הפודקאסטים הטובים ביותר ב-In Pursuit Of (2024)

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Bjarne Salén on Balancing Risk and Reward in Adventure Filmmaking 57:24

13d ago57:24

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When you watch epic ski films, do you ever wonder about the person behind the camera? Bjarne Salén is an adventure documentary filmmaker, photographer and entrepreneur originally from Sweden and currently living in Hood River, OR. Over the past 15 years, he’s traveled the globe to create documentaries, short films, and photographic works. Bjarne ha…

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A Conversation About Grades 41:51

19d ago41:51

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On this episode of In Pursuit of Virtue, Luke and Barry are joined by upper grades faculty Kirsten Daniel and Susan Tolbert to discuss all things grading. Grades are the point of school, right? Find out which teacher does not care about grades for their own kids and which one confessed to lying on a science experiment in 9th grade!…

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How Ryan Devlin Embraces the Struggle of a Multipassionate Lifestyle 59:02

27d ago59:02

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This man has played many a serial killer on TV, but he's way more down to earth than his characters may appear. Ryan Devlin is an entrepreneur, rock climber, rad dad, and actor best known for his roles on shows like Veronica Mars and Grey's Anatomy. In his words, he’s “just trying to fit it all in.” He's also the host of The Struggle Climbing Show,…

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How Sunny Stroeer Transformed Her Corporate Skills to Advance Gender Equity in the Outdoors 1:00:16

1M ago1:00:16

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Ever get the urge to throw all your stuff in an Astrovan and leave your corporate job for good? Sunny Stroeer is a record setting adventure athlete and entrepreneur known for her feats in extreme sports and her work in outdoor adventure media. She runs two adventure guiding services and the nonprofit Summit Scholarship Foundation. Sunny combines he…

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From Passion to Profession: Indeed's Sarah Sloan on Leading Well-Being in the Workplace 38:03

2M ago38:03

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In this episode of "In Pursuit Of," host James Edward Murray engages in an insightful conversation with Sarah Sloan, the Global Well-Being Team Lead at Indeed. Sarah shares her journey of turning a personal passion for connecting people with resources into a 20-year career in employee well-being. The discussion explores her unique approach to mergi…

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Inside the Life of a Storm Chaser with George Kourounis 50:01

2M ago50:01

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Would you take a job that has you stand in a fiery pit that’s been burning for decades in the Turkmenistan desert, rig a rope across a boiling lake, and put yourself in the middle of Tornado Alley? George didn’t take the job– he made it, and he took his camera with him. George Kourounis is a National Geographic Explorer, storm chaser, science commu…

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Mental Health in Sales: A Conversation with Brooke Adair of Ironclad 21:39

2M ago21:39

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In this episode of "In Pursuit Of," host James Edward Murray engages in a deep conversation with Brooke Adair, a seasoned sales leader and head of Mid-Market Sales at Ironclad. The episode delves into the critical intersection of mental health and performance within sales teams. Brooke shares personal experiences of navigating grief while excelling…

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Welcome To In Pursuit Of... 0:29

2M ago0:29

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Welcome to in pursuit of. A show about people leaders from some of the most innovative companies in the world and the stories behind the careers that they've built.על ידי Therify

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12 Great Conversation Starters for Your Next Dinner Party 59:08

2M ago59:08

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Ready to be the most intriguing conversation sparker in the room? Angie and Jeni spill their previously unshared thoughts on life purpose, gratitude for pain, imposter syndrome, alcohol, and more as we surprise each other with deep questions inspired by our guests. It’s our celebration of 24 episodes with guests who’ve gotten honest on the trade-of…

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You can do hard things 18:13

2M ago18:13

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Talking about 'we can do hard things'. This year, both Becki and Fay have done some 'hard things' and it's good to recognise what we can actually do because we don't always give ourselves the credit. What are you doing that's a 'hard thing'? How are you coping, managing, getting on with it? Do you believe you can do these hard things? It's importan…

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How Can Parents Support Classical Education at Home? 48:07

3M ago48:07

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In this episode, we give some updates about changes in administration at GCA. Then, we get into a question submitted from a GCA parent. Jennifer, Jed, David, Luke, and Kaitlin discuss the question: “How can parents support classical education at home? Specifically in the areas of teaching and reinforcing virtue and wisdom?” Ultimately, three factor…

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Combining Art Forms and Identities with Drag Raptress Samuel Thrower, AKA Slutashia 57:40

3M ago57:40

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Everyone can feel the confidence of a drag queen on stage, but there’s more than meets the eye. Samuel Thrower performs as Slutashia, Oregon’s drag raptress. Samuel is a multi talented drag queen, vocalist, and rapper from Eugene, Oregon. Slutashia possesses a modern-day hip-hop aura and delivers her original rhymes with strong power and confidence…

