Podcasts about Profession

Architects have been losing ground for years, and the industry keeps explaining it away with fee pressure, schedule pressure, and software. Beau [Last Name] has a less comfortable answer. He says the profession's own craft has declined, and that decline is exactly why architects keep getting moved further from the decisions that matter. His case runs like this. When drawings are incomplete and coordination is loose, somebody has to fill that gap, and lately that somebody is the builder. The builder absorbs the risk, then reasonably takes the authority that comes with it. Beau and Bryce get into what caused that slide, why architectural education has to become craft centric to reverse it, how AI either accelerates the decline or becomes the thing that reverses it depending entirely on how firms use it, and what he means by the "Super-Architect" and the three characteristics that define one. They also talk about the fracture inside the profession itself and why a national focus on craft may be the only thing that closes it. This one is for principals and firm leaders watching their scope shrink, for emerging professionals who were never actually taught to draw a building, and for anyone in AEC who wants the architect back at the table where the real decisions get made. About Beau  Beau Dromiack is Principal of [Firm Name], a practice focused on mission critical architecture delivered with quality, efficiency, and craft. He has integrated design expertise across Design-Bid-Build, CMaR, Design-Build, and Integrated Design delivery, and is a member of AIA, DBIA, SCUP, and NCARB. He holds a Master of Architecture from Arizona State University, serves on the ASU faculty teaching graduate architecture, and mentors emerging professionals. He also volunteers teaching design to design-build teams at Northern Arizona University's School of Construction and teaches STEM based architecture and engineering principles to elementary students, including teaching tools he developed himself. He is the author of The Craft Advantage: Reviving Craft in Architecture to Build a Better Environment and Improve Influence and Super-Architect: The Future of Architecture, which is also available as an audiobook on Audible, Apple, and Amazon in five countries. Beau has been married 34 years, has four adult kids, and spends his free time backpacking, raising chickens in pursuit of the perfect egg, and baking in pursuit of the perfect cookie. What We Cover Introduction and Beau's background as a principal, professor, and author What craft actually means in architecture, and what it does not mean How the decline in craft eroded professional respect The craft gap, and why builders are filling it How poor documentation shifts risk to the contractor and authority away from the architect Why architectural education needs to be craft centric The three characteristics of the "Super-Architect" Using AI proactively to build AI optimized practices and new business models Why a fractured profession is a fragile one What a national focus on craft could actually reunify Where to find Beau and his books, plus closing thoughts Key Takeaways Influence follows responsibility. Every gap in a drawing set that a builder has to close is a piece of authority the architect gave away, whether or not anyone named it that way. Craft is not perfectionism and it is not slowness. Beau's case is that higher craft is what makes speed and integration possible instead of dangerous. Craft cannot be recruited. It gets built through mentorship, documentation standards, and leaders who actually teach, which makes it a firm systems problem rather than a hiring problem. AI will either widen the craft gap or close it, and the deciding factor is whether a firm defines its use proactively or lets AI define the firm. A profession that can't agree on what it is worth is easy to move off the table. Shared standards are a growth strategy, not nostalgia. Resources + Links Beau's website: https://dromiackinvention.com/about Beau Dromiack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beau-dromiack-aia-dbia-ncarb-scup-310747124/ The Craft Advantage: Reviving Craft in Architecture to Build a Better Environment and Improve Influence Super-Architect: The Future of Architecture (also on Audible, Apple, and Amazon as an audiobook) Career Collective: https://www.mycareercollective.com Bryce Batts Consulting: www.brycebatts.co If this one landed, rate and review Wine After Work wherever you listen. It's the fastest way to get these conversations in front of more people in the industry.  

Welcome to BARBERSHOP CONFIDENTIAL the Podcast   produced by @d0peclick Episode 271 We're back with another episode, and this week we're joined by Paulina! We sat down and talked about networking and being in the media world! We may have gone off topic during this episode but enjoy the ride.   Paulina is such a vibe and her perspective is appreciated. I would like to thank Lexi for taking the time to share him story and perspective with us. We hope you enjoy the conversation as much as we did.   As always, we keep it real and have honest conversations about topics that matter. This episode is filled with meaningful insights, personal experiences, and plenty of laughs along the way. We hope you find it as entertaining and impactful as we did.   Be sure to follow and support Madi after the episode. As always, the views and opinions expressed on this podcast are our own. Our intention is never to offend anyone, but to create open and honest conversations from different perspectives. Thanks for listening and supporting the podcast.    Any questions or comments please email at bscpdcst@gmail.com   https://bscpdcst.wixsite.com/bscpodcast SUBSCRIBE to YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMk3TS3qnykSLkO6wk2IrdQ   PLEASE follow us on Instagram @BarbershopConfidential Host: @fkinjona Guest: @paulinaamedia   NO SNTS MERCH @nosnts.sd

YEP, I'M BACK! (this episode is unedited, so, enjoy the "raw" cut :) like a broken record, I talk about how this job changes you- but it shouldn't CONSUME you. Is a job in EMS, no matter your position, is it a career, a profession, or a job? I'll break down these terms, talk about how it relates to our field, and why EMS/being a first responder shouldn't be your identity.Send us Fan Mail

In this episode of Scaling the Summit – Radio Gold, Sandra and Charity sit down with Dr. Christy Killman to talk about what it means to build a career that not only moves the profession forward, but also lifts others along the way.With more than three decades of experience spanning K–12 physical education, higher education, professional leadership, mentoring, and service, Christy reflects on the experiences that shaped her journey and the people who helped influence her path. The conversation explores the importance of professional involvement, preparing future health and physical literacy professionals, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and staying committed to service throughout a career.Christy also shares her perspective on what today's emerging professionals need most, the responsibility experienced leaders have to create opportunities for others, and what she believes the profession must do next to continue moving forward.It's a conversation about leadership, service, mentorship, and the idea at the heart of Scaling the Summit: the climb matters even more when you help others climb with you.Plus, Christy takes on the Radio Gold Rapid Fire Round and answers the show's new final question: What is the next summit our profession needs to climb?

Leighton Sheldon has spent more than 20 years building Just Collect by asking questions, studying the market, and treating each collection as part of someone's story.In this episode of Passion to Profession, Leighton shares why he chose the sports card industry over a career in consulting, what he learned working at Leland's, and how those lessons shaped his approach to buying collections.He also tells the story of purchasing nearly 1,000 Goudey cards in Arizona, including 18 Babe Ruth cards, and explains why trust mattered more than pressure in closing the deal.We also discuss the problem that led him to cofound AuctionWire, the role content has played in his business, and the traits that give people staying power in the hobby.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast Patreon ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Aujourd'hui, Emmanuel de Villiers, chef d'entreprise, Sandrine Pégand, avocate, et Bruno Poncet, cheminot, débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot.

In this episode, Colonel Chevasco “Chevy” Cook sits down with MWI's Charlie Faint to recount a career that took him from a South Carolina JROTC classroom to West Point and then on to combat deployments, the psychological operations career field, academia, and ultimately the Joint Staff, where he advised senior national security leaders on nonkinetic effects. Chevy reflects on how early mentors, wartime service, and unconventional assignments taught him to see military problems from increasingly broader perspectives, describing his philosophy that luck is really the combination of preparation and opportunity. He discusses the distinctive role of psychological operations, where influence and communication can accomplish national-level missions without relying on lethal force, as well as his work integrating capabilities such as cyber, space, deception, and information operations to provide strategic options for national leaders. The conversation also explores his commitment to education, professional writing, character development, and mentorship, including his belief that leaders must be capable communicators and continually level up as their responsibilities grow. Chevy closes by encouraging young leaders to understand who they authentically are without allowing their present identity to limit who they can become, emphasizing a career-long theme of preparation, intellectual growth, service, and investment in others. Chapters (00:00:02) - The Story of the Profession of Arms(00:00:39) - Marine Recruitment at West Point(00:08:39) - West Point Cadets: Preparing to Deploy(00:10:44) - Chevy on His Path to Psyop(00:14:34) - Advanced Special Operations Officer Training(00:20:34) - Having a Navy Chief as a Lieutenant in the Army(00:24:39) - How to Become a PSYOP Officer(00:31:50) - On the Defense Language Aptitude Battery(00:33:32) - Post-Pipeline Career Opportunities(00:38:30) - Bradley Fellow at West Point(00:41:57) - Tac Officer at West Point Explained(00:44:40) - Honorary Instructor at West Point(00:52:40) - Training at West Point with Andy Farina(00:55:51) - Non-Kinetic Effects on the Joint Staff(01:03:09) - Former Joint Staff Chief Chevy on His Last Week on the Job(01:09:10) - Mama J Prepared Me for That(01:13:14) - Chevy On Writing(01:18:21) - The Dubik Fellowship and the Harding Fellowship(01:22:14) - The Role of Mentorship in the Military(01:27:58) - Colonel Pat Sullivan on Young Leaders(01:32:06) - The Spear

