Podcasts about international training

You may never have heard of the Daasanach—but God hasn't forgotten them. In this episode of the Unknown Nations Podcast, hosts Greg Kelley and Ruth Kramer sit down with Levi, a missionary serving in northern Kenya, and Jerry Smith, Director of International Training. Together, they unpack what it takes to bring the gospel to the Turkana and Daasanach peoples—navigating decades of conflict, extreme terrain, and communities with and without access to Scripture. Levi shares powerful firsthand stories from the field, offering a glimpse into both the hardships and breakthroughs of ministry at the ends of the Earth. Don't miss this eye-opening conversation and discover how you can help bring the gospel to places where Jesus is still unknown. Visit UnknownNations.com for more.

Join us on the Unknown Nations Podcast as guest host Mike, Director of International Ministries, and Jerry, Director of International Training, report live from the Horn of Africa. Hear firsthand about their travels to Ethiopia and Djibouti, where they've encountered both the challenges and breakthroughs of bringing the gospel to the Afar people. Explore the realities missionaries face on the ground, the rich culture of the Afar, and the bold vision to establish a training center that will equip local believers for lasting impact. Don't miss this powerful conversation from the field as we work together to make Jesus known. To learn more about Unknown Nations, visit www.UnknownNations.com.

On the final episode of this year's Fall Funder Series, Sherry Quam Taylor speaks with Aba Taylor of the Brookline Community Foundation. Located in the immediate suburbs of Boston, BCF partners with nearly 50 organizations, seeking to improve the financial equity and economic growth of vulnerable populations in their area. As Executive Director, Aba not only cultivates relationships with organizations seeking their assistance, but also fundraises on her own, helping secure the money from private donors that will then flow to community partners that align with BCF's values. The importance of relationship building continues to be a theme throughout this series, but Aba dives deeper into the unique challenge of positioning a foundation within their communities nonprofit environment. Foundations have to seek funding on their own, so they are also doing the groundwork that nonprofit organizations. Because of this, foundations often understand the work that goes into securing funds, and they want to help those that they see making the greatest impact from that work, regardless of their size or reputation.   What You Will Discover ✔️ Funders come in all shapes and sizes. Take the time to figure out what kind of organizations a foundation generally funds. Rather than shooting in the dark with someone you hope may notice you, find a foundation that works with organizations similar to your own. ✔️ Funders have a unique challenge on their hands: they sometimes are competing for the same resources as the organizations they intend to fund. Understanding your fundraising environment can help leverage these relationships to their greatest extent. ✔️ “Lead by listening.” Whether you're an established organization or one just getting off the ground, funders will hear about you if there is motivation and action behind your cause. —————————————— Aba Taylor has spent the last two decades engaged in social justice as an educator, facilitator, organizer, consultant, and nonprofit executive. From working internationally at the United Nations to conducting civil rights trainings all over the United States, to leading high impact social justice organizations and efforts, Aba has committed herself to supporting the capacity and leadership of nonprofit, educational and philanthropic organizations dedicated to social transformation. Prior to joining BCF, Aba held multiple senior leadership roles at the Interaction Institute for Social Change (IISC). Prior to that Aba was the Executive Director of the Network for Social Justice, and before that the Deputy Executive Director of the Astraea Foundation for Justice. Aba has sat on numerous boards and is currently the Board President of the Neighborhood Schools Inc. where her daughter attends school. Aba holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Columbia University and a Master of Arts degree in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the School of International Training. She is a Rockwood Leadership Institute alumnus and a certified trainer with Quabbin Mediation. Passionate about arts, culture, and creative expression Aba is a closeted writer and a very out sci-fi nerd. For Aba, liberatory parenting as well as spiritual and healing practices are her North Star. LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abataylor/ Website: https://www.brooklinecommunity.org —————————————— Welcome to the Business Behind Fundraising podcast, where you'll discover how to raise the kind of money your big vision requires without adding more events, appeals, or grant applications. Learn how to stop blocking overall revenue growth and start attracting investment-level donors with Sherry Quam Taylor. Sherry Quam Taylor's unique approach and success combine her background of scaling businesses with her decade-long experience advising nonprofit leadership teams. With out-of-the-box principles and a myth-busting methodology, proven results, and an ability to see solutions to revenue problems that others overlook, her clients regularly add 7-figures of revenue to their bottom line. If you need a true partner to show you how to fully finance your entire mission, both programs, AND overhead, year after year… You're in the right place!   #nonprofits #podcast

Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Consulting Podcast" with your hosts, Andy Fry and Cat Lam. As seasoned IT consultants, CPAs, and professional development connoisseurs, we aim to bring you inspiring messages to help you discover the X factor in your professional field, leading to the success you truly deserve in your career and life. Welcome back, the one and only Edmund Metera. Edmund Metera is a senior project manager at CWB Financial Group in Canada. He firmly believes that the keys to delivering successful projects are not only founded upon expert project management and business analysis competencies but on recognizing, tailoring and applying the best-suited methodologies and techniques to suit the unique technologies, constraints and opportunities at hand. Topic Overview: Focus on what a trusted advisor needs when embarking on a consulting engagement. Insights derived from Ed Matera's book and his work at processmodellingadvisor.com. Types of Consultants: External Consultants: Advise client organizations. Internal Consultants: Advise different business areas within the same organization. Key Points Discussed: Importance of Deliverable Schedule and Effort Budget: Deliverable Schedule: Highly important. Effort Budget: Less important for the advisor; focus is on meeting the schedule rather than the budget. Project Stakeholders and Relationships: Critical for understanding stakeholder perspectives and pain points. The advisor acts as an advocate for the business within the project. Relationships vary from one engagement to another but are always crucial. Organizational Assets: Includes specialized tools, prior work, and training (e.g., SAP tools). External consultants bring their own assets and tools, which are essential. Organizational assets are important but secondary to interpersonal relationships and stakeholder understanding. Episode Highlights: Why Discuss Simple Concepts? Importance of asking the right questions early in a project or consultation. Being mindful and diligent upfront acts like insurance, preventing future issues. Preparation and Diligence: Taking initial steps to understand the project helps tailor the approach. This preparation keeps consultants out of potential pitfalls and allows them to leverage their knowledge effectively. Using a Checklist: Ed discusses a checklist available on his website, processmodellingadvisor.com. The checklist helps in tailoring your approach from one engagement to the next. Resources: The checklist can be found on the homepage of processmodellingadvisor.com. It is also published in BA Times, Modern Analyst, and IRM Connects. Conclusion: The episode delves into the balance between internal and external resources, the critical nature of stakeholder relationships, and the varying importance of schedules and budgets in consulting engagements. Ed Metera believes that philosophy is loud and clear in Ed's book: Universal Process Modeling Procedure: The Practical Guide to High-Quality Business Process Models. He has taught and mentored project managers and business analysts in best practices for professional organizations such as PMI, IIBA, and CMMI. He teaches IIBA-registered business analysis courses and serves as an advisor to the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology's Corporate and International Training department's Business Analysis Certificate Program. He is also the founder of www.ProcessModelingAdvisor.com and a regular BATimes, Modern Analyst and IRM Connects contributor.

Welcome to another episode of "The Art of Consulting Podcast" with your hosts, Andy Fry and Cat Lam. As seasoned IT consultants, CPAs, and professional development connoisseurs, we aim to bring you inspiring messages to help you discover the X factor in your professional field, leading to the success you truly deserve in your career and life. About Our Guest Today: Edmund Metera is a senior project manager at CWB Financial Group in Canada. He firmly believes that the keys to delivering successful projects are not only founded upon expert project management and business analysis competencies but on recognizing, tailoring and applying the best-suited methodologies and techniques to suit the unique technologies, constraints and opportunities at hand. That philosophy is loud and clear in Ed's book: Universal Process Modeling Procedure: The Practical Guide to High-Quality Business Process Models. He has taught and mentored project managers and business analysts in best practices for professional organizations such as PMI, IIBA, and CMMI. He teaches IIBA-registered business analysis courses and serves as an advisor to the Northern Alberta Institute of Technology's Corporate and International Training department's Business Analysis Certificate Program. He is also the founder of www.ProcessModelingAdvisor.com and a regular BATimes, Modern Analyst and IRM Connects contributor.   Episode Summary: In this episode, Our host Cat Lam and our special guest for today, Ed Metera delve into the world of project management, specifically focusing on the PRINCE2 methodology. They explore the significance of shifting the focus from activities to products, and how this approach enhances project effectiveness and delivery. Key Points Covered: Introduction of Guest: Ed Matera Highlighting Ed's extensive experience in project management, including his roles as a book author, conference speaker, tutor, and senior project manager at Canadian Western Bank. Emphasizing Ed's dedication to advancing the practice of process modeling through ProcessModelingAdvisor.com. Understanding PRINCE2 Methodology Comparison with the Project Management Institute's Body of Knowledge (PMI BOK). Exploring the seven philosophies of PRINCE2, particularly the principle of "Focus on Products." Ed's personal experience as a certified PRINCE2 practitioner and its impact on his project management approach. Product-Focused Project Management Defining products within a project lifecycle, emphasizing tangible deliverables over activities. Illustrating the product-oriented approach through the example of implementing a mobile application. Assigning clear responsibilities to specialists based on product delivery, enhancing accountability and efficiency. Integrating the product-focused mindset into project planning, scheduling, and communication strategies. Addressing challenges and dependencies within the project by prioritizing critical path products. Managing risks and issues by aligning discussions with product delivery milestones. Overcoming Resource Overlap Mitigating resource overlap by assigning single individuals responsible for specific products. Ensuring clarity in roles and responsibilities to minimize disruptions and prioritize product completion. Product-driven Approach: Instead of focusing solely on activities, Prince2 emphasizes being product-driven. Each project team member is clear on their responsibility for a specific product or activity within the project. Collaboration is encouraged, but accountability remains paramount. Accountability: Prince2 advocates for appointing one spokesperson or accountable individual for each micro-product or aspect of the project. This ensures clarity and efficiency in decision-making and progress tracking. The question of "Is it done yet?" becomes pivotal in assessing progress and meeting objectives. Defining Success Criteria: Success criteria vary based on the type of product being delivered. For software products, success may entail functionality without defects. Paper-based or consulting products may require acceptance by stakeholders or consumers. Understanding the consumer's needs and expectations drives product quality and acceptance. Early Definition of Products: Prince2 emphasizes defining products and specifications early in the planning phase. A clear understanding of each product's attributes and requirements facilitates effective project management. Consensus among team members regarding product definitions is crucial for project success. Decision-Making Criteria: A simple decision-making framework in Prince2 assesses whether an issue is on the critical path and its impact on project timelines. Not all issues require immediate attention; those on the critical path demand urgency. This approach allows project managers to prioritize resources and efforts efficiently. Shift in Focus: Traditional process modeling often follows a sequential flow, but Ed emphasizes a shift towards a product-driven approach. Processes are seen as collaborative networks of services, initiating in response to events and leading to expected outcomes. Universal Process Modeling Procedure: Ed introduces the Universal Process Modeling Procedure, offering a modern framework for business process modeling. The procedure emphasizes understanding initiating events, expected outcomes, and consumers of those outcomes. Benefits of the Approach: By focusing on outcomes, organizations can optimize processes more effectively. This approach saves time and resources by aligning efforts with desired results, rather than merely automating activities. Practical Application: Ed encourages listeners to apply the principles of universal process modeling in various domains, from project management to personal interactions. Catherine highlights the importance of starting with the end in mind and understanding the cause-effect relationships in all activities. Conclusion: Catherine concludes the episode by inviting listeners to explore more about Ed Matera's work and the Universal Process Modeling Procedure. The conversation leaves a lasting impression on the significance of reimagining process modeling for enhanced efficiency and effectiveness in today's dynamic environments. The episode concludes with a reaffirmation of the transformative power of product-focused project management in enhancing project outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction. The Prince2 methodology offers a structured framework for project management, focusing on product delivery, accountability, and decision-making. Integrating Prince2 principles with existing methodologies enhances project outcomes and fosters a culture of clarity and efficiency.  

We explore the dynamic landscape of HPV, diagnosis, and treatment in Namibia. Our esteemed guest, Dr. Laura Muzingwani, the Cervical Cancer Prevention Lead Physician at the International Training and Education Center for Health, guides us through her wealth of experience in cervical cancer prevention. Join us as we unravel the challenges, breakthroughs, and pivotal initiatives in the world of HPV and cervical cancer prevention with Dr. Muzingwani. Did you connect with this episode? Share your thoughts with us on social media using #CervivorPodcast or by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠emailing us.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   For more Cervivor-related content, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cervivor.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Cervivor on all social media platforms. If you would like to be interviewed as a potential guest for an upcoming episode or would like to request a speaker or topic for a future podcast episode, email us at info@cervivor.org. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cervivor/support

Terry Veazey of Harvesters International reported about a training conference in Kolkota, India, one that he did not attend in-person due to travel complications, but which was conducted by leaders whom he has trained throughout the years. Through technology, he was able to teach at the conference. His ministry website is terryveazey.com. 

Terry Veazey of Harvesters International reported about a training conference in Kolkota, India, one that he did not attend in-person due to travel complications, but which was conducted by leaders whom he has trained throughout the years. Through technology, he was able to teach at the conference. His ministry website is terryveazey.com. 

SIT's VP of Marketing & Communications Nara de Sa Guimaraes joined Stevie Bridgewater on The Washington Report to talk about the School for International Training's vast portfolio of programs in Africa. SIT's Africa programs in sustainability, diplomacy, global health, science, conservation, and more will transform your worldview and add invaluable global context to your academic and career paths. Learn more at sit.edu.

Part 1:We talk with Bruce W. Dayton, Ph.D., School of International Training, Vermont.We discuss the was in Ukraine, and the likelihood of a peace process. We talk about the role of private citizens in brining about a viable path to peace. This is most likely to happen through a backchannel aided by business people and other private citizen diplomacy.Part 2:We talk with Jacob Ogles, reporter for Florida Politics about New College in Florida, now taken over by DeSantis. Bard College, in New York is now courting the former students by offering similar course, and offering online courses to Florida high school students. The old New College has been completely changed to conform to the vision of DeSantis.WNHNFM.ORG  production 

Join us for our best episode yet on auxiliary power with our incredibly knowledgeable yet highly entertaining guest from Down Under, Mark Bruce, manager of International Training and Development at REDARC Electronics.Do you have lots of questions about auxiliary power systems for your vehicle, be it an overland vehicle, hunting rig, van, or even a small R.V.? Have you wondered about the pros and cons of lithium batteries, how solar power functions, and whether a mobile or “house” auxiliary power system is right for you?To get answers to these questions and much more, we reached overseas to record this episode with Mark Bruce of REDARC Electronics in Australia. REDARC is a leading manufacturer of extremely rugged and reliable mobile power systems for everything from overland vehicles to sailboats and their equipment represents the state-of-the-art in this industry.What are “Amp-hours” (Ah), watts, volts, and charge controllers, and how do they function in an auxiliary power system? Mark defines these terms and provides us with the math we need to figure out our own unique power needs and how to effectively meet these needs in a variety of climates and conditions by optimizing our vehicle's auxiliary power system.Will solar panels work when it's cloudy? Do I need to worry about my starting battery dying if I am running a powered refrigerator? Will lithium batteries function effectively in cold climates? Can gas or diesel generators be useful? The questions just keep coming and Mark keeps up, providing us with the information and insight we need to build the most efficient auxiliary power systems for our vehicles, whether we're overlanding or weekend camping.See Full Show Notes HERE!Watch the Video Version of this Episode on the XOVERLAND Network HERE!

The Cultural Challenges for International Training & CollaborationYou thought you'd heard the last of The Warfighter Podcast? We've been taking a short break - Tom's been working hard on the farm and Colin has been off sailing (OK, not much sailing but the fish weren't going to snorkel themselves).We are now pleased to be able to say that Season 2 is GO, and we have a shiny new sponsor and exciting lineup of guests. We might even try another Live event or two. All will be revealed in the next episode.Last season we had a couple of guests that we couldn't fit into the schedule. So we are very pleased to be able to release this interview as a bonus episode. We are joined by Fahad ‘Sunny' Masood who provides us with his perspectives on international collaboration by the Armed Forces during his time flying for the Pakistani Air Force. This is the type of work carried out by our Armed Forces, quietly in the background that delivers huge returns in terms of strengthening partner nations and building important links. Sunny describes some of the cultural challenges of working with these training teams and reflects on the impact they had on his career and how it shaped his thinking as an aviator.Hosts:Tom Constable: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-constable/ Colin Hillier: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colinhillier/Guests:Fahad ibne Masood: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fahadibnemasood/Links:Website: https://www.warfighterpodcast.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/warfighter-digital/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkgiH-cwmyc2I2Iyc8MLYtgTwitter: https://twitter.com/WarfighterPodTom's Podcast interview with Lt Gen Richard Nugee: https://www.grangeproject.co.uk/wilder-podcast/ep-003-the-rising-tide-of-climate-insecurity-with-lt-gen-richard-nugee

