Podcasts about quick wins

Trust doesn’t rebuild with one big apology. It grows back quietly - through small, consistent moments that prove you mean what you say. In this Quick Win episode, my teammate Aly Solly and I share how we rebuilt trust after one of Inventium’s toughest years. Together, we discovered that trust isn’t restored overnight - it’s rebuilt in small, deliberate ways that show care, honesty, and vulnerability. Aly and I discuss: The moment a leadership wellbeing survey sparked real vulnerability Why openness - when it feels uncomfortable - can transform a relationship How showing up consistently matters more than grand gestures The “ugly cry” call that turned a breaking point into a rebuild What to do when you’re trying to repair trust at work KEY QUOTES “Trust doesn’t hinge on one big apology or grand gesture. It’s built through the small stuff - the check-ins, the honesty, the willingness to be vulnerable.” “You don’t wait for the perfect moment. You just start showing up consistently and with care.” Connect with Aly Solly on LinkedIn. Listen to the full conversation with Aly here. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amanthai If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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AI might be saving you time, but if you don’t know what to do with that time, it’s not worth much. In this Quick Win, I’m joined by Dom Price, who spent 12 years as the Work Futurist at Atlassian. Dom shares a powerful reminder: saving time with AI is meaningless unless you know how to reinvest that time intentionally. After watching organisations roll out sophisticated AI tools without upgrading the human system around them, Dom explains why people often use their newfound hours poorly - and how a single, deliberate question can transform the return you get from AI. Dom and I discuss: Why organisations focus on AI tools but forget the human system that actually uses them The surprising behaviour Dom saw when teams became “35 percent more productive” - including a huge spike in meetings What happens when people gain time but aren’t guided on how to use it The small mindset shift that helps you reinvest saved time more wisely The reflection question that turns AI gains into genuine value: What’s the most valuable thing I can do with this time? KEY QUOTES “I don’t care what you saved. I care what you did with it.” “Take a moment before filling that space. Ask yourself: what’s the most valuable thing I can do with this time?” Connect with Dom Price on Instagram, LinkedIn and his website. Listen to the full conversation with Dom here. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Making six figures does not guarantee financial freedom. Anthony O'Neal knows because he earned six figures selling cars and still lived paycheck to paycheck.In this episode, Anthony exposes the decisions, cultural pressures and money mindsets that keep hardworking people financially stuck, regardless of their income. He breaks down four common financial mistakes, shares the three moves that helped him escape the cycle and explains how to build a written money plan, eliminate debt with the debt snowball and create a one-month emergency buffer.If payday feels more like temporary relief than real progress, this episode will help you stop performing wealth, build a stronger financial foundation and start moving toward lasting freedom.KEY POINTS00:00 Introduction02:25 The Statistics Revealing How Many Americans Are One Emergency Away From Financial Trouble04:41 Why Making More Money Without a Plan Can Leave You Broke at a Higher Income Level07:08 The Three Root Causes Keeping Smart, Hardworking People Financially Stuck11:50 The Four Money Mistakes That Keep People Trapped in the Paycheck-to-Paycheck Cycle19:09 The Three Moves Anthony Used to Start Building Financial Freedom19:58 Why a Written Financial Vision Is More Powerful Than a Dream in Your Head21:12 How the Debt Snowball Creates the Quick Wins and Momentum Needed to Eliminate Debt22:42 Why Anthony Now Recommends a One-Month Emergency Buffer Before Aggressively Paying Off Debt23:58 How One Couple Eliminated $50,000 in Debt and Avoided Going Backward During an Emergency27:02 How Eliminating Debt Allowed Them to Begin Investing and Build a Multimillion-Dollar Future29:10 Why Your Financial Struggle May Be a Plan Problem, Not an Income Problem33:58 Three Practical Money Moves You Can Make Within the Next 24 HoursQUOTES “Making more money and still having no plan just means you get to be broke at a higher income level.”“When you're financing all of it, you are spending tomorrow's money on today's feelings.”“Hope is not a financial plan, because faith without action is not a financial plan either.”“We can't win a game that we never wrote the rules for. So, if you want to win the money game, you have to write down your money rules.”“It's about buying yourself time so you don't have to make a desperate decision.”“You don't have a money problem. You have a plan problem. You don't have an income problem. You have a strategy problem.”ABOUT ANTHONY ONEAL:Anthony O'Neal is a nationally bestselling author, speaker, and host of The Table with Anthony O'Neal. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance & Banking and is a professor of Consumer Economics at Virginia Union University. Since 2014, he's helped millions of people get out of debt, build wealth, and break generational poverty. His mission is to help you maximize your income, eliminate debt, and create a life of freedom and legacy.Mentioned Here:- Pre-order "Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck" (+$275 in free bonuses): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/book- Download the In The Black App (your daily money coach): https://www.anthonyoneal.com/intheblack- Find the best High-Yield Savings Accounts: https://www.anthonyoneal.com/savings

Hey hey beautiful human! The halfway point of the year can hit a little harder than expected. You think back to January, the goals you set, the promises you made to yourself, and the version of you that said, "This year is going to be different." And now you are looking at where you are today wondering if what you have been doing is actually getting you there. Not to shame yourself. Not to spiral. Not to decide the year is already wasted. But to get honest while there is still time to do something with that honesty. In this bonus episode of Embrace Your Real, we are doing a mid-year check-in together. We are looking at what is working, what is not, where you may be getting stuck, and what needs to shift so you do not end this year wishing you had started sooner. What's Discussed: Why the middle of the year is the perfect time to pause and get honest How to recognize the habits that are actually working for you Why small progress still deserves to be acknowledged How to look at what is not working without beating yourself up The question that can help you see where your current path is taking you Why trying harder is not always the thing you need most How to make the rest of this year feel more intentional And once you know what needs to shift, the next step is having the right support. If your workouts have felt random, inconsistent, or like you are not sure what to do next, Movement With Julie gives you a clear plan to follow with five brand-new workouts every week, 30-minute and 60-minute options, and home or gym flexibility. Head to movementwithjulie.com  to get started. If nutrition is where you keep getting stuck, Macro Counting Made Simple helps you stop guessing and understand how to fuel your body in a way that supports your goals without restriction or overwhelm. Head to macrocountingmadesimple.com to get started. If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 652: 3 Quick Wins to Get You Back on Track. It is the perfect next listen if this check-in made you realize you need a simple reset, not another "start over on Monday" plan.  If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com

In the context of global price shocks, governments often turn to subsidies to shield households and businesses from rising costs. While subsidies can provide immediate relief, they are also among the most contested policy instruments. Given how costly they are to sustain, subsidies often have regressive distributional impact making them notoriously difficult to reform. In this concluding episode of our two-part discussion on subsidies, we explore why subsidy reform remains one of the most politically and economically challenging issues in social policy. If there is broad agreement that resources could often be used more effectively through targeted social protection, why do subsidies continue to persist? What political, institutional, and social factors make reform so difficult? And what lessons can be drawn from countries that have successfully transitioned towards more equitable and efficient systems? We also examine the role of social protection in making the reforms feasible. As governments seek fiscal space to strengthen social protection systems and respond to economic, climate, and other shocks, compensatory cash transfers and adaptive social protection have increasingly been presented as viable alternatives to broad-based subsidies and strong enablers of a successful reform. Meet our guests: Dr. Neil McCulloch, Director, The Policy Practice Tara Moayed, Governance and Social Development Consultant For our Quick Wins segment, we spoke with Shaun Baugh, Programme Manager at Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat who shed light on the implications of the “Super El Niño”, alongside other climate and global shocks, for food security and vulnerable populations in the region. Related resources Publication | Intersecting Global and Regional Shocks: Implications of the Middle East Crisis and El Niño for Food Security in the Caribbean Publication | From Regressive Subsidies to Progressive Redistribution: The Role of Redistribution and Recognition in Energy Subsidy Reform

