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"What practical challenges arise in measuring physical activity among children?" In this final part of the episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen and Dr. Ying Gao discuss the real-world challenges faced when collecting physical activity data from children using devices like Fibion. Dr. Gao shares her experience with device placement, tape sensitivity, and device retention, revealing that around 15-20% of devices were lost in initial studies due to a lack of clear instructions for parents and children. By enhancing communication with parents and teachers and providing practical solutions like custom-made pockets in shorts, Dr. Gao's team significantly improved data retention and device return rates. Dr. Gao also highlights how varying humidity levels in different locations impact device attachment and shares strategies, such as using specific tapes and providing flexible study schedules, to make participation easier for children. This episode is essential for researchers looking to understand the logistical considerations in physical activity data collection among young participants. ____________________________ This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behaviour and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- Learn more about Fibion Flash - a versatile customizable tool with HRV and accelerometry capability. --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy. Learn more about Fibion Research. --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions. --- Fibion Kids - Activity tracking designed for children. --- Explore our Wearables, Experience sampling method (ESM), Sleep, Heart rate variability (HRV), Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity article collections for insights on related articles. --- Refer to our article "Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Measurements" for an exploration of active and sedentary lifestyle assessment methods. --- Learn about actigraphy in our guide: Exploring Actigraphy in Scientific Research: A Comprehensive Guide. --- Gain foundational ESM insights with "Introduction to Experience Sampling Method (ESM)" for a comprehensive overview. --- Explore accelerometer use in health research with our article "Measuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Accelerometers ". --- For an introduction to the fundamental aspects of HRV, consider revisiting our Ultimate Guide to Heart Rate Variability. --- Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/PA_Researcher Follow host Dr Olli Tikkanen on Twitter https://twitter.com/ollitikkanen Follow Fibion on Twitter https://twitter.com/fibion Check our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PA_Researcher
In this episode, Peter Singer explains why ethics and joy belong together. He offers a moral wake-up call as he shares his now-famous “drowning child” thought experiment: if we saw a child drowning right in front of us, we'd act without hesitation. So why do we so often fail to act when suffering is farther away?Peter challenges the idea that ethics is about rigid rules or self-denial. Instead, he argues that living ethically is a path to a more joyful and meaningful life. This conversation explores how generosity, purpose, and even activities done purely for pleasure—like surfing—can all be part of a good life.Feeling overwhelmed, even by the good things in your life?Check out Overwhelm is Optional — a 4-week email course that helps you feel calmer and more grounded without needing to do less. In under 10 minutes a day, you'll learn simple mindset shifts (called “Still Points”) you can use right inside the life you already have. Sign up here for only $29!Key Takeaways:[00:02:31] Ethical obligations in everyday life.[00:06:45] Helping those in extreme poverty.[00:10:46] Happiness and moral responsibility.[00:11:45] Moral progress in civilization.[00:16:12] Saving children from malaria.[00:21:02] Measuring happiness effectively.[00:25:02] Happiness and money connection.[00:27:43] Personal identity and change.[00:32:00] Spiritual path and personal satisfaction.[00:43:05] Enjoying non-competitive activities.If you enjoyed this conversation with Peter Singer, check out these other episodes:Purposeful Living: Strategies to Align Your Values and Actions with Victor StrecherHow to Create a Life Strategy for Meaningful Change with Seth GodinFor full show notes, click here!Connect with the show:Follow us on YouTube: @TheOneYouFeedPodSubscribe on Apple Podcasts or SpotifyFollow us on InstagramSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Welcome to episode 291 of Grow Your Law Firm, hosted by Ken Hardison. In this episode, Ken sits down with Eric Sanchez and Stacie Monahan, the powerhouse duo behind Maestro Strategic Partners, to discuss the leadership and delegation strategies that help law firms scale sustainably. Eric Sanchez, Managing Partner at Maestro Strategic Partners, brings decades of experience at the intersection of law, leadership, and technology. A U.S. Marine Corps veteran and graduate of Northwestern University, Eric was instrumental in a landmark case resulting in a $1.25 billion settlement and an invitation to the White House. He has also designed legal software that earned nearly 30 patents, all while helping law firms enhance efficiency, innovation, and internal culture. Stacie Monahan, Partner at Maestro Strategic Partners, spent 25 years as a senior executive in both a large law firm and the insurance industry. Known for her emotional intelligence and operational expertise, she specializes in systems management and mentoring future leaders. Stacie has a passion for developing teams and building scalable structures that allow law firms to thrive. What you'll learn about in this episode: Leverage your strengths—and delegate the rest - Importance of focusing on strengths in leadership roles - Surrounding oneself with individuals who complement strengths and address diverse needs Authenticity is the foundation of effective leadership - Recognizing and nurturing authentic leadership styles - Building a team that supports personal growth and business development Delegation is essential for scalability and sustainability - Emphasizing the significance of effective delegation in leadership - Encouraging leaders to empower their team members to prevent organizational vulnerabilities Invest in people to create future leaders - Encouraging leaders to invest in mentorship and personal development - Prioritizing creating an environment that fosters new leaders rather than hoarding power Culture thrives on vulnerability, communication, and care - Highlighting the value of open communication and vulnerability in leadership - Measuring leadership success by replicating leadership roles and positively impacting others' lives Resources: Website: mstratpartners.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/maestro-strategic-partners Facebook: facebook.com/maestrostrategic/ Additional Resources: https://www.pilmma.org/aiworkshop https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind
How many of us are stuck playing media relations hits-and-misses while the real opportunities to drive business transformation seem to be just out of reach? In this episode of The Trending Communicator, host Dan Nestle sits down with Kristel Valaydon, founder of KV Communications, to explore her revolutionary Five Spheres of Connection framework and our capacity to transform PR into a leadership strategy. After 25 years in the industry and 15 years developing her approach, Kristel challenges the traditional view that PR is a marketing function. Instead, she positions communications as a business strategy that creates community around ambitious founders and forward-thinking teams. Their conversation digs into why most communications work is just broadcasting, how the fractured media landscape demands new approaches, and why AVEs (advertising value equivalents) need to disappear forever. Kristel shares insights from working with what she affectionately calls "rebels and misfits" – innovative leaders trying to shift minds, models, and markets while building genuine communities around their missions. What We Talk About: The Five Spheres of Connection: Visionaries, Trailblazers, Champions, Discoverers, and Pathfinders Why PR as media relations is only one-fifth of what communications professionals should be doing How community building differs from audience development and why it matters The evolution of media companies and the rise of niche, trade, and newsletter platforms Why founders and rebels need different communication strategies than Fortune 500 companies The role of AI as a research and strategy partner while maintaining human-first approaches Moving beyond AVEs and impressions to business-aligned measurement frameworks Notable Quotes On the Evolution of PR: "I came out into the real world of business and an agency and I just noticed for pretty much the duration it was media relations. It was very much focused on celebrity." - Kristel Valaydon [6:50 → 7:05] On Measuring PR Impact: "We're having those business conversations and discovering actually no one's measuring this. How are we measuring this? And as it turns out, what benefits are we giving the clients here?" - Kristel Valaydon [7:35 → 7:50] On Working with Rebels: "We call them rebels and misfits, but it's a term of endearment. They don't call themselves that at all, but they're so creative and innovative and they are trying something completely different." - Kristel Valaydon [9:10 → 9:25] On the Role of AI in Strategy: "I love AI from a strategic point of view. It's a strategic, you know, sort of sparring partner for me. It's really testing my ideas and really going, how can we make this better?" - Kristel Valaydon [59:00 → 59:10] On Challenging Clients: "We're in services. We're not in servitude, and we are the experts." - Kristel Valaydon [1:06:13 → 1:06:14] Resources and Links Dan Nestle Inquisitive Communications | WebsiteThe Trending Communicator | WebsiteCommunications Trends from Trending Communicators | Dan Nestle's SubstackDan Nestle | LinkedIn Kristel Valaydon KV Communications | Website5 Spheres of Connection | KV Comms WebsiteKristel Valaydon | LinkedIn Timestamps 0:00 Intro: The future of communications 5:43 Kristel's journey from agency to entrepreneurship 11:29 Working with rebels and misfits as clients 18:51 How media companies are adapting to change 25:12 The five spheres of connection framework 34:28 Discoverers: Customers and early adopters 41:00 Pathfinders: External partnerships and media 46:43 Measuring success across the five spheres 53:05 Starting with an audit and prioritization 58:11 AI as an enabler for the five spheres 1:04:37 PR's role in building a better world (Notes co-created by Human Dan, Claude, and Flowsend.ai ) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Material hardship like food or housing insecurity or inadequate access to medical care are routinely measured. But transportation insecurity has not been, despite its significance in the lives of people with low incomes, and the likelihood that it intersects with other forms of hardship. For this episode, Dr. Alexandra Murphy joins us to discuss her recent co-authored paper, titled, “How Does Transportation Insecurity Compare and Relate to Other Indicators of Material Hardship in the U.S.?” She shares her work constructing and implementing the Transportation Insecurity Index, and explains how it is being used across the country. Alex Murphy is a sociologist at the University of Michigan where she is an Assistant Research Scientist at Poverty Solutions in the Ford School of Public Policy and is the Associate Director of Social Science Research at Mcity.
In this episode of the Auto Remarketing Podcast, Bill Zadeits welcomes Elizabeth Stegall, Senior Director of Client Retention with Autotrader, Kelley Blue Book and ICO and Cody Gentry, AVP of Dealer Success with Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book. The executives breakdown high level and high interest findings for dealers from the latest Cox Automotive Whitepaper - Measuring Your Marketing That's Working.
The promise of regenerative agriculture to work with nature rather than against it is enticing. But is that how it plays out?
