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Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
Some people post quotes. Bobby Eckert lives them.In Part 2 of this no-holds-barred conversation, Captain Bobby Eckert gets brutally honest about leadership, firehouse culture, and the broken state of firefighter training. From how he sleeps better at the station than at home, to why he's done playing nice with the fire service status quo - this one punches straight through the noise and hits the heart of what it means to lead.What You'll Learn:Why good officers don't hover - and how Bobby lets his crew grow on their ownThe surprising reason he sleeps better at the firehouse than anywhere elseThe massive failure in entry-level firefighter training - and what needs to changeHow to lead with humility, consistency, and gritWhat happens when you stand up to the fire service “establishment” - and don't back downIf you're a firefighter who's tired of the same old politics and wants to lead with realness, this one's for you.Support the show
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
In this raw and real conversation, Bobby Eckert opens up about his roots, leadership, and the gut-punch layoff that nearly derailed it all. From childhood drills to navigating Camden's chaos, this is a story about resilience, fatherhood, and the drive that keeps him going even when they try to take away the uniform.What You'll Learn:What growing up with a fire chief dad taught Bobby about leading with integrityHow layoffs nearly ended his career - and why he came back strongerThe firehouse smells, sights, and lessons you never forgetA leadership style built on trust, distance, and letting your crew figure it outWhy empathy and public trust are core to serving - even on “BS” callsIf you're a firefighter who wants to lead with grit, bounce back from setbacks, and serve with heart — this one's for you.Support the show
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Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
In Part 3 of our powerful series with retired FDNY Captain Rob Cefoli, we explore how first responders—and anyone living under high stress—can take control of their internal world. This episode dives into body-based interventions like tremor manipulation, breathwork, and focused energy redirection to help release chronic tension and build lasting resilience.You'll learn:How to direct tremors and energy to areas of discomfortThe meditative aspects of TRE and body awarenessWhy emotional trauma is often at the root of our strugglesHow Rob's methods are being used with first responders, retirees, and even school-aged kidsThe intersection of training, therapy, and sustainable healthRaw stories of parenting, personal growth, and finding purpose after hardshipThis episode is a blueprint for using body-based healing to improve your mental health, physical performance, and emotional clarity—both on and off the job.Support the show
The host's of CSN The Network Podcast return this week for their first episode in a month. We took a break to regroup and we are now back with weekly content pertaining to NFL football, WNBA and NBA basketball. We began the show by discussing the NFL draft, providing draft grades for our favorite NFL teams, we discussed if the draft acquisitions will help the teams contend, Shadeur Sanders falling in the draft and the reasons why and we discussed who was the safest picks in the draft, those who are most likely to succeed. In WNBA basketball, we discussed players and teams we are looking forward to seeing as the preseason began in that league and we also discussed early favorites to contend for the Championship. In the NBA, we declared our CSN MVP for the season, our predictions for each playoff series, the defensive player of the year, and we provide our CSN 1st team All NBA team. We then transitioned into our CSN Overreaction Segment, where we discussed a variety of things from college basketball, NFL football, and NBA basketball. We closed the show with our two minute segment and closing remarks. As always we appreciate the support, please continue to like, subscribe, share and view the content. Forever in our hearts, KTP.
Vi tittar lite närmare på de tre förlustmatcherna mot Ilves, KuPS och KTP. Vad har varit bra och vad har varit mindre bra. Det blir förstås också uppsnack inför fredagens viktiga match i Valkeakoski.
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
Can your body shake off trauma? Retired FDNY Captain Rob Cefoli returns to dive deep into the science and power of Trauma Release Exercises (TRE)—and how tremoring can help firefighters heal.In this episode, we explore:How TRE taps into the body's natural stress-release systemThe physical and emotional toll of the jobWhy “shaking” isn't weakness—it's recoveryTeaching TRE to recruits, veterans, and skeptical crewsHow firefighters can reconnect with their emotions and improve long-term healthWhether you're new to TRE or ready to go deeper, this episode gives you real tools to feel better, move better, and stay in the fight longer.Support the show
Menteri Hukum Supratman Andi Agtas mengungkapkan, otoritas Singapura meminta dokumen tambahan kepada pemerintah Indonesia untuk memulangkan atau mengekstradisi buron kasus e-KTP atau KTP elektronik, Paulus Tannos.
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
Retired FDNY Captain Rob Cefoli spent 20 years on the job—and now he's reshaping how firefighters recover, rebuild, and stay resilient. In this episode, Rob dives into:His journey with PTSD and finding TRE (Trauma Release Exercises)Running the FDNY Health & Fitness UnitWhy TRE is now part of academy trainingCreating Fyr Tribe for firefighter mental healthHelping retirees heal from years of serviceThis one's raw, real, and packed with actionable tools for every firefighter, from rookies to retirees.Support the show
Blog: show notes and links https://finnishfootballshow.com/2025/04/01/veikkausliiga-2025-preview-ktp-gnistan-inter-turku-ilves/ IN THIS EPISODE... The second episode in a series of shows, in which the FFS team present previews for each Veikkausliiga team. In this episode, we hear from Sami Lindfors on KTP, John Ehrnstén on IF Gnistan, Inter Turku fan Jussi and FFS regulars Jamie and Rasmus discuus their team, Ilves. 00:00:00 Intro 00:01:36 Sami Lindfors on KTP 00:14:25 John Ehrnstén on IF Gnistan 00:22:26 Jussi on Inter Turku 00:30:30 Jamie & Rasmus on Ilves ------------------------------------------------------------------ FFS MERCH
On this special episode of BroadwayRadio, Matt Tamanini is in conversation with three Broadway stars currently headlining a wonderful production of “Guys and Dolls” at the Maltz Jupiter Theatre in Jupiter, Florida. Matt is talking to Dan DeLuca — who is playing Sky Masterson; Kyle Taylor Parker — who is read more The post Special Episode: Cody, DeLuca, KTP on the fuzzy timeline and Muppet counterparts of ‘Guys and Dolls’ appeared first on BroadwayRadio.
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
In this second installment of our conversation with Joff Fierro, we cover insights on resilience in the hiring process, debunk toxic firehouse culture, and provide actionable steps for aspiring and current firefighters. You will learn:the real meaning of 'the standard'the importance of inclusivity and fitnessand building a positive culture for rookies. Additionally, Joff discusses the evolving definitions of hard work and adaptability in modern firefighting, along with tips on bridging generational gaps within the department.02:06 Actionable Steps for Aspiring Firefighters04:17 The Importance of Standards in the Fire Service07:43 Adapting to the New Generation22:46 Balancing Tough Love and Toxicity24:14 Addressing Misconceptions and Tough Love24:45 Navigating Toxicity in the Fire Service25:12 Probationary Year Experiences27:02 Balancing Toughness and Support28:41 Respecting Diverse Backgrounds32:14 Building Camaraderie and Tradition40:36 The Importance of Probation47:41 Final Reflections and AdviceSupport the show
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
In this episode of the Keep The Promise Podcast, Joff Fierro returns to share his grueling journey to becoming a firefighter. From facing rejection in the hiring process to battling the toxic culture in firehouses, Joff opens up about the trials and tribulations he overcame. You will learn:insights into the importance of resilience.the harsh realities of the fire service interview process.actionable steps to improve your own chances of success. Joff also discusses the evolving definition of hard work and the need to adapt to the changing times to attract new generations to the fire service.02:09 Fire Service Culture02:58 The Journey to Becoming a Firefighter04:58 Challenges and Setbacks06:22 The Role of Mentorship09:49 The Final Push and Success18:30 Motivation and Personal Drive24:22 Facing Rejection and Self-Realization25:57 Understanding Hard Work26:36 Advice for Overcoming Rejection28:00 The Importance of Humility29:27 Memorable Interview Experiences32:32 Learning from Mistakes36:30 The Hiring Process42:09 Preparing for the Job46:31 Adapting to Changing Definitions of Hard WorkSupport the show
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
In this episode of the Keep the Promise podcast, part two of our series with Rachael Belcher, we cover the critical topic of mental health among first responders. With nearly three decades of experience in the fire service and 21 years as a paramedic, Rachael shares her personal journey of overcoming the emotional and physical toll of the profession. The discussion centers around her article, 'Grief on the Front Line: Managing Our Hidden Wounds,' which introduces the concept of 'duty bound grief,' a unique type of grief experienced by first responders. Rachael discusses the importance of building resilience, seeking help, and breaking the stigma around mental health. Key points include recognizing early warning signs of mental health issues, the inefficacy of forced interventions like CISM, and the need for supportive leadership. You will learn:strategies for self-carethe significance of peer supportand the steps both individuals and leadership can take to create a healthier work environment for first responders.00:37 Rachael's Journey to Mental Health Advocacy00:57 Understanding Duty Bound Grief01:50 Therapy and Healing Process05:29 Recognizing and Addressing Warning Signs12:05 Duty Bound Grief Article Discussion23:37 Leadership and Mental Health Support32:27 Advice for Young Firefighters36:51 Conclusion and Article InformationSupport the show
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
In this episode, Rachael Belcher shares her 27-year journey in the fire service, detailing her experiences from volunteering as an EMT to working as a paramedic with the Baltimore County Fire Department. Rachael's story takes us into her time on the Gulf Coast after Hurricane Katrina, the emotional toll of dealing with traumatic events, and her courageous decision to seek mental health treatment. She also discusses her mission to dismantle the stigma around seeking help and educate first responders about duty-bound grief. You will learn:the importance of mental healthtechniques for building resilienceand practical ways to thrive in a challenging profession00:11 Meet Rachael Belcher01:53 Rachael's Early Career in Fire Service02:40 From Volunteer to Paramedic09:45 Experiences During Hurricane Katrina14:27 Lessons from the Gulf Coast16:35 The Shift Before COVID22:46 Seeking Help and Healing29:07 Life After Treatment32:08 Conclusion and ReflectionsJEMS Article - Grief On the Front Line: Managing Our Hidden WoundsSupport the show
Penangkapan buronan Paulus Tannos dinilai oleh banyak pihak sebagai langkah yang dapat membuka kotak Pandora, mengungkap keterlibatan sejumlah pihak dalam kasus dugaan korupsi pengadaan KTP elektronik. Meski demikian, Komisi Pemberantasan Korupsi (KPK) memilih untuk fokus pada proses pemulangan Paulus Tannos ke Indonesia untuk melanjutkan proses hukum yang berlaku.