See what the team at The Successful Bookkeeper has on right now → If you've been watching the AI wave roll in and wondering what it means for your bookkeeping practice, this episode is for you. Alex Lee, co-founder and CEO of Truewind, brings a clear-eyed perspective grounded in three and a half years of building AI tools specifically for accountants. His message is direct: the future of accounting has always been about you, and that isn't changing. Chapters [00:00] Opening: Fear and Opportunity [01:18] Alex Lee's Unlikely Path to AI [04:18] The Future Is Still You [08:00] Will AI Replace Bookkeepers? [12:00] Crawl, Walk, Run: Getting Started [16:30] AI Adoption Across the Profession [19:30] Data Privacy and Security Checklist [24:00] Vision for Accounting's Future [27:00] About Truewind The Work That Has Always Mattered Alex draws a useful historical line — from carving debits and credits in limestone, to paper ledgers, to file cabinets, to cloud software, and now AI. "I see AI as the next iteration of technology that may shape how accountants are doing the work," he says. "But ultimately, the work of the accountants is the same." What AI does is create space for bookkeepers to spend more time on the things that are genuinely hard to automate: being a trusted advisor, being a real business partner, and — as Alex puts it — shaking hands and looking someone in the eye. Those things don't disappear no matter how good the models get. The Spreadsheet Comparison Worth Remembering When the fear of replacement comes up — and it does — Alex points to a pattern that has played out before. When spreadsheets arrived, people predicted mass job losses in accounting. Instead, the profession grew. Some small business owners did start managing their own five-line chart of accounts, and some will use AI to handle basic recordkeeping themselves. But that's not your client. "As accountants, it puts you in a very unique position to elevate yourself in terms of your AI skills and demonstrate to businesses, I know how to use this tool exceptionally well." The expertise gap has always been the value. AI doesn't close that gap — it widens it in your favor if you lean in. A Crawl, Walk, Run Framework for Getting Started Alex is practical about adoption. Start by picking one AI tool you've already heard of — maybe tried once — and use it for everyday tasks: drafting a client email, writing a performance review, planning a trip. Get comfortable at that level before adding complexity. Walking looks like connecting your AI to your Slack, email, or call recordings and asking it to synthesize information — summarizing client pain points before a proposal, for example. Running is letting AI handle a meaningful portion of your day-to-day operations. "Just get started," Alex says. "Over time, get more sophisticated, and then over time, let it be the primary operating system for you." Handling Data Privacy the Right Way Financial data demands careful handling, and Alex doesn't gloss over it. His checklist for vetting any AI vendor: confirm they are SOC 2 Type 2 compliant with a reputable auditor (not a quick rubber-stamp), verify that data privacy agreements exist between your vendor and the underlying model providers like OpenAI or Anthropic, and look for a genuine philosophy of data protection — not just a claim on a website. For teams that are still nervous about connecting client data to AI tools, his advice mirrors the crawl-walk-run approach: start by using AI internally with your own team's Slack and shared drives. Build confidence there before expanding to client-facing workflows. A Bigger Demand for Accountants Is Coming Alex's outlook for the next one to five years is genuinely optimistic. He sees AI acting as a catalyst for what he calls a "Cambrian explosion of demand for accounting." As business models shift from billable hours toward fixed-fee engagements and technology enables firms to handle more clients with the same headcount, he expects more businesses — not fewer — to seek out qualified accounting professionals. "Accountants can get more done with less, driving an influx of demand for what accounting firms can provide." The firms positioning themselves now, building AI literacy and deepening client relationships, are the ones that will be ready to capture that demand. Links Mentioned Truewind — Alex's AI-powered accounting platform The Successful Bookkeeper — show resources and guest information PureBookkeeping — episode sponsor, proven system to grow your bookkeeping business About the Guest Alex Lee is the co-founder and CEO of Truewind, an AI-powered accounting platform built for accounting firms and corporate finance teams. Before founding Truewind, Alex worked as an aerospace engineer at Boeing, spent time in venture capital, and built a financial planning and analysis company. Truewind launched in the same month as ChatGPT and has spent the past three and a half years building what Alex describes as an "agentic workspace" for accountants — integrating with QuickBooks Online, Sage Intacct, and NetSuite to help teams cut close time by 30 to 50%. You can reach Alex directly on LinkedIn or learn more at truewind.ai. About the hostMichael PalmerMichael Palmer is the host of The Successful Bookkeeper podcast and co-founder of Pure Bookkeeping and The Successful Bookkeeper. He started this work because of his father — a brilliant electrical contractor who worked twice as hard as he should have had to, because nobody on the financial side was in his corner. That gap is what The Successful Bookkeeper exists to close. His view: bookkeepers are the most undervalued force in small business — and every bookkeeper who builds a real business changes two families: theirs, and their clients'.

Shane Walls spent almost 16 years at GameStop before taking a year away from work and turning his life as a collector into a career at Indy Card Exchange.Today, Shane serves as the shop's lead buyer. He reviews 30 to 50 collection requests each week and helps decide which cards belong in the cases, at shows, online, and in the shop's kids section.Shane joins Brett to explain why a recent comp is only the start of a card's value, what he learns from the cards collectors bring in each day, and why trust matters when someone puts a collection in front of you.They also discuss the $600 Tom Brady one-of-one Shane sold for $96,000, the soccer collection that helped him buy a house, and the relationships required to build a career in sports cards.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

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During the Aug. 20 AICPA Town Hall, CPA.com's Emily Remington and AICPA's Tim Kindem explored the SOQM landscape from a peer review perspective, including key considerations as firms move from risk assessment to monitoring, remediation, and peer review readiness. AICPA's Lisa Simpson and Lexi Weber also shared talent considerations for the profession. The Town Hall also featured the latest DC and technical updates shaping the profession.

On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe and Heather talk about major changes reshaping the accounting profession, from the end of BOI reporting and unprecedented firm consolidation to the rise of boutique, relationship-driven practices. They also explore AI's potential evolution from generative AI to AGI and beyond, new CPE rules allowing half-credit sessions, and the importance of innovation, intentional client relationships, and taking calculated risks to build a thriving practice. Current events — FinCEN ends BOI reporting TV/Movie quote of the week — House of Dragon Star Trek Strange New Worlds Excellent Thing We Learned — NASBA is going to start allowing 1/2 credit CPE sessions - beginning August 1 How To Think About AI: A Guide For The Perplexed by Richard Susskind Member Spotlight — Jennifer Mitchell of Accountsense The Woodard Report article of the week — Strategic Client Onboarding: Where Advisory Success Really Begins Thank you to our show sponsor, Woodard! The Woodard membership program will help you build your ideal practice with our coaching, education, community, and resources. We'll get you there with strategic direction from experienced pros, access to skill building and resources, and a community to continually inspire your practices transformation. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

The nursing profession been shaped by Christian nurses while also having an influence on nurses. This seminar with Anne Biro, RN, PhD, President of Nurses Christian Fellowship International (NCFI), provides a brief overview of major influences on the development of the nursing profession. Impacts on nursing by Christian nurses past and present will be highlighted, including a discussion of ways that have helped Christian nurses in different parts of the world integrate a biblical worldview into their nursing work. This episode aired on October 24, 2025.