Dr Jacob Jorem in conversation with Dr Piyush Pushkar on the subject of the recently published BJPsych Open paper "Impact of introducing a capacity-based mental health law in Norway: qualitative exploration of multi-stakeholder perspectives". They are joined by Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon), an experienced barrister, writer and educator; and expert in the area of decision making capacity. View the paper here: https://doi.org/10.1192/bjo.2024.810 Authors: Jacob Jorem, Reidun Førde, Tonje Lossius Husum, Jørgen Dahlberg and Reidar Pedersen Follow us on Twitter @TheBJPsych #BJPOpen Podcast transcripts available: bit.ly/3CXSijb Disclaimer: BJPsych Open is not responsible for statements made by podcast contributors. Unless so stated, the content of this podcast does not necessarily reflect the views of the Editor-in-Chief or the Royal College of Psychiatrists. UK Resources mentioned in the podcast: https://www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/ https://www.mentalcapacitylawandpolicy.org.uk/decision-making-capacity-and-mental-health-law-the-norwegian-experience-in-conversation-with-jacob-jorem/ Measuring the impact of revised mental health legislation on human rights in Queensland, Australia https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijlp.2020.101634 Neeraj S. Gill, Andrew Amos, Hassan Muhsen, Joshua Hatton, Charuka Ekanayake, Steve Kisely, International Journal of Law and Psychiatry, Volume 73, 2020, 101634, ISSN 0160-2527,
This week we're once again split across two continents, Eric and Paula in Bend, OR, and Nick in Girona, Spain. We kick things off with a teaser for Eric's upcoming 50k ultramarathon, announce our TTL Strava Art winner, and then dive into listener-submitted triathlon questions. This week we discussed:How to measure current fitnessPracticing for 180-degree turnsThe importance of sticking closely to workout timesSki touring setupsAquabikeRacing Athena/Clydesdale vs. age groupHow short is too short to race on a new TT bikeA big thank you to our podcast supporters who keep the podcast alive! To submit a question for the podcast and to become a podcast supporter, head over to ThatTriathlonLife.com/podcast
Thanks to our partner PromotiveStill judging your advertising budget by a percent of sales? Thinking of buying an alignment rack or even an entire shop? What about paying down that 2.75% mortgage? Hunt is here to challenge your assumptions and break down how ROI—Return on Investment—should guide every major decision you make.In this week's episode, Hunt pulls back the curtain on the real math behind smart business moves and how most shop owners are getting it wrong by focusing on emotion over numbers. Whether it's marketing spend, new equipment, or business expansion, he explains how to look at your return like an investor—not just a technician with a calculator.What You'll Learn:Understanding ROI Beyond the Buzzword(01:16) Why ROI is more than just an acronym—it's your business's compass(03:42) What advertising, buying equipment, and paying debt all have in common(06:05) Why emotion-based decisions are costing you real moneyAdvertising ROI: The Most Misunderstood Metric(06:55) The #1 mistake shops make when evaluating ad spend(08:15) Why 3–6% of sales is a misleading metric(10:37) Why gross profit—not sales—is the number that matters(13:02) What a 100% ROI looks like—and why you might be underspendingBuying Equipment: A Smarter Way to Evaluate Big Purchases(16:16) The alignment rack ROI breakdown every shop owner should run(17:56) How many alignments you need to break even (and why it's not enough)(20:23) When optimism becomes a liability in ROI math(22:11) What to do when the ROI is at 0%Buying or Selling a Shop: The ROI Lens That Reveals Everything(23:26) Why auto repair shops are sold based on profit—not top-line sales(24:02) Two shops, same price—one makes 3X more: which would you buy?(26:13) How bad ROI ruins family buyouts (and what to do instead)Paying Off Debt: When It's Smart—and When It's Not(29:41) Why paying off your credit card could earn you 24% overnight(31:49) The 2.75% mortgage myth—when being debt-free costs you more(34:07) Why cash beats being debt-free (almost) every time(35:26) The lease payoff trap no one warns you aboutThanks to our partner PromotiveIt's time to hire a superstar for your business; what a grind you have in front of you. Introducing Promotive, a full-service staffing solution for your shop. Promotive has over 40 years of recruiting and automotive experience. If you need qualified technicians and service advisors and want to offload the heavy lifting, visit www.gopromotive.com.Paar Melis and Associates – Accountants Specializing in Automotive RepairVisit us Online: www.paarmelis.comEmail Hunt: podcast@paarmelis.comText Paar Melis @ 301-307-5413Download a Copy of My Books Here:Wrenches to Write-OffsYour Perfect Shop The Aftermarket Radio Network: https://aftermarketradionetwork.com/Remarkable Results Radio...
On hour two of Sportsnet Today, Logan Gordon, Peter Klein, and our Thursday regular Adnan Virk talk about the Jays series sweep over the Rockies, and their upcoming series against the LA Dodgers. Virk tells us why this upcoming series will be crucial in gauging where the Jays actually are in terms of ability and play in all aspects. Plus, Virk shares his thoughts about Shohei Ohtani recording his 1000th hit as did Philadelphia's Kyle Schwarber. (21:23) Matty Rose gives us a Thursday edition of the Stamps Report heading into this weekend's matchup against the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Rose brings us the latest update on Vernon Adams Jr. and Clark Barnes, who was injured in Week 5 of the season against Winnipeg, spraining his ankle on a receiving touchdown. Plus, hear from Barnes at practice when he spoke to media about how he's feeling.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. Catch every episode of Sportsnet Today live on Sportsnet 960 from 1-3pm MST! Hour 1 Music: Island Life - Atomic Drum AssemblyHour 2 Music: Egozi - Jell O Logan: @Fan960Logan on X Produced by Cameron Hughes and Shan Virjee.
In this podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Wendy Lipton-Dibner about how leaders build impassioned engagement, unrivaled loyalty, and boundless growth by measuring real-world impact. Wendy Lipton-Dibner, MA, author of WHAT MATTERS MATTERS MOST®: How Leaders Build Impassioned Engagement, Unrivaled Loyalty, And Boundless Growth By Measuring Real-World Impact, is the leading authority on organizational development through strategic and operational impact. A multiple-time bestselling author, sought-after strategist, and serial entrepreneur, Lipton-Dibner is known for her unparalleled ability to help organizations increase profitability by maximizing and capitalizing on the Real-World Impact they create for all stakeholders. President, Founder, and CEO of Professional Impact, Inc., Lipton-Dibner is the developer of Organizational Impact Strategy, inventor of Real-World Impact Metrics, and creator of the companion app. She has helped thousands of enterprise, healthcare, small business, and non-profit leaders increase team effectiveness and revenue as the direct result of making a measurable difference in people's lives. Check out all of the podcasts in the HCI Podcast Network!
Robert DiNozzi is Chief Growth Officer at Second Wind Consultants, where he leads brand strategy and key relationships with lenders, investors, intermediaries, and other stakeholders. He oversees corporate strategy, industry partnerships, and the development of growth models across banking, private equity, M&A, and franchising. DiNozzi also directs branding, content, and media efforts to convey Second Wind's mission of preserving and unlocking business value. Before joining Second Wind, DiNozzi spent 15 years in Hollywood as a film producer and executive, working with major studios like Warner Brothers, Disney, and Paramount. He produced the box-office hit Flightplan, founded a market-leading non-theatrical distribution company, and pioneered tech products, including a top-ranked voice-enabled productivity app and an accessible gaming platform. His experience spans creative development, structured finance, and global dealmaking. An expert in strategic storytelling, DiNozzi is known for aligning teams around compelling narratives that drive engagement and growth. He's led major brand collaborations with companies like Microsoft and BMW, and teaches the art of pitching story at the university level, combining his backgrounds in entertainment and business to inspire powerful communication. During the show we discussed: Second Wind's core mission in action Using the UCC to resolve debt Preserving value during business distress How Second Wind differs from bankruptcy Turning unsustainable businesses profitable Industry adaptability of Second Wind's solutions Getting out of over-leveraged SBA loans Measuring long-term impact on businesses Common misconceptions about business turnaround Resources: https://secondwindconsultants.com/
In this episode of Experiencing Data, I introduce part 1 of my new MIRRR UX framework for designing trustworthy agentic AI applications—you know, the kind that might actually get used and have the opportunity to create the desired business value everyone seeks! One of the biggest challenges with both traditional analytics, ML, and now, LLM-driven AI agents, is getting end users and stakeholders to trust and utilize these data products—especially if we're asking humans in the loop to make changes to their behavior or ways of working. In this episode, I challenge the idea that software UIs will vanish with the rise of AI-based automation. In fact, the MIRRR framework is based on the idea that AI agents should be “in the human loop,” and a control surface (user interface) may in many situations be essential to ensure any automated workers engender trust with their human overlords. By properly considering the control and oversight that end users and stakeholders need, you can enable the business value and UX outcomes that your paying customers, stakeholders, and application users seek from agentic AI. Using use cases from insurance claims processing, in this episode, I introduce the first two of five control points in the MIRRR framework—Monitor and Interrupt. These control points represent core actions that define how AI agents often should operate and interact within human systems: Monitor – enabling appropriate transparency into AI agent behavior and performance Interrupt – designing both manual and automated pausing mechanisms to ensure human oversight remains possible when needed …and in a couple weeks, stay tuned for part 2 where I'll wrap up this first version of my MIRRR framework. Highlights / Skip to: 00:34 Introducing the MIRRR UX Framework for designing trustworthy agentic AI Applications. 01:27 The importance of trust in AI systems and how it is linked to user adoption 03:06 Cultural shifts, AI hype, and growing AI skepticism 04:13 Human centered design practices for agentic AI 06:48 I discuss how understanding your users' needs does not change with agentic AI, and that trust in agentic applications has direct ties to user adoption and value creation 11:32 Measuring success of agentic applications with UX outcomes 15:26 Introducing the first two of five MIRRR framework control points: 16:29 M is for Monitor; understanding the agent's “performance,” and the right level of transparency end users need, from individual tasks to aggregate views 20:29 I is for Interrupt; when and why users may need to stop the agent—and what happens next 28:02 Conclusion and next steps
In this rapid-fire episode, Jack and Jeremy tackle six cold email and outreach questions submitted by listener Trey. From proper greetings and cultural nuances to incentives and defining success, the hosts share actionable insights based on real-world experience. Whether you're new to outreach or refining your strategy, this episode has something for every B2B emailer. Key topics discussed: - Why using “Hello” in cold email greetings can sound too formal or robotic - The importance of matching your tone to your recipient's culture or geographic location - Using industry-specific language to better connect with your prospects (e.g., “What are y'all building?”) - Clarifying the definition of a “qualified lead” versus a “prospect” - Measuring the success of cold email campaigns based on conversations started, not just closed sales - Offering gift cards or incentives in exchange for sales calls — when it works and when it doesn't - The psychology of value perception when offering monetary incentives This episode is packed with practical advice, real examples, and a few laughs as Jack and Jeremy explore what really works in cold outreach. Big thanks to Trey for the thoughtful questions — keep them coming! About the hosts: Jack Reamer founded SalesBread.com – the lead generation agency that brings B2B companies 1 lead per day by sending ultra-personalized LinkedIn messages and cold emails. Show listeners can book a free, 15-minute lead generation brainstorm session here: https://salesbread.com/contact/ Jeremy Chatelaine founded QuickMail.com – the most performant cold email platform to get replies, thanks to industry-leading features such as Deliverability AI and Advanced Stats. Start your trial today here: https://quickmail.com
Swanny argues that the new CFB Playoff Trophy has created a new order of elite teams in college football.