Most growth problems aren't outreach problems—they're connection problems. Host Josh Roberie sits down with Pastor Dustin Dozier (author of The Connected Church) to discuss practical strategies for closing the gap between Sunday attendance and deep community belonging.In This Episode:Why connection systems are fundamentally an act of discipleship.How to master the crucial "first 7 minutes" of a guest's church experience.The 30-day follow-up framework that doubled guest retention at Upstate Church.Uncovering hidden blind spots in your church's first-time visitor experience.Simple, high-impact connection wins for churches with small or volunteer-only teams.The simple rule for guest services: "Always lead, never point."Episode Timestamps:00:00 – Welcome & Episode Overview02:00 – Dustin Dozier's Ministry Journey03:44 – Bridging Attendance to Belonging05:12 – The Story Behind The Connected Church07:57 – Key Systems for Building a Connections Team10:14 – Identifying & Fixing Guest Experience Blind Spots18:05 – Nurturing First-Time Guests into Next Steps21:22 – Quick Wins for Overwhelmed Ministry LeadersSponsor: This episode is brought to you by YourTeam.church. Help people in your congregation discover their design and take their next step into serving with a customized digital assessment platform branded for your church. Sync directly with Planning Center and try the YourTeam Pro Tier free for 30 days at yourteam.church.Resources Mentioned:Free Church Health Audit & Resources: theconnectedchurch.com | dustindozier.comBook: The Connected Church by Dustin Dozier (Available on Amazon)Connect with Dustin: Instagram & Facebook @DustinDozierIf this episode helped you, please take a moment to subscribe, rate, and leave a review!Support the show

In dieser Folge von „Cyber Security ist Chefsache" sprechen Nico und Ann-Katrin mit Stefan Pilarczyk, Head of Cybersecurity bei der BRL Risk Consulting GmbH & Co. KG und aktiv in der Cyberwald-Community, über ein Thema, das in der Security-Welt oft unterschätzt wird: Community. Warum lohnt es sich, Teil einer Community zu sein, und warum ist der offene Austausch gerade in der Cybersecurity so schwierig, aber so wichtig?Stefan stellt Cyberwald vor, das unabhängige, werbefreie Portal für die deutschsprachige Security-Community, das von Marlon Hübner ins Leben gerufen wurde. Von Blog-Beiträgen über CVE-Advisories bis zum Netzwerk aus Anbietern und Anwendern geht es dabei immer um denselben Kern: echten Mehrwert schaffen, statt sich gegenseitig etwas zu verkaufen. Die Community ist bewusst offen für alle, vom obersten Management bis zu den Admins, die täglich an der Technik arbeiten. Ein zentrales Thema der Folge ist Transparenz: Noch immer ist es ein Tabu, offen über Cyberangriffe zu sprechen, und genau davon profitieren die Angreifer. Die drei sind sich einig, dass geteiltes Wissen über Vorfälle, Fehler und Learnings allen hilft, gerade dem Mittelstand.Im weiteren Verlauf wird es ehrlich und selbstkritisch. Nico erklärt, warum ihn der Spruch „Es geht nicht darum, ob, sondern wann du gehackt wirst" stört, weil er Nichtstun rechtfertigen kann, und plädiert für den Vergleich mit der Brandschutzübung: einfach mal machen, aber sinnvoll, mit klaren Quick Wins. Außerdem geht es um die Schattenseiten der Branche: eine Flut an Regulierungen, ein völlig überlaufener Markt an Security-Lösungen, der KI-Hype samt FOMO und das wachsende Thema Burnout. Stefan beschreibt sich selbst als jemanden, der die Pionierarbeit gern anderen überlässt und dann in Ruhe schaut, was für ihn wirklich taugt, ein gesunder Gegenentwurf zum Druck, bei jedem neuen KI-Modell sofort mithalten zu müssen.Im Gespräch geht es außerdem um:Was Cyberwald ist und warum die Community bewusst offen für alle ist, vom Management bis zum AdminWarum echter Mehrwert wichtiger ist als „Klassentreffen" und MarketingWarum es noch immer ein Tabu ist, offen über Cyberangriffe zu sprechen, und wer davon profitiertWie Transparenz über Vorfälle Betroffenen hilft, und warum Cyberwald seine öffentliche Vorfall-Liste wieder zurückgezogen hatWarum „nicht ob, sondern wann" als Spruch zu kurz greift, samt Vergleich Brandschutz- vs. Cyberübung„Einfach mal machen, aber sinnvoll": Quick Wins statt AktionismusRegulierungsflut, KI-Hype und ein überlaufener Markt an Security-LösungenBurnout, FOMO und der Druck, bei KI ständig mithalten zu müssenWarum die Open-Source-Community durch KI unter Druck gerätWarum LinkedIn an Persönlichkeit verliert und guter Content zunehmend woanders entstehtWie man niederschwellig Teil einer Community wird, samt Hol- und BringschuldEine Folge für alle in der Cybersecurity, vom Admin bis zur Geschäftsführung, die verstehen wollen, warum Zusammenarbeit und Transparenz am Ende mehr bringen als jedes einzelne Tool, und wie man selbst Teil einer starken Community wird.____________________________________________

Nate, Director of Cybersecurity, recaps a webinar on how threat actors weaponize AI to run efficient underground businesses, using it to speed up phishing, malware creation, data parsing after account compromise, and to lower the skill needed for attacks, including deepfakes. He emphasizes AI itself isn't “bad,” but intent matters, and the best protections are fundamentals: vigilance, validation, and strong financial controls. The discussion covers why deepfakes work—circumstantial timing and emotional manipulation—and why training should focus on core red flags rather than only deepfakes. Practical wins include two-person review for large wire transfers, moving to phishing-resistant MFA/passkeys, watching for “evil proxy” credential pages, setting AI usage guardrails to avoid shadow AI, and creating an incident response plan with clear contacts and insurance details. Nate also predicts maturing AI-driven defense tools becoming more accessible to SMBs.00:00 Webinar Recap Setup00:29 AI as Criminal Business03:40 Deepfakes and Why We Fall07:26 Quick Wins for Security09:00 MFA and Evil Proxies10:37 AI Guardrails Not Bans12:15 Incident Response Planning13:26 Future of AI Defense16:28 Wrap Up and ResourcesCheck out the full series right here! https://www.citsolutions.net/events/webinars/ai-starter-series/

Learn how to repurpose your existing SEO content for AI search engines like ChatGPT without starting from scratch. Hear quick-win tactics, conversion insights, and why Google rankings don't guarantee AI visibility - plus the surprising stats behind AI-referred traffic. Profit Acuity Profit Acuity City: Pittsburgh Address: 239 Fourth Ave, Ste 1401 #8511 Website: https://app.profitacuity.com Phone: +1 877 624 1229

Today I want to share one of my favourite little systems. It's something I teach my coaching clients, and once they start using it, they rarely go back. I call it the 20-Minute Meeting. Now before you think I'm suggesting you cut meetings short just for the sake of it, that's not what this is about. This is about recognizing that a client meeting doesn't end when you click "Leave Meeting." It ends when everything that came out of that meeting has been documented, assigned, communicated, and organized. Unfortunately, many VAs don't account for that part. Here's what typically happens. You schedule a 30-minute meeting with your client. The meeting runs right until the 30-minute mark. You say goodbye, jump straight into your next task, or maybe your next client call. Your notes stay scribbled on a notepad. The project management system doesn't get updated until later. The follow-up email sits in your inbox waiting to be written. Action items don't get assigned until the next day. Sometimes they don't get assigned at all. And if you're honest, how often do you end up doing all of that admin work later in the day without charging for it? You're still working because of that meeting, but the client's timer has stopped. You are working for free. That's where the 20-Minute Meeting comes in. Most client meetings don't need the full 30 minutes of discussion. All they need is direction. Sometimes it's the smallest systems that make the biggest difference in your business. The 20 Minute Meeting is a sample of one of those systems. When you focus on doing the right things in the right way, you get both. And you stop losing money by working for free. If you want help mapping out a great agenda that will help you work more efficiently, host shorter meetings, and deliver a polished summary and action steps to your client shortly after your meeting ends (without using AI), get in touch with me and we can book in one of my Quick Win private coaching calls. All you need is the framework and you can create the right agenda for each of your clients - I used to have a different agenda for every client, because they all had different things to focus on for their business. And we did the production meetings in 20 minutes! Even for my 6 and 7 figure business coaches. You can do it. It works. I hope you try! Thanks so much for tuning in to this week's episode of The Ridiculously Good VA Show. If this episode gave you one practical idea you can use today, I'd love it if you'd subscribe, leave a review, or share it with another VA who could benefit from it. And if I can help you take a step forward, reach out to me. Send me a DM or book a Quick Win coaching call today. Get in touch with me or book your call at YourVAMentor.com/links Let's help you become the ridiculously good virtual assistant you want to be. I'll see you next time!

