Simon Goode is a professional mediator and the host of the Conflict Skills Podcast, where he offers free resources and tools to navigate conflicts both in and out of the workplace. With a focus on practical strategies, Simon’s podcast addresses real-world scenarios, providing listeners with the tools to handle disputes effectively. In his recent episodes, he delves into the intricacies of workplace mediation, using case studies like conflicts between managers and staff members to illustrate ...
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LEAD YOUR HOMESCHOOL CO-OP | Community Building, Servant Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Policies and Procedures
Pam Kafer | Molly Kitsmiller | Hannah Larson | Homeschool Leaders in Mentorship and Coaching
Welcome to Lead Your Homeschool Co-op! Do you desire a Christian community with families that fit? Do you find yourself up late at night googling “conflict resolution” and “how to build a community”? Do you dream of a sustainable homeschool group only to feel discouraged when policies fail, logistics get in the way or a conflict comes up again? Hello! We are the Homeschool Community Builders.Together, we have more than 30 years of experience in leading successful homeschool groups. But at on ...
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A show highlighting the animal training subject matter experts that make up the Animal Training Academy membership community
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The Mediate.com Podcast covers everything in the world of mediation: conflict resolution, best practices, ethics, technology, and business development. Episodes include interviews with experienced practitioners, discussions of practice dilemmas, and explorations of the future of the mediation field. Join us if you’re interested in mediation, just getting started as a mediator, or if you have decades of practice under your belt -- we’d love to have you as part of our community.
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These podcasts are part of the parallel project learning system. As an accredited training provider, they are based on the APM Body of Knowledge and can be used standalone or in conjunction with the Parallel study guides, on-line e-learning and workshops. Visit our website, www.parallelprojecttraining.com, for full details. We're with you all the way
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The Conflict Report is the best place to learn how to manage conflict in your professional and personal life. The show is hosted by Bill Singleton who is a partner with Vistelar, a global consulting and training institute focused on preventing conflict and managing its negative consequences at the point of impact. Bill has a masters degree in dispute resolution and, during his tenure as an officer with the Milwaukee Police Department, was honored as a “White House Champion of Change for Buil ...
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Corporate Consulting with Dr. Natalie Jones, PsyD is a consulting firm that specializes in providing professional consulting services designed to reduce workplace incivility, educational and training services that address abusive culture and dynamics, conflict resolution, managing healthy boundaries, and addressing issues with recruitment and retention. Services are provided to institutions and organizations including, but not limited to law firms, correctional institutions, law enforcement, ...
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"Engineering Peace with Thom Bond” is a real-life look at how peace is becoming a reality on our planet. It's also a personal resource to help empower us to create the change we want to see in the world. Listen to practical tips and wisdom from Thom's workshops and training sessions to help make peace a reality in your own life. Episode by episode, witness and be part of the story of peace on our planet.
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Welcome to Leadership Rising - the podcast from Accelerate Leadership Group. The voices of Leadership Rising: Jim Urban, a passionate and highly skilled communicator and leader. Jim is also a licensed therapist, group private-practice owner, and specialist in working with couples and business leaders. He has a high level of training in individual and organizational psychology, relationships, and conflict-resolution. Rebecca Schleifer, - her mission in life is simple... to teach people how to ...
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The adult literacy sector has been developed over the years through the work of many dedicated, long-term literacy workers who have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience. We in the adult literacy field, like many sectors, experienced a notable increase in staff turnover during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused many experienced instructors to reflect on their personal and professional lives and for some, it accelerated their plans to retire. As these literacy specialists ret ...
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Imagine if you had a backstage pass to go behind the scenes and learn the secrets that worked for veteran coaches who’ve been right where you are today. That’s exactly why we created Coach Factory, a podcast for coaches at every level who are seeking to elevate their practice. Guests pull back the curtain on their coaching journeys to reveal how they approach coaching, how they run their business and work with clients, why they do things the way they do, and what’s worked. We also flip the s ...
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My name is Ramon. I am sharing my life experiences in the hope that they will help others improve their lives. Personal development is the foundation to build our professional career, whatever it may be. Without personal development, our professional careers are bound to encounter challenges that conflict with our individual lives, and we’ll be ill-prepared to deal with them if we do not have a solid personal life foundation. I love the experience of learning new things. I also like to share ...
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Our podcast is designed for business leaders, managers, consultants, industry experts, and individuals who are passionate about driving change and promoting growth in their organisations or personal development. Each episode will delve into crucial topics such as mindset recalibration, visibility, and strategic planning. We will have insightful conversations about change management and innovative initiatives that can transform your approach to learning and development. Our aim is to equip yo ...
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Curiosity in Practice: Coaching Meets Training
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5:04If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! In this episode of Secrets of Learning and Development, Julia and Valerie take a closer look at Curiosity, what it means, how it shows up in their work and why it matters more than ever. While they approach it from different angles, Julia through coaching and Valerie through IT training, they…
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Episode 94: Co-Op Management Made Easy with Homeschool Life and Renee Hogan
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54:08Once you’ve finally got the courage to start your co-op, the next steps can be daunting. There are so many decisions to make!! What website platform should we use? How will we communicate? How do we register people? How do we keep track of it all! It can throw you into a black, spinning swirly of confusion and delay! Stop right now! Take a breath a…
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3 Steps To Rebuild Trust After Workplace Conflict
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23:40In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode explores the challenge of rebuilding trust after a conflict, particularly in workplace settings. He outlines a three-phase approach: clarifying expectations, facilitating resolution through empathy and structured reflection, and maintaining positive momentum with ongoing feedback. Thr…
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From Saving Lives to Leading Teams: Ashley Brice on Mastering High-Stakes Communication
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46:04If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! S2:E9 In this episode of Secrets of Learning and Development, hosts Valerie and Julia are joined by Ashley Brice, a former military police officer, police negotiator, and now a highly sought-after communication and leadership expert. Ashley’s journey spans from handling covert police operatio…
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Episode 93: The Secret Tool Behind Every Well-Run Co-op
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26:08So you’ve finally taken the plunge! Started your very own homeschool co-op and are in the depths of planning and establishing the close-knit community you have always dreamed of. Now what? How do you ensure that it runs without a hitch? How do you remember what needs to be done and how to do it all? The answer? It’s all in the systems! Once you cre…
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Modernizing Mediation, with Morgan Tregenza of Levelheaded (Ep. 49)
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28:15In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Morgan Duffy Tregenza (Mo), Founder and CEO of Levelheaded, about her path into the field and her vision for https://www.belevelheaded.com/, a startup mediation service provider in Colorado. Mo is working hard to turn Levelheaded into the world’s most easy-to-use and prolific mediation platform. Levelheaded's …
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The Hubris Of Conflict Resolution Expertise
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30:00In episode 73 of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode discusses the challenges and complexities of being labeled a conflict resolution expert, sharing personal experiences of feeling overwhelmed by conflicts despite training when the situation was calling on resources that weren't available. Simon explores the unrealistic expectations we o…
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Episode 92: Support for a Strong Finish to the School Year
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25:49Are you weary and tired as we come to the end of our school year? Are you overwhelmed with the upcoming events like graduation, recitals, finals, and the last day of school? Do you wish for a little refreshment or encouragement in your day? We want to share with you some easy ways that you can renew your minds and bodies. Next Steps: Schedule a coa…
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Is Your Story Landing? Why Perception Shapes Opportunity
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6:43If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! In this reflective bonus episode of The Secrets of Learning and Development, Valerie Merrill is joined by co-host and executive career transition coach Julia Bend to unpack the real impact of perception during times of change. It’s not just about your experience, it’s about how others interpr…
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Family Mediation and Intimate Partner Violence, with Prof. Kelly Browe Olson (Ep. 48)
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45:38In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Professor Kelly Browe Olson about her chapter in the new book (that she also co-edited) entitled Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice. Kelly's chapter is titled "Intimate Partner Violence and Family Dispute Resolution: Coercion, Capacity, and Control" and it covers the dialogue between victim advoca…
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Training an AI on Yourself, with Prof. John Lande (Ep. 46)
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31:05In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Emeritus Professor from the University of Missouri School of Law John Lande about his experience creating an AI (PrivateGPT) trained on all of his writing over the past forty years. Starting from the beginning, when John didn't know much about AI, he narrates the experience of training an LLM (Large Language M…
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Raoudha Mairos: The Journey from Fearful to Fearless Dog Trainer [Episode 56]
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1:13:03In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we’re delighted to welcome Raoudha Mairos, a passionate dog trainer and behavior consultant, as she shares her inspiring journey from fearing dogs to dedicating her life to understanding and improving animal welfare. As the founder of Sunny Paws, Raoudha offers one-on-one coaching to help dogs and thei…
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Episode 91: Ideas for Teacher Appreciation Gifts
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29:50Do you have a co-op with hard-working parents leading your classes? You know your community would not exist without the commitment of these wonderful parents, and they usually have little to no pay. How do we show our appreciation for all that they do to love and support the kids in our communities? Today we are going to talk about some brilliant i…
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Mastering Workplace Harmony: Proactive Conflict Resolution with Nicole Posner
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32:24If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! S2:E8 In this episode of Secrets of Learning and Development, hosts Julia and Valerie welcome Nicole Posner, an expert mediator and executive conflict coach. With a background in PR and psychology, Nicole shares how her early experiences in a toxic work environment inspired her to specialise …
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Managing Conflict When You're Tired: Practical Strategies for Low Energy Challenges
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31:15In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode shares five tips for managing conflict when you're tired. He discusses how tiredness affects our thoughts, emotions, and behavior, leading to a higher likelihood of conflict, and provides strategies like slowing down, strategically adjusting timing, and self-regulating frequently. Sim…
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Bonus Episode: Bespoke Training – Why It’s More Than Just ‘How-To’
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6:13If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! In this special fireside edition of The Secrets of Learning and Development, Julia hands the mic to co-host Valerie Merrill for an expert deep dive into the world of bespoke training. If you’ve ever been involved in rolling out a customised system, you’ll know it’s far from straightforward. V…
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Episode 90: How to Make Your Community Friendly To Neuro Divergent Learners
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23:42Have you as a leader, had families wanting to join your co-op that have students who have special needs or learning difficulties? Maybe these families have suffered in a traditional school setting and are homeschooling because their student did not “fit the mold”. Are you equipped to welcome them into your homeschool community? You don’t want to ju…
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Family Mediation Past, Present, and Future with Bernie Mayer and Peter Salem (Ep. 46)
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48:59In this episode, Colin Rule interviews dispute resolution giants Bernard Mayer and Peter Salem about the chapter they co-wrote in the new book Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice. Peter and Bernie's chapter is titled "Family Mediation" and it covers the evolution of the practice of family mediation over the past few decades and makes so…
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Episode 89: How Great Books Create a Great Community
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33:20Are you picking curriculum for next year for your co-op? Do you struggle trying to figure out what to use? Today we want to encourage you to consider and use Great Books as a foundational part of your curriculum. There are so many reasons that reading great books serve your community. Listen in to hear our discussion. Links to books and podcasts we…
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Brad Borkan - Decisions Under Pressure: What Antarctic Explorers Teach Us About Leadership and Resilience
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32:33If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! S2:E7 In this episode of Secrets of Learning and Development, hosts Valerie and Julia welcome Brad Borkan, an author and decision-making expert with a unique approach to leadership inspired by history. Brad’s career spans from roles at tech giants like SAP and Oracle to becoming a published a…
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5 Tips To Overcome Conflict Avoidance and Improve Assertiveness
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42:16In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, I provide 5 useful tools for individuals who are conflict avoidant, providing strategies to help them manage conflicts more effectively in various relationships. He emphasizes understanding the reasoning behind conflict avoidance, offers coaching tools for team leaders and managers, and highlights tec…
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Learning and Literacy in the Internet Era
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48:39Today we're diving into the shift from traditional paper-based systems to the interconnected world of the internet. We'll examine how this transition has transformed our access to information, reshaped our learning practices, and redefined literacy in the internet age. Join us as we shed light on how the internet era is reshaping our approach to kn…
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Cyber Security Essentials with Valerie Merrill: How to Stay Safe Online
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11:32If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! In this special bonus episode of The Secrets of Learning and Development, Julia and co-host Valerie Merrill dive into the crucial topic of cyber security awareness for end users. With cyber threats evolving rapidly, understanding the risks and how to safeguard yourself is more important than …
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Episode 88: 4 Ways to Make Your Homeschool Co-op Classes Engaging
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44:26Have you ever taught a class that felt out of control? Kids talking over you as if you weren’t even in the room? Maybe it’s the opposite, and you try to engage students only to receive blank stares and crickets. How do you make your class less boring and more engaging? You don’t have to be super creative or spend hours on Pinterest planning amazing…
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Implementing ODR in Family Courts with Jennifer Shack (Ep. 45)
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49:00In this episode, Colin Rule interviews Jennifer Shack, Director of Research at RSI, about the chapter she co-wrote with Donna Shestowsky in the new book Family Dispute Resolution: Process and Practice. Jen and Donna's chapter is titled "Implementing ODR in Family Court: Insights from the First Neutral Program Evaluation in the United States" and it…
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How to Manage Emotions in Performance Management Conversations
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18:20In today's episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast with host Simon Goode, we dive into the crucial topic of managing emotions during performance management meetings. Simon, a seasoned professional mediator, addresses the challenges often faced in these meetings, especially when conflict escalates. He explores various de-escalation strategies tailore…
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Samantha Rubio: Challenging Old Beliefs in Horse Training [Episode 55]
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1:01:16In this episode of the Making Ripples podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome Samantha Rubio, a dedicated horse trainer specialising in positive reinforcement and equine rehabilitation. Based in Montgomery County, Maryland, Samantha works at a cutting-edge equine behavior and sports medicine rehabilitation facility while also running her own training bu…
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Episode 87: Steps to a Successful Graduation
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30:05Are you looking for ways to build a close-knit community and get parents involved? A well-executed graduation ceremony can be a great way to draw people into your community, as well as helping to create a vision for the future for your younger families. Today we are going to talk all things graduation . . it's not too late to start planning for one…
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Breaking Barriers, Leading Change: I.Stephanie Boyce on Resilience, Leadership & Social Mobility
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34:43If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! In this powerful episode of The Secrets of Learning and Development, we welcome I. Stephanie Boyce, a trailblazer in the legal profession and a relentless advocate for social justice, equality, diversity, inclusion, and social mobility. As the first person of colour to become President of the…
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In today's episode we are talking about an essential yet challenging and time-consuming activity in literacy programming: follow up.By Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy
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The 7 Hermetic Principles: Enhancing Relationship Dynamics Through Ancient Wisdom
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28:20In this episode, host Simon Goode explores the seven Hermetic principles derived from the teachings of Hermes and how they can be applied to conflict resolution in relationships. He delves into each principle, such as mentalism, correspondence, and vibration, discussing their relevance and offering insights on how these ancient concepts can help in…
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From Experience to Opportunity: Julia Bend on Making Your Skills Work for You
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9:08If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! In this special bonus episode of The Secrets of Learning and Development, hosts Valerie Merrill and Julia Bend explore one of the most critical yet overlooked elements of career success, leveraging transferable skills. Whether you're considering a career shift or looking to elevate your leade…
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Structured Reading_Part 3: Fluency, Vocabulary and Comprehension Strategies
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45:40Join us in part three of the structured reading series, as we delve into fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension strategies for learners of all ages. Discover practical techniques like repeated reading, echo reading, and the use of graphic organizers to help build strong literacy skills and foster a love of reading.…
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Episode 86: Resources for Organization and Efficiency for Your Co-op
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30:22Are you frustrated trying to manage responsibilities of leadership along with the rest of your life? Do you feel like you're letting others down because of your lack of efficiency, which is causing you to waste time? Do you long for a day when you no longer feel like you are always missing something? What if I told you that you could actually lead …
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Today, we're going to be exploring a topic that every educator has encountered at some point: conflict. Join us as we unpack the causes of these conflicts, explore strategies for resolutions and share insights on how to create a supportive learning environment.By Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy
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Five Strategies to Say No - Firmly and Respectfully
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22:55In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host and professional mediator, Simon Goode, delves into the art of saying 'no' with confidence and kindness. Reflecting on personal experiences, including morning challenges with his son and client demands at work, Simon explores five practical strategies to effectively communicate a refusal without …
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Today we are diving into a fascinating topic that impacts all of us, especially those involved in education, and that is the nervous system. Many of us have heard of "fight or flight," but there's so much more to understand about how our nervous systems react to the world around us and how those reactions influence learning. Jenny will be talking a…
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Intake and Assessment at College/Academic Upgrading Level
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54:18Whether you're new or experienced, today's episode is all about preparing your learners for the transition to college-level upgrading. We understand that entering a college environment can be intimidating. It’s not just about knowing the steps; it’s about equipping learners with the confidence and skills they need to succeed. Join us as we share pr…
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Glen Williamson Reveals the Secret to Building Unbreakable Client Bonds
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36:56If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! S2:E5 - In this episode of Secrets of Learning and Development, hosts Julia and Valerie welcome Glen Williamson, a visionary sales coach with nearly four decades of experience. Glen has transformed the concept of selling, introducing an approach he calls coach-based selling, which combines hu…
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Episode 85: Parent Participation - Tips To Get All Your Families Involved
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28:20Leaders, are you feeling like you are always fighting to get parents to participate? How do you get all members to contribute? Just getting people to show up seems hard, and then you want to ask them to pull their weight? What should you do?! We have definitely been in those shoes and it is a recipe for burnout because we as leaders tend to pick up…
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Understanding Cumulative Stress: How It Fuels Workplace Conflict
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27:10In this episode of the Conflict Skills Podcast, host Simon Goode discusses the cumulative effects of stress on workplace conflict and the interconnection between work and personal life stressors. He highlights how stress can negatively impact our capacity to handle conflict and offers strategies for managing stress, including during and after confl…
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M365 Copilot: Your AI Assistant for a Smarter Workday
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7:34If you enjoyed this podcast, we'd love to hear from you! In this episode of The Secrets of Learning and Development, Julia and Valerie explore Copilot for Microsoft 365, an AI-powered assistant designed to help professionals work smarter, not harder. Valerie explains how M365 Copilot enhances productivity by automating repetitive tasks, managing em…
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