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
In this episode, we cover the critical skill of mental toughness for firefighters. We'll break down what mental toughness is, why it matters, and how you can start building it today.Expect to learn:the connection between stress and mental toughness for firefightersthe 3 strategies for building mental toughnesshow to apply an easy roadmap to start adapting to stress todayThis episode aims to help firefighters not just survive, but thrive both on and off the job.00:39 The Importance of Mental Toughness01:15 Defining Mental Toughness01:46 The Inevitability of Stress02:44 Building Mental Toughness: Strategies02:51 Visualization Technique03:33 Positive Self-Talk04:08 Stress Inoculation Training05:45 Applying Mental Toughness in Firefighting06:20 Action Plan for Building Mental Toughness07:08 Final Thoughts and Resources08:05 Call to ActionSupport the show
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
In this episode of the Keep the Promise podcast, we discuss the importance of building momentum for the new year to achieve personal goals, specifically tailored for firefighters. You will learn:how to set specific and measurable goalshow to leverage the 'fresh start effect'what it means to build accountability through trusted teammatesand much more We emphasize practical strategies and actionable steps to make 2025 a year of resilience, strength, and preparation, both on and off the job.00:00 Introduction: Breaking Free from Routine00:38 Building Momentum for the New Year01:59 Setting Specific, Measurable Goals03:24 The Fresh Start Effect04:23 Breaking Down Big Goals05:23 Building Accountability and Celebrating Wins07:18 Your Challenge and Final ThoughtsWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
In Part 2 of our series with Hailey Green, we dig deeper into the multi-faceted aspect of being a successful firefighter.Expect to learn:the positive aspects of imposter syndrome as a sign of growth and challenge the importance of health, wellness, and mental healththe need for continuous training and much moreHailey highlights the value of mentorship and outlines strategies for goal setting and time management to maintain a balanced life. Additionally, you'll hear insights on the significance of long-term fitness planning, the necessity of having a mental health support system in place, and the importance of building strong relationships within the fire service.00:38 Diverse Aspects of Firefighting07:32 The Importance of Mentorship12:56 Setting and Tracking Goals18:33 The Power of Organization and Accountability20:38 The Challenge of Long-Term Goals21:58 Discussion on PFAS and Firefighting Gear23:02 The Art of Stirring the Pot24:07 Sources of Inspiration26:54 Self-Awareness and Mental Health28:35 The Importance of Therapy33:30 Future Goals and Aspirations39:44 Cherished FailuresWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!As a patron of Keep the Promise, you're not just supporting a podcast—you're joining a community of like-minded, aggressive firefighters who want to be the best at their craft. You'll gain access to daily workouts, weekly mindset meditations, and early access to the insights you need to stay on top of your game.Support the show
Ferry Haris is an accomplished cybersecurity and privacy management professional with a diverse international background, based in the Netherlands. Through his boutique consulting firm, FeHa International Consulting, he offers comprehensive solutions in IT risk management, compliance, and cybersecurity, particularly tailored to the needs of small and medium-sized enterprises. Ferry's current focus lies in developing, growing, and sustaining a series of cybersecurity and privacy management tech companies serving global organizations and individuals needs. Timestamps00:00 — Why do I keep getting anonymous phone calls? Why does Indonesia have so many scammers? The problem with cybersecurity & digitization in Indonesia.8:37 — How to make a strong password, and why it matters?16:14 — VPNs, Avoiding airport wifi & how to properly protect ourselves (anti-virus & browsing habits)22:57 — KTP, UUPDP, and the failure of Indonesian businesses protecting private citizens' private information40:51 — The everyday ways we are compromising our privacy without even knowing50:44 — Social media & why we should & shouldn't care that everything we post is there forever? How to navigate what we should and should not post on social media, and what we need to do to keep ourselves and our loved ones safe on the internet?01:04:04 — Digital resiliency is everything, the importance of knowing how much information is worth before posting it publicly01:11:45 — Should we be covering our cameras? What are common digital habits that compromise our safety? (Pirated software debate) Watch the full episode on YouTube
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
In this episode of the Keep the Promise podcast, we cover critical actions to be your best in 2025.Expect to learn:The importance of setting meaningful goals that align with personal temporal landmarksEssential strategies for maintaining physical fitnessMindfulness practices to enhance mental resilience and much more! Tune in to learn how to become a true asset to your crew and your community. Start 2025 strong!00:38 The Importance of Resilience and Self-Improvement01:15 Setting Meaningful Goals with Temporal Landmarks04:11 Creating a Fresh Start Effect06:04 Physical Fitness for Firefighters09:09 Mindfulness and Mental Resilience12:21 Continuous Learning and Community EngagementWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show
Pekerja Migran dalam Ancaman Oleh. Dyah Pitaloka(Tim Penulis Inti NarasiPost.Com) Voice over talent: Yeni M NarasiPost.Com- Menteri Perlindungan Pekerja Migran Indonesia (PPMI) Abdul Kadir Karding mengungkapkan bahwa jumlah warga negara Indonesia yang bekerja sebagai migran ilegal di luar negeri telah melebihi lima juta orang. (cnnindonesia.com, 16-11-2024) Dilansir dari regional.kompas.com yang tayang pada 7 Maret 2024, lima pekerja migran ilegal Indonesia, yakni Wilhelmus Matius (58), Pirmansa Paleon (42), Servasius Lule (44), Tamex Steven Emanuel (19), dan Fransiska Toji (40), melarikan diri dari sebuah perkebunan kelapa sawit di Malaysia. Mereka menempuh perjalanan melalui hutan Ba'kelalan di Malaysia dan tiba di dataran tinggi Krayan, Nunukan, Kalimantan Utara, pada 5 Maret 2024. Para pekerja tersebut mengeluhkan beban kerja yang berat serta gaji yang tidak sesuai dengan kesepakatan. Mereka membawa dokumen berupa KTP dan paspor. Naskah selengkapnya: https://narasipost.com/opini/11/2024/pekerja-migran-dalam-ancaman/ Terimakasih buat kalian yang sudah mendengarkan podcast ini, Follow us on: instagram: http://instagram.com/narasipost Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/narasi.post.9 Fanpage: Https://www.facebook.com/pg/narasipostmedia/posts/ Twitter: Http://twitter.com/narasipostx
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
Join us on this episode of the Keep the Promise podcast as we welcome Hailey Green, a dedicated firefighter and athlete. After a year of scheduling back-and-forth, Hailey shares her journey into the fire service, her commitment to rigorous training, and her passion for endurance sports. Expect to learn:Insights into Hailey's comprehensive approach to fitness and firefightingHer unique path into the fire serviceHow to maintain composure and wellbeing amidst the pressures of the jobAnd so much moreWhether you're an aspiring firefighter or an endurance athlete, Hailey's story has inspiration and practical advice for you.01:21 Hailey's Marathon Experience01:46 Training and Mental Toughness09:35 Journey to Becoming a Firefighter13:44 Fire Service Culture and Mentorship19:56 Wellness Routine for Firefighters23:53 Sibling Firefighters and Diverse Backgrounds25:40 Insights from Corporate to Fire Service30:25 Multiple Calls Podcast and Continuous LearningWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!As a patron of Keep the Promise, you're not just supporting a podcast—you're joining a community of like-minded, aggressive firefighters who want to be the best at their craft. You'll gain access to daily workouts, weekly mindset meditations, and early access to the insights you need to stay on top of your game.Support the show
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
In this episode, we explore the crucial steps that firefighters should take once they complete their probation period. Listeners will learn about:embracing continuous learningmaintaining physical fitnessfostering mental readinessand much more Host TJ reflects on his own journey, sharing lessons and insights aimed at helping new firefighters navigate their careers effectively. Tune in for practical advice, personal anecdotes, and strategies to become a well-rounded, resilient firefighter.00:30 Reflecting on the Rookie Years01:34 Embracing Continuous Learning03:46 Importance of Physical Fitness06:50 Mental Readiness and Resilience10:19 Community and Mentorship14:02 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!Support the show
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Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
On Part 2 of this series with Barrett Pittman, we explore various aspects of being a firefighter. Join us as we discuss the importance of finding one's why in the fire service to avoid burnout and stay passionate. Reflecting on the significance of brotherhood and community, our conversation touches on the modern-day challenges and misconceptions about the fire service camaraderie. This episode also addresses the dark side of the job, including mental health struggles and the importance of talking to each other. Finally, we reflect on balancing job dedication with personal life, and provide advice for both current and future firefighters.00:57 The Brotherhood and Fire Service Connections05:07 Generational Changes in the Fire Service09:10 The Dark Side of the Fire Service11:32 Balancing Fire Service and Personal Life21:23 The Importance of Therapy23:49 Reflections on Retirement and Legacy34:13 Advice to My Younger Self37:01 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!As a patron of Keep the Promise, you're not just supporting a podcast—you're joining a community of like-minded, aggressive firefighters who want to be the best at their craft. You'll gain access to daily workouts, weekly mindset meditations, and early access to the insights you need to stay on top of your game.Support the show
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
This episode explores the complexities of decision-making in firefighting, particularly focusing on leadership in uncertain and ambiguous situations. Expect to learn:The importance of making the right decisions in the face of gray areas How these choices can define leadersEssential skills for effective leadershipStrategies to make informed decisions ...and so much more.00:00 Introduction: The Importance of Decision Making00:29 Leadership in the Gray Areas01:10 Understanding Complex Decisions03:00 Skills for Navigating Gray Areas04:58 Case Study: Leadership Challenges08:04 Strategies for Making Tough DecisionsWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!As a patron of Keep the Promise, you're not just supporting a podcast—you're joining a community of like-minded, aggressive firefighters who want to be the best at their craft. You'll gain access to daily workouts, weekly mindset meditations, and early access to the insights you need to stay on top of your game.Support the show>>> Shop Keep the Promise!