Over recent decades, global shocks such as the Global Food, Fuel and Financial Crisis of 2007–2009, the COVID-19 pandemic, and the war in Ukraine, have driven countries to rapidly scale up social protection measures, including subsidies, to cushion households from rising food and energy prices. Increasing attention has also been placed on shock-responsive measures to address climate disasters and other crises. The recent conflict in the Middle East and disruptions to energy infrastructure and oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have once again highlighted the vulnerability of global energy and food systems. While oil flows have resumed, markets are expected to stabilise over time, with continued impacts on energy prices, agricultural inputs and household budgets. In this first episode of a two-part discussion on subsidies, we draw on recent analyses to explore why such policies continue to account for over half of global responses to price shocks despite their regressive nature and significant fiscal costs, and what it would take to strengthen social protection systems as more effective and sustainable alternatives. Why do governments continue to rely on subsidies despite these challenges? What prevents social protection systems from playing a larger role during crises? And what would it take to build systems that can respond more quickly and effectively when the next shock hits?   * This episode was recorded on 17 June 2026. While we recognize that there have been further developments in the Iran-US peace talks, the discussions in this episode remain relevant and continue to provide valuable context.   Meet our guests:   Giovanna Mazzeo Ortolani, Social Protection Specialist, FAO Yannick Hemmerlé, Economist, OECD Economics Department   For our Quick Wins segment, we spoke with Marina Carvalho, Project Manager at socialprotection.org, who introduced some of the  key features and improvements of the new socialprotection.org platform,  launched in June! We invite you to explore the new platform and join us in growing the world's leading knowledge-sharing community on social protection!   Resources: Report | Tracking Global Social Policy Responses to High Energy Prices Report | The role of social protection in addressing the impacts of the 2026 conflict in the Middle East Policy Brief | Energy prices are spiking again

Les agents IA vont-ils vraiment transformer nos organisations ? Productivité démultipliée, automatisation avancée, réinvention des processus… Les promesses sont nombreuses. Mais qu'en est-il des résultats concrets ?Tarik Boukherissa, Lead Solution Architect chez Databricks, apporte, dans cet épisode de Trajectoires, une grille de lecture sur les agents IA pour distinguer ce qui relève du discours de ce qui transforme vraiment le fonctionnement des organisations.Il partage des exemples concrets issus de projets récents et explique pourquoi le vrai défi n'est pas l'intelligence des agents, mais leur capacité à accéder au bon contexte au bon moment. Un échange qui aborde aussi la question de l'équilibre entre automatisation et contrôle humain, et ce que les prochaines années pourraient changer à une échelle encore difficile à anticiper.

Hey hey beautiful human! By the end of June, summer can already feel a little loose. Maybe you've had a vacation, a few BBQs, later nights, pool days, skipped workouts, more snacks in the house, and meals that looked nothing like your usual routine. And you know how fast that can turn into, "Well, I already messed it up, so I'll just start again Monday." But sister, you do not need Monday. You do not need a perfect routine. You do not need to make some huge plan to fix everything. Sometimes you just need one next choice that makes you feel like yourself again. In this episode of Embrace Your Real, I'm sharing three quick wins you can come back to anytime summer starts to throw you off. These are simple things you can do right away to support your body, calm the spiral, and remind yourself that you are not nearly as far off track as you think. What's Discussed: Why a busy weekend does not have to turn into a full week of feeling off track How starting your day with water and protein can help you feel more steady from the beginning Why hydration matters so much when summer heat, travel, saltier foods, and later nights are in the mix How 30 minutes of movement can help you reconnect with your body without trying to "make up for" anything Why getting back on track should never mean skipping meals or punishing yourself with restriction The Movement With Julie app is there when you need a workout that is already planned for you. You'll get new workouts every week, 30-minute and 60-minute options, and exercise swaps for limited equipment so you can stay consistent at home, at the gym, or while traveling. Head to movementwithjulie.com to get started. And when food starts feeling all over the place, Macro Counting Made Simple will help you understand your protein, carbs, and fats so you can stop guessing. If you loved this episode, you'll also love Episode 629: How To Stop Feeling Guilty Doing Things You Actually Enjoy. It is the perfect follow-up if summer has you feeling guilty for eating differently, missing workouts, or enjoying moments that do not fit perfectly into your usual routine. If you want more from me, be sure to check out… Follow me on Instagram: @juliealedbetter | @embraceyourreal | @movementwithjulie Movement With Julie | App: https://sale.movementwithjulie.com/ Macro Counting Made Simple Online Academy: https://www.macrocountingmadesimple.com/ Website: www.juliealedbetter.com  

Send Us A MessageIn this Quick Wins Series episode, Brian and Mark deliver a quick-hit strategy for agents grinding through a slow market: the playbook isn't broken, the transaction pool just shrank. They make the case that when your production dips for market reasons, the move isn't to overhaul your business but to double down on the fundamentals and keep pouring into your people. The agents who outlast the ones pulling back are the ones who win when the market turns.Featured Quote: "Perseverance is where people go from an average real estate agent to a mega producer just by outlasting those that maybe are being skeptical and are pulling back."What You Will LearnWhy the fundamentals of winning in real estate haven't changed, even after three tough yearsHow to tell the difference between a market-driven slowdown and a strategy that's actually brokenWhy doubling down beats overhauling your business when production dips for market reasonsHow to read the transaction math (four million today versus the six to seven million the market should support) and what it means for your pipelineWhy staying consistent with your sphere now is what pays off when the market changesHow "outlasting" the agents who pull back becomes your competitive edgeThe opinions on this podcast are the hosts and guests involved and not in any way a reflection of RE/MAX or anyone else in the industry.Listen to the Podcast on these PlatformsApple - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raising-real-estate-standards/id1574549987Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/1ZKLmFIFvx1UjSwL4jOTVzSocial Media and Contact InformationWebsite: https://www.raisingrealestatestandards.comLink Tree:  https://linktr.ee/raisingrealestatestandards

Are you having trouble deciding where or how to begin your decluttering and organizing work? Or maybe you're struggling through a big project, and you'd like to score an easy win. The Clutter Fairy has a few ideas! In episode #307 of The Clutter Fairy Weekly, Gayle Goddard, professional organizer and owner of The Clutter Fairy in Houston, Texas, suggests 50 items or areas of focus where you can start or re-energize your decluttering and organizing efforts.Show notes: https://cfhou.com/tcfw307The Clutter Fairy Weekly is a live webcast and podcast designed to help you clear your clutter and make space in your home and your life for more of what you love. We meet Tuesdays at noon (U.S. Central Time) to answer your decluttering questions and to share organizing tools and techniques, success stories and “ah-hah!” moments, seasonal suggestions, and timeless tips.To participate live in our weekly webcast, join our Meetup group, follow us on Facebook, or subscribe to our mailing list. You can also watch the videos of our webcast on YouTube.Support the show

What happens when a team generates a thousand ideas - and kills most of them within minutes? In this Quick Win, I speak with Exploding Kittens co-creator Elan Lee about how he and his team turn chaos into creativity during their quarterly design retreats. Over three intense days, they generate, test, and ruthlessly discard ideas - all without bruising egos. Elan shares how he’s built a culture of trust where killing ideas isn’t failure, it’s focus - and why showing your team it’s safe to let go might be the most powerful leadership move you can make. Elan and I discuss: Inside Exploding Kittens’ quarterly design retreats Why Elan ditched the “yes, and…” rule for “no, kill it” How to create psychological safety in creative chaos The leadership habit that helps teams detach from their ideas Why rejecting ideas fast can unlock better ones KEY QUOTE “All the best ideas start out as terrible ideas - they just need room to evolve.” Explore Elan’s games at explodingkittens.com and connect with him on Instagram, X (Twitter), and LinkedIn. Listen to my full conversation with Elan here. My latest book The Health Habit is out now. You can order a copy here: https://www.amantha.com/the-health-habit/ Connect with me on the socials: Linkedin (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanthaimber) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/amanthai) If you are looking for more tips to improve the way you work and live, I write a weekly newsletter where I share practical and simple to apply tips to improve your life. You can sign up for that at https://amantha-imber.ck.page/subscribe Visit https://www.amantha.com/podcast for full show notes from all episodes. Get in touch at amantha@inventium.com.au Credits: Host: Amantha Imber Sound Engineer: The Podcast Butler See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What if the fastest way to turn your day around, grow your business, and rebuild momentum… isn't doing more—but doing the right small things at the right time?In this episode of Difference Maker Revolution, Steve, Jonathan, and Jeanine break down the power of “quick wins” and how they can completely shift your mindset, productivity, and results.