Our guest in this episode is Shea Cunningham. I met Shea on LinkedIn way back in July 2022. We recorded our time together in early February 2023 and both commiserated about the cold Southern California weather. She is an extremely busy, productive, and visionary woman. Currently, among other jobs, she is the director of Sustainability at ASGN. She will tell us all about ASGN and other organizations with which she works and has worked. Shea studied and majored in International Relations and minored in Latin American Studies at San Francisco State University. Through an internship, she received the opportunity to work in Thailand for two years working on a number of international-related issues. As she says, that wasn't a part of her plan for herself, but “it was a wonderful opportunity”. After Thailand, she went to UCLA's School of Public Policy where she obtained her master's degree in urban planning with an emphasis on Sustainability. Shea will tell us a lot about the subject of “Sustainability” and why it is so important. She uses her life story to discuss how she got so involved in addressing sustainability issues and will show you why it can be an important subject for all of us to ponder and address. About the Guest: Shea Cunningham (she/her) is the Director of Sustainability of ASGN Incorporated. She is a sustainability planning and ESG strategy expert with over twenty years of consulting experience across multiple industry sectors, from the community to international levels. Ms. Cunningham established several sustainability-focused organizations including the Balanced Approach, Focus on the Global South (Bangkok, Thailand), the Culver City Sustainable Business Certification Program, and the US Department of Education Green Ribbon Award-wining sustainability program for the Culver City Unified School District. Ms. Cunningham was also an analyst for the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (Paris, France), and a consultant for Sony Pictures, Athens Services and the Malibu Foundation, amongst numerous other businesses, municipalities, and academic institutions. She is the lead author of “Our Climate Crisis: A Guide for SoCal Communities in the Wildland Urban Interface,” and co-author of many other articles, reports and books. In 2021, Shea was awarded the Women in Business Leadership Visionary Award from the Culver City Chamber of Commerce. She holds an MA in Urban and Regional Planning from the UCLA School of Public Policy and is a LEED Green Associate. Shea's recommended links on climate change: The Nature Conservancy's Chief Scientist (and evangelical Christian) Katharine Hayhoe's Ted Talk Katharine Hayhoe's article How to Talk About Climate Change across the Political Divide in the New Yorker A Washington Post article on the US Army's Climate Strategy Methodist Church's Resolution on a Response to Climate Change 1% for the Planet's 10 Viable solutions to climate change Article from NASA on Scientific Consensus on Climate Change http://www.newclimatevoices.org/ About the Host: Michael Hingson is a New York Times best-selling author, international lecturer, and Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe. Michael, blind since birth, survived the 9/11 attacks with the help of his guide dog Roselle. This story is the subject of his best-selling book, Thunder Dog. Michael gives over 100 presentations around the world each year speaking to influential groups such as Exxon Mobile, AT&T, Federal Express, Scripps College, Rutgers University, Children's Hospital, and the American Red Cross just to name a few. He is Ambassador for the National Braille Literacy Campaign for the National Federation of the Blind and also serves as Ambassador for the American Humane Association's 2012 Hero Dog Awards. https://michaelhingson.com https://www.facebook.com/michael.hingson.author.speaker/ https://twitter.com/mhingson https://www.youtube.com/user/mhingson https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelhingson/ accessiBe Links https://accessibe.com/ https://www.youtube.com/c/accessiBe https://www.linkedin.com/company/accessibe/mycompany/ https://www.facebook.com/accessibe/ Thanks for listening! Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page. Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below! Subscribe to the podcast If you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Leave us an Apple Podcasts review Ratings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on Apple Podcasts, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on Apple Podcasts. Transcription Notes Michael Hingson  00:00 Access Cast and accessiBe Initiative presents Unstoppable Mindset. The podcast where inclusion, diversity and the unexpected meet. Hi, I'm Michael Hingson, Chief Vision Officer for accessiBe and the author of the number one New York Times bestselling book, Thunder dog, the story of a blind man, his guide dog and the triumph of trust. Thanks for joining me on my podcast as we explore our own blinding fears of inclusion unacceptance and our resistance to change. We will discover the idea that no matter the situation, or the people we encounter, our own fears, and prejudices often are our strongest barriers to moving forward. The unstoppable mindset podcast is sponsored by accessiBe, that's a c c e s s i  capital B e. Visit www.accessibe.com to learn how you can make your website accessible for persons with disabilities. And to help make the internet fully inclusive by the year 2025. Glad you dropped by we're happy to meet you and to have you here with us.   Michael Hingson  01:20 Well, hi, and yes, we are here once again for another episode of unstoppable mindset. Shea Cunningham is a sustainability expert with over 20 years of experience, and we're going to talk about that she works for a company now. For the company she works for is ASGN. She's the director of sustainability and we're going to have to talk about that and see what all that means. But first, che thanks for being here. And welcome to unstoppable mindset.   Shea Cunningham  01:52 Thank you so much, Michael. I'm really happy to be here with you.   Michael Hingson  01:56 Well, we're we're excited now, where are you located?   Shea Cunningham  02:00 I am in Culver City, which is basically, yeah, it's LA County, West LA adjacent to Santa Monica. That sort of area.   Michael Hingson  02:10 So from up here in Victorville. I could just kind of Chuck a rock down the past and maybe it would find you and pound on your window.   Shea Cunningham  02:18 Yeah, we're not too far apart. That's right.   Michael Hingson  02:20 And we have reasonably decent weather.   Shea Cunningham  02:24 Yeah, today is gorgeous. I actually just took a bike ride i just i That's one of my passions is bike riding road road biking. So it was a lovely, lovely day this morning.   Michael Hingson  02:36 Much better place to do within going and trying to do it in Oh, Buffalo, New York.   Shea Cunningham  02:42 That is true. Yes. I have some friends in Chicago right now. There. Yeah, it's like four degrees. So yeah, I'm very grateful.   Michael Hingson  02:50 Yeah, not quite this pleasant is here. It was 31 degrees this morning when I got up in Victorville. And like yesterday, I think it was or Wednesday, it was down to 22. So but we're a little bit up in the mountains, we're in the high desert. So we get a little bit more of the cold weather, but not nearly as much as the precipitation. As you all saw down there. The the water doesn't tend to drop in Victorville very much. We're in a valley. So clouds have to go up over mountains and other things. So by the time it gets here, it loses a lot of its moisture.   Shea Cunningham  03:24 So you didn't get to experience the atmospheric rivers that we were having around my area, then.   Michael Hingson  03:30 Not so much. I think we maybe got three quarters of an inch of rain, but that was about all.   Shea Cunningham  03:35 Yes, that's good. Because yeah, there was quite destructive not in my community, but around around the larger region.   Michael Hingson  03:44 So yeah, well, I I know, right now, they're saying we have in the Sierras, what about 250% of the normal snowfall for this time here? And it's just going to be a question of how soon it melts. And hopefully it won't too quickly.   Shea Cunningham  03:59 Correct. Yeah. And yeah, it's been hasn't rained this much and produce this much snowpack for over a decade. So it's it's definitely welcomed. But I know, we're also not capturing as much as we need to. And then because our infrastructure is still inadequate. So I'm hoping I'm optimistically hopeful, then that there will be our cautiously optimistic that that there's going to be progress in that regard.   Michael Hingson  04:27 Oh, I hope so. Well, I want to get to a lot of the things that you do and so on, but I'd like to start by you telling us kind of your your roots where you came from going to school and all that and what you what you studied and learned and anything else like that that you want to tell us about the earlier che   Shea Cunningham  04:45 Okay, sure. Well, I I got well, actually, before I went to graduate school, I was at San Francisco State University where I studied international relations and I minored in Latin American Studies, and I had the great fortune too, to actually be my my internship and end my undergrad program basically turned into a real job, I was the research assistant to the executive director. And I got the opportunity opportunity to actually live and work in Bangkok, Thailand for a couple of years, which is not obviously not Latin America was not really on my, my, the planned path that I had. But it was a fantastic experience, I helped to build a sort of a think tank at Chulalongkorn University focused on looking at the impacts of Trade and Development on communities, economies, and the environment. So I basically started working in the sustainability world, before the buzzword sustainability kind of came into the picture. And I was working at the Institute for Food and development policy in San Francisco as well. And then I went to graduate school, at UCLA in the School of Public Policy and got my master's degree in urban and regional planning with a focus on sustainability. And, and I have always been sort of a nature lover at heart, like as a young girl, I was already like, I would be upsetting to see trash on the ground. And, you know, I just I very much have always loved to camp and hike and be in the ocean, that sort of thing. So I'm sort of naturally, you know, became a sustainability. Professional   Michael Hingson  06:36 Chulalongkorn University, is that an outgrowth of the king? And I?   Shea Cunningham  06:41 Well, it is actually the oldest university in, in Bangkok, the very first university ever built right in the center of the city. And it is it is basically named after the king. Yes.   Michael Hingson  06:56 Cool. Well, that I've heard of it before never had a chance to ask the question. But it, it is certainly something that comes to mind. So that's pretty cool. But you spend time there. Well, you you in undergraduate work, you did Latin American Studies and so on. Growing up what got you interested in that, that you decided to go to college and study that?   Shea Cunningham  07:19 That's a good question. Well, I definitely had always, we I had gone with my parents a few times to Mexico for holidays, and, you know, sort of summer vacations. And, and I really was always very curious about learning Spanish, because I wanted to be able to understand what people were saying. And I also had friends who were actually farmworker families in grade school. And so I was just always fascinated with learning Spanish, because that was the second language that I heard in my, in my young life. So and I also just started to really pay attention to the disparities in wealth between my family and the other families, that farmworker families as well as obviously, in Mexico, in some of the places that we stay, we know we'd stay in a resort, and then we'd go into town and was very obvious that there was a lot of poverty. And that was upsetting to me. So that's something that I wanted to sort of learn more about, and see how I could be somehow, you know, improve the situation to, you know, in my own way. So that's kind of where I came into this is because as I mentioned, sustainability is not just about the environment, it's also about the social aspects, social well being as well as, as the economics.   Michael Hingson  08:43 And I would assume that at least to a degree, your parents encouraged the concept and the the idea of those kinds of studies.   Shea Cunningham  08:51 You know, I was kind of like a free range kid, quite frankly. My dad, I live in my parents, sadly divorced at a young age and my I ended up living with my dad and my brother, and you know, so he was kind of like, Mr. Mom. And, and so, you know, he was kind of hands off and my mom as well. So I just sort of just kind of created my own path. And they've always been supportive. Both of them have always been supportive with everything I've chosen to do.   Michael Hingson  09:23 It is so good to have parents who are supportive, no matter what the circumstances like that. It's great that they were what did they do for work?   Shea Cunningham  09:32 Well, I am actually the first person in my family to get a master's degree. And so my mom, she is she actually is an amazing interior designer. She doesn't she's never really done it for money. But she's like, jaw dropping capabilities in that, in that regard. She also got a real estate license and she was As a realtor for quite some time, and my father, he did go and got he got his a degree and then ended up, you know, back in the day when it was not that unusual for people in their early 20s To get married and have babies. That's what they did back in the day. And so he did not enough finished college. And but he did. I'm very proud of him. He started in the mailroom at IBM, and worked his way up to regional manager over the years.   Michael Hingson  10:28 Wow. And that's a pretty good feat. It company like IBM to do that.   Shea Cunningham  10:34 I think so, too. He did. Yeah. He's a smart guy.   Michael Hingson  10:38 He's still doing that. Nope. He retired. He retired.   Shea Cunningham  10:41 Yeah, he was kind of forced into retirement. Actually, he was given the, the sort of the Golden Handshake. When they're, I think when you know, when 2008 When things were falling apart, the wheels were coming off the economy.   Michael Hingson  10:56 Yeah. happens all too often. So did he? Did he find something else to do? Or is he just enjoying retired life after now? What 15 years almost?   Shea Cunningham  11:07 Yeah, he's he's enjoying retirement. And he did a little bit of, of, sort of what was it was like, delivery of legal documents, in a kind of in his car driving around town. He kind of had fun doing that for a couple of years. And then he realized he didn't really need to do that. So he's just just enjoying his life.   Michael Hingson  11:28 Well, that's cool. Well, so you went off to do things in Bangkok, and so on, got a degree and started to deal with public policy? And then what did you do? So what did you do out of college when she got your master's degree?   Shea Cunningham  11:43 Yes, I actually I first Well, first, I did a little exploring in South America. I did you. Thank you. I did I actually lived in, in my, in my undergraduate I didn't mention this. And when I was in my undergraduate program, in my senior year, I did live in Mexico for for like, not not quite a full year in Wahaca, which was amazing. So if you ever get a chance to go to a haka, Mexico, I think it's one of the most special places on earth. So, after graduate school, I did take a little bit of time to do some exploring, and South America, which was an amazing, amazing trip. Being in the Andes, for instance, was just incredible. And just the different cultures, the different cities, I'm especially enamored with Buenos Aires in Argentina. But I, so I kind of brushed up on my Spanish and whatnot. And then I, I was very fortunate, I had the chair of my thesis committee started teaching at last or bone and in Paris, and wait, see, see ASBO I think actually, it's which is an another, like a science based university in Paris. And, and so I got the opportunity to be introduced to the OECD, which is the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris is sort of a I liken it to a mini think tank or not, it's really not that many sort of a smaller version of the United Nations. But it's, it's really a think tank between between the Western world countries. So it's like a, it's like, membership. You know, there's member countries basically, so, and it's headquartered in Paris. And I was offered a position there. So I ended up working there for about a year and living in Paris, which is a magnificent opportunity, as well. And I was focused on looking at social innovations across the, across the European region, specifically looking at sort of community community based projects that focused on improvement of both, again in sustainability, looking at the environment impacts on the environment of certain sorts of projects, and impacts on the community. And just also spotlighting just innovations, innovative community projects.   Michael Hingson  14:10 When you were you said in your senior year, you spent most of the year and Wahaca. How did how did that work from a studying standpoint? Was that just part of the university assignment? And did you sort of work remotely? Or how did that work?   Shea Cunningham  14:22 It was really wonderful. It was through the School of International Training. So it was a it was an abroad program that that we didn't have coursework. And we did have field work as well. And so my, so we did have classes, we had a lot of guest lectures, everything from culture to politics to history. And then I had I did a we had to do like a focus project. And so I selected looking at the sea turtles of Wahaca Nick problem, it's actually called Laguna state chicawa, which is where two different types of sea turtles come to lay their eggs. And the and as you probably know, the sea turtles got on the endangered species list. And so that had to stop. And so this was a project run by marine biologists. And so I basically live with them for about six weeks and experienced their project. And I helped it was it was magical I, I was able to help you know, bring the little little, the well the, the eggs that were being laid, and then we would transfer them into a safe area. And then in the evenings, we would liberate them into the sea and watch them watch a little babies crawled down to the sea was incredible. And at night, we would watch the, the moms coming up, the female turtles coming up onto the shore, and then making their nest and laying their eggs. And the reason why that project was happening was because the community there was reliant upon the sea turtle sea turtles for you know, making lotions and, and using their shells to create combs and all sorts of things like that. So then, there was also a project focused on helping to create a new economy, you know, new economic options for the community,   Michael Hingson  16:22 to not so much doing the turtles.   Shea Cunningham  16:25 Exactly. So it became a more sustainable, you know, operation for the community. And obviously, for the turtles.   Michael Hingson  16:33 How big were the adult turtles? Or are they How big are the adult turtles?   Shea Cunningham  16:38 I don't remember exactly in terms of measurement, but I would say, I mean, they're huge. The the green turtles are they get to be like, at least four feet long. Okay. Yeah, yeah, they're pretty big.   Michael Hingson  16:53 So they're big, like some of the Galapagos turtles and so on. Well, not   Shea Cunningham  16:56 as large as those because those the Galapagos are the largest turtle, I believe on Earth, but, but there, there are some moral big ones that kind of take your breath away.   Michael Hingson  17:05 I'm more used to desert tortoises and we don't see them nearly as much now I grew up in Palmdale, we had a pet tortoises growing up. And then later, after I was married, my mother in law went out of her house in Mission Viejo one day, and there was a tortoise just walking up the driveway. And clearly it had been someone's pet. But no one could ever claim it or find it. So we ended up deciding that we would take him and putting him in our yard. And later we got another another tortoise. So it was kind of fun. So we had a male and a female, very sweet bar, like desert tortoises were fun, and we could pet them. And we would give them rose petals and lead us and things like that. And they would also just stick their necks out if you're going to scratch under their necks. They would love it. Oh, yeah. So we made good friends. And actually, it got to the point where they decided that one day they wanted to come into the house. And our screen door or screen door was closed but not locked. And they just popped it open and came in to the consternation of our cat at the time, but everyone got along.   Shea Cunningham  18:19 That's really cute. I love it. I love any kind of turtle.   Michael Hingson  18:25 Yeah, I like turtles and tortoises. I saw one Galapagos turtle, but I was pretty young, only seven or eight at the San Diego Zoo. Oh, wow. But yeah, I like turtles and tortoises in there. They're kind of fun. Well, you so you eventually went off and went to graduate school. And then what did you do after graduate school?   Shea Cunningham  18:46 Well, then, I mean, after working at the the the OECD, the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development in Paris, I ended up coming back to Los Angeles area. And I started to do some consulting actually for the Thai Community Development Center. And another the Community Development Center, which my goodness, I'm forgetting the name of it, but there are I basically started to consult as a sustainability planner for some different organizations. And I also was invited back to UCLA. I was a graduate student researcher at the North American Integration and development center. So I continue to take on some research projects there. I also worked as, as the research director for the Service Employees International Union, focused on the the public sector and actually worked with one of the projects that was especially rewarding and interesting was with people with developmental disabilities. So it was working with people there called people first I'm not sure if you're familiar with that organization, little David I think they're based in Sacramento. So that was that was an interesting project and you know, working also with the with the, with the helpers that you know that the in home care workers and then I, you know, so I bopped around a bit i i also had a full day and I still I still practice it yoga, I started teaching yoga I was I had two children. So my first one, I was really into yoga, and I ended up ended up being asked, well, I just found this really interesting and cost efficient program. And I ended up becoming a teacher through it. And I really just wanted to do that, because I was interested in learning more about the roots of yoga, and you know, just not not just the actual poses and postures. And, and, and then I started teaching and I as a young as a mom with young kids, that was that was a nice sort of side path. And then it took, and then after, after my kids got a little bit older, and I started going to, to elementary school and in my first kid and in elementary school in kindergarten, that's when I noticed that there was not any even recycling happening at the school. And so I kind of kicked it into high gear and said, Okay, we need to, we need to change things here at the school district. And I connected with some like minded parents, and some like minded teachers and the principal. And we, we sort of piloted a waste reduction and recycling program at the elementary school. And then from there, we raised some money through CalRecycle. And then we, I was asked to be a part of a new sort of committee for sustainability for the school district. And then I ended up leading that, and I really went all in with it. So we we raised a couple of large grants and created composting recycling bins across the entire 10 School 10 site school district. And then we worked with we started with that, but then we we really got into building our sort of co curricular awareness program and worked with the with the the janitorial staff and brought in green cleaning supplies so that they're moving. So it's basically healthier for them as well as the teachers and then students, we brought in solar to offset the you know, the fossil fuel burning, and to reduce the carbon emissions and to provide Sun shading for the parking lots and and playground areas. And we also worked on water reduction or water conservation. We we worked in brought in some new landscaping. So it was like for about five or six years, I was really I was very focused on that while doing other sort of consulting projects on the side. I also worked for help Sony Studios, which is also in Culver City, become a become a zero waste studio, because it's really neat. They they, they being the studio, they have friendly competitions with other studios across the region. And so they're they're really into becoming more green and more sustainable. And so I was brought in to help them create a zero waste studio at the headquarters, which was fun. And I mean, I could go on I have a few other projects that I actually because of the work I was doing at the schools, I gave a speech at a green schools Conference, which is an annual conference that happens in Pasadena. And from there I was invited to work. There's a proposition 39 That was created kind of a loophole that there was found for funding, energy efficiency and renewables in public schools. That money is sunsetted. This is bad for about six years, there was a really good amount of money for different schools for LED lighting retrofits and solar panels. And so I basically helped with that program. And and then I and then my sort of biggest, longest term project that I have that's continuing. And I think I haven't mentioned yet that I developed my own business called balanced approach. And it is a certified woman owned business. It's a sustainability doing sort of a micro sustainability planning firm. And I collaborated with a colleague of mine who who is the co director of sustainable works. And we pitched a Culver City sustainable business certification program to the city council took a couple of years to get it going. But now we're in the sixth year of the program. And we have certified over 70 businesses now as sustainable and kind of on the same model of what we did for the or what I did for the school district with my my other colleagues, which is, you know, from working on green cleaning, you know, taking out toxics working on energy efficiency, working on bringing it bringing in renewables, water conservation, and awareness building. And also transportation. That's another aspect because that's a big transportation is a large factor in terms of carbon emissions.   Michael Hingson  25:58 When How long ago was it that you discovered that the school needed to deal with recycling and so on your kid your child was in kindergarten, how long ago was at   Shea Cunningham  26:08 dating myself? Now? My, my son is 18. Now, okay, yeah, that was like 13 years ago.   Michael Hingson  26:17 It is sort of surprising. And that's This is why I was asking the question that that late in the game, well, maybe not. But it's sort of surprising that they hadn't gotten very conscious about doing recycling and so on. So 13 years ago, would have made it about 2010, you would have thought that they would have done more to address the issue, but then you're getting you're dealing with the innocence the government.   Shea Cunningham  26:45 Yes, I would like that's why I was like, Okay, with this is not okay, we need to teach our kids how to be environmental stewards. And it's not it as we know, recycling is not you know, what's, well, there's like the you've heard of the three R's, right? Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. Right? And it really isn't that priority, like first we got to focus on reducing our waste and reducing our our plastics and our disposables, and then it's reusing whatever we can, and then, you know, recycle what we can't, you know, reduce and reuse. But yes, too, as to your question, or, yeah, I, I agree with you, it was really surprising that they didn't have that in place, you would think that that would be something that that is everywhere, universally, but it still isn't, I mean, it just still isn't. So we still have a long road to the hall that Culver City Unified now. Thankfully, there, it's become part of the culture. And we actually received a state level and federal level Green Ribbon Award for the work that we did in Culver City. So I'm pretty proud of that.   Michael Hingson  27:50 And you talked about solar and creating shade for parking lots, and so on. So you put the solar panels above the parking lots and so on. So that created shade, but it also generated power through the solar energy process.   Shea Cunningham  28:04 Exactly. Yeah. And then we also in one of the elementary schools, we have also shading the playground. And as you know, we have how, you know, we're having more heat waves, and it's gonna continue, unfortunately, until we, you know, really slow the ship down on terms of our fossil fuel burning. But, yeah, so that's really been helpful, because we've had a lot of hot days out on the playground, so it's nice to have that additional shade.   Michael Hingson  28:28 Oh, is all of that surviving in the winter with the heavy winds and all?   Shea Cunningham  28:33 Ah, so far, so good. It's pretty solid. Thankfully, yes.   Michael Hingson  28:38 Which is cool. And I suppose you could say, in a sense that maybe helps a little bit in sheltering from some of the winds because they're up there, but they're, they're sort of flat. So I'm not sure that it shelters all that much, but it must help a little, yeah, helps   Shea Cunningham  28:51 a little, and it helps reduce also the bills, the costs. Energy,   Michael Hingson  28:58 where does the where does the solar power go to the school? Or how does that work?   Shea Cunningham  29:03 It goes back to the grid, you know, so it goes to the grid, but then, you know, what happens is the because it is a, at least as of when I was, you know, really in the weeds on the program, it was over 50% of the energy needs were met by by the solar panels. So yeah, but yeah, so that's yeah, because it is on the grid, it's not an off grid system, but that is you know, that's something that resilience, climate resilience is is really would be the next step is to have like a battery backup system. So when the when the blackouts happen as we know, they do happen, especially in heat waves and whatnot, then the school will be able to stay and keep the lights on basically. So I was gonna   Michael Hingson  29:55 actually ask you about batteries. I know that the technology hasn't probably progressed as nearly as much as we would like, but has battery backup technology advanced to the point where it makes economic sense to to get batteries. So for example, in our home here, my home, we have solar, we sell back to the grid, and we don't have battery backups. And when we bought solar and set it up six years ago, when the house was built, the person who did it said, batteries are still not worth it. They don't get warranted long enough. And they're very expensive for what you actually get. What do you think?   Shea Cunningham  30:34 Well, I mean, I'm not a full on expert and up on up on that. But I would say this, in general, it's the technology just keeps improving rapidly, the costs keep coming down. And when I was I actually also worked for a couple of years in the city of Malibu and, and battery backups, were going in very rapidly across the, you know, the residents. And I know that's a little bit more affluent. community, but but there are more and more certainly, sort of government agencies and buildings that are that recognize the importance of the battery backup for for sort of public safety. So you might want to weigh it out. I mean, I would just keep I would keep looking out. And also, the other thing I meant to say, is they also have a lot of rebates and what not, because they're, you know, there is government programs that are encouraging people to do this. So I would just say Keep it keep an eye out.   Michael Hingson  31:38 What do you think about the new rules in California, the Public Utility Commission just adopted some new rules that I guess are gonna make a significant change in how much people get back from solar and so on. Are you familiar with those?   Shea Cunningham  31:51 You know, I'm not super up to date on it. But I know that there's stuff going on. And and I think some of it is not in a good direction. Yeah. So yeah. So I think that, yeah, there's that is something to stay abreast of. But I think in the end, you know, it's got to get move in the right direction, because we I can just, I mean, in terms of emission reduction targets, yes, tonsa municipalities have made them, certainly the state has made them a lot of cities have made them, you know, going net zero by 20 2040, I believe is Los Angeles, by 2050, for the state of California. And also, if I'm not mistaking, I think that's also the case for the federal government has made that commitment as well. And then corporations are publicly traded corporations are actually going to be mandated to do so beginning January 1 2024. Because the SEC, the Security and Exchange Commission is going to be there any day. Now, q1, when this this first quarter here in this this year, 2023. They're supposed to be publishing their new regulations, which will be effective January 1 2024. And that's going to that's going to include greenhouse gas inventories, they need to be third party certified, there needs to be target emission reduction targets made and there needs to be progress made upon those targets on an annual basis through reporting. So things are definitely moving in that direction.   Michael Hingson  33:35 Well, we said at the beginning that you were a sustainability expert. And so I'd love to get into some of that what it really is sustainability.   Shea Cunningham  33:45 Sustainability, the the UN, I believe the United Nations calls, defines it as meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs a future generations. So that's it in a nutshell. But it's also seen there. There's also a term called the three P's, which is people planet and profit. So it's definitely not just about the environment. It is also equally about the impacts on the community, you know, community well being social well being, as well as the finances of it, like is it? Is it financially sustainable? There's another sort of visual of the three legged stool. So you need each pillar because they won't stand up if it if, if if you have a pillar that's missing. So it's the environment, it's the social aspect, and it's the, like I said, the economy or the financial aspect of it.   Michael Hingson  34:46 So, the the idea, though, is that we do need to look not only for now, but we do need to look for the future. And it just seems to me that when I hear a lot of the debates, and I hear are a lot of the discussions coming out of Washington and other places. There's a cadre of people who just tend to not seem to be thinking much about the future at all. How do we change that? How do we get people to really look more toward the fact that we are all responsible, and we have to take an active effort and all this   Shea Cunningham  35:22 very good point, you really hit it on the head, but it is, it is perplexing to me that there are so many people that are not not really taking the responsibility and not really accepting the fact that that we all need to work together to sort of do our part, because the signs are all out there. I mean, we are we are living in the reality of climate change at a much more rapid pace than the scientists predicted. By but at the end of the day, it Yeah, it's not political. And I think that it's become politicized, sadly. And I think we got to, I think it to really answer your question, I think everybody, everybody wants to live in a clean world, everybody wants, doesn't want to see, you know, a garbage and pollution. Nobody likes that stuff. I think everybody is, is shares that, that desire. And I think that, you know, we, I think that's part of the message that we need to get across is like, you know, we're not, this is not a blame game, we just, you know, we just need to work together on this. And it's not about I mean, the earth is going to be fine. I mean, quite frankly, if humans humans go, the earth is going to repair itself, because we know Mother Nature is amazing. So it's really more about like saving ourselves, quite frankly, and saving our, you know, our, our grandchildren, our children, our grandchildren. So and it's, again, it's not something I want to emphasize, it's not something that's in the future, we're already living in this situation, as you know, the extreme weather events, like very massive storms, elongated storms, larger fires than ever long, long term droughts. We're in a 20 year drought. Now, even though we already have this. Tons of precipitation happening now, that's probably not going to continue. That's, so we have, you know, it's kind of like Global Weirding. I'm not sure if you heard of that term, but I think I really feel like that encapsulates it, there's just crazy weather patterns going on. It's very destructive. And, and that's why businesses are really waking up. In fact, the US military has woken up to this, you know, a couple decades ago, they've been building climate resilient systems because of that. So and then corporations, larger corporations are really, they're out in front of the SEC regulations already, because they're seeing that their supply chains are starting to go wonky, because when you have flooding happening, when you have fires happening, you know, it destabilizes the supply chain, it, you know, obviously cuts into productivity cuts into the cost the revenues. And, and it makes things much more in, you know, it's it's, it's not a shirt, you know, and I'm saying it's, it's, it makes it much more challenging, basically. So they're waking up. And they're, it's, and I think they really, especially with the United Nations, and the Global Compact, which is the sort of corporate member corporate kind of club for engaging in the United Nations and their sustainable development goals and whatnot. They're working together with corporations to, to achieve, you know, to work on progressing and to work on getting more renewables out there. So we have the options to start really bringing down the carbon.   Michael Hingson  38:53 Yeah. And you said that this isn't really a political issue, or shouldn't at least be a political issue. And that makes perfect sense. But unfortunately, it's become so much of a political issue, let's say, at least in this country, you've got people who say, Well, this isn't really set, there's no such thing as climate change, because it's really just nature. And it's the way it's always been, it's the way it's always going to be, how do we get people to recognize that there really is a difference?   Shea Cunningham  39:23 Well, I think it's really there's so much evidence, you know, so I think it's, it's really boils down to education. I think we need to have more kind of roundtable discussions. I think we need to, you know, meet people where they are and and sort of focus in on what what's impacting them personally, and what might be impacting their family personally, but also the coming back to it's really the sciences there. The evidence is there, I think and I'd be happy I don't know if we if this is a possibility, but I'd be happy to, to to I'm give you some links that you can share on your in your program, please do. Okay, so I'll do that. But I think at the end of the day, it's really the education piece.   Michael Hingson  40:12 And people need to be open to be educated, before it gets too late, because this is it's not a new concept that there are things happening. I mean, you can go back to the Silent Spring with Rachel Carson years ago. That's right. So we're not dealing with anything magical here. And the more some people protest, and the more things happen, it's pretty clear that there really is an issue that we have to deal with.   Shea Cunningham  40:41 Absolutely. And so So for you,   Michael Hingson  40:43 you, you did a lot of work and public policy and so on, but what really then drew you to get so incredibly involved in sustainability and so on, was it what happened in kindergarten? Or is it just that you always notice those things are what?   Shea Cunningham  41:01 Yeah, you know, it's, I think it's just in my DNA, Michael, I just, it just really was a no brainer for me that this is what I wanted to do with my, you know, professionally with my life. So I very much, you know, I feel very fortunate actually, to be in this to be in this field. Because it's, it's, for me, it's just deeply meaningful. And I sort of live and breathe it, like I try to be as sustainable as I can in my own life. And, you know, so I make sure that I am, you know, I tried to reduce my own carbon footprint. So I'm, I'm also walking the talk, but it just was a natural fit for me. And, again, as I mentioned, like, I've, I'm a big nature lover, I've always felt better when I'm outside and, you know, taking a walk in the forest, or, or, you know, watching the sunset on the beach. And I mentioned, I loved them or ride my bike, and, you know, go through in being different, explore different routes, you know, and, and I just feel very compelled to do my part to help preserve and conserve and repair and restore our, our environment.   Michael Hingson  42:18 Well, it's, it really is, I think, relevant and important to step out and look at things that are different from what we're used to. I love, for example, going to, when we were in Northern California, places like near woods, and forests, and so on, I love forest, just because the sounds are so different, or in the environment is so different. It was so much fun to be able to be in there and experience a different environment like that. And I've kind of always thought to myself, I can live here. But it's so important that we understand different places then we're specifically used to and as a public speaker, who has been traveling for now, the last 21 and a half years, I've always been so interested and excited to explore new places and just experience different environments, caves and other things like that as well.   Shea Cunningham  43:19 Yeah, I'm with Yeah, I definitely feel the same way. And it's just, it's, you know, it's, it's a way for us to repair ourselves when we when we're out in nature.   Michael Hingson  43:31 You haven't lived until you've been in the middle of New York City just after a blizzard, and you're walking down Madison Avenue, when there are no cars around, and it's so quiet. And nothing is going on. Because there's just way too much snow it was it was so much fun to get to do that once.   Shea Cunningham  43:49 Right on. It's awesome. And there's also nature, you know, I think it's so important to bring nature to the cities to, you know, in terms of like, you know, there's urban forests, for instance. I mean, when we have a lot of trees in the city, it just makes everybody feel better.   Michael Hingson  44:10 Yeah, absolutely. It's, it really is important to, to, if you can't bring people to it, then bring it to people, at least as much as you can.   Shea Cunningham  44:21 Absolutely.   Michael Hingson  44:22 So you talked earlier about what you did when your son was in kindergarten and really noticing the whole issue about recycling and so on. Overall, I guess two thoughts. One, how is it effective and why is it effective to explore and bring sustainability into elementary schools?   Shea Cunningham  44:49 Very good question. I think it is imperative to do that. To bring it to young really young kids, because they are like sponges, you know, so they're are, they're able to pick up these new habits and make them just habits that they don't have to think about in terms of, you know, being good at and reducing their waste, for instance, not bringing, you know, reuse are like water, plastic water bottles, for instance, in plastic bags. And like, in saying, No, I'm going to bring reusable as I have a reusable water bottle, and you know, that's better for the environment, it's better for me. And, and, and being careful about recycling and that sort of thing. It when, when you teach the young kids they are like, like I mentioned, they're little sponges, and so it just becomes habit for them. And then it's not something that they really have to learn and, and whatnot. So that's really, you know, when you get to like, high school, as we all know, something happens to the teenage brain. And, and they are, you know, sometimes it's, they're a little defiant, and, you know, they don't necessarily want to do with what the adults are saying and whatnot, so. So it's harder, it's harder. And as we all know, it's also it's always hard, hard to change, especially for adults. You know, not everybody, it's usually change is hard. I mean, you've heard that term before. But that's one only one thing you can ever, ever really be sure of in life is change, because everything changes. And so we might as well go with the flow, and learn how to be skillful at riding the waves of change. Right. So that Yeah, I mean, I just think that the younger, the better. And if we all did that, if it was universal, you know, within a within a half a generation we'd be we'd be, you know, doing great.   Michael Hingson  46:45 What's ironic, of course, is that, however it happens, we're taught to fear change. Yep. You know, we all say yeah, change is all around us. Change happens. But when it really comes down to it, we're afraid of it.   Shea Cunningham  46:59 Yes, chain. Well, that yeah, they talked about change being hard. And yeah, we kind of go into that reptilian brain of like, oh, yeah, no fear. We gotta watch out for this. And I think it's, I think that makes it the biggest challenge, you know, and it's, and I do think that he is a politician and Al Gore. And if you remember his Inconvenient Truth, Inconvenient Truth. Yeah. I think that's a brilliant phrase, because that's really what it is. Yeah, it's not it's not, you know, we we have built especially in in this country, as you mentioned, it's it's more political in this country than anywhere else in terms of climate action, and, you know, and the awareness of climate change or lack of awareness, but it is it is something that you know, we what am I trying to say, Where am I going with my thoughts? I'm having a moment   Michael Hingson  47:53 well, we continue to fear change, it's yes. And it's it it shouldn't be an inconvenient truth the change happens but you have it on the hand. He's right. I was a while before I actually saw it. I was actually flying to Japan after my first book thunder dog was published and that's where when I actually watched the movie, it was on the on the airplane, but it was so enjoy I watched it twice. But I I really appreciated what he had to say and he is absolutely right. Yeah. And it's it shouldn't be An Inconvenient Truth but we make it something that's inconvenient we just don't like to deal with all of that   Shea Cunningham  48:36 good point and that's what I the the word convenient is what I was get trying to get back to that we have created this culture and in America I think it really started in the 1950s of convenience creating a culture of convenience Yeah, so you know like Oh, TV dinners and fast food and disposable water bottles and you know does everything is to go coffee to go with with a disposable you know, cup and lid and we've we we are we are literally swimming and like we're you know way over our heads and waste now we have a serious waste problem, which of course is also carbon emission problem as well. And we have so much waste in this country and it's and it's all because of like oh you know creating this sort of like it's a mirage really of like, oh we're better off because we have all this stuff that we can collect and we can you know just enjoy once and throw away and you know and so that's the kind of stuff that it is hard but we got to change that that we can't keep living like that. Are there   Michael Hingson  49:42 any water bottles so they throw away water bottles that actually are recycle and Will are biodegradable and so on? Have we done any of that?   Shea Cunningham  49:51 There are there are bio plastics, but that's actually a whole nother problem. Because our infrastructure, our recycling info structures inadequate, and to handle those bio plastics, they have to be basically heated up to a really high degree. And very, very few municipalities have that capacity at this point in time. But, you know, there is something about like being up, you know, in terms of the source is better, because it's not fossil fuel driven, or, you know, it's not made by fossil fuels are made from fossil fuels. But, but, you know, standard plastic bottles can be recycled, but at the end of the day, you know, only about I mean, it's really, it's really kind of like, oh, like, only about like, 10% of total recycling stream really gets recycled. And it's because they're, you know, so I know, there is some hope in California, there is a bill that finally got passed. It's been like up for passage for many, many, many years. But all I forget exactly the year, I think it's not till 2025, maybe 2030, which is too far into the future, from my perspective, but that all packaging has to be actually recycled or composted by that date in in, in California. And you know, when California when something as big as the California economy makes a change like that, then it will, it will have reverberate reverberations across other states as well. So I'm somewhat hopeful that we're moving in a in a good but very slow direction, in the right direction. But, you know, besides just like the disposable, sort of packaging and whatnot, it's, it's just, you know, like a fast fashion, I'm sure you've heard of that term of like, you know, Textiles and Apparel, that sort of thing, and, you know, purchasing of stuff, we don't really need, that. That's the kind of stuff that I think we just need to be more reflective and mindful in our in our society.   Michael Hingson  51:57 Yeah, we, we need to recognize that we need to be the solution and not the problem are not part of the problem. And we're just not collectively doing nearly as much of that as we should. And another example of some of that we hear about a lot is greenhouse gases, where where do they come from? And where do greenhouse gases fit into the whole equation of what we're talking about? Right.   Shea Cunningham  52:23 Good question. So greenhouse gases, I have been mentioning emissions, and I was referring to greenhouse gas emissions. So that is basically what is what happens when fossil fuels are burned. So fossil fuels are, you know, mined or are extracted from the earth. very, they're very, very polluting. And they, they're basically through the through the energy industry. That's one of the major sources of fossil fuel burning and greenhouse gas emissions in our country, and actually, mostly around the entire world. Industry. And transportation is another another source of the greenhouse gas emissions, it's up to depends on you know, it's kind of any, there's different ways to slice and dice the pie of in terms of where the emissions come from. But I've read many, many different sources that say about 40% of our emissions come from fossil fuel burning of in cars, and trucks. So that's one of the reasons why it's so important to move away from fossil fuel burning cars and move into electric cars. I know that there is gap greenhouse gases that are emitted in the making of the cars, but in terms of in terms of driving the electric vehicle vehicles, especially if you are charging, you know, in a house or a home that is that is has solar energy, right? Yes, then you really are making a big impact and big positive impact.   Michael Hingson  54:06 Yeah, and that, that makes a big difference. And I know we're going to get there. I do hope it happens sooner than later. I I'm absolutely, totally supportive of the whole concept of electric vehicles. Although I do think that we need to be responsible. And there have been laws passed about this. But too many electric vehicles still Don't make a noise. So those of us who don't see those cars coming are put in danger. And it's now been 13 or 12 years. And since the law was passed the pedestrian enhancement Safety Act that said the cars need to make noise, and they're still playing with standards and trying to deal with it and the reality is that the best ironically, from at least my perspective, maybe scientifically, someone will come up with something different but I happen to hurt it. At the best way for me to deal with a vehicle and making noise is the sound of an internal combustion engine. And they ought to be able to emulate that sound in cars because I can tell the difference between a bus and a car and a truck. And I can tell more about whether the car is speeding up or slowing down because of all the different nuances of an internal combustion engine sound. So one tone isn't going to do it. But they haven't done that yet, really. And at some point, once again, it's going to have to be addressed because even NITSA has said that when cars are quiet, for the total population, there's 1.5 times as likely hood of an accident happening and the pedestrian doesn't just blind people anymore. Right? You know, that that's what got the law passed in the first place?   Shea Cunningham  55:59 How interesting. Thank you for telling me that, because that's something I never thought about that's really opens my mind to that?   Michael Hingson  56:05 Well, it is it is something that needs to be dealt with. And but I love the concept of electric vehicles. And you know, I have I've actually driven a Tesla down i 15. And the driver was the the normal owner and driver was in the car and said you want to drive it? I said, Sure. So I drove about 15 miles and appreciate what it can do. And I realized that we've really are on the cusp of the whole concept of autonomous vehicles. What we have now is not anything like what we're going to have in 20 years, and the viability and the the foolproof nature of what they can do is going to come. But we have to start somewhere.   Shea Cunningham  56:49 Absolutely. Yeah, that's, that's gonna be fair. I mean, I'm a little nervous about it. But you know, again, change is hard.   Michael Hingson  56:57 Well, I think there's reason to be nervous. Because we can't move too quickly or otherwise, we're going to push the cars beyond the limits of what they can do today. But we're seeing constant improvements in the whole concept of autonomous vehicles. And the time is going to come when they really will be as safe and as foolproof as we would like them to be. Or as we read about in science fiction books, that's coming.   Shea Cunningham  57:25 Pretty wild.   Michael Hingson  57:26 I know, isn't it? Well, how about carbon, a measurable carbon emissions and so on measuring them. And dealing with all the reporting and studying of such such things? That's obviously important. And I would assume that one of the values of that is it really helps us get to a better understanding of whether we are we're not having an effect on the environment in a positive way.   Shea Cunningham  57:53 Yeah, absolutely. Yeah. So that's the greenhouse gas inventory that we you can do, you know, on a personal residential level? And of course, you know, municipalities do it. And businesses do it. And a lot of businesses are not doing it yet. But as I mentioned, many corporations are doing it and are demanding that their suppliers do it. And and the Security Exchange Commission will be mandating it. So that is, you know, in a nutshell, it's basically, you know, for for business, it's looking at the different sources of greenhouse gases, which I'm not sure if I mentioned, it's really the major cause to global warming, which is like, which I think is it's more aptly called Global Weirding. Because there's, there's extreme cold, that's snaps that happen, as well as extreme heat. And as you know, glaciers are melting ice, and sea levels are rising the whole business. But But so, in terms of the greenhouse gas inventory, and we look at the different sources, which of course, buildings are a major source, you know, using the energy in the buildings, and then we calculate, you know, what, what is that in greenhouse gases, in terms of energy, and we look at the transportation, we look at business travel, we look at, you know, so airplanes, as we know, our jet fuel is very polluting, thankfully, we're seeing the aviation industry start to starting to move toward making commitments at least to have electric planes, at least starting to phase them in by 2030. Because 2030, by the way, is sort of the year that the United Nations has focused on and to like, we need to have really measurable reductions and like half of our emissions need to be reduced by 2030 globally. And then, in terms of going back to like the business travel, you know, there's more hotels as well that are just starting to make commitments as well to be net zero hotels by a certain date. So, you know, and it's really the the proof is gonna be in the pudding like, we need to see the progress. We can't just say, Okay, we're gonna do that and then share best practices and 2030 No, every year, we need to win, you know, we need to redo the inventory, we need to put programs into place to incentivize people to, to take alternative transportation to work, including public transportation, carpooling, you know, if you're going to buy a new car, go, Evie. You know, if you can ride your bike to work, if you're not that far away, choose to do that do active transportation, that sort of thing. So we need to get those sorts of things in place and incentivize people tend to make it fun, because Because change is hard, you gotta kind of gotta be smart about it, and be creative about it, and make it something that is going to be engaging, and is going to, you know, people are going to open their minds to it. So and So basically, we take all the different sources of the data, where the greenhouse gases are coming from, and then we crunch the numbers. And then we like we, you know, we have our, our carbon emissions, sort of portfolio, so to speak. And then we know where, okay, this is where we are this year, this is where we need to get next year. So we have to do short term, medium term and longer term planning for year after year for, you know, reducing the carbon and in terms of the corporations as well, there's, at least in terms of like office based work, I think it's very important that we maintain, and it's looking like it's feasible to maintain sort of hybrid work schedules and flexible work schedules. So we are not, you know, needlessly driving back and forth to the office every single day,   Michael Hingson  1:01:43 I think we're starting to grow to realize that there's value in so many ways to allow people at least to have a hybrid schedule and do some work at home, helps family helps mindset, it helps everyone to sometimes be able to do a little bit more on your own schedule, rather than, Oh, there's just one process to do it. Right. And so you are the director of sustainability for ASTN   Shea Cunningham  1:02:12 ASGN incorporated in and what is ASGN. ASGN is a is a company that is it's a publicly traded firm in the Fortune 600. And there and they are an IT consulting and staffing firm. And as Jan's main clients are really the top sort of 25 of the Fortune 500 Club. And so Microsoft, Apple, Google, Amazon, IBM, and others are the main clients. And so that's where the and especially Microsoft have to give a shout out to Microsoft, they're the ones who are really the most sort of at the at the forefront of of making target reductions, and also requiring suppliers to follow their lead.   Michael Hingson  1:03:01 All well, it's going to be exciting to see how things evolve over time. I really appreciate what you're doing. And I hope the people who are out here listening will learn from it. And definitely please send me links and maybe links to things you have written and so on. And we will ensure that those are in the show notes so that people will have access to all of   Shea Cunningham  1:03:25 that. We'll do we'll do thank you so much, Michael. Well, this   Michael Hingson  1:03:28 has been really fun. Well, I definitely want to thank you Shea for being here. How can people reach out to you or get in contact?   Shea Cunningham  1:03:36 Well, you can either go on LinkedIn and look me up Shea Cunningham, S H E A Cunningham. And also, as I mentioned, I still have my certified woman owned business balanced approach. And my email is just Shea S H E A  at balanced approach.net.   Michael Hingson  1:03:53 There you go. Direct contact all the way. Well, absolutely. This has been fun. I hope you've enjoyed listening to us today in this conversation. I'd love to hear your comments, feel free to email me at Michaelhi at accessibe A C C E S S I B E.com. And while you're thinking about access to be go to the website and do a free audit of your own website and see how accessible it is, which is another whole story. But you can also go to Michael hingson.com/podcast hingson is h i n g s o n and we hope that you'll give us a rating wherever you're hearing the podcast and that you go back and listen to some of the other podcasts. We really appreciate it. But a five star rating and your comments are absolutely invaluable and we hope that you'll give us any thoughts that you have. Shea for you and anyone listening. If you have any thoughts of other people we should have on his guests on unstoppable mindset. Please let us know please email me. Let us know about guests. Give us introductions. We'll bring them on.   Shea Cunningham  1:04:57 Well do.   Michael Hingson  1:04:58 I appreciate that? Well again, Shea, thanks very much for being here with us and doing this today.   Shea Cunningham  1:05:04 Thank you so much, Michael. Take care. You too.   Michael Hingson  1:05:12 You have been listening to the Unstoppable Mindset podcast. Thanks for dropping by. I hope that you'll join us again next week, and in future weeks for upcoming episodes. To subscribe to our podcast and to learn about upcoming episodes, please visit www dot Michael hingson.com slash podcast. Michael Hingson is spelled m i c h a e l h i n g s o n. While you're on the site., please use the form there to recommend people who we ought to interview in upcoming editions of the show. 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On this episode of Build Momentum, Sarah and Katie are joined by Ben Farrell, the Assistant Head of School and Director of the Upper School at the New England Innovation Academy. Prior to joining NEIA, Ben was the Principal and Head of School at The International Montessori School of Beijing. Ben received his M.A. in higher and post-secondary education from Teachers College, Columbia University in New York, and completed graduate coursework in cross cultural conflict transformation and reconciliation at the School for International Training in Vermont.Some Questions We Ask:How can teachers effectively use artificial intelligence in the classroom? (00:43)What are some of the challenges utilizing AI and how can they be addressed in the classroom? (03:37)What are some ways that you see projects being managed with AI? (05:14)How do you think administrators (maybe even PR firm owners!) can take advantage of AI? (8:07)What other ways do you see generative AI integrating into the curriculum? (11:17)How can teachers and school leaders navigate AI conversations with their communities? (14:10)In This Episode, You Will Learn:About the use of AI in classrooms (00:50)Challenges of utilizing AI (03:45)Ideas for differentiated learning with generative AI (05:44)AI use beyond education (08:24)Other integration of generative AI into the curriculum (12:13)Tips for having AI conversations in the community (14:51)Quotes:“All the information in the world is just out there waiting for us to find it and to utilize it..”“This is going to be with us in the future. So I think we have to find ways to not only live with it but utilize it in an ethical, thoughtful way that our students can grab onto because they're going to be using this or some more advanced version of this the rest of their lives now.”“For the first time in my career, I had the ability to sort of sit with my Upper School students and say, ‘What should we do? What do you think we should do?' And I think they were taken aback by that.”Connect with Tom:NEIA websiteBen Farrell's LinkedInStay in touch with Sarah Williamson:Free Case Study GuideWebsiteLinkedInStay in touch with Katie Lash:LinkedInAbout "The Secret to Transformational Leadership," which Sarah co-authored with Dr. Quintin Shepherd:Transformational Leadership Secret websitePurchase the print or ebook

