Podcasts about Tosca

⚠️ Spoiler Alert!In this episode, Tosca, Lauren & Ali break down Episode Three of The Black Dagger Brotherhood. If you haven't seen the episode yet, press pause and watch it first. We're diving into major plot points, character moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the experience.Come back after you've watched for all the juicy details, laughs and fan-favorite moments!Do you have a question or comment you would like featured on a future episode? Leave us a message today!Call us at (770) 648-3677 or email at info@passionflix.comSupport the show

⚠️ Spoiler Alert!In this episode, Tosca, Ali, and Carlos break down Episode Two of The Black Dagger Brotherhood.If you haven't seen the episode yet, press pause and watch it first. We're diving into major plot points, character moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the experience.Come back after you've watched for all the juicy details, laughs, and fan-favorite moments!In this episode of PassionPod, Ali, Carlos, and Tosca dissect the second episode of The Black Dagger Brotherhood series. They delve into the chemistry between Wrath and Beth (from the end of episode one), touch on the actors' performances and filming experience, and share behind-the-scenes details about both the intense action sequences and emotional scenes. The team also hints at what to expect emotionally and storyline-wise in episode three (releasing June 19th), focusing on key character developments and important plot points to come!Do you have a question or comment you would like featured on a future episode? Leave us a message today!Call us at (770) 648-3677 or email at info@passionflix.comSupport the show

⚠️ Spoiler Alert!This PassionPod episode dives deep into Episode One of The Black Dagger Brotherhood with Tosca Musk and very special guest,  J.R. Ward. If you haven't watched the episode yet, we highly recommend doing so before listening! We'll be discussing major plot points, character moments, and behind-the-scenes insights that could spoil the experience. Go watch first, then come back for all the juicy details!In this episode, Tosca Musk (Founder and CEO of Passionflix) and acclaimed author JR Ward discuss the creation and adaptation of The Black Dagger Brotherhood series for Passionflix. They delve into the challenging (yet exhilarating) process of bringing J.R.'s beloved book scenes to life, the intricacies of casting, and the impressive dedication of the actors. From hair-raising transformations and meticulously created sets to the importance of capturing character chemistry and managing detailed consent issues within love scenes, this episode offers a comprehensive behind-the-scenes look at the first episode of The Black Dagger Brotherhood (premiering June 5th). Tune in for fascinating insights and some humorous anecdotes as Tosca and J.R. reflect on their passionate collaboration.

It's Pride Month, and what better time to focus on queer musical culture in all its various manifestations! As far back as I can remember, I have been an Opera Queen, and today I kick off our queer celebrations with the a tribute to one of our favorite divas, the late Grace Bumbry. The chutzpah that she demonstrated throughout her career found particularly thrilling manifestation when she began transitioning to soprano roles in the early 1970s. Always an intrepid singer, Bumbry had a confidence, a fearlessness that swept all before it. Sometimes her reach exceeded her grasp, but even so, the results were always breathtaking, more often than not in a good way. I am not going to make the tired claim that Bumbry should have remained a mezzo and that when she started singing soprano, she destroyed her instrument. This tired trope is belied by the evidence at hand, including an active singing career that lasted more than 60 years. A while back I did a version of this episode featuring her studio recordings of the soprano repertoire, but there's a wild, abandoned quality to her soprano singing that is especially compelling in live recordings. So today I have sought out live performances captured on recordings between 1971 and 2007 (at a seventieth birthday concert) which reveal La Bumbarina at her most thrilling, including excerpts from Tosca, La Gioconda, Il Trovatore, Nabucco, Porgy and Bess, Ernani, L'Africaine, Aida, Salome, and Anna Bolena with such co-stars as Franco Corelli, Norman Bailey, Louis Quilico, and her beloved frenemy Shirley Verrett. If you love Grace, you don't want to miss this episode. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

durée : 01:28:46 - Daniel Harding, précision et liberté - par : Aurélie Moreau - Chef d'orchestre accompli et pilote de ligne, Daniel Harding est directeur musical de l'Orchestre de l'Académie Sainte-Cécile. Il a dirigé l'enregistrement de Tosca de Puccini avec Jonathan Tetelman, Eleonora Buratto, Ludovic Tézier… (DGG, 3/2025).

In this engaging episode of PassionPod, Lauren (Director of Development) and Tosca (Founder and CEO of Passionflix) interview Kellen Boyle, who plays Havers in the upcoming 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' series, releasing on June 5th exclusively on Passionflix. The trio discuss the funny mispronunciation of Havers' name, Kellen's unique experience with audiobook narration, and his journey into acting. They delve into the deep lore of the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' world, touching on Kellen's character, Havers, and his dynamic with his sister Marissa, played by Victory Van Tuyl. Kellen and Tosca also share insights into the collaborative process of filmmaking and the importance of understanding different roles and departments on set. The episode takes a delightful turn when Kellen's wife, Jessica Craig, joins the conversation. Jessica, who starred in another Passionflix project, 'The Air He Breathes', shares memories of their wedding dance and how they met. This episode is a perfect blend of laughter, behind-the-scenes insights, and excitement, all building hype for the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' series premiere.

Giacomo Puccini komponierte viele der beliebtesten Opern. Seine eigene Lebensgeschichte war nicht weniger dramatisch.

[@3 min] Alright, this week…we go Inside the Huddle with Gemma New. Having already achieved operatic glory in Opera Theater St Louis's acclaimed production of Susannah, find out how the Kiwi conductor is preparing for her upcoming debut at Santa Fe Opera! [@17 min] Then...in Monday Evening Quarterback, we give you the play by play of the US premiere of a new orchestration of Scott Joplin's Treemonisha- which gets us thinking, what are the best operas never to be seen by their composers? [@42 min] Opera Theatre names Patricia Racette as its new Artistic Director, and Sonya Yoncheva wants to teach your children about classical music..first lesson, Tosca! GET YOUR VOICE HEARD operaboxscore.com facebook.com/obschi1 operaboxscore.bsky.social

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In this episode of PassionPod, Ali Whitaker (Head of Marketing and Publicity) and Tosca Musk (Founder and CEO of Passionflix) welcome Margie Goodspeed, the Head of Creative Post-Production at Passionflix. Margie joins us to talk all about her editing work on the first season of the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' (releasing June 5th on PassionFlix).In their intro, Tosca shares details of her recent vacation in France and discusses her ongoing work on the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' series, including her initial script readings (of season 2!) and additional visual effects on Season 1. Ali then shares her experience attending ApollyCon and getting to share the works of JR Ward with a brand-new audience!Margie then joins to discuss post-production process of the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood', highlighting how she managed the series' extensive scope and her evolving collaboration with Tosca. They delve into the distinctive editing and directing challenges, especially for fight scenes and deep emotional moments, and the role of music in enhancing the narrative. The episode concludes with fond memories and anecdotes from the making of previous Passionflix projects (highlighting 'Hollywood Dirt'), emphasizing their personalized approach and collaboration that drive the company's success.Do you have a question or comment you would like featured on a future episode? Leave us a message today!Call us at (770) 648-3677 or email at info@passionflix.com

