Podcasts about Mapping

Brian and Kristen return after completing their homework: mapping their recurring conflict pattern step-by-step. And something shifts. Instead of focusing on who's right, they begin identifying when the pattern starts, how it escalates, and where they might choose something different. They talk about having a “good week,” more laughter, and fewer misunderstandings—but Zach presses deeper: Was it luck, or was it intentional? What unfolds is a layered conversation about stress, chronic pain, medication changes, PMS, defensiveness, and the powerful internal story Brian carries that says, “If there's a problem, it must be me.” Zach helps them connect the dots between depression's lies, physiological stress, and how quickly neutral requests can turn into personal threat. The couple names their 10-step pattern openly—fight or flight, overthinking, mounting a defense, physical withdrawal—and begins experimenting with something new: interrupting the script before it reaches step six. This episode isn't about resolution. It's about pattern awareness and learning how to redirect before old muscle memory takes over. They close by identifying the next layer to explore in Episode 3: their over-functioner / under-functioner dynamic—and how it triggers deeper family-of-origin wounds. Key Takeaways A “good week” is often intentional, not accidental Externalizing the problem (“us vs. the schedule”) strengthens the team Physiological stress (sleep, pain, hormones, meds) directly impacts conflict Depression distorts perception and reinforces “I'm the problem” narratives Defensiveness often protects something deeply valuable Mapping a conflict pattern creates space for choice Interrupting the script—even once—builds momentum Repair matters more than resolution “Something new” is the antidote to “more of the same” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Do you want to sharpen your decision-making skills? In this episode, Sharran introduces the "Decision Mapping Method," a framework designed to help you make better, more informed decisions. He explains the impact of our daily decisions on our lives.Drawing from his conversation with Richard Branson, Sharran shares a four-step approach to decision-making. By following this method, you can improve your judgment and take more deliberate actions that align with your goals. Whether it's for personal growth or business success, this framework is designed to provide clarity and confidence when facing tough choices.“A decision without action is just a thought.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:12 - The importance of decision-making 02:25 - Learning from Richard Branson04:39 - The four-step decision-making process04:54 - Understanding the context08:31 - Isolating the issue11:15 - Accepting the risk14:46 - Mapping the decision 18:30 - How to use the decision-mapping methodResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- X - https://x.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1- Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

Design is about more than just how something looks—it's about how it works for the people using it. On this episode of On Brand, I'm joined by Lee Hoddy, Executive Creative Director at Conran Design Group, to discuss how experience-led design can solve complex brand problems. We'll dive into how he leads multi-disciplinary teams to create meaningful work for global names like Sofitel and AstraZeneca, and why every great brand starts with a deep understanding of human needs, wants, and motivations. What You'll Learn in This Episode - How to map emotional friction points to find the gold in a brand experience - Why the pursuit of human endeavor is the key to branding functional industries like pharma - The reason storytelling acts as a sticky DNA thread across physical and digital touchpoints - How to conduct a multidisciplinary orchestra by surfacing the ambition in every brief - Why original ideas are the only way to escape the sea of sameness in an AI-driven world Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (01:22) Getting to the heart of human motivations (02:43) Mapping emotional micro-moments (04:54) Humanizing corporate and functional brands (06:39) Using storytelling as a brand DNA thread (10:53) Leading multidisciplinary creative teams (14:35) Creating the Brief 2.0 (17:31) AI and the currency of original ideas (24:14) A brand that made him smile (27:41) Outro About Lee Hoddy Lee Hoddy is the Executive Creative Director at Conran Design Group, where he is responsible for maintaining creative standards and solving brand problems through experience-led design. With a career spanning decades, Lee has lived through major industry shifts, enabling him to lead diverse teams of designers, strategists, and experience experts like a conducted orchestra. He has spearheaded major rebranding programs for global names such as Sofitel, AstraZeneca, and Bicester Motion, always focusing on the deep understanding of human needs to create meaningful, strategically grounded work. What Brand Has Made Lee Smile Recently? Lee recently found joy in the "Venture Beyond" campaign by Hermes, noting its use of evocative illustrations and artisanal craft that respects the audience's intelligence. He also highlighted Apple's "Critter Carol" for its charming, deeply human approach to technology, using puppets and physical craft rather than CGI to celebrate creativity. Resources & Links Check out the Conrad Design Group website. Connect with Lee on LinkedIn. Listen & Support the Show Watch or listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon/Audible, TuneIn, and iHeart. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify to help others find the show. Share this episode — email a friend or colleague this episode. Sign up for my free Story Strategies newsletter for branding and storytelling tips. On Brand is a part of the Marketing Podcast Network. Until next week, I'll see you on the Internet! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is the full replay of my live masterclass “This Is the Year We've Been Waiting For.” We move with the Fire Horse frequency - the energy that refuses delay, exposes where you outsource your authority, and demands that you live who you have already become. Inside this transmission, I share: Why the Fire Horse calls you out (and how agitation becomes direction) The difference between faith and passivity dressed as spirituality The balance of feminine receiving with masculine commitment and action My four leadership phases: Awakening → Integration → Execution → Stewardship Why Phase 3 (Execution) requires you to hold pressure without collapsing Why Phase 4 (Stewardship) is about carrying the flame and building environments where others evolve Writing prompts and live sharing that reveal what your own year is asking of you (and some shares have been removed to honour the person's deep vulnerability) If you've been preparing for years… if you've been devoted… if you've been becoming… this is the moment the Fire Horse points to: Stop incubating. Start delivering. Here are details for Beautiful Madness which commences in March.  Pre-sale fee available up until 18 February. https://www.giselegambi.com.au/beautiful-madness Timestamps 00:00 The Fire Horse will call you out (opening transmission) 00:14 Welcome + intention for the masterclass (fun + potency) 01:06 “My relationship with the Fire Horse is my relationship” + clear channel/downloads 02:23 Fire Horse as movement: delivery, materialisation, owning voice across new territory 03:10 Feminine leads, masculine commits — the new balance this year 04:20 Why this year doesn't choose inner vs outer worlds: it requires both 05:13 “This is the year you've been waiting for” + moving without knowing outcomes 05:36 Fire Horse = plot twists & pivots (including the tech/registration plot twist) 07:01 Years of devotion & preparation → now it's about living who you are 09:59 Personal plot twist: “I realised I'm a cancer coach” 10:52 Frequencies of the masterclass: self-honesty, authority, courage, humility, movement 13:06 Notes to Self practice + why it became communal (My Best Year Yet origin) 15:20 Mapping the 4 phases of leadership from Notes to Self 17:27 Phase 1 & 2 overview: Awakening + Integration 18:55 Phase 3 (Execution): results lag by design, “move,” hold fear + vision together 22:24 Phase 4 (Stewardship): “carry the flame,” build structures that stabilise transformation 25:01 It's a spiral, not linear — returning isn't regression (you can't unbecome) 27:13 Group reflection: where are you orientating in 2026? 28:10 Leslie share: “holy wholeness” + integration that makes stewardship possible 32:42 Notes to Self #1: “The Fire Horse Calls You Out” (self-honesty transmission) 34:51 Writing prompt: “In my self-honesty…” 35:30 Full reading: outsourcing power, divine assignments, gifts as responsibility 46:58 Sharing begins (Leslie) — crossing over into fuller expression of gifts 48:27 Tess share: self-honesty, nervous system care, unsubscribing from outsourcing power 56:06 Notes to Self #2: fear catalyst → “Big Mind With a Spine” 57:52 Question: “Are you willing to keep your ego vulnerable so your heart can thrive?” 60:24 Holding pressure, regulating self, staying true in vision (beautiful madness requires village) 71:53 Brian share: letting go of ego's need for evidence, agitation as catalyst 73:09 Big Yes / Big No as decision-making (closing what isn't aligned creates space) 75:17 Notes to Self #3: “Multiple Lanes & Where the Throne Now Belongs” 76:36 “We're sourced from the feminine — but the throne belongs in the world” 85:39 Guy share (Bali): “I'm the driver” — manifesting community, fear dissolving into momentum 93:05 Invitation to return + replay will be sent 94:17 Beautiful Madness invite: year container + breathwork (Tweed Heads) + village support 96:15 Leslie addendum: being held in community beyond calls (recordings + sharing space) 97:37 Final Qs + timing for Perth + close #IntuitivePullPodcast #ThisIsTheYear #FireHorseYear #NothingLeftOnTheTable #BeautifulMadness #Leadership #RadicalResponsibility #SelfHonesty #Authority #Courage #Stewardship #Execution #Integration #Awakening #Presence #Intuition #BigYesEnergy #IdentityShift #Torchbearer #MissionDriven #DevotionToDelivery #LoveIsTheMastermind #NotesToSelf #Village #MoveNow  