Natalia Ruiz de Cortázar Gracia is a Psychologist and a pioneer in the establishing of Outdoor Therapy in Spain. Natalia is the Director of Asociacion Experientia, the premier provider of outdoor psychotherapy for individuals and families in Spain. Asociacion Experientia also hosts the International Wilderness Therapy training program each year. Natalia shares her journey of becoming an Outdoor Therapist, her time spent studying and working in Wilderness Therapy the United states and later adapting methods to the Spanish and European contexts at-large. Find out how you can participate as a client or as a practitioner who wants to learn how to be a therapist in nature. To learn more visit asociacionexperientia.org/ or follow on instagram, facebook and more. Full list of topics below :) Check out our friends at Sound-Nest.com for tongue drums, pocket gongs and other metallic musical masterpieces. Follow  SHARE, SUBSCRIBE, and ENJOY this podcast! Please consider supporting The Transnatural Perspectives Podcast by leaving review or an episode based donation, become a monthly sponsor or share any questions or ideas with us @ www.transnaturalpod.com   Follow on @Transnatualpod on Instagram / Facebook / Twitter Topics (in order) Opening Thoughts The terms: Nature Based / Outdoor / Adventure Therapy and in English & Spanish What is outdoor therapy? Nature as context & Tool What does “Outside” look like? How did Natalia become an Outdoor Therapist? Transferring methods from the United States to Spain Developing Experientia & Establishing Outdoor / Adventure Therapy unique to Spain Become an Outdoor Therapist! International Training programs with Experientia Training Experiences: Successes, Difficulties and Integration How to participate and what to expect The future of the organization Get in Contact! Closing Thoughts #adventuretherapy #outdoortherapy #naturebasedtherapy #wildernesstherapy #AsociacionExperientia #spain #españa #psychology #psicologia  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/transnatural-perspectives/message

