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Episode 95: Despite what many marketing gurus may say, webinars remain one of the simplest, most effective ways to sell any online course or coaching program.That being said, there are many ways to do webinars and a lot of decisions you need to make as far as how you're going to set it up, promote it, present your offer within it, etc.In this Episode, Steve Lowell tells us all of the current best practices for implementing an automated, evergreen webinar in your business. Through his extensive testing, he's found the settings, options, and strategies that work best to make your webinar convert at the highest level possible.We discuss everything from which webinar platform is best, how to schedule your webinar, how to foster engagement within your webinar, how to add authentic urgency and scarcity, the pros and cons of a “simulated live” webinar, and much more!About Steve Lowell: From Ottawa, Canada, Steve is an award-winning global speaker. For over 30 years, he has been training and mentoring executives, thought-leaders, and professional speakers worldwide to deliver high-impact keynote speeches, drive revenue from the platform and build wealth through speaking.Steve is the Past President of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF) and the Past National President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). A three-time number one international best-selling author, Steve is a sought-after expert helping thought leaders, coaches, authors and sales teams sell more by changing the way they speak.He shares the stage with such greats as Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul Series), Kevin Harrington (Shark Tank and “As Seen on TV”), and Brian Tracy (Author of over 70 books).Together with his wife, Jayne he travels the world speaking, training, and mentoring those who have a message to monetize through the spoken word.Grab Steve's book “From Stage Fright to Spotlight” for 100% FREE: https://stevelowell.com/free-book/Connect with Steve:Website: https://stevelowell.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/steve.lowell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevelowell YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/stevelowell Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealstevelowell Twitter: https://twitter.com/stevelowellWant to learn more about how to build a successful online business from the ground up? Grab your FREE copy of our online course, "Zero to $20k Blueprint" where you'll learn how to build a simple, scalable online marketing system that will quickly generate paying customers & clients for your online business.Get it NOW, by visiting our website at https://DigitalTrailblazer.com✅ Connect With Us:Website - https://DigitalTrailblazer.comFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/digitaltrailblazer/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@digitaltrailblazerTwitter: https://twitter.com/DgtlTrailblazerInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/DigitalTrailblazer

 President, National Cooley's Anemia FoundationRalph is BACK!!Cooley's Anemia is a Fatal Genetic Blood Disease. The Cooly's Anemia Foundation is working with medical professionals enhancing the quality of life of patients and educating the medical , trait carriers and the public about Cooley's anemia/thalassemia major.“When I was diagnosed, the outlook was grim, a life expectancy into my late teens, early twenties, with many warning me that living a normal life – having a family, working, living very far into my adult years – was not likely, but faith brought me all that and more. And while there are still many mountains a person with thalassemia has to climb, we now are in a position where a well-managed patient can enjoy many of the same things as a person not living with thalassemia. It's a challenge, but I and others like me have learned to never give up. And definitely don't stop believing!”This episode is dedicated to encourage the Parents, Patients & Loved Ones that are learning about, managing & perservering everyday with Cooley's Anemia, the supporters of Thalassemia, Friends, Researchers & Physicians.. In Addition, this Show is a Dedication to the late Patient Ralph A. Cazzetta. He was a Cooley's Patient, a Nurse, Friend & Great Support Peer to Many in their Life Journey thru thriving as a Thal Patient!! History was made in 2022 at the annual board meeting of the Cooley's Anemia Foundation (CAF) when Ralph Colasanti was elected the first person with thalassemia to serve as National President of the Foundation's board of directors. The Foundation, which was started in 1954, is the primary voice for those with thalassemia, a group of genetic disorders, one of which is also called Cooley's anemia. People with severe forms of the disease require lifelong blood transfusions as often as every 2 weeks and often beginning in infancy.“We are very pleased to have reached this historic moment and know that Ralph's talents, skills, knowledge, and expertise will serve him well in this position,” says Peter Chieco, immediate Past National President of CAF. “Of equal importance, being a patient himself will provide a fresh perspective. No matter how deep the connection that I and our previous Presidents have with the thalassemia community, it is not quite the same experience as actually being a person who was born with and has lived with thalassemia for their entire lives.”“The fact that I am able to serve in this capacity speaks to the tremendous efforts of The Cooley's Anemia Foundation throughout the years,” says Ralph Colasanti. “Those that served before me helped propel many advances in the field of thalassemia over the last 20-30 years. Their commitment, with support from our donors, brought forth dedicated clinicians and researchers who are experts in thalassemia, not only advancing our quantity of life but the most important quality of life. These medical advances and the need for a safe blood supply are tirelessly promoted and supported by CAF.Ralph is a financial coach and IT consultant at Holy Angels School. He and his wife are the parents of a son and a daughter and recently welcomed their first grandchild.© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!2024 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

More than a magician, Mike Miller, Past National President of the S.A.M., also books talent for many magic conventions including the S.A.M. convention, Abbott's Get Together, Super Sunday, and many others. He scours the world looking for unique acts to book. He has a good eye for spotting up-and-coming performers before they “hit it big” on the international scene. The best way to be seen by Mike is by competing and performing in other magic conventions. For several years, Mike also booked acts for a multi-city tour of China. Today he regularly performs at the Smoke & Mirrors Theater in Philadelphia while still searching for convention acts. As a result of his untiring efforts in helping magicians around the world, the Academy of Magical Arts will present a Special Fellowship to him at the awards banquet on May 17, 2024. If you are more of a visual person, then perhaps you might enjoy watching our interaction during our Zoom conversation. In this episode, Mike Miller talks about his career as a talent booker and how Hank Moorehouse shaped his life. He talks about how he goes about finding unique acts and how he learned to be a stage manager, too. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

 President, National Cooley's Anemia FoundationCooley's Anemia is a Fatal Genetic Blood Disease. The Cooly's Anemia Foundation is working with medical professionals enhancing the quality of life of patients and educating the medical , trait carriers and the public about Cooley's anemia/thalassemia major.This episode is dedicated to encourage the Parents, Patients & Loved Ones that are learning about, managing & perservering everyday with Cooley's Anemia, the supporters of Thalassemia, Friends, Researchers & Physicians.. In Addition, this Show is a Dedication to the late Patient Ralph A. Cazzetta. He was a Cooley's Patient, a Nurse, Friend & Great Support Peer to Many in their Life Journey thru thriving as a Thal Patient!! History was made in 2022 at the annual board meeting of the Cooley's Anemia Foundation (CAF) when Ralph Colasanti was elected the first person with thalassemia to serve as National President of the Foundation's board of directors. The Foundation, which was started in 1954, is the primary voice for those with thalassemia, a group of genetic disorders, one of which is also called Cooley's anemia. People with severe forms of the disease require lifelong blood transfusions as often as every 2 weeks and often beginning in infancy.“We are very pleased to have reached this historic moment and know that Ralph's talents, skills, knowledge, and expertise will serve him well in this position,” says Peter Chieco, immediate Past National President of CAF. “Of equal importance, being a patient himself will provide a fresh perspective. No matter how deep the connection that I and our previous Presidents have with the thalassemia community, it is not quite the same experience as actually being a person who was born with and has lived with thalassemia for their entire lives.”“The fact that I am able to serve in this capacity speaks to the tremendous efforts of The Cooley's Anemia Foundation throughout the years,” says Ralph Colasanti. “Those that served before me helped propel many advances in the field of thalassemia over the last 20-30 years. Their commitment, with support from our donors, brought forth dedicated clinicians and researchers who are experts in thalassemia, not only advancing our quantity of life but the most important quality of life. These medical advances and the need for a safe blood supply are tirelessly promoted and supported by CAF.“When I was diagnosed, the outlook was grim, a life expectancy into my late teens, early twenties, with many warning me that living a normal life – having a family, working, living very far into my adult years – was not likely, but faith brought me all that and more. And while there are still many mountains a person with thalassemia has to climb, we now are in a position where a well-managed patient can enjoy many of the same things as a person not living with thalassemia. It's a challenge, but I and others like me have learned to never give up. And definitely don't stop believing!”Ralph is a financial coach and IT consultant at Holy Angels School. He and his wife are the parents of a son and a daughter and recently welcomed their first grandchild.© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!2024 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23baAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

Past National President of the Society of American Magicians, Mark Weidhaas, is a jolly old man. Well, he may not really be “that” old, but he is jolly! A Structural Engineer by day, Mark “moonlights” as “Inspector Magic” for children at birthday parties, family gatherings, libraries and schools. But during the Christmas holidays, he dons his red cap and cape to become Colorado's Santa Claus. He is also very involved with planning magic conventions for the S.A.M. and in particular, he is one of the co-organizers for MAGIC Texas in Arlington, Texas, later this year. This week Mark Weidhaas tells us about his first magic convention and the importance of attending these gatherings. One of the topics discussed this week is “magic exposure” and how the national organizations handle it. He also tells us about how he developed his “Inspector Magic” character, but perhaps most importantly, we discuss how to enter into the lucrative field of making appearances as Santa Claus. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.

As we celebrate Women's History Month, Jo Ann Stevens, Past National President of the Women's Council of REALTORS, discussed their efforts to advance women as business leaders in the industry and the communities they serve. Watch the replay to hear how and why every REALTOR should get involved with WCR!   Sign up for Free Industry News Subscriptions for HAR Members here-  https://www.harconnect.com/free-industry-news-subscriptions-for-har-members/   Are you an HAR MLS Platinum Subscriber? Join our Facebook Group! Click to join. Sign Up for your free Real Estate News Subscription here. Sign up for your free Inman Select Subscription here. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube , and LinkedIn.

Steve Lowell is a multi-award-winning speaker, 3x #1 best-selling author, and master trainer for high-impact speakers with a track record that speaks for itself. Having given over 3500 keynote speeches, 5000 seminars and trained more than 500K speakers globally, Steve delivers innovative strategies that help speakers drive revenue from the stage and build wealth through speaking. Steve is the Past President of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF) and the Past National President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS). With over 50 years on stage (Steve started speaking at the age of 6!), thousands trained, and unmatched results, Steve helps speakers craft their signature transformational message and turn it into revenue.