The tongue is the most common airway obstruction in an unconscious patient.Insertion an oropharyngeal airway helps keep the patient's tongue from falling to the back of the pharynx, causing an airway obstruction.The oropharyngeal airway is sometimes called an OPA or simply an oral airway.Indications for using an oral airway.Contraindication for an oral airway and an alternative airway that can be used for patients with an intact gag reflex.Measuring an OPA and possible complications from inserting one that's too small or too large.Two techniques to properly insert an OPA.The use of an oral airway during CPR.The use of an OPA as a bite block after a patient has an advanced airway placed.Good luck with your ACLS class!Links: Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor Practice ECG rhythms at Dialed Medics - https://dialedmedics.com/Free Prescription Discount Card - Download your free drug discount card to save money on prescription medications for you and your pets: https://safemeds.vipPass ACLS Web Site - Episode archives & other ACLS-related podcasts: https://passacls.com@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn
In this week's smallcap investing show, UK equity analyst & markets commentator Paul Scott & I discussed our latest thoughts on 23 stock ideas: 00:00 Recent buys & sells: 4Imprint & CT Automotive 04:10 Zotefoams 08:10 Eagle Eye 10:00 Tracsis 12:30 Videndum 17:40 Synthomer 20:50 Close Brothers 23:35 Auction Technology Group 27:40 Tortilla Mexican Grill 29:50 Domino's Pizza UK 34:55 Yougov 37:55 TP ICAP 40:35 Pets at home 43:30 XP Power 45:55 Travis Perkins 47:20 MS International 50:40 Senior 52:45 Mincon 55:30 Bango 57:25 Xaar 58:45 James Halstead 61:45 Measuring stock liquidity 63:25 Manx Financial 65:10 Banks & macro read-across
In this episode of Gradient Dissent, Lukas Biewald sits down with Arvind Jain, CEO and founder of Glean. They discuss Glean's evolution from solving enterprise search to building agentic AI tools that understand internal knowledge and workflows. Arvind shares how his early use of transformer models in 2019 laid the foundation for Glean's success, well before the term "generative AI" was mainstream.They explore the technical and organizational challenges behind enterprise LLMs—including security, hallucination suppression—and when it makes sense to fine-tune models. Arvind also reflects on his previous startup Rubrik and explains how Glean's AI platform aims to reshape how teams operate, from personalized agents to ever-fresh internal documentation.Follow Arvind Jain: https://x.com/jainarvindFollow Weights & Biases: https://x.com/weights_biasesTimestamps: [00:01:00] What Glean is and how it works [00:02:39] Starting Glean before the LLM boom [00:04:10] Using transformers early in enterprise search [00:06:48] Semantic search vs. generative answers [00:08:13] When to fine-tune vs. use out-of-box models [00:12:38] The value of small, purpose-trained models [00:13:04] Enterprise security and embedding risks[00:16:31] Lessons from Rubrik and starting Glean [00:19:31] The contrarian bet on enterprise search [00:22:57] Culture and lessons learned from Google [00:25:13] Everyone will have their own AI-powered "team" [00:28:43] Using AI to keep documentation evergreen [00:31:22] AI-generated churn and risk analysis [00:33:55] Measuring model improvement with golden sets[00:36:05] Suppressing hallucinations with citations [00:39:22] Agents that can ping humans for help [00:40:41] AI as a force multiplier, not a replacement [00:42:26] The enduring value of hard work
Marisa Fagan, Head of Product at Katilyst and veteran security culture expert joins us today to share practical strategies for building and scaling security champions programs that actually work, from designing effective pilots to avoiding common pitfalls that can derail your initiatives. Learn how to motivate developers using the SAPs model (Status, Access, Power, Stuff), why getting management buy-in is crucial before launching, and discover the metrics that truly demonstrate security culture success. Marisa reveals why most programs fail, shares her blueprint for creating sustainable security culture initiatives, and discusses the evolution beyond security champions to include privacy and accessibility programs. Resources Mentioned: • Security Champion Success Guide: https://securitychampionsuccessguide.org/ • OWASP Security Champions Guide: securitychampions.owasp.org • People-Centric Security book by Lance Hayden FOLLOW OUR SOCIAL MEDIA: ➜Twitter: @AppSecPodcast➜LinkedIn: The Application Security Podcast➜YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ApplicationSecurityPodcast Thanks for Listening! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Dr Selene Silvestri, Research Scientist at the MIT Center for Transportation and Logistics, discusses the environmental impact of e-commerce packaging. Measuring the cost of e-commerce packaging Growth in e-commerce and impact on packaging Benefits of recycling cardboard packaging E-commerce shifting the cardboard recycling burden from retailers to consumers Obstacles to higher recycling rates Current models to encourage recycling Regulations on reducing empty space in parcels Reducing the weight of packaging Reverse logistics framework to support recycling Efficiency and convenience of doorstep recycling collection Reusable packaging Consolidated recycling drop-off points
We're back with another Hot Breath! answering all of your comedy questions. Don't forget to join our Patreon for more exclusive content!Join our Patreon: http://patreon.com/hotbreathpodSend us a question: https://www.speakpipe.com/HotBreathPodJoin our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HotBreathComedyNetwork/Join our email list here: https://hotbreathpodcast.com/vipSubscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://youtube.com/hotbreathpod?sub_confirmation=1Check out our classes and workshops here: https://hotbreathmedia.com
Some historically marginalized groups, including Black women, have a complex relationship with the scientific community and institutions, yet their concerns and experiences with emerging technologies like AI are often left out of discussions around trust and design. In this episode, Nicol Turner Lee is joined by Raj Korpan and Zarah Guillemet to discuss their new research centering Black women's trust in AI and the importance of this perspective in creating equitable technologies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this engaging episode, we delve into the common struggles and misconceptions about using scales as the sole measure of progress in your health journey. We kick off with a personal win of the week: a triumphant return to running after a serious tailbone injury, highlighting the significance of celebrating small victories. As the discussion unfolds, we hear about the unexpected challenges faced from completing a marathon, sparking a lively conversation about unconventional setbacks and the quirky solutions that follow, such as the world of nail artistry. The core of this episode centers around the often misunderstood role of scales in tracking progress. We discuss why fluctuations are normal, especially for women, and why fixating on the numbers can be counterproductive. Instead, listeners are encouraged to focus on broader health indicators like energy levels, fitness improvements, and behavioral changes. Alternatives to scale measurements are explored, such as tracking changes in clothing fit and using daily weigh-ins to better understand body trends, thus building a healthier relationship with weight. Throughout, the importance of habits and behaviors in achieving long-term weight management is emphasized, urging listeners to adopt a more holistic view of health and well-being. Concluding with practical tips and personal insights, this episode offers a fresh perspective on navigating your health journey beyond the numbers.
Chip Conley is the founder of Joie de Vivre hotels, the second-largest boutique hotel brand in the world. At age 52, he joined Airbnb as Head of Global Hospitality and Strategy, reporting to CEO Brian Chesky, who was 21 years younger. He earned the title of Airbnb's “Modern Elder” by guiding the young founders on leadership and culture while learning Silicon Valley's tech mindset himself. Today, Chip leads the Modern Elder Academy, the world's first midlife wisdom school, and is the author of best-selling books like Wisdom@Work and Peak. He champions the idea that age and experience are assets—and that midlife can be a launchpad for renewed purpose and impact.In this conversation, we discuss:1. The reality of Brian Chesky in “founder mode”—the good, bad, and stressful2. How Chip went from running 52 boutique hotels to becoming Airbnb's in-house mentor in his 50s3. The “mentor and intern” mindset: how to simultaneously teach others and stay curious like a beginner4. Why AI might actually favor older workers (hint: human wisdom vs. artificial intelligence)5. His framework for navigating midlife transitions and finding meaning after 406. Specific tactics for older professionals to thrive in tech companies7. Surprising data that midlife is often the happiest time of life—and how to leverage your 40s, 50s, and beyond8. Chip's formula for managing anxiety and fear (and how to regain control when worry strikes)—Brought to you by:Great Question—Empower everyone to run great research: https://www.greatquestion.com/lennyVanta—Automate compliance. Simplify security: https://vanta.com/lennyCoda—The all-in-one collaborative workspace: https://coda.io/lenny—Transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/chip-conley —My biggest takeaways (for paid newsletter subscribers): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/i/168435278/my-biggest-takeaways-from-this-conversation—Where to find Chip Conley:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chipconleysf/• Website: https://chipconley.com/• Modern Elder Academy: https://www.meawisdom.com/• Podcast: https://www.meawisdom.com/podcast/—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Chip Conley(04:09) Chip's journey with Airbnb(10:35) Insights on working with Brian Chesky(19:56) The value of intergenerational collaboration(25:57) Addressing ageism in tech(41:33) Chip's early career and founding Joie de Vivre(43:54) A life-changing near-death experience(46:39) The importance of company culture(55:57) The Modern Elder Academy(59:21) The upside of aging(01:06:53) AI in daily life(01:09:14) Lightning round and final thoughts—Referenced:• Brian Chesky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianchesky/• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• Natalie Tucci on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/natalietuccishoff/• Laura Modi on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurahughes6/• How to build a cult-like brand | Laura Modi (Bobbie): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/from-growth-to-slowth-the-making• George Tenet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Tenet• Joie de Vivre Hospitality: https://www.hyatt.com/jdv-by-hyatt/en-US• Fest300: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fest300• John Q. Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnqsmith/•Will A.I. Replace New Hires or Middle Managers?: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/business/ai-job-cuts.html• Burning Man: https://burningman.org/• Sheryl Sandberg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-sandberg-5126652/• Bill Graham: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Graham_(promoter)• Maslow's hierarchy: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maslow%27s_hierarchy_of_needs• Measuring what makes life worthwhile: https://www.ted.com/talks/chip_conley_measuring_what_makes_life_worthwhile• Jonathan Mildenhall on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mildenhall/• Becca Levy's website: https://becca-levy.com/• Kabuki Springs & Spa: https://kabukisprings.com/• How positive age beliefs can support positive health outcomes with Becca Levy, PhD: https://www.ama-assn.org/delivering-care/population-care/how-positive-age-beliefs-can-support-positive-health-outcomes-becca• The U-shape of Happiness Across the Life Course: Expanding the Discussion: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC7529452/• The Midlife Unraveling: https://brenebrown.com/articles/2018/05/24/the-midlife-unraveling/• Four Seasons: https://www.fourseasons.com/• Blue Zones: https://www.bluezones.com/• The Esalen Institute: https://www.esalen.org/• Wisdom Well blog: https://www.meawisdom.com/wisdom-well/• Elizabeth Gilbert TED Talk: Your elusive creative genius: https://www.ted.com/talks/elizabeth_gilbert_your_elusive_creative_genius• Ted Lasso on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/ted-lasso/umc.cmc.vtoh0mn0xn7t3c643xqonfzy• I'll Push You: https://www.illpushyou.com/• Vuori shorts: https://vuoriclothing.com/collections/shorts• Fly Ranch: https://flyranch.burningman.org/—Recommended books:• Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder: https://www.amazon.com/Wisdom-Work-Making-Modern-Elder/dp/0525572902• Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World: https://www.amazon.com/Range-Generalists-Triumph-Specialized-World/dp/0735214484• Peak: How Great Companies Get Their Mojo from Maslow: https://www.amazon.com/Peak-Great-Companies-Their-Maslow/dp/0787988618• Learning to Love Midlife: 12 Reasons Why Life Gets Better with Age: https://www.amazon.com/Learning-Love-Midlife-Reasons-Better/dp/0316567027• Man's Search for Meaning: https://www.amazon.com/Mans-Search-Meaning-Viktor-Frankl/dp/0807060100/• Emotional Equations: Simple Steps for Creating Happiness + Success in Business + Life: https://www.amazon.com/Emotional-Equations-Creating-Happiness-Business/dp/1451607261/• Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear: https://www.amazon.com/Big-Magic-Creative-Living-Beyond/dp/1594634726—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. 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Brendan Rogers is a leadership and business coach who helps business owners, organisations and senior leaders scale through what's necessary to be effective in their chosen field and balance life. Timestamps added below if you want to skip to your juice.Want to become a Keep Rolling Patron and help further support the channel, hit the Patreon link below and Roll with the Squad!https://www.patreon.com/street_rolling_cheetahAdd, Follow or Contact Brendan:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bjrogers01/Add, Follow or Contact me: Email: streetrollingcheetah@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/street_rolling_cheetah/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/st_rollcheetahFace book: https://www.facebook.com/StreetRollingCheetah/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jake-briggs-77b867100/Timestamps(00:00:00) Introduction(00:03:44) Welcome Brendan Rogers(00:04:18) Starting from the very beginning(00:05:10) Starting in shipping(00:07:22) Being the youngest in the office(00:09:08) Off to the UK(00:11:20) Office stress shielded during trying times(00:12:22) The tattoo YNWA(00:13:40) Return to Sydney Australia in shipping business(00:18:00) Dealing with sea pirates(00:19:26) Shipping impacts all people of the world(00:22:44) Remaining humble in our area of expertise(00:25:38) From shipping to COO at the sports college(00:32:30) The world of compliance and continuous improvement(00:35:45) Being inspired to apply cultural improvements(00:45:35) Why build community and a quality culture(00:54:50) The light bulb moment - a new focus(01:00:00) Coaching in parenting, foster care, school, business and sports(01:09:00) The future on the Central Coast(01:17:45) The role of leadership coach is about questions(01:26:40) Coaching in context(01:30:15) The journey to becoming a digital nomad(01:33:00) The People Impact System(01:38:30) The customer perspective can teach you(01:42:00) Credentials vs experience(01:49:30) Measuring leadership through feedback(01:52:05) Growth Opportunities(01:57:00) Avoiding selfish behaviour(02:01:52) Adding AI into your business(02:07:30) A powerful authentic AI avatar (02:11:23) The PROMPT(02:18:22) The Culture of Leadership podcast(02:27:45) Learning through other's challenges(02:36:10) Unconventional story- A journey to better business(02:42:09) Brendan's daily ritual(02:45:10) The future plans - a membership model(02:49:09) Closing & connecting
Anthony and Katie are joined by Lance Willett, Chief Quality Officer at Automattic. There's a lot packed into this hour long conversation, but a few things we touch on are:- Measuring and championing quality in distributed teams- Navigating feedback culture and team dynamics- Balancing craft, context, and care in product developmentHardik Pandya tweet Anthony mentioned: https://x.com/hvpandya/status/1949733270897188935Hosts:Anthony Hobday, Generalist Product Designer: https://twitter.com/hobdaydesignKatie Langerman, Systems Designer: https://twitter.com/KatieLangerman
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"Can we accurately measure children's physical activity with just one device?" In this insightful episode, Dr. Olli Tikkanen speaks with Dr. Ying Gao about her research on sedentary behavior and physical activity in children, combining accelerometer and EMG data to improve accuracy. Dr. Gao explains the challenges of using only accelerometers, as they capture movement but not muscle contractions, which are essential for understanding true physical activity. She describes her study on setting a reliable threshold to differentiate between sitting, light movement, and active play in children, aiming to create a standardized approach for assessing activity levels. Dr. Gao also discusses her findings on how combining EMG with accelerometer data provides a clearer picture of muscle activity, especially for distinguishing between sedentary and active behaviors in school-aged children. This episode sheds light on new methods in physical activity measurement that could improve research on children's health and activity habits. __________________ This podcast episode is sponsored by Fibion Inc. | Better Sleep, Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity Research with Less Hassle --- Collect, store and manage SB and PA data easily and remotely - Discover ground-breaking Fibion SENS --- Learn more about Fibion Flash - a versatile customizable tool with HRV and accelerometry capability. --- SB and PA measurements, analysis, and feedback made easy. Learn more about Fibion Research. --- Learn more about Fibion Sleep and Fibion Circadian Rhythm Solutions. --- Fibion Kids - Activity tracking designed for children. --- Explore our Wearables, Experience sampling method (ESM), Sleep, Heart rate variability (HRV), Sedentary Behavior and Physical Activity article collections for insights on related articles. --- Refer to our article "Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior Measurements" for an exploration of active and sedentary lifestyle assessment methods. --- Learn about actigraphy in our guide: Exploring Actigraphy in Scientific Research: A Comprehensive Guide. --- Gain foundational ESM insights with "Introduction to Experience Sampling Method (ESM)" for a comprehensive overview. --- Explore accelerometer use in health research with our article "Measuring Physical Activity and Sedentary Behavior with Accelerometers ". --- For an introduction to the fundamental aspects of HRV, consider revisiting our Ultimate Guide to Heart Rate Variability. --- Follow the podcast on Twitter https://twitter.com/PA_Researcher Follow host Dr Olli Tikkanen on Twitter https://twitter.com/ollitikkanen Follow Fibion on Twitter https://twitter.com/fibion Check our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@PA_Researcher
What happens when citizens lose faith in the institutions that serve them? And how can we rebuild that trust?Episode SummaryOn this episode, I'm speaking to someone who cares passionately about this subject and who has made it her life's work to research and solve it. From politicians who lie, to corruption scandals, to public services that simply don't work the way we expect—especially when we're paying taxes and getting poor value—something feels broken. I want to know: how do we understand and respond to that breakdown of faith?Libby Maman, founder and CEO of Luminata, whose work turns abstract values like transparency, accountability, participation and inclusiveness into tangible, measurable trust indicators.We dig into why conventional approaches to rebuilding trust often backfire, and how designing systems that measure the right things can actually shift organisational behaviour for the better.You'll hear not only how trust can be mapped, measured and managed—but why that matters. We challenge assumptions: do metrics actually undermine trust? Or can they signal seriousness, credibility and responsiveness? Libby shares concrete examples of stakeholder‑led indicators, behavioural logic in gamification, and the limitations and opportunities of measuring democratic values.Guest Biography: Libby MamanLibby Maman is a researcher and systems designer working at the intersection of public policy, behavioural science and institutional design. She is the founder and CEO of Luminata, a consultancy that partners with governments and civil society to build measurable trust frameworks. Libby's broader background spans academia, consulting and public sector work.Her research focuses on translating democratic norms—such as transparency, accountability and inclusiveness—into practical metrics that organisations can both implement and act on. Through Luminata, she has worked with national and local governments to co‑design trust indicators that respond to real stakeholder needs and drive change.AI-Generated Timestamp Summary[00:00:00] Introduction: Declining trust in public bodies and the stakes of measurement[00:02:45] Libby's background and mission at Luminata[00:05:30] Why traditional trust-building (PR, appeals to values) often fails[00:10:15] Designing trust indicators: transparency, accountability, participation, inclusiveness[00:15:40] Co‑design with stakeholders to ensure relevance and buy‑in[00:20:10] Behavioural logic: how metrics can motivate institutional change[00:25:00] Risks of aspirational vs realistic measurement targets[00:30:00] Trust-politicisation: when metrics become tools of power[00:35:20] Case examples of gamified measurement and its impact[00:40:00] The relationship between trust-building and voluntary compliance[00:45:30] Limitations: measurement isn't magic—but it's a start[00:50:00] Final reflections on what organisations must do to grow trustLinks:Libby's website - Luminata website (Libby's consultancy) Libby on LinkedIn Relevant Previous EpisodesProfessor Yuval Feldman on why we should write rules for good people not bad peopleProfessor Yuval Feldman on Trust & Voluntary ComplianceHilary Sutcliffe on TrustDr Jake Mazulewicz on Human Reliability
How do we move from reactive recruiting to predictive talent acquisition? In an era where performance metrics drive every business decision, recruitment often remains stubbornly intuition-based, especially when evaluating soft skills like empathy, communication, and critical thinking. What if AI could help us predict performance before a candidate even starts? And what happens when we connect hiring decisions to actual performance outcomes, creating a feedback loop that makes recruiters smarter over time? Can technology help us understand which risks are worth taking, and which gut feelings we should trust? My guests this week are Veronique Lacasse, Senior Manager at Bell Canada, and Stephane Rivard, Co-founder and CEO of HiringBranch. In our conversation, Veronique and Stephane walk us through Bell's integrated approach to talent acquisition, which utilizes AI assessment data on soft skills to create a predictive, performance-driven hiring system that is still very much driven by human recruiters. In the interview, we discuss: Soft skills and business performance Measuring soft skills with AI driven assessments Challenges in high-volume hiring Building a feedback loop in recruiting, onboarding, and training Showing recruiters the performance outcomes of their decisions The candidate experience Why human recruiters aren't being replaced What does the future look like? Recruiting Future helps Talent Acquisition teams drive measurable impact by developing their strategic capability in Foresight, Influence, Talent, and Technology. If you're interested in finding out how your TA function measures up in these four critical areas, I've created the free FITT for the Future Assessment. It'll give you personalised insights to help you build strategic clarity and drive greater impact immediately. Just head to mattalder.me/podcast to complete the assessment; it takes less than 5 minutes. Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts. Follow this podcast on Spotify.
A fun 4 hours talking the super active trade deadline and more!
The trade deadline in MLB was insane yesterday! We also talk some football as news is circulating.
In this reflective episode, Lesley Logan and Brad Crowell dive into the most powerful lessons from the interview with Tami-Adrian George, founder of T.A.G Pilates & More and creator of the HAVE SKILLS, WILL TRAVEL Method. Together unpack how to stop comparing and start honoring your own pace. Learn why alignment matters more than achievement and how to redefine success on your terms.If you have any questions about this episode or want to get some of the resources we mentioned, head over to LesleyLogan.co/podcast https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/. If you have any comments or questions about the Be It pod shoot us a message at beit@lesleylogan.co mailto:beit@lesleylogan.co. And as always, if you're enjoying the show please share it with someone who you think would enjoy it as well. It is your continued support that will help us continue to help others. Thank you so much! Never miss another show by subscribing at LesleyLogan.co/subscribe https://lesleylogan.co/podcast/#follow-subscribe-free.In this episode you will learn about:What the Thass® connection is and why it changes your Pilates practice.Why you need to stop measuring your progress against other people.How building a values-aligned business support long-term success.The truth about burnout and how to listen to your body.How climbing life's mountains reveals new opportunities and clarity.Episode References/Links:OPC Summer Tour - https://opc.me/tourUK Mullet Tour - https://opc.me/ukCambodia October 2025 Retreat Waitlist - https://crowsnestretreats.comOnline Pilates Classes - https://youtube.com/@onlinepilatesclassesSubmit your wins or questions - https://beitpod.com/questionsProfitable Pilates - https://prfit.biz/eventsTami-Adrian George's Website - https://www.tagpilates.comTami-Adrian George's Instagram - https://instagram.com/Tami.Pilates.rehab If you enjoyed this episode, make sure and give us a five star rating and leave us a review on iTunes, Podcast Addict, Podchaser or Castbox. https://lovethepodcast.com/BITYSIDEALS! 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We missed the genetic opportunity to do that, or we missed out on the height to do whatever, like the money, the time, whatever it is. And really it's like, you know, something that we're really proud of at even OPC. And one of the reasons why we love Tami and why she loves OPC is like, she wants you to measure yourself against yourself. Lesley Logan 0:22 Welcome to the Be It Till You See It podcast where we talk about taking messy action, knowing that perfect is boring. I'm Lesley Logan, Pilates instructor and fitness business coach. I've trained thousands of people around the world and the number one thing I see stopping people from achieving anything is self-doubt. My friends, action brings clarity and it's the antidote to fear. Each week, my guest will bring bold, executable, intrinsic and targeted steps that you can use to put yourself first and Be It Till You See It. It's a practice, not a perfect. Let's get started.Lesley Logan 1:05 Welcome back to the Be It Till You See It interview recap where my co-host in life, Brad, and I are going to dig into the intentional convo I have with Tami-Adrian George in our last episode. If you haven't listened to that one, you absolutely should, especially if you are a Pilates instructor, absolutely should do it. Brad Crowell 1:20 I mean, there's definitely a jaw-dropping moment in there where you're like, what did you do? That's amazing. Lesley Logan 1:26 Oh, and also, like, anyone who, like, thinks, oh gosh, I'm like, not quite my life has not been linear. I'm not qualified for anything like this girl has had a journey, yeah. Are you talking about when they they, yeah, yeah, like that. Brad Crowell 1:42 Yeah, okay, we should definitely cut that from it, because you should go back and watch that. So bleep out we'll bleep it out. We'll bleep out what Lesley just said. Lesley Logan 1:51 Yeah, that's even more fun. I love when pods do that, because you're like, who is it? What did they say? Now I have to go listen. Anyways, go back and listen and then come back and listen to this, or listen all the way through, get the cliff notes and then go listen to that one. Lesley Logan 2:04 Okay, today is July 31st and it's National Mutt Day. Dogs are special, and there're oodles of national international holidays to prove it, oodles of them. But unlike most of our doggy days, national mutt day on July 31st focus on the mixed breed dogs who sometimes get overlooked. This holiday inspires people to learn more about adopting one. National Mutt Day also brings attention to many great mixed breed dogs in need of homes. In fact, they benefit from the spotlight so much that we celebrate mixed breed dogs, not just once, but twice a year, on both July 31st and December 2nd. Join us and celebrate all mutts and mixed breed dogs that make our lives so great. So mark your calendar for December 2nd because we probably won't do this again unless we forgot we did it already. And I don't know what the second is, maybe it's not Thursday. But also, I highly recommend a mutt. They have less issues, like, way less like all that stuff.Brad Crowell 2:55 They, like health issues, you mean, usually, yeah. In fact, all three of our dogs have been mixed breed. Yeah. You know, we haven't gotten like a purebred but, but you know, generally speaking, if you're gonna pick up a dog from the pound, it's gonna be a mixed breed most likely.Lesley Logan 3:13 Brad, you are not following the feeds of my dog adoptions in this town. You how many Frenchies are available at a pound? Yes, Frenchies, Frenchies, and English Bulldogs. I thought those were thousands of dollars. I mean, like and beautiful huskies and beautiful German Shepherds. I will say there, there's a shepherd pit mix is like, the cutest thing I've ever seen, also a big dog. But, the reason I chose this is, if you haven't checked in with your local dog charities in town, you really should they are not doing well. They are overcrowded. They're having a lot of problems that shelters that used to be no kill shelters are actually becoming kill shelters because they have too many dogs. And if you're like Lesley, my life is crazy. I travel so much. Great. Foster. Get a dog for the two weeks you're in town and give it back. In fact, in this, where we are, like, they're always looking for fosters. And like, the fosters could be two weeks long, it could be or until they're adopted. So you could have this dog until it's adopted, and they pay for all the medical bills. They like, there's this one dog, eight month old puppy, so cute, she's so cute. She's got skin issues. And they're like, We will cover all of medication. You just have to apply it and give her a home. That's all so, you know, like, not all fosters are fails, and you could be doing a really great thing, but literally, one of the shelters in town took in 400 dogs and cats in one week. Brad Crowell 4:35 What? Lesley Logan 4:36 I know we haven't before, we're recording this, before the fourth. It wasn't even the fourth. So they actually were able to adopt. They did a no fee adoption weekend, and they adopted 120 animals. Because, like, they, like, just need to get these things, these animals adopted. So I know it's hard. Like, apartments have rules and laws and all those things. It's really, really difficult. But like, figure out what you can do. Can you walk these dogs? Like, what can you do? Because they actually do make your like, if you think the world is falling in and it kind of is, I'm not gonna lie, really, really struggling right now, but there's something nice about hugging a dog. Yeah, I can't, I can't attest for a cat, so I don't know. Maybe they're great too, or a rabbit, but like a dog, like they're just really, there's unconditional love there. There really is. So you, it really helps you. And we go for walks with our dog in the middle of the day, because we're like, this is really overwhelming. And we go walk the dog, and you're like, oh, it's a good day. Look how beautiful the day is. So anyways, yeah, do that today. Lesley Logan 5:30 Okay, we're currently on tour with our dog. We are in Northern California, and the tour goes to August 17th, so you actually still have time to join us, and there's still time to get your virtual tickets to the Calgary event. So if you go to opc.me/tour, you can see the rest of the lineup. I know we have coming up, Eureka, Portland, Seattle, Vancouver, Kamloops, Calgary, then it's McCall, Idaho, Salt Lake City, Utah, and then Las Vegas. So still good, half of this tour is available, and Calgary is the one if you're wanting the virtual tickets, limited space on those, so just go to opc.me/tour, and then we're home for a couple weeks, and then we change the entire wardrobe we've been in to go to where it's not so warm. We're going to be in the UK. We have two events in the UK the time we're recording this. There's a couple spots left in Leeds. There's a few spots left in Essex, and Essex has opened up not only day passes, but single workshop options. If you just wanted to buy one workshop and see us like that is an option. You just have to go to opc.me/uk, and then Brad, then what? Brad Crowell 6:32 Then we're heading to Cambodia. Lesley Logan 6:34 Yeah. We come home for a couple weeks and we change the wardrobe again. So we go from summer to winter-ish, and then we go to the jungle.Brad Crowell 6:45 We go to humidity. Lesley Logan 6:47 Humidity. Oh, my God, my skin is dying for it. Brad Crowell 6:51 Yeah, it's gonna be awesome. We still have some room for Cambodia in October. It's there's definitely still time to come join us. We'd love to have you the this trip is gonna be really fun we're having two excursions after the retreat is over. One of them is to go see an elephant sanctuary, and the other is to go visit a waterfall that used to be the King's Waterfall. And these are two magical trips Lesley and I have had the chance to do before and. Lesley Logan 7:20 I really wonder how the king got up to this waterfall, because our experience is less than first. Brad Crowell 7:25 It takes like it's like an hour to drive up, up, like, there from the city and like, man getting up the hill. Like, now finally. Lesley Logan 7:34 They're trying, they're trying to pave it, but it's not. Brad Crowell 7:36 Yeah but when we first went up there, it was like 2017 or '18 or something like that and like it was literally just a slick, muddy road.Lesley Logan 7:45 I thought we got stuck in the mud. Brad Crowell 7:46 We did yes, and we had to get off the bus, just so the bus was light enough to get around the freaking corner, and then we had to run around the corner ourselves and hop back on. We were like, are we gonna make it up this hill? This is crazy. Today, it's not like that. Today, it's actually paved, not like, it's not beautifully paved, but there is paving. Lesley Logan 8:03 There's, okay, here's the thing, every time we go, I'm interested to see how far the paving has gone, because it, you know, we live in Vegas, and I'm going to tell you right now, I have wanted to film the construction cones that go up in this town, like, I just want to start filming them for you, because they make no sense, like when we had them at our street for three years. They we had cones on ours, three years. Some days you would be driving on the right side of the road, some days the left side of the road. Some days you think you're in the left turn lane, but really you're in the lane for the oncoming traffic, and then you are stuck because they can't go you can't go anywhere. They can't go anywhere. And now there's a new cone set up on our way to the gym. And we are just always watching people go in the wrong lane. A truck almost hit another car. Brad Crowell 8:48 Oh, yeah. It's the real thing. Lesley Logan 8:48 So, so, so when I talk about this construction situation in Cambodia, I want you to know like, I do not think we are better. In fact, they might be better because what they did is start at one end of the mountain and pave a little bit, and then stop because they ran out of money, and then, but only on one side. And then.Brad Crowell 9:08 When you say one side, you mean one side of the street. Lesley Logan 9:08 One side of the street. Brad Crowell 9:11 Yeah. So they didn't pave both sides of the street the same time. They paved the right side like, imagine that they paved the right side street and they painted it like, you know, the dotted line in the middle of your of the road. Imagine that that was the right lane they painted. And then they or they would pave, and then they would stop for 300 yards, then they would pave for 300 yards, then they would stop for 300 yards. Lesley Logan 9:32 Yes, so you're on pavement, off payment. Brad Crowell 9:34 Then on your way back, they did the opposite, exact opposite. So almost looks like a zipper, right, and like, you're not allowed to, like, cross between the two sides of the road, but in order for. Lesley Logan 9:44 Everyone does.Brad Crowell 9:45 Everyone does.Lesley Logan 9:46 And if you're on curves, and it's, so everyone is driving on.Brad Crowell 9:50 You can get stuck, because, like, it's actually raised up off the ground by like a solid foot. So if you're on the paved part on the wrong side of the road, you can. And someone comes at you. It's not like you guys can just get off the road like, so it's like this. Lesley Logan 10:04 Yes, so you're playing like chicken, or all the motos are doing. Brad Crowell 10:08 I mean, it's not like they're going fast so. Lesley Logan 10:10 No, you can't go fast. It's pretty steep. Anyways, it is. It is the most fun to adventure, you're totally safe. And then we go down to the waterfall and we have lunch, and it's just absolutely fabulous. So, so anyways, you got to come crowsnestretreats.com.Brad Crowell 10:23 Yeah, crowsnestretreats.com I heard that we have an audience question. Lesley Logan 10:28 We do. I sent it to you. I sent it to the whole family.Brad Crowell 10:33 Yes, you did. All right. This is from YouTube @janethangan7368 says, excellent question excellent one question. This was on your full body Pilates tower workout. Excellent. One question. I think you keep saying fast connection, F-A-S-T fast. I know you're referring to an activation of the hams and glutes, but are you actually saying fast or what are you saying there, and where does the term come from? Your cueing and your tips are outstanding. I just can't understand you. I added that last part she didn't say that.Lesley Logan 11:08 Oh, I was gonna say, I don't remember that part. I remember like, I remember thinking, wow, I'm gonna put a compliment in with a question. Look at that. So, so over on the YouTube channel, so that's youtube.com/@onlinepilatesclasses, we, couple years ago, did upload a few workouts, and this is a Tower workout. Yes, I'm on a Cadillac, but it's a Tower workout, and it's a booty workout, because people who want to help you with your YouTube telling you you have to do butt and abs workout. So anyways, I am saying Thass® connection. Brad Crowell 11:37 Spell it. Lesley Logan 11:39 I was like, Thass® T-H-A-S-S it's where your thigh meets your butt. And really what it is is it's like the muscles that surround the leg, minus the hip flexors. So, so many people in Pilates are over using their hip flexors. In fact, one of my dear friends did a whole three month air quotes around Pilates pro challenge because she didn't really go to an actual Pilates class. And I was like, oh no, Pilates-inspired is marketing tool. That's not it. But she was talking about how much her hip flexors were hurting her in all the classes. And I'm like, yes, that's because you're not using your hamstrings or glutes, your outer hips and inner thighs, and that's what the Thass® connection is. And so. So, Jane, with lots of letters and numbers. It is the area that is not including the hip flexor that helps your legs move from your center. And you can find it in all Pilates exercises. And it's, in fact, very helpful. And I teach a workshop on this. In fact, I teach it on several different stops on our tour, including the Calgary stop, which is a virtual stop. So you could all join us for the virtual Thass® workshop to really understand this connection. Where did it come from? I heard a yoga teacher say foodie, and I heard it and thought, and I was like, I don't, I say ass, so I'm gonna say Thass®. Now, do I think I invented this word? No, because I'm sure that anytime someone quotes me as the trademark owner of Thass®, there's people who come at me like, you don't own this word. And it's like, well, technically, I do. It doesn't mean you can't use it. You just can't make money on it because I trademarked it, but I was known for it. I've been teaching workshops and this connection for over 10 years. It's been something I've been on a journey with, with myself, and so I'm not going to say that I'm the founder of this word, because language has been around a lot longer than all of us on this planet. However, it is something that I really am passionate about. So I hope you join us, Jane, for the Calgary event on on virtual if you can't join us in person at one of the events where we're teaching it in real life on the tour. You can send your questions in at beitpod.com/questions, you can also send your wins in to the same link. So, beitpod.com/questions. You can also text us at 310-905-5534.Brad Crowell 13:49 Yep, yeah. But go to beitpod.com/questions because.Lesley Logan 13:52 (inaudible) number was like, 310, be it till you see, like, you know what I mean, just be it. Can we have a phone number like, just be it? Brad Crowell 14:01 Be It Pod B-E-I-T-P-O-D 7, maybe we can do that. Lesley Logan 14:06 Yeah, figure that out, team. Brad Crowell 14:08 Yeah, team.Lesley Logan 14:10 Oh, while we're doing this, I haven't shown you yet, and you're not gonna see it, because Meredith and I are doing it ourselves, but we're doing new art for the pod.Brad Crowell 14:17 Oh, I love it. Lesley Logan 14:19 Me too. Me too. Brad Crowell 14:20 I've been thinking about actually changing up. Lesley Logan 14:22 I want to change the music. Brad Crowell 14:24 Yeah, all, a lot of things, just changing it up.Lesley Logan 14:26 Because I, because, here's the thing, and you guys, please send in your send in your comments and your questions and your wins here. I like the music of our pod on 1.75 speed, but I don't like it at 1.0 speed. And so I want a faster song now, like, I like this podcast has grown and, you know, it's I want it to just be like, I don't know. I just, I don't even know. Like, Lindsay Sterling was who I like based it off of before. And of course, we still love her, and she did a great song with Jeffrow, our dear friend, but I guess like it, but faster, so maybe we can just make it faster. So. Brad Crowell 15:08 We can make it fast, faster. Lesley Logan 15:10 Faster, faster. Okay, we gotta talk about Adrian. Tami-Adrian, we are we are late. People are wondering what's going on and why you're clicking over there. Brad Crowell 15:21 All right, stick around. We'll be right back. Brad Crowell 15:20 All right now, let's talk about Tami-Adrian George. She is a former competitive dancer and actress turned powerhouse Pilates instructor and mobility coach. Her journey has included everything from Super Bowl halftime shows to on set acting and urgent care medical work and now a thriving mobile Pilates business in Los Angeles. She's the founder of T.A.G. Pilates & More and has been teaching for over 34 years, it's insane, blending classical and contemporary Pilates with functional fitness and rehab. She's also a featured instructor on OPC, bringing her deep expertise to clients and teachers around the world. And Tammi is just so awesome. Lesley Logan 15:59 She's so awesome. She comes to the house a couple times a year. We get to hang out with her when she films and everything and when, whenever, whenever, she reminds me how long she's been teaching. I'm like, oh, you're much, you've been around longer. But she doesn't look older like she has such. Brad Crowell 16:16 No, she's just fun and hip and cool. Lesley Logan 16:18 She's so fun. She's so hip. She's also, like, proof, she's walking proof that if you, like, put your mind to something, and you figure out the resources that are there, you can have it, you can do it. You know, like, she just really doesn't let like obstacles stop her. She's like, okay, that's an obstacle. Let me figure out another way around it so. Brad Crowell 16:34 You can do it. Put your Thass® into it. Lesley Logan 16:36 That's right. So she said, one of the things I loved that she said was, we all have blocks of what we think we cannot do. Let's not measure you against a 19 year old on the mat next to you. Let's measure you against you. And I really love this because, you know, we just came out of an eLevate weekend, and people were like, oh my God, she's just got a beautiful practice. Like, how am I going to teach that? I'm like, what if we looked for the strength in her practice rather than the beauty of the practice? Like we all doesn't matter how the person that they're talking about is the same age as them, actually it doesn't the age is not even a thing. It's that we always are comparing ourselves to others and what they can do and then seen as a thing that we can't do, that we like, missed out. We missed the genetic opportunity to do that, or we missed out on the height to do whatever, like, the money, the time, whatever it is. And really it's like, you know, something that we're really proud of like even at OPC. And one of the reasons why we love Tammy and why she loves OPC is like she wants you to measure yourself against yourself. I want, we want to measure yourself against yourself. So whether that's in Pilates or or your job career or whatever you're doing, how can you see other people's achievements as opportunities, like examples that opportunities exist, rather than, I'm too old for that now, or it's not my legs are too short for that now, or whatever it is, right?Brad Crowell 17:48 Yeah, it's, I mean, with Tami, she's, she's seen it all, she's seen it all, right? And I think that, especially in Los Angeles, where she came from, was career, her career in acting like, that's like, literally, everyone's comparing themselves to everyone. Oh, my God, right. And so it's so intense. Lesley Logan 18:08 And also, let me just like, because I had to do castings like, I'll just say they just like compare themselves to everyone. So when Tami is an actress, like, there might be one role for black women, right? But then also, just in general, when I went to a was asked to go to a casting for commercial. They're like, we want redheads hipsters. So you are you're in a line, yeah, and it's like, everyone's redhead and everyone's wearing flannel. So you, you, it's so easy to start comparing yourself to everyone else like you, because you're like, Oh, we're all here because they wanted a redhead who can wear a flannel. Like, we're all here for that, you know? So it's it. I get that, like life is easy to do that, especially in certain situations, but it actually just keeps you from experiencing, like what you can in this world. It really holds you back.Brad Crowell 18:56 Yeah, the I mean, the one thing, that, one thing that I really dug was she was talking about climbing the mountain. You like, you have to climb that mountain. Everyone has to climb the mountain. And as you like, what in order for you to see the bigger picture, you know, it often just takes learned experience, like lived experience. And she was talking about, you know, lifting to view to see everything when you climb, then you can enjoy that view. You do a little dance, and then you're going to climb a little higher, and you're going to see a whole new view, right? Because you're going to, you're just going to see the world as a different way as you're going along each time you climb and hold that level for just the moment, you see a little bit more. You see more possibilities, right? So you go after those new possibilities, and then you see things from a whole nother perspective, all again, you know, because we're, we're living and growing and changing and climbing, you know, and I love that I was thinking about my own life when she was telling that story. And, I mean, you know, it's just like the the wisdom of having lived a long life, the experience that you have, you know, I laugh at myself because of, you know who I was and how I thought 20 years ago, even 10 years ago, even five years ago, you know, it I see things differently now, you know, and I actually think, you know, it's amazing, because where I like, I think this is where I'm always amazed by people who are, you know, in that 20s and 30s younger than me. I mean, not necessarily, whatever age doesn't matter, but who are younger than me, but have that bigger view than I do, even, and that's amazing to see. Like, it's those are the kinds of people who attract other people to them, because their vision is huge, you know. Lesley Logan 20:49 Yeah, yeah, I agree. We also, she mentioned one other thing, like, she was talking about just like, the settings for experiences that you're going through, like, sometimes you're, like, in a group class and like, that's a different style than if you are getting a one-on-one. And she'll say, like, sometimes it just, like, the things you want just require someone, like, someone's eyes on what you want, like a one-on-one experience, so they can be tailored to you. And I think that that's such an important thing. Like, whether it's your Pilates practice or it's your business. Like, you know, I think it's, there's the there's so much free information out there. Like, of course you can, if with the right question, with the right question, you can probably find the right answer. But sometimes you just need someone to, like, look at it from an outside perspective and go, actually, like, yes, you could do that. But what if you do it this way and just have that helping hand? That's what she does for her clients when she goes to their homes. And that's what she does with teachers who are wanting to go into teachers homes. Like she can bring that perspective that's just more tailored.Brad Crowell 21:49 Yeah, bringing, like, bringing it back to what you were talking about before. You mean, yeah, like, you know when you're measuring yourself against you sometimes, you're having a one-on-one or having a coach, you know that that truly changed our business was, was lifting the hood and letting somebody help us analyze it and be like, why did you make this decision and then this one seemed like, this was a great decision. Can you do that decision again? And we're like, oh, why didn't we think of that obvious freaking thing? Good idea.Lesley Logan 22:19 Yes, I do remember. I do. I actually know exactly which conversation you were talking about.Brad Crowell 22:24 You know, it changed our business. You know, like, hilarious. Lesley Logan 22:27 It changed our lives. Brad Crowell 22:28 It changed our lives. Yeah, so, so having that one on one, you know, in your Pilates practice can also be just as revelatory, you know, just a third party perspective. So I love that. All great points for Tami. Brad Crowell 22:39 Stick around. We'll be right back. We're gonna dig into those Be It Action Items. Brad Crowell 22:44 All right, let's talk about these Be It Action Items. What bold, executable, intrinsic or targeted action items can we take away from your convo with Tami-Adrian George? She said, hey, you know what I like to do, I don't set alarms of take out the trash or go do the thing. She said she sets alarms that build her up. And so she suggested that we all do that instead of wake up or walk the dog. Change that label to you're doing amazing. Let's go. Or even on tough travel days, she reframes it, woohoo. Today's a travel day. Let's do this, right? We love that. I think that's brilliant.Lesley Logan 23:20 I love this. It's because I just saw something on the internet was like, hey, like, change your like, your folders on your phone to like affirmations. And so, like, I did, and I'm like, trying to figure out how to get all of my apps into different folders so I can just look at the affirmations. Like, that's all I want. I'm like, what, what app is this? Is it I am connected, or is it I am seen? Like, I don't know.Brad Crowell 23:41 Well, the the alarms, if you're not familiar with this, I know on an iPhone, at least, you can actually set a message with the alarm, and that's what she's talking about. So your alarm can certainly just be standard, boring old, beep, beep, beep, whatever. Or you can have it do that and show you a message, because the alarm can be, quote-unquote, for a thing. So, you can set a reminder and inside of the alarm. So if you have never explored that, it's just, all you have to do is click the add a text button. Brad Crowell 23:40 I think it's worth trying right now. Just do it for tomorrow morning.Brad Crowell 24:11 Yeah, and you can, you can check that out. So, you know, set yourself a positive alarm. What about you? Lesley Logan 24:17 Okay, so I'm really, my biggest takeaway is that I'm really proud and excited to share like, Tami has been working so hard. And like, we've been able to watch it from this, like, the sidelines and cheer her on, and, like, help her in amazing ways. And she has an incredible eight week program called Have Skills, Will Travel. Brad Crowell 24:34 Have Skills, Will Travel.Lesley Logan 24:35 And she, it's a program, it's like you already you have a lot of what you need to have a mobile business, but she helps you put it in the right organization, so that it's you're not just driving around town like a maniac trying to, like service everyone, but the business works for you. And so.Brad Crowell 24:52 I mean, it's not just that, it's also like, a lot of practical tips and lit, like learned experience that we're talking about.Lesley Logan 24:58 Profitable. Not just profitability, but safety and sustainability so you don't burn out. Brad Crowell 25:03 Yeah, and she she does, like her program I was talking with her about, like her one-on-one coaching, and when she actually works with clients, she becomes their accountability buddy. So this eight-week program that we're excited to be able to host.Lesley Logan 25:17 Yeah, we're gonna host it on Profitable Pilates. Brad Crowell 25:20 Yes, it's going to be great, because it's going to be four live calls, virtual calls, where so every other week during the eight week program, and she's going to give you some homework to go do, and you're going to be able to wrap your mind around this business model and to really see, is this something that is for me? Is this something I want to do? And if so, you're going to be able to walk away with, like, a pretty good road map for getting started. And then if, as you're pulling, you know, like going out there to do it, you need more, you know, you can still connect with Tami outside of that afterwards. So, yeah, come, come join us. In order for you to find more information about this, go to prfit.biz/events. So, prfit.biz/events that'll put you on our waitlist for our live events that we're doing for Profitable Pilates prfit.biz/ Lesley Logan 26:08 Yeah, so even if Pilates or other fitness instructors who are wanting to do more in home, so instead of having your own space, you use their space, this is for you. And if you're even just curious about it, like it's it's going to be affordable and worthwhile. So that you don't you can go full in knowing you love this, or going, whoop, I'm so out on that. Like Tami, I think we joked about this episode, like, I am not an in-home Pilates teacher. It is not I want you to come to me, but like she's so good at it, you know? So anyways, I'm Lesley Logan.Brad Crowell 26:39 And I'm Brad Crowell. Thank you so much for joining us today. How are you going to use these tips in your life?Lesley Logan 26:46 Better tag us. Better send us to a friend who needs it. Send us to your Pilates teacher friend who needs it. And until next time, Be It Till You See It. Brad Crowell 26:53 Bye for now. Lesley Logan 26:55 That's all I got for this episode of the Be It Till You See It Podcast. One thing that would help both myself and future listeners is for you to rate the show and leave a review and follow or subscribe for free wherever you listen to your podcast. Also, make sure to introduce yourself over at the Be It Pod on Instagram. I would love to know more about you. Share this episode with whoever you think needs to hear it. Help us and others Be It Till You See It. Have an awesome day. Be It Till You See It is a production of The Bloom Podcast Network. If you want to leave us a message or a question that we might read on another episode, you can text us at +1-310-905-5534 or send a DM on Instagram @BeItPod. Brad Crowell 27:37 It's written, filmed, and recorded by your host, Lesley Logan, and me, Brad Crowell.Lesley Logan 27:42 It is transcribed, produced and edited by the epic team at Disenyo.co. Brad Crowell 27:47 Our theme music is by Ali at Apex Production Music and our branding by designer and artist, Gianfranco Cioffi.Lesley Logan 27:53 Special thanks to Melissa Solomon for creating our visuals.Brad Crowell 27:57 Also to Angelina Herico for adding all of our content to our website. 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This week we're joined by Mark Kabbash, founder of The Dandy Horse. He chats with us about a new system for measuring and verifying bike commuting to obtain carbon avoidance credits. We chat about how the system works and the funding it could generate. Find out more about Mark's work at Linked In +++ Get the show ad free on Patreon! Follow us on Bluesky, Threads, Instagram, YouTube, Flickr, Substack ... @theoverheadwire Follow us on Mastadon theoverheadwire@sfba.social Support the show on Patreon http://patreon.com/theoverheadwire Buy books on our Bookshop.org Affiliate site! And get our Cars are Cholesterol shirt at Tee-Public! And everything else at http://theoverheadwire.com
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In this episode of Learning Matters, we sit down with Tomissa Smittendorf, Senior Director of Commercial Capabilities at Kellanova, to explore how her team is leading the charge in learning innovation through immersive technology, data-driven strategy, and AI integration.Tomissa shares how Kellanova is using virtual reality to transform retail sales training, achieving measurable results in engagement and performance. She also discusses the importance of having a strong learning value proposition, building a culture of continuous development, and leveraging AI as a co-intelligence partner. From marketing L&D internally to managing change and well-being, this episode is packed with insights for forward-thinking L&D professionals.✅ Topics Covered:• Building a learning strategy that aligns with business goals• Driving adoption of AI in learning• Using VR for onboarding and skills development• Measuring behavior change and learning ROI• Navigating data overload and telling the “so what” story• Fostering a people-first learning culture
Ready for some self reflection? Here's episode 60 of Leadership Kung Fu! Sandi and Jen are asking us to take some time and join them a moment as they chat about the importance of a mid-year check in, not just with our teams, but with ourselves too! Listen along as they highlight: The importance of sense-making Measuring your efficacy, not your results How often are you getting feedback? Your leadership "brand" Behavior that reflects value Reactiveness and the signs of burnout, physical and non Intentional resets A.I. in leadership styles and the most popular uses as of recording Goals and the metrics of goals Are your metrics just a sign of activity? Driving focus The weights of risk and opportunity and much more! Thank you so much for listening! If you like what you hear, leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform, and make sure to check out the video cast under the "Videos" tab! Connect with Jen on LinkedIn and visit her website Own Up!® Connect with Sandi on LinkedIn and visit her website Satori Consulting, Inc! Have a comment, question, or topic for Sandi and Jen? Email us at podcast@own-up.com or leave us a comment on LinkedIn! If you like what you hear, leave us a review on your favorite listening platform!
Another mysterious interstellar object is blasting through our solar system. 3I/ATLAS was first detected on July 1, 2025. traveling at over 130,000 miles per hour. Measuring an estimated 15 miles in diameter, it is larger than Manhattan and unlike any ordinary comet. While initially classified as a comet, experts suggest it could be an extraterrestrial surveillance probe. Its unusual trajectory and acceleration patterns raise concern about advanced alien technology, sparking debates on planetary defense and potential extraterrestrial intentions. For now, 3I/ATLAS is likely just an unusually fast, old, and icy visitor from a distant system. But it also serves as a test case: a chance to refine the way we search, observe, and ask questions about the universe. Listen to Ground Zero with Clyde Lewis M-F from 7-10 pm, pacific time on groundzeroplus.com. Call in to the LIVE show at 503-225-0860.
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In this conversation, Dr. Christoph Bartneck discusses the intersection of swimming and computer science, exploring how mathematical patterns can enhance swim training. He introduces the concept of a formal swim markup language to improve data exchange and training efficiency. The discussion also delves into the visualization of swimming techniques, the importance of mental engagement in training, and the aesthetic appeal of mathematics. Christoph shares insights on the challenges of writing his book and his vision for creating a global community around swimming and mathematics.Takeaways Programming languages can optimize swim training. There's a gap in literature between math and sports science. Data exchange in swimming training is challenging. Visualizing swimming techniques aids in understanding. Mathematical patterns can enhance training routines. Repetitive tasks in swimming can be likened to repetitive songs. Engagement in training is crucial for success. Chapters 00:00 The Motivation Behind Swim Training Patterns 02:32 Intersection of Swimming and Computer Science 05:56 Challenges in Measuring and Documenting Swim Performance 09:32 The Role of Patterns in Swim Training 11:54 Mathematical Patterns and Their Application in Swimming 15:14 Exploring Repetitiveness in Music and Swim Training 18:08 Art Projects and Mathematical Patterns 21:13 Fermat's Theorem and Impossible Squares 23:14 Making Math Accessible in Swim Training 26:40 The Importance of a Shared Language in Coaching 27:35 Applying Pattern-Based Approaches to Sports 29:17 The Role of Structure in Training Across Sports 30:02 Current Use of Frameworks in Elite Swimming 30:10 Innovative Training Philosophies in Swimming 32:30 Programming Languages and Their Applications in Sports Science 34:56 The Joy of Writing and Creating 38:59 Challenges in Writing and Communicating Mathematical Concepts 41:37 The Journey of a Book and Community EngagementFollow Christoph on his YouTube Channel and on bartneck.de. Subscribe to Breaking Math wherever you get your podcasts.Become a patron of Breaking Math for as little as a buck a monthFollow Breaking Math on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, Website, YouTube, TikTokFollow Autumn on Twitter and InstagramBecome a guest hereemail: breakingmathpodcast@gmail.com
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The 365 Days of Astronomy, the daily podcast of the International Year of Astronomy 2009
http://www.astronomycast.com/archive/ From November 13, 2006. You hear distances all the time in astronomy. This star is 10 light-years away; that galaxy is 50 million light-years away; that Big Bang over there happened 13.7 billion years ago. But how did astronomers actually figure out how far away everything is? It's not a single measuring stick. Instead, astronomers have built up a series of overlapping measuring tools (yes, we're calling supernovae and variable stars “tools”), which take us from right around the corner to very ends of the Universe. Get out your ruler… no, the bigger one… never mind… just listen. We've added a new way to donate to 365 Days of Astronomy to support editing, hosting, and production costs. Just visit: https://www.patreon.com/365DaysOfAstronomy and donate as much as you can! Share the podcast with your friends and send the Patreon link to them too! Every bit helps! Thank you! ------------------------------------ Do go visit http://www.redbubble.com/people/CosmoQuestX/shop for cool Astronomy Cast and CosmoQuest t-shirts, coffee mugs and other awesomeness! http://cosmoquest.org/Donate This show is made possible through your donations. Thank you! (Haven't donated? It's not too late! Just click!) ------------------------------------ The 365 Days of Astronomy Podcast is produced by the Planetary Science Institute. http://www.psi.edu Visit us on the web at 365DaysOfAstronomy.org or email us at info@365DaysOfAstronomy.org.
Aaron Zagha is the Chief Marketing Officer at Newton Baby, the largest direct-to-consumer brand in the baby sleep category. With a background in investment banking at Deutsche Bank and JP Morgan, Aaron brings a financial operator's lens to performance marketing, attribution modeling, and team leadership.Before joining Newton, Aaron led international Ecommerce for Teleflora, managing growth across global markets and navigating the complexity of seasonal retail cycles and cross-border logistics. Today, he applies that same analytical rigor to the world of baby and juvenile goods where trust, conversion, and retention all hinge on deeply personalized journeys.Aaron shares how finance-trained marketers bring discipline to growth forecasting, why he encourages his team to challenge attribution models, and how incrementality testing has become central to his media mix. He also unpacks the pitfalls of over-indexing on Meta, why Pinterest deserves more spend, and how to onboard new marketing hires with the right mental models from day one.Whether he's explaining why some site visitors can't be influenced or why channel diversification is more urgent than ever, Aaron delivers a clear-eyed, tactical view into what's working in DTC marketing today.In This Conversation We Discuss:[00:40] Intro[01:13] Finding opportunity through internal mobility[02:34] Building with seasoned tech entrepreneurs[03:09] Keeping connections that open future doors[03:53] Auditing channel mix to unlock growth[04:50] Applying stats to improve ad performance[05:54] Selling off-site and skewing test results[08:00] Optimizing upstream metrics with caution[09:00] Driving sales with offer and positioning[10:19] Episode Sponsors: Electric Eye & Zamp[12:44] Relying on incrementality to guide spend[14:20] Backing bold ideas with leadership support[15:31] Humanizing luxury to boost relatability[17:01] Turning off losers without ending the test[20:14] Feeding AI tools to stay effective[21:11] Measuring performance with GeoLift testsResources:Subscribe to Honest Ecommerce on Youtube#1 rated baby crib mattress newtonbaby.com/Follow Aaron Zagha linkedin.com/in/aaronzaghaSchedule an intro call with one of our experts electriceye.io/connectFully managed sales tax solution for Ecommerce brands zamp.com/honestIf you're enjoying the show, we'd love it if you left Honest Ecommerce a review on Apple Podcasts. It makes a huge impact on the success of the podcast, and we love reading every one of your reviews!
Lords: * Wacy * Chris Topics: * Mysterious BART smell between 12th st. Oakland and West Oakland * Glucose monitor * Winston has been playing Minecraft. Have you heard about this game? Kids love it I guess. * The Earth Wants You * https://media24.fireside.fm/file/fireside-uploads-2024/images/3/3597ddeb-e52e-4cda-a59c-c64600489fea/_jj6TAcC.jpg Microtopics: * Knowing so many Chrises that you refuse to call yourself Chris. * Not knowing what just happened for the past how, but now there's an hour-long M4A file with your voice in it. * A whole range of thought experiments that might bear interesting fruit. * A scrap of papyrus containing a transcript of the first episode of Topic Lords. * Trash-adjacent smells. * Whether power substations smell like anything. * A smell worth seeking out for its own experience. * A smell for smell connoisseurs. * A tiny BART Easter egg for your nose. * A huge amount of substance that is replenishing the smell particles. * Checking your apps for indescribable smells. * Closing some Tupperware in a stinky room to preserve the smell forever. * A rat kingdom living under the BART tracks. * Where to talk about unsolved mysteries now that Unsolved Mysteries with Robert Stack went off the air. * Reintroducing mystery to the world like replenishing a lake with trout. * What is the goo under the BART 12th Street Tunnel? * Mystery caches. * An extremely achievable local mystery. * Your body surfacing issues you were previously unaware of. * The full spectrum of diabetes. * Disposable glucose monitors. * What type of food are you eating that spikes your blood sugar, and by how much? * Glucose Curious. * Sports enthusiasts needing to checking their pulse as they watch the big game. * Going for a walk right after eating. * Continuing walking until your blood sugar is back within tolerances. * Having a bad habit for a few months vs. having a bad habit for your whole life. * Learning to spot blood glucose meters in the wild. * Measuring your blood glucose for a month to learn how your body reacts to various foods. * Getting funneled into videos of a douchebag with spiked hair breaking shit with a hammer. * Figuring out how to survive the first night in Minecraft with a six year old. * A game that lets you do lots of different things but doesn't suggest any of them so you have to figure out what you can do and why you would want to do it. * Java edition mods vs. Bedrock edition mods. * Mods: they have they mod problem. * Why they added copper to Minecraft. * Purposeful exploration. * Laying down a bunch of the stone that makes The Warden spawn so you can meet your new Warden pal. * Exploring The End and getting your wings. * Dragon Quest Builders. * The Terraria tutorial. * A weird person to be. * Vampire Survivors: not the first Vampire Survivors-like. * Getting to the poem before it's too late. * Looking through your photos of graffiti * A cat mermaid playing a violin as if it's a guitar. * The Earth Wants You To Be Die. * Emitting a series of tones that insert an image in the listener's mind. * If you can't handle me at my fish, you don't deserve me at my cat. * Missing some sleep and some teeth. * Trying to refute an idea without exposing your audience to the original idea. * Videos continuing to appear on your travel vlog long after you've finished traveling.
Today I'm joined by Kyle Coleman, CEO of Coleman Automotive Group. We unpack his bold plan to scale to 40 stores in 10 years, the frameworks driving rapid growth, why investing in top talent is non-negotiable and much more. This episode is brought to you by: 1. Authenticom – DealerVault connects over 12,500 dealerships across 100+ DMS systems, offering both dealers and vendors secure, standardized, and compliant data. With Record Recharge, we validate and cleanse records daily—so your team can make smarter, faster decisions. Trusted across the automotive industry, Authenticom keeps your data clean, connected, and ready for action. Your data. Your way. Authenticom—the business behind the automotive business. Visit http://www.authenticom.com 2. Nomad Content Studio - Most dealerships still get social media wrong—ignoring it, posting boring inventory photos, or handing it off to someone without a plan. Meanwhile, the dealer down the street is pulling millions of views and closing real car deals. That's where Nomad Content Studio comes in. They're the team behind dealers like Paragon Honda, Benzs & Bowties, and EV Auto. Nomad trains your videographer, guides what to film, then edits and posts across every platform for you. Want your dealership to be next? Head to http://www.trynomad.co and book a call. Need help finding top automotive talent? Get started here: https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ Interested in advertising with Car Dealership Guy? Drop us a line here: https://cdgpartner.com Interested in being considered as a guest on the podcast? Add your name here: https://bit.ly/3Suismu Topics: 00:50 How balance family and business? 01:52 CFO's evolving role today? 06:23 Vendor pain points in auto? 16:39 Long-term contract risks? 26:58 Asset vs stock acquisitions? 28:33 Measuring financial health how? 29:12 Launching PE fund why? 34:08 Best investment discipline strategies? 52:36 Future expansion plans? Check out Car Dealership Guy's stuff: CDG News ➤ https://news.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Jobs ➤ https://jobs.dealershipguy.com/ CDG Recruiting ➤ https://www.cdgrecruiting.com/ My Socials: X ➤ x.com/GuyDealership Instagram ➤ instagram.com/cardealershipguy/ TikTok ➤ tiktok.com/@guydealership LinkedIn ➤ linkedin.com/company/cardealershipguy Threads ➤ threads.net/@cardealershipguy Facebook ➤ facebook.com/profile.php?id=100077402857683 Everything else ➤ dealershipguy.com This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.
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