#400 In this episode, Guy interviewed astrologer Jeff Harman, who has studied astrology since 1975 and described his path from early skepticism to deep involvement with ancient, translated astrological and spiritual texts and Vedic Jyotisha, which he calls the "science of the light of the soul." Jeff explained key concepts such as tropical vs sidereal astrology, the precession of the equinoxes, and the idea that birth (first breath) "locks in" a chart that releases patterns over time through progressions, transits, and dashas, with Saturn framed as a timekeeper and "funnel into time and space." He presented a cosmology of multiple levels of creation, discusses consciousness as not localized to the brain (referencing near-death and out-of-body experiences), and described the lower emotional mind as an attenuator that can be transcended through spiritual practice while also mentioning pineal calcification and various environmental factors he believes dampen perception. Jeff conducted an on-air Vedic reading of Guy's chart, stating major life shifts around 2015–2018 and 2021 onward, discussing family dynamics (including his father's death in 2012), and predicting future timing themes such as further boosts in 2024 and a significant change around 2029, while emphasizing that astrology describes conditions and vectors rather than removing free will. The conversation closed with Jeff describing his services (personal and corporate electional work), defending astrology as a practical tool for informed decisions, and sharing examples from clients and podcasts involving disability after vaccination and nonverbal/autistic communication, with both agreeing to do a future episode. About Jeff: Jeff Harman is a world-renowned, second generation master astrologer, spiritual researcher and paranormal investigator, deeply versed in ancient and traditional systems. Known for working with everyday seekers, public figures and celebrities for 50 years. Jeff's unique interpretation of ancient astrology brings clarity, direction and understanding.  We are all souls on a unique journey.  Ancient astrology exposes what's unseen, answering life's biggest questions, and turning uncertainty and confusion into direction. Jeff brings both wisdom and a grounded, revealing, compassionate presence to every reading and conversation. Jeff offers corrective measures and works with clients to design custom talismans made with natural, untreated gemstones which are astrologically prescribed and set using ancient astrology. Jeff has solved numerous paranormal cases involving haunted dwellings, UAP-related phenomena, and instances of possession. He has also cleared individuals, homes, and commercial spaces affected by negative spiritual attachments. Key Points Discussed:  (00:00) - This Phase Is Different - The Turning Point Most of Us Didn't See Coming! (00:33) - Welcome In: Meet Jeff Harman + What This Deep-Dive Covers (01:54) - Guy's Updates: Events, Retreats, and How to Watch the Episode (02:26) - Jeff's Origin Story: From Skeptic to 50 Years in Astrology (05:50) - From Hand-Drawn Charts to Computer Astrology + Ancient Translations (07:13) - What Is Vedic/Jyotish? The 'Science of the Light of the Soul' (08:29) - Where Did Astrology Knowledge Come From? Yugas, Zodiacs & Precession (12:09) - Beyond the Universe: Dimensions, Divinity, and the Soul's Descent (17:23) - Conception vs Birth: When the Chart 'Locks In' + Time as Illusion (20:05) - Consciousness, the Third Eye, and the 'Interface' of the Lower Mind (24:07) - Saturn the Timekeeper: Karma, Free Will, and Earth as a Grounding Rod (29:20) - Applying It to Guy: Pulling Up His Vedic Chart + Tropical vs Sidereal (35:57) - Timing the Awakening: Key Years, Life Shifts, and Family Threads (36:51) - Remembering Dad: Loss, Timing, and the Start of Big Changes (37:04) - Family Karma & Childhood in Wales: Mother/Father Dynamics (38:14) - Mercury Period Breakthrough: 2021 Onward, 2024 Boost, 2029 Shift (39:51) - Where Astrology Came From: Ancient Egypt, India, Spirits & 'Angelic' Knowledge (43:58) - Time, Matter, and the 'War in Heaven': Demons, Atoms, and Cycles of Creation (47:04) - Kala Chakra Explained: The Infinite Loop of Time, Reincarnation, and Escaping 'Alcatraz' (50:02) - Mapping the Hard Years: Saturn Dasha, Trauma, and Turning Points (52:37) - Soul Progression & Past-Life Links: Healing the Mother Line and Early Emotional Shocks (54:59) - Chart Deep-Dive: Jupiter Midheaven, Time Lords, and Your Communication Gift (01:01:10) - Closing Wisdom: Readings, Free Will vs. Fate, Reaction as Power, and Final Thanks How to Contact Jeff Harman:jeffharman.com www.youtube.com/@JeffHarmanAstrologer   About me:My Instagram: www.instagram.com/guyhlawrence/?hl=en Guy's websites:www.guylawrence.com.au www.liveinflow.co

"If you say something over and over often and enough, it becomes true because perception is reality."  Paul O'Callaghan has built a career at the intersection of water science, wastewater realities, and the practical question every operator and executive eventually faces; what actually moves innovation from idea to adoption.  As Founder and CEO of BlueTech Research, Paul explains how his team helps decision-makers put capital to work more efficiently in water by reducing uncertainty and separating signal from noise. He describes patterns he's watched repeat across water entrepreneurs, pilots, and product market fit, and why "innovation" often breaks down simply because utilities, investors, and founders are using the same word to mean different things.    Capital, fit, and the language gap Paul unpacks what it takes to align an investor's expectations with a technology's true pathway to scale. He contrasts different "types" of innovation and why matching the right investor, entrepreneur, market, and timeline matters as much as the technology itself. The conversation also highlights why solving a problem someone has today is often a safer starting point than betting everything on a problem that might arrive tomorrow.  Regulations as a driver and a risk  Regulation matters in water and wastewater, but Paul cautions against building an entire business on the hope that rules will create a market on schedule. He walks through timing risk, enforcement uncertainty, and why tracking policy momentum matters as much as tracking the text of the regulation itself. He also notes a shift toward more "aspirational" regulation focused on reuse, regeneration, and systems-level outcomes.  Storytelling that changes adoption  From Brave Blue World to Our Blue World, Paul shares what he learned about making water personal and compelling without reducing it to doom-and-gloom narratives. The stories he tells connect to a core professional challenge: technologies enable outcomes, but adoption accelerates when people can see and want the "better" future those outcomes create.  Listen to the full conversation above. Explore related episodes below. Stay engaged, keep learning, and continue scaling up your knowledge!    Timestamps    02:33 - Trace's message on finding "your next love" through learning  09:25 - Words of Water with James McDonald  11:25 - AWT connection and the importance of being challenged by community  13:06 - Industrial Water Week dates for "this year" (Oct 5–9)  14:02 - Upcoming Events for Water Treatment Professionals   19:15 - Interview with Founder & CEO of BlueTech Research, author of The Dynamics of Water Innovation, Executive Producer of Brave Blue World and Our Blue World  22:20 - Pivot moment into water as a career (Malaysia, Edinburgh course, "living machines")  25:15 - What BlueTech Research does (reducing uncertainty, helping capital work efficiently)  27:50 - How startups connect with BlueTech and why storytelling matters  30:09 - Matching investors, entrepreneurs, and markets (alignment and "different languages")  33:00 - The role of regulations (timing risk and market realities)  35:15 - How BlueTech keeps up (themes, emerging areas, and using AI for tracking legislation)  36:30 - Paul's book: The Dynamics of Water Innovation (why he wrote it and who it's for)  40:49 - Documentary storytelling origin and Discovery Channel experience  44:22 - How celebrities got involved and why the outreach worked  45:30 - Why they made a second film and the goal of making water personal  48:03 - Viewer feedback, education impact, and grassroots screening stories  50:08 - "Water 2050" video game inspired by the films  51:21 - Additional ripple effects and "halo" projects (curriculum, photography competition, water walks)  53:06 - Where water innovation is going (desirability, storytelling, and "leaving water")  56:07- Advice for people with ideas (talk to people, generosity of the sector, ikigai, long-term view)  58:08 - Ostara / Crystal Green story (finding the operator's "today problem")  59:54 - One point Paul wants to leave: "It's a journey, enjoy it."    Quotes "We do our best to help people put capital to work more efficiently to solve water challenges."  "Try and find a problem that someone has today, ideally."    Connect with Paul O'Callaghan Email: paul.ocallaghan@bluetechresearch.com   Website: BlueTech Research – Actionable Water Technology Market Intelligence   braveblueworldstudios | Instagram | Linktree   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/o2environmental/     Guest Resources Mentioned   The Dynamics of Water Innovation: A Guide to Water Technology Commercialization by Lakshmi M. Adapa (Author), Paul O'Callaghan (Author), Cees Buisman (Author)   Watch Brave Blue World: Racing to Solve Our Water Crisis | Netflix   Braveblueworldstudios | Instagram | Linktree   "Dynamics of water innovation: Insights into the rate of adoption, diffusion and success of emerging water technologies globally" – Wageningen University & Research  "Wastewater Technology Fact Sheet: The Living Machine" – U.S. EPA  "Brave Blue World" film – Science on Screen synopsis  "Our Blue World: A Water Odyssey" – IMDb overview  "Water Reuse for Industrial Applications Resources" – U.S. EPA  "ANSI/AAMI ST108:2023—Water for the Processing of Medical Devices" – ANSI Blog   "Key EPA Actions to Address PFAS" – U.S. EPA  "The Philosophy of Ikigai: 3 Examples About Finding Purpose" – PositivePsychology.com   Fluke: Chance, Chaos, and Why Everything We Do Matters Paperback by Brian Klaas   Rivers of Power: How a Natural Force Raised Kingdoms, Destroyed Civilizations, and Shapes Our World Paperback by Laurence C. Smith    Scaling UP! H2O Resources Mentioned  AWT (Association of Water Technologies)  Scaling UP! H2O Academy video courses  Submit a Show Idea  The Rising Tide Mastermind 415 Green Building Updates: What You Need to Know  004 It's Not Easy Being Green!  032.5 The One That Takes You to AWT's 2018 Technical Training]  022 The One with Tim Fulton  280 The One About Retaining Top Talent  368 Adapting to the New Workforce: Attracting Top Talent 413 Charting the Future: Mastering the Art of Strategic Planning    Words of Water with James McDonald  Today's definition is a single, reactive molecule, usually an organic compound, having the ability to join with a number of similarly defined molecules to form a polymer.    2026 Events for Water Professionals  Check out our Scaling UP! H2O Events Calendar where we've listed every event Water Treaters should be aware of by clicking HERE. 

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Host Nicholas Wardroup interviews Comprehensive Planning Administrator Christina Edingbourgh and Project Manager Isaac Bacon about infusing community voice into land use planning in Memphis and the upcoming Unified Development Code update affecting Shelby County. They discuss the differences between the future land use map and the zoning map and how their work is considering the future of Memphis and Shebly County.This episode is the first part in a two-part series about the upcoming Unified Development Code (UDC) update and adoption process.Have questions for Nicholas, Christina, or Issac? Email them to buildingbeat@memphistn.gov, and you'll get an answer on a future episode.Memphis 3.0 website: www.memphis3point0.comUnified Development Code (UDC) Update website: https://www.901udcupdate.com/

Harrison Rose co-founded Paddle, one of the UK's standout B2B billing and payments companies. Now he is building GoodFit, a go to market platform helping teams prioritise the right accounts, at the right time, with the right data.In this episode, Harrison breaks down a simple idea most teams still get wrong: before you buy another shiny GTM tool, make sure you are actually selling to qualified customers. He shares how Paddle approached go to market from first principles, why the “execution layer” has exploded (16,000 tools and counting), and why fundamentals like market mapping and qualification still matter most.We also get into what he learned on a 10-year unicorn journey, the reality of hard days (including the moment Paddle's whole sales team quit), and what motivates him second time around when failure is no longer existential.