We hear from Dr. Phoebe Thomson (Twitter @ phoebecthomson)  and Ayla Pollman (@ayla_pollmann) about their experiences training in developmental cognitive neuroscience internationally. We discuss professional and personal difficulties, as well as the unique benefits international training provides.   For a full transcript visit: https://bit.ly/FluxSensitivePeriodsS1E7Follow us on Social Media!Twitter: @FluxSociety Facebook: facebook.com/FluxSociety/LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/fluxsociety/Our emails:andrew.lynn.1@vanderbilt.edumatt.mattoni@temple.edu 

She was In the Room Where it HappenedIn 2020, not long after graduating from Emory University, with her Poly Sci degree in hand, and after studying at the School for International Training in Geneva, Switzerland, Yissel Guerrero found herself not only with a courtside side seat to history, but she became a significant player in the epic drama that was unfolding on her home turf in Boston, MA. The city, one of America's oldest, like all the other American cities faced the greatest health crisis of a century with Covid-19 and then the staggering social unrest that gripped the country following the George Floyd and Breonna Taylor murders. Serving in Mayor Marty Walsh's administration she covered from Beacon Hill and Back Bay to Mission Hill and Fenway and would later serve as the administration's Liaison to the State Government of Massachusetts at the height of the pandemic. As she says, she was there when the realization came to the State of Massachusetts of just how bad Covid-19 would be, “Hold on! Everything has shifted.” And she was there every day showing up to work as a virulent pandemic gripped the city and claimed the lives of thousands of Bostonians. Not sure if she would contract the virus, she bore the risk of infection because she felt a calling to serve. She was there until the end, when Mayor Marty Walsh was tapped by President-Elect Joe Biden to serve in his administration as the Secretary of Labor.When I ask her about the unusual perspective she has had on history and the historic turns her life has taken and continues to do so today before she is even 30 years old, her response is humble, yet clear and pointed, “We exist in excellence, so it shouldn't be surprising to see our level of achievement.” That “we” she is referring to are the other first-generation immigrants who make up a significant portion of the population of Boston. Kids whose parents came to America for a dream of opportunity and a belief in a better way of life, and then passed those ideals on to their children. And now those same kids are running with the baton to build a city, indeed a world, of inclusion that makes space for all their dreams, and all the dreams their parents couldn't dream.Yissel describes her entry into the political world as Jesus bamboozling her. She credits her church, her faith, and her mom with opening the doors that led to her unusual life. It was her pastor who told her that she was born for a time such as this. And she took him at his word. What will she do next? You mean after her MBA in Social Impact is complete this year? Like many of her generation (and Drake) will tell you – We'll see what's about to happen next.Patrick's WebsiteAt the Podium on IGFor more information contact Patrick at patrick@patrickhueyleadership.com

Raymond Boyd, United Association International Training Fund (UAITF) Assistant Director of Education and Training, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast as part of National Apprenticeship Week and discussed how the UA's apprenticeship programs use technology to virtually simulate realistic training experiences.   Marc Pendleton, Vice President and Organizer in charge of Membership Development for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 520, appeared on the America's Work Force Union Podcast and talked about the Lone Star Program, which provides individuals who are considering an apprenticeship with hands-on experience to help decide if they want to become an apprentice.

Episode 149: Roman Dougga (Thougga) Heritage Preservation in an Antique City Dougga (Thugga) is one the best-preserved Roman towns in North Africa and it is just an hour and a half away from the capital Tunis in the governorate of Jendouba. Because of its excellent preservation and its position as a popular tourist attraction, Dougga serves as a wonderful example and experience of one of the many spaces of cultural heritage in Tunisia. In this podcast, Prof. Mounir Khélifa guides listeners through the basic history of Dougga and contextualizes broader discussions of cultural heritage in Tunisia. In his analysis of this specific ancient Roman site, he outlines what Tunisians need to prioritize as they move forward in their journey of preserving cultural heritage. Seeing as though Tunisia has a long and beautiful history it is up to individuals as well as the government and private organizations to protect and celebrate Tunisia's culture.  As a former professor and now director of the School for International Training study abroad program in Tunisia, Prof. Khélifa is well practiced in condensing thousands of years of history for listeners that are new to Tunisia. He works diligently to make sure his students understand Tunisia at a historical and political level by connecting multiple lines of thought.  Mounir Khelifa studied English at the Sorbonne and Yale where he received his MA and PhD. A professor of English language and literature at Tunis University he has taught for more than three decades poetry, poetics, literary theory and comparative literature. In addition to teaching, he has also been a director of English graduate studies and a senior advisor in the cabinet of the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, responsible for international cooperation and curricular reform. In 2012, he was made a lifetime member of the Tunisian Academy for the Arts, Letters, and Science. This episode is part of « Cultural Heritage Conservation in the Maghrib » lecture series organized by the Centre d'Études Maghrébines à Tunis (CEMAT). It was recorded at the CEMAT on April 19, 2022 with Neely Egan, the CEMAT Cultural History of Tourism Fellow.  To see related slides please visit our website: www.themaghribpodcast.com We thank Dr. Jonathan Glasser, Cultural Anthropologist at au College of William & Mary, for his istikhbar in sika on viola for the introduction and conclusion of this podcast.   Posted by: Hayet Lansari, Librarian, Outreach Coordinator, Content Curator (CEMA).

Sophia Howlett is the President for the School for International Training. In this episode we discuss her book Re-evaluating Pico: Aristotelianism, Kabbalism, and Platonism in the Philosophy of Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, alongside discussions on Ficino, God, and Kabbalah. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

This week, we provide highlights and reflections from the second annual International Training School on Core Correctional Skills from Barcelona!  Hear from Willem van der Brugge, Iuliana Carbunaru, Ioan Durnsecu as well as  Anna Esquerra Roqueta! Our very first episode recorded remotely....from the lovely city of Barcelona!  Core Correctional Skills training kit! The Criminologist channel on You Tube!!! The Paragon Group, LLC

Sophia Howlett is the President for the School for International Training. In this episode we discuss her book Marsilio Ficino and His World, alongside discussions on Pico, Platonism, Christianity, the prisca theologia, and more... --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

Welcome to the brand new episode of The Conscious Living Podcast… Today I am so delighted to feature International Retreat Leader, LifeSTYLE Design Coach, and Founder of Sweet Spot Style, Desha Peacock. Desha works with creative entrepreneurial women to upgrade their business and lifestyle. She is also the author of Create the Style You Crave and Your Creative Work Space. Peacock holds a master's degree from The School for International Training, is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator, and has led workshops and retreats across the globe.

Host Mikaela Lefrak talks with the CEO of the Peace Corps, who is visiting Brattleboro to speak at the School for International Training's commencement ceremony.

Listen as we hear from Vice-President of Development for International Training and Equipping Ministries, Chris McMillian as he preaches from Matthew 28:16-20

This week, we take some time to promote the International Training School on Core Correctional Skills! Once again taking place in Barcelona, this years' trainers include Ioan Durnsecu, Fergus McNeill, Jo Clarke, Iuliana Carbunaru, and Joseph Arvidson! We hear from past graduates as well, who give some insights on their experiences with the training. Join us in October of 2022!  REGISTRATION INFORMATION BELOW! International Training School on Core Correctional Skills  European Strategies Consulting The Paragon Group The Criminologist channel          

This week, on Old Pro News, we have an extra long interview with Zola Z. Bruce and Mariah Grant from the Sex Workers Project at the Urban Justice Center in New York City. We discussed the Safe Sex Workers Study Act, FOSTA-SESTA, OnlyFans, and many other topics related to tech freedom.   For more resources on this episode, visit our website: https://oldprosonline.org/oldpronews-008   Bios   Zola Z. Bruce MSSW is a social worker, activist and artist who focuses on helping people to create the life they  want in all aspects of their career. Originally from Dallas, TX, they moved to New York to  attend Sarah Lawrence College to study psychology and sculpture, in addition they did a  semester abroad with The School for International Training in Kingston, Jamaica where they  studied Gender and Development. Zola received their Masters of Science in Social Work from  Columbia University in 2001. Afterwards they worked for 12 years in youth development with  organizations including the Center for Family Life, McBurney YMCA, and the LGBTQ Center focusing on creating therapeutic art programs for youth and families. Internationally they  started a nonprofit, Unified for Global Healing, where they developed grassroots community  health initiatives in Haiti, Ghana, and India using the arts to communicate beyond language,  class, and cultural barriers. Combining their experiences in art, activism, sex work and social  work, Zola currently works as Director of Communications at the Sex Workers Project of  The Urban Justice Center (SWP) and started a documentary series for and by sex workers,  recently on display at The Museum of Sex. Alongside their work with SWP they continue to create, consult, speak at activist events, teach as an Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of  Criminal Justice, is a BDSM instructor and Vice President for KinkOut (KO).   Mariah Grant (she/her) is the Director of Research and Advocacy with the Sex Workers Project of the Urban Justice Center (SWP). She is a human rights and migration specialist with a focus on migrant and sex workers' rights, freedom of movement, and labor exploitation. In her role with SWP, she oversees policy advocacy and development of original research, including ongoing studies on law enforcement violence against sex workers. She has worked throughout the US and internationally on improving anti-trafficking policies to ensure better human rights protections for migrants and sex workers.   The Sex Workers Project at the Urban Justice Center in New York City are a national organization that defends the human rights of sex workers by destigmatizing and decriminalizing people in the sex trades through free legal services, education, research, and policy advocacy.    https://twitter.com/UJCSexWorkers https://www.instagram.com/sexworkersproject/ SAFE SEX WORKER STUDY ACT LINKS    Report produced by Hacking//Hustling, authors: Kendra Albert, Elizabeth Brundige, and Lorelei Lee  https://hrlr.law.columbia.edu/hrlr/fosta-in-legal-context/    https://survivorsagainstsesta.org/    https://make-the-switch.org/commercial-sex-online/    https://make-the-switch.org/the-safe-sex-worker-study-act/    Op-Ed by Fight for the Future Director Evan Greer https://www.thedailybeast.com/want-to-fix-big-tech-stop-ignoring-sex-workers    SWP Statements on SSWSA https://swp.urbanjustice.org/news-room/resources/    Senate Bill:  https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3758    House Bill:   https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6928    EARN IT ACT https://surviveearnit.com/  Call your Reps and Senators!  https://www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/sesta-fosta-anniversary/  Request meetings with your Reps and Senators – and other critical members of Congress – like members of the committees the bill has been referred to:    https://www.house.gov/representatives   https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm?OrderBy=state&Sort=ASC  Subscription to a database with contact information   Request to Join: https://make-the-switch.org/join-the-network-subgroup/  Please fill out this form to join the Sex Worker Subgroup of the Federal LGBTQPLHIV Criminal Justice Working Group. Joining the network means being added to the listserv and access to a database of resources for activists and allies, as well as an invite to the monthly working group call.  This group supports the decriminalization of sex work, transparency and accountability in state action, and uplifting the leadership of impacted people.  Donate to organizations working on this issue, including the Sex Workers Project:  https://swp.urbanjustice.org/donate-2/ 