Hello and welcome to another insightful episode of "Healthy Mind, Healthy Life." I'm your host, Avik, and today we had the privilege of delving into the world of professional speaking with the incredible Steve Lowell. Steve is a multi-award-winning speaker, 3x #1 best-selling author, and master trainer for high-impact speakers, boasting a remarkable track record. Having delivered over 3500 keynote speeches, conducted 5000 seminars, and trained more than 500,000 speakers globally, Steve has become a force in the industry. As the Past President of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF) and the Past National President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS), he brings over 50 years of invaluable experience to the table. In this episode, we explored the concept of cultivating a service mindset for professional speakers and entrepreneurs. Steve shared profound insights into why this mindset is crucial for success in the speaking industry, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and genuine connection with the audience. We discovered the transformative power of a service mindset, helping speakers overcome stage fear, connect authentically, and enhance the impact and effectiveness of their message. Steve's wealth of wisdom and practical advice shed light on how adopting a service-oriented approach can lead to successful revenue generation through speaking engagements. If you're an aspiring speaker, entrepreneur, or anyone interested in the world of professional speaking, this episode is a goldmine of insights. Don't forget to check out Steve's complimentary gift, his book titled "From Stage Fright to Spotlight: 99 Speaker Secrets to Breaking the Rules and Mastering the Stage," available for download at stevelowell.com/free-book. As we conclude, remember that speaking with impact starts with a mindset of service. Carry this wisdom into your endeavors, and until next time, stay inspired, stay impactful, and continue your journey to a healthier mind and a healthier life. Thank you for joining us on "Healthy Mind, Healthy Life." Take care and be happy!

Tuesday, July 25th9:00 AM SAM EVENT 2: S.A.M. Life Members Reception: The Magic Castle 60 Years “Matinkas Back Room” 10:00 AM EXHIBITORS Open “Kellar Exhibitor Hall” 10:00 AM Registration Open Vieux Carre Foyer 10:30 AM SHOW 4: International Pro Close-Up Show: R. Paul Wilson and Friends. Featuring Jason England (USA), Paul Nardini (Scotland), Giancarlo Scalia (Spain/Italy), R. Paul Wilson (Scotland), and more - “Thurston Lecture Hall” 1:30 PM SAM EVENT 3: Convention Honoree: Tina and Friends – panel discussion “Matinkas Back Room” 2:00 PM Registration Close Vieux Carre Foyer 3:30 PM SAM EVENT 4: Magic in America: The Story of the Society of American Magicians by David Goodsell – discussion by Editor David Charvet “Matinkas Back Room” 5:00 PM Dealers Close “Kellar Exhibitor Hall” 6:00 PM PARTY 3: Cocktail Hour & Magic in the USA Book Release - Vieux Carre Foyer 7:30 PM SAM EVENT 5: SAM Banquet and Comedy Magic Show 5 “Thurston Lecture Hall” 10:30 PM SHOW 6: SAM LATE NITE: Masquerade Magic: magic by Michael Dardant and Dante; Minx Burlesque with Trixie Minx, Madame Mystere, and Mamie Dame; guest starring : Meadow Perry View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time stamps for this episode:00:00:18 – Past International President, Shawn Farquhar, tells us a bit about the I.B.M. convention last week and a preview of where it will be next year. But he talks extensively about his theater in Vancouver, Hidden Wonders.00:11:09 – Past National President of the S.A.M., Vinnie Grosso, is the Contest Chairman for the convention and talks a bit about how that all came together.00:25:52 – Harry Allen tells us what's new and what's hot in magic as we visit with him in the Dealer's Room.00:36:03 - Owner of the TrickSupply.com, Wolfgang Wollet, tells us what conventions he attended this year. He also shares with us what is new and hot in his shop.00:38:53 - David Charvet is the author of the S.A.M. history book and tells us about completing the book after being handed down to him by David Goodsell.00:43:53 – Arden James checks in with us and we also chats with the convention's Guest of Honor, Tina Lennert.00:47:00 – Christopher Hart and Mike Caveney talk a bit about their upcoming performances Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

Monday, July 24th9:00 AM Registration Open Vieux Carre Foyer 9:00 AM SAM Event 1 – Youth Protection Training “Thurston Lecture Hall” 9:00 AM SYM Youth Academy “William Andrews Classroom” 10:00 AM EXHIBITORS Open “Kellar Exhibitor Hall” 10:30 AM LECTURE 3: Doug Conn “Thurston Lecture Hall” 1:30 PM SHOW 2: STARS OF TOMORROW Stage Show “Thurston Lecture Hall” 3:30 PM LECTURE 4: Pro close up 1 with R. Paul Wilson & Friends “Thurston Lecture Hall” 3:30 PM Registration Close Vieux Carre Foyer 5:00 PM EXHIBITORS Close “Kellar Exhibitor Hall” S.Y.M. Youth Academy Ends “William Andrews Classroom” 7:00 PM Bus transporation pick up at hotel 8:00 PM SHOW 3: S.A.M. Contest Experience Houdini Theater @ The Jesuit 9:30 PM Bus transportation pick up at Jesuit 10:30 PM PARTY 2: SAM Jam Session or Movie Vieux Carre Foyer View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time stamps for this episode:00:00:18 – during our walk to the Café du Monde, we chat with Jay Ragnu “the Okay” who regales us with a story of him competing at an early Las Vegas Desert Seminar.00:10:42 – Past National President of the S.A.M, Mike Miller is the Talent Coordinator for the S.A.M. and helped book the acts for this convention.00:22:50 – Past National President of the S.A.M., Mark Weidhauss, chats about his responsibilities at this convention over the past several years.00:30:32 – Past winner of many magic convention contests, Ed Ripley, talks about the importance of entering and competing in contests.00:34:48 – Past President of the T.A.O.M., Jeff Lee, chats about this convention plus what Vito Lupo has been up to over the past few years. Jeff worked and traveled with Vito for years. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

Sunday, July 23rd8:00 AM REGISTRATION Open Vieux Carre Foyer 9:00 AM SAM National Council Mtg “Thurston Lecture Hall” SYM Youth Academy “William Andrews Classroom” 11:00 AM Exhibitors Grand Opening “Kellar Exhibitor Hall” 1:00 PM SHOW 1: Exhibitors Showcase Show “Thurston Lecture Hall” 2:15 PM Convention Welcome “Thurston Lecture Hall” 2:30 PM Lecture 1: Bruce Kalver – Tech Tips & Tricks “Thurston Lecture Hall” 4:00 PM Lecture 2: Barry Mitchell Focus on Funny for Kids “Thurston Lecture Hall” 4:00 PM REGISTRATION Closed Vieux Carre Foyer 6:00 PM Exhibitors Close “Kellar Exhibitor Hall” 8:00 PM PARTY 1: Mardi Gras Welcome Party. Join the 2nd line Parade – with the Crecent City Conjourers (Warpo, Doug Conn, Devon Faul, Steve Reynolds, Winston Helling Jr, Michael Dardant) and Variety Talent by Frenchman Street Productions Promenade/Courtyard/Martinkas Backroom and balcony View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time stamps for this episode:00:00:18 – Scott and Dick Olson are traveling by car from Houston to New Orleans and talk about their excitement and anticipation for this upcoming convention.00:05:10 – National President, Rod Chow, arrived yesterday and tells us a bit about some of the pre-convention activities. He also recaps his year as the National President and what he accomplished over the past year.00:12:19 – President Elect, John Midgley, tells us a bit about some of the magic caricatures that he has been drawing and posting on Facebook, including one of your humble host, Scott Wells.00:19:05 – Steve Reynolds is a local New Orleans magician who is also part of the talent on the bill at this convention.00:25:55 – Cody Clark and Sid Hagarty are young magicians who are excited about this convention.00:34:49 - Incoming National President of the S.A.M., John Sturk, tells us what he hopes to accomplish during his upcoming year as President.00:48:14 – at the President's Party, we have a martini as we chat with Past National President, Dal Sanders and his wife Cinde Sanders who tell us what they love magic conventions.00:53:04 – Past National President of the S.A.M., Bruce Kalver, tells us about the new S.A.M. history book.01:03:26 – Editor of the M.U.M., Alan Howard, chats about the S.A.M. journal and his path to this job y working with Stan Allen. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

In episode 24 of the Work Less Profit More business podcast (here), I talked about 5 different types of communication styles – live, video, written, graphic and audio – and how each of us has one BEST way of communicating with our audience.  Well, for you live or video communicators, if you've ever wondered whether you should be doing public speaking as part of your marketing so you can be seen as a leader in your industry or if you ever wondered how to monetize your speaking – you'll want to grab pen and paper and listen and re-listen to this episode! My special guest is a Master Trainer for High Impact Speakers and trained more than 500,000 speakers globally.Steve and I talk about:Public speaking fear and the ‘commitment & consistency' principleMichael Bay walking off the stage (view video here)New to speaking – start with ToastmastersSpeaking as a marketing strategySpeaking to drive clientsThe biggest misconception speakers often haveThe ultimate outcome you want as a speakerMonetizing speaking with your $100K Signature Talk3 outcomes you want as a speaker; most speakers only get 1 of thoseWhat it means to have a ‘signature' talkSteve's last words… ‘pursue speaking as a marketing tool rather than speaking as a business'!This is a podcast episode full of true nuggets!ABOUT STEVE:Steve Lowell, Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) is known as a master trainer to High Impact Speakers,  a multi-award winning speaker, and 3 x #1 best-selling author.  He is also the past president of the Global speakers Federation (GSF) and the Past National President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS).CONNECT WITH STEVE HERE:Website: https://stevelowell.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevelowell/ACTION PLAN:If you decide to use speaking as a marketing tool, craft a signature talk that demonstrates that you understand your audience's problem deeply.  It's not about you, your program or your offering but about giving them clarity around their problem – that's the value!Here's the graphic of my GROW Equation.Share your feedback with me by clicking here and leaving a short voice message!