**Title:**Quick Wins for Honda & Acura Dealers: 5 Digital Moves to Drive More LeadsDescription**:**In this 30-minute Quick Wins session, David Farmer from Intice shares five practical digital marketing moves Honda and Acura dealers can review and implement this month to create better shopper engagement and drive more measurable opportunities.The session focuses on simple, high-impact improvements dealers can make without rebuilding their entire digital strategy, including stronger SRP and VDP call-to-action hierarchy, turning offers into full-funnel campaigns, matching CTAs to shopper intent, aligning ads, landing pages, and lead response, and running a monthly digital health check.Attendees will also learn how better message consistency, offer visibility, CRM handoffs, and lead response scripts can help turn more existing traffic into real showroom opportunities.**Key Topics Covered:*** Strengthening SRP and VDP CTAs* Turning OEM and dealer offers into full-funnel campaigns* Matching website CTAs to shopper intent* Aligning ads, landing pages, CRM leads, and follow-up scripts* Using the Intice Lead Playbook to improve lead response* Running a simple digital health check across speed, mobile, tracking, SEO, accessibility, and offer accuracyThis session is designed for Honda and Acura dealers looking for practical ways to improve website performance, campaign consistency, lead quality, and digital-to-showroom handoffs.

Here is roughly how every conversion rate optimization project I take on begins. We get through introductions, I sketch out an approach, everyone nods politely, and then, usually about forty minutes in, someone leans forward and asks the question. The quick wins question. The "what can we do this quarter" question. The "what's the easy thing we can ship before the board meeting" question. I always nod sympathetically. I always say yes, of course, there are some quick wins we can target. I always deliver them. And for a long time I told myself I was being responsive to client needs, which is the polite consultant phrase for "I know what they want to buy and I'm cheerfully selling it to them." But after enough years of this, I've started to notice that the clients who fixate on quick wins don't actually win much. The ones who do best treat quick wins as the opening move and then get on with the actual work. So, awkwardly, here we are. A grudging defense of quick wins I should be careful here, because it would be very easy to read what follows as "quick wins are bad and you should feel bad for wanting them." That isn't quite the argument. What quick wins actually do well Early in an engagement, a few well-chosen tests genuinely earn their keep. They build trust with stakeholders who've spent years being told that CRO is a black art performed by people who own too many ergonomic chairs. They prove that experimentation actually moves the numbers, which is how you get budget approval for anything bigger. They drag a team through the discipline of hypothesis, test, learn, iterate, which a surprising number of teams have not actually done before. And they cough up early data you can wave at finance when you eventually ask to look at the difficult stuff. That is a perfectly reasonable amount of value. The trouble starts when "a few quick wins to get us going" quietly becomes the entire strategy, and we all agree, very politely, to pretend that's fine. Why we end up here (and yes, that includes me) Clients call us in too late There's a timing problem sitting underneath all of this, and it's worth naming first. By the time a company calls someone like me in, the conversion rate has usually been quietly underperforming for a year or more. People will tolerate a slow leak for ages and then panic the moment it becomes a flood. Of course they want quick wins at that point. They want the bleeding to stop, and they want it to stop yesterday. Which is rational, in its way. But it biases the whole engagement before it's even started. We're not having a calm conversation about long-term value. We're triaging. Stakeholders are responding to terrible incentives It's tempting to roll one's eyes at stakeholders for being short-sighted, but honestly, they're not being stupid. The problem is that their incentives are just appalling. Quarterly bonuses reward this quarter's number. Senior leadership wants to see green arrows every month. Championing a structural fix that takes nine months to land is a career risk in a way that "we lifted click-through by three percent" simply isn't. Small experiments feel politically safe. Big bets feel like the kind of thing that ends up in a LinkedIn post about your unexpected career pivot. Agencies and consultants are complicit And while I'm cheerfully pointing fingers, some of them point straight back at me. Agencies and consultants are part of the problem. We are, in fact, a substantial part of the problem. Our business model rewards short engagements, monthly reports stuffed with reassuring green ticks, and the constant low-grade panic of needing to demonstrate value inside ninety days. We are structurally set up to find things to optimize. We are not structurally set up to walk into a steering committee and say, "Look, your returns process is the actual reason your customers leave. None of us can fix that with a button test. Sorry about that." The slow, accumulating cost The trouble with an all-quick-wins strategy is that the damage compounds out of view. The easy wins run out For a start, the easy stuff gets used up. Most pages have already had their obvious tests run, so what's left tends to move the needle less and less. Diminishing returns are a real thing in CRO, and I'm always slightly amazed we don't talk about them more, given how much of our work rests on the cheerful assumption that they don't apply to us. The structural issues never get touched Meanwhile, the bigger problems never get looked at. Refund policies, product photography, page weight, customer service quality, the post-purchase experience. These are the things that actually move lifetime value, and they sit serenely untouched while we hold a fourth meeting about whether the button should say "Buy now" or "Shop now." UX debt accumulates quietly But the cost I find most uncomfortable is the slow accumulation of UX debt. Take any homepage that's been A/B tested for eighteen months and look at what's actually there. Urgency timers. Exit-intent popups. Social proof badges. Micro-copy nudges. A polite little chatbot that won't go away. Each test won in isolation. The cumulative effect is a confused, faintly manipulative mess that erodes the trust we are theoretically there to build. Nobody owns the whole picture, because nobody's job is the whole picture. Which is, when you think about it, a slightly concerning way to run the customer experience.

In this episode of the Social Inclusion Series*, we explore how social protection systems can support greater inclusion for persons with disabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. Most of them face multiple and interconnected barriers, ranging from inaccessible environments and social stigma to the high costs of healthcare, assistive technologies, and care. When these needs go unmet, they can lead to increased risk of poverty, reduced participation in education and employment, and diminished well-being for individuals and their families. This episode examines how governments and communities are working to address these challenges. We unpack “cash-plus” approaches that combine income support with health coverage, assistive devices, and care services, and look at how countries, especially in Southeast Asia, are designing more inclusive and responsive forms of support.. Meet our guests:  Abner Manlapaz, Senior Associate of Center for Inclusive Policy (CIP) Charles Knox-Vydmanov, Social Policy Specialist (Inclusive Social Protection – Disability), UNICEF For our Quick Wins segment, we spoke with Sam Drummond, the host of the podcast ‘Building Inclusion', a limited podcast series that highlights the voices shaping the future of disability inclusion in Australia. *The Social Inclusion Series, produced by socialprotection.org in partnership with Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), is a three-part series that explores how social protection systems can advance the economic and social inclusion of vulnerable populations across the Indo-Pacific, in line with GEDSI principles, addressing key themes such as gender equality, demographic shifts, and disability inclusion.   Resources: Multimedia | Building Inclusion: Australia's Disability Strategy Publication | Global Disability Inclusion Report Publication | Methodological Guidelines on Assessing Household Disability-Related Costs and Their Implication for Participation Publication | Building an inclusive future: Social protection as a catalyst for disability empowerment in Viet Nam Publication| Bridging the information gap towards inclusive governance

Need a quick marketing win this week? In today's episode, I'm sharing 3 super easy ways to fill any holes in your schedule and re-engage your existing patients. Review full show notes and resources at mollycahill.com/podcastMentioned in this Episode:1 hour pick my brain call: mollycahill.com/pickmybrainCopy/Paste Email Scripts To Grow Your Instagram: mollyacahill.kartra.comEpisode 167: Your Fear of Unfollows & Unsubscribes Is Hurting Your Business Growth: mollycahill.com/unfollows-unsubscribes-business-growthConnect with Molly:Website: mollycahill.comInstagram: instagram.com/mollyacahillHolistic Marketing Hub holisticmarketinghub.com/enroll

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Ronda Rousey dispatching Gina Carano in just 17 seconds in the MVP MMA event. The result wasn't a surprise but did Rousey prove anything with her comeback and now retiring off this win? Plus we'll discuss where MVP goes from here after the first event on Netflix. Also Conor McGregor's comeback is official as he faces Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event but Brown is skeptical that the Irish superstar actually makes that walk. All this and much more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Ronda Rousey dispatching Gina Carano in just 17 seconds in the MVP MMA event. The result wasn't a surprise but did Rousey prove anything with her comeback and now retiring off this win? Plus we'll discuss where MVP goes from here after the first event on Netflix. Also Conor McGregor's comeback is official as he faces Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event but Brown is skeptical that the Irish superstar actually makes that walk. All this and much more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer, UFC legend Matt Brown and Damon Martin react to Ronda Rousey dispatching Gina Carano in just 17 seconds in the MVP MMA event. The result wasn't a surprise but did Rousey prove anything with her comeback and now retiring off this win? Plus we'll discuss where MVP goes from here after the first event on Netflix. Also Conor McGregor's comeback is official as he faces Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event but Brown is skeptical that the Irish superstar actually makes that walk. All this and much more on the latest episode of The Fighter vs. The Writer! Subscribe to MMA Fighting Check out our full video catalog Like MMA Fighting on Facebook Follow on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The "quick win" mentality, driven by a culture of "get it right now," can negatively impact individuals spiritually, mentally, and physically by promoting shortcuts over sustainable growth. The pursuit of 'quick wins' extends beyond business into spiritual and personal development. The desire for immediate results can lead individuals to misconstrue others' journeys, seeking instant breakthroughs without understanding the underlying processes. This impatience can cause people to abandon the necessary steps for growth, wanting the harvest without the labor or success without discipline. What is going on! Are you ready to transform your relationships and walk in your true purpose? I want you to get two incredible books that are going to help change your life! First up, 'Purposely Married' – a powerful book to building a strong, fulfilling marriage. Whether you're newlyweds or have been together for years, this book offers practical advice and insights to deepen your connection and grow together. Get your copy now at www.purposelymarried.com And that's not all! If you're looking to get the most out of your life and live it with meaning, you need to check out '21 Steps To Walk In Purpose.' This book provides a clear, actionable roadmap to help you pursue your true calling. Don't wait – start your journey today at www.walkinpurposenow.com Our mission is to help people reach their God given potential to step out on faith and be a functioning Christian. To encourage and inspire people to get in the race of life and as long as you have breath, we believe it is not too late for you to live out your purpose. Finally, to be able walk out Acts 1:8 and be a witness for the Power of God in your life to reach others.