This week, on Old Pro News, we have an extra long interview with Zola Z. Bruce and Mariah Grant from the Sex Workers Project at the Urban Justice Center in New York City. We discussed the Safe Sex Workers Study Act, FOSTA-SESTA, OnlyFans, and many other topics related to tech freedom.   For more resources on this episode, visit our website: https://oldprosonline.org/oldpronews-008   Bios   Zola Z. Bruce MSSW is a social worker, activist and artist who focuses on helping people to create the life they  want in all aspects of their career. Originally from Dallas, TX, they moved to New York to  attend Sarah Lawrence College to study psychology and sculpture, in addition they did a  semester abroad with The School for International Training in Kingston, Jamaica where they  studied Gender and Development. Zola received their Masters of Science in Social Work from  Columbia University in 2001. Afterwards they worked for 12 years in youth development with  organizations including the Center for Family Life, McBurney YMCA, and the LGBTQ Center focusing on creating therapeutic art programs for youth and families. Internationally they  started a nonprofit, Unified for Global Healing, where they developed grassroots community  health initiatives in Haiti, Ghana, and India using the arts to communicate beyond language,  class, and cultural barriers. Combining their experiences in art, activism, sex work and social  work, Zola currently works as Director of Communications at the Sex Workers Project of  The Urban Justice Center (SWP) and started a documentary series for and by sex workers,  recently on display at The Museum of Sex. Alongside their work with SWP they continue to create, consult, speak at activist events, teach as an Adjunct Professor at John Jay College of  Criminal Justice, is a BDSM instructor and Vice President for KinkOut (KO).   Mariah Grant (she/her) is the Director of Research and Advocacy with the Sex Workers Project of the Urban Justice Center (SWP). She is a human rights and migration specialist with a focus on migrant and sex workers' rights, freedom of movement, and labor exploitation. In her role with SWP, she oversees policy advocacy and development of original research, including ongoing studies on law enforcement violence against sex workers. She has worked throughout the US and internationally on improving anti-trafficking policies to ensure better human rights protections for migrants and sex workers.   The Sex Workers Project at the Urban Justice Center in New York City are a national organization that defends the human rights of sex workers by destigmatizing and decriminalizing people in the sex trades through free legal services, education, research, and policy advocacy.    https://twitter.com/UJCSexWorkers https://www.instagram.com/sexworkersproject/ SAFE SEX WORKER STUDY ACT LINKS    Report produced by Hacking//Hustling, authors: Kendra Albert, Elizabeth Brundige, and Lorelei Lee  https://hrlr.law.columbia.edu/hrlr/fosta-in-legal-context/    https://survivorsagainstsesta.org/    https://make-the-switch.org/commercial-sex-online/    https://make-the-switch.org/the-safe-sex-worker-study-act/    Op-Ed by Fight for the Future Director Evan Greer https://www.thedailybeast.com/want-to-fix-big-tech-stop-ignoring-sex-workers    SWP Statements on SSWSA https://swp.urbanjustice.org/news-room/resources/    Senate Bill:  https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/3758    House Bill:   https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/6928    EARN IT ACT https://surviveearnit.com/  Call your Reps and Senators!  https://www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/sesta-fosta-anniversary/  Request meetings with your Reps and Senators – and other critical members of Congress – like members of the committees the bill has been referred to:    https://www.house.gov/representatives   https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm?OrderBy=state&Sort=ASC  Subscription to a database with contact information   Request to Join: https://make-the-switch.org/join-the-network-subgroup/  Please fill out this form to join the Sex Worker Subgroup of the Federal LGBTQPLHIV Criminal Justice Working Group. Joining the network means being added to the listserv and access to a database of resources for activists and allies, as well as an invite to the monthly working group call.  This group supports the decriminalization of sex work, transparency and accountability in state action, and uplifting the leadership of impacted people.  Donate to organizations working on this issue, including the Sex Workers Project:  https://swp.urbanjustice.org/donate-2/ 

DG helps train the club presidents, but who trains the DG's ? Well, Eric Liu for one. He is one of the many International Assembly Trainers, making next year's DG ready for their jobs for Rotary all over the world and he's joining me on the show today.

“I really let my heart lead.”  –Desha Peacock Have big goals that seem to go against the grain of the world around you? Listen up, because I'm talking with author, lifestyle design coach, and retreat leader Desha Peacock, who consistently builds a life that suits her dreams and creativity — even though it goes against the mainstream. We dive right into how she thinks about the life she's creating. It starts with her values, the top two being family and travel/adventure. Eight years ago, she quit her job, started a business, and pulled her daughter out of school and brought her to Mexico for a month. She talks about how she made that happen from the hard conversations with her husband to trading spaces — and about the synchronicity that happened from that trip and where it led her. We also get into the challenges we face as women when we try to take care of ourselves or follow our dreams if that involves leaving children. But how it backfires if we only take care of others. So how does she make the magic happen? We talk about:  Clarity of desire — what's the ideal situation you would love to happen Supporting practices like meditating to clear and let go, gratitude, asking for things, visualizing, plus how to turn things over to a higher power and also take practical action The four ways of being stuck: Stuck in the Muck, Lost Your Mojo, Creative Overwhelm, Out of Alignment, plus how to get out of creative overload (hint, it's not about choosing one thing) Getting ideas out on paper — and finding a good time for them in your calendar Email as a more effective business tool than Instagram and Desha's course to help people build their list Navigating family, a major launch, and the rest of life during cancer treatment BIO Desha Peacock is a published author, lifeSTYLE design coach & retreat leader. With a background in career development & intuitive sense of style, Desha helps women create their Sweet Spot: a self-defined place of success and beauty.Her first book Create the Style you Crave, was listed by the Huffington Post as one of the best books to buy your girlfriend & has sold over 10,000 copies. Her second book, Your Creative Work Space can be found in bookstores around the nation and online. Desha holds a Master's degree from The School for International Training, is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator & leads retreats across the globe. She's been quoted or featured in Origins Magazine, Design Sponge, Flea Market Décor Magazine, The Jungalow, ABC.News, The Huffington Post, The Houston Chronicle, YahooNews.com, Career Rookie, US News Money, Where Women Create and many more. LINKS Desha's NEW Listbuilding Course:https://www.zivatribe.com/course/list-from-scratch ( https://www.zivatribe.com/course/list-from-scratch) Quiz:  https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/61fd93d2115fc80018fb720b (https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/61fd93d2115fc80018fb720b) Desha's website:http://www.sweetspotstyle.com ( www.sweetspotstyle.com) Desha's Instagram:http://www.sweetspotstyle.com ( )https://www.instagram.com/deshapeacock/ (https://www.instagram.com/deshapeacock/) Desha's Past Podcast Interview:http://www.sweetspotstyle.com ( )https://plansimple.com/make-space-with-desha-peacock/ (Make Space with Desha Peacock) https://plansimple.com/meet-desha-peacock/ (Meet Desha Peacock) on Plan Simple Doable Changes from this episode: GET CLARITY OF DESIRE. Start by asking: What is the ideal situation I would love to happen? Don't shut down ideas because you don't know how it will happen. Just get really clear on what you truly desire. TURN IT OVER AND TAKE A STEP. Desha uses a combination of turning things over to a higher power. Say what it is you need your universal manager to figure out. Then take a practical step. Remember, you don't have to figure everything out to take each step. GET IDEAS OUT ON PAPER AND CALENDARED. If creative overwhelm resonates, this is a...

In the past several years, there has been much discussion on the need to foster more inclusive workplaces, with special attention on general Diversity and Inclusion practices. However, we also need to see more diversity in leadership roles. Indeed, managerial-level diversity can be most instrumental in creating workplace environments that truly are inclusive of all kinds of people. One specific focus is on the queer community. How an we foster more LGBTQ+ leadership in the workplace? We spoke with Dr. Steve Yacovelli - "The Gay Leadership Dude" - about how to achieve this goal. Steve Yacovelli (“The Gay Leadership Dude”) is Owner & Principal of TopDog Learning Group, LLC, a learning and development, leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, FL, with affiliates across the globe.Steve and TopDog have had the pleasure of working with some great client-partners who they consider to be members of their “pack”. He's worked with Fortune 500 greats like The Walt Disney Company and Bayer to amazing not-for-profits like The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The American Library Association; large universities like The Ohio State University and The University of Central Florida, to small entrepreneurial rock stars like International Training & Development and GovMojo, Inc. They have thoroughly enjoyed helping their client-partners grow, develop, expand, and be successful with our corporate learning, change management, diversity and inclusion, and leadership consulting goodness.With over twenty-five years' experience in leadership, strategy, organizational learning, and communication, Steve is a rare breed of professional that understands the power of using academic theory and applying it to the corporate setting to achieve business results. Oh, and he's quite fond of dogs, too.Read more at petite2queen.com/promote-lgbtq-leadership-inclusionSupport the show (https://p2q.link/donate)

Our guest is Mark Spicer, British Special Forces Sniper. One of the youngest ever to go through the selection process for Special Forces. Owner of Osprey Group USA, International Training and Consulting Company. Author of 5 previous books on Marksmanship and his exploits as a sniper.

SIT President Dr. Sophia Howlett chats with WDEV's Ric Cengeri about World Learning, School for International Training, and the Experiment in International Living that started it all 90 years ago.

We'll start off shooting hoops with Vermont's newest semi-pro basketball team, the Bennington Martens of the American Basketball Association. Then we'll learn about the School for International Training in Brattleboro. After that, we'll get up close and personal with Lee Kittell as we continue to celebrate WDEV @ 90. And we finish up hearing from the soulful Kat Wright as she prepares for her show this Saturday night at The Essex Experience. 

Today's episode is with Ms. Javonni McGlaurin. Javonni is a 2012 graduate of Hampton University and a 2018 graduate of the School of International Training's international educational program. She is currently working with the University of Maryland as their program manager. During this interview we discuss her time at Hampton University, the work she's done in her career, and the legacy of Hampton. Thanks for tuning in, and make sure you rate, share, and subscribe! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thehbcuexperience/support

Today we take a critical look at the idea of competency-based education. Not only is the term hard to define but also it has various political agendas depending on which organization is promoting it. With me are Kathreyn Anderson-Levitt, a Professor Emerita of Anthropology at the University of Michigan–Dearborn and Meg Gardinier, who teaches at the School for International Training's (SIT) Doctorate in Global Education Program. They've recently co-edited a special issue of Comparative Education entitled “Contextualising Global Flows of Competency-based Education." https://freshedpodcast.com/Anderson-Levitt-Gardinier/ -- Get in touch! Twitter: @FreshEdpodcast Facebook: FreshEd Email: info@freshedpodcast.com Support FreshEd: www.freshedpodcast.com/donate

Conversation starts at: 5:05 In this episode Dr. Price interviews Dr. Claire Villarreal. Claire is an expert in teaching Tibetan Buddhism, meditation, and Tantra. We discuss the relationship between the social self and the self empty of all that is not self, the connection between spiritual practice and psychedelics, what happens when the threads of our ordinary reality are “cracked open,” attachment, issues with translation in religious traditions, peak experience, obstructions and the spiritual path, repetition in spiritual practice, Dzogchen, directly looking into inner energies through Tantra, Buddha nature, Shamanic practice, and spiritual practice. Bio: Raised as a fundamentalist Christian in a small town in North Texas who, by the time she left for Rice University in 1995, knew that the religious tradition of her childhood did not suit her. When she stumbled across a course on East Asian civilizations co-taught by Anne Klein, she signed up with a deep curiosity of Asian religious culture. When Anne assigned Buddhist texts for the class reading, Claire was immediately hooked on the dharma and added a Religious Studies major. When Claire started meditating with Ajahn Ken of Wat Buddhavas and sitting with Anne's sangha, Dawn Mountain, she obsessed over Tibetan history and did a Tibetan Studies semester abroad with the School for International Training. After graduation, Claire taught secondary English for a couple of years, trained in Wing Chun and tai chi chuan at Authentic Kung Fu for seven years, and left in 2003 for a long trip to Asia, and after returning home began formally teaching meditation. In 2007 Claire joined the doctoral program in Rice's Department of Religion and spent the next eight years learning, writing, and teaching about Tibetan Buddhism, contemplative ways of knowing, and how those can enrich modern Western life. After earning her PhD in 2015, she joined the staff of Dawn Mountain Center for Tibetan Buddhism, where she became the Programs Director before leaving in 2019 to offer meditation and spiritual instruction online and in person. You can learn more about Claire's offerings at: https://www.clairevillarreal.com https://rice.academia.edu/ClaireVillarreal Website for The Sacred Speaks: http://www.thesacredspeaks.com WATCH: YouTube for The Sacred Speaks https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAuksnpfht1udHWUVEO7Rg Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesacredspeaks/ @thesacredspeaks Twitter: https://twitter.com/thesacredspeaks Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thesacredspeaks/ Brought to you by: https://www.thecenterforhas.com WATCH Get Centered https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdbeVcDXWXezYMkHJg-2duw Theme music provided by: http://www.modernnationsmusic.com

Join Patrick and Kyle as they discuss inclusive leadership with The Gay Leadership Dude!  Dr. Steve Yacovelli (“The Gay Leadership Dude™”) is the Owner & Principal of  TopDog Learning Group, LLC – a learning and development, leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, FL, USA, with affiliates across the globe.Steve and TopDog have had the pleasure of working with some great client-partners who they consider to be members of their “pack.” He's worked with Fortune 500 greats like The Walt Disney Company and Bayer to amazing not-for-profits like The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The American Library Association; large universities like The Ohio State University and The University of Central Florida, to small entrepreneurial rock stars like International Training & Development and GovMojo, Inc. Steve and TopDog have thoroughly enjoyed helping their client-partners grow, develop, expand, and be successful with their corporate learning, change management, diversity and inclusion, and leadership consulting goodness.With over twenty-five years' experience in leadership, strategy, organizational learning, and communication, Steve is a rare breed of professional that understands the power of using academic theory and applying it to the corporate setting to achieve business results.Oh, and he's quite fond of dogs, too.https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveyacovelli/https://www.facebook.com/gayleadershipdude/https://twitter.com/gayleadershipRebel HR is a podcast for HR professionals and leaders of people who are ready to make some disruption in the world of work.We'll be discussing topics that are disruptive to the world of work and talk about new and different ways to approach solving those problems.Follow Rebel HR Podcast at:www.rebelhumanresources.comhttps://twitter.com/rebelhrguyhttps://www.facebook.com/rebelhrpodcastwww.kyleroed.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-roed/Rebel ON, HR Rebels!  Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/rebelhumanresources)

“There is, in our culture, a way in which the things that most need to be said are often the least likely to find expression. The death of an adult is difficult enough, but the loss of a child—a “what could have been”—is taboo.” ― Barbara Becker, Heartwood: The Art of Living with the End in MindWelcome to a new episode of AMORTE podcast where we share loss, grief and death education with a loving view. I am your host Patty Bueno and today I am so grateful and lucky to have Barbara with us.Barbara Becker is a writer and interfaith minister who has dedicated over twenty-five years to partnering with human rights advocates around the world in pursuit of peace and interreligious understanding. She has worked with the United Nations, Human Rights First, the Ms. Foundation for Women, and the Grameen Bank of Bangladesh, and has participated in a delegation of Zen Peacemakers and Lakota elders in the sacred Black Hills of South Dakota. She has sat with hundreds of people at the end of their lives and views each as a teacher. She is the founder of EqualShot, a strategic communications consultancy specializing in strengthening the voice of the non-profit community. She has taught on the faculty of Columbia University's master's program in strategic communications and has been a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. Becker holds a Master of Arts in International Administration from the School for International Training, a Master of Arts in Media Studies from the New School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from Haverford College. An ordained interfaith minister, she lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.When her earliest childhood friend is diagnosed with a terminal illness, Becker sets off on a quest to immerse herself in what it means to be mortal. Can we live our lives more fully knowing some day we will die?Becker inspires readers to live with the end in mind and proves that turning toward loss rather than away from it is the only true way to live life to its fullest. Just as with the heartwood of a tree—the central core that is no longer alive but is supported by newer growth rings—the dead become the heart of the living.“Existe, en nuestra cultura, una forma en la que las cosas que más necesitan decirse son a menudo las que tienen menos probabilidades de expresarse. La muerte de un adulto es bastante difícil, pero la pérdida de un niño, un "lo que podría haber sido", es un tabú ".- Barbara Becker, Heartwood: El arte de vivir con el fin en menteBienvenidos a un nuevo episodio de AMORTE podcast, donde compartimos la educación sobre la pérdida, el dolor y la muerte con una mirada amorosa. Soy tu host Patty Bueno y hoy estoy muy agradecida de tener la suerte de recibir a Barbara con nosotros.Barbara Becker es una escritora y ministra interreligiosa que ha dedicado más de veinticinco años a colaborar con defensores de los derechos humanos en todo el mundo en la búsqueda de la paz y el entendimiento interreligioso. Ha trabajado con las Naciones Unidas, Human Rights First, la Ms. Foundation for Women y el Grameen Bank de Bangladesh, y ha participado en una delegación de Zen Peacemakers y ancianos Lakota en las sagradas Black Hills de Dakota del Sur. Se ha sentado con cientos de personas al final de sus vidas y ve a cada una como una maestra.Es la fundadora de EqualShot, una consultora de comunicaciones estratégicas que se especializa en fortalecer la voz de la comunidad sin fines de lucro. Ha enseñado en la facultad del programa de maestría en comunicaciones estratégicas de la Universidad de Columbia y ha sido colaboradora habitual del Huffington Post. Becker tiene una Maestría en Administración Internacional de la Escuela de Capacitación Internacional, una Maestría en Estudios de Medios de la New School y una Licenc

Neste episódio, falamos sobre Design Instrucional: o que é e para que serve?, com nossa convidada Bruna Tadross. Bruna Tadross é profissional da Educação há mais de 20 anos e mãe de Ian e Emma. Formada em Letras, Tradução e Interpretação, Bruna é pós-graduada em Educação Bilíngue pelo Instituto Singularidades e possui mestrado em línguística aplicada ao ensino de inglês pela School for International Training, em Vermont (Estados Unidos). Bruna é autora de livros didáticos para o ensino de Língua Inglesa desde 2007 e autora do livro infantil Os óculos do Invisível, versão em inglês Super Glasses, pelo projeto Amanhã Gente Grande. Ela tem especialização em: metodologias e abordagens do ensino de inglês como língua adicional para crianças e jovens; abordagem CLIL (aprendizagem que integra conteúdo e linguagem); letramento digital e multiletramentos. Fundou a startup YourAccess online, uma plataforma que oferece cursos para os estudantes praticarem língua adicional enquanto aprendem um conteúdo específico. Referências https://www.instructionaldesigncentral.com/whatisinstructionaldesign Immordino-Yang, M. H., & Faeth, M. (2010). The role of emotion and skilled intuition in learning. Mind, brain, and education: Neuroscience implications for the classroom, 69, 83.