Stephanie Garcia started Mama Breaks while teaching from home and looking for a way to reconnect with cards.Her first goal was to reach 1,000 Instagram followers and host one break. Four years later, she leads a 12-person, multimillion-dollar business.Stephanie shares why she left teaching, how she earned trust with collectors, when she knew it was time to hire, and why the experience around a break matters as much as the cards.She also explains how her love for wrestling, Star Wars, and non-sports cards helped Mama Breaks serve collectors who were being overlooked.This is a conversation about risk, community, leadership, and sharing what you love with your kids.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

durée : 00:29:29 - Les Bonnes choses - par : Caroline Broué - Rencontre avec l'une des plus grandes sommelières du monde, au parcours atypique, Pascaline Lepeltier - équipe : Léa Warrin, Jean-Christophe Francis Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:29:29 - Le grand podcast de voyage - par : Caroline Broué - Rencontre avec l'une des plus grandes sommelières du monde, au parcours atypique, Pascaline Lepeltier - équipe : Léa Warrin, Jean-Christophe Francis Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:28:11 - Les pieds sur terre - par : Sonia Kronlund - Brice est un hacker éthique : avec un ami, il a trouvé une faille majeure dans le système “cloud provider” de Microsoft. Clément, lui, a hacké sa banque et la plateforme sur laquelle il a acheté un cadeau de Noël à sa mère, pour 0,2 % du prix légal. Par Fabienne Laumonier. - équipe : Valentin Rémy, Adèle Tocquet Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France

durée : 00:28:11 - Les Pieds sur terre - par : Sonia Kronlund, Fabienne Laumonier - Brice est un hacker éthique : avec un ami, il a trouvé une faille majeure dans le système “cloud provider” de Microsoft. Clément, lui, a hacké sa banque et la plateforme sur laquelle il a acheté un cadeau de Noël à sa mère, pour 0,2 % du prix légal. Par Fabienne Laumonier. - réalisation : Emily Vallat, Clémence Gross

Industrial Talk is onsite at Penn State and talking to Bradley White with Penn State University METAL Program about "The Profession of Metallurgy". The Industrial Talk podcast episode, sponsored by the Propane Education and Research Council, features a discussion with Bradley White from Penn State's METAL program. The program, which stands for Metallurgy, Metallurgical Engineering, Trade, Apprenticeship, and Learning, aims to train the next generation of workers in foundry skills. White, with 32 years of industry experience, is helping to establish a foundry lab at Penn State Barron, expected to be operational by 2027-2028. The program, funded by the Department of Defense, is expanding nationwide, with schools like Ohio State, Tennessee, and Purdue joining. The initiative emphasizes hands-on learning and real-world skills to inspire future industrial leaders. Outline Introduction and Welcome to Industrial Talk Scott introduces the episode of Industrial Talk, sponsored by the Propane Education and Research Council, highlighting their commitment to safety, training, and innovative propane-powered technology.Scott expresses gratitude to listeners and highlights the importance of celebrating industry professionals who innovate, collaborate, and solve problems daily.Scott mentions broadcasting from Penn State University, specifically the Barron campus, and introduces the acronym METAL, which stands for metallurgy, metallurgical engineering, trade, apprenticeship, and learning. Visit to Erie, Pennsylvania, and Foundries Scott describes a visit to Erie, Pennsylvania, with Bradley White, highlighting the city's historical significance in foundries and manufacturing.Scott and Brad discuss visiting various foundries, including one that melts and pours both bronze and aluminum.Scott expresses amazement at the hands-on experience for students at the foundries, emphasizing the importance of practical learning.Brad explains the role of industrial partners in Erie in providing hands-on experiences for students until a lab is built on campus. Development of the Foundry Lab at Penn State Brad shares his background, including 32 years in the industry and his role in building the foundry lab at Penn State Barron.Scott inquires about the timeline for the foundry lab, and Speaker 3 explains that the furnace equipment is in Erie, with a temporary space being readied for installation.Brad mentions the support from local manufacturing and the Department of Defense initiative to train the next generation of workers.Scott highlights the program's reach, including students from California, and its focus on boundary work. Impact and Future of the METAL Program Brad discusses the METAL program's three-year contract and its expansion to other schools, including Ohio State University, Tennessee, Cal Poly, Michigan Tech, and Purdue University.Scott emphasizes the importance of the program in inspiring the next generation of industrial leaders and the need for support from industrial companies.Speaker 3 shares his passion for the foundry industry and the importance of real-world experience for engineers.Scott and Brad discuss the efficiency and sophistication of modern foundries and the need to inspire students through practical experiences. Generational Influence and Community Support Scott and Brad discuss the generational influence in the foundry industry, with many foundry owners having family members who have worked in the industry.Brad shares his personal experience of being inspired by his family's involvement in manufacturing and his own career in the foundry industry.Scott highlights the importance of inspiring students through visits to manufacturing lines and the potential for future success.Brad mentions the stigma against blue-collar work and the need to educate the public about the importance of real-world skills for engineers. Conclusion and Contact Information Scott and Speaker 3 discuss the importance of supporting programs like METAL and the need for more schools to adopt similar programs.Brad shares an example of a student who went through the METAL program and is now working in manufacturing, highlighting the program's success.Scott asks for contact information for those interested in supporting or learning more about the METAL program.Brad provides his LinkedIn profile and mentions the program's website, which will be shared on Industrial Talk. If interested in being on the Industrial Talk show, simply contact us and let's have a quick conversation. Finally, get your exclusive free access to the Industrial Academy and a series on “Why You Need To Podcast” for Greater Success in 2026. All links designed for keeping you current in this rapidly changing Industrial Market. Learn! Grow! Enjoy! 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How does one know they are saved? The world calls anyone a “Christian” even if they are associated with theism or morality in a Western context. The title has lost its distinctiveness due to the evaporation of its first century meaning. This is a problem for the church, as it is difficult to know who is truly a Christian and who is deceived or ignorant of the meaning. What then is the test of salvation? In this sermon on Ephesians 1:15–16 titled “Tests of Christian Profession,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones suggests the apostle Paul provides the ultimate test as he is giving thanks and petitioning in prayer on behalf of the Ephesians. There are just two things necessary: faith in the Lord Jesus and love for all the saints. Within these two tests, Dr. Lloyd-Jones expounds not only the significance of the terms used by Paul, but also the apostolic order in which they occur. It is faith in the Lord Jesus, then love for all the saints. Paul is uninterested in vague sentimentality in the church. Faith (in the biblical sense) in the person of Jesus Christ is non-negotiable. Only after this, but definitely following it, is love for all the saints. Faith and works are joined here.

How does one know they are saved? The world calls anyone a “Christian” even if they are associated with theism or morality in a Western context. The title has lost its distinctiveness due to the evaporation of its first century meaning. This is a problem for the church, as it is difficult to know who is truly a Christian and who is deceived or ignorant of the meaning. What then is the test of salvation? In this sermon on Ephesians 1:15–16 titled “Tests of Christian Profession,” Dr. Martyn Lloyd-Jones suggests the apostle Paul provides the ultimate test as he is giving thanks and petitioning in prayer on behalf of the Ephesians. There are just two things necessary: faith in the Lord Jesus and love for all the saints. Within these two tests, Dr. Lloyd-Jones expounds not only the significance of the terms used by Paul, but also the apostolic order in which they occur. It is faith in the Lord Jesus, then love for all the saints. Paul is uninterested in vague sentimentality in the church. Faith (in the biblical sense) in the person of Jesus Christ is non-negotiable. Only after this, but definitely following it, is love for all the saints. Faith and works are joined here. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/603/29?v=20251111