Neste vídeo Gonzalo Córdoba fala sobre as perspectivas técnicas, estéticas e educacionais da iluminação na Argentina. Gonzalo Córdoba é iluminador, cenógrafo, diretor, artista visual, professor e pesquisador. Em produções de ópera, criou a iluminação para Ariadne auf Naxos, Così fan tutte, Candide, Tri Sestri, O Cônsul para Ruben Szuchmacher, O Estupro de Lucrécia, Wozzeck, A Flauta Mágica, O Morcego, Madama Butterfly para Horacio Pigozzi, O Traviata, Italiana em Argel, Serse para Pablo Maritano, cenografia e luzes para Leonor Manso em Lucia de Lammermoor e Tosca, para María Jaunarena em A Flauta Mágica, Outra Volta do Parafuso, Medea, Conde Ory e para Ana D'Anna em El barbero de Sevilla, Bohéme, Rigoletto, Hoffman's Tales, Turandot. Com André Heller Lopez iluminou Don Pasquale, Lucia de Lammermoor, Manon Lescaut, Merry Widow, Faust, Cosi fan tutte e As Bodas de Fígaro.Como diretor: "Proyecto Appia" para Enclaves no CETC, "El Límite de Schiller", iluminação da Puente de la Boca, Linha Azul do metrô de Buenos Aires. Mude a encenação de Emma Bovary e Maní con chocolate 2 com Ana Bovo, bem como "los Persas" de Ésquilo e "La Inhumana" com Alejandra Radano. Dirigiu Marta Roca em "Palabras Cuerdas". Escreveu dois ensaios sobre iluminação cênica "La Trampa de Goethe" e "La Iluminación Escénica", editados por El Rojas.Foi comtemplado com o Prémio Teatros do Mundo por "El Experimento Damanthal" e ACE 2005 por "Las Troyanas" e "Enrique IV"; Meu Deus". Ganhou os prêmios Teatros del Mundo em 2013 e o Maria Guerrero 2014 por Querido Ibsen, Soy Nora, Love Love e Cabaña Suiza, o Prêmio Trinidad Guevara 2015 por "La nueva autoridad" e em 2016 o Prêmio Trinidad Guevara por "Desonrado". Prêmio "Hugo" por Love Musik, 2017 Florencio Sánchez por "Todas as coisas do mundo" e Prêmio KONEX 2011.Atualmente trabalha como Professor na Universidade Nacional das Artes na disciplina de Projeto II, em História da Iluminação Cênica na carreira de design de iluminação de espetáculos, e em Teatro Musical. É membro da Associação ADEA de Designers Cênicos da Argentina.@‌gonzaloemicordova | SITE: gonzalocordova.com.ar

Welcome to our special, fan-interaction episode! In this episode of PassionPod, our hosts (Tosca, Lauren & Ali) interact with you, the fans, through user-submitted voicemails and emails! They answer questions about  how Passionflix selects books to adapt, upcoming films this year and the overall behind-the-scenes process behind creating Passionflix movies and TV series. They discuss their favorite book tropes, genres, and specific romance novels they love. The team shares personal anecdotes about gifts from fans, including fan art and heartfelt messages.Do you have a question or comment you would like featured on a future episode? Leave us a message today!Call us at (770) 648-3677 or email at info@passionflix.com

durée : 01:28:01 - En pistes ! du vendredi 11 avril 2025 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - Que ce soit dans Tosca de Puccini, Lady MacBeth de Chostakovitch ou encore dans le lied L'amour et la vie d'une femme de Schumann, place aux voix féminines dans cette émission. A retrouver aussi : une symphonie signée Wynton Marsalis, le Versailles du 17ème mis en musique au clavecin...

durée : 01:28:01 - En pistes ! du vendredi 11 avril 2025 - par : Emilie Munera, Rodolphe Bruneau Boulmier - Que ce soit dans Tosca de Puccini, Lady MacBeth de Chostakovitch ou encore dans le lied L'amour et la vie d'une femme de Schumann, place aux voix féminines dans cette émission. A retrouver aussi : une symphonie signée Wynton Marsalis, le Versailles du 17ème mis en musique au clavecin...

El capítulo de hoy viene sin título. Lo llamamos inicialmente POSCA, peeeeero tras que Isabel nos ilustre brevemente con los arrangements para su mente. En serio, 15 minutos de nada, lo acabamos llamando POSCA TOSCA. Isabel nos habla hoy de Gloria Jean Watkins, mas conocida por bell hooks y de su libro 'SALVACIÓN. Las personas negras y el amor'. En el libro, bell hooks analiza cómo la experiencia del amor en las personas negras ha sido influenciada por factores sociales más amplios, como el racismo y la deshumanización que han sufrido por parte de otras razas, e Isabel nos lo cuenta, ya sabes, a su manera. Lucia nos trae a Leigh Bowery, quizás el performer y artista más influyente de los últimos años, y que más impacto ha tenido en la comunidad LGTBIQ+ en el siglo XXI, aunque mucha gente no lo conozca por su nombre. Historias fuera del mainstream que nos ayudan a entender quienes somos. ___________________________________    Este programa y todo lo demás es posible gracias a personas como tú.  Accede a contenido extra en nuestro Patreon: patreon.com/deformesemanal Y para más risas, ven a vernos a los teatros: linktr.ee/deformesemanalidealtotal Gracias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Because there is no such thing as too much Eleanor Steber, today's episode once again features the prodigiously gifted singer, in my opinion the greatest soprano the United States has ever produced, singing a dizzying range of material, most of it recorded live between the years 1958 and 1979. These recordings were nearly all private releases on Steber's own record labels.. First, ST/AND Records, which she formed with her second husband Gordon Andrews, and which between 1960 and 1962 produced approximately fifteen LPs, all but one of them featuring Steber. Second, recordings released under the aegis of the Eleanor Steber Music Foundation, which she formed in 1973 and which released a few choice live recordings of Steber's late career recitals. The material ranges from selections from the Christian Science Hymnal, piously presented; sentimental ballads, tackily arranged; Bach and Mozart arias; art songs by Rorem, Barber, Britten, Debussy, Berg, and Beethoven; and opera arias from I Puritani, Der Freischütz, Giulio Cesare, and Tosca, the last performed at her campy Live at the Continental Baths concert in October 1973. Though as Steber grew older, her voice occasionally sounded blowsy, on the vast majority of these recordings she sounds stunningly good. And no matter what repertoire she was singing, her impeccable technique and pristine musicianship remained intact throughout. Much of source material from which these performances stem is exceedingly rare, and for the most part difficult and costly to obtain. So in my role as supreme Steber groupie, I am honored and thrilled to share these recordings, all of them from my own personal collection. Countermelody is a podcast devoted to the glory and the power of the human voice raised in song. Singer and vocal aficionado Daniel Gundlach explores great singers of the past and present focusing in particular on those who are less well-remembered today than they should be. Daniel's lifetime in music as a professional countertenor, pianist, vocal coach, voice teacher, and journalist yields an exciting array of anecdotes, impressions, and “inside stories.” At Countermelody's core is the celebration of great singers of all stripes, their instruments, and the connection they make to the words they sing. By clicking on the following link (https://linktr.ee/CountermelodyPodcast) you can find the dedicated Countermelody website which contains additional content including artist photos and episode setlists. The link will also take you to Countermelody's Patreon page, where you can pledge your monthly or yearly support at whatever level you can afford.

In this episode, hosts Lauren Olsen, Ali Whitaker and Tosca Musk of Passionflix dive into discussing 'Tosca Talks', PassionCon and the 'Black Dagger Brotherhood'. The trio talk all about the conception and adventures of 'Tosca Talks,' highlighting memorable experiences like ghost tours with Jennifer L. Armentrout and crab catching in Key West with Alessandra Torre. They also share details about PassionCon Puerto Rico and current plans to scout for locations for future events. The episode wraps up with what we've all been waiting for... an in-depth discussion on the casting process, production experiences and fan reactions to the upcoming 'Black Dagger Brotherhood' series!

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Ist Kunst politisch? Historisch betrachtet: klares Ja. Opernklassiker wie Puccinis "Tosca" oder Beethovens "Fidelio" haben gesellschaftliche Umwälzungen sogar als zentrales Thema. In unserer heutigen Folge sprechen Laury und Uli darüber, wie Revolutionen die Musik beeinflusst und Komponisten inspiriert haben. Außerdem werfen wir einen Blick darauf, wie innerhalb der Musik selbst "Revolutionen" stattgefunden haben - am Beispiel von Beethovens Symphonien.

Originally released a year ago on patreon, join Dean, Playboy Alex, Playgirl Carla, and Animator Aris as we talk about our trip to the opera! Check out booksboys.com for links to our social media, merchandise, music, etc, as well as patreon.com/booksboys for the latest episodes of Playboys Extra, Darkplace Dreamers, Film Fellows, Animation Adventurers and more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Sode':  Bonsoir from me and my AI Agent in my suite in Gstaad. My agent serves a dual position. 1 securing me as an Extra on this season's white Lotus as the kind hooker and 2 meme coin trades on my behalf so that I have extra spending money to fix stepson's embarrassing backhand. A true crypto use case.As I sip my Cote Du Rhone, listening to Tosca kill herself while watching my ETH stagnate, I am hesitant to call Vitalik and ask him to kindly make ETH seem a little more gangster, like a character that should appear on #The Wire, but then I thought against it, as his mother and I are still in a fight but I am much younger.  I reflect the fact that conference season is upon us. I have many grievances with Ethereum Foundation Denver and thus I will not be attending and instead will be getting high on Liquid Staking Derivatives in a melange of the ever expanding Solana ecosystem in the confines of my own imagination. My grievances with the EF U are too long that my quill pen will run out before I can front run my trades and My Bulimic MEV bot will no longer be rendered silent. Ipso facto let's start with Denver for the time being;  My grievances include but are not limited toNo get lip injectionsNo Museums that carry any Impressionists/Surrealists art  its policy that I cannot bring my Bedazzled Ak47 into any Panel for my own safety. I digress;My guest today is Hadley Stern a prominent Figure, formerly of the morally corrupt Traditional Finance ecosystem who marinated himself into Marinade. What is Marinade? Well, it's a marketplace much like a Bazaar in Turkey where you can get oodles and boodles of yield on your Solana safely and sexily.  We have a very serious discussion that is actually interesting because Hadley has been in the space long enough to know how to explain cryptomatic themes without driving his audience to drink cyanide out of boredom or confusion. I have been a long time stalker of Hadley's ever since he graced the podcast of #OntheBrink when I stumbled upon this podcast thinking I was going to listen to an episode about how to grapple with mental health due to my unresolved feelings of my ex-husband when in fact he explained how Staking indeed enhances security and injects a new economic layer into the crypto ecosystem.  This ep resolved my feelings towards my ex. Hadley is an expert leader of teams and also skilled in how to handle the relentless crypto-paparazzi.As such he provided me with some much needed media training before my stint as a guest on  the Real Housewives of North Korea. He has become more than a colleague but not in a Bizarre we need to call HR way, like in normal circumstances concerning me and HR, but in a way that he is my friend and my marinated Solana guru. He is also hella Fun and it is a crying shame that yet another crypto bro remains off the market. #Marinade #Glitter Ledger. 

Western coaching models weren't built for African leaders. So Nankhonde Kasonde, a Zambian international development as well as a leadership development specialist and certified coach, created something that was.Nankhonde's Bio:Nankhonde Kasonde is a Zambian international development specialist, certified leadership coach, and the founder of Zanga, an African leadership assessment and HR analytics company.As a leadership coach, Nankhonde recognized that African leaders need a coaching framework rooted in African national, regional, and continental values—rather than Western models that do not align with the cultural realities of high-context societies like Zambia.In high-context cultures, such as those in parts of Africa, China, and Japan, communication is often layered and indirect, relying on shared understanding, relationships, and cultural norms. This contrasts with low-context cultures, where communication tends to be more explicit and direct, as seen in Germany, the Netherlands, and the United States (for example). Recognizing this fundamental difference, Nankhonde developed a coaching framework tailored to African leadership, built on five key cultural dimensions: belief, pride, community, loyalty, and respect.Through Zanga, she provides African-grounded leadership coaching, self- and 360-degree assessments, and HR analytics that support talent management and organizational development. Her work aims to reshape leadership development in Africa by integrating culturally relevant coaching methodologies that truly resonate with African leaders.We Discuss:How did Nankhonde come to conclude that the Western approaches to coaching were not sufficiently helpful for African clients or tailored to their needs? In what ways were these coaching approaches not culturally appropriate?How did Nankhonde set out to develop your new coaching framework?What are the components of Nankhonde's coaching framework for African clients and how it is different from Western or  North-founded frameworks?Where does this coaching model diverge from Western ones?Resources:Zanga's LinkedIn pageNankhonde's LinkedIn pageZanga's websiteClick here to subscribe to be alerted when new podcast episodes come out or when Tosca produces other thought leadership pieces.Or email Tosca at tosca@5oaksconsulting.org if you want to talk about your social sector organization's needs, challenges, and opportunities.You can find Tosca's content by following her on her social media channels: LinkedIn  Facebook 

Sie gilt als die größte Opernsängerin aller Zeiten: Maria Callas, die im Kino gerade von Angelina Jolie zum Leben erweckt wird. Was ist dran an der Legende?

The first international guest of 2025 is here! Nat aka ScruffySpaceElf on socials joins me from Austria to talk about her favorite fandoms! We kick things off with what may be her number 1 fandom, Star Trek. Nat talks about which series started things off for her, some of the shows she's watched (and others she hasn't), favorite characters, and so much more as we explore the Trek space. Then we go from Sci-Fi to Fantasy, as Nat talks about House of the Dragon. She talks about her interest in the show, the actors & characters, and what she's liked so far after having only seen the first season. We also touch on Game of Thrones, which she has not seen. Then we talk about her work in the Opera and Classical Music space. From her experience in grade school to the work in her degree program and internships, Nat talks about what attracts her to this realm and offers some music recommendations to us (check out the links further down). Lastly, Nat talks about how she got into Cosplay. We talk about her and her families background in faires, the work her dad and mom do, and the characters she's cosplayed. Plus, we talk about what the future holds for Cosplay. You can find Nat at: https://www.instagram.com/scruffyspaceelf/ https://www.threads.net/@scruffyspaceelf https://www.instagram.com/bendingflatnotes/ https://www.tumblr.com/scruffyspaceelf https://www.tiktok.com/@scruffyspaceelf Aria from Dvorak's "Rusalka" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DsclkAbE0JM Aria from Puccini's "Tosca" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLR3lSrqlww

Summary:What are the attributes of the modern humanitarian and development leader? Why modern? In what ways? How does one become one?Torrey's Bio:As a certified coach with twelve years' experience in international development Torrey Peace facilitates rising and established leaders in the humanitarian and development world to become the leaders they admire, or “people centered leaders.”  She has taught and coached over 400  supervisors globally from the UN, INGO and civil society to become more inclusive and caring leaders that make a greater impact while also stepping out of overwork and overwhelm. Her mission is to provide leaders the skills they need to be part of the change we want to see in the humanitarian and development world while also maintaining their wellbeing. For more information about Torrey's work and podcast, please visit www.aidforaidworkers.com. We Discuss:What defines the modern humanitarian and development leader?Why self-awareness and intentional leadership are crucial in humanitarian workThe importance of recognizing and overcoming traditional ways of leading that hinder progress.Leadership coaching as a style, including the shift from managerial to coaching approaches.Reverse mentoring: how younger team members can teach older colleagues.Resources:Torrey's podcast: The Modern Humanitarian and Development LeaderTorrey's website: Aid for Aid WorkersTorrey's Linkedin pageTorrey's course on Humentum's learning platformClick here to subscribe to be alerted when new podcast episodes come out or when Tosca produces other thought leadership pieces.Or email Tosca at tosca@5oaksconsulting.org if you want to talk about your social sector organization's needs, challenges, and opportunities.You can find Tosca's content by following her on her social media channels: LinkedIn  Facebook 

Summary:How do people in development agencies experience organizational change? What is the psychology of organizational change that a development leader needs to be aware of? How can experiencing organizational change affect staff motivation? How, as leaders, do we tackle any reactance as well as resistance to change?Torrey's Bio:As a certified coach with twelve years' experience in international development Torrey Peace facilitates rising and established leaders in the humanitarian and development world to become the leaders they admire, or “people centered leaders.”  She has taught and coached over 400  supervisors globally from the UN, INGO and civil society to become more inclusive and caring leaders that make a greater impact while also stepping out of overwork and overwhelm. Her mission is to provide leaders the skills they need to be part of the change we want to see in the humanitarian and development world while also maintaining their wellbeing. For more information about Torrey's work and podcast, please visit www.aidforaidworkers.com. We Discuss: How do people in development agencies experience organizational change?What is the psychology of organizational change that a development leader needs to be aware of? How can experiencing organizational change affect staff motivation? How, as leaders, do we tackle any reactance as well as resistance to change?Resources:Torrey's podcast: The Modern Humanitarian and Development LeaderTorrey's website: Aid for Aid WorkersTorrey's Linkedin pageClick here to subscribe to be alerted when new podcast episodes come out or when Tosca produces other thought leadership pieces.Or email Tosca at tosca@5oaksconsulting.org if you want to talk about your social sector organization's needs, challenges, and opportunities.You can find Tosca's content by following her on her social media channels: LinkedIn  Facebook 

A 95 anni la cinese Zheng Xiaoying è la direttrice d'orchestra attiva e più longeva del pianeta: a lei si deve la diffusione dell'Opera occidentale e del melodramma in Cina. Dopo avere iniziato la sua carriera con la direzione della Tosca al Teatro Nazionale di Mosca a soli 31 anni, Zheng Xiaoying ha introdotto la sua campagna di “canto dell'opera occidentale in cinese”, avviando un progetto di traduzione di opere italiane per la messa in scena cinese. La sua missione è quella di trasmettere al pubblico cinese la bellezza dell'Opera occidentale nella sua completezza, donando i giusti strumenti di comprensione affinché l'Opera non resti soltanto un esercizio di stile musicale ma diventi un vero e proprio ponte culturale fra i popoli.  Praticamente ogni sera, durante il mio soggiorno a Mosca, ero in un Teatro d'opera o in una sala da concerto e credo sia stato quello il modo in cui ho imparatoundefined

In this episode of Shift Your Day Job, I chat with Tosca Fasso, a former Wall Street executive who climbed from administrative assistant to the upper ranks of corporate leadership. However, the higher she went, the more she realized that Corporate America wasn't giving her the freedom to make the changes she knew were needed. This led her to leave her high-powered position and start Manager on a Mission, a movement focused on reshaping management through trust and empowerment instead of fear.Tosca shares her career journey, from building a user research team to making the bold leap into entrepreneurship after corporate tightening and layoffs made her question the value of staying. We talk about how Tosca realized her job was affecting her health, which pushed her to rethink what really mattered to her and choose a career path that felt more true to her values and goals. That clarity and drive pushed her to leave her job ahead of schedule to build her own business and write her upcoming book, A Good Manager's Guide to Better Feeling Work in a Toxic Culture.In this episode, we dive into lessons Tosca learned from her leadership experience, the challenges of transitioning into self-employment, and how to build a more supportive corporate culture that values employee growth and authentic leadership. We also explore the importance of having a strong support system, the need for managers to become mentors, and how younger generations are changing the way corporate America operates.This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone navigating a career change or rethinking their leadership style—don't miss it!Connect with ToscaWebsite: https://www.toscafasso.com/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@itstoscafassoInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/itstoscafasso/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/toscamarie/---Connect with BrittanyWebsite: https://brittanycates.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shiftyourdayjob/Email: shiftyourdayjob@gmail.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittanyncates/

Vous allez chanter, chanter, danser en mettant vos baskets, siffler là-haut sur la colline en attendant avec un petit bouquet dʹéglantine. Tout ça, ça devient le blues, vous le chantez autant que vous aimez et vous le chanterez toujours. Cette introduction vous semble peut-être une resucée de sonorités que vous connaissez déjà, cʹest normal, ce sont des paroles…paroles…paroles…de chansons françaises que vous connaissez toutes et tous. Des chansons qui popent dans nos têtes au moment les plus incongrus, quand une phrase nous échappe, quand une association dʹidée survient. Les chansons disent parfois plus que les mots, les grands discours, les dialogues vains. Partant de ce principe, Alain Resnais en fait un film couronné de nombreux Césars : On connaît la chanson, une comédie dramatique sortie en 1997. 4 ans après Smoking /No Smoking, le réalisateur fait souffler un vent de fraîcheur sur le cinéma hexagonal. Sur un scénario de Jean-Pierre Bacri et dʹAgnès Jaoui dʹune audace folle, Alain Resnais se pique de comédie musicale revisitée. Le résultat est un petit bijou dʹingéniosité. Le principe est simple, il consiste en quelque sorte à communiquer au spectateur les pensées plus ou moins conscientes des personnages du film à travers des chansons populaires allant de Joséphine Baker à Johnny Hallyday, en passant par Julien Clerc et Sylvie Vartan. Dans ce film sur le mal de vivre et sur les apparences, on croise 36 bouts de chansons, en playback qui remplacent les mots. Comme le dit Jean-Pierre Bacri : On cherchait de préférence des chansons très connues qui aient des refrains auxquels tout le monde puisse s'identifier, de vraies rengaines. On connaît la chanson séduit le public et la critique. Les acteurs sont excellents : Sabine Azéma, Pierre Arditi, Jean-Pierre Bacri, Lambert Wilson, Agnès Jaoui, André Dussolier pour les rôles principaux. Ne tardons pas, On connaît la chanson, c'était le temps, le temps béni de la rengaine C'était le temps où les chanteurs avaient d'la voix. Tous les charmeurs chantaient la Tosca ou Carmen On savait faire de la musique en ce temps-là! Et Resnais faisait son cinéma. REFERENCES Gérard Lefort, " " On connaît la chanson " : Resnais, le cinéma en chantant ", Libération,‎ 12 novembre 1997 (lire en ligne [archive]) INA : le cercle du cinéma, 1997 https://www.ina.fr/ina-eclaire-actu/video/i00010749/jean-pierre-bacri-et-agnes-jaoui-parlent-du-film-on-connait-la-chanson INA : andré Dussolier sur France 3 https://www.ina.fr/ina-eclaire-actu/video/cac97137807/andre-dussollier-pour-le-film-on-connait-la-chanson On Connaît la chanson, les Césars https://www.ina.fr/ina-eclaire-actu/video/cab98008970/la-23eme-ceremonie-des-cesars

Simon Reeve is a broadcaster and writer best known for his TV documentaries which combine travel and adventure with investigations into the challenges faced by the places he visits.His journeys have taken him across jungles, deserts, mountains and oceans, and to some of the most dangerous and remote regions of the world. He's dodged bullets on frontlines, dived with seals and sharks, survived malaria, walked through minefields and tracked lions on foot.Simon grew up in Acton in west London. He experienced anxiety and depression as a teenager and left school with few qualifications. He eventually found a job in the post room at the Sunday Times and from there progressed to working with the news teams, filing stories on a range of subjects from organised crime to nuclear smuggling. In the late 1990s he wrote one of the first books about Al-Qaeda and its links to Osama Bin Laden. His expertise in this area was quickly called upon after the 9/11 attacks in the USA, and he became a regular guest on American television and radio programmes.The current pandemic put Simon's overseas trips into abeyance and he has turned his attention to the UK, recently making programmes about Cornwall and the Lake District. DISC ONE: Eskègizéw Bèrtchi by Alèmayèhu Eshèté DISC TWO: Vissi d'arte - from Puccini's Tosca, performed by Kiri Te Kanawa with the London Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Sir John Pritchard DISC THREE: It Takes Two by Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock DISC FOUR: We Will Rock You by Queen DISC FIVE: Mr Brightside by The Killers DISC SIX: Wiley Flow by Stormzy DISC SEVEN: You're Lovely to Me by Lucky Jim DISC EIGHT: Rocket Man by Elton John BOOK CHOICE: Moonshine for Beginners and Experts by Damian Brown LUXURY ITEM: Bird seed CASTAWAY'S FAVOURITE: Rocket Man by Elton John Presenter Lauren Laverne Producer Paula McGinley

Humanities West and the Italian Cultural Institute celebrate the life and art of Giacomo Puccini (December 22, 1858 to November 29, 1924) on the 100th anniversary of his death. His operas La Bohème, Tosca, Madama Butterfly and Turandot are among the most beloved and most often-recorded operas of all time. His arias are famous for both their emotional resonance and their melodic beauty—even among millions who have never listened to a complete opera. Puccini was born into a centuries-old family of Italian composers, and he began his successful career just as Verdi was completing his, quickly inheriting Verdi's renown as the greatest living composer of Italian opera. We have brought the internationally praised scholar and musicologist Gabriele Dotto from Italy to share the stage with San Francisco Opera's favorite Kip Cranna to tell some of the stories behind the composition of Puccini's heavenly arias. Giacomo Puccini and the Impact of Early 20th Century Media Gabriele Dotto will trace the rapid rise of sound recordings and film as competitors for opera theaters and the traditional business of music publishers. Puccini and his publisher, Casa Ricordi, demonstrated an extraordinary combination of artistic creation and commercial activity, using new and efficient strategies to market Casa Ricordi's opera repertoire to a globally expanding audience and “branding” Puccini as the publishing house's most iconic composer. Puccini Before Fame: The Composer in His Youth Clifford (Kip) Cranna will discuss Puccini's boyhood experiences, his musical training and his operatic influences. Cranna will demonstrate that some of the music Puccini wrote as a student was eventually recycled in his later operas. He will also concentrate on Puccini's first two operas, the rarely performed Le Villi and Edgar, which were composed before his first big hit Manon Lescaut—the beginning of his enduring fame and operatic stardom. OrganizerGeorge Hammond   A Humanities Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. In association with Humanities West and the Italian Cultural Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opera- en musicalzangeres Francis van Broekhuizen schreef haar boek ‘Schandalig mooie opera'. Verhalen en schandalen uit de operawereld. Ze zong in musicals als ‘The Sound of Music' en ‘Tosca'. Verder is ze bekend van haar opera-rubriek op NPO Radio 4 en haar klassieke muziekpodcast. Eerder schreef ze haar boek ‘Bij twijfel hard zingen'. Presentatie: Willemijn Veenhoven 

Frank Murphy is joined by his friend Kathryn Frady, who brought some Marble City Opera hats to display. Use the code HOLIDAY to get 25% off on all types of Marble City Opera merchandise at https://www.marblecityopera.com/store  Kathryn directed productions of Hansel and Gretel for Mobile Opera and Wichita Grand Opera. She also sang the role of the Mother in Wichita.  Marble City Opera had a show in the Old City Performing Arts Center on the same night as a Vols football game at Neyland Stadium. Kathryn and Frank were relieved to find plenty of parking available in the Old City.  Kathryn stayed at someone's condo in Wichita. As she was showering one morning,  the shower started filling with water and a neighbor complained that the water was leaking into their condo.  Frank Jr. PhD visited for Thanksgiving and wanted to watch “The Game” between Michigan and Ohio State. The audio on Frank Sr.'s over-the-air television box hasn't worked in over a year. Frank Jr. found a way to make it work despite the fact that Frank Sr. had hidden the remote control and couldn't find it.  This episode is sponsored by BoneZones.com (don't forget the S). Buy books and other merchandise autographed by Body Farm founder Dr. Bill Bass at https://bonezones.com/ including Body Farm t-shirts. Contact BoneZones to hire Frank to give a presentation about Dr. Bass and the Body Farm.  Kathryn planned to have pork chops for Thanksgiving but she and her husband didn't feel like cooking so they went to Cracker Barrel. A few days later, Kathryn tried cooking the pork chops with poor results.  Frank's friend Bean is neighbors with opera singer Lise Davidsen, who sang the role of Tosca at the Metropolitan Opera in New York. Her final performance was broadcast live to movie theaters. Bean and his wife Donna watched it in London at the same time Frank and his wife Jere watched it in Knoxville.  Frank is friends with a syndicated radio deejay named Jay Fox, “the Fox that Rocks.” They had spoken on the phone but not met in person until recently when Jay and his wife Regina vacationed in Sevierville and stopped by for a visit on their way home to Texas.  A student on Scholars' Bowl named James Overall is the son of composer Jason Overall, who wrote the opera The Doctor and the Devils, which was produced by Marble City Opera. During player introductions, James claimed that his favorite podcast is the Frank & Friends Show.  The team from Roane County High School made buttons with Frank's picture. A viewer sent a letter to East Tennessee PBS praising the Scholars' Bowl production.  Frank and Becca James will host the YouTube livestream of the Karns Christmas Parade at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024. You can watch at https://www.youtube.com/@karnsnetwork  Frank and Heather Waliga will announce the Rocky Hill Christmas Parade at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 7, 2024 at the Rocky Hill Center, 7513, S. Northshore Drive, Knoxville. Details at https://rockyhillchristmasparade.org/  Support the Frank & Friends Show by purchasing some of our high-quality merchandise at https://frank-friends-show.creator-spring.com  Sign up for a 30-day trial of Audible Premium Plus and get a free premium selection that's yours to keep. Go to http://AudibleTrial.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  Find us online https://www.FrankAndFriendsShow.com/  Please subscribe to our YouTube channel at https://YouTube.com/FrankAndFriendsShow  and hit the bell for notifications.  Find the audio of the show on major podcast apps including Spotify, Apple, iHeart, Podbean, and Audible.  Thanks!

SummaryHow does an African management consulting company that expressly sets itself up to offer African solutions to African problems communicate its identity? What are some key differences in organizational development needs and cultural norms between development agencies in the Global South and Global North?How can concepts like Ubuntu and Ujama inform leadership models in ways that resonate across African contexts?In this NGO Soul + Strategy podcast episode, I interview Faye Ekong, Managing Director and co-founder of RavelWorks Africa, about designing management consulting solutions rooted in African paradigms and practices.Faye's BioManaging Director and co-founder of RavelWorks Africa for over 6 yearsHeld multiple leadership roles at the NGO Action Against HungerFormer trainer and consultant at MDF Management ConsultingWe Discuss:Faye shares how RavelWorks was founded to counter the prevalence of Western management solutions in African contexts, focusing instead on locally-developed approaches.While RavelWorks initially aimed to serve primarily African organizations, their clients now span Europe, the US, and other regions.Core clients include humanitarian donor agencies, NGOs, private sector companies, and some government agencies.Services offered by RavelWorks include HR, organizational design, system and process improvements, and learning and development, with a future-of-work lens.The African paradigm of communalism, exemplified by concepts like Ubuntu (“I am because you are”), prioritizes relationships and the well-being of staff and stakeholders. This contrasts with the Anglo-Saxon focus on task and goal orientation.The management and leadership literature has expanded beyond the US and Europe to include countries like India and Japan but still largely overlooks Africa's unique contributions.There has been a significant uptick in the use of niche consulting firms like RavelWorks in the Global North, but European NGOs still tend to exhibit a control-oriented approach compared to their US counterparts.Faye emphasizes that Global North consultants can still play a meaningful role if they adopt humility, curiosity, and a willingness to understand African ways of working.Quotes:“If you lead an organization, choose courage over comfort” (Brenee Brown)ResourcesWebsiteFaye's LinkedIn profileYouTube video of this podcastClick here to subscribe to be alerted when new podcast episodes come out or when Tosca produces other thought leadership pieces.Or email Tosca at tosca@5oaksconsulting.org if you want to talk about your social sector organization's needs, challenges, and opportunities.You can find Tosca's content by following her on her social media channels: LinkedIn  Facebook 

Tosca (19) kämpft seit Jahren mit Depressionen. «Ich hatte Wutausbrüche und wusste nicht, wohin mit mir». 2020 erlebt sie einen psychischen Tiefpunkt, sie ist suizidal und muss gegen ihren Willen in eine Klinik eingewiesen werden. Bis heute hat sie depressive Phasen. Das belastet auch ihre Mutter: «Was habe ich falsch gemacht?».Tosca ist kein Einzelfall: Laut UNICEF leidet ein Drittel der jungen Menschen in der Schweiz an psychischen Problemen. Und auch Peter Sonderegger, Schulpsychologe und Vorstand Schweizerische Vereinigung für Kinder- und Jugendpsychologie sagt, dass die Depressionen und Angststörungen bei den Schüler:innen zugenommen habe. «Die Angst, den Leistungsanforderungen nicht zu genügen, ist ein wichtiger Teil». Wieso geht es so vielen Jugendlichen in der Schweiz psychisch schlecht? Und wer fängt sie auf? Diesen Fragen geht Input-Host Anna Kreidler nach. ____________________ Habt ihr Feedback, Fragen oder Wünsche? Wir freuen uns auf eure Nachrichten an input@srf.ch – und wenn ihr euren Freund:innen und Kolleg:innen von uns erzählt. ____________________ 00:00 Intro 01:19 Wie sich die Depression in Toscas Leben schlich 06:55 Homeschooling und der Effekt der Pandemie auf die Schüler:innen 12:00 Mutter Marions Erfahrung mit Toscas Erkrankung 17:50 Die Rolle der Eltern 19:19 Werden die Jugendlichen nicht ernstgenommen? 23:22 Was und wer kann helfen? 26:52 Teaser rec.-Reportage 27:40 Fazit ____________________ In dieser Episode zu hören - Tosca und ihre Mutter Marion - Peter Sonderegger, Schulpsychologe ____________________ - Autorin: Anna Kreidler - Publizistische Leitung: Anita Richner ____________________ Das ist «Input»: Dem Leben in der Schweiz auf der Spur – mit all seinen Widersprüchen und Fragen. Der Podcast «Input» liefert jede Woche eine Reportage zu den Themen, die euch bewegen.

PUCCINI: Tosca, Ópera en tres actos (Acto III) (29.21). M. Caballé (sop.), J. Carreras (ten.), I. Wixel (bar.), P. de Palma (ten.), Coro y Orq. de la Royal Ópera House Covent Garden de Londres. Dir.: C. Davis. Scherzo per archi (5.21). Orq. Fil. de Luxemburgo. Dir.: G. Gimeno. Adagetto, S. 51 (4.18). Fuga reale en Do menor, S. 37 (arr.para órg.) (3.03). L. Tamminga (órg.).Escuchar audio

Kitsch oder Kult? Kolportage oder Kunst? Wie auch immer: Giacomo Puccinis "La Boheme", "Tosca" und "Turandot" ziehen bis heute die Menschen in die Opernhäuser der Welt. Puccini war Weltstar, Schwermütiger, Auto- und Techniknarr, eine vielseitige, oft widersprüchliche, immer aber faszinierende Figur. Von Christian Schuler

PUCCINI: Tosca, Ópera en tres actos (Acto II) (41.03). M. Caballé (sop.), J. Carreras (ten.), I. Wixel (bar.), P. de Palma (ten.), Coro y Orq. de la Royal Ópera House Covent Garden de Londres. Dir.: C. Davis. Fuga en Sol menor, S. 53 (arr.para órg.) (3.13). L. Tamminga (órg.).Escuchar audio

SummaryHow can nonprofit organizations leverage human emotions to enhance the impact of their campaigns?What can NGOs learn from cognitive science to create more effective, empathetic communication strategies during a time of poly-crisis?How can organizations shift from traditional advocacy approaches to more agile, psychology-driven methods for mobilizing communities?In this NGO Soul+Strategy podcast episode, I interview Diya Deb, Executive Director at MindWorks Lab, about harnessing the power of cognitive science to transform nonprofit campaigning in today's challenging landscape.Diya's Bio:Executive Director of MindWorks Lab, a global cognitive science innovation lab incubated at GreenpeaceNearly two decades of experience in grassroots and international nonprofit leadershipFormer Campaign Director at Greenpeace India and Amnesty International IndiaLed global youth mobilization efforts alongside Indian Nobel Peace Laureate, Kailash SatyarthiCo-founder of PowerSouth, an initiative focused on amplifying women's leadership in grassroots movementsAdvisor to multiple nonprofits on strategy, advocacy, and decolonizing research practicesWe Discuss:Diya reflects on how MindWorks has grown since its early days within Greenpeace, evolving from theoretical frameworks to hands-on applications in the field.Diya highlights the urgency of adapting campaigning strategies to the current era of poly-crises, where overlapping global challenges are exhausting communities and donors alike.MindWorks has pivoted to focus on the role of emotions like anger and powerlessness in shaping people's responses to crises, drawing on new case studies from India and Indonesia.She explains how MindWorks seeks to decolonize research practices, shifting away from Global North-centric methodologies by grounding their work in diverse cultural contexts, especially in East Asia.The conversation explores MindWorks' unique approach to agile campaigning, emphasizing rapid experimentation and applying cognitive science insights to their internal operations.Diya shares her thoughts on the implications of this research for philanthropy, urging funders to shift towards more adaptive, emotionally resonant approaches to support nonprofit campaigns.Quotes“Doomsday communications have clearly proven not to work”“We focus on social empathy as an enabler for activism”Resources:MindWorks Lab WebsiteDiya Deb's LinkedIn ProfileYouTube video of this podcast (ADD LINK!)Click here to subscribe to be alerted when new podcast episodes come out or when Tosca produces other thought leadership pieces.Or email Tosca at tosca@5oaksconsulting.org if you want to talk about your social sector organization's needs, challenges, and opportunities.You can find Tosca's content by following her on her social media channels: LinkedIn  Facebook 

Ever wondered why workplace culture feels so toxic? Tosca Fasso shares insights on transforming office culture and putting people before profits.In today's episode, we explore themes of self-care, toxic workplace culture, and the corporate journey, with the incredible Tosca Fasso. Tosca, a former Fortune 100 Executive turned Author, Leadership Consultant, and Podcast Host, shares her experience of climbing the corporate ladder to secure her "dream job," only to face disillusionment due to toxic workplace practices.Throughout this episode, Tosca discusses her shift towards people-first leadership, emphasizing the need for supportive work environments that prioritize employee well-being over rigid shareholder capitalism. She reflects on the challenges of traditional corporate structures and the importance of embracing change, especially as younger generations enter the workforce. The episode highlights Tosca's journey of self-discovery and courage in stepping away from the corporate world to pursue a career focused on leadership transformation.Plus, Tosca introduces her forthcoming book, "NSFW: A Good Manager's Guide to Better Feeling Work in a Toxic Culture," which she describes as a manifesto advocating for healthier workplace cultures. Through her book, she aims to equip leaders with the tools to adopt people-first policies, emphasizing that modern employees work best when valued and not merely monitored.Join us for Episode 184 of Joy Found Here and find out how to break free from toxic work culture and lead with compassion and purpose.In This Episode, You Will Learn:The reality of the "Dream Job" (3:49)Confronting toxic workplace culture (13:04)Writing as a catalyst for change (15:40)The problem with shareholder capitalism (21:17)The return to office debate (24:20)People-first management: A new leadership approach (35:49)Looking ahead: Tosca's vision for workplace change (49:52)Connect with Tosca Fasso:WebsiteXInstagramLinkedInManager on a Mission Podcast Let's Connect:WebsiteInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryWhat are the key principles of African leadership that nonprofit leaders globally could benefit from adopting?How does the African concept of Ubuntu translate into practical leadership strategies for nonprofit organizations?How does African leadership balance individual and collective success, and how might nonprofit teams benefit from seeking the same balance?In this NGO Soul+Strategy podcast episode, I interview Albert Anoubon Momo, axecutive, author, and board member, about leadership lessons we can all learn from African cultures. Albert's Bio:Co-founder of a brand new company offering geospatial consulting services to emerging economiesFormer Vice President and Executive Director, Emerging Markets and Funded Projects at the Trimble companyFormer Director of Institutional Business Development at TrimbleManagement and Program Analyst at USAIDAlbert played multiple other roles as senior geo-scientist and GIS and software engineer, including at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) inside the US Government. We discuss: Albert has been a student of leadership from early adult life onwards, and he runs a large Facebook group on leadership. His experience has been primarily in the private sector , though he also plays governance roles in the nonprofit sphere, such as his role Board Chair of Cadasta (where Tosca is also on the board)Albert urges listeners to focus on what the African continent can bring to the rest of the world, and not to assume Africa just consumes from the rest of the world (especially when it comes to West-influenced leadership models)Subregions within the huge continent of Africa have had different influences on leadership approaches and practices: in Northern Africa and the Sahel, Islamic influences have prevailed while French colonizers brought more hierarchically oriented thinking to leadership; in coastal Africa, colonizers introduced Christianity which persists till today; and in Southern and Eastern Africa, Zulu-inspired Ubuntu philosophy has dominatedUbuntu as the most well known African philosophy emphasizes interdependence, solidarity, shared community, and communalism (also within organizational leadership and management) – different from the individualism more prevalent in Western societiesWhat Western leadership practices can learn from African leadership approaches regarding employee engagement, shared value, shared futures, solidarity, and humanismIn African cultures, traditionally councils of elders have played an important conflict resolution role; it is beneficial for global North/Western nonprofits to take account of these Councils' approach to seeking win-win resolutions rather than zero-sum litigation, their focus on the common good, common ground and shared goals. Resources:Albert's LinkedIn ProfileAlbert's Facebook group on LeadershipBook YouTube video of this podcastClick here to subscribe to be alerted when new podcast episodes come out or when Tosca produces other thought leadership pieces.Or email Tosca at tosca@5oaksconsulting.org if you want to talk about your social sector organization's needs, challenges, and opportun

O convidado do programa Pânico dessa segunda-feira (11) é Thiago Arancam. Dono de uma voz poderosa, o brasileiro Thiago Arancam é considerado um dos maiores tenores da atualidade. Ele se apresentou nos principais teatros do mundo, em mais de 40 países. Destaque para o Alla Scala (Milão), Ópera de Roma (Itália), Ópera Nacional de Washington (EUA), Ópera Estadual de Viena (Áustria), Deutsche Ópera de Berlim (Alemanha), Bolshoi (Moscou), além de inúmeras produções no Japão, Emirados Árabes, Malásia, Canadá, Espanha, França, Polônia, Letônia, Mônaco e Reino Unido. Foram mais de 700 apresentações ao redor do mundo. No Brasil, em 2011, subiu ao palco do Theatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro com a montagem da ópera “Tosca”, de Puccini, no papel do pintor Mario Cavaradossi, amante de Floria Tosca. Em 2014, no Theatro Municipal de São Paulo, encenou a Ópera Carmen de Bizet. Na Europa, conheceu Plácido Domingo, com quem gravou “Cyrano de Bergerac”, na São Francisco Opera (USA); “Madame Butterfly”, em Washington e “Carmen”, na Los Angeles Opera. Trabalhou com grandes regentes de orquestra, entre eles: Daniel Harding em vários concertos com a Swedish Radio Symphony Orchestra; Christian Thielemann em “Dresden” na Manon Lescaut, Pier Giorgio Morandi na ópera “Tosca” em Las Palmas e Estocolmo; o brasileiro Silvio Barbato com a Orquestra Camerata Brasil em Brasília, João Carlos Martins, Plácido Domingo, Julius Rudel, Lorin Maazel, Nicola Luisotti, Patrik Fournellier, Renato Palumbo, Corrado Rovaris, entre outros. De volta ao Brasil em 2017, Thiago Arancam reencontrou suas raízes, lançou o álbum “Bela Primavera”, que deu origem ao espetáculo que rodou o país e emocionou o público. Em 2018, gravou o CD “This is Thiago Arancam” (2018); em 2019, “Thiago Arancam (Ao Vivo)”. Os três trabalhos trazem as influências do mundo lírico e aproximam o tenor da Música Popular Brasileira, além da força e da emoção da voz do artista, considerado um dos principais tenores da atualidade. Em paralelo ao trabalho com as turnês e lançamento dos novos álbuns, o cantor seguiu com as apresentações em diferentes países, entre eles Rússia, Lituânia, Estados Unidos e Austrália, com as óperas Madame Butterfly, Manon Lescaut, Turandot, Tosca e Carmen. E também lançou clipes e disponibilizou o conteúdo da turnê Bela Primavera em seu canal oficial no YouTube. Com fôlego gigante, Thiago Arancam protagonizou a versão brasileira de “O Fantasma da Ópera”, musical já visto por mais de 140 milhões de pessoas em todo o mundo. No Brasil, ficou em cartaz no Teatro Renault, em São Paulo, de agosto de 2018 até dezembro de 2019. Arancam realizou 360 apresentações, sendo sua maior marca de execução em uma mesma obra. Durante a pandemia 2020/2021 Thiago realizou mais de 20 shows ao vivo por streaming e transmissões pela televisão, totalizando mais de 10 milhões de visualizações em audiência. Como comentarista, o programa traz Mônica Salgado. Jornalista, criadora de conteúdo multiplataforma, consultora e palestrante.

Today we're talking to Tosca Fasso. Tosca is a former Fortune 100 executive who worked her way up the corporate ladder from administrative assistant to Wall Street executive. When she got her first management role at age 25, Tosca knew that creating a vision with a team, coaching them to succeed, and building a culture where team members actually liked and respected each other was her life's work. Unfortunately, as she advanced in her career, she realized that she wasn't always able to do what was right for her team and that corporate policies are often hostile to employees. So, Tosca left her Wall Street position to launch Manager on a Mission, a management movement based on trust and empowerment instead of fear and intimidation. She now coaches people-focused leaders who know there's a better way to manage teams but need just a little support to build the systems that are both good for people as well as profits. She is also the author of Not Safe For Work: A good manager's guide to better feeling work in a toxic culture. Tosca hosts the Manager on a Mission podcast and is also a volunteer career mentor, competitive karaoke champion, and intermediate adult figure skater. She lives in the Los Angeles area with her woodworker husband, two rescue Chihuahuas, and three parrots. Links: Manager on a Mission Podcast on Spotify and Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/management-detox/id1732081015 LinkedIn http://www.linkedin.com/comm/mynetwork/discovery-see-all?usecase=PEOPLE_FOLLOWS&followMember=toscamarie Instagram https://www.instagram.com/itstoscafasso https://www.toscafasso.com TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itstoscafasso Say hi to me on IG www.instagram.com/careerintechnicolor If you enjoyed this episode, share it with someone you know and leave a review! Sending love, Baiba

Andreas Landin, Swedish baritone has worked, since his graduation from the Opera Academy at the Royal Opera in Copenhagen, as an opera singer in Scandinavia and in other theaters in Europe.  He has specialized in contemporary opera repertoire and has had more than 20 contemporary opera roles written for him, mostly by scandinavian composers and performed in the opera houses in Copenhagen, Malmö Opera and Gothenburg Opera among others. He has also appeared in modern classic parts such as the count in Luce mie Traditrici by Sciarrino, The Emperor in Der Kaiser von Atlantis and the baritone in The four note opera. Within the classic opera repertoire Andreas has sung parts as varied as Don Giovanni, Papageno, Marcello, and Silvio. He has also had great success within the oratory repertoire and regularly perform the bass parts in most of the classic oratories by Bach, Handel, Brahms and Mozart. In recent years Landin has partly moved into a heavier fach and sung parts like Scarpia in Tosca and the title role in Macbeth.

SummaryIs it that people resist change? That they fear change? Or rather that people fear loss?As a change management consultant, what is the most difficult or frustrating while supporting clients with change management efforts?What is one word most alive right now in the world of change management support?In this NGO Soul+Strategy podcast episode, I interview Michael Randel, Founder of Randel Consulting Associates, on mastering the ever-complex world of organizational change management.Michael's BioOwner of Randel Consulting Associates, a boutique consulting firm that supports change processes across sectorsFormer Change Consultant in the World Bank's Leadership and Organizational Effectiveness departmentWorked for a Danish development agency in South-East AsiaStarted as an  Organizational Development practitioner in South Africa, at the YMCA during the anti-apartheid struggle. We discuss Michael worked as a young professional in the South African YMCA youth organization during South Africa's apartheid struggles, which was a formative experience for him. It launched his career in change managementHe consults on change management across the private, public, nonprofit, and philanthropic sectors. His clients all have in common: a social purpose.Early in his career, he discovered that we overestimate rationality in change management; instead, emotion is a significant factor. We also are simply unable to foresee all factors that will be at play in our change-planning effortsMichael uses a Gestalt approach in his work: in this approach, the forces that energize change are faced with forces that resist change – and Lewin's forcefield analysis tends to apply. Put simply: people tolerate the current state of affairs till it is no longer tolerable. The Gestalt approach stipulates that we may need to intervene at the individual, team, unit organization, or sector level (or a combination)Michael appreciates Rick Maurer's framework on resisting change, which emphasizes 3 factors, embodied in ‘I don't get it'; ‘I don't like it'; and ‘I don't like you'. Each requires its response – and the three should not be confused. Quotes:Eisenhower's quote (paraphrased here) is relevant in change management: “Plans are useless, but the process of planning is useful” Resources:Michael's LinkedIn ProfileRandel Consulting Associates WebsiteBlog post: Resistance to change is often misunderstood YouTube video of this podcastClick here to subscribe to be alerted when new podcast episodes come out or when Tosca produces other thought leadership pieces.Or email Tosca at tosca@5oaksconsulting.org if you want to talk about your social sector organization's needs, challenges, and opportunities.You can find Tosca's content by following her on her social media channels: Twitter LinkedIn Facebook

SummaryWhat does it Busara's tagline mean: 'transformational leadership, from the inside out'?To what extent are there truly different global south-normed leadership models?Does personality still play an important role as well, in addition to national or regional cultural differences in leadership approaches?In this NGO Soul+Strategy podcast episode, I interview Taaka Awori, Founder & CEO of Busara Africa, a leadership development services company, on redefining leadership in Africa. Taaka's Bio:Founder and CEO of Busara Africa, a pan-African leadership development firm based in Accra, GhanaAuthor of the book Leadership Redefined: Untold StoriesAssociate Certified Coach with International Coaching Federation (ICF)Podcast host of Leadership Redefined: Untold StoriesMember of the editorial board of Coaching PerspectivesChair of the board of the African Women's Development Fund (AWDF)Former Country Director of AAIAssistant Social Development Adviser, DFID (now called FCDO)Degrees from Harvard and Columbia Universities We discuss: Taaka started specializing in leadership development and organizational development, after discovering as a Country Director at ActionAid that what was most needed from her was good leadership – not any technical specializationBusara's tagline is - transformational leadership from the inside out – signals that leadership starts with self-awareness and self-regulationEqually, good leadership is a combination of not just intellect or analytical capabilities, but also innate and learned wisdom, and the heartOther premises of Busara: let's build on the examples of excellent leadership in Africa (not the negative examples); and feminist leadership70% of Busara's clients are NGOs; the rest are private sector and government agenciesHow are African leadership models distinct, if in any way, from global North-formed models? Another distinct element is the explicit inclusion of politization and thus the need for leaders to be aware of this, and to navigate it in a mission focused manner Busara is also interested to learn more about what's to be learned from leaders of informal, non-registered organizations: informal worker associations, social movements and networksInteresting sub-continental dimensions of leadership within the African continent Resources:Taaka's LinkedIn ProfileTaaka's WebsiteTaaka's book: Leadership Redefined: Untold StoriesLeadership in Africa Redefined PodcastBusara Africa Website  YouTube video Click here to subscribe or email Tosca at tosca@5oaksconsulting.orgTwitter LinkedIn Facebook Youtube

Dark chapters in your life can take on new meaning. The self sabotage we practice is not your doom if you make the choice to rise above. Tosca Reno, NY Times Best Selling Author and creator of “The Eat Clean Revolution” shares her story of survival to success that we all face at some point in our lives. Tosca offers advice on how to apply self care in a new direction that may surprise you. This is the show of mapping your new life with hope. Blessings all. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.