Best Aidan Rick Podcasts (2025)

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July 8th, 2025 – Jason Strudwick, Dave McCarthy, Terry Ryan

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Taylor Haase – DK Pittsburgh Sports Grant Fedoruk – Leading Edge Physio Dave McCarthy – Sirius XM NHL Radio Terry Ryan – Ryan’s Rants Jason Strudwick – Struds On Mark Spector – Sportsnet Reporter Bob Harris – Sirius XM NFL Fantasy The post July 8th, 2025 – Jason Strudwick, Dave McCarthy, Terry Ryan appeared first on Jason Gregor.…

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July 7th, 2025 – Rod Pedersen, Mark Spector, Mark Kilam

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Rod Pedersen – The Rod Pedersen Show Charlie O’Connor – PHLY Sports Flyers Reporter Nick Olczyk – SE Media for Utah Mammoth Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning Mark Spector – Sportsnet Reporter Mark Kilam – Edmonton Elks Head Coach The post July 7th, 2025 – Rod Pedersen, Mark Spector, Mark Kilam appeared first on Jason Gregor.…

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July 4th, 2025 – Craig Button, Lowetide, Jason Wiwad

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Jeff Avery – Grey Cup Champion Lori-Ann Muenzer – Olympic Gold Medalist Joe Yerdon – Buffalo Sabres Reporter for Bleacher Report Jason Wiwad – Canada PGC Golf Pro Craig Button – NHL on TSN Mark Spector – Sportsnet Reporter Lowetide – The Lowdown with Lowetide The post July 4th, 2025 – Craig Button, Lowetide, Jason Wiwad appeared first on Jason Greg…

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July 3rd, 2025 – Curtis Lazar, Cory Lavalette, Jordan Baker

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Curtis Lazar – Edmonton Oilers Forward Stephen Bezan – Sherbrooke Liquor Jordan Baker – Edmonton Stingers HC Colin Livingston – Race Report Cory Lavalette – Hurricanes Reporter Mark Spector – Sportsnet Reporter The post July 3rd, 2025 – Curtis Lazar, Cory Lavalette, Jordan Baker appeared first on Jason Gregor.…

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July 2nd, 2025 – Mike Rupp, Tyler Yaremchuk, Dave McCarthy

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Tyler Yaremchuk – OilersNation Mike Rupp – NHL Network Dave McCarthy – SiriusXm NHL Radio Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning Mike Wilner – Toronto Star Andy Strickland – Cam and Strick Podcast Mark Spector – Sportsnet Reporter Derek Van Diest – NHL.com The post July 2nd, 2025 – Mike Rupp, Tyler Yaremchuk, Dave McCarthy appeared first on Jason Gregor.…

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June 30th, 2025 – Trent Frederic, Aidan Park, Kevin Woodley

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Kevin Woodley – InGoal Magazine Steve Hogle – Edmonton Riverhawks Ken Boehlke – SinBinVegas Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning Mark Spector – Sportsnet Reporter Trent Frederic – Edmonton Oiler The post June 30th, 2025 – Trent Frederic, Aidan Park, Kevin Woodley appeared first on Jason Gregor.By Connor

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June 27th, 2025 – Craig Button, Allan Mitchell, & Matt Larkin

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Matt Larkin – Daily Faceoff Stefen Rosner – Hockey News Islanders Reporter Craig Button – NHL on TSN Analyst Mark Spector – Sportsnet Reporter Allan Mitchell – Lowdown with Lowetide The post June 27th, 2025 – Craig Button, Allan Mitchell, & Matt Larkin appeared first on Jason Gregor.By Connor

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June 25th, 2025 – Mike Harrington, Derek Taylor, & Steven Ellis

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Steven Ellis – Daily Faceoff Draft Analyst Stephen Bezan – Sherbrooke Liquor Terry Ryan – Former NHL’er Derek Taylor – Winnipeg Blue Bombers PxP Colin Livingston – CanTorque Race Report Jeff Paterson – Canucks Army Reporter Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet Reporter Mike Harrington – Buffalo Sabres Beat Reporter The post June 25th, 2025 – Mike Harrin…

