Podcasts about strengths

In this episode of 'Leading Human,' the focus is on the communication dynamics between Enneagram Type 2 and Type 3 in the workplace. The hosts explore the strengths and synergies that these 'heart types' bring to a team, highlighting how Type 2's warmth and generosity can complement Type 3's drive and efficiency. The discussion also delves into potential challenges, such as the balance between authenticity and image, and offers strategies to improve understanding and collaboration between these types. Listeners are provided with practical advice on fostering a supportive and productive work environment.00:00 Introduction to Enneagram Types in the Workplace02:05 Overview of Type Two and Type Three02:20 Strengths and Synergies of Type Two and Type Three07:07 Challenges and Watch Outs for Type Two and Type Three12:18 Conflict Resolution Strategies13:04 Role-Specific Advice for Type Two and Type Three15:15 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsWant a communication and wellbeing workshop that actually sticks? Whether you're building trust or leveling up team accountability, we've got you. Book your custom team training via the link here.

In this episode of 'Leading Human,' the discussion centers on communication dynamics between Enneagram types one (the Ethical Reformer) and eight (the Assertive Protector) within the workplace. Key attributes of type eight are explored, emphasizing their focus on power, control, and justice, and their aversion to vulnerability. The episode delves into the strengths, synergies, challenges, and practical communication tips for type one and type eight pairings. It covers their direct and action-oriented approaches, potential for leadership roles, mutual respect, and strategies for resolving conflicts and providing feedback. Emphasis is placed on active listening, emotional intelligence, and creating psychological safety to ensure a productive and harmonious working relationship.00:00 Introduction to Enneagram Type Communication01:53 Overview of Type Eight: The Assertive Protector02:41 Type Eight's Strengths and Challenges05:26 Type One and Type Eight: Communication Dynamics06:35 Strengths and Synergies in the Workplace09:18 Challenges and Conflict Resolution11:08 Practical Tips for Effective Communication15:52 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsWant a communication and wellbeing workshop that actually sticks? Whether you're building trust or leveling up team accountability, we've got you. Book your custom team training via the link here.

Host Carter Yates and senior writer Mike Craven are joined by Adrian Broaddus of ESPN El Paso to preview the UTEP Miners. (2:45 – 4:30) What's the biggest storyline of the season? (4:30 – 6:40) What Adrian liked and disliked from Scotty Walden in Year One (6:40 – 11:45) Is Malachi Nelson even going to start? Is the narrative around Nelson going to be a distraction throughout the year? (11:45 – 14:00) Is the offensive line still the biggest weakness? (14:00 – 16:50) Why UTEP shouldn't resign itself to losing spring transfers every year (16:50 – 23:00) An argument for adopting an "entry level job" model. What players miss out on when they transfer. (23:00 – 25:00) How is Scotty Walden different from other coaches Adrian has covered? (25:00 – 28:00) What will it take to galvanize El Paso around UTEP football? (28:00 – 30:45) Will UTEP have a winning season? Why the La Tech game will tell us everything. (30:45 – 32:00) Adrian's thoughts on the coordinator hires (32:00 – 35:30) Strengths and weaknesses of the team (35:30 – 37:10) Ashten Emory and Neil Campbell breakout cases (37:10 – 39:10) Which of UTEP's nine kickers won the battle? (39:10 – END) How big of a deal is UTEP to the Mountain West? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For this two-part conversation, Chandler sits down with SBC Consultant Dawn Clare to discuss her "One Minute Method" for identifying underrecognized individual strengths.  As many of you know, Dawn is no stranger to the podcast and brings so much to this conversation. Dawn graduated as a PepsiCo Scholar from Harvard Business School with concentrations in finance and marketing. Dawn was also admitted to the Stanford GSB. Outside of her work in admissions consulting, Dawn has experience at a wide range of companies, including Goldman Sachs, McKinsey, Pepsi, the Carlyle Group and Warner Bros. In part one of this conversation, Dawn shares her framework the "One Minute Method" for identifying individual strengths and how she uses it with her clients. This exercise focuses on taking one minute to focus on what they do that is AMAZING. This exercise sounds simple, but when done correctly a series of times is incredibly powerful.   This exercise is designed to be simple to support you with limited time. You can do it as many times as you would like and it is incredibly powerful. In this segment Dawn focuses specifically on: helping applicants who might be stuck on essay topics, potential interview questions, or other elements of the MBA application, focusing on your instinct and intuition for a brief time rather than over-analyzing or comparing yourself to others, centering who you are at core, clarifying your own internal intrinsic value, and harnessing that to make your application as strong as possible, offering specific and actionable tips on how to think about yourself in new ways or “break out of the box” that others might have put you in. Numerous applicants have found this exercise to be especially useful, when “stuck” or during times of application stress and anxiety. If you enjoy this conversation, we hope you will join us next week for part two of this series.

This episode of Leading Human explores the interaction between Enneagram Type One (the Ethical Reformer) and Type Seven (the Energetic Explorer) in the workplace. Discussing their strengths and synergies, the episode highlights how these seemingly opposite personalities can complement each other in leadership and team collaboration. The conversation delves into the challenges of balancing structure and spontaneity, offering practical communication tips to enhance mutual respect and understanding. Emphasis is given to developing emotional intelligence and creating a culture of psychological safety. The session also introduces a new AI-enabled tool for team communication training and Enneagram mapping.00:00 Introduction to Enneagram Type Communication01:43 Overview of Type Seven: The Energetic Explorer05:17 Strengths and Synergies of Type One and Type Seven09:37 Challenges and Watch Outs in Type One and Type Seven Dynamics12:31 Practical Tips for Effective Communication15:42 Conclusion and Additional ResourcesWant a communication and wellbeing workshop that actually sticks? Whether you're building trust or leveling up team accountability, we've got you. Book your custom team training via the link here.

To what extent can maternal nutrition during pregnancy influence a child's later cognitive or behavioural development? While genetic and environmental factors are known to contribute to neurodevelopmental outcomes such as ADHD and autism, growing attention is being paid to the potential role of prenatal exposures, including dietary patterns. Yet, evidence in this area remains limited, and causality is difficult to establish. One recent study aimed to explore this question by analysing how maternal diet quality during pregnancy (specifically, adherence to a Western-style dietary pattern) related to neurodevelopmental outcomes in children assessed clinically at age 10. In this episode, Dr. David Horner discusses the findings from this prospective cohort study, the use of metabolic markers to complement dietary data, and the implications for future research into modifiable prenatal risk factors. About The Guest Dr. David Horner is a researcher in maternal nutrition and cardiometabolic health, based at the University of Copenhagen, Denmark. He is also a qualified medical doctor from Queen's University of Belfast. His research is driven by a keen interest in modifiable determinants of health, aiming to better understand and improve health outcomes. Having worked as a medical doctor for 2 years in the UK, in 2017 Dr. Horner then moved to Copenhagen, where he completed a Master's in Global Health and a PhD examining the impact of maternal dietary patterns during pregnancy on child health. Timestamps [02:47] Introduction to the study [07:08] Strengths and findings of the study [21:17] Genetic factors and gene-environment interactions [25:42] Metabolomics and potential mechanisms [30:12] Interpreting the study's findings [38:03] Future research directions [42:50] Key ideas segment (Sigma Nutrition Premium) Related Resources Subscribe to Sigma Nutrition Premium Join the Sigma email newsletter for free Enroll in the next cohort of our Applied Nutrition Literacy course See Sigma's "recommended resources" list Email: david.horner@dbac.dk Study: Horner et al., 2025 – A western dietary pattern during pregnancy is associated with neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood and adolescence David's LinkedIn post about the study (with discussion in the comments)

Tuesday's 7am hour of Mac & Cube started off with an extremely intense debate on which you prefer: Birthday Cake or Cookie Cake; then, we get into the strengths of the offenses of Tennessee and South Carolina; later, Greg lays out why collective bargaining would benefit the schools and not the players; and finally, the guys discuss the CFB wild card teams, the ones that could win 10 or 5 games. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rocky Mountain Reset Retreat This episode is all about the real reason you need to hit pause—and how the Rocky Mountain Reset can help you find it. What you'll get from this retreat (and this episode): A true reset: Step away from the noise and finally find peace again. Clarity and direction: Rediscover your purpose, your power, and what actually matters to you. Time for YOU: Slow down, unplug, and get back in touch with yourself—no obligations, no distractions. Strengths-based coaching: Practical tools and deep insights to help you show up at your best, both at work and at home. Wellness practices + adventure: Experience guided hikes, powerful wellness sessions, and a stunning Colorado backdrop. Connection: Build real relationships with other women who get it—leaders, high achievers, and anyone who's ready for more. Who is this for? Women in leadership Burnt-out achievers Anyone (woman only) who knows it's time to hit refresh Why now? Early bird pricing ends July 15th. Spots are limited (by design—this is an intimate, high-impact retreat). Want in? Apply now or reach out for details. kevinkeppel.us/retreats DM me on Instagram: @kevinkepple Facebook: @kevinkeppelcoaching

You've hit your goals, earned the title, maybe even built a strong team. But it still doesn't quite feel like you. Let's talk about why that happens and what to do about it.I sat down with my friend Dana Williams to talk about what it really means to live and lead authentically. Dana spent 25 years as a marketing leader at Southwest Airlines before starting her own business as a Gallup-certified strengths coach and launching the Strengths Journal. She's all about helping leaders find the through-line between their lived experiences, their values, and how they want to show up in the world. This is an episode that will leave you thinking deeply and probably journaling.In This Episode:How your childhood coping strategies may be shaping your leadership todayWhat “personal brand” really means in the context of leadershipThe one journaling practice Dana recommends for everyoneWhy values should be the filter for every decision you makeHow to break old identity patterns and create the future you actually wantWhy confident leadership starts with knowing what makes you uniqueMentioned in the Episode:Free download: www.danawilliamsco.com/personal-board-workbookThe Strengths Journal: www.danawilliamsco.com/the-strengths-journalConnect with Dana: www.danawilliamsco.comwww.linkedin.com/in/danawilliams2_____________________

Join hosts Helen Bee and Rob Bee from B Double E as we sit down with the brilliant Lizzie Jobling for an inspiring and honest conversation about neurodiversity in the voiceover industry. Lizzie, a full-time voice artist for seven years and coach for five, opens up about her adult diagnoses of ADHD and autism, sharing how these experiences have shaped both her career and her approach to coaching others.In this episode, we explore the unique strengths that neurodiversity can bring to voiceover work, discuss practical strategies for managing business challenges, and celebrate the importance of representation in our industry. Lizzie's journey from discovering her neurodivergent identity to becoming aCPD-accredited coach offers valuable insights for anyone navigating similar paths.About Our GuestLizzie Jobling is a full-time voiceover artist and founder of the Voiceover Foundations course. With seven years as a full-time VO and five years as a coach, you can hear Lizzie's voice on television, radio, and even in your local supermarket. When she's not recording, she's passionate about supporting others in reaching their VO dreams.Find Lizzie at elizabethjobling.com or follow her on Instagram @that_voice_lizzie for tips, tricks, and laughs.Key Topics DiscussedPersonal Journey & Neurodiversity·      Lizzie's path into voiceover and how she got started·      Her adult diagnoses of ADHD and autism, and the journey of discovery·      The positive and challenging impacts of neurodiversity on her VO business·      Unique strengths that ADHD and autism bring to voiceover workCoaching & Professional Development·      What inspired Lizzie to start offering coaching·      Her recent CPD (Continuing Professional Development) accreditation and its benefits·      How neurodiversity influences her coaching approach·      Supporting neurodiverse talent in the creative industriesIndustry Insights·      Misconceptions about neurodiversity in creative fields·      The VO community's response to openness about autism and ADHD·      Game-changing strategies and tools for business management·      Advice for neurodiverse individuals considering VO careers·      Guidance for parents of neurodiverse children interested in creative pathsConnect With Lizzie·      Website: elizabethjobling.com·      Instagram: @that_voice_lizzie·      Course: Voiceover FoundationsThank you for listening to The Voiceover Social! We're always excited to connect with our community and hear your thoughts on our episodes.For more information about The Voiceover Social visit:⁠⁠⁠The VO Social Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join the VO Social Email List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social local groups⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VO Social LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ About B Double E:Rob Bee and Helen Bee run B Double E - together we help voiceovers to be seen and heard.⁠⁠⁠B Double E website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E email list⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E events⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E blog⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E services⁠⁠⁠Podcast sponsored by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠B Double E⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Theme tune by Rob Bee.All audio production by Rob Bee.

Welcome to the final episode of series 84, everyone! In this series, we are covering two amazing games in one! Galactic, a Star Wars inspired, Belonging Outside Belonging, GMless TTRPG about relationships, rebellion and war among the stars by Riley Rethal. As well as Going Rogue, a game inspired by Star Wars' Rogue One and Andor utilizing the same system but geared more towards one shots and shorter campaigns by Jess Levine! Our guest for this series is previous guest on the show, satah, who consulted on both of these games, and in this episode, we discuss the character creation process, how relationships and table positioning can matter in some games, as well as showcase a galaxy brain idea for how to utilize both of these games in tandem! Character Creation Cast Patreon https://patreon.com/charactercreationcast Announcements: Kickstarter for Galactic & Going Rogue ends June 30th! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galacticgoingrogue/galactic-and-going-rogue-two-ttrpgs-of-war-among-the-stars One Shot Network Twitch: https://twitch.tv/oneshotrpg One Shot Network Patreon: https://patreon.com/oneshotpodcast Join our Discord! https://discord.charactercreationcast.com Check out other great shows on the network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Leave us reviews in any, or all, of these places: Character Creation Cast on Apple Podcasts (The best place to leave reviews for us) https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/character-creation-cast/id1363822066?mt=2&ls=1 Character Creation Cast on Podchaser https://podchaser.com/CharacterCreationCast Guests satah: BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/posatahchips.gaygothvibes.online Website: https://gaygothvibes.online Itch.io: https://satah.itch.io Folio: A Multi-Guest, Solo, Actual-Play Podcast: https://foliopod.carrd.co/ Games/Tools discussed this episode: Galactic and Going Rogue: Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/galacticgoingrogue/galactic-and-going-rogue-two-ttrpgs-of-war-among-the-stars Timestamps: (00:00:00) - Announcements (00:01:42) - How does character creation in these games stack up to other games? (00:16:51) - How does the process of character creation reinforce the feel of hte game? (00:27:48) - Flaws and Strengths (00:34:14) - Fanfic! (00:49:23) - Take it up a level! (01:02:46) - Episode Closer (01:05:25) - Call to Action (01:15:35) - Credits Music: Opening: Meditation Impromptu 03 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Kevin_MacLeod/Calming/Meditation_Impromptu_03) by Kevin MacLeod Clip 1: Fallen by Michael BriguglioOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/17537 Clip 2: Saga by Cody MartinOn Soundstripe: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/14687 Main Theme: Hero (Remix) (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Steve_Combs/Principal_Photography_1493/11_Hero_Remix) by Steve Combs Our Podcast: Character Creation Cast: Website: https://www.charactercreationcast.com Contact Us: https://contact.charactercreationcast.com BlueSky: @CreationCast.net (https://bsky.app/profile/creationcast.net) Discord: https://discord.charactercreationcast.com/ TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@charactercreationcast Amelia Antrim: BlueSky: @gingerreckoning.bsky.social (https://bsky.app/profile/gingerreckoning.bsky.social) Ryan Boelter: BlueSky: @lordneptune.com (https://bsky.app/profile/lordneptune.com) Our Network: https://oneshotpodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Leading Human, the discussion focuses on the communication dynamics between Enneagram Types 1 (the Ethical Reformer) and 5 (the Insightful Observer). The episode outlines their characteristics, strengths, and challenges, offering practical communication tips for interaction in leadership, conflict resolution, and team collaboration. It emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, clear communication, and emotional intelligence to enhance workplace relationships between these types. The episode also touches on the importance of trust-building and the balancing of logical and emotional aspects in their interactions.00:00 Introduction and Series Overview02:36 Introducing Type Five: The Insightful Observer03:52 Type Five's Strengths and Challenges06:56 Type One and Type Five: Synergies and Strengths10:40 Challenges and Watch Outs for Type One and Type Five15:48 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsWant a communication and wellbeing workshop that actually sticks? Whether you're building trust or leveling up team accountability, we've got you. Book your custom team training via the link here.

It's episode 299! In this episode, we talk about Path of Exile 1 and PoE 2! It's the best. GGG has been focusing on Secrets of the Atlas and is hard at work on both games. Hopefully you're enjoying 3.26 and/or 0.2.1! We hope you enjoy the chat! It's pretty cookin'.(00:00:00) Welcome to Forever Exiled(00:06:33) Getting back into the groove(00:13:42) Sickness, vacations, and life updates(00:21:58) Slow weeks and POE pacing(00:29:40) Playing solo vs with others(00:37:25) Difficulty and build impact(00:45:11) Trade accessibility and frustration(00:52:19) Strengths and weaknesses of current builds(01:00:03) Defensive layering and player agency(01:08:44) What we'd love to see nextForever Exiled Info:www.foreverexiled.comPatreonTwitter @ForeverExiled82Path of Exile WebsiteWrecker of Days Builds ListDiscord...FE Merch StoreFE Nexus Store

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In this episode of Leading Human, host Chad Prevost delves into the communication dynamics between Enneagram Types 1 and 4 within a work environment. The discussion includes an overview of Type 4, known as the 'Introspective Individualist,' and covers their strengths, weaknesses, and common career paths. A comparative analysis highlights how Type 1 and Type 4 can form complementary partnerships by combining structure and creativity. The episode also offers practical communication tips to navigate potential challenges, emphasizing emotional intelligence, active listening, and psychological safety.00:00 Introduction to Enneagram Communication Dynamics02:05 Overview of Type Four: The Introspective Individualist06:09 Strengths and Synergies of Type One and Type Four10:08 Challenges and Communication Tips for Type One and Type Four14:13 Growth and Learning for Type One and Type Four15:27 Conclusion and Upcoming EpisodesWant a communication and wellbeing workshop that actually sticks? Whether you're building trust or leveling up team accountability, we've got you. Book your custom team training via the link here.

I would love to hear how this episode impacted you.In this enlightening episode of "Shields Down ," we delve into the transformative impact of positive psychology on PTSD recovery for first responders. Shifting the focus from problems to possibilities, we explore how harnessing personal strengths and aligning with core values can empower those who have dedicated their lives to serving others. Episode Highlights:Understanding Positive Psychology and Its Impact on PTSD RecoveryIdentifying and Leveraging Personal StrengthsAligning Values with Recovery Goals Practical Exercise: Strengths and Values Reflection JournalEngage in a guided reflection to identify your top strengths and values.Develop actionable steps to align your recovery journey with what matters most to you.Encourage ongoing self-assessment to continuously adapt and strengthen your healing process.Join us as we uncover how positive psychology not only aids in overcoming PTSD but also empowers first responders to lead more authentic and intentional lives. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to transform adversity into an opportunity for growth and fulfillment.Support the showOptions For Connection:Websitehttps://www.ptsd-transformation.com/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/shields_down/Private Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/ptsdtransformationacademyFree PDF "Understanding Your PTSD: Go from Surviving to Thriving"https://www.ptsd-transformation.com/understand-ptsd-pdf Free Monthly Newsletters (Right to your inbox)https://www.ptsd-transformation.com/newsletteroptin Support is hereptsdtransformation@gmail.com DisclaimerI want to remind you that this Podcast is my opinion and my teachings, in no way does it replace a licenced Mental health professional, if you feel that you are in a place where you need that support reach out to someone and get it.

Imagine building your business around what naturally energizes you instead of constantly trying to fix your weaknesses. What if that's actually the secret to sustainable success?In this illuminating conversation with Lindsay Schmit, Gallup-certified strengths coach and founder of Right Hand Consultants, we explore how self-awareness transforms from a personal development exercise into a powerful business strategy. Lindsay shares how the CliftonStrengths framework helps high-performing leaders identify their natural talents and leverage them for greater impact.We take a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at my own strengths profile, examining how talents like Relator, Significance, Focus, Achiever, and Futuristic shape my coaching approach and business decisions. Lindsay explains why certain strengths appear prominently in entrepreneurs and leaders and how they influence everything from goal-setting to scaling strategies.The research is compelling: people who focus on developing their strengths are three times more likely to report excellent quality of life and six times more likely to be engaged at work. Yet, many ambitious professionals continue pouring energy into fixing weaknesses, missing opportunities for exponential growth in areas of natural talent.Whether you're leading a team, scaling a business, or seeking more sustainable success, this conversation offers practical wisdom for aligning your strengths with your strategy. Discover why the best leaders don't try to become well-rounded individuals—they build well-rounded teams, creating championship rosters where diverse talents complement each other perfectly.Ready to lead with greater clarity and purpose? Email me at meet@kristinburke.com to learn about my fall leadership planning days, where we'll help you and your team step out of the day-to-day and create an actionable plan aligned with your natural strengths and vision. In this episode you will learn how:Conventional development focuses on fixing weaknesses, while strengths-based development focuses on what you do bestPeople who develop their strengths are three times more likely to report excellent quality of life and six times more likely to be engaged at workThe CliftonStrengths assessment identifies 34 talent themes grouped into four leadership domains: strategic thinking, influencing, executing, and relationship buildingSuccessful people are highly aware of their weaknesses but don't try to master what doesn't come naturally to themWhen you know your strengths, goal setting becomes more strategic and aligned with your vision, based on what energizes youBusiness owners can scale more efficiently by aligning their business model with their energy and natural styleMovement, mindfulness, self-awareness, intentional reflection, surrounding yourself with complementary thinkers, and staying curious are key habits for achievementHighlights:0:00Understanding Strengths for Strategic Goal Setting5:49Self-Awareness as a Strategic Advantage9:07The CliftonStrengths Framework Explained16:09How Strengths Impact Goal Achievement21:44Kristen's Strengths Profile Revealed31:07Scaling Your Business Using Strengths34:20Key Takeaways and Moving ForwardFall Leadership Planning Day Align your team around what matters most in 2026 with the clarity, focus, and commitment needed to drive results.A Fall Leadership Planning Day is a customized strategy session designed to create the space for strategic dialogue and critical leadership discussions so your team leaves aligned, accountable, and ready to execute.Using a proven framework of visioning, reflecting, brainstorming, and planning, the day is structured to:Reconnect to your...

Two weeks ago, I published a conversation with Russell Harvey. We talked about his work and, specifically, his belief that resilience can mean more than simply bouncing back but springing forward – with learning.  He brought up the idea of building on your strengths.  Fundamentally, we are likely to be doing something well. Quite a few episodes ago, I talked about playing to your strengths. Now, with Russell's inspiration, I encourage you to not only recognize your strengths, but to build on them. Use them more often. Use them even sooner, when it seems warranted. Explore them more deeply. Capitalize on what you are doing well.Do you have comments or suggestions about a topic or guest? An idea or question about conflict management or conflict resolution? Let me know at jb@dovetailresolutions.com! And you can learn more about me and my work as a mediator and a Certified CINERGY® Conflict Coach at www.dovetailresolutions.com and https://www.linkedin.com/in/janebeddall/.Enjoy the show for free on your favorite podcast app or on the podcast website: https://craftingsolutionstoconflict.com/ 

"What if the loneliness you feel in your marriage is actually preparing you for the solitude that could set you free?"Pat Fenner thought she knew how marriages were supposed to end. After 37 years, the slow drift into loneliness felt normal. But when divorce blindsided her, this mother of five discovered something unexpected: she had been lonely even when married. What followed was a journey from feeling like a "hard little kernel" to coming home to herself in ways she never imagined. Pat's story challenges everything we think we know about fighting for relationships versus fighting for ourselves."I absolutely love my life right now," Pat declares—words she couldn't have said for fifteen years. Through raw honesty, she reveals the red flags she missed, the fear that kept her trapped, and the surprising difference between solitude and loneliness. Her advice? Stop thinking marriage gets worse with time. Sometimes the very thing we think will destroy our relationship—standing up for ourselves—might actually save it. For those facing gray divorce or feeling alone in their marriage, Pat's journey offers both hope and practical wisdom.Pat Fenner is a podcast producer, author, and advocate for those navigating gray divorce, Her book "Rebuilding Your Life After a Gray Divorce: A Path to Healing, Joy, and Significance" features her signature STRENGTHS framework designed to help women savor simplicity, rebuild trust, and embrace their future. Pat also produces the podcast "Silver Women, Bright Future," exploring resilience and personal growth through real-life stories and biblical wisdom. Having transformed her own pain into purpose, Pat proves that life doesn't end post-divorce—it transforms into something even more authentic and joyful.About The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we're given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) Pat's Divorce Story Begins(03:50) Marriage Red Flags and Warning Signs(09:04) The Phone Problem in Relationships(16:42) MidLife Transition Mastery Ad(19:11) When Did You Know It Was Over?(28:49) Life After Divorce - Growth and Healing(34:19) Building Authentic New Relationships(46:55) Transition Mastery Coaching Ad(49:47) Advice for Those Facing Gray Divorce(58:17) Journaling as a Self-Discovery ToolLike, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:Pat Fenner Website: https://www.patfenner.me/Gray Divorce Resources: patfenner.me/gray-divorceBook: "Rebuilding Your Life After A Gray Divorce: A Path to Healing, Significance and Joy" (Amazon)Email Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/My new book PURPOSEFUL LIVING is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.The views and opinions expressed on the Life In Transition podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025. 

Joining us today is Ivana Bajamic, Chief People & Corporate Reputation Officer at National Foods Limited (NFL). She has a global background across adidas, Chalhoub, and BRF, and brings over a decade of experience in talent strategy, organizational culture, and people transformation.In this episode, we explore Pakistan's talent pool, what's working, where the gaps are, and how global standards can be adapted locally. Ivana shares her honest perspective on hiring in Pakistan, building accountability systems, the impact of AI on legacy companies, and why diversity and culture are no longer soft topics. This episode answers:What are the real strengths in Pakistan's talent pool?Why do companies struggle with accountability?How can legacy companies adapt to AI?What's needed to prepare agencies for global work?Where does Ivana see Pakistan in 2050?Watch till the end for book recommendations from Ivana.Socials:TBT's Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thoughtbehindthings/TBT's Official TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tbtbymuzamilTBT's Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thoughtbehindthingsMuzamil's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/muzamilhasan/Muzamil's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/muzamilhasan/Ivana's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivana-bajamic-2781579/

In this episode of Leading Human, the focus is on the communication dynamics between Enneagram Type One (the Ethical Reformer) and Type Three (the Driven Performer) in the workplace. This video discusses their strengths and synergies, focusing on leadership, conflict resolution, teamwork, and feedback. The episode delves into the personality traits of Type Three, their approach to tasks and goals, and the potential frictions when dealing with Type One's ethical focus. Practical communication tips and growth steps for both types are shared, along with considerations for manager-employee dynamics. The aim is to foster better workplace communication through emotional intelligence, active listening, and psychological safety.00:00 Introduction to Enneagram Type Communication02:50 Overview of Type Three: The Driven Performer06:11 Strengths and Synergies of Type One and Type Three10:12 Challenges and Conflict Resolution14:27 Practical Tips for Managers and Teams16:02 Conclusion and Upcoming InnovationsWant a communication and wellbeing workshop that actually sticks? Whether you're building trust or leveling up team accountability, we've got you. Book your custom team training via the link here.

Send me a Text!In this conversation, Lauren Denny shares her personal journey of writing a children's book titled 'Ben vs. the Alphabet,' inspired by her husband Ben, who navigates life with dyslexia. She discusses the importance of understanding learning differences, particularly dyslexia, and emphasizes that these differences do not equate to a lack of intelligence. The book aims to empower children who feel different, showcasing their strengths and creativity. Lauren also provides practical strategies for teachers and parents to support children with dyslexia, advocating for a more inclusive and understanding approach to education.The book 'Ben vs. the Alphabet' is inspired by Lauren's husband.Dyslexia is a learning difference, not a reflection of intelligence.Children with dyslexia often possess unique strengths and creativity.Celebrating small wins is crucial for building confidence.Using specific fonts can aid dyslexic students in reading.Incorporating multiple senses can enhance learning for dyslexic children.Teachers should focus on breaking down tasks into manageable chunks.Encouraging students to advocate for their learning needs is important.The book aims to show that being different is powerful.Lauren's husband connects with students through his own experiences. Chapters00:00 Introduction to a Personal Journey02:58 The Story Behind 'Ben vs. the Alphabet'05:50 Understanding Dyslexia and Learning Differences09:01 Celebrating Strengths and Resilience

Buckle up—this week's episode lights the fuse on culture-changing conversations, showing you how a single powerful question can ignite an entire organization! In this episode, Nicole Greer sits down with powerhouse duo Cheri Torres and Jackie Stavros, co-authors of Conversations Worth Having, to explore how the practice of Appreciative Inquiry (the other AI) can transform your workplace culture—one conversation at a time.Together, they share practical tools like the SOAR framework and the 5D cycle, explain how to “flip and frame” any problem into a growth opportunity, and reveal the neuroscience behind positive conversations. Packed with real-world stories from healthcare, manufacturing, and education, this episode shows you how to shift meetings from draining to energizing—starting with a single generative question.Whether you lead a team, run a business, or want to communicate more effectively, this episode will equip you with simple but powerful practices that create clarity, connection, and real results.Highlights from this episode:[00:03:10] What Is Appreciative Inquiry? Jackie defines Appreciative Inquiry as "the other AI"—a strength-based approach that focuses on what's working, what was, and what could be.[00:14:14] Generative Questions Unlock Human Potential. Learn what makes a question “generative” and how it invites energy, ideas, and inclusion.[00:22:21] Name It, Flip It, Frame It. The core technique for reframing challenges into conversations worth having, illustrated with a hospital case study.[00:39:05] Introducing SOAR. The SOAR model (Strengths, Opportunities, Aspirations, Results) is presented as a practical alternative to SWOT analysis.[00:46:52] The Neuroscience of ConversationCheri explains how threat-based conversations shut down the brain—and how positive engagement lights it up. Get the book here: https://a.co/d/hNaQysCCWH Foundations Course: https://www.conversationsworthhaving.today/foundations**Use coupon code VIBRANTCULTURE and get 30% off the course! Expires 8/31/25**Also mentioned in this episode:FeedForward concept, Marshall Goldsmith: https://www.marshallgoldsmith.com/post/try-feedforward-instead-of-feedbackAppreciative Inquiry, David Cooperrider: https://a.co/d/esUdQ3xConnect with Cheri & Jackie:Website https://www.conversationsworthhaving.today/Cheri LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/cbtorres/Jackie LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackie-stavros-0b45824/Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cwhtoday/Listen today at www.vibrantculture.com/podcast or your favorite podcast platform!Learn more about Nicole Greer, the Vibrant Coach: https://www.vibrantculture.com/

Turning Competition into connection—and fuel for growth.

To SER With Love In the movie “To Sir, With Love”, Sidney Poitier was brilliant in the role of a black teacher in a tough London East End high school.  He was trying to make a difference for these young outcasts to better prepare them for the life they would face after graduating from school.  A very uplifting story about what is possible when we encourage others to be their best.  So what has this got to do with business, you may be asking?  As leaders, we have four jobs.  Run the machinery of the operation so everything works well, provide the vision on where we are going, explain the WHY and build our people.  This “build our people” part is a communications exercise which most leaders fail to do well enough, myself included. Many of us grew up in business in a era when your boss just expected you to get on with your job.  No encouragement was needed, because you were required to do a full day's work for a full day's pay.  Praise didn't exist and you found your own sources of encouragement.  Things are different today, but are we skilled enough in the best practice techniques of giving honest praise and encouragement?  This is where the acronym SER comes in. “S” is strength, “E” is for evidence and “R” for relevance.  It is a useful formula to remember when you want recognize the good work done by one of your team. “Strengths” are interesting because most bosses are laser beam focused on identifying weaknesses and fixing them.  They are “error finders” as opposed to “good work finders”, when looking at how people carry out their tasks.  They are searching for defects, time delays, poor quality, unsatisfactory performance, cost overruns and basic idiocy.  If we switch our mindset and look for strengths, then we completely change how we see our people. That automatically changes how we communicate with them.  Now words strung together like “good job” are a complete waste of time.  Please - don't even bother saying them. The person on the receiving end is fully aware they are doing many things in their work, but still have no clear idea which particular bit they are doing well.  We need to be highly specific about which aspect of their work we are recognizing.  This is how our words have impact. “Evidence” is critical to demonstrate that the boss has been paying attention and has noticed good work is being performed.  By referring to specific actions, decisions, outputs etc., the staff member knows the words coming out of their boss's mouth are real and not flattery, propaganda or an attempt to snow them into believing the boss is nicer than they really are. Every piece of work is made up of separate tasks, so the idea is to select a particular task that was done well and single it out for praise.  You could say, “Greg, good work on the report”.  Or you could say, “Greg, thank you for your work on the proposal for the client.  That was one of the best I have seen.  You assembled the evidence very comprehensively and you argued the case very convincingly.  I am sure the client was impressed by the professional level of the work they received from you”. It is obvious which one we want to receive.  So, if it so obvious, why aren't we communicating our feedback like this? “Relevancy” is a key step that 99% of bosses who do manage to offer some praise and recognition completely fail to mention.  We have to recognize the work, offer our evidence to make the praise credible and then take it one important step further.  We need to link the good work being done to the bigger picture.  That can be for the firm's future, but it is much more powerful if it is linked to WIIFM.  “What's In It For Me” is a powerful driver of employee self-interest.  The secret is to select that piece of excellent work and then link it to how that is going to help that person succeed in their business and career.  For example, “ Greg, your ability to source key data and then back it up with clear, concise language is a real skill.  That is the type of skill our company values highly.  It also means that you can have impact in your current role. This is the calibre of person we want to make a future leader in our organization.  I know you are working hard and keep going with what you are doing, because you are differentiating yourself in a powerful and positive way.  This will be a big help to you in your career”. If you are hearing that comment, you are going to be fired up to try even harder and push even further.  “Greg, good job” pales in comparison doesn't it.  Even worse, when nothing has been said at all, because working hard is expected around here, there has clearly been a major lost opportunity to engage your team members.  What is required?  That most valuable of all resources – “boss time”.  We have to make the time to become “good finders” and then take the time to communicate it using the SER formula. If we can do that, then we will make a huge difference to the enthusiasm, loyalty, productivity and happiness of our team members. They will outperform the competition, because a happy motivated team will always beat a disinterested, disengaged competitor's rabble.  

"AI is coming for everyone's jobs." In this thought-provoking episode of Got Somme, host Angus O'Loughlin puts artificial intelligence to the test in a head-to-head wine tasting battle against one of Australia’s top Master Sommeliers, Carlos Santos. Can ChatGPT hold its own in a blind tasting of red wine? How does AI fare in analysing the nuances of a French Chardonnay? The episode explores how technology in wine—particularly AI—could shape the future of wine assessment, wine pairing, and sommelier culture. With both participants sharing their insights, tasting notes, and predictions, this is a must-listen for anyone curious about the intersection of AI and the wine industry. Listen now to explore the bold new frontier where technology meets terroir—and find out who really knows their wine: man or machine? Sponsors: RIEDEL Veloce Chardonnay: https://www.riedel.com/en-au/shop/veloce/chardonnay-633000097 Grays.com Buy the wine, drink the wine where we get ours: https://www.grays.com/search/wine Socials: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gotsommepodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotsomme Key Takeaways:

In this episode of “That Will Never Work,” Maurice shares the importance of positive affirmation in leadership and personal growth. Drawing from his experiences in customer service, he illustrates how recognizing an individual's strengths before addressing weaknesses can lead to significant transformation and improved performance. Learn how to cultivate a positive environment that empowers individuals to confront their challenges.In This Episode:00:00 The Power of Light and Shadows01:14 Lessons from Corporate America03:41 The Importance of Affirmation06:01 Balancing Feedback: The Good and the BadKey Takeaways:Recognize individual strengths before addressing weaknesses to foster growth.

Guest Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/bnaeY3FpoFU9ZjA47Disclaimer: This video is intended solely for educational purposes and opinions shared by the guest are his personal views. We do not intent to defame or harm any person/ brand/ product/ country/ profession mentioned in the video. Our goal is to provide information to help audience make informed choices.Order 'Build, Don't Talk' (in English) here: https://amzn.eu/d/eCfijRuOrder 'Build Don't Talk' (in Hindi) here: https://amzn.eu/d/4wZISO0Follow Our Whatsapp Channel: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029VaokF5x0bIdi3Qn9ef2J(00:00) - Intro(01:58) - How Nucl*ar B*mb Works(04:35) - M.O.P – Father of All B*mbs(06:35) - Stealth Fighter Jet & the U.S.(09:18) - Countries & Their W*apons(11:58) - India & Retaliation(13:20) - Can We Stop Nuclear B*mbing?(15:58) - Impact of Nuclear B*mbs & Operation Sindoor(19:45) - Iran vs Israel & M*ssiles(24:35) - How World War 3 Will Start(25:40) - Stages of War(27:19) - Iran vs Israel Explained(34:09) - U.S. Demand to Stop M*ssiles(35:32) - Conflicts Between Countries & the Global Power Shift(37:43) - U.S. Influence in Iran-Israel War Dynamics(39:03) - Which Country Is Safest During a Nuclear War?(40:27) - India vs China: Weapons & Military Mindset(42:27) - India's Most Powerful Weapons(43:21) - Weaknesses in China's Military(44:22) - How Bomb Diffusers in Army Are Trained(44:36) - How a Bomb Suit Is Made(47:30) - How a Grenade & B*mb Jacket Blast(51:31) - How Army Officers Practice B*mb Defusal(53:22) - The Mindset Required to Defuse a B*mb(1:10:59) - Terro* Group Analysis(1:13:15) - Strengths & Weaknesses of Iran(1:14:36) - Strengths & Weaknesses of Israel(1:18:19) - Most Dangerous Border(1:18:35) - Defensive & Tactical Driving(1:24:00) - OutroIn today's episode, we have Lt Col Narender Singh Thakur, NSG Commando, Indian Army Logistics Expert, and Bomb Disposal & Post Blast Analysis Specialist. He talks about the realities of modern warfare, the technology behind advanced weapons, and what a nuclear conflict would mean for the world today.He breaks down different types of bombs, including nuclear, ballistic, stealth, and ground-penetrating explosives and which countries currently lead in military technology. He also covers the destructive impact of a nuclear blast, India's nuclear doctrine, and whether any defence is possible once a missile is launched. Geopolitical questions around Iran, Israel, China, Russia, and the US are discussed along with India's tested military strength and evolving global role.In the final segment, Lt Col Thakur explains the precision, training, and risk behind bomb detection and disposal. He walks through how bomb suits work, how defusing is practised, and what happens when dealing with real explosives in life-or-death situations. He also gives insights into defence driving, bomb detectors, and what truly makes a soldier stay calm under pressure. Subscribe for more such conversations!Follow Narendra Thakur On:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lt_col_naren_thakur/LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/lt-col-narinder-singh-lssgbYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ColNarenderThakur_OfficialAbout Raj ShamaniRaj Shamani is an Entrepreneur at heart that explains his expertise in Business Content Creation & Public Speaking. He has delivered 200+ speeches in 26+ countries. Besides that, Raj is also an Angel Investor interested in crazy minds who are creating a sensation in the Fintech, FMCG, & passion economy space.To Know More,Follow Raj Shamani On ⤵︎Instagram @RajShamanihttps://www.instagram.com/rajshamani/Twitter @RajShamanihttps://twitter.com/rajshamaniFacebook @ShamaniRajhttps://www.facebook.com/shamanirajLinkedIn - Raj Shamanihttps://www.linkedin.com/in/rajshamani/• • •#Podcast #FiguringOut #RajShamani #army #armypodcast #podcastclips #narendrasinghthakur #india

This episode introduces the communication dynamics between Enneagram Type 1 (the Ethical Reformer) and Type 2 (the Altruistic Connector) in the workplace. The script provides a high-level overview of each type, focusing on their defining characteristics, strengths, and potential challenges. It offers practical communication tips, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence and active listening for enhancing leadership, conflict resolution, and team collaboration. Specific strategies are outlined for leveraging the strengths and managing the friction points between these two Enneagram types to foster an ethical and supportive team environment.00:00 Introduction to Enneagram Type Communication02:03 Overview of Type One: The Ethical Reformer06:05 Overview of Type Two: The Altruistic Connector08:59 Strengths and Synergies Between Type One and Type Two11:28 Communication Tips and Conflict Resolution14:09 Conclusion and Further ResourcesWant a communication and wellbeing workshop that actually sticks? Whether you're building trust or leveling up team accountability, we've got you. Book your custom team training via the link here.

Get your copy of my new book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers, today at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or wherever books are sold.  In this episode of Tales from The Lane, I'm joined by thought leadership strategist Macy Robison—creator of the Resonant Thought Leadership System™ and former Senior Director of Certification for StoryBrand. Macy has seen too many brilliant experts burn out trying to copy someone else's content strategy. So she helps high achievers do something radically different: lead with their strengths. Together, we explore the mindset shifts and strategic insights that allow creatives and experts to stop chasing visibility and start building it in a way that feels aligned, energizing, and truly impactful. Whether you're launching a platform, promoting a book, or just trying to be more visible in your field, this conversation will help you understand how to build thought leadership that sticks, without losing yourself in the process. You'll learn:  Why copying someone else's content strategy rarely works (even if it's “proven”) How Macy helps experts find their natural communication style—and build from there The surprising connection between musical theatre and thought leadership What to do if you're multi-passionate and don't want to be “pigeonholed” The most important question to ask before starting a podcast, blog, or brand Follow Macy at:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/macyrobison/ https://www.instagram.com/macyrobison/ https://www.threads.com/@macyrobison   Take the quiz: https://macyrobison.com/quiz  Listen to the Own Your Impact Podcast: https://macyrobison.com/podcast   Grab my free Quarterly Retreat Planning Guide to help you map your year and reclaim your calendar.  Want more great tips on how you can continue to pursue excellence without burning out?  Grab a copy of my new book, Beyond Potential: A Guide for Creatives Who Want to Re-Assess, Re-Define, and Re-Ignite Their Careers.  Let's Hang Out!  Follow me on Instagram: @kkayaian

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In this episode, Lisa and Brea explore the phenomenon of low ticket offers and how they can be a game-changer for your business. While high ticket items often steal the spotlight, we believe that low ticket offers have their own unique magic that can help you build relationships and grow your business. Plus, we have a special invitation for you! Make sure to listen to the end for an exciting new opportunity to connect with other listeners, ask questions, and get support as you implement what you learn. Let's unlock the potential of low ticket offers together! Work With Us to Decide on Your Low Ticket Offer BREA Roper Communication | Woo | Activator | Futuristic | Connectedness If you need a Strengths Hype Girl for yourself or your team, connect with Brea at brearoper.com. She's ready to deliver an inspirational keynote, empowering training, or transformational workshop. If you're looking for an expert guide to support your internal Strengths efforts, reach out today! LISA Cummings Strategic | Maximizer | Positivity | Individualization | Woo To work with Lisa, check out her resources for independent coaches, trainers, and speakers. Get business tools and strategy support with her Tools for Coaches membership.   Takeaways on Using Low Ticket Offers In an Independent Coaching Practice   The power of the no-brainer factor. Low ticket is a strategy for creating offers that your audience can't resist, making it easy for them to say "yes!" ●      Transform Browsers into Buyers: By offering low ticket items, you can convert freebie seekers into paying customers. This shift not only establishes a business relationship but also increases the likelihood of repeat purchases in the future. ●      Creative low ticket ideas: Steal some of Lisa & Brea's favorite low ticket offerings that you can implement in your coaching practice. ●      Leverage Existing Content: Coaches can create low ticket offers from existing materials, such as recorded webinars, activity guides, or coaching templates. This allows you to monetize content you've already developed, making it easier to generate income. ●      Build Trust and Value: Low ticket offers can help establish trust with your audience. When clients see the value in your lower-priced products, they are more likely to invest in higher-ticket items down the line, creating a sustainable business model.   Take Action to Build a Low Ticket Offer Strategy ●      Define Your Low Ticket Offer: Determine what your low ticket offer will be. Remember to make it a “no-brainer” for potential customers. ●      Repackage an Existing Asset: Look through your existing materials (like recorded webinars, handouts, or coaching questions) and package them into a low ticket offer. Aim to create something that provides value and can be easily sold, such as a workbook or an activity guide. ●      Ask For the Sale: After you create a clear offer, it's time to communicate it to your audience. Remember, people who have bought from you before are more likely to buy again. ●      Automate Your Sales: Consider exploring ways to automate the sales of your low ticket offers, such as through email marketing or online sales platforms, to generate income while you focus on other aspects of your business.

Jeff Strong worked nearly 30 years in the consumer products industry as a senior executive at Procter & Gamble and global president and chief customer officer at Johnson & Johnson. He then taught in the Marriott School of Business at Brigham Young University and worked as an advisor to the Church before serving as a mission leader in the Arkansas Bentonville Mission. Jeff has since spent several years doing research on why people are leaving the Church. While not a professional researcher, his career involved a large amount of research and the research he shares in this podcast was done with the help of some of the top Latter-day Saint researchers in the world. Today, Jeff lives in Midway, Utah, and stays busy with a little lavender farm, some business consulting, and enjoying family. Links Share your thoughts in the Leading Saints community Transcript coming soon Get 14-day access to the Core Leader Library Highlights In this conversation, Jeff dives deep into the tension between church culture and personal beliefs, and how embracing it can lead to growth and understanding within our church community. He discusses the findings from a comprehensive survey that aimed to understand disaffiliation and the tensions members experience in their church lives. A key takeaway is the importance of understanding what members love about the Church, revealing the core values that bind members together, despite the tensions they may feel. Jeff talks about the tensions present in church culture, emphasizing the dual facets of this conflict: the tension between tradition and change, and the tension arising from our differences. He explores how members often feel a significant conflict in their church experience, with many expressing discomfort with the culture. Jeff presents data indicating that nearly half of the respondents felt a significant conflict, and more than half did not feel a strong sense of belonging in their congregations. Throughout the conversation, he emphasizes the importance of recognizing and embracing this tension rather than attempting to eliminate it. 00:02:40 - Purpose of the Survey on Disaffiliation 00:05:12 - Survey Response Insights 00:07:38 - What People Love About the Church 00:10:30 - Core Values of Church Members 00:12:33 - Strengths of the Church 00:13:10 - Tension Between Tradition and Change 00:16:00 - Navigating Cultural Differences 00:19:15 - Understanding Tension in Church Experience 00:22:10 - Data on Comfort and Belonging 00:23:38 - Recognizing Conflict in the Congregation 00:30:02 - Tension Between Personal and Cultural Values 00:35:44 - Embracing Tension in Leadership 00:40:08 - Creating a Safe Space for Tension The award-winning Leading Saints Podcast is one of the top independent Latter-day Saints podcasts as part of nonprofit Leading Saints' mission to help Latter-day Saints be better prepared to lead. Learn more and listen to any of the past episodes for free at LeadingSaints.org. Past guests include Emily Belle Freeman, David Butler, Hank Smith, John Bytheway, Reyna and Elena Aburto, Liz Wiseman, Stephen M. R. Covey, Elder Alvin F. Meredith III, Julie Beck, Brad Wilcox, Jody Moore, Tony Overbay, John H. Groberg, Elaine Dalton, Tad R. Callister, Lynn G. Robbins, J. Devn Cornish, Bonnie Oscarson, Dennis B. Neuenschwander, Kirby Heyborne, Taysom Hill, Coaches Jennifer Rockwood and Brandon Doman, Anthony Sweat, John Hilton III, Barbara Morgan Gardner, Blair Hodges, Whitney Johnson, Ryan Gottfredson, Greg McKeown, Ganel-Lyn Condie, Michael Goodman, Wendy Ulrich, Richard Ostler, and many more in over 800 episodes. Discover podcasts, articles, virtual conferences, and live events related to callings such as the bishopric, Relief Society, elders quorum, Primary, youth leadership, stake leadership, ward mission, ward council, young adults, ministering, and teaching.

Sometimes we have a goal for YEARS and feel like we will never make any progress on it. I wanted to share with you how I BROKE THROUGH my own limit and figured out how I best consume and retain stories to LEARN more than I ever have!Share this episode with a friend that you think would enjoy it.Connect with Matt:⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠Website: ⁠⁠mattscoletti.com⁠⁠Email: ⁠⁠Matthew.scoletti@gmail.com⁠

Anne Brackett and Alicia Wojciuch, two dynamic leaders who've helped hundreds of student affairs professionals, join Heather Shea to explore how strengths-based approaches can transform the way we supervise and lead. Whether you're new to CliftonStrengths or know your top five by heart, you'll leave with practical strategies, fresh insights, and a renewed perspective on leading with intention and humanity. 

Cold OpenYou wanna pathologize me? Knock yerself out. Faithfully counting every leaf marked "deficit"…But missing the whole damn forest we know locally as "Survival."[Doc? You Got Us All Wrong, Pt 1: Autistic Resilience]IntroYou're listening to AutisticAF Out Loud. One voice. Raw. Real. Fiercely Neurodivergent. Since 1953.Season 5, Episode 5. “Doc? You Got Us All Wrong, Pt 1: Autistic Resilience.”Deficits… or strengths? Survival… or thriving? Pathology… or inborn, natural autistic behavior? We turn the diagnostic telescope around. Let's focus on the forest of resilience behind every leaf labeled "deficit."An experimental multi-part series… all around 10 minutes. Because some neurodivergent listeners like to binge in small bites. Or you can download Part 1 and Part 2 at once… for listeners who crave the whole enchilada in one sitting.Just one autistic elder's truth. I'm Johnny Profane.Content Note: trauma discussion, medical system critique, institutional discrimination, psychiatric hospitalizations, systemic oppression + experiences & opinions of one autistic voice... in my 70s.[Music]What I tell any therapist… any caregiver… first session:I have survived physical and sexual abuse from family and schoolmates.Bullying by teachers and fellow students… 2nd grade through high school.Multiple professional crashes… in multiple careers.At least a dozen firings.2 evictions.1 bankruptcy.Dozens of major household moves.Few friends, and…2 divorces, 3 "living togethers," and a couple of "serious" relationships that, well…, weren't?Ain't this resilience?Resilience. Ya know, that cap-and-gown term pros use for getting knocked down seven times. Stubbornly getting up… eight...I'm still alive. Still creating. Still getting published. Still speaking to thousands of autistics a year.Never attempted suicide... despite three hospitalizations.AND I'm still autistic. Cuz there ain't no cure for something that ain't wrong. Unless you base your "medical model" on some statistical "normal"… which is just a made up story. Cuz not one living person is summed up by a Bell curve normal… not even within a standard deviation.Yes, yes… yes. Some professionals are evolving. Pros who listen more than lecture. But face it. In the grand scheme of things… they're rare.Let's get clear right now, right here. It's not being autistic that creates our trauma. It's living autistic in a society that inflicts trauma on us. Refusing to accept, adapt… support… us.Why do "helping" pros focus on my deficits, my lacks, my pitiful performance of “Activities of Daily Living”…? Like, did I shower today…? No.Rather than the sheer strength of will I demonstrate every time I take my next breath?Why do they offer to fix me,inform me,guide me, andcharge me for sessions,mentoring,workshops,best-selling books,SYSTEMS they've just invented…based on… at best… incomplete research?[Music]You know social media… if you like and share this podcast, a lot more people will check it out. You can do a lot of good with just one click.You wanna pathologize me? Knock yerself out.Turn my every inborn neurodivergent characteristic into a disease. You do have powerful diagnostic tools…But you're looking through that diagnostic telescope backwards. Faithfully counting every leaf marked "deficit"… But missing the whole damn forest that we know locally as "Survival."Like my "failure to maintain eye contact.” A “social deficit.” Right... completely missing how that survival skill lets me process your words… without painful sensory overload. My form of my respect… for you.Go ahead and use professionally, objectively disempowering terms, like "comorbidity"... betraying your bias that my very way of Being is… in your eyes… a disease. And then riff on, elaborate away: "pathological demand avoidance," "obsessive-compulsive disorder," "borderline personality disorder,"And on and on… and on.Truth? Every diagnosis? Just another survival mechanism. Not symptoms of autism. Responses to how society treats autism.Behaviors that kept me alive… in your world. While you obsess over what's "wrong" with me…Or… we could build on my autistic strengths.Look, none of us have all of these. And superpowers don't exist. Some have strengths not listed. But if you aren't looking for them? Likely, you're mis-treating us.* Resilience: Just surviving multiple, severe stressors is a biggie. Every autistic adult you meet has adapted to extreme challenges. Most of us… traumatized. Yet we endure. We integrate. We keep going.* Deep Feeling: Pros call ‘em "mood swings." We call it feeling everything… deeply. Depth that drives our creativity… in science, art, writing, becoming lunatic billionaires… or the cool neighbor next door.. It's not a flaw. It's fuel.* Survival Skills: My life, my continued existence… is my proof. Just as any autistic adult's life is. We've survived devastating life events. With inner strength and coping strategies.These aren't skills most professionals understand… not even some neurodivergent practitioners. Because these skills are linked to how our individual autistic minds work. Which is… in fact… different. Not just from most humans. From each other, too.* Creative Persistence: Every autistic person knows this pull. Our passionate focus on our interests. Grabbing us deeper than hunger. We don't just see details… no matter what TV tells you. We work on wide canvases. We create. We build. We solve. That's strength.* Living with Extremes: My knee surgeon was shocked. "You walked two miles a day on a torn meniscus?" Yes, but… a light touch on my face can trigger panic. That's not contradiction. That's how we survive. We may get sensory warnings earlier than most… Yet we handle what breaks others. Daily.* Hidden Adaptability: Look at my life changes—jobs, homes, relationships. Society labels us as "rigid." Truth is, we adapt constantly. We got no choice. Yet we persevere. We keep doing. That's not weakness. That's strength.* Processing Power: We take in everything. Process it deeply. Yet live through emotional and sensory experiences that would derail most people. We keep going. Keep growing. That's not dysfunction. That's determination. Coming directly from… not despite… our neurodivergent cognition.* Spectrum of Strength: Maybe resilience is a spectrum, too. And some of us autistics crank it up past 11. Not weakness from disability. Strength from difference. Turning autistic stereotypes upside down. Yet again.[Music]Just a quickie… this is Part 1 of “Doc? You Got Autism All Wrong?” Why not binge the next part? Or download the long-form version with both parts? Link in transcript.Challenging Normal-izing ModelsMy story? Just one among thousands. Millions.I've worked as a magazine publisher. Functioned as an academic grad student… multiple times. And been homeless… multiple times. I've been privileged to hear many, many similar stories over the decades. At all levels of society, education, age.These stories all share one truth: Autistic traits are not inherently deficits. They can be hidden sources of strength and resilience. In the right environment. In the right community.Take one example: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). What pros like to label our natural, neurodivergent response to external demands like deadlines. I meet the diagnostic criteria. Always have. But in my opinion, they bulldoze right over my inborn need for autonomy. Leading too often to trauma. PDA… seems to me… a dehumanizing slur. For the nature I was born with.Yet many neurodivergents find comfort and support diagnosed as PDA. In the acknowledgment of our differences the diagnosis does offer. I don't wish to negate their experience. And I'm not arguing neurodivergents do NOT have needs for autonomy. Or that we don't suffer due to these differences. At the hands of Straight Culture.My point: Sensory and social differences are NOT pathologies.It's like dogs noticing that cats are more hyper than canines...So to "help" ‘em, pro dogs decide to forcibly train or torture every cat. To steamroll them into converting to “Dog Normal.”We are human… autistic humans.We need what all humans need: To build on our strengths. To find our nurturing environments. To choose our supportive communities.We just accomplish these things... differently.Look, I'm fighting the whole Normative Narrative. Which demands any difference MUST be "cured." Or at least fixed.And I'm not keen on neurodivergent-based attempts to bandaid the problem. By simply defining a new normal for autistics and other neurodivergents. Just another standard we may fail to live up to.Frankly, I'm calling for a strengths-based, non-normative psychology for all neurodivergents. A theme I develop in this series and future podcasts. How we might replace CBT and similar treatments with more neurodivergent-centered alternatives.So where do we start this revolution?Doc, Stop. Look again…At the big picture this time. See those brilliant sparks of unusual strength? Far more powerful than your "deficits."Reality check: Up to now, you've just been documenting how modern consumer culture fails our neurology. In the office. In our schools. In shopping at freaking Walmart for fuck's sake.Anywhere we're forced to process too much sensory input. Or pretend to read invisible social cues. Pretend we're you… without rest or accommodation.Let's explore a new direction. Simply put?Doc… stop looking through your telescope backwards. Look at us. Right in front of your eyes._____References & Further ReadingNeither exhaustive nor comprehensive. Articles that made me think.* The high prevalence of trauma and adverse experiences among autistic individuals* PTSD and Autism* Trauma and Autism: Research and Resources* How to build resiliency in autistic individuals: an implication to advance mental health* Association Between Autism and PTSD Among Adult Psychiatric Outpatients* The relationship between autism and resilience* Building Resilience – An Important Life Skill* Understanding Resilience in Neurodivergent Adults* Autistic Resilience: Overcoming Adversity Through Self-Care and Strengths* The criticism of deficit-based models of autism* Moving Beyond Deficit-Based Models of Autism* Strengths-First Assessment in Autism* The reality of autistic strengths and capabilities* 6 Strengths (not Weaknesses) of Individuals with Autism* Autism as a Strength* Neurodiversity as a Competitive AdvantageNote: Links are provided for reference only. Views expressed may differ from my own experiences and observations. Sources affiliated with Autism Speaks are controversial in the neurodiversity community. Their research may be included for completeness. But perhaps be cautious.Doc, You Got Us All Wrong, Pt 2: CBT...? Never Worked for Autistic MeCold OpenCBT…? Never worked for autistic me.So, look, we KNOW masking doesn't work. Or FEAR. Or PAIN. We're dying from them already.That's all the words we need.[Music]IntroYou're listening to AutisticAF Out Loud. One voice. Raw. Real. Fiercely Neurodivergent. Since 1953.Season 5, Episode 6. “Doc? You Got Us All Wrong, Pt 2: CBT…? Never Worked for Autistic Me.”Abelist agendas. Bad research subjects. Bad data. Bad therapy.There's the whole story.An experimental multi-part series… around 10 minutes each. Cuz some autistic listeners tell me they like to binge in small bites. Others say they listen in the car… so you can also download the complete series as one file.Just one autistic elder's truth. I'm Johnny Profane.Content Note: trauma discussion, medical system critique, institutional discrimination, psychiatric hospitalizations, systemic oppression + experiences & opinions of one autistic voice... in my 70s.[Music]I've been struggling with an article on CBT & Autism for years.Sigh. Spoons. A lot of reading. A lot of thinking…To come to my opinion… my thesis…that any therapy based on purely cognitive techniques… even if pros throw on some Behavioral rubber-band-snapping special sauce on the side…?It's inherently ableist… attacking the very way our autistic brains are wired. Demanding abilities many neurodivergents just weren't born with.Here's a snapshot. A quick personal story from when autistic-as-fuck me turned for help…“I'm sorry… What did you just say?”“I said…” He looked nervous. “I said… I always recommend aversive therapy for my autistic kids. My clients.”Me. In a dead-cold voice. “Snapping a rubber band.”“Y-e-s-s.” He seemed torn. Was I gonna get positive reinforcement… Or that weird, hostile, defensiveness professionals get. When you ask questions.Into that hesitant silence, I say, “Snap it hard. Hard as they can. Against their wrist.”“Yes. The sting is important.” Now, he's eager to share. “When they repeat the aversive stimulus, they…”Again I interrupt with my ashen, Clint-Eastwood voice. “During a meltdown.”“Well… actually… just before.” He's beaming, proud. “They learn to snap the band at the earliest hint they'll lose control. It's operant conditioning.”A kid having a meltdown on Aisle 3. Likely overwhelmed by sensory overload.Let's just add a little sharp pain… and see what happens…As if by giving it some science-y name… it's not self-inflicted torture.Brief CBT BackgroundCognitive Behavioral Therapy emerged in the 60s. A kind of forced marriage. Between Beck's cognitive therapy… focused on internal thoughts. And Skinner's behavioral therapy… focused on observable behavior. Both developed studying neurotypical minds.Change your thoughts, change your feelings, change your behavior… change your life. Simple, right?Unless your brain doesn't work that way…Sometimes…? Research… Ain't.How could COGNITIVE Behavioral Therapy not be inappropriate for autistics?Research Problem #1. It's based on studying neurotypical populations. But we autistics think differently by definition.Problem #2? For the foundational studies, CBT researchers used white, university student subjects… for the most part. They're easy and cheap to find. But maybe 3% are autistic? Maybe? ALL with decent IQs and functioning student skills… even the few autistic subjects?And Problem #3 is a doozy. Many autistics survive by people-pleasing. Kids and grownups. We're likely to mask our true experiences to appear "better"... or please therapists. Plus we may have trouble perceiving and communicating our own experience. Self-reported data might not reflect our reality.,Then there's one that's rarely discussed. Problem #4… the "waitlist relief effect." Most neurodivergent folks endure months or years waiting for therapy, suffering intensely. When we finally get accepted into therapy? There's overwhelming relief… elevating our mood and behavior. Which distorts everything a therapist will hear.We may dial up our masking. Cuz we're scared shitless we'll lose this lifeline.Meanwhile, researchers publish, buff their nails…. and attribute any self-reported improvement as proof their technique works.,The Cognitive Part…? A Stopper.Substitute "executive functioning" for "cognitive." As in the thing they say is largely missing from my autistic forebrain.The entire technique? One cognitive process after another.. First you must notice. Then you must reflect.Then decide.Then review.Then judge context.Then review…Finally… Act.Then regret.Let that sink in. All of cognitive therapy is about monitoring individual thoughts for "cognitive errors." Then replacing them with correct ones.Hundreds of decisions, distinctions, social cue processings. Executive functioning. A process that NEVER became automatic for me. As clinician after clinician cheerfully reassured me it would.Many autistic individuals have memory differences. Working memory differences that make it nearly impossible to hold the kind of information cognitive work requires. Much less manipulate it on the fly…Now… About Behavior.Now, the "Behavioral" part of CBT? The Skinnerian special sauce?Rewards… and punishments… for the action you choose. Hoping you'll build automatic, correct responses.Basically rat training. If you shock me enough times. Sure. I won't go through that door. AND I will struggle mightily to only have an internal stroke... rather than an external meltdown.But the researcher... or teacher... gets to check the box, "Cured." Cuz we're no longer a nuisance to them. And we continue to quietly die. Invisibly. Politely...Inside.That kind of aversion... to fear or pain? True for every living thing at an evolutionary level above a paramecium.Like rats. Or kids. Cuz... FEAR works. PAIN works. Just not the way they think.These Practical Implementation Failures…Should sound pretty familiar. To autistic folks. Keenly aware of the nightmare effort Autistic Masking demands around Straight Society.So, look, we know masking doesn't work. Or fear. Or PAIN. We're dying from them already.That's all the words we need.Add to this our difficulty forming new habits, maintaining routines, and processing cognitive information differently. Under stress… which therapy itself can induce… we often revert to previous behaviors. Any “improvements” from “techniques”? Not bloody likely they're ingrained as permanent muscle memory.Requiring frequent refresher sessions to maintain the illusion of change… and progress.As one commenter wrote: "To me, CBT has always felt inherently surface-level. It's like closing a few tabs on your browser as opposed to doing a factory reset."Biggest problem of all? Neurodivergent Diversity.Autistic, ADHD, AuDHD, dyslexic, dyspraxic… all different cognitive profiles.Sure, we're all different from the typical population. But an autistic who also experiences ADHD thinks and acts differently than a dyslexic one. At least to my trained observation. I was a mental health social worker for 10 years…Despite these complexities… Maybe because it is complex… It seems to me that CBT treats us all as if we're standard-model humans. With a few bugs to fix.We require GENERATIONAL studies of representative populations to sort this spaghetti pile out. Before we should be recommending these techniques.On living humans. Adults. And especially kids.ABA and Its Relatives: An Even Deeper Hole.Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) deserves special mention. It's the behavioral therapy most parents hear about in grammar schools.What most don't know? ABA shares roots with debunked, torturous gay Conversion Therapy. Outlawed in many states. Both were developed by O. Ivar Lovaas in the 60s.Both aim to eliminate "undesirable" behaviors. Using “aversive” techniques. From snapping rubber bands in the nice clinics. To cattle prods in the not-so-nice facilities.Punishing and suppressing behaviors that are natural to our nervous systems. Behaviors that protect us from a society not built for us.ABA may have volumes of "data." But it's all shaped by behaviors researchers and parents want, not what autistic children or adults need. The outcomes measured? Eye contact. Sitting still. Verbal responses. Not internal autistic wellbeing.It's important to understand one simple point. Data is not science.How you frame your research or experiment How you gather your data How you choose how many subjects and whom When you choose to gather data How you interpret your data How you present your dataAll impact its validity and value. ABA and all its camouflaged cousins fall down on this core scientific truth.Bottom line? When former ABA children grow up, many report trauma. PTSD. Anxiety. Depression. Self-harm.ConclusionFuck #ABA. Fuck #CBT.Everybody in the therapeutic-industrial complex from clinic receptionist to billionaire pharmaceutical CEO makes money. From your kid's pain. Caused by treatments that don't address neurodivergent needs. As far as I… and better-known neurodiversity-affirming authorities… can tell.Strong words? Yes. Because minds… and lives… are at stake.We need therapies that work WITH our neurology, not against it. That build on our strengths instead of calling us coolly, professionally, pathologizing names.In Part 3, we'll really bring this all home. How labeling our intrinsic differences as disease is about as anti-therapeutic as you can get.We'll explore "PDA… Not Every Difference Is a Disease." And really raise a ruckus.OutroFor your deeper diving pleasure, the transcript contains references and footnotes for most points I raise. From a variety of views.Hey, don't forget, you can download Part 1, “Autistic Resilience.” Or download both parts as one file.More coming in this series exploring how neurodivergent folks can build sustainable, authentic lives… with or without professional intervention. With 2 more parts coming…AutisticAF Out Loud podcast is supported solely by listeners like you. If you have a friend or family member touched by neurodiversity? Why not turn them on to us with a quick email?By the way, we believe no one should have to pay to be autistic. Many neurodivergent people can't afford subscription content.Your Ko-Fi tip of any amount helps keep this resource free for them. Or join our paid subscriber community at johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com for ongoing support. I put both links in description.References & Further Reading1: Ableist: Discriminating against people with disabilities by assuming everyone's mind and body work the same way. Like designing a world only for the "standard model human" and then blaming us when we can't navigate it.2: Operant conditioning: A learning process in which behavior is shaped by rewards or punishments.3: Beck, A. T. (1979). Cognitive therapy and the emotional disorders. Penguin.4: Bottema-Beutel, K., & Crowley, S. (2021). Pervasive Undisclosed Conflicts of Interest in Applied Behavior Analysis Autism Literature. Frontiers in Psychology, 12.5: Cage, E., Di Monaco, J., & Newell, V. (2018). Experiences of Autism Acceptance and Mental Health in Autistic Adults. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 48(2), 473-484.6: Masking: The act of concealing one's autistic traits to fit in or avoid negative attention.7: Meta-analyses show that waitlist control groups often overestimate the effect sizes of psychotherapies for depression and anxiety, and that changes occurring during waitlist periods are typically small, making waitlist-controlled trials a less strict test of effectiveness.Cuijpers, P., Karyotaki, E., Reijnders, M., Purgato, M., de Wit, L., Ebert, D. D., ... & Furukawa, T. A. (2024). Overestimation of the effect sizes of psychotherapies for depression in waitlist-controlled trials: a meta-analytic comparison with usual care controlled trials. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, 33, e10.8: Patterson, B., Boyle, M. H., Kivlenieks, M., & Van Ameringen, M. (2016). The use of waitlists as control conditions in anxiety disorders research. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 41, 56-64.9: Boucher, J., Mayes, A., & Bigham, S. (2012). Memory in autistic spectrum disorder. Psychological Bulletin, 138(3), 458-496.10: Happé, F., & Frith, U. (2006). The weak coherence account: detail-focused cognitive style in autism spectrum disorders. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, 36(1), 5-25.11: Rekers, G. A., & Lovaas, O. I. (1974). Behavioral treatment of deviant sex-role behaviors in a male child. Journal of Applied Behavior Analysis, 7(2), 173–190.See also: El Dewar (2024), "ABA: The Neuro-Normative Conversion Therapy," NDConnection; and the Lovaas Institute's 2024 statement regarding conversion therapy.12: Sandoval-Norton, A. H., & Shkedy, G. (2019). How much compliance is too much compliance: Is long-term ABA therapy abuse? Cogent Psychology, 6(1).13: McGill, O., & Robinson, A. (2020). "Recalling hidden harms": Autistic experiences of childhood Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA). Advances in Autism, ahead-of-print.14: Xie, Y., Zhang, Y., Li, Y., et al. (2021). Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Systematic Review. Pediatrics, 147(5), e2020049880.81015: Weston, L., Hodgekins, J., & Langdon, P. E. (2016). Effectiveness of cognitive behavioural therapy with people who have autistic spectrum disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review, 49, 41-54.16: Miguel, C., Harrer, M., Cuijpers, P., et al. (2025). Self-reports vs clinician ratings of efficacies of psychotherapies for depression: a meta-analysis. Epidemiology and Psychiatric Sciences, 34, e9.Note: Links are provided for reference only. Views expressed may differ from my own experiences and observations. Sources affiliated with Autism Speaks are controversial in the neurodiversity community. Their research may be included for completeness. But perhaps be cautious.#AutisticAF Out Loud Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. Click below to receive new posts… free. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. 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Cold OpenYou wanna pathologize me? Knock yerself out. Faithfully counting every leaf marked "deficit"…But missing the whole damn forest we know locally as "Survival."IntroYou're listening to AutisticAF Out Loud. One voice. Raw. Real. Fiercely Neurodivergent. Since 1953.Season 5, Episode 5. “Doc? You Got Us All Wrong, Pt 1: Autistic Resilience.”Deficits… or strengths? Survival… or thriving? Pathology… or inborn, natural autistic behavior? We turn the diagnostic telescope around. Let's focus on the forest of resilience behind every leaf labeled "deficit."An experimental multi-part series… all around 10 minutes. Because some neurodivergent listeners like to binge in small bites. Or you can download Part 1 and Part 2 at once… for listeners who crave the whole enchilada in one sitting.Just one autistic elder's truth. I'm Johnny Profane.Content Note: trauma discussion, medical system critique, institutional discrimination, psychiatric hospitalizations, systemic oppression + experiences & opinions of one autistic voice... in my 70s.[Music]What I tell any therapist… any caregiver… first session:I have survived physical and sexual abuse from family and schoolmates.Bullying by teachers and fellow students… 2nd grade through high school.Multiple professional crashes… in multiple careers.At least a dozen firings.2 evictions.1 bankruptcy.Dozens of major household moves.Few friends, and…2 divorces, 3 "living togethers," and a couple of "serious" relationships that, well…, weren't?Ain't this resilience?Resilience. Ya know, that cap-and-gown term pros use for getting knocked down seven times. Stubbornly getting up… eight...I'm still alive. Still creating. Still getting published. Still speaking to thousands of autistics a year.Never attempted suicide... despite three hospitalizations.AND I'm still autistic. Cuz there ain't no cure for something that ain't wrong. Unless you base your "medical model" on some statistical "normal"… which is just a made up story. Cuz not one living person is summed up by a Bell curve normal… not even within a standard deviation.Yes, yes… yes. Some professionals are evolving. Pros who listen more than lecture. But face it. In the grand scheme of things… they're rare.Let's get clear right now, right here. It's not being autistic that creates our trauma. It's living autistic in a society that inflicts trauma on us. Refusing to accept, adapt… support… us.Why do "helping" pros focus on my deficits, my lacks, my pitiful performance of “Activities of Daily Living”…? Like, did I shower today…? No.Rather than the sheer strength of will I demonstrate every time I take my next breath?Why do they offer to fix me,inform me,guide me, andcharge me for sessions,mentoring,workshops,best-selling books,SYSTEMS they've just invented…based on… at best… incomplete research?[Music]You know social media… if you like and share this podcast, a lot more people will check it out. You can do a lot of good with just one click.You wanna pathologize me? Knock yerself out.Turn my every inborn neurodivergent characteristic into a disease. You do have powerful diagnostic tools…But you're looking through that diagnostic telescope backwards. Faithfully counting every leaf marked "deficit"… But missing the whole damn forest that we know locally as "Survival."Like my "failure to maintain eye contact.” A “social deficit.” Right... completely missing how that survival skill lets me process your words… without painful sensory overload. My form of my respect… for you.Go ahead and use professionally, objectively disempowering terms, like "comorbidity"... betraying your bias that my very way of Being is… in your eyes… a disease. And then riff on, elaborate away: "pathological demand avoidance," "obsessive-compulsive disorder," "borderline personality disorder,"And on and on… and on.Truth? Every diagnosis? Just another survival mechanism. Not symptoms of autism. Responses to how society treats autism.Behaviors that kept me alive… in your world. While you obsess over what's "wrong" with me…Or… we could build on my autistic strengths.Look, none of us have all of these. And superpowers don't exist. Some have strengths not listed. But if you aren't looking for them? Likely, you're mis-treating us.* Resilience: Just surviving multiple, severe stressors is a biggie. Every autistic adult you meet has adapted to extreme challenges. Most of us… traumatized. Yet we endure. We integrate. We keep going.* Deep Feeling: Pros call ‘em "mood swings." We call it feeling everything… deeply. Depth that drives our creativity… in science, art, writing, becoming lunatic billionaires… or the cool neighbor next door.. It's not a flaw. It's fuel.* Survival Skills: My life, my continued existence… is my proof. Just as any autistic adult's life is. We've survived devastating life events. With inner strength and coping strategies.These aren't skills most professionals understand… not even some neurodivergent practitioners. Because these skills are linked to how our individual autistic minds work. Which is… in fact… different. Not just from most humans. From each other, too.* Creative Persistence: Every autistic person knows this pull. Our passionate focus on our interests. Grabbing us deeper than hunger. We don't just see details… no matter what TV tells you. We work on wide canvases. We create. We build. We solve. That's strength.* Living with Extremes: My knee surgeon was shocked. "You walked two miles a day on a torn meniscus?" Yes, but… a light touch on my face can trigger panic. That's not contradiction. That's how we survive. We may get sensory warnings earlier than most… Yet we handle what breaks others. Daily.* Hidden Adaptability: Look at my life changes—jobs, homes, relationships. Society labels us as "rigid." Truth is, we adapt constantly. We got no choice. Yet we persevere. We keep doing. That's not weakness. That's strength.* Processing Power: We take in everything. Process it deeply. Yet live through emotional and sensory experiences that would derail most people. We keep going. Keep growing. That's not dysfunction. That's determination. Coming directly from… not despite… our neurodivergent cognition.* Spectrum of Strength: Maybe resilience is a spectrum, too. And some of us autistics crank it up past 11. Not weakness from disability. Strength from difference. Turning autistic stereotypes upside down. Yet again.[Music]Just a quickie… this is Part 1 of “Doc? You Got Autism All Wrong?” Why not binge the next part? Or download the long-form version with both parts? Link in transcript.Challenging Normal-izing ModelsMy story? Just one among thousands. Millions.I've worked as a magazine publisher. Functioned as an academic grad student… multiple times. And been homeless… multiple times. I've been privileged to hear many, many similar stories over the decades. At all levels of society, education, age.These stories all share one truth: Autistic traits are not inherently deficits. They can be hidden sources of strength and resilience. In the right environment. In the right community.Take one example: Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA). What pros like to label our natural, neurodivergent response to external demands like deadlines. I meet the diagnostic criteria. Always have. But in my opinion, they bulldoze right over my inborn need for autonomy. Leading too often to trauma. PDA… seems to me… a dehumanizing slur. For the nature I was born with.Yet many neurodivergents find comfort and support diagnosed as PDA. In the acknowledgment of our differences the diagnosis does offer. I don't wish to negate their experience. And I'm not arguing neurodivergents do NOT have needs for autonomy. Or that we don't suffer due to these differences. At the hands of Straight Culture.My point: Sensory and social differences are NOT pathologies.It's like dogs noticing that cats are more hyper than canines...So to "help" ‘em, pro dogs decide to forcibly train or torture every cat. To steamroll them into converting to “Dog Normal.”We are human… autistic humans.We need what all humans need: To build on our strengths. To find our nurturing environments. To choose our supportive communities.We just accomplish these things... differently.Look, I'm fighting the whole Normative Narrative. Which demands any difference MUST be "cured." Or at least fixed.And I'm not keen on neurodivergent-based attempts to bandaid the problem. By simply defining a new normal for autistics and other neurodivergents. Just another standard we may fail to live up to.Frankly, I'm calling for a strengths-based, non-normative psychology for all neurodivergents. A theme I develop in this series and future podcasts. How we might replace CBT and similar treatments with more neurodivergent-centered alternatives.So where do we start this revolution?Doc, Stop. Look again…At the big picture this time. See those brilliant sparks of unusual strength? Far more powerful than your "deficits."Reality check: Up to now, you've just been documenting how modern consumer culture fails our neurology. In the office. In our schools. In shopping at freaking Walmart for fuck's sake.Anywhere we're forced to process too much sensory input. Or pretend to read invisible social cues. Pretend we're you… without rest or accommodation.Let's explore a new direction. Simply put?Doc… stop looking through your telescope backwards. Look at us. Right in front of your eyes.OutroThanks for listening. Hope to hear your thoughts in the comments.For your deeper diving pleasure, the transcript contains references and footnotes for most points I raise. From a variety of views.Hey, don't forget, you can download Part 2, "CBT...? Never Worked for Autistic Me” right now for your bingeing pleasure. Or download both parts in one podcast. Together they begin to explore how neurodivergent folks can build sustainable, authentic lives… with or without professional intervention. With 2 more parts coming…AutisticAF Out Loud podcast is supported solely by listeners like you. If you have a friend or family member touched by neurodiversity? Why not turn them on to us with a quick email?By the way, we believe no one should have to pay to be autistic. Many neurodivergent people can't afford subscription content.Your Ko-Fi tip of any amount helps keep this resource free for them. Or join our paid subscriber community at johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com for ongoing support. I put both links in description._____References & Further ReadingNeither exhaustive nor comprehensive. Articles that made me think.* The high prevalence of trauma and adverse experiences among autistic individuals* PTSD and Autism* Trauma and Autism: Research and Resources* How to build resiliency in autistic individuals: an implication to advance mental health* Association Between Autism and PTSD Among Adult Psychiatric Outpatients* The relationship between autism and resilience* Building Resilience – An Important Life Skill* Understanding Resilience in Neurodivergent Adults* Autistic Resilience: Overcoming Adversity Through Self-Care and Strengths* The criticism of deficit-based models of autism* Moving Beyond Deficit-Based Models of Autism* Strengths-First Assessment in Autism* The reality of autistic strengths and capabilities* 6 Strengths (not Weaknesses) of Individuals with Autism* Autism as a Strength* Neurodiversity as a Competitive AdvantageNote: Links are provided for reference only. Views expressed may differ from my own experiences and observations. Sources affiliated with Autism Speaks are controversial in the neurodiversity community. Their research may be included for completeness. But perhaps be cautious.Binge on the most authentic autistic voice in podcasting.7 decades of raw truth, real insights, zero yadayada.#AutisticAF Out Loud Newsletter is a reader-supported publication. Click below to receive new posts… free. To support my work, consider becoming a paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit johnnyprofaneknapp.substack.com/subscribe

The College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues its 136 college football team preview series with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 2025 Season Preview. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) break down the entire 2025 Notre Dame Fighting Irish roster and key in on the upcoming schedule. Is Notre Dame poised for another National Championship run in 2025? Can C.J. Carr the grandson of legendary Michigan head coach Lloyd Carr lead the Irish to the college football playoffs in his first season at the helm? Did Notre Dame win or lose the transfer portal?Does Notre Dame have the best overall deal in all of college football with them being Independent? Is Jeremiyah Love the best running back in America? Where are Notre Dame fans with the current state of the program and Marcus Freeman? Can Notre Dame avoid the bad losses this season after dropping games to Stanford, Marshall and Northern Illinois over the past 3 years? Does Notre Dame have perhaps the best offensive line in the country?Is this years Notre Dame schedule much more difficult than last years schedule? How great is the Notre Dame Miami Hurricanes "Cathlics vs Convicts" rivalry? How will the loss of Al Golden affect the Fighting Irish in 2025 and can Chris Ash improve this defense? Is Notre Dame Stadium one of the best stadiums in America to catch a football game? Should we lock up Notre Dame to make another college football playoff? We talk it all and more on this 2025 Notre Dame Fighting Irish edition of The College Football Experience. 00:34 Hosts Introduction and Show Overview 03:30 Notre Dame's 2025 Season Recap 06:55 Notre Dame's Sweet Deal as an Independent 08:46 Offensive Strategy and Key Players 17:13 Defensive Strategy and Key Players 24:45 State of the Program and Stadium Review 31:48 Upcoming Season and Key Games 39:04 Notre Dame Fans and Road Games 39:19 CJ Carr's First Road Game 39:29 Notre Dame vs. Miami History 40:21 Notre Dame's Strategy and Strengths 40:34 Debating the Miami Game Outcome 42:14 Notre Dame's Bye Week Strategy 43:43 Notre Dame's Upcoming Opponents 46:30 Potential Upsets and Key Games 49:31 Notre Dame's Tough Schedule 51:11 Notre Dame vs. NC State 53:43 Notre Dame vs. USC 55:50 Notre Dame's Final Stretch 01:02:07 Season Predictions and Betting Odds 01:07:53 Concluding Thoughts and Next Preview JOIN the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.comSUPPORT us by supporting our partnersUnderdog Fantasy code SGPN - Up to $1000 in BONUS CASH - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnRithmm - Player Props and Picks - Free 7 day trial! http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com/rithmmRebet - Social sportsbook - 100% deposit match promo code SGPN in your app store! ADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/TCEonSGPNInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/TCEonSGPNTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TCEonSGPNYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeExperienceFollow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbydPatty C - https://twitter.com/PattyC831NC Nick - https://twitter.com/NC__NicK Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

Send us a textIn this edition of our occasional recent research review, we focus on scientific evidence for dyslexic strengths.The articles we reference are:Lukic, S., Jiang, F., Mandelli, M. L., Qi, T., Inkelis, S. M., Rosenthal, E., Miller, Z., Wellman, E., Bunge, S. A., Gorno‑Tempini, M. L., & Pereira, C. W. (2025).A semantic strength and neural correlates in developmental dyslexia. Frontiers in Psychology, 15, Article 1405425. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1405425 Maw, K. J., Beattie, G., & Burns, E. J. (2024).Cognitive strengths in neurodevelopmental disorders, conditions and differences: A critical review. Neuropsychologia, 197, Article 108850. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.neuropsychologia.2024.108850Dyslexia Journey has conversations and explorations to help you support the dyslexic child in your life. Content includes approaches, tips, and interviews with a range of guests from psychologists to educators to people with dyslexia. Increase your understanding and connection with your child as you help them embrace their uniqueness and thrive on this challenging journey!Send us your questions, comments, and guest suggestions to parentingdyslexiajourney@gmail.comAlso check out our YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@ParentingDyslexiaJourney

#459 What if the harsh truth that nobody cares about your business idea is actually the key to unlocking your future success? In part 1 of Module 4 from our Build My Money Machine program, host Justin Williams reveals why letting go of your ego is essential to launching a 7-figure business — and how fear of judgment is one of the biggest things holding new entrepreneurs back. You'll also learn the first three of eight proven strategies for coming up with a winning business idea, including how to trust your gut, align your passions and strengths, and turn valuable skills into profitable ventures. This episode is packed with mindset shifts and actionable advice to help you stop waiting for the perfect idea — and start building your money machine today! What Justin discusses on today's episode: + Why nobody cares (and why that's good) + The ego's role in holding you back + Fear of judgment and paralysis + Importance of taking imperfect action + “Go with your gut” method + Strengths and interests exercise + Passion vs. experience tradeoff + Skill-building as a business shortcut + Real-life business idea examples + How to avoid overthinking your idea Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! Did you love this episode? Listen to Module 3 next! Ready to create a 7-figure business of your own? Go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BuildMyMoneyMachine.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to get started today! And follow us on: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://nordvpn.com/millionaire⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Want to hear from more incredible entrepreneurs? Check out all of our interviews ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this conversation, Omari Richins discusses the challenges faced by early career public health professionals in a competitive job market. He emphasizes the importance of self-reflection, defining personal goals, and understanding the diverse opportunities available in public health. Omari provides practical strategies for job searching, including building a job search infrastructure, leveraging LinkedIn for networking, and reframing skills for different sectors. He encourages professionals to take ownership of their career paths and adapt to the evolving landscape of public health.

Learn how a grassroots approach to CliftonStrengths has changed the organizational culture at a bank in India.View the complete transcript for this webcast, along with audio and video, at https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/691781/starting-small-pull-approach-strengths-idfc-first-bank-india.aspxLearn more or purchase the new CliftonStrengths® for Leaders report: www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/403427/cliftonstrengths-for-leaders.aspxAre you enjoying this podcast? Make sure you follow us or leave a comment or review, so more people can learn about their natural talents.Other ways to stay connected:Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cliftonstrengthsFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cliftonstrengths/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CliftonStrengthFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CliftonStrengthsFor more information about strengths, visit gallup.com/cliftonstrengthsSubscribe to our CliftonStrengths Newsletter: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/348236/cliftonstrengths-newsletter.aspx

Learn how a grassroots approach to CliftonStrengths has changed the organizational culture at a bank in India.View the complete transcript for this webcast, along with audio and video, at https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/691781/starting-small-pull-approach-strengths-idfc-first-bank-india.aspxLearn more or purchase the new CliftonStrengths® for Leaders report: www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/403427/cliftonstrengths-for-leaders.aspxAre you enjoying this podcast? Make sure you follow us or leave a comment or review, so more people can learn about their natural talents.Other ways to stay connected:Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cliftonstrengthsFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cliftonstrengths/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/CliftonStrengthFollow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CliftonStrengthsFor more information about strengths, visit gallup.com/cliftonstrengthsSubscribe to our CliftonStrengths Newsletter: https://www.gallup.com/cliftonstrengths/en/348236/cliftonstrengths-newsletter.aspx

Send us a textIn this mini-episode of the Leadership Vision Podcast, Nathan shares exciting news about Unfolded: Lessons in Transformation from an Origami Crane — now a national bestseller on both the USA Today and Publisher's Weekly lists. He also introduces a powerful (and free!) reflection Guide to help individuals and teams explore the book's deeper themes. Whether you've already started reading or are just getting curious, this episode offers encouragement, reflection, and an invitation to begin your own transformation journey.In This Episode, You'll Learn:Where Unfolded landed on national bestseller listsWhy the story of OC, the origami crane, is connecting with so many peopleHow the free Reflection Guide can help you bring the story to lifeWhere to get your copy of the book and download the guideResources & Links Mentioned:

Interview with Stephen Witt Altman's Gentle Singularity Sutskever video: start at 5:50-6:40 Paris on Apple Glass OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm for Copyright Infringement Apple paper: The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via the Lens of Problem Complexity Futurism on the paper Could AI make a Scorsese movie? Demis Hassabis and Darren Aronofsky discuss YouTube Loosens Rules Guiding the Moderation of Videos Meta Is Creating a New A.I. Lab to Pursue 'Superintelligence' Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiers Amazon 'testing humanoid robots to deliver packages' Google battling 'fox infestation' on roof of £1bn London office 23andMe's Former CEO Pushes Purchase Price Nearly $50 Million Higher Code to control vocal production with hands Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two public companies by next year Social media creators to overtake traditional media in ad revenue this year Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stephen Witt Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: agntcy.org smarty.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT spaceship.com/twit

Interview with Stephen Witt Altman's Gentle Singularity Sutskever video: start at 5:50-6:40 Paris on Apple Glass OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm for Copyright Infringement Apple paper: The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via the Lens of Problem Complexity Futurism on the paper Could AI make a Scorsese movie? Demis Hassabis and Darren Aronofsky discuss YouTube Loosens Rules Guiding the Moderation of Videos Meta Is Creating a New A.I. Lab to Pursue 'Superintelligence' Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiers Amazon 'testing humanoid robots to deliver packages' Google battling 'fox infestation' on roof of £1bn London office 23andMe's Former CEO Pushes Purchase Price Nearly $50 Million Higher Code to control vocal production with hands Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two public companies by next year Social media creators to overtake traditional media in ad revenue this year Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stephen Witt Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: agntcy.org smarty.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT spaceship.com/twit

Interview with Stephen Witt Altman's Gentle Singularity Sutskever video: start at 5:50-6:40 Paris on Apple Glass OpenAI slams court order to save all ChatGPT logs, including deleted chats Disney and Universal Sue A.I. Firm for Copyright Infringement Apple paper: The Illusion of Thinking: Understanding the Strengths and Limitations of Reasoning Models via the Lens of Problem Complexity Futurism on the paper Could AI make a Scorsese movie? Demis Hassabis and Darren Aronofsky discuss YouTube Loosens Rules Guiding the Moderation of Videos Meta Is Creating a New A.I. Lab to Pursue 'Superintelligence' Meta and Yandex are de-anonymizing Android users' web browsing identifiers Amazon 'testing humanoid robots to deliver packages' Google battling 'fox infestation' on roof of £1bn London office 23andMe's Former CEO Pushes Purchase Price Nearly $50 Million Higher Code to control vocal production with hands Warner Bros. Discovery to split into two public companies by next year Social media creators to overtake traditional media in ad revenue this year Hosts: Leo Laporte, Jeff Jarvis, and Paris Martineau Guest: Stephen Witt Download or subscribe to Intelligent Machines at https://twit.tv/shows/intelligent-machines. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free shows, a members-only Discord, and behind-the-scenes access. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: agntcy.org smarty.com/twit monarchmoney.com with code TWIT spaceship.com/twit

What are the odds that two clutches go out within 24 hours of each other? Can't be high, but we had it happen. Does that mean I should take a trip to Vegas and start placing bets? Our experience with two different shops was night and day. One of them had our truck in and out quickly, the other one was ridiculous. Check out the episode to hear all the fun details.  What to Expect in Episode 179 In this episode I am going to cover 3 things I think every business owner, whether you are an owner operator or you manage a fleet, should do on a regular basis. They are: Look for new revenue sources Review all your expenses to trim the fat Conduct a SWOT Analysis The first two are pretty self explanatory and we don't take up too much time covering them. I am sure there are several people out there who haven't heard about a SWOT Analysis or know much about them so that is where we spend the majority of our time. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Doing a SWOT Analysis and then using the information you learn from it is a great way to make a big impact on your business.  Craig and I walk through a very simple SWOT Analysis from the perspective of an Owner Operator and use some examples to help show how they are used. They truly are a great tool and I hope you take the info we share and use it to conduct one on your business. Not in business for yourself yet? No worries, it is also a great tool to use to help you decide if there is an opportunity for you to go into business and help you be better prepared when you make the leap. A good SWOT Analysis is a critical element of any business plan.

The College Football Experience (@TCEonSGPN) on the Sports Gambling Podcast Network continues its 136 college football team preview series with the Kansas State Wildcats 2025 Season Preview. Pick Dundee aka (@TheColbyD) & Ryan McIntyre (@Moneyline_Mac) break down the upcoming 2025 Kansas State Wildcats season from the roster to the upcoming schedule and they key in on just how they think the Wildcats will end up in 2025. Is this the year Kansas State and Chris Klieman crash the college football playoffs and perhaps host a playoff game? Could Avery Johnson take the next step and perhaps be a Heisman Trophy candidate?Will Dylan Edwards be a big time fantasy player and one of college football's best home run threats? Will the wideout room in Manhattan, Kansas be the best it's been in a longtime with the likes of Jayce Brown, Jerand Bradley, Caleb Medford and Jaron Tibbs? How will the Kansas State offensive line look in 2025 and can they get back to their elite level? Is Garrett Oakley on the verge of a monster season at the tight end position?What is the current state of the Kansas State Wildcats program? Are they going all in on football this year? Is Bill Snyder Family Stadium one of the most underrated stadiums in America? Can the Kansas State defense take a step forward in 2025? Is Tobi Osunsanmi a name to lookout for on the defensive line? Will the linebacking core be one of the best in the Big 12 with Austin Romaine and Desmond Purnell? Is VJ Payne a name to lookout for in the secondary?What do we make of the Kansas State Wildcats schedule in 2025 and just how key is the battle against Iowa State in Dublin, Ireland in Week Zero? Did Kansas State get a tough big 12 Schedule with matchups outside of Manhattan, Kansas against Iowa State, Baylor, Kansas, Oklahoma State and Utah? What would be a great season for Kansas State in 2025? We talk it all and more on this Kansas State Wildcats edition of The College Football Experience. 01:23 Welcome to the Kansas State Wildcats 2025 Season Preview 02:19 Host and Co-Host Introductions 04:01 Kansas State Football History and Bill Snyder's Impact 06:54 Chris Kleiman's Tenure and Recent Performance 09:18 Offensive Strategy and Key Players 21:44 Defensive Strategy and Key Players 25:55 Bill Snyder Stadium and Fan Culture 30:44 State of the Program and Future Prospects 39:20 Upcoming Season Schedule and Key Games 42:37 Betting on Iowa State vs. K State 42:42 Weather Impact on the Game 43:05 Iowa State's Strategy and Strengths 43:52 K State's Recent Performance 44:08 Game Location Controversy 44:18 Confidence Levels and Predictions 45:29 Historical Game Context 47:08 North Dakota Game Analysis 48:21 Army Game Preview 49:46 Non-Conference Game in the Desert 52:59 Baylor Game Predictions 54:27 TCU Matchup Insights 56:01 Kansas Rivalry and Predictions 57:43 Texas Tech Game Analysis 59:05 Oklahoma State and Utah Challenges 01:03:08 Colorado Game and Season Wrap-Up JOIN the SGPN community #DegensOnlyExclusive Merch, Contests and Bonus Episodes ONLY on Patreon - https://sg.pn/patreonDiscuss with fellow degens on Discord - https://sg.pn/discordDownload The Free SGPN App - https://sgpn.appCheck out the Sports Gambling Podcast on YouTube - https://sg.pn/YouTubeCheck out our website - http://sportsgamblingpodcast.comSUPPORT us by supporting our partnersUnderdog Fantasy code SGPN - Up to $1000 in BONUS CASH - https://play.underdogfantasy.com/p-sgpnRithmm - Player Props and Picks - Free 7 day trial! http://sportsgamblingpodcast.com/rithmmRebet - Social sportsbook - 100% deposit match promo code SGPN in your app store! ADVERTISE with SGPNInterested in advertising? Contact sales@sgpn.io Follow The College Experience & SGPN On Social MediaTwitter - https://twitter.com/TCEonSGPNInstagram - http://www.instagram.com/TCEonSGPNTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@TCEonSGPNYoutube - https://www.youtube.com/@TheCollegeExperienceFollow The Hosts On Social MediaColby Dant - http://www.twitter.com/thecolbydPatty C - https://twitter.com/PattyC831NC Nick - https://twitter.com/NC__NicK Gambling problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER CO, DC, IL, IN, LA, MD, MS, NJ, OH, PA, TN, VA, WV, WY Call 877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY) Call 1-800-327-5050 (MA)21+ to wager. Please Gamble Responsibly. Call 1-800-NEXT-STEP (AZ), 1-800-522-4700 (KS, NV), 1-800 BETS-OFF (IA), 1-800-270-7117 for confidential help (MI)

On the latest episode of Move the Sticks, Daniel Jeremiah and Bucky Brooks are joined by USC men's basketball head coach Eric Musselman. The trio explores the crossover between football and basketball, diving into concepts like spatial awareness — is it innate or can it be developed? They explore the challenges of building a strong locker room culture in the age of the transfer portal, how Musselman and his staff approach high school recruiting, and the specific traits they prioritize in a point guard. Plus, Musselman opens up about his journey to becoming a head coach, and offers valuable advice to new coaches on the importance of veteran mentorship and experience.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.