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Bou is a leadership consultant who helps his clients discover how to bring out the best in themselves and others. He designs and delivers customized leadership development workshops for executive teams around the globe. Bou also has a thriving executive and life coaching practice. With his wife, Riva Greenberg, he supports people who live with diabetes. He lives in Brooklyn, NY.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn why community is essential for solo entrepreneurs and how it can transform both your well-being and your bottom line.Boudewijn and I discuss:Why community is so important to Boudewijn [02:25]The kinds of communities Boudewijn has experienced [05:11]How collective intelligence helps navigate complexity and uncertainty [06:36]The practical outcomes of being part of a community [08:43]Why interdependence is more accurate than independence [09:43]How community increases profitability by a factor of three to four [11:25]The financial impact of compassionate support through neurobiological co-regulation [13:10]What makes communities different from corporate structures [15:03]The importance of psychological safety in community [18:01]How community provides both wellbeing and advancement [20:27]Why now is the most critical time to be part of a community [23:01]Learn more about Boudewijn at www.spimanagement.com______________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing, decision-making, and mindset.Woven throughout are powerful reminders of how community can accelerate your success.______________________________________________________________Take the Next Step• Experience the power of community.Join a live guest session and connect with peers who understand the journey:https://smashingtheplateau.com/guest• Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected.Get practical strategies, stories, and invitations delivered to your inbox:https://smashingtheplateau.com/news

In today's Ask Allison, we're talking about why so many virtual, private-pay therapists get stuck just shy of full and what actually helps you break through that plateau. We'll explore why this usually isn't a skill issue, but a structure and consistency issue, from marketing and messaging to referrals and consults. We'll cover why "almost full" can drag on for months, how therapist-y language hurts conversions, and what boring but effective systems help you get full and stay full. If you've been hovering near capacity and feeling frustrated, this episode will help you create momentum that lasts. Sponsored by TherapyNotes®: Looking to switch EHRs? Try TherapyNotes® for 2 months free by using promo code ABUNDANT at therapynotes.com. Links You'll Love: Grab my FREE weekly worksheet (plus other free tools to grow your practice) here: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/links. Ready to fill your practice faster? Join the Abundance Party today and get 99% off your first month with promo code PODCAST: www.abundancepracticebuilding.com/abundanceparty

Send us a textWorking harder but still stuck?Most video production companies plateau around $250K to $500K because the structure that built the business can't scale it.In this episode, I break down the five stages of production company growth and explain how to identify where you are right now.You'll learn:Why effort stops working after a pointThe five-stage staircase to scaleWhat each transition requiresHow to remove yourself as the bottleneckIf you want clarity on your next move, this episode will give you the framework. Mentoring options : www.denlennie.com Connect with Den on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/den_lennie

Paige Arnof-Fenn is the founder and CEO of global branding and digital marketing firm Mavens and Moguls, based in Cambridge, MA. Her clients include Microsoft, Virgin, The New York Times Company, Colgate, venture-backed startups, as well as nonprofit organizations. She graduated from Stanford University and Harvard Business School. Paige serves on several boards, is a popular speaker and columnist who has written for Entrepreneur and Forbes.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to build a thriving knowledge-based business by making authentic connections and staying true to your values.Paige and I discuss:What caused Paige to become an entrepreneur [02:23]How Paige decided on her business model [13:04]Who Paige's ideal clients are [05:59]How to navigate AI tools without losing your brand's authentic voice [08:18]What makes it challenging to build a sustainable knowledge-based business today [09:48]The importance of making friends before you need them [15:07]How to build your reputation with every conversation [17:06]What makes it easier than ever to start a knowledge worker business [18:32]The do's and don'ts of connecting with others in community [21:20]Why quality over quantity matters in building your brand [23:28]Learn more about Paige at https://www.linkedin.com/in/paigearnoffenn and www.mavensandmoguls.com__________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing, decision-making, and mindset.Woven throughout are powerful reminders of how community can accelerate your success.__________________________________________________________Take the Next Step• Experience the power of community.Join a live guest session and connect with peers who understand the journey:https://smashingtheplateau.com/guest • Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected.Get practical strategies, stories, and invitations delivered to your inbox:https://smashingtheplateau.com/news

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Radio Foot est en direct de Rabat cette semaine ! Au programme de ce mercredi, dès 21h10 TU : Marouane Chamakh est l'invité de Radio Foot ; CAN 2025 – Place aux quarts de finale.    Marouane Chamakh est l'invité de Radio Foot aujourd'hui : retour sur son parcours à Bordeaux et à Arsenal, son expérience en sélection marocaine, dont la finale de la CAN 2004. On abordera aussi son engagement pour le football africain ! ► Focus sur l'Académie Mohammed VI : transmettre, structurer, bâtir l'avenir du football marocain. ► CAN 2025 – Place aux quarts de finale : Cameroun – Maroc : le pays hôte face à un géant du continent. Mali – Sénégal : intensité, ambitions et match piège pour les Lions ? La CAN entre dans son moment de vérité. ► Plateau en direct de Rabat Autour d'Annie Gasnier : Alassane N'Dour ancien international • Jo Bell • Marouane Chamakh Chef d'édition : David Fintzel. TCR : Laurent Salerno. Vidéo : Boris Vichith & Anne Dufort Cornilliet. À suivre en direct à 21h10 TU et sur Facebook Live Calendrier CAN 2025 : programme complet, dates et horaires des matchs

Radio Foot est en direct de Rabat cette semaine ! Au programme de ce mercredi, dès 21h10 TU : Marouane Chamakh est l'invité de Radio Foot ; CAN 2025 – Place aux quarts de finale.    Marouane Chamakh est l'invité de Radio Foot aujourd'hui : retour sur son parcours à Bordeaux et à Arsenal, son expérience en sélection marocaine, dont la finale de la CAN 2004. On abordera aussi son engagement pour le football africain ! ► Focus sur l'Académie Mohammed VI : transmettre, structurer, bâtir l'avenir du football marocain. ► CAN 2025 – Place aux quarts de finale : Cameroun – Maroc : le pays hôte face à un géant du continent. Mali – Sénégal : intensité, ambitions et match piège pour les Lions ? La CAN entre dans son moment de vérité. ► Plateau en direct de Rabat Autour d'Annie Gasnier : Alassane N'Dour ancien international • Jo Bell • Marouane Chamakh Chef d'édition : David Fintzel. TCR : Laurent Salerno. Vidéo : Boris Vichith & Anne Dufort Cornilliet. À suivre en direct à 21h10 TU et sur Facebook Live Calendrier CAN 2025 : programme complet, dates et horaires des matchs

 GET JANET WILLIS' BOOK: https://amzn.to/3YqWCSs SUPPORT OUR FREE CONTENT: https://www.alankurschner.com/partner/ GET OUR BOOKS: https://amzn.to/43pbG6b GET OUR EMAIL UPDATES: http://eepurl.com/bCU7qT SUBSCRIBE TO OUR PODCAST: / @bibleprophecyanswers GO TO OUR WEBSITE: https://www.BibleProphecyAnswers.com/ DESCRIPTION: Ezekiel's City and John's New Jerusalem: Biblical Prophecy Explained Discover the striking parallels between Ezekiel's millennial city and John's New Jerusalem in this in-depth biblical prophecy analysis. This episode explores why God chose Jerusalem as His eternal dwelling place and what the prophets reveal about the future city. Topics Covered: Ezekiel's millennial city vs. John's New Jerusalem New Creation Premillennialism explained Biblical evidence for Jerusalem's eternal significance Zechariah's Plateau and geographical prophecy Detailed comparisons of Ezekiel 40-48 and Revelation 21-22 Why predictive prophecy matters The 12 gates, square base, and architectural parallels Recommended Reading: "What on Earth Is Heaven? Like The New Creation and the New Jerusalem" by Janet Willis Available on Amazon: [link] Key Scripture References: 2 Chronicles 6:6 | Psalm 132:13-14 | Jeremiah 30-31 | Zechariah 14:10-11 | Ezekiel 40-48 | Revelation 21-22 The episode's central argument compares two prophetic visions with remarkable parallels: Both Ezekiel and John were transported to the future by angelic guides Both received detailed measurements via measuring rods Both witnessed a square-based city with twelve gates (three on each side) Both identified the city as holy and as God's throne Both emphasized the city's perpetual significance Neither city contained a temple Ezekiel describes the city in chapters 40-48, while John's vision appears in Revelation 21-22. The identical architectural details—square base, twelve gates with tribal names, holy designation, and God's throne—strongly suggest they describe the same physical location. Emphasis on Literal Interpretation The speaker stresses trusting the biblical text literally rather than spiritualizing prophetic details. He critiques amillennialists, preterists, and reformed theologians who struggle with Zechariah 14's specificity, noting they attempt to allegorize clear geographical language. The speaker advocates for accepting God's prophetic word at face value, trusting the text's plain meaning rather than conforming it to theological systems. The episode concludes by previewing future discussions about why the New Jerusalem contains no temple, inviting deeper exploration of this remarkable prophecy. https://www.alankurschner.com/partner/