-We live in an era where people want to be careful with what they say to avoid being ‘clipped' and what not---which leads to more‘coach speak' than ever before-Well, not with Bears head coach Ben Johnson, who says his goals this year for the Bears is to win the Super Bowl, be the highestscoring team in NFL history, and to have shutouts and blowouts. THAT'S what we're talking about---will it be used against him?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Physical therapy has always told students some version of the same story:Work hard. Get the degree. Help people. There will be a job waiting.But what happens when the math starts to break?In this episode of PT Breakfast Club, Jimmy McKay and Tony Maritato start with a post from Richard Severin about the financial viability of the physical therapy profession. The conversation quickly moves into PT school ROI, student debt, academic program pressure, and whether the next generation of students is more willing to ask the uncomfortable question:Is this still worth it?Tony argues that the profession may be facing a bigger identity problem than it wants to admit. If a patient's desired outcome is less pain and better function, PT is only one possible delivery model. AI, tech-enabled MSK platforms, personal trainers, hospital systems, cash-pay clinics, PTAs, techs, and other professions may all compete to deliver parts of what PT has traditionally owned.Jimmy pushes the business angle: if you own a private practice, you are not just in the physical therapy business. You are in the marketing business, the patient attraction business, the hiring business, the customer experience business, and the human resources business.The second half of the episode turns into a practical marketing lab. Jimmy and Tony critique a listener's marketing pitch about targeting new families moving into a clinic's area, then break down why so much AI-generated healthcare marketing feels cheap, loud, and generic. They use classic advertising examples like Rolls-Royce, Grey Poupon, Holiday Inn, and Volkswagen to show how better strategy leads to better creative.The episode closes with Prompt's Career Connection program and the idea that maybe some clinicians do not need to leave physical therapy. Maybe they just need to leave the wrong job.Key IdeasPT has a financial viability problem, not just a morale problem.Students who really run the numbers may never enter the profession.“I just want to help people” is not enough if the career cannot support a life.The profession may need to separate outcomes from identity.Outpatient ortho under insurance may not be the future of private practice.If PT cannot scale the outcome, someone else will.Private practice owners are not only in the PT business.Marketing is not decoration. It is how the market understands your value.AI-generated design still requires strategy, taste, and iteration.Career matching may work better when it is human, specific, and trust-based.

Dave Thimesch wanted a 1987 Topps Mark McGwire card. That card started an obsession.At 13, Dave opened a card shop. He returned to the hobby during the Stephen Strasburg rise in 2009, moved from opening products to running group breaks, and built DT Sportscards into a PSA submission business handling thousands of cards.Dave joins Brett to discuss why ripping products created debt, how rising product costs forced him to change his business, and why transparency matters when collectors trust you with their cards.They also talk about the systems required to submit 1,200 cards per week, the challenge of giving up control, and the line between working in the hobby and collecting for yourself.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

A special conversation with Dr. Antonio "Nino" Chiocca, hosted by Dr. Sander Connolly Find the video of this conversation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HC5CpBMWDf8&feature=youtu.be

Exploring the Connection Between Matthew 21, the Book of Ecclesiastes, and Isaiah 21 For Bible in Ten – By DH – 9th August 2026 Matthew 21, Ecclesiastes, and Isaiah 21 1 The Greater Son of David and the End of Vanity Matthew 21 presents Jesus Christ as the rightful King, the rejected Son, and the only secure foundation for man. Ecclesiastes gives a remarkable companion to this chapter because it begins with another “son of David, king in Jerusalem.” That king searched through wisdom, pleasure, wealth, achievement, labour, and human experience, yet repeatedly concluded: “Vanity of vanities, all is vanity.” Matthew 21 presents the greater Son of David entering the same city. Solomon could describe the problem of life under the sun, but he could not remove it. He saw that wisdom could not defeat death, wealth could not endure, pleasure could not satisfy permanently, and human labour could not produce lasting gain. Jesus came not merely to describe the problem, but to solve it. Solomon observed the curse. Christ came to bear it. Solomon saw that all men die. Christ came to lay down His life and take it again. Solomon searched for lasting meaning. Christ is the One in whom lasting meaning is found. 2 What Profit Is There? Ecclesiastes repeatedly asks what lasting profit man receives from all his labour. Matthew 21 applies that question powerfully to religion. The temple was full of activity: sacrifices, money changing, worship, teaching, and ceremony. Yet when the One to whom the entire system pointed entered the temple, its leaders rejected Him. What profit is there in maintaining the shadow while rejecting the substance? The temple could demonstrate the need for cleansing, but it could not finally cleanse man from sin. The sacrifices pointed toward atonement, but they could not complete it. Jesus is the reality toward which they pointed. Religion without Christ becomes another form of vanity. 3 Empty Words Before God Ecclesiastes warns: “Draw near to hear rather than to give the sacrifice of fools.” It also warns against careless words and vows before God. That connects directly with Jesus' parable of the two sons. One said he would obey, but did not. The other initially refused, but later repented and obeyed. The religious leaders possessed the language of obedience, yet they rejected Christ. Tax collectors and harlots had openly lived in disobedience, yet when they believed, they entered the kingdom before them. Profession without faith is empty. Words without obedience are vanity. The true question is whether a person receives the Son. 4 A Time to Plant and a Time to Uproot Ecclesiastes says: “A time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted.” This provides a fitting background to the fig tree and vineyard of Matthew 21. God had planted Israel and entrusted them with covenant privilege. But stewardship was intended to produce fruit. The fig tree had leaves, but no fruit. The vinedressers wanted the vineyard, but rejected the owner's servants and finally his son. They treated stewardship as ownership. Matthew 21 therefore marks an appointed time of accountability. There had been a time to plant. Now there was a time for fruit to be examined. The leaders could not make their stewardship permanent simply because they wished to retain it. What God appoints, He also has authority to remove. 5 What God Does Endures One of the strongest connections with Ecclesiastes is this: “Whatever God does, it shall be forever. Nothing can be added to it, and nothing taken from it.” This points beautifully toward the sufficiency of Christ. The religious system had accumulated ceremonies, traditions, authority, and outward forms, but salvation would not come through adding more. God's work in Christ would be complete. Jesus is the fulfilment of the law. He is the true Sacrifice. He is the rejected Stone who becomes the chief cornerstone. Nothing can be added to His work. Nothing can improve it. Nothing needs to complete it. Human works pass away. God's work in Christ endures forever. 6 Isaiah 21 — Human Glory Falls Isaiah 21 adds a solemn supporting witness: “Babylon is fallen, is fallen.” Babylon appeared powerful and secure, yet its strength, wealth, and idols could not prevent the judgment appointed by God. Ecclesiastes teaches that earthly greatness is temporary. Isaiah 21 demonstrates it. Matthew 21 applies the same warning to religious privilege. The leaders of Jerusalem trusted in their position, their temple, and their authority. But no system is secure when it rejects the Son. Isaiah 21 also asks: “Watchman, what of the night?” The answer comes: “The morning comes, and also the night.” The morning had come to Jerusalem because the King had arrived. But for those who rejected Him, night was also approaching. And finally, section 7 — The Pattern of the Number Twenty-One There is a beautiful pattern surrounding the number 21. W. Bullinger notes that twenty-one is three times seven, presenting the thought of Divine completion in relation to spiritual perfection. This gives an interesting framework to these three passages. Ecclesiastes is book 21. It demonstrates that man cannot attain lasting completeness through anything “under the sun.” Isaiah 21 shows that even the greatest human power cannot make itself permanent: Babylon falls at the appointed word of God. Then Matthew 21 presents the answer in a Person. What man cannot attain, and what human power cannot preserve, God provides in Christ. Ecclesiastes asks: What truly lasts? Isaiah 21 answers: not the glory of man. Matthew 21 answers: Jesus Christ. Thus the pattern of twenty-one does not glorify human perfection. It directs us instead to the perfection and permanence of what God has accomplished in His Son. Man searches. Man builds. Both come to an end. But God sends His Son. And in Him is the enduring answer. Life Application Ecclesiastes warns us not to seek permanence in temporary things. Isaiah 21 reminds us that even the greatest human powers eventually fall. Matthew 21 directs us instead to Christ. Religion, wisdom, wealth, achievement, and position cannot reconcile us to God. Jesus alone can. Therefore, our confidence must rest not in what man can build, achieve, or preserve, but in what God has accomplished through His Son. Christ alone is the secure and eternal foundation.   Prayer Lord God, thank You for showing us the emptiness of trusting in things that cannot endure. Thank You for sending Jesus Christ, the greater Son of David, the true King, and the everlasting cornerstone. Keep us from empty religion and misplaced confidence. May our faith rest entirely in Christ and in the work You have completed through Him. To You be all glory forever. Amen.