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Summer fun... and sleep! 19:37

3M ago19:37

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Are you having a break for the summer? Or are you powering through? In this episode, Fay and Becki are talking about their summer plans which seem to be a mix of work and a much looked forward to break. We talk about the science behind why it's good to have a break and how this can re-energise us - and this led to a bit of a chat about sleep and ho…

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GCA Orientation 2024-25 34:55

3M ago34:55

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In this episode, Dean of the Upper School Luke Shawhan and Dean of the Lower School Kaitlin Short join teacher Barry Kinzer to go through orientation information for families at Grace Classical Academy. Upcoming episodes of In Pursuit of Virtue will discuss various topics related to Classical education in a Christian context, but this episode is sp…

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How a Pararescueman Found Purpose After Leaving Special Ops with Matt Schollard 1:02:44

3M ago1:02:44

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Picking up “The Perfect Storm” at a Blockbuster could forever change your life… Or at least it did for Matt. Matt Schollard is a former special operations Pararescue team leader and lifelong action sport athlete. As a water confidence coach, he is passionate about developing future special operations candidates, extreme athletes, and anyone curious…

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Is stress real? 20:18

3M ago20:18

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Is stress real or do people create their stress? Perhaps a better questions is to ask what stress means to those involved if we're talking about their stress because people will have different tolerances to stressful situations. Becki talks about two different types of stress: Eustress is challenging but manageable and leads to growth Distress is d…

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How a Cancer Diagnosis Can Transform the Body, Mind, and Life Passions with Adam Spillman 59:50

4M ago59:50

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Being told he might have a week to live ended up changing Adam’s life for the better. Adam Spillman, once an athlete, transitioned into a coach, mentor, and motivational speaker following a life-altering cancer diagnosis at age 30, when he was initially given just one week to live. Now, Adam helps others unlock their full potential and enhance thei…

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Are you an accidental manager? 17:28

4M ago17:28

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What even is an accidental manager? It's the transition we make from being a team member to a team manager. Perhaps you're now running the team you used to be a part of. How can you make the best of this situation? You've probably got the job because your leadership potential has been identified. But how do you navigate this change? This is what we…

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Empowering Bureaucrats for Better Government Performance — Dan Honig 54:07

4M ago54:07

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Season finale! It is my great pleasure to welcome back a person I have very much enjoyed speaking with earlier— Dan Honig, an Associate Professor of Public Policy at University College London and Georgetown McCourt School of Public Policy (@rambletastic). His latest book is Mission Driven Bureaucrats: Empowering People To Help Government Do Better.…

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Rising Powers and the New Global Order — Rohan Mukherjee 50:57

4M ago50:57

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The liberal international order, characterized by rules-based multilateralism and values such as openness and representation, is often portrayed in terms of multiple crises. These crises, often analyzed from a Western perspective, include the reduced support of some Western powers towards certain multilateral institutions and the establishment of n…

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The Florida Man Who’s Changing the Definition of Adventure: Mason Gravley 54:38

4M ago54:38

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The places we don’t always think of as adventure destinations are precisely the places Mason Gravley likes to explore. Mason grew up somewhere between the swamps, orange groves, and cattle ranches of central Florida. After vagabonding throughout the western US, he’s come back to find a deep relationship with his home state. Now, Mason's Lead Advent…

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Are you prepared to fail? 14:28

4M ago14:28

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Are you askinng me if I'm not prepared to be successful? No!!! On the contrary. Failure is a big part of success. Going through the motions - doing new things - stepping out of our comfort zone means that things may not always go to plan. There are risks to be taken that might not pay off... at least the first time. The key is being prepared to fai…

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Great Power Competition and the Global South — Ilaria Carrozza 52:32

4M ago52:32

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The ever-evolving world of global power dynamics is characterized by the complex relationships between large economies such as the United States and China and how these interactions are perceived and navigated by countries in the Global South. Understanding these dynamics requires a comprehensive view of how some countries, such as China, position …

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Politics, power, and resistance — Ian Shapiro 40:48

5M ago40:48

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A central theme in Ian Shapiro's extensive body of research is the concept of domination, which captures the reactive nature of human beings towards power structures. Unlike traditional political theories that imagine societies designing just orders from scratch, Ian argues that political institutions evolve in response to the rejection of unaccept…

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Why Kayaker and Filmmaker Rush Sturges is Rethinking Work-Life Balance 51:38

5M ago51:38

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Kayaking waterfalls and creating epic films looks glamorous from the outside, but if there’s one thing the river’s taught Rush, it’s humility. Rush Sturges is one of the world’s most influential whitewater kayakers, a prominent action sports filmmaker, and a devoted musician. Rush has honed his filmmaking and paddling skills on location in some of …

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Death by PowerPoint 25:56

5M ago25:56

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In the training or presentation space - what are you delivering? Is it 'Death by Powerpoint'? Some hints and tips for deliverers - or feedback you can give if you're a participant. 1) Where are you designing your presentation and what images/design points can you use? 2) Have a 'hook' 3) Keep your slides clean - minimal content 4) Make your audienc…

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Mel Strong on Life After Nike: Pathological Optimism and Financial Empowerment 1:07:01

5M ago1:07:01

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Like it or not, we live in a capitalist society– so, what can we do to benefit ourselves and the world? Mel Strong started her career as a first grade teacher and journalist. A fateful interview with her long-time running hero Joan Benoit Samuelson led to a long-shot interview for an entry level job at Nike — a process that included running twice a…

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The rider, the elephant and the path. A concept to help you think about change. 16:30

5M ago16:30

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The rider, the elephant and the path! A concept to help you think about change. If we want to make some change, our brain has to get involved. Our emotional side of the brain is more powerful than the rational side of the brain. The rider is the rational side of the brain - riding the elephant, the emotional side of the brain. The path is the clear…

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Exiting the MLB and Finding Joy Again with Mental Performance Coach Adam Bernero 48:07

6M ago48:07

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We want your stories! (Yes, you.) We're collecting emails and voice memos about your own tradeoffs that you’ve made around your career. Go to fortheloveofpod.com/submit to share your written or spoken story about the pivots you've made in your career, work, gigs, or jobby jobs. This former MLB pitcher discovered that he has more meaning and impact …

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People will never forget how you make them feel. 16:35

6M ago16:35

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People can forget what you do and what you say - but they'll never forget how you make them feel. Feelings stick with us - our emotions are strong. How do the people you're surrounded by make you feel? We're responsible for how we feel - other people don't create those responses in our emotions - that's our response. And then we realise we have age…

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Are you using your 'top skills'? 22:59

6M ago22:59

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What are your top skills? And are you putting yourself in situations where you can use them? Are you considering them when your in situations that push you out of your comfort zone - i.e. how they might be able to help you? Contact Fay - https://www.fayblakey.com Rebekah - https://www.quest4est.co.uk Thank you to Jon at Wahhoo Media for our product…

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From Corporate Career to Entrepreneur in the Wake of Sobriety with Emily Holland 1:03:57

6M ago1:03:57

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We want your stories! (Yes, you.) We're collecting emails and voice memos about your own tradeoffs that you’ve made around your career. Go to fortheloveofpod.com/submit to share your written or spoken story about the pivots you've made in your career, work, gigs, or jobby jobs. Emily Holland is a podcast consultant and strategist in Boulder, CO. In…

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If you could wave a magic wand - what would your life be like? 19:32

6M ago19:32

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If you could wave a magic wand - what would your life be like? What a question! What are your big dreams and where are you now in terms of making those dreams come true? We have this one life and it's our own responsibility to make sure we make the most of it, because one thing is for sure, Prince Charming isn't riding in to save us! How often are …

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How a Traumatic Brain Injury Led Pro Athletes Brandon Scheid and Sensi Graves to Find Gratitude and New Perspectives on Life 1:10:04

7M ago1:10:04

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What if the day you faced a life-threatening sports injury was one of the best days of your life? And what does that mean for your loved ones? Married couple Sensi Graves and Brandon Scheid are professional wind sport athletes. Sensi is a pro kiter, retreat host, founder of Sensi Graves Swim, and speaker. Brandon is a pro athlete and kite designer,…

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Administrative Capacity and Its Impact on Development in Pakistan — Sameen A. Mohsin Ali 52:04

7M ago52:04

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Effective bureaucracies are pivotal in mobilizing resources, implementing development projects, and ensuring equitable distribution of growth benefits across all societal segments. Conversely, weak administrative systems often result in inefficiency, corruption, and the derailment of vital development efforts aimed at improving health, education, a…

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How is 'workaholism' impacting your life? 24:25

7M ago24:25

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Are you feeling the stresses and strains of working a lot - burnout perhaps? Workaholism is what it's been called in other media. Workaholism is making headlines at the moment in the same way as alcoholism and/or drug abuse would impact lives. Referencing The Guardian article that we talk about in the podcast https://www.theguardian.com/society/202…

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Infrastructure, Governance, and Society in Modern Africa — Karuti Kanyinga 43:48

7M ago43:48

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A common concern voiced by leaders in many developing nations is the deterioration of their road systems and the apparent hesitance of the international community to fund infrastructure improvements. In response, China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013. This sweeping project has facilitated investments in sectors such as transport…

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How to be visible and still be authentically you 20:40

7M ago20:40

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How are you positioning yourself in the workplace to be seen - perhaps for promotion purposes - or to be 'seen' in your role? Do you feel that, to do this, you need to mask the 'real you' and exploit other behaviours that don't come naturally? For example, if you're an introvert, do you feel you need to show up with more extrovert behaviours? In th…

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Turning Life’s Challenges into Confidence through Mindful Mountain Biking with Coach Bekah Rottenberg 49:46

7M ago49:46

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Sports mirror life. So how can we use sports to live our happiest, healthiest, bravest lives? Bekah Rottenberg is the founder of Brave Endeavors, a professional mountain bike instructor, a NASM certified personal trainer, a Patagonia mountain bike Ambassador, and a former professional enduro racer. She retired from pro racing to focus on coaching a…

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Politics of the Planet — Lan Marie Nguyen Berg 52:07

7M ago52:07

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The continued reliance on a "business as usual" model is insufficient for countering the detrimental consequences of global warming. Numerous studies, including the influential reports from the IPCC, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, have sparked a keen interest in understanding the prerequisites for the societal transformations necess…

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The human iceberg and how we can chip away at it. 17:21

7M ago17:21

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We can only meet you as far as we have met ourselves! Meaning: When we're working with clients in coaching, we can go deep, if we've explored these deep areas with ourselves beforehand - so that we understand what it means to know ourselves in a deep and profound way. The iceberg is the metaphor - we have those behaviours and traits that sit above …

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Stories of God’s Faithfulness – Part 2 31:06

7M ago31:06

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It’s always encouraging to think back on all the ways God has blessed our school, from the opening of the doors to the people He has brought and all the ways He has shown His goodness. In this episode, we reminisce and tell some of our favorite stories of God’s faithfulness to GCA.על ידי Grace Classical Academy

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Tackling the Energy Access and Development Challenge — Jörg Ankel-Peters 45:34

7M ago45:34

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Many nations around the world are grappling with the challenge of providing reliable and sustainable energy access to their populations. Half a billion people, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa and parts of South Asia, still rely on biomass for their basic needs, underscoring the urgent necessity for innovative energy solutions. The quest for elec…

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How Living Seasonally and Wild Entrepreneurship Led Tamara Jacobi to Run a Mexican Jungle Eco Lodge 48:38

7M ago48:38

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What do you get when you mix a business idea with an out-of-the-box lifestyle? Wildpreneurship. Tamara Jacobi is the author of “Wildpreneurs” and founder of the Tailwind Jungle Lodge in San Pancho, Mexico. She's lived in the jungle on the Mexican Pacific for nearly 20 years. We talk about… - Blending personal and professional dreams to build an unc…

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The US-China Partnership That Transformed International Trade — Elizabeth Ingleson 47:55

7M ago47:55

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In the fabric of today's interconnected globe, "Made in China" has emerged as a richly layered emblem, intertwined with economic, political, and cultural narratives. Every day, consumers worldwide engage with this tag, embedded in an array of products, prompting us to ponder: What deeper meanings unfold from the assertion that a product is "Made in…

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Do you feel confident to give feedback in the workplace? 17:06

8M ago17:06

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Do you feel confident to give feedback to others? This can help to reduce difficult conversations - however, many people don't feel comfortable having these conversations or even know how to give feedback well. Giving positive feedback is often more easy - but what about the not-so-positive? Ideally, feedback should be given when it's required - do…

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Reclaiming Your Inner Child: Embracing Courage to Face Fear and Finding Joy and a Fierceness to Thrive - Season 3: Ep 7 42:04

8M ago42:04

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I stand before you today as a testament, and sharing my story about chasing those elusive fireflies and learning to live free again. You see, I used to be afraid of the dark, scared of what might jump out at me from the shadows. Trauma had a way of coloring my view of the world, making me see dangerous around every corner. Living in fear became my …

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Empowering Change: Leadership's Role in Global Development — Willem Fourie 45:53

8M ago45:53

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Effective leadership is characterized by its ability to inspire collective action, foster inclusivity, and navigate the intricate dynamics of political, economic, and cultural landscapes to drive meaningful change. The challenge of leadership in the context of development is further complicated by the need for adaptability and resilience. Leaders m…

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How Your Love Language Affects Your Language of Apology with Stephen St. Clair and Sadie K. Frazier 56:17

8M ago56:17

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I’m with my hubby and partner in crime for almost 25 years, and we are taking about the 5 apology languages and how your love language influences the receiving and giving end of an apology.על ידי Sadie K. Frazier, Author

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Sod the restrictions - dream big and go again! 21:14

8M ago21:14

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Are you dreaming big? When we dream big, we might wonder - is it all a delusion of grandeur? I wonder what would happen if all entrepreneurs thought this way. But they don't. When met with failure, Richard Branson would say 'dream bigger - and go again!' When we're dreaming bigger, how are we thinking about our self worth? How do we plan and strate…

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