If your business hit a plateau in 2025, you're not failing, your business just outgrew its systems. In this New Year episode, Melissa breaks down why plateaus happen, how to diagnose them, and the exact steps to reset your business for growth in 2026. You'll learn:• Why businesses plateauIt's not laziness, it's a system mismatch. Your offers, team structure, or delivery model may have hit their limits. The 4-part diagnosticMelissa walks you through how to evaluate:Revenue trends — Identify peaks, valleys, and flatlines.Operational friction — Look at deadlines, priorities, bottlenecks, and team load.Offer maturity — What got you to $1M may not get you to $5M.Leadership maturity — Decision speed, clarity, delegation, and CEO focus. How to fix the plateauTighten your operational spine, refresh your offers, build a team that can run without you, and make decisions based on data instead of emotion. Your 30-day reset planAudit what's working and what's not, reset your systems, pick one growth lever, choose three actions, and start executing. You're not stuck, your business is ready for its next version. And with the right reset, you can unlock growth fast. If you need help with your reset plan, we can help. Book a free consultation with On Call COO at https://www.melissafranks.com/fractionalcooservicesConnect with Melissa: Watch the Episodes on Youtube Instagram: instagram.com/melissa_franks Schedule a call: melissafranks.com

It's Tuesday, January 6th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Nigerian Muslims killed 32 Christians since Christmas Killings of Christians continue unabated in Nigeria, reports TruthNigeria.com. Islamist terrorists have killed at least 32 Christians since Christmas, and burned down hundreds of homes in the Adamawa, Kebbi, and Plateau states. Congressman asserts Nigerian Christians targeted for their faith On January 1st, Republican U.S. Congressman Riley Moore of West Virginia weighed in on X. He wrote, “If there were any remaining doubts that Christians in Nigeria are being targeted for their faith in Jesus Christ, this should end that debate.  This isn't about land usage, ‘climate change,' or any other argument the Left wants to make. “This is persecution of our brothers and sisters for their faith in Christ, plain and simple. ISIS is telling Christians they have an opportunity to ‘spare their blood' if they convert. Our brothers and sisters will not bend the knee to anyone but our Lord and Savior.” Also, late last week, the Islamic-supported Allied Democratic Forces carried out a deadly nighttime incursion, killing at least 15 people in the Lubero territory of Congo, Africa. 20 Iranians have died in protests in 78 cities Iranian protests enter Day 9 where at least 20 people have died in the unrest. Protests have been cited in 78 cities across 26 provinces, reports Iran International.  According to The Times on Sunday, Iran's Supreme Leader has a backup plan in place — to abscond to Russia should his security forces fail. North Korea shot hypersonic missiles Sunday North Korea successfully fired off several hypersonic missiles on Sunday, connecting with targets 700 miles away in Korea's East Sea. North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un called it a “very important strategic task to maintain and expand a powerful and reliable nuclear deterrent.”  Back in 2019, China deployed hypersonic technology. But the United States has yet to deploy its hypersonic technology — it is still in the testing phase.  Number of foreigners in Austria, Belgium and UK skyrocketing Remix News reports that over 41% of the population of Vienna, Austria's capital, is foreign born. And 50 percent of first-graders do not understand German. Also, Muslim students now account for 41.2 percent of all elementary school students, while Christian students fell to 34.5 percent. Plus, Austria, Belgium, and the United Kingdom have the highest percentages of babies born to immigrants — above 30%. Venezuelan dictator and wife plead not guilty The Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, both arrested by the U.S. government over the weekend, appeared in a New York City Court Monday to face charges of narco-terrorism conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy. and weapons offenses. They entered pleas of innocence to the charges. Psalm 37:9 is clear: “Evildoers shall be cut off; but those who wait on the Lord, they shall inherit the Earth.” China financed $60 billion loans to Venezuela Come to find out China has been a major player in Venezuela since 2000. The Council on Foreign Relations reports that Venezuela ate up $60 billion of Chinese loans accounting for fully half of all the money that China loaned to South America over the years. And China has been taking in about 80% of Venezuelan oil exports of late. Rubio objects to Iran, China, & Russia propping up Venezuela Appearing on NBC's Meet the Press on Sunday, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio objected to America's enemies propping up Venezuela in America's backyard. Listen. RUBIO: “We don't need Venezuela's oil. We have plenty of oil in the United States. What we're not going to allow is for the oil industry in Venezuela to be controlled by adversaries of the United States. You have to understand. Why does China need their oil? Why does Russia need their oil? Why does Iran need their oil? They're not even in this continent. “This is the Western Hemisphere. This is where we live, and we're not going to allow the western hemisphere to be a base of operation for adversaries, competitors and rivals of the United States. We want to see the oil proceeds of that country benefit the people of Venezuela. “Why have 8 million people left Venezuela? Eight million: the single largest mass migration probably in modern history, left Venezuela in 2014 because all the wealth of that country was stolen to the benefit of Maduro and his cronies in the regime, but not to the benefit of people of Venezuela. You know how destabilizing 8 million migrants is? “The number one fear that Brazil has, that Colombia has, that all these countries in the region have about what's happening in Venezuela and our involvement is they're afraid of another mass migration event. That's what they feel. This is deeply destabilizing stuff. ”It's not going to continue to happen. They are not going to come from outside of our hemisphere, destabilize our region in our own backyard, and us have to pay the price for it, not under President Trump.” Brazil, Chile, Columbia, Mexico, Uruguay & Spain upset about Maduro The governments of Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Uruguay and Spain have issued a statement airing their disagreement with the U.S. military actions taken against Venezuela over the weekend.   The statement appealed to what they called the “principles of the United Nations Charter.” Trump upset that drug cartels are running Mexico and Columbia President Donald Trump has also told the U.S. press that something has to be done with Mexico. He told Fox News that the  drug cartels are running the country.  Plus, he called Columbia a “sick country” run by a “sick” president who “likes to sell Cocaine to the United States.” Trump said he's not going to be doing this very long.   And the president said, “Cuba is ready to fall” as well.  But let us all remember Who rules. Psalm 22:28-29 says, “For the kingdom is the Lord's, and He rules over the nations. All the prosperous of the Earth shall eat and worship; all those who go down to the dust shall bow before Him, even he who cannot keep himself alive.” Dallas street preachers handcuffed and detained without cause Here in America, street preachers connected with a “Reformed Baptist evangelistic ministry, [Testimonies of God], committed to the supremacy of Scripture and the advancement of Christ's Gospel,” were handcuffed and detained by police officers in Dallas a few weeks ago. The Christian Post reports that an officer had required the evangelists to get off the public sidewalk and cross the street — an order the preachers believed was unlawful. So far, no charges have been filed in the case. 15 states still allow trans surgeries and drugs for kids Two hospitals in left-wing Colorado have decided to stop writing prescriptions for sex-change drugs for children, reports 9-News. Children's Hospital and Denver Health have cited warnings from the U.S. Health and Human Services Department. Colorado was the faux-sex-change capital of the world in the 1980s and 1990s.   Sadly, 15 states still allow gender-based mutilation or gender-debilitating drugs for kids including Colorado, California, Oregon, Illinois, and New York. Japanese restaurant paid $3.24 million for bluefin tuna And finally, a Japanese sushi chain set a record for the price paid for a fish yesterday.  The Japan Times reports that Sushi Zanmai paid $3.24 million for a Pacific bluefin tuna at Tokyo's fish auction. That's an astounding $6,600 per pound! Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, January 6th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Kenneth Gorfinkle is a clinical psychologist and owner of Common Sense Therapy, a private psychotherapy practice in Manhattan. His career transitioned from decades of work with medical patients in hospitals to a full-time private practice in 2016. As his own practice slowly winds down, he finds himself caring for many individuals at the late stages of their careers. Retirement has become an outmoded idea, now that there are myriad ways to stay engaged in meaningful work.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to navigate late-career transitions while maintaining your sense of identity, purpose, and self-worth beyond the paycheck.Ken and I discuss:The differences between mid-career job loss and late-career transitions [03:02]The advantages of gradually winding down versus stopping abruptly [04:36]How accumulated wisdom and experience add value in later career stages [06:04]Connecting your identity to your wisdom rather than your work [08:00]The fear and anxiety people face when approaching retirement [09:14]Strategies for finding meaning beyond work [11:34]How to address financial fears and planning [13:37]Ways to transition your business model as you wind down [18:51]The importance of community and intentional friendships [24:06]Learn more about Kenneth at www.commonsensetherapy.com__________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing, decision-making, and mindset.Woven throughout are powerful reminders of how community can accelerate your success.__________________________________________________________Take the Next Step• Experience the power of community.Join a live guest session and connect with peers who understand the journey:https://smashingtheplateau.com/guest • Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected.Get practical strategies, stories, and invitations delivered to your inbox:https://smashingtheplateau.com/news

In this episode, we unpack one of the biggest gaps between amateur and professional padel: how players actually train.Fresh from Barcelona and a behind-the-scenes look at one of the highest-level finals ever played, Sandy shares what stood out most—not just the level in matches, but the detail and intention in how the pros prepare. From practicing individual shots to adapting to slow courts, we explore why training (not just matches) is where real improvement happens.We also reflect on coaching trips to South Africa, the rise of new padel communities, and why so many club players plateau despite playing multiple times a week. The takeaway is simple but powerful: small, consistent training blocks can completely change your game.If you want to improve in 2026 without spending more hours on court, this episode is your starting point.