What does behaviour analysis look like in Russia today? In this episode of Behaviour Speak, Ben welcomes Natalia Polikarpova, behaviour analyst, educator, supervisor, and leader in the Russian-speaking ABA community. Natalia shares her journey from engineering to behaviour analysis, discusses the early development of ABA in Russia, and reflects on the growth of professional training, supervision, and certification opportunities across Russian-speaking countries. She also explores the impact of the BACB's withdrawal from Russia, the emergence of local credentialing systems, and the importance of developing professional organizations that reflect local cultural and educational realities.  The conversation also examines autism services across Russia and neighbouring countries, including parent involvement, educational options, government-supported initiatives, and ongoing efforts to improve diagnostic pathways for families. Natalia highlights the growing influence of Practical Functional Assessment (PFA) and Skills-Based Treatment (SBT), as well as the broader movement toward compassionate, trauma-informed care.  Most importantly, Natalia challenges listeners to remember that every learner is first and foremost a child, deserving of dignity, flexibility, and compassionate support. In this episode, we discuss: How ABA first emerged in Russia Early misconceptions about ABA The growth of Russian-language BCBA training Certification changes following BACB withdrawal Development of local professional standards and ethics PFA and SBT implementation across Russia Autism services and school placement options Parent involvement in intervention Challenges facing adult autism services Compassionate and trauma-informed behavior analysis The future of ABA in Russian-speaking communities Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/tV9Ja9ziEZ8 Continuing Education Credits IBAO:  1.0 Cultural QABA: 1.0 Ethics CBA/CPD: 1.0 Cultural Diversity   Complete The Behaviour Speak CE Knowledge Check To Earn Your CEUs Enter your answers here:  (https://www.cbiconsultants.com/shop) Question 1 Natalia discussed one challenge with importing educational models into Russia. What concern did she raise? A. Teachers refused to use behaviour analysis B. Imported models sometimes require adaptation to local educational and cultural realities C. Families preferred residential treatment D. Universities prohibited ABA training Question 2 A. Government-funded universal ABA services B. Large numbers of university-based ABA doctoral programs C. Strong interest in learning new practices and professional development D. National licensing requirements for all therapists Question 3 Which statement best reflects Natalia's philosophy of practice? A. Compliance should always be prioritized before teaching anything else B. Standardized intervention plans are more effective than individualized approaches C. Every child should receive the same educational placement D. Practitioners should remember they are working with a child first and build interventions compassionately   Contact  Азбука АВА https://azbukaaba.com/ FTF Behavioral Consulting https://ftfbc.com/our-team/natalia-polikarpova/ https://ftfbc.com/natalia-polikarpova/ Explore More Global Perspectives on Behaviour Analysis Natalia's story is part of a broader series of conversations on Behaviour Speak that examines how behaviour analysis is developing across Eastern Europe and Central Asia. While each country faces unique cultural, educational, regulatory, and service-delivery challenges, a common theme emerges: dedicated professionals are building behaviour analytic communities, expanding access to services, and adapting evidence-based practices to meet local needs. Episode 184: Behaviour Analysis in Ukraine with Alla Moskalets  Learn how behaviour analysis developed in Ukraine, the challenges of expanding autism services, and the efforts of practitioners working to increase professional training, family support, and awareness of evidence-based practices. Episode 191: Behaviour Analysis in Belarus with Hanna Kalinouskaya, BCBA, IBA Explore the growth of behaviour analysis in Belarus, including the development of professional communities, service delivery models, and the ongoing work of creating accessible supports for autistic individuals and their families. Episode 229: Behaviour Analysis in Kyrgyzstan with Dr. Anastasiia Iun Discover how ABA is emerging in Kyrgyzstan, the barriers faced by families and professionals, and the innovative approaches being used to build capacity and expand access to quality services. Episode 251: Behaviour Analysis in Georgia with Madonna Bonny, MS, BCBA Hear about the evolution of behaviour analysis in Georgia, including workforce development, educational initiatives, and efforts to establish sustainable systems of support for autistic individuals and their caregivers. Together with Natalia Polikarpova's insights into Russia and Russian-speaking communities, these episodes provide a unique international perspective on the growth of behaviour analysis around the world. They highlight the importance of cultural responsiveness, collaboration, parent engagement, and the shared commitment of practitioners working to improve outcomes for individuals and families across diverse settings. Listen to the full international series at Behaviour Speak and discover how behaviour analysis is taking shape across different regions, cultures, and systems of care.

In this episode, Dr. Karen Litzy and Dr. Tom Walters explore the current state of the physical therapy profession, weighing the challenges with the bright opportunities ahead. If you're a PT student, new graduate, or seasoned professional, this discussion offers valuable insights on navigating growth, risk-taking, and innovation.  Key Topics Covered:  The contrasting narratives about PT career prospects—debunking myths and highlighting opportunities Factors influencing PT career decisions, including debt, job satisfaction, and entrepreneurial ventures Strategies for students and new grads to create diverse career pathways beyond traditional settings How social media has transformed PT education, branding, and income streams over the past decade The importance of trust, clarity, and confidence in communication for professional success and patient care The influence of industry challenges such as insurance constraints and healthcare system limitations Practical advice for building a cash-based practice while managing burnout The potential for social media and content creation to elevate the entire PT field The role of patient education, telehealth, and hybrid models in future PT delivery  Timestamps:  00:00 - Introduction: Is the PT profession broken or full of opportunity? 02:21 - Dr. Walters' take on whether PT is a broken system or ripe for growth 04:35 - How social media has changed career possibilities for PTs 05:42 - Advice to students and new grads about seeking opportunities and taking risks 06:47 - Personal stories of career leaps and the importance of thinking beyond traditional roles 08:48 - Building trust and clarity through communication for confidence and success 10:45 - Overcoming fears related to further education and career shifts 11:29 - Reflecting on the time investment of education and professional growth 13:00 - How teaching and social media experience have contributed to Dr. Walters' success 15:23 - The importance of consistency and long-term effort in building a following 16:52 - The evolution of social media content from early days to now 18:38 - Opportunities outside insurance-based clinics and how to leverage clinical experience 20:28 - Guiding students in career planning and the value of entrepreneurial thinking 22:28 - Strategies for transitioning from employment to ownership through small steps 24:13 - Can PT influencers replicate a successful model? Is it achievable for most? 26:26 - Social media's impact on professional visibility and community growth 27:55 - How content creation can elevate the PT profession as a whole 29:35 - The balance between hands-on care and digital/remote PT services 31:09 - The importance of rapport and human connection in healing 32:18 - Possibility of hybrid models combining in-person and remote PT 34:01 - The potential of technology to supplement, but not replace, hands-on care 36:35 - Addressing platform technical issues during the episode 38:36 - Final thoughts on building the future of PT and embracing new opportunities 39:31 - Advice for prospective DPT students on exploring career paths early 41:35 - The importance of financial literacy and budgeting education in PT programs 43:28 - Personal stories about student debt and managing educational costs 44:11 - Trust, clarity, and confidence as pillars for PT success and patient relationships 47:09 - How authenticity and communication foster trust within and outside the PT profession 50:22 - Review of what should be emphasized in PT curricula to prepare future practitioners 52:39 - The impact of viral content and strategic content creation on career trajectory 54:59 - Is the healthcare system broken or an opportunity? Dr. Walters' nuanced view 56:41 - Navigating personality types and finding the right work environment 56:55 - Practical tips for maintaining health, wealth, and intelligence in a PT career Final Takeaways:  The PT industry is both challenged and full of opportunity—proactive, strategic, and authentic efforts can help shape its future. Embracing digital tools, building trust, and diversifying skills are keys to long-term success. Continuous learning, honest communication, and openness to entrepreneurship are essential for growth in today's evolving landscape.  Thank you to Dr. Tom Walters for sharing his experience and insights. For more resources, courses, and his book, visit Rehab Science. Remember, your career trajectory depends on intentional choices, resilience, and innovative thinking—so take that leap! More About Dr. Walters Dr. Tom Walters is a board-certified orthopedic physical therapist who specializes in the treatment of pain and movement disorders. He is the founder of Rehab Science and has spent almost two decades teaching people about human movement, pain science, and how to effectively recover from injury. In addition to running his own clinical practice, Tom served as a full-time undergraduate kinesiology professor for eight years, teaching human biomechanics, therapeutic exercise, and pain science. He received his Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Chapman University and completed a residency in orthopedic manual physical therapy and a fellowship in lower quarter functional biomechanics. Through his books, social media platforms, and the Rehab Science membership, Tom has helped millions of people better understand their bodies and take control of their recovery. Find more of Tom's content on Instagram and YouTube @rehabscience Resources from this Episode: Tom's Website: Rehab Science Tom on Instagram Tom on YouTube The Rehab Science Book Series The Rehab Science Membership   Jane Sponsorship Information: Book a one-on-one demo here Front Desk @ Jane Mention the code LITZY1MO for a free month   Follow Dr. Karen Litzy on Social Media: Karen's Twitter Karen's Instagram Karen's LinkedIn Subscribe to Healthy, Wealthy & Smart: YouTube Website Apple Podcast Spotify Stitcher iHeart Radio

How can killing the profession's collective ego unlock new business models, elevate client experience, and modernize business development across the AEC industry?In this episode of Practice Disrupted, host Evelyn Lee welcomes back George Valdes, co-founder of ToolBlocks and marketing and design lead at companies such as Monograph, IrisVR, Paperspace, and WeWork. Five years after his initial appearance on the podcast, George returns to reflect on his non-linear trajectory, from studying landscape architecture at FIU and earning an M.Arch at Columbia GSAPP to navigating the tech startup ecosystem without a traditional coding background. George unpacks how early experiences, including running a design firm prior to graduation and leading accreditation efforts at Columbia that brought him deep inside NAAB and NCARB, shaped his decision to step away from traditional practice and realize that professionals can simply take agency and "just do things".The conversation explores the mechanics of tech adoption, the friction around firm portfolios, and how his latest venture, ToolBlocks, leverages network intelligence and AI agents to collapse non-billable time and streamline business development for AEC firms. The discussion also dives into client experience as the critical battleground for the next decade, pushing firm leaders to challenge received ideas around marketing, fee structures, annual reviews, and compensation models. George advocates for a shift in how architectural education and practice view the "expanded architect," emphasizing that the profession must be willing to dismantle its ego to adapt to changing client expectations and market realities."It's just this energy of 'you can just do things.' When there's friction or a lack of agency, I'm always questioning why. Who's saying that you can't do something?" - George ValdesThis episode serves as a powerful reminder that architectural practice is moving beyond traditional boundaries, requiring firm leaders to align business strategy, client experience, and internal operations. By questioning inherited norms and embracing operational leverage, architects can position themselves for sustainable growth in an evolving industry.Guests:George Valdes is the co-founder of ToolBlocks (now called Zensets), a platform focused on helping AEC firms grow their network, build pipeline, and automate business development workflows. With an academic foundation in landscape architecture from Florida International University and an M.Arch from Columbia University GSAPP, George spent a year leading GSAPP's accreditation process before transitioning into tech. Over the past decade, he has held leadership roles across product, marketing, and strategy at Augmate, IrisVR (acquired by Autodesk), Paperspace (acquired by DigitalOcean), WeWork, and Monograph.This episode is especially for you if:✅ You are curious about how to navigate non-traditional career paths in AEC, product management, and tech leadership.✅ You want to learn how relationship mapping and AI tools can modernize business development and collapse non-billable hours.✅ You are looking to reframe client experience as a primary driver of firm value and differentiation.✅ You are interested in challenging received ideas around firm operations, performance reviews, and seller-doer compensation models.✅ You believe architectural education and practice should embrace the concept of the "expanded architect" to stay relevant.What have you done to take action lately? Share your reflections with us on social and join the conversation.

Is AI really coming for fleet technicians? Or is it about to make them more valuable than ever? Recorded live from the Government Fleet Expo (GFX) in Long Beach, California, Marc Canton and Facundo Tassara have an unscripted conversation covering the biggest trends shaping the future of fleet management. From artificial intelligence and robotics to technician shortages, fleet analytics, benchmarking, leadership development, and government fleet collaboration, this episode explores what public fleet leaders should be paying attention to over the next five years. The discussion goes beyond AI hype to examine how artificial intelligence will transform diagnostics, analytics, and decision-making—not replace experienced fleet professionals. Marc and Facundo also reflect on lessons from GFX, why Florida government fleets consistently rank among the nation's best, how collaboration drives operational excellence, and why future fleet leaders will need stronger business and leadership skills than ever before. Whether you're a fleet manager, maintenance supervisor, public works leader, or municipal executive, this episode offers practical insights into how technology, data, and leadership are reshaping the fleet industry. Key Takeaways AI will augment—not simply replace—fleet technicians. The hosts predict AI-powered robotics and intelligent diagnostic systems will eventually handle repetitive maintenance tasks while skilled technicians focus on higher-level problem solving. Context matters more than data alone. AI can analyze fleet information quickly, but fleet professionals must still provide operational context to make good decisions. Fleet analytics are evolving. Traditional utilization metrics like miles driven often fail to tell the complete story. Future fleet management will rely on mission-based performance metrics instead of simple mileage. Leadership skills are becoming essential. As technicians advance into supervisory and management roles, communication, coaching, and strategic thinking become just as important as technical expertise. Collaboration creates stronger fleets. Government fleets that openly share ideas, purchasing strategies, emergency planning, and operational best practices consistently achieve better results. AI requires healthy skepticism. The hosts demonstrate how AI tools can occasionally provide incorrect information, reinforcing the importance of validating AI-generated answers. Fleet managers need better storytelling. Data alone isn't enough—leaders must communicate performance in ways executives and elected officials understand. Industry relationships accelerate innovation. Conferences like GFX provide opportunities to exchange ideas that can significantly improve fleet operations and professional growth. Topics Covered Artificial Intelligence in fleet maintenance Will robots replace mechanics? Government Fleet Expo (GFX) insights Public fleet leadership Technician shortages Fleet benchmarking Fleet KPIs and analytics Fleet utilization metrics Preventive maintenance Government fleet collaboration Professional development Fleet conferences Data-driven decision making Fleet management technology Future of public sector fleets Who Should Listen? This episode is valuable for: Fleet Managers Fleet Directors Public Works Directors Municipal Leaders Fleet Maintenance Supervisors Shop Managers Government Fleet Professionals Fleet Consultants Operations Leaders Anyone interested in AI's impact on maintenance operations Speaker Bios Marc Canton Marc Canton serves as Vice President of Fleet Success at RTA Fleet and is an award-winning fleet management leader with extensive experience leading public sector fleet operations. He works closely with fleet organizations across North America, helping them improve fleet performance, increase asset availability, strengthen leadership capabilities, and leverage technology to eliminate operational blind spots. Marc regularly speaks at fleet industry conferences and co-hosts The Fleet Success Show, where he shares practical strategies for modern fleet management. Facundo Tassara Facundo Tassara is a fleet industry leader at RTA Fleet who works directly with fleet organizations to improve operational performance and share best practices across the industry. Through consulting, customer engagement, and industry events, he helps public sector fleets solve operational challenges, adopt emerging technologies, and build stronger maintenance organizations. Facundo frequently co-hosts The Fleet Success Show, bringing practical, experience-based insights to conversations on fleet leadership and innovation. Looking to take the next step to fleet success? Start by requesting your free copy of The Fleet Success Playbook. Written by fleet professionals for fleet professionals, the Playbook breaks down the four key pillars of fleet success, and gives you the tools you need to build a truly great fleet. 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In the premiere episode of The Backbone, host 1SG Green brings together leaders from across the Judge Advocate General's Corps for a special National Paralegal Appreciation Day discussion focused on the evolution of Army legal practice, professional development, and the future of the Army's Paralegal. Joined by CSM Bostic, the 14th Regimental Command Sergeant Major of the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General's Corps; 1SG Washington, Project Lead for the 27D Paralegal Handbook; SFC Grell, Project Lead for the Legal Technician Standard Training Package (STP); and LTC Wilson, providing the operational Judge Advocate perspective, the panel explores how leadership, doctrine, operational experience, and innovation are transforming the way Army legal professionals support commanders and Soldiers. Together, they discuss the modernization of the 27D Paralegal Handbook, the development of the Legal Technician Standard Training Package (STP), the importance of professional development, and the leadership required to prepare the next generation of Army paralegals. The conversation highlights how doctrine, operational experience, education, and innovation work together to strengthen the Corps and ensure legal professionals remain ready to meet the demands of an evolving operational environment. Learn more about The Quill & Sword series of podcasts by visiting our podcast page at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/thequillandsword. The Quill & Sword show includes featured episodes from across the JAGC, plus all episodes from our four separate shows: “Criminal Law Department Presents” (Criminal Law Department), “NSL Unscripted” (National Security Law Department), “The FAR and Beyond” (Contract & Fiscal Law Department) and “Hold My Reg” (Administrative & Civil Law Department). Connect with The Judge Advocate General's Legal Center and School by visiting our website at https://tjaglcs.army.mil/.

Dr. Jo Bailey joined HM Prison and Probation Service in 1992 and has worked with a range of client groups in a variety of settings. Her career has spanned from Psychological Assistant to Head of Profession. In amongst this, Jo found time to complete a PhD on the release and recall of indeterminate sentenced prisoners.References for all texts cited in this podcast are on our Linktree.Presenters: Dr. Sally Tilt and Dr. Kerensa HockenProducers: Andrew Wilkie and Katie StokesYou can follow this podcast on LinkedIn by clicking here.The Forensic Psychology Podcast is a co-production between HM Prison and Probation Service and the Prison Radio Association charity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Gabe did not follow a career path into sports cards.He created one.His interest in college football led him to Bowman University, player research, value boxes, and content built around a part of the hobby few people were covering.Consistency helped Gabe become a trusted voice in college football cards. It also started a relationship with Ryan Johnson of Card Collector 2.That relationship grew through shared interests, phone calls, podcast episodes, and work behind the scenes. It led to a job offer and Gabe moving his family from Arizona to Ohio to join the Card Collector 2 team.In this episode of Passion to Profession, Brett talks with Gabe about identifying an underserved category, building expertise, earning trust, and turning the work he enjoyed into a career.Gabe also explains how he evaluates college football prospects, compares Bowman First cards with later college and NFL releases, and uses player talent, price, program demand, and timing to make buying decisions.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Dr. Robert Drane, Chair of ASSP’s Government Affairs Committee, shares how the committee serves as the voice of the Society and its members to advocate for regulations that will help improve workplace safety and health. He also discusses some of the latest developments in OSHA regulations and the impact they could have on EHS. 

What should you do when your child starts asking questions about following Jesus? How do you know when they're ready for baptism?In today's episode, Joshua shares four thoughtful responses drawn from Dennis Gundersen's book Your Child's Profession of Faith. Together, we'll explore how parents can encourage genuine faith, ask wise questions, and approach the topic of baptism with biblical wisdom and discernment.Whether you're navigating these conversations for the first time or looking for practical guidance, this episode offers helpful principles for shepherding your child's spiritual journey.

What does it take to protect chiropractic around the world?In this episode of TechTalk, Dr. Jay Greenstein and Brad Cost sit down with Bharon Hoag, founder of One Chiropractic, to discuss the legal, political, and regulatory battles shaping the future of chiropractic care across the globe.Bharon shares how his organization has successfully defended chiropractors in more than 800 cases, why countries like Canada, Australia, Spain, and Guam are facing major regulatory challenges, and how strategic advocacy is helping preserve patient access to chiropractic care.The conversation also dives into one of the profession's biggest opportunities in decades: the MAHA movement, Medicare modernization, military integration, chiropractic research funding, reimbursement reform, and what these changes could mean for practitioners and patients alike.Whether you're a chiropractor, healthcare leader, student, or advocate for conservative healthcare, this episode offers an inside look at the policies and people shaping the future of the profession.In this episode:How One Chiropractic has won over 800 advocacy battlesWhy chiropractors are facing new legal challenges worldwideThe future of MAHA and chiropracticMedicare modernization and reimbursement reformChiropractic's role in military healthcareWhy the next two years could redefine the professionTopics: Chiropractic, Healthcare Policy, MAHA, Medicare, Bharon Hoag, One Chiropractic, Chiropractic Advocacy, Healthcare Innovation, TechTalk Podcast, Dr. Jay Greenstein, Brad Cost, Chiropractic Leadership

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This episode of The Selling Podcast continues the five-part series on sales discovery by exploring a fundamental question: Why in the world would anyone choose sales as a career?Why People Fall Into SalesThe hosts discuss how most people don't actively map out a linear career path to sales; rather, they naturally fall into it out of necessity or everyday human interaction.The Power of Human Nature: Even without heavy methodology, striking up a casual conversation and relating to people will inherently build trust and lead to sales over time.Desperation and Career Pivots: Many enter the field by accident or out of desperation when transitioning from entirely different industries (such as entertainment or technical fields) because every single company ultimately needs people to sell their products.Common Misconceptions: Reasons NOT to Get Into SalesScott and Mike break down several misconceptions about what type of person succeeds in sales:Wanting to Manipulate People: If your goal is true manipulation for control, sales is the wrong profession. While short-term tricks might work, long-term success and peace of mind require a customer-centric approach.Believing You Must Be Extremely Outgoing: Being an extrovert with the "gift of gab" is not a requirement. In fact, talking too much hurts you because sales requires listening more than speaking; many top performers are introverts.Being Unable to Stand Being Alone: Sales can be an isolated business where you spend most of your time working independently. You must be self-driven, though reaching out to peers and the home office prevents you from becoming truly lonely.Why Choose Sales? (The Pros)Every Company Needs Sellers: Nothing happens in business until something gets sold. Because every industry needs sales professionals, you can pivot to an industry you genuinely care about.Helping Others Succeed: Great sales is not a zero-sum game. By providing tools and resources, you make your customers wildly successful, which in turn grows the entire business ecosystem.High Risk and High Reward: Sales carries significant professional and emotional risk (dealing with slumps, economic downturns, and variable income), but the financial upside and the dopamine rush of closing a hard-fought deal make it uniquely rewarding.SEO Tagssales career, sales discovery, selling podcast, why choose sales, sales profession, introverts in sales, sales risk and reward, sales mindset, business growth, sales fundamentals

Hello everyone! Personally, I believe this episode to be the best episode of Teach Me, Teacher in a long time. James Nottingham is most known for his work with The Learning Pit, but he has also written several books, and consults regularly around the world. His newest book, Teach Brilliantly, can be found here. In this episode, we discuss the state of education around the world, the embattled nature of teaching, what matters in pedagogy, and what constitutes effective feedback for students. Truly, I loved this talk so much. Enjoy!

Beau Thompson started One Million Cubs with a goal: trade one million non-Cubs cards for one million Cubs cards.The project took seven and a half years. It also created relationships, operating skills, and a business that changed the direction of his life.Beau joins Brett to discuss the Ernie Banks rookie card that connected two collectors through loss, the 2021 National dinner that gave him the confidence to leave his job, and his move from 60,000 eBay listings to selling on eBay Live six nights per week.They also discuss separating a collection from business inventory, adapting when sales stop growing, and why anyone who wants to work in sports cards needs to treat the work like a business before taking the leap.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Hey there Voices of the Bench community, this is Trish Jones with Ivoclar. If you've been curious about fast-firing zirconia to improve efficiency but aren't convinced it can deliver predictable, high-quality results, I'd encourage you to connect with us. Our new IPS Emax Zirconia offers multiple fast-fire protocols designed to help save you valuable production time while maintaining consistent results. Time is money in every lab. Don't wait. Reach out to your local Ivoclar rep today and discover how IPS Emax Zirconia can help streamline your workflow. As full-arch dentistry continues to grow, so do the demands on today's dental laboratories. That's why Knight Dental recently launched SimplyARCH Studio, a dedicated production environment built exclusively for full-arch restorations. To support this specialized workflow, Knight invested in an XTCERA milling system and carefully evaluated multiple CAM software solutions before choosing hyperDENT. The decision came down to exceptional milling quality, minimal hand finishing, and impressive production efficiency. But what truly set hyperDENT apart was the implementation process. From the very beginning, the team provided more than software training—they shared the knowledge and experience needed to build an optimized workflow for complex full-arch cases. With proven expertise in advanced milling strategies and laboratory production, hyperDENT helped ensure SimplyARCH Studio was designed for long-term success from day one.Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. Matt Everatt joins Elvis and Barb for a fascinating conversation that takes a deep dive into his journey through the dental laboratory industry and the story behind his book, The Invisible Profession. From discovering dental technology at 16 and specializing in maxillofacial prosthetics and orthodontics to working in hospitals, developing early sleep-apnea appliances, and nearly leaving the profession altogether, Matt's career has taken some seriously interesting turns. Eventually, he helped co-found S4S, building a successful business around sleep-apnea appliances, occlusal splints, orthodontics, and more before eventually stepping away from ownership. But this conversation goes far beyond Matt's career. His book, The Invisible Profession, explores how the dental laboratory industry arrived at a place where technicians and laboratories are often undervalued, pushed into price competition, and expected to simply keep their heads down and produce. Matt shares his thoughts on the "million little things" that shaped the industry, the danger of becoming a "busy fool," and why laboratories need to stop competing solely on price and start becoming known for the value, expertise, and partnership they bring to the dental team. Elvis, Barb, and Matt also talk about the changing landscape of digital dentistry, AI, 3D printing, speed, service, and why the labs that embrace change and remain agile will be the ones positioned for the future. It's an honest, thought-provoking, and ultimately optimistic conversation about where the dental laboratory profession has been, where it is today, and where it can go next.Special Guest: Matt Everatt.

How do we raise the standards of the coaching industry? How do we improve the quality of our coaching? How do we make coaching a more trusted & respected industry? Today, we are answering these BIG questions and I'd love to hear your own ideas to these questions too. Join me as I talk about: 1) Why it's SO important to understand that coaching is NOT therapy - we are a different & unique industry, who sometimes serve the same people - but in very different ways and at very different times. 2) Why seeing coaching as a PROFESSION is crucial and how we show up as professionals in an industry that is not currently regulated (as well as my predictions about that for the future). 3) The 5 qualities I personally recommend coaches learn about, practice and develop to safeguard their coaching and contribute to a more trusted & respected industry. 4) The 3 ways we practically develop ourselves professionally as coaches following certification. 5) Why seeing room for improvement is a true sign of a professional, and not something to be ashamed of. Happy listening! FURTHER RESOURCES: [Watch for FREE] The World Class Coach Workshop: How to Sustainably Build & Lead a Thriving Multiple 6 Figure & Beyond Coaching Business - www.leticiaringe.com/workshop [Download] The Ultimate Guide for Coaches - How to Build a Thriving Multiple 6 Figure Coaching Business That Prioritises World Class Coaching & Sustainable Growth: www.leticiaringe.com/guide [Get on the Waitlist] WORLD CLASS: The 6 Month Mastermind for Coaches Building a Thriving Multiple 6-Figure Coaching Business That Prioritises Sustainable Growth & World Class Coaching: www.leticiaringe.com/mastermind [Get on the Waitlist] Create & Validate a Signature Coaching Offer to $10K: www.leticiaringe.com/validated Full show notes: www.leticiaringe.com/podcast

Many nonprofits don't participate in advocacy for fear it will jeopardize their nonprofit states. The truth is, there is a big difference between lobbying and advocacy – and advocacy is allowed. For grant and fundraising professionals, advocating for your organization, your role at work, and yourself is important work.   JOIN THE FUNDRAISING HAYDAY COMMUNITY: Become a member of the Patreon   CHECK OUT TODAY'S SPONSOR: Encore Institute for Social Impact They partner with nonprofit organizations to secure funding, develop actionable strategies, strengthen capacity, and demonstrate results. From health care and human services, to education, youth development, and more, they're experts in helping organizations maximize their missions!   SHOW NOTES: Grant Advisor GrantAdvisor: Write Reviews, Transform Philanthropy   More than Grant Writers More Than Grant Writers   Community Centric Fundraising Home   Crappy Funding Practices Crappy Funding Practices: Posts | LinkedIn   2026 Grant Professionals as Leaders Survey, conducted by Debbie DiVirgilio and Stacy Fitzsimmons – expected to close end of July 2026 Grant Professionals as Leaders: Perceptions, Identity, and Practice

In this episode of the Tactical Living Podcast, hosts Coach Ashlie Walton and Sergeant Clint Walton talk about something that many first responders feel but rarely say out loud — that the moments of highest danger, highest pressure, and highest stakes are often the moments where they feel the most alive, the most focused, and the most like themselves. And then they go home. And nothing feels like that. This episode is not about glorifying crisis or adrenaline addiction. It is about understanding what years of high-intensity nervous system activation actually does to the brain and body — and why ordinary life can start to feel flat, dull, or empty by comparison in ways that quietly affect relationships, mental health, and the ability to find meaning outside of the job.

What does building Xbox, NASCAR, The Athletic, Mantle, and ONIT Athlete have in common?Community.This week on Passion to Profession, brought to you by eBay, Brett sits down with ONIT Athlete CEO Evan Parker to unpack one of the most unique career paths in the hobby.Evan shares lessons from building brands inside sports, media, and startups before explaining why college collectibles represent one of the biggest opportunities in the industry.They discuss:• Why content shapes the future of collecting• Lessons from NASCAR that apply to today's hobby• Building Mantle from zero• Why collectors need more than hype• How ONIT is creating cards for athletes traditional manufacturers overlook• Why brand takes years to build and moments to loseIf you're interested in where the hobby is headed and what it takes to build a business that lasts, this conversation is for you.Sign up for Hobby Jobs and The Weekly Rip for freeA special thank you to eBay for sponsoring Passion to Profession. The biggest and best marketplace to buy your next favorite trading card.Get exclusive content, promote your cards, and connect with other collectors who listen to the pod today by joining the Patreon: Join Stacking Slabs Podcast PatreonFollow Stacking Slabs: | Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | Tiktok ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Beyond the Mask, former AANA presidents Sandy Ouellette, CRNA and Dick Ouellette, CRNA join Sharon and Jeremy explore the only three amicus briefs ever filed by the AANA (and its predecessor, NANA). From the 1934 Dagmar Nelson case to the antitrust battles of the 1980s, they explain how these legal efforts defended CRNA practice, challenged misinformation, and laid the foundation for the profession's continued autonomy. It's an essential history lesson for every nurse anesthetist and a reminder that today's opportunities were earned through decades of advocacy. Here's some of what you'll hear in this episode: ⚖️ Three Historic Briefs – The only amicus briefs ever filed by the AANA

The Trashy Divorces Cinematic Universe has been busy, and we don't want you to miss a thing! In the Dumpster this week: Ken Paxton gallivants his way through voter fraud allegations, Margaret Qualley and Jack Antonoff call it quits after three years, Kristi Noem's mom talks to the Daily Mail, Prince Harry and family hang with his dad, Kathy Griffin is living that cougar life, some professions tend toward more stable marriages than others, and Taylor Frankie Paul and Dakota Mortensen meet in court yet again. Sponsors Make your summer wardrobe feel easier! Go to ⁠quince.com/trashy⁠ for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Want early, ad-free episodes, regular Dumpster Dives, bonus divorces, limited series, Zoom hangouts, and more? Join us at patreon.com/trashydivorces! Want a personalized message for someone in your life? Check us out on Cameo! To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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