Podcasts about La Salle University

Darris Nichols was hired in March as the new head men's basketball coach at La Salle University. He replaces Big 5 legend Fran Dunphy, who retired after two seasons leading his alma mater. Nichols comes to La Salle after a successful four-year stretch as the head coach at Radford University. As a player, Nichols was a standout point guard at West Virginia, playing first for John Beilein and then Bob Huggins. In Episode #250 of "1-on-1 with Matt Leon," Matt welcomes Nichols in studio to talk about his life in basketball. They talk about why he took the job at La Salle, discuss how he got into coaching, look back at his playing days and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Today, we are joined by Dr. Kathy Pearson and Dr. Gregg Pearson.Dr. Kathy Pearson, strategist, systems thinking expert, and decision-making authority, is President and Founder of Enterprise Learning Solutions. She is also an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics and has served as an adjunct Associate Professor in the Operations and Information Management Department at The Wharton School, both at the University of Pennsylvania. Kathy, an award-winning educator, collaborates with Executive Education groups and global organizations across industries like healthcare, finance, and technology, including clients such as Bank of America and Coca-Cola. She holds a BS in theoretical mathematics (Auburn University), an MS in Decision Sciences (Georgia State University), and a PhD in Industrial Engineering (Northwestern University).Dr. Gregg Pearson is a Partner at ELS and an Adjunct Professor of History at Lehigh University and La Salle University. He specializes in nineteenth-century American political history, twentieth-century American cultural history, military history, the history of technology, and business leadership. Gregg spent 16 years in the packaging industry, including as Northeast Region General Manager at Ball Corporation, overseeing $350M in revenue. He holds a PhD in History from Lehigh University, an MA from La Salle University, an MS in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University, and is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point.In this episode, we explore how Kennedy evolved as a leader, learning from earlier failures to develop a more effective crisis management approach that became the gold standard for leadership under extreme pressure.Key topics include:• How Kennedy's approach evolved from the Bay of Pigs failure to the Cuban Missile Crisis• The critical importance of gathering reliable information before making decisions• Why seeking contrary viewpoints helps leaders avoid confirmation bias• How clear "commander's intent" empowers teams to adapt in changing circumstances• The value of structured post-mortems to learn from both successes and failures-Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.comBlog: https://blog.ims-online.com/Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesgood/Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99Chapters:(00:00) Introduction(02:00) Setting the Historical Context(04:40) Technique: Avoiding Confirmation Bias in Leadership(07:00) Tip: Making Decisions with Incomplete Information(09:00) Kennedy's Evolution as a Leader(12:00) Tool: The Role of Objective Information in Crisis(16:00) Tip: The Power of Clear Purpose in Uncertain Times(20:40) Tip: Learning from Failure to Improve Decision-Making(25:00) Technique: The Art of Compromise in Leadership(28:00) Tool: Military After-Action Reviews in Business Context(31:00) Conclusion

Today's guest is Lt. Col. Mark Westphal, a highly accomplished leader with an extensive and diverse background. Mark grew up in Westchester County, New York before heading to Georgia Tech, where he earned both a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Mechanical and Materials Engineering.  He also earned an MBA from LaSalle University.  In his civilian career, Mark serves as the Chief Engineer for Special Operations Forces platforms and is a certified Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) with a major defense contractor.  A combat veteran, Mark recently retired from the National Guard as a Lieutenant Colonel after an extraordinary career. His service spans multiple roles, including Combat Engineer, Infantry, Special Forces Green Beret, and Air Force Special Warfare Officer.

In this episode of the Cervivor Podcast, we welcome Erin Pellegrin from Unite for HER, who shares her expertise on the vital role nutrition plays in cancer care. Erin discusses how to approach nutrition before, during, and after treatment, emphasizing the importance of starting the conversation with your medical team and focusing on controllables like hydration and supportive resources. She offers practical tips for incorporating healthy habits into your family life, including easy snack ideas and ways to involve loved ones in your wellness journey. Erin also highlights essential nutrients for recovery and provides guidance on supplements, while addressing common dietary concerns for cancer patients. Tune in for valuable insights that can empower patients, survivors, and caregivers alike on their paths to healing and health.Did you connect with this episode? Share your thoughts with us on social media using #CervivorPodcast or by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠emailing us.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  For more Cervivor-related content, check out: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Cervivor.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Follow Cervivor on all social media platforms. If you would like to be interviewed as a potential guest for an upcoming episode or would like to request a speaker or topic for a future podcast episode, email us at info@cervivor.org.More About the Guest: Erin Pellegrin RD, LDN is Unite for HER's Senior Director of Culinary Nutrition and Education. She joined as a full-time staff member in 2018 after working as a contributing dietitian for 5 years. As part of the Culinary Nutrition Team, she shares their nutrition mission and philosophy by educating and counseling breast and ovarian cancer patients through treatment and beyond as part of their Wellness Program. Erin also leads the digital education program, which brings relevant and important topics and experts to the Unite for HER community via their Virtual Hangout, Speaker Series and Ask the Experts platforms. Prior to joining Unite for HER, she worked as a clinical dietitian in Philadelphia where she focused primarily on the inpatient and outpatient oncology populations. She received her nutrition degree from LaSalle University in Philadelphia and has a Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Journalism from St. John Fisher College in Rochester, New York.

In a special live recording at La Salle University, Gabe explores the philosophical underpinnings of four of Philadelphia's early radical movements. Special thanks to Professor Joel Garver and his American Philosophy Class for their hospitality.Support the showwww.laborjawn.com

Toby J. Karten - The ADMIRE Framework for Inclusion: Positive Strategies that Pave the Way for Students of All Abilities. This is episode 748 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Toby J. Karten is an experienced educator who has worked in the field of special education since 1976. As an accomplished author and researcher, she has presented successful staff development to local, national, and international audiences. Toby is an adjunct professor and graduate instructor at Monmouth University and the Regional Training Center, which is affiliated with The College of New Jersey, and LaSalle University. She has been a resource teacher, staff developer, adult educator, and inclusion consultant in New York, New Jersey, and Texas schools and in many other districts nationally and globally for students and educators in grades PreK–12 and beyond. Toby has authored several books and resources about inclusion practices, which are currently used for instruction on many college and university campuses and in schools throughout the world. She earned an undergraduate degree in special education from Brooklyn College, a Master of Science in special education from the College of Staten Island, a supervisory degree from Georgian Court University, and an honorary doctorate from Gratz College. Our focus today is Toby's book - The ADMIRE Framework for Inclusion: Positive Strategies that Pave the Way for Students of All Abilities. Awesome conversation! So much to learn! Please share. Before you go... You could help support this podcast by Buying Me A Coffee. Not really buying me something to drink but clicking on the link on my home page at https://stevenmiletto.com for Buy Me a Coffee or by going to this link Buy Me a Coffee. This would allow you to donate to help the show address the costs associated with producing the podcast from upgrading gear to the fees associated with producing the show. That would be cool. Thanks for thinking about it.  Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! You are AWESOME! Connect & Learn More: toby@inclusionworkshops.com https://www.solutiontree.com/admire-framework-for-inclusion.html https://inclusionworkshops.com/ http://pinterest.com/tkarten/inclusive-education https://www.amazon.com/Toby-J.-Karten/e/B001JS3KEA https://www.facebook.com/people/Inclusion-Education-Services/100063640386653/# https://x.com/TJK2INCLUDE https://www.linkedin.com/in/toby-karten-2022a621/ https://inclusionworkshops.com/kic-podcasts-by-toby-j-karten/ https://www.buzzsprout.com/2183580    https://childmind.org/ https://thearc.org/ https://www.parentcenterhub.org/ https://www.cast.org/ https://exceptionalchildren.org/ https://www.understood.org/ https://www.nami.org/ https://www.autismspeaks.org/ https://ncld.org/ Length - 35:23

How can we protect our mental health from climate change related trauma? Can family, friends and community help to boost recovery and resilience in places hit by extreme weather? Graihagh Jackson finds out about a local support network called "After The Fire", set up following the wildfires which swept through Northern California in 2017. And she hears how the Manobo tribe in the Philippines are protecting their community from flooding and typhoons. Plus, we hear some top tips about mental health first aid, and how to build psychological resilience, from Jyoti Mishra, Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry, University of California and Dr. John Jamir Benzon R. Aruta, Associate Professor at the de La Salle University in the Philippines.You can find out more about the story from the Philippines by following the link to an article by our friends at BBC Future Planet. Presenter: Graihagh Jackson Producer: Diane Richardson For BBC Future Planet: Gab Mejia, Ivan Torres, Jeremy Riggall and Isabelle Gerretsen Production co-ordinator: Brenda Brown Sound Mix: Tom Brignell Editor: Simon WattsIf you have a question, email us at the climatequestion@bbc.com or leave a WhatsApp message at +44 8000 321 721

La Salle Head Coach Fran Dunphy will be retiring at the conclusion of the 2024/25 basketball season. We are joined by Richie Tarr and Bron Holland to discuss Dunphy's legacy and impact he had on La Salle University.

Last time we spoke about the battle of Manila. In early February, General Iwanaka's 2nd Tank Division faced encirclement as American forces advanced. General Griswold's 14th Corps captured Clark Field, while the 8th Cavalry liberated 4,000 internees at Santo Tomas University. Amid fierce fighting, Japanese defenses crumbled, and by February 9, American troops secured key districts in Manila. Despite heavy resistance, they pressed on, clearing areas and establishing a foothold across the Pasig River. In the wake of Pearl Ridge's capture, Australian brigades advanced through Bougainville, engaging Japanese forces along the Jaba and Tavera rivers. Brigadier Monaghan's troops secured strategic positions, while the 2/8th Commandos aided local guerrillas. In January, significant battles unfolded at Tsimba Ridge, where fierce resistance led to an encirclement of Japanese troops. Meanwhile, in Burma, Allied forces executed deceptive maneuvers and launched offensives, as General Aung San's Burma National Army prepared to switch sides, signaling a shift in the war's momentum. This episode is the Liberation of Bataan and Corregidor Welcome to the Pacific War Podcast Week by Week, I am your dutiful host Craig Watson. But, before we start I want to also remind you this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Perhaps you want to learn more about world war two? Kings and Generals have an assortment of episodes on world war two and much more  so go give them a look over on Youtube. So please subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry for some more history related content, over on my channel, the Pacific War Channel you can find a few videos all the way from the Opium Wars of the 1800's until the end of the Pacific War in 1945.  As we previously noted, General Griswold had three divisions stationed in Manila, which had achieved significant advancements by February 10. Estimating the strength of the Americans in the Manila area at little more than a regiment, General Yokoyama apparently felt that he had a good opportunity to cut off and isolate the Allied force. Conversely, he was also interested in getting the Manila Naval Defense Force out of the city quickly, either by opening a line of retreat or by having Iwabuchi co-ordinate a breakthrough effort with a Shimbu Group counterattack, scheduled for the night of February 16. Not knowing how far the situation in Manila had deteriorated--communications were faulty and Admiral Iwabuchi had supplied Yokoyama with little information--Yokoyama at first directed the Manila Naval Defense Force to hold fast. The question of a general withdrawal, he told Iwabuchi, would be held in abeyance pending the outcome of the counterattack. There is no indication that the Shimbu Group commander intended to reinforce or retake Manila. Rather, his primary interest was to gain time for the Shimbu Group to strengthen its defenses north and northeast of the city and to move more supplies out of the city to its mountain strongholds, simultaneously creating a good opportunity for the Manila Naval Defense Force to withdraw intact. However, the commander of the Shimbu Group was simultaneously orchestrating a large-scale, coordinated raid on northern Manila, intending to weaken the enemy's offensive capability by targeting their vulnerable eastern flank before they could solidify their positions. Therefore, on the night of February 16, the majority of the 31st Regiment was set to assault Caloocan Airfield, while three provisional battalions of the Kobayashi Force would attack Quezon, Banlat Airfield, and the surrounding areas of Rosario. This meant that Iwabuchi's forces would need to withstand the unyielding American assaults for another week before receiving support. Meanwhile, Griswold was strategizing to cut off the last remaining routes for withdrawal and reinforcement available to Iwabuchi. To achieve this, the 5th and 8th Cavalry Regiments were tasked with advancing southwest toward Manila Bay to make contact with the 11th Airborne Division, effectively encircling the city. Thus, Griswold continued his offensive on February 11, with Company E of the 129th Regiment successfully clearing Provisor Island without resistance and further establishing a presence on the mainland, west across Estero Provisor. Other elements of the 37th Division were gradually advancing across the Estero de Paco despite heavy enemy fire, while the 5th Cavalry made limited progress at Nielson Field. The 8th Cavalry pushed nearly to the Estero de Paco along the division boundary against scattered opposition, the 511th Parachute Regiment advanced north toward Libertad Avenue, and the 187th Glider Regiment secured the southeast corner and southern runway of Nichols Field. The next day, to complete the encirclement of Manila, the 5th Cavalry swiftly advanced across Nielson Field, facing sporadic rifle fire, and successfully connected with the 511th at Libertad Avenue before reaching the shores of Manila Bay. Simultaneously, the 12th Cavalry Regiment relieved the 8th and rapidly moved westward to establish contact with the 5th at Villarruel Street. Further south, following intense artillery and air bombardment, the 187th and 188th Glider Regiments finally breached the Japanese defenses at Nichols Field. The attack was preceded by artillery and mortar concentrations and by an air strike executed by Marine Corps SBD's from the Lingayen Gulf fields, support that succeeded in knocking out many Japanese artillery positions. The 2d Battalion, 187th Infantry, attacked generally east from the northwest corner of the field; the 188th Infantry and the 1st Battalion, 187th Infantry, drove in from the south and southeast. By dusk the two regiments had cleared most of the field and finished mopping up the next day. The field was, however, by no means ready to receive Allied Air Force planes. Runways and taxiways were heavily mined, the runways were pitted by air and artillery bombardments, and the field was still subjected to intermittent artillery and mortar fire from the Fort McKinley area. With the seizure of Nichols Field, the 11th Airborne Division substantially completed its share in the battle for Manila. Since its landing at Nasugbu the division had suffered over 900 casualties. Of this number the 511th Infantry lost approximately 70 men killed and 240 wounded; the 187th and 188th Infantry Regiments had together lost about 100 men killed and 510 wounded, the vast majority in the action at Nichols Field. The division and its air and artillery support had killed perhaps 3,000 Japanese in the metropolitan area, destroying the 3d Naval Battalion and isolating the Abe Battalion. From then on the division's activities in the Manila area would be directed toward securing the Cavite region, destroying the Abe Battalion, and, in co-operation with the 1st Cavalry Division, assuring the severance of the Manila Naval Defense Force's routes of escape and reinforcement by clearing Fort McKinley and environs.  Meanwhile, at ZigZag Pass, General Chase's 38th Division had begun to make headway against the strong defenses of the Nagayoshi Detachment, with the 152nd and 149th Regiments set to launch a coordinated attack from the east and west on February 12. It wasn't until the afternoon of February 13 that the 149th and 152nd made their first brief contact from their respective sides of ZigZag. The 149th then captured the last organized Japanese stronghold on February 14, and the following day both regiments completed their mopping-up operations. Nearly 2,400 Japanese soldiers were killed at the pass during this battle, though about 300 men under Colonel Nagayoshi managed to escape south into Bataan. The 38th Division and the 34th Regiment, in turn, suffered around 1,400 casualties, including 250 killed. Meanwhile, General Brush's 40th Division continued its offensive against the Kembu Group. By February 12, the 185th Regiment had successfully secured Snake Hill North with minimal resistance, while also capturing Hills 810 and 1000. Meanwhile, the 160th Regiment made significant advances against Snake Hill West and Scattered Trees Ridge. The 108th Regiment, after neutralizing the Japanese strongholds on the hill, began attacking the remnants of the Eguchi and Yanagimoto Detachments at Hill 7. On February 15, the 185th captured Hill 1500, coinciding with the 160th clearing Snake Hill West and preparing to advance toward Object Hill. The next day, Hill 7 fell to the 108th, while the 160th reached the summit of Object Hill and broke through Scattered Trees Ridge. By February 20, the 160th had cleared the rest of Object Hill and established a foothold on Sacobia Ridge. Whatever the costs, the 40th Division's advances to February 20 marked the end of the Kembu Group as a threat to 6th Army and 14th Corps. Clark Field, Route 3, and the army and corps right were now secure beyond all shadow of doubt. The Kembu Group had defended its ground well since January 24, when 14th Corps had first gained contact, and had inflicted nearly 1500 casualties upon 14th Corps units--roughly 285 men killed and 1180 wounded--but had itself lost around 10000 men killed. The 20000 troops General Tsukada still commanded were hardly in good shape. Supplies of all kinds were dwindling rapidly, morale was cracking, and centralized control was breaking down. The only defenses still intact were those held by the naval 13th and 17th Combat Sectors, and those had been heavily damaged by air and artillery bombardments. Troops of the 6th Army would continue to fight the Kembu Group, but after February 20 operations in the Kembu area were essentially mop-ups. 11th Corps, not 14th, would be in charge of the final mop-up operations in the Kembu area. Under General Hall's leadership, the 40th Division resumed the mop-up operation on February 23, but was replaced by elements of the 43rd Division just five days later. In the following ten days, this division would ultimately eliminate General Tsukada's last defensive position, pushing the Kembu Group further into the Zambales Range. Back in Manila, on February 13, chaos erupted as Iwabuchi's forces prepared for their final stand in the Filipino capital. After February 12th the 14th Corps troops found themselves in a steady war of attrition. Street-to-street, building-to-building, and room-to-room fighting characterized each day's activity. Progress was sometimes measured only in feet; many days saw no progress at all. The fighting became really "dirty." The Japanese, looking forward only to death, started committing all sorts of excesses, both against the city itself and against Filipinos unlucky enough to remain under Japanese control. As time went on, Japanese command disintegrated. Then, viciousness became uncontrolled and uncontrollable; horror mounted upon horror. The men of the 37th Division and the 1st Cavalry Division witnessed the rape, sack, pillage, and destruction of a large part of Manila and became reluctant parties to much of the destruction. Although the 14th Corps placed heavy dependence upon artillery, tank, tank destroyer, mortar, and bazooka fire for all advances, cleaning out individual buildings ultimately fell to individual riflemen. To accomplish this work, the infantry brought to fruition a system initiated north of the Pasig River. Small units worked their way from one building to the next, usually trying to secure the roof and top floor first, often by coming through the upper floors of an adjoining structure. Using stairways as axes of advance, lines of supply, and routes of evacuation, troops then began working their way down through the building. For the most part, squads broke up into small assault teams, one holding entrances and perhaps the ground floor--when that was where entrance had been gained--while the other fought through the building. In many cases, where the Japanese blocked stairways and corridors, the American troops found it necessary to chop or blow holes through walls and floors. Under such circumstances, hand grenades, flame throwers, and demolitions usually proved requisites to progress. In response to the encirclement of Manila, Yokoyama concluded that the situation in the city was irreparable and ordered Iwabuchi to relocate to Fort McKinley and begin withdrawing his troops immediately, without waiting for the Shimbu Group's counterattack. However, Iwabuchi did not receive this order until two days later, by which time he and his troops were determined to fight to the death, taking as many enemies with them as possible. The 129th Regiment made an unsuccessful attempt to assault the New Police Station and the Manila Club. Meanwhile, the 148th Regiment reached Taft Avenue but could not launch an attack on the Philippine General Hospital and the University of the Philippines. The 5th and 12th Cavalry Regiments turned north, taking two days to fight through the Pasay suburb to Vito Cruz Street. On February 14, although the 148th Regiment struggled to make any headway against Iwabuchi's strong defenses, the 129th, supported by tanks, managed to break through to the Manila Club and the New Police Station. However, the Japanese quickly regrouped at the latter location and began throwing hand grenades from the second floor, forcing the Americans to retreat. Simultaneously, a battalion-sized guerrilla force led by Major John Vanderpool was dispatched to contain the Abe Provisional Battalion at Mabato Point, while elements of the 11th Airborne Division and the 1st Cavalry Division began clearing the routes to Fort McKinley. On February 15 and 16, the 129th conducted probing attacks on the New Police Station, the shoe factory, and Santa Teresita College, while tanks and artillery maintained consistent fire on all buildings still held by the Japanese. The 3rd Battalion of the 148th Regiment reached Manila Bay via Herran Street and then turned to assault the hospital from the south, while the 2nd Battalion made limited progress against the main hospital structures. The 12th Cavalry successfully entered La Salle University and the Japanese Club, and the 5th Cavalry pushed through Harrison Park, clearing Rizal Stadium, with the entire area being secured by February 18. In the early hours of February 16, Yokoyama initiated his limited offensive, with the 31st Regiment advancing toward Novaliches while General Kobayashi's three battalions attacked Marikina.The 112th Cavalry RCT, which had replaced the 12th Cavalry along the 1st Cavalry Division's line of communications, broke up the northern wing's counterattack between 15 and 18 February. In the Novaliches-Novaliches Dam area, and in a series of skirmishes further west and northwest, the 112th Cavalry RCT dispatched some 300 Japanese, losing only 2 men killed and 32 wounded. Un-co-ordinated from the start, the northern counterattack turned into a shambles, and the northern attack force withdrew in a disorganized manner before it accomplished anything. The Kobayashi Force's effort was turned back on the morning of the 16th, when American artillery caught this southern wing as it attempted to cross the Marikina River. During the next three days all Japanese attacks were piecemeal in nature and were thrown back with little difficulty by the 7th and 8th Cavalry Regiments, operating east and northeast of Manila. By 19 February, when the southern counterattack force also withdrew, the 2d Cavalry Brigade and support artillery had killed about 650 Japanese in the area west of the Marikina from Novaliches Dam south to the Pasig. The brigade lost about 15 men killed and 50 wounded. Consequently, Yokoyama's only achievement was the escape of the remnants of the 3rd and 4th Naval Battalions from the Fort McKinley area, which was later occupied by American forces. Additionally, from February 15 to 20, the 511th Parachute Regiment thoroughly searched the Cavite Peninsula and the adjacent mainland but encountered only a few Japanese stragglers. Meanwhile, to secure the Bataan Peninsula, Hall divided his forces into two groups: East Force and South Force. The East Force, consisting of the recently arrived 1st Regiment and led by Brigadier-General William Spence, was tasked with advancing down the east coast to divert Japanese attention from the Mariveles landing, which was to be executed by Chase's 151st Regiment. Accordingly, the 151st Regiment boarded Admiral Struble's Task Group 78.3 vessels at Olongapo just as the 1st Regiment was passing through Orani and beginning its southward advance, reaching Pilar by the end of February 14. The following day, after conducting minesweeping and bombardment operations—during which the destroyers La Vallette and Radford were unfortunately disabled by mines—Struble successfully landed the 151st at Mariveles under machine-gun and rifle fire. The Americans found no Japanese forces before sunset, but during the night, they had to fend off a counterattack by approximately 100 enemy troops. During the night of 15-16 February an estimated 300 Japanese attacked the 1st Infantry's perimeter near Orion, but the U.S. regiment, losing 11 killed and 15 wounded, beat off the Japanese and killed 80 of them in a melee of confused, sometimes hand-to-hand fighting. The incident marked the end of organized Japanese resistance in southern Bataan. The 151st spent the following days securing the Mariveles area while simultaneously sending patrols northward along both sides of the Bataan Peninsula. They connected with the 1st Regiment at Limay on February 18. By February 21, the Americans had advanced across Bataan to Bagac, encountering only abandoned defensive positions and a few Japanese stragglers. However, Nagayoshi's remaining 1,000 troops managed to take refuge in the jungled slopes of Mount Natib, where elements of the 38th Division, the 6th Division, and Filipino guerrillas systematically hunted them down. While Bataan was being cleared, Generals MacArthur and Krueger were also planning the invasion of Corregidor Island. The assault plan involved Colonel George Jones' 503rd Parachute Regiment airdropping onto the island, supported by a nearly simultaneous shore-to-shore operation conducted by the reinforced 3rd Battalion, 34th Regiment, from the recently secured Mariveles.  The decision to employ paratroopers to make the principal assault against an objective of Corregidor's size and terrain merits attention. Shaped like a tadpole, with its bulbous head pointing west toward the South China Sea, Corregidor is but three and a half miles long and one and a half miles across at its point of greatest width. The prospective cost of amphibious assault was, indeed, one of the chief factors that led to a decision to use paratroopers. Planners saw the obvious risks in sending parachute troops against such a small and rough target, but in view of the GHQ SWPA estimate that the Japanese garrison numbered only 850 men, the cost of the airborne operation promised to be less than that involved in an amphibious attack. Krueger intended to land almost 3,000 troops on Corregidor on 16 February, over 2,000 of them by parachute. Another 1,000 men or more would come in by parachute or landing craft the next day. Planners hoped that such preponderant strength, combined with intensive air and naval bombardment, might render the seizure of the island nearly bloodless. An equally important (if not even more decisive) factor leading to the decision to employ paratroops was the desire to achieve surprise. GHQ SWPA and Sixth Army planners hoped that the Japanese on Corregidor would judge that no one in his right mind would even consider dropping a regiment of parachutists on such a target. The defenses, the planners thought, would probably be oriented entirely toward amphibious attack. The attack was scheduled for February 16, with paratroopers set to land on a parade ground and a golf course at Topside. They would then immediately assault Malinta Hill before the Japanese garrison could recover from the shock of the preparatory air and naval bombardment and the surprise of the parachute drop, with the amphibious troops launching their attack two hours after the paratroopers began jumping. Although Corregidor had been under attack by Allied Air Forces since January 22, General Kenney's forces intensified their assaults at the start of February. By February 16, the 5th and 13th Air Force planes had dropped approximately 3,125 tons of bombs on the island. Naval bombardment also commenced on February 13, in conjunction with the bombardment and minesweeping in preparation for the capture of Mariveles. On the morning of February 16, air and surface forces conducted their final preliminary bombardment before the paradrop. Launching from Mindoro, the 317th Troop Carrier Group transported the first wave of the 503rd Parachute Regiment in two columns of C-47s, swiftly dropping them over Corregidor at 08:30. Encountering only sporadic Japanese rifle and machine-gun fire, the paratroopers successfully secured the Topside drop zones by 09:45. However, approximately 25% of the paratroopers were injured, and many others failed to land on Topside. One unexpected blessing resulted from the scattered drop of paratroopers in the 0830 lift. Captain Itagaki, having been informed that landing craft were assembling off Mariveles, had hurried with a small guard to an observation post near Breakwater Point, obviously more concerned with the imminent amphibious assault than with the possibility that paratroopers might drop out of the C-47's already in sight of Corregidor. Suddenly, his attention was rudely diverted as twenty-five to thirty paratroopers who had been blown over the cliffs near the point began pelting down around the observation post. Fired on by the Japanese, the small American group quickly assembled and attacked. In the ensuing skirmish eight Japanese, including Captain Itagaki, were killed. Effective control among the Japanese units, already rendered practically impossible by the destruction of the communications center during the preassault air and naval bombardment, now ceased altogether. Leaderless, the remaining Japanese were no longer capable of coordinated offensive or defensive efforts. Each group would fight on its own from isolated and widely separated strongpoints. Meanwhile, the 3rd Battalion, 34th Regiment departed Mariveles Harbor on 25 LCMs and made their way to the western end of Corregidor, landing on the south beach at 10:28. Contrary to expectations, the first four waves faced no opposition as they came ashore. However, as the fifth wave arrived, Japanese machine-guns opened fire from Ramsay Ravine, Breakwater Point, and the cliffs at San Jose Point. Despite this, Companies K and L advanced quickly and established a strong position on top of Malinta Hill by 11:00. This ensured total surprise, as the paradrop effectively drew Japanese attention away from the amphibious craft approaching Corregidor. At 12:40, the second wave of the 503rd began to land successfully on the drop zones, facing only limited fire from Japanese automatic weapons. With these reinforcements, the paratroopers were positioned to secure the remainder of Topside by the end of the day. However, during the night, the infantrymen would need to fend off a series of small but determined Japanese counterattacks along the northern side of Malinta Hill. For eight consecutive days leading up to February 23, the 3rd Battalion, 34th Regiment successfully defended against relentless banzai charges, mortar assaults, and a suicide squad of soldiers equipped with explosives, resulting in approximately 300 Japanese casualties. On the afternoon of 17 February the 1st Battalion, 503d Infantry, and other reinforcements reached Bottomside by landing craft. Japanese rifle and machine gun fire, most of which passed overhead, "expedited" the movement ashore, and the battalion soon joined the rest of the regiment on Topside. The troops already on Topside had spent the day expanding their hold, systematically reducing the first of the many Japanese bunkers, pillboxes, and underground defenses they were to encounter, and had developed a pattern for the destruction of the Japanese installations. First, aircraft or naval fire support ships--the air arm using napalm extensively--were called upon to strike positions accessible to these types of bombardment; then the infantry attacked almost as the last shell or bomb burst. When this method failed, the 503d's own 75-mm. pack howitzers and lesser weapons were brought forward for direct fire. Next, having stationed men with submachine guns and rifles at advantageous points to cover approaches to a Japanese position, infantry assault teams moved forward behind white phosphorus hand grenades and the extremely close support of flame thrower teams. To avoid backflash and assure the deepest possible penetration of cave defenses, flame thrower operators often projected their fuel unignited, and then used white phosphorus grenades to fire it. If the Japanese within the caves still could not be induced to give up the fight, engineer demolition experts blocked the cave entrances. One Japanese tactic was both advantageous and disadvantageous to the 503d Infantry. Each night small groups of Japanese would attempt to reoccupy positions cleared during the previous day. To the 503d, this often meant some dirty, repetitive work, and additional casualties. On the other hand, the Japanese sometimes reoccupied tactically indefensible positions that proved easy to take out. The 503d Infantry seems to have been happy to let the Japanese occasionally return to such positions, secure in the knowledge that the only result would be more Japanese killed at no cost to the attackers. The only way to keep the Japanese from reoccupying less vulnerable positions was to stop night infiltration, a process that in turn required the blocking of the underground passageways that abounded on Topside. By these methods Japanese casualties began to mount rapidly. On the 17th, for example, over 300 Japanese were killed; nearly 775 were killed the next day. In the same two days Rock Force's casualties were approximately 30 killed and 110 wounded. The Japanese resistance at Topside finally crumbled two days later after the Americans effectively repelled a fierce counterattack. The last significant opposition, concentrated at Wheeler Point, concluded with a small-scale banzai charge on the morning of February 23. By the end of that day, the 503rd had largely cleared the western section of Corregidor. Following intense air and naval bombardments, the paratroopers launched a final assault on the eastern end of the island on February 24, systematically destroying several strongholds over the next two days. Shortly after 1100 on 26 February the Japanese on Corregidor executed their final, suicidal tour de force, blowing an underground arsenal at Monkey Point amid scenes of carnage on both sides. As the dust from terrific explosions settled, a hollow appeared where a small knoll had previously stood. Debris had flown as far as Topside where one man, almost a mile from the explosion, was injured by flying rock. Other debris hit a destroyer 2,000 yards offshore. A medium tank was hurled 50 yards through the air, most of its crew killed. Bits and pieces of American and Japanese troops splattered the ground; rock slides buried alive other men of both forces. Over 200 Japanese were killed outright, while Rock Force lost some 50 men killed and 150 wounded. This explosion signified the end of organized resistance on Corregidor, and by 16:00, elements of the 503rd Parachute Regiment had reached the island's eastern tip. Mopping-up operations continued until March 2, when Hall and Jones determined that the island was secure. Ultimately, by the conclusion of the battle, the Americans had suffered approximately 215 killed and 790 wounded, while the Japanese losses were estimated at 5,200 killed and 20 captured. On February 17, in Manila, the 129th Regiment secured the damaged shoe factory and cleared several buildings along the south bank of the Pasig River before being relieved by the 145th Regiment. During 17 February, with the aid of support fires from the 1st Battalion, now on the south side of Herran Street, the 2d Battalion smashed its way into the two most easterly of the hospital's four wings and overran the last resistance in the Nurses' Dormitory and the Science Building. The advance might have gone faster had it not been necessary to evacuate patients and other Filipino civilians from the hospital. By dusk over 2,000 civilians had come out of the buildings; the 148th Infantry conducted 5,000 more to safety that night. At the end of the 17th the 148th had overcome almost all opposition except that at the Medical School and in a small group of buildings facing Padre Faura Street at the northwestern corner of the hospital grounds. The next day, the 145th cleared Santa Teresita College but could not establish a presence inside the New Police Station. Meanwhile, the 148th consolidated its gains before being relieved by the 5th Cavalry. The 11th Airborne Division began besieging the Abe Provisional Battalion at Mabato Point, ultimately destroying this unit by February 23. On February 19, the 5th Cavalry launched an assault on and cleared the Medical School and Assumption College, while the 1st Squadron of the 12th Cavalry advanced north along the bay, facing strong opposition, and successfully reached Padre Faura Street. At the same time, the police station and San Pablo Church underwent intense artillery and tank bombardment, with the church eventually falling to the 145th by nightfall. After further artillery and tank fire nearly leveled the police station, American forces secured its ruins on February 20. The 145th also began attacking City Hall and the General Post Office, making minimal progress in the initial days. Supported by heavy bombardment, the 5th Cavalry managed to capture Rizal Hall and the Administration Building but was eventually forced to withdraw after the Japanese detonated significant explosives. The 12th Cavalry overcame the last resistance at the High Commissioner's residence and pressed onward to San Luis Street. The next day, the 12th swiftly entered the Manila Hotel and successfully took control of the area after a fierce battle. Meanwhile, the 5th Cavalry captured the Administration Building with minimal resistance, but they did not secure Rizal Hall and University Hall until February 24. During this time, the 145th Regiment continued its assault on City Hall and the General Post Office, which ultimately fell by February 22. As a result, Griswold's forces had effectively confined the remnants of Iwabuchi's troops to Intramuros, the South Port Area, and the Philippine Commonwealth Government buildings at the southeastern edge of the Walled City, leaving behind a trail of destroyed and damaged public and private structures. The fall of Manila was imminent; however, we must now shift our focus away from the Philippines to cover the Burma offensives. As we last reported, by mid-February, General Messervy's 4th Corps had successfully established a bridgehead over the Irrawaddy River at Nyaungu, while General Stopford's 33rd Corps continued to advance towards Mandalay, with the 19th Indian Division moving toward Madaya by the end of the month. Concerned about the bridgehead established by the 20th Indian Division, General Kimura decided to withdraw the main force of the 18th Division, which was engaged with the 36th British Division at Myitson. Consequently, after leaving the 114th Regiment at Mongmit, General Naka began relocating the majority of his division to Hsumhsai and then to Mandalay. In addition to the 18th Division, Kimura assigned the Kanjo Force to the 15th Army, further instructing General Katamura to prepare a general offensive aimed at destroying Stopford's bridgeheads while the reinforced 31st Division continued its counterattacks against the 20th Division. As attention turned to Nyaungu, a flurry of activity ensued to transport supplies to the 255th Indian Tank Brigade and the 48th and 63rd Indian Motorized Brigades across the river using boats and barges. General Cowan devised a plan for these units to gather at Mahlaing, capture the Thabutkon airstrip, where the air-transportable 99th Indian Brigade would land, and ultimately encircle and take Meiktila. With all his units successfully across by February 21, Cowan launched his advance towards Meiktila, quickly taking Seywa and Ngathayauk with minimal resistance. The following day, British-Indian forces attacked Taungtha from two fronts, with the southern group facing some opposition at the village of Oyin. Despite the Japanese putting up fierce and determined resistance, they were ultimately overwhelmed by the superior firepower of the British tanks. Upon realizing this new threat to his rear, Kimura halted his previous offensive and swiftly redirected the 53rd Division to Taungtha to block the enemy's advance towards Meiktila. Meanwhile, to bolster Kimura's focus on Mandalay, the 2nd British Division crossed the Irrawaddy near Ngazun on the night of February 24, encountering heavy opposition but managing to secure a bridgehead two days later. Nonetheless, by February 24, the 48th Brigade reached Taungtha ahead of Kimura's reinforcements and captured the town with light resistance. In the afternoon, the 63rd Brigade and the tanks moved through and continued towards Mahlaing, arriving on February 25. The next day, the Mahlaing area was completely cleared, and the Thabutkon airstrip was successfully captured. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Kimura quickly dispatched the 18th and 49th Divisions along with the remaining forces of the 53rd Division towards Meiktila,  but only the 1st Battalion, 168th Regiment under Colonel Yoshida would arrive in time. At Meiktila, Major-General Kasuya Tomekichi, commander of No. 2 Field Transport, which had responsibility for all the transport units supporting the 15th and 33rd Armies, was put in charge of the defense of the town. Kasuya had approximately 2500 administrative and line of communications troops available, and another 2000 from various Japanese Army Air Force units, including the 52nd and 84th Airfield Battalions and the 36th Anti-Aircraft Battalion. The administrative and line of communications troops were hastily organized into three emergency infantry companies and a mobile reserve force. Any hospital patient who could walk or shoot was sent out to man a bunker. Kasuya set up a western and eastern sector for the defense of the town, with the dividing line being Meiktila's northern and southern artificial lakes. The troops in Meiktila hurriedly prepared bunkers throughout the town and laid mines and booby traps along the approaches. Kasuya opened up the ordnance depots around the town and ensured that all units were well supplied with medium and light machine-guns, and had plenty of ammunition. Cowan quickly began airlifting troops from the 99th Brigade to Thabutkon on February 27, with the operation expected to conclude by March 2. During the airlift, armored car patrols advanced along the main road to Meiktila, where they encountered a formidable Japanese roadblock that the 63rd Brigade later destroyed. That evening, advance patrols observed fires in Meiktila as the Japanese started to destroy their supply depots. The Battle for Meiktila was imminent; however, while General Slim's 14th Army continued its Extended Capital offensive, new developments were also occurring in northern and southern Burma. In the north, the 36th Division finally secured Myitson following the withdrawal of the 18th Division and began moving toward Mongmit. The 50th Chinese Division, bolstered by the 1st Chinese Separate Regiment, crossed the Myitnge River at Namtu but encountered fierce resistance, with the 113th Regiment launching nine separate counterattacks before relinquishing the bridgehead. Meanwhile, the 30th Chinese Division advanced toward Lashio, supported by Kachin guerrillas. However, General Wedemeyer and the Generalissimo decided to withdraw all Chinese-American troops back to China once Lashio was captured, allowing them to prepare for a potential offensive toward Canton and Hong Kong. In the south, the 82nd West African Division continued its push toward An, facing strong opposition from General Koba's forces at the Dalet River, while the 63rd Indian Brigade readied for an amphibious assault on Ruywa. Additionally, with a robust garrison in the Tamandu sector, General Miyazaki planned to gather his remaining units at An and launch a counteroffensive to eliminate all enemy forces west of the pass. Before he could proceed, the 53rd successfully landed at Ruywa on February 16 with minimal opposition. In the following days, British-Indian forces quickly secured the area. By February 22, the 2nd West African Brigade had also arrived at the beachhead and immediately began a swift advance eastward toward An, while the 74th Indian Brigade was being deployed. The 74th then launched an attack toward Tamandu and, on February 28, began assaulting the main defenses of the 111th Regiment. However, upon learning of the enemy's approach to Meiktila, General Sakurai ordered the 72nd Independent Mixed Brigade to attack the Nyaungu bridgehead after some earlier probing attacks had failed. He also instructed Miyazaki to send the Koba Detachment, primarily composed of the 154th Regiment, to reinforce Yenangyaung. Consequently, facing less resistance in the north, Dalet would ultimately fall to the West Africans by the end of the month. I would like to take this time to remind you all that this podcast is only made possible through the efforts of Kings and Generals over at Youtube. Please go subscribe to Kings and Generals over at Youtube and to continue helping us produce this content please check out www.patreon.com/kingsandgenerals. If you are still hungry after that, give my personal channel a look over at The Pacific War Channel at Youtube, it would mean a lot to me. In Manila, General Yokoyama planned a counterattack to isolate Allied forces, but chaos ensued as American troops advanced. Fierce street fighting within Manila led to significant casualties, marking a brutal struggle for control. Paratroopers launched a surprise assault on Corregidor, overwhelming Japanese defenses, but taking significant losses in the process. Despite injuries and challenges, they secured the island, leading to significant enemy casualties and the end of organized resistance.

ABC#071, segment 4 John Claver "Jack" Jones was a Philadelphian through-and-through - West Catholic High School, La Salle University. He was befriended by TV announcer John Facenda who got him hired at a local TV station. Jack rose to be evening anchor but died far too young.

Today, we are joined by Dr. Kathy Pearson and Dr. Gregg Pearson. Dr. Kathy Pearson, strategist, systems thinking expert, and decision-making authority, is President and Founder of Enterprise Learning Solutions. She is also an Adjunct Senior Fellow at the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics and has served as an adjunct Associate Professor in the Operations and Information Management Department at The Wharton School, both at the University of Pennsylvania. Kathy, an award-winning educator, collaborates with Executive Education groups and global organizations across industries like healthcare, finance, and technology, including clients such as Bank of America and Coca-Cola. She holds a BS in theoretical mathematics (Auburn University), an MS in Decision Sciences (Georgia State University), and a PhD in Industrial Engineering (Northwestern University). Dr. Gregg Pearson is a Partner at ELS and an Adjunct Professor of History at Lehigh University and La Salle University. He specializes in nineteenth-century American political history, twentieth-century American cultural history, military history, the history of technology, and business leadership. Gregg spent 16 years in the packaging industry, including as Northeast Region General Manager at Ball Corporation, overseeing $350M in revenue. He holds a PhD in History from Lehigh University, an MA from La Salle University, an MS in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University, and is a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. In this episode, we delve into the historical context of Abraham Lincoln's leadership during one of America's most tumultuous times. Key topics include: • Lincoln's assembly of a diverse cabinet • Lincoln's strategic decision-making process • The importance of diversity of thought and trust in leadership We also dive into how modern leaders can cultivate humility, leverage diverse perspectives, and build trust to make informed decisions and drive their organizations forward. Dr. Kathy Pearson and Dr. Gregg Pearson's Website: https://www.elslearning.com/ - Website and live online programs: http://ims-online.com Blog: https://blog.ims-online.com/ Podcast: https://ims-online.com/podcasts/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlesagood/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/charlesgood99 Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:47) Historical Context (04:09) Lincoln's Leadership Challenges (05:33) Tool: Diversity of Thought in Leadership (07:56) Lincoln's Humility (11:08) Technique: Fort Sumter Crisis Strategy (13:34) Tip: Building Trust (16:21) Emancipation Proclamation Deliberations (20:34) Tip: Decision-Making in Leadership (24:42) Lincoln's Trust and Support (27:49) Lincoln's Legacy and Leadership Lessons (31:14) Conclusion

Guest: Michael Gonzalez, PhD, MSc New research on the molecular mechanisms behind idiopathic multicentric Castleman disease (iMCD) through gene expression analysis of lymph node tissue has the potential to improve both diagnosis and treatment. Join Dr. Michael Gonzalez as he dives in on his recent findings, which he spoke about at the 2024 American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting. Dr. Gonzalez is the Associate Director of Basic and Translational Research at the University of Pennsylvania Center for Cytokine Storm Treatment and Laboratory and an Adjunct Professor at La Salle University.

WNBA Nutrition! Mary Ellen Kelly is credentialed as a registered dietitian (RD) and board-certified sports dietitian (CSSD).  She holds a bachelor's of science in nutrition from Boston University, where she was a 4-year member of the NCAA Division 1 varsity women's track and field team. She earned her master's degree in clinical nutrition from New York University and completed her formal training at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center (JJPVA) in Bronx, New York.  Mary Ellen is the Team Dietitian for the 2024 WNBA Champions- the New York Liberty. She serves as Adjunct Faculty for Boston University. In 2018 Mary Ellen Kelly founded Fuel Forward, a private practice and nutrition consulting business offering nutrition-related speaking, writing, consulting, and coaching for groups and individuals. Current or former clients include but are not limited to: Baylor University, Bloomsburg University, Boston College, Boston University, Fordham University, Golf Mind & Body, LaSalle University, PWHL Boston Fleet, Regis College, University of Delaware, USA Lacrosse, and Wesleyan University. In 2014 she was hired into a full-time team dietitian role in the National Football League (NFL) with the Miami Dolphins and worked with them for over three years.  Mary Ellen was the Head Sports Nutritionist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and prior to UNC, she served as the Campus Dietitian/Sports Nutritionist at St. John's University in Queens, NY.  This episode is sponsored by 2before Performance Nutrition and Cheribundi ✔️Use code RDSNIPPETS30 at checkout for 30% off product online at www.2before.com

On the 310th episode of You Know I'm Right, Nick Durst and Joe Calabrese are joined by Sports Betting Analyst Jared Smith to discuss: - Attending Penn State, majoring in broadcast journalism but then passing his Series 66 and Series 7 exams later in life while working at Merrill Lynch as a Financial Advisor - Interning at ESPN Radio in Atlantic City, working for the Trenton Thunder, Florida Atlantic University and La Salle University before breaking into television - Working as an Internet Managing Director for a bunch of stations - Sports Director job with 9&10 News and Fios1 News and later News 12 Long Island - Play by play work for Rutgers University, Iona College and Columbia University while doing voiceover work for MLB - Working as a host and analyst within the sports betting space and working for Spotlight Sports Group, Stadium, VsIN, Fox Sports Radio and BetQL - Making the move to Las Vegas  - Remarkable fitness journey to get shredded and jacked, what tips does he have? - Favorite places to eat on the Las Vegas strip? - Favorite Las Vegas hotel? - First bet he ever placed? - Do his friends get on him if his betting advice doesn't work out? - You Know I'm Right moment

Welcome to today's episode, where we'll be diving into the Science of Reading with our guest, Dr. Benjamin Powers. If you're a parent, educator, or simply curious about how students learn to read, this episode is packed with insights on evidence-based reading instruction and how it can transform classrooms. Dr. Benjamin Powers is an educator, researcher, and thought leader who believes that cerebrodiverse learners should be embraced for their strengths and potential. Throughout his career, he has championed evidence-based approaches that recognize individual strengths, promote independent thinking, develop self-esteem and self-advocacy, and fuel academic achievement. In this episode, you'll learn what the Science of Reading is and how decades of research can give teachers the tools that can truly empower them to improve outcomes for all students. One particularly eye-opening aspect of our conversation is how much researchers have learned about reading from studying individuals with reading and language-based learning disabilities.  Dr. Powers also shares about the systemic challenges educators face, from curriculum selection to a need for comprehensive teacher training in the Science of Reading. He believes each of these barriers presents an opportunity for positive change and encourages educators and parents to take small steps that will lead to meaningful improvements. Show Notes: [2:02] - Dr. Powers explains what the Science of Reading is and how it differs from other approaches in education. It is a combination of decades of research. [4:10] - The research of the Science of Reading has come from college departments of psychology, and there is a delay in getting the research to educators. [6:44] - Part of how we know so much about the reading brain, is because of those with disabilities. [8:49] - By bringing in evidence-based reading practices, teachers feel empowered and reading instruction outcomes are improved. [11:12] - Dr. Powers compares early intervention to learning a second language. [13:59] - Many words that students encounter early in school differ greatly from those in later grade levels when the language shifts to textbook, multisyllabic words. [17:56] - It is important for parents to ask questions. Some parents hesitate to ask questions to better understand instruction and curriculum. [19:40] - There are things that we can do as parents to help support reading instruction. [21:40] - Sometimes administrators are put into a tricky position as they evaluate and vet curriculum. [23:59] - Each barrier is an opportunity for change. [26:24] - One huge opportunity is for teachers to be trained in the Science of Reading, no matter what subject they teach. In every class, students are reading. [29:58] - A student's ability is not a reflection on the teacher's intention. [32:16] - Taking the first step is what starts a crucial change. About Our Guest: Dr. Benjamin Powers holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Grenoble Ecole de Management, an Executive MBA from Rochester Institute of Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts from La Salle University. He is a Certified Dyslexia Practitioner, a member of the International Dyslexia Association, and an associate member of the Academy of Orton-Gillingham Practitioners and Educators. He is Executive Director of The Southport School and CoLAB, Director of Yale's and UCONN Haskins' Global Literacy Hubs, and President of The Dyslexia Foundation. He holds appointments in the Yale School of Medicine's Child Study Center, and in the Departments of Psychology and Educational Psychology at UCONN.  Connect with Dr. Powers: Email: bpowers@southportschool.org Southport Schools Website Links and Related Resources: Episode 111: Overcoming Dyslexia and Addressing the Reading Crisis with Sally Shaywitz Episode 37: Literacy, a Social Justice Issue with Resha Conroy Dyslexia Improving Literacy Dyslexia Foundation Connect with Us: Get on our Email List Book a Consultation Get Support and Connect with a ChildNEXUS Provider Register for Our Self-Paced Mini Courses for PARENTS on Dyslexia, ADHD or Childhood Anxiety Sessions The Diverse Thinking Different Learning podcast is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical or legal advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Additionally, the views and opinions expressed by the host and guests are not considered treatment and do not necessarily reflect those of ChildNEXUS, Inc or the host, Dr. Karen Wilson.  

Kelsie McDowell was just hired this summer to build the new varsity women's rugby program at La Salle University. McDowell comes to Philadelphia from Army West Point, where she was serving as an assistant. In Episode #224 of “1-on-1 with Matt Leon,” Matt welcomes McDowell in studio to talk about coming on board at La Salle. They discuss why this was the right opportunity at the right time for her, look back at how she was introduced to rugby, talk about her days playing at Northern Iowa University and much more. “1-on-1 with Matt Leon” is a KYW Newsradio original podcast. You can follow the show on X @1on1pod and you can follow Matt @Mattleon1060.

Answering for his ambition, Shapiro told Larry Platt, "I'm ambitious to get shit done every day. Why would you hire me if you didn't want me to get stuff done for you?" Part two of Shapiro's discussion with Platt and LaSalle University basketball coach Fran Dunphy digs deep into the motivations of a governor suddenly thrust into the national spotlight. 

Governor Shapiro joined us at the Citizen's Ideas We Should Steal Festival and spoke about personal lessons in leadership. Joining him on the stage were LaSalle University basketball coach Fran Dunphy and the Citizen's Larry Platt. Here, part one of that inspiring conversation.

Joe “Jellybean” Bryant, father of the late Basketball Hall of Famer Kobe Bryant, has passed away at 69, his alma mater La Salle University announced on Tuesday. Bryant, who played eight seasons in the NBA with three different franchises, reportedly suffered a massive stroke, according to La Salle coach Fran Dunphy. The school expressed their sorrow, noting Bryant's contributions as a player from 1973-75 and as a coach from 1993-96. Joe Bryant, selected 14th in the 1975 NBA draft by Golden State, played for the Philadelphia 76ers, San Diego Clippers, and Houston Rockets, averaging 8.7 points over 606 games. His son, Kobe Bryant, along with Kobe's daughter and seven others, tragically died in a helicopter crash in January 2020. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ADHD always comes with a side dish. Mine is depression. Dr. Sandra's is anxiety, and she and I had a wonderful conversation about anxiety, some strategies that can work for it, and we even got to learn about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy. Great conversation! Dr. Sandra is a licensed psychologist, anxiety specialist, and mental health advocate. She is on a mission to make evidence-based anxiety support as accessible as possible through Embrace Now - her community membership platform. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from La Salle University and was trained extensively in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills. She also has personal experience with both Generalized Anxiety Disorder and ADHD. To learn more about her community, check out https://www.embrace-now.org. She is currently offering a FREE trial for the "founding" members of her community called "Early Embracers"*********************** Check out the 8 Essential ADHD Big Brother Episodes, curated and ordered specifically to get you primed and ready to successfully manage your ADHD life! Find out the power of leveraging community-driven, gamified accountability. Try it with my 7-day money back no risk thingy-ma-bob!Click here to learn more about the ADHD Big Brother Community New Webinar dates added! "How ADHDers Can Do Sh*tty Things" - 30 minutes of how it's done, and 30 minutes of fun Q&A! Bring your juicy ADHD struggles and we can discuss it! Click here to registerGoal Digger: The Long Term Goal Game Now Avaliable. Click here to get moving on your long-term goals!Interested in working with me One-One? I've opened two spots! Learn more here

HUGE Episode as we talk to Brand New Head coach of the NEWEST D1 NCAA Women's Varsity program, Kelsie McDowell of La Salle University. We also check in with great friend of the podcast, Erik Frana, to hear about his time this past weekend at the Mid Summer Classic as a part of the Iowa High School Selects Coaching Staff! Then we talk about a bunch of rugby stuff including MLR Playoffs, Rugby 25 the Video Game, International Matches, U20 Matches, and other rugby fun stuff! Join us!

In this episode, Dr. Inna Conboy and I have an open dialogue about the impossible standards of perfectionism in parentinghow social media expediated parenting burdenhow to embrace the concept of "Good enough mom"the benefits of not being perfecthow to find your "style" in parentingwhat to do when you mess up in your familyThis episode is a perfect example of the vulnerable human connection... which is what we all need and want! I hope you find some encouragement today that you are not alone! Inna Conboy, M.D. (she/her/hers) is a Board Certified Psychiatrist who specializesin psychoanalytic psychotherapy and medication management. Dr. Conboy'streatment philosophy centers around an empathic view of the person as a whole andexplores the patient's past and present to understand his/her/their currentthoughts and feelings. As a person attains a deeper understanding of self, thisawareness may help with his/her/their life struggles. Dr. Conboy graduated from New Jersey Medical School, NJ, and completedpsychiatry residency at Temple University, PA. In addition, she was trained inpsychodynamic psychotherapy at the Psychoanalytic Center of Philadelphia. Dr.Conboy was a recipient of various teaching awards and certificates and has beenteaching psychiatry to La Salle University and Philadelphia College of OsteopathicMedicine medical, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant students. She has givenlectures to psychiatry and psychology professionals in various topics, includingpsychotherapy, psychopharmacology, emotional intelligence, and the use ofmindfulness meditation in psychiatry. Dr. Conboy's greatest love is her family. She resides in Pennsylvania with her husband, two young daughters, two dogs, and a cat.https://www.conboypsychiatryllc.com/#parenting #perfectionism #authentic #humanconnection #mentalhealth #freedomFind this podcast in your favorite Podcast Platform**Disclaimer: This site's content is not intended to diagnose or treat any disorders but rather for informational, educational, and empowerment purposes. Please consult with your physician or mental health provider for specific medical and mental health needs. Our connection via social media platforms does not constitute a patient-physician relationship.**Dr. Kim's private practiceSpeakpipe to send Dr. Kim your questions

Preaching for Pentecost Sunday, Maureen O'Connell offers a reflection on becoming a people: "A people are those who share a vision and a desire to work together toward it. A people decide to go through hard things together, confident they will be different on the other side." Maureen O'Connell is professor of Christian ethics at La Salle University in Philadelphia and director of synod and higher education engagement for Discerning Deacons. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/05192024 to learn more about Maureen, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Dr. Robyn Wright   I've been immersed in healthcare for as long as I can remember. After earning my undergraduate degree at La Salle University, I managed a series of weight loss centers and even started my own health coaching business before entering medical school. In 2018, I earned my medical degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, and upon graduation, I completed a year-long residency in primary care. With over two decades of professional experience, my journey has taken me through various roles, from front desk reception to back office administration, and even a pharmaceutical rep. Yet, it was during my time in weight loss centers that something truly clicked. Witnessing individuals try various approaches, often with little or no success, was an eye-opening experience (some even went great lengths for weight loss surgery, and still gained their weight back). As a naturopathic doctor, I found that by addressing underlying health concerns, following healthy eating principles, and making lifestyle adjustments, my patients were truly able to transform their health! Seeing my patients revel in their results with pride and joy is what motivates me to strive for excellence as your naturopathic physician. My goal is to equip YOU with the knowledge to take control of your health, address the root causes of your concerns, and guide you towards achieving sustainable, transformative results.   Thank you for following Everyday Leaders. If you've been following us since 2018, we appreciate your support and look forward to continuing to add value to you if this is the first time you're finding us, welcome! We are a husband and wife media team based in Indianapolis, IN, and have been helping clients build their marketing and media strategies for over 20 years. I am your host, and my husband Joe, https://Joeakestudios.com, is the producer, director, and editor of the Everyday Leaders media programs, virtual and live event broadcasts, and more. We are excited to bring you a new focus on this platform, celebrating Everyday Business Leaders in our local community. Don't forget to subscribe to our YOUTUBE Channel, turn on notifications, and never miss an episode! Watch the full LIVE in-studio interview here from JPtheGeek Studio in Greenwood, Indiana: https://www.youtube.com/@MelahniAkeEverydayLeaders Everyday Business Leaders is a program dedicated to elevating our business leaders who inspire us to connect and thrive in our local community. A note from Melahni Ake, Founder of Everyday Leaders. When you visit EverydayLeaders.com, you will find valuable resources to become a better leader in your life, including. Women's Leadership Programs, including Top Floor Women Monthly Networking events, corporate workshops, and strategic business coaching services, discover personal development classes and products to develop yourself, including morning leadership devotionals and more. Order one of my inspirational books, sign up for classes, or pick up some gear in the leader store, listen to the Everyday Business Leaders podcast, apply to be a guest in our studio or sponsor our show with your commercial advertisement. Contact us today at https://www.everydayleaders.com. #everydayleaderschangetheworld #interviews #inspiration #businessleaders #inspiration #jpthegeek #podcast #studiointerview #passiontopurpose #communitybuilding #collaboration #celebration #supportlocal #supportsmallbusiness #maxwellleadership #familybusiness #nonprofit #becauseone #podcast    

Standardized tests have played a key role in our educational system for a long time. But over the years, it seems that role has only grown, and now they are used to judge a lot about how a school and its students are performing. Is this a good thing? We spoke with Dr. Mary Williams, Professor of Education at La Salle University, to find out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Convido você a ouvir um episódio especial do nosso podcast Líder De Elite, onde exploramos a vida e as lições de liderança de uma das figuras mais influentes da história: O Galileu. Neste episódio, Marcelo Simonato se junta a nós para um diálogo enriquecedor sobre como os ensinamentos de Jesus se aplicam à liderança contemporânea. Este é certamente um dos episódios mais impactantes! Não perca a chance de entender como princípios milenares continuam relevantes no mundo dos negócios e da liderança de hoje! Pontos Chave ◾ Conceitos antigos ainda vitais na liderança moderna. ◾ Inspirado em um curso de liderança Cristã nos EUA. ◾ Projeto "O Galileu" guardado até o momento certo. ◾ Livro sobre Jesus sem proselitismo, focado na liderança. ◾ Perspectiva única adiciona frescor ao estudo da liderança. ◾ "O líder de AZ": uso prático do livro em desenvolvimento corporativo. ◾ Uso do livro para autoavaliação e aprimoramento pessoal. ◾ Importância da anotação e reflexão pessoal na leitura. ◾ Jesus como um exemplo de preparação e aprendizado contínuos. ◾ Liderança envolve navegar por altos e baixos, mantendo o foco na visão. ◾ Decisões difíceis são essenciais para uma liderança eficaz. ◾ Histórias bíblicas aplicadas para resolver conflitos e ensinar liderança. ◾ Papel do conselheiro em apoiar a governança e perpetuação empresarial. ◾ Conselheiros devem ter uma visão ampla de negócios, além de suas especialidades. ◾ Objetivos pessoais e profissionais se alinham para impactar a sociedade. Esperamos que essas insights inspirem você a liderar com mais eficácia e sabedoria. Aproveite o episódio e deixe que as lições de um dos maiores líderes da história informem e transformem sua prática de liderança. Marcelo Simonato é brasileiro com mais de 30 anos de experiência, destacando-se em grandes empresas nacionais e internacionais. Formado em Admin. de Empresas, possui MBA em Finanças Empresariais pela FGV e em Gestão Empresarial pela La Salle University of Philadelphia-USA. Tem um histórico significativo em cargos de liderança, atuando como Diretor de Operações e CFO. É Conselheiro Certificado pelo IBGC, Conselheiro Consultivo pela Board Academy e Celint, e ocupa posições em diversos Conselhos Consultivos e de Administração em empresas como ILUMI materiais elétricos, RMQD, EAG e IPB do Brasil. Já foi membro do Conselho Fiscal do Banco de Alimentos e do Conselho de Administração de empresas como Petrocoque e Unicarbono, além de Presidente do Conselho Fiscal da Fundação NTTDATA. Simonato também é associado ao Instituto Êxito de Educação e Empreendedorismo e formado como mentor pelo Instituto Oxford em Madrid. Tem ampla experiência em Joint Ventures, M&A's, negociações, contratações, gestão empresarial, estudo e implantação de novas unidades de negócio e formação de times de alta performance em todo o Brasil. Além disso, é escritor e palestrante na área de liderança e gestão empresarial. https://marcelosimonato.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelosimonato/ #liderança⁠ ⁠#podcast⁠ ⁠#liderdeelite #ogalileu #bestseller

Mary Ellen Kelly is credentialed as a registered dietitian and board-certified sports dietitian. She holds a Bachelor of Science in nutrition from Boston University, where she was a 4-year member of the NCAA Division 1 varsity women's track and field team. She earned her master's degree in clinical nutrition from New York University and completed her clinical training at the James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bronx, New York.  Mary Ellen is the Manager of the Collegiate and Professional Sports Dietitians Association Sports Nutrition Immersion Program fellowship. She is also currently an Adjunct Faculty for Boston University and has previously served as an Adjunct Professor at Bloomsburg University and online Adjunct Faculty at Drexel University. In 2014 she was hired into a full-time team dietitian role in the NFL with the Miami Dolphins and worked with them for over three years. Mary Ellen was the Head Sports Nutritionist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and prior to UNC, she served as the Campus Dietitian/Sports Nutritionist at St. John's University in Queens, NY. She began her career as a staff dietitian at the JJPVA. In 2018 Mary Ellen Kelly founded Fuel Forward, private practice and nutrition consulting business offering nutrition-related speaking, writing, consulting, and coaching for groups and individuals. Current or former clients include but are not limited to: Baylor University, Bloomsburg University, Boston College Varsity Women's Lacrosse and Field Hockey, Boston University, Golf Mind & Body, LaSalle University, New York Liberty (WNBA), North Coast Seafood, Trimsarter.com, University of Delaware, USA Lacrosse. In the episode Mary Ellen and I discuss her work with Liberty, being a vegan athlete, importance of getting enough protein and fiber, why nutrition is both simple and complicated, essentials of fueling adequately, and high school, collegiate, and aging athletes. Get involved and support the show and more sports media for women through https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hearher Find all episodes http://www.hearhersports.com/ Find Hear Her Sports on all social @hearhersports Find Mary Ellen's nutrition consulting, Fuel Forward at https://www.fuelforward.me/ Find Mary Ellen on IG https://www.instagram.com/fuelforwardllc/

“How do we be Church together?”   Such is among the topics “Talking Catholic” tackles in this week's episode with guests Michael Canaris and Maureen H. O'Connell.   Discussing all things synodal, Canaris – longtime columnist for the Catholic Star Herald and associate professor of theology at Loyola University Chicago's Institute of Pastoral Studies – and O'Connell, author and professor of Christian Ethics in the Department of Religion and Theology at La Salle University in Philadelphia, talk about how young people are playing a critical role in the Synod on Synodality process.   Learn more about CENTERS – Catholic Education Network to Experience Roman Synodality – and how nationwide, universities are collaborating to engage students in the synod and how they will be traveling to Rome in October to be part of the process.  Listen to Talking Catholic everywhere podcasts can be found, at https://talking.catholicstarherald.org/talking-catholic, or catch us on Domestic Church Media radio (https://domesticchurchmedia.org) Sundays at 11 AM or Mondays at 4 PM.   Follow us on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkingCatholic Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkingcatholic X: https://twitter.com/talkingcatholic

Jennifer Fraczkiewicz Taylor is an ASHA certified speech-language pathologist with over 15 years of experience. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science from University of Rhode Island, and Masters Degree in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences from LaSalle University. She is a RESNA certified assistive technology professional. Jennifer's passion for her career stems from her personal childhood experience receiving speech therapy. Personifying dedication to the highest levels of patient care, Jennifer is extremely hands on and willing to ‘think outside the box' when it comes to finding the most appropriate strategies and technologies to assist her patients in communicating and interacting with their environments. Jennifer strives to continue her learning and knowledge base to assist families and teams on their journey with language acquisition.

This interview is about climate change awareness with our guests Karen Brown & Inger-Mette, the founders of World Climate School US. The opinions expressed in this interview are those of the Karen A Brown and Inger-Mette Stenseth. They do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of Aingeal Rose & Ahonu, the World of Empowerment, or its members.

In this episode of Kansas City MomCast, we are tackling youth sports culture and how it's affecting our kids. We discuss the change in the youth sports culture over time, the potential mental health repercussions of intense competition and expectations, and what we can do as parents sitting in the stands. Discussing this topic with us are Dr. Raelene Knolla, Vice President of Population Health at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, and Donease Smith, Executive Director for Administration at the Urban Youth Academy. “Not Good Enough," the documentary that was a partnership between the Kansas City Royals and Blue Cross Blue Shield is available to stream for free by clicking here. For additional information, content, and resources, visit shutoutthestigma.com Meet Donease Smith Donease Smith is the Executive Director for Administration at the Urban Youth Academy (UYA). She has vast experience in the athletics, administration, and youth development spaces – most recently with La Salle University as Chief of Staff for Intercollegiate Athletics where she helped transform internal operations within the department. Prior to joining La Salle University, Donease served in dual roles at the University of Kansas as the Assistant Athletic Director for Team Operations for Olympic Sports and the Director of Basketball Operations for Women's Basketball. At KU, she helped to create a Women's Mentorship Program – providing female employees a space to learn from, engage and support one another. Previously, Donease worked in Basketball Operations at the University of Memphis, Kansas State University and the Detroit Shock in the WNBA. She also spent time as a high school teacher and coach in the Kansas City area. At the UYA, Donease will provide leadership, direction and support for the UYA and will be responsible for ensuring operational excellence and implementing the vision, mission and strategy of the Academy. She was a three-year letter winner for the women's basketball team at Central Missouri State University (now called the University of Central Missouri), where she was named honorable mention all-conference three-straight seasons. Donease is originally from Sedalia, Missouri where she was inducted into the Smith-Cotton High School Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014. Follow Donease on Instagram. Meet Dr. Raelene Knolla Dr. Raelene Knolla is the Vice President of Population Health at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC). In this role, she provides leadership of the medical policy, clinical operations with our utilization and care management teams, community health, behavioral health, quality, and accreditation teams. She is responsible for providing physician advice to help manage and improve the health of Blue KC members. Dr. Knolla also served as the Medical Director for Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Kansas Medical Center.  Dr. Knolla received a Doctorate in Osteopathic Medicine from the University of Health Sciences College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kansas City, a Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration/ Management from Rockhurst University, and a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from Florida State University. She is a Fellow of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Connect with Dr. Knolla on LinkedIn. What We're Loving In Kansas City Sports at the J Sarah's family has enjoyed the low-key and love-of-the-game focus of the Jewish Community Center's sports programs. Youth and teens are offered introductory, instructional, and competitive sports options. Whether you want a pick up game of pickleball, or an organized basketball, soccer or softball league, The J has something for everyone. Sports Apparel and Equipment on the Thrift Megan refuses to pay retail prices on a pair of cleats that will be worn for one season. She heads to KC Grow Co. in Olathe for all of her kids' soccer shorts, cleats,

OCD and intrusive thoughts often show up in the experience of the postpartum parent. It can feel confusing and distressing to those experiencing uncomfortable and often scary thoughts about their baby and themselves. Join us for a fascinating conversation with an internationally renowned expert  on OCD!   About Elyssa Kushner: Elyssa Kushner is a graduate of Stern College and completed her masters and doctorate in clinical psychology at Lasalle University. She worked for several years at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at the University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine before joining the staff at the Corporal Michael Crescenz VA medical center as an assistant director of training.  At the VA, Dr. Kushner has helped to develop a national training program for treating depression in groups as well as works as a national consultant for training programs in depression and suicide safety planning. In addition, she has a small private practice focusing on anxiety disorders, mostly in the Orthodox Jewish community.    Website: https://www.dvoraentin.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dvoraentin YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@misconceptionspodcast

In today's Spooky Saturday, let's talk about some spooky hauntings in one of the most popular universities in the Philippines, De La Salle University. Host/Script Writer/Researcher: Ethan Podcast title suggested by Djhaemy Nazareno Support the podcast: ⁠Patreon⁠ GCASH: 09272811669 Music: Untold Secrets by Myuu Sources: https://www.rappler.com/life-and-style/42758-spooky-school-stories-la-salle-edition/ https://thelasallian.com/2020/10/31/scary-stories-to-tell-in-la-salle/ https://lifestyle.inquirer.net/211650/these-ghost-stories-happened-on-campus/ https://www.dlsu.edu.ph https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_La_Salle_University

Eileen Maus manifested an incredible career by finding her passion, recognizing her strengths, trusting the process, working hard and honoring the journey.  CEO of Axena Health, Eileen brings 20 years as a healthcare industry sales and marketing executive with strategic planning experience to her role as Chief Executive Officer with Axena Health. Eileen entered the women's healthcare space during her 12 years with Cytyc Corporation, where she was a key contributor to Cytyc's growth from $8 million to over $700 million, holding leadership roles from sales management to Vice President, Commercial Operations of the Surgical Division. Specifically, Eileen built and managed sales forces for five new product launches, including the ThinPrep® Pap Test, ThinPrep® Imaging System, FirstCyte Breast Test, NovaSure Endometrial Ablation, and Mammosite Targeted Radiation Treatment. In addition, Eileen spearheaded the integration and commercialization of Cytyc's surgical division. Prior to Axena Health, Eileen served as CEO of Renovia, Inc. the medical device company who developed and first commercialized the Leva® Pelvic Health System, and as Chief Commercial Officer of Constitutional Medical Investors, a portfolio company of Warburg Pincus. In addition to participating in the diligence of diagnostic companies for potential acquisition, she developed the commercial plan for a disruptive technology in the hematology space that was acquired by Roche Diagnostic. Eileen is a graduate of LaSalle University, with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Communications.  Eileen's favorite quote is: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Meade    What You Will Hear in This Episode  2:37 Eileen's personal story 12:15 Major challenges Eileen has had to face.  Balancing motherhood 18:08 Attributes of a woman led company and Eileen's philosophy as a CEO 28:11 Setting expectations and setting limits/boundaries   Quotes “The journey is what it's about, it's not about reaching the pinnacle of the mountain because as soon as you do that, you want the journey back again.” “Put yourself out there, give yourself a chance. It's okay to fail. That's how we learn, and then just get right back up.” “Don't be afraid of feedback, welcome it.”   Mentioned  Leva Therapy Axena Helath Inc. Ozarks   eConnect with Bonnie https://bonniemarcusleadership.com/ https://web.facebook.com/bonnie.marcus/  https://www.linkedin.com/in/bonniemarcus https://twitter.com/selfpromote https://www.instagram.com/self_promote_/ Gendered Ageism Survey Results Forbes article 5 Tips to own the superpower of your age IAMMusicGroup   Purchase my book Not Done Yet on Amazon:  If you enjoyed this episode of Badass Women Podcast, then make sure to subscribe to the podcast and drop us a five-star review.

Welcome to episode 214. Feeling pulled in a million directions as a mompreneur? Juggling tasks, battling overwhelm, and chasing those next-level business goals seems like a constant tightrope walk. But what if you could harness the power of focus to turn your hectic days into laser-sharp productivity? In comes today's podcast guest Severine Naessens a seasoned entrepreneur and mother to a teenage daughter.   Say hi on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissallarena/   About Severine   Séverine is a mom, multilingual effective communications coach, consultant and trainer, university lecturer and keynote speaker. Born and raised in Belgium, she moved to Mexico at age 24, where she worked for the Belgian Consulate, built out a Digital Marketing company, and became a life coach and communications trainer, and consultant. Over the years she has participated as a lecturer for La Salle University in Cancún and as a speaker at different events that promote the development of women and responsible communication. She has also been a guest on various international podcasts and has been invited to Radio and Television shows throughout Mexico to speak about topics related to parenting, business communication, and female empowerment. Recently widowed, she decided to once again reinvent herself and moved back to her native Ghent with her teenage daughter, after having lived a fulfilled and exciting life in Mexico for 23 years. Tapping into all of the knowledge and experience she has gathered over the past decennia, she currently serves as lecturer on diverse and inclusive communication for the Artevelde University of Applied Sciences for the students of the bachelor's in international communication management. Besides teaching at the university, she is serves and supports high-achieving professionals in creating clarity and establishing responsible communication with their loved ones and teams alike. She does so by providing personalized consulting, training, conferences, workshops, mentoring and one-on-one coaching sessions to identify the obstacles and provide practical solutions out of the wide array of tools and insights she has gathered over the years.   Links for more information   Instagram @coachseverinenaessens https://www.facebook.com/CoachSeverineNaessens/   Websites https://www.severinenaessens.com https://www.highachievingparents.com LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/severinenaessens About Melissa the host of Unimaginable Wellness Hi there! I'm Melissa, an executive coach empowering mompreneurs. Tired of imposter syndrome holding you back? I help moms like you transform that doubt into fuel for success. Feeling overwhelmed? Let's nip that bud together and unlock your productivity superpowers. And forget chasing milestones solo - I'll show you how to leverage the magic of networking to reach those seemingly distant goals for your business. Because with the right connections, anything is within reach for a mompreneur. So, ready to ditch the overwhelm, amplify your voice, and take your business to the next level? Let's get started! Say hi on Instagram and I'll send you gift via a link to a free chapter of my bestseller Fertile Imagination: A Guide for Stretching Every Mom's Superpower for Maximum Impact: https://www.instagram.com/melissallarena/ Additional links: How to get unstuck in your business quiz? https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/64fb50ebd9dce900148cdff8 Mom Mogul Webinar Replay: https://witty-thinker-2643.ck.page/7e884a0f0a Schedule a free breakthrough 30-minute call: https://www.melissallarena.com/sessions/ TRANSCRIPT   Melissa. This is impromptu. Love it. Yes,   Severine:         I love it too. I appreciate you having me. I've been following your journey and I'm super excited about everything that's going on and everything that you're sharing with the world. Thank you, thank you. Thank you for doing that. All the moms, all the mompreneurs, we can use that piece of advice and yeah, that backing voice going, you're doing all right, girl, doing it. All right. So happy to share this space with you.   Melissa:          Thank you. Thank you, ine. So why don't you share a little bit about yourself and then also in terms of your motherhood stage, because I have little boys and my twins are 10 and 10, and my eldest is 12, but I'm at a different stage than you, so that can be included in your little about cine portion.   Severine:         Well, about me, I was born and raised in Gant Belgium, a wonderful medieval city, which I left at age 24 because I moved to Cancun, Mexico. Quite a bit of a difference there. I did that straight after I graduated from university as a business translator, and I went out to venture for a good six month sabbatical, which turned into 23 years of building up a life in Cancun, Mexico. I absolutely adore the country, the people, the food, the whole thing, the culture. And as I was in Mexico, I developed into a communications coach, trainer and consultant. That being said, it's not about marketing, but it's about interpersonal communication, and I've been able to also put a focus on diverse and inclusive communication as I've been asked by the university to create courses on that for the students on international communications management. So it's full. I'm coming full circle, leaving school, I went out into the world, learned from the world, learned from the experience of being married to a Mexican wonderful man, the father of my daughter, who is now 16.   Severine:         So we're in the midst of our teens. It's all good. We are having a great time, wonderful relationship. I've been able to build up with Iati as I have learned to communicate as a mom. So it's like the full package of becoming a communications coach is thanks to the struggles I had with my four-year-old child back in the day when her dad and myself, we split up. So I learned to communicate, and that comes with a lot of breaking of patterns, a lot of breaking of paradigms, and shifting into a healthier relationship based on clear effective communication, respectful communication specifically. So I've been able to take that entire experience and now I can share that with other moms, with other dads, with other leaders as such, because as moms and dads, we lead our families and in business, we lead our teams. So pretty much the same from a communication standpoint.   Severine:         So I'm really blessed that I can bring my passion for communication to the world and do that professionally. I get a lot of fulfillment out of sharing this with others and guiding others into a better communication, better relationship with the people around them. So that's in a nutshell, and I've come back to Belgium after 23 years in Mexico. We've been here for a good year and a half. It's been a challenge to readapt to my own culture, and I think you can relate after being away from the US for quite a while and then coming back. That story of becoming immigrants and then reintegrating into your own culture brings a lot of struggles, but a lot of interesting wisdom as well. So it's been quite the journey.   Melissa:          Yeah, I mean it's interesting because then it's different cultures, different languages, different, and when I think about, let's say from a Spanish language and Spanish that's so generic because I don't know, I guess Mexican or even the precise province where you were in Mexico culture, I'm pretty sure that your experience coaching leaders has been quite varied, and I am sure as far as the way that you've had to adapt as a mom, entrepreneur has been just as rich in terms of the different things that you've had to incorporate in your practice and how you are as a mom for some time, and in terms of just a daughter and being a single mom, right? I'm sure it's shaped a bit of how you've organized yourself. And so in terms of your background and in terms of your journey as an entrepreneur, I'm very, very curious about how you have bubble wrapped your sanity through the different stages of motherhood. But then I'm super curious if you just shared a bit of what was going on during those moments as an entrepreneur. So maybe early on setting the foundation or when you had a change or disruption in childcare, curious how you decided to bubble wrap your sanity. I think that would be so valuable for other moms.   Severine:         Obviously it has grown a lot and I've learned a lot over these past 16 years. In the very beginning, I was miserable. In all honesty. It was hard because I was running a digital marketing company at the time, excuse me, and at that time I was doing full-time job as a leader, as a business owner. That's a 24 7 thing, and then you become a mom, and that's another 24 7 thing that comes along and struggling. I had a lot of struggles figuring out when to do what I mean as a baby. She was with me in her crib next to me in the office. I mean, I was carrying the kid along with me. Luckily, I got into decent and good daycare very early on. So I was able to hand her over to the experts on childcare, and I go into my office and do my thing, but it was hard to incorporate the motherhood into the professional me.   Severine:         I'm very driven and I can get very laser focused on working, and I would forget I have a child. I mean, it happened that I forgot to go to daycare to pick her up because I was so focused on working. I had totally zoned out on the motherhood part, and I would get a call, ma'am, already 6:00 PM we closed at four. Is everything okay? It's like, oh, shoot, okay. I'm on my way on those little things. After a while that I came to the understanding that I needed to rearrange everything that I was doing, and that's where I learned about focus management and focus management has been through the years I've become more and more proficient in, it has been a life raft for me to bubble wrap my focus, and I will schedule walks into my calendar. I will schedule everything that has to do with my child into my calendar and plan my focus for work around that.   Severine:         And that has helped me to bring my child, my family as a priority, but not dropping my professional activities because I am who I am and I keep going. So I think focus management has been the key for me to learn to be present when I'm working. I'm present working. When I'm with my child, I am present as a mom, even though those chunks of time, not necessarily, they're not necessarily large chunks of time, especially now as a teenager, that kind of stretches out into two adults cohabiting because 16 is almost adult and she has become very independent, which I am super grateful for. So it has keeps changing over time. But I do try and I say try because sometimes I do fail at that to be very, very present with my focus. So focusing is one thing that did help me kind of get out of that mayhem that was going on because motherhood as a professional and motherhood in all forms can be mayhem because there's a lot going on. Whatever it is that you do, whether you're a stay at home mom, because that's a 24 7 job as well, whether you're a professional, whether you're an independent, whether you're a freelancer, whether you're a public person, it doesn't matter. Mayhem happens when you have kids around.   Severine:         So finding a way of dealing with everything and having that clarity of what is needed so you can set your priorities has helped for me to work my way through motherhood, and then those terrible first two years, that was really, really hard for me to adapt to motherhood. I mean, I can adapt in any professional situation like that because I've got quite some experience, but as a mom, it was very new and it was very hard because it's never what you've expected. You think motherhood's going to be something, and then you become a mom and it's completely different, nowhere near what you thought it would be because all our kids have their own personalities, they have their own needs, and it's a lot of impromptu stuff going on. So yeah, learning to be flexible, that has also been, I mean, the flexibility factor of motherhood I think is key as well, to understand that you will have to be flexible at certain times because things happen with kids and allowing yourself to step out of the rigidity of an agenda and working. And that's why working with focus management has helped me because I'm stepping away from time management   Severine:         Because knowing that I need a block of focus for a certain task, I can move that block of focus around in my agenda, but I know I need to focus on a specific task, so I'm not stuck to, oh, from that time to that time, I need to do this because if something happens, I am flexible to move things around. So that has been a couple of the key things for me.   Melissa:          The way that you bubble wrap. So my question just because, let's see, here's where it's really hard for me, and maybe other listeners can appreciate this or listeners can appreciate this idea of focus management for me, let's imagine I say, okay, three hours, I don't know when or where on my calendar this moment, but for three hours I'm going to write one email, and I know it might sound like, that's crazy, Melissa, three hours for an email, no joke. Sometimes an email will take me three hours. Okay, so there's the three hours. I put them on a Monday and I have them from 8:00 AM when my kids are in school until whatever, three hours later, right? 8, 9, 10, 11:00 AM not a problem. I'm sitting down, I'm typing away. I'm like, yeah, I got this. Then the school calls me 10:00 AM in the middle of the fricking email as I'm actually putting it together and it says, oh, your kids stepped on poop on the way to school. You might want to spare them from embarrassment. I literally got a call like this and bring them a second pair of sneakers or whatever, or trainers, depending on the country that you're in.   Melissa:          How in your history have you thought about those interruptions of your focus? Because that's a chunk, right? So you just said as my example, that's three hours. Here's a block. So then what do you do in that moment? What do you do? What did you do as an example?   Severine:         I would evaluate, first of all, how urgent is the situation? I mean, speaking about needing a decent pair of sneakers, I would ask the teachers, are you able to wash them on the spot? Is there a solution you can do without needing me to go to the school? I think there would be some kind. I mean, in this case, if your child is fallen off a tree, falling out of a tree and hurt their head and they need to go to the hospital, obviously you drop everything in that instant and you go, that's a non-negotiable. Leave everything and go mom situation. But in your situation, I would just ask, okay, is this very urgent? What time do you need to be there at school? And I would say, yes, I will bring a pair of sneakers when I pick 'em up at noon, and that would be for me, the end of the phone call and I would go back to focusing on what I was doing.   Melissa:          So for me, it's hard to then get back into that focus point. Are there, it's   Severine:         The being disrupted.   Melissa:          Yeah, because sometimes my experience has been like, I'll get angry. So a lot of moms, for example, they'll say something like, and it depends on their situation. They've complained about this notion of default parenting. So let's just imagine it's two parents and it's always the mom that gets that call. So there's also this emotional residue that I might now bring back to this fricking email. So I'm trying to be really, really practical based on what literally happened to me. So I'm just wondering, okay, so now being skilled in focus management, what might be one tip, actionable tip that a mom can employ when her focus is broken due to an interruption like the one I shared?   Severine:         I'm going to speak for myself and share what works for me. I cannot speak for you or anybody else, but what works for me is whenever I'm pulled out of my focus for whatever reason, first and foremost, I try to plan my focus moments smaller. I will break a big task up into subtasks, for example, in your case, a big email that needs a lot of investigation. And because if it takes three hours, it means that you're looking up stuff and you're picking things out of different angles and you're crafting something. So I would break that project up into smaller chunks so that I can work in pieces of maybe half an hour, an hour at a time. If for whatever reason in the middle of a focus moment, I am interrupted by an emergency or by something because first and foremost, when I am focusing, I will put my phone away and the only phone calls that can come through are from my family and from school.   Severine:         So if that happens, which is a very small chance, if that does happen, I evaluate the situation, I look at the urgency of the situation and I see, do I need to act now and leave everything as it is and go If yes, I do so, and there's not much you can do about that. If it's not a huge emergency, can somebody else take care of it? Can I count on somebody around me? In your case, it could be your husband. In my case, it could be my brother, for example, or my mom. If I could ask them to step in and take care of the situation, that's the second thing. And then the third thing to go back to my focus, I will get up, walk around, do a breathing exercise and set my mind back on the focus. But I literally get out of my chair because I can understand the feeling of frustration. I was on a roll and they interrupted me, and it's like, I can't get back into it. Just snap out of it if need be. Go outside for a little, walk five minutes, come back, breathe, drink some water, sit down and continue. That's what works for me to get back into my just snap out of whatever is troubling me and to get back into the focus. Melissa:          That makes a lot of sense. And I think anyone that's listening is going to totally appreciate the fact that you also said that you break up the task into smaller steps, but then on top of that, the time that you allot to them is way smaller. So it's kind of like you're setting up the game so that you win. It's like, how can I make this favorable? So I'm sitting here, I can't control outside factors or the world, so how can I make it so that today or this moment is going to feel like a success? And being super honest, I haven't done that in a lot of instances. So there's so many different frames of thought that I have read. For example, Cal Newport Deep Work, his book is about having extraordinary deep, deep focus in big increments of time. And it's interesting because while that might work for someone that does not have to take care of their kids, I have three kids.   Melissa:          Each kid is a variable. We're talking exponential potential for interruptions in the course of a day. But point of the matter is, I think what you just said, for me at least, and anyone that's listening, I would love to hear your thoughts, what you're getting out of C'S wisdom. But for me it's like, okay, there might be many ways that you can, what is it? Slice up an onion, an apple, whatever. But if you're a mom, I think it's really important to understand, depending on what your kid needs from you, it's important for you to tailor what's going to make you feel like you have the greatest chance of success. To be honest, you don't want to end your day looking at your to-do list and saying, and again, I didn't get through it.   Severine:         And that's the main idea. If you do work with a to-do list, and I have for many, many years, and I tend to go to to-do list for certain things, but I always make it bite-size, make the task. So you get to tick off a whole bunch of things on the list because that makes mean it's a human thing to tick things off and feel good about it. It's like that little spread of, yay, I did it, and if the yay I did, it means that I don't know you were able to read 10 pages in a book. That's great. I mean, I've got a whole stack of books I need to read, and I'm being gentle on myself setting smaller goals. I'm a big goal girl. I love big goals and I love big challenges, but I always break 'em up into smaller pieces so it's manageable and I can shift away and be flexible if needed.   Severine:         But I always, obviously you need the discipline to get back to what it is that needs to be done. No use for you to break up a huge project into 10 bite-sized pieces and not start, you have to go tackle piece number one to move on to piece number two and be disciplined in making sure that over, for example, you set your goals for the week, but you're flexible on moving things between Monday and Tuesday, for example. It's not, flexibility is not from, oh yeah, I'll do it next month. It's being disciplined and having those goals, but being reasonable and taking into account all those factors that can interrupt. I mean, life will happen with kids, it certainly does. So there always may be something impromptu. And also one of the main things I want to share is make sure you plan for me time. One of the things that I've seen as a mom, and I did that in the beginning as well, is I would forget about me. It would be the kid and work the kid and work the kid and work. They didn't work. And then, oops, I have a husband.   Severine:         So I would start planning a little bit of meet him because unfortunately my marriage did break and we didn't make it past four years with her in it. We spent 10 years together. But one of the reasons was I was so focused on work, work, work, work, work, and also, oops, the kid, the kid that I had forgotten. I had a husband. My marriage went down to drain because there was no time to focus on that. There was no way for me to manage all things together. But anyway, it is what it is and it was all good. And that is something that in my later marriage and my second marriage, I did plan on spending quality time with myself, quality time with friends. And it's not that I would see my friends every day, every week. It would be maybe once a month, but it would be quality time because that as well as a woman, as a mom, like they say, it takes a village to raise a kid or kids, and it also takes a village to support each other and building your village, having your support system there for you to listen and to speak with and to have fun, got to be something fun in there.   Severine:         Doing that also helps balance out everything else, specifically me. Time, time with friends and time with your partner. If you have a partner is super important so that you can fill up your cup to then give it to the kids. You can't run on empty, right? Because if our car runs low on gas, we go get gas. Or if it's an electric one, you plug it in. But we forget to plug ourselves in to that source of joy, that source of energy that is our friends, our family, our spouses, and have some decent me time to recover. So you can keep pouring into the kids' cups.   Melissa:          Agreed completely. And I think it's interesting because for me, I feel like, okay, I hear that message, I hear that message, I hear that message. It's exactly the same idea in terms of nutrition and health and dieting and exercising. I've heard that message, I've heard that message, I've heard that message. But I want anyone that's listening right now to just look at her calendar right now today and just see, did you put anything that is going to be remotely fun or restful for yourself today? Absolutely. That's something that's like undeniable because if it's not on the calendar, oftentimes it doesn't get done. So that for me is a huge, huge point of advice for anyone that's listening, that's like a quick little check mark. And you know what? If you do have something on your calendar, then put a check mark there so you get that high that Severine was talking about because that counts too. That is totally just as important ing. Where can listeners find you, learn more about you and send you a dmm if they got value out of this conversation.   Severine:         You can find me on LinkedIn with my name, nonsense. I'll share all the links with you as well as well on Instagram, coach ens and on Facebook, same thing, coach ens. It's easy to go find, and right now my website has been translated into Dutch, so for the English speakers, it won't be much value on that website unless you want to learn Dutch. Come on over ine na.com. We'll be back online in English later this year. But for now, social media is the easiest to reach out and send me a dm and I'm always open for a talk.   Melissa:          Thank you, Severine   Severine:         Pleasure.   Melissa:          Severine is so generous. I wanted to just share with you three points that I know you can apply immediately to your life and feel way less overwhelmed. Point number one, chunking down your projects, chunk them down, almost making it as if it's impossible for you not to be productive in that increment of time. So what does that mean? For example, as pivoting was saying, if you're going to write an email and there's different elements to this email, such as the research phase or the writing phase, maybe chuck it down so that this way you're only spending 30 minutes on researching during one point of time on your calendar. Really being generous with yourself as far as giving yourself ample time to accomplish that one thing, but setting yourself up to win is key. The second point is really about making sure that you are absolutely giving yourself some grace.   Melissa:          If you are a new mom or if you will become a mom, you need to understand that you have no idea what is ahead. I think Cine said it best. Nobody really knows what it's like to be a mom until you are a mom. So this uncertainty, the same uncertainty you might feel if you're making an investment in your business. Think about it, magnified 10 times as a mom because the stakes are that much higher because it's your child. It is a piece of your heart, so give yourself grace because you do not know what's ahead. And that is, again, why being nimble, which as an entrepreneur, you must be as a mom. It's just like this non-negotiable characteristic that anyone who has been a mom has had to embrace. Third point is the following. Reach out to your girlfriends who are mom entrepreneurs. You can share this episode with them and use it as your excuse to reconnect with a mom, entrepreneur.   Melissa:          A lot of us need connection. This conversation with Cine really originally started as a check back in get back in touch conversation on a Saturday morning for me. But I wanted to then really capture ING's wisdom for you, and it became a podcast reconnect with your mom, entrepreneur, friends. I think it is so important you can create connection opportunities for you all the time, and that is something that I wanted to just point out. Cine is an amazing person. She's ahead of me in terms of her motherhood journey and her business journey, and it is for that reason that I will say this conversation is going to help me very specifically as I plan out my upcoming week, I'm going to chunk down my projects even more aggressively. Hope you have the best day ever. Share this episode with your mom, entrepreneur, friends, and reach out to me on Instagram.   Melissa:          I want to hear from you. What about this conversation really landed. I'm at Melissa Laina, Emelia ssa, L-L-A-R-E-N-A. This information will be in the show notes. I appreciate you immensely. Have the best day. Reach out to me on Instagram. I want to hear from you. I want to be sure that I'm putting content out there that is going to apply to your life and is going to help you feel sensational and just more focused and clear on what needs to happen so that you can build the biggest business of your dreams, have the most impact, and still be a present mother.  

“It's not about who can show up or who can't that week, we are showing up for Christ, for our kids, our teachers, our schools. Our prayers in the ears of the Lord are just as impactful as hundreds or thousands of people.” Author and speaker Michelle Umbehauer joins Aubrie on the podcast this week to remind us not to do life alone. Gathering with community strengthens us and our faith, especially when we use that time to pray together. Don't miss the sweet encouragement Michelle shares along with the ways God answered prayers in her group. The Moms in Prayer Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit ChristianParenting.org ABOUT OUR GUEST Michelle K Umbehauer studied Journalism at La Salle University in Philadelphia. She soon opted to become a stay-at-home momma (x6), yet has never stopped with her love of writing. She was a regular speaker at Crossroads Community Church and is a local leader of Moms in Prayer in New Jersey. Whether in ministry, motherhood, or marriage, Michelle has a life passion to encourage others in Christ, and she especially loves doing so alongside of her husband, Doug. SCRIPTURES  And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching. Hebrews 10:24-25 NIV For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them. Matthew 18:20 ESV But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me. 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13 ESV I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect. For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think, but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned. For as in one body we have many members, and the members do not all have the same function, so we, though many, are one body in Christ, and individually members one of another. Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness. Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse them. Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be haughty, but associate with the lowly. Never be wise in your own sight. Repay no one evil for evil, but give thought to do what is honorable in the sight of all. If possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all. Romans 12:1-18 ESV LINKS Michelle's Website BOOKS Got Your Hands Full MOMS IN PRAYER New to Moms in Prayer? How to get started Join a Moms in Prayer Group Moms in Prayer Blog by Michelle Global Celebration of Prayer Support Our Mission

ZeroNow Conversations. Episode 28 Join us for this essential online roundtable, where experts, practitioners, and concerned individuals will come together to ensure that private and religious schools remain nurturing and secure environments for learning and personal growth. Together, we will explore ways to balance the need for safety with preserving the unique educational and cultural values these schools represent. Take advantage of this opportunity to be part of this critical conversation and make a difference in securing the future of our children and our communities. This podcast is proudly sponsored by our Founding Partners: Additional, Axis Communications, Axon, Campus Safety Magazine, IACLEA, Johnson Controls, NASPA, Omnilert, and VTV Care. Speakers: Greg Shaffer Principal·Active Shooter Prevention Project, LLC Greg Shaffer served in the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for twenty years, including 6 years on their elite Hostage Rescue Team, known as the “HRT”, where he conducted tactical operations across the globe. He is the author of the book “Stay Safe – Security Secrets for Today's Dangerous World”, and is the host of Investigation Discovery Channels' “Body Cam – Behind the Badge”. He is the founding partner of SHAFFER SECURITY GROUP, a global security and tactical training specialty firm based in Dallas, Texas; and a Principal with the ACTIVE SHOOTER PREVENTION PROJECT, LLC. Greg is recognized worldwide as a subject matter expert on Active Shooters and Terrorism related matters. Mark Lomax CEO | Lancer Cobbs Mark is the CEO of Lancer Cobbs, a consulting firm he founded. He is the Director of Campus Safety at George School in Newtown, PA. Since June 2022, he has been an SME on the Department of Justice's Critical Incident Review of the Uvalde School Shooting. Mark was the Executive Director/CEO of the National Tactical Officers Association. Prior to this position, he worked in Liberia, West Africa, as the program manager for the United Nations, overseeing the Liberian National Police's Emergency Response Unit (SWAT) and their Police Support Unit (Crowd Control). Previously, he was the manager for the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP), Center for Police Leadership and Training. In 2008, Mark retired as a Major with the Pennsylvania State Police with over 27 years of dedicated service. Mark is a graduate of the FBI National Academy (200th Session). He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology from LaSalle University, an MBA degree in management from Eastern University, and a Master of Science degree in higher education from Drexel University. Kathy Hargis, MBA, DRM Kathy Hargis is the Associate Vice President of Risk Management and Compliance for Lipscomb University, a position she has held since its inception in 2005.  In her current role, she oversees the enterprise risk management duties for the university along with emergency management, business continuity planning, environmental health and safety, Title IX compliance and international security and safety. Hargis served as President of the University Risk Management & Insurance Association (URMIA) in 2017 and a member of URMIA's Board of Directors from 2010-2019.  Hargis sits on numerous senior level committees within the institution. In October, 2018, Hargis received the Distinguished Risk Manager (DRM) award by URMIA.  The Distinguished Risk Manager (DRM) Award is given to long-standing URMIA members in recognition of their professional accomplishments and leadership in the field of higher education risk management, as well as their extraordinary contributions to the association. Award recipients are nominated and selected by their URMIA peers for this singularly high honor.

Think young people want sex and romance in their TV shows or movies? Think again. At least that's what a recent study from UCLA's Center for Scholars & Storytellers found. More than half of adolescents ages 13-24 surveyed said they want to see an increase in themes about friendship and platonic relationships, while nearly 45% felt sex is an unnecessary part of TV and movie plots. Dr. Kathleen Bogle, Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at La Salle University, takes a closer look at UCLA's data, and discusses whether or not it could ultimately move the needle in Hollywood. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Make Next Year Your Best Year! Start small, but start smart. Join our 3 week Tiny Habits group program and get 2024 off to a great start! Learn More     |     Register Here _________________________ How much critical thinking are you bringing to your retirement planning?  And not just with your investments, but on how you'll invest your time in retirement. Critical thinking can help you avoid distractions, make smart choices and chart your own course in your retirement life. Dennis Torres shares his lessons from a varied career and from six years in retirement. He joins us from Malibu, California. _________________________ Bio Dennis Torres is a skilled, talented mediator, arbitrator and negotiator who is committed to serving the best interests of all parties. He has successfully settled and negotiated thousands of disputes and contracts throughout his professional career. More than 30 years of business experience enables Torres to quickly identify the key issues of any dispute, separate the conflict from the personalities and pragmatically work toward resolution. Additionally, he brings a high degree of integrity and creativity to the process, often being praised for his “out of the box” solutions. A daily meditator since the mid 1970s, it is easy for Torres to remain centered, focused and neutral while being firmly committed to resolution. His style utilizes a full range of facilitative, evaluative, distributive and transformational methods as best suited for the individuals and the uniqueness of each challenge. While varying the process to fit the parties and the dispute, typically he will first caucus with counsel for both sides, followed by a joint session with all parties, then individual caucuses with each disputant and their attorney. His success rate is among the highest in the industry and his solutions among the most satisfying. Torres received his formal training in dispute resolution from Pepperdine University's School of Law, Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution, which is rated number one in the country.  He has both a Master's Degree in Dispute Resolution and a Professional Graduate Certificate in Dispute Resolution. Additionally, he is a graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology, New York where he earned a degree in industrial engineering.  He also studied law at LaSalle University before being assigned duty with the United States Air Force in Vietnam. In 2006, he completed the PON at Harvard Law School. In addition to his private practice, Torres served as an adjunct professor of negotiation and dispute resolution for Pepperdine University and as a mediator for the Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR), the California Academy of Mediation Professionals (CAMP), the Arbitration, Mediation & Conciliation Center (AMCC), the State of California Superior Court in Ventura County and Los Angeles County, and the Courts of Malibu, Santa Monica and Van Nuys, and as both a mediator and arbitrator for the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD). He had been professionally associated with Pepperdine University util his retirement. __________________________ For More on Dennis Torres Website __________________________ Retire Smarter: Follow on Apple Podcasts or Subscribe: Google Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio  | TuneIn | RSS __________________________ Podcast Episodes You May Like The Power of Saying No - Vanessa Patrick, PhD Life After Work – Brian Feutz Purpose Driven Retirement – Jet Vertz Independence Day – Steve Lopez __________________________ Retiring?  Check out our recommended Best Books on Retirement with short summaries. It's not a just a list - and not just typical titles... ___________________________ Wise Quotes On Critical Thinking & Retirement "Critical thinking is important in all aspects of life, but what it means is to start thinking why we believe what we do.

Dom welcomes in Dr. Tali Reiner Brodetzki, an adjunct professor from La Salle University who's taken a paid leave after a tweet from the University that equated the terrorism of Hamas with the actions of Israel. Dr. Reiner Brodetzki takes us through her story, explaining the way she felt when she first saw the statement by her employers, bringing us to the meeting she shared with the University President where he suggested that it was a simple mistake. Dr. Brodetzki explains her discomfort, explaining why she doesn't believe she can return to the University, and tells what she hopes to see from leadership to remediate the situation. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

Full Hour | In today's third hour, Dom welcomes in Dr. Tali Reiner Brodetzki, an adjunct professor from La Salle University who's taken a paid leave after a tweet from the University that equated the terrorism of Hamas with the actions of Israel. Dr. Reiner Brodetzki takes us through her story, explaining the way she felt when she first saw the statement by her employers, bringing us to the meeting she shared with the University President where he suggested that it was a simple mistake. Dr. Brodetzki explains her discomfort, explaining why she doesn't believe she can return to the University, and tells what she hopes to see from leadership to remediate the situation. Then, Dom continues the remainder of the hour bouncing off multiple topics, spending a majority of his time discussing the situation in Israel and the Gaza Strip, but also noting other stories, including the lawsuit filed against Robert DeNiro. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)

US healthcare spending is extreme currently at approximately $4.3 trillion.  The single largest payer of healthcare services is Medicare at roughly $900 billion annually or 21% of total healthcare spending.   In this edited volume, recently published by Johns Hopkins University Press, Dr. Moffit along with eleven other contributors including Joe Antos, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, Brian Miller, Mark Pauly and Gail Wilensky, lay out the conservative version of Medicare reform.  In sum, the authors argue federal policymakers reinvent Medicare as a defined contribution or premium support program or at minimum substantially expand the Medicare Advantage program (Medicare Part C), or Medicare coverage provided by private insurance companies.  The interview begins by Dr. Moffit commenting on whether healthcare services can be defined as a market commodity. He discusses the problem of healthcare pricing, measuring for value in healthcare, improving Medicare Advantage benchmarking, remedying Medicare Advantage coding intensity via retrospective risk adjustment and risk transfer pools and competing fee for service Accountability Care Organizations (ACOs) against Medicare Advantage. Dr. Robert Moffit is a Senior Fellow in Domestic Policy Studies at The Heritage Foundation specializing in health care and entitlement programs, moreover Medicare. Dr. Moffit also serves on the Maryland Health Care Commission as an appointee of Gov. Larry Hogan and he is a member of the advisory board of the Buckley School of Public Speaking in Camden, South Carolina. He brings to the reform effort experience as a senior official of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) during the Reagan administration. Dr. Moffit is a co-author of “Why Obamacare Is Wrong for America,” (Harper Collins, 2011). He was a contributor to “A Time for Governing: Policy Solutions From the Pages of National Affairs” (Encounter Books, 2012) and “Controversial Issues in Social Policy” (Allyn and Bacon, 2003), a university textbook on public policy. He has published in numerous professional and specialty journals among them Health Affairs, Health Systems Review, Harvard Health Policy Review, Inquiry, Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics, National Affairs, New England Journal of Medicine, Postgraduate Medicine, and Journal of Medicine and Philosophy. His analysis and commentary have been cited or published by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Post, The Washington Post and The Washington Times. He holds a master's degree and a doctorate in Political Science from the University of Arizona. He received his bachelor's degree in Political Science from LaSalle University in Philadelphia. Information on “Modernizing Medicare,” is at: https://www.press.jhu.edu/books/title/12839/modernizing-medicare. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.thehealthcarepolicypodcast.com

Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by continuing the discussion centered on the conflict unfolding in Israel after Hamas terrorists invaded the country, killing many Jewish people. Dom tells that he hasn't heard back from anybody over at La Salle University after reading back a letter on yesterday's show released by their Muslim Student Association. Then, Dom tells of other reactions to the War, explaining why he believes Iran needs to be held accountable. Also, Dom tells about a call by a business leader to release the names of those who signed off on University letters supporting Hamas, explaining why he'd offer his support. Then, Dom welcomes in Dave McCormick, candidate for United States Senator for Pennsylvania, back onto the Dom Giordano Program to gather his thoughts on the developing situation in Israel and the glorification of Hamas by the Left. Also, McCormick updates us on his campaign, and tells of the relationship between Biden and Casey and why a change is desperately needed for Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Full Hour | Today, Dom led off the Dom Giordano Program by offering his continued thoughts on the situation developing in Israel as Palestinian Hamas. Dom begins calling out his Alma Mater, La Salle University, where a statement was released by the Muslim Student Association justifying the terroristic actions by Hamas, placing blame on Israel for the death of their own citizens. Dom takes calls throughout the first portion of the show discussing this disgusting statement, including one Pro-Palestinian caller who tries to argue that the War is built upon fake news. Then, Dom welcomes Dr. Marty Makary, author of The Price We Pay: What Broke American Healthcare and How to Fix It and strong Dr. Anthony Fauci critic, back onto the Dom Giordano Program. First, before hearing updates centered around Coronavirus, Dom asks about a situation that unfolded on the campus of UPenn, exploiting the arrogance of the decision-making of Universities and the scientific community. Then, Makary and Giordano delve into updates around the Pandemic and the boosters, with Makary telling where he lands on the continued debate between NFL players Aaron Rodgers and Travis Kelce. (Photo by Ahmad Hasaballah/Getty Images)

Searching for all things Philly sports related? Well, look no further as Total Sports Live has you covered! Jovan started this back in 2011 as a way to take matters into his own hands within an industry he saw rapidly developing. He remembers being as young as five years old watching the NFL draft and coming up with his own predictions on players and teams for the year. Fast forward years later and he was calling games and merging his way into the sports radio industry at LaSalle University. So with over a decade of experience in the field of sports journalism, what is next on the radar for Total Sports Live as we continue through the year? Tune in to episode 161 as Jovan recalls applying for over 200 jobs after college, reflects on his support system while building Total Sports Live to what it is today and much more! For more information about Total Sports Live: Website: totalsportslive.com Twitter: @TotalSportsLive ; @Jovan10 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/d2b/support

The Adalyn Rose Foundation was created in 2019 on what would have been Chloe and Adam Ciferri's daughter's second birthday. Chloe was having a seemingly normal pregnancy with her daughter Adayln, until about 20 weeks. Chloe and her husband were moving into a new home when Chloe's health began to decline.  Chloe was admitted to the hospital and when she asked to hear Adalyn's heartbeat, there wasn't one.   The Adalyn Rose Foundation serves families grieving the loss of a baby through miscarriage, stillbirth, or during infancy. They walk families through every step of life after baby loss, from the first moments and all those that follow.Adalyn Rose Foundation is going NATIONWIDE in 2024!!You can learn more about the Adalyn Rose Foundation and the events, fundraising and resources they provide by visiting their website: https://adalynrose.org/You can find the Adalyn Rose Foundation on Instagram: @adalynrosefoundationGuest Bio:Chloe Ciferri created the Adalyn Rose Foundation with her husband in honor of their daughter, Adalyn, who they lost unexpectedly during pregnancy. She strives to create a community of support for families who have experienced the devastation of baby loss. Chloe was a Special Education teacher for many years, until resigning to work at the foundation and stay home with Addie's brothers and sister. She earned her Bachelor's degree in Special and Elementary Education, and her Master's degree in Educational Leadership. She most recently received her certificate in Non-Profit Leadership from Lasalle University. Aside from the work she does to support baby loss families, she is also passionate about Foster Care. Chloe enjoys spending time with family and going on family adventures with Adam, TJ, Enzo and Elle.For more birth trauma content and a community full of love and support, head to my Instagram at @birthtrauma_mama.Learn more about the support and services I offer through The Birth Trauma Mama Therapy & Support Services.

This episode featuring  Josh McCallen and John Edwin explores various facets of the real estate industry and entrepreneurial strategies. In this particular episode, they host Gary Jonas from the How Group, who discusses the upsides and downsides of real estate investments, offering insights into the current state of the economy and his predictions for the market. Gary Jonas shares his journey from the mortgage business to real estate development and property management, highlighting how he transitioned to multi-family properties and leveraged market timing. He also introduces a unique concept of setting aside 5% of rent payments to help tenants save for homeownership. The podcast delves into innovative strategies and creative financing options for thriving in challenging real estate markets, while also touching on macroeconomic factors like interest rates. Overall, the episode provides valuable insights and strategies for both seasoned real estate professionals and newcomers looking to navigate the industry's complexities.Gary Jonas Jr., President / Principal, HOW Acquisitionswww.howgroup.com A graduate of LaSalle University, Mr. Jonas began his career in real estate by learning the mortgage business, while refining the art of structuring a win-win deal. Mr. Jonas joined forces with two colleagues to establish Advanced Mortgage Concepts, where he served as president for 10 years. While overseeing the activities and growth of Advanced Mortgage Concepts, Mr. Jonas began a quest to revitalize blighted properties in the city of Philadelphia - where he was born, bred, and educated. This venture rapidly grew into The HOW Group, a highly respected real estate firm that focuses primarily on urban real estate development, construction, property management, real estate sales and lending. As President of The HOW Group, Mr. Jonas focuses primarily on the acquisitions and development activities; and hires top-notch personnel partners to handle the operations of the other divisions. The HOW Group currently owns and manages 1,000 units in the Philadelphia region.Active in the community, Mr. Jonas gives back to the industry and city in which he lives and works.  Mr. Jonas serves on the Board of the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia as its current president. He sits on the governing board of Big Brothers Big Sisters Independence region where he chairs their program committee.  He is the President of The Drexel Area Property Association RCO (DAPA).  Finally, and most importantly he is the Vice President of How Charities a local nonprofit that focuses on helping single family households become homeowners.  Homes are purchased, gutted, and remodeled and then sold at below market value to families who are trying to break the cycle of poverty.Turn your unique talent into capital and achieve the life you were destined to live. Join our community! We believe that Capital is more than just Cash. In fact, Human Capital always comes first before the accumulation of Financial Capital. We explore the best, most efficient, high-integrity ways of raising capital (Human & Financial). We want our listeners to use their personal human capital to empower the growth of their financial capital. Together we are stronger. LinkedinFacebookApple Podcast

On this episode of the SeventySix Capital Sports Leadership Show, Wayne Kimmel's guest is Meg Kane, Philadelphia Soccer 2026, Host City Executive. In this role, Kane is responsible for leading the City of Philadelphia's part of the FIFA World Cup 2026. She oversees all day-to-day operations and is the main contact for all communication with FIFA. In 2019, Kane served as the manager of bid coordination and external affairs for Philadelphia's efforts that led the City to win one of the bids to host the World Cup. Kane is the President and CEO of Signature 57, a Philadelphia-based strategic communications firm she founded in 2021 and prior to that worked for Brian Communications. Kane is a Philadelphia native, a graduate of La Salle University, where she sits on the Board of Trustees, and she received her Master's Degree in Public Relations at the University of Maryland.

Lynne Golodner first met Anne-Marie Oomen at Goddard College, where Lynne was beginning her MFA in Writing and Anne-Marie was graduating. A fellow Michigan resident who calls the forests and hills of the Lake Michigan shores her home, Anne-Marie serves on the board of Michigan Writers where Lynne is now in charge of Marketing.  In this episode of the Make Meaning Podcast, host Lynne Golodner chats with Anne-Marie about teaching in the Solstice MFA program at LaSalle University and at Interlochen Center for the Arts, the backstory for As Long as I Know You: the Mom Book - which won the Sue William Silverman Prize for Creative Nonfiction - and honing your own voice.   In this episode, Lynne and Anne-Marie discuss:  Family relationships The power of observation and journaling Writing routine Imitating to find your voice Writing communities The Old Testament Links and Resources:  Grimm's Fairy Tales Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert Michigan Humanities Council Pulling Down the Barn Wayne State University Press Michigan Notable Book Award Michigan Writers Dunes Review Chapbook Content Submittable AWP Award   Find Anne-Marie Oomen: Website  Facebook Twitter  Instagram Blog   If you enjoyed this episode, you'll like these other Make Meaning Podcast episodes: Episode 141 - Tom Sleigh - a Lifetime of Poetry Episode 137 - Christopher P. Locke - Breathtaking Essays & Stories Episode 133 - Sara Henning - Poetry about Loss and Redemption Episode 129 - Rosina Lippi - Author of the Wilderness Series Episode 122 - Valoree Gagnon and Karena Schmidt - on the Food & Culture of Indigenous Gardens

From spectacular deaths in a drag musical to competing futures in a call center, Filipino Time: Affective Worlds and Contracted Labor (Fordham UP, 2021) examines how contracted service labor performed by Filipinos in the Philippines, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States generates vital affects, multiple networks, and other lifeworlds as much as it disrupts and dislocates human relations. Affective labor and time are re-articulated in a capacious archive of storytelling about the Filipino labor diaspora in fiction, musical performance, ethnography, and documentary film. Exploring these cultural practices, Filipino Time traces other ways of sensing, making sense of, and feeling time with others, by weaving narratives of place and belonging out of the hostile but habitable textures of labortime. Migrant subjects harness time and the imagination in their creative, life making capacities to make communal worlds out of one steeped in the temporalities and logics of capital. Allan Punzalan Isaac is a professor of American studies and English at Rutgers University, New Brunswick. He is the author of American Tropics: Articulating Filipino America, which received the Association for Asian American Studies Cultural Studies Book Award, and Filipino Time: Affective Worlds and Contracted Labor. He has taught at LaSalle University in Manila as a Senior Fulbright Scholar. Alize Arıcan is a Society of Fellows Postdoctoral Scholar at Boston University and an incoming Assistant Professor of Anthropology at CUNY—City College, focusing on urban renewal, futurity, care, and migration. You can find her on Twitter @alizearican. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network