After talking about all things Christmas along with diet and training lately, I talk about how you can start the year off on the right foot. How to start the year off properly (8:25)

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Willkommen im Jahr des Feuerpferdes - naja fast ;-) Wir tun heute einfach mal so, als läge Silvester schon hinter uns. 2026 wartet eine unglaubliche Energie auf dich – und ich möchte, dass du dieses Jahr nutzt, um dir ein Business zu kreieren, das voll und ganz nach deinen Regeln funktioniert. In dieser Folge schließen wir den Loop zu meinem Jahresrückblick und ich zeige dir, wie du die Handbremse löst. Warum? Weil ‚hustlen wie eine Blöde‘ jeder kann. Ich teile mit dir, wie ich durch ein 48k Invest mein eigenes Unternehmen auf maximale Leichtigkeit und Skalierung umgebaut habe und wie du denselben Turbo zündest. In dieser Folge erfährst du: - Der KI-Faktor: Wie du künstliche Intelligenz nutzt, um von der Produktidee bis zum ersten Sale in nur zwei Wochen zu kommen – und warum Schnelligkeit 2026 dein größter Wettbewerbsvorteil ist. - Vom 100k-Plateau zur Business-Ikone: Warum viele bei sechsstelligen Jahresumsätzen ‚dümpeln‘ und was sich in deiner Identität ändern muss, um konstante 50k Monate ohne Burnout zu halten. - Geld folgt deiner inneren Welt: Warum Strategie allein niemals reicht, wenn dein Nervensystem nicht auf Fülle programmiert ist – und wie du die Anhaftung an Geld endlich löst. Hör jetzt rein und reite das Feuerpferd in dein erfolgreichstes Jahr!

Ann Vanino is a career and new directions coach and author whose passion is collaborating with her clients to create the life they want to live. Prior to coaching, Ann enjoyed a 21-year career in the environmental, health, and safety field, including running New York City's 24-hour chemical emergency response team, responding to over 600 emergencies a year. Ann authors a weekly blog, Opening, and a monthly newsletter, Working Happy, guiding readers to work that leaves them happy at the end of the day.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn what it takes to reinvent yourself when the path forward isn't clear and how vulnerability builds true resilience.Ann and I discuss:Ann's non-linear career journey from Asian history to environmental studies [02:05]How she became the leader of NYC's chemical emergency response team [04:14]Navigating male-dominated environments as a young woman [06:17]Leading without formal authority when people don't listen [08:29]What triggered her transition to entrepreneurship [10:14]Hitting the glass ceiling and recognizing it wasn't her fault [11:31]Starting Williams and Vanino environmental consulting firm [12:36]The rainmaker and operator business partnership dynamic [13:33]Taking the leap from security-conscious family to coaching [16:48]Joining the founding board of International Coach Federation in LA [20:20]Her husband's illness and passing in 2022 [20:35]Navigating life alone on two acres in wildfire country [21:56]The dramatic wildfire evacuation during her home sale [25:00]The connection between vulnerability, community, and resilience [29:13]Getting comfortable with change as a key to a fulfilling life [32:34]Ann authors a weekly blog and a monthly newsletter called Working Happy, guiding readers to work that leaves them happy at the end of the day.Learn more about Ann at: https://annvanino.com, https://annvaninoauthor.com, and https://www.linkedin.com/in/annvanino/__________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling...

Feeling stuck? If your GLP-1 weight loss has slowed down or stopped, you're not alone and it does not mean the medication stopped working. In this episode, Gianna walks you step-by-step through her checklist for stalls, which she uses to help GLP-1 clients restart progress without panic, restriction, or jumping doses.Listen to learn how to fuel properly, protect your metabolism, check your consistency, and adjust habits so your results return- calmly and confidently. ✨ The GLP-1 Circle Membership is opening the doors soon, available for all GLP-1 users, it's your hub for dietitian/personal trainer support on your GLP-1 journey for only $99/month. Get first dibs on membership spots here: Join the waitlist

If you've ever chased a storm on your phone and wondered where all that snow actually lands, this episode is for you. Jane and Steve head west of the Blue Line to the Tug Hill Plateau—one of the snowiest corners of the East—and sit down with Snow Ridge co-owner and general manager Nick Mir to talk powder mornings, small-mountain grit, and why “Ice Coast” doesn't always apply.Nick shares what it's really like to run a fiercely independent ski area (yes… sometimes it's unclogging a septic line), how lake-effect bands can bury the hill while it's bone-dry 10 miles away, and how Snow Ridge balances old-school charm—like the legendary T-bar-served Snow Pocket—with smart upgrades behind the scenes.What you'll hear in this episodeWhy Tug Hill can be “nuking” at Snow Ridge while nearby towns stay dryThe unglamorous but essential realities of owning and operating a mom-and-pop ski mountainWhat makes a true powder morning at Snow Ridge so special, from hooting chairlifts to no lift linesRecent improvements, including expanded snowmaking and the return of North ChairBeloved Snow Ridge traditions like torchlight parades, pond skims, and the Christmas Eve food driveSnow Ridge is located in Turin, NY, about 35 minutes from Old Forge—close enough to feel connected to the Adirondack ski scene while offering a distinctly Tug Hill experience. Nick shares tips on nearby lodging, from classic motels to cabin rentals, and why booking early matters during big snow cycles.Resources:Learn more about Snow RidgeSnow Ridge Ski Resort: A Powder Lover's ParadiseSnow Ridge Spring FestHickory Ski CenterSnowologySnow Ridge Outdoor CollaborativeIndy PassProduced by NOVA

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Alex Sikorski, with his nine-figure PE exit, reveals why founders hit the 5-20M wall: exhaustion from urgent tasks, no financial GPS, and missing C-suite talent. Learn to delegate uniquely qualified work, build a 9-month war chest for crises, and prep for exits by de-risking. Essential for bootstrapped grinders dreaming of scaling and cashing out. Visit https://getmymarketingplan.com/?utm_source=podcast and schedule your call today. We want to get to know you, understand your goals, and help your business get found by the people searching for you.

Tras el Big Bang, solo había hidrógeno, helio y un poco de litio. El oxígeno, necesario para hacer agua (H2O), tuvo que "cocinarse" en el interior de las primeras estrellas y ser expulsado al espacio después, cuando éstas murieron. Esto convierte a este descubrimiento en la reserva más grande y, sobre todo, la más antigua de agua que se conoce hasta la fecha. El agua, por lo tanto, no es una rareza moderna; es una parte intrínseca de la historia antigua del cosmos. El agua que han detectado no es líquida, como la de nuestros mares, sino una niebla "espesa" y "caliente" (en términos cósmicos) que envuelve por completo al agujero negro. En el cuásar APM 08279+5255, el agua no puede congelarse. La energía del agujero negro la mantiene en estado gaseoso, excitada, emitiendo señales de radio que han viajado por el universo durante 12.000 millones de años hasta llegar al espectrómetro Z-Spec en el Observatorio Submilimétrico de Caltech, en Hawái, y al interferómetro de Plateau de Bure en los Alpes franceses. Es gracias a estos instrumentos que hemos podido "leer" la firma química del agua a través del abismo del tiempo.

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Susan M. Barber is a leading visibility coach who transforms quiet high achievers into visible and influential leaders so they can confidently position themselves for new opportunities. With over 25 years of experience in leadership roles at Kraft Heinz, she has a deep understanding of the challenges corporate leaders face. Susan is the author and podcast host of The Visibility Factor and author of Your Journey to Visibility Workbook. Her mission is focused on empowering leaders to show their value and be seen for their true talent.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn the key differences between starting a business and running one, and how to build a sustainable enterprise by focusing on what truly moves the needle forward.Susan and I discuss:The main differences between starting a business and running a business [03:17]What metrics move the needle forward [04:40]Why the choice that scares you the most is the one you should pick [06:33]Things Susan decided not to do and why [08:00]How to avoid the trap of perfectionism [10:21]Key strategies for visibility that help your business [11:22]Common challenges clients face around fear and imposter syndrome [12:51]How to demonstrate capability without having done the exact thing before [14:25]The role of community, collaboration, and peer support in growth [16:21]One thing a corporate refugee can do today to move forward [19:21]Susan's Your Journey to Visibility Workbook [21:49]Learn more about Susan at https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanbarbercoaching/ and https://susanmbarber.com__________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing, decision-making, and mindset.Woven throughout are powerful reminders of how community can accelerate your success.__________________________________________________________Take the Next Step• Experience the power of community.Join a live guest session and connect with peers who understand the journey:https://smashingtheplateau.com/guest • Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected.Get practical strategies, stories, and invitations delivered to...

In this episode of The WillPower Podcast, Will sits down with Rick Segal to unpack why so many entrepreneurs hit a plateau — and what it actually takes to break through to the next level. Drawing from years of experience working with founders and business owners, Rick shares the patterns he sees in entrepreneurs who stall versus those who continue to scale.This conversation explores the mindset shifts, leadership changes, and long-term thinking required to move beyond hustle and build something that lasts.Website: willpowerpodcast.orgGet your copy of Rick Segal's book, The Heart of It here: https://amplifypublishinggroup.com/product/nonfiction/business-and-finance/entrepreneurship/the-heart-of-it/

durée : 00:58:37 - Le Souffle de la pensée - par : Géraldine Mosna-Savoye - En 1975, le philosophe tchèque Jan Patočka proposait, avec ses "Essais hérétiques", une réflexion puissante sur le XXème siècle, ses deux guerres mondiales, sur la solidarité aussi des ébranlés. Le dramaturge Wajdi Mouawad lui, en a fait le cœur de son œuvre. Il vient nous en parler. - réalisation : Nicolas Berger - invités : Wajdi Mouawad Auteur, metteur en scène, comédien et directeur du théâtre national de la Colline

Sometimes we just need to take a break from the strenuous work we devote to masking our craft. The piano drove this point home to me this week and it was supported by chance when I began preparing for an upcoming presentation focusing on "Branding." Give me five minutes and see if what I have to say today resonates with you.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you holding back your real estate growth because you're afraid to let go of control? In this episode of the Real Estate Excellence Podcast, Tracy Hayes sits down with the sharp and candid Sasha Tripp, founder of Story House Real Estate in Central Virginia. Sasha opens up about her journey from independent boutique brokerage owner to partnering with Real and Place to scale her operations without sacrificing her brand. With a strong emphasis on leadership, systems, and strategic partnerships, she shares how she broke through growth plateaus and found new ways to elevate both her agents and her own career. Sasha dives into the biggest roadblocks agents face when scaling: fear of hiring, delegation paralysis, and the unwillingness to systematize. She unpacks why mindset—not just skillset—is often the reason agents plateau. From firing her first assistant nine times (yes, really) to building a scalable machine supported by backend platforms like Place, this episode is a goldmine for any agent who's tired of doing it all solo and ready to make a quantum leap. Feeling stuck in your real estate business? Stop wearing every hat and start thinking like a CEO. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone still trying to "do it all." Then ask yourself: Who do I need to hire next to level up?   Highlights: 00:00–06:15 From Boutique to Brand Powerhouse •        Sasha's journey from independent brokerage to Real •        Keeping Story House branding through private label •        Why she chose Real and Place for scale •        Saving money while gaining backend leverage •        Layering national partnerships while staying local 06:16–13:45 Hitting a Plateau and Finding Leverage •        Five years of stagnant growth despite experience •        Why doing more didn't move the needle •        Creating scalable opportunity through Place •        Building an exit plan and long-term value •        Staying relevant in a shifting market 13:46–21:12 The Hiring Mistakes Most Agents Make •        Why most agents fail at hiring help •        Delegating without systems leads to chaos •        Overcoming fear of expense and loss of control •        Creating SOPs and screen recordings for training •        Cost of turnover vs cost of staying stuck 21:13–29:30 From Pantyhose to Property Pro •        Sasha's start in staffing and sudden pivot •        Her eye-opening experience in warehouse HR •        Learning real estate out of curiosity •        Earning trust through education and networking •        The shift from focusing on homes to focusing on people 29:31–42:40 Mentorship Systems and Real Agent Growth •        Why most agents fail in their first year •        How Sasha mentors agents with structure and care •        What new agents should look for in a team •        The real impact of splits versus systems •        The role of video and authenticity in growth 42:41–58:00 Scripts Strategy and Seller Psychology •        Handling lowball offers with logic and empathy •        Sasha's 10-minute listing appointment strategy •        Getting hired by offering a clear roadmap •        How to stand out in a 3-agent interview •        Teaching agents to prep like CEOs 58:01–01:12:30 Market Shifts Buyer Broker Rules and Confidence •        The impact of NAR rule changes on buyers and sellers •        Sasha's approach to buyer broker agreements •        How it improved agent performance and professionalism •        Navigating commission conversations in today's market •        What experienced agents still get wrong 01:12:31–01:18:10 Real Talk Rapid Fire •        What Sasha stopped doing that changed everything •        Building trust through clear systems and boundaries •        Why real estate is now an authenticity economy •        Sasha's biggest leadership lesson •        How agents can prep for success in under 10 minutes   Quotes: "You're just one 'who' away from your next leveling up." – Sasha Tripp "There are no bad hires—only bad employers and bad onboarding." – Sasha Tripp "People want to trust someone. They don't need more info—they need authenticity." – Sasha Tripp "You can't grow by accident, you grow with intention." – Sasha Tripp   To contact Sasha Tripp, learn more about her business, and make her a part of your network, make sure to follow her on her Website, Instagram, and Facebook.   Connect with Sasha Tripp! Website: https://www.sashatripp.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sashacharlottesville Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sashafarmer   Connect with me! Website: toprealtorjacksonville.com   Website: toprealtorstaugustine.com    SUBSCRIBE & LEAVE A 5-STAR REVIEW as we discuss real estate excellence with the best of the best.   #RealEstateExcellence #SashaTripp #RealBroker #PlacePlatform #RealEstateScaling #SoloToCEO #AgentLeverage #BrokerageGrowth #RealEstatePodcast #LeadershipInRealEstate #RealEstateHiring #RealEstateMentorship #SystemsOverStress #AgentBurnout #StoryHouseRealEstate #RealEstateTools #RealtorLife #NAREthics #NewAgentTips #ModernRealEstate

Nouveaux pilotes, un brin déjantés, à bord de la Libre Antenne sur RMC ! Jean-Christophe Drouet et Julien Cazarre prennent le relais. Après les grands matchs, quand la lumière reste allumée pour les vrais passionnés, place à la Libre Antenne : un espace à part, entre passion, humour et dérision, débats enflammés, franc-parler et second degré. Un rendez-vous nocturne à la Cazarre, où l'on parle foot bien sûr, mais aussi mauvaise foi, vannes, imitations et grands moments de radio imprévisibles !

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Most companies plateau. Brad shows you why and how to break through. In this episode of The $100M Entrepreneur Podcast, Brad Sugars explains the real ceilings businesses hit at $1M, $3M, and $10M and what it actually takes to push past each one. He breaks down the “million-dollar founder ceiling,” where everything still runs through you; the $3M systems ceiling, where the business is trapped in people's heads instead of documented processes; and the $10M leadership ceiling, where growth stalls because you haven't built leaders who can build the next phase.Brad also dives into the biggest enemy of scale: complexity. He explains why simplifying products, narrowing focus, and doing the one thing you can be the best in the world at is the fastest path to $100M. He shares lessons from Apple, McDonald's, and even Cheesecake Factory to show how modularization and clarity unlock leverage.From there, Brad walks you through the real choke points that stop companies from scaling, and how each one suffocates growth if you don't solve it early. He then lays out the path forward: building systems at $1M, building leaders at $3M, and building strategy at $10M, so you can scale from there to $100M and beyond.If you want to understand exactly why businesses stall, and what to do next, this is the episode for you. See you next week, on the 100M Entrepreneur Podcast, new episode every Wednesday.About Brad SugarsInternationally known as one of the most influential entrepreneurs, Brad Sugars is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and the #1 business coach in the world. Over the course of his 30-year career as an entrepreneur, Brad has become the CEO of 9+ companies and is the owner of the multimillion-dollar franchise ActionCOACH®. As a husband and father of five, Brad is equally as passionate about his family as he is about business. That's why, Brad is a strong advocate for building a business that works without you – so you can spend more time doing what really matters to you. Over the years of starting, scaling and selling many businesses, Brad has earned his fair share of scars. Being an entrepreneur is not an easy road. But if you can learn from those who have gone before you, it becomes a lot easier than going at it alone.Please click here to learn more about Brad Sugars: https://bradsugars.com/Learn the Fundamentals of Success for free:The Big Success Starter: https://results.bradsugars.com/thebigsuccess-starter

You're working out, trying to cut back on sugar and cook at home more, but the scale hasn't moved in months. It's getting to the point where you are wondering, "What the heck am I doing wrong?" In this episode, I walk you through what's really happening when your weight stalls, why changing everything isn't the answer (or putting more effort), and how one of my clients went from sitting at the same weight for 8 months to finally losing 8 pounds in the first 60 days of us working together. And y'all— I didn't make her star tover or blow her entire weight loss plan out. Instead, we focused on adjusting the workout and eating habits that will make the most progress. So get ready as I share what a weight loss plateau actually is, why your body might be responding the way it is right now, and what's next. -Why being “kind of consistent” isn't enough to judge a plateau, and the question you need to ask yourself before changing anything -The difference between effort and effectiveness, especially if you've been repeating the same meal plan and workouts for months -Why switching plans too quickly keeps your body stuck, even when you're trying to “do better.” -Know exactly what a plateau is actually asking you to adjust, instead of abandoning everything and starting from scratch Book a call to get your custom holiday plan: https://calendly.com/superlysam/6-months-1-1-coaching-sales-call Apply for 1:1 Coaching: Ready to lose 10-20 pounds while eating foods you love? My 1:1 coaching program is designed to help women of color like you ditch restrictive diets and eat your cultural foods to keep the weight off for good. Choose between a 3-month (lose 10 pounds) or 6-month (lose 20+ pounds) program. Book a free sales call here to apply: https://superlysam.com/coaching Stay Connected With Me: Join the consistency club weekly email series: https://superlysam.com/emails Learn more about me: https://superlysam.com/about Follow + connect with me on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/superlysam Follow + connect with me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/superlysam Unlock Your Consistency Archetype to Stay Consistent for Good. Take the quiz here: https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/6887fab071bb7a0015b2461b