In junior high school, Fatin was sure she wanted to be a doctor like others in her family. But by high school, and after a few science courses, she was convinced medicine was not in her future.  She did however love French and English classes, especially those in composition.  One goal she fostered was to travel abroad eventually, so when it came time for college, she decided French would be her major.    Fatin chose to attend Kenyon College in Ohio for her undergrad years. When she finished, she wasn't sure what direction she was going to take, but she tells us she had no desire to teach at that point.  After some thought, she decided to explore the possibility of a career in publishing. She had a college friend who knew someone at the Oxford University Press, and so she interviewed and was hired there in an entry level position.  Although she found her work to be boring, it gave her an introduction to what publishing was all about.  It also allowed her to put some relevant work experience on her resume.   Her next job was as an editorial assistant at Savoy Magazine, an African-American lifestyle and business publication.  While there, she had the opportunity to interview many interesting and influential people.  As she listened to their stories, she was impressed by the contributions so many of them were making. Given to serious reflection, Fatin was prompted to ask herself what she was doing professionally to impact the lives of others. This lingering personal question would take some time to answer.   Fatin next decided to study for a Master of Fine Arts degree in creative writing. She enrolled at the University of Pittsburgh in their 3 year program, and to help pay for tuition, she received a graduate assistantship. This meant she was required to teach freshman composition classes. Though she had no teacher training, she stuck with her assignment and surprisingly enjoyed it.  Upon finishing her master's degree, she gave thought to her next move.   Most of her graduate school peers chose to be teaching artists. These were active writers who held teaching positions to make ends meet. This choice enabled them to continue to be in an academic environment as well.  Fatin considered this option, but she was primarily a poet.  For her, the poetry she wrote was intensely personal and the thought of sending her work off to publishers with the chance for rejection was untenable. Then what to do?   She had enjoyed teaching freshman composition, so she thought perhaps she might like a teaching career after all. But of course now she knew she needed professional training and credentialing.  She enrolled in the School for International Training, Graduate Institute in Vermont in order to earn an MA in ESOL (English to Speakers of Other Languages).  Her degree  work would enable her to travel to Saudi Arabia and Palestine where she taught EFL (English as a Foreign Language) students. These positions were fulfilling as they made her feel she was finally using her talents to help others.  After finishing a practicum in Saudi Arabia, she returned to SIT to finalize work for her degree. Once completed, she moved home to New Jersey and began teaching as an adjunct professor at various community colleges in the vicinity. Her experiences as an adjunct provided crucial on the job teacher training but not much in the way of job perks. She continued for nearly 11 years however, but eventually she wanted to find a teaching position that offered more in the way of financial security and benefits.   This took her to public education where she entered the world of high schools and adolescents.  Prior to this, she had taught students who were often highly motivated.  She had not dealt much with classroom management problems, behavioral issues, special needs students and so forth. She felt unprepared to wear all the hats of a public high school teacher who must work with the whole child, rather than solely teaching academic content to eager minds. She struggled but gave this 5 years. In the end, she decided the many responsibilities were too overwhelming for her and so once more she considered her options.    Without a plan in place initially, she decided to get back to basics.  She began to ponder the idea of opening her own business to “do what you know”.  And what Fatin knew was how to write. She also knew poetry wasn't marketable, so she eagerly began to tackle copywriting, marketing, content writing and a variety of other specialized written genres she hadn't worked with much in the past.  When crafting these specialized writing tasks, one must achieve specific goals in order to engage the reader effectively.  Fatin dug in.  She loves learning new things and so she began to absorb all the information she could about writing for business.  She engaged a copywriting coach and had a supportive peer group too. She observed once more that she would need to wear a lot of hats, this time all of them belonging to a business owner.  As she immersed herself in learning everything she could, she began to market her brand on LinkedIn.  She found how effective networking got her name and business in front of the right people.  She says she's discovered marketing is much more difficult than writing!  Slowly clients began to find her, and through her diligent networking, referrals materialized.   At first she worked for all sorts of clients in order to get her feet wet and to find a specific niche for herself. Her priority was to become known.  But now, after a year and a half, she's narrowed down the type clients she takes on. Her work concentrates currently on the nonprofit and education markets.    And so while her fledgling business takes hold, she must also work an outside job to keep it  going.  She is currently applying for work as a storyteller and research lead for a curriculum company.    Fatin has pivoted many times throughout her career, but writing is the thread that has run through it all.  She took her love of language and the written word with her wherever she's been.  Each position she's held gave her new experiences that enriched her and her work.  She's developed a variety of transferable skills over time, and reminds us never to discount how valuable those old skills can be in a new job. Her advice to listeners is to tap into our inner compasses to find the best directions.   Topics in this episode: How to make the most of every job you have   How to make the most of your valuable transferable skills   How to deal with the fear of pivoting   How social media and networking can get a new business off the ground   Contact:  fatin@lovelivingcopy.com LinkedIn-https://www.linkedin.com/in/fatinabdalsabur/ Worthy Quote: “Tap into your inner compass.”

Joe Lurie is Executive Director Emeritus of the University of California Berkeley's International House, a multi-national residential program center serving the campus, local community, and 1,000 residents from 75 plus countries annually. Its mission is to foster intercultural respect and understanding for the promotion of a more peaceful world. He served in this role for two decades and subsequently has been an active teacher, speaker, intercultural trainer and consultant on cross-cultural communications. Clients in the U.S. and around the world have included: Google, Google.org; UC Berkeley; Chevron; American Express; The Peace Corps; The Institute of International Education; Upwardly Global. He's spoken at The World Affairs Council of Northern California; The Commonwealth Club of California; The University of Colorado; Cal Discoveries Travel; and Tsinghua University in Beijing, among others.A former Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya, Joe directed programs in France, Kenya, and Ghana for the School for International Training, and served as Vice-President for AFS Intercultural Programs in the U.S. and as National Study Abroad Chair for NAFSA: Association of International Educators. His writings have appeared in Harper's Magazine, U.S. News & World Report and were highlighted on National Public Radio. He was featured in a PBS documentary broadcast across the U.S. and in China, and has been featured on C-Span's Book TV. Joe holds an advanced degree and diploma in African Studies from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and an M.A. in English from McGill University in Montreal.https://www.perceptionanddeception.com/Susan McClelland is an award-winning investigative journalist and author. Her writing has appeared in The Sunday Times Magazine, Times (London), The Guardian, Elle, Newsweek/Daily Beast, as well as numerous other magazines and newspapers. Her critically acclaimed books, including Bite of the Mango and Every Falling Star have been published in more than 35 countries. Her stories have been adapted into documentaries for the CBC and BBC's Panorama. Find out more at;http://smcclelland.comBoy From BuchenwaldThe True Story of a Holocaust SurvivorIt was 1945 and Romek Wajsman had just been liberated from Buchenwald, a brutal concentration camp where more than 60,000 people were killed. He was starving, tortured, and had no idea where his family was—let alone if they were alive. Along with 472 other boys, including Elie Wiesel, these teens were dubbed “The Buchenwald Boys.” They were angry at the world for their abuse, and turned to violence: stealing, fighting, and struggling for power. Everything changed for Romek and the other boys when Albert Einstein and Rabbi Herschel Schacter brought them to a home for rehabilitation. Romek Wajsman, now Robbie Waisman, humanitarian and Canadian governor general award recipient, shares his remarkable journey in this memoir for young readers written by Waisman and Susan McClelland. Boy from Buchenwald is a gripping tale of transforming pain into resiliency and overcoming incredible loss to find incredible joy. Romek Wajsman, who changed his name to Robbie Waisman when he moved to Canada in 1949, is an accountant by training, a successful businessman, father, grandfather, and beloved international speaker on topics of the Holocaust, healing, reconciliation, and forgiveness. This memoir is about an unsung historical group, and the focus on Romek's recovery makes this a fresh approach to the Holocaust memoir genre. Boy from Buchenwald also brings to mind the journey that too many teens face today when recovering from personal and national tragedies.The Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Joe Lurie is Executive Director Emeritus of the University of California Berkeley's International House, a multi-national residential program center serving the campus, local community, and 1,000 residents from 75 plus countries annually. Its mission is to foster intercultural respect and understanding for the promotion of a more peaceful world. He served in this role for two decades and subsequently has been an active teacher, speaker, intercultural trainer and consultant on cross-cultural communications. Clients in the U.S. and around the world have included: Google, Google.org; UC Berkeley; Chevron; American Express; The Peace Corps; The Institute of International Education; Upwardly Global. He's spoken at The World Affairs Council of Northern California; The Commonwealth Club of California; The University of Colorado; Cal Discoveries Travel; and Tsinghua University in Beijing, among others.A former Peace Corps volunteer in Kenya, Joe directed programs in France, Kenya, and Ghana for the School for International Training, and served as Vice-President for AFS Intercultural Programs in the U.S. and as National Study Abroad Chair for NAFSA: Association of International Educators. His writings have appeared in Harper's Magazine, U.S. News & World Report and were highlighted on National Public Radio. He was featured in a PBS documentary broadcast across the U.S. and in China, and has been featured on C-Span's Book TV. Joe holds an advanced degree and diploma in African Studies from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and an M.A. in English from McGill University in Montreal.https://www.perceptionanddeception.com/Susan McClelland is an award-winning investigative journalist and author. Her writing has appeared in The Sunday Times Magazine, Times (London), The Guardian, Elle, Newsweek/Daily Beast, as well as numerous other magazines and newspapers. Her critically acclaimed books, including Bite of the Mango and Every Falling Star have been published in more than 35 countries. Her stories have been adapted into documentaries for the CBC and BBC's Panorama. Find out more at;http://smcclelland.comBoy From BuchenwaldThe True Story of a Holocaust SurvivorIt was 1945 and Romek Wajsman had just been liberated from Buchenwald, a brutal concentration camp where more than 60,000 people were killed. He was starving, tortured, and had no idea where his family was—let alone if they were alive. Along with 472 other boys, including Elie Wiesel, these teens were dubbed “The Buchenwald Boys.” They were angry at the world for their abuse, and turned to violence: stealing, fighting, and struggling for power. Everything changed for Romek and the other boys when Albert Einstein and Rabbi Herschel Schacter brought them to a home for rehabilitation. Romek Wajsman, now Robbie Waisman, humanitarian and Canadian governor general award recipient, shares his remarkable journey in this memoir for young readers written by Waisman and Susan McClelland. Boy from Buchenwald is a gripping tale of transforming pain into resiliency and overcoming incredible loss to find incredible joy. Romek Wajsman, who changed his name to Robbie Waisman when he moved to Canada in 1949, is an accountant by training, a successful businessman, father, grandfather, and beloved international speaker on topics of the Holocaust, healing, reconciliation, and forgiveness. This memoir is about an unsung historical group, and the focus on Romek's recovery makes this a fresh approach to the Holocaust memoir genre. Boy from Buchenwald also brings to mind the journey that too many teens face today when recovering from personal and national tragedies.The Douglas Coleman Show now offers audio and video promotional packages for music artists as well as video promotional packages for authors. Please see our website for complete details. http://douglascolemanshow.comIf you have a comment about this episode or any other, please click the link below.https://ratethispodcast.com/douglascolemanshow

Guest Speaker Helen Hyun-Kyung Park joins Danielle and Adele to discuss her response to the violence happening in Asian communities. She dives into how we can bring the warrior spirit into our lives and the importance of healing in relationship and community. The hosts also dig into Helen's expertise on different therapeutic, somatic, and indigenous modalities for healing personal and racialized trauma in the body. Helen closes the show by leading us through a beautiful meditation practice called the Seven Homecomings.  Show Notes:  Guest Speaker Helen Hyun-Kyung Park (LCSW, MFA) is a therapist, clinical social worker, and meditation teacher. She currently serves as Director of Community and International Training and Clinic Therapist at the Ackerman Institute for the Family in New York City. As a clinical social worker and family therapist, Helen draws upon her experiences in the arts, contemplative practice, and social justice activism to create a way of working with clients that is integrative, holistic, and anti-oppressive. She is currently pursuing clinical training in Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy, as well as facilitating a think tank with fellow therapists, artists, and technologists to explore possibilities for transdisciplinary practice and communities of care. She teaches meditation and maintains a small private practice in New York City. Prior to becoming a family therapist, Helen was an arts educator and program facilitator in New York City public schools. In this field, she created innovative learning programs and curricula for BIPOC, LGBTQ, and neurodiverse students. As a media artist, Helen created community-based projects that fostered critical dialogue and collective healing. Helen received her MSW from New York University, MFA from University of California, Santa Cruz, and is a Fulbright Fellow alumna (Republic of Korea). More information about her practice: https://www.mindfulfamiliesproject.com/index.html  Lama Rod Owens is a teacher and author. Information about his teachings and books:  https://www.lamarod.com/  Resmaa Menakem is a trauma specialist, healer, and author. Information about his books and somatic abolitionism and healing:   https://www.resmaa.com/  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dAAWgpokvo  https://educationforracialequity.com/offerings/foundations-in-somatic-abolitionism/  Resources about the Vulnerability Cycle in relationships: http://www.kfr.nu/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/Vulnerablility-Cycle.pdf  Resources about Indigenous Focusing Oriented Therapy:  https://focusinginternational.org/about/aboriginal-focusing-oriented-therapy-initiative/  https://www.focusingtherapy.org/for-clients/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F--2UES2N8w Resources about Spiritual Bypassing:  https://tricycle.org/magazine/human-nature-buddha-nature/  https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-spiritual-bypassing-5081640 Seven Homecomings Practice & Meditation with Lama Rod Owens: https://austinzencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/Seven-Homecomings-Practice-Lama-Rod-Owens.pdf 

For more than 20 years, Canada has invested in establishing a strong foundation of cutting-edge labs, equipment and facilities at universities and colleges across the country. That these laboratories were ready to perform under the most urgent circumstances reflects Canada's foresight and dedication to research that benefits everyone.We recently got the chance to chat with Roseann O'Reilly Runte, President and CEO of the Canada Foundation for Innovation.  She has led a number of universities in Canada and the U.S. and has served on many boards including the National Bank of Canada, LifeNet, the Club of Rome, Jean Coutu, and as President of the Canadian Commission for UNESCO, the Foundation for International Training, and the Canada-U.S. Fulbright Foundation. She has received a number of academic and civic honors and awards from several countries and has a Ph.D. from the University of Kansas.In this podcast, Roseann discussed what the CFI is all about, how it decides on its funding priorities and helps the private sector leverage the incredible investments made in research infrastructure across Canada. 

Felipe is the Former Senior Legislative and Policy Director for the Minnesota Council on Latino Affairs, and is currently a Tax Policy Advisor. Felipe also obtained an MS in Business Management from the School for International Training. 

Nina Collins talks with Barbara Becker about her new book, Heartwood: The Art Of Living With The End in Mind. BARBARA BECKER is the founder of EqualShot, a strategic communications consultancy specializing in strengthening the voice of the non-profit community. For over twenty-five years, she has served a broad range of institutions including the United Nations, Human Rights First, the Ms. Foundation for Women, and the Grameen Bank of Bangladesh. She has taught on the faculty of Columbia University’s master’s program in strategic communications and has been a regular contributor to the Huffington Post. Becker holds a Master of Arts in International Administration from the School for International Training, a Master of Arts in Media Studies from the New School, and a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Anthropology from Haverford College. An ordained interfaith minister, she lives in New York City with her husband and two sons.

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Special Guest: Steve Yacovelli  Companies have tried very hard to ramp up their efforts in hiring diversity over the years.  Sadly, it took this past year's events to real inspire them to start promotion, growing, and creating a truly inclusive environment.  Steve and I talk about those challenges and how we create an environment that is inclusive to all people.You will love Steve's Energy!Steve runs a learning and development, leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, FL, USA, with affiliates across the globe.Steve has had the pleasure of working with some great client-partners who we consider to be members of our “pack.” He's worked with Fortune 500 companies to amazing not-for-profits like The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The American Library Association; large universities like The Ohio State University and The University of Central Florida, to small entrepreneurial rock stars like International Training & Development and GovMojo, Inc. We have thoroughly enjoyed helping our client-partners grow, develop, expand, and be successful with our corporate learning, change management, diversity and inclusion, and leadership consulting goodness.With over twenty-five years' experience in leadership, strategy, organizational learning, and communication, Steve is a rare breed of professional that understands the power of using academic theory and applying it to the corporate setting to achieve business results. Oh, and he's quite fond of dogs, too.Guest InformationSteve YacovelliEmail: steve@topdoglearning.bizWebsite: http://topdoglearning.biz/GLINTER SOCIAL MEDIA AND CONTACT INFO

In today's episode, we interview Silvia Pugliese, who is doing her PhD in a Marie  Curie european ITN (international training network) . We talk about the project, her part in it, the logistics, and lessons learned from the pandemic.

International Training in CT Surgery (Miia Lehtinen, Arnar Geirsson, Rafa Sadaba) by TSRA

Ze Royale (ze/they/them) is a writer, performance artist, sexual anarchist, social worker, and pleasure activist. Ze writes and performs in “post-pornographic” films for Aorta Films, performs chanting rituals in the musical duo Zoid^, and curates erotic events at venues like Ps 1 MoMA as a part of the production team for KinkOut. They studied psychology and sculpture at Sarah Lawrence, and Gender and Development at the School for International Training in Kingston, Jamaica before receiving their Masters in Social Work from Columbia University. Ze worked for 12 years in youth development and started the international nonprofit Unified for Global Healing, which develops grassroots community health and art initiatives in Haiti, Ghana, and India. They are currently Director of communications for the Sex Workers Project at the Urban Justice Center.

Episode 40. Roshni Rao is the Director of the PHutures program at Johns Hopkins University. Roshni did a PhD in Biomedical Sciences at the University of South Carolina and a postdoc at the FDA. She completed her undergrad  at St. Joseph's College at Bangalore University and a PGDipSci at the University of Otago, respectively.

A convidada desta semana é Maria Teresa de la Torre Aranda. Terry é mestre em Teaching English as a Second Language pela School for International Training, Vermont (EUA). Licenciada em Letras pela Faculdade de Filosofia, Ciências e Letras de Marília, antigo instituto isolado da Universidade de São Paulo (USP), que hoje é Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Tem ampla experiência no ensino de português e inglês e na coordenação pedagógica. Atualmente é docente do Instituto Singularidades, no curso de pós-graduação Bilinguismo e Educação Bilíngue e dá assessoria ao currículo em inglês da Beacon School. Suas áreas de atuação incluem a formação de professores, especialmente em Educação Bilíngue, o desenvolvimento de currículo e a avaliação formativa. É uma das autoras dos livros Educação Bilíngue no Brasil e Desafios e Práticas na Educação Bilíngue, ambos publicados pela Editora Richmond. Neste episódio, Terry fala sobre a construção de um currículo bilíngue integrado, a perspectiva do “erro” na avaliação, a importância e os diferentes tipos de feedback no processo de ensino-aprendizagem e colaboração docente. Saiba mais sobre o Instituto para Inovação em Educação em unisinos.br/institutoinovacao Idioma do episódio: Português

Dr. Steve Yacovelli (“The Gay Leadership Dude”) is Owner & Principal of TopDog Learning Group, LLC, a learning and development, leadership, change management, and diversity and inclusion consulting firm based in Orlando, FL, USA, with affiliates across the globe. Dr. Steve has worked with Fortune 500 greats like The Walt Disney Company and Bayer to amazing not-for-profits like The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and The American Library Association; large universities like The Ohio State University and The University of Central Florida, to small entrepreneurial rock stars like International Training & Development and GovMojo, Inc. ,helping them grow, expand, and be successful with change management, diversity and inclusion, and leadership consulting . With over twenty-five years' experience in leadership, strategy, organizational learning, and communication, Steve is a rare breed of professional that understands the power of using academic theory and applying it to the corporate setting to achieve business results. This episode we discuss

"Bonds that are built when you share the most dangerous moments together are the strongest." Nungshi and Tashi (also known as Nash & Tash) are powerhouse twin sisters from Northern India. At the age of 23 they became Guinness World Record holders for the youngest people (and first twins) to complete the Explorers Grand Slam (climbing the world's seven highest peaks including Everest and skiing to the North and South Poles).They have won several awards including the Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2020, this is the highest award for women in India. In September 2019, they were selected and led team India 'Khukuri Warriors' in the World's Toughest Race. A global adventure race that pitched 66 teams of top adventure athletes from 30 nations against forces of nature and against each other traversing 671 km of rugged Fijian landscape, ocean, rivers, lakes and jungles using dozen adventure activities. They became the first and only South Asians to participate in this global adventure race. They have a Certificate in Peace and Conflict Resolution from School of International Training in Vermont, USA. In 2015 the twin sisters graduated in Sport and Exercise from Southern Institute of Technology, Invercargill, New Zealand. We discuss - •their experiences at the World's Toughest Race - as a novice team, the importance of communication, the challenges and how they overcome cultural differences •the nature of twinship, the strength and challenges •the India lockdown, how has their experiences in the mountains has helped them during covid-19 •the path to mountaineers and preparing for the explorers Grandslam •discovering their power as females •their 3 year journey to convincing their Mum to let them climb Everest •focus, perseverance, meticulous planning, calculated risk taking, self belief •why it's important to confront your fear and dangers to pursue your dreams •the challenge of preparing for something you cannot see •their involvement in philanthropy & female empowerment. •the need to find their separate identity. You can follow these legends on instagram @team_khukuri_warriors Hope you enjoy!! Don't forget to subscribe and share this conversation if you found it to be of value.