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June 25th, 2025 – Mike Rupp, Ritch Winter, & Rick Pracey

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Mike Rupp – NHL Network Analyst Paul Sir – The Basketball Show Host Cam Tait – Two Minute Warning Tyler Yaremchuk – OilersNation & Daily Faceoff Ritch Winter – Longtime NHL Player Agent Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet Reporter Rick Pracey – Edmonton Oilers Director of Amateur Scouting The post June 25th, 2025 – Mike Rupp, Ritch Winter, & Rick Prace…

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075_ Julie Drybrough: Transformation: From Moving Deck Chairs to Changing Ships 44:21

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Julie Drybrough comes to the Swamp and shares her life wisdom fostering transformation. She is candid about her personal transformational path and how it shapes her coaching and group work. She learned how building a new narrative of trust can produce “magic” and people begin to shine. Hers is a story about how commitment, self-love, service to oth…

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June 24th, 2025 – Mark Korte, Dave McCarthy, & Derek Van Diest

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Oliver Platt – OneSoccer Reporter Mark Korte – Edmonton Elks Starting Center Dave McCarthy – SiriusXM NHL Host Kirt Hill – Edmonton Oil Kings General Manager Sam Cosentino – NHL Draft Analyst Mark Spector – Rogers Sportsnet Reporter Derek Van Diest – NHL.com Writer The post June 24th, 2025 – Mark Korte, Dave McCarthy, & Derek Van Diest appeared fir…

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E57 Connor Pierce: Upgrading Higher Education With AI And Gamification 1:22:03

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Connor Pierce is a passionate lifelong learner who thrives at the crossroads of psychology, technology, and art. His career has been rooted in higher education, professional development, and learning experience design. With a solid background in psychological principles and learning theory, he currently specializes in creating innovative instructio…

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E56 Sylvie Froncek: What Outdoor Education Teaches Us About Improving Education 1:01:33

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Sylvie started working with Cornell’s Team and Leadership Center at the age of 15. Since then she has worked as an outdoor adventure guide for the Claremont Colleges in California, a rock climbing instructor in Colorado, a bicycle tour guide in New Zealand and the Northeastern USA, and a mountain instructor for the North Carolina Outward Bound Scho…

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E55 Professor Game: How Gamification Can Unsuck Higher Ed. 1:27:38

2M ago1:27:38

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Rob Alvarez is a gamification wizard, learning experience designer, and host of the Professor Game Podcast. With a background in business and a passion for play, he helps educators and organizations craft meaningful, game-inspired learning and product journeys. In this podcast we talked about: How gamification can improve education How serious play…

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E54 Sharon Tjaden Burkes: Mistakes And Tips For Better Learning Experience Design 50:43

3M ago50:43

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Sharon is an eLearning professional and media designer with 13 years of experience teaching English learners at the university level. Her journey to the field of instructional design inspired her to host a monthly Zoom networking session to inspire other educators who are looking for advice on how to break into the field of instructional design. In…

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E53 Yu-Kai Chou And Mark Diaz: How To Gamify Your Life In Six Steps 1:33:26

3M ago1:33:26

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Yu Kai Chou: Yu-kai Chou, world-renowned designer and keynote speaker, created the Octalysis Framework, impacting 1.5B+ lives through gamification and behavioral design. He is the Founding Partner and Chief Creation Officer of the premium consulting/design firm The Octalysis Group. Recently he and his co-author Mark Diaz wrote 10,000 hours of play …

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E52 Farhan Quasem: Leveraging Community To Create Effective Learning Experiences 51:58

4M ago51:58

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Farhan has 12 years of experience driving innovation and delivering scalable digital solutions, He specializes in leading transformative product teams that exceed client expectations. His expertise spans multiple industries, including AI/ML, education, finance, healthcare, and hospitality, where he's successfully implemented strategies leveraging b…

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E51 James Washok: Creating Learning Experiences As Fun And Effective As Video Games 1:20:16