Veikkausliigassa ratkeaa tänään mestaruuden lisäksi, joutuuko IFK Mariehamn vai FC Lahti karsimaan pääsarjapaikastaan. Joukkueet ovat ennen päätöskierrosta tasapisteissä, mutta FC Lahden maaliero on kaksikosta parempi. Voitolla lahtelaiset säilyvät kaikella todennäköisyydellä pääsarjassa joutumatta karsintaan. Vieraaksi päätöskierroksella Lahden stadionille saapuu jo varma putoaja Ekenäs IF. Liigakarsintaan joutuva kohtaa Ykkösliigan kakkosen eli Jaron tai Jipon. EIF:n putoaminen liigasta varmistui jo aiemmin, samoin KTP:n suora nousu pääsarjaan. Riku Selanderin mukaan vastustajalla on pelissä enää kunnia. - Meille on tärkeää saada voitto, ja meillä on latausta tähän peliin, hän toteaa Radio Voiman haastattelussa. Selanderin mukaan FC Lahden pitää onnistua pitämään prässi korkealla ja pelata vastustajan puoliskolla. Kuuntele mitä muuta Selander uskoo vaadittavan voittoon, ja miten tuhma räppi liittyy pelipäivään! Ottelu alkaa kello 14.
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
In this episode of the Keep the Promise Podcast, we explore maintaining passion and engagement within the fire service. The discussion highlights the challenges and rewards of being a firefighter, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and creating a positive firehouse culture. You will learn:Strategies to reignite the passion for the jobHow to deal with burnoutThe significance of informal leadershipThe necessity of finding one's 'why' in the fire serviceAnd so much moreThis conversation, featuring returning guest and Smoke Diver Barrett Pittman, also covers the evolving nature of firefighting and how networking beyond your department can provide new perspectives and solutions.00:39 Revisiting Past Episodes01:58 Challenges in the Fire Service03:22 Maintaining Passion and Overcoming Burnout03:44 Barrett's Journey into the Fire Service05:12 The Importance of Fire Service Culture07:58 Engaging and Training Firefighters11:03 Mentorship and Leadership in the Fire Service24:03 The Role of Informal Leaders28:48 Empowerment and Micromanagement34:02 Networking and Brotherhood39:50 Finding Your 'Why' in the Fire ServiceWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!As a patron of Keep the Promise, you're not just supporting a podcast—you're joining a community of like-minded, aggressive firefighters who want to be the best at their craft. You'll gain access to daily workouts, weekly mindset meditations, and early access to the insights you need to stay on top of your game.Support the show>>> Shop Keep the Promise!
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
September is Suicide Prevention Month, a crucial time for raising awareness and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health, especially within the firefighter community. In this episode, we discuss why this month matters, explore the unique challenges faced by firefighters, and highlight impactful measures like safe firearm storage and mental health check-ins. Learn how creating buffers during crises, encouraging open conversations, and fostering strong relationships can save lives. Join us in making a commitment to prioritize mental health and resilience, ensuring that suicide prevention is a year-round effort.00:00 Introduction to Suicide Prevention Month00:38 The Impact on Firefighters01:41 Firearm Safety and Suicide Prevention02:25 Creating a Buffer: Suicide Prevention by Design04:54 The Importance of Talking and Community Support07:51 Preplanning for Personal Crises12:38 Building Resilience: Physical Fitness and Mindfulness13:50 Final Thoughts and Call to ActionWhat did you think of the episode? Let us know!As a patron of Keep the Promise, you're not just supporting a podcast—you're joining a community of like-minded, aggressive firefighters who want to be the best at their craft. You'll gain access to daily workouts, weekly mindset meditations, and early access to the insights you need to stay on top of your game.Support the show>>> Shop Keep the Promise!
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
Send us a textThis episode of the Keep the Promise podcast focuses on the importance of proactive mental health practices within the fire service. Guest Sammy Freyta discusses breaking harmful cycles and the evolution of peer teams into a more integrated, supportive system within fire departments. By embedding mental fitness training and practicing Stoicism actively, Sammy and her team are promoting a culture where every firefighter is equipped to support their peers. She underscores the importance of doing hard things and the strength required to seek help. Listen to learn how small departments are leading change and why addressing mental health head-on is crucial.00:35 Peer Teams vs. CISM Teams00:50 The Utopia Fire Department Vision01:57 Building Strong Relationships with Peer Teams03:27 Alive Minded: A New Approach to Mental Fitness03:55 The Role of Stoicism in Mental Fitness04:49 Proactive Mental Health Culture06:46 Challenges and Successes of Peer Teams24:22 The Importance of Basic Self-Care26:11 Emerging Trends in Mental Health for First Responders32:41 Personal Reflections and FailuresAs a patron of Keep the Promise, you're not just supporting a podcast—you're joining a community of like-minded, aggressive firefighters who want to be the best at their craft. You'll gain access to daily workouts, weekly mindset meditations, and early access to the insights you need to stay on top of your game. Support Keep the Promise and take your place among firefighters who know that our stSupport the show>>> Shop Keep the Promise!
In der neuen Podcast-Folge unterhalten sich Anke und Claudija über studierte Zahnärzte, Führungszeugnisse und Fingerfarben-Malerei. Claudija, die Expertin in Sachen Kindertagespflege-Ausbildung, packt ihre besten Anekdoten aus dem Alltag aus, während Anke ganz charmant darauf hinweist, dass Beziehungsfähigkeit mit Abstand das Wichtigste in der Kinderbetreuung ist. Es geht um Gruppenstärken und Personalwechsel. Und darum, dass es niemand schafft, Fünflinge allein zu wickeln. Beide sind der festen Überzeugung, dass es vorwiegend um Plätze und nicht wirklich um das Kindeswohl geht. Am Ende des Tages müssen Eltern sich eines bewusst machen: Es geht um ihre Kinder! Wer mit Kindern arbeitet und das Herz am rechten Fleck hat, für dessen Kinder ist alles in Butter. Und apropos Butter: Wusstest du, dass das Pellen von Eiern das perfekte Feinmotorik-Training für Kids ist? Anke ist sich sicher: Spielen (auch mit Essen) ist das Lebenselixier der Kindheit. Egal ob Krippe oder Tagespflege – es kommt darauf an, dass die Menschen, die sich um unsere Kinder kümmern, mit Herz, Verstand und guter Ausbildung dabei sind. Und falls du unsicher bist, ob dein Kind auch ohne Krippe oder KTP sein Leben meistern wird: Da sind sich die Pädagoginnen einig – ja, ja und nochmals ja! www.stolzundballmann.de
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
Send us a Text Message.Effective leadership goes beyond titles and appearances. In this episode, we explore the essence of true leadership and how to foster a supportive culture within the fire service. We discuss key elements like building trust, setting clear expectations, and the importance of mentorship and work-life balance. Learn strategies to maintain team harmony, encourage open communication, and develop professional skills to ensure better service to the community. Join us as we explore how to embody humility, empathy, accountability, and technical proficiency in leadership roles.00:00 Introduction to Effective Leadership01:52 The Importance of Trust in Teams02:20 Building and Maintaining Trust04:18 Mentorship and Development05:12 Work-Life Balance in the Fire Service06:14 Leadership and Accountability10:00 Implementing Effective Communication11:09 Conclusion: The Essence of a Successful TeamSupport the Show.>>> Shop Keep the Promise!
Dinamika politik pemilihan calon gubernur dan wakil gubernur Jakarta pada Pilkada 2024 kian dinamis. Munculnya bacalon gubernur dan wakil gubernur jalur perseorangan Dharma Pongrekun dan Kun Wardana pada Pilkada Jakarta menggagalkan Skenario Calon Tunggal Lawan Kotak Kosong. Namun, kemunculan mereka bukan tanpa skandal, pencalonan Dharma Pongrekun dan Kun Wardana terganjal dugaan pencatutan KTP warga. Disisi lain, bergabungnya PKB dalam KIM Plus menutup kans Anies mendapat tiket untuk maju serta memupuskan harapan PDIP ikut dalam pertarungan Pilkada Jakarta. Lantas, seperti apa nantinya pertarungan di Pilkada Jakarta? Akankah Ridwan Kamil melawan calon independen yang kini terganjal dugaan Pencatutan KTP untuk meraup dukungan?