In this second episode of the Social Inclusion Series*, we explore how ageing populations are reshaping social protection needs and development across Asia and the Pacific. While demographic trends vary widely across the region, countries are increasingly facing issues on how to support income security, health, care, and dignity in later life. The episode explores the links between ageing, pension systems, and the care economy, which has long relied on women's unpaid labour, including how family-based care is coming under increasing pressure from migration, urbanisation, and changing social and economic conditions. Drawing on examples from the Asia-Pacific region, with a closer look at the experience of Fiji, our guests discuss how social protection can evolve to complement family and community support, reduce poverty, and strengthen resilience across the life course. Meet our guests:  Philip O'Keefe, Professor of Practice, Centre for Population Ageing Research (CEPAR), University of New South Wales Jesse Doyle, Senior Social Protection Specialist (Economist), P4SP Ms Rozia Bi, National Coordinator - Social Protection Reforms, Fiji Ministry of Women, Children & Social Protection For our Quick Wins segment, we spoke with Meghna Ranganathan, Associate Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, who shared insights on how the impacts of social protection interventions on intimate partner violence and household dynamics evolve over time, and reflected on more inclusive approaches to research and evidence. *The Social Inclusion Series, produced by socialprotection.org in partnership with Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), is a three-part series that explores how social protection systems can advance the economic and social inclusion of vulnerable populations across the Indo-Pacific, in line with GEDSI principles, addressing key themes such as gender equality, demographic shifts, and disability inclusion. Resources: Publication | World social protection report 2024-26: Regional companion report for Asia and the Pacific Publication | Social Outlook for Asia and the Pacific 2024 - Protecting our Future Today: Social Protection in Asia and the Pacific Publication | Toward a Resilient Care Ecosystem in Asia and the Pacific - Promising Practices, Lessons Learned, and Pathways for Action on Decent Care Work Publication | Caring Societies, Inclusive, and Green Economies in Asia and the Pacific: Unveiling Data To Advance Women's Empowerment Beyond GDP Blog | Why Asia-Pacific should care about care: Care infrastructure is the next frontier development solution across the region Blog | Ageing in the Global South: The challenge of social protection Publication | Future demand for care in Indonesia, the Philippines & Vietnam Website | Cash Transfer and IPV Research Collaborative Publication | Evolution of intimate partner violence impacts from cash transfers, food transfers, and behaviour change communication: Mixed-method experimental evidence from a nine-year post-programme follow-up in Bangladesh Publication | Decolonising implementation science: a call for methodological pluralism

Arlene is warm, heart-centred, and genuinely passionate about her work. She's been through the retirement journey herself. She knows exactly what it feels like to lie awake at night wondering, "Do I have enough money for this? What will I do with myself? Who am I without my career?" And that's precisely what makes this conversation so valuable. We cover: Why the "ceiling test" is the most powerful tool for finding the real problem your ideal clients are losing sleep over How to use your own lived experience as the foundation of a compelling, credible offer What a Quick Win actually looks like for someone preparing for retirement — and how to design one that creates momentum Why personal messages always come before social media posts (and how to craft one that feels natural, not salesy) How to find your first leads even when you don't have an established audience yet The exact wording trap that keeps heart-centred coaches stuck — and the simple shift that makes your message land Whether you're just getting started or you've been at it for a while and things still feel unclear, this session will show you that clarity comes through doing — not waiting. Big love, Tyson If you are a spiritual coach, healer, practitioner, or facilitator, check out my linktree below for extra resources such as:The Quick Win Campaign eBook - Generate 20 leads in 20 days Access to the Serving Circle Community - Find collaborations with other spiritual business owners Ways to connect with me on Social Mediahttps://linktr.ee/tysonsharpe

Viele Menschen glauben, sie brauchen den perfekten Ernährungsplan, um Ergebnisse zu sehen. In Wahrheit scheitern die meisten an den Basics.In diesem Video zeige ich Dir die 5 einfachsten Regeln, die 80 % Deiner Ergebnisse bestimmen – wissenschaftlich fundiert und direkt umsetzbar.Du lernst:Warum Regelmäßigkeit wichtiger ist als MotivationWie unverarbeitete Lebensmittel Deine Ernährung automatisch verbessernWie viel Du wirklich trinken solltestWie viel Protein sinnvoll istWarum Perfektion Dich sabotiertDiese Prinzipien helfen Dir, Deine Ernährung langfristig zu verbessern – ohne komplizierte Diäten oder unnötigen Stress.Die wichtigsten Stellen:00:00 - Intro01:53 - 5 Quick-Wins in der Ernährung03:11 - Nr. 1: Regelmäßigkeit05:23 - Nr. 2: Unverarbeitet essen07:26 - Nr. 3: Ausreichend trinken09:23 - Nr. 4: Ausreichend Protein10:40 - Nr. 5: 80/20-Regel12:18 - ZusammenfassungWenn Dir diese ROC-TV-Folge gefallen hat, dann lass uns ein Abo und ein Like sowie einen Kommentar da.Teile die Folge mit Menschen, die auch einen Mehrwert davon haben.Feinste Grüße und alles Gute,Chris “The ROC”

In this episode, Cody & Meagan dive into one of the most overlooked opportunities in hospitality: the small revenue levers that quietly drive big results.Everyone talks about ADR and occupancy—but the most successful properties know that real growth comes from maximizing revenue per guest, not just filling rooms.

Everybody loves a quick win, especially when revenue goals are staring you in the face. But in B2B marketing, the fastest-looking result is not always the most valuable one. Long sales cycles, budget timing, research-heavy purchases, and multiple decision-makers mean trust usually builds long before a deal closes.In this week's episode of Little Talks, Sam and Roop chat about how that pressure shows up for marketing teams every day. We see it with brands selling complex equipment, serving municipalities with fixed budgets, or trying to stay in front of buyers over months or even years. Yes, there are near-term opportunities with existing customers through upgrades, parts, and add-ons, but those wins only keep coming when the bigger demand-building work is happening too.The challenge: are we measuring marketing only by what closes immediately, or are we paying attention to the touch points that move new buyers closer to a decision as well? As you head into planning and budget conversations, take a hard look at whether your content, email, social, and media strategy are built for the long game or just the next short burst.See you next week for more Little Talks!— Chelsea, Sam, Claudia, and RoopTell us what you think!

  In the latest episode of the Irish ADHD Is Podcast Linda takes a raw, honest look at what ADHD really feels like behind the scenes. The passion, the burnout, the emotional crash and the complicated relationship we have with motivation. After a short break, Linda returns to share why ADHDers can love something deeply yet struggle to stay consistent, why joy feels fleeting and why pressure‑based ADHD motivation often steals the magic from the things we care about most. You'll hear about The ADHD cycle of hyperfocus → burnout → avoidance Why routine works only when it's flexible The heartbreak of forgetting what brings you joy The “ADHD hangover” after social or business highs How to work with your energy instead of fighting it The power of an ADHD Joy List The “Do or Delegate” rule for ADHD entrepreneurs If you've ever wondered why you can't “just stay motivated,” why success feels anticlimactic or why you crash after big moments, this episode will make you feel seen, understood and a little less alone.   We also look at ADHD burnout, ADHD routines, ADHD emotional regulation, ADHD business tips, neurodivergent entrepreneurs.   ⬇️ LINKS & RESOURCES The ADHD Energy Habit Tracker Align your habits with your energy not the other way around! If you're an ADHD entrepreneur tired of chaos and burnout, this is for you. The Take Space Event Step away from the noise and into a structured, intimate environment designed specifically for Creative & Neurodivergent minds to breathe, focus and map out what's next without the overwhelm. Click here to book your space What if you could finally break free from the chaos and create a simple ADHD-Friendly Systems for Work-Life Balance, that actually works? THE ESSENTIAL ADHD WORK-LIFE BALANCE BLUEPRINT  

We often face a decision as coaches: do we dive deep into mindset and beliefs with our clients, or focus on quick, practical strategies for immediate results?      In this episode, I break down how to balance deep dives and quick wins in your coaching practice. I share the strengths and downsides of each strategy, how to use both to your advantage, and specific coaching examples showing how these strategies can be applied in real life to get clients unstuck.                                   For full show notes and transcript, go to: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/287                Learn more about The Complete Coach here: lindsaydotzlafcoaching.com/the-complete-coach                   Follow along over on Instagram: instagram.com/lindsaydotzlaf

Are your conversion rates falling along with the size of your email list? I interview Jay Schwedelson to learn how to grow your database and drive more sales in 2026.Why Getting Conversions Is Harder Than Ever4 Ways to Grow Your Email DatabaseHow to Fix What's Broken on Your Landing PagesHow to Optimize Your Post-Conversion Thank You Page for Additional ConversionsHow to Use One-Click Actions to Protect Your Email DeliverabilityGuest: Jay Schwedelson | Show Notes: socialmediaexaminer.com/715Review our show on Apple PodcastsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sleep is one of the most important and most overlooked drivers of your health. If you're struggling to fall asleep, waking up at 2–4am, or getting a full night's sleep but still feeling exhausted, your body is trying to tell you something. Poor sleep isn't just about habits, it's a signal that key systems like your nervous system, blood sugar, hormones, or circadian rhythm are out of sync. In this episode, we break down what's actually disrupting your sleep and how to fix it at the root. Here's what you'll understand: • Why sleep issues are rarely just one problem and how stress, blood sugar, and circadian rhythm all interact • The real reasons you can't fall asleep, wake up in the middle of the night, or feel tired despite 7–8 hours • What actually helps (and what doesn't)—from magnesium and melatonin to nervous system regulation • The 5 core pillars of better sleep and the highest-impact changes you can start tonight Sleep isn't something you force, it's something that happens when your body feels safe, balanced, and supported. When you address the root causes, better sleep becomes not just possible but predictable. Visit ⁠functionhealth.com for 160+ lab tests at just $365 a year. Have a question you'd love answered on Office Hours? Submit it here   (0:00) Sleep Quality vs. Duration and Introduction (1:06) Common Causes of Poor Sleep (6:53) Addressing Common Sleep Questions (10:43) Evening Routines and Sleep Timing (12:37) Metabolic, Hormonal, and Hidden Sleep Issues (17:43) Recommendations for Deeper Sleep and Repair (19:33) Supplements and Strategies for Better Sleep (22:22) Key Takeaways and Quick Wins (26:13) Conclusion, Listener Engagement, and Closing Remarks

In this first episode of the Social Inclusion Series*, we shine a spotlight on adolescent girls. Adolescence is a turning point—but one that often goes overlooked in social protection. These years are filled with major transitions, especially for girls, who often face greater challenges in staying in school, taking on care responsibilities, navigating sexual debut, and making decisions about their futures. These challenges are often driven by underlying gender inequalities and poverty, which shape and often constrain these pathways.   In this episode, we explore how social protection can help shift that trajectory. Focusing on risks such as child marriage and early pregnancy, we unpack how well-designed programmes can support girls to stay in school, access essential services, and navigate this critical stage of life with greater security. It also discusses how crisis—from economic shocks to climate change—can deepen risks, making already fragile transitions even more uncertain for adolescent girls.  Our guests dive into the evidence on what works providing some examples in Asia and worldwide and discuss why investing in adolescent girls is key to building more inclusive, resilient and climate-adaptive societies.  Meet our guests:  Kath Ford, Deputy Director, Young Lives Research Program, University of Oxford  Dr. Nyasha Tirivayi, Social Policy Manager, UNICEF Office of Strategy and Evidence-Innocenti  For our Quick Wins segment, we spoke with Eunice Tumwebaze, who is the Manager for Gender, Youth, and Children at the Kampala Capital City Authority in Uganda, who provided and overview of the Uganda's first urban social protection program for girls called “Girls Empowering Girls”.  *The Social Inclusion Series, produced by socialprotection.org in partnership with Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), is a three-part series that explores how social protection systems can advance the economic and social inclusion of vulnerable populations across the Indo-Pacific, in line with GEDSI principles, addressing key themes such as gender equality, demographic shifts, and disability inclusion.    Resources: Publication | Unlocking Potential: How Social Protection Can Improve Disadvantaged Children's Foundational Cognitive Skills  Publication | Weathering the Storm: Climate Shocks Threaten Children's Skills and Learning But Social Protection Can Mitigate Impact  Publication | A Call to Action to expand social protection and care systems and promote decent work to address child poverty  Publication | Non-contributory Social Protection and Adolescents in Lower- and Middle-Income Countries: A Review of Government Programming and Impacts  Publication | Impacts and Design of Social Assistance for Adolescent Girls' Empowerment and Well-Being in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: What Works for Adolescent Girls  Publication | Systematic review of cash plus or bundled interventions targeting adolescents in Africa to reduce HIV risk  News | DSWD's ProtecTEEN program to address adolescent pregnancy  News | DSWD XI, CPD XI forge partnership on Social Protection and PopDev  Technical Brief | The Investment Case for the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy and Child Marriage in South-East Asia   Webinar | Global Evaluation of UNICEF work supporting expansion toward universal child benefits - cash plus programming strengthening adolescent and youth development, opportunities and empowerment In Good practices from Uganda and India  Website | Gender-Responsive Age-Sensitive Social Protection (GRASSP) project  Publication | Towards Gender-Responsive Social Protection: Evidence on policymaking, programme implementation and impacts for women and girls  Publication | A Cash Plus Model for Safe Transitions to a Healthy and Productive Adulthood: Round 4 Findings   

Turning 50 comes with a lot of surprises, but reading a custom Mad Libs advertisement about a hairy luxury tomato cruise might be the most bizarre one yet. Before jumping into childhood lunchbox trauma, Daniel Murray and Jay Schwedelson share some surprisingly effective email marketing tactics that go against conventional wisdom. You will find out why putting newsletter edition numbers back into your subject lines is suddenly working and how three simple words can drastically improve your open rates.‎ Best Moments:(01:56) Daniel reads a hilarious custom Mad Libs advertisement created for Jay's 50th birthday(03:44) Why a documentary about a broken cruise ship is highly recommended viewing(04:44) Jay explains why adding the edition number back into newsletter subject lines is lifting open rates(06:04) How adding a simple personal question to your emails improves reply rates and deliverability(07:45) Using the words and, but, or plus in your pre-header text to increase open rates by 10 percent(11:02) Daniel reveals his childhood trauma of eating banana-flavored sandwiches before lunch

Hannah Zora Strong shares her 14-year journey in PPC, including a memorable mistake involving bid strategies that caused a client crisis. She discusses lessons learned, the importance of communication, and tips for avoiding common PPC pitfalls, especially in the context of AI tools.Key topics:PPC bid strategy mistakesClient communication and transparencyImpact of AI tools on PPC managementSound bites:"My cost per conversion shot up from 20p to 2 pounds""Most things in PPC are fixable""Search expansion can bring fringe terms, be cautious"Chapters00:00 Introduction to PPC and Guest Background04:16 The F-Up Story: A Lesson in PPC Management09:33 Understanding Client Communication and Expectations15:06 Reflections on Management and Team Dynamics18:15 The Importance of Team Support22:39 Navigating Mistakes in PPC24:25 Learning from Past Errors25:17 Common Mistakes in PPC Management32:04 The Role of AI in PPC35:06 Future of PPC and AI Integration43:28 Outro.mp3Hannah Zora Strong on LinkedIn Adworld Conference Search and Stuff

If your freebie isn't converting, it's because the game has changed. I've been coaching clients on this heavily lately, and the old approach of throwing together a quick Canva PDF no longer cuts it. I talk about why freebies just need to be more intentional, and why the difference between a low-value freebie (downloaded and ignored) and a high-value one (talked about, turned into content, leading into your offers) comes down to how you build it and how you market it. In today's episode, we're chatting about: Why freebie culture is back The 3 types of freebies every brand needs: Quick Win, Belief Shift, and Immersive How to reverse engineer your freebie from your paid offer so it actually leads somewhere Why your freebie should be a 6–12 month marketing asset, not a one-time launch tool How 1 strong freebie can generate up to 100 pieces of content with different hooks and CTAs I break down the 3 freebie types in detail: Quick Win Freebies take under 30 minutes to consume and deliver a same-day or same-week result (think templates, scripts, or hooks). Belief Shift Freebies take 30–60 minutes and create an immediate mindset shift with results within 30 days (like my Campaign Crash Course). And Immersive Freebies are 60+ minutes, built around experience and proximity — workshops, challenges, intensives where results build over 30–90 days. If you can't market your freebie in multiple ways, it's not strong enough. Start with one solid freebie, learn how to sell it on social, and build from there.   CONNECT: Connect with me on Instagram to see how I apply what I talk about on the episodes. Get more marketing insights from me beyond the episodes.   BEYOND THE EPISODE: Get private consulting and coaching on your marketing to become your audience's favorite personal brand to follow and buy from. Learn more. Learn how to launch like celebrity brands like SKIMS, Poppi, and Rhode using the Campaign Crash Course™. Get it today! Reinvent the way you market and 3x your audience, demand, and sales with Industry's Choice. Learn more. Get support with all of your design needs for your next campaign with Sales Studio. Get started.  

In this episode of Transit Unplugged, host Paul Comfort sits down with Amanda Vandegrift, Deputy CEO of Finance & Administration and Chief Financial Officer at WeGo Public Transit in Nashville.This conversation is part of our “The Doers” series—highlighting transit leaders who are not just setting vision, but actively delivering results on the ground.Amanda shares her unique journey from private-sector consultant—where she helped design Nashville's “Choose How You Move” ballot initiative—to becoming the executive responsible for implementing it inside the agency.With a newly approved funding stream, a growing system, and rising ridership, Nashville offers a real-world case study in how agencies can move from planning to execution—and actually deliver on what voters approved.What You'll Learn:How to move from a transit referendum to real-world implementationWhat it takes to shift an agency from maintenance mode to growthHow WeGo is achieving double-digit ridership gainsWhy staffing and recruitment must come before expansionHow a low-income fare program can drive access and usageThe role of microtransit partnerships like WeGo Link with UberHow to build financial stability with a $47M reserve fundWhy today's transit CFO is a strategic operator—not just a numbers roleFrom Ballot to Bus ServiceAmanda played a key role in developing Nashville's “Choose How You Move” initiative—a half-cent sales tax increase designed to fund billions in transit improvements.Now inside the agency, she's helping implement:Expanded bus service and increased frequencyNew transit centers and corridor investmentsFirst-mile/last-mile solutions through microtransitA free transit program for qualifying ridersLong-term system growth backed by dedicated fundingThe early results are already showing up, with ridership increases ranging from 10% to 30% as service improves and barriers are removed.Innovation Spotlight: First/Last Mile That WorksWeGo's partnership model with Uber is helping bridge the gap between riders and fixed-route service:19 service zones (and expanding)$2 rides—or free for eligible usersDirect connections to high-frequency routesDelivered at a relatively low cost to the agencyIt's a scalable example of how agencies can extend their reach without overextending fixed-route service.Host: Paul ComfortExecutive Producer: Julie GatesProducer: Chris O'KeeffeEditor: Patrick EmileAssociate Producer: Cyndi RaskinTransit Unplugged is brought to you by Modaxo, passionate about moving the world's people.Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Modaxo Inc., its affiliates or subsidiaries, or any entities they represent (“Modaxo”). This production belongs to Modaxo, and may contain information that may be subject to trademark, copyright, or other intellectual property rights and restrictions. This production provides general information, and should not be relied on as legal advice or opinion. Modaxo specifically disclaims all warranties, express or implied, and will not be liable for any losses, claims, or damages arising from the use of this presentation, from any material contained in it, or from any action or decision taken in response to it.00:00 Welcome to Nashville00:14 Expansion Culture and CFO Role00:22 Meet Amanda Vandergrift02:15 Working with Steve Bland03:34 Two Agencies One Brand05:08 Contracting and Access Service06:22 From Consultant to CFO08:27 Choose How You Move Wins09:22 Quick Wins and Free Fares11:29 Wego Link Uber Zones

Episode notes What happens when a legacy institution in a heavily regulated industry turns AI from a compliance challenge to a competitive advantage? Our guest for this episode, NatWest Bank's Diana Kennedy, shares how the financial services leader does exactly that. The wide-ranging chat explores how NatWest Bank approaches AI-driven transformation, its approach to partnership, and expectations for leaders in setting the pace for innovation.    Featured experts  Diana Kennedy, Director, Architecture and Engineering, NatWest Digital X Ralitsa Nenkova, Global Insurance Leader, Consult Partner and Vice President, Kyndryl   More to the story Scaling AI in regulated spaces Read Diana Kennedy's featured article from the Kyndryl Institute on finding the right partners for AI at scale. AI in Insurance Explore Kyndryl's Insurance Recommendation paper for applied industry insights.

Donald Trump keeps saying the US and Israel are ahead of schedule in their war against Iran. Do they have the strategy? So far that seems in doubt. Dr. Janice Stein from the Munk School at U of T has her take on where things stand during her regular Monday segment on The Bridge. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Send a textWe break the instant-ROI myth in marketing, show how to choose operators who execute, and share a relationship framework that helps you connect deeper, faster. Along the way, we unpack red flags in fractional CMO deals, event tactics that compound, and a practical path to purpose.• marketing is a long game with channel timelines• engineer-to-matchmaker pivot and risk-managed runway• why most agencies specialize in few things• how to spot biased fractional CMO arrangements• set expectations and align brand, message, and strategy• amplified relationships model for fast, deep connection• measuring relationship efficiency to guide effort• journaling, space, and peer input for clarity• conference tactics that attract the right people• first impressions, right-left brain, and trust building• five pillars check-in across mind, body, service, spirit• curating entrepreneur dinners to scale communityFind Bedad on: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/behdadjamshidi/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/behdadjamshidi_/ Website: www.cjammarketing.com To Reach Jordan:Email: Jordan@Edwards.Consulting Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9ejFXH1_BjdnxG4J8u93Zw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jordan.edwards.7503 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jordanfedwards/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanedwards5/ Hope you find value in this. If so please provide a 5-star and drop a review.Complimentary Edwards Consulting Session: https://calendly.com/jordan-edwardsconsulting/30min

Feeling overwhelmed by clutter in your home?You're not alone. So many people want a calm, organized home but feel completely stuck when it comes to decluttering and tidying.Where do you even start?In this episode, I share 10 easy things you can declutter from your home today so you can start making progress immediately.No huge projects. No emotional decisions. Just simple declutter strategies that help you start overcoming overwhelm and building momentum.Because sometimes the fastest way to improve your home organization is not by tackling the hardest areas first, but by starting with quick wins.These are everyday items that quietly create clutter in our homes. Once you remove them, your space instantly feels lighter, calmer, and easier to manage.This episode was inspired by Donna, a member of my free podcast Facebook community, who suggested a “top ten list” episode. Donna has been sharing incredible before and after photos of her decluttering journey, including a transformed basement and a beautifully organized kitchen.Her progress is a reminder that change is possible when we take small intentional steps.Inside this episode you'll discover:• Simple declutter strategies that take minutes • How quick wins make organizing and tidying easier • Why starting small helps break the cycle of clutter • How decluttering supports a calmer home for you and your familyIf your home feels overwhelming right now, this episode will help you take the first simple step toward better organization.Because decluttering doesn't have to be complicated.It can start with one small decision today.And that decision might be the beginning of a calmer, more intentional home.If you'd like extra support on your decluttering journey, come and join us inside my free podcast community.Join the free Facebook group here: Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookInside the group you can also take part in my monthly online decluttering session, where we work together to declutter and organize our homes in real time.Because organizing is easier when you do it with others.Press play and start decluttering today.Thanks for listening! For more organizational motivation, support and free resources:Join my online membership Clutter Free CollectiveJoin my podcast Facebook group Living Clutter Free Forever Podcast: KonMari® Inspired Organizing | FacebookVisit my website www.caroline-thor.com Come and say 'hi' on Instagram @caro.thor Follow me on Facebook @carolineorganizer

Send a textDee and Carol are back to talk about impatiens, quick wins in the vegetable garden, a new book on cut flowers and several other topics, planned and unplanned.For more information, check out our Substack newsletterTo watch this episode on YouTube, click here. If you are interested in Dee's new garden hose, here's the affiliate link.Flowers:  National Garden Bureau has declared it to be the Year of the Impatien.  On the Bookshelf:  The Beginner's Cut Flower Garden: Grow, Nourish, and Create Bliss Year-Round, by Elizabeth Brown with photos by Lindsay Fairchild (Amazon Link).  Dirt:  Burp Your House. Garden to Visit: Tucson Botanical Gardens Rabbit Holes: Bertha Damon, a Lost Lady of Garden Writing.  The series of books about Mrs. Pollifax, CIA spy!  Baba Marta Day, celebrated on March 1 in Bulgaria. Also  Marce Catlett: The Force of a Story by Wendell Berry? (Amazon Link)(Check out our affiliate links here. Book links are also affiliate links.)As always, we appreciate all of you for listening to the podcast!Support the showOn Instagram: Carol: Indygardener, Dee: RedDirtRamblings, Our podcast: TheGardenangelists.On Facebook: The Gardenangelists' Garden Club.On YouTube.

Joe Bockerstette is a former consulting partner at Price Waterhouse Cooper and a seasoned leader in supply chain transformation. Currently a partner at Business Enterprise Mapping (BEM), Joe helps companies untangle complex workflows and build sustainable systems for growth. Along the way we discuss – Working for UPS (3:30), The Pressure of Big Four Consulting (5:30), Angel Investors (6:45), $20 Million Heartbreak (8:55), The Origin of Business Mapping (10:00), Red Clouds and Quick Wins (11:15), Why Leaders Misunderstand Process (14:00), The "SAW" Workshop (17:45), Measuring Effectiveness vs. Efficiency (19:00), Right Process = Great Deliverable (24:15) and Amy and "I've Got This" National Down Syndrome Society (25:30). Interested in streamlining your business processes? Visit Joe at Business Enterprise Mapping Watch Amy Bockerstette's "I've Got This" moment with Gary Woodland at the 2019 Waste Management Phoenix Open. This podcast is partnered with LukeLeaders1248, a nonprofit that provides scholarships for the children of military Veterans. Send a donation, large or small, through PayPal @LukeLeaders1248; Venmo @LukeLeaders1248; or our website @ www.lukeleaders1248.com. Music intro and outro from the creative brilliance of Kenny Kilgore. Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.

Send a textWelcome to the Laundromat Resource podcast! In this episode, host Jordan Berry shares a comprehensive, free, three-part course packed with everything you need to know about buying your first laundromat. Whether you're new to the business or looking to up your game, Jordan Berry breaks down the process into straightforward, actionable steps.You'll learn how to find laundromat deals using a proven six-step system that leverages public markets, broker networks, and off-market opportunities. Jordan Berry introduces powerful tools like the Laundromat DFY (Done For You) platform, designed to help you organize leads and track your progress—completely free of charge.But the journey doesn't stop at finding a deal. The course dives deep into how to properly evaluate a laundromat's value, craft compelling offers, and perform thorough due diligence to avoid costly mistakes. With practical tips, real industry insights, and free resources provided throughout, this episode is your ultimate guide to making smart, informed decisions as you enter the laundromat business.Grab your notepad, get ready for step-by-step advice, and start your journey toward laundromat ownership today!In this episode; Jordan discuss:00:00 "CRM for Tracking Deal Action"07:30 Activity Logging Workflow14:32 Broker Outreach: Minimum Info & Cadence16:28 Targeted Laundromat Listing Strategy25:57 "Laundromat Deals and Direct Mail"30:27 "Laundromat Deal Analysis Explained"34:15 "Laundromat Analysis Tool Overview"43:26 "Quick Wins for Higher Income"47:01 "Maximizing Lease Terms Advice"51:13 Laundromat Valuation and Buyer Demand59:08 "Buying Your First Laundromat"01:04:31 "Tracking Laundry Machine Usage"01:07:05 "Verifying Laundromat Income Methods"01:10:49 "Machine Model Numbers Matter"01:16:26 Avoiding Hidden Business Expenses01:21:47 "Laundromat Ownership Made Easy"

Tiny tweaks are where the real wins hide, and this one is basically a checklist of easy tests you can run without ripping up your whole marketing stack. Jay Schwedelson pulls rapid-fire insights from billions of emails and thousands of campaigns to show how small layout and UX choices can swing clicks, submissions, and conversions way more than you would expect.ㅤBest Moments:(01:45) Left-justified email copy beats center-justified by 12% on click-through(02:45) Add one reassurance line under a form, and submissions lift by 18%(03:45) About 1 in 5 email clicks hit your logo, so stop wasting that traffic on the homepage(04:42) Every extra required form field drops submissions by around 9%(05:15) Fridays are not dead, webinar attendance is up 75% year over year(06:45) Remove social buttons from your landing page, and conversions rise by over 8%ㅤCheck out Jay's YOUTUBE Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@schwedelsonCheck out Jay's TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@schwedelsonCheck Out Jay's INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/jayschwedelson/ㅤPre-order Jay Schwedelson's new book, Stupider People Have Done It (out April 21, 2026). All net proceeds are donated to The V Foundation for Cancer Research—let's kick cancer's butt: https://www.amazon.com/Stupider-People-Have-Done-Marketing/dp/1637635206

You're in for an awesome episode today! I sat down with functional practitioner and Balancing Hormones Naturally podcast host Leah Brueggeman to talk fertility, hormones, and the environmental stressors most people overlook.Leah breaks down how toxins, everyday products, and nervous system stress can disrupt hormone balance in both women and men… often without obvious warning signs. We dig into the foundations of hormone health, including blood sugar balance, minerals, digestion, protein, fiber, and why “doing all the right things” doesn't work if the body is stuck in survival mode.Leah also shares her personal health journey and practical, realistic steps to reduce endocrine disruptors in daily life, support fertility naturally, and create a healthier internal environment for conception.If fertility or hormone health has felt confusing, frustrating, or out of reach, this episode offers clarity, perspective, and actionable guidance!Want more from Leah?Balancing Hormones Naturally PodcastYouTubeleahbrueggemann.com00:56 Guest Introduction: Leah Brueggeman01:23 The Impact of Environment on Hormones03:29 Rising Infertility Rates and Environmental Factors06:40 Increasing Resilience and Personal Health Journey15:19 Understanding Hormonal Imbalances17:49 Symptoms and Signs of Hormonal Imbalances18:50 Men's Health and Fertility22:59 Chronic Exposures and Long-term Effects26:40 Understanding Your Nervous System Ladder27:05 Calming Techniques for Fight or Flight27:23 Addressing Nervous System Shutdown27:43 The Importance of Matching Your Regulation Techniques28:27 Mineral Support for Adrenals and Thyroid28:51 Digestive Health and Nutrient Absorption29:15 Potassium-Rich Foods for Stress Management29:57 The Role of Sodium and Vitamin C in Adrenal Health30:52 Foundational Patterns for Health31:40 The Gradual Decline of Health and Energy33:12 Quick Wins for Health Improvement33:39 The Importance of Blood Sugar Balance39:57 Debunking Hormone Myths42:06 Advice for the Fertility Journey45:16 Considerations Before IVF49:03 The Power of a Healing Environment49:54 Where to Find More Information50:33 Final Thoughts and EncouragementIG: @MoldFindersNot sure the best way to get started? Follow these simple steps to hit the ground running…Step 1: Subscribe To Our Podcast!Step 2: Want a Test More Advanced Than ERMI? www.TheDustTest.com⁠Step 3: Already Have An ERMI? Find Out What It Actually Means. ⁠⁠www.ErmiCode.com⁠Step 4: Text Me (yes, it's really me!) The Mold Phone: 949-528-8704Step 5: Book A FREE Consultation www.yesweinspect.com/call

This week we're diving into the health stories you'll actually want to know about as we head into mid-December. We're unpacking why sugar cravings are so common and what's really happening in your brain and body when they strike, plus the small, practical shifts that genuinely help. We look at the wild rise of protein shakes, from beef-sludge origins to celebrity smoothies and Michelin-styled blends, and what you actually need to know about protein for real-world health. We also explore the science of better sleep. A new wave of research is showing just how much gentle, consistent mind–body movement regulates cortisol, supports the nervous system and improves sleep quality over time. We break down what really makes the difference and how to build habits that help you sleep more deeply and wake up feeling human again. Ella's book signing on the 16th: https://www.bookbaruk.com/event-details/meet-ella-mills-exclusive-pre-publication-signing-and-meet-greet 50% off code for Quick Wins with ⁠Waterstones⁠ - ‘QUICKWINS50' (enter the code at checkout) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices