal Impact of Command During COVID  00:17:01 – Mentors, Humility & Weapons School Opportunity  00:20:59 – Inside Weapons School: Pressure, Teamwork & Distinction  00:25:44 – Empathy, Tempo and the People‑Mission Balance  00:29:10 – Work–Life Waves, Legacy and Advice to Young Leaders ABOUT COL. ERIN STAINE-PYNE '98 BIO Col. Erin Staine-Pyne, U.S. Air Force Academy Class of 1998, is a career mobility aviator and proven senior leader with more than 3,500 flight hours in C-17 and C-130 aircraft, former wing commander, and now general manager of mobility at Merlin Labs. Inspired early by a love of aviation and a father who graduated from West Point, she pursued her dream of flying through the Academy and went on to become an aircraft commander, instructor and, ultimately, the first woman to graduate from the C-130 division of the Air Force Weapons School, where she distinguished herself as the top graduate in her class. Her leadership journey includes commanding a 2,400-person C-17 wing at Joint Base Lewis-McChord through the onset of the COVID pandemic, where she balanced a no-fail nuclear mission, the health and welfare of her airmen and their families, and her own complex family responsibilities with transparency, empathy and a deeply human approach. Known for her team-first mindset, humility and emphasis on learning from failure — as illustrated by formative experiences as a cadet and throughout her operational career — Col. Staine-Pyne now channels her leadership, operational expertise and passion for developing others into bridging military-grade mobility experience with cutting-edge aviation technology in industry, while prioritizing her role as a fully present mom.   CONNECT WITH ERIN LINKEDIN   CONNECT WITH THE LONG BLUE LINE PODCAST NETWORK TEAM Ted Robertson | Producer and Editor:  Ted.Robertson@USAFA.org Send your feedback or nominate a guest: socialmedia@usafa.org   Ryan Hall | Director:  Ryan.Hall@USAFA.org  Bryan Grossman | Copy Editor:  Bryan.Grossman@USAFA.org Wyatt Hornsby | Executive Producer:  Wyatt.Hornsby@USAFA.org     ALL PAST LBL EPISODES  |  ALL LBLPN PRODUCTIONS AVAILABLE AT USAFA.ORG/LONGBLUELEADERSHIP AND ON ALL MAJOR PODCAST PLATFORMS     FULL TRANSCRIPT SPEAKERS: Guest, Erin Staine-Pyne '98  |  Host, Lt. Col. (Ret.) Naviere Walkewicz '99   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 0:00 Well, Erin, thank you so much for joining us here on Long Blue Leadership. Erin Staine-Pyne, Class of '98. We are so excited for this conversation, because, you know, you've had such an amazing career. You know, 3,500 hours in the C-17 and C-130 cockpits to wing commander — and now you're general manager of mobility at Merlin Labs. Just incredible.   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 0:26 Thank you. Such a pleasure to be with you, too, Naviere. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 0:34 Well, you know, we like to jump right in. And there's actually something that is probably unknown, because you have done so many amazing things, and part of that comes with a story that's not always, you know, rainbows and butterflies. And so back when you were a cadet, if you don't mind sharing this with us, I know you were wearing your supt's pin. You were captain of the soccer team, and you found yourself marching some tours. Do you mind sharing that story with us? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 0:55 Yeah, no, I don't mind at all, because it turned out to be a great leadership lesson in my life. So yeah, I was kind of at the top of my game, I felt like in my senior year at the Academy, we had a short break going in our soccer season, we had a weekend off, which was pretty rare, and the other captain and I were like, Hey, let's get the girls together, right? We deserve to have a little bit of fun. Take a little break. Like, what could we do to make that happen? And we decided, hey, let's rent a hotel room. We'll throw a little party. We'll have some friends over. What cadets haven't done that exactly. We'll be super responsible. We'll get the hotel room so nobody drives. Yeah, we thought about taking care of each other, but as it turned out, we had a great night, fun time, no harm, no foul. But later that week, we found out that one of the freshmen on our team turned us in for underage drinking. And that was a big, shocking moment in my senior year. So it turned into most of the team being restricted, marching tours, you know, really having their reputation tarnished a bit. And even worse for us, maybe than that, was the season took a huge nosedive. You know, we were in a really good place from a from a sport perspective, and we just couldn't get it back together after that happened. And for me, you know, as I looked back on that event, I'm so thankful that it happened at the Academy and not sometime later in my career, when I was in charge of young airmen, but I'm glad it happened at the Academy and I took a couple of really great lessons out of it.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 2:44 That is quite a lesson. I mean, I'm just thinking about someone who is a high achiever doing really well, has this reputation of that's, like you said, untarnished. Let's just take a moment in that space, because there are experiences that all leaders have, I think that are challenging in some way, that maybe is reputational. How do you navigate that? How did you carry yourself through that, when it probably felt dark?   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 3:11 Yeah it was a little bit bleak. I mean, my family knew about it. But to answer the question, I found myself taking ownership, like, “Ooh, we made a really big mistake. I made a really big mistake as a leader. I took the team the wrong direction.” And so I apologized — like I apologized to the commandant, I apologized to my coaches, I apologized to my teammates, I apologized to some of their parents too, right, that we saw later in the season. And so I think the biggest thing that you can do in that moment is go, “I've really screwed up, and I'll take stock of that and change in the future.” And then the other thing is, you have to learn to forgive fast, like forgive yourself. I made a mistake. This isn't forever, right? It'll be something that I learned along the journey. But then also, for example, the freshmen that turned us in — that was a really emotional moment for the rest of the team.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 4:17 And you all stayed on the team together? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 4:18 We did for a while. She did end up leaving the Academy eventually, which I'm disappointed about. Like, I kind of feel like that's a little bit of another leadership failure there. But I just think the thing I learned out of it later was you have to forgive quickly. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 4:33 Wow. I mean, it seems so interesting that you had that kind of lesson so early. But I think one of the best things about the academy is really as a leadership lab we talk about, you know, being able to grow from learning lessons. How would you say your other cadets outside of the bubble? Right? The bubble being those who are in it with you. Because I think in life in general, when things happen, you kind of have this other perspective of people who don't know what's going on, and so then they come up with their own perceptions and thoughts on that. How did you navigate that as a cadet in the Cadet Wing? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 5:09 Yeah, I think it was trying at my first attempts at transparency, yeah, you know, like, “Hey, this is what's going on.” Like, people would ask us, “How much trouble are you guys in?” And at first we'd be like, “Well, we don't really know.” You know? “We don't know what this is going to turn out to look like,” and then once we kind of got our punishment, six months of restriction, 100 tours, 100 confinements, but with the potential, at least for the seniors to still graduate, we tried to share that with people too, like as if the leadership at the Academy still had some faith in us and thought we might still be able to graduate and be lieutenants someday. So, yeah, I would just say we tried some transparency. And, you know, there was also this kind of feeling of, I can't believe that your teammate did that. And we tried to address that too, you know, so it wouldn't come back, especially specifically on her right, as, you know, she was the one at fault here, right, like we were all at fault, you know, not doing the right thing. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 6:14 What a way to rise above. And I think really, what a beautiful story. Because I think some lessons in there, transparency, making sure that it, you know, it was responsibility that everyone took on, and it wasn't starting to point fingers. Because I think it certainly is easy to try and push things away from ourselves, isn't it?   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 6:30 Yeah, absolutely,   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 6:31 Oh, my goodness, thank you for sharing that. I'm sure that was quite a lesson. So you went on to graduate. Yes, yes. And so did you always know you wanted to be a pilot?   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 6:43 I did. Yeah, since I was really young, I knew I wanted to fly airplanes. My parents sent me to Space Academy when I was somewhere around 11 or 12, and I thought, “Oh, I could be an astronaut. Someday, I want to fly the shuttle.” And so that just sparked the interest. And my dad's a West Point grad, and so when I went to him and asked him, “How do you become a pilot?” He said, “Well, you go to the Air Force Academy,” as if there was no other choice out there.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 7:10 So did you not even apply to West Point?   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 7:11 I didn't. Much to his — I mean, I think that hurt his heart, but I didn't. He took me up there for a visit.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 7:19 Just in case you want to just see. Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 7:20 Yeah, the Army has lots of pilots. Yes, no, the Air Force Academy was my destination. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 7:25 That is fascinating. So growing up, were you always someone that was a go-getter? Was this kind of ingrained in you because of your dad the way he raised you? Your mom, like, let's talk about your family dynamic. Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 7:35 And yeah, sure, yeah. My dad an army officer. My mom, super hard worker. Worked in the Senate for a long time as a press secretary, and they just — yeah, they were they were wonderful, and I feel so lucky at the dynamic I had growing up. But yeah, I loved being a leader early, like I loved being in charge early. I could sense that about myself, like I wanted to be the person who helped others get to wherever they were going to. So I sensed that early.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 8:08 Oh, gosh, that's fascinating. So you went to the Air Force Academy, you came out, you got to go and you got to fly, and you're living your dream. I'd like to jump fast forward a bit, because in your leadership role, obviously, you know, as a pilot, you were doing some amazing things, and we can certainly talk about that. But there was a period of time in which you were a wing commander.   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 8:28 Oh, sure.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 8:30 And I think you know, being a wing commander already is an amazing feat, but you were a wing commander during a time that I think was unprecedented in our country, COVID.   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 8:40 Yeah, yeah, it was. It was an interesting time. I took the flag for Joint Base Lewis-McChord in early January 2020 and literally a month later, I was dealing with the first cases of COVID in Seattle, in the Seattle area. And so it went from being like, “This is everything I've worked really hard for and I am so excited to lead this amazing organization” to “I have never done anything like this before. No one has, and no one really has a whole lot of advice on what we're going to do next, and we're going to have to figure this out.”   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 9:22 So can you put it in perspective a little bit, just for us to understand? You know, when you're a wing commander, like, how large is this wing and kind of, what are the responsibilities that you were having to oversee while you're navigating a medical crisis? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 9:34 Yeah, so the wing is about 2,400 airmen. It's a C-17 wing, and so mobility operations never stop, right? Twenty-four hours a day, we're flying airplanes. I also had a clinic at the time, and then an airfield to run. Yeah, so a few things.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 9:53 Yes, just a couple. Oh, my goodness. OK, so maybe let's, let's talk about what that was like. Because I imagine, as a wing commander, while you do have a network in the way of working with your ,you know, those that are supporting you and all the experts, it still can be, probably be a little bit lonely. How do you navigate that? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 10:13 Yeah, well, I think a lot of people say that right, leadership is lonely, and I think it is in the context that at the end of the day, you're the person who has to make those final, tough decisions, no one else can make them for you, right? But the truth is, you have the most amazing a team around you, right? I had, during my time as a wing commander, two of the most amazing seniorenlisted leaders, two chiefs. My group commanders, also colonels, were really, really incredible and experienced. And then the wing commander network is actually pretty powerful too. So you have peers that you've grown up with as squadron commanders who are now in charge of other wings dealing with similar things. And so you lean into that too.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 11:00 Well, we talk about networks in general mean, I think networks are so powerful, not even just in uniform, but outside of uniform. What was it like really trying to I think, when I think about the airmen that you were, you know, leading, they had their families and their own concerns as well. What was a challenging moment as a leader that you had to navigate, maybe where you weren't popular or did you feel like you actually navigated a space where everyone loved you? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 11:24 No. I mean, unfortunately, at the end of the day, you do have to make some of those really tough decisions. And so for us at McChord, we were in the middle of the biggest movement of nuclear weapons in history, and so an incredibly important no fail mission, right? And so my main focus was, how do I keep, specifically my crews that are trained to carry nuclear weapons, how do I keep them healthy? We don't have a lot of them, so if a couple of them get sick or something happens, then the mission really is at risk. So I really was focused on how to keep them healthy, but I also was just broadly worried about my older civilians who might be more susceptible to either getting COVID or having a real impact from it. I was worried about my airmen who had family members who might be immune compromised. I was worried about airmen who might go home and take it to their parents or grandparents. So it wasn't quite as simple as, “Well, our airmen are young and healthy.” You know, it's a much more challenging problem than that. And so when COVID was really bad, kind of the fall going into Christmas of 2020, one of the things I had to do was decide, am I going to let my airmen travel? The Air Force would eventually take care of that decision for me. But when the airmen are here, can they get together and celebrate the holidays? Are they going to have to spend Thanksgiving alone? You know, what kind of tough decisions am I going to have to make here? And so, yeah, I probably made some pretty unpopular decisions, thinking at the time that I was protecting the mission, and the way I handled it was it kind of goes back to one of those lessons I learned earlier, was transparency. Yes, we started doing things like Facebook Live, we let people ask as many questions as they wanted to or were brave enough to. And tried to do our best to answer them. And we also tried to convey that we know we're not making perfect decisions right now, like we're learning to right now. And just tried to be very human about it.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 13:42 What an amazing approach, a human approach. And I think what's so great about the way you did that was most people only see the struggle from their lens, yeah. And as a leader, you're having to look at the if I make this decision, what's the second, third and fourth, you know, effect that comes from that decision on a much broader scale. And so I think when you talked about the transparency, that is really powerful.   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 14:04 And it was a great way to get feedback too. You know, I, like some of my young airmen were struggling at the time, but actually it was some of my single officers, even who, you know, didn't quite have that family network around them where they were. And so we realized we had to pay attention to some other groups too, as we tried to think of ways to make sure we were taking care of the individual, but also the mission.    Col. Naviere Walkewicz 14:33 My goodness. I mean, I just think about it, the standpoint of the weight that you carried in that space. How did it impact you on the home front, right? So you're leading up a wing, but you also have a family as well. What did that look like that?   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 14:45 It was a challenging time. I had a 2-year-old at home, right? And at certainly, at the beginning of COVID, we didn't know what the impact kids was going to be, and so I was worried that she might be really vulnerable at that time. And my husband, who was also an Academy grad, his parents were living with us at the time, helping with the baby, and his dad had cancer. And so we were incredibly concerned about even me going to work every day, and the possibility of bringing something back to the house was a huge challenge. There was a time where I would enter through the garage and, like, strip down, put new clothes on, or go straight to a shower.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 15:31 Like a hazmat.   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 15:32 Yeah. I mean, it was a really interesting time at the beginning. So many unknowns. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 15:37 Oh, my goodness. Well, I think most people can understand when I said hazmat, like hazardous materials and clearing yourself from it. But in a way, that's kind of what, how COVID did impact us. Wow. When you were talking in those moments as almost looks like a human and vulnerable leader in that approach, did you share, like, “Look, I understand these things as well, because I, too, have a family.” Did you — were those the ways you were… Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 15:58 Yes, absolutely. So anytime I got a chance to talk to airmen face to face, I would talk to them about how I'm my focus is certainly accomplishing our mission, but my focus is on their health, their family's health, and this is how I'm thinking about it, right? I'm thinking about my own family and the different dynamics we have going on, and how it might apply to them too. And I love the fact that before that, you would never have seen a wing commander doing something like a Facebook Live. But that just became such an incredible tool for that exact reason. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 16:33 Yes, so just thinking about the way you handled that, was there someone in your life, a mentor, or someone that you saw kind of display those traits that you emulated, or were they just something that you innately had in you? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 16:44 No, I'm sure I picked up on traits from multiple leaders that I had throughout my career. Col. John Murkowski is probably one of my favorite mentors. He was a DO in my first squadron…   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 17:00 Director of operations.   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 17:02 Thank you; in my first squadron. And later I would work and work for him as a staff officer at Air Mobility Command. And I watched him lead, just with so much humility, very caring leadership style and certainly a good communicator. And you know, somebody like that is somebody you want to emulate in the future. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 17:25 Absolutely. And if I recall correctly, he's the one I think that might have turned your eye open to this concept of Air Force Weapons School, right? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 17:33 It's true. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 17:35 Let's talk about that a little bit. Because so for those listening and watching, you know, I was not an aviator, I was a logistics officer. And so I think even the thought of Weapons School, to me, is very much a pilot and aviation focused opportunity. Can we just talk a little bit about that in general, just so that we all can learn more about Weapons School? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 17:54 Yeah, I mean, certainly the history of the weapons school is focused on fighter operations. Right? The fighter pilot employing weapons being a tactical expert leading operations. That's how it started. But I think one of the best things the Air Force ever did was realize that in order to be successful in modern combat, you have to have a force that's integrated. So you need your intel officers to understand and provide information to the entire the entire force. You need space officers who can employ space effects at the right time. You need more than just the person in the flight deck or cockpit who's employing the weapons. So they somewhere in the '90s, right? We branched out. It started, certainly Intel officers were part of it for a long time, but it branched out into the mobility communities, and then later you would see it branch out into the space communities too. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 18:53 So it was early and not very long before this opportunity was presented to you. Let's talk about that. Because had you, I know you had your site set on being a pilot. Were your site set on Weapons School? Erin Staine-Pyne 19:04 Never, never. No, I think — I felt, at least at that point, I felt really young in my career, still, right? I was an aircraft commander at the time. I wasn't an instructor in my weapons system yet. I wasn't an evaluator in my weapons system yet. And my director of operations came to me and said, “We want you to apply to weapons school.” And I was like, “I'm pretty young for that,   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 19:30 And it's very competitive, right?   Erin Staine-Pyne 19:31 It's very competitive. And the weapons officers in my squadron were like, they like, walked on water. Seemed like. They're so knowledgeable. So I hadn't really thought about it mostly in terms of time, like what it didn't seem like the right time for me.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 19:50 So what made you say yes to apply?   Erin Staine-Pyne 19:53 Yeah, I think, I think it was really two things. One was clearly my leadership believed in me, and that was hugely powerful, right? Somebody comes to you and says, “No, we think you are ready for this.” That was hugely powerful. And then the other thing is, they also said to me, “You would be the first woman to go through the C-130 program. We've never had a female graduate.” And I said, “Well, that's ridiculous.” Like, why is that still a barrier right now? And so I thought, “Well, if not me, then who?” Like, who's going to be the next woman who might be interested in that opportunity? And so I kind of threw a little caution to the wind I feel like, and said, “OK, let's do this.” Col. Naviere Walkewicz 20:43 What is that experience like? Because I know what it's like to apply to apply to the Air Force Academy. You know, you have this, the program you're going through when you're getting, you know, your weapon system up that you're going to get in pilot training. What is it like, this application process for Weapons School? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 20:57 Yeah, so I remember you have to fill out a bunch of forms.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 21:00 OK, so that's pretty similar. Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 21:03 Yeah, annotated paperwork. You have to fill out a bunch of forms, but on the forms, you have to talk about your flying experience and all the things you know. You have to have certain boxes checked, if you will. And so I remember filling out the form. They're like, “You have to have 100 hours as an instructor pilot.” And I'm like, “I don't have that, you know, but we'll plan to have accomplished prior to Weapons School starting,” Um, so yeah, I remember filling out the form and just being like, “OK, this kind of confirms I'm not sure I'm ready for this.” Col. Naviere Walkewicz 21:35 But obviously yes. So how many people are — maybe the word is accepted — into Weapons School class, and then how many typically graduate? Like, what's the attrition rate? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 21:45 Yeah, so each platform is different on how many students they take. Typically in a C-130 class, you would have somewhere around eight or nine students and you're probably going to lose perhaps one per class. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 22:03 OK, the numbers are small to begin with; that's kind of significant.   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 22:04 Significant, yeah. If the class isn't making it through, every once in a while, you'll lose two and that's a challenge. It's a challenge to run the program without enough students, too. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 22:15 OK, so how long is that? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 22:16 It's a six-month program, OK, or maybe five and a half months approximately. So it's a pretty big chunk of your flying life to go to training for that long too.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 22:27 So let's talk about that, because there was probably some growth in yourself as a leader. One feeling like you weren't actually ready, then you were accepted. So then you're clearly ready, but you know, you're navigating it, and almost enough in a first kind of capacity. What was it like from growing as a leader in Weapons School? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 22:43 Yeah, it was. It was just the perfect example of how obstacles can be opportunities, you know? And like, I talked to some of my younger airmen now and I tell them, “Don't ever turn down an opportunity, because you never know when that opportunity is going to be the thing that that really propels your career or changes what you're interested in, or leads you down a really interesting path.” And so I walked in the door, and I certainly was a little bit nervous, and perhaps had a chip on my shoulder about being the first woman to go through the program.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 23:18 Tell me what you mean by that. Chip on your shoulder. Chip on — you're like, “Why hasn't it happened yet?” Or chip on — like, “I have something to prove.”   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 23:24 Yeah, maybe I have something to prove, you know, like that, “I'm good enough to be here.” And what I learned, though, is, as soon as the program started, and I actually met the instructors and the people, you know, my classmates, the people that I'd be going through the program with, is it was completely unnecessary. They wanted nothing more than me to be, you know, wildly successful in the program. And so it just turned out to be such an opportunity and such a great experience.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 23:56 And I'm going to mention this because I'm sure that you won't, you end up being the top graduate from your Weapons School class. What did that look like through the program? You know? How did you earn that? And was it from different things you demonstrated as a leader? Like, what brought that forth? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 24:14 Yeah, I think, certainly it's especially in the Air Force flying communities, like you have to do the work yourself, right? It's hard work. You have to study. There's a lot of academics, but I think at the end of the day, what's really important is that you understand that the team dynamics. You know you're going through the weapon school with eight or another eight or nine other people. Are you the person who sits down and helps somebody out when you're good at something and they're not? Are you the person who recognizes what the other teammates are really good at and take advantage of that? It's really about learning those individuals and building the team dynamics up that makes you successful in a program like that. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 25:00 Erin, I'm just thinking back on all the things that you've shared with me, just in the way that you are such a team minded person. You know at the Academy, you were the team captain. You know at weapons school, you're, you know, the distinguished graduate. That what they call graduate, yes, and so wing commander. I mean, I think there's this theme. What would you say is probably that most important characteristic that you carry then as a leader?   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 25:28 Yeah, it's, I feel like maybe this is a broken record with some other leaders, but I think it's empathy. I really do. I think one of the things I think about back to my Air Force Academy experience, is, you know, I had freshmen I was responsible for as a sophomore, or I had teammates I was responsible for as a team captain, and did I really get to know them? Like I knew them. But did I really get to know them? Could I really walk in their shoes for a little bit and practice empathy for them? And so it took me a long time to learn, like, what a skill it is to be able to see something from somebody else's perspective, and how you can use that when you're leading. But I'd say it now: It's a superpower. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 26:14 When have you found in your career that that could be really challenging, like the knowing that's such an important fabric in your being a leader but also having to balance the mission right? Can you share a story or anything? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 26:29 Yeah, I really can. So one of the things that was challenging at McChord was our tempo, right? We were really busy, especially in certain mission areas, and so I could see the strain on some of my airmen. And the question is, how far can you push right like, how far can you push before it's too far and they really get unhealthy? And so I found myself — because I certainly feel empathetic towards them, I've been the person on the road all the time — I felt myself wanting to go to my MAJCOM and say, “You guys have to slow down for us, like you have to give us a little bit less mission.” And yet, at the time, they needed us to do more, you know. And so really trying to get into the details about how much workload can we sustain? How can we find different ways to share the workload across the wing that maybe we haven't thought of before? I found myself trying to find alternate ways to balance those two things that were really ahead with each other. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 27:41 Was that something that you had the opportunity to talk through or work through with someone, or is this something that you really kind of just had to dig in internally and figure out?   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 27:52 Yeah, no, it's a perfect example of digging into the team, right? Bringing the team back together. I had a great ops group commander who really understood the challenge. I had a planner who was the person who would really plan out the sortie pace, who really understood the challenge, and had great contacts at Air Mobility Command, like, No, I mean, we would bring a tiger team together to try to figure this out. And my job at that time was to give direction, remove obstacles out of the way, but then really let them at their expert level, dig in and try to come up with some solutions. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 28:29 That's fantastic. The team effort, everyone just kind of rallying around. So I'm curious on —because of the tempo of the roles you've had to be in and lead and experiences you've had, how has that impacted you? Your ability to be present with your family? How do you navigate that as a leader? Because I think that's something that leaders struggle with, like, how far do I go myself, and where am I willing to, you know, let things kind of go to the back burner. Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 28:54 Yeah, I think it's one of the hardest challenges out there, right? People talk about work-life balance. I'm probably of the ilk that I don't really think there's a such a thing, right? I think it's more of a like a sine wave curve, where you pay attention to your career at those really critical times that you need to and then when there's an opportunity to kind of, you know, pull the throttles back, you do it. And if you learn that early in your career, that there are those peaks and valleys, you can build a healthy career over time. So I would find that certainly, anytime you're in a leadership position, right, squadron commander, flight commander, wing commander, those are going to be the times when you're right at the top and right, you've got to find ways to incorporate your family into the job. Yes, what I would tell you, and then the other times you can focus more on what they want to do. But yeah, when I was a commander, I would — my husband was fully involved in the squadron. When I was a wing commander, I had a Pack n' Play in my office right for my little one, because I wanted to make sure I got plenty of time with her too, and I would find ways to incorporate that too, right?   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 30:08 And you actually showed that human side in leadership.   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 30:11 Yeah. And I wanted my airmen to see it, to see that, you know, I wasn't all the time Air Force blue. We gotta go, go, go. No, I've got to find ways to make both of those things work Col. Naviere Walkewicz 30:25 In all those times when you were leading others, and, you know, working in a partnership with Frank, your husband and your family, when did you find time to take care of you? Like, what did that look like for you? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 30:36 It was hard, it was hard, but I think what I did was I tried to find the things that gave me the most pleasure and prioritize those. So for me, it was, for example, I'm a soccer player, right? Anytime we were assigned to D.C., I joined my indoor soccer team and played soccer on the weekends, you know, or sometimes it was just curling up and reading a good book that had nothing to do with military. Like, finding some pleasure in the small things I do think we scheduled. Like, I never gave leave back. I think that's really important. That is such an importan — I always took advantage of my leave. And I would plan big things for it too, like, we're gonna go to Hawaii, or we're going to go to Europe, you know, we're going to do things and experience something else. So we have some of those really fun things to look back on. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 31:33 And when you took that leave, I'm curious, how did you navigate that space? As I'm a leader, am I reachable? Or what does that look like when you're on vacation? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 31:41 Yeah, I think you have to be reachable. Yes. I mean, unfortunately, sometimes there are just things that happen that you have to be reachable. But I think you also try to set an expectation that the person running your squadron or your wing or your, you know, whatever organization it is, that they understand when those moments are like, “You're not calling me for the small things. You're calling me because something big has happened and it requires my attention.” Col. Naviere Walkewicz 32:11 No, that's perfect. So I'm as I'm thinking about your career, what is probably had been the most maybe rewarding, I'll give you an option, either, like, the most rewarding experience you've had as a leader, or maybe the most challenging, because I think, like, those kind of, you know, two ends of the spectrum really kind of forge us as leaders at times. Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 32:30 Yeah, well, I'll tell you what the most rewarding is, because it's really fun. It's actually, it actually still happens now is, like, the other day, I got a note from one of one of my he was a staff sergeant when he was in my squadron, and he reaches out to me, he says, he's retiring, and could I come to his retirement? And, “Hey, you were the best squadron commander I ever had in my 20-year career.” You know, something like a piece of feedback like that, like I could sustain on that for a really long time, that that and that you made an impact in somebody's life, right? And they remember maybe some of the leadership traits you exemplified and used them themselves in their career. I just think that's like the full professional, complete loop.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 33:15 Wow, what a perfect way to take us here. Because one of the things I like to ask all of my guests on Long Blue Leadership is, What is something you are doing every day to be better? I mean, you talked about, you know, how you kind of lean into, you know, those moments and really celebrate them and be reachable, etc. But I'm curious, what are you doing every day? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 33:32 Yeah, I love this question, actually. So it made me reflect, “Am I doing something every day that will actually continue my own self-improvement?” And I think the answer is yes, but to be honest, right now, it's really focused somewhat inward on my family. Yeah. So I'm at that point in my career where I've spent a lot of time giving to the military, to the service, to whatever objective it was, and so today I am trying to be the best mom that I possibly can every single day. So I'll read a blog, a book, I'll talk to other moms, collaborate with her teachers. I'm really focused on trying to make sure I'm fully present as a mother, since I have the opportunity, because I was a little late to motherhood.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 34:22 Well, I mean, it sounds like a beautiful way to fill your own cup, right? Oh, I love that. Well, the other question we like to ask is, if you could turn back time and talk to your young self, or maybe just if you're thinking about cadets, and those who you know cadet hopeful is coming up and in, in today's day and age, what's something you would tell them to do now in the space they're in so they'll be better set up down the road? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 34:45 Yeah, I would tell them not to self-limit. Like, don't — if you think about something that you want to do in your career, or if you think about an idea that is possible, but maybe you think right now, you know nobody would support it or whatever. Don't self-limit. Like, go after it and be willing to take risks in that career space too. So there's so much that a single airman can do in this service, and there are senior leaders who want airmen who are kind of bold and willing to take risk and really reach their full potential. So yeah, don't self-limit.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 35:26 What does that look like? Like, what does — I mean the idea of saying to myself, “OK, like, I'm just going to be really open to things.” Or, how do you put that into practice?   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 35:33 I think it means, if you want to apply for a program and you're like, “I'm not sure I'm going to get that.” Apply, right? Apply. If you are worried about going to pilot training and washing out, don't be like — go through it again. The system is designed now to really help you get through those programs and those experiences. So don't just, don't rule anything out in your own mind beforeyou know, let somebody else do the ruling out for you. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 36:04 Thank you for, I think, just expanding on that, because, you know, I think we can always look back, we know we're wiser and older now, right? And understand that. But I think actually, you made it so practical, and actually how you really do live that way. Yeah, thank you for that.   Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 36:17 Yeah, absolutely.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 36:18 Oh gosh. Erin, I mean, this has been incredible. Has there been anything in your leadership journey that we haven't talked about that you would really love to share? Because I want to make want to make sure we have that time with you. Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 36:27 Yeah, I mean, you really hit some of the highlights, for sure. I just I've been so lucky to be part of so many great teams along the journey, and it's so interesting to see where you learn the biggest leadership lessons from, my opinion, is it hasn't necessarily been from some of those big successes. It's definitely been from the failures along the way. And so I just, I think seeing failure is that opportunity is really important.   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 36:57 We talked about your cadet failure. Was there any other one in your, you know, in your professional career, post-graduation, that you did see? Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 37:04 I mean, I'm sure there were, yeah. I mean, Weapons School itself is a lesson in failing on a you know? One week you're completely failing, the instructors tell you how terrible you're doing, and the next week you're like, crushing it. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 37:19 Sounds like basic training a little bit. Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 37:22 A little bit, right? It's definitely emotional. And so, yeah, I just, I think there are lots of examples of “I know I didn't get it exactly right this time, and I'm just going to build on that for next time.”   Col. Naviere Walkewicz 37:36 Oh, gosh. Well, thank you. I one of my favorite things about this time with you, Erin, is how you've navigated your career, but you've done it just even being in this room, like your smile is just effervescent. I have loved being in this room with you. Some of the lessons that I've taken away throughout this entire conversation: being transparent, being human. Just, I've seen it in just the work that we do together here at the Association & Foundation. I'm looking forward to seeing it in, you know, in this role that you're now with, with Merlin Lab, but I know you're going to be successful and the people that will get to work with you will just be thrilled, and will grow from that too. Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 38:10 Yeah, thanks, Naviere. I love what you're doing with the Long Blue Leadership podcast, with all the Association events. I really think you're helping to connect future leaders and current leaders, and I just think that's so important for what we're doing today. So thank you for what you're doing too. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 38:29 Thank you. Well, I just taken it from some of the lessons you were talking about. Meet them where they are, right? So that's what we're doing. Well, I want to thank you all for joining us today on Long Blue Leadership. You know, Erin Staine-Pyne, Class of '98 — she trained me, so you know I'm going to be good — But you know, the lessons permeate no matter where you are in your leadership career. Be human, be transparent, be present and then remember that your career, I think how you said it kind of on these waves. And so, you know, do what you need to do in the moment. You need to do them. And I think as long as you take care of yourself and take care of your people, you're going to be successful. So thank you again for joining us. Col. Erin Staine-Pyne 39:05 Thank you. Col. Naviere Walkewicz 39:06 And thank you for joining us on Long Blue Leadership. Until next time, I'm Naviere Walkewicz.   KEYWORDS Air Force leadership, military leadership lessons, leadership failure, overcoming failure, accountability in leadership, transparency in leadership, empathy in leadership, leading through crisis, leadership during pandemic, mission versus people balance, building strong teams, mentoring airmen, women military leaders, professional development, resilience in leadership.     The Long Blue Line Podcast Network is presented by the U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation      