Tune in as the PU crew breaks down the Patriots Super Bowl LX loss to the Seahawks. We talk about everything that went wrong, including the offensive line's protection, Drake Maye's decision-making, the run defense, and more. We shed light on positive takeaways, including the secondary's performance from players Christian Gonzalez and Craig Woodson. We reflect on the season as a whole, commenting on the success of free-agent acquisitions, draft hits, and exceeding expectations throughout a full season of exciting moments. Plus, we look ahead to the offseason and discuss the glaring needs revealed during Super Bowl LX.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tune in as the PU crew breaks down the Patriots Super Bowl LX loss to the Seahawks. We talk about everything that went wrong, including the offensive line's protection, Drake Maye's decision-making, the run defense, and more. We shed light on positive takeaways, including the secondary's performance from players Christian Gonzalez and Craig Woodson. We reflect on the season as a whole, commenting on the success of free-agent acquisitions, draft hits, and exceeding expectations throughout a full season of exciting moments. Plus, we look ahead to the offseason and discuss the glaring needs revealed during Super Bowl LX.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What can the behavior of primates teach us about how humans think, learn, and navigate the world? In this episode, Dr. Francine Dolins, Assistant Professor of Psychology at the University of Michigan–Dearborn, joins us to explore how studying animal cognition reveals powerful insights into the origins of human intelligence, decision-making, and social behavior. With a Ph.D. in Cognitive Psychology and Behavioral Primatology from the University of Stirling and field experience studying lemurs, tamarins, and other primates across Madagascar, Costa Rica, and Peru, Dr. Dolins brings a unique perspective that blends ecology, psychology, and evolutionary science. Her work examines how primates understand space, form mental maps, and make complex choices in both natural environments and controlled research settings. In this episode, we explore: ·       How virtual reality is being used to study cognition in apes ·       The ways primates use landmarks and mental mapping to navigate their environments ·       What animal navigation reveals about the evolution of human intelligence and cooperation ·       How comparative psychology helps us better understand social behavior and decision-making Dr. Dolins collaborates with researchers around the world, combining fieldwork, technology, and behavioral science to support conservation, animal welfare, and education. If you're curious about how studying our closest relatives can help us better understand the human mind, this conversation offers fascinating insights into the science behind cognition and behavior. Learn more about Dr. Dolins and her work here. Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr 

If you're creating a dozen LinkedIn clips, X posts, blog articles, and email newsletters from every podcast episode because you can, this episode will change how you think about repurposing forever. In this solo episode of Pipe Dream, host Jason Bradwell breaks down why most B2B teams get content atomisation completely wrong and what to do instead. Jason's core point is clear: just because you can create 50 things from one piece of content doesn't mean you should. The real problem isn't lack of effort, it's creating a little bit of everything instead of focusing on the few assets that actually move prospects through the buyer journey. Most teams are building redundancy, not results. The appeal of content repurposing is obvious. You record one 60-minute podcast episode and suddenly you can create clips for LinkedIn, X, Instagram, blog posts, newsletters, listicles for SEO, and ads. At the end, you've got 50 things from one episode. Sounds amazing, right? But that mindset creates massive redundancy because you're not asking the critical question: should you actually create all of this? Can you create clips for X? Sure. But are your customers actually on X? Only three people subscribe to your newsletter, so why spend the time turning this into an email? What B2B Better does instead is map the content they create from one flagship piece against the buyer journey, specifically the stages of buyer awareness: unaware, problem aware, solution aware, and product aware. When you map these stages on a grid, you can identify how to plug each gap using different distribution channels. Take the unaware stage. There's a subset of your target audience that's unaware a massive problem is facing them. How do you reach them? B2B Better typically suggests running ads on platforms like LinkedIn or Google using content from your podcast that educates them about the problem. But you can't just hope that content naturally comes out of your recording. You need to script for it ahead of time. If you're running a guest-based podcast, ask questions that evoke answers and perspectives that educate unaware customers about the problem they're facing. Now flip to the product aware stage. These are people who know about the problem and solutions available, but don't have enough trust in your product to pull the trigger. For this stage, interview your existing customers and have them talk about their experiences using your product or service. Then turn that content into something your sales team can use to hit leads who have already demonstrated interest in your business. This is the tipping point that moves them from uncertainty to actually picking up the phone. This exercise of mapping different content types to different stages of buyer awareness is incredibly useful in evaluating not what content you could create, but what content you should create that's actually going to move people from podcast to pipeline. If this is an exercise you're interested in learning more about and you'd like B2B Better to run it with you, drop them an email or message using the details in the show notes. Chapter Markers 00:00 - Why B2B businesses get repurposing wrong 01:00 - Creating the wrong things instead of what matters 02:00 - Just because you can doesn't mean you should 03:00 - Mapping content to buyer awareness stages 04:00 - Targeting the unaware stage with strategic ads 05:00 - Building trust with product aware prospects 06:00 - Moving people from podcast to pipeline Useful Links Connect with Jason Bradwell on LinkedIn Learn about Stages of Awareness framework Explore Content Atomization strategies for B2B Explore B2B Better website and the Pipe Dream podcast 

What if doctors and medical professionals, highly trained to identify child maltreatment through bruises and fractures, miss many injuries in children that leave no visible marks, yet are biologically and developmentally formative in ways that shape a child's entire quality of life and health?In this episode of Partnered with a Survivor, David and Ruth Mandel sit down with Dr. Norell Rosado, a child abuse pediatrician at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, to examine how child maltreatment is currently identified in medical settings and where that approach falls dangerously short. We discuss how we can assist medical practitioners to better assess for child abuse injuries and danger that may not be seen, by using a pattern based rather than an incident based approach. Dr. Rosado explains that bruises and fractures remain the primary lens through which child physical abuse is identified, even though neglect is the most common form of maltreatment and many serious injuries leave no visible marks. Together, we explore how this narrow focus combined with time pressure, fear of court involvement, and lack of behavioral training creates gaps that allows for harm to go unseen by professionals. The conversation moves beyond bruise and bone based injuries to patterns which may help uncover silent injuries and invisible abuse. We unpack how domestic abuse and coercive control interfere with children's health in ways pediatric care often misses, including limbic harm, developmental delays, failure to thrive. We discuss perpetrator patterns like,  disrupting therapy and medication adherence, restricting access to food, heat, or transportation, and undermining a protective parent's ability to follow medical guidance or maintain safe housing. We ask the critical question rarely built into clinical practice: Is anyone interfering with this child's care or this parent's ability to parent safely?Dr. Rosado speaks candidly about mandated reporting, reasonable suspicion, and the anxieties clinicians face, especially when they have long-standing relationships with families. He also highlights the role of bias and why simple, consistent protocols can help clinicians ask better questions, reduce inequities, and document patterns rather than isolated incidents.We dig into the science behind what clinicians are seeing but often cannot name. From traumatic brain injuries without bruising to emerging research on epigenetics, the episode makes clear that exposure to violence can alter gene expression, increasing lifelong risk for chronic disease, disability, and early death. Child maltreatment, we argue, is not just a clinical concern. It is a multigenerational public health emergency.Throughout the conversation, we empSend a text Now available! Mapping the Perpetrator's Pattern: A Practitioner's Tool for Improving Assessment, Intervention, and Outcomes The web-based Perpetrator Pattern Mapping Tool is a virtual practice tool for improving assessment, intervention, and outcomes through a perpetrator pattern-based approach. The tool allows practitioners to apply the Model's critical concepts and principles to their current case load in realCheck out David Mandel's new book Stop Blaming Mothers and Ignoring Fathers: How to Transform the Way We Keep Children Safe from Domestic Violence.Visit the Safe & Together Institute website.Start taking Safe & Together Institute courses. Check out Safe & Together Institute upcoming events.

Sitting among the ruins near the Terme di Caracalla, with ancient stones underfoot and Roman roads radiating outward beneath us, I spoke with Tom Brughmans, an archaeologist whose work is reshaping how we understand movement, connection, food, and daily life in the ancient Roman world. Tom is the director of an ambitious international research project that has produced the first spatially detailed digital atlas of the Roman road system. Not just the famous roads, and not just Italy, but the entire Roman Empire—stretching across Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. These are the roads people actually used, reconstructed through years of careful scholarship and made visible in a way that has never existed before.

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Understanding the True Landscape of Community Services United Way Northern Shenandoah Valley is tackling one of the region's most persistent questions: Are there too many nonprofits, and do they overlap in their services? To find definitive answers, CEO Andy Gail announced a comprehensive regional nonprofit survey during a recent episode of The Valley Today with host Janet Michael. "We've heard so many people from elected officials to community members say, 'Oh, there's so many nonprofits. There's a bunch of overlap,'" Andy explains. "We said, let's actually get the data and provide real answers instead of conjecture." Beyond the Numbers: What the Survey Reveals The survey goes far deeper than simply counting organizations. Instead, it captures critical details about each nonprofit's operations, including their specific programs, service areas, collaboration efforts, and capacity challenges. Participating organizations answer questions about which populations they serve, whether they're meeting current demand, how many people sit on waiting lists, and crucially, what services they believe are missing in the region. Moreover, the survey asks nonprofits to identify their biggest challenges and common misconceptions about their work. Early responses already reveal telling patterns: funding remains the top concern, with organizations citing high food costs, rising demands, and aging volunteer bases as significant obstacles. A 21-Minute Investment with Lasting Impact While Andy initially worried the survey might take up to an hour, data shows nonprofits complete it in an average of 21 minutes and 47 seconds. The survey accommodates organizations with multiple programs, allowing them to detail up to five programs with specific information about each one. Furthermore, United Way has made the process as accessible as possible. Organizations can access the survey through the United Way NSV website, and Andy's team is reaching out through multiple channels—including chambers of commerce, email blasts, and social media—to ensure every nonprofit in Winchester, Frederick, Clarke, Warren, Shenandoah, and Page counties has the opportunity to participate. Collaboration Over Competition Contrary to popular belief, local nonprofits aren't fighting for territory. Instead, they're increasingly working together to maximize their impact. Andy highlights several successful partnerships that emerged simply from United Way facilitating introductions between organizations doing similar work. "There's this misconception that we're all competing," he notes. "While in some cases, yeah, you are competing for grants, you're competing for visibility, it's really not that way. No one is out to get anyone." For example, Winchester CCAP recently received United Way's largest grant—$50,000—and has since expanded to seven collaborative partners, all working together to provide fresh fruits and vegetables to food-insecure residents. Similarly, organizations serving individuals with intellectual disabilities in Shenandoah County have formalized an alliance after United Way connected them, positioning themselves to pursue larger regional funding opportunities. Dispelling the Overlap Myth When people claim there are "too many" nonprofits, they often misunderstand what that number represents. Andy clarifies that while the IRS lists over 400 tax-exempt organizations in Winchester alone, these include various categories beyond traditional human service nonprofits. "A 501(c)(3) is what we're talking about—organizations eligible for tax-deductible charitable donations," he explains. "But there are also 501(c)(4) advocacy groups, (c)(6) chambers of commerce, (c)(7) recreational clubs like Little League teams. When you filter down to human services organizations actually serving our local community, the picture looks very different." Additionally, even among similar services, nonprofits often serve distinct needs. Food pantries, for instance, may appear redundant until you consider that some operate as drive-throughs while others accommodate walk-up clients, some distribute in mornings while others serve evening hours for working families. These organizations increasingly coordinate to ensure they're complementing rather than duplicating each other's efforts. The Funding Reality One critical misconception the survey will help address concerns nonprofit funding sources. Many community members assume local nonprofits receive substantial government support, but the reality tells a different story. "City of Winchester used to give out local funding but stopped that program back in 2016, 2017, 2018," Andy reveals. "The county still gives a little, but when federal funding cuts happened recently, we lost over $2 million from our local nonprofit space. The localities simply can't make that up—the city would have to raise taxes through the roof." Consequently, local nonprofits rely heavily on private philanthropy and strategic partnerships to stretch every dollar. United Way itself demonstrates this efficiency: every dollar invested now generates $1.77 in community impact through their grants and collaborative initiatives. Andy's goal is to reach a 2:1 return by fostering even more collaboration. Building a Living Resource Guide The survey data will serve multiple purposes beyond answering the overlap question. First, United Way will create an updated public-facing resource guide, replacing their 2022 printed version with a searchable online database. Second, they'll share the information with Virginia 211, the statewide resource navigation hub, ensuring residents can easily find help when they need it. Third, and perhaps most importantly, the data will inform community leaders, funders, and elected officials about actual service gaps and needs. When nonprofits—the organizations on the front lines—identify missing services or insufficient capacity, their insights carry significant weight. "They're the ones dealing with people," Janet emphasizes. "If you've not been in one of those situations, you don't really know what they may need at any point in that journey." A Call to Action United Way is accepting survey responses throughout February, with plans to analyze the data in March and release a comprehensive community report in the second quarter of 2025. Nonprofit leaders, board members, and volunteers can access the survey at unitedwaynsv.org or by contacting the organization directly at info@unitedwaynsv.org or 540-536-1610. As the region faces a frigid winter weekend, Janet offers a practical suggestion: "What better way to spend it? Spend 20 minutes of your time filling out a survey." Ultimately, this initiative represents more than data collection. It's an investment in understanding and strengthening the safety net that supports the Valley's most vulnerable residents. By mapping the nonprofit landscape with precision, United Way aims to foster collaboration, eliminate inefficiencies, and ensure every dollar donated creates maximum impact in the community.