In this interview, we talk with Steve Lowell about The Art of the $100K Signature Talk.When you put your signature on a page it is unique.  That signature binds you to your word and identifies who you are.  A signature talk is similar in that it also identifies you.  People will start to associate your name with the content from your talk.  This is how you will become know "as" something instead of "a" something. In this podcast, we will explore why you would want a signature talk and how it will help make an impact on your coaching business. Steve is a multi award-winning speaker, three times number one bestselling author and master trainer for high impact speakers with a track record that speaks for itself. Having given over 3,500 keynote speeches, 5,000 seminars, and trained more than 5,000 speakers globally, Steve delivers innovative training that helps people drive revenue from the stage and build wealth through speaking. Steve is the Past President of the Global Speakers Federation and the Past National President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers.  With over 50 years on stage , Steve started speaking the age of six, thousands of trained a nd unmatched results, Steve helped speakers craft their signature transformational message and turn it into revenue.  Join us as we learn more about The Art of the $100K Signature Talk.Watch the full interview by clicking here.Learn more about Steve here. Click here for your Free Gift from Steve - The 1 Minute Story Template!  This guide is designed to walk you through Steve's template to craft a transformational story and be able to deliver it in less than one minute. Grab your free issue of choice Magazine here - https://choice-online.com/

Writing proposals is a necessary task that can become an obstacle that stops us in our tracks. The process can be a deep, dark rabbit hole that we fall down, but it doesn't have to be that way. Today's guest has insights and wisdom that will help you simplify the proposal process. Join us to learn more! Russell Pearson is a business strategist, designer, keynote speaker, and artist. He has been working with passionate yet frustrated business owners to transform the way they grow their organizations for over 25 years. He is the founder of the Crimson Fox Creative Studios and hosts The Marketing Report podcast. He is also the Past National President of Professional Speakers Australia. I'm excited to introduce you to Russell in today's show! Show Highlights: What Russell loves about the work he does today What Russell identifies as the gaps in small business strategies today Where to start in doing better at proposals to address what the customer wants Why the starting point is the “priority conversation” to identify the problem The difference in collaborating on designing a proposal and creating a blind proposal The three categories of proposal opportunities in working with large organizations How Russell simplified the proposal process to these steps in the collaborative sales conversation: Make friends. Discover the problems that need to be solved. Meet them where they are now and collaborate on the design to reach the outcome. Help say YES. How Russell approaches the collaborative design process How to effectively use a price anchor in a proposal Why you should never send a “lonely” proposal Why both parties need the “know, like, and trust” factor Resources: Connect with Russell: https://russellpearson.com/ ( Website) andhttps://www.facebook.com/chatwithrussell ( Facebook) Join the STaR Coach Member Community: https://starcoaches.mykajabi.com/star-coach-community-offer ( https://starcoaches.mykajabi.com/star-coach-community-offer)   Sign up to gain access to the replays the STaR Coach Show FREE Masterclass, The 6 C's to Your Coaching Master Plan: http://www.starcoachshow.com/masterclass/ ( www.STaRcoachshow.com/masterclass/)    Follow us onhttps://www.facebook.com/STaRCoachShow ( Facebook)!

Welcome to this episode! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Dr. Kirk Randazzo, Past National President, about Founder's Circle, the Fraternity's leadership training platform. Transcription is located here. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

The end social media frustration. Let me ask you a question (4 questions actually) - do you struggle to come up with social media content? - do you find it difficult to create a consistent posting schedule? - are you overwhelmed with the time it takes to manage social media? - and are you failing to get tangible results from your social media? If you answered YES to any of these questions, then today's episode is for you.  My guest is Russell Pearson.  He's  known as the brand design guy and when he's not blacksmithing (yep you read that right), you'll find him helping businesses get more customers. For over 25 years, Russel has been working with passionate yet frustrated business people to transform the way they grow their organisations. Today, Russell and I talk about his four step process that helps businesses transform their social media. Listen now. Enjoy the show. Thanks for all you do. Keep saving lives. Angus  Links:  Website: https://russellpearson.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/russell-pearson Twitter: https://twitter.com/russell_pearson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/russellpearsonspeaker YouTube: Russell Pearson Bio:  Russell Pearson has been called the Brand Design Guy, the BusinessBlacksmith and a Competitive Business Strategist. When it's time to shakethings up, they call him direct. Russell's fun and engaging style has impacted thousands of business peoplearound the world. He brings decades of experience and practical application toevery discussion. Powerful observations, captivating storytelling and a stronggrasp of online technology enable Russell to connect audiences with the futureof business. With a catalogue of clients, including TOYOTA, Fulton Hogan, CPA Australia,Santa Fe, Wridgways and Ticketmaster, Russell has worked behind the scenesof amazing brands for over two decades. These connections allow him to bringmassive value to business audiences. Russell is an award winning founder of the Crimson Fox Creative Studios andthe Past National President of Professional Speakers Australia. In additionto his professional career, Russell is also co-founder of the Awesome ShowLeadership podcast, the Marketing Report podcast and is a father of threefeisty children that continue to challenge his passion to learn more every day.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the pathway to getting financial advice look like? In this bonus episode, Kate Campbell speaks to Marc Bineham, a former financial adviser with decades of experience, Past National President of the Association of Financial Advisers (AFA) and newly minted author of The Money Sandwich. We discuss the pathway to advice, including the range of things advisers can help with, what you should be doing right now if you're not in a position to get professional advice and how to know when it's the right time to seek professional advice. We also explore the upcoming intergenerational wealth transfer, along with the unique challenges for Australians that are part of the “sandwich generation”. Ready-made ETF portfolios? Rask ETFs has you covered (use code ‘AFP' for $50 off your lifetime membership). Take one of our amazing money & investing courses (think ETFs, shares, property and FIRE) on Rask Education and join our wonderful FB community. If you want to thank us for putting this show together, please give The Australian Finance Podcast a 5 star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify - it's a 5 second task which really helps support the show (and puts a big smile on our faces). Pearler, the broker for long-term investors. Sign-up to Pearler using the code “RASK” for $10 of Pearler Credit: bit.ly/Pearler We're proudly supported by ETF Securities. Learn more about the growing range of leading ETFs, on the ETF Securities website: bit.ly/fundsETFS Boost your investment potential, with FundLater. With InvestSMART's Fundlater, you can start a $10,000 investment portfolio, with only $4,000 upfront. Find out how: rask.com.au/inv-fundlater Investing Made Simple. Thanks to InvestSMART's ready-made ETF portfolios, you can start investing now in a portfolio managed by experts. Not only that, you can invest confidently knowing your investment fees are capped. Learn more: rask.com.au/inv-pma DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains general financial information only. That means the information does not take into account your objectives, financial situation, or needs. Because of that, you should consider if the information is appropriate to you and your needs, before acting on it. If you're confused about what that means or what your needs are, you should always consult a licensed and trusted financial planner. Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information in this podcast, including any financial, taxation, and/or legal information. Remember, past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The Rask Group is NOT a qualified tax accountant, financial (tax) adviser, or financial adviser. Full individual disclosures for each guest are available via the show notes page. Owen, Kate and The Rask Group Pty Ltd do NOT receive anything for mentioning Super funds, products, shares, bank accounts, etc. Access The Rask Group's Financial Services Guide (FSG): https://www.rask.com.au/fsg

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Senator + Past National President Jen Sencar sits down with NVP podcast host Francesca Amante to speak on her JCI journey, about resilience as a leader and how another leader seeing her value inspired her to lead a path of greatness within the global organization of JCI as well as leading JCI Canada. Thank you Senator Jen for your beautiful words, inspiration and dedication to our organization. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jci-canada/message

NVP Francesca Amante had the honour to be joined by one of our esteemed Past National Presidents, Stefan Cherwoniak! Today we get to have the pleasure of Stefan sharing his JCI journey, and the special place JCI holds in his heart and life after his many continued years of service to all sectors of our international organization. Our dear IPP Stefan, Thank you for your presence today and for your ongoing dedication, commitment, encouragement, empowerment and leadership you share each and every day to us all. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jci-canada/message

Steve Lowell, CSP has been speaking and performing on the live stage since the age of 6, that's over 53 years ago.From Ottawa, Canada, Steve is an award-winning, global speaker and for over 30 years he has been training and mentoring executives, thought-leaders and professional speakers around the world to deliver high-impact keynote speeches, drive revenue from the platform and build wealth through speaking.He's the Past President of the Global Speakers Federation (GSF) and the Past National President of the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers (CAPS).A three-time number one international best selling author, Steve is a sought-after expert helping thought leaders and sales teams sell more by changing the way they speak.He shares the stage with such greats as Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for the Soul Series), Kevin Harrington (Shark Tank and “As Seen on TV”), and Brian Tracy (Author of over 70 books).Together with his wife, Jayne he travels the world speaking, training, and mentoring those who have a message to monetize through the spoken word.https://stevelowell.com/Everything you'll ever need to know about Laban Ditchburn is found here (including his amazing book Bet on You).https://linktr.ee/LabanDitchburnSupport the show

Our next guest is a Business Strategist, Designer, Podcast Host, Keynote Speaker, and Blacksmith. Whether stalking the big stage, going global from his private studio, or rocking a comedy club, he brings passion, humor, and insight to every discussion.   For over 25 years, he has been working with passionate yet frustrated business people to transform the way they grow their organizations. An award-winning business owner, founder of the Forge Business Program, host of the Marketing Report Podcast, Past National President of Professional Speakers Australia, and father of 3 feisty children. Please join me in welcoming...Russell Pearson. Introducing Russell Pearson What problem do you solve? He helps close the gap between marketing and sales, and he also helps you decide what you want from life. What three problems do you solve? How do I actually make connections to my ideal clients? What sort of business can I have? At the end of the day, what do I need to do to get it? Show Notes: Referrals are someone else making a decision about who you work with. Understand who you want to work with. You don't have to pretend to be someone else, just be more you. There are two sides to the coin: Yes, you need to understand who you are to attract the right people. You also need to be disciplined enough to do things that need consistency. You need to be connecting with people on a weekly (if not daily) basis. You won't have opportunities if you're not connecting. What's the process for connection? You want your clients to know, like, and trust you. People do enjoy content creation, but they often do it to avoid connection. Branding is taking yourself and your business to make something completely unique and exciting. People will experience the way you solve things in a way they haven't before. Ask people if they want help. If you don't ask, you don't get it. Can you use a social media platform to reach more of your audience? Have communication with people who you will love to work with and people who will love to work with you. Russell says it was important when he learned to say yes to things, and by saying yes to things, he found himself in situations where he could step up and step in. To stay relevant, you should be in constant communication with your clients (both past, present, and future). Russell Pearson's Recharge Round What habit do you think has led to success in your life? Russell always says yes to opportunities, and when he has too many opportunities, he gets clear about what he wants. If you had one do-over, what would it be? He would realize sooner that he can actually have anything he wants and that he doesn't have to give something up to get it. Connect with Russell: https://russellpearson.com/charge Russell's website:  russellpearson.com Facebook LinkedIn Learn more about Gary's Mastermind group at goascend.biz/mastermind/  

NVP Francesca Amante had the honour of sitting down with our dear senator, Past National President of JCI Canada and ISG Crispin Bottomley to have the pleasure of hearing insight on his JCI journey, why he joined JCI, as well as an inside look at the impact made while being a National president both personally and in the organization. Crispin shares about who helped him be where he is today in JCI, and a reminder of how powerful seeing the best in others goes. Thank you Senator Crispin for your years of service in JCI and your true example of what a Jaycee has the potential of being. You inspire us daily. Thank you for being, you. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jci-canada/message

In this episode of the Group Dynamics podcast, I am talking to David W. Jamieson, president of NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Sciences about the Use of Self – a highly relevant topic, especially for leaders and change agents. While discussing, we are talking about choices we often don’t see, because of the daily pressures of our work. We also talk about the possibility – or even necessity – to show up as a fully integrated person. To be able to become that we have to embrace our shadow side which will become apparent, while we discuss an incident at work where position power and force was used by me (Juergen, the host), not seeing other choices. So this is a very personal episode. Books, articles and videos we briefly mention or recommend: Palmer, P. J. (2009). A hidden wholeness: The journey toward an undivided life. john Wiley & sons. Palmer: What is a divided life?: https://youtu.be/gCvIZpMo8aY Use of Self as an OD practitioner: https://maraineyassociates.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/UseofSelf-Practitioner.pdf (2022-04-21) About David Dr. Jamieson is President of NTL Institute for Applied Behavioral Sciences (https://www.ntl.org). He is also President of the Jamieson Consulting Group, Inc. (providing consultation, leader coaching & speaking) and a retired Professor, Organization Development & Change from the University of St. Thomas. He serves as Distinguished Visiting Scholar in 3 other graduate OD programs. His work has involved consulting with over 100 organizations (private, non-profit, government, community), coaching dozens of leaders, teaching next generations of leaders and change agents, and providing thought-leadership through publishing and speaking. He received his Ph.D. in Management from UCLA, majoring in Organization Design & Development and a BS in Business Administration from Drexel University, with a Behavioral Science minor. He is a Past National President of the American Society for Training and Development (now ATD) and Past Chair of the Management Consultation Division and Practice Theme Committee of the Academy of Management (AOM). He has been honored with The Lifetime Achievement Award from the Organization Development Network (ODN), Distinguished Scholar-Practitioner Career Achievement Award from AOM, Distinguished OD Educator from the OD & Change Division of the AOM, Sharing OD Knowledge Award from the ODN, a past-Chair of the Organization Development Education Association. Dave is author or co-author of 8 books, 17 chapters, and dozens of articles in journals and newsletters.His current writing includes a practitioner book on Use of Self and a new book on Strategic Organization Design. He serves as, Editor, OD Review, Assoc. Editor, Journal of Management Inquiry, and Review Board Member, Journal of Applied Behavioral Science. He balances his time among partnering on change projects, formal and informal educational endeavors, presenting or writing his thinking for professional audiences, and coaching all who need to lead change.

JCI USA Past National President Justin Wutzke joins NVP Francesca Amante to dive into Justin's journey as a National President in the midst of COVID-19, how he found JCI years ago, and what inspires him to continue to serve in our organization year after year. We are so thankful for Past National President Justin and the passion he brings to JCI in all he does. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jci-canada/message

Welcome back to Season 4! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Melvin Miles, Past National President, about his many years of service to the Fraternity. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Produced by KSQD90.7FM (We apologize some background noise.) “Be Bold America!” Sunday, March 27, 2022 at 5:00pm (PT) Authoritarianism is antithetical to democracy. The January 6 storming of the U.S. Capitol, the invasion of Ukraine, and the militarizing of police in many of our cities are living examples of authoritarianism in action. Are there any similarities between them? Our two interview guests, Dr. William Benet, creator of the Polarities of Democracy theory, and Dr, Joseph McMillan, former President of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, say: “Yes!” They say, residents often feel as though the police are an occupying force rather than helpful servants of the people in those communities. Join us to talk about challenging police officers to change their minds. Our two expert guests will discuss how Polarities of Democracycan be applied through the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement (NOBLE) Interview Guest: Dr. Joseph McMillian is a Fellow with the Institute of Polarities of Democracy, a Contributing Faculty member in the Walden University School of Criminal Justice, a Past National President for the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives, a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Police Executive Research Foundation, and the American Society of Criminology. Dr. McMillan received a BA in Criminal Justice, from Wilmington College, a MA in Criminal Justice with an emphasis on Crime in Commerce from George Washington University, a MS in Strategic Intelligence from the National Defense Intelligence College, and his PhD. in Criminal Justice from Walden University. Dr. McMillan is also a graduate of the Air War College non-resident program and the Federal Executive Institute. Dr. William Benet is an activist, educator, and researcher who developed the Polarities of Democracy theory through his doctoral and post-doctoral research at the University of Toronto. He has over 50 years' experience in politics and social justice activism. He served in the US Army from 1965 to 1968, followed by 28 years in the Monroe County Legislature in Rochester, New York, including five years as Majority Leader. Dr. Benet currently holds academic appointments as a Dissertation Committee Chair with Walden University's School of Public Policy and Administration, and an Associate Researcher with the University of Toronto's Adult Education and Community Development Program. He serves as Vice-President and Senior Fellow for the Institute for Polarities of Democracy.

Contact info:  Russell Pearson The FORGE Business Program (trading as Crimson FoxP/L) Website: https://www.RussellPearson.com LinkedIn: https://www.Linkedin.com/in/Russell-Pearson Twitter: https://wwwTwitter.com@Russell_Pearson Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/RussellPearsonSpeaker YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com /Russell Pearson Bio: Russell Pearson has been called the Brand Design Guy, the Business Blacksmith and a Competitive Business Strategist. When it's time to shake things up, they call him direct. Russell's fun and engaging style has impacted thousands of business people around the world. He brings decades of experience and practical application to every discussion. Powerful observations, captivating storytelling and a strong grasp of online technology enable Russell to connect audiences with the future of business. With a catalogue of clients, including TOYOTA, Fulton Hogan, CPA Australia, Santa Fe, Wridgways and Ticketmaster, Russell has worked behind the scenes of amazing brands for over two decades. These connections allow him to bring massive value to business audiences. Russell is an award winning founder of the Crimson Fox Creative Studios and the Past National President of Professional Speakers Australia. In addition to his professional career, Russell is also co-founder of the Awesome Show Leadership podcast, the Marketing Report podcast and is a father of three feisty children that continue to challenge his passion to learn more every day

Contact info: Russell Pearson The FORGE Business Program (trading as Crimson FoxP/L) Website: https://www.RussellPearson.com  LinkedIn: https://www.Linkedin.com/in/Russell-Pearson  Twitter: https://wwwTwitter.com@Russell_Pearson  Facebook: https://www.Facebook.com/RussellPearsonSpeaker YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com /Russell Pearson Bio: Russell Pearson has been called the Brand Design Guy, the Business Blacksmith and a Competitive Business Strategist. When it's time to shake things up, they call him direct. Russell's fun and engaging style has impacted thousands of business people around the world. He brings decades of experience and practical application to every discussion. Powerful observations, captivating storytelling and a strong grasp of online technology enable Russell to connect audiences with the future of business. With a catalogue of clients, including TOYOTA, Fulton Hogan, CPA Australia, Santa Fe, Wridgways and Ticketmaster, Russell has worked behind the scenes of amazing brands for over two decades. These connections allow him to bring massive value to business audiences. Russell is an award winning founder of the Crimson Fox Creative Studios and the Past National President of Professional Speakers Australia. In addition to his professional career, Russell is also co-founder of the Awesome Show Leadership podcast, the Marketing Report podcast and is a father of three feisty children that continue to challenge his passion to learn more every day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What does growing a business and blacksmithing have in common? Today's guest Russell Pearson is going to tell you...and you will love the way the analogy works out. I absolutely loved my conversation with Russell and I think you will, too. Some details about Russell Pearson: he is a Business Strategist, Designer, Podcast Host, Keynote Speaker and Blacksmith. Whether stalking the big stage, going global from his private studio or rocking a comedy club, he brings passion, humour, and insight to every discussion. For over 25 years, he has been working with passionate yet frustrated business people to transform the way they grow their organisations. An award-winning business owner, founder of the Forge Business Program, host of the Marketing Report Podcast, Past National President of Professional Speakers Australia, and father of 3 feisty children. Anyone who uses the word feisty to describe children is an immediate friend of mine! Enjoy :-) = = = = = The Team here at PYP has put together another uplifting, insightful, and inspiring show for you today. Our goal is to bring you timely, relevant, and useful conversations so that you can experience more success, energy, and LIFE as the leader of your business, career, side hustle, or passion.   We always appreciate your 5-star rating and review of the show. Thank you for helping us get the word out about PYP!   Here are a few ways I can help you: Share this episode with one person who could use a boost of inspiration and positivity today. Grab your copy of my leadership playbook that teaches you the 11 skills you can quickly master to become an exceptional leader.   Buy one of my books on Amazon and leave me a 5-star review. How's your writing these days? Is what you write and say more "ho-hum" than "oh ya!" Let's work on making your writing work better for you.  Book a free call with me today!

Dr. Lynne Gackle is Director of Choral Activities at Baylor University and the Past National President of the American Choral Directors Association. Today we will talk to Lynne about how she communicates with her students and faculty colleagues. We'll discover how she thinks about and approaches communication in an environment of constant change has become the norm.

Dr. Lynne Gackle is Director of Choral Activities at Baylor University and the Past National President of the American Choral Directors Association. Lynne's superb choral skills, paired with her ability to forge strong relationships, create a synergy of excellence among the students she directs. In today's interview, Lynne explains some of how this dynamic works.

Welcome back to Season 4! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Ken Corbett, Past National President, about his groundbreaking VPSA (now VPME) election and serving as a chapter sponsor for 13 years. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome back to Season 4! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Tim Greenwell, Past National President, about his start in Kappa Kappa Psi and the History & Archives Team. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome back to Season 4! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Scott Stowell, Past National President, about going out of your comfort zone and attending a national convention. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome back to Season 4! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Mike Golemo, Past National President, about making personal connections and his unique journey in the Fraternity. Transcription coming soon. Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

When it comes to reinventing your career, the only way to do so successfully is to start from a solid foundation of self-awareness and clarity of purpose.With The Great Resignation a hot topic of discussion this year due to the effects of Covid, before making a major change it is essential to take the time to pause, reflect and consider what is really important in your life and career.Thank you for joining me to listen to my latest episode of Your Career Podcast, and I hope that each episode brings you an additional spark of inspiration.My special guest today is Helen Mac who has successfully reinvented her career and now runs her own consulting business helping businesses to optimise their outcomes. With clarity of purpose, she has reinvented her lifestyle, her relationship and her business.If YOU want clarity of purpose, visit The Careers Academy where you can download a number of valuable and free career support resources to set you well on your way!I can recommend my Career Clarity Pack which helps you to identify your values, your motivators and de-motivators, skills, knowledge and transferrable skills as well as the legacy that you would like to leave as a result of your beautiful time on this earth.Now, let's find out about this lovely and talented lady:Helen Mac brings decades of experience to her work with business owners and organisations. She's passionate about showing her customers how to get the “best possible” results from their businesses and their teams.  An expert in optimising outcomes, Helen combines practical Psychology with business acumen, creating a nimble and flexible approach to increase business success.   Her journey has been a varied one, from Recruitment both in-house and as a consultant, through Human Resources to roles in Customer Service. She has run a National Training Business for the last 20+ years, as well as her own business development consultancy.   Along the way, she became a Certified Speaking Professional and is a Past National President of the Professional Speakers Australia, As a business coach & professional speaker, Helen has worked with micro to corporate businesses around the Asia Pacific region including General Motors, ANZ Bank, Microsoft, Ericsson, GE Capital, Hewlett Packard and Tupperware.   In the past decade, she has reinvented her lifestyle, her relationship, her business… and The Great Trentham Spudfest to name a few of her successes! 