"Bonds that are built when you share the most dangerous moments together are the strongest."Nungshi and Tashi (also known as Nash & Tash) are powerhouse twin sisters from Northern India. At the age of 23 they became Guinness World Record holders for the youngest people (and first twins) to complete the Explorers Grand Slam (climbing the world’s seven highest peaks including Everest and skiing to the North and South Poles).They have won several awards including the Nari Shakti Puraskar in 2020, this is the highest award for women in India.In September 2019, they were selected and led team India 'Khukuri Warriors' in the World's Toughest Race. A global adventure race that pitched 66 teams of top adventure athletes from 30 nations against forces of nature and against each other traversing 671 km of rugged Fijian landscape, ocean, rivers, lakes and jungles using dozen adventure activities. They became the first and only South Asians to participate in this global adventure race.They have a Certificate in Peace and Conflict Resolution from School of International Training in Vermont, USA. In 2015 the twin sisters graduated in Sport and Exercise from Southern Institute of Technology, Invercargill, New Zealand.We discuss -their experiences at the World's Toughest Race - as a novice team, the importance of communication, the challenges and how they overcome cultural differencesthe nature of twinship, the strength and challengesthe India lockdown, how has their experiences in the mountains has helped them during covid-19the path to mountaineers and preparing for the explorers Grandslamdiscovering their power as femalestheir 3 year journey to convincing their Mum to let them climb Everestfocus, perseverance, meticulous planning, calculated risk taking, self beliefwhy it's important to confront your fear and dangers to pursue your dreamsthe challenge of preparing for something you cannot seetheir involvement in philanthropy & female empowerment.the need to find their separate identity. You can follow these legends on instagram @team_khukuri_warriorsHope you enjoy!! Don't forget to subscribe and share this conversation if you found it to be of value.

Welcome to the funniest episode yet! Vanessa Johnson, Director of International Training at Club Pilates, and I go way back. She was my boss while on the corporate education team at Club Pilates and remains one of my favorite people to this day! In this episode we discuss different types of studios. From a home based studio to boutique studios to larger group class studios. What is the difference? How do you know which is right for you? Listen as we disect a few of the main atributes of each. Additionally, you'll hear us dicuss different suing styles and education. Note that we get just a little sassy ;) So, enjoy and laugh along with us! Happy Pilates bodies all! Thanks for listening. - Kit --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kitpilatespro/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/kitpilatespro/support

This week, Jayne and Kalena talked with Claudia Suarez, creator of the Beyond the Corps Podcast. Claudia's time training in Venezuela, England, and Florida have all contributed to her technique today, and she shares with us some of the ways in which her family's frequent moving actually benefitted her dancing in the end. We chat about Vaganova, Cuban style, differences in teaching, and more! Isn't that nice of us? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/ontheotherfoot/support

Good instructional design is universal, but are there considerations we need to take when training an international audience? This week on the podcast Mary Cropp, Director of Learning and Development at Bluetooth Sig,  joins us again to talk about her experiences with international audiences and how that can change the approach to instructional design.Mary has spent the past several years presenting to participants from various cultures. During this podcast, she discusses some lessons learned, how to approach designing for a culture with which you are not familiar, and things to avoid in your approach.

“It’s literally true that you can succeed best and quickest by helping others succeed.” —  Napoleon Hill Meet Desha Peacock. International Retreat Leader, LifeSTYLE Design Coach, and Founder of Sweet Spot Style, Desha Peacock works with creative entrepreneurial women to upgrade their lifeSTYLE and live fully in their sweet spot. She is also the author of Create the Style You Crave and Your Creative Work Space. Peacock holds a master’s degree from The School for International Training, is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator, and has led workshops and retreats across the globe. She’s been featured in Origins Magazine, Design Sponge, Flea Market Décor Magazine, The Jungalow, Where Women Create Magazine, ABC. News, The Huffington Post, The Houston Chronicle, YahooNews.com, Career Rookie, US News Money and has made radio and TV appearances across the nation.  In May, Desha will teach us how to grow our email list. I find this is a constant focus, but some seasons, I really lean into this goal, and magic happens! Desha is super down to earth and really in the trenches doing this work at the same time as us. Today Desha will share what she is thinking about in her biz now, and how if you are worried about money, this might be a good time to see what you can do online to serve people now.  Make sure to sign up for the Art of 90 Days to learn more from Desha. The 90-day plan for this will be quite good because I followed it to pull this off! I am hosting a really exciting experience in May called the Art of 90 Days. The idea behind this event is that moms have big goals that can get lost in the ups and downs of a year, so why not focus on a season. We are going to look at why 90 days is a great time frame to work on a goal and speak with 30+ experts to unpack how to create and reach a goal in their area of expertise.  We will be looking at the topics that come up the most for women going through the flow planning process - we will be looking at food and wellness goals, lifestyle goals, soul goals, and work goals - as I believe you need one of each to feel whole. You can go grab your free ticket at plansimple.com/90days. If you have ever been to one of our virtual experiences before you will LOVE this!  Here are some of the things you can expect: The information you need to make big changes in a 90-day period 30+ experts who each share their 90-day strategies on topics that include: sleep, food, exercise, decluttering, parenting, mindfulness, relationships, money, and entrepreneurship Beautiful planning sheets, so you can make the information yours Time to connect with speakers and attendees Meal plans so you feel great while you learn Movement and meditation between talks to help you integrate what you learn Innovative solutions so you can show up if kids are still out of school We are currently looking at the best way to present this experience to you. Originally, it was 4 Fridays while the kids were at school. I am not sure that will be happening, so we are coming up with the best way you can benefit from this info, with kids home.  This will be coming out at a time when we will all be excited to come out of the “Coronavirus season” and make some revised 2020 goals that we can pull off in just 90 days. Get your ticket here »

Listen to my interview with International Retreat Leader, LifeSTYLE Design Coach, and Founder of Sweet Spot Style, Desha Peacock Desha works with creative entrepreneurial women to upgrade their lifeSTYLE and live fully in their sweet spot. She is also the author of Create the Style You Crave and Your Creative Work Space. Peacock holds a master’s degree from The School for International Training, is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator, and has led workshops and retreats across the globe. She’s been featured in Origins Magazine, Design Sponge, Flea Market Décor Magazine, The Jungalow, Where Women Create Magazine, ABC.News, The Huffington Post, The Houston Chronicle, YahooNews.com, Career Rookie, US News Money and has made radio and TV appearances across the nation.

In this week’s episode we interview Lydia who studied and lived in Cameroon. Lydia is a junior that attends Hampton University and is a Strategic Communications Major and Liberal Studies minor. She studied abroad with the School of International Training's program for Cultural Development and Social Change in Cameroon, which is also her country of origin. Check out Lydia’s travel blog: https://thelovelyadventuresoflydia.travel.blog/

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Mike Youngblood is a cultural anthropologist working at the nexus of social science and human-centered design. He is the chief conspirator behind The Youngblood Group, an innovation consultancy focused on reimagining critical products, services, and systems to foster equity, social justice, and environmental sustainability. He has conducted ethnographic work with people around the globe—including North African camel herders, Arctic hunters, Indian farmers, Japanese motorcycle enthusiasts, Argentinian cancer patients, and North American small business owners. Mike earned his Ph.D. in cultural anthropology from the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and has taught at the School for International Training, the Masters in Social Design program at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University. His recent award-winning ethnography, Cultivating Community, explores culture and the politics of meaning in a populist political movement in India. Today we talk to Mike about his transition from researching social movements to assisting technology firms with human insight analysis. We are delighted to learn more about Mike's professional path which allowed him to stay an ethnographer in the corporate world. He shares how he preserved his interest in the idea of collective crafting working as a design ethnographer in industry; how he managed to stay loyal to his anthropological approaches and core ideas facing the demanding industry where only actionable recommendations are acceptable; stories from his experience when finding new ways to frame social problems helps prevent negative consequences that an industry might otherwise have. Lastly, he gives advice for those transitioning from academia to industry and for industries that want to hire anthropologists. Mentioned in podcast: American Anthropological Association (AAA), https://www.americananthro.org/ The School for International Training (SIT), https://www.sit.edu/ Stanford University d.school, https://dschool.stanford.edu/ Maryland Institute College of Art Center for Social Design, https://www.mica.edu/research/center-for-social-design/ Mike's work: Mike's recent book: Youngblood, M. (2016). Cultivating Community: Interest, Identity, and Ambiguity in an Indian Social Mobilization. South Asian Studies Association. Read an excerpt from the book here. Here's a sampling of Mike's thoughts on anthropology, design, and technology: Your Car Horn is an Archetype of Asocial Design How Anthropological Thinking Can Help Make Business Greener and Just Better (Video) Design Ethnography: Bridging Anthropology and Design for Social Impact (Video) Fundamentals of Observational Research (available to EPIC members only) Social Media: Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikeyoungblood LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/mikeyoungblood

Episode 67: William Wordsworth and te French Revolution  Dr. Mounir Khélifa studied English at the Sorbonne and Yale University where he received his MA and PhD, respectively. A professor of English language and literature for more than three decades, he taught poetics, comparative literature, and literary theory at the University of Tunis. Former director of the graduate program in English, Dr. Khélifa was also a senior advisor to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, where he was responsible for international cooperation and curriculum reform. Currently, Dr. Khélifa runs the School for International Training study-abroad program in Tunisia. He is a lifetime member of the Tunisian Academy for the Arts, Letters, and Sciences, Beit al-Hikma. William Wordsworth was the only English poet of his generation to have been an eyewitness to the French Revolution. To the momentous event he devoted no less than three books in his autobiographical epic poem, The Prelude. It is conventionally accepted that his relation to the revolution altered radically during the course of the events, and that this relation went from passionate enthusiasm at the storming of the Bastille to doubt and fear during the Reign of Terror to utter rejection and denial at the rise of Napoleon and during the ensuing Napoleonic Wars.     Yet even as this doxa accounts for the poet’s changing attitude towards the revolution, it fails to explain the complex emotional and intellectual processes that activated the change.  It fails mainly to consider that the change occurs in a poem designed to ratify “the growth of the poetic mind.”  Wordsworth has no pretense to be a historian. His recounting of the revolutionary events, he warns the reader, is justified only insofar as the events have been “storm or sunshine to [his] mind.”  Dr Mounir Khélifa argues that if the expression “storm and sunshine” refers to the aesthetic emotion known as the sublime (beauty that has terror in it, Edmund Burke), then this emotion never abated in him and that throughout his entire life he kept “daring sympathies with power” whenever he recalled the French Revolution.   This lecture was co-organised by the Centre d'Études Maghrébines en Algérie (CEMA) and the École Normale Superieure d’Oran (ENS). This episode is part of the Arts & Literature in the Maghrib lecture series and was recorded on April 24th,  2019, at the École Normale Supérieure d’Oran (ENS). Pr. Sidi Mohamed Lakhdar Barka, Professor of Comparative Literature from the Department of English at University of Oran 2 moderated the lecture. We thank Dr. Jonathan Glasser, Cultural Anthropologist at the College of William & Mary for his istikhbar in sika on viola for the introduction and conclusion of this podcast. Realization and editing:  Hayet Lansari, Librarian, Outreach Coordinator, Content Curator (CEMA).

Dr. Kamran Bokhari, the Director of the Center for Global Policy’s program on Governance in Muslim-Majority States, sat down with Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss, author of “The Extreme Gone Mainstream,” to discuss the rise of far-right or white supremacist nationalism. Miller-Idriss is a professor of education and sociology in the College of Arts and Sciences and director of the International Training and Education Program in the School of Education at American University. Miller-Idriss says that the Christchurch attack was “utterly predictable” and that most scholars who study far-right extremism were “shocked but not at all surprised” by the event. She notes that in the United States, far-right or white nationalist extremism has long been considered a fringe movement, but it now has a much broader base. Three factors contributing to the rise of far-right extremism are structural conditions, ideological factors, and emotional vulnerabilities, Miller-Idress says. The perception of economic vulnerability or marginality, demographic changes that play on fears or perceived threats, and a need to have a sense of belonging or purpose all make people -- particularly young people -- vulnerable to any kind of extremist ideology. With language categorizing immigrants or “the other” as a kind of disease or invasion becoming more common in the political landscape, those susceptible to white supremacist ideology become even more vulnerable to it. Though white nationalist ideology rarely mentions the nationalists’ ideology, anti-Semitism and Islamophobia are both thick strands running through the movement, Miller-Idriss says. The most crucial step for the United States government to take in fighting far-right extremism is to provide funding and support for research, Miller-Idriss says. Other countries, such as Germany and Norway, have committed great resources to researching far-right extremism and ways to prevent it, such as social intervention programs. The United States has no kind of intervention programs in place except for multicultural education in schools. Miller-Idriss says that the United States needs to spend time learning about the far right, understanding it, and looking at different potential outcomes for young people. Starting intervention programs for young people -- something to give them a sense of purpose or belonging -- is another step, but the government needs to find experimental designs for implementing such steps. Miller-Idriss says that before any meaningful work can begin on the issue in the United States, policymakers need to take it seriously.

Desha Peacock is a published author, lifeSTYLE design coach & retreat leader. With a background in career development & intuitive sense of style, Desha helps women create their Sweet Spot: a self-defined place of success and beauty. Her first book Create the Style you Crave, was listed by the Huffington Post as one of the best books to buy your girlfriend & has sold over 10,000 copies. Her second book, Your Creative Work Space can be found in bookstores around the nation and online. Desha holds a Master’s degree from The School for International Training, is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator & leads retreats across the globe. She’s been quoted or featured in Origins Magazine, Design Sponge, Flea Market Décor Magazine, The Jungalow, ABC News, The Huffington Post, The Houston Chronicle, YahooNews.com, Career Rookie, US News Money, Where Women Create and many more.  

Today we’ll talk with Steve Van Horn, president and founder of International Training and Equipping Ministries (ITEM) about their ongoing work in African nations and Matt Tallman, about Short Term Mission Connexion, next Friday evening and all day Saturday, February 22-23 at Eastridge Church in Clackamas. Details and registration at missionconnexion.com/short-term-connexion-2019.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 288: ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings Videocast and PodCast for week ending Oct 20, 2018, comes to you from the Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld, Orlando, FL, where our coverage of Honeywell’s 2018 Momentum Event begins with interviews with rising industry star, Phil Zito, CEO, Building Automation Monthly (BAM), and veteran Building Automation Systems and Security Integrations expert, Roger Rebennack, CEO, Jackson Control. Contemporary Controls featured at Building Automation Training; Belimo Demand Control Ventilation Webinar; and Connect-Air’s Wire & Cable Division Focuses on Wire and Cable Distribution for HVAC, Security & Fire Alarm Systems. Honeywell’s Momentum 2018 Conference theme is “You’ve Got Connections,” and is dedicated to next-gen building innovations. ControlTrends is amidst a network of over 400 elite distributors, integrators, contractors, product experts, and exhibitors for three days of business-building insights and a chance to interact with the latest products and solutions. Day 1 will begin early AM with a General Session, followed by a myriad of Breakout Sessions and Vendor Trade Show. Our first ControlTalk NOW interview is with Phil Zito, CEO, Building Automation Monthly (BAM), who previews BAM’s fast-track training options. BAM is all about increasing the profitability of your building automation business. BAM provides online building automation training that increases the ability of your building automation employees to execute their jobs as profitably as possible. Check out BAM’s online courses that will provide the skills that your employees need — to execute their building automation work as profitably as possible. Our second ControlTalk NOW interview is with Roger Rebennack, CEO of Jackson Control. Very few people in our industry possess Roger’s passion, innovation, and dedication to the security sector of enterprise security integrations. The team at Jackson Control have taken Threat Level Management and Shooter Detection Systems to the next level. Jackson Control is now the Honeywell National WEBs N4 Security Distributor and Solutions Design Center. Connect-Air’s Wire & Cable Division Focuses on Wire and Cable Distribution for HVAC, Security & Fire Alarm Systems. Since 1978, Connect-Air, now part of the Genuine Cable Group, has been a leader in supplying electronic cable and cable assemblies. In 2015 Connect-Air was acquired by EIS, Inc., a North American Distribution Leader in the electrical industry, and part of GPC, a Fortune 200 Company. Connect-Air is now part of EIS’s Genuine Cable Group, which includes Seacoast Electric, Cobra Wire & Cable, and Electro Wire. Belimo Demand Control Ventilation: Indoor Air Quality & Energy Savings Webinar, Wed, Oct 31, at 1:00 PM EDT. Register now for Belimo‘s Demand Control Ventilation Webinar and learn how you can maximize your Indoor Air Quality & Energy Savings. What exactly is demand control ventilation and how does it help my building? Join Belimo for a webinar to learn how using demand control ventilation helps you to have better indoor air quality and improved energy savings. By utilizing Belimo’s humidity, temperature, air quality, and air differential pressure sensors accurate measurements will ensure optimal HVAC system performance for the life-cycle of a building. Contemporary Controls BAScontrol22 and BAScontrol Toolset Featured at Building Automation Training. Contemporary Controls is excited to announce that their BAScontrol22 and BAScontrol Toolset were utilized at a 4-day course on Building Automation Systems (BAS) taught at the newly completed International Training and Conference Center in Cosby Texas. This 237-acre facility is the largest and most comprehensive training facility for union Operating and Stationary Engineers in North America. The post Episode 288: ControlTalk NOW — Smart Buildings Videocast and PodCast for Week Ending October 20, 2018 appeared first on ControlTrends.

Episode 51: Why William Wordsworth is needed today Dr. Mounir Khélifa studied English at the Sorbonne and Yale University where he received his MA and PhD, respectively. A professor of English language and literature for more than three decades, he taught poetics, comparative literature, and literary theory at the University of Tunis. Former director of the graduate program in English, Dr. Khélifa was also a senior advisor to the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, where has was responsible for international cooperation and curriculum reform. Currently Dr. Khélifa runs the School for International Training study-abroad program in Tunisia. He is a lifetime member of the Tunisian Academy for the Arts, Letters, and Sciences. This episode is part of the Contemporary Thought series and was recorded on May 7th, 2018 at the Centre d'Études Maghrébines à Tunis (CEMAT). We thank the duo Ÿuma for use of their song, "Hleli," from their album Ghbar Njoum for the introduction and conclusion of this podcast. Posted by Hayet Lansari, Librarian, Outreach Coordinator, Content Curator (CEMA).

How would you react when thrown in the deep end? Foreign country, different culture, different language and all you have to do is build an effective police force from scratch. In this episode we talk with Rebecca Cameron, former Australian Federal Police officer who shares her experiences on building police force capacity in war ravaged East Timor. From basic police

In this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Daniel Ginsberg, manager of education, research and professional development at the American Anthropological Association. Daniel manages the AAA's program of research on the profession of anthropology, where he has studied anthropology education, degree attainment, and careers within and outside of academia. He uses these findings to provide support to anthropology departments, to create professional development opportunities for AAA members, and to inform the Association's public education initiatives, which offer anthropological perspectives on current issues such as race and migration. He has a PhD in linguistics from Georgetown University, a master's degree in teaching English as a second language from the School for International Training, and professional experience as a high school teacher and language test developer, and he has published on issues such as critical and inquiry-based pedagogy and STEM instruction for linguistically diverse students. Segment 1: Working with a Disciplinary Association [00:00-16:10] In this first segment, Daniel describes his work with the American Anthropological Association. Segment 2: Researching as an Alternative Academic [16:11-33:17] In segment two, Daniel talks about the experience of being an alt-ac researcher. Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-06:50]: Becoming a Parent as a Graduate Student Bonus Clip #2 [00:00-8:10]: Benefits of Disciplinary Associations To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: riapodcast@oregonstate.edu Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review. The views expressed by guests on the Research in Action podcast do not necessarily represent the views of Ecampus or Oregon State University.

Cultivating Community: Interest, Identity, and Ambiguity in an Indian Social Mobilization by Michael Youngblood, a cultural anthropologist based in San Francisco, was published in November, 2016 by the South Asian Studies Association Press. The book is a winner of the Joseph W. Elder Book Prize (conferred by the American Institute of Indian Studies), and has been very well received by reviewers. Cultivating Community is based on the author’s two and a half years of field research in 1996-1999 with the Shetkari Sanghatana, a massive and influential anti-statist movement in India’s Maharashtra state. The book explores the creation of political meaning and the construction of collective identity in a mass social movement. In it, the author address fundamental questions in making sense of mass movements anywhere: Where do movement ideologies come from and what makes them compelling? What motivates diverse groups of ordinary people to rise together in common cause? How can we make sense of individual participants in a movement when their participation sometimes appears irrational and against their own interests? The book argues for a participant-centric view of the Shetkari Sanghatana, digging beneath the movement’s fantastical mythological idiom and the overarching demands that we hear articulated by leadership to see how the Sanghatana is experienced and constructed by individual participants on the ground. An important part of the analysis focuses on ways that participants and leaders together deploy a pool of shared but highly ambiguous spiritual and political symbols in an ongoing competition to define what the movement stands for, whose interests it represents, and what the future should look like. This is an anthropological ethnography that delves into history, political science, economics, cultural geography, folklore, and religion. Mike Youngblood received his PhD in cultural anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has taught at the School for International Training, the Haas School of Business at the University of California-Berkeley, the Masters in Social Design program at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University. Mike’s interests in social innovation, collaborative change, design thinking, and ethnographic methodology are central to his work both inside and outside of academe. His work has received a number of recognitions, including the Sardar Patel Award for Best American Dissertation on Modern India, the Percy H. Buchannan Prize for Writing on Asian Affairs, the Robert Miller Prize for Innovation in Anthropological Research, and the Joseph W. Elder Book Prize. He has been a Fulbright fellow, a Watson fellow, and an American Institute of Indian Studies fellow.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cultivating Community: Interest, Identity, and Ambiguity in an Indian Social Mobilization by Michael Youngblood, a cultural anthropologist based in San Francisco, was published in November, 2016 by the South Asian Studies Association Press. The book is a winner of the Joseph W. Elder Book Prize (conferred by the American Institute of Indian Studies), and has been very well received by reviewers. Cultivating Community is based on the author’s two and a half years of field research in 1996-1999 with the Shetkari Sanghatana, a massive and influential anti-statist movement in India’s Maharashtra state. The book explores the creation of political meaning and the construction of collective identity in a mass social movement. In it, the author address fundamental questions in making sense of mass movements anywhere: Where do movement ideologies come from and what makes them compelling? What motivates diverse groups of ordinary people to rise together in common cause? How can we make sense of individual participants in a movement when their participation sometimes appears irrational and against their own interests? The book argues for a participant-centric view of the Shetkari Sanghatana, digging beneath the movement’s fantastical mythological idiom and the overarching demands that we hear articulated by leadership to see how the Sanghatana is experienced and constructed by individual participants on the ground. An important part of the analysis focuses on ways that participants and leaders together deploy a pool of shared but highly ambiguous spiritual and political symbols in an ongoing competition to define what the movement stands for, whose interests it represents, and what the future should look like. This is an anthropological ethnography that delves into history, political science, economics, cultural geography, folklore, and religion. Mike Youngblood received his PhD in cultural anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has taught at the School for International Training, the Haas School of Business at the University of California-Berkeley, the Masters in Social Design program at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University. Mike’s interests in social innovation, collaborative change, design thinking, and ethnographic methodology are central to his work both inside and outside of academe. His work has received a number of recognitions, including the Sardar Patel Award for Best American Dissertation on Modern India, the Percy H. Buchannan Prize for Writing on Asian Affairs, the Robert Miller Prize for Innovation in Anthropological Research, and the Joseph W. Elder Book Prize. He has been a Fulbright fellow, a Watson fellow, and an American Institute of Indian Studies fellow.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cultivating Community: Interest, Identity, and Ambiguity in an Indian Social Mobilization by Michael Youngblood, a cultural anthropologist based in San Francisco, was published in November, 2016 by the South Asian Studies Association Press. The book is a winner of the Joseph W. Elder Book Prize (conferred by the American Institute of Indian Studies), and has been very well received by reviewers. Cultivating Community is based on the author’s two and a half years of field research in 1996-1999 with the Shetkari Sanghatana, a massive and influential anti-statist movement in India’s Maharashtra state. The book explores the creation of political meaning and the construction of collective identity in a mass social movement. In it, the author address fundamental questions in making sense of mass movements anywhere: Where do movement ideologies come from and what makes them compelling? What motivates diverse groups of ordinary people to rise together in common cause? How can we make sense of individual participants in a movement when their participation sometimes appears irrational and against their own interests? The book argues for a participant-centric view of the Shetkari Sanghatana, digging beneath the movement’s fantastical mythological idiom and the overarching demands that we hear articulated by leadership to see how the Sanghatana is experienced and constructed by individual participants on the ground. An important part of the analysis focuses on ways that participants and leaders together deploy a pool of shared but highly ambiguous spiritual and political symbols in an ongoing competition to define what the movement stands for, whose interests it represents, and what the future should look like. This is an anthropological ethnography that delves into history, political science, economics, cultural geography, folklore, and religion. Mike Youngblood received his PhD in cultural anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has taught at the School for International Training, the Haas School of Business at the University of California-Berkeley, the Masters in Social Design program at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University. Mike’s interests in social innovation, collaborative change, design thinking, and ethnographic methodology are central to his work both inside and outside of academe. His work has received a number of recognitions, including the Sardar Patel Award for Best American Dissertation on Modern India, the Percy H. Buchannan Prize for Writing on Asian Affairs, the Robert Miller Prize for Innovation in Anthropological Research, and the Joseph W. Elder Book Prize. He has been a Fulbright fellow, a Watson fellow, and an American Institute of Indian Studies fellow.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cultivating Community: Interest, Identity, and Ambiguity in an Indian Social Mobilization by Michael Youngblood, a cultural anthropologist based in San Francisco, was published in November, 2016 by the South Asian Studies Association Press. The book is a winner of the Joseph W. Elder Book Prize (conferred by the American Institute of Indian Studies), and has been very well received by reviewers. Cultivating Community is based on the author’s two and a half years of field research in 1996-1999 with the Shetkari Sanghatana, a massive and influential anti-statist movement in India’s Maharashtra state. The book explores the creation of political meaning and the construction of collective identity in a mass social movement. In it, the author address fundamental questions in making sense of mass movements anywhere: Where do movement ideologies come from and what makes them compelling? What motivates diverse groups of ordinary people to rise together in common cause? How can we make sense of individual participants in a movement when their participation sometimes appears irrational and against their own interests? The book argues for a participant-centric view of the Shetkari Sanghatana, digging beneath the movement’s fantastical mythological idiom and the overarching demands that we hear articulated by leadership to see how the Sanghatana is experienced and constructed by individual participants on the ground. An important part of the analysis focuses on ways that participants and leaders together deploy a pool of shared but highly ambiguous spiritual and political symbols in an ongoing competition to define what the movement stands for, whose interests it represents, and what the future should look like. This is an anthropological ethnography that delves into history, political science, economics, cultural geography, folklore, and religion. Mike Youngblood received his PhD in cultural anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has taught at the School for International Training, the Haas School of Business at the University of California-Berkeley, the Masters in Social Design program at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University. Mike’s interests in social innovation, collaborative change, design thinking, and ethnographic methodology are central to his work both inside and outside of academe. His work has received a number of recognitions, including the Sardar Patel Award for Best American Dissertation on Modern India, the Percy H. Buchannan Prize for Writing on Asian Affairs, the Robert Miller Prize for Innovation in Anthropological Research, and the Joseph W. Elder Book Prize. He has been a Fulbright fellow, a Watson fellow, and an American Institute of Indian Studies fellow.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cultivating Community: Interest, Identity, and Ambiguity in an Indian Social Mobilization by Michael Youngblood, a cultural anthropologist based in San Francisco, was published in November, 2016 by the South Asian Studies Association Press. The book is a winner of the Joseph W. Elder Book Prize (conferred by the American Institute of Indian Studies), and has been very well received by reviewers. Cultivating Community is based on the author’s two and a half years of field research in 1996-1999 with the Shetkari Sanghatana, a massive and influential anti-statist movement in India’s Maharashtra state. The book explores the creation of political meaning and the construction of collective identity in a mass social movement. In it, the author address fundamental questions in making sense of mass movements anywhere: Where do movement ideologies come from and what makes them compelling? What motivates diverse groups of ordinary people to rise together in common cause? How can we make sense of individual participants in a movement when their participation sometimes appears irrational and against their own interests? The book argues for a participant-centric view of the Shetkari Sanghatana, digging beneath the movement’s fantastical mythological idiom and the overarching demands that we hear articulated by leadership to see how the Sanghatana is experienced and constructed by individual participants on the ground. An important part of the analysis focuses on ways that participants and leaders together deploy a pool of shared but highly ambiguous spiritual and political symbols in an ongoing competition to define what the movement stands for, whose interests it represents, and what the future should look like. This is an anthropological ethnography that delves into history, political science, economics, cultural geography, folklore, and religion. Mike Youngblood received his PhD in cultural anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has taught at the School for International Training, the Haas School of Business at the University of California-Berkeley, the Masters in Social Design program at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University. Mike’s interests in social innovation, collaborative change, design thinking, and ethnographic methodology are central to his work both inside and outside of academe. His work has received a number of recognitions, including the Sardar Patel Award for Best American Dissertation on Modern India, the Percy H. Buchannan Prize for Writing on Asian Affairs, the Robert Miller Prize for Innovation in Anthropological Research, and the Joseph W. Elder Book Prize. He has been a Fulbright fellow, a Watson fellow, and an American Institute of Indian Studies fellow.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cultivating Community: Interest, Identity, and Ambiguity in an Indian Social Mobilization by Michael Youngblood, a cultural anthropologist based in San Francisco, was published in November, 2016 by the South Asian Studies Association Press. The book is a winner of the Joseph W. Elder Book Prize (conferred by the American Institute of Indian Studies), and has been very well received by reviewers. Cultivating Community is based on the author’s two and a half years of field research in 1996-1999 with the Shetkari Sanghatana, a massive and influential anti-statist movement in India’s Maharashtra state. The book explores the creation of political meaning and the construction of collective identity in a mass social movement. In it, the author address fundamental questions in making sense of mass movements anywhere: Where do movement ideologies come from and what makes them compelling? What motivates diverse groups of ordinary people to rise together in common cause? How can we make sense of individual participants in a movement when their participation sometimes appears irrational and against their own interests? The book argues for a participant-centric view of the Shetkari Sanghatana, digging beneath the movement’s fantastical mythological idiom and the overarching demands that we hear articulated by leadership to see how the Sanghatana is experienced and constructed by individual participants on the ground. An important part of the analysis focuses on ways that participants and leaders together deploy a pool of shared but highly ambiguous spiritual and political symbols in an ongoing competition to define what the movement stands for, whose interests it represents, and what the future should look like. This is an anthropological ethnography that delves into history, political science, economics, cultural geography, folklore, and religion. Mike Youngblood received his PhD in cultural anthropology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He has taught at the School for International Training, the Haas School of Business at the University of California-Berkeley, the Masters in Social Design program at the Maryland Institute College of Art, and the Hasso Plattner Institute of Design at Stanford University. Mike’s interests in social innovation, collaborative change, design thinking, and ethnographic methodology are central to his work both inside and outside of academe. His work has received a number of recognitions, including the Sardar Patel Award for Best American Dissertation on Modern India, the Percy H. Buchannan Prize for Writing on Asian Affairs, the Robert Miller Prize for Innovation in Anthropological Research, and the Joseph W. Elder Book Prize. He has been a Fulbright fellow, a Watson fellow, and an American Institute of Indian Studies fellow.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this episode, Katie is joined by Dr. Jennifer Herman, the first permanent director of the Center of Excellence in Teaching at Simmons College.  In this role, she develops and offers research-based professional development opportunities for faculty around teaching and scholarship and provides structured support for curriculum design at all curricular levels. She is currently a co-PI on three major grant-funded projects, regularly presents at both national and international conferences, and facilitates multiple high-impact signature programs, including course design institutes, a teaching institute for Harvard Medical School, and faculty writing retreats. She has also worked as a curriculum development consultant and faculty writing coach for over 10 years, including designing training programs and curricula for the U.S. Department of State and the New York State Small Business Development Center. She currently teaches education courses in the Health Professions Education doctoral program, and also has extensive teaching experience in writing, literature, and GMAT, GRE, and SAT test prep courses. Previously, Jennifer was the founding Director of the Center for the Advancement of Scholarship, Teaching, and Learning at Niagara University. She received her PhD in Higher Education from the University at Buffalo and her MA in International Training and Education from American University. Show Notes Segment 1: Prioritizing Research as an Administrator [00:00-10:19] In this first segment, Jennifer shares about how she prioritizes research as a full-time administrator. Segment 2: The Benefits of Writing Retreats [10:20-21:25] In segment two, Jennifer discusses some of the benefits of communal writing retreats. Segment 3: Working with a Writing Coach [21:26-33:15] In segment three, Jennifer explains some of the logistics of working with a writing coach. Bonus Clip #1 [00:00-02:50]: Prioritizing Research Projects Bonus Clip #2 [00:00-03:50]: Juggling Multiple Writing Pipelines To share feedback about this podcast episode, ask questions that could be featured in a future episode, or to share research-related resources, contact the “Research in Action” podcast: Twitter: @RIA_podcast or #RIA_podcast Email: riapodcast@oregonstate.edu Voicemail: 541-737-1111 If you listen to the podcast via iTunes, please consider leaving us a review.

Joe Lurie, Author of the Award Winning, Perception, And Deception, A Mind-Opening Journey Across Cultures, is Executive Director Emeritus of UC Berkeley's International House where he served for two decades. Currently a cross-cultural communications, speaker and university lecturer, he served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Kenya and directed academic programs abroad in Ghana, France, and Kenya for the School for International Training.

Lucie Newcomb is the President and CEO of The NewComm Global Group, Inc., a Silicon Valley-based international management consulting firm that has been specializing in global business success for more than 20 years. Focusing on the B2B technology and services sector, Lucie helps her clients grow their brands and revenue streams worldwide – including in Emerging Markets. A former resident of both the UK and South Africa, she specializes in the EMEA and ASEAN regions, working with leaders, such as Cisco, IBM, Johnson & Johnson and the U.S. State Department, as well as startups and governments. In addition her role at NewCommGlobal, Lucie has been on the Advisory Board of Brand2Global, a leading global marketing and international brands conference. She also continues to serve as a mentor and advocate with the U.S. Department of State's TechWomen program, with the group Impact Hub Harare, and she has advised accelerators in Malaysia and Kyrgyzstan. Lucie is a frequent public speaker on the subject of global business, and she has been recognized as a Women of Influence Honoree by the Silicon Valley Business Journal. You can catch her at the upcoming SXSW (South by Southwest) 2017 event, where she will be a panelist on her favourite topic: public diplomacy. Links: ​The NewComm Global Group website​ U.S. State Dept. article: "Small Businesses and Trade Agreements – A Big Deal" U.S. Dept. of Commerce website U.S. International Trade Administration (ITA) website U.S. government's "A Basic Guide to Exporting" Global Chamber website SXSW 2017 #DisruptiveDiplomacy panel FITT (Forum for International Training) website Lucie on LinkedIn Lucie on Twitter​​

Interview with one of our Guest Speakers at CID's Speaker Series: Speaker: Charles MacCormack, President Emeritus, Save the Children Recorded on September 16th, 2016. About the speaker: Charles MacCormack is President Emeritus of Save the Children U.S. and currently an advanced Leadership Fellow at Harvard University, where he is working on issues involving the role of private philanthropy in global health and development. Most recently, Dr. MacCormack has served as Executive Chair of the Millennium Development Goal Health Alliance; Executive in Residence at Middlebury College; and Senior Fellow at Interaction. He was previously CEO of Save the Children from 1993 to 2012 and CEO of World Learning/School for International Training from 1997 until 1993. He is a graduate of Middlebury College and holds his Masters and Ph.D degrees from Columbia University. www.cid.harvard.edu

Kaleidescape is shutting down. What does that mean for the audio visual industry and technology in general. We also look at how manufacturers support their dealers and train when not in country. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Dave Hatz – AVI Systems Ed Morgan – DisplayNote George Fornier – FSR Runtime: 32:51 Click to Watch the Video: [...]

Kaleidescape is shutting down. What does that mean for the audio visual industry and technology in general. We also look at how manufacturers support their dealers and train when not in country. Host: Tim Albright Guests: Dave Hatz – AVI Systems Ed Morgan – DisplayNote George Fornier – FSR Runtime: 32:51 Click to Watch the Video: [...]

Andrea H. Caesar earned a BA in international relations from American University in Washington, DC, and an MA in teaching from the School for International Training in Vermont. Caesar currently lives in Lakes Region, New Hampshire, with her daughter where she continues her fight against Lyme and its associated co-infections. This is her first book. When she moved to Barrington, Rhode Island, Andrea Caesar was an active, happy, vivacious ten-year-old who loved to play kickball and hang from the monkey bars. A year later, Andrea had trouble catching her breath while running, was plagued by migraines, and battled constant muscle aches. Andrea had changed as a person; she was the kid who was always missing school. Although she did not know it at the time, she had contracted Borrelia burgdorferi, better known as Lyme disease. Caesar, who was finally diagnosed at age thirty-six, shares a raw and honest look inside the mind of a woman tormented by treatment in her pursuit of wellness. She chronicles her life from age eleven through her diagnosis and subsequent treatment, recalling her emotions as she struggled with Lyme, its symptoms, and multiple related infections—all while attempting to live a normal life. Driven by her determination to help others with the same affliction, Caesar provides details on what worked, what did not work, and why.

Geoffrey Ebert is the Managing Partner of Finemore Walters & Story solicitors based in Bundaberg. The firm Finemore Walters & Story is a typical regional practice having 3 partners, 4 employed solicitors and a total workforce of approximately 35 people. Geoff commenced legal practice in a midsized Brisbane firm and after several years of practice in Brisbane city, relocated to Bundaberg approximately 20 years ago. Geoff is a member of the last generation of generalists who practice across a broad area of general services and enjoys the challenge of providing advice across nearly the whole spectrum of general legal services used by the public.In addition to day to day general practice, Geoff has a strong interest in legal management theory and has watched keenly the trends that have developed in the legal industry over the last 20 years. Outside of the law Geoff has a strong interest in most sports in particular, AFL and is currently an employee of the Brisbane Lions Football Club as a part-time development coach. Paul Lucas, aged 52, served in the Queensland Parliament for 16 years, 11 as a Minister including 4 years as Deputy Premier to Anna Bligh. He has served in a range of Portfolios far wider than most other Ministers, State or Federal. His portfolios included: Innovation and Information Economy; Energy; Transport and Main Roads; Infrastructure and Planning; Health, Attorney-General, Local Government and Planning and Special Minister of State. He holds Bachelor’s Degrees in Economics and in Laws, an MBA, and a Masters in Urban and Regional Planning. He is currently undertaking a Ph.D. at the University of Queensland on the 1970 Wilbur Smith South East Qld Public Transport Plan and infrastructure and public transport institutions established since then. He was a solicitor in private legal practice before election to Parliament. He is a Nationally Accredited Mediator (and member of the Australian Mediation Association); a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, holds an RG146 Superannuation qualification, and is a Chartered Member of the Institute of Logistics and Transport. He provides specialist lecturing and training to The University of Queensland in International Training at a Government level for countries such as China, Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam. He lectures and tutors undergraduate and postgraduate students at The University of Queensland and is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Law and Business at Australian Catholic University. He is a Non-Executive Director of Airservices Australia and chairs its Board Environment Committee. He serves on the Board of the Australian College of Optometry. He has 4 adult children and his partner is Alison Smith – a Walkley finalist journalist (for her reporting of the 1996 Port Arthur Massacre). He enjoys music and reading and all forms of oblong football. He is a qualified and practising, rugby union referee. Charles Hartley qualified in the UK and began practice in 1993. He worked in a panel firm in London specialising in medical and insurance litigation for over 10 years before being admitted to practice in Australia in 2007. He has worked in both public and private practice in Brisbane. In his current role as Head of Legal Services Metro North Queensland Health Charles handles general healthcare matters including ethical issues, coronial inquests, responses to the HQCC/AHPRA and the Health Ombudsman. He also deals with litigation matters, consent and capacity issues and regularly delivers seminars. He was responsible for arranging a ground-breaking mock inquest which filled the RBWH lecture theatre with over 300 attendees.