For those of you on your eating disorder recovery journey, you know that feeling stuck or unmotivated is often part of the healing process and sometimes it is difficult to remain hopeful. In this episode, we dive into the practice of Hope Mapping with Allyson Inez Ford. A tool originally created by Dr. Shane Lopez, Hope Mapping can help you set realistic goals, overcome obstacles, and find hope again in recovery.   We'll explore how to reconnect with your values, recognize small but meaningful milestones, and navigate setbacks without losing sight of possibility. You'll learn practical strategies for turning abstract feelings of hope into actionable steps, understand the importance of using your supports, and discover how a clear vision can help guide your journey toward nourishment, self-compassion, and wellbeing. Whether you're just beginning your recovery or have been on the path for a while, this episode provides tools, insights, and encouragement to help you map out a future filled with hope and healing.   If you enjoy our show, please rate, review, subscribe, and tell your friends and colleagues!   Interested in being a guest on All Bodies. All Foods.? Email podcast@renfrewcenter.com for a chance to be featured.   All Bodies. All Foods. is a podcast by The Renfrew Center. Visit us at: https://renfrewcenter.com/

Surveying fundamentals can quietly make or break a drone mapping project—and grid vs. ground coordinates are one of those topics that trip people up more often than they expect. In this episode of Your Drone Questions. Answered the conversation zooms in on the essentials every drone pilot working with mapping, surveying, or lidar data needs to understand.The discussion is joined by Mark White from Duncan-Parnell, a licensed land surveyor with decades of experience in geospatial training and support. Together, they break down what grid and ground coordinates actually mean, why GPS measurements don't live on the same “surface” we work on in the real world, and how scale factors quietly affect distances, areas, and deliverables.You'll hear clear explanations of state plane systems, ellipsoids, and why mapping on a flat grid is convenient—but not always representative of true ground distances. The episode also tackles site calibration (sometimes called localization), how it works behind the scenes, and why it's often the key to making drone data line up correctly with survey control.Useful links:-TBC Power Hour Defining and Working with Grid and Ground Coordinates (16:09 mark is where the graphic referenced in the podcast is discussed): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-3SzLtNWa7E -GNSS Site Calibrations in Trimble Access – Everything You Need to Know | Survey Matters (first 2.5 minutes in particular): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z5fwa2tGgVAhttps://www.youtube.com/@duncanparnellgeospatialhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhkUv995xbiWXc9Vz2oGD7jdBD2O1wunKhttps://www.duncan-parnell.com/

What your energy reveals before symptoms appearIn this solo episode, Dr. Mary gently welcomes you into the healing space and introduces one of the foundational tools used during a first office visit: the Bio-Well evaluation.If you've ever felt curious about energy medicine but wanted a grounded, science-based explanation—this episode is for you.Dr. Mary breaks down what the human biofield is, why it matters, and how modern quantum biology is helping us understand what ancient healing systems have long known: your energy often tells the story long before the physical body speaks.You'll learn how the Bio-Well uses advanced electro-photonic imaging technology to assess stress, organ balance, nervous system resilience, and overall energetic coherence—quickly, gently, and non-invasively.This episode also walks you step-by-step through what to expect during your scan, how to prepare, and why awareness of your energy can be a powerful catalyst for healing.In this episode, Dr. Mary covers:What the human biofield really is (without the “woo-woo”)How stress and trauma affect energy and nervous system regulationThe science behind Bio-Well / electro-photonic imagingWhy energetic imbalances often appear before physical symptomsWhat happens during a Bio-Well scanSimple preparation tips for the most accurate readingHow seeing your energy can support clarity, regulation, and resilience

Episode 2305 - Hat Trick, El Pres, and Kid A.G., dive balls-deep into winter shrinkage, menopause gripes, epic boob worship, porn tax paranoia, AI fake-titty debates, first-time fuck stories, and enough cum-shot compilations to make your screen fog up. The crew kicks off bitching about brutal Michigan cold—shrinkage problems, frozen garage doors, and why bushes are making a comeback for extra warmth (Hat Trick's letting hers grow wild because negative-20 ain't shaving weather).  She drops menopause truth bombs while bragging about her fireman's curved dick hitting all the right spots, why grinding beats bouncing for her, and how she's turned into a cum-glazed legend who saves loads for explosive reunions.  The guys confess their boob obsession—Kid admits dating flat-chested was torture, then maps out bedroom sex angles like a pervert architect, and they roast tiny-tit relationships vs. glorious D-cups. First-time horror stories fly: awkward neighbor bangs, interrupted blowjobs by parents, three-attempt virginity losses, and epic teen horniness.  They pivot to surveillance paranoia—always-listening TVs, targeted ads from casual convos, and porn taxes forcing VPN life. AI gets roasted hard: fake hotties with inconsistent jiggles, deepfake fears, slop music, and whether busty Instagram thirst traps are real or Frankenstein'd.  Hat Trick pushes DP fantasies (double vaginal preferred), cum compilations as quick-nut fuel, and her "golden pussy" legacy—now warning her daughter it's a gift and a curse. Ends with filthy AI-generated songs, butt-check jokes, and merch dreams of titty-star tees dripping in glaze.  Pure unhinged GDS filth—boobs, bush, boners, and big-government dick-measuring. Listen in. Go Deep.

Cem Karsan sits down with Ben Hunt, founder of Epsilon Theory, to explore how narratives shape markets, politics, and decision making itself. Drawing on decades of experience across academia, hedge funds, and applied AI, Ben explains why stories, not data, increasingly drive outcomes in modern markets. The conversation spans unstructured data, inference, common knowledge, and the mechanics of narrative momentum. Together, they examine consumer expectations, inflation silence, geopolitical signaling, and the slow shift away from US dominance. What emerges is a framework for understanding markets as reflexive systems, where perception often matters more than reality.-----50 YEARS OF TREND FOLLOWING BOOK AND BEHIND-THE-SCENES VIDEO FOR ACCREDITED INVESTORS - CLICK HERE-----Follow Niels on Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube or via the TTU website.IT's TRUE ? – most CIO's read 50+ books each year – get your FREE copy of the Ultimate Guide to the Best Investment Books ever written here.And you can get a free copy of my latest book “Ten Reasons to Add Trend Following to Your Portfolio” here.Learn more about the Trend Barometer here.Send your questions to info@toptradersunplugged.comAnd please share this episode with a like-minded friend and leave an honest Rating & Review on iTunes or Spotify so more people can discover the podcast.Follow Cem on Twitter.Episode TimeStamps: 00:00 - Introduction to U Got Options and the trading floor setting02:18 - Ben Hunt's background and Epsilon Theory origins04:11 - Markets as the ultimate multiplayer game06:15 - Inference, unstructured data, and narrative analysis08:18 - Why sentiment and word counts miss the real signal11:16 - Mapping meaning and truthy stories15:00 - LLMs as operating systems, not oracles18:01 - Giving money back and when models stop working21:16 - Applying narrative tools beyond markets24:10 - Consumer weakness versus bullish expectations30:43 - Inflation, recession, and why markets do not care33:29 - Dormant stories and volatility discovery34:26 -

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In this Jack Westin MCAT Podcast CARS Reading Skills Workshop, Molly and Usher break down the Jack Westin Daily Passage “Cuban Crisis” (Feb 4) sentence-by-sentence to help you read faster under time pressure, map smarter, and avoid common CARS traps

Capacity is about time—plain and simple. In this episode, we're unpacking how to know when you're at capacity, how to honour that, and why pushing beyond it is costing you more than you realise. If you're constantly feeling overbooked, stretched thin, or saying yes when your calendar is already full—this is your permission slip to recalibrate. Register for the ALWAYS BOOKED MASTERCLASS HERE. WORK WITH CHRISTINE: Buy my new book: Turn Impostor Syndrome Into Your Superpower Download: Consistent $10K Month Method Connect with Christine on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/christinecorcoran_coach/ Book a Discovery Call with Christine here Join the waitlist for the next round of Unstoppable Sales HERE Join the waitlist for the next round of NEXT LEVEL Mastermind HERE Christine's website https://christinecorcoran.com.au/

Babe, if January left you feeling exhausted instead of energized, this episode is for you. I'm spilling the tea on why I don't start my year in January — and how I am consciously working with the energy of the Fire Horse in 2026 to create massive momentum without burnout.In this solo episode, we'll map out the astrological year and explore the energy of the Fire Horse in 2026. If you need an excuse (you obvi don't ;)) to do some deep reflection for 2026, then you're in the right place. I dive deep into the astrological year, why February is **actually** the start of the new year, the January Reset you need to set yourself up for success, how to work with each month energetically, what Fire Horse energy demands from us, the potential 2026 holds in wealth and love, and so much more! So babe, grab your cacao or matcha and a journal, because you're going to want to take notes!—This is the work we do inside of my brand new mastermind experience, THE MAGNETIC WOMAN.Identity & Mindset Recalibration— aka not “thinking differently”, but being different, and leading yourself differently in everyday life situations. Feminine Embodiment + Nervous System Safety— Think – attraction without anxious attachment. Connection without neediness. Inner wholeness. Somatic Healing Work— That's when old patterns dissolve, and your standards for yourself and others naturally rise. Aligned Wealth + Career Expansion— Strategy + resource management to make your life and career effortless and successful. It's time to master money, take quantum leaps in your career and create more freedom.Love + Relationship Calibration— Embody secure, healthy feminine energy in your love life to finally have that yummy, healthy, polarized love life you desire and deserve. And if you felt your body expand just by reading this…this first-ever round is meant for you, bby.Ready to become The Magnetic Woman who attracts effortlessly in 2026 & save $$$ as an early bird? CLAIM YOUR SPOT IN MY BRAND NEW, EXCLUSIVE MASTERMIND EXPERIENCE HERE! —Journal Prompts: #1 — ReleaseWhat identities or habits did I outgrow in 2025?Where have I been carrying weight that no longer belongs to me?What does “carrying less” look like in my body and life?# 2 — IntegrationWhat does my nervous system need before I initiate anything new?Where am I rushing clarity instead of letting it arrive?What feels complete, but not yet integrated?# 3 — Q1 FocusIf I chose one primary lane for Q1, what would it be?Where can precision replace pressure?What kind of momentum feels sustainable for me?# 4 — 2026 ManifestationsWho must I become to hold what I desire calmly?What am I devoted to — beyond urgency and timelines?What kind of success do I want my body to feel safe inside?—In this episode, I discuss: 01:20 - Intro to episode - why February is the start of the new year (energetically & astrologically)08:30 - Mapping out 2026 - an energetic and astrological forecast of each month19:25 - The January/ early February Reset to set yourself up for the year24:20 - Mid of February – The True “Year Zero” where we kickstart 202632:45 - How to work with each month energetically 36:05 - What Fire Horse energy demands from you 41:30 - Shadow sides you want to watch out for 45:05 - A short life update and what I'm cultivating in 2026Connect with Laura: Laura's Website: https://www.lauraherde.com/Laura's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laura.herde/Laura's 1-1 Coaching: https://www.lauraherde.com/application-1-1Laura's Coaching Certification Course: https://www.instagram.com/embodiedcoachacademy/>> EMAIL ME TO CONNECT/ FOR QUESTIONS: hello@lauraherde.com>> FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE CONTENT: @laura.herde Feel free to share this episode with your bestie, and tag us on IG when you listen so we can repost you!Make sure to be subscribed to UNFUCK YOUR LIFE, we publish episodes every single Tuesday.Thank you so much for tuning in, love xx

In this episode, I sit down with David King—coach, author of Freedom Mapping, and a guy who's worked with orthodontists across the country to help them reclaim their clarity, purpose, and peace. And this isn't some vague “work-life balance” chat. We talk about the actual tools and frameworks that have helped high-performing orthodontists climb out of burnout, reconnect with their families, and rediscover why they got into this profession in the first place.From his early days as a management consultant to becoming the fittest man in Austin (at age 45!), David shares how he reached his own breaking point—and what he built in the aftermath: a four-domain framework that helps doctors take a brutally honest look at where they are now and where they actually want to go. If you've been grinding non-stop, but feeling stuck, frustrated, or even quietly drowning, this episode is for you.Quotes“There is no system, no process, no production goal that can overcome a doctor who's not on point—mentally, emotionally, spiritually.” — David King“Prep the number one asset—you. Because as you go, the practice follows.” — David KingKey TakeawaysIntro (00:00)David's backstory: consulting, coaching, and winning “Fittest Man in Austin” (00:23)Why burnout among orthodontists often goes unnoticed (04:23)The origin of Freedom Mapping and the 4 Domains: Body, Being, Balance, Business (06:00)The power of truth-telling: where you really are vs. where you want to be (07:55)How small lies we tell ourselves lead to chronic burnout (10:59)Systems vs. self: why perfect processes can't fix personal chaos (15:15)Signs your mental bandwidth is breaking (20:00)Why parents today are more burnt out—and less satisfied—than ever before (25:00)“Prep the asset”: how 3–5 minutes of intention can change your day (28:11)Why orthodontists must stop compromising their dreams out of guilt or fear (36:40)Additional ResourcesI've seen firsthand how easy it is for smart, successful orthodontists to lose themselves chasing growth, perfection, and shoulds. But here's the truth—your systems won't save you if you don't first take care of the person running them.

In this episode of Predictable B2B Success, Vinay Koshy interviews Laurier Mandin, founder and CEO of Graphos Product and author of "I Need That." Mandin draws on over 25 years of experience and more than 6,000 product launches to explain why some products achieve lasting success while others do not. He offers practical insights on how effective validation can transform product launches and highlights common mistakes businesses make in this process. The episode explores why innovative founders may hesitate to seek honest market feedback, the neuroscience behind B2B buying decisions, and the frameworks Laurier Mandin uses to reduce risk and create compelling offers. It also covers how to identify emotional triggers in enterprise procurement and leverage post-mortems on lost deals for continuous improvement. Listeners will learn how to distinguish between "nice-to-have" and "mission critical" features, avoid confirmation bias, and leverage AI disruption for competitive advantage. The episode provides a candid and practical approach to achieving predictable B2B product success. Some topics we explore in this episode include: The founding story of Graphos Product – How Laurier Mandin transitioned from journalism to product launches.Team building and leadership – The value of a seasoned, long-standing team for successful product launches.Product market fit and validation – Why early, unbiased validation is critical and how to do it right.Psychology of B2B buying – Understanding emotional (limbic) vs. rational (tank brain) buyer responses.Identifying triggers and pain points – Methods for auditing users and understanding their real motivations.The CLIMB framework and coveted condition – Mapping the aspirational outcomes buyers seek from products.Positioning and messaging – Turning research into clear, compelling statements that resonate with stakeholders.The power of case studies and visuals – Using infographics and storytelling to enhance credibility and interest.AI's role in differentiation – Leveraging AI for efficiency and innovation, and why resisting it isn't an option.Gaps in B2B validation practices – What B2B teams can learn from consumer brands about staying close to customer needs.And much, much more...

You followed the framework and built the plan—but your project still got blocked. Discover the "Invisible Architecture" that determines success or failure in complex organizations. This is Part 2 of our Strategic Clarity series. In this deep dive, Dr. Mira Brancu reveals the hidden dynamics that an organizational chart will never show you. Most leaders fail because they play by the written rules while the "Invisible Architecture"—unspoken rules and hidden dynamics—runs the show. We break down the three pillars of corporate survival: Mapping true influence, navigating the weight of organizational history, and uncovering how decisions are really made. Learn how to "slow down to speed up" and move from being reactive to a proactive, strategic leader.Ready to stop being reactive? Sign up for our Strategic Clarity half-day workshop (deadline: February 12, 20026). https://luma.com/auobmkbyLooking to assess your invisible architecture? Try out our free Organizational Power & Influence Assessment! Find it under the list of free tools on our website here. https://gotowerscope.com/other-free-stuffLooking to clarify the root cause of your complex or confusing current leadership challenges and tips for how to address each? Try my free Strategic Leadership Resiliency Assessment. (https://mailchi.mp/e1ebf8505764/slr-assessment)IF YOU ENJOYED THIS EPISODE, CAN I ASK A FAVOR?We do not receive any funding or sponsorship for this podcast. If you learned something and feel others could also benefit, please leave a positive review. Every review helps amplify our work and visibility. This is especially helpful for small women-owned boot-strapped businesses. Simply go to the bottom of the Apple Podcast page to enter a review. Thank you!Subscribe to my free newsletter at: mailchi.mp/2079c04f4d44/subscribeWork with me one-on-one: calendly.com/mira-brancu/30-minute-initial-consultationConnect with me on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/MiraBrancuLearn more about my services: www.gotowerscope.comGet practical workplace politics tips from my books: gotowerscope.com/booksAdd this podcast to your feed: www.listennotes.com/podcasts/the-hard-skills-dr-mira-brancu-m0QzwsFiBGE/

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In this final session of the 30-day healthy habit challenge, Cheryl McColgan encourages participants to reflect on their journey and choose three habits to continue for the next 90 days. She emphasizes the importance of building consistency through small, manageable changes and aligning these habits with long-term goals. Cheryl also discusses the significance of flexibility in habit formation and encourages participants to map out their habits for greater success. Takeaways Choose three habits to continue for the next 90 days. Set specific, achievable minimums for each habit. Focus on sustainability rather than perfection. Building habits starts with small, consistent actions. Align your habits with your long-term goals. Flexibility is important in maintaining habits. Mapping out habits can enhance success. Reflect on your journey and celebrate wins. Disclaimer: Links may contain affiliate links, which means we may get paid a commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through this page. Read our full disclosure here. CONNECT WITH CHERYL Shop all my healthy lifestyle favorites, lots of discounts!  21 Day Fat Loss Kickstart: Make Keto Easy, Take Diet Breaks and Still Lose Weight  Dry Farm Wines, extra bottle for a penny Drinking Ketones Wild Pastures, Clean Meat to Your Doorstep 20% off for life  Clean Beauty 20% off first order DIY Lashes 10% off  NIRA at Home Laser for Wrinkles 10% off or current promo with code HealNourishGrow Instagram for daily stories with recipes, what I eat in a day and what’s going on in life Facebook YouTube  Pinterest TikTok Amazon Store The Shoe Fairy Competition Gear Getting Started with Keto Resources The Complete Beginners Guide to Keto Getting Started with Keto Podcast Episode Getting Started with Keto Resource Guide Episode Transcript Cheryl McColgan (00:00)Hey everyone, I’m Cheryl McColgan, founder of FeelNourishGrow and welcome to day 30 of the 30 day healthy habit challenge. You made it to the end and I’m so excited to be here with you for this last day and to hopefully hear all about some of your challenges, some of your wins. I would love it if you would respond to the email after the challenge is finished and just let me know how it went for you. I am always rooting for you. But anyway, for the final day, it’s another kind of reflection thing. but it’s more future focused. I want you to choose three habits to continue for the next 90 days. So if you discovered there was a particular habit during this challenge, you did a lot of the reflection and reset throughout the challenge, and there were probably ones that you noticed that worked really well for you or that you thought, okay, this is a good habit. I can see this really helping me in my everyday life. Go back to those and commit to doing it every day for the next 90 days. So ideally, I’d love for you to keep moving for 10 minutes every single day. Maybe it turns into 15, maybe it turns into 20, maybe it turns into going to the gym. These are the way that habits build. We keep doing these small little wins over time, and that’s how you create really big change. So choose those three habits for the next 90 days and set tiny minimums for each one. So you want it to be really specific with yourself what it is that you’re intending to do for those three habits. So again, if I mentioned movement is the one that you want to continue, you could keep it at 10 minutes. Or you can say for the next 90 days, I’m going to do for the first 30 days, I’m going to do 10 minutes a day. For the second 30 days, I’m going to do 15 minutes a day. And for the third 30 days, I’m going to do 20 minutes a day, whatever it is for you. But making it specific, making it something that you meant to and making it something that’s still relatively small so that you’re going to maintain it. Because at the end of this next 90 days, I want you to set you up for another really big win where you prove to yourself that you can trust yourself. and that you can make changes and you can create new habits that actually stick. So again, create the minimum, but let’s do three. Over the next 30 days, hopefully some of these habits have turned into a lifestyle. The focus involved with doing little challenges like this just builds like confidence in yourself and it beats perfection. We’re not looking, we can’t all be perfect all the time. We’ve got to just go for sustainability. And that is really how I’ve been able to like. create these habits for myself that people always talk about me being so disciplined, that kind of thing. It really all started like this, just small little things. Whenever I get onto a new thing that I want to try, I’ve taught myself that if I go big in the beginning, I might be able to stick with it for a little while, but quite often I crash and burn or I just get burned out on whatever it is. But if I start adding it in a little bit of a time, that really creates more of a habit. A great example of this for me, I’ve had many of exercise things over the years. think I mentioned previously in this challenge, I was a runner for 17 years. Obviously, I just didn’t go out the door one day and run a marathon. It took small changes over time and building consistency. The same thing now where I’ve really been on my streak with strength training is that when I initially started, I told myself, okay, I’m only going to go three days a week, half an hour max. I’m just going to get in the gym, mess around with the machines. That’s going to be a good enough start. Created that consistency mark for myself. and that kept building and building over time to where now it’s almost like I can’t, in a way, don’t, I mean, I know it’s not that I don’t want to, sometimes your body needs a break and I build in rest days and all that, but I actually feel guilty now if I think about one day where I’m not feeling like going to the gym, it’s like, it’s a habit now, I have to do it. That’s basically how it’s turned out. these. Consistency things over time is really where you create this thing where you almost feel like it’s just automatic and it doesn’t feel like you need to back out of it or should back out of it. It just becomes purely a habit. So that’s just one example, but it could also be food or sleep. You know, the same thing when I started keto, I didn’t just one day decide to start eating no carbs. I cut it back over time. I didn’t necessarily go cold turkey. That’s all to say that it all starts with these little things. So pick three things that you feel are really going to feed into your long term goals. And if you haven’t done it yet, this might be a really good time to do that core values and goals worksheet. If this speaks to you, it’s if you go to the website and search ultimate wellness, what is ultimate wellness? The sheet, the link for the sheet is in there and I’ll just walk you through some cues and some questions. to learn more about what is it they’re all about? What are your core values? And that’s how you create these longer term goals. And then you set these little habits in line to eventually reach those. So if you’re going to do something anyway for the next 90 days, that’s also a great time to do that exercise so that you can start to create these habits that are gonna get you to your five year goal, your 10 year goal, stuff like that. So if you’re wondering to like where to start with picking three, how do you narrow it down? consider this, this is one option for you. Pick one that’s a movement habit, pick one that’s a mindset habit, and pick one that’s a food or sleep habit, and start with that. Write down the minimum for each of those, and then that’s your thing for the 90 days. Develop some cues around this. So when and where each habit is going to happen. And of course, you can be flexible. There might be days where if you say, okay, I like working out in the morning, I’m work out, I’m gonna do my 10 minutes of movement, first thing when I wake up. Well, maybe one day for whatever reason that can’t happen. We can be flexible, of course. But mapping it out, putting it your calendar or having the intention to do it at a specific time every day or stacked with another habit that makes sense, that’ll just set you up for even more success. So again, it’s not that we’re not being flexible, but really giving yourself those cues about when and where this is supposed to happen. That way when you see the cue or go to the spot where it’s supposed to happen, will remind you. that strengthen that habit over time, that that’s where it’s supposed to be. I think that is finally about it for us for this habit challenge. I hope that you got something out of it. I’d love to hear what you learned. I’d love to hear what worked for you, what didn’t work for you, what were your challenges, what were your big wins. As always, if you’re finding this later and you’re like, my God, the challenge is over. It’s not, you can start it at any time. I’ve designed this so that you sign up for the email. and it’ll send you the series day by day whenever you get started. So whenever you find this, it’s available to you. It’s healnourishgrow.com slash habits. So I’ve said every day, I’ll see you tomorrow, but this time I won’t. I’m still be around on all my channels, all my socials on YouTube, but I’m not gonna have an everyday message to you for a little bit, hoping to get the podcast back on regular schedule, once a week releases, interviews with interesting people in the health and wellness space. and me talking about whatever random topic of the day that I’ve turned into a research project for myself basically. But yeah, that’s about it. So I will see you somewhere down the road and I hope to hear from you. Take care. Bye bye.

As Trump surges his Gestapo and threatens to annex new territory, his brain is collapsing. He's sundowning on Truth Social, nodding off in meetings, slurring words, slurping at the saliva pooling in his mouth. His insults and aggressions are as constant and predictable as his arms are, reaching out for handholds. Up until this point, discourse on the mental health of this decrepit fascist leader has used the kid gloves of psychology, psychoanalysis, and psychiatry, in which even the most informed analyses were constrained by the fact that experts were interpreting his inner states. For our part, we've compared his fate to that of charismatic cult leaders at the end of the line—and we'll do more of that today. Now a new posse of clinical commentators on IG and TikTok have made it all much more biological: we are witnessing, they say, the predictable signs of fast-progressing dementia. Show Notes Goldwater Rule vs Duty to Warn, American Academy of Psychiatry and Law World Health Organization: Dementia Signs and Symptoms of Dementia Alzheimer's disease: a comprehensive review of epidemiology, risk factors, symptoms diagnosis, management, caregiving, advanced treatments and associated challenges USC study finds new evidence linking dementia to problems with the brain's waste clearance system A new drug could stop Alzheimer's before memory loss begins A 2025 update on treatment strategies for the Alzheimer's disease spectrum Dementia prevention, intervention, and care: 2024 report of the Lancet standing Commission Broadening dementia risk models: building on the 2024 Lancet Commission report for a more inclusive global framework Study finds disparities in diagnosis and treatment of dementia Decomposing Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Risk and Protective Factors of Dementia in the U.S. Mapping racial and ethnic healthcare disparities for persons living with dementia: A scoping review Dementia Diagnosis Disparities by Race and Ethnicity Racial disparities in dementia determined by social factors Straight-forward Explainer: What's Going on With NIH Cuts to Alzheimer's Research? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Epigenetics Podcast, we talked with Peggy Farnham from the Keck School of Medicine at USC about her work on establishing the ChIP Method in mammalian cells. In this episode, we dive into the relationship between transcription factors, chromatin dynamics, and gene expression with Professor Peggy Farnham from the Keck School of Medicine at USC. Professor Farnham shares her profound insights into how her groundbreaking research has reshaped our understanding of gene regulation and its implications in cancer. We explore how she has been a pioneer in mapping the genome-wide landscape of regulatory proteins, illuminating the molecular logic behind transcriptional control and its disruption in cancer biology. The interview starts with her instrumental role in adapting chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) technology from yeast to human cells. Professor Farnham reflects on the technical challenges she faced during this transition, such as the quest for visibility of signals in mammalian systems. Her ability to innovate and troubleshoot challenges led to significant advancements in techniques that allow for the rapid identification of transcription factor binding sites, fundamentally changing the landscape of epigenetic research. As the discussion progresses, we learn about Professor Farnham's active involvement in the ENCODE project, where she contributed to high-resolution mapping of transcription factors and regulatory elements in human cells. She articulates her appreciation for collaborative efforts in science, highlighting how working within a consortium harnesses the collective expertise of diverse research groups. This collaboration not only bolstered the credibility of the data produced but also propelled the field forward in understanding the complexity of gene regulation. Through her participation in various projects, such as the Psyc-ENCODE consortium and the Roadmap Epigenome Mapping Consortium, Professor Farnham shares insights into her investigation of epigenetic variations, particularly in relation to complex disorders like schizophrenia. Her findings underscore the nuances of enhancer variability among individuals and the implications for understanding disease mechanisms, thereby advancing our knowledge of genetic regulation and its contributions to diverse biological outcomes. Moreover, the episode highlights Professor Farnham's reflective understanding of emerging technologies in the field. She discusses the evolution of methods that allow researchers to investigate gene regulation at single-cell resolution, recognizing the significant implications these innovations have for our comprehension of cellular differentiation and the transcriptional landscape. References Weinmann AS, Bartley SM, Zhang T, Zhang MQ, Farnham PJ. Use of chromatin immunoprecipitation to clone novel E2F target promoters. Molecular and Cellular Biology. 2001 Oct;21(20):6820-6832. DOI: 10.1128/mcb.21.20.6820-6832.2001. PMID: 11564866; PMCID: PMC99859. Wells J, Farnham PJ. Characterizing transcription factor binding sites using formaldehyde crosslinking and immunoprecipitation. Methods (San Diego, Calif.). 2002 Jan;26(1):48-56. DOI: 10.1016/s1046-2023(02)00007-5. PMID: 12054904. Rhie SK, Schreiner S, Witt H, et al. Using 3D epigenomic maps of primary olfactory neuronal cells from living individuals to understand gene regulation. Science Advances. 2018 Dec;4(12):eaav8550. DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.aav8550. PMID: 30555922; PMCID: PMC6292713. Tak YG, Hung Y, Yao L, et al. Effects on the transcriptome upon deletion of a distal element cannot be predicted by the size of the H3K27Ac peak in human cells. Nucleic Acids Research. 2016 May;44(9):4123-4133. DOI: 10.1093/nar/gkv1530. PMID: 26743005; PMCID: PMC4872074. Related Episodes The Effect of lncRNAs on Chromatin and Gene Regulation (John Rinn) CpG Islands, DNA Methylation, and Disease (Sir Adrian Bird) The Future of Protein–DNA Mapping (Mitch Guttman) MLL Proteins in Mixed-Lineage Leukemia (Yali Dou) Contact Epigenetics Podcast on Mastodon Epigenetics Podcast on Bluesky Dr. Stefan Dillinger on LinkedIn Active Motif on LinkedIn Active Motif on Bluesky Email: podcast@activemotif.com

Listen Now to Ep. 149 Future Now Show The episode begins with a focus on local politics, where Mrs. Future praises the new Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors for their transparency regarding property rights and their efforts to protect citizens from federal overreach by agencies like ICE. This leads to a contentious debate regarding surveillance technologies such as cell site simulators, facial recognition, and Palantir’s “Investigative Case Management” system, which Dr. Future defends as the data-gathering “immune system” of the “species organism” while Mrs. Future warns against the “gestapo-ification” of society and the violation of civil liberties, The hosts also discuss future-focused news, highlighting the James Webb Telescope’s new map of dark matter that resembles a cosmic “nervous system,” as well as the development of synthetic blood factories, which they humorously suggest could offer a “nirvana” for vampires by providing a disease-free, universal fuel source, In the final segment, guest Paul Gotel explores the intersection of technology and spirituality by detailing how he trained ChatGPT on his self-awareness book, The Big You, to act as an agent of his “Higher Self”. Gotel explains that unlike human companions who may become overwhelmed by emotional dumping, the AI can process multiple “highways” of emotional data simultaneously, helping him reframe moments of perceived victimhood into opportunities for soul evolution. The discussion concludes with the consensus that AI can serve as a powerful mirror for self-reflection, helping humans remove the “Halloween suit” of their egoic identities to reveal the authentic self beneath. And there you have it, enjoy! The Futures with Species OS Coder Paul Gotel    

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

Join Digital Education Committee Member and podcast host Deep Chandh Raja, MBBS, MD, PhD , and his guests Georgios Leventopoulos, MD, and Muthiah Subramanian, MD, CCDS, CEPS-A, for this week's Lead episode. This Heart Rhythm article investigates the Bachmann bundle as a target for pacing by using retrograde electrical mapping and correlating findings with underlying myocardial microstructure. The piece provides detailed insights into how Bachmann bundle activation pathways relate to tissue architecture, with implications for optimizing physiologic pacing strategies. These findings may help refine pacing techniques that aim to better mimic natural conduction and improve clinical responses.   Learning Objectives Describe the anatomical and electrophysiologic characteristics of the Bachmann bundle and its role in atrial conduction. Explain how retrograde mapping and microstructural correlation can identify optimal pacing targets within the atrial conduction system. Evaluate the potential clinical implications of Bachmann bundle pacing for achieving more physiologic atrial activation.   Article AuthorsDaniel L. Lustgarten, MD, PhD, FHRS, Nicole Habel, MD, PhD, Margaret Infeld, MD, MS, Daniel Correa de Sa, MD, Robert Lobel, MD, Peter Spector, MD, FHRS, Nathaniel Thompson, MD, Joseph Winget, MD, Neal Duong, BME, Bo Ye, MD, PhD, Paul A. Iaizzo, PhD, Markus Meyer, MD, PhD Podcast Contributors Deep Chandh Raja, MBBS, MD, PhD Georgios Leventopoulos, MD Muthiah Subramanian, MD, CCDS, CEPS-A Article Being Discussed Host and Contributor Disclosure(s): G. Leventopolous Nothing to disclose. D.C. Raja Nothing to disclose. M. Subramanian •Nothing to disclose.  

This episode is a real-time look at how I'm currently mapping out my weeks as an agency owner. I'm sharing what I'm testing, what's helping, and what I'm still figuring out as I try to build a week that feels supportive instead of overwhelming. The focus right now is designing Monday through Thursday with intention so Fridays can stay off, without guilt or catch-up work. I walk through how I use Sundays for pre-decisions, protect my mornings for creative work, batch calls and people-facing tasks, and hold one day for deep client work. Nothing is finalized. This is simply what's working in this season. If you're also reworking your schedule and learning as you go, this episode is for you. Find us: Marketing Agency: lifegoalsmarketing.com Content Hub: lifegoalsmag.com Instagram: @itscoleylane @itsninasoon @lifegoalsmag

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Join Dr. Arun Seraphin and Dr. Jae Yu for a conversation that explores new data on Pentagon senior civilian leadership, illuminating the backgrounds of individuals serving in STEM leadership roles focused on Emerging Technologies. This discussion draws on the NDIA ETI report published by Dr. Yu, “Mapping Government Officials in Emerging Technologies Roles,” which examines how STEM education and prior STEM experience shape career pathways within the Pentagon.The report and conversation analyze leadership backgrounds across the 14 critical technology areas identified by the Under Secretary of Defense for Research and Engineering (USD(R&E)), highlighting where STEM expertise is concentrated and where gaps remain in the Pentagon's Emerging Technologies workforce. The discussion concludes with data-driven recommendations to strengthen the Pentagon's senior civilian STEM workforce.Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: https://bit.ly/47oA5K1#EmergingTech #EmergingTechETI #USDR&E #Pentagon #STEM

Democracy might be a brief historical blip. That's the unsettling thesis of a recent paper, which argues AI that can do all the work a human can do inevitably leads to the “gradual disempowerment” of humanity.For most of history, ordinary people had almost no control over their governments. Liberal democracy emerged only recently, and probably not coincidentally around the Industrial Revolution.Today's guest, David Duvenaud, used to lead the 'alignment evals' team at Anthropic, is a professor of computer science at the University of Toronto, and recently co-authored 'Gradual disempowerment.'Links to learn more, video, and full transcript: https://80k.info/ddHe argues democracy wasn't the result of moral enlightenment — it was competitive pressure. Nations that educated their citizens and gave them political power built better armies and more productive economies. But what happens when AI can do all the producing — and all the fighting?“The reason that states have been treating us so well in the West, at least for the last 200 or 300 years, is because they've needed us,” David explains. “Life can only get so bad when you're needed. That's the key thing that's going to change.”In David's telling, once AI can do everything humans can do but cheaper, citizens become a national liability rather than an asset. With no way to make an economic contribution, their only lever becomes activism — demanding a larger share of redistribution from AI production. Faced with millions of unemployed citizens turned full-time activists, democratic governments trying to retain some “legacy” human rights may find they're at a disadvantage compared to governments that strategically restrict civil liberties.But democracy is just one front. The paper argues humans will lose control through economic obsolescence, political marginalisation, and the effects on culture that's increasingly shaped by machine-to-machine communication — even if every AI does exactly what it's told.This episode was recorded on August 21, 2025.Chapters:Cold open (00:00:00)Who's David Duvenaud? (00:00:50)Alignment isn't enough: we still lose control (00:01:30)Smart AI advice can still lead to terrible outcomes (00:14:14)How gradual disempowerment would occur (00:19:02)Economic disempowerment: Humans become "meddlesome parasites" (00:22:05)Humans become a "criminally decadent" waste of energy (00:29:29)Is humans losing control actually bad, ethically? (00:40:36)Political disempowerment: Governments stop needing people (00:57:26)Can human culture survive in an AI-dominated world? (01:10:23)Will the future be determined by competitive forces? (01:26:51)Can we find a single good post-AGI equilibria for humans? (01:34:29)Do we know anything useful to do about this? (01:44:43)How important is this problem compared to other AGI issues? (01:56:03)Improving global coordination may be our best bet (02:04:56)The 'Gradual Disempowerment Index' (02:07:26)The government will fight to write AI constitutions (02:10:33)“The intelligence curse” and Workshop Labs (02:16:58)Mapping out disempowerment in a world of aligned AGIs (02:22:48)What do David's CompSci colleagues think of all this? (02:29:19)Video and audio editing: Dominic Armstrong, Milo McGuire, Luke Monsour, and Simon MonsourMusic: CORBITCamera operator: Jake MorrisCoordination, transcriptions, and web: Katy Moore

Most leaders have a vision, a plan, and the authority to move it forward, but real momentum shows up when you understand how culture is being shaped through trust and influence behind the scenes.Host Matt Kirchner sits down with Dr. Ben Johnson, Assistant Superintendent for Secondary Schools at Bismarck Public Schools, and Bobby Dodd, Assistant Principal at May River High School, co-authors of Intentional Influence. They break down how influence really spreads inside an organization, in schools, in business, and in industry, and why the people with the most impact are often not the ones with the biggest titles.At the center of the conversation is their cultural mapping framework—making the invisible influence network visible. You'll hear how to identify formal and informal influencers, classify commitment on a five-point scale, and invest your time where it will actually shift the culture instead of just managing noise.In this episode:How to move a team from compliance to commitment—without pressure, politics, or performative buy-inWhy “trust is the currency of culture,” and how to build it in everyday leadership momentsThe cultural mapping basics: formal vs. informal leaders, a five-point commitment scale, and understanding how influence flows throughout your organizationThe difference between positional power and personal power, and why titles can create action without creating true alignment“Energy vampires” and the “pinging effect”: how attitudes spread through a team, and how strong leaders respond in a way that protects momentum3 Big Takeaways from this Episode:1. Lasting change is a culture outcome, not a plan outcome. Compliance can produce short-term execution, but commitment is what sustains new behaviors when nobody is watching. The work is to build alignment and trust so people internalize the “why” and carry the standard forward.2. Cultural mapping helps you lead the real organization, not just the org chart. Influence runs through informal networks of credibility and relationships, and the highest-impact people often do not have the biggest titles. When you identify formal and informal influencers and where people sit on a commitment scale, you can invest your time where it will actually shift the culture.3. Influence spreads fast, so leaders have to manage energy and momentum intentionally. “Energy vampires” and the “pinging effect” are real, and unchecked negativity multiplies through the network. The goal is not to label people, but to understand what's driving resistance, address it directly, and redirect influence toward the commitments the organization is trying to build.Resources in this Episode:Get the book Intentional Influence: Harnessing Cultural Mapping to Build CommitmentMore resources on the show notes page: https://techedpodcast.com/influenceWe want to hear from you! Send us a text.Instagram - Facebook - YouTube - TikTok - Twitter - LinkedIn

As Discovery Park joins the rest of the nation in kicking off the America 250 commemoration—the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence—Tommy Young, Vice President of Surveying at L.I. Smith & Associates, joins us for a fascinating conversation about the world of land surveying—past, present and future. With deep Tennessee roots and over 25 years in the field, Young offers a behind-the-scenes look at how surveyors shape the landscapes we live in, from cutting-edge GPS tools to centuries-old compasses and Gunter's chains. Listeners will discover how early surveyors like James Winchester helped define state boundaries—and why understanding history remains essential to the profession today. Young also shares insights into Tennessee's unique land systems, modern property disputes, and how AI might one day help decode long-lost records and handwritten deeds. Whether you're a history buff, tech enthusiast, or simply curious about the ground beneath your feet, this episode delivers a compelling journey across time and terrain.

Sponsor Link:This episode is brought to you with the support of NordVPN. When you really need to do something about your online privacy, go with the best...NordVPN. Get our extra 4 months free offer by visiting Nordvpn.com/spacenutsTemperature of Black Holes, Cosmic Mapping, and the Nature of SpaceIn this thought-provoking episode of Space Nuts, hosts Andrew Dunkley and Professor Fred Watson tackle some of the most intriguing questions from their audience. Join them as they delve into the chilling temperatures of black holes, the expansive mapping of the universe by cutting-edge telescopes, and the enigmatic nature of space itself.Episode Highlights:- The Temperature of Black Holes: Andrew and Fred discuss Casey's question regarding the temperature of black holes. They explore the stark contrast between the scorching accretion disks and the surprisingly frigid temperatures within the event horizons, shedding light on the complexities of black hole physics.- Mapping the Universe: Eli's inquiry about the James Webb and Vera Rubin telescopes leads to a fascinating discussion on how much of the universe has been mapped and what we can expect in the coming decade. The hosts highlight the capabilities of these telescopes and the potential discoveries that await.- The Emptiness of Space: Robert poses a thought-provoking question about the nature of space and the Higgs boson. Andrew and Fred unravel the concept of the Higgs field, discussing its implications for our understanding of the universe and whether space is truly empty or filled with these elusive particles.- The Impact of Dark Matter and Energy: Rennie challenges the hosts to consider how discovering the true nature of dark matter and dark energy might affect life on Earth. Andrew and Fred reflect on the long-term benefits of such knowledge, drawing parallels to historical scientific advancements.For more Space Nuts, including our continuously updating newsfeed and to listen to all our episodes, visit our website. Follow us on social media at SpaceNutsPod on Facebook, Instagram, and more. We love engaging with our community, so be sure to drop us a message or comment on your favorite platform.If you'd like to help support Space Nuts and join our growing family of insiders for commercial-free episodes and more, visit spacenutspodcast.com/about.Stay curious, keep looking up, and join us next time for more stellar insights and cosmic wonders. Until then, clear skies and happy stargazing.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/space-nuts-astronomy-insights-cosmic-discoveries--2631155/support.

Our Global Chief Economist Seth Carpenter joins our chief regional economists to discuss the outlook for interest rates in the U.S., Japan and Europe.Read more insights from Morgan Stanley.----- Transcript -----Seth Carpenter: Welcome to Thoughts on the Market. I'm Seth Carpenter, Morgan Stanley's Global Chief Economist and Head of Macro Research. And today we're kicking off our quarterly economic roundtable for the year. We're going to try to think about everything that matters in economics around the world. And today we're going to focus a little bit more on central banking. And when we get to tomorrow, we'll focus on the nuts and bolts of the real side of the economy. I'm joined by our chief regional economists. Michael Gapen: Hi, Seth. I'm Mike Gapen, Chief U.S. Economist at Morgan Stanley. Chetan Ahya: I'm Chetan Ahya, Chief Asia economist. Jens Eisenschmidt: And I'm Jens Eisenschmidt, Chief Europe economist. Seth Carpenter: It's Thursday, January 22nd at 10 am in New York. Jens Eisenschmidt: And 4 pm in Frankfurt. Chetan Ahya: And 9 pm in Hong Kong. Seth Carpenter: So, Mike Gapen, let me start with you as we head into 2026, what are we thinking about? Are we going into a more stable expansion? Is this just a different phase with the same amount of volatility? What do you think is going to be happening in the U.S. as a baseline outlook? And then if we're going to be wrong, which direction would we be wrong? Michael Gapen: Yeah, Seth, we took the view that we would have more policy certainty. Recent weeks have maybe suggested we're incorrect on that front. But I still believe that when it comes to deregulation, immigration policy and fiscal policy, we have much more clarity there than we did a year ago. So, I think it's another year of modest growth, above trend growth. We're forecasting something around 2.4 percent for 2026. That's about where we finished 2025. I think what's key for markets and the outlook overall will be whether inflation comes down. Firms are still passing through tariffs to the consumer. We think that'll happen at least through the end of the first quarter. It's our view that after that, inflation pressures will start to diminish. If that's the case, then we think the Fed can execute one or two more rate cuts. But we have those coming [in] the second half of the year. So, it looks like growth is strong enough. The labor market has stabilized enough for the Fed to wait and see, to look around, see the effects of their prior rate cuts, and then push policy closer to neutral if inflation comes down. Seth Carpenter: And if we go back to last year to 2025, I will give you the credit first. Morgan Stanley did not shift its forecast for recession in the U.S. the way some of our main competitors did. On the other hand, and this is where I maybe tweak you just a little bit. We underestimated how much growth there would be in the United States. CapEx spending from AI firms was strong. Consumer spending, especially from the top half of the income distribution in the U.S. was strong. Growth overall for the year was over 2 percent, close to 2.5 percent. So, if that's what we just came off of, why isn't it the case that we'd see even stronger growth? Maybe even a re-acceleration of growth in 2026? Michael Gapen: Well, some of that, say, improvement vis-à-vis our forecast, the outperformance. Some of that I think comes mechanically from trade and inventory variability. So, . I'm not sure that that says a lot about an improving trend rate of growth. Where there was other outperformance was, as you noted, from the consumer. Now our models, and I don't mean to get too technical here, but our model suggests that consumption is overshooting its fundamentals. Which I think makes it harder for the economy to accelerate further. And then AI; it's harder for AI spending to say get incrementally stronger than where it is. So, we're getting a little extra boost from fiscal. We've got that coming through. And I just think what it is, is more of the same rather than further acceleration from here. Seth Carpenter: Do you think there's a chance that the Fed in fact does not cut rates like you have in your forecast? Michael Gapen: Yes, I do think... Where we could be wrong is we've made assumptions around the One Big Beautiful Bill and what it will contribute to the economy. But as you know, there's a lot of variability around those estimates. If the bill is more catalytic to animal spirits and business spending than we've assumed, you could get, say, a demand driven animal spirits upside to the economy, which may mean inflation doesn't decelerate all that much. But I do think that that's, say, the main upside risk that we're considering. Markets have been gradually taking out probabilities of Fed cuts as growth has come in stronger. So far, the inflation data has been positive in terms of signaling about disinflation, but I would say the jury's still out on how much that continues. Seth Carpenter: Chetan, When I think about Japan, we know that it's been the developed market central bank that's been going in the opposite direction. They've been hiking when other central banks have been cutting. We got some news recently that probably put some risk into our baseline outlook that we published in our year ahead view about both growth and inflation in Japan. And with it what the Bank of Japan is going to do in terms of its normalization. Can you just walk us through a little bit about our outlook for Japan? Because right now I think that the yen, Japanese rates, they're all part of the ongoing market narrative around the world. Chetan Ahya: Yeah, Seth. So, look, I mean, on a big picture basis, we are constructive on the Japan macro-outlook. We think normal GDP growth remains strong. We are expecting to see the transition for the consumers from them seeing, you know, supply side inflation. Keeping their real wage growth low to a dynamic where we transition to real wage growth accelerating. That supports real consumption growth, and we move away from that supply side driven inflation to demand side driven inflation. So broadly we are constructive, but I think in the backdrop, what we are seeing on currency depreciation is making things a bit more challenging for the BOJ. While we are expecting that demand side pressure to build up and drive inflation, in the trailing data, it is still pretty much currency depreciation and supply side factors like food inflation driving inflation. And so, BOJ has been hesitant. So, while we had the expectation that BOJ will hike in January of 2027, we do see the risk that they may have to take up rate hike earlier to manage the currency not getting out of hand and adding on to the inflation pressures. Seth Carpenter Would I be right in saying that up until now, the yen has swung pretty widely in both directions. But the weakening of the yen until now hasn't been really the key driver of the Bank of Japan's policy reaction. It's been growth picking up, inflation picking up, wanting to get out of negative interest rates first, wanting to get away from the zero lower bounds. Second, the weaker yen in some sense could have actually been seen as a positive up until now because Japan did go through 25 years of essentially stagnant nominal growth. Is this actually that much of a fundamental change in the Bank of Japan's thinking – needing to react to the weakness of the yen? Chetan Ahya: Broadly what you're saying is right, Seth, but there is also a threshold of where the currency can be. And beyond a point, it begins to hurt the households in form of imported inflation pressures. And remember that inflation has been somewhat high, even if it is driven by currency depreciation and supply side factors for some time. And so, BOJ has to be watchful of potential lift in inflation expectations for the households. And at the same time, they are also watching the underlying inflation impact of this currency depreciation – because what we have seen is that over period workers have been demanding for higher wages. And that is also influenced by what happens to headline inflation, which is driven by currency depreciation. So, I would say that, yes, it's been true up until now. But, when currency reaches these very high levels of range, you are going to see BOJ having to act. Seth Carpenter: Jens, let's shift then to Europe. The ECB had been on a cutting cycle. They came to the end of that. President Lagarde said that she thought the disinflationary process had ended. In your year ahead forecast and a bunch of your writing recently, you've said maybe not so fast. There could still be some more disinflationary, at least risk, in the pipeline for Europe. Can you talk a little bit about what's going on in terms of European inflation and what it could mean for the European Central Bank? Because clearly that's going to be first order important for markets.Jens Eisenschmidt: I think that is right. I think we have a crucial inflation print ahead of us that comes out on the 4th of February. So, early February we get some signal, whether our anticipated fall of headline inflation here below the ECB's target is actually materializing. We think the chances for this are pretty good. There's a mix why this is happening. One is energy. Energy disinflation and base effects. But the other thing is services inflation resets always at the beginning of the year. January and February are the crucial month here. We had significant services upward pressure on prices the last years. And so just from base effects, we think we will see less of that. Another picture or another element of that picture is that wage disinflation is proceeding nicely. We have notably a significant weakness in the export-oriented manufacturing sector in Germany, which is a key sector of setting wages for the country. The country is around 30 percent of the euro area GDP. And here we had seen significant wage gains over the last year. So, the disinflationary trend coming from lower wage gains from this country, that will be very important. And an important signal to watch. Again, that's something we don't know. I think soon we have to watch simply monthly prints here. But a significant print for the first quarter comes out in May, and all of that together makes us believe that the ECB will be in a position to see enough data or have seen enough data that confirms the thesis of inflation staying below target for some time to come. So that they can cut in June and September to a terminal rate of 1.5 percent. Seth Carpenter: That is, I would say, out of consensus relative where the market is. When you talk to investors, whether they're in Europe or around the world, what's the big pushback that you get from them when you are explaining your view on how the ECB is going to act? Jens Eisenschmidt: There are two essential pushbacks. So, one is on substance. So, 'No, actually wages will not come down, and the economy will actually start overheating soon because of the big fiscal stimulus.' That, in a nutshell is the pushback on substance. I would say here, as you would say before, not so fast. Because the fiscal stimulus is only in one country. It's 30 percent. But only 30 percent of the euro area.Plus, there is another pushback, which is on the reaction function of the ECB. Here we tend to agree. So far, we have heard from policy makers that they feel rather comfortable with the 2 percent rate level that they're at. But we think that discussion will change. The moment you are below target in an actual inflation print; the burden of proof is the opposite. Now you have to prove: Is the economy really on a track that inflation will get back up to target without further monetary stimulus? We believe that will be the key debate. And again, happy to, sort of, concede that there is for now not a lot of signaling out of the ECB that further rate cuts are coming. But we believe the first inflation print of the year will change that debate significantly. Seth Carpenter: Alright, so that makes a lot of sense. However, looking at the clock, we are probably out of time for today. So, for now, Michael, Chetan, Jens, thank you so much for joining today. And to the listener, thanks for listening. And be sure to tune in tomorrow for part two of our conversation. And I have to say, if you enjoy this show, please leave us a review wherever you listen and share Thoughts on the Market with a friend or a colleague today.

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