Welcome back to Season 4! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Kirk Randazzo, Past National President, about joining a community band, what conventions may look like in the future, and performances at Nat Con.    Transcription can be found here: Link Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome back to Season 4! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Dr. Malinda Matney, Past National President, about being the spirit of campus, transitioning back into the fall, and the power of mindfulness.    Transcription can be found here: Link Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome back to Season 4! Join editor & host, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Adam Cantley, Past National President, about becoming a leader in the Fraternity, majoring in marching band, and Pippin the Pug.    Transcription can be found here: Link Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

Welcome back to Season 4! Join editor, Ryan Smith, as he interviews Evan Thompson, Past National President, about being Alumni, the future of the Fraternity, and building back membership in chapters.    Transcription can be found here: Link Questions, Comments, Suggestions: smity@kkpsi.org

We've been inundated with data. In particular, the transport sector is having a data renaissance; it's everywhere and available for almost everything. But there can be too much of a good thing. We sat down with David Brown, Life Member and Past National President of the Australian Institute of Traffic Planning and Management (AITPM), to discuss some of the biggest trends in transport. David walks through the dangers of data and confirmation bias, and reinforces the importance that it is the data you DON'T have that is more important than the data in front of you. Aside from data, David also discusses some of the misconceptions around electric and zero net-emission vehicles. In this episode you'll learn about: The dangers of relying on averages How big data amplifies confirmation bias Misconceptions around electric vehicles

On this final episode, Kelly speaks with Melissa Koch Merriam, EE, who served as national president from 2014-2018.

On this episode, Kelly speaks with Cindy Kelley, Beta Pi, who served as national president from 2008-2012.

On this next episode, Kelly speaks with Lori White Scott, EE, who served as national president from 2004-2008.

This episode of our Past National President series features Marianne Busch Bullock, Beta Theta, who served from 2000-2004.

This episode of our Past National President series features Suzanne Kilgannon, BI, who served from 1996-2000.

This episode of our Past National President series features Diane Yencic James, HH, who served from 1988-1992.

On this next episode of our Past National President series, Kelly speaks with Rosemary Carruci Goss, Beta Pi, who served from 1984-1988.

Kelly’s first guest on this special edition series is Past National President, Mary Ann Sidehamer Wenzel, GH, who served from 1970-1976.

The Dean of the Society of American Magicians, George Schindler, has lived through many generations of magicians both celebrated and relatively unknown and he remembers them all. This week George shares many of his stories. George will be celebrating his 92nd birthday on March 31st this year and his memory of events is as clear as if they happened yesterday. He is an author, actor, performer, creator, lecturer, magic dealer, ventriloquist, comedy writer, and so much more. He regularly contributes to the M.U.M. magazine (the journal for the S.A.M.) with a monthly column and he maintains his relevancy by keeping current with the times and technology. He is a true treasure in our magic community and we owe him so much for what he has given us.http://www.magicsam.com George Schindler is the Lifetime Dean of the Society of American Magicians, Past National President and Honorary Lifetime Member. George Schindler is a magician, ventriloquist, author and the Dean of the Society of American Magicians. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize George has known and worked with many top celebrity actors, directors and magicians. In this week’s episode, George shares stories about Woody Allen, Dai Vernon, Slydini, Ed Mishell, David Copperfield, Frank Garcia, Abe Hurowitz, Shari Lewis and many, many more. This is a delightful trip down memory lane from one of our community’s true treasures. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking HereOrder your 2021 Magic Calendar from Amazon and help The Magic Word with your purchase through their affiliate program. Thank you.

All rise for episode seventy-one of The Presentation Boss Podcast. Today on the show we have fellow Brisbane-boy Lindsay Adams. And if you're wanting to hear from someone who has been there, done that and got the T-shirt when it comes to speaking, then listen in close today!Kate and Thomas first met Lindsay almost by chance at a Professional Speakers Association meeting, and soon after learned the magnitude of his accomplishment. Also, plenty of previous guests have made sure we never forget about him!Chatting to him was relaxed, authentic and full of lessons, stories and great tips (Thomas has already implemented some since the recording). A man who worked in the public sector, started his own business and has since become a global speaker on relationships in business. We know you'll pick up plenty to make this listen very worthwhile.About Our GuestLindsay Adams is a practiced speaking professional, seminar facilitator and relationship marketing specialist. With over 20 years relationship marketing experience, Lindsay's focus is on building effective relationships and generating more sales in less time by doing business by relationship.Lindsay is able to identify what stimulates staff. In his presentations he coaches his audience to help them achieve peak performance. Lindsay offers solutions to help increase sales and maximise an organisation's ‘Relationship Building Power'.His customised keynote presentations and workshops are tailored to meet specific organisational needs and provide educational information in an entertaining way. He provides the tools to assist you to retain, re-train and relate to staff, and focus on teamwork and achievement.Lindsay was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM) in the January 2020 Australia Day Honours for his service to the professional speaking industry. He was the 2009-2010 President of the Global Speakers Federation and is a Past National President of the Professional Speakers Australia (PSA).He holds the first ever Global Speaking Fellow designation. The Global Speaking Fellow is awarded by the Global Speakers Federation and the only internationally recognised designation for professional speakers.What You'll Learn• How Lindsay's work uses a spin on the traditional DiSC to help create relationships• The history and transferable lessons that lead Lindsay from public servant to serving his industry• Why and how we should be investing in relationships in these slow economic times• A handful of actionable tips and steps to help you get ahead in communication and conversations• Exactly how much effort you should put into your professional relationships• Is constant contact annoying, being a pest or actually ok?• What the benefits are to looking at a professional speaking organisation such as the PSA or Toastmasters• How serving and being a leader can pay itself back to you tenfoldMentioned In The Show• Lindsay Adams' Website• Lindsay is the CEO of Integrus Australia• Free Colour Assessment Tool• The Professional Speakers Association• Toastmasters International• Lindsay recommended 18 Minutes by Peter Bregman• The book he couldn't think of was Building a Story Brand by Donald MillerResources and Links • Email us: podcast@presentationboss.com.au• The Presentation Boss Podcast: https://presentationboss.com.au/podcast/• Kate on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-norris/• Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-krafft/• Presentation Boss on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/presentationboss/• Presentation Boss on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/presentation-boss

In response to another listener’s request, this week we try to demystify the judging process for the World Championships of Magic, F.I.S.M. To do so, we make a visit with three leading proponents who may hold the keys. First up is Noel Britten, President of The Magic Circle in London, England. He gives great advice on what one should consider before even entering a competition. And from Las Vegas, Nevada, Past National President of the S.A.M. and Contest Chairman, Vinny Grosso, tells us about the preliminaries that one must hurdle to compete in the world championships. Then from Paris, France, Boris Wild, a F.I.S.M. winner himself and current head of the F..I.S.M. jury, sheds some light on the subject.Fimed in the comedy tent on Fringe Sunday 1999 Edinburgh fringe FestivalVinny Grosso performs his routine Tasteless on Penn & Teller: Fool UsThe kiss act by Boris Wild at the french tv: "le plus grand cabaret du monde" http://www.boriswild.com View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize F.I.S.M. has gone through changes to its judging rules and requirements for competing. In this week’s episode we try to learn what has changed and what contestants should expect the jury (judges) to look for in the competitions. Moreover, the suggestions made by Noel Britten should be required listening for anyone considering entering any magic competition regardless of how far you want to take it. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

Race to Develop a Vaccine for Coronavirus (0:29)Guest: Maria Elena Bottazzi, PhD, Associate Dean of the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine, Co-Director of the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine ResearchThe threat of coronavirus in the US remains very low, with only 11 confirmed cases and no deaths. But globally, it has already sickened more than 21,000 people and killed more than 420. Most of those cases are in China, where the outbreak started and is now more deadly than SARS was 18 years ago. Researchers at the Texas Children's Hospital Center for Vaccine Development have a vaccine for SARS they think could be useful against this new coronavirus, too. So why isn't it already available?  Trump Administration Expands Immigration Ban to Major African Countries (19:50)Guest: Charles Kuck, Managing Partner of Kuck | Baxter Immigration Partners, Past National President of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)The Trump Administration on Friday added six more countries to the so-called “travel ban” – but in this case, the restrictions don't actually apply to travelers coming to the US for a visit. It's really more of an “immigration ban” on citizens from Nigeria, Eritrea, Myanmar and Kyrgyzstan looking to live or work in the United States. People from two other countries – Tanzania and Sudan – will be banned from applying for visas through the “diversity lottery” which issues tens of thousands of visas every year to countries with historically low numbers of immigrants coming to the US. The Skills College Students Need to Be More Mentally Resilient in Stressful Times (37:59)Guest: Marty Swanbrow Becker, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of  Educational Psychology at Florida State University College brings so many new experiences and demands, it's normal for students to feel overwhelmed. But the American College Health Association's latest annual survey found more than half of college students around the country have felt hopeless, very sad or overwhelmed with anxiety in the last year. Almost half of all college students in the survey say they've felt so depressed it was difficult to function. Counseling centers on college campuses simply can't keep up with demand from students in crisis. Putin's Code and Russia's Future (50:42)Guest: Brian Taylor, PhD, Professor and Chair, Department of Political Science, Syracuse University, Author of “The Code of Putinism”Russian President Vladimir Putin has four years yet in office before term limits will force him to leave the role. But he's already begun maneuvering to rewrite the rules so he can remain Russia's most powerful leader. A commission looking into changes Putin has proposed is even toying with the idea of giving him the position of “Supreme Ruler.” “The Code of Putinism” attempts to explain why the Russian leader behaves as he does and what that's meant for Russia during his 20 years in power. Teaching Social Skills After School (1:09:49)Guest: Bridget Durkan Laird, CEO of Wings for KidsKids learn all kinds of great things in school, but it may be hard to find a unit on emotional intelligence in a teacher's curriculum. Bridget Laird things that's an oversight - so she helped start Wings for Kids, a non-profit based in Charleston, SC that teaches kids social-emotional skills in an afterschool program. The Study on Cuttlefish Vision Using 3D Glasses (1:26:12)Guest: Trevor Wardill, Assistant Professor of Ecology, Evolution and Behavior, University of MinnesotaCuttlefish are pretty weird looking sea creatures. They've got eight tentacles coming out of their face, like a squid, but their body is a little more flat and flowy. And they've got two big eyes on their head, which work together, like our eyes do, to see the world in 3D. That last part is something scientists only recently discovered by velcroing 3D glasses onto the faces of cuttlefish and showing the movies. No, not the latest Marvel movie.

Schedule of Events - Sunday, January 198:00 AM – 9:30 AM The Magic Circle Reception (TMC members only)9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Registration Conference Center Prefunction9:30 AM – 10:30 AM LECTURE – Gustavo Raley: Shadowplay Houdini Theater10:00 AM – 1:30 PM EXHIBITORS Kellar Exhibitor Hall11:00 AM – 12:00 PM STARS OF TOMORROW Stage Show Houdini Theater(Open Seating)12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Stars of Tomorrow Close-up Performances Houdini TheaterGrab N Go lunch with Dealers1:30 PM – 2:30 PM LECTURE: Scott Alexander – Standup Parlor Houdini Theater2:30 PM – 6:00 PM EXHIBITORS Kellar Exhibitor Hall3:00 PM – 3:30 PM S.A.M. Special Award Presentation Houdini Theater3:30 PM – 5:00 PM Pro Close-up Show (Open Seating) Houdini TheaterDanny Archer, Daniel Roy, Tony Montana, Sergio Starman, Henry Evans3:30 PM – 4:30 PM LECTURE: Juliana Chen – World Champion Houdini Theater7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Pro Close-up (Group A Open Seating) Houdini Theater7:00 PM – 8:15 PM Rudy Coby Show (Group B Ticket) Showroom9:00 PM – 10:30 PM Pro Close-up (Group B open seating) Houdini Theater9:00 PM – 10:15 PM Rudy Coby Show Showroom(Bring Your Ticket)11:00 PM – 12:00 AM Harrison Greenbaum Late Night Comedy Troy Liquor Bar(Minimum Age 21 – Open Seating) View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Time Stamps for this Podcast:00:00:17 - Henry Evans talks about the convention and his many travels00:04:23 - a visit with the nearby Donut Bar restaurant that is a place you should visit!00:07:43 - Bruce Kalver, Past National President, is also the M.U.M. columnist of the Tech Talk column.talks about his favorite recommendations00:18:20 - Marc DeSouza gives us an update from yesterday’s activities00:25:00 - Mark Weidhaas, Past National President, is also the Convention Chairman who tells us what it took to put this convention together.00:35:47 - International President of the I.B.M. talks about the upcoming I.B.M. convention in Pittsburgh00:40:14 - Jeff McBride talks about this convention and his Mystery School00:46:39 - Eric Buss will be on the bill as part of the talent as he has taken some time off from his busy cruising schedule00:55:42 - Sara Crassan is an attorney who talks about protecting your intellectual property as a magician Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here

This weekend on Documentary on Newstalk, Producer Patricia Baker’s new radio documentary, Egg Money, celebrates a generation of women who worked to improve life in rural Ireland; countrywomen often stereotyped and overlooked in their roles as mothers, homemakers and farmer’s wives. These women, now aged between 70 and 90, tell their stories, and when woven together, highlight a very different story than the one expected. These women played a vital role in the development of rural Ireland. They were activists, lobbyists, and business women with very independent means. Photograph Courtesy of ESB Archives Egg Money is broadcast on Newstalk 106 – 108FM on Sunday 17th November at 7am, and again Saturday 23rd November at 11pm.  Quotes from Egg Money: “I had a journalist say to me once, ‘I went to an ICA Guild meeting wanting to talk about changing the world, and what did I finish up doing? I was asked to judge a jam making competition’.  And I said  ‘and are jam making and saving the world mutually exclusive’ ?” Mamo McDonald “My parents were farmers.  There was seven of us in the family, no bathroom, no electricity, very basic stuff. We all did jobs.  We had to milk the cows before we went to school in the morning, everyone had to milk by hand. Turning the turf in the evening, or the hay. Everyone just mucked in and did what they had to do.  Cleaned out the houses.  You just did it and there was no saying that you won’t, you just got on with it.” Eleanor Calnan “The one word that has come up all the time in my research is drudgery.  Housework was a constant drudgery at the time.  If you didn't have electricity, you’re cooking on an open fire., You had to light the fire in the morning if you wanted a cup of tea. Most people did not have running water in their houses, so you are talking about getting water from a well, or from a pump.  Washing clothes in a basin with a scrubbing board, it is hard manual work.  Also you’re talking about families where you could have anything up to four children in nappies at the same time, and no one had disposable nappies at the time.”  Dr Sorcha O’Brien design historian “Women were expected to bring in some income to keep the family afloat. They did it in various ways, child minding, knitting, sewing various. Poultry raring was seen as one for the women.   Egg Money was often the only income stream that the women controlled themselves.  It was put away to pay towards a child’s education, to improve conditions in the home.  It could be used for diverse purposes. It was pretty central to the life of the family.” Professor Emeritus UCD History Mary E Daly “My mother always had the Egg Money, and so did all the other women I knew, my aunties and grandparents, and myself, and it was never questioned.  We were independent enough, we did a lot of the work, the women milked the cows, cleaned out cow sheds. They did everything, pitched hay. We were brought up to be independent since the time we could walk.  My mother and all her counterparts regarded herself as business women, they knew a lot about running business in those days, and they were trained by their mothers.” Connie McEvoy. “They are hidden from all the statistics.  Farmwives were never counted as economically productive people in the census.” Professor Emeritus UCD History Mary E Daly “ICA was very good for interaction with women, different ages. The ICA would have been very vocal on women’s rights.”  Mary Therese Coen “I started off a conservative, I was as conservative as anyone.  I thought these radical women’s movement were … (pause) well I thought Neil McCaffrey had cloven feet. Then I meet her and heard her speak, and I thought she was very articulate, she was very funny, and I was also admiring of a lot of the things the radical women were doing. They were going along a different path to the one we were going, but they had echoes of one another.  I became a born again feminist.  I claimed our place in the women’s movement, because we were part of the wider women’s movement because we were working for women too. Mamo McDonald, Past National President of the ICA, founder of Age and Opportunity. Egg Money is broadcast on Newstalk 106 – 108FM on Sunday 17th November at 7am, and again Saturday 23rd November at 11pm CREDITS: Egg Money is a Curious Broadcast production funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland with the Television License Fee. It was narrated and produced by Patricia Baker, with edit and final mix by Gerry Horan at Contact Studio. Sound and Vision is a funding scheme for television and radio that provides funding in support of high quality programmes on Irish culture, heritage and experience, and programmes to improve adult literacy. The scheme is managed by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland.    

Dal Sanders was with the McDonald’s organization for 40 years and is still smiling. And he has a lot to smile about. He is still entertaining children through his Kartoon Circus television show on SpydarTV that is broadcast internationally and features him as the magical ringmaster and his lovely wife, Cindy, as “Boopsie the Clown”. He is Past National President of the Society of American Magicians and currently edits the Magic Compass, an online newsletter that features stories about current events in the magic community. He and Cindy also teach magic at the Dallas Magic Academy and he produces “Magic In The Living Room” each month at a venue in Dallas, Texas. He is also responsible for Magic Monday on “All In With Bryan Weatherford”, another online television show that features business entrepreneurs. And in 2019 he was presented with an Award of Merit by the Academy of Magical Arts for helping to get congress to pass a bill recognizing magic as a legitimate art form. In other words, Dal is a busy, busy man.In this video Dal Performs FLASH CARDS on his Nationally Syndicated show KARTOON CIRCUS. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Stitcher by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here..If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here Click on the graphic above to visit the online newsletter of what’s happening in the world of magic.

Check out episode # 25 with Doug Allen, Past National President for Theta Chi Fraternity and Founder of Akademia Performance Solutions. We discuss his undergraduate experience at the University of Georgia, why he chose Theta chi, why he volunteers for the fraternity, challenges and opportunities as National President, why academic excellence is so important, the NIC Standard for Academics, the myth of smaller chapters have better students, ranking campus communities, why men do better academically in the spring semester, comparison between men and women with GPA, what fraternities and sororities can do to help each other excel academically, and Doug's favorite place to eat in Atlanta (I agree with his assessment...). Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5pIAC6Sq70 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A5pIAC6Sq70

As the founder and CEO of business growth consultancy, Progress Performance International, Catherine has spoken in 14 countries.  She has trained and mentored many thousands of emerging leaders and business owners, including many professional speakers. Catherine is a Certified Speaking Professional and Global Speaking Fellow. She is a Past National President, Member of the Hall of Fame and Life Member with the Professional Speakers Australia. She was also a President of the Global Speakers Federation. Catherine speaks from her own rich life and business background sharing stories of survival and strategies for growth.   She inspires, encourages and enables her audiences to rethink their world, expand their visions, and reach their goals and dreams.   In this interview, Catherine and Cindra talk about: How to make sure your vision and purpose still excite you Why it’s important o remember we have authority over ourselves The difference between a vision and purpose Why it’s important to ask ourselves “What are the possibilities?” and consider them from the parent, child, and adult perspectives The best advice she has ever received when she was diagnosed with cancer as a young age You can find a full description of the Podcast and contact information for Lennie at cindrakamphoff.com/catherine To receive the Free Download: “Aligning Purpose, Power and Possibilities,” go to: http://www.catherinepalinbrinkworth.com/

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Highlights - Draftees Ship Out Update on the Spring Offensive - Mike Shuster | @02:25 America Emerges: The Draftees Ship Out - Edward Lengel | @06:20 Don’t send the boys “Dainties” by parcel post! | @11:40 Remembering Veterans: The Women’s Overseas Service League - Cathleen Cordova | @16:45 Updates from the States: Idaho Commission - K.C.Piccard and Frank Krone | @21:55 Spotlight in the Media: Sgt. Stubby Premiere | @27:35 100C/100M: Glen Carbon IL - Linda Sinco | @32:45 100C/100M: Appleton, WI - Alexander Schultz | @38:35 Speaking WW1: Tommy | @44:45 WW1 War Tech: The Little Curie | @46:20 The Dispatch Newsletter | @48:05 The Buzz - The Centennial in Social Media - Katherine Akey | @49:25----more---- Opening Welcome to World War 1 centennial News - episode #65 - It’s about WW1 THEN - what was happening 100 years ago this week  - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration. Today is March 30th, 2018 and our guests for this week include: Mike Shuster, from the great war project checking in on the progress of the German Spring Offensive - Operation Michael Dr. Edward Lengel with a story of New York City’s Doughboys as they set sail for Europe Cathleen Cordova shares the history of the Women’s Overseas Service League K.C.Piccard and Frank Krone are here to tell us about the Idaho WW1 Centennial Commission Linda Sinco shares the 100 Cities/100 Memorials project at Glen Carbon, Illinois Alexander Schultz with the 100 Cities/100 memorials project in Appleton, Wisconsin Katherine Akey with the WW1 commemoration in social media   And that is our lineup of guest for WW1 Centennial News -- a weekly podcast brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission, the Pritzker Military Museum and Library and the Starr foundation. I’m Theo Mayer - the Chief Technologist for the Commission and your host. Welcome to the show. [MUSIC] Preface 100 years ago this week, the fate and future, that would be determined by WWI hangs somewhat by a thread. In this episode, we want to give you a sense of what was happening on the ground in Europe, explore the push to get our troops across the Atlantic, and see how the war effort is affecting life and policy here stateside… A year after entering the fray - America is definitely in the thick of it! With that as a setup, let’s jump into our Centennial Time Machine and roll back 100 years to - to witness a crucial moment,  in the War that Changed the World! World War One THEN 100 Year Ago This Week Great War Project We are going to open our look back 100 years ago this week, with Mike Shuster former NPR correspondent and curator for the Great War project Blog…. Mike: Your post is a powerful update on the front line action, this last week of May, 1918. The Allies are trying desperately to cope with Germany’s “total commitment” onslaught - By the week’s-end it turns out that maybe the Kaiser’s claim of total victory, last week,  may have been a bit premature. It’s not over yet. Looking forward to your report, Mike… Thank you Theo - This week the headline read…. [MIKE POST] Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog. LINK: http://greatwarproject.org/2018/03/25/in-german-spring-offensive-crisis-on-both-sides/ America Emerges: Military Stories from WW1 We are going to follow with America Emerges: Military Stories from WWI with Dr. Edward Lengel. Ed:  As Mike just told us… getting our boys shipped out and on the ground in France is crucial… and your story this week focused on what that was like state -side… Many troops and individual soldiers that would play important roles in the upcoming battles are heading “over there”. What’s the story Ed: [ED LENGEL] [MUSIC TRANSITION] Dr. Edward Lengel is an American military historian, author, and our segment host for America Emerges: Military Stories from WWI. There are links in the podcast notes to Ed’s post.   Links:http://www.edwardlengel.com/one-hundred-years-ago-new-york-city-bids-farewell-doughboys/ https://www.facebook.com/EdwardLengelAuthor/ http://www.edwardlengel.com/about/ On the Homefront [SOUND EFFECT] On the homefront, there are a number of articles this week reflecting our conversation from Last week, with the Smithsonian National Postal Museum’s Lynn Heidelbaugh, about the massive amount of mail going out to the troops - especially parcel post - so much so - that the War department begins the week by expressing concern, and ends the week by listing a whole stack of items banned from being sent to our boys “Over There”. [SOUND EFFECT] Dateline: Monday March 25, 1918 A Headline in the Official Bulletin Reads Parcel Post to France Being Crowded With the Dainties Purchasable There at Prices Lower Than the Cost Here And the story reads: What are you sending by parcel post to the boys in France? asks the department. If it is cookies, candies, or canned goods, bear in mind that the soldiers of the American Expeditionary Forces can purchase these things at the Y. M. C. A. recreation centers, or canteens in France, as cheaply as they can be had here. And the article goes on the make an economic argument not to send these items. Two days later [SOUND EFFECT] Dateline: Wednesday March 27, 1918 A Headline in the Official Bulletin Reads SHIPMENTS OF PARCELS TO SOLDIERS IN FRANCE TO BE LIMITED TO THOSE REQUESTED BY MEN The article goes on to explain: the postmasters throughout the country are instructed to receive no parcel-post shipments for delivery to members of the American Expeditionary Forces abroad unless the articles offered have been requested by the individual to whom they are to be shipped and approved by his regimental or higher commander. In the same issue another headline reads Prices at Which Our Soldiers in France May Purchase Those .Little Dainties You Are Sending Them by Mail And once again, the article details the price of razors, cigarettes, even malted milk balls. Although seemingly redundant - anyone interested in a great primary source on prices of basic item in 1918 - this article is a treaure trove of detail. You can access each issue of the Official Bulletin on the Commission’s website at ww1cc.org/bulletin - each issue is re-published on the centennial anniversary of its original publish date. This article is on Page 7 of the wednesday March 27th issue. The week continues with more cajoling about not sending our boys loving care packages from home, AND by the end of the week - the War Department gets unambiguous and definitive! Dateline: Saturday, March 30, 1918 A Headline in the Official Bulletin on Page 7 reads WAR DEPARTMENT STATEMENT ON SHIPMENT OF POST PARCELS TO U. S. SOLDIERS IN FRANCE The War Department has issued the following statement regarding the restrictions of the shipment of parcels to officers and soldiers in France. On account of the well-known shortage in shipping it is necessary' to limit shipments to France to things which are absolutely essential for the fighting efficiency of our forces in France. In other words, we must strip for action. It his been found that the shipments of parcels to individual officers and soldiers has assumed enormous proportions now averaging 250 tons a week, and by reason of their bulkiness displacing a great amount of important Army freight on commercial liners and transports. And that’s the end of Aunt Ethel's home-made cookies and Momma’s canned peaches for our doughboys in France 100 years ago this week in the war that changed the world! [SOUND EFFECT] The Great War Channel As we have mentioned before, we are very happy that you listen to our audio podcast, but If you’d like to see videos about WWI 100 years ago this week,  we suggest our friends at the Great War Channel on Youtube, Hosted by Indy Neidell. New videos this week include: Conscientious Objectors -- Water -- Wastage German WW1 Prototype Tanks of 1918 Backs to the Wall -- All Eyes on Amiens See their videos by searching for “the great war” on youtube or following the link in the podcast notes! Link:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar World War One NOW It is time to fast forward into the present with WW1 Centennial News NOW - [SOUND EFFECT] This part of the podcast isn’t about the past - it is about NOW and how we are commemorating the centennial of WWI! Remembering Veterans Women's Overseas Service League This week for remembering veterans and for our last article focused on Women’s History Month we want to introduce you to the Women’s Overseas Service League.  As the name implies, the League was founded by American women who had served overseas during World War One. With us to help us understand the WOSL, their heritage, mission and constituency we are joined by Cathleen Cordova, the Past National President of the WOSL. Welcome Cathleen. [greetings] [Cathleen -- the Women’s Overseas Service League was formed in 1921, just after the war -- What prompted the formation? Who was it for?] [Would I consider the Women’s Overseas Service League a Veterans Service Organization? How does it differ?] [The league’s focus and mission has evolved over the years? What is the continuing legacy of WWI in within the League?] [Does the League have any specific WWI Centennial commemoration - or any heritage focused programs?] [goodbyes] Cathleen Cordova is the Past National President of the Women’s Overseas Service League. Learn more about the organization and their legacy of friendship and advocacy by following the links in the podcast notes. Link: http://wosl.org/history/ http://wosl.org/ Updates from the States Idaho Commission It’s time for our Updates from the States. This week we’re joined by K.C. Piccard, Commissioner for the Idaho World War 1 Centennial Commission, and Frank Krone, the commission’s co-founder. Welcome! [greetings] [Frank --  I don’t know very much about the Idaho Centennial Commission? Would you tell us about it - and how did it get started?] [K.C.--On the Podcast in February, we told our listeners quite a bit about the sinking of the Tuscania --  You and your Commission got deeply involved with a connected commemoration called Hands Across the Atlantic Project. Can you tell us about it? [Frank - any other plans or programs from Idaho you’d like to tell us about?] [goodbyes/thanks] K.C. Piccard and Franke Krone are with the Idaho World War 1 Centennial Commission. Learn more about the commission and their projects by visiting their website at the links in the podcast notes. links:http://idahoworldwar1centennial.org/ Spotlight in the Media Sgt Stubby Premiere: Follow up Earlier this week, here in Los Angeles, I had the pleasure of joining US WWI Centennial Commissioner Zoe Dunning, and the California WW1 Centennial commission Courtland Jindra and Bill Betten at the premiere of the Animated Feature film - Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero. I have been following the development of this movie for a long time, and of course we have had the film’s producer, writer, and director Richard Lanni and Associate producer Jordan Beck on the podcast over the past months, so I was really ready to see the actual the Sgt. Stubby movie. I loved it! And so did the 800 person audience at the premiere! Flat out - it’s a really good, class double A animated film that delivers a great movie experience for kids and grown up alike. You know, it’s really - I mean REALLY hard to create a sympathetic, animated animal character that is someone that you actually care about. Especially if that character has no voice. Everyone in the room fell in love with Stubby. I didn’t ask the grownups, but I did ask some of the 400 kids in the theater what they thought: [Kid’s comments] Sgt. Stubby - an American Hero - and a really great movie experience coming to a theater near you. Grab a friend, grab a kid, grab a grandparent and go see this really heartfelt and heartwarming movie. Oh yea - did I forget to mention - its based on a real story and its all about WWI. Sorry! Link: http://www.stubbymovie.com/ 100 Cities 100 Memorials Glen Carbon, IL Moving on to our 100 Cities / 100 Memorials segment about the $200,000 matching grant challenge to rescue and focus on our local WWI memorials. Next week, on Friday April 6th, we will be announcing the final 50 Awardees. Some very exciting memorials and project are among that group. Before that, this week, we are going to profile TWO projects from Round #1. They are very different and very much the same -  the first is a deeply meaningful but humble project about a WWI memorial restoration from the Village of Glen Carbon Illinois, where a doughboy statue stands guard over the graves of two local WW1 veterans.   With us tell us about the project is Linda Sinco, Museum Coordinator of the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum.                               Welcome Linda! [greetings] [Linda: Your project was designated as a WWI Centennial Memorial, in part because it represents memorials of it’s type all over the country. Can you tell us about it please?] [The doughboy isn’t a bronze - what is it made out of? What’s the status of the statue now?] [When you took on the project, you did research and got some great local newspaper coverage for the endeavor - what was the community involvement?] [How did you connect with the 100 Cities / 100 Memorials program?] [You rededicated your statue last year in September - Any commemoration plans for Memorial Day or Armistice day this year?] [Linda - thank you so much for looking after your doughboys!] [goodbyes/thanks] Linda Sinco is the Museum Coordinator for the Glen Carbon Heritage Museum.    Learn more about the 100 Cities/100 Memorials program and their doughboy statue restoration at the link in the podcast notes or by going to ww1cc.org/100Memorials Link: www.ww1cc.org/100cities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKcETM-DQ-c https://www.glen-carbon.il.us/891/Heritage-Museum-and-Log-Cabin Appleton, WI Our second 100 Cities / 100 Memorials project profile this week is the Spirit of the American Doughboy project in Appleton, Wisconsin. This doughboy sculpture is from famed WWI memorial sculptor E. M. Visquesney and it has had one tough time of it,  since it was erected in 1934. With us tell us about the project, it’s checkered restoration history and its current rescue is Alexander Schultz, Executive Director of Sculpture Valley. Welcome Alex! [greetings] [Alex - This monument was originally put in place in 1934 for $700 - the equivalent of $13,000 today… and it has had a troubled history since. Can you tell us a bit about the maintenance woes of this doughboy?] [So in 2015 Sculpture Valley stepped in to fix the issues from the ground up - what IS Sculpture Valley?] [What kind of support did the project get from the community? ] [You did a rededication on Veterans Day last year - any plans for Armistice day this year?] [Alex: Thanks so much for being here!] [goodbyes/thanks] Alexander Schultz is the Executive Director of Sculpture Valley. Learn more about Sculpture Valley and the 100 Cities/100 Memorials program at the link in the podcast notes or by going to ww1cc.org/100Memorials Link: www.ww1cc.org/100cities https://www.sculpturevalley.com/ https://www.sculpturevalley.com/memorail-restoration-initiative/ [SOUND EFFECT] Speaking WW1 And now for our feature “Speaking World War 1” - Where we explore the words & phrases that are rooted in the war  --- By the time America joined the war, nicknames for the various forces involved in the conflict were already established. The French infantry were known as the Poilus, or the hairy ones -- the Australian and New Zealanders were collectively known as the ANZAC a simple contraction for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps - meanwhile the New Zealanders were also called Kiwis. The American were often referred to as Sammies but self branded as Doughboys. And the British common soldier? Well, That’s our Speaking WWI word for this week. The British soldier was known as the Tommy. The nickname appears to come from an individual, Tommy Atkins, a mythical, courageous British soldier who fought under the Duke of Wellington in 1794. Lore has it that In 1815, the British War Office asked the Duke for a name that could personify a strong British soldier, and he, apocryphally, replied “Tommy”. From a branding perspective, it sounds like a great choice to an old marketing guy like me…. it’s so aptly descriptive of a regular joe… resolute… a comrade… a good fellow and unlike a lot of the other names - Tommy seems human. The nickname was popular enough in the 19th century that Rudyard Kipling included a poem about a mistreated soldier named Tommy. Tommy didn’t get associated with the British army, until World War I, when the name Tommy Atkins was featured on a guidance sheet enclosed in every pocket ledger provided to every British soldier to inscribe their personal information. Tommy -- a valiant and humble soldier, and this week’s speaking WW1 word. Links:http://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofBritain/The-British-Tommy-Tommy-Atkins/ http://www.firstworldwar.com/atoz/tommy.htm [SOUND EFFECT] WW1 War Tech Little Curie This week for WW1 War Tech -- we’re focusing on a medical device that saved countless lives -- and was invented by a woman. Almost immediately after the discovery of the X-ray in 1895, medical professionals began using it to locate foreign objects, that had become lodged in the body. - you know - like bullets. At the start of the war in 1914, the only X-Ray machines to be found where located in city hospitals, far away from the frontlines and only benefiting soldiers that could survive the long journe to get to them. The answer came from famed French scientist Madame Marie Curie, discoverer of radium ... polonium and twice-awarded the Nobel Prize. When the German army began marching toward Paris early in the war, Madame Curie shipped her supply of radium to a bank in Bordeaux and devoted her time to the war effort. Curie came up with the “radiological car” - a rig with an X-Ray machine, a photographic dark room, and an early electrical generator to produce the X-Rays. Using funding from the Union of Women of France and cars donated by wealthy Parisians, she trained some 150 women, including her daughter Irene, to operate these machines and move them around the front lines to where they were most needed. The “little curies” --as they were called-- debuted at the First Battle of the Marne. Over 1 million soldiers received Xray exams from the mobile units over the course of the war. The LIttle Curie-- a big idea from an awesome scientist, Madame Marie Curie, and this week’s WW1 War Tech. Learn more, and see images of the mobile machines, at the links in the notes. Link: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-marie-curie-brought-x-ray-machines-to-battlefield-180965240/ Articles and Posts For Articles and posts we want to re-introduce you to a fantastic WWI Centennial resource. It’s the Commission’s weekly Dispatch Newsletter. Every week, the Commission publishes all sorts of great information about WWI and the centennial commemoration. There are articles posted in the website’s news section, New Stories of Service that are submitted by you. Important commemoration events. Blog posts and postings from our state partners. And even the highlight listing from the WWI Centennial News podcast. Well - in the dispatch, the editor, Chris Christopher works diligently to keep it short and useful.  He provides a quick summary of each new post with links to read, listen or see more… It takes just a minute to subscribe, and only a couple of minute to scan each Dispatch issue when it comes in to your email on Tuesday mornings - It’s a great way to see if there is something you’d like to know more about. So sign up for the Weekly  Dispatch newsletter at ww1cc.org/subscribe and take a look at samples in the archive at ww1cc.org/dispatch or follow the link in the podcast notes. Link: http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/2015-12-28-18-26-00/subscribe.html http://ww1cc.org/dispatch The Buzz And that brings us to the buzz - the centennial of WW1 this week in social media with Katherine Akey - Katherine, what do you have for us this week? Adopt an Orphan! We shared a beautiful image this week on Facebook from the Marine Corps History Division. It’s a studio portrait of a little girl, Jeanne Louise Alphonsine Pascal. She’s maybe three or four years old, dressed in a dark frock with an enormous white bow atop her head. She is the Mascot of Company L, Thirteenth Regiment, U.S. Marines, A.E.F. Under the auspices of the American Red Cross, soldiers were able to adopt war orphans; it’s a very early example of a familiar charitable system. For four cents a month, per man, a unit of some 200 men could fully feed, clothe and house an orphan. Some estimated 200,000 children were orphaned in France and Belgium alone during the war. Grassroots orphans’ relief efforts appeared in France as early as 1914. Many editions of the Stars and Stripes-- the American Expeditionary Forces’ official newspaper-- discuss and promote The Red Cross’s orphan relief campaigns, including the issue from this week 100 years ago. These children, supported by the Allies and under the care of a variety of service organizations, were beneficial for the soldiers; they reminded the men of their children back home and the orphans received food and care from the Allied troops. By April 1918, Stars and Stripes reports that 38 children were adopted by various Infantry companies. You can read the article “Take as your mascot a French war orphan” in the Stars and Stripes, and see the image of little Jeanne Louise, by following the links in the podcast notes. That’s it for this week in the Buzz. Link:https://cdn.loc.gov/service/sgp/sgpbatches/batch_dlc_argonne_ver03/data/20001931/print/1918032901/0001.pdf https://www.facebook.com/36536773014https://cdn.loc.gov/service/sgp/sgpbatches/batch_dlc_argonne_ver03/data/20001931/print/1918032901/0001.pdf7282/photos/a.367850739898981.107284.365367730147282/1062367587113956/?type=3&theater https://rememberingwwi.villanova.edu/orphans/ Thank you Katherine - Outro And that is also it for this week’s episode of WW1 Centennial News. Thank you for listening. We also want to thank our guests... Mike Shuster, Curator for the great war project blog Dr. Edward Lengel, Military historian and author Cathleen Cordova the Past National President of the Women’s Overseas Service League KC Piccard, and and Frank Krone co-founders of the Idaho World War 1 Centennial Commission, Linda Sinco with the 100 Cities/100 Memorials project at Glen Carbon, Illinois Alexander Schultz with the 100 Cities/100 memorials project from Appleton, Wisconsin Katherine Akey, the commission’s social media director and line producer for the podcast A shout out to Eric Maar as well as our intern John Morreale for their great research assistance. And I am Theo Mayer - your host. The US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW1. Our programs are to-- inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1; Including this podcast! We are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms; We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country; and of course we are building America’s National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC. We want to thank commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library as well as the Starr foundation for their support. The podcast can be found on our website at ww1cc.org/cn   on  iTunes, Google Play, TuneIn, Podbean, Stitcher - Radio on Demand --- or using your smart speaker.. Just say “Play W W One Centennial News Podcast” and we are excited to announce - as of this week - you can listen to us on Spotify. Search ww1 Centennial News. Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thank you for joining us. And don’t forget to share the stories you are hearing here today about the war that changed the world! [music] What did the American Captain shout to the British left-tennant as the German barrage rained down? [insert music clip Tommy] So long!

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Even George Bush concedes the Americans and Brits got into Iraq for all the wrong reasons. But, he (perhaps rightly) argues, it doesn''t follow that they should get out, because, well, if you break it you might need to stick around long enough to fix it. Similarly, most Canadians believe we got into Afghanistan for all the RIGHT reasons. But it doesn''t follow from that we ought to stay, because our presence there might be doing more harm than good. Philosophers of War have had much to say about this conundrum. In this brief talk, I''ll be rehearsing some of what they''ve had to say. Speaker: Dr. Paul Viminitz Dr. Paul Viminitz has been a member of the Department of Philosophy at the University of Lethbridge since 1997, specializing in, among other things, the Philosophy of War. In this regard his most provocative publication is probably his "Defence of Terrorism" which, to date at least, has yet to get him arrested when entering either the United States or Great Britain. Moderator: Bob Campbell Bob is Director of Population Health for the Chinook Health Region. He is currently President of the Alberta Public Health Association and Past National President of the Canadian Mental Health Association. Location: Sven Ericksen's Family Restaurant (lower level) 1715 Mayor Magrath Drive S., Lethbridge, Alberta Time: Noon to 1:30 p.m. / Cost: $8.00 includes lunch