Keep the Promise Podcast - Building Resilient and Well-rounded Firefighters
Send us a Text Message.In this episode of the Keep the Promise podcast, host TJ is joined by guest Sammy Freyta, a therapist specializing in counseling first responders and military personnel. Sammy shares her journey from broadcast journalism to therapy, emphasizing the importance of mental fitness over traditional therapy. The episode delves into creative processes like art therapy and tailored coping strategies to help first responders manage trauma and improve communication with loved ones. Sammy and her firefighter husband Dave work together to provide on-site mental fitness coaching, breaking down stigmas and offering practical advice for a healthier fire service community.02:30 Meet Sammy Freyta03:25 Sammy's Background and Career Shift07:34 The Role of Art in Therapy15:04 Working with First Responders24:27 Building Mental Fitness28:51 Coping Strategies and Communication35:11 Peer Teams vs. Critical Incident Stress ManagementSupport the Show.>>> Shop Keep the Promise!
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Aston University is working with an engineering company to make industrial gas burners less environmentally damaging. The University has entered a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) with Lanemark Combustion Engineering to enable gas or propane burners users to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. Reducing the carbon footprint of gas burners A KTP is a three-way collaboration between a business, an academic partner and a highly qualified researcher, known as a KTP associate. The UK-wide programme helps businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills. Aston University is a sector leading knowledge transfer partnership provider, with 80% of its completed projects being graded as very good or outstanding by Innovate UK, the national body. Warwickshire-based Lanemark has been supplying industrial gas burners to sectors including petrochemical, car plants, breweries and food manufacturers for more than 40 years. The overall aim of the KTP is to help transition burners to use low carbon fuels such as hydrogen or biogas to meet new environmental standards. Lanemark has developed their burner designs over several decades using different software applications. To calculate the impact of using new fuels either alone or in different mixes with propane or natural gas, Lanemark's engineers currently have to transfer data between different software applications which is time consuming and inflexible. Aston University will be sharing its expertise to create a single software package to calculate the impact of using different fuels and to integrate these into existing designs. The programme will analyse factors such as exhaust gases, flame length and heat transfer, and ensure equipment remains agile and competitive in a changing market. Aidan Lewis, technical manager at Lanemark said: "We are a relatively small company in our industry, so it's important that we aren't left behind by some of the bigger players. Having this new software will make us more agile in responding to new regulatory requirements and customer demands, which will keep us in a competitive position." Aston University will provide Lanemark with access to specialist research expertise in areas critical to low-carbon industrial heating systems, including heat transfer, heating systems, and burner design. Lanemark will gain the necessary skills and knowledge to maintain and adapt the software in the future as required, which is tailored to meet the specific needs and expectations of the company's clientele. The company is working with Aston University's Dr Muhammed Imran from the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute and Dr Martin Rudorfer from the School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies. Dr Imran is a senior lecturer in mechanical and design engineering, whose research focuses on developing innovative thermal energy systems and improving the energy performance of existing energy systems. Dr Rudorfer is a lecturer in applied AI and robotics, who has expertise in software engineering and intelligent automation of processes. Together with KTP Associate Dr Tarun Kumar, the research team has been working to understand the requirements of the new software and how it will be used by different people within the company. This has enabled them to build the user interface for the software, which will allow design engineers, sales agents and customers to access the complex engineering that underpins the burner designs. The software is being built within a commonly used computational platform called MATLAB. Lead academic, Dr Muhammad Imran said: "With fundamental research, impact can take a long time, but with a KTP, the outcomes are far more immediate. Not only will this collaborative research help Lanemark commercially, it will also significantly improve the carbon reduction potential for their products. To contribute to that is very satisfying, particularly as we will start to see the impact i...
Aston University is to help one of the world's largest cassava processers develop a sustainable and faster way to dry its crops. The University has entered a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP) with the Tropical Starch Company, Ghana's leading cassava processing business. According to The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, the country is the second biggest consumer of cassava and contributes to almost a quarter of the country's agricultural gross domestic product. More sustainable tech to dry cassava Despite its popularity cassava is difficult to process as it needs to be thoroughly cleaned, mashed, sieved, dried and packaged. Currently the Tropical Starch Company uses industrial uses bin dryers which need electricity or fossil fuels to generate heat and can only dry one crop per production line. They are expensive to run and as it is hard to regulate their temperatures sometimes products are overcooked or discoloured. A KTP is a three-way collaboration between a business, an academic partner and a highly qualified researcher, known as a KTP associate. The UK-wide programme helps businesses to improve their competitiveness and productivity through the better use of knowledge, technology and skills. Aston University is a sector leading KTP provider, with 80% of its completed projects being graded as very good or outstanding by Innovate UK, the national body. The aim of the KTP is to develop an integrated drying device which can operate off-grid, using several different technologies. Aston University will develop an off-grid, solar-powered drying device that is faster, temperature-controllable, uses less energy and can process bigger volumes of raw cassava. Augustine Fiifi Amoah, who is a supervisor at the company said: "We already have the customers demanding it and so we are praying that we will be able to meet demand. "If we could produce 20 tons a day we would be so happy. We have the market, we just need the product!" Although some of these technologies are already developed individually, the way they will be integrated will be new. In particular, data needs to be collected to design and optimise the system which will be completed with computer simulation modelling. This will require expertise in several fields including modular design, desiccant drying techniques (where desiccant materials are used in a piece of industrial equipment to eliminate water) energy systems, post-harvest technology and food engineering. The project is supervised by Dr Ahmed Rezk, senior lecturer in mechanical engineering from Aston University's College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, an expert in thermal systems, whose mainstream research is in sustainable and zero-carbon heating and cooling technologies, in collaboration with Dr Tabbi Wilberforce Awotwe, a lecturer in engineering, who specialises in design optimisation of mechanical systems and energy storage modelling. Dr Rezk said: "The main goal of our research is to find more efficient and green ways of heating and cooling. They are two sides of the same problem, both requiring energy. "If we devise a good heating method through this project it could have implications for cooling methods in other countries as well." Dr Wilberforce Awotwe who is based at Kings College London, has previously conducted research at Aston University. He said "I'm a Ghanaian myself and my vision for this project goes beyond delivering work packages. "If we can get this done we will support many companies in this field, not just one, and address the issue of young people leaving the countryside in search of employment. "The long-term impact on the community is the most important thing." The project will also involve Professor Robert Sarpong Amoah and Dr Fatimah Abubakar Von from the University of Cape Coast, Ghana. In addition a KTP associate will be recruited to work at the company's main site in Abura-Dunkwa, Ghana. Once the system has been agreed, the Tropical Starch Company will ...
Dao Jensen is all about living a life of transformation. She founded Oak Rocket, Inc. (formerly KTP) in 2013 as the first 100% female minority-owned company on the West Coast born in the Cloud. Oak Rocket helps clients strategize and optimize public cloud platforms and solutions. With the emergence of Gen AI, Oak Rocket has adapted to offer more personalized and intelligent solutions. Dao has grown Oak Rocket to become one of the fastest 50 women-owned companies recognized by Chase Bank (several years in a row) despite the challenges of being a refugee, a mother of four and losing her parents and 16-year-old daughter. Oak Rocket is on a mission to be a United States' leading minority-owned enablement company by 2030. She is a graduate of Harvard Business School's OPM Executive program. She has brought many OPMers into the program, such as Will.i.am from the Black Eyed Peas. Her expertise in the tech industry has led her to speak at worldwide events, such as the closing speaker of INK Talk, Harvard Club, AWS, GEN AI Days, SiliconAngle, and WBENC, discussing leadership, cloud technology, challenges in business and the power of networks. She is a board member of the YPO (Young President's Organization) Pacific West Integrated Chapter and IEEW. With Dao's leadership and Oak Rocket's commitment to staying ahead of the curve, they will continue to provide innovative cloud solutions to their clients for the years to come. Episode in a Tweet: Personal transformation is about being able to share all parts of yourself without fear of being judged by others. Background: During this week's episode of Reflect Forward, Dao Jensen, Founder and CEO of Oak Rocket and I talk about transformation. Dao shares her story of overcoming setbacks and turning challenges into opportunities. She shares how she left corporate America to found Oak Rocket when it was clear she wouldn't make it to the C-suite while working for someone else. She shares what it was like to go through a painful divorce and lose her father and 16-year-old daughter last year. We talk about how we shouldn't be afraid to find our voice, speak up and take up space and the importance of investing in future generations. Dao has a remarkable, unbreakable spirit and is an inspiration to all of us who want to learn, grow, and bounce back from life's setbacks. How to find Dao: Dao's Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tN8EZyT-Iag LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daojensen/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DaoOakRocket Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daooakrocket/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaoOakRocket Please consider ordering my book, The Ownership Mindset, on Amazon or Barnes and Noble Follow me on Instagram or LinkedIn. Subscribe to my podcast Reflect Forward on iTunes Or check out my new YouTube Channel, where you can watch full-length episodes of Advice From a CEO! And if you are looking for a keynote speaker or a podcast guest, click here to book a meeting with me to discuss what you are looking for!
Season 5, Episode 81Back in the late 80's, Kissing The Pink, or KTP, had a string of club hits. They are back with a 5-disc anthology, including three of their albums, extensive remixes and even brand new songs. We had an opportunity to talk to band members Nick Whitecross, Jon Hall, Simon Aldridge and Pete Barnett. We discuss the bands name, their history, this new anthology and much more! Kissing The Pink: Anthology 1982-2024, 5CD Box Set:https://www.cherryred.co.uk/product/kissing-the-pink-anthology-1982-2024-5cd-box-set/Enjoy the podcast? How about buying us a cup of coffee? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/newwavemusicOffside Apparel http://offsideapparel.com/Use NEWWAVE at checkout for 10% off your entire order until May 31st, 2024.Support the show
Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is Kelly Molson, Founder of Rubber Cheese.Download the Rubber Cheese 2023 Visitor Attraction Website Report - the annual benchmark statistics for the attractions sector.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website rubbercheese.com/podcast.If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned in this podcastCompetition ends on 29th March 2024. The winner will be contacted via Twitter. Show references: David Green | LinkedInhttps://www.blenheimpalace.com/Head of Innovation at Blenheim PalaceDavid Green is responsible for driving innovation at Blenheim to deliver value from the implementation of novel business methods and new concepts. His role involves building a culture of continual improvement and innovation, bringing together and contextualising novel datasets through a data and IoT network infrastructure, and identifying opportunities to enhance customer experiences.David leads the research and development at Blenheim, cultivating university partnerships, that helps fuse specialised knowledge with Blenheim's diverse landscape and practical challenges. Moreover, he initiated the Innovation and Continual Improvement network, fostering collaboration among sector leads to share expertise and address common challenges. Joseph Paul | LinkedInhttps://vennersys.co.uk/Associate Director – Key Account ManagerWith 10 years of experience in SaaS Account Management and 6 years at Vennersys, Joe works closely with visitor attractions to optimise system performance and internal processes. He acts as a conduit between attraction managers and Vennersys, helping facilitate constructive communication to further develop and improve Vennersys' own services based on customer needs or industry trends.In his personal life, Joe can either be found playing hockey for his local club or taking long, refreshing walks in the hills and fields near his home. Transcriptions: Kelly Molson: Welcome to Skip The Queue, a podcast for people working in or working with visitor attractions. I'm your host, Kelly Molson. On today's episode I speak with David Green, Head of Innovation at Blenheim Palace and Joseph Paul, Associate Director - Key Account Manager at Vennersys.We're talking about data - but not just the importance of it (we all know that right?). David and Joe share the exciting data and AI reporting systems that Blenheim have created, allowing them to predict, and not just report on past performance. This is a really interesting episode and if you're been a little bit put off or a little bit scared about AI up until this point, this might be the episode that changes your mind.If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on all the usual channels by searching Skip The Queue. Kelly Molson: David, Joe, it is lovely to have you both on the podcast today. Thank you for joining me on Skip the Queue. David Green: It's great to be here. Joseph Paul: Thanks for having us. Kelly Molson: That sounded very positive, guys. Thanks. Feel the enthusiasm. David Green: Let's see how the first question goes, shall we? Kelly Molson: Listen, everyone worries about these icebreaker questions. It's just we're just in a pub, in a coffee shop having a little chat. That's all it is. Right, I want to know. We'll start with you, Joe. What was the last thing you binge watched on your streaming service of choice? Joseph Paul: Gosh, that's a very good question. The last series we binge watch was a series called Bodies on Netflix, which is about a murder that happens in four different time periods and four detectives are trying to solve the murder. Very good if you haven't watched it. Kelly Molson: I have seen this and Joe, it hurt my head a little bit.Joseph Paul: Yeah. It is hard to keep track of some of the plots through the different times, but there's a very good ending worth watching if you haven't, David? David Green: I don't think I have. I didn't get a chance to watch TV. Kelly Molson: So same question to you, David. That's a really good series as well, Joe. I thoroughly enjoyed that, although it did hurt the backwards forwards bit a little bit, was a bit mind blowing. Same question to you, David. What was the last thing that you binge watched? David Green: Well, the last thing I probably binge watched was probably Breaking Bad. That just sort of shows you how long ago it was. I binge watched anything, but I'm desperate to watch it again. It was so good. I was just hooked on the first episode. I just loved every single minute of that. Kelly Molson: Have you seen that, Joe? Joseph Paul: Yes. Very good series. Probably one of the best of all time. And the question back would be, have you watched Better Call Saul? David Green: Yeah, but I didn't find it as good. I say I didn't find as good. It was still great. I'm very fussy in the Greenhouse song. Kelly Molson: I feel like I'm the only person in the whole world who's not watched Breaking Bad, which is this is quite controversial, isn't it? Everybody says that I would love it and I should watch it, but I feel overwhelmed that there's so many series to it and it would take up all of my TV viewing time for months and months. It would be the only thing that I could probably watch for the entire year and that feels too much. Joseph Paul: It's well worth it. Absolutely. You should do it.Kelly Molson: Dedicate 2024 as the year for Breaking Bad. David Green: I'm going to own up. I've not watched a single episode of The Crown either and some of it was filmed at Blenheim. So I'm really embarrassed to admit that on this podcast.Kelly Molson: That is a statement in a half, David. See, this is why I do the icebreakers. You never know what dirt you're going to get out. David, we're going to start with you with this one. What is the one food or drink that you cannot eat and you can't even think about without feeling a little bit queasy? David Green: That's cheese pastry straight away. I remember when I was at school, we had a home economics club. I remember making these cheese straws and I took them home and I was so environmentally ill after these cheese straws ever since, I just can't even look at cheese pastry. All these nibbles that people without for drinks can't bear it. Cheese and pastry together is wrong. Kelly Molson: This is really sad. I love a little cheese straw. I feel sad for you that you can't eat a cheese straw, David. I feel sad for you. Joe, what about you? Joseph Paul: I can pretty much eat anything and I'm not overly put off by much. I think the one thing that turns me away from food is horseradish and any sauce. That's probably my only sort of food that I won't go to and puts me off eating anything that has.Kelly Molson: Just horseradish or sauce in general. Are we talking like, sweet chilli dip? No?Joseph Paul: Just horseradish. So anything that has that in it, I will stay away from. But apart from that, I'll pretty much eat anything anyone puts on my plate. David Green: I think you're missing out, Joe. Kelly Molson: Do you know what's probably really nice as well? Is a cheese straw with horseradish.Joseph Paul: But cheese straws are the best. David Green: I'm going to have to leave the room in a minute. We could talk about cheese straw. Kelly Molson: Sorry. All right, let's move on from that. Right, I want to know I was quite kind to those ones. I want to know what your unpopular opinions are. Joe, let's start with you. Joseph Paul: Not sure this is going to go down too well, but my unpopular opinion is Harry Potter is an overrated film series. Kelly Molson: Books or films or both? Joseph Paul: Films, predominantly. Kelly Molson: Wow. I mean, my husband would absolutely agree with you. So I got him to watch the first one and then we got halfway through the second one and he paused it and looked at me and said, "Kelly, I just can't do this. Sorry." And left the room. That was it. Done. Joseph Paul: I can understand. So in our household, we alternate between Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings. So we compromise. We have a Harry Potter, then a Lord of the Rings, then go through. Kelly Molson: Is your partner Harry Potter, then? Joseph Paul: My wife is very much a Harry Potter fan. Kelly Molson: Interesting. That is quite controversial. How do you feel about that, David? David Green: Very disappointing. Joe, actually. Joseph Paul: Sorry to let you down. David Green: We might have to end this now, Joe.Kelly Molson: This beautiful relationship that we're going to talk about. End over Harry Potter. David Green: Harry Potter and cheese straws. Kelly Molson: David, same question to you. What is your unpopular opinion? David Green: Didn't think I had any unpopular opinions until I started really thinking about it, but I have to say, my original this is really good either, really was dancing, non professional dancing. I mean, I'm not a dancer, I've got a body of a dad. I am a dad and my wife and my daughter are very good dancers and I think it's just years of standing by a bar at a wedding with that person, go, "Come on, get on the dance floor, come on." And they drag you up and then busting moves is probably the wrong description, but it's just looking around the room on the floor with other people sort of bobbing around awkwardly looking, and all the blokes tipped you looking at each other going, "Oh, get me home." It's that awkwardness, I find really difficult and I'm going to be cheeky. And another one, because I just remembered that concerts is another one, so you spend a fortune going to a concert. David Green: I took my daughter once to Ariana Grande and I'd just been dragged to Arctic Monkeys and we drove hours and hours to this place and my wife had got Rose lead, I think, which was I needed binoculars to even see the stage. I was absolutely freezing, completely freezing. I didn't dress appropriately, I was dressed in a shirt and tied, typically, because that was Arctic Monkeys. Kelly Molson: You went through a shirt and tied Arctic Monkeys? God said, "Well".David Green: I remember walking down to the bottom of the stadium, I'm freezing, I have to go and get some clothes, and they let me out and I had to buy Arctic Monkeys merchandise and I came up the steps wearing an Arctic Monkeys hoodie. Number one fan to my wife and daughter, absolutely laughing hilariously. David Green: And I had to listen to the music for 2 hours and then I got home about three in the morning and my wife had promised me dinner out, went to Wild Bean Cafe at 01:00 A.M. on the way home. Kelly Molson: What a treat.David Green: Dancing and concert. Laura just sneaking next to one in. Kelly Molson: Well, no, I love this. I mean, it's like an elongation of it, isn't it? They go hand in hand. I would be that person at a wedding, they're trying to get you on the dancefloor. Which made me start laughing and then I lost it. Shirt and tie at an Arctic Monkeys gig. What were you thinking? David Green: I don't know. Kelly Molson: I think that's my favourite unpopular opinion yet. Amazing. Thank you both for sharing. Shall we talk about some serious stuff? David Green: Have you cried on a podcast before?Kelly Molson: Before I've had a cry, I've definitely had a cry on the podcast, but a cry of laughter, I'm not sure that's really got me today. Right, serious stuff. We're going to talk about data today, which is very serious stuff. We all know the importance of data. We've talked about data hundreds and hundreds of times in various different guyses. On this podcast, however, we're going to talk about reporting today, but with a twist. So reporting is often usually about things that have already happened. We're looking at past visitor numbers, we're looking at how many visitors came and how much they spent in the cafe on a particular day, what the weather was like on a past particular day. So we can predict whether it might be like that this year. Kelly Molson: But Blenheim are doing something completely different with reporting, which, when we had a chat about it prior to this episode, it blew my mind a little bit. And it's such a brilliant case study. You need to share this with the world. Firstly, though, I want you to just, both of us, tell us a little bit about your role and your background. So, Joe, can you start first? Tell us a little bit about your role and how you came into it. Joseph Paul: Yeah, of course. So I've been in the industry for six years now within the visitor attraction industry, working at Vennersys, and my role is a Key Account Manager. So I work closely with our clients throughout the lifetime of their contracts, so making sure they are getting the most out of the system and that sort of return on investment they've put into the software they've purchased. So I've worked closely with David and the Blenheim team for about six years now, and prior to that, I was also in account management as well, within a software business. Kelly Molson: Great. David, over to you. David Green: Variable history with Blenheim. I think next year will be the 30th year when I first walked through the doors. So when I was studying at college, it was my first sort of part time weekend Christmas job, and I was a bubble up for the 11th Duke and Duchess, and that was great. If I got I know stuff. Kelly Molson: I feel like there's a podcast episode on its own about that part of your career. David Green: I'm not sure I could speak too much about that, but I remember when I finished college, my mother said, "What are you going to get a proper job?" And the phone rang and I ended up working at Blenheim. Moved into the clock tower at Blenheim. That was my first flat. It was quite incredible, I have to say. But after leaving when I was 21, I just changed direction. So I became a developer, so I learned to programme and I worked for a little agency in Abingdon for two doctors who were both very bright guys. Yeah, I just put the hours in and learned to programme and really, that probably led to where I am today. I learned very quickly to problem solve and learned very quickly how to develop things. David Green: So when I finally joined Blenheim again, full time enabled me to sort of trial new things very quickly, fail fast. And that kind of led to our first real time reporting platform, which I developed myself. Kelly Molson: Amazing. David Green: This was really a combination of seeing that the business had lots of data and seeing that a lot of the data was inputted in manually. So being able to develop something that could contextualise data in a better way, but get people looking at the data in a much faster way, I think that's where it started from. Kelly Molson: And that is what we're going to talk about today. You've got a really interesting job title. So you're Head of Innovation at Blenheim Palace. Are there many other heads of innovation in the sector? Because there's lots of kind of I mean, ALVA, for instance, brilliant organisation, they do lots of kind of individual meetups. So heads of marketing meetups, CEO meetups, head of visitor service meetups. I haven't seen them do a Head of Innovation meetup yet, so I question how many of you are there? David Green: I don't think there's very many at all, but the title is becoming more and more known, I think, across multiple sectors. And it was really the sort of creation I was Head of Digital at Lent for eight or nine years, and it was really the creation of Dominic Hare, our CEO, who saw the need for research development. The role is really about hunting for problems, and as much as we're well known for our visitor business, we have a thriving land business and a thriving real estate business. And I get to work across those three tiers, which is really exciting, hunting for problems. I get to work with universities, so we have a really strong university partnership, both at Oxford Brookes and the Oxford University. David Green: And this really allows us to bring in the latest research academics into a real world environment to solve problems together. So that's really exciting. But then the sort of second thing I work on as Head of Innovation is live data, so I have a data background, so it meant that very quickly I could bring all of our data into one place to drive greater insight. And then the third tier is looking at sort of customer experience changes. So if anyone sees my post on LinkedIn, you'll see we've brought in a new returnable cup scheme of all of our cups are RFID enabled. So looking at eradicating single use cups right the way through to a transformation project around implementing digital wallets and pulses. David Green: So there's lots of different things right the way through to encouraging our visas to come by green transport, which is very much tied into our 2027 pledge to become carbon neutral. Kelly Molson: That's lovely. Yeah. That's really interesting that you sit across so many different facets and it's not just about data and reporting and digital, really. So what we're going to talk about today is a particular project that you've both been involved in, and I'm going to kind of split this into two, because there's two areas that I kind of want to focus on. I want to hear about what the project is and all of the things and benefits that it's brought to Blenheim, which David's going to talk about. Kelly Molson: And then, Joe, I want to then come over to you and talk about how you kind of made this happen from a supplier perspective and the things that you need to work through together with your client and maybe some of the things that you've had to change and implement to be able to support your client, to do the things that they want to do with your system. So, David, I'm going to start with you. Can you give us kind of an overview of what this project is like, the background to it and then what led to that project happening? David Green: Background is like many organisations in this sector, we have lots and lots of data. Often we report out of proprietary systems, we then contextualise our data very well and I wanted to bring all the information to one area so we could really apply context but also look at in that data. So this sort of built off our first real time reporting platform that were able to get data into the hands of the operations teams, other teams, really quickly. But it wasn't really supportable just by me here at Blenheim. So were looking at one, finding a platform that we could utilise to allow us to get data out to feedball in a much more secure way. I was handling all the visualisations and things and there's better tools for that. So that's one of the reasons. David Green: The second thing is looking at data, I wanted to try out using AI to identify patterns. So what's the correlation between certain data sources? There's one, a group of visitors wearing wet coats. Does that have an impact on the environmental conditions? What's the optimal number of people that retail space to maximise their understand all those sorts of things were unanswered questions. So I engaged one of our Oxford Brookes relationships that we already had and we applied for what's called a Knowledge Transfer Partnership. So a KTP, which is match funded, that's Innovate UK match funded, and I highly recommend them as a starting point. And what that does, it brings in an associate who works full time. David Green: This project was, I think, 32 months, but also you get access to different parts of the university and in our case, we had access to the technical faculty as well as the business faculty. So you've got real experts in the field working with an associate that's embedded here, Lennon, that can help us solve that problem. And we're fortunate enough to win the application and the grant money and then we cloud on. So we called it a Smart Visitor Management System. That's the headline and really the two key subsystems of that was the customer insight and prediction. So we wanted to look at how we could predict business numbers. We know all of the knock on impacts of that in terms of better planning, reducing food waste, all those sorts of things. But then we also want to look at the visitor flow. David Green: So that's almost saying, "Well, where are visitors right now and where are they going to go next?" But they're the two sort of component parts. Kelly Molson: Such a brilliant introduction to AI as well, because I think it is such a current topic right now. And I was at a recent ALVA meeting where there was a phenomenal speaker talking about the implications of AI and the opportunities that it could bring. And I think there was a 50 - 50 split of the audience of 50% of them were terrified about this new technology and what it might potentially mean. And then 50% were really inspired by it and see these huge opportunities from it. But I think this is such a brilliant case study to show how it can be used to your advantage in a very non-scary way. David Green: I think with AI can be scary, but actually it's all about governance at the end of the day. And actually what we're doing is using machine learning to identify the patterns in large data sets to help us be better informed. Kelly Molson: What have been the benefits of implementing this kind of level of data reporting? So what have you been able to do that you couldn't previously do? David Green: Well, predictions is one. So ultimately we all budget. The first thing to probably say is that when we do contextual reporting, normally we access our data from a proprietary system and then bring it into some sort of spreadsheet and then try and tie it into a budget. That's sort of the first thing. It's really getting all of your data sets in a early. So we had budget, we had weather, we had advanced bookings, we had ticketing from different sort of platforms. And the starting point, before we talk too much about end benefits, were developing a data strategy in this centralised concept of a DataHub. So all of our data is in one place, and we're using APIs and direct connections and data signature Vennersys to bring data into one place. David Green: We also looked at platforms, environments, so were looking at Azure, we're a Microsoft business. So actually we decided Azure was the right sort of plan for us and we came up with a very broad strategy that said anything else we procure in the future has to best in class or it talks to the DataHub and often if it's best in class as an API. So you can get that information into one place. So that's the first thing. The joy of using something like Microsoft and other platforms are available, I would say, is to access the power platform. And the Power platform sort of answered the problem around how do we visualise our data, how do we automate some of our data and what data is missing and how can we collect it? David Green: So using things like Power BI and PowerApps, I think was really crucial. Once we had all of our sort of data organised, we had the pandemic and of course, one of the sort of big issues around predicting, certainly when you've got lots of data sets, you're trying to look at patterns in data and your data is finely structured, then you get hit by something like this and where are the patterns? What's changed? The business model completely changed. We were a 10% advanced booking business. Suddenly were either zero or 80 or 100 and then sort of now about 65. So that was a bit of a challenge as well. In terms of then looking at the missing data. And we'll talk a little bit maybe about sort of the centre network and how do we measure things in remote places. David Green: But ultimately the core of this project was the DataHub, the ability to bring everything into one place, ability to push that data out. So answering your question in a long winded way is really about getting the data into hands of people, to allow them to plan better, to be prepared for the day, what is likely to happen today, what are the patterns in that day? And this is where we develop things like a concept of similar day. So a similar day might be one that has similar number of pre bookings, has similar weather. We look at weather in terms of temperature, wind and rain. It might have a similarity in terms of an event day or a weekend or similar budget. And that concept allows us to look forward, which is great. The predictions tend to look at other things. David Green: So we have one naive prediction that looks at previous performance in terms of pre booking to predict forward. And then another one, we have what we call an adaptive prediction, which allows us to look at advanced bookings and then see the change in advanced bookings over time against budget, to then alert us to the fact that we might experience more visitors than expected on that particular day. Kelly Molson: Gosh, that's really powerful, isn't it? Does that mean that your team have access to kind of a dashboard that they can look at any given time and be like, “Okay, we can model next week based on these predictions?”David Green: Data is pretty much everywhere, so we have one really nice thing and we have this. When I built search platform was TV screens across all of our staff areas. We have a ten OD voltwim across Blenheim. Everyone has access to that data. And that could be how traffic is flowing on the driveway. We use ADPR to look at how busy traffic is outside of our park walls. We look at car park capacity. We look at how happy our staff are using what we call a mood metric. So we put those smiley buttons in staff areas to determine how well they think the day is going. So we have access to all of this sort of information, but also then sort of more business reporting through Power BI. David Green: So we have a series of what I've called sort of visual representations of activity, but also sort of data that we can export into Excel. So we do a lot of finance reporting as well through Power BI. Again, all reporting from that single source of the truth, which is the DataHub. And if anyone's going down this route, I always describe it, I call it the product hierarchy. I always describe it as the giant coin sorting machine, which means that we're comparing apples with apples. So if you've got a particular product type, let's say annual park or House park and gardens, or park and gardens, you budget against that item, against adult, child, concession, family, young adult, whatever, you create a product hierarchy that matches that to your actual ticketing sales. David Green: And it doesn't matter then who sells your ticket, you're matching to that same product hierarchy. So think of it as a giant column sourcing machine that then every five minutes builds that single source of the truth in a database, then can be report out either through digital screens locations or Power BI. So, lots of tunes. Kelly Molson: It's incredible that level of access that you can give people now that must have improved how the team feel about their working day. It must have really helped with kind of like team culture and team morale. David Green: Absolutely. One, it's about engaging. Our teams are really important. People are the most important commodity we have at Blenheim. So having a series of management accounts, they never see their impact of engaging our businesses and giving our business a really good time, focusing on that Net Promoter Score, giving them access to that information. So, well done, look at the impact is really important. So, yeah, it's been fairly transformational here at Blenheim. Kelly Molson: Wow. What do you think has been the biggest impact? David Green: I think access to the data, better planning, there's more to do. We're embedding these tools, people that trust these tools. It's no mean feat. So getting good. What's nice to see when things aren't coming through quite right or car park speeds and we say it is, it might be data pipeline that's got awry. People very quickly come to us and say, "It's missing." So, seven days a week our team is sort of monitoring and seeing people use it. Moodmetric is great. Our cleaners now, they clean our facilities based on usage because they can see how many people have used the loo's by using our sensor data. So that's again, it all impacts that Net Promoter Score. And I will say on Net Promoter, love it or hate it, Net Promoter Score is all about looking backwards. David Green: Typically what we try to do is to create the equivalent to on the day. What can we do about it right now? How busy is traffic flowing on a drive? Do we need to open another kiosk? How busy will the cafe get? Will we run out sandwiches? So we've got alerting looking at that comparison to similar day and are we trading above or below that? So again, we can send an alert to say, “Make some more sandwiches or do something else. The loos need a clean.” All of these sorts of things are built into the visitor management system to allow us to really optimise not just the visitor experience, but our staff engagement and experience as well. Kelly Molson: So you've got this really proactive approach to it, which actually makes you reactive on the day because you can move quicker, because you can make easier decisions about things. That's phenomenal. I love that the team have taken real ownership of that as well. I think embedding something like this, it can be quite challenging, right. People don't like change and these things feel a bit scary, but it feels like your team have really engaged with them and taken ownership of the system. David Green: Absolutely. It's no mean feat. Two challenges embedding something new like this. Absolutely. That's change management. The second thing is data pipelines, ensuring all of your sensors and everything is online and working. And when you're dealing with such high volume of data sets coming in, you really need to be absolutely on it. Second to the sort of broader and maybe more granular reporting, one other thing we've devised is a series of KPIs, which pretty much any attraction. David Green: Most might already have a series of KPIs, but KPIs to look forward. So actually in this moment in time, are we trading ahead or behind versus this time last year? So if you start comparing apples with apples at this moment in time, what was RMR's booking? We share these KPIs across the whole site and that could be relation to bookings or even spend per head versus budget spend per head for the next 30 days. David Green: Visually, we put these on all of our digital screens very quickly can identify when we need to do something, be driving that by marketing activity or celebrating success. We've got a very clear picture and that means everyone's along for the ride. Everyone gets access to this information. Kelly Molson: That's absolutely phenomenal. Joe, I'm going to come over to you now because I can only imagine what you were thinking when David came to you and said, "Right, we've got this idea, this is what we want to do." And you're one of the platforms. Vennersys is one of the platforms that has been working with him. I think it's quite a long relationship. Is it? It's about 16 years.Joseph Paul: 16, 17 years now, I think. Long relationship.David Green: Yeah. I was five. How old were you? Joseph Paul: Wasn't conceived yet. Kelly Molson: Wowzers. That is a long relationship. Okay, so I kind of want to know from you, Joe, to make this happen, what have you had to do differently as a supplier? So how have you had to interact with your clients' needs and what steps did you have to go to kind of understand what the outcome was going to be? Joseph Paul: Yeah, so I think firstly that the system has an enormous amount of data in it and I think the first step for us was to understand exactly what Blenheim were looking to get out of the system and plug into the sort of the DataHub that David was talking about. So that kind of comprised of some initial conversations of what they were trying to achieve. And then following that it was all about workshopping and making sure were going to present the data in the format that David and the team at Blenheim Palace required. Joseph Paul: Yeah, I think fundamentally it was just working closely with the team there and getting those requirements in detail and making sure weren't missing anything and really understanding everything they were trying to achieve and pushing that in a simple and easy format for the team to then push into their views and into their KPIs that they required. Really the main focus for us was pushing that data out to David and the team into that DataHub in that format that was easily accessible and sort of manipulated for them. Kelly Molson: I guess there's so much it's understanding what are the key know, what are the variables here, what are the key points that we need to do this and how do we go about doing this for you? Joseph Paul: Absolutely. Because there's a number of options and a number of different ways that data can be pushed to clients. So it's understanding what the best is for that client and their resource because that's also important. Not every attraction has unlimited resource or the expertise in house to sort of obtain that data, but also, even if they can obtain that data, they might not have that sort of resource to then create their own dashboards and create their own reporting tools from a repository. So it's really understanding every kind of asset and every level to that sort of client and then working closely with them to achieve their goal. So it might be more resource from our side or working closely with the expertise that they might have in house. Kelly Molson: Or suggesting that they might need to get extra expertise. So this is something that we talk about in terms of API integration all the time, is that it absolutely can be done with any of the systems that you have. If they have an API, yes, you can integrate it into whatever other system that you want. But who takes ownership of that internally? And do they have the capability and do they have the resource and do they have the capacity to do that? And if that's a no, who can be trained to do those things? And how do we facilitate that as well? Joseph Paul: Yeah, absolutely. And in this case, as David highlighted, he's clearly got the expertise himself and others around him to produce all these fantastic sort of views and dashboards that are displayed all around Blenheim Palace. So in this sort of example with Blenheim Palace, it was all about getting the data to them and making sure it was in a format that they could work with easily. Kelly Molson: And you've worked together, Joe, you said about six years. You've been at Vennersys now, but the organisation has worked with Blenheim for over 16 years, which is testament to the relationship and the product that you have. Has this process that you've been through together, has this changed or strengthened the kind of relationship between supplier and client? Joseph Paul: Yes, I think from our point of view, we like to see it as a partnership. I think David would agree, and we want to be a part of their journey, but also Blenheim and want to be a part of our journey. So we're helping one another to achieve our individual goals as a partnership. So that relationship goes from strength to strength and we continue to have those conversations, whether that's myself or others within the business, to Blenheim and pass around things that we're coming up against in the industry, but also vice versa. So if David's got his ear to the ground and has a suggestion around how our platform could be improved, that's fed back to us. Joseph Paul: And we have that back and forth between client and supplier, but we like to see it as a partnership and work closely with them to achieve their goals and also our goals together.David Green: I don't want to make Joe cry, because I've already made you cry, Kelly, but seriously, over that course of 17 years, and I'm sure lots of people listening to this podcast will realise that it's always challenging working with other suppliers. You have your ups and you have your downs, but we've had way more ups than we've had downs and our business has changed massively. We went through a process of becoming a charity, so suddenly gifted all the admissions was really important and Joe and the team really helped us achieve that. David Green: Vanbrugh was not a very good forward planner in terms of he was a great architect, but actually, we have a single point of entry and to try and gift aid so many visitors, we have a million visitors a year coming to them to try and gift aid such a large number on a driveway is really difficult. So actually, working through that gift aid at the gate process, we're looking at that gift aid opportunity was one of the key projects, really, that we work with Vennersys on. Kelly Molson: But that's where the good things come out of client supplier relationships, is that you're both challenging each other on what the objectives are and what the outcomes potentially could be. So you work in partnership together and then everybody gets the better outcome. When we first spoke about this topic, what I thought was brilliant is that you have such a great case study, you have such a great showcase piece here, both of you, for how you've worked together and what you've been able to develop. I've absolutely said that you need to pitch this as a talk at the Museum and Heritage Show because I think it's an absolutely brilliant topic for it. It's so current and something that other organisations can go away and kind of model on. Kelly Molson: I don't know if you saw, we had Nik Wyness on from the Tank Museum last season who came on and basically just he gives away his kind of process as to how they've developed their YouTube following and how they've developed kind of a sales strategy from it. And it's brilliant. He's great at kind of coming on and going, "Yeah, this is what I did, and this is what we did, and this is the process and here you go. Go and do it." And I think you have an opportunity to do that together, which I think is lovely. David Green: Isn't it nice though, that we don't feel in competition and we can work together? We created what we call The Continually Improvement and Innovation Group which we have lots of members who have joined from all different places, from Chatsworth to Be Lee to Hatfield Outs and so on and all that is a slack channel. It's a six monthly meeting where we all come together and we discuss our challenges. You talked about are there many head of innovations? Well, may not be, but actually sharing our insights and sharing our lessons learned is incredibly important and that's not just Blenheim, lots of other attractions are doing lots of brilliant things as well and we can learn from them. So really exciting, I think, to do that. David Green: And again, very open, I will say, and I'm not going to plug a gift aid company, but there's something called Swift Aid that we're just looking at and wow, can we do retrospective gift aiding? Is it worth lots of money for lots of attractions that have gift aid on their admissions? Yes, it is well worth looking that up. Ultimately they have a database of 8 million centralised gift aid declarations that you can utilise there's commission but it's well worth looking at. If anyone wants information, please just LinkedIn with me and we'll discuss them. Kelly Molson: Oh, I love that. Again, this comes back to what we've always said about how collaborative and open to sharing information this sector is. What we'll do is in the show notes listeners, we will link to both David and Joe's LinkedIn profiles. If you want to connect with them, feel free and then actually David, Joe, if there's anything you want to share that we can add into those as well that would be useful for listeners. Then we'll pop them in there as. Kelly Molson: Actually, David, I've got one more question for you on that Slack channel, which I think is really interesting. It's great that you've set that up. I think those kind of platforms are really good at just facilitating conversation and it's really good to understand what people are doing from a supplier perspective. Do you have suppliers as part of that conversation as well, or is it purely attractions? David Green: I've kept it, I'd say non commercial, but we have invited speakers into the group to come and talk about it. But at the moment it's a closed environment. I think most people are more comfortable having sort of open conversations, but what it's really good at doing is it could be a question about compliance or sustainability or returnable cuts is a good one. It could be varying topics and we can just provide access to the right people here at Blenheim and vice versa, and other organisations if we've got questions. So, yeah, it works, it's growing, it's open, it's not ours, it's everyone's. So if anyone wants to join it, then we'll stick a link at LinkedIn maybe on the plot cups at the end of this. Kelly Molson: Oh, Fab, that's brilliant. Yeah, great. I think that's a really nice way of doing it with suppliers as well. It's difficult, I think Joe and I would probably say all of these conversations are really interesting for us because it helps us understand the challenges that the sector has and it helps us understand how we can make the things that we do so much better. So it's hard sometimes when there's closed environments like that, but the sector does so brilliantly at putting on conferences and organisations that we can all be part of as well. And again, platforms like this where we can come on and share the things that we're doing.Kelly Molson: That brings me back to the last question for you, Joe, is about has this process between the two of you and what you've been able to build together, has that helped Vennersys as a supplier build out other services that you can then offer to kind of the wider sector? Joseph Paul: Yeah, so I think through this journey we've realised that data is really critical, but we also realised, as we kind of mentioned before, that not everyone has the resource to build their own visualisations of data and linking those to their sort of key performance indicators. So we work with Power BI as well on behalf of our clients, so we can also visualise that data that's within our systems. And that's really to help them get the most out of the data that is in our system, but also in that sort of more real time scenario, rather than having to extract a report, put it that into an Excel and get that information out. Joseph Paul: So that's one service that's kind of come out of that relationship, but also expanding on our sort of open API as well. So additional endpoints so that clients can also extract that data in real time and that continues to grow with other clients as well as we sort of go down that journey with some other clients. So, absolutely. It's helped us sort of open up another avenue which has benefited other clients in the past couple of years, but also moving forward as we sort of expand on it.Kelly Molson: Brilliant. And that's the sign of true partnership, isn't it? There's been some incredible wins for both of you involved and it's brought new opportunities to both of the organisations. Thank you both for coming on and sharing this today. So we always end the podcast with book recommendations from our guests. So I wondered if you've both been able to pick a book that you'd like to share with our listeners today. What have you got for us? Joe, we'll start with you. Joseph Paul: Mine's a little bit out there. David Green: We know it's not Harry Potter, Joe. Kelly Molson: Absolutely not. Joseph Paul: Well, that would be a curveball if I started to plug the Harry Potter series. Hey. So recently, I was in Albania in Tirana and I was on a guided tour. And they were talking about the Ottoman period. And I realised I know nothing about the Ottoman history and I was interested about it more. Joseph Paul: So my in laws purchased a book called Lord Of The Horizons, which is all about the history of the Ottoman empire. So that's my current read at the moment. And if you're into your history and into your sort of empires, it's definitely worth a read. So that's my recommendation. The Lord of Horizons. Kelly Molson: Nice. Joe, we just got a little insight into some of your hobbies there and your likes that we didn't know about. Good. Okay. Thank you. David, what about you? David Green: Mine is The Hidden Life of Trees by Peter Wallaban. It's an incredible book. Now, I read lots of strategy books, data books. My wife thinks I'm really sad. This book is not any of that. This is about how trees communicate and I was absolutely enthralled with it. So this talks about them like arousal networks, how trees communicate through their roots, the noises and the sounds that trees make when they're struggling, when they're thirsty. It led to a lot of laughter on holiday with my daughter drawing pictures of trees with ears, but trees can actually hear. And from that, I was able to come back and look at one of our land projects where we're building a small solar farm at the moment, actually looking at the sort of benefits to soil health while we're putting solar on sort of fed degraded farmland. David Green: So we're using something called soil ecoacoustics that will allow us to listen to the sound of soil. So listen to soil for ultimately to index how healthy that soil is. So this one book has led to me reading a number of different research papers, cooking up with the universities to then test and trial something completely brilliant around identifying health through acoustics. So book is absolutely brilliant. There's a follow on book, but if you look at Peter Wallabin, he's written a number of books. Absolutely fascinating. Kelly Molson: Okay, wow. One, what an incredible book. I had no idea that trees could hear or talk. That's blown my mind a little bit, especially as someone who's a bit of a tree hugger. I'm not going to lie, I made a statement. I was with a client yesterday and were talking about AI. And I said, sometimes the conversations around AI just make me want to go outside and hug the tree in my back garden, take my shoes and socks off and just put my feet on the grass because I just want to connect with nature again and just get out of a tech world. So there's that. So I'm definitely going to buy that book. But two, how your mind works as well, how that book has taken you on a journey of innovation again into something connected but completely different.David Green: Again, it's really data. So you're welcome. We'll happily show you that site and put some headphones on you and we'll make this public as well, so hopefully we can share the secret sound of soil and other things as well. But really fascinating. Kelly Molson: That to me sounds like a David Attenborough show. Maybe we'll make it another podcast episode at some point. I'd love that. Thank you both for coming on and sharing today. As ever, if you want to win a copy of Joe and David's books, go over to our Twitter account, retweet this episode announcement with the words, I want Joe and David's books and you'll be in with a chance of winning them. Wow. Thank you for sharing. It's been an absolutely insightful podcast. There's lots of things that we're going to put in the show notes for you all. And as Joe and David said, please do. If you've got questions around what they've talked about today, feel free to connect and we'll pop a link to that Slack group in the show notes too, so you can join in with these conversations. 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I wanted to originally call this episode “The Full Blast New Year's Show with Noah Vachon”, but we really just had a good time talking and catching up it didn't matter that it was the end of the year. When you talk to Noah Vachon, it's a totally easy and engaging conversation that the “end of the year wrap up” plans were thrown out the window; so is that goofy title. Noah graciously returned to the show and it was fascinating to see how his experience as a guitar builder informed his methodology in knife making. His new shop has an incredible history in his life and we talked about how our age & life experiences definitely helped us in the development of each of our businesses. It definitely turned into “Knife Talk Jr.” but not enough to glaze over the eyes of the non-knife making listenership. (Don't worry the only tip was how to make Charbroiled Oysters). Thanks again Noah, you have an open door policy.Hope this finds you well and if you're reading all the way down to here, I just want to say I wish you a peaceful and prosperous New Year. I appreciate all the kind words sent in to the show and stories of how this podcast & KTP got you through some dark times. I know how that feels- Radio was my companion when I was alone as a child; a friend keeping me company or a Nightlight to help me sleep. *(if you use this podcast to get you to sleep I'm banning you from listening P.S.) When I had a young child & I lost my job, I had to figure out how to make money I was frightened, trying to cobble up work in my shed I was grateful to have a podcast in my ear not judging me or scared for my situation but having a conversation, telling a joke and keeping my mind occupied so I could focus on work and not my own anxiety. You all rule and I'm looking forward to a new year. All the best,-GFP.S. Besides thanking my sponsors, giant thanks to Craig Lockwood for all the help and guidance I really appreciate everything you do. Follow Noahon Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vachon_knives/Go visit his website:https://www.vachonknives.com/Drago's style Charbroiled Oysters:https://www.instagram.com/stories/highlights/18094696657208417/Links:Follow The Full Blast Podcast on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/thefullblastpodcast/Please subscribe, leave a review and tell your friends about the show. it helps me out a lot! Go get yourself some all natural , food safe Axe WaxGo to https://axewax.us/And get 10% off with promocode: FULLBLAST10AkinteractiveGet your Website designed by AK Interactive, Consultation, Graphic Design, logos, Signage design. 20+ years experience in Full service design and marketing for knife makers and Craftsman:http://akinteractive.com/fullblast10% off with promo code: FULLBLAST10Thank you Trojan Horse Forge THF STABILRAIL KNIFE FINISHING VISE is incredible. This is a total package knife finishing fixture.Check it out here. Trojanhorseforge.com@TROJAN_HORSE_FORGE on instagram Go look at the course curriculum at CMA:https://centerformetalarts.org/workshops/** Taking classes from some of the best in forging at one of the best facilities in the country is an excellent opportunity to propel yourself as a blacksmith. Not to be missed. And with housing on the campus it's a great way to get yourself to the next level. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy