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In this eye-opening episode of the Pregnancy Help Podcast, Andrea Trudden and Christa Brown uncover the disturbing rise of reproductive coercion and abortion pill poisoning, sharing real stories from women who faced betrayal, manipulation, and even life-threatening situations. Learn how the Abortion Pill Rescue Network is responding, discover the new tools created to help women find safety and support, and hear why pregnancy help organizations across the country need to be aware of this growing issue. Resources: Abortion Harm Tracker Suspect Poisoning Additional Resources Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement.  We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

Rule Symposium https://cvent.me/XOqdLa?via=JimmyCopper Master Class 4-hours of content https://bit.ly/43dgU4m*For business inquires, please reach out at info@bloorstreetcapital.com*This video/interview is not financial advice. This channel, Bloor Street Capital, is not responsible for the performance of its guests, sponsors or affiliates. WAIVER & DISCLAIMERIf you register for this webinar/interview you agree to the following: This webinar is provided for information purposes only. All opinions expressed by the individuals in this webinar/interview are solely the individuals' opinions and neither reflect the opinions, nor are made on behalf of, Bloor Street Capital Inc. Presenters will not be providing legal or financial advice to any webinar participants or any person watching a recorded version of the webinar. The investing ideas and strategies discussed on this webinar/interview are not recommendations to buy or sell any security and are not intended to provide any investment advise of any kind, but are made available solely for educational and informational purposes. Investments or strategies mentioned in this webinar/interview may not be suitable for your particular investment objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should be aware of the real risk of loss in following any investment strategy discussed in this webinar/interview. All webinar participants or viewers of a recorded version of this webinar should obtain independent legal and financial advice. All webinar participants accept and grant permission to Bloor Street Capital Inc. and its representatives in connection with such recording. The information contained in this webinar/interview is current as of June 12, 2026 the date of this webinar/interview, unless otherwise indicated, and is provided for information purposes only. Bloor Street Capital Inc. was paid a fee for organizing and producing this event.

Micro events can be a powerful tool in your fundraising plan. These small, personal gatherings may be bite-sized, but they can deliver significant results for your organization. In this episode we're joined by Fundraising Pro, Lisa Stueckemann and Heartbeat's Kathy Jerman to explore practical strategies, success stories, and tips for incorporating micro events into your annual fundraising plan. Learn More:  Fundraising Rebel Website FREE Fundraising Activity Plan Fundraising Rebel Book  Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement.  We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

The Presenter's Dilemma The presenter's dilemma is simple: should we build the talk around slides, or build the slides around the message? Too many business presentations begin with recycled decks, clever visuals, and a desperate slide shuffle. The better path starts with one clear message, a specific audience, and stories that make the idea memorable. Should presenters start by building slides? No, presenters should not start by building slides; they should start by deciding what they want the audience to know, believe, and remember. A collage of slides is not a message. The warm embrace of an existing deck is tempting. We plunder old PowerPoint files, pull in favourite charts, add new content, and then wonder why the presentation feels like a beast with too many limbs. In Japan, Australia, the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific corporate settings, executives often equate slides with preparation. That is the trap. Slides are support tools, not the thinking itself. Before any visual appears, the speaker must boil the subject down to one pungent, crystal-clear message. Do now: Write the central message in one sentence before opening PowerPoint, Keynote, Google Slides, or Canva. How do you choose the right message for a presentation? Choose the right message by understanding who will be in the audience and what will hit the bullseye for them.The best message is not always the speaker's favourite message. The topic gives a clue, but the audience decides the angle. Ask the organiser who usually attends, which companies are registered, what roles are represented, and what outcomes they expect. A talk for CFOs at Toyota, Rakuten, Salesforce, or a Japanese SME should not sound identical to a talk for HR leaders, sales managers, investors, or startup founders. In B2B presentations, audience intelligence changes everything: examples, story selection, data points, objections, and the final call to action. Do now: Get audience intelligence early. Then choose the message most likely to matter to those specific listeners. Why are stories more powerful than raw data in presentations? Stories are more powerful than raw data because they give information context, colour, and human meaning. Data informs, but stories make people care. Numbers can be inert. A spreadsheet, table, or statistic may be accurate and still leave the audience cold. When data is wrapped inside a story, people can visualise the point. That is why presenters translate measurements into familiar comparisons, such as football fields, daily costs, customer time saved, or missed revenue per month. In sales presentations, investor pitches, leadership briefings, and training sessions, the story turns abstract information into something the audience can feel and remember. Do now: For every major data point, ask: "What story, person, image, or comparison will make this real?" How many slides should a business presentation use? A business presentation should use only the slides that strengthen the message; sometimes that means very few slides or even none. The goal is impact, not slide volume. Video meetings make this especially important. In Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, and Webex presentations, screen sharing often shrinks the speaker into a tiny box while the slides dominate the screen. If the speaker's personal brand, leadership presence, or executive credibility matters, that can be a poor trade. A senior leader presenting to top management may create more impact by using fewer visuals and speaking directly into the camera. This keeps attention on the human being, not the slide machinery. Do now: Cut every slide that competes with your presence rather than amplifying your point. How can speakers tell stories without relying on visuals? Speakers can tell stories without visuals by painting a scene with time, place, people, and sensory detail. A well-told story creates its own screen inside the audience's mind. Instead of showing a snowy New York image, say it was three years ago, heavy snow was falling, and the streets around Rockefeller Center were white. Add a recognisable person, such as Warren Buffett leaving the building in a thick coat and long scarf, and the audience starts building the scene themselves. This works in Japan, Australia, the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific because humans are wired for narrative. The speaker becomes the focus, not the slide deck. Do now: Build stories with four anchors: when it happened, where it happened, who was there, and what changed. When should presenters use slides? Presenters should use slides when the visual can be processed quickly and supports the story rather than replacing it. A good slide earns its place in about one second. Photographs with no words can work beautifully because they trigger curiosity and allow the speaker to explain the symbolism. Dense text, detailed spreadsheets, complex graphs, and tables of numbers often do the opposite. They drag attention away from the presenter and force the audience to read instead of listen. In executive communication, keynote speaking, sales enablement, and leadership presentations, slides should be visual allies. They should never become the main act while the speaker becomes the narrator of a document. Do now: Prefer simple visuals, strong photographs, and story-led explanations over text-heavy slide dumps. Conclusion: How should presenters solve the presenter's dilemma? The presenter's dilemma is solved by changing the order of preparation. First, know the audience. Second, define the one message. Third, choose stories and examples. Fourth, decide whether slides are needed at all. Finally, build only the visuals that help the audience understand and remember. When your personal and professional brand is on display, these choices matter. A recycled slide deck may feel efficient, but it can bury the message. A story-led presentation keeps the spotlight where it belongs: on the speaker, the audience, and the idea that needs to land. Meta description: Learn how to solve the presenter's dilemma by choosing message-first storytelling over slide-heavy business presentations. Keywords: presentation slides, business presentations, storytelling, executive communication, presentation structure FAQs Should I reuse old slides for a new presentation? You can reuse old slides only after you have defined the new audience, message, and story. Starting with old slides often creates a patchwork presentation. What is the biggest mistake presenters make with slides? The biggest mistake is treating slides as the presentation instead of support for the message. The speaker, not the deck, should carry the impact. Are stories better than data in presentations? Stories and data work best together, but stories give data context and meaning. Raw numbers often need a human example or familiar comparison to become memorable. Should I use slides in a video presentation? Use fewer slides in video presentations when your presence and eye contact matter. Screen sharing can reduce the speaker to a small box and weaken impact. What kind of slides work best? Simple visual slides, especially strong photographs with little or no text, often work best. They are easy to process and leave room for the speaker's story. Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō（ザ営業）, Purezen no Tatsujin（プレゼンの達人）, Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō（トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう）, and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā（現代版「人を動かす」リーダー）. Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.

Enjoy this 4 hour Master Class on how to invest in copper and copper equities. Chapters0:00:00 Intro0:02:43 John Ciampaglia - Sprott 0:17:49 Aurora Davidson - Amerigo 0:40:35 Chris Beer - ATEX Resources 1:05:44 Joseph de la Plante - Evolve Royalties 1:28:15 Paul Harbidge - Faraday Copper 1:46:42 Steve Schoffstall - Sprott 1:55:43 Barry O'Shea - Highland Copper 2:15:45 Jordan Pandoff - Lumina Metals 2:38:55 Sean Whiteford - NexMetals Mining 2:59:07 Vincent Metcalfe - Pecoy Copper3:21:54 Ross Beatty 3:44:01 Conclusion *For business inquires, please reach out at info@bloorstreetcapital.com*This video/interview is not financial advice. This channel, Bloor Street Capital, is not responsible for the performance of its guests, sponsors or affiliates. WAIVER & DISCLAIMERIf you register for this webinar/interview you agree to the following: This webinar is provided for information purposes only. All opinions expressed by the individuals in this webinar/interview are solely the individuals' opinions and neither reflect the opinions, nor are made on behalf of, Bloor Street Capital Inc. Presenters will not be providing legal or financial advice to any webinar participants or any person watching a recorded version of the webinar. The investing ideas and strategies discussed on this webinar/interview are not recommendations to buy or sell any security and are not intended to provide any investment advise of any kind, but are made available solely for educational and informational purposes. Investments or strategies mentioned in this webinar/interview may not be suitable for your particular investment objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should be aware of the real risk of loss in following any investment strategy discussed in this webinar/interview. All webinar participants or viewers of a recorded version of this webinar should obtain independent legal and financial advice. All webinar participants accept and grant permission to Bloor Street Capital Inc. and its representatives in connection with such recording. The information contained in this webinar/interview is current as of June 6, 2026 the date of this webinar/interview, unless otherwise indicated, and is provided for information purposes only. Bloor Street Capital Inc. was paid a fee for organizing and producing this event.

What does it take to be a healthy leader? In this episode of the Pregnancy Help Podcast, longtime Heartbeat International and pregnancy help leader and consultant Betty McDowell joins Michele Cheresnick to discuss the importance of healthy boundaries in leadership. Together, they explore the balance between authority and relationships, the value of identifying trusted “truth tellers,” and practical ways leaders can cultivate humility, accountability, and lasting influence both within their organizations and in the public sphere. Learn More:  Healthy Boundaries/Healthy Leaders Self Evaluation Jo-Hari Window Healthy Boundaries/Healthy Leaders Webinar Pregnancy Help Institute Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement.  We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

Imposter syndrome does not disappear just because someone becomes a business owner, Ph.D., author, trainer, executive, or recognised expert. The voice in the head still asks, "Who do you think you are?" The answer is not perfection. The answer is humility, preparation, integrity, and the courage to share what we do know. Why do presenters feel imposter syndrome? Presenters feel imposter syndrome because public speaking exposes them to judgement, comparison, and the fear of being found short. The more visible the platform, the louder the inner critic can become. Some people grow up with confidence-building advantages: elite schools, international travel, family connections, debate practice, and early exposure to public speaking. Good for them. For many others in Japan, Australia, the US, Europe, and Asia-Pacific, the path is more ordinary or rocky. They build careers through effort, discipline, and persistence. Then one day the company asks them to present to the team, speak at an industry event, join a webinar, or represent the firm publicly. Suddenly the mind asks, "Am I really qualified?" Do now: Recognise imposter syndrome as a normal reaction to visibility, not proof that you should stay silent. Can successful leaders still suffer from imposter syndrome? Yes, successful leaders can suffer from imposter syndrome even after gaining degrees, titles, ownership, awards, and expertise. Achievement does not automatically erase old self-doubt. A person can own a company, hold a doctorate, publish books, lead teams, and speak frequently, yet still feel like the kid from the old neighbourhood. Identity has long roots. In executive communication, leadership training, sales presentations, and keynote speaking, external credentials help, but internal confidence may lag behind. This is especially common when leaders move across cultures, industries, or languages. A foreign executive in Japan, a founder pitching investors, or a manager addressing a multinational team may all wonder whether they truly belong at the front of the room. Do now: Stop assuming confidence comes automatically with credentials. Build it through repeated, honest practice. How does perfectionism make presenting harder? Perfectionism makes presenting harder because it convinces speakers they need complete knowledge before they have the right to speak. That standard is impossible and paralysing. No presenter has absolute knowledge. Not the CEO, not the professor, not the consultant, not the trainer, not the bestselling author. The healthier mindset is relativity: you may know more than many people in the room about a particular topic, while still being a student of the craft. That is enough. In business presentations, the goal is not to claim omniscience. The goal is to offer useful experience, examples, frameworks, and judgement. The old line about the one-eyed person being king in the kingdom of the blind captures the point, even if it stings a little. Do now: Replace "I must know everything" with "I can share what I know while continuing to learn." What should presenters do when an expert is in the audience? Presenters should welcome experts in the audience and invite their contribution where appropriate. Their presence does not diminish the speaker; it can enrich the session. When a bona fide expert appears in the room, the imposter voice may panic. Don't. Acknowledge their expertise, ask for their view on a specific point, and let the audience benefit. This is not surrender. It is confidence. Audiences in boardrooms, conferences, universities, and professional associations appreciate a speaker who can create dialogue rather than pretend to dominate every subject. The expert is unlikely to leap up and denounce you as a fraud. More often, they add colour, nuance, or a useful example. Do now: Treat expertise in the room as an asset. Share the stage intellectually without giving away your authority. How should speakers handle criticism or hostile questions? Speakers should never argue with the audience; they should acknowledge different views, stay calm, and let the wider audience judge. Fighting from the stage usually weakens the speaker. In karate, taisabaki means moving to the side so the attacker strikes empty air. Presenters can use the same idea. Do not stand rigidly in front of criticism, trying to prove perfect knowledge. Move aside by saying, "That is a useful perspective," or "There are different views on this." If someone cherry-picks your words, removes context, or misrepresents your point, stay composed. Public opposition can create mental fog, especially in live forums e, webinars, panels, or Q&A sessions. The perfect answer may arrive an hour too late. That is still learning. Do now: Prepare calm response phrases before the event. Do not let one hostile question drag you into a public wrestling match. How can presenters build trust despite self-doubt? Presenters build trust by admitting limits, showing integrity, and offering genuine value without pretending to be perfect. Humility makes the speaker harder to attack. When speakers openly accept that they are still learning, there is no hard target. The audience already knows nobody has perfect knowledge. What they want is sincerity, preparation, and something useful. This matters in Japan's consensus-driven business culture, in US-style debate environments, and in European or Asia-Pacific professional settings. The speaker who allows diverse views, avoids defensiveness, and keeps the brand intact looks more trustworthy, not less. Nervous? Keep it to yourself. Most audiences want the presenter to succeed and will not notice the nerves nearly as much as the speaker imagines. Do now: Be honest about limitations, generous with other viewpoints, and disciplined about not broadcasting your nerves. Conclusion: How can leaders overcome imposter syndrome when presenting? Imposter syndrome loses power when we stop pretending we need to be flawless. The real standard is not perfection. The real standard is integrity. Do we know something useful? Have we prepared? Can we help the audience think, act, or improve? Can we stay humble when challenged? If the answer is yes, then we have the right to speak. We can stand up, share what we know, invite other views, and keep learning. The doubts may still mutter in the background, but they do not get to run the meeting, the presentation, the webinar, or the keynote. FAQs Is imposter syndrome common in public speaking? Yes, imposter syndrome is common because presenting makes people visible and open to judgement. Even experienced leaders can feel exposed when they speak publicly. Do I need to be a complete expert before presenting? No, you do not need perfect knowledge before presenting. You need useful experience, preparation, integrity, and the humility to keep learning. What should I do if an audience member knows more than me? Acknowledge their expertise and invite their input where useful. This shows confidence and gives the audience more value. How should I respond to hostile questions? Stay calm, avoid arguing, and acknowledge that different views may exist. Let the audience judge the exchange rather than turning it into a fight. Should I tell the audience I am nervous? Usually, no. Keep your nerves to yourself because most audiences want you to succeed and may not notice. Focus on helping them rather than announcing your anxiety. Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across all leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō（ザ営業）, Purezen no Tatsujin（プレゼンの達人）, Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō（トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう）, and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā（現代版「人を動かす」リーダー）. Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.

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AI is everywhere. How can pregnancy help organizations use it wisely and effectively? In this episode of the Marketing Minute, the Extend Web Services team breaks down practical ways to use AI without losing your organization's voice, trust, or credibility. From creating simple AI policies to avoiding “AI slop,” writing stronger prompts, and using AI to evaluate marketing efforts, this conversation offers strategies you can start using right away. FREE AI Resources Interested in emails from Extend Web Services? Contact support@extendwebservices.com Visit ExtendWebServices.com for more on Extend Web Services Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement.  We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

Enthusiasm is not decoration in a presentation. It is the force that transfers belief from the speaker to the audience. In Japan, where business audiences often value substance, humility, preparation, and credibility, enthusiasm must be authentic rather than theatrical. When professionals present, they are selling more than information. They are selling their personal brand, their company brand, their message, and their conclusion. The speaker who combines expertise with genuine passion becomes much easier to trust, remember, and follow. Why does enthusiasm matter when presenting in Japan? Enthusiasm matters because audiences do not only evaluate the speaker's information; they evaluate the speaker's conviction. If the presenter does not seem to believe the message, the audience will not feel compelled to believe it either. In Japanese business presentations, especially with executives, clients, sales teams, and internal decision-makers, the audience often watches for preparation, sincerity, and credibility. This is true whether the speaker is presenting in Tokyo, Osaka, Singapore, Sydney, New York, or London. Enthusiasm signals that the presenter has moved beyond data and has reached a clear point of view. It also helps cut through the formality of the room. The best energy is not loudness. It is visible commitment to the message. Do now: Treat enthusiasm as proof of belief. Show the audience that the message matters to you before asking it to matter to them. Are all professionals really in sales when they present? Yes, every professional is in sales when presenting because every presentation asks the audience to accept an idea, support a decision, or remember a message. The word "sales" may feel uncomfortable, but the activity is unavoidable. A lawyer sells an argument. A consultant sells a recommendation. A manager sells a strategy. A professor sells a way of thinking. A founder sells a vision. A country manager in Japan may be selling change to headquarters, while a regional executive may be selling alignment across Asia-Pacific. Even if the business card does not say salesperson, the podium turns the speaker into a persuader. That is why dismissing sales as something only "car salespeople" or "vacuum cleaner salespeople" do is dated and dangerous. Do now: Before presenting, ask: "What am I selling — my idea, my conclusion, my brand, or the next action?" What are presenters really selling to the audience? Presenters sell three things at once: their personal brand, their company brand, and their message. The audience forms judgments about all three while the speaker is talking. Personal brand comes first. Does this person seem credible, prepared, thoughtful, and worth listening to? Company brand follows. If the speaker is dull, confused, or flat, the organisation's reputation also suffers. Finally, the message must be sold: the insight, lesson, proposal, or conclusion the speaker wants the audience to accept. In B2B sales presentations, leadership meetings, investor briefings, training rooms, and conference keynotes, these layers are always operating together. The presenter cannot separate themselves from the impression they create. Do now: Build the talk so your credibility, your organisation's credibility, and your message all reinforce each other. Why is subject matter expertise still essential? Enthusiasm without expertise is empty performance; expertise without enthusiasm is forgettable. The strongest presenters combine technical mastery with human energy. In Japan, where senior audiences often expect depth, precision, and evidence, a speaker must have a strong base in the subject matter. Enthusiasm cannot replace preparation. It can only amplify it. A sales trainer, engineer, financial adviser, HR leader, or university professor must know the topic well enough to answer questions, handle objections, and explain the logic behind the recommendation. As of 2025, audiences are also surrounded by AI-generated content, online lectures, and searchable reports, so the presenter must offer something more valuable than generic information: lived experience, judgment, and conviction. Do now: Earn the right to be enthusiastic by mastering the material first. How can presenters sound genuinely enthusiastic? The best way to sound enthusiastic is to speak about the part of the subject that genuinely lights your inner fire.Forced energy feels fake, but real interest is hard to hide. Inside every profession there are topics that matter deeply to the speaker. A sales leader may care about helping clients make better decisions. A trainer may care about changing behaviour. A founder may care about solving a problem that wasted years of effort. A Japanese country manager may care about bridging local customer needs with global headquarters strategy. When the speaker chooses the angle they truly care about, voice, gesture, pace, and facial expression naturally improve. This is not theatre. It is alignment between message and belief. Do now: Find the emotional centre of the topic. Present from that place rather than from a script alone. Why should presenters use personal experience and stories? Personal stories create enthusiasm because the speaker relives the journey, not just reports the conclusion. The audience feels the trials, mistakes, lessons, highs, and lows as the speaker tells them. Real-world experience is persuasive because it has texture. A speaker who says, "I believe this because I lived through it," is more compelling than one who only quotes frameworks or statistics. This works in Japan and globally because stories humanise expertise. They show how the speaker's belief was formed. A story about a difficult client, a failed presentation, a breakthrough training session, or a hard-won leadership lesson gives the audience a reason to care. When the speaker relives the moment, the audience travels with them. Do now: Choose one story that explains why you believe the message. Let the audience feel the journey that formed your conviction. Conclusion Enthusiasm is the transfer of belief. When presenters stand at the podium, speak on stage, or address a meeting room, they are not merely delivering information. They are selling trust, credibility, personal brand, company brand, and the value of the message. In Japan, enthusiasm must be grounded in preparation, humility, and real experience. Loud performance will not work. Authentic conviction will. When expertise, belief, story, and energetic delivery come together, the presentation becomes far more persuasive. Meta description: Learn why enthusiasm matters when presenting in Japan and how expertise, personal stories, and authentic conviction persuade business audiences. Keywords: presenting in Japan, presentation enthusiasm, Japanese business presentations, personal brand, persuasive speaking FAQs Why is enthusiasm important in presentations? Enthusiasm shows the audience that the speaker truly believes the message. When the speaker's conviction is visible, the audience is more likely to listen, trust, and remember. Is presenting really a form of selling? Yes, presenting is selling because the speaker asks the audience to buy into an idea, conclusion, recommendation, or next step. This applies to executives, consultants, managers, trainers, and technical experts. How can I be enthusiastic without sounding fake? Speak about the part of the topic that genuinely matters to you. Authentic enthusiasm comes from belief, experience, and personal connection, not from artificial performance. Why are stories useful in Japanese business presentations? Stories make expertise human and memorable. They help audiences understand how the speaker formed their belief through real-world experience. Author Bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" in 2018 and 2021 and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver globally across leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programmes, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including three best-sellers — Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery — along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His works have been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō（ザ営業）, Purezen no Tatsujin（プレゼンの達人）, Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō（トレーニングでお金を無駄にするのはやめましょう）, and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā（現代版「人を動かす」リーダー）. Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, which are widely followed by executives seeking success strategies in Japan.

In this episode of the Pregnancy Help News Brief, Lisa Bourne covers the latest headlines impacting the pregnancy help movement, including inspiring stories from abortion pill reversal moms, the launch of U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' new resource site for mothers (moms.gov) ongoing legal battles surrounding mifepristone, and encouraging developments in postpartum support and pro-life advocacy. Stay informed on these developments and more at PregnancyHelpNews.com. Have an idea for a Pregnancy Help News Story? Click Here! Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

Christian Thordal: Structure Creates Freedom, How an Agile Coach Measures Success by Becoming Less Needed Read the full Show Notes and search through the world's largest audio library on Agile and Scrum directly on the Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast website: http://bit.ly/SMTP_ShowNotes.   "The less I shine and the more the team shines, the better I perform." - Christian Thordal   Christian shares how his definition of success has fundamentally shifted over the years. Early in his career, the question was "How can I shine?" Today, it is the opposite — success means becoming invisible. For Christian, a high-performing Scrum Master builds teams that no longer depend on them, much like raising a child to become a functional adult by eighteen. They can always call dad for coaching or to borrow money, but they can stand on their own. He illustrates this with a team he moved from what he calls "cowboy loose Kanban" to an adapted Scrum framework. The structure gave the team freedom: he can now miss dailies and planning sessions, and the team still produces a solid plan, sprint backlog, and sprint goal. He drops by to give pointers and encourage good behaviors. Christian also highlights the importance of the Scrum Master and Product Owner partnership — "the mom and dad of the team" — and how building predictability and flow matters more than heroics. A key tactical insight: he created a one-pager roadmap for his domain leader showing issues, plans, milestones, and metrics. This simple artifact gave leadership the comfort that things were under control, buying Christian the autonomy to do his best work. This proved critical when his team was decimated by departures in late 2025 — he hired new people, stabilized the group, and got them delivering again.   Self-reflection Question: What would it look like if your team could run a full sprint cycle without you present — and what is stopping that from happening today? Featured Retrospective Format for the Week: The Four-Box Retrospective Christian shares a retrospective format he calls the Four-Box Retrospective — a structured, pragmatic approach that resonates especially well with engineer-minded teams. The session begins with a team check-in to get the vibe in the room. Next, the team reviews last week's agreements: who was accountable, and are those items still alive or handled? Anything still alive moves forward automatically, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. Then comes the core mechanic: topic creation divided into four boxes — Tech (tools and tech stacks), Team (issues within the team), Outside (external dependencies and blockers), and Parking Lot (everything else). Presenters explain their topics briefly to give context, and the group uses dot voting to surface the most pressing issues. Discussion follows, with clear accountability assignments and action items written down. The pre-grouping into four boxes saves significant time by giving topics a natural home before discussion begins. Named owners for every action item create real progress between retrospectives. Christian values this format because it is grounded in actual operational problems — people can see the direct application of every conversation, which keeps engagement high and outcomes tangible.   [The Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast Recommends]

  The meeting reviewed Kerry Lutz's five administrative petitions challenging app-directed parking signage and vendor practices across Florida and explained the legal and procedural theory underlying the campaign. Presenters described substantive claims, statutory remedies, procedural deadlines, and potential statewide compliance risks tied to federal funding and the MUTCD. Substantive legal theory: Lutz alleges many app-directed parking signs lack required regulatory text and display commercial logos, violating the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices and Florida traffic statutes; noncompliant signs are characterized as public nuisances and therefore legally unenforceable and removable. The petitions also assert that app-based vendor practices siphon municipal funds through revenue splits and convenience fees, and seek rules capping vendor compensation at actual interchange costs and banning per-ticket private compensation or privatized citation issuance. Procedural strategy and leverage: The filings are Chapter 120 administrative petitions—declaratory statements (90‑day response) and rulemaking petitions (30‑day response)—designed to force timely agency action rather than prolonged inaction. Presenters emphasized that a 2018 constitutional change eliminated judicial deference, requiring de novo review by administrative law judges, which increases the likelihood agencies will be reversed on appeal if orders conflict with plain statutory or MUTCD text. Privacy and minors: Petitions raise privacy and parental-consent concerns, arguing that requiring drivers, including 16–17‑year‑old minors, to accept app terms and surrender location/payment data may bind minors without verified parental consent; the petitions request verifiable parental-consent mechanisms in the apps. Regulatory and funding implications: Presenters tied the sign noncompliance to a Florida Department of Transportation memo and federal highway funding rules to argue a potential statewide federal‑compliance risk. The approach was framed as a low‑cost procedural blueprint leveraging existing statutes to compel transparency and administrative change as municipal parking systems become more digital and automated. Find Kerry Here: https://kerrylutz.com Get the book here:  No Parking    

In this episode of Coffee with Kirk on the Pregnancy Help Podcast, Kirk and Jennifer Walden discuss how strong core values create a healthy ministry culture. From integrity and encouragement to communication, loyalty, and humility, they share practical insights on building stronger staff relationships that ultimately lead to better care for clients and a healthier organization. Kirk Walden's latest book, Saving Samaria is available now! Click here to order! Click here for Kirk's Substack Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

Tánaiste, Simon Harris gives his perspective on the latest RTÉ controversy outside the Dáil.

Greg hatches a plan for the Radio 1 Presenters on the opening day for Big Weekend!

Great presentations are not speeches delivered from a mountain top. They are conversations that make the audience feel included, respected and quietly persuaded. In Japan, where hierarchy, humility and group sensitivity matter deeply, the way we stand, speak, gesture and connect can either build trust or create distance. The best presenters know how to reduce that distance fast. Why should presenters be more conversational? Presenters should be conversational because audiences trust speakers who feel accessible, not distant. A formal stage, lectern, microphone, slide deck and commanding tone can all create a psychological wall between speaker and listener. In Japan, that wall can feel even higher because physical elevation and hierarchy carry cultural meaning. Standing above a seated audience often requires humility at the start. The same lesson applies in boardrooms in Tokyo, sales kick-offs in Singapore, leadership forums in Sydney and investor briefings in New York. People may respect expertise, but they are persuaded by connection. A conversational tone says, "We are in this together," rather than, "I am above you." Do now: Reduce distance early. Speak with the audience, not at them. How does hierarchy affect presentations in Japan? Hierarchy affects presentations in Japan because the speaker's physical and vocal authority can unintentionally imply superiority. That can weaken connection before the message has even begun. Japanese business culture, from keiretsu conglomerates to SMEs and professional services firms, places high value on respect, status awareness and situational humility. A presenter standing above the room, controlling the lights, slides and microphone, may look powerful but also remote. In the US or Australia, confidence may be read as leadership. In Japan, unsoftened authority may feel cold. The answer is not to become weak or timid. The answer is to balance gravitas with warmth. A short apology, a friendly tone and inclusive body language can reset the relationship. Do now: Keep authority, but wrap it in humility and warmth. How can speakers include the audience naturally? Speakers include the audience naturally by referring to real people in the room in a positive, respectful way. Mentioning someone's name can instantly turn a speech into a shared experience. For example, saying, "Suzuki san made an interesting point before we began," or "Tanaka san is a great example of this principle," makes that person feel recognised. It also tells everyone else this is not a canned lecture. This works in Japanese leadership training, B2B sales presentations, client briefings and internal town halls. The key is sincerity. Do not embarrass people, expose private comments or manufacture fake intimacy. Use names to build belonging, not to show off your networking skills. Do now: Before presenting, meet people. Then weave one or two names into the talk respectfully. What tone works best for persuasive presentations? The best persuasive tone is warm, chatty and authoritative at the same time. Think of a smart conversation over the backyard fence, not a grand oration in a five-star hotel ballroom. A conversational style does not mean flat, casual or sloppy. Monotone delivery still puts people to sleep. Strong presenters vary speed, pause before key ideas, emphasise important words and use vocal contrast. Dale Carnegie-style communication, executive coaching and modern presentation training all point to the same practical truth: audiences stay with speakers who sound human. The tone should feel conspiratorial in the best sense, as if the audience is being trusted with useful insight that matters to them. Do now: Replace "performing" with "sharing something valuable with people I respect." What gestures and eye contact make a speaker feel inclusive? Inclusive gestures and balanced eye contact make the audience feel invited rather than targeted. Open palms, calm movement and six-second eye contact create connection without pressure. A useful gesture is the broad, welcoming movement of drawing the audience toward you, as though including everyone in the same conversation. Another is pointing with an open palm rather than a finger. Finger-pointing can feel aggressive, especially in cultures where harmony and face-saving matter. Eye contact should be long enough to be personal, but not so long that it becomes invasive. Around six seconds per person is a practical guideline. Startups, multinationals, universities and sales teams all benefit from this because human attention responds to respectful focus. Do now: Use open hands, inclusive gestures and calm eye contact to lower resistance. Should presenters make fun of themselves? Presenters should use light self-deprecating humour because it reduces status distance and makes expertise easier to accept. The trick is to do it sparingly and naturally. When a powerful leader, professor, executive or technical expert takes themselves too seriously, the audience may admire them but not warm to them. A small joke at your own expense says, "I am human too." That matters in Japan, where humility helps build trust, and in Western markets where authenticity is prized. The danger is overdoing it. Too much self-mockery can look fake, needy or manipulative. The goal is not comedy. The goal is connection. Do now: Add one modest human moment, then return to delivering value. Final summary Being chatty when presenting is not about lowering standards. It is about raising connection. The speaker still needs structure, evidence, energy, gestures, eye contact and clear calls to action. What changes is the relationship with the audience. Instead of standing apart as the expert on the stage, the presenter becomes a trusted guide sharing useful insight with people in the room. For leaders, executives, trainers and salespeople in Japan and beyond, the sweet spot is simple: be serious about the message, but not too serious about yourself. Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie "One Carnegie Award" and recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified across leadership, communication, sales and presentation programs, including Leadership Training for Results. He has written several books, including the best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery and Japan Presentations Mastery, along with Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter, hosts six weekly podcasts, and produces YouTube shows including The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery and Japan's Top Business Interviews.

Michael Oliver discusses what investors should do now on gold, silver, copper, oi and the S&P.To learn more about Michael check out his website https://www.olivermsa.com/Listen on Spotify When You're Pretending to Workout: https://open.spotify.com/show/33A8EgA...Listen on Apple When You're Driving: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof...Follow Jimmy Connor:LinkedIn: / jimmyconnorofficial X (@jamesconnor1999): https://x.com/JamesConnor1999X (@BloorStreetCap): https://x.com/BloorStreetCap*Bloor Street Capital Inc. was paid a fee for producing this event. Bloor Street Capital Inc. and its affiliates may or may not hold investments in companies discussed or interviewed. *This video/interview is not financial advice. This channel, Bloor Street Capital, is not responsible for the performance of its guests, sponsors or affiliates. WAIVER & DISCLAIMERIf you register for this webinar/interview you agree to the following: This webinar is provided for information purposes only. All opinions expressed by the individuals in this webinar/interview are solely the individuals' opinions and neither reflect the opinions, nor are made on behalf of, Bloor Street Capital Inc. Presenters will not be providing legal or financial advice to any webinar participants or any person watching a recorded version of the webinar. The investing ideas and strategies discussed on this webinar/interview are not recommendations to buy or sell any security and are not intended to provide any investment advise of any kind, but are made available solely for educational and informational purposes. Investments or strategies mentioned in this webinar/interview may not be suitable for your particular investment objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should be aware of the real risk of loss in following any investment strategy discussed in this webinar/interview. All webinar participants or viewers of a recorded version of this webinar should obtain independent legal and financial advice. All webinar participants accept and grant permission to Bloor Street Capital Inc. and its representatives in connection with such recording. The information contained in this webinar/interview is current as of May17, 2026, the date of these recordings, unless otherwise indicated, and is provided for information purposes only. Bloor Street Capital was paid a fee for organizing and producing this event.

Aengus Cox, Consumer Affairs Correspondent, outlines the details behind RTÉ's decision to revise its top 10 highest-earning presenters for 2024.

Strong teams don't happen by accident, they're built with intention, wisdom, and a long-term vision. In this insightful episode, seasoned leader and coach Robin Fuller draws from over two decades of experience in pregnancy help ministry to share practical strategies for hiring the right people, preparing for leadership transitions, and preventing burnout among staff and volunteers. Whether you're leading a growing center or planning for the future, this conversation will equip you to cultivate a healthy, sustainable team that serves with excellence and finishes well. Connect with Robin: Email: coachrobinfuller@gmail.com Website: https://robinfuller.coach Succession Planning Webinar: https://www.heartbeatservices.org/finish-well Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

On May 13, 2026, the Sacramento Area Sewer District and the Northern California Sanitation Agency's Financing Authority held a meeting to address regional utility business. The primary focus of the proceedings was Item One, which involved a proposal to issue 2026 refunding bonds to refinance existing debt from 2010 and 2015. Presenters explained that this financial move would eliminate risks associated with federal subsidies and generate approximately $7 million in savings without extending the debt timeline. While the board successfully established a quorum to approve this specific bond measure, they were unable to maintain enough members to conduct the rest of the meeting. Consequently, the chairperson issued an apology and adjourned the session early due to the lack of a legal quorum for the remaining agenda items. Future meetings will include a discussion on improving attendance protocols to ensure business can be completed as scheduled.

Rory Johnston of Commodity Context provides an update on the energy sector and where he thinks WTI and Brent are going in the coming months.Commodity Context https://www.commoditycontext.com/Agenda00:00 Intro01:02 My Analysis of Oil Price06:58 Market is Complacent 09:13 Russia - Ukraine Again?15:45 China Has Stockpiled Oil18:26 Trump Visits China20:28 Iran and Venezuela a Bargaining Tactic?22:04 Why Did UAE Leave OPEC?26:57 What Happens to OPEC?29:44 Oil and CPI 33:22 Is Carney Good For Oil?37:00 My Target For Oil38:12 Wrap UpListen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/33A8EgA...Listen on Apple: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof...Follow Jimmy:LinkedIn:   / jimmyconnorofficial  X (@jamesconnor1999): https://x.com/JamesConnor1999X (@BloorStreetCap): https://x.com/BloorStreetCap*For business inquires, please reach out at info@bloorstreetcapital.com*This video/interview is not financial advice. This channel, Bloor Street Capital, is not responsible for the performance of its guests, sponsors or affiliates. WAIVER & DISCLAIMERIf you register for this webinar/interview you agree to the following: This webinar is provided for information purposes only. All opinions expressed by the individuals in this webinar/interview are solely the individuals' opinions and neither reflect the opinions, nor are made on behalf of, Bloor Street Capital Inc. Presenters will not be providing legal or financial advice to any webinar participants or any person watching a recorded version of the webinar. The investing ideas and strategies discussed on this webinar/interview are not recommendations to buy or sell any security and are not intended to provide any investment advise of any kind, but are made available solely for educational and informational purposes. Investments or strategies mentioned in this webinar/interview may not be suitable for your particular investment objectives, financial situation, or needs. You should be aware of the real risk of loss in following any investment strategy discussed in this webinar/interview. All webinar participants or viewers of a recorded version of this webinar should obtain independent legal and financial advice. All webinar participants accept and grant permission to Bloor Street Capital Inc. and its representatives in connection with such recording. The information contained in this webinar/interview is current as of May 13, 2026 the date of this webinar/interview, unless otherwise indicated, and is provided for information purposes only.

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In this follow-up episode, Heartbeat President Jor-El Godsey; General Counsel, Danielle White; and Vice President of Communications and Marketing Andrea Trudden provide an update on the hearings in California and New York, and the Supreme Court – breaking down what happened in court and what it means moving forward. Our team reflects on early outcomes, legal implications, and the ongoing question of whether pregnancy help organizations can continue offering timely, life-affirming support to women in need. Resources: Defending the Work of Pregnancy Help Centers Stay Up-to-Date: Pregnancy Help News Security Considerations for Your Pregnancy Help Organization Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

In this episode, special guests Robin Stephenson, Founder and Director of Lifetree Adoption Agency in Texas; Selina Arevalo, Adoption Specialist with Lifetree; and Kathy Jerman, Heartbeat's Director of Affiliate Services explore the vital role pregnancy help organizations play in honoring and supporting birthmothers with compassion, dignity, and respect. They discuss what it truly means to care well for women considering adoption—emotionally, spiritually, and practically—while also addressing the common misconceptions that often surround the adoption journey. More Resources From The Heartbeat Academy: Intro to Adoption Counseling Course: Equipping You for Compassionate Conversations Abortion Minded and Adoption Conversations More Adoption Episodes on The Pregnancy Help Podcast: https://pregnancyhelp.blubrry.net/2025/11/11/national-adoption-month/ https://pregnancyhelp.blubrry.net/2024/11/11/understanding-adoption/ https://pregnancyhelp.blubrry.net/2024/01/15/adoption-brad-imler/ Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

This episode of the Pregnancy Help News Brief covers key developments, including a unanimous U.S. Supreme Court ruling protecting pregnancy centers' First Amendment rights and ongoing legal cases surrounding abortion pill reversal and free speech. It also reviews insights from Planned Parenthood's latest report, federal Title X funding updates, and a Senate investigation into abortion drug manufacturers. The episode concludes with the announcement of Heartbeat International's 2027 conference and its mission-focused theme. Stay informed on these developments and more at PregnancyHelpNews.com. Have an idea for a Pregnancy Help News Story? Click Here! Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

In this episode, Brett breaks down some of the most common mistakes speakers and presenters make—and why those mistakes usually have nothing to do with intelligence or expertise. Most people don't struggle because they're unprepared or because they don't know their material. They struggle because communication is more nuanced than that. Human attention is limited. Interpretation is messy. And if your message isn't clear, structured, and relevant, even good ideas get lost. Brett walks through practical ways to distill your message, flesh out your core concept without rambling, and avoid the kinds of mistakes that make audiences tune out. He also shares several exercises to help you stop overthinking, get clearer on what you actually want to say, and communicate in a way that better connects with the people in front of you—whether you're speaking to athletes, executives, students, clients, or a general audience. You'll also hear how many speakers unintentionally self-sabotage through overexplaining, trying to say too much, or assuming that because something makes sense in their head, it'll automatically land with others. If you want to become a more effective speaker, presenter, coach, or communicator—this episode gives you practical tools you can use right away. For more on this—and to actually practice these skills with real-time coaching and feedback—join us for Art of Coaching Speaker School on May 16–17 in Phoenix, Arizona. Go to artofcoaching.com/speaker for details.   What You'll Learn:   •⁠  ⁠How to distill your message so you can actually connect with your audience •⁠ ⁠ How to flesh out your idea so you feel like you got your knowledge across •⁠ ⁠ Exercises to help you stop overthinking and get more clarity •⁠ ⁠ How to avoid self-sabotaging when you speak or present   ____________________     Follow Us: Website: ArtofCoaching.com Instagram: @coach_brettb X: @coach_brettb

The Planning Commission convenes to review the 2023 countywide zoning update, an informational workshop covering a package of 131 proposed amendments to the zoning code. Presenters explain changes across commercial, institutional and residential rules — including animal services, vehicle and drive‑through standards, temporary uses (food trucks and storage pods), death‑care and battery energy storage systems — and outline community outreach, CPAC feedback, and next steps toward public hearings and Board consideration.

Great presentations are rarely accidents. They work because the speaker respects one brutal truth: audiences are distracted, overloaded, and ready to tune out fast. That is why Simon Kuper's advice lands so well. It is not theory for academics or conference organisers. It is practical guidance for anyone who has to stand up in front of a room, win attention, and leave people remembering something useful. In Japan, the US, Europe, and across Asia-Pacific, the pressure on presenters has only increased in the post-pandemic era. Hybrid meetings, shorter attention spans, and dense slide decks have made clear speaking more valuable than ever. Whether you are a corporate leader, sales professional, entrepreneur, or team manager, the same rule applies: simplify, sharpen, and connect. The best speakers do not try to say everything. They make one clear point and make it stick.  Why do audiences switch off before a presenter even begins? Audiences often arrive mentally exhausted, so your opening has to win attention immediately. If earlier speakers have dragged on, overloaded the room with jargon, or read from slides, your audience is already halfway gone before you say a word. That is why the first few seconds matter so much. A hesitant walk to the stage, fiddling with a laptop, apologising for the time slot, or opening with a stale joke tells people to check their phones. Strong presenters do the opposite. They walk on with intent, start cleanly, and give the room a reason to listen. In a Tokyo boardroom, a Sydney conference, or a New York client pitch, that same principle holds. Attention is not granted out of politeness anymore. It has to be earned fast. The opening should sound like the start of a conversation that matters, not the start of an obligation. Do now: Rehearse your first 20 seconds until they feel crisp, confident, and natural. Cut any opening line that sounds generic, apologetic, or slow. What is the one thing people actually remember from a presentation? Most audiences remember one key idea, not your entire slide deck. That means the real job of a presenter is not to cram in more content. It is to make one central message impossible to forget. This is where many business presentations go wrong. Executives, SMEs, and multinational teams often try to squeeze in every data point, every caveat, and every side issue. The result is message cannibalisation. Instead of clarity, the audience gets clutter. A stronger approach is to choose one big idea, support it with evidence, and wrap it in stories or anecdotes people can recall later. Research in communication and memory repeatedly shows that narrative sticks better than raw data alone. Numbers are useful, but stories give them shape. If your audience leaves saying, "The big point was clear," you have succeeded. If they leave saying, "There was a lot in there," you probably have not. Do now: Write your presentation's core message in one sentence. If a slide does not strengthen that sentence, delete it or move it to backup material. Should presenters speak for less time than they are given? Yes, finishing early is usually smarter than filling every minute. A 15-minute speaking slot is often best delivered in 12 minutes, because brevity creates clarity and leaves the audience wanting more, not less. We have all seen the opposite. The speaker realises time is running out, starts racing through important slides, skips examples, and leaves everyone feeling short-changed. This happens in corporate town halls, startup pitches, industry panels, and internal training sessions across every market. Speaking slightly under time forces discipline. It pushes you to remove repetition, sharpen transitions, and focus only on what matters. In high-context business cultures like Japan, concise delivery also signals preparation and respect for the audience. In US or European settings, it helps maintain pace and energy. Less content, handled well, usually lands harder than more content delivered in panic. Do now: Build your talk to 80 percent of the allotted time. Use the remaining margin for pauses, reactions, and audience engagement. Do you need to memorise a presentation word for word? No, but you do need strong structure and enough rehearsal to sound fluent. Reading a speech kills connection, while rigid memorisation can make you brittle if anything goes off-script. A better method is to know your flow, not every syllable. Think in chapters, landmarks, or signposts. That is how experienced lecturers, trainers, and keynote speakers stay natural while keeping their order intact. Your slides can help guide you, and notes are perfectly respectable if they support rather than dominate. The goal is not to perform like an actor reciting lines. It is to sound like a thinking professional who knows the terrain. This matters for leaders in every environment, from Rakuten-style fast-moving corporate settings to more formal multinational presentations. When you know the structure deeply, you can adjust tone, pace, and examples to match the room without getting lost. Do now: Rehearse out loud several times using only your key headings. Train yourself to speak from structure, not from a script. How should presenters use movement, slides, and visuals? Movement and visuals should support your message, not compete with it. A speaker who paces aimlessly or shows cluttered slides creates distraction, not engagement. Purposeful movement can be powerful. Step closer to the audience when making a personal point. Use broader physicality when addressing the whole room. But nervous wandering makes you look unsettled. The same is true for slides. Great visuals are simple enough to grasp in a few seconds. Dense text, tiny charts, and overloaded graphs force audiences to choose between reading and listening, and that is a battle the speaker usually loses. This problem is common across industries, especially in expert-led fields like finance, consulting, engineering, and economics, where presenters know too much and try to show it all. Your mouth is for words. Your slides are for reinforcement. The visual should serve the talk, not become the talk. Do now: Check every slide with a two-second test. If the audience cannot get the point almost instantly, simplify it. What language and humour actually work in business presentations? Simple language beats clichés, jargon, and recycled jokes nearly every time. Audiences respond better to fresh, direct speech than to empty formulas they have heard a hundred times before. That means dropping lines like "without further ado," "last but not least," or "I know it is a difficult slot after lunch." These phrases add nothing and quietly signal laziness. The same goes for motherhood statements such as "all stakeholders need to work together" or bland claims that every company "values all employees." People know these lines are stock phrases. They do not trust them. Clearer language works better, especially for international audiences and non-native English speakers. In Asia-Pacific and Europe, where many business events include mixed-language audiences, simplicity is not dumbing down. It is smart communication. Even quotes need care. Famous lines from Marcus Aurelius or other overused sources rarely feel fresh. New, precise language beats borrowed grandeur. Do now: Replace every cliché in your talk with a plain-English sentence that sounds like something a real person would actually say. Final takeaway Excellent presenters are memorable because they are disciplined. They start strongly, focus on one idea, speak briefly, use structure instead of scripts, simplify visuals, and speak in clear human language. That combination is what makes a conference talk, client pitch, or team presentation worth attending. For leaders, executives, and salespeople, the next move is straightforward: stop treating presentations as information dumps and start treating them as decisions about attention. The audience does not reward effort. It rewards clarity. Simon Kuper's advice is valuable because it reminds us that good presenting is less about showing how much we know and more about making sure other people can use it.  Author bio Dr. Greg Story, Ph.D. in Japanese Decision-Making, is President of Dale Carnegie Tokyo Training and Adjunct Professor at Griffith University. He is a two-time winner of the Dale Carnegie One Carnegie Award in 2018 and 2021, and the recipient of the Griffith University Business School Outstanding Alumnus Award in 2012. As a Dale Carnegie Master Trainer, Greg is certified to deliver leadership, communication, sales, and presentation programmes globally, including Leadership Training for Results. He is the author of several books, including the best-sellers Japan Business Mastery, Japan Sales Mastery, and Japan Presentations Mastery, as well as Japan Leadership Mastery and How to Stop Wasting Money on Training. His books have also been translated into Japanese, including Za Eigyō, Purezen no Tatsujin, Torēningu de Okane o Muda ni Suru no wa Yamemashō, and Gendaiban "Hito o Ugokasu" Rīdā. Greg also publishes daily business insights on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter, and hosts six weekly podcasts. On YouTube, he produces The Cutting Edge Japan Business Show, Japan Business Mastery, and Japan's Top Business Interviews, followed by executives looking for practical success strategies in Japan. 

Peter and Rob look back at Torino's dire 0-0 draw against Cremonese, a game in which Toro could have won three successive games for the first time since 2019. Sunday's match against Inter is also previewed, whilst the podcast hosts find their inner Davide Vagnati and attempt a relatively realistic rebuild of the Torino squad ahead of next season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode of Coffee with Kirk highlights how ministry culture shapes the experience of both clients and staff. Kirk and Jenn discuss what healthy culture looks like, warning signs of dysfunction, and how trust, communication, and core values help build a stronger, more effective team. Kirk Walden's latest book, Saving Samaria is available now! Click here to order! Click here for Kirk's Substack Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

In this Marketing Minute episode, Delaney and Jack break down how pregnancy help organizations can strengthen their visibility so women can find, trust, and choose them when it matters most. From foundational fixes like mobile-friendly websites and accurate listings, to advanced strategies like AI-informed search, paid ads, and social media presence, this conversation offers a practical roadmap for showing up clearly and consistently. Interested in emails from Extend Web Services? Contact support@extendwebservices.com Visit ExtendWebServices.com for more on Extend Web Services Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement.  We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

Today in the business of podcasting:The podcast industry is in another M&A cycle, but today's buyers look different from those who drove acquisitions in the pre-pandemic era. Rather than investing in podcasting infrastructure, companies like OpenAI, The Chernin Group, and Fox Entertainment are acquiring shows that have proven they can leverage their audiences — reflecting the medium's shift from speculative asset to established media property.Oxford Road's ORBIT data shows 80% of the top 15 performing podcasts for advertisers in March 2026 were independent shows, not network titles. Ben Robins argues that publishers and platforms best positioned for podcasting's next phase will be those who invest in polished content without sacrificing the niche specificity that makes podcasting work for advertisers.A podcast company called Light Knot Studios was found publishing AI-generated audio that cloned the names, artwork, and formats of more than 75 history podcasts, monetizing each with programmatic ads through RSS.com's PAID platform. Podcast lawyer Lindsay Bowen identified potential grounds for copyright and trademark infringement suits, and flagged that hosting platforms and directories without a registered DMCA agent cannot claim safe harbor protections.AdsWizz, Barometer, and NPR are hosting a webinar on April 23 to address the misconception that podcasting lacks scale for brand advertisers. Presenters will cover how content filtering and evaluation practices are driving that perception, and what a more audio-native approach to targeting looks like in practice.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Today in the business of podcasting:The podcast industry is in another M&A cycle, but today's buyers look different from those who drove acquisitions in the pre-pandemic era. Rather than investing in podcasting infrastructure, companies like OpenAI, The Chernin Group, and Fox Entertainment are acquiring shows that have proven they can leverage their audiences — reflecting the medium's shift from speculative asset to established media property.Oxford Road's ORBIT data shows 80% of the top 15 performing podcasts for advertisers in March 2026 were independent shows, not network titles. Ben Robins argues that publishers and platforms best positioned for podcasting's next phase will be those who invest in polished content without sacrificing the niche specificity that makes podcasting work for advertisers.A podcast company called Light Knot Studios was found publishing AI-generated audio that cloned the names, artwork, and formats of more than 75 history podcasts, monetizing each with programmatic ads through RSS.com's PAID platform. Podcast lawyer Lindsay Bowen identified potential grounds for copyright and trademark infringement suits, and flagged that hosting platforms and directories without a registered DMCA agent cannot claim safe harbor protections.AdsWizz, Barometer, and NPR are hosting a webinar on April 23 to address the misconception that podcasting lacks scale for brand advertisers. Presenters will cover how content filtering and evaluation practices are driving that perception, and what a more audio-native approach to targeting looks like in practice.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

On April 15, Heartbeat International will participate in two significant court hearings—one in California and one in New York. While these cases differ in legal approach, they raise the same critical question: Can pregnancy help organizations continue to share life-affirming information with women, especially in urgent and time-sensitive situations? In this episode, host Lauren Bell is joined by Jor-El Godsey, Danielle White, and Andrea Trudden to unpack what's happening, what's at stake, and why it matters right now. Resources & Links California Case: The People of the State of California v. Heartbeat International & RealOptions https://www.heartbeatinternational.org/the-people-of-the-state-of-california-v-heartbeat-international-realoptions New York Case: Heartbeat International & CompassCare, et al. v. Letitia James https://www.heartbeatinternational.org/heartbeat-international-compasscare-et-al-v-letitia-james Past Podcast Episodes: Legal Update from Heartbeat International https://pregnancyhelp.blubrry.net/2024/11/04/legal-update-from-heartbeat-international/ Defending Pregnancy Help with Thomas More Society https://pregnancyhelp.blubrry.net/2025/01/06/defending-pregnancy-help-thomas-more-society/ Latest News & Updates: Follow Pregnancy Help News at PregnancyHelpNews.com Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

This episode features a discussion among experienced behavior analysts exploring career pathways within and beyond traditional applied behavior analysis settings. Presenters share personal career trajectories, including transitions from direct clinical work to roles in training, research, and software development. The discussion highlights the importance of mentorship, interdisciplinary collaboration, and professional development in shaping career outcomes. Additionally, the course examines opportunities for behavior analysts to expand into non-traditional areas such as organizational behavior management, healthcare systems, and community-based services. Practical strategies for skill development, networking, and career advancement are provided to support practitioners at various stages of their professional journey. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification quiz to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: References Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2016). Ethics for behavior analysts (3rd ed.). Routledge. LeBlanc, L.A., Sellers, T. P., & Ala'i, S. Building and sustaining meaningful and effective relationships as a supervisor and mentor. Sloan Publishing, Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY. https://www.sloanpublishing.co...; Li, A., Curiel, H. Pritchard, J., & Poling, A. Participation of Women in Behavior Analysis Research: Some recent and relevant data. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 11, 160-164. Nosik, M. R., Luke, M. M., Carr, J. E. Representation of women in behavior analysis: an empirical analysis. Behavior Analysis Research and Practice, 19(2), 213-221. Roane, H. S., Ringdahl, J. L., & Falcomata, T. S. (Eds.). (2015). Clinical and organizational applications of applied behavior analysis. Academic Press. https://doi.org/10.1016/C2013-0-09993-8 Volkert, V. M. (2026). Empowering women to forge a path in behavior analysis. Behavior Analysis: Research and Practice. Advance online publication. https://dx.doi.org/10.1037/bar0000325 Wilson, A. N., & Grant, T. (2015). Implications of derived rule following of roulette gambling for clinical practice. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 8(1), 52-56. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-014-0029-9 Resources Behavior Analyst Certification Board (BACB). (n.d.). Certificant data. https://www.bacb.com/bacb-certificant-data/ Behavior Analyst Certification Board (2020). Ethics code for behavior analysts. https://bacb.com/wp-content/ethics-code-for-behavior-analysts/ CentralReach Institute. Training and professional development resources. https://centralreach.com  

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Recorded live in front of an audience at ACPA26 in Baltimore, this episode of Student Affairs Now explores how podcasts and digital media are being used as dynamic teaching tools in graduate preparation programs. Presenters share sample assignments and a curated toolkit designed to help faculty connect theory to practice. The conversation highlights how podcast-based learning can amplify diverse voices and engage students in current issues shaping the field. Listeners will walk away with practical, ready-to-use strategies for integrating episodes into their own teaching and learning environments. Access all of the resources shared in this session by visiting Patreon.com/StudentAffairsNow. The post Podcasts & Pedagogy: Faculty Teaching with Student Affairs Now appeared first on Student Affairs NOW.

This episode of the Pregnancy Help Podcast explores the realities of prenatal diagnosis. Through medical insight and personal experience, Heartbeat Board Chairman, Gary Thome and Dr. Martin McCaffrey emphasize informed decision-making, compassionate care, and the hope that can exist beyond a diagnosis. Upcoming Training: The next Parent Care Coordinator Training through Be Not Afraid starts on May 1! Details here: https://courses.benotafraid.net/courses/pcc-training. Websites: PrenatalDiagnosis.org BeNotAfraid.net Previous Pregnancy Help Podcast Episodes: Prenatal Diagnosis Pt. 1 – Informed Consent Prenatal Diagnosis Pt. 2 – Resources Supporting Parents Walking with Families as a Parent Care Coordinator Prenatal Diagnosis and Trauma Informed Care Heartbeat Academy Online Training https://www.heartbeatservices.org/academy-courses-on-prenatal-diagnosis Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

Kirk Walden is joined by his wife, Jenn to explore how experienced leaders can better mentor and equip the next generation who feel called to pregnancy help ministry. Strong leadership development happens when both experienced and emerging leaders work together with humility, openness, and intentional mentorship, allowing them to grow, adapt, and better fulfill their shared calling. Kirk Walden's latest book, Saving Samaria is available now! Click here to order! Click here for Kirk's Substack Contact Kirk at kirk@kirkwalden.com Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

Retirement Lifestyle Show breaks down key insights from the Value Invest New York Conference, covering AI CapEx spending, aerospace opportunities, and the core principles of value investing. The episode explores show macro trends, company management, and industry dynamics shape investment decisions, along with practical approaches to valuation and identifying opportunities.#Investing #Valuation #MarketTrends #StockPicks #AI #CapEx #Aerospace #ValueInvesting #Portfolio00:00 Introduction to the Conference and Speakers00:53 Keynote Speakers and Main Themes02:36 CapEx in AI Infrastructure and Market Signals03:57 Historical Context of CapEx and Technology Adoption06:27 Deepening Knowledge Through Expert Q&A09:05 Aerospace Industry Growth and Opportunities12:07 Value Investing Characteristics and Methodologies14:24 Background of Presenters and Potential Conflicts ofInterest21:14 Valuation Methods and Investment Strategies26:54 The Importance of Management in Investments32:53 Value Investing in the Age of AI37:13 Dynamic Market Analysis and Research Strategies⁠https://retirementlifestyleshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.retirewithroshan.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@retirementlifestyleshow⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/RoshanLoungani⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roshanloungani⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/retirewithroshan⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrian-nicholson-74b82b13b⁠⁠⁠⁠  All opinions expressed by podcast hosts and guests are solely their own. While based on information they believe is reliable, neither Arete Wealth nor its affiliates warrant its completeness or accuracy, nor do their opinions reflect the opinion of Arete Wealth. This podcast is for general informational purposes only and should not be regarded as specific advice or recommendations for any individual. Before making any decisions, consult a professional

This episode of Pregnancy Help News Brief Lisa Bourne highlights the supportive role of pregnancy centers, critiques research on abortion and maternal mortality, and reports increased risks linked to the abortion pill after FDA rule changes. It also covers proposed legislation to ban the drug and contrasts the views of Margaret Sanger and Peggy Hartshorn. Stay informed on these developments and more at PregnancyHelpNews.com. Have an idea for a Pregnancy Help News Story? Click Here! Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

This episode reviews the process of moving from assessment to behavior intervention planning within applied behavior analysis. The discussion highlights best practices for conducting assessments, including the use of informant reports, direct observation, and multiple assessment types to inform clinical decision-making. Presenters emphasize the importance of individualized assessment selection, compassionate care, and collaboration with caregivers and interdisciplinary teams. The panel also explores common challenges in synthesizing assessment data, developing meaningful hypotheses, and ensuring intervention plans are feasible and socially valid. Additionally, the role of technology and decision-support tools in enhancing clinician performance and improving outcomes is discussed. To earn CEUs for listening, click here, log in or sign up, pay the CEU fee, + take the attendance verification quiz to generate your certificate! Don't forget to subscribe and follow and leave us a rating and review. Show Notes: References Bailey, J., & Burch, M. (2010). 25 essential skills for the professional behavior analysts: Expert tips for maximizing consulting effectiveness. Routledge/ Taylor Francis Group. Bailey, J. S., & Burch, M. R. (2016). Ethics for behavior analysts (3rd ed.). Routledge Rohrer, J. L., Marshall, K. B., Suzio, C., & Weiss, M. J. (2021). Soft skills: The case for compassionate approaches or how behavior analysis keeps finding its heart. Behavior Analysis in Practice, 14(4), 1135–1143. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40617-021-00563-x  Taylor, B. A., LeBlanc, L. A., & Nosik, M. R. (2019). Compassionate care in behavior analytic treatment: Can outcomes be enhanced by attending to relationships with caregivers? Behavior Analysis in Practice, 12(3), 654–666. https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s40617-018-00289-3 Resources  CR Institute  AI Measures (AIM) by CentralReach 

In this episode of the Psychiatry Podcast, Harvard experts from McLean Hospital: Dr. Melissa Kaufman, Dr. Matthew Robinson, and cognitive neuroscientist Dr. Lauren Lebois. Join Dr. David Puder to deliver the clearest, most evidence-based explanation of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID) available today. Discover how DID is a developmental post-traumatic adaptation rooted in repeated childhood maltreatment, explore the neuroscience behind hyperarousal versus shutdown states (including groundbreaking Reinders studies), debunk persistent media myths like Sybil, and navigate long-standing controversies around validity, Freud versus Janet, false memories, and DID versus BPD. Dr. Kaufman shares her own courageous personal journey from living with DID and PTSD to full integration and recovery, offering real hope that this condition is treatable. Whether you're a clinician, someone with lived experience, or simply seeking the truth about dissociation, trauma, and identity fragmentation, this conversation will transform how you understand one of the most misunderstood psychiatric disorders. Presenters' conflicts of interest: Dr. Lauren Lebois reports unpaid membership on the Scientific Committee for the International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation (ISSTD), spousal IP payments from Vanderbilt University for technology licensed to Acadia Pharmaceuticals and spousal private equity in Violet Therapeutics unrelated to the present work. Dr. Melissa Kaufman reports Member, DSM Review Committee, Internalizing Disorders (unpaid); Primary Investigator, National Institute of Mental Health; Board of Directors (unpaid), International Society for the Study of Trauma and Dissociation. Dr. Matthew Robinson and Dr. David Puder do not have any conflicts to report By listening to this episode, you can earn 1.25 Psychiatry CME Credits. Link to Blog  Link to YouTube video

This episode of The Marketing Minute explores how pregnancy centers and maternity homes can use client statistics and testimonials to strengthen marketing, improve operations, and communicate impact. Data helps validate advertising efforts and guide strategy, while stories build emotional connections with clients and donors. Together, they enable organizations to clearly show their impact, refine their approach, and reach more people effectively. Interested in emails from Extend Web Services? Contact support@extendwebservices.com Visit ExtendWebServices.com for more on Extend Web Services Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations.  The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement.  We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

In this episode of the Pregnancy Help Podcast, Heartbeat International's Lauri Campbell welcomes author and speaker Keith Ferrin to discuss how leaders can move from feeling obligated to read the Bible to genuinely enjoying time in Scripture. Keith shares his personal journey from viewing Bible reading as a duty to experiencing it as a life-giving relationship with God. He explores practical mindset shifts and offers simple methods that make engagement with the Bible more meaningful and sustainable. How can we pray for you? Click here to let us know. Click here to learn more about Keith Ferrin Heartbeat International provides a forum to express a marketplace of ideas for an audience of life-affirming pregnancy help organizations and those who support such organizations. The ideas, views and opinions expressed in this presentation are those of the presenter and may or may not reflect advice, opinions, policies or views of Heartbeat International, Inc. Presenters come from a wide range of experiences and backgrounds, inside and outside of the Pregnancy Help Movement. We encourage listeners or viewers to do their own additional research and discern for themselves how to apply the materials presented. Share Post Share

In this episode, I talk with Dr. Alice Shillingsburg about her work on rapport building and pairing procedures in applied behavior analysis for children with autism. We explore how building therapeutic rapport goes beyond simply "liking someone," emphasizing the importance of establishing trust and engagement to facilitate learning, especially when tasks are challenging. Alice explains the nine-stage pairing protocol she developed and highlights how careful timing, observation, and reinforcement choices can make pairing effective. We discuss the significance of observing children's approach behaviors to understand their preferences and keep therapy engaging, as well as how instructional fading can gradually increase task difficulty without creating aversive experiences. During our conversation, we took a quick sidebar to talk about the upcoming Verbal Behavior Conference. This is a conference like none other. Whether you participate online or make the short drive to Austin, you'll be treated to very in-depth talks about generative learning for individuals with Autism and related disabilities. Learn more and register here. We also dive into practical applications — how pairing and instructional procedures can be adapted in real-world therapy settings, while still maintaining their effectiveness. Alice talks about data collection strategies for engagement and behavior, including the importance of tracking approach behaviors, avoidance, and other signals of a child's readiness. Finally, we consider the sustainability of pairing procedures over time and potential directions for future research, including investigating methods of instructional fading and tracking gestural communication development in children with autism. Resources Mentioned Shillingsburg, et al. (2019). Rapport Building and Instructional Fading Prior to Discrete Trial Instruction: Moving From Child-Led Play to Intensive Teaching Cariveau, et al. (2020). A Structured Intervention to Increase Response Allocation to Instructional Settings for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Shillingsburg, et al. (2014). Increasing social approach and decreasing social avoidance in children with autism spectrum disorder during discrete trial training Sponsor Shoutouts The School Behavioral Solutions for Special Educators & Behavior Analysts. The Behavior Toolbox Conference is a one-day, high-impact professional convening that brings together experienced practitioners and leaders from across education and behavior science to share what actually works in schools. It's taking place virtually through BehaviorLive on March 5th, 2026, and will be available on-demand for those who can't make it on the day of the event. CEUs from Behavioral Observations. Learn from your favorite podcast guests while you're commuting, walking the dog, or whatever else you do while listening to podcasts. New events are being added all the time, so check them out here.  The 2026 Verbal Behavior Conference! Taking place March 26–27, 2026, in Austin, Texas, or livestream and on-demand on BehaviorLive. Presenters will include Drs. Mark Sundberg, Patrick McGreevy, Caio Miguel, Alice Shillingsburg, Sarah Frampton, Andresa De Souza, and Danielle LaFrance will share how Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior can guide the assessment and treatment of generative learning challenges in children with autism and other developmental disabilities. And don't miss the special pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, March 25.

Richard reveals his involvement in finding new hosts for The Grand Tour. Also in this episode, a real Magic Tree, getting trapped on the Isle of Man, mouse Uber, Merlin Purple and John the Dog, a strange bathroom sign, the end of the Lexus LC, a listener's Nissan Leaf burnout, and how to behave like an absolute sleeve in a petrol station. For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniff To buy merch and tickets to live podcast recordings go to smithandsniff.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the Behavioral Observations Podcast, I'm joined by Kim Dean, founder of Apollo Behavior, and Kristen Vaughn, Vice President of Clinical Operations, to talk about what it really takes to build and sustain clinical excellence in autism services. We discuss Apollo's decision to launch in Georgia, their highly selective hiring process, and how values alignment plays a central role in building their culture. Kim and Kristen share how Apollo approaches training differently — including a four-week RBT onboarding program that exceeds certification requirements and a structured mentorship model for BCBAs. The results are notable, with 99% of Apollo's RBTs passing their exams on the first attempt! Even more impressive is that 84% of Apollo-trained BCBAs pass their exam on the first attempt too. Compared to the current average pass rate that hovers around 52-54%, that's simply amazing! We also dig into how Apollo defines and measures clinical excellence, including the use of norm-referenced assessments, family feedback, progress toward less restrictive environments, and ongoing data analysis to improve training and service delivery. This conversation is especially relevant for BCBAs, clinical leaders, and practice owners who are thinking seriously about how to scale services without sacrificing quality — and how to design systems that support clinicians, families, and long-term outcomes. If this sounds like a great work environment to you, and you'd like to learn more, click here. Related BOP Episodes: From Clinician to Leader: Apollo CSS 8 with Kristen Vaughn All previous Apollo Series BOP episodes This podcast is brought to you by: The School Behavioral Solutions for Special Educators & Behavior Analysts. The Behavior Toolbox Conference is a one-day, high-impact professional convening that brings together experienced practitioners and leaders from across education and behavior science to share what actually works in schools. Rather than relying on theory divorced from practice, this conference features presenters who actively operate within classrooms, districts, research settings, and state-level systems. Behavior analysts, educators, researchers, and system leaders come together to examine behavior change from multiple levels of impact — adult behavior, decision-making, values, and the systems that shape outcomes. It's taking place virtually through BehaviorLive on March 5th, 2026, and will be available on-demand for those who can't make it on the day of the event.   Office Puzzle: A thriving ABA practice depends on systems that actually support your team, not slow them down. If you've struggled with software that's buggy, hard to navigate, or offers little support when you need it most, you're not alone. That's why so many practices are switching to Office Puzzle. Go to officepuzzle.com/bop to learn more!   The 2026 Verbal Behavior Conference! Taking place March 26–27, 2026, in Austin, Texas, or livestream and on-demand on BehaviorLive. Presenters will include Drs. Mark Sundberg, Patrick McGreevy, Caio Miguel, Alice Shillingsburg, Sarah Frampton, Andresa De Souza, and Danielle LaFrance will share how Skinner's analysis of verbal behavior can guide the assessment and treatment of generative learning challenges in children with autism and other developmental disabilities. And don't miss the special pre-conference workshop on Wednesday, March 25.   CEUs from Behavioral Observations. Learn from your favorite podcast guests while you're commuting, walking the dog, or whatever else you do while listening to podcasts. New events are being added all the time, so check them out here. 

MUSICThe first episode of Tony Iommi: The Godfather of Heavy Metal, a new documentary series from Gibson TV about the Black Sabbath guitarist, has been posted to YouTube.Volume One explores Iommi's early life and career beginnings. It features new interviews with Iommi, Brian May, Rob Halford, Tom Morello, Zakk Wylde, Yungblud and more.https://youtu.be/NHZGBfrb6Jw Jimi Hendrix is the latest artist to be a part of Jack White's Third Man Records Vault series. Package #67 features Valley of Jams 1969-1970, a compilation of previously released tracks from multiple Hendrix sessions in New York and London. Fans need to subscribe to the Vault by January 31st to get the Hendrix release. https://thirdmanrecords.com/pages/vault TVThe Golden Globes will air this Sunday on CBS, hosted again by Nikki Glaser! Presenters at Sunday's Golden Globes will include George Clooney, Julia Roberts, Macaulay Culkin, Charli XCX, Hailee Steinfeld, Jennifer Garner, Kevin Bacon, Kevin Hart, Melissa McCarthy, Miley Cyrus, Pamela Anderson, and Snoop Dogg. The 2026 Golden Globes is set to take place Sunday, Jan. 11 from the Beverly Hilton on CBS and streaming on Paramount+. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/2026-golden-globes-presenters-1236467392/ MOVING ON INTO MOVIE NEWS:IN THEATERS:· Primate (Johnny Sequoyah, Troy Kotsur) A horror movie about a group of friends being stalked by a family's beloved pet chimpanzee after it turns violent from being infected with rabies. It stars Johnny Sequoyah, who you may remember as Audrey from "Dexter: New Blood". (78% tomoatoer) · Is This Thing On? (Will Arnett, Laura Dern, Bradley Cooper, Andra Day) As their marriage quietly unravels, Alex (Will Arnett) faces middle age and an impending divorce, seeking new purpose in the New York comedy scene while Tess (Laura Dern) confronts the sacrifices she made for their family--forcing them to navigate co-parenting, identity, and whether love can take a new form. (85% tomato 89% critics) · Greenland 2: Migration (Gerard Butler, Morena Baccarin) Gerard Butler and Morena Baccarin return for the sequel to that 2020 movie about a massive comet destroying most of the Earth, and survivors fighting their way to take shelter in an underground bunker in Greenland. It takes plays 10 years later, with the Garrity family forced to leave the safety of the Greenland bunker to find a new home in what's left of Europe. (56% tomato) A New Star Wars Film is on the way, and Tom Cruise is...NOT in it, but he did help. https://screenrant.com/star-wars-starfighter-tom-cruise-help-directing-lightsaber-scene/ Jennifer Lawrence prefers filming intimate scenes with actors she doesn't know. https://people.com/jennifer-lawrence-prefers-filming-sex-scenes-with-actors-she-doesnt-know-11881395 Here's a real hot take from Jennifer Lawrence: Every dog on Earth should be DEAD. She came to this conclusion after becoming a mom. Amanda Seyfried revealed her struggle with “really extreme” obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). https://people.com/amanda-seyfried-reflects-on-ocd-diagnosis-11881618o Ali Wong and Bill Hader have reportedly ended their romantic relationship after over two years of dating. https://people.com/ali-wong-and-bill-hader-split-8772527· AND FINALLYJackass 5 is confirmed to release in June, and Bam Margera will appear, sort of. https://variety.com/2026/film/news/bam-margera-jackass-5-archival-footage-no-new-stunts-1236626366/ · AND THAT IS YOUR CRAP ON CELEBRITIES!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.