4M ago1:20:16

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James Washok is a Learning Experience Designer with over two decades in IT and HR Services. He’s honed his skills in creating immersive, scenario-based eLearning modules that resonate across various levels of an organization. His role as an Instructional Designer and Content Developer involves a symbiotic relationship with management, subject matte…

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074_CK and Clif McKenzie: Having The Right People Matters 48:26

4M ago48:26

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Clif and CK McKenzie come to the Swamp and talk about their generational leadership transition of Watson Furniture. They discuss their different approaches to the work, how they make decisions and how they each lead. Clif has led Watson for a great many years. He didn’t start out loving office furniture. That quickly changed. He sets the high stand…

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073_Wendy Tyner: I Am One Who Listens 44:11

5M ago44:11

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Wendy Tyner visits the Swamp to share her wisdom gained from leading philanthropic organizations and building communities. She begins our conversation sharing what she learned teaching children with learning disabilities. We then discuss how she guided three not-for-profit organizations to become significant community assets that support bluegrass …

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Lucy Wolf talks to the Dark Master 45:09

5M ago45:09

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Lucy Wolf is someone that I’ve known for some time. I consider her one of the stronger ladies that I have seen perform in TKD. This podcast will give you a little insight into how she started and flourished in a time when TKD was more male-orientated. Mrs Lucy Wolf was surprised that I contacted her to appear on my podcast, and that shows to me tha…

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072_Aidan McQuade: Ethical Leadership 58:46

5M ago58:46

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Aidan McQuade joins me in the Swamp to discuss his book, Ethical Leadership: Moral Decision-Making Under Pressure and his model “The Cruciform of Agency.” Aidan was born in Northern Ireland and grew up during the period known as “the troubles.” He is wiser for that experience. He has dedicated his life to humanitarian work in some of the most diffi…

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071_Benjamin Taylor: Differentiation, Integration and Four Dynamics of Groups 41:59

5M ago41:59

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Benjamin Taylor makes his third appearance in the Swamp and he brings some useful distinctions with him. We discuss the value and importance of understanding the positive and negative dynamics that differentiation and integration have on group dynamics and productivity. But it is not all that simple. There are at least four dynamics at play at any …

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070_Joanne Murphy & Keith Grint: The Demanding Craft of Leading 55:44

6M ago55:44

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Joanne Murphy and Keith Grint come to the swamp to discuss their views on leadership and the effort required to do it well. Joanne and Keith are deeply informed on this topic of leading. Their academic background includes teaching, research and writing. We discuss the differences between command, management and leadership. All three approaches matt…

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E50 Carolyn Smith: How Acting Changes Your Relationship With Yourself, Others, And The World 53:09

7M ago53:09

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Carolyn Smith graduated from Fordham University and The Juilliard School, has performed as an actor on Broadway in "Romeo and Juliet" and appeared opposite Robin Wright in "House of Cards" as Claire's Chief of Staff. She happens to have been my acting teacher but she doesn't have to act like a great teacher she was one. Her father was a flutist and…

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E49 Rick Waldron: Practicing Spirituality In The Modern Age 51:20

7M ago51:20

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Rick leads Horizon Arc, an Innovation Advisory & Executive Coaching firm that supports Innovation Leaders. He's been a long time pursuer of spirituality and is coming on the podcast today to talk about his experiences in spirituality, coaching, and the connections between. In this podcast you will learn: - What the heck even is spirituality? - What…

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Aidan Lee talks to the Dark Master 35:52

8M ago35:52

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Since 1996, Aidan Lee has been deeply committed to martial arts and Fitness, focusing on becoming the best student and teacher possible. His mission is to create a movement of 10 million Dads who lead by example. He uses Kickboxing to help Dads build a Warrior’s physique and Zen work-life balance so they can lead their families by example. He does …

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SMU City Perspectives with Associate Professor Terry van Gevelt 20:48

8M ago20:48

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Because of climate change, cities have been grappling with stronger and more frequent storms as well, most recently being Typhoon Yagi in Vietnam and Hurricanes Helene and Milton in America. But many people remain apathetic to climate change. SMU Associate Professor Terry Van Gevelt explains the intricacies of climate change communication and what …

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SMU City Perspectives with Assistant Professor Aidan Wong 22:26

8M ago22:26

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As the effects of climate change continue to grow, the world is more aware than ever about the concept of being sustainable. Most people's entry point to sustainability consists of the ‘Three R’s’, Reduce, Reuse and Recycle. The question is, what makes waste reusable and recyclable? And what role does informal labour have to play in this journey to…

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E48 Jaime Madigon: The Psychology Of Dungeons And Dragons 1:21:01

8M ago1:21:01

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Jamie's mission is to popularize the application of psychology to creating and understanding games, especially video games. Whether you want to know about the psychology behind why good game design works, why people act and think as they do when they play games, or how those who market and sell games take advantage of psychological quirks, he appea…

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069_Bill Sharpe: Three Horizons: The Patterns of Hope 45:27

8M ago45:27

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Three Horizons: The Patterning of Hope Bill Sharpe visits the swamp and brings his Three Horizon framework for navigating the future. Bill is an independent researcher who helps people work together to create transformational change in the face of an uncertain future. Bill will explain what makes each of the three horizons distinct and necessary fo…

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E47 Jordan Minor: Video Game Of The Year 59:43

9M ago59:43

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Jordan Minor is the Author of VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR, a unionized PCMag writer, and a self-proclaimed fake Street Sharks guy. In this podcast you will learn: What makes a revolutionary video game? How video games as a medium differ from other mediums? Underrated and overrated video games?

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SI-Gung Paul Wilson talks to The Dark Master 41:29

9M ago41:29

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Paul started training in kung fu at the age of 10 for five years. As a young adult, he discovered Shaolin Qi Shi Kung Fu and achieved a high level within this style. He is now exploring the seven animal styles more deeply and learning internal Nei gong from a style called Yan Shou Gong. We had a great chat about his martial arts journey, I hope you…

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Master Alfie Lewis talks to the Dark and the tall Master 52:25

9M ago52:25

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Alfie Lewis talks to the Dark and the tall Master Along with the tall Master, we chat with Master Alfie Lewis about all things martial arts. As mentioned in my blog, I challenge anyone to find another person who is close to the level of passion that Master Alfie Lewis has for martial arts—not just his love and knowledge of his art but his extensive…

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E46 Jesse Schell: What Video Game Design Highlights About Creativity 44:36

9M ago44:36

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In this podcast you will learn: What insights video game design can give us on the creative process Why asking questions over getting advice can help our creativity How to find inspiration for your creative passions Jesse Schell is a game designer, CEO of Schell Games, professor at Carnegie Mellon and author of The Art Of Game Design A Book Of Lens…

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E45 Bob Doto: A System For Writing: Capture Ideas, Think Wildly, Write Constantly 1:08:43

10M ago1:08:43

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In this podcast you will learn: How to capture ideas so you don’t lose them How to think wildly using a centuries old notetaking technique How to write constantly and never experience writers block again For the past 20 years Bob Doto has worked with writers, spiritual aspirants, yogis, teachers, knowledge workers, teaching courses on Zettelkasten,…

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SMU City Perspectives with Associate Professor Michelle Lim 22:47

11M ago22:47

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As the climate crisis looms, how can we build a more sustainable future? While the establishment of the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) provides a helpful compass to achieve sustainability, they tend to be viewed and applied in isolation from each other. This glosses over what sustainability really means for those most vulnera…

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Sandy Holt talks to The Dark Master 1:02:43

11M ago1:02:43

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Sandy Holt is a nice guy. I met him many years ago at an event in the north of the UK, and I felt like I’d known him for years. After so many years, it was great to catch up with him again. I’m happy to say that sandy is still that nice guy I met many years ago and he continues to inspire me and many others by how he continues to live his martial a…

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I'm Changing The Podcast... 6:07

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Send me feedback, thoughts, or what you loved about PKM With Aidan Helfant through the email: [email protected]. I look forward to hearing from you 😁By Aidan Helfant

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068_Elvis Fraser: Advancing Social Justice and Equity through MLE 51:06

11M ago51:06

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Elvis Fraser comes to the Swamp to share his commitment to helping non-profit organizations realize greater measurable results from their social impact investments through wise monitoring, learning and evaluation strategies. He and his Sanfoka Consulting team align their strategies to advance social justice and equity in all aspects of their work. …

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Michael Goodison talks to The Dark Master 47:08

11M ago47:08

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Michael Goodison talks to The Dark Master. Michael Goodison is a writer and a fighter. In his book Muay Thai: Peace, At Last, he documents his travels to Thailand. He is fighting an ever-present disinterest in the Western way of life. We talk about his journey, how he ended up in the spirit of Muay Thai, and some of the other challenges he outlines…

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Jamie Clubb Talks to The Dark Master 50:14

12M ago50:14

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Jamie Clubb Talks to The Dark Master Jamie is the author of 'When Parents Aren't Around,' recognized as the most comprehensive guide to children's self-protection, and has established an excellent reputation for informed and evidence-based self-protection training. Jamie Mentions Mary Stevens, a former school teacher and Oxford University graduate …

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067_ Eva Grosman: Centre for Democracy and Peacebuilding 42:04

1y ago42:04

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Eva Grosman joins me in the swamp to share how her “life factory setting” which is based on hope and courage, has guided her in building the Centre for Democracy and Peacebuilding as well as a community of peacebuilders around the world. Listen close because Eva offers a multitude of specific, actionable moves each of us can take to lead on difficu…

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Natalie Jurado talks to The Dark Master 24:44

1y ago24:44

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Natalie Jurado is a Magnesium Expert on a mission to spread awareness about this often-overlooked mineral. You see, it wasn’t that long ago that she spent most of her days constantly anxious, stressed and overwhelmed. Despite living a healthy lifestyle: eating organic foods, exercising and using healthy products, she was still dealing with health i…

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066_ Nick Ellem: The Leadership Learning Cycle 49:51

1y ago49:51

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Nick Ellem comes to the Swamp to share a comprehensive exploration of Adaptive Leadership as well as his journey to teach and help people building adaptive capacity. Nick speaks directly to the reasons why many leadership development programs fall short of expectations. He then introduces his antidote: The Leadership Learning Cycle which is built o…

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Karen Findley talks to The Dark Master 48:31

1y ago48:31

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Karen Findley is a very modest martial artist. I say that because she trained during the tough, brutal years of martial arts. Not only is that a real accomplishment, but the fact that she is a female makes it even more impressive. She’s also very matter-of-fact about her training and achievements and talks as if it was no big deal. Let me tell thos…

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065_Joanne Murphy: Leadership is about creating change 53:55

1y ago53:55

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Joanne Murphy, Professor of Inclusive Leadership at Birmingham Business School comes to the swamp and discusses how we can lead inside volatile environments. She brings a lifetime of lived experience on this topic. Joanne was raised in Northern Ireland during the “troubles.” She learned first hand what is required to lead in volatile environments. …

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E44 Dennis Xiao: Journaling To Discover Yourself And Others 1:02:42

1y ago1:02:42

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In this podcast you will learn: - Why you should journal - How to start journaling - How journaling helps you connect better with others Dennis is a YouTuber and creator of the newsletter Living The Questions where he talks about healing, introspection, and the human experience. He's become a good friend of mine through engaging in our writing club…

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Rick Koenig talks to The Dark Master 40:42

1y ago40:42

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Rick Koenig embarked on a remarkable journey when he began martial arts training at 4. Growing up in New Jersey, Rick had a unique upbringing, as their father owned pizzerias, where they actively participated in running and working. In later years, Rick transitioned into the security world, working at nightclubs in Philadelphia and New Jersey. Duri…

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Hanratty Sensei talks to The Dark Master 43:51

1y ago43:51

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John Hanratty sensei has trained and taught Shotokan karate for over 54 years. He is the Chief Instructor for the Canadian Shotokan Karate Association and the National Coach. He is also past president and current Vice President of the World Shotokan Karate Association. Hanratty sensei was elected the 3M Coach of the Year in 1989 by Karate Canada an…

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