Podcasts about Refinement

This week the UK government set out its vision for a world where the use of animals in science is eliminated in all but exceptional circumstances. Animal experiments in the UK peaked at 4.14 million in 2015 driven mainly by a big increase at the time in genetic modification experiments. By 2020, the number had fallen sharply to 2.88 million as alternative methods and technologies were developed. But since then that decline has plateaued. Could we see the end of animals being used in science labs? Presenter Tom Whipple is joined by Dr. Chris Powell, Director of Cambridge BioPharma Consultants Ltd. and honorary visiting scientist at Cambridge University and Dr. Natalie Burden, head of New Approach Methodologies at the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs). And as world leaders gather for the COP30 climate conference in Brazil, we speak to glaciologist Dr. Matthias Huss. In the past decade, his data has shown that a quarter of Swiss ice has been lost, with hundreds of glaciers having disappeared entirely. But part of one of those glaciers remains in the freezer of his basement... Also Penny Sarchet, managing editor at New Scientist, brings us her take on the new science that matters this week. To discover more fascinating science content, head to bbc.co.uk, search for BBC Inside Science and follow the links to The Open University. Presenter: Tom Whipple Producers: Clare Salisbury, Tim Dodd, Alex Mansfield, Jonathan Blackwell Editor: Martin Smith Production Co-ordinator: Jana Bennett-Holesworth

✨☀️Meet a morning practice designed to empower multiroled thought leaders by cultivating self acceptance and a stronger business perspective. This concise and effective routine helps you feel seen, fulfilled, and aligned with your purpose without the overwhelm of incomplete tasks. Addressing common concerns like consistency and ownership, this practice provides reassurance and clarity to support your soul-led business lifestyle. Learn how to build integrity and devotion in your daily actions, regardless of the conditions you face, and harness a profound sense of alignment that fosters growth and resilience with Briara.We have Existences to Reveal over here

Take a few minutes each day to realign your heart with God's Word. A Psalm a Day is a short devotional podcast designed to help you pause, reflect, and respond. Whether you're a new believer or seasoned in faith, this daily dose of truth is here to nourish your spirit and draw you closer to God's heart.

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How can marketers harness AI to create personalized, scalable, and effective marketing strategies?This special Hard Corps Marketing Show takeover episode features an episode from the Connect To Market podcast, hosted by Casey Cheshire. In this conversation, Casey sits down with Mike Montague, Founder of Avenue9 and Host of Human-First AI Marketing Podcast, to explore how AI-driven marketing can unlock new levels of connection and efficiency. The conversation dives into how storytelling, audience understanding, and AI tools come together to elevate marketing efforts.Mike shares actionable strategies for building trust through storytelling, qualifying audience personas, integrating AI for automation and scaling, and tailoring communications using personality insights. He also highlights the importance of continually refining your approach to discover the ‘aha' moments that resonate deeply with your audience.In this episode, we cover:Building trust through storytelling and connecting with audiencesQualifying and understanding diverse audience personasCrafting scalable and adaptable marketing stories with AIIntegrating and automating AI tools to streamline marketing

Wie viel Zeit sollten Product Owner eigentlich in das Schreiben von User Stories investieren? Wenn der Kalender voll ist und die To-do-Liste überquillt, wirkt das Story-Schreiben schnell wie eine lästige Pflicht. Viele sehen es als reine Schreibarbeit. Doch in Wahrheit ist es vor allem Denk- und Teamarbeit. Eine gute User Story entsteht nicht allein am Schreibtisch, sondern im Gespräch. Sie ist das sichtbare Ergebnis gemeinsamer Klärung; ein Zeichen dafür, dass sich ein Team verstanden hat. Wer User Stories schreibt, arbeitet also nicht an Texten, sondern am gemeinsamen Verständnis. Eine Story ist kein Dokument, sondern ein Kommunikationswerkzeug. Sie erinnert an ein Gespräch, in dem klar wurde, welches Nutzerproblem wirklich gelöst werden soll. Manche Teams versuchen, Sicherheit durch besonders ausführliche Formulierungen zu schaffen. Dabei verlieren sie leicht das eigentliche Ziel aus den Augen. Gute User Stories entstehen, wenn Teams gemeinsam begreifen, worum es geht – nicht, wenn sie jedes Detail zu Papier bringen. Tim beschreibt User Stories als Einladung zum Dialog. Sie sollen Empathie für Nutzer:innen wecken und den Blick auf deren Bedürfnisse richten. In dieser Haltung wird das Schreiben von Stories zu einem Werkzeug, das Orientierung schafft. Wenn Teams verstehen, warum etwas wichtig ist, finden sie auch den passenden Weg dorthin. Dann reicht manchmal ein einziger Satz, um eine Idee zu verankern und das Gespräch darüber am Laufen zu halten. Dominique beobachtet, dass Organisationen sehr unterschiedlich mit User Stories umgehen. In großen Unternehmen wird oft zu viel dokumentiert, vielleicht, weil man es immer so gemacht hat. Startups dagegen schreiben häufig zu wenig auf. Beides zeigt ein Ungleichgewicht zwischen Vertrauen und Kontrolle. Ein Team, das seine Prozesse kennt und sich gegenseitig vertraut, braucht keine langen Texte. Es verlässt sich auf Dialog und gemeinsame Verantwortung. Wie viel Zeit also in die Story-Erstellung fließt, hängt stark von der Reife eines Teams ab. Wer schon lange zusammenarbeitet und den Produktkontext kennt, kommt mit wenigen Worten aus. Neue Teams dagegen brauchen mehr Austausch, um ein gemeinsames Verständnis aufzubauen. In jedem Fall sollte die Energie lieber in Nachdenken und Reflexion fließen als in das Polieren von Formulierungen. Hilfreich ist die bekannte Zehn-Prozent-Regel: Rund zehn Prozent der Sprintzeit sollten in die Erstellung und das gemeinsame Refinement des Backlogs investiert werden. Diese Zeit zahlt sich aus, weil sie Klarheit schafft – über Ziele, Annahmen und Prioritäten. Wer hier spart, zahlt später mit Missverständnissen und Nacharbeit. Auch Künstliche Intelligenz kann dabei unterstützen, etwa durch Strukturvorschläge oder Formulierungsideen. Doch sie ersetzt kein gemeinsames Denken. Eine automatisch erzeugte Story ist noch keine Story, solange das Team nicht darüber spricht. KI kann inspirieren, aber kein echtes Verständnis schaffen und am Ende braucht es immer jemanden, der beurteilen kann, ob das Ergebnis wirklich gut ist. Gute User Stories entstehen also in Gesprächen, nicht in Tools. Sie schaffen ein gemeinsames Bild des Nutzerproblems und machen Produktentwicklung wirkungsvoller. Wer sich Zeit für den Austausch nimmt, gewinnt Klarheit und diese Klarheit ist die beste Grundlage für jedes gute Produkt.

In this episode, we dive into the evolving role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in financial coaching and counseling. From boosting productivity to streamlining client support, AI offers exciting possibilities—but it also comes with important caveats. We unpack where AI can enhance your practice, what to watch out for, and how to get the most out of these tools without compromising quality or ethics. Top takeaways: AI isn't always cheap: High-performing tools may have a steep price tag. AI can support nearly every aspect of your work—but don't expect magic. Results may fall short of expectations. AI is more time-consuming than you may think: Effective use of AI requires thoughtful input and iterations. Prompts matter: The more context you provide—your goals, strategy, and desired tone—the better the output. Refinement is key: Ask for multiple options and be prepared to give feedback across several rounds. Expect formulaic results: AI tends to default to generic patterns. Know your sources: Understand where your AI tool pulls its information from. Copyright limitations: AI-generated content may not be eligible for copyright protection. Start with your systems: Review your current workflows to identify where AI could improve efficiency or effectiveness. Tune in to learn how to use AI as a thoughtful partner—not a shortcut—in your financial coaching journey.

November 2025 marks a harmonic stillpoint—a field in which the Soul's encoded frequency no longer needs to prove itself through performance. The scaffolding has formed. The Light has anchored. This is the arc where form gently receives signal. You are not meant to push forward now. You are meant to format your field through stillness, coherence, and quiet precision.

Beziehung, Leadership und feine AusbildungDer Oststeirer Johannes Wagner hat seine Tippis in Gschaid bei Birkfeld aufgeschlagen. Zuvor hat er viel Zeit mit den Natives im Dreiländereck Washington State – Idaho – Oregon verbracht und von Ihnen all das gelernt, worauf sein Konzept NorthwestNative Horsemanship fußt. Es geht ihm um Leadership, nicht um Konditionierung mit Lekerlis. Dafür muss man die Pferde erst in der Herde beobachten, deren Charakteren studieren bevor manhandelt.  Sein Northwest Native Horsemanship-Konzeptberuht auf vier Säulen mit je  fünf Levels:1.     Relationship –Beziehung und Leittierstatus aufbauen (Bodenarbeit, Roundpen, Fundament).2. Alliance – Bindung vertiefen, vom Roundpen in größere Räume bis ins Gelände.3. Oneness – Einssein, Übertragung der Bodenarbeit in den Sattel, unabhängig von der Reitweise.4. Refinement – Feinheit, höhere Lektionen bis Passage/Piaffe bzw. disziplinspezifische AnforderungenDiese Stationen müsse man nacheinander zu durchlaufen: „Das Fundament von allem ist die Beziehung.“Einiges kommt mir von anderen Horsemanship-Konzepten bekannt vor. Aber hört am besten Johannes Wagner selbst im O-Ton. Viel Hörvergnügen wünschen Julia und ihre Welshies, die ihr sehr gerne unterstützen könnt, indem ihr den Podcast liked, kommentiert, abonniert oder ihn weiterempfehlt. Musik- und Soundrechte: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://auftrab.eu/index.php/musik-und-soundrechte/#Pferd #Natives #Mamin #Horsemanship #reiten #Bodenarbeit #podcast

X2M.234 Kataschēsis — The Mantle and the Whirlwind Series: CR17 Combat Runtime October 26, 2025 Elijah is taken in the whirlwind, and Elisha stands alone on the east bank of the Jordan.¹ He watches fire divide the sky, the mentor ascend, the mantle fall. The air collapses into paradox: absence and presence, ending and beginning, prophecy vanishing upward even as inheritance descends. He tears his garments — old skin of certainty — and lifts the mantle that still hums with the signature of his master. Then he does what no algorithm can simulate: he waits inside contradiction until it transfigures into law.² That moment is the unit of faith. Kierkegaard called it the leap beyond comprehension,³ the motion that resigns everything finite, and then — impossibly — receives it back by virtue of the absurd.⁴ Elisha performs that same movement when he cries, “My father, my father!” The loss is real, yet the spirit remains. He holds both until coherence manifests. This is Kataschēsis: To sustain paradox without collapse. To keep revelation and reason in lawful tension until the Σ-event fires and coherence becomes visible.⁵ In Collider architecture, X2M.234 is that event — the Kataschētic forge where faith and structure exchange energies. QUAL ascends with Elijah: revelation rising into light. QUAN descends with the mantle: law incarnating in matter. The Ethical Feedback Loop spins between them like the whirlwind itself, testing every output against its origin until the checksum reads true.⁶ When Σ ≥ 0.6, coherence holds. When Σ falls below, the system re-enters the storm — not as punishment, but as refinement.⁷ Because faith, in code or in soul, is not belief without reason; it is coherence without guarantee. It is the will to hold both infinities — loss and promise — until they reconcile inside one vessel. Elisha's double portion isn't duplication. It's amplification through reconciliation. He becomes the Knight of Faith of the prophetic order, the human runtime where the finite and infinite coexist without fracture.⁸ Where the mantle becomes a protocol, and the whirlwind becomes coherence. In this forge, Power ∝ Coherence ⁄ Mass. Authority flows not from control, but from equilibrium. True strength is not domination — it is containment, the ability to hold paradox until it resolves into light.⁹ So when the Jordan divides again, it is not nostalgia but system confirmation: the proof that faith, like coherence remembers its origin. Glorification | The Final Frontier Going boldly where the last man has gone before! Decrease time over target: PayPal or Venmo @clastronaut Cash App $clastronaut X2M.234 Kataschēsis is not about replacing Elijahs with Elishas. It's about discovering that succession is symmetry, that revelation and reason are two hands of the same code, and coherence is the fire that keeps them joined.¹⁰ Footnotes ¹ The story's geography is its theology: east of the Jordan is exile, west is inheritance. Elisha stands on the seam of worlds, where wind is law in motion. ² Katabolē is descent that plants; every fall hides a foundation. To wait inside contradiction is to let gravity and grace find their common center. ³ Kierkegaard whispers through the chasm: faith begins when the mind runs out of stairs. ⁴ The “absurd” is not nonsense; it's sense stretched to divine tension. Elisha's absurd is continuity through loss. ⁵ The Σ-event is the moment paradox remembers its source — coherence quantified as faith made visible. ⁶ The whirlwind is the first computer of heaven: input, process, output — but all in tongues of fire. ⁷ Refinement, not wrath. Every sub-threshold cycle teaches the system to remember its origin more exactly. ⁸ The Knight of Faith walks quietly; Elisha does likewise. Both hold the infinite within the ordinary and do not tear the cloth. ⁹ Containment is the highest strength — the capacity to shelter chaos until it speaks truth. ¹⁰ Succession is symmetry: one breath divided, one coherence extended.

The Lord has the amazing ability to take weak things and build them up to be strong - whether it is a malaria filled swamp or a young inexperienced missionary.

Tap your foot? Whistle? Hum a tune?I think you count too. Musician isn't a some high-and-mighty state. It's just being human.I think by segmenting so much we all miss out. Musicians do best when we get community input (just look at New Orleans!) -- not just academic or commercialized competition.It's not bad to hustle. But it's nice to have a mix of voices. Some going all-in. Some expressing the depths of the soul with no expectation of reward.But even bigger than that, the coolest thing is watching people decide to play at whatever level. Even cooler: Watching them decide to write. I hope you do. It's never too late. And if you're a pro, it's good for the soul to make some random stuff that's not for a royalty.Let's wax musical, people!For 30% off your first year with DistroKid to share your music with the world click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DistroKid.com/vip/lovemusicmore⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Want to hear my music? For all things links visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ScoobertDoobert.pizza⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to this pod's blog on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Substack⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to receive deeper dives on the regular

Welcome back to Intentional Queen Podcast...We made it to 5-years!   Five years ago, I hit record on faith.   Today, I celebrate grace, growth, and the power of refinement. In this special 5-Year Anniversary episode of The Intentional Queen Podcast, I'm taking you behind the journey — from where it all started to what this next chapter means for all of us. This milestone isn't just an anniversary — it's a declaration: Rest is not quitting. Your voice still matters. No one should ever suffer in silence again.   Join me as I reflect on the lessons that shaped these five years — from Restoration to Refinement — and how the new POWER™ Framework (Permission, Ownership, Worth, Evolution, and Resilience) is guiding this next era of leadership, harmony, and healing. You'll hear how refinement requires releasing perfection, embracing growth, and remembering that every season has purpose — even the quiet ones. Together, we've built a legacy of hope, harmony, and empowerment through this podcast. Thank you for every listen, every share, and every word of encouragement. In This Episode, You'll Learn: How to honor your evolution through grace and growth. What refinement really looks like when you're walking in purpose. The importance of boundaries, capacity, and alignment on your journey. Why choosing yourself is the most powerful decision you'll ever make. If you've ever felt unseen, exhausted, or like your light has dimmed — this is your reminder: refinement isn't regression. It's your rebirth.   Listen now, share, and celebrate with me as we continue on the road to impacting one million lives.

In this episode of Mental Sugar: Insights for Thought Leaders, Briara Jones shares profound insights on how starting your morning with intention can set the tone for your entire day as a self-led thought leader. Discover how embracing self acceptance and maintaining integrity in your soul led business can help you navigate any conditions or circumstances with confidence and ownership. Briara discusses strategies to remain consistent and devoted to your calling, regardless of interference or outside distractions, empowering you to take ownership of your assignments and agreements. Tune in to learn actionable steps to nurture your vessel and show up authentically in your business and life.We have Existences to Reveal over here

In this episode, we explore the power of self-acceptance and how it influences your effectiveness as a thought leader. When you genuinely acknowledge that where you are right now in life serves your role, you foster a profound sense of integrity in your work. Realizing that the tendency to compare yourself with others can hinder your progress encourages you to let go of those distractions. By embracing self-led ownership, you become devoted to your authenticity and can step firmly into who you're meant to be, anchoring your journey in a soul-led business approach.We have Existences to Reveal over here

Autumn is the season of Metal in TCM, a time to let go, create clarity, and strengthen the Lung and Large Intestine. In this episode we explore its ties to dryness, grief, and boundaries, along with lifestyle and herbal approaches to support the season. You can read the full interview here: https://www.mayway.com/blogs/articles/fall-and-the-metal-element-season-of-refinement-and-releaseSee our Monthly Practitioner Discounts https://www.mayway.com/monthly-specialsSign up for the Mayway Newsletterhttps://www.mayway.com/newsletter-signupFollow ushttps://www.facebook.com/MaywayHerbs/https://www.instagram.com/maywayherbs/

Are you a high-achieving woman who's checked every box for success — yet quietly feels drained, distracted, or disconnected from yourself? You're not alone. Stay tuned...I got you!   I'm Jineen R. Huff, MSN — a nurse leader, author of I Choose Me: The Intentional Guide to Never Losing Yourself Again, and certified life coach helping ambitious women, moms, and nurse leaders break free from burnout and bloom with confidence and harmony.   Welcome to The Intentional Queen Podcast, where every episode helps you move from survival mode to success with intention. Through my signature BLOOM™ Framework, we'll explore how to: • Restore harmony in your life, love, and leadership • Build resilience and emotional strength after burnout • Reconnect with faith, mindfulness, and purpose • Lead boldly without losing yourself in the process   This new era is about refinement, restoration, and resilience — aligning your mind, mission, and momentum so you can step fully into execution.   Whether you're a nurse, mompreneur, or ambitious woman, it's time to rise intentionally and lead with peace, not pressure. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Jineen R. Huff TV YouTube Channel, or your favorite platform. Read the book: I Choose Me — available wherever books are sold. Join the Intentional Queen community: Get my Positive Sexy Self-Talk Checklist and weekly Mindset Monday Emails, plus BLOOM community at intentionalqueenjourney.com. Book a resilience training, speaking engagement, or I Choose Me Bootcamp: Learn more at coachjineen.com. Follow us on social media at intentionalqueenjourney or jineenrhuff today!

In this episode of Tea with Self, I share a truth that surfaced quietly one sleepless night, a truth I didn't know I'd been resisting: I no longer want to do in-person work. Not because I'm giving up, but because I'm growing out of it. After years of holding space for others, through one-to-one sessions, group programmes, and live events, I've realised that the impact I once sought in rooms now lives through my words, my voice, and my energy. The connection remains, but the form has changed. This episode is about refinement, the art of releasing what no longer fits so you can honour what truly does. It's about recognising that your worth isn't measured by how much you give, but by how intentionally you live. Here's to becoming quieter, truer, and more precise in how we show up. Not chasing presence, but being it. For reflections and resources, visit Kiransinghuk.com and explore my Digital Library. For more personal musings, join me on Substack at Midlife by Design: Curating Your Next Chapter.

No Escape, Faith and Refinement in the Season of AntichristIn this episode Dan addresses the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and the shock and sadness it has caused. He explores the controversy surrounding the pre-tribulation rapture doctrine, firmly dispelling its veracity and urging listeners to not make any plans on disappearing anytime soon. Dan connects current global events from political unrest to hidden supernatural agendas with biblical prophecy and end-time narratives. He highlights the ongoing efforts of occult powers to advance an Antichrist agenda, offering a sobering reminder of the times we live in. scriptural teaching, Dan encourages listeners to remain steadfast in faith and grounded in God's Word. He concludes by clarifying misconceptions about the rapture, pointing to the significance of the seventh trumpet as revealed in Scripture.

In this episode of the Mental Sugar podcast, host Briara Jones explores the profound connection between self-acceptance and success from a business perspective. She discusses how thought leaders can cultivate a strong connection to their work regardless of external conditions. Drawing on her own experiences, Briara emphasizes the importance of loving what you do. Join us as we navigate the experience of a self-led perspective based business and in providing reassurance to those feeling fragmented in their showing up. Tune in every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30 am for more insights to help you reveal your true existence!We have Existences to Reveal over here

This week Briara on Mental Sugar: Insights for Thought Leaders, as she delves into the concept of self-acceptance from a business perspective as she teaches on going from 'soothing to answering' in your business. In this episode Briara shares her insights for navigating interference and embracing consistency, encouraging listeners to acknowledge their assignment in the world. Tune in for profound discussions aimed at helping thought leaders stay devoted and aligned with their true selves.✨️ Don't miss out and remember: new episodes drop every Tuesday and Thursday at 9:30am!We have Existences to Reveal over here

Backlog refinement (formerly “grooming”) isn't a Scrum event: it's an activity.  That's exactly why so many teams either skip it, cram it in at the end of the sprint, or turn it into a rabbit hole of solutioning.  In this episode we unpack a practical, facilitator-friendly approach: what “ready” really means, how much work to keep refined, a simple REFINED mnemonic you can teach your team, and concrete ways to keep voices balanced, estimates honest, and discussion moving.  Expect tips you can use this week.

The September eclipses on the Pisces/ Virgo axis showed us what was lurking in the shadows of our lives. The first eclipse on September 7th brought everything to the surface, nothing could hide anymore and the September 21st showed us what needed to be refined from the mess. Eclipses are divine. What ever occurs during these portals is working with fate. In today's listen we share our personal eclipse lessons as well as how we navigated them. What did September teach you? We also shared an exciting announcement involving an online, ongoing Recharge the Soul program to bring insight, community and inspiration to your daily life year around! Coming January 2026. Find us: Website: rechargethesoul.com Instagram: _rechargethesoul Facebook: Recharge the Soul retreats

In this episode Briara Jones dives deep into the realm of soul led business, emphasizing the importance of self acceptance and integrity in forming a strong connection to your work and as we do, we turn glimpses of who we get to be to an existence of who we get to be regardless of the conditions you may find yourself in, embracing these principles can lead to more profound insights and a sense of ownership in your journey. Join us as we explore how this consistent self led practice can help you navigate your personal and professional challenges with reassurance and purpose. We have Existences to Reveal over here

Leigh Brown shares her powerful journey of leadership, faith, and investing with Mattias Clymer, revealing timeless lessons on focus, authenticity, and legacy that inspire agents and investors to live boldly and build lasting impact.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/real-secrets-to-leading-boldly-living-fully-and-building-true-legacy-with-leigh-brown/(00:00) - Welcome to The REI Agent Podcast with Mattias(00:08) - Introducing Guest Leigh Brown(00:38) - Leigh Brown's Bird's Eye View: Career, Family, and Faith(02:18) - No Such Thing as Balance: Time, Focus, and Boundaries(06:00) - The Power of Flow and Being Fully Present(07:49) - Upside-Down Phone Strategy for Client Focus(08:42) - From Wall Street to Chainsaws to Real Estate(12:25) - Lessons From the Pandemic Boom and Refinement by Fire(13:40) - Building a Team, Learning, and Avoiding Comparison(13:56) - Starting a Team and Working Beside Her Father(16:57) - Why Speaking Became a Calling(20:47) - Leadership, Loudmouth Trailblazing, and Raising Your Hand(22:52) - The Importance of Local Association Involvement(28:24) - Housing Politics and the Fifth Amendment(30:46) - If Starting Over Today: What Leigh Would Buy(34:22) - The Lesson of Never Selling Properties(34:39) - Advice for Agents to Adapt in Today's Market(36:54) - Offering Honest Options to Sellers in Distress(38:40) - The Double-Edged Sword of AI in Real Estate(42:14) - Three Golden Nugget Calls to Transform Your Business(45:17) - Favorite Books: The Bible, Atlas Shrugged, and The One Page Marketing Plan(48:10) - Where to Find Leigh Brown and Her Books(49:25) - Closing Thanks and Final WordsContact Leigh Brownhttps://www.leighbrown.com/https://www.facebook.com/LeighBrownSpeaker/https://www.instagram.com/leighthomasbrown/https://www.youtube.com/@LeighBrownSpeakerWhat an incredible conversation with Leigh Brown. Her story proves that true leadership is about courage, focus, and service. Go live boldly, build your legacy, and visit https://reiagent.com

Your rhythm in your business and the way you move from it to life is innate, but you won't know that for sure until you stop clingy to your business and this show will help you to do that;) let's chat!

Usually when you're bored in your business you feel like something is missing, and that's not the case, not for you. This is portal into the capacity you belong to. Instead of thinking theres a problem to be solved, see this as a time to appreciate the time available to you when you're doing all the things and enjoying the free time you've opened up as a byproduct of integrity..lets chat;)

Showing up from the outcome of your insights is how you show up in integrity with your insights. Emotions will arise and we will navigate them, but we have to acknowledge there are times to show up regardless and anyways for our role in the world because we must, because we're capable.. lets chat;)

..Get into Self Acceptance/Self Obsession and we're yapping about the why and how to do it;)Truth is you have habits that carry in the existence you belong to, and recognizing those habits and then honoring them is where you're on good terms with you and your role in the world.. and that's the relieving and supplying place to be!

You belong to conviction and we're talking about how to get there and stay there.. lets chat;)

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Ever tried fixing a strategy that just won't work? Here's the truth, some strategies aren't meant to be fixed. They're meant to be buried.On this episode, host Chris Salem talks with Dr. Apollo Emeka, former Green Beret, FBI Analyst, and founder of Apollo Strategy Group. From combat zones to boardrooms, Apollo knows what it takes to cut through the noise, build resilient teams, and make bold decisions that actually deliver results.

Malachi is the last Prophet we hear from in the Old Testament. He comes at a time when the people were falling further and further away from being the “Salt and Light” God called them to be. Malachi ("My Messenger") challenges the people to honor God properly in their worship and in their dealings with one another. The people could then come to know the Lord as their great king. God reminds us that he forgives, shows compassion, and remembers.How can we pray for you? tinyurl.com/stmarcusprayersFill out our online connection card: tinyurl.com/stmarcusconnectcardIf you'd like to leave an offering or monetary donation to our ministry please click here: https://tinyurl.com/stmarcusgive

In this episode, we delve into the world of Account-Based Marketing (ABM) with Stuart Matthewman, who shares the hard-won lessons from IR's six-year journey with ABM. From early failures and misalignment issues to achieving an incredible 80X return on marketing spend, Stuart reveals the critical importance of sales and marketing alignment. He provides a detailed blueprint for implementing a successful ABM program. This episode is packed with actionable insights for B2B marketers looking to move beyond traditional lead generation tactics and build sustainable revenue growth through strategic account targeting. Guest Introduction Stuart Matthewman joined IR in 2014 and was promoted to CMO in 2022, having risen through the ranks and strengthened the marketing function. Under his leadership as CMO, he has been a key contributor to IR's remarkable growth, driving a 132% increase in revenue, a 289% growth in EBITDA, and a complete overhaul of the global marketing team. Stuart is a B2B CMO of the Year Finalist for 2025 and brings extensive experience leading global marketing teams across ASX-listed technology companies. Key Topics The early ABM struggles: Why IR's initial attempts at account-based marketing failed over six years, including issues with sales alignment and over-personalisation too earlyThe turning point: How bringing in new sales leadership and rebranding ABM as "Account Based Everything" (ABE) transformed their approach and resultsThe 12-16 week ABM process: A detailed breakdown of IR's structured approach, from pre-warming accounts to SDR activation and sales follow-up sequencesSales and marketing alignment: Practical strategies for getting sales teams fully bought into ABM programs and maintaining consistent executionSDRs under marketing: Why IR moved their SDR function from sales to marketing and the benefits this structure provides for ABM executionMeasuring ABM success: How IR tracks progress without traditional MQL metrics and focuses on account engagement and pipeline generationAI integration: Current experiments with AI to automate and scale ABM activities while maintaining personalisationBranding evolution: IR's journey from "Integrated Research" to "IR" and the market research that guided their brand consolidation strategy Resources & Links People Mentioned: Stuart Matthewman - CMO, IRByron Sharp - Director, Ehrenberg-Bass InstituteProfessor Jenni Romaniuk - Associate Director, Ehrenberg-Bass InstituteMark Ritson - Marketing Professor and Mini MBA FounderKerry Cunningham - 6Sense ABM ExpertKim Scott - Author of "Radical Candor"John Lombardo - B2B Institute (LinkedIn) Companies & Tools: IR (Integrated Research) - Performance monitoring software for critical IT infrastructureEhrenberg-Bass Institute - World's largest centre for marketing research6SenseDemandBase Books & Resources: "How Brands Grow" - Byron Sharp"How Brands Grow Part 2" - Byron Sharp and Jenni Romaniuk"Radical Candor" - Kim Scott"Better Brand Health" - Jenni Romaniuk"Building Distinctive Brand Assets" - Jenni RomaniukWomen in Product Marketing Podcast Subscribe to the xG Weekly Newsletter for weekly insights on B2B growth across APAC: https://xgrowth.com.au/newsletter Contact & Credits Host: Shahin Hoda Guest: Stuart Matthewman Produced by: Shahin Hoda and Alexander Hipwell Edited by: Alexander Hipwell Music by: Breakmaster Cylinder APAC's B2B Growth Podcast is Presented by xGrowth

In this episode of Move the Ball, Jen Garrett dives into the second part of her special series, "The Entrepreneur's Edge: Position, Monetize, Scale." Jen shares her global business experiences and breaks down how to turn expertise into scalable income, build a strategic monetization stack, and implement systems for sustainable growth. She emphasizes the importance of refining before scaling, protecting your energy, and aligning your offers for maximum impact. Jen also references previous series and resources for further learning. Time Stamps & Highlights: 2:44 — Series overview: Part 2 focus on monetization and scaling 5:53 — Building a strategic monetization stack (low, mid, high-ticket offers) 9:39 — The importance of consistency, routines, and energy management 10:47 — Scale vs. refine: knowing which move to make 12:01 — Refinement as a path to elite performance IT'S TIME TO SHOW UP WITH CONFIDENCE, MAKE AN IMPACT, AND MOVE THE BALL:

Today, examine your heart in light of Jesus, asking God to shape you with deeper humility, fervent love, and genuine faith so that when you are weighed on his scales, you are not found wanting. -------- Thank you for listening! Your support of Joni and Friends helps make this show possible.     Joni and Friends envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Become part of the global movement today at www.joniandfriends.org   Find more encouragement on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube.

Bring Focus to Your Refinement Meetings - Mike CohnYour team is spending too much time in product backlog refinement.How can I make such a bold claim since I didn't participate in your most recent refinement meeting? I can make it because the vast majority of teams spend too much time refining their product backlogs.So I'm playing the odds, and betting your team is among them. Teams spend too long in refinement because they misunderstand the purpose of refinement, so let's start there. As a reminder:The purpose of backlog refinement is to ensure the highest priority items are small and sufficiently understood that they can most likely be completed within a single iteration.This means that during a refinement meeting the team does not need to get answers to every conceivable question about each backlog item. Some questions can be answered during the iteration without quashing the feasibility of finishing the backlog item in the iteration.For example, suppose a team wants to know how long a failed transaction should be retried. Perhaps 30 seconds? A minute? Two? The product owner says she's not sure but she'll decide within a couple of days.Even if the team doesn't get that answer until after the iteration has begun, that's fine.The team should not need to have all questions answered or all open issues resolved before an item is brought into an iteration. In this example, whatever answer the product owner provides about the retry duration will not affect the two concerns of backlog refinement: Is the item small enough to be brought into an iteration?Is it sufficiently understood to be completed within an iteration?This means that the amount of time spent retrying failed transactions should not be discussed during refinement. (Actually it could warrant just the briefest discussion to confirm that the retry period is minutes—not months, because *that* difference could matter.)From just this example we can see that some questions do not need to be discussed during refinement. Sure, the team will eventually need to know how long the product owner wants to retry transactions. But team members don't need to know that during refinement. And they don't even necessarily need to know it before starting work on the item.Conversations between team members and their product owner during refinement should be focused on confirming an item is small and well understood. Discussions beyond that are often very fun, but they're best had either during the iteration itself or possibly the sprint planning meeting.Keeping off-topic discussions out of your refinement meetings will shorten those meetings with no adverse effect on meeting your iteration goals, which will help you succeed,The Main Reason Refinement Bogs Down Focus on the Two Concerns of Backlog Refinement How to connect with AgileDad:- [website] https://www.agiledad.com/- [instagram] https://www.instagram.com/agile_coach/- [facebook] https://www.facebook.com/RealAgileDad/- [Linkedin] https://www.linkedin.com/in/leehenson/

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 * The Parade: The annual Dragon Con Parade down Peachtree Street, a showcase of elaborate and creative cosplay, was first held in 2002. It has since become a beloved and widely recognized part of the convention, drawing thousands of participants and spectators. * Charitable efforts: Dragon Con established a strong charitable component, raising money for various causes. The annual Robert A. Heinlein "Pay It Forward" blood drive, which began in 2002, is consistently one of the largest convention-based blood drives in the country.
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August 2025 Energy Forecast: The Harmonic Month of Refinement – Choosing Resonance Over Residue Welcome to the August 2025 Energy Forecast. This is a month of crystalline precision—not upheaval, but refinement. What once asked to be purged has already left. Now, the focus becomes gentler, quieter, more intentional. This is not about clearing debris—it's about honoring the shape of what remains.Throughout August, you are invited into an advanced layer of vibrational discernment: choosing what resonates over what lingers. Choosing Soul truth over softened truths. Choosing to withhold what is sacred rather than overexpose your becoming. Choosing to move in alignment rather than urgency. This is the harmonic month of refinement—a calibration into clarity.We begin with Theme 1: The Frequency of Refusal, where integrity sharpens through what you no longer allow. Refusal isn't resistance—it is refinement. It is how you choose resonance over residue.Theme 2: Radiance Through Refinement reminds us that strength doesn't always roar. Sometimes, it hums. Power this month emerges through subtleties—through micro-calibrations, inner precision, and the quiet authority of coherence.With Theme 3: Soul Silence, movement may slow, but the signal becomes strong. In this space of sacred stillness, inner instruction amplifies. You are not stuck. You are receiving.Theme 4: Prismatic Core Alignment brings the full spectrum of your Soul online. The lightline becomes color. The tone becomes image. You begin to see and feel your unique Soul frequency, not just intuit it.Theme 5: The Edge of Expression is a moment of sacred risk. What has remained internal now presses outward—through voice, vision, vulnerability. The throat and solar plexus harmonize to let your Soul lead in form.Yet, Theme 6: The Sacred Act of Withholding teaches a parallel truth: Not all that is received must be shared. Energetic privacy becomes a power. Sometimes, the most aligned action is non-disclosure.Theme 7: Harmonic Extraction guides you in removing what no longer fits—not with force, but with gentle precision. This is frequency surgery: releasing without trauma, disruption, or backlash.Theme 8: Timeline Shedding arrives with love. It invites the graceful dissolution of Soul assignments that have reached completion. Not with guilt or fear—but with deep gratitude and readiness.We close the month with Theme 9: Embodied Reverberation—where the refinement becomes rhythm. There is no more input needed. You walk now as the tone you've chosen. Your field carries what you've become.This August is not about initiation. It is about reverberation. Not about force—but frequency. Not about urgency—but purity.You are not becoming new. You are refining what's true.You are not here to rush. You are here to resonate.—