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Links and Resources from Today's Episode Thank you to our sponsors: CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family! Curiosity Post – A Snail Mail Club for kids – Real mail; Real life! The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling gifted/2e & neurodivergent kiddos! The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family The Anxiety Toolkit Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids Overcoming Sleep Struggles: Tips for Neurodiverse Families This is Why Your Gifted Child Struggles to Fall Asleep Do Gifted Kids Need Less Sleep? {Establishing Better Sleep Habits} Colleen's Favorite White Noise Machine  

Learners must actively reproduce in their own minds the truth they are acquiring.In this seventh episode of our Seven Laws of Teaching series, Ryan Gilmore is joined by Logic School Humane Letters Chair Cara Pilgreen to explore John Milton Gregory's Law of the Learning Process. Together, they examine how true learning moves beyond memorization into understanding, expression, proof, and application, requiring active ownership from the student. This conversation encourages teachers and parent co-teachers alike to slow down, invite curiosity, and cultivate learners who investigate truth deeply, connect ideas meaningfully, and carry their learning into life with wisdom and faith.Free PDF of The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory through Veritas Press! https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/https://naumsinc.org/ https://classicalchristian.org/

In this episode, we're joined by Molly - an English learner and Chinese teacher. We go through a few different words and ideas to describe them, and you can play along and guess at home. We'll be comparing a native speaker and a learn to see who can do a better job of describing each one.Show notes page - https://levelupenglish.school/podcast364➡️ Join the Free Mini Course - https://www.levelupenglish.school/mini⭐️ Join Level Up English - https://www.levelupenglish.schoolBecome a member and get:Podcast TranscriptsPrivate PodcastGroup ClassesPrivate CoachingAnd over 500 online lessons! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Texas A&M's Bridge's Staff Team Top 5 CliftonStrengths are: Learner, Connectedness, Includer, Communication & Woo Barbara shares insights about a recent workshop for the Bridges Staff Team at Texas A&M.   Each person brings their unique strengths.  She talks about some of the insights she observed with the group of five .   Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths  

If you've been here for years or you're only a handful of episodes in... this one is for you. After recently stepping back into the guest seat on another podcast, I realized it had been a while since I reintroduced herself here on The Found Podcast. So today, I'm doing just that. But not with a résumé. Not with a tidy bio. With the real story. In this episode, I walk through the winding, nonlinear path from waitress to teacher, stay-at-home mom to accidental entrepreneur, agency owner to Managing Director of The Restoration Project. I share the inflection points, the burnout, the public pivots, and the deeply personal realizations that reshaped my definition of success. More than anything, this episode is an invitation: You are more than your job title. Your path doesn't have to make sense to anyone else. And sometimes your passion lives from 5–9, not 9–5... and that's beautiful. Whether you're founding a business, founding a cause, founding a family, or simply finding yourself, this episode is a reminder that there is no blueprint: only growth, reflection, and courage to evolve. What You'll Hear in This Episode Why I believe we should introduce ourselves by who we are, not just what we do The personality assessments that shaped my self-understanding (Enneagram 3, Learner strength, Human Design Manifester) Lessons from early jobs — including manufacturing floors and Applebee's shifts The rise (and unraveling) of Molly Knuth Media The breaking point that forced me to ask: What do I really want? Why leadership development — not marketing — became my deeper calling How my role at The Restoration Project evolved into Managing Director The truth about nonlinear paths and public pivots Why you don't need to monetize your passion for it to matter Resources & Links The Restoration Project – Leadership development resources, courses, and weekly momentum emails Founder's Field Notes – Molly's monthly email for female founders Connect with Molly on Instagram, LinkedIn, or Facebook @mollyknuth

Carla Ferla, head teacher at Peareswood Primary School, and Julie Carson, the director of education at Woodland Academy Trust talk about their transformative UDL journeys. Discover how designing inclusive, flexible learning from the start helps every child thrive.

You already know how to write learning objectives. You reference Bloom's taxonomy. You understand Moore's outcomes framework. But here's the real question:When you write a learning objective, can you clearly identify the two to three specific clinical tasks that must happen for that objective to be achieved?In this episode—based on a webinar I participated in with the Good CME Practice Group—we go deeper than frameworks. We unpack what actually sits underneath a learning objective and how that layer determines whether your CME changes practice… or simply delivers information.What We Explore in This EpisodeWhy learning objectives are signposts—not the design itselfHow to break each objective into 2–3 concrete clinical tasksThe role of workflow, format, and audience context in determining granularityHow learning science (cognitive load, retrieval practice, feedback) strengthens action-focused designWhere CME programs most commonly lose alignment between need, content, assessment, and outcomesKey TakeawayIf you can't name the specific clinical actions required to meet an objective, the content won't drive behavior change.Design lives underneath the objective.Next StepIf this episode resonated, try this:Take one learning objective from a current project and ask:What are the two or three specific clinical actions underneath it?Where do those actions appear in the content?Where are they assessed?That exercise alone will elevate your design work.And if you want structured practice applying this level of thinking—with feedback, live coaching, and a community of CME professionals—explore WriteCME Pro.This is where writers become design partners.ResourcesGood CME Practice GroupMentioned in this episode:AI Practice LabBuild a Practical, Safe, Repeatable AI-assisted Workflow in Just 4 Weeks. March 9 - April 2 Move beyond experimenting with AI. In this 4-week practice lab, work hands-on with Núria Negrão to build a documented, repeatable AI workflow for research, drafting, and quality control—one you can confidently explain to clients and teams. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podtrac - https://analytics.podtrac.com/privacy-policy-gdrp

Episode KeywordsEducation • Innovation • Leadership • Learning • Professional Growth • Storytelling • Educators • Curiosity • Meaningful Experiences • CommunitySummaryIn this episode of Lassoing Leadership, Jason Rogers and Garth Nichols zoom out—and then right back in—on why education remains one of the most exciting, challenging, and hopeful industries around. Drawing inspiration from George Couros' work, including The Innovator's Mindset and Forward Together, the conversation explores what it really means to build learner-centred schools in a world that keeps changing the rules.Jason and Garth unpack innovation not as a buzzword, but as a posture—one rooted in curiosity, relationships, and the courage to keep things fresh. From professional learning that actually energizes educators, to the power of networks beyond our own schools, this episode is a reminder that meaningful growth happens when we stay open, tell better stories, and refuse to get too comfortable with “the way it's always been done.”Take AwaysEducation is evolving—and that's what makes it thrilling if we lean into it.Learner-centred schools don't happen by accident; they're built intentionally.Innovation isn't a program—it's a habit we practice together.Great professional development should spark curiosity, not compliance.Meaningful experiences matter just as much for adults as they do for students.Growth accelerates when we learn with and from people beyond our own buildings.Change doesn't arrive on its own—we have to go after it.Schools innovate best when communities are part of the story.Capturing mantras, moments, and stories keeps learning human.Staying fresh requires noticing when the “smell” has changed—and responding.“The future ain't what it used to be.”“Don't get used to the smell.”“Kids these days… kids these days.”Chapters00:00 – Welcome to Lassoing Leadership04:28 – Rethinking Innovation and the Innovator's Mindset08:15 – What Educators Owe Learners in a Changing World12:15 – Culture, Curiosity, and Continuous Learning13:59 – Forward Together and Paying Attention to New Smells18:05 – Learning Beyond Education and the Power of Networks20:50 – What's Ahead: Guests, Ideas, and Staying Curious

In this episode, Michael Johnston speaks with Kaaryn Cater of MindWise Connection about sensitivity – a temperamental trait that makes some people more affected by their environment. They explore why open-plan classrooms can overwhelm highly sensitive children, how social cues and sensory stimuli shape learning, and practical strategies teachers and workplaces can use to reduce overload and better support highly sensitive people.

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Learner plates with Jeannie. In this special episode, Instructor Liz will talk about the requirements for L and P plates and has guest Jeannie from www.learnerhours.com.au sit in to talk about her fantastic Learner plates that will make learner drivers and their supervisors more confident when learning to drive! Jeannie’s fantastic plates are available here: https://learnerhours.com.au/ Use this discount code for the Learner Hours plates: Liz10%off Full driving lessons and instructional videos are available here: https://theartofconfidentdriving.com/

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Le Premier ministre, le Dr Navin Ramgoolam, était présent au Kashi Vishwanath Shakti Peeth à Ganga Talao, ce mardi 10 février 2026, à l'occasion des célébrations de Maha Shivratri, organisées par le Hindu Maha Sabha. Prenant la parole lors de la cérémonie, le chef du gouvernement est longuement revenu sur le grave accident survenu à Belle-Rive dans la nuit de mardi à mercredi, au cours duquel deux pèlerins ont été blessés. Pour le Dr Navin Ramgoolam, il s'agit clairement d'un cas de négligence grave. Le conducteur impliqué ne détenait pas de permis de conduire, mais uniquement un "Learner's Permit". De plus, le chauffard était sous l'influence de l'alcool, avec un taux mesuré à 29 microgrammes, et aurait également consommé de la drogue, a souligné le Premier ministre. Le Dr Navin Ramgoolam a également pointé du doigt le fait que le conducteur a pris la fuite après l'accident, survenu vers 3 heures du matin, avant d'être interpellé plus tard par la police. Selon lui, le taux d'alcoolémie du conducteur aurait été encore plus élevé au moment des faits, en plus de la consommation présumée de substances illicites. Qualifiant la situation d'« inacceptable », le Dr Navin Ramgoolam a rappelé que, bien que la législation soit déjà sévère, il est impératif d'adopter une approche intransigeante. Il estime qu'un renforcement des lois s'impose afin de prévenir de tels drames.

James" Top 5 CliftonStrengths are:  Learner, Intellection, Developer, Context, & Input Julie's Top 5 Cliftonstrengths are: Strategic, Input, Relator, Belief & Arranger  James and Julie are both native Texans and have been married 35 years. They have been on staff with ReachGlobal (mission agency of the Evangelical Free Church of America) for 31 years. They lived and served in Kyiv, Ukraine for 15 years and Budapest, Hungary for 15 years. In August 2025 they relocated back to the USA and live in Austin, Texas. They have two wonderful children, Will (married to Courtney and father of our first grandchild) has lived in Warsaw, Poland for three years serving with International Justice Mission; and Katia (married to Luke) lives in Chicago, Illinois and is in her second year of nursing school. Julie and James both love serving in their local church (wherever they are) and are especially drawn to developing the younger generations in their walks with Jesus. Link to take the CliftonStrengths Assessment Coaching and Workshops with Barbara Culwell Subscribe & Leave a Review on Embrace Your Strengths Interested in Barbara's Cookbook  

Prayer for Being A Happy Learner for her Daily Spiritual Espresso published on February 10, 2026 which you can access here: https://powerofloveministry.net/we-dont-need-to-be-the-punisher/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, Dr. Katie Martin talks with Dr. Jason Van Heukelum about redesigning success in public education and creating learning environments that honor student agency, purpose, and real-world relevance. Jason shares stories from his own journey—from teaching math to leading district-wide innovation—and reflects on how schools can move beyond compliance-driven models toward experiences that truly prepare learners for life beyond graduation. Together, they explore career-connected learning, community-centered design, and what it takes to build systems that work for all learners, not just some.

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?  In first century Israel, you would regularly see rabbis walking along the road or teaching at your local synagogue. They were revered teachers, not just of the Torah, but of life. Behind the rabbi would be a group of students, called talmidim. This word literally means Student, Disciple, Learner, or Follower. Many scholars argue the best word for disciple in the English language is apprentice.  The goal wasn't to learn about something, but to become someone.  This message looks at our unhealthy and healthy responses to pain and suffering. It's important for us to realize that we can't live well enough to avoid all pain and suffering in this world. In fact, Jesus says in John 16:33, “In this world you will have tribulation (trouble).” That's not comforting. Well, I've got good news, that's only half of the verse. The second half of John 16:33 says, “But take heart; I have overcome the world.” In this message, we're going to talk about ways to face our pain instead of stuffing it. When you stuff it, you are creating a volcano. Since pain is inevitable; it is essential for us to learn how to deal with our pain and suffering in healthy ways instead of unhealthy ways. Here's the bottom line: Pain always points! What is your pain pointing to? It's time to go beyond the symptom to the core issue. It's time for us to do more than cope; it is time for us to heal. Do you want to heal? Tune into the message and the choise to heal.Support the show

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As parents, educators, and advocates for neurodivergent kids, it's crucial to recognize that traditional tests and assessments don't always paint the full picture of a child's abilities. In the newest episode of the podcast, we dive into why performance anxiety can create barriers—and how we can scaffold authentic, strengths-based ways for children to show what they truly know.   Key Takeaways: Performance Anxiety ≠ Knowledge Gap If a child can demonstrate understanding in low-pressure settings but "freezes" or melts down when assessed, it's not a lack of knowledge—it's the context and perceived safety that need adjusting. Accommodations Are Powerful, Not Coddling Thoughtful adaptations—like adjusting the environment, pacing, or method of response—help reveal rather than hide skills. These accommodations build confidence and resilience for future challenges. Celebrate Wins & Prioritize Safety Progress isn't always linear. Celebrate small victories and focus more on helping children feel safe and seen. Creating a foundation of trust leads to more voluntary engagement and authentic learning. If you're educating or supporting a neurodivergent or twice-exceptional child, remember: The goal isn't to recreate school, but to foster an environment where kids can thrive in ways that make sense for them.   Links and Resources from Today's Episode Thank you to our sponsors: CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family! Curiosity Post – A Snail Mail Club for kids – Real mail; Real life! The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling gifted/2e & neurodivergent kiddos! The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family The Anxiety Toolkit Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids Sensory Struggles and Clothes: How to Help Your Child Dress Without Tears Navigating Sensory Overload: Actionable Strategies for Kids in Loud Environments Building a Sensory Diet Toolbox for Neurodivergent Kids at Home Playful Sensory Learning at Home: Five Senses Spinner What Exactly is Deschooling.. and Do I Need to Do It? Falling Unexpectedly in Love With Homeschooling My Gifted Child Self-Care and Co-Regulation | Balancing Parenting and Sensory Needs When School Refusal Turns Into a Healing Journey Picky Eating | Sensory Struggles and Real Solutions for Homeschooling Families Movement on Bad Weather Days: Meeting Sensory Needs at Home Loop Ear Plugs Ear Protection Disposable Ear Plugs Digital Voice Recorder Guided Reading Strips Colored Overlays for Reading Angled Footrest Colleen's Favorite White Noise Machine  

One of the 14 learners who died in a scholar transport-truck crash in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, has been laid to rest in Limpopo. The 16-year old Sagwadi Baloyi-Mathye final resting place is at Olifantshoek village, outside Giyani. Mourners, including the classmates paid tribute to the late Sagwadi. Two weeks ago, 14 learners lost their lives in a horrific accident, when their taxi scholar transport taxi collided with a truck . The scholar transport driver, Ayanda Dludla is facing several murder charges. Rudzani Tshivhase has more

When done well, learning design grabs participants' attention like a great marketing campaign and engages them emotionally and intellectually to make learning stick.  That's the premise of “Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro,” a book written by our guests  Mike Taylor and Bianca Baumann.  In this episode, you will learn how to elevate traditional training approaches with marketing tools such as learner personas, journey mapping, and content strategy that come together in high impact learning campaigns.Show Notes: Co-authors Mike Taylor and Bianca Baumann share some of the top takeaways from their book, “Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D Pro,” to help you create experiences that learners crave.L&D can learn a lot from marketing. Marketers know the value of making an emotional connection with their audience —L&D should too. Applying marketing principles can help learning designers create experiences that boost performance and influence behavior.Learner personas are foundational, not optional. Understanding who learners are, what they need, and what motivates them is critical to designing content that resonates and sticks.Journey mapping helps deliver learning at the right moment. Mapping the learner journey allows L&D teams to support employees before, during, and after key moments—not just during formal training events.Content strategy drives behavior change. When personas, journey maps, and content strategy work together, learning becomes more targeted, improving proficiency and long-term behavior change.It all comes together in a Learning Campaign. Smaller, well-timed content—resources, nudges, and reinforcements—create more impact than one-time standalone training events.Success is measured beyond completion rates. True learning impact shows up in measuring performance, confidence, and on-the-job behavior—not just in LMS reports.Learn more about Think Like a Marketer, Train Like an L&D ProConnect with Mike Connect with Bianca Powered by Learning earned Awards of Distinction in the Podcast/Audio and Business Podcast categories from The Communicator Awards and a Gold and Silver Davey Award. The podcast is also named to Feedspot's Top 40 L&D podcasts and Training Industry's Ultimate L&D Podcast Guide. Learn more about d'Vinci at www.dvinci.com. Follow us on LinkedInLike us on Facebook

Clement Manyathela hosts Lesiba Mpya, who is Spokesperson for the Gauteng MEC of Roads and Transport, Matakanye Matakanye, who is Secretary General of the National School of Governing Bodies & Aubrey Ramarutsi, who is the Secretary of Gauteng Education Transport Services to discuss issues affecting the sector. This follows the death of 14 learners in a scholar transport early this month. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

If you've ever felt frustrated when your child resists even enjoyable activities, you're not alone. In this week's episode, we dive deep into demand avoidance—why neurodivergent kiddos sometimes just can't do what we ask (even when it's fun!)—and share a toolkit of practical strategies you can start using today. Whether you're homeschooling a differently wired kiddo or navigating daily learning resistance, this episode is packed with actionable tips, real-life examples, and mindset shifts to help your child build skills in a low-pressure way.   Key Takeaways: Lowering the Demand Doesn't Mean Lowering Expectations: There are ways to keep skill-building alive by focusing on autonomy, shared activities, and embedding learning into interest-driven projects—think Minecraft math or Pokemon writing prompts! Frameworks That Work: Use the ABC method—Autonomy, Boundaries, and Co-regulation—along with the REI model (Reduce, Invite, Embed) to create a safer, more engaging learning environment for your demand-avoidant child. Small Wins & Language Swaps: Celebrate tiny, finishable tasks and swap "You need to…" for invitations or curiosity-based questions, making participation more appealing and less threatening to your child's autonomy. From stealth learning strategies and flexible routines to troubleshooting meltdowns and perfectionism, these insights are a breath of fresh air for parents and educators alike.   Links and Resources from Today's Episode Thank you to our sponsors: CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family! Curiosity Post – A Snail Mail Club for kids – Real mail; Real life! The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling gifted/2e & neurodivergent kiddos! The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family The Anxiety Toolkit Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids Sensory Struggles and Clothes: How to Help Your Child Dress Without Tears Navigating Sensory Overload: Actionable Strategies for Kids in Loud Environments Building a Sensory Diet Toolbox for Neurodivergent Kids at Home Playful Sensory Learning at Home: Five Senses Spinner What Exactly is Deschooling.. and Do I Need to Do It? Falling Unexpectedly in Love With Homeschooling My Gifted Child Self-Care and Co-Regulation | Balancing Parenting and Sensory Needs When School Refusal Turns Into a Healing Journey Picky Eating | Sensory Struggles and Real Solutions for Homeschooling Families Movement on Bad Weather Days: Meeting Sensory Needs at Home  

Send us a textWe all know that student, the one who shows up to music because they have to, sits with arms crossed, and makes it very clear they're not impressed. In this episode, Bryson digs into what's really going on beneath that disengagement and why most “reluctant learners” aren't trying to be difficult; they just haven't found their way in yet. You'll explore five common reluctant learner archetypes and practical ways to connect with each one. This episode will challenge you to look at engagement through a new lens and walk away with small, doable shifts that can help more students feel seen, valued, and genuinely connected to music class.Episode Chapters:0:00 Introduction2:48 The Pop-Culture Enthusiast5:07 The Digital Native6:40 The Silent Observer8:26 The Cultural Disconnect10:23 The Socially Distracted11:39 Common Questions & Solutions13:14 TakeawaysLinks and Resources: The Elementary Music Summit®Elementary Newbie GuideDisabilities GuideSteady Beat Survival GuideJoin Elementary Music EDGE™Use coupon code PODCAST at checkout for 50% off your first month of Elementary Music EDGE™ today!Grab your free ticket to the Elementary Music Summit®: January Refresh -> www.thatmusicteacher.com/summitHave questions or want to share feedback? Reach out to us at hello@thatmusicteacher.com - we'd love to hear from you!

Want learners to finish training, remember it, and use it on the job? We walk through a no-fluff approach to gamification that starts with clear outcomes and ends with measurable behavior change. Instead of throwing points at problems, we show how to pair decision-based practice, tight feedback, and meaningful rewards to build real skill.The heart of the episode is a practical toolkit: five common pitfalls and exactly how to flip them, plus the metrics that prove impact. We cover mastery rate, attempts to mastery, two-week retention checks, opt-in rates for competitive features, branch diversity, and decision quality. Then we map it to a real-world compliance scenario—recasting a static security course into short, branching missions with mastery badges, a mission board, and optional replays that improve outcomes. To help you start fast, we share a lightweight one-week A/B plan and the key events to instrument so you can call success with confidence.Ready to test without a rebuild? Try the simple pilot: add a progress bar, a mastery-tied badge, and a narrative intro with role, mission, and stakes—then compare completion, time on task, and decision accuracy. If this playbook helps, subscribe, share with a teammate, and leave a review so we can spotlight your results next time.

An ISO Management System can't survive without Leadership engagement. It was seen as such an essential aspect that 'Leadership commitment' became a key requirement of many ISO Standards back in 2015 when the Annex SL format was adopted. It's easy to see why. An effective Management System will provide vital information for top management to make decisions on processes, policies and strategic direction. So, how do you get leadership involved with your ISO management system? In this episode, Steph Churchman is joined by Sarah Ball, the Service Improvement Manager at Blackmores, to discuss why leadership involvement is so crucial to effective ISO management, and explains how you can get their buy in whether you've got a mature system or are newly implementing ISO Standards. You'll learn ·      What is the isologyhub? ·      What issue is the Leadership Powerup tackling? ·      Who is the Leadership Powerup aimed at? ·      What are the six steps in the Leadership Powerup Gameplan?   Resources ·      Isologyhub ·      What is the Isologyhub? ·      The Integral Role of Leadership within ISO ·      Aligning Objectives with Strategic Direction   In this episode, we talk about: [02:05] Episode Summary – Blackmores Service Improvement Manager joins Steph on this episode to talk about the crucial role leadership plays in ISO management, and how you can get the most out of their involvement. [00:45] What is the isologyhub? The isologyhub is our online learning platform for all things ISO. Its main feature is the ISO Roadmap, a 7-step guided approach to implementing your own bespoke ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System. Since it's creation, it's grown to hold a library of over 200+ ISO related resources. The content available varies from quick accessible content such as ISO templates, ISO handbooks and short from video training we call Coffee Break Training which explain key elements of ISO Standards. This goes onto more in-depth content such as our ISO Pathways which take you through 3 levels of learning to help you progress from Learner to leader in your chosen subject area. There's other exclusive content on there which you can dip into, including ISO templates, training videos and previous workshops covering topics such as ESG and AI management. We also have a number of Gameplans, which are essentially guides where people can work through a particular set of information about a topic and get practical guidance that can be applied within their own organisation.   [02:05] What issue is the Leadership Powerup tackling? In the past, it was quite easy for leadership to lose interest in the Management System once it had been implemented. This was in part due to how Standards used to be written, and would result in the system being delegated to specific individuals. In 2015 this, along with a number of other issues, were addressed and a new clause structure was introduced. This means that Leadership Commitment now isn't optional, as it's a direct requirement of all ISO Standards (Clause 5 typically).   The Leadership Powerup Gameplan aims to help leadership understand their role in making the Management System effective for the wider business. It helps to assess their current level of commitment and guides you through a path of improvement to get them to be a positive ambassador for the Management System. Where leadership is concerned, it's important to remember that you're leading by example. If you don't care about the Management System, why should anyone else? For those that want more of a deep dive on Leadership's role within ISO, check out a previous podcast. [06:05] Who is the Leadership Powerup aimed at?: As a minimum it should be the individual or team that have day-to-day responsibilities relating to the management system. Ideally you would also want a member of leadership, as you'll need their input to gauge the current level of commitment. [06:50] What are the six steps in The Leadership Powerup?: Step 1: Evaluate Leadership – For this step it's important that you're 100% honest in your reflection of how leadership are currently promoting and engaging with the management system. It includes a workbook to help you self-score, though we recommend getting a team involved who can help shape a full perspective their engagement in reality.  The included workbook also contains examples of key causes for a lack of leadership engagement. It walks you through the reasons for these causes, as it's only through understanding why something is happening is when you can seek to resolve the issues. Step 2: Boosting Knowledge - This section works through what good looks like in terms of effective leadership commitment. You need to be able to understand the ideal end point before you can plan on how to get there. Included in this section are key definitions and videos that break down what good looks like for leadership commitment. Step 3: Planning Your Process – During this step you will plan on how to reach your end goal. By this point you will have assessed your current level of leadership commitment and you will have a good idea of what good looks like. Included in this step is another workbook that will guide your planning process to answer the following questions: ·      What do you want to achieve by the end of the Gameplan? ·      What does good leadership engagement look like for us specifically in this business? There's also a helpful section on understanding how processes interact, which is a fundamental part of ISO management. It's about how your business operates as one big system and not as siloed departments and processes. Having leadership understand that big picture so that they can communicate that impacts to certain teams does affect the whole business. Step 4: Deliver Data – This section is all about information. Leaders love data as it helps them to make informed business decisions. This step guides you through what sort of data you should be gathering and how it can be presented to leadership. This is crucial as it links back to one of the fundamentals of quality management, that being data-driven decision making. This could be in the form of customer feedback or employee feedback, or in other metrics such as health & safety incident etc. It's all about making the most of this data. Step 5: Strengthening Strategy – It's very important that your ISO management system aligns with your businesses' strategic direction. This is a key way that you can get leadership involved in the management system, as the business direction will already be a key focus for them. Ensuring the management system not only aligns but helps to facilitate that will ensure that it stays at the forefront of their minds. This step provides you with guidance on how to go about aligning leadership priorities and management system priorities. Step 6: Consolidating Compliance – This step is about ensuring that you are doing what you say you're doing. The key part of leadership involvement includes leading by example, such as reviewing policies and updating them if they are no longer working for the business. It's about continuous review and implementation of key feedback and communication of changes happening within the management system from top management down. This Gameplan can be useful for businesses where the Management System has been in place for a while and may not require their direct attention once certification has been achieved. In order to drive effective continual improvement, it's key that they still keep that management system at the core of their activities. It can also be helpful when there is a change in leadership, and new individuals may not know what their level of involvement should be.  If you'd like to become a member of the isologyhub, we have an exclusive 20% discount available for listeners, simply Contact Us and quote: Isologyhub20 to claim that discount. We'd love to hear your views and comments about the ISO Show, here's how: ●     Share the ISO Show on Twitter or Linkedin ●     Leave an honest review on iTunes or Soundcloud. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. Subscribe to keep up-to-date with our latest episodes: Stitcher | Spotify | YouTube |iTunes | Soundcloud | Mailing List

Round three and four are in the books, and we are looking ahead to a stacked quarterfinal slate. We talk WTA Next Gen fearlessness (Mboko, Jovic, Andreeva), the conversation around confidence and “earning it,” and why Learner Tien is still not getting the respect he deserves. Plus: the Sinner heat and roof drama, Djokovic's “luck” conversation, a quick doubles check-in, and a shoutout to the Philippines Open and the energy Alex Eala is bringing to tennis in Southeast Asia.Also, last call to pre-order the Ground Pass sweatsuit before the end of January.Links:Ground Pass Sweatsuits: https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/shop/p/us-summer-swing-heavyweight-tee-2025-sfkbw-cz6zw-amx89Lucy Deuce: https://www.instagram.com/lucyydeuce?igsh=MWM2MGVrZDhsbjd1cA==Islandtennisgirl: https://x.com/islandtennisace?s=21&t=34KFRaMxpc-93mq_1EOI7ATennis Asia: https://youtube.com/@tennisasiatv?si=ERjg30f0d-OZzJvDChapters:00:00 Introduction to the Australian Open Review02:30 Round Three and Four Highlights04:39 Emerging Talents in Women's Tennis10:08 Men's Side: Learner Tien16:38 Luck of the Draw24:35 Doubles Dynamics29:11 Quarterfinals Preview37:23 Emerging Tennis Markets: The Philippines and BeyondWe have Merch!!! Ground Pass Shop - https://www.groundpasspodcast.com/ground-pass-shop

Thế giới thể thao đầu năm 2026 đang rung chuyển bởi những cơn địa chấn từ sân quần vợt Úc đến sân cỏ Châu Á. Trên mặt sân Melbourne Park rực lửa, tay vợt gốc Việt Learner Tiến viết nên kỳ tích "Tiến thép" tại tứ kết AO 2026, đến màn trình diễn không tưởng của U23 Việt Nam trước gã khổng lồ Hàn Quốc để giành tấm huy chương đồng châu Á quý giá. Bản lĩnh, tinh thần thép và những bước tiến lịch sử—đâu là giới hạn cuối cùng cho những niềm tự hào mới của thể thao Việt Nam?

In this week's episode of the podcast, we dive deep into the signs, strategies, and real-life tips for helping your differently wired kids (and yourself!) navigate emotional storms. Key Takeaways: Practical tools to spot the early cues of meltdowns vs. shutdowns Simple, effective co-regulation ideas you can use right now—no fancy equipment needed How to repair, reflect, and reset after those tough moments, and so much more Perfect for homeschool families, parents of neurodivergent kiddos, or anyone wanting to better understand and support big feelings at home. Save this episode and share with a friend who might need these strategies, too!   Links and Resources from Today's Episode Thank you to our sponsors: CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family! Curiosity Post – A Snail Mail Club for kids – Real mail; Real life! The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling gifted/2e & neurodivergent kiddos! The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family The Anxiety Toolkit Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids Sensory Struggles and Clothes: How to Help Your Child Dress Without Tears Navigating Sensory Overload: Actionable Strategies for Kids in Loud Environments Building a Sensory Diet Toolbox for Neurodivergent Kids at Home Playful Sensory Learning at Home: Five Senses Spinner What Exactly is Deschooling.. and Do I Need to Do It? Falling Unexpectedly in Love With Homeschooling My Gifted Child Self-Care and Co-Regulation | Balancing Parenting and Sensory Needs When School Refusal Turns Into a Healing Journey Picky Eating | Sensory Struggles and Real Solutions for Homeschooling Families Movement on Bad Weather Days: Meeting Sensory Needs at Home  

"The learner must attend with interest to the fact or truth to be learned."In this third episode of our series on John Milton Gregory's Seven Laws of Teaching, Ryan Gilmore is joined by experienced grammar school teacher, Kay Nunn, to explore the Law of the Learner. Together they reflect on why attention and interest are essential to real learning and how teachers can spark curiosity rather than demand compliance. Through practical classroom examples and years of experience, the conversation highlights teaching as an act of formation that honors the dignity of the student. This episode invites teachers and parents to rethink engagement, not as classroom management, but as a pathway to wisdom.Free PDF of The Seven Laws of Teaching by John Milton Gregory through Veritas Press! https://www.oakgroveclassical.com/https://www.instagram.com/oakgroveclassicalacademy/https://www.facebook.com/OakGroveClassical/https://naumsinc.org/ https://classicalchristian.org/

Dr. Stephanie Maximous and Dr. Megan Conroy chat about her article, "Entrustment Decision Making in the Intensive Care Unit: It's About More Than the Learner."

Internal Audits are a key part of any ISO Implementation journey, they are also a necessary vehicle to drive continual improvement. For those with more mature ISO Management Systems, it can be easy for Internal Audits to become a bit of a rinse and repeat exercise. This can lead to stagnation of meaningful results, especially if you're asking the same people the same questions year on year. So how can you revitalise the Audit process? In this episode, Steph Churchman is joined by Sarah Ball, the Service Improvement Manager at Blackmores, to discuss the challenges associated with repeated internal audits, and how you can refresh the process to ensure you get meaningful results to drive continual improvement. You'll learn ·      What is an Isologyhub Gameplan? ·      What issue is the Audit Accelerator tackling? ·      Who is the Audit Accelerator aimed at? ·      What are the five steps in the Audit Accelerator Gameplan?   Resources ·      Isologyhub ·      What is the Isologyhub?   In this episode, we talk about: [02:05] Episode Summary – Blackmores Service Improvement Manager joins Steph on this episode to talk about the challenges many face when completing internal audits in an annual basis, and how these can be refreshed to ensure valuable output.    [00:45] What is the isologyhub? The isologyhub is our online learning platform for all things ISO. Its main feature is the ISO Roadmap, a 7-step guided apprach to implementing your own bespoke ISO 14001 compliant Environmental Management System. Since it's creation, it's grown to hold a library of over 200+ ISO related resources. The content available varies from quick accessible content such as ISO templates, ISO handbooks and short from video training we call Coffee Break Training which explain key elements of ISO Standards. This goes onto more in-depth content such as our ISO Pathways which take you through 3 levels of learning to help you progress from Learner to leader in your chosen subject area. There's other exclusive content on there which you can dip into, including our full workshop recordings which have covered topics such as utilising ISO Standards for ESG compliance, how to integrate ISO Standards and how to complete an AI impact Assessment. [02:10] What is an isologyhub Gameplan? Gameplans have been designed to be actionable pieces of content within the Isologyhub. They are guides where people can work through a particular set of information about a topic and practical guidance that can be applied within the own organisation. Each game plan is structured around a kind of area that is quite commonly a difficult area for many organisations managing ISO Standards. Each Gameplan also includes a number of Workbooks to help you through each step, whether as an individual or as part of a team. [04:00] What issue is the Audit Accelerator tackling? internal audits are a fundamental part of any ISO management system, but it's also something that can get a little bit stale when you've had a management system for a while. It can tend to feel a little bit like a rinse and repeat exercise where you're having similar conversations with the same people about the same processes, which isn't what internal audits should be. The reason they're in the standards in the first place, is to help push continual improvement. For example, if you've got a quality management system, you'll be looking to ensure that processes are being followed, but also where there are opportunities to improve. This is where a lot of people drop the ball in mature systems. Internal Audits can be intimidating for some, and can be rushed as just something that needs to get done. But by rushing them, by not talking the proper time to speak to different individuals, you are missing out on valuable information that can ultimately help you improve your services and way of working. The Audit Accelerator Gameplan was designed to help you to really get the most out of those internal audits, give the process a bit of a refresh and rethink how you're approaching your audit planning. It also provides guidance on how you can get better engagement from the wider business with audits. Refreshing the process will help you to gain new perspectives, and ensure that internal audits becomes a positive experience that everyone can engage with, no matter what level they are at within the business.   [08:15] Who is the Audit Accelerator aimed at?: The person who's responsible, or personal team who is responsible for coordinating the internal audit plans within an organisation. It's aimed at those so that they can help the wider business to understand what audits are about, and also so that they can also look at how they're planning audits. [09:15] What are the five steps in The Audit Accelerator?: Step 1: Check – This step helps you to assess where you currently are with your Audit Program. It includes a workbook with a checklist that you can work through, this will give you a score to indicate how well you're doing and where you can improve. It asks questions such as: ·      How effective are the audits that you're doing in your business? ·      Are there areas that you could perhaps make improvements? Step 2: Challenging Assumptions - This step provides information about what the purpose of internal audits are, why people have misconceptions about them, what some of the common fears and concerns are about audits, so that you can start addressing them within your business. This can include simply talking to your colleagues in a more positively framed way about Internal Audits. Another suggestion is changing the name 'Internal Audit', especially if it has negative connotations within the business. The Standard doesn't say they have to be called anything, as long as you're asking people about how things are done, ensuring processes are being followed and allowing people to suggest improvements, the way you go about doing to (including the name) can be done in whatever way works best for your business. This step also includes the main workbook that you will work through for the rest of the steps. Step 3: Change It Up – This sections includes a few different videos about different ways of planning audits and different ways of explaining audits to your colleagues so that they feel a little bit more comfortable about them and understand the benefits and real opportunities that come from participating in audits as well. Step 4: Collaboration – This step stresses that it's really important that Internal Audits is not something driven solely by just one person. Everyone has a positive part to play in the process. This includes Management, as they need to hear audit feedback and make changes where required. This helps to show that audits drive meaningful change, and should encourage everyone to have their say. So, this step is really about making sure that management, audit planners and auditees understand their role in the process. Step 5: Check Again – This involved going back to that initial assessment of where you were when you started the Gameplan, and reassessing after you've implemented some of these improvements through the improvement workbook and seeing if you have moved the goalpost from that initial assessment. Hopefully you'll have a much higher score to show how much you've progressed after following the Gameplan steps.  If you'd like to become a member of the isologyhub, we have an exclusive 20% discount available for listeners, simply Contact Us and quote: Isologyhub20 to claim that discount. We'd love to hear your views and comments about the ISO Show, here's how: ●     Share the ISO Show on Twitter or Linkedin ●     Leave an honest review on iTunes or Soundcloud. Your ratings and reviews really help and we read each one. Subscribe to keep up-to-date with our latest episodes: Stitcher | Spotify | YouTube |iTunes | Soundcloud | Mailing List

Relebogile Mabotja hosts Dr Daniela Pitt, Dean of Matrics at Saheti, Anthea Bouitsellis, achieving an average of 87% & Full house of 9 distinctions: Eleni Kruger, achieving an average of 89% & Full house of 8 distinctions and Ngozika Nnadi with 4 distinctions all from Saheti to unpack the teacher-learner relationship and how it can impact a learner’s academic journey. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week's episode of the podcast, we talk candidly about what school refusal really means for children and their families, and how homeschooling can offer a path toward healing, connection, and growth. Whether you're considering pulling your child out of school or you're already homeschooling but feeling stuck after a tough season, this conversation is for you. Here are three key takeaways for parents facing this challenge: School refusal is communication, not a character flaw. When a child can't attend school, it's their nervous system asking for safety, not a sign of failure. Healing comes before academics. Focus on rebuilding connection, trust, and emotional safety—academics can (and will) follow once these foundations are strong. Small, intentional changes add up. Shifting your daily routine, setting gentle non-negotiables, and celebrating even the smallest progress can move families from burnout to breakthrough. You are the best teacher and advocate for your child. If you need more support, resources, or simply community, know you're not alone on this path. Let's keep learning and growing—together.   Links and Resources from Today's Episode Thank you to our sponsors: CTC Math – Flexible, affordable math for the whole family! Curiosity Post – A Snail Mail Club for kids – Real mail; Real life! The Learner's Lab – Online community for families homeschooling gifted/2e & neurodivergent kiddos! The Lab: An Online Community for Families Homeschooling Neurodivergent Kiddos The Homeschool Advantage: A Child-Focused Approach to Raising Lifelong Learners Raising Resilient Sons: A Boy Mom's Guide to Building a Strong, Confident, and Emotionally Intelligent Family The Anxiety Toolkit Sensory Strategy Toolkit | Quick Regulation Activities for Home Affirmation Cards for Anxious Kids Sensory Struggles and Clothes: How to Help Your Child Dress Without Tears Navigating Sensory Overload: Actionable Strategies for Kids in Loud Environments Building a Sensory Diet Toolbox for Neurodivergent Kids at Home Playful Sensory Learning at Home: Five Senses Spinner What Exactly is Deschooling.. and Do I Need to Do It? Falling Unexpectedly in Love With Homeschooling My Gifted Child  

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?In first century Israel, you would regularly see rabbis walking along the roador teaching at your local synagogue. They were revered teachers, not justof the Torah, but of life. Behind the rabbi would be a group of students,called talmidim. This word literally means Student, Disciple, Learner, orFollower. Many scholars argue the best word for disciple in the Englishlanguage is apprentice.The goal wasn't to learn about something, but to become someone.In this message, we talk about looking at the seasons of your life like TheDow Jones Index. What have been the highs and lows of your life. The goalis for the investments of our life to produce higher highs and higher lows.What types of investments will yield that return?What types of habits will produce higher highs and higher lows?In many respects, these habits are the secret to unlocking health andholiness for your home. We'll give a preview of nine habits to help you growin your relationships with Jesus and others.Sabbath, Scripture, Prayer, Fasting, SolitudeCommunity (Friendship), Service, Witness, GenerosityMost people have reduced these habits down to a casual commitment toattend church. Attending church is the starting point, but it isn't enough togrow us.Ultimately, every relationship is nurtured and sustained by healthy habits.Tune into this message and learn to embrace holy habits. It is a no regretdecision.

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Learner drivers are 'failing tests' due to severely faded road markings. That's the warning from Ladybird Driving School. We discuss further with Brenda Bolger, Owner of Bolgers Motoring Schools.

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus?In first century Israel, you would regularly see rabbis walking along the road or teaching at your local synagogue. They were revered teachers, not just of the Torah, but of life. Behind the rabbi would be a group of students, called talmidim. This word literally means Student, Disciple, Learner, or Follower. Many scholars argue the best word for disciple in the English language is apprentice.The goal wasn't to learn about something, but to become someone. Unfortunately, most of the formation in our life is unintentional. There are six primary forces that act upon our formation positively and negatively.- Our Relationships- Our Environments- Our Stories- Our Habits- Our Experience- The Passage of TimeIt's time for us to transition from unintentional formation to intentional formation. These many ways to influence our formation, but nothing influences us more than three driving goals: Be with Jesus, Become like Jesus, and Do what He did. It's our responsibility to turn these goals into habits. We can't have a holy life without holy habits. At the end of the day, we're only as healthy as our habits. This message ends with the following evaluation questions:- WHO am I BECOMING?- Do you LIKE who you are BECOMING?- WHAT will improve WHO you are the most?- WHAT will improve YOUR TRAJECTORY the MOST?

In this episode of Nothing Major, the guys kick things off with their 2026 predictions, covering topics like which player will win their first tour-level title, Masters 1000 winners, breakthrough players, and more! After sharing their insights, they dive into an incredible interview with the next-gen tennis star, Learner Tien. Learner talks about his relationship with coach Michael Chang, facing Sinner in a final, and the story behind flying economy class after a title win. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview01:27 2026 Predictions: First Tour Level Title04:06 2026 Predictions: First Masters 1000 06:19 2026 Predictions: Breakthrough Players09:17 2026 Predictions: Top 10 Debuts11:15 2026 Predictions: Biggest Falloffs13:27 2026 Predictions: Rivalling the New Two16:08 2026 Predictions: Grand Slam Winners22:19 Interview with Learner Tian24:49 Reflecting on Career Decisions25:07 Next Gen Title26:31 Handling Pressure and Expectations30:16 Financial Management and Family Support31:18 Hitting Stride and Confidence Boosts37:12 Coaching Partnership with Michael Chang44:39 Winning First ATP Title50:43 Tour Experiences57:18 Goals and Reflections for 2026

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv The painful questions for Nato and the EU if Trump takes Greenland South Yorkshire Police told wrong family teen had died in crash Century old tumours could reveal why more young people are getting bowel cancer Newspaper headlines Boots on the ground and one for the road Donald Trumps Venezuela risk brings risk to Chinas plans Trump says Venezuela will be turning over up to 50m barrels of oil to US US may seize oil tanker heading for Europe, reports say Families shocked Swiss ski bar was not inspected for years before deadly fire US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military White House Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv The painful questions for Nato and the EU if Trump takes Greenland SMA I want to tell Jesy Nelson, theres hope, says Newry mum Why does Trump want Greenland, and what could it mean for Nato US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military White House Lego unveils tech filled Smart Bricks to play experts dismay Learner drivers may have to wait six months before taking test UK and France to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal agreed with Russia South Yorkshire Police told wrong family teen had died in crash UK weather Storm Goretti approaches UK as Met Office issues new snow and ice warnings US may seize oil tanker heading for Europe, reports say

What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus? In first century Israel, you would regularly see rabbis walking along the road or teaching at your local synagogue. They were revered teachers, not just of the Torah, but of life. Behind the rabbi would be a group of students, called talmidim. This word literally means Student, Disciple, Learner, or Follower. Many scholars argue the best word for disciple in the English language is apprentice. The goal wasn't to learn about something, but to become someone. Kids started at 5 years old at Bet Sefer or The House of the Book. The primary textbook was the Bible. It was an oral culture. By 12 or 13, most students have memorized the Torah.At that point, most students went home to apprentice in family business or work the family farm; but the best of the best would to a second level of education. It was called Bet Midrash, The House of Learning. By 17 years of age, they would have memorized the Old Testament.At this point, the vast majority were done. But the best of the best of the best would apprentice under a rabbi.One's entire life was organized around three driving goals:To be WITH your rabbi (Jesus).To become LIKE your rabbi (Jesus).To DO as your rabbi (Jesus) did.These three goals should drive our life today and everyday.

Rachel Kapp, M.Ed., BCET, and Stephanie Pitts, M.Ed., BCET talk about one of the most common concerns they hear from parents: “My learner doesn't want extra work.” In this episode, they explore what's really behind learner resistance and how to tell when a learner is truly ready for support. They share how resistance is often a form of self-protection, not defiance. Rachel and Steph break down practical ways to build readiness through trust, curiosity, and small wins—so support feels empowered instead of overwhelmed. Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/learnsmarterpodcast   How to connect with us: Join our e-mail list Rachel's Kapp Educational Therapy Group website Steph's My Ed Therapist website  @learnsmarterpodcast, @kappedtherapy, @myedtherapist   Other episodes mentioned: Ep 310: Learners Who Don't Want Educational Therapy (Educational Therapy Series)

This episode of the Pharmacy Quality Solutions (PQS) Quality Corner Show features host Nick Dorich and returning guest Jesse McCullough, founder of Keystone Pharmacy Insights. Together, they reflect on the evolving landscape of pharmacy in 2025, focusing on the critical need for continuous learning and interpersonal leadership. The discussion centers on the idea that in a rapidly changing healthcare environment, staying stagnant is equivalent to falling behind. Key takeaways cover: The Power of Personal Connection, The Learner's Mindset, A New Definition of Competition, and Clinical EmpathyHow to contact Jesse McCullough and Keystone Insights:LinkedInFacebookSkool

Another year ends, and once more, it's time to reflect on our creative goals. I hope you can take the time to review your goals and you're welcome to leave a comment below about how the year went. Did you achieve everything you wanted to? Let me know in the comments. It's always interesting looking back at my goals from a year ago, because I don't even look at them in the months between, so sometimes it's a real surprise how much they've changed! You can read my 2025 goals here and I go through how things went below. In the intro, Written Word Media 2025 Indie Author Survey Results, TikTok deal goes through [BBC]; 2025 review [Wish I'd Known Then; Two Authors], Kickstarter year in review; Plus, Anthropic settlement, the continued rise of AI-narrated audiobooks, and thinking/reasoning models (plus my 2019 AI disruption episode). My Bones of the Deep thriller, pics here, and Business for Authors webinars, coming soon. If you'd like to join my community and support the show every month, you'll get access to my growing list of Patron videos and audio on all aspects of the author business — for the price of a black coffee (or two) a month. Join us at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn. Joanna Penn writes non-fiction for authors and is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling thriller author as J.F. Penn. She's also an award-winning podcaster, creative entrepreneur, and international professional speaker. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. J.F. Penn books — Death Valley, The Buried and the Drowned, Blood Vintage Joanna Penn books — Successful Self-Publishing, 4th Edition The Creative Penn Podcast and my community on Patreon/thecreativepenn Unexpected addition: Masters in Death, Religion and Culture at the University of Winchester Book marketing. Not quite a fail but definitely lacklustre. Reflections on my 50th year Double down on being human. Travel and health. You can find all my books as J.F. Penn and Joanna Penn on your favourite online store in all the usual formats, or order from your local library or bookstore. You can also buy direct from me at CreativePennBooks.com and JFPennBooks.com. I'm not really active on social media, but you can always see my photos at Instagram @jfpennauthor. J.F. Penn — Death Valley. A Thriller. This was my ‘desert' book, partially inspired by visiting Death Valley, California in 2024. It's a stand-alone, high stakes survival thriller, with no supernatural elements, although there are ancient bones and a hidden crypt, as it wouldn't be me otherwise! The Kickstarter campaign in April had 231 Backers pledging £10,794 (~US$14,400) and the hardback is a gorgeous foiled edition with custom end papers and research photos as well as a ribbon. As an AI-Assisted Artisan Author, I used AI tools to help with the creative and business processes, including the background image of the cover design, the custom end papers, and the Death Valley book trailer, which I made with Midjourney and Runway ML. The audiobook is also narrated by my J.F. Penn voice clone, which took a while to get used to, but now I love it! You can listen to a sample here. I published Death Valley wide a few months later over the summer, so it is now out on all platforms. J.F. Penn — Blood Vintage. A Folk Horror Novel, and Catacomb audiobook I did a Kickstarter for the hardback edition of Blood Vintage in late 2024, and then in 2025, worked with a US agent to see if we could get a deal for it. That didn't happen, and although there were some nice rejections, mostly it was silence, and the waiting around really was a pain in the proverbial. So, after a year on submission, I published Blood Vintage wide, so it's available everywhere now. My voice clone narrated the audiobook, listen to a sample here. I also finally produced the audiobook for Catacomb, which is a stand-alone thriller inspired by the movie Taken and the legend of Beowulf set in the catacombs under Edinburgh. I used a male voice from ElevenLabs, and you can listen to a sample here. The book is also available everywhere in all formats. J.F. Penn — The Buried and the Drowned Short Story Collection One of my goals for 2025 was to get my existing short stories into print, mainly because they exist only as digital ebook and audiobook files, which in a way, feels like they almost don't exist! Plus, I wanted to write an extra two exclusive stories and launch the special edition collection on Kickstarter Collection and then publish wide. I wrote the two stories, The Black Church, inspired by my Iceland trip in March, and also Between Two Breaths, inspired by an experience scuba diving at the Poor Knights Islands in New Zealand almost two decades ago. There are personal author's notes accompanying every story, so it's part-short story fiction, part-memoir, and I human-narrated the audiobook. I achieved this goal with a Kickstarter in September, 2025, with 206 Backers pledging almost £8000 (~US$10,600) for the various editions. I also did my first patterned sprayed edges and I love the hardback. It has head and tail bands which make the hardback really strong, gorgeous paper, foiling, a ribbon, colour photos, and custom end papers. The Buried and the Drowned is now out everywhere in all editions. As ever, if you enjoy the stories, a review would be much appreciated! Joanna Penn Books for Authors Early in the year, How to Write Non-Fiction Second Edition launched wide as I only sold it through my store in 2024, so it's available everywhere in all formats including a special hardback and workbook at CreativePennBooks.com. While I didn't write it in 2025, I made the money on it this year, which is important! I also unexpectedly wrote the Fourth Edition of Successful Self-Publishing, mainly because I saw so much misinformation and hype around selling direct, and I also wanted to write about how many options there are for indie authors now. The ebook and audiobook (narrated by human me) are free on my store, CreativePennBooks.com and also available in print, in all the usual places. If you haven't revisited options for indie authors for a while, please have a read/listen, as the industry moves fast! All my fiction and non-fiction audiobooks are now on YouTube After an inspiring episode with Derek Slaton, I put all my audiobooks and short stories on YouTube. Firstly, my non-fiction channel is monetised so I get some income from that. It's not much, but it's something. More importantly, it's marketing for my books, and many audiobook listeners go on to buy other editions especially non-fiction listeners who will often buy print as well. I'm one of those listeners! It's also doubling down on being human, since I human narrate most of my audiobooks, including almost all of my non-fiction, as well as the memoir, and short stories. This helps bring people into my ecosystem and they may listen to the podcast as well and end up buying other books or joining the Patreon. Finally, in an age of generative AI assisted search recommendations, I want my books and content inside Gemini, which is Google's AI. I want my books surfaced in recommendations and YouTube is owned by Google, and their AI overviews often point to videos. Only you can decide what you want to do with your audiobooks, but if you want to listen to mine, they are on YouTube @thecreativepenn for non-fiction or YouTube @jfpennauthor for fiction and memoir. The Creative Penn Podcast and my Patreon Community It's been another full year of The Creative Penn Podcast and this is episode 842, which is kind of crazy. If you don't know the back story, I started podcasting in March 2009 on a sporadic schedule and then went to weekly about a decade ago in 2015 when I committed to making it a core part of my author business. Thanks to our wonderful corporate sponsors for the year, all services I personally use and recommend — ProWritingAid, Draft2Digital, Kobo Writing Life, Bookfunnel, Written Word Media, Publisher Rocket and Atticus. It's also been a fantastic year inside my Patreon Community at patreon.com/thecreativepenn so thanks to all Patrons! I love the community we have as I am able to share my unfiltered thoughts in a way that I have stopped doing in the wider community. Even a tiny paywall makes a big difference in keeping out the haters. I've done monthly audio Q&As which are extra solo shows answering patron questions. I've also done several live office hours on video, and shared content every week on AI tools, writing and author business tips. Patrons also get discounts on my webinars. I did two webinars on The AI-Assisted Artisan Author, which I am planning to run again sometime in 2026 as they were a lot of fun and so much continues to change. If you get value from the show and you want more, come on over and join us at patreon.com/thecreativepenn We have almost 1400 paying members now which is wonderful. Thanks for being part of the Community! Unexpected goal of the year: Masters in Death, Religion and Culture at the University of Winchester During the summer as I did my gothic research, I realised that I was feeling quite jaded about the publishing world and sick of the drama in the author community over AI. My top 5 Clifton Strengths are Learner, Intellection, Strategic, Input, and Futuristic — and I needed more Input and Learning. I usually get that from travel and book research, but I wasn't getting enough of that since Jonathan is busy finishing his MBA. So I decided to lean into the learning and asked ChatGPT to research some courses I could do that would suit me. It found the Masters in Death, Religion and Culture at the University of Winchester, which I could do full-time and online. It would be a year of reading quite different things, writing academic essays which is something I haven't done for decades, and hanging out with a new group of people who were just as fascinated with macabre topics as I am. I started in September and have now finished the first term, tackling topics around thanatology and death studies, hell and the afterlife in the Christian tradition, and the ethics of using human remains to inspire fiction, amongst other interesting things. It was a challenge to get back into the style of academic essay writing, but I'm enjoying the rigour of the research and the citations, which is something that the indie author community needs more of, a topic I will revisit in 2026. I have found the topics fascinating, and the degree is a great way to expand my mind in a new direction, and distract me from the dramas of the author community. I'll be back into it in mid-January and will finish in September 2026. Book marketing. Not quite a fail but definitely lacklustre. I said I would “Do a monthly book marketing plan and organise paid ad campaigns per month for revolving first books in series and my main earners.” I didn't do this! I also said I would organise my Shopify stores, CreativePennBooks.com and JFPennBooks.com into more collections to make it easier for readers to find things they might want to buy. While I did change the theme of CreativePennBooks.com over to Impulse to make it easier to find collections, I haven't done much to reorganise or add new pathways through the books. I'm rolling this part of the goal into 2026. I said I would reinvigorate my content marketing for JFPenn, and make more of BooksAndTravel.page with links back to my stores, and do fiction specific content marketing with the aim of surfacing more in the LLMs as generative search expands. I did a number of episodes on Books and Travel in 2025, but once I started the Masters, I had to leave that aside, and although I have started some extra content on JFPennBooks.com, I am not overly enthusiastic about it! I also said I would “Leverage AI tools to achieve more as a one-person business.” I use AI tools (mainly ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini) every day for different things but as ever, I am pretty scatter gun about what I do. I lean into intuition and I love research so I am more likely to ask the AI tools to do a deep research report on south Pacific merfolk mythology, or how gothic architecture impacted sacred music, or geology and deep time, rather than asking for marketing hooks. I intended to use more AI for book marketing, but as ever, I was too optimistic about the timeline of what might be possible. There's lots you can do with prompting, finessing things and then posting on various platforms, but I'm not interested in spending time doing that. My gold standard for an AI assistant is to feed it the finished book and then say, “Here's a budget. Go market this,” and not have to connect lots of things together into some Frankenstein-workflow. That's not available yet. Maybe in 2026 … Of course, I still do book marketing. I have to in order to sell any books and make money from book sales. We all have to do some kind of book marketing! I have my Kickstarter launches which I put effort into, as well as consistent backlist sales fed by the podcast, and my email newsletter (my combined list is around 60K). I have auto campaigns running on Amazon Ads, and I have used Written Word Media campaigns as well as BookBub throughout the year. This is basically the minimum, so as usual, must do better! I'm pretty sure I'm not the only author saying this! However, my business has multiple streams of income, and I have the podcast sponsorship revenue as well as the Patreon, plus sporadic webinars, which add to my bottom line and don't require paid advertising at all. Reflections on my 50th year I woke up on my 50th birthday in March in Iceland, by the Black Church of Budir out on the Skaefellsnes peninsula. As seals played in the sea and we walked in the snow over the ancient lava field under the gaze of the volcano that inspired Jules Verne Journey to the Centre of the Earth, and my short story, The Black Church, which you can find in my collection, The Buried and the Drowned. On that trip, we also saw the northern lights and had a memorable trip that marked a real shift for me. I've been told by lots of people that 50 is a ‘proper' birthday, as in one of those that makes you stop and reconsider things, and it has indeed been that, although I have also found the last few years of perimenopause to be a large part of the change as well. A big shift is around priorities and not caring so much what other people think, which is a relief in many ways. Also, I don't have the patience to do things that I don't think are worth doing for the longer term, and I am appreciating a quieter life. I'd rather lie in a sunbeam and read with Cashew and Noisette next to me then create marketing assets or spend time on social media. I'd rather go for a walk with Jonathan than go to a conference or networking event. In my Pilgrimage memoir, I quote an anonymous source, “Pilgrim, pass by that which you do not love.” It's a powerful message, and I take it to mean, stop listening to people who tell you what is important. Listen to yourself more and only pay attention to that which you feel drawn to explore. On pilgrimage, it might be turning away from the supposedly important shrine of a saint to go and sit in nature and feel closer to God that way. In our author lives, it might be turning away from the things that just feel wrong for us, and leaning into what is enjoyable, that which feels worthwhile, that which we want to keep doing for the long term. Let's face it, as always, that is the writing, the thinking, the imagination. As ever, I have this mantra on my wall: “Measure your life by what you create.” It's the creation side of things that we love and that's what we need to remember when everything else gets a little much. Many authors left social media in 2025, and while I haven't left it altogether, I don't use it much. I post pictures proving I am human on Instagram @jfpennauthor which automatically post to Facebook. I barely check my pages on Facebook though. I'm also still on X with a carefully curated feed that I mainly use to learn new cool AI things which I share with my Patreon Community. Double down on being human. Travel and health. Yes, I am a human author, and yes, I continue to age! When you've been publishing a while, you need to update your author photos periodically and I finally had a photoshoot I loved with Betty Bhandari Photography, which means I can add the new pics to my websites and the back of my books. Are you up to date with your author photos? (or at least within a decade of the last photoshoot?!) Here are a few of the pictures on Instagram @jfpennauthor. Healthwise, I gave up calisthenics as it was too much on top of the powerlifting and the amount of walking I do. I did another British Powerlifting competition in September in the M2 category (based on age) and 63kgs category (based on weight). Deadlift: 95kgs. Squat: 60kgs. BenchPress: 37.5kgs. While this is less overall than last year, I also weigh less, so I'm actually stronger based on lift to body weight percentage. I have also done a few pull-ups in the last week with no band, which I am thrilled with! On the travel side, Iceland was the big trip, and I also had a weekend in Berlin for the film festival, where I met up with a producer and a director around an adaptation of my Day of the Vikings thriller. That didn't pan out, as most of these things don't, but I certainly learned a lot about the industry — and why it doesn't suit me! Once again, I dipped my toe into screenwriting and then ran away, as has happened multiple times over the years. When will I learn? … Over the summer of 2025, I visited lots of gothic cathedrals including Lichfield, Rochester, Durham, York, and revisiting Canterbury, as part of my book research for the Gothic Cathedral book. I have tens of thousands of words on this project, but it isn't ready yet, so this is carried over into 2026 as it might happen then, depending on the Masters. I spoke at Author Nation in Las Vegas in November 2025, and before it started, I visited (Lower) Antelope Canyon, one of the places on my bucket list, and it did not disappoint. What a special place and no doubt it will appear in a story at some point! How did your 2025 go? I hope your 2025 had some wonderful times as well as no doubt some challenges — and that you have time for reflection as the year turns once more. Let me know in the comments whether you achieved your creative goals and any other reflections you'd like to share.The post Review Of My 2025 Creative And Business Goals With Joanna Penn first appeared on The Creative Penn.

Text Me Here!!!Anyone else feeling a little exhausted? Just me? Well good news, this is the week we get to soak it all in, The Christmas Spirit is knocking at our door ready to take over! So I hope you find time to take it all in this week!This morning we are going through Brother Webb's talk, and I learned that I really want to be a better teacher, but even more a better learner. I loved this talk. At first glance I wasn't sure how I'd feel about this, but after going through it and alongside the Teaching in The Savior's Way Manual, which spoiler alert, Brother Webb pulls from his entire talk, it was so eye opening!I hope I do it even a little justice, but mostly I hope that the Spirit can testify to you what you need to hear today. It did to me and I'm so grateful it did!Have a great day and a great week!*****Links: Brother Webb's Talk: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/general-conference/2025/10/22webb?lang=engAnother Great Talk from Brother Webb: https://www.byui.edu/speeches/commencements/chad-h-webb/scatter-the-cows-july-2025Teaching in The Savior's Way Manual: https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/teaching-in-the-saviors-way-2022?lang=eng E-mail: munchandminglepodcast@gmail.com Insta: @munchandminglepodcast

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