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Work with me for free: https://www.skool.com/inspired-life-method-9441/If your partner has said "I don't feel safe with you," "I don't love you anymore," or "I'm not sure you're the right person for me" — you're in the right place. This is the moment most people either spiral further into the pattern, or finally break it for good. The difference comes down to one thing: understanding what's really underneath the disconnection.In this video, I'm sharing the exact 3-step framework I use with my private clients — Regulate, Reflect, Integrate — so you can stop repeating the patterns that brought your relationship to this point, and finally heal at the root cause. Because if you don't address what's underneath, you'll take the same patterns into the next relationship.✅ WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS VIDEO:→ Why your partner's words aren't the real problem — and what's actually driving the disconnection beneath the surface→ The identity and triggers framework: why nothing truly "triggers" you — it only reveals what's already living inside you→ Step 1: How to regulate your nervous system in the moment so you stop reacting from your wounds→ Step 2: How to reflect and identify the root cause — the exact belief or trauma underneath your patterns→ Step 3: How to integrate what's been triggered so the same patterns finally stop coming back→ The 3 non-negotiables both partners need individually for a relationship to thrive long-term→ The free Relationship Mastery Map (available inside the Skool community — link below)Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will control your life — and you'll call it fate. This video is about ending that cycle. Not just for this relationship, but for every relationship and every area of your life going forward. The patterns stop here.

Podcast: Tech TransformedGuests: Maxim Fateev, Co-Founder and CTO, Temporal Technologies and Cornelia Davis, Developer Advocate, Temporal TechnologiesHost: Kevin Petrie, VP of Research at BARCArtificial Intelligence (AI) models have been breaking ground in the last three years. In the race to boost capabilities month by month among platforms like OpenAI, Anthropic, and Google's Gemini models. However, for many enterprises, the main challenge is not creating AI prototypes; it's ensuring they can reliably support real business processes.In a recent episode of the Tech Transformed podcast, Kevin Petrie, VP of Research at BARC, hosted a discussion with Maxim Fateev, Co-Founder and CTO, Temporal Technologies and Cornelia Davis, Developer Advocate, Temporal Technologies. They talked about why enterprises find it hard to transition AI from experimentation to production and how infrastructure must change to support autonomous systems.Why AI Demos Break in the Real WorldAccording to Davis, many organisations make a common mistake: they focus on the "happy path" during experiments and overlook real-world operational challenges. “We have always ignored the non-functional requirements until we go to prod at our peril,” Davis said. “A lot of our experimentation is so focused on the models that we forget about the non-functional requirements.”This means developers often prioritise model performance but neglect reliability, scaling, and system resilience. Agent frameworks used in experiments—usually lightweight Python or TypeScript libraries—add to the issue.“What you're really building is a highly distributed system that's calling Large Language Models (LLMs) that will be rate-limited… networks are going to go down,” Davis explained. “When we move into prod, we haven't considered scale or instability.”As enterprises expand AI into their workflows, these overlooked details become imperative. A single outage, rate limit, or infrastructure failure can disrupt a complicated workflow that involves multiple AI steps.Also Watch: Developer Productivity 5X to 10X: Is Durable Execution the Answer to AI Orchestration Challenges?What Risks are Surfacing Since the Rise of Agentic Systems?The transition from simple AI workflows to autonomous agents adds a new layer of complexity. Traditional AI applications have predictable flows—such as summarising documents, tagging data, or creating recommendations. In contrast, agentic systems choose tools and decide on actions dynamically.“When we move from non-agentic to agentic, we introduce unpredictability,” Davis said. “The tools and the order they run in are unpredictable. Whether we go through the agentic loop once or a hundred times is unpredictable.”Such unpredictability creates new governance and compliance challenges, especially in regulated industries. “Enterprises are still responsible for predictable outcomes,” Davis noted. “We need stronger audit trails to understand why the agent made the decisions it did.”For enterprises, this means AI systems must ensure traceability, accountability, and compliance, even when decision paths differ from one interaction to another.Why is Durable Execution the New Foundation for Enterprise AIFateev argues that to manage such newly surfacing risks, enterprises need a new architectural layer focused on reliability. His concept, “Durable Execution,” aims to ensure that complex workflows keep running even when infrastructure fails.“You write code as if failures don't exist,” Fateev explained. “If a process crashes, we recover all the state and continue executing.” In practical terms, Durable Execution allows long-running AI workflows to survive interruptions—from network outages to system crashes—without losing progress or data.This is essential as agents start interacting with real systems and taking real actions. “The moment agents start acting on the external world—changing files, submitting orders—you absolutely don't want those things to get lost,” Fateev said.The Temporal co-founder further emphasised that enterprise AI will not completely replace traditional software systems.“You will always have deterministic code,” he said. “You can't imagine banks dynamically deciding what a money transfer means.”Instead, the future architecture will combine deterministic software with agents that interact through controlled tools and reliable communication layers.Also Watch: How Do You Make AI Agents Reliable at Scale?Key TakeawaysAI projects fail in production when non-functional requirements are ignoredAgentic systems bring unpredictability, making governance, traceability, and auditability essential.Lightweight experimentation frameworks aren't suited for enterprise workloads.Durable execution enables reliable AI workflows, ensuring processes continue despite infrastructure failures.Enterprise AI will blend deterministic software with agents.Chapters00:00 Introduction to AI's Impact on Business03:53 Challenges in Integrating AI into Business Workflows13:00 Understanding Non-Functional Requirements in AI19:14 The Role of Orchestration in AI Systems24:26 Exploring Durable Execution in AI Workflows30:28 Future Architectures for Autonomous AI Systems36:05 Key Takeaways for Executives in AI ImplementationFor more information, please visit em360tech.com and temporal.io.To learn more about Temporal and Durable Execution, follow:Temporal LinkedIn: Temporal TechnologiesTemporal X: @TemporalioTemporal YouTube: @TemporalioEM360Tech YouTube: @enterprisemanagement360EM360Tech LinkedIn: @EM360TechEM360Tech X: @EM360Tech#DurableExecution #EnterpriseAI #AIToProduction #AIOrchestration #TemporalTech #AutonomousAgents #SystemReliability #LLMs #TechTransformed #AIWorkflows

In this second episode of the Mindful in May series, Heidi Hadley takes you deeper into one of the most essential yet often overlooked aspects of wellbeing:Nervous system regulation.When life feels overwhelming, when your thoughts are racing, or when your body feels unsettled, you are not simply dealing with stress.You are experiencing a dysregulated nervous system.And the solution is not to think your way out of it.The solution is to regulate your way through it.In this episode, Heidi introduces a simple yet highly effective approach using: Breath awareness  Gentle eye movements  Slow, controlled pacing These tools work directly with your nervous system to help shift you out of a heightened stress response and into a state of: Calm  Clarity  Emotional balance  Physiological regulation 

Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today, host Roger Knecht and David Waite discuss the evolving accounting profession, focusing on how education must adapt to prepare students for a world with AI and changing job roles. They explore the shift from traditional accounting tasks to advisory services and critical thinking. Episode Navigation: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 01:02 David's Accounting Journey 06:53 The Limited Scope of Accounting Education 11:35 The Need for Educational Reform 15:37 Introducing Bookkeeping into Academia 20:01 Intuit's Role in Modernizing Accounting Education 26:06 Universal Accounting's Approach to Bookkeeping Training 31:13 Empowering Accountants with Business Acumen 41:57 AI's Impact on Accounting Education 47:39 Teaching Principles vs. Data Entry 51:52 Managing AI and Core Principles 56:48 From Task-Doers to Problem-Solvers 01:02:04 Confidence, Competence, and the Future 01:10:30 Personal Reflections and Insights 01:15:29 Work-Life Balance Philosophies 01:18:30 Prioritization and Delegation 01:23:37 Rapid-Fire and Future Outlook Key Takeaways: Rethink accounting education to move beyond rote tasks and emphasize critical thinking for future professionals. Recognize that the accounting profession offers diverse career paths beyond the traditional CPA and public accounting roles. Integrate technology like QuickBooks and AI into curriculum to prepare students for real-world accounting practices. Teach students to question and analyze AI outputs, ensuring they maintain fundamental understanding and professional judgment. Equip graduates with confidence and competence to navigate an accounting landscape increasingly focused on advisory services and business process understanding. Featured Quotes: "If you find something that you're good at, that you like to do, that you like to study, go into that." - David Waite "We're commoditizing the hindsight work… now we're getting more into the insightful side… and now we're going to be spending a lot more time… in the foresight." - Roger Knecht "We're teaching you how to think in a way that whatever comes your way, you're going to figure it out." - David Waite   Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here.   Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Offers: Get a demo of Maxima here: https://www.maxima.ai/book-a-demo   Are you ready for a change, both personally and professionally?  Then accept and participate in the Accountrepreneurs Challenge.  This is a FREE opportunity to apply best practices and make this the best year yet in your career. Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This conference is one you don't want to miss. Get a FREE copy of these books all accounting professionals should use to work on their business and become profitable.  These are a must-have addition to every accountant's library to provide quality CFO & Advisory services as a Profit & Growth Expert today: "Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant's guide to QUICK turnarounds."  "in the BLACK, Nine Principles to Make Your Business Profitable"  "Your Strategic Accountant" - Understand the 3 Core Accounting Services (CAS - Client Accounting Services) you should offer as you run your business.  "Your Profit & Growth Expert" - Offer CFO & Advisory services with confidence and competence.  Take the time to understand what your clients expect from you as their accountant. Follow the Turnkey Business plan for accounting professionals.  This is the proven process to start and build the premier accounting firm in your area.  After more than 40 years we've identified the best practices of successful accountants and this is a presentation we are happy to share.     Also learn the best practices to automate and nurture your lead generation process allowing you to get the bookkeeping, accounting and tax clients you deserve.  GO HERE to see this presentation and learn what you can do today to identify and engage with your ideal clients.   Check it out and see what you can do to be in business for yourself but not by yourself with Universal Accounting Center.   It's here you can become a:   Professional Bookkeeper, PB Professional Tax Preparer, PTP Profit & Growth Expert, PGE   Next, join a group of like-minded professionals within the accounting community.  Register to attend GrowCon and Stay up-to-date on current topics and trends and see what you can do to also give back, participating in relevant conversations as they relate to offering quality accounting services and building your bookkeeping, accounting & tax business.   The Accounting & Bookkeeping Tips Facebook Group The Universal Accounting Fanpage Topical Newsletters: Universal Accounting Success The Universal Newsletter   Lastly, get your Business Score to see what you can do to work ON your business and have the Premier Accounting Firm. Join over 70,000 business owners and get your score on the 8 Factors That Drive Your Company's Value.   For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE! Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This is a conference you don't want to miss. Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe. Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your accounting, bookkeeping & tax business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 8012653777

Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm. Today, host Roger Knecht and David Waite discuss the evolving accounting profession, focusing on how education must adapt to prepare students for a world with AI and changing job roles. They explore the shift from traditional accounting tasks to advisory services and critical thinking. Episode Navigation: 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 01:02 David's Accounting Journey 06:53 The Limited Scope of Accounting Education 11:35 The Need for Educational Reform 15:37 Introducing Bookkeeping into Academia 20:01 Intuit's Role in Modernizing Accounting Education 26:06 Universal Accounting's Approach to Bookkeeping Training 31:13 Empowering Accountants with Business Acumen 41:57 AI's Impact on Accounting Education 47:39 Teaching Principles vs. Data Entry 51:52 Managing AI and Core Principles 56:48 From Task-Doers to Problem-Solvers 01:02:04 Confidence, Competence, and the Future 01:10:30 Personal Reflections and Insights 01:15:29 Work-Life Balance Philosophies 01:18:30 Prioritization and Delegation 01:23:37 Rapid-Fire and Future Outlook Key Takeaways: Rethink accounting education to move beyond rote tasks and emphasize critical thinking for future professionals. Recognize that the accounting profession offers diverse career paths beyond the traditional CPA and public accounting roles. Integrate technology like QuickBooks and AI into curriculum to prepare students for real-world accounting practices. Teach students to question and analyze AI outputs, ensuring they maintain fundamental understanding and professional judgment. Equip graduates with confidence and competence to navigate an accounting landscape increasingly focused on advisory services and business process understanding. Featured Quotes: "If you find something that you're good at, that you like to do, that you like to study, go into that." - David Waite "We're commoditizing the hindsight work… now we're getting more into the insightful side… and now we're going to be spending a lot more time… in the foresight." - Roger Knecht "We're teaching you how to think in a way that whatever comes your way, you're going to figure it out." - David Waite   Conclusion: Thank you for joining us for another episode of Building the Premier Accounting Firm with Roger Knecht. For more information on how you can establish your own accounting firm and take control of your time and income, call 435-344-2060 or schedule an appointment to connect with Roger's team here.   Sponsors: Universal Accounting Center Helping accounting professionals confidently and competently offer quality accounting services to get paid what they are worth. Offers: Get a demo of Maxima here: https://www.maxima.ai/book-a-demo   Are you ready for a change, both personally and professionally?  Then accept and participate in the Accountrepreneurs Challenge.  This is a FREE opportunity to apply best practices and make this the best year yet in your career. Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This conference is one you don't want to miss. Get a FREE copy of these books all accounting professionals should use to work on their business and become profitable.  These are a must-have addition to every accountant's library to provide quality CFO & Advisory services as a Profit & Growth Expert today: "Red to BLACK in 30 days – A small business accountant's guide to QUICK turnarounds."  "in the BLACK, Nine Principles to Make Your Business Profitable"  "Your Strategic Accountant" - Understand the 3 Core Accounting Services (CAS - Client Accounting Services) you should offer as you run your business.  "Your Profit & Growth Expert" - Offer CFO & Advisory services with confidence and competence.  Take the time to understand what your clients expect from you as their accountant. Follow the Turnkey Business plan for accounting professionals.  This is the proven process to start and build the premier accounting firm in your area.  After more than 40 years we've identified the best practices of successful accountants and this is a presentation we are happy to share.     Also learn the best practices to automate and nurture your lead generation process allowing you to get the bookkeeping, accounting and tax clients you deserve.  GO HERE to see this presentation and learn what you can do today to identify and engage with your ideal clients.   Check it out and see what you can do to be in business for yourself but not by yourself with Universal Accounting Center.   It's here you can become a:   Professional Bookkeeper, PB Professional Tax Preparer, PTP Profit & Growth Expert, PGE   Next, join a group of like-minded professionals within the accounting community.  Register to attend GrowCon and Stay up-to-date on current topics and trends and see what you can do to also give back, participating in relevant conversations as they relate to offering quality accounting services and building your bookkeeping, accounting & tax business.   The Accounting & Bookkeeping Tips Facebook Group The Universal Accounting Fanpage Topical Newsletters: Universal Accounting Success The Universal Newsletter   Lastly, get your Business Score to see what you can do to work ON your business and have the Premier Accounting Firm. Join over 70,000 business owners and get your score on the 8 Factors That Drive Your Company's Value.   For Additional FREE Resources for accounting professionals check out this collection HERE! Be sure to join us for GrowCon, the LIVE event for accounting professionals to work ON their business. This is a conference you don't want to miss. Remember this, Accounting Success IS Universal. Listen to our next episode and be sure to subscribe. Also, let us know what you think of the podcast and please share any suggestions you may have.  We look forward to your input: Podcast Feedback For more information on how you can apply these principles to start and build your accounting, bookkeeping & tax business please visit us at www.universalaccountingschool.com or call us at 8012653777

In today's tech-driven world, the debate around cell phone use in schools continues to spark heated discussions. Are these devices distractions or valuable tools for learning? In this post, we'll discuss specific strategies to effectively incorporate cell phones into classroom dynamics, ensuring they enhance rather than hinder learning. Liz Kolb is a clinical assistant professor at the University of Michigan. She is the author of several books, including Cell Phones in the Classroom and Help Your Child Learn with Cell Phones and Web 2.0. Kolb has been a featured and keynote speaker at conferences throughout the U.S. and Canada. She is the creator of the Triple E Framework for effective teaching with digital technologies, and she blogs at cellphonesinlearning.com.

In this first episode of the Mindful in May series, Heidi Hadley guides you through the powerful connection between physical tension, breathing and nervous system regulation.When life feels uncertain or overwhelming, the body responds. Not just through thoughts or emotions, but through held patterns of muscular tension that can build in the shoulders, hips, ribs and jaw.Over time, this can lead to:Shallow breathingFatigue and overwhelmPersistent tightness or discomfortReduced mobility and postural strainIn this episode, Heidi introduces a gentle, science informed somatic approach to begin releasing that tension.Rather than forcing change, you will learn how to:Reconnect with your body awarenessObserve tension patterns without judgmentBegin softening through slow, intentional movementSupport deeper, more efficient breathingThis is where regulation begins.

Cindy Esliger challenges the habit of making career decisions based only on what seems realistic, explaining how probability thinking keeps many professionals stuck below their potential. By relying on past patterns in our organizations, we treat incomplete data as the full picture and limit what we go after. She draws a clear distinction between probability as pattern recognition and possibility as pattern creation, pointing out that while many are comfortable solving complex problems at work, we hesitate to apply that same thinking to our own careers. She outlines four beliefs that reinforce this pattern: 1. Needing to see how it's done before we do it, 2. Waiting until we feel completely qualified, 3. Believing that if it hasn't happened for other women, it won't happen for us, and 4. We need to know how before we commit to what. These beliefs lead to playing small, accepting low-visibility work, and missing opportunities. Cindy also highlights four common professional landmines that keep this cycle going: 1. The qualification trap, 2. Comparison quicksand, 3. The false binary choice, and 4. The permission pattern. These all encourage hesitation instead of action. To shift into possibility thinking, Cindy shares six practical strategies: 1. Start with the finish line instead of the starting point, 2. Make decisions from your future self, not current circumstances, 3. Integrate all data, not just external things, 4. Focus on frequency, not just magnitude, 5. Build our inner circle, and 6. Reframe failure as a necessary part of the process. She encourages approaching career growth like solving a technical problem by testing, learning, and iterating. Cindy ends with a challenge to commit to one goal that feels improbable and take a single step toward it, reinforcing that discomfort is often a sign of growth, not a reason to hold back. Resources discussed in this episode: Guide to Breaking Free from Probability Thinking Astronomic Audio Confidence Collective — Contact Cindy Esliger  Career Confidence Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | linkedin | email Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Welcome to the Celestial Insights Podcast, the show that brings the stars down to Earth! Each week, astrologer, coach, and intuitive Celeste Brooks of Astrology by Celeste will be your guide. Her website is astrologybyceleste.com.  

The CE experience for this Podcast is powered by CMEfy - click here to reflect and earn credits.In this deeply meaningful episode, I'm joined by Dr. Jonathan Fisher—Harvard-trained cardiologist, author of Just One Heart, and Physician Executive for Well-Being and Resiliency at Novant Health.We share the extraordinary story of how we met during the pandemic—through his sister, decades after her passing—and the powerful lessons she left us both rooted in self-compassion and kindness.Together, we explore how to find your way back home to yourself, the importance of your “right tribe,” remembering your why, and giving yourself permission to truly care for yourself—so you can continue to support others.We also introduce ASPIRE, our upcoming physician-led CME mountain retreat (June 12–14), where we guide healthcare professionals through a transformative, evidence-based, trauma-informed journey of renewal:✨ Awaken inner resources for healing and growth ✨ Soothe your nervous system with science-backed tools ✨ Pause, reflect, and rediscover purpose ✨ Integrate mindful practices into daily life ✨ Reconnect with your values, body, and community ✨ Emerge renewed—with clarity, calm, and confidenceASPIRE Retreat 15% Off Promo Code: ASPIRE15Information for Dr. Jonathan Fisher:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramYouTubeBookNewsletterInformation for Dr. Robyn Tiger & StressFreeMD:Check out StressFreeMDGet the book: Feeling Stressed Is OptionalGet your 4 FREE stress relieving videosPhysicians: join our free private physicians-only Facebook groupRetreatsREVIVE! Lifestyle Medicine Well-Being Group CoachingPrograms on Demand (+ CME)Private 1:1 Coaching (+ CME)Schedule your FREE 30-Minute Stress Relief Strategy CallFollow me on Social Media: InstagramLinkedInFacebookTwitterPodcast websitePlease rate & Review the Show!Contactinfo@stressfreemd.net 

Showing Up as Your Authentic Best Self: Ingredients for SuccessGuest: Dr. Lori Smith | Government Contracting Expert, Serial Entrepreneur and Founder Host: Julie RigaOverviewWhat does it truly mean to show up as your authentic best self every single day? In this powerful episode of the Stay On Course Podcast, host Julie Riga sits down with Dr. Lori Smith, a DBA-trained government contracting expert, serial entrepreneur, and advocate for women, minority, and veteran-owned small businesses. With over 40 years of leadership experience and a legacy built on radical self-honesty, service, and purpose-driven impact, Dr. Lori unpacks the real ingredients for success in leadership, business, and life. Whether you are a corporate executive, entrepreneur, veteran, or someone on a journey of authentic transformation, this conversation will challenge you to lead from your most honest and whole self.Showing Up as Your Authentic Best Self: Ingredients for SuccessAbout Dr. Lori SmithDr. Lori Smith is a DBA-trained government contracting expert, serial entrepreneur, and founder dedicated to helping women, minority, and veteran-owned small businesses win government work and build generational wealth. She has mentored more than 11,000 small businesses over a 40-year career. She serves as Co-Lead for the Georgia Women Veterans Board and Advisor to the North Georgia Women in Leadership Program.Fun Fact: Dr. Lori is a proud veggie girl. Her most cherished food memory is her mother's lima beans, green beans, and collard greens.The Three Ingredients for Authentic Success1. Radical Self-Honesty Showing up as who you truly are in every room, every role, and every relationship is the foundation of authentic leadership. Trust is the currency of real leadership, and you cannot build a lasting legacy on a version of yourself that is not genuine or sustainable.2. Consistent Micro Habits Small, intentional daily actions are the building blocks of transformation. Movement, reflection, and purposeful routines are not extras. They are the foundation of wholistic wellness and personal growth. Integrate these habits into your calendar the same way physical training was once built into military life.3. Courageous Connections Asking for help is an act of strength, not weakness. Surrounding yourself with people who elevate your authentic growth is one of the most strategic leadership decisions you will ever make. Be discerning about who you allow into your inner circle and courageous enough to release what no longer aligns.Memorable Quotes"We really have to start showing up from that honest place and being who we say we are all the time.""You can still lead while you are still bleeding. You can still lead while you still need to heal.""The goal for management should always be: I am developing you to replace me.""Abundance comes in every aspect of life when you give from an authentic place."Key Takeaways for LeadersRadical self-honesty is the foundation of trust, impact, and legacyMicro habits compound into transformation when practiced with intentionCourageous connections accelerate authentic growth and purpose-driven leadershipAccountability with grace is the mark of true leadership presenceYour energy is your leadership. Show up whole.Connect with Dr. Lori SmithLinkedIn: Dr. Lori SmithPodcast: GovCon Clarity with Dr. Lori Smith on Spotify, Buzzsprout, iTunes and iHeartBook: Rising Beyond the Shadows, releasing in MayComing Soon: The Readiness Room, a membership community for entrepreneursConnect with Julie RigaWebsite: julieriga.com/leadCoaching: Leadership coaching and transformation with Julie Riga#StayOnCourse #AuthenticLeadership #PurposeDriven #LeadershipMindset #LegacyBuildingSubscribe to Stay On Course wherever you listen to podcasts. Share this episode with a leader who is ready to show up as their authentic best self.

In this episode, Justin sits down with a chiropractor who is preparing to become a nurse practitioner and is looking to expand his existing practice by integrating medical services.They walk through how to approach this transition strategically, including how to introduce services like hormone therapy and injections, how to ease into a new scope of practice, and how to use an existing patient base to build momentum.The conversation also highlights practical ways to grow without relying on paid advertising, focusing instead on word of mouth, patient experience, and simple content strategies that build trust and visibility over time.Overall, this episode offers a clear and grounded look at how to expand a practice step by step while creating new opportunities for growth and long-term success

At kdc/one, learning is more than a support function—it's a driver of business performance. In this episode, kdc/one's Director of Learning and Development Sharron Northern shares how she's building a global strategy that simplifies complexity, aligns with business goals, and creates real demand for development.Show Notes:Kdc/one's Sharron Northern focuses on simplifying systems, focusing on leaders and creating meaningful learning experiences to drive engagement and performance. Her top takeaways include: Start with what leaders care about. Align learning initiatives to real business priorities to quickly build trust and demonstrate value.Create a “pull” for learning—not just push. When learning solves real problems, leaders actively seek it out, increasing engagement and impact.Simplify to scale. Breaking down complex systems and focusing on clear priorities enables global organizations to move faster and more effectively.Integrate learning into performance systems. Embedding development into performance management ensures learning is reinforced, measured, and sustained.Design for engagement and application. Interactive elements like role play, peer discussion, and even gamification—when used intentionally—drive retention and behavior change.Powered by Learning earned Awards of Distinction in the Podcast/Audio and Business Podcast categories from The Communicator Awards and a Gold and Silver Davey Award. The podcast is also named to Feedspot's Top 40 L&D podcasts and Training Industry's Ultimate L&D Podcast Guide. Learn more about d'Vinci at www.dvinci.com. Follow us on LinkedInLike us on Facebook

Ascension energy can bring up emotions, reactions, and patterns that feel difficult to process in the moment. Many people talk about integration, but few truly understand what it means or how to apply it when they are triggered.In this episode, I break down what integration actually is and how to approach these moments differently. I also share a simple shift you can use in real time to move through what's coming up with more stability and awareness.

Episode 141: This week, Kyle Van Pelt talks with Erik Brenner, CEO, President, and Founding Partner at Hilltop Wealth and Tax Solutions. With more than 30 years of experience, Erik has assisted thousands of individuals in integrating retirement, tax, and estate strategies. At Hilltop, he blends leadership and client advisory responsibilities, shaping the firm's future vision and strategies while providing personalized financial guidance to select clients. Erik talks with Kyle about what happens when advisory firms stop treating tax and wealth management as separate conversations and start thinking holistically. He discusses the strategic decisions that helped transform Hilltop, including integrating in-house tax services, rethinking the client experience, and doubling down on education-driven growth. Erik also shares how to run great seminars and use technology to keep up with business complexities. In this episode: (00:00) - Intro (01:06) - Erik's money moment (03:30) - Hilltop's one-stop model: Integration of tax and wealth management (07:13) - How Hilltop manages large wealth with tax problems (09:35) - How the SECURE 2.0 Act impacts generational wealth (16:37) - Using seminars as a modern growth engine (20:28) - What makes a 5-star seminar experience (23:39) - Managing tech across multiple business lines (25:29) - Navigating the transition from being an advisor to a CEO (27:33) - Erik's outlook on the future of the financial industry (29:03) - Erik's Milemarker Minute Key Takeaways Don't outsource critical expertise that directly affects client outcomes. If a core part of your value—like tax strategy—is outside your control, alignment becomes difficult. Integrate tax and wealth management to deliver truly holistic advice. When strategy and execution live under one roof, decisions become more coordinated, proactive, and impactful for clients. For many retirees, taxes are their biggest expense. Plan accordingly. Investment returns matter, but unmanaged tax exposure can quietly erode wealth faster than most clients realize. Education builds trust faster than selling ever will. Whether it's seminars or client meetings, people lean in when they feel informed, not when they feel pitched. Teach first, and the business follows. Quotes "For most of our clients who are into retirement, taxes are their number one expense." ~ Erik Brenner "If you don't know the right questions to ask about how laws are changing, even the most powerful AI won't be able to help you." ~ Erik Brenner "Marketing is about getting the ball rolling. You want to get that ball rolling, but you do not want the snowball to melt." ~ Eric Brenner Links  Erik Brenner on LinkedIn Hilltop Wealth and Tax Solutions Holistiplan The Personal CFO Revolution Connect with our hosts Milemarker.co Kyle on LinkedIn Jud on LinkedIn Subscribe and stay in touch Apple Podcasts Spotify YouTube Produce game-changing content with Turncast Turncast helps your company grow by producing top-quality content and fostering transformative conversations. We specialize in content generation, podcasting, digital strategy, and audience growth for fintech and financial services companies. Learn more at Turncast.com.

Matt James, EVP, CFO & Chief Acquisition Officer at Oakbridge Insurance Roll-up platforms that skipped real integration are getting exposed when they go to market. Buyers want proof of organic growth, clean data, and a platform that actually functions as one. A lot of processes are breaking down because those proof points aren't there. Matt James co-founded Oakbridge Insurance in 2020 and has since closed 60+ acquisitions, integrating 100% from day of close. This conversation covers how he built that system, what went wrong with billion-dollar competitors, and what he would fix first if he walked into a revenue-aggregating roll-up right now.  What You'll Learn Why multiple arbitrage is gone, and what buyers are scrutinizing instead How Oakbridge evaluates cultural fit before any financial criteria What a failed billion-dollar roll-up sale process looks like from the inside Building integration continuity from LOI through 90 days post-close How distributed equity drives buy-in across an acquired organization  If you're evaluating targets and want to know if they're integration-ready pre-LOI, the Intelligence Hub can help you score cultural fit, data readiness, and technology maturity. Join the professional membership at  mascience.com/membership. ____________________ This episode is sponsored by DealRoom DealRoom's State of M&A Report gives you data to back up your M&A priorities. The State of M&A Report reveals the gap between what teams think matters and where the real bottlenecks are. Download it now to get expert insights: https://hubs.ly/Q03ZxRvD0 ____________________ Episode Chapters [00:03:00]  Introduction & Matt's Background [00:05:00] How Buyer Diligence Has Shifted [00:06:00] Organic vs. Inorganic Growth and Why It Matters [00:11:00] The Four-Criteria Deal Evaluation Framework [00:14:00] Validating Cultural Fit Before LOI [00:17:00] Deal Structure: Equity, Earnouts, and Alignment [00:20:00] What Billion-Dollar Platforms Got Wrong [00:26:00]Building the Integration System at Oakbridge [00:31:00] Bridging Diligence and Integration [00:38:00] Data Infrastructure: Databricks, Power BI, and Why It's Worth It [00:45:00] Building Proprietary Deal Flow [00:52:00] First Moves When Integration Is Broken  

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AI is rapidly reshaping pharmacy practice, raising both concern and opportunity for healthcare teams. Vizient host Kerry Schwarz is joined by Dr. Jason Chou, Vice President of the System Pharmacy Service Line, and Dr. Catherine Oliver, System AVP of Clinical Pharmacy Services at Ochsner Health, to explore how AI is improving efficiency while redefining how pharmacy teams spend their time. They discuss where technology is already making an impact and where its limits still require human expertise.   Guest Speakers:  Dr. Jason Chou, Pharm.D., MS Vice President, System Pharmacy Service Line Ochsner Health Dr. Catherine Oliver, Pharm.D., BCPS, DPLA, CPGx System AVP, Clinical Pharmacy Services Ochsner Health Host  Dr. Kerry Schwarz, Pharm.D., MPH Senior Clinical Manager, Evidence-Based Medicine and Outcomes Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence       Shownotes:  00:05 — Introduction Announcer welcomes listeners to VerifiedRx, produced by the Vizient Center for Pharmacy Practice Excellence.   00:14 — Episode Overview Host Kerry introduces the topic: the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and pharmacy. Key themes: Addressing fears of job replacement Identifying real-world use cases Understanding limitations of AI Practical strategies for adoption Guests: Dr. Jason Chou, VP, System Pharmacy Service Line, Ochsner Health Dr. Catherine Oliver, System AVP, Clinical Pharmacy Services, Ochsner Health   01:04 — Will AI Replace Healthcare Jobs? Concern exists, but largely driven by misunderstanding AI is expected to: Augment, not replace, pharmacy roles Improve efficiency in daily workflows AI is not capable of: Independent clinical judgment Meaningful patient interactions Human elements—trust, empathy, and nuance—remain essential.   02:20 — Where AI Can Add Value Today Focus should shift from fear to practical use cases Ideal applications: Reducing non-value-added tasks Improving efficiency Supporting clinical decision-making preparation (not replacing it)   02:39 — Early Use Cases: Operational Efficiency AI can reduce administrative burden such as: Prior authorizations Insurance-related communications Data gathering and documentation Opportunity to eliminate “busy work” and improve staff satisfaction   03:31 — Clinical Workflow Support AI can: Summarize patient charts, labs, and notes Organize large volumes of clinical data Enables pharmacists to: Spend less time preparing Spend more time in patient care and provider interaction   04:08 — Additional Opportunities: Supply Chain & Operations AI can support: Inventory management Purchasing optimization Multi-site coordination Benefits include: Cost savings Improved efficiency Better resource utilization   05:00 — Where to Draw the Line AI should not replace clinical decision-making Limitations include: Lack of experience and judgment Inability to incorporate patient values and preferences Final decisions must remain with clinicians.   05:42 — Preserving the Human Element Patient care involves: Trust Empathy Relationship-building Over-reliance on AI risks eroding patient confidence.   06:11 — Patient Interaction & Transparency Patients want to know: When AI is used How it impacts their care Transparency and communication are critical   06:48 — AI in Direct Patient Care: Ambient Listening AI tools can: Capture conversations during patient visits Reduce documentation burden Important considerations: Patient consent Ability to opt out Privacy concerns   07:31 — Risks of Poor Implementation Poorly designed AI interactions can: Frustrate patients Reduce trust Healthcare AI must avoid: Impersonal experiences Inefficient automation 08:21 — AI as a Tool, Not a Replacement Comparable to tools like: Search engines (e.g., Google) Enhances efficiency without replacing professional roles.   09:12 — Early Success Stories Prior Authorization Optimization AI improves: Data extraction Documentation speed Approval timelines Benefits: Faster patient access to therapy Improved staff satisfaction   10:07 — Clinical Decision Support Enhancements AI-driven rule systems: Identify high-risk patients Reduce unnecessary chart reviews Example outcome: Reduction in time spent reviewing charts without intervention Frees pharmacists for: Medication reconciliation Patient counseling   11:11 — Impact on Workforce Engagement Staff report: Increased satisfaction More time for meaningful work AI seen as an enabler rather than a threat 12:03 — Vendor Landscape & Challenges Rapid growth of AI vendors addressing niche problems Key risks: Data security concerns Vendor quality variability Overlapping or redundant solutions   12:51 — Integration & Workflow Considerations Successful AI tools must: Integrate with EHRs Align with pharmacy workflows Avoid siloed systems Poor integration leads to inefficiency and adoption barriers   14:04 — Vendor Evaluation Considerations Assess: Clinical and operational expertise Product maturity Implementation effort Risk vs benefit Balance between: Ready-made solutions Custom-built tools requiring internal resources   14:56 — Practical Advice for Health System Leaders Develop a system-wide AI strategy Collaborate across departments (not siloed decisions) Engage: IT Legal Ethics teams Avoid duplicative solutions across service lines   15:31 — Building Organizational Readiness Be open to learning and experimentation Ask questions and maintain healthy skepticism Focus on: Improving workflows Enhancing patient outcomes Supporting workforce engagement   16:02 — Infrastructure & Speed of Innovation AI vendors move quickly Organizations must: Be prepared to adapt rapidly Avoid delays that hinder innovation Balance speed with governance and safety   16:27 — Closing Kerry thanks the guests for their insights Encourages continued exploration of AI's evolving role in healthcare Reminder to subscribe and engage with VerifiedRx.   Subscribe Today! 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On The Pilates Lounge Podcast, Katie Crane sits down with nervous system–oriented therapist, educator, and founder of Functional Neuro Health Nick Moss for a deep and honest conversation about the nervous system, stress, movement, and what it really means to restore the body from the inside out. Nick brings a unique perspective shaped by his journey from military life to personal training, through burnout and recovery, and into the world of functional neurology and applied neuroscience. With over 17 years of experience as a movement professional, he now helps practitioners and high performers understand how the nervous system drives pain, behavior, and performance. Together, Katie and Nick explore how the nervous system underpins everything we do — from movement patterns and pain to emotional responses and long-term health — and why many issues can't be solved through movement alone. This conversation is both practical and reflective. Because healing isn't just about doing more. Sometimes, it's about slowing down enough to let the system reset. We Explore What it means to be a nervous system–oriented therapist How Nick's military background and personal breakdown shaped his work today The connection between stress, trauma, and movement patterns Why chronic pain and dysfunction often come from deeper nervous system drivers The role of primitive reflexes and how they affect adult movement and behavior Why many adults are operating in a "neurological safe mode" How breathing, stillness, and restorative movement rebuild capacity The importance of progressive loading vs. overtraining Why movement professionals need to understand more than just biomechanics The future of healthcare through a more holistic, nervous system–based approach This Episode Is For Pilates teachers wanting to understand the nervous system behind movement Movement professionals working with chronic pain or complex clients Coaches and therapists interested in functional neurology and stress regulation Anyone navigating burnout, recovery, or nervous system overload Practitioners wanting to deepen their work beyond exercise alone A Moment That Landed "Less is more. Less is more. Less is more." One of the biggest themes in this episode is the idea that more effort is not always the answer. Many people — especially high performers — are stuck in cycles of pushing harder, training more, and doing more… while their nervous system is already overwhelmed. Nick shares how his own recovery required the opposite: Slowing down Restoring capacity Rebuilding from the ground up Because when the system is exhausted, adding more stress — even in the form of exercise — can make things worse. True progress comes from working with the nervous system, not against it. Key Takeaway for Movement Professionals If you work with the body: You are working with the nervous system — whether you realize it or not. Nick outlines a more complete way of thinking about client care: Look beyond the symptom – pain is often the output, not the cause Understand the nervous system state – is the client in stress, shutdown, or balance? Assess deeper patterns – including primitive reflexes and movement drivers Build capacity gradually – avoid pushing a system that isn't ready Integrate, don't isolate – movement, emotions, and physiology are all connected For movement professionals, this means your role is not just to teach exercises. You are helping regulate, guide, and support a whole human system. Connect with Nick Moss Nick Moss is the founder of Functional Neuro Health, a practitioner, educator, and mentor specializing in applied neuroscience, nervous system regulation, and functional neurology. He helps practitioners and high performers resolve chronic stress patterns, pain, and performance limitations through his clinical systems and training programs.

Physician coach Apurv Gupta discusses the article "What is a loving organization?" Apurv describes his model of a loving organization as a system that designs the clinical environment to make safety and purpose natural rather than forced. He explores the bridge between individual cognitive shifts and organizational renewal using the INTEGRATE methodology to reduce burnout and improve patient outcomes. By replacing fear-based operating systems with emotional literacy and compassionate accountability, medical teams can achieve high performance through unconditional acceptance. Discover how creating a workplace rooted in love can transform the health care environment into a space where both healers and patients thrive. Partner with me on the KevinMD platform. With over three million monthly readers and half a million social media followers, I give you direct access to the doctors and patients who matter most. Whether you need a sponsored article, email campaign, video interview, or a spot right here on the podcast, I offer the trusted space your brand deserves to be heard. Let's work together to tell your story. PARTNER WITH KEVINMD → https://kevinmd.com/influencer SUBSCRIBE TO THE PODCAST → https://www.kevinmd.com/podcast RECOMMENDED BY KEVINMD → https://www.kevinmd.com/recommended

Heat Adaptation Hacks for Cyclists: How the Pros Master Sauna Protocols, Active Heat Training & Performance Gains. Discover the power of heat acclimatization to boost resilience, race readiness, and recovery in any climate. Pro coach Ben Day unleashes the secrets of modern endurance training through practical protocols and behind-the-scenes stories from Girona, Boulder, and the pro peloton. This episode peels back the science of heat training—from sauna and hot tub sessions to sweat-inducing paint suits and indoor trainer hacks—and reveals how every athlete, from ambitious amateurs to WorldTour contenders, can unlock cardiovascular and performance gains with just 7-14 days of heat exposure. Learn how to: Integrate heat training into your annual plan for serious marginal gains without burning out Dial in the balance between active (trainer, paint suit) and passive (sauna, hot tubs) protocols to match your schedule Track adaptation using heart rate, power, core temperature, and good old-fashioned athlete feedback for a complete picture Avoid common mistakes—why “more is not better” and the art of nailing your heat adaptation window for race day Whether you're prepping for a midsummer gran fondo, an early Tour Down Under, or just want a physiological edge, you'll hear exactly how the world's best apply cutting-edge research and TrainingPeaks tools to bring it all together. Consistency, structured feedback, and smart scheduling are the name of the game—get the pro tips to adapt faster, recover better, and take your performance into the red-hot zone.

  On this episode of Rules of the Game, we dive into some of the most common – and pressing – questions we hear on our free nonprofit advocacy technical assistance hotline. From whether foundation funding can support voter registration efforts, to what nonprofits should know when attending rallies and advocating around local law enforcement cooperation with ICE, we break down the rules and offer practical guidance you can use to enhance your organization's advocacy and community participation in elections and other public policy activities. We'll discuss real world scenarios, and a few surprises drawn straight from questions advocate like you are asking every day.   Attorneys for this episode  Tim Mooney Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort Quyen Tu  Shownotes  Question 1: How can 501(c)(3) organizations participate in voter registration activities, and where can we find funding to support this work?  Voter registration is explicitly allowed (and encouraged): 501(c)(3) public charities can conduct voter registration drives if they are nonpartisan: no support for or opposition to any candidate or political party. This includes helping people register, providing forms, and sharing neutral information about how and where to vote.  Stay strictly nonpartisan in execution: Activities must be offered equally to all eligible voters, without targeting based on partisan affiliation or coordinating with campaigns. Messaging should focus on civic participation, not persuading people how to vote.  Integrate into existing programs: Nonprofits can weave voter registration into their regular services, including clinics, food distribution, schools, housing programs, etc. so long as participation is voluntary and not tied to receiving services.  Train staff and document compliance: Provide clear guidance to staff and volunteers on what they can and cannot say/do, and keep materials and scripts neutral. Written policies help demonstrate compliance if questions arise. Remember to follow state law too!   Use trusted resources and tools: State election offices, nonpartisan groups (like BA and League of Women Voters affiliates), and national civic engagement organizations offer compliant toolkits, forms, and training materials.  Funding realities (and strategy)  Private foundations can fund nonpartisan voter registration, but they face extra rules for "voter registration drives" under IRS definitions (multi cycle, multi state, etc.). Few private foundations fund at this level, so pursuing funding for voter registration drives may not work out.  Community foundations (and other public charities), and individual donors are typically more flexible and practical funding sources for this work.  Corporate philanthropy may also support civic engagement framed around community participation, equity, or access. Check the grant for scope and ensure funds are used strictly for nonpartisan activities.    Question 2: Our organization is considering having a presence at an upcoming rally. What should we know about this type of activity? Can we participate as an organization or as individual advocates working outside of the purview of our nonprofit?  Understand that there are many interests and types of orgs participating  Understand the goals of the rally  Like Tim said, Educate your volunteers/staff who will be attending on what your (c)(3) needs to do  Focus on policies  No candidates  facts and circumstances  If (c)(3) staff are asked who they support in upcoming elections, they should avoid answering  Organization v. individual capacity  Reminder: state and local rules if this is a protest  Question 3: There's a proposal on the table in our community that would require local law enforcement to cooperate with ICE. Can we advocate against this? If so, what do nonprofit advocacy rules have to say about it?  Several states and local municipalities are considering proposals that would require law enforcement cooperation with ICE and others are considering policies that could significantly impact ICE operations. For example:  In Tennessee, a new immigration-related bill (HB 2219) would require the Sherrif of each county to cooperate with ICE via a 287(g) agreement  In Houston, Texas, the City Council is considering a proposal that would give Houston police officers the discretion to call ICE in relation to certain immigration warrants.  In Salt Lake City, Utah, the City Council recently passed a new ordinance that limits nonresidential water consumption, complicating the opening of a new ICE detention facility in the city.  If your organization wants to chime-in, what rules should it be considering?  If you are attempting to influence a bill or proposed ordinance in your city, that activity could qualify as lobbying since it happens in a legislative context.  The tax code permits some public charity lobbying, but it limits how much lobbying they can do.  Whether your action counts as lobbying depends on which of two tests you use to measure your lobbying limits: insubstantial part test or 501(h) election since the definitions of lobbying differ under each test.  Legislative activities of these types could also trigger state and local-level lobbyist registration and reporting.  Make sure that all lobbying conducted by your public charity is properly tracked and reported, that you are staying within your lobbying limits, and that you are using funds that permit this type of activity.    If you are simply trying to influence an executive branch (e.g. local law enforcement) policy and not legislation, you will likely not need to count this activity against your lobbying limits, but it could still trigger registration and reporting.    Resources  Public Charities Can Lobby: Guidelines for 501(c)(3) Public Charities  What is Lobbying Under the 501(h) Election?  Practical Guidance: Nonprofit Lobbying  Election Checklist for 501(c)(3) Public Charities: Ensuring Election Year Advocacy Efforts Remain Nonpartisan  Sample 501(c)(3) Organizational Policy for Election Season  Election Activities of Individuals Associated with 501(c)(3) Organizations  Practical Guidance: Nonprofit Voter Assistance Series   

We're doing something a little different this month — and a little more of nothing. This is our new "month of renewal" format (happening three times a year in April, August, and December). We're essentially exploring this question throughout the month... what if growth required less effort? Drawing on the wisdom of nature, Parker Palmer's framework for inner work, and a haiku that Henry clearly loves more than he's willing to admit, this episode invites you to stop cramming, sprinting, and self-improving your way through every month of the year. The truth is that growth requires rest. And this month, we'll create the conditions for what already wants to grow in you to actually grow.    About: The Joy Lab Podcast is an Ambie-nominated podcast that blends science and soul to help you cope better with stress, ease anxiety, and uplift mood. Join Dr. Henry Emmons and Dr. Aimee Prasek for practical, mindfulness-based tools and positive psychology strategies to build resilience and create lasting joy. Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with the Joy Lab Program.   If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review us wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts! And... if you want to spread some joy and keep this podcast ad-free, then please join our mission by donating (Joy Lab is powered by the nonprofit Pathways North and your donations are tax-deductible).   Like and follow Joy Lab on Socials:  Instagram Linkedin Watch on YouTube   Key moments: [00:00:00] — Welcome & The New Renewal Calendar Henry and Aimee introduce Joy Lab's new format: three months per year (April, August, December) dedicated to renewal. Less doing, same impact. [00:01:00] — Parker Palmer, Nature's Metaphors & Seasons of the Soul Henry shares his training in Parker Palmer's model of inner work and why aligning with the rhythms of nature is one of the most underrated roots of resilience. [00:03:45] — The Activity-Rest Trap of Spring (And Summer) Henry highlights the often-missed counterpoint to spring's energy: the need for alternation between activity and rest.  [00:05:00] — What Renewal Actually Is (Hint: It's Not a Makeover) Renewal isn't about consuming more external content or self-improvement projects. It's about creating space for what wants to grow within you to actually take root. [00:06:00] — The Seed Metaphor: Everything You Need Is Already Inside You The seed already contains everything it needs to grow — it just needs time, water, warmth, and soil.  [00:06:30] — Why "Always-On" Culture Works Against Renewal Overloaded schedules, content consumption, overscheduled kids, overperformance — our culture makes it structurally difficult for new growth to emerge from within. [00:08:00] — Henry's Favorite Haiku: "Spring Comes and the Grass Grows By Itself" Henry's go-to quote gets its moment. The insight: effortless growth isn't passive — it's not getting in the way.  [00:09:00] — The Month's Intention: Allow, Don't Force Instead of effort, what if you just gave a little attention — a little watering, a little light — and let things emerge on their own terms? [00:09:30] — Three Options for Your Month of Renewal  [00:10:00] — Option 1: Go Deeper With Past Practices Return to a Joy Lab Element or Experiment that sparked something in you. Revisit it with fresh eyes. Notice what's different, what's ready to grow.  [00:11:00] — Option 2: Integrate What You Already Know Addition by subtraction. You don't need more — you need room. Take things off your plate: information, others' opinions, the news (which Henry diplomatically calls "awfully compelling right now"). [00:13:00] — Practical Tips for Creating Mental Space Silence phone notifications, set active screen time limits, reduce your kids' overscheduled activities, create "psychic space" to hear what's calling you internally — by choice, not by algorithm. [00:15:00] — Option 3: Rest. Just… Rest. Renewal through rest. Like soil thawing in spring, we need to soak in warmth and nourishment before another season of growth. Permission granted to do absolutely nothing. [00:15:30] — The Digital Detox Prescription Go offline as long as you can each day. Research is increasingly clear: even having your phone nearby impairs cognitive functioning. It doesn't have to be cold turkey — just a little less, a little more each day. [00:16:30] — Mary Oliver's Wisdom: "Are You Breathing Just a Little and Calling It a Life?" What would a full breath look like for you this month? [00:17:00] — What Rest Can Actually Look Like A nap. A bath. Watching birds. Coffee with a friend. A game with your kid. Cooking a new recipe. Journaling. Basketball. A walk.  [00:19:00] — What This Month Looks Like: The Schedule One curated episode from the Joy Lab Library releases every Wednesday this month. Members have access to all Experiments. New content returns May 1st. [00:19:30] — Your Three Paths (Or Create Your Own) Go deeper. Integrate. Rest. All of these are renewal. Trust your wisdom. [00:19:45] — Closing Wisdom from Wayne Muller "In the relentless busyness of modern life, we have lost the rhythm between work and rest."   Sources and Notes: Joy Lab Program: Take the next leap in your wellbeing journey with step-by-step practices to help you build and maintain the elements of joy in your life.    Full transcript available here   Please remember that this content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice and is not a replacement for advice and treatment from a medical professional. Please consult your doctor or other qualified health professional before beginning any diet change, supplement, or lifestyle program. Please see our terms for more information. If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call the NAMI HelpLine: 1-800-950-6264 available Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m., ET. OR text "HelpLine" to 62640 or email NAMI at helpline@nami.org. 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This is a week to hold tension with curiosity, care, and playfulness (if possible). Integrate polarizing and oppositional energies through building awareness, in ways that fortify internal alignment and anchor you in deeper purposefulness. From this place of centered strength, relax! Our lives and efforts are like bubbles; dreams forming in the froth of creation's oceans. What is your contribution to the Great Dream?In addition to this week's astrology, this episode includes a short practice from Renee's Somatic Space. ✨✨✨This week-ahead reading for March 30-April 5, 2026 is an excerpt from this week's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Somatic Space class⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ with Renee Sills. For the full-length forecast and embodied practice for this week, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠purchase the recording here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.✨✨✨UPCOMING AT EMBODIED ASTROLOGY:

Why 90% of organizations use AI but only 9% have mastered it — and how that gap is your golden ticket to freedom https://DarkHorseEntrepreneur.com Episode Summary Discover the 9 essential AI skills every digital entrepreneur and busy parent should master to create profitable side hustles and replace their paychecks. In this episode, we explore how AI-driven online entrepreneurship offers incredible marketing strategies and income opportunities. Learn why AI-skilled professionals earn significantly more and how this trend is reshaping the work-from-home landscape for parents seeking flexible, passive income streams. We'll guide you through step-by-step methods to develop these in-demand skills starting today, helping you balance entrepreneurship with family life. Tune in to gain insights into digital marketing tips, online business strategies, and how to harness AI for sustainable financial freedom while preserving precious family time. Key Timestamps & Insights 00:00 - Opening 01:15 - Episode Overview 05:00 - The Discovery 06:00 - Skill #1: AI Literacy 07:30 - Skill #2: Prompt Engineering 09:15 - Skill #3: AI Tool Proficiency 10:45 - Skill #4: Critical AI Evaluation 12:00 - Skill #5: AI-Powered Data Analysis 13:30 - Skill #6: AI Automation Engineering 15:30 - Skill #7: AI Ethics and Governance 17:00 - Skill #8: Human-AI Collaboration 18:15 - Skill #9: Continuous Learning and Adaptation 20:30 - The Bigger Picture 21:45 - Whiskered Wisdom Strategies Shared AI Literacy Development Strategy Daily 30-minute experimentation with AI tools Challenge AI responses and ask for reasoning Build intuition through hands-on practice Prompt Engineering Mastery Four-part formula: Role, Context, Command, Format Develop master prompts for recurring tasks Focus on one task type before expanding Tool Proficiency Approach Pick one AI tool and master it completely Depth over breadth strategy Integrate tools into existing workflows Critical Evaluation Framework Three-question system for every AI output Cross-reference important information Understand AI limitations and biases Automation Implementation Start with one repetitive task Use no-code platforms connected to AI services Build workflows that run independently Resources Mentioned AI Tools: ChatGPT (OpenAI) Claude (Anthropic) Microsoft Copilot Google Gemini Automation Platforms: Zapier Make.com n8n Microsoft Power Automate Learning Frameworks: OECD AI Literacy Competencies Partnership for 21st Century Learning Pyramid Principle (referenced in style) Research Sources: World Economic Forum skills projection BBC AI accuracy study Stanford University collaboration research Microsoft Copilot productivity data Action Steps to Take Immediate (This Week): Choose one of the 9 AI skills that resonates with your situation Spend 30 minutes researching that specific skill Sign up for one AI tool (ChatGPT, Claude, or Copilot) Practice the three-question evaluation framework Short-term (Next Month): Develop your first master prompt for a recurring task Identify one repetitive workflow to automate Join AI communities and networks Create a learning schedule for skill development Long-term (Next Quarter): Master your chosen foundational skill completely Begin developing a second complementary skill Apply skills to create income-generating opportunities Document your progress and results Subscribe to the AI Escape Plan newsletter for parents ready to break free from the 9-to-5 grind. Get praical, AI-powered strategies to start, grow, and streamline side hustles while protecting family time.   DarkHorseInsider.com