Nina is a LinkedIn™ featured brand builder and a content and engagement strategist for creators, coaches, and consultants.She collaborates with service-based entrepreneurs to develop strategies and create digital content that enable them to grow organically on LinkedIn.Nina is a recovering producer and documentary filmmaker. She's seen it all — from the early days of independent features to national TV commercials, corporate mega-shows, and Emmy Award–winning documentaries, including Abraham's Children, which she produced.Nina is from Switzerland. She owned 11-pound Dachshund mix who has her well trained.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to spot the right time to pivot, how to use AI without losing your authenticity, and simple LinkedIn routines that build real relationships instead of noise.Nina and I discuss:Nina's career journey and pivots from filmmaking to online coaching and video marketing [00:02:19]The pivot from video production to focusing on organic LinkedIn strategy [00:04:03]Techniques to listen for market changes and when to consider a pivot (including AI) [00:05:38]How to acknowledge AI in your messaging without chasing every shiny thing [00:08:44]The LinkedIn shift from a social graph to an interest graph — why engagement now drives visibility [00:11:00]The power of a consistent commenting practice and why you can post less but comment more [00:11:53]Nina's “list of 25” tactic for regular, strategic engagement [00:12:59]Why commenting builds meaningful relationships (and comment etiquette to avoid “bro marketing”) [00:13:47]Organizing LinkedIn outreach: engagement groups, spreadsheets, and simple CRMs [00:16:51]The role of community in business growth and the inspiration/accountability it provides [00:19:32]Ideal community size for meaningful connection (Nina's sweet spot: 30–100) [00:21:41]Questions to ask when choosing the right community for your transition (size, topic, demographics, geography, founder) [00:23:08]Where to find Nina's resources (Five Steps to a Perfect LinkedIn Post; Nine Steps to a Near-Perfect LinkedIn Profile) and how to connect with her [00:25:48]Learn more about Nina at https://clockwiseproductions.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-froriep/______________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing, decision-making, and mindset.Woven throughout are powerful reminders of how community can accelerate your success.______________________________________________________________Take the Next Step• Experience the power of community.Join a live guest session and connect with peers who understand the journey:https://smashingtheplateau.com/guest • Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected.Get practical strategies, stories, and invitations delivered to your inbox:https://smashingtheplateau.com/news

In this profound conversation, Dr. Daniel Siegel, clinical professor of psychiatry at UCLA School of Medicine, founding co-director of the Mindful Awareness Research Center, and bestselling author—shares groundbreaking insights on parenting, brain development, and human flourishing.Dr. Daniel Siegel is one of the world's leading experts on interpersonal neurobiology and author of influential books including "The Developing Mind," "Parenting from the Inside Out," "The Whole-Brain Child," and "Mindsight." His work bridges neuroscience, psychology, and contemplative practice.THE CORE PRINCIPLE: INTEGRATIONDaniel Siegel introduces the foundational concept governing well-being across all scales—from neurons to nations.Integration means honoring differences (differentiation) while creating connections (linkage). When integration is blocked, we experience chaos, rigidity, or both. The revolutionary equation: integrative relationships create integrated brains, which generate resilient minds, meaningful relationships, and flourishing lives.TEMPERAMENT VS. PERSONALITY: THE NEUROSCIENCEDr. Siegel reveals cutting-edge research on how temperament—rooted in brain stem connectivity formed in the womb—differs from personality. Temperament is inborn (not necessarily genetic) and characterised by sensitivity and intensity across three core motivational drives: Agency (embodied empowerment), Bonding (relational connection), and Certainty (predictability and safety). Personality develops as we adapt our temperament through experience, particularly attachment relationships.THE BEST PREDICTOR OF CHILD OUTCOMESThe most powerful finding in attachment research: how parents make sense of their own life history predicts their child's development better than what actually happened to them. PRACTICAL PARENTING WISDOMLearn the "4 S's" framework—how children need to be Seen, Soothed, Safe, and Secure. Discover why humans evolved for "alloparenting" with multiple caregivers. Understand the COAL state of mind (Curious, Open, Accepting, Loving) when navigating challenging behaviors.NINE DOMAINS OF INTEGRATIONDr. Siegel explains practical applications: Left-Right Integration (your infant's right-hemisphere communication), Vertical Integration (accessing body wisdom), Memory Integration (transforming implicit memories), and Consciousness Integration (the "Wheel of Awareness" practice).THE MWE IDENTITYDaniel Siegel offers hope: we can raise the next generation with expanded identity—not just "me" but "MWE" (me + we), recognizing we're part of interconnected systems. This shift could transform humanity's trajectory toward collaboration and thriving.Other References: "Mothers and Others" by Sarah Blaffer Hrdy, Roger Sperry's Nobel Prize work (1981), Carol Dweck's research, Ed Tronick's "Still Face Experiment," Jaak Panksepp's affective neuroscience, Mary Helen Immordino-Yang's research(00:00) Introduction (02:59) What is Integration? (08:05) The Integration Equation (09:28) The #1 Predictor of Child Success (12:48) Alloparenting: We Need a Village (19:10) When Your Child Only Wants Mom(24:10) The importance of Temperament in Attachment (30:13) What is Temperament vs Personality (34:50) The Handy Model of the Brain & Our Temperament(40:24) Does Personality Change Throughout Time?(45:37) Personality & Why Understanding it Helps(48:40) Personal Story - How Temperament & Experience Interact(53:57) The Nine Domains of Integration (55:20) Brain Architecture in 2025(56:46) Left-Right Hemisphere Debate (58:44) Bilateral Integration (01:02:01) Intuition vs Flashbacks from Implicit Memory (01:06:48) The ABCDE Therapy Mnemonic(01:10:01) Memory Integration(1:12:05) The Wheel of Awareness (1:15:51) The Plateau of Protection (1:19:58) Nine Personality Patterns (1:29:45) Magic Wand Question for Parents (1:33:00) Magic Wand for Children

Some of us might not be doing enough, but many times when you hit a plateau, you are doing too much of the same thing, or too intense, too often. Change it up. Back off. Give your body, muscles, and mind time to rest and recover. Most of the magic happens during recovery. Don't underestimate doing something less intense, or having more recovery time.

Most chiropractors plateau for reasons that have nothing to do with marketing, money, or motivation.The real problem? They get trapped in one of two extremes: blind optimism or defeated realism. In this episode, we explore the Stockdale Paradox—a mindset framework that helps you hold unshakeable faith in your vision while confronting the brutal facts of your current reality. You’ll learn how this paradox shows up in the three core problems facing every chiropractic practice—no one knows you, no one stays, and no time—and how to use it to create more clarity, stability, and predictable growth. If you’ve been feeling stuck, frustrated, or unsure of your next step, this episode will show you the mindset shift that breaks the cycle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have the Phillies already hit their ceiling? Tonight on Philly Sports Unfiltered, Tom Arnone and Tony Cutillo dive into the question hanging over every Red October dream. After multiple deep postseason runs, is this core still climbing — or are we witnessing the beginning of a plateau? We break down Harper, Turner, Schwarber, Wheeler, Bohm, and the long-term window for Philadelphia contention.Then we shift gears across the Philly sports landscape:• Philly Radio Wars 2.0: Are the rivalries real or just manufactured hype?• Cam Newton vs. Colts: Did Indy truly disrespect him, or is it just part of today's QB marketplace?• Eagles HC Watch: Kevin Patullo is officially in the 2026 head-coach conversation — but how legit is the buzz?Drop your thoughts in the comments: Have the Phillies peaked, or is the window still wide open?Subscribe for more unfiltered Philly sports talk every week.#Phillies #RedOctober #MLBHotStove #BryceHarper #Turner #Schwarber #PhillySports #PhillyRadioWars #CamNewton #Colts #EaglesNation #KevinPatullo #JigsawsFinalCut #TonyCutilloShow #NotJustPhilly #SportsTalk

In this episode, Paul talks about that famous plateau that many contractors experience as they attempt to grow their business. It's not just a mental block; it is a real limitation that will stunt your business growth if you do not learn how to overcome it. In this episode, we will dig into all these topics to help you break that limitation and strive for growth.Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC, then visit https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/master-the-nec-podcast--1083733/support.Struggling with the National Electrical Code? Discover the real difference at Electrical Code Academy, Inc.—where you'll learn from the nation's most down-to-earth NEC expert who genuinely cares about your success. No fluff. No gimmicks. Just the best NEC training you'll actually remember.Visit https://FastTraxSystem.com to learn more.

In this episode, Paul talks about that famous plateau that many contractors experience as they attempt to grow their business. It's not just a mental block; it is a real limitation that will stunt your business growth if you do not learn how to overcome it. In this episode, we will dig into all these topics to help you break that limitation and strive for growth.Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC, then visit https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/electrify-electrician-podcast--4131858/support.

In this episode, Paul talks about that famous plateau that many contractors experience as they attempt to grow their business. It's not just a mental block; it is a real limitation that will stunt your business growth if you do not learn how to overcome it. In this episode, we will dig into all these topics to help you break that limitation and strive for growth.Listen as Paul Abernathy, CEO and Founder of Electrical Code Academy, Inc., the leading electrical educator in the country, discusses electrical code, electrical trade, and electrical business-related topics to help electricians maximize their knowledge and industry investment.If you are looking to learn more about the National Electrical Code, for electrical exam preparation, or to better your knowledge of the NEC, then visit https://fasttraxsystem.com for all the electrical code training you will ever need by the leading electrical educator in the country with the best NEC learning program on the planet.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/ask-paul-national-electrical-code--4971115/support.

Drs. Jack Cush and Artie Kavanaugh preview the upcoming RNL 2026 meeting in Dallas, TX on February 7 & 8, 2026. Register at RheumNow.Live Below is the program: Saturday, February 7, 2026, 7:50 - 8:00 am Welcome & Introductions Drs. Cush and Kavanaugh 8:00 - 10:00 am POD I - Rheumatoid Arthritis: Achieving Better Outcomes 8:00 – 8:30 am Mortality in RA: A Story of Decline, Delay, or Plateau? Elena Myasoedova, MD 8:30 – 9:00 am The Mucosal Hypothesis of Rheumatoid Arthritis Kristen Demoruelle, MD 9:00 – 9:30 am ILD in RA – Recent Advances Jeffrey Sparks, MD 9:30 – 10:00 am Rheumatoid arthritis Faculty Q&A 10:00 - 10:15 am STEP 1: Placebos in Rheumatology Andreas Kerschbaumer, MD 10:15 -10:30 am STEP 2: Disease Modification in Osteoarthritis Tuhina Neogi, MD PhD 10:30 – 11:05 Break 11:05 - 12:10 pm POD II – Advancing Practice 11:05 – 11:30 am Obesity & Inflammation: Weight Management in Rheumatology Uzma Haque, MD 11:30 - 11:55 am Mitigating risk in Rheum Pts undergoing surgery Susan Goodman, MD 11:55 -12:10 pm Practice Panel Faculty Q&A 12:10 – 1:00pm Lunch 1:00 – 3:00 pm POD III – Decisions in Psoriatic Arthritis 1:00 - 1:30 pm Paradoxical Psoriasis and Strange Reactions Joseph Merola, MD 1:30 - 2:00 pm Why Do Plain X rays in Psoriatic Arthritis Arthur Kavanaugh, MD 2:00 - 2:30 pm IL-23 vs IL-17 inhibitors in PsA Andre Ribero, MD 2:30 - 3:00 pm Past, Present & Future of Gout Robert Terkeltaub, MD 3:00 - 3:30 pm Psoriatic Faculty Q&A 3:30 - 4:05 pm Break 4:05 - 4:20 pm STEP 3: Helicobacter Pylori update Byron Cryer, MD 4:20 - 4:35 pm STEP 4: History of Gout Robert Terkeltaub, MD 4:35 – 5:15 pm Keynote Address: 50 Years of Osteoporosis Michael McClung, MD 5:30 – 7:00 pm Reception Sunday, February 8, 2026 Day TOPIC Speaker 7:50-8:00 am Welcome & Introductions Drs. Cush and Kavanaugh 8:00 - 10:00 am POD IV – Staying Ahead of Spondyloarthritis 8:00 – 8:30 am Diagnosing Axial Spondyloarthritis in 2026 Denis Poddubnyy, MD 8:30 – 9:00 am Spondyloarthritis Complications Jessica Walsh, MD 9:00 – 9:30 am 2026 Advances in Spondyloarthritis Catherine Bakewell, MD 9:30 – 10:00 am Spondyloarthritis Faculty Q&A 10:00 – 10:15 am STEP 5: Asymptomatic Elevation of CK Rojit Agarwal, MD MS 10:15 – 10:30 am STEP 6: Update on Myositis Antibodies Rojit Agarwal, MD MS 10:30 – 11:05 am Break 11:05 – 12:10 am POD V – Highlights in Autoimmune Disease 11:05 - 11:35 am SMILE Study – Hydroxychloroquine in ANA+ Arthralgia Nancy Olsen, MD 11:35 – 12:05 am Sjogren's Treatment Landscape in 2026 Matthew Baker, MD 12:05 - 12:20 pm Autoimmune Faculty Q&A 12:20 – 1:25 pm POD VI - Large & Small Vessel Vasculitis 12:20 – 12:45 pm Embracing Relapses in PMR and GCA Michael Putman, MD 12:45 - 1:10 pm Small vessel vasculitis Clay Cockerell, MD 1:10 - 1:25 pm Vasculitis Faculty Q&A 1:30 pm Adjourn

Send us a text In this episode of The Incubator Podcast, recorded live at Hot Topics in Neonatology in Washington, DC, we sit down with Dr. Daniele De Luca, Chief of Pediatric and Neonatal Critical Care at AP-HP Paris-Saclay University and leader of one of Europe's largest NICUs. Dr. De Luca discusses the groundbreaking Lancet Child & Adolescent Health Commission on the Future of Neonatology, a three-year initiative involving over 100 global key opinion leaders addressing the critical innovation gap in our specialty. He explores why neonatal medicine has experienced a slowdown in therapeutic advances since the 1990s, despite treating patients who will become citizens for decades ahead. The conversation covers the multifactorial barriers to innovation—from regulatory challenges to funding constraints—and the Commission's comprehensive recommendations for industry, regulators, academic centers, and patient representatives. Dr. De Luca emphasizes the urgent need to avoid treating babies in 20 years the same way we did 20 years ago, highlighting specific examples like the decades-long journey from drug development to registration and the paradox of FDA-approved equipment. He calls for a united approach to elevate neonatology's profile, establish formal specialty recognition, and accelerate the translation of research into bedside care.  Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!

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Particularly in the early stages, breaking through your sales plateau may just mean doing more of what you’re doing. But generally, at some point, we hit a plateau that is created by the fact that we can’t run any faster. We can’t do any more by ourselves. So we either need to implement new procedures and new processes, we need to get some help, or something needs to change fundamentally in the business in order to get us to that next level. Identifying the Real Causes of a Sales Plateau David: Hi, and welcome to the podcast. In today’s episode, cohost Jay McFarland, and I will be discussing the idea of breaking through your sales plateau. Welcome back, Jay. Jay: It’s so good to be here again with you David, and as always, I’m very excited about this topic. I know businesses that hit these thresholds. Breaking through can be a monumental task to get to the next level and they’re not sure how to do it. Is it marketing? Is it adding new products? I think that’s what a lot of them try to do. They’re like, well, let’s add 10 more products to the lineup and then we’ll do it. And oftentimes that can just make the situation worse and not better. David: Yeah, it’s true. Most businesses, I think it’s safe to say, at some point run into a sales plateau. They hit a level of sales and they can’t get past it. I believe in small businesses this is particularly true, where you’re just working and pushing and you’re trying to get to that next benchmark. And you just can’t reach it. There are thresholds in small business, getting to your first hundred thousand in gross sales and then your first 250, and then you hit 500 and then a million and then 2 million and going from there. In the early stages, you can generally do pretty well, like to get from a hundred thousand to 250 is often easier than it is to get from a million to 2 million. But most of us, at some point, will encounter some sort of sales plateau. You get there, you see it, you’re targeting it, you’re working toward it and you just can’t seem to hit it. Breaking through becomes a challenge. You May Not Know How You Got Here And so it’s really just a matter of getting stuck. It’s like, I feel like I’m stuck. I’m here, I need to be there and I’m not sure what to do next. Jay: Yeah. And I wonder how much of it is that they’re not really sure how they got to the first sales plateau. I mean, they may think that they know, David: That’s true. Jay: But it could be something completely different. And this could go back to something we talked about in a previous podcast: following up with your customers. Find out why they purchased, how they feel about their purchase. Are they returning customers? Are they not returning customers? So if you didn’t understand why they bought in the first place and how they felt about that purchase, it’s going to be hard breaking through that next sales plateau. David: It is, absolutely. And the biggest hangup that I see for most people is not knowing, “what do I do next?” And as you indicated, people get to a certain point in some cases, they’re not sure how they did it. What’s that referred to as? Unconscious competence? Jay: Mm-hmm, David: Where I’m doing things and it’s working, but I’m not even sure of what I’ve done. So I haven’t gotten around to building a system around it, to put that into place so I can replicate it. But there’s also the idea that what gets me to here will not necessarily get me to there. Right? So breaking through to level one won’t necessarily get me to level two. When Hard Work Doesn’t Result in Breaking Through That’s not always the case, particularly in the early stages, you can do more of what you’re doing to get to a higher level. But generally, at some point, we hit a sales plateau that is created by the fact that we can’t run any faster. We can’t do any more by ourselves. So we either need to implement new procedures and new processes. Or we need to get some help. Something needs to change fundamentally in the business, in order to keep breaking through that sales plateau and get us to the next level. Jay: Yeah, something that can be very hard for people, delegation, right? Letting go of your baby, right? David: Yeah. Jay: That you worked so hard on. And now you’re going to trust some new employee with some new aspect. It’s not easy to hand those things over. But often, if you’re not willing to do it, you’re not going to grow through that next sales plateau. Refusing to Delegate Can Lead to a Sales Plateau David: That’s true. And some people don’t want to. Some people are like, okay, look, I don’t want to have employees. I’m comfortable with the way things are. And if they are, then that’s fine. If they want to get to another level of sales though, then it’s really going to be a lot more about processes. If you’re determined not to get additional help, at least in terms of human resources, then you’re going to have to figure things out in terms of either technological resources or being able to do more of what you need to do so that you can keep breaking through to get to the levels you want to reach. So in looking at getting stuck, at hitting a sales plateau that you can’t reach, one of the first things I would suggest is that we ask ourselves, okay, what’s causing this? Am I just not able to get enough customers? In other words, could I handle more business, but I either don’t know how to do it, or I’m not successful in doing what I know? Is Your Breaking Through Problem Not Enough Customers? Or Too Many? Or I’m doing what I know and it’s not working? Because if that’s the issue, if it’s just a matter of getting more clients, there are very specific things that we can do to make that happen. On the other hand, if we’ve got a lot of clients and we feel like we can’t keep up with the clients we have, then that is certainly going to prevent us from breaking through to the next level. Unless we can either leverage things so we can get more from the clients we have without having to add more or we figure out how to get some help, depending on our willingness to want to do that. Jay: Yeah. And, an important one, can we take our existing clientele and get them to come back? We’ve talked about this before, right. You know, David: mm-hmm. Jay: It’s going to be easier to get an existing customer to repurchase if they were satisfied and if that’s your type of product. Some products are one and done, and that’s just the way it is. Breaking Through the Sales Plateau with Existing Clients But if you can have a product where they’re like, I like this, I need more of this. I want to come back for this… having systems to remind them to come back, drip, programs and those types of things, to get them to be a return customer. That could be the biggest source of your income. And you’re not spending extra money to acquire new customers for breaking through that next sales plateau. David: Exactly. And when we get to a point where we know we want to be somewhere, and we’re not quite there, identifying what that biggest bottleneck is, is one of the most important things. There’s a big distinction between the idea of potential, where I could potentially be, and what’s keeping me from getting there. And a lot of people focus on the idea of adding more potential. Well, maybe if I add this or I add this, or I add this, I add all these different things for the potential of getting to where I want to be. And instead, to get past that, what they really should be looking at is “what is the bottleneck?” Fixing the Primary Bottleneck that Creates a Sales Plateau What is the single biggest contributor to the fact that I’m not breaking through? What is the one primary thing that is preventing me from getting past that? Is it the people? Is it the customers I’m interacting with? There are a lot of businesses who, if they want to reach their sales levels, they’re going to have to jettison some customers who are not spending as much money with them. A lot of times, low-dollar, low-profit clients who take up a lot of time, who are very demanding, can take up valuable time that could be spent with people who understand and appreciate better, the value that you bring to the table. So if it is a situation where you don’t want to add staff, then you’re going to have to be extremely selective, going back to another point we raised in a previous podcast, about the people that you bring in the door to begin with. The prospects and clients that you choose to interact with. Jay: Yeah, and in that case, you’re going to have to have a system to identify what type of customer they are, classify them and then figure out is this the type of customer that we want? Letting Go of Poor Quality Clients If it is, then you’re going to want to target them and focus more on them. If it’s not, then you’re going to kind of want to let them slowly disappear so that you can focus on the ones that you want. David: Yeah. And I think for a lot of us, if you’ve been in business for any length of time, you have a favorite customer or two. And so a really easy exercise you can do is take a look at those customers and say, okay, what do they have in common? What is it that I like about them? Is it their attitude? Is it the way they communicate? I mean, communication is huge. One of the very first things that will tell you if you’ve got a problem client is their unwillingness to communicate. If they’re not communicating the way that you need to have them communicate in order to fulfill an order or get the work done, that is a relationship that’s really in trouble. Breaking through becomes much harder. Communication Problems: The Early Warning Sign In hindsight, every time I’ve had, in business, a relationship that didn’t work out, it almost invariably came down to a problem with communication. Where the person that I was trying to help was not willing to communicate enough to allow me to do that. And in today’s society, in today’s economy, we refer to the term “ghosting,” where you’re trying to reach somebody and they’re not getting back to you. And that’s a bad sign. When people do that to you consistently, you need to ask yourself, okay, is this the type of client that I really want to continue to interact with on an ongoing basis? Or am I better served to find clients who are open, and willing to engage, and responsive, so that we can do the things that we’re setting out to do together? Jay: Yeah, I love that. And also the customer who is responsive to your suggestions and ideas. I love the question when there’s been an issue, “what can I do to make it right?” I just love this question. Right? Let them decide. But we all know that there are customers who, no matter what you do, they just want to be mad. They just want to be angry. They just want to vent. And they’ve already decided they’re not going to use you. You have to be able to know at some point where you’re like, okay, I’ve offered three or four solutions. They’re not biting on any of them. They just want to continue to rail on me. When a Customer Won't Be Satisfied—No Matter What You Do I mean, at that point, you just have to cut bait and run. Because you just don’t have the time in your day to deal with those type of people. David: Yeah. I mean, you have to do the best you can. If there’s something that you did wrong, you need to do your very best to make it right. Do what you feel is appropriate. And if that’s still not good enough, and if you’re not able to do whatever it is, they’re suggesting. Yeah. Then you’re going to have to figure out a way to wrap that up as amicably as possible. But also recognize that you can do as great a job as you possibly could for a person. And for whatever reason, if they’re not happy, they can still go online and tell a hundred people about you. Jay: That’s true. David: Right? Jay: That’s true. What Clients Say Can Impact Your Sales Plateau David: So there’s this balance, particularly now, where you want to do your very best for the clients that you’re working with. You want to make sure that they’re satisfied as much as you possibly can satisfy them. But as you indicated, there are people who are just not going to be satisfied no matter what you do. And in those situations, sometimes you just have to cut your losses and take your lumps. And very often people will recognize when they hear people like that complaining, that “oh, okay. I think this is kind of what they do.” And as long as you’re not doing that with many people. I mean, if that happens once or twice, and you’ve got people over the course of a career where you’ve had a situation like that, that’s not going to cause a problem. Now, if a lot of people are reacting to you like that, then you got to really start looking at what you’re doing, what you’re putting out there and how you’re responding to them. Jay: Yeah, asking yourself those difficult questions. But you know, we’re talking about sales plateaus and breaking through a sales plateau. You mentioned, I mean the ideal is to have a customer review system where people can see all these five-star reviews. Reviews as a Sales Plateau Breaker I am amazed at how much I use those, even though I know that a lot of them, I don’t know how true they are, but it has still become part of my life to look at those reviews. And if there are negative reviews right off the top, I’m moving on to the next person. They’ve lost me instantly. So that’s an important part of this process. David: Yeah, absolutely. I know when I’m online, I definitely look at the reviews and I try to make sure there are enough of them. Jay: Mm-hmm David: If there are three of them and they’ve got all five stars, I could be skeptical. If they have hundreds of reviews or thousands of reviews, and they’re all five stars, I’m more inclined to believe it. Now that might be able to be done with bots, I don’t know. But I tend to have more confidence when there are actual comments there that look legit. And when there are enough of them. One of the things that we have on our website is what I call our Wall of Fame, which is clients that we’ve worked with, that we’ve helped to grow their sales and profits. And they’re at TopSecrets.com/results. Using Testimonials for Breaking Through If you go to that page, there are dozens or more. There are videos. There are audios. There’s text. All the people who have recently commented on experiences they’ve had so that when somebody’s considering doing business with us, I can say, Hey, listen, take a look at our Wall of Fame. I would love to see you on here. Right? So they can look at it from two standpoints. Not just, these are people who have been helped by this company, but also, wow, I think I’d like to be on there too. I’d like to be on the Wall of Fame. I’d like to be another happy customer, getting the kind of results that these other people are getting. And that also goes to the idea of community-building and interacting with people the way that we need to interact with them, to create the results we’re looking for. So from the standpoint of breaking through your sales plateau, it’s sort of all of the above. It’s about saying there are things that are preventing me from getting from here to there. It could be the quality of customers I’m interacting with. Or the quantity of customers I’m interacting with. It could be my own internal structures, systems, staffing. Zeroing In on Your Primary Obstacles So identifying certainly the top one, but the top two or three primary obstacles, and then systematically tackling those, is really what’s going to get you there. Jay: Yeah, I love that. But having an awareness of it. Talking about it. Discussing about it, you know, in your company and identifying those things. And, that’s what you’ll help them do as you workshop this through the week. David: Exactly. In the Inner Circle this week, we’ll be discussing how do we start breaking through our sales plateau? And in situations like this, it’s great to be able to interact with somebody who has a very specific situation, where they’ve been stuck at a certain point for a long time. And within a matter of a couple of questions, we can very often help them to pinpoint the area where they’re stuck so that they can apply some focus on that and start to get the results that they’re looking for. So if you’re not already a member, be sure to go to TopSecrets.com/ic. If you’re already a member, just log into the Inner Circle website and we will see you inside. Jay: Well, I love that. Real actionable advice that can make a difference, right away. David: Exactly. Jay: All right, David, it’s been such a pleasure. Thank you. David: Thank you, Jay. Need to Start Breaking Through Your Sales Plateau? 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Dr. Gregory T. Obert is a clinical psychologist and the founder and CEO of the Royal Oasis Psychotherapy Institute, a premier telehealth practice delivering elite, discreet, evidence-based psychotherapy. He brings over 15 years of experience helping thousands navigate anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. He specializes in veterans' issues, PTSD treatment, and fostering resilience through personalized, holistic care. Additionally, he is the author of The Man on the Bench, a novel about hope amid loss, and the host of the podcast Meditations by Gregory T. Obert, featuring guided meditations for wellness.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to move from structure to self-direction—reframing fear, narrowing your focus, pricing with confidence, and using real community to shorten your path to traction.Gregory and I discuss:Why Gregory chose to start his own practice [05:18]Why many keep private practice as a side gig—and the bigger opportunity [05:46]The two biggest barriers: fear of variable income and insurance constraints [07:20]Referrals, pipelines, and the internal conflict about charging [10:47]A simple first step to strengthen your pricing mindset [13:44]The hidden knowledge gap: marketing, visibility, and “putting yourself out there” [15:12]Differentiation through a few clear specialties (and why it works) [17:50]Community as a necessity: one hour > months of Googling [20:04]Learn more about Gregory and receive premium psychotherapy at www.royaloasispi.com.Follow him on social media:Website:https://gregorytobert.com/ Locals: https://drgregorytobert.locals.com/ Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/drgobert Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@docgobert LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregorytobert YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DrGOBERT Libsyn: https://meditationsbygto.libsyn.com/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/meditations-by-gregory-t-obert/id1168490615Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0esz5sbFAeAmJzPp5NJbz9Thank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau Community______________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing,...

If your progress has flatlined and you're tempted to scrap your program, hit pause. In this episode, we show you how to diagnose a training or fat-loss plateau and make one targeted adjustment that gets momentum back fast—no overhaul required. You'll get a simple plateau audit (food, sleep, stress, intensity, movement), a tweak vs. trust decision tool so you know when to adjust and when to ride it out, and tiny changes that create big shifts in 7–14 days—like smarter carb timing, a single back-off set, or adding 1,000 steps to your daily average. Perfect for busy lifters, runners, and parents who want progress without burning down what's already working. APPLY FOR COACHING: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/1-1-coaching SDE Method app: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/sde-method-app The Fitness League Waiting List https://u3rwk.share.hsforms.com/2rkAwsFntTAeZ__PxwXdr4Q Macros Guide https://www.lvltncoaching.com/free-resources/calculate-your-macros Join the Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lvltncoaching FREE TOOLS to start your health and fitness journey: https://www.lvltncoaching.com/resources/freebies Alessandra's Instagram: http://instagram.com/alessandrascutnik Joelle's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joellesamantha?igsh=ZnVhZjFjczN0OTdn Josh's Instagram: http://instagram.com/joshscutnik Chapters: 00:00 Understanding Plateaus in Fitness 11:22 The Five Point Plateau Audit 30:54 Decision-Making for Progress

Melanie focuses on practical data science and AI. Her career highlights include driving client outcomes at Petsch Analytics, LLC—her data science consultancy; designing and building custom applications with generative AI and large language models, incorporating humans in the loop, at Palantir Technologies; modeling and analyzing truly big data at the New York Stock Exchange; writing quantitative research and a book on commodity investing at Goldman Sachs; teaching at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA); and serving on the Mechanical Engineering Advisory Council at Purdue University.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to reframe uncertainty, communicate value clearly, and turn vague requests into staged projects that produce quick wins.Melanie and I discuss:Melanie's career journey and pivotal transitions [01:54]How the 2008 crisis led to launching her consultancy and landing an eight-year anchor client [03:21]Employee vs. consultant mindsets and why she's ambivalent about the labels [05:24]Teaching students to handle ambiguity and have honest client conversations [07:40]Why open, candid dialogue can be easier as a consultant [09:37]A mindset shift for corporate refugees to attract the next right clients [13:47]Identifying your highest-value skills and applying them to modern needs like generative AI [14:13]Communicating with nontechnical stakeholders and using mockups to align quickly [16:50]“That's not my data” — using anomalies to improve data quality and trust [18:05]Feedback that matters and the power of meeting audiences where they are (data dictionary story) [19:08]The networking story of earning an eight-year client by not hiring someone [21:24]Human-first relationships vs. transactional interactions [23:30]How to connect with Melanie [24:29]Learn more about Melanie at http://www.petschanalytics.com/.Thank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau Community______________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing, decision-making, and mindset.Woven throughout are powerful reminders of how community can accelerate your success.______________________________________________________________Take the Next Step• Experience the power of community.Join a live guest session and connect with peers who understand the journey:https://smashingtheplateau.com/guest• Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected.Get practical strategies, stories, and invitations delivered to your inbox:https://smashingtheplateau.com/news

This important new work, Buddhist Landscapes: Art and Archaeology of the Khorat Plateau, 7th to 11th Centuries (NUS Press, 2023) by Stephen Murphy, build on extensive fieldwork and archaeological surveys to reveal the Khorat Plateau as having a distinctive Buddhist culture, including new forms of art and architecture, and a characteristic aesthetic. By combining archaeological and art historical analysis with an historical ecology approach, Murphy traces the outlines of Buddhism's spread into the region, along its major river systems. In this episode, hosted by Natali Pearson, Murphy shows how he has read this history into and against the Khorat landscape, attending to the emergence of monumental architecture such as stūpa, and Buddha images carved into the rockfaces of hills and mountainsides, and the importance on the Khorat Plateau of the use of boundary markers, or sīmā. This book provides a new picture of the region in the first and early second millennia, adding to our understanding of the development of Buddhism in Southeast Asia, and offering a new basis for other regionally-focused scholarship to thrive —from textual Buddhology to history to anthropology. As Murphy explains, this opens up new possibilities for understanding the early spread of Buddhism within different landscapes across Asia. Dr Stephen A. Murphy specialises in the art and archaeology of early Buddhism and Hinduism in Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia and Malaysia. He is the Pratapaditya Pal Senior Lecturer in Curating and Museology of Asian Art, and Chair of the Centre of South East Asian Studies, at SOAS University of London. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Lionel leads an extensive conversation about new research that identifies four distinct phases of the average adult brain, marked by turning points at ages 9, 32, 66, and 83, which suggests a non-linear progression of intelligence and neural structure. This is complemented by a segment challenging the tabula rasa or "blank slate" theory, offering evidence that the human brain is largely pre-wired with core functionality at birth, setting the stage for experience to follow. During the broadcast, listeners call in to share anecdotes related to retirement and the frustrations of aging and physical decline, prompting Lionel to relate the story of his own accidental start in radio. Additional topics raised by callers include the nature of inherited talent and the challenging work of rehabilitating inmates in a federal medical prison setting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Himmelfarb is the founder of HG Partners, a consulting firm that advises growing tech companies on monetization and go-to-market strategy. He developed a unique consulting model that combines the advantages of AI with the human superpowers of creativity, empathy, and experience to deliver high-impact results in as little as 48 hours. A former GM of a $200M Nielsen business and a five-time tech CXO, he is passionate about teaching consultants how to leverage AI without losing the human trust advantage. His blog, Reframing Forward, explores the future of AI-enhanced business and work.In today's episode of Smashing the Plateau, you will learn how to use value-based pricing, quick-win offers, and authentic relationship-building to stand out, earn attention, and convert conversations into paid work in a risk-averse market.Michael and I discuss:Michael's path from corporate leadership to independent consulting [01:49]A clear one-sentence offer grounded in value-based pricing [06:24]How to capture attention with show-don't-tell executive summaries and easy-to-buy offers [07:11]Why trust beats automation: using AI with human oversight (and a cautionary math example) [10:47]Practical advice for consultants struggling to convert interest into revenue [12:12]A simple LinkedIn strategy: thoughtful comments that spark real conversations [12:49]Community, collaboration, and helping others as a growth engine [14:23]Drawing the line between giving value and getting paid (share in the upside) [15:52]Cutting through noise: do your own work, use AI for augmentation, quantify outcomes [17:15]Shaping the offer: transactional, advisory, recurring, or loss leader—staying flexible [18:54]An agile, iterative approach to prompts and analysis for better AI outcomes [20:51]The long game of relationships and radical transparency [21:40]Where to explore more of Michael's ideas and connect [23:12]Learn more about Michael at: www.Hg-partners.com, https://reframingforward.substack.com, and linkedin.com/in/michaelhimmelfarbThank you to our sponsor:The Smashing the Plateau Community______________________________________________________________About Smashing the PlateauSmashing the Plateau shares stories and strategies from corporate refugees: mid-career professionals who've left corporate life to build something of their own.Each episode features a candid conversation with someone who has walked this path or supports those who do. Guests offer real strategies to help you build a sustainable, fulfilling business on your terms, with practical insights on positioning, growth, marketing, decision-making, and mindset.Woven throughout are powerful reminders of how community can accelerate your success.______________________________________________________________Take the Next Step• Experience the power of community.Join a live guest session and connect with peers who understand the journey:https://smashingtheplateau.com/guest• Not ready to join live yet? Stay connected.Get practical strategies, stories, and invitations delivered to your inbox:

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