Best Rachel Berbiglia Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 0706: School for Rural Culture and Creativity 59:04

19d ago59:04

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What would it be like to integrate the arts into a thriving and sustainable rural community? This is the question that drove my guest today to create the School for Rural Culture and Creativity in Mattfield Green. I’m talking with Matthew Regier, an artist, homesteader, and co-founder of the School. Our conversation is wide ranging – talking art, r…

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Episode 0705 Vincent Rodriguez Coffee and Chocolate Maker 51:46

2M ago51:46

51:46

Kansas is full of very interesting people and my guest today is probably at the top of the list. I’m talking with Vincent Rodiguez, a coffee roaster, chocolate maker, and bicycle manufacture based in Lenexa. I’m taking you to coffee and chocolate school with Vincent. One of the things I took away from my conversation with Vincent is that when we ar…

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Episode 0704: Lead for America with Joseph Shepard 46:50

3M ago46:50

46:50

Today, I’m talking with Joseph Shephard from Lead for America, a national organization founded by a Kansan and headquartered in Wichita. Lead for America’s tag line is Start Where You Live – and of course I have to learn more about any organization that is trying to keep Kansans in Kansas. I thought this episode was going to be about Lead for Ameri…

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Episode 0703: Kansas Turnpike Authority with Steve Hewitt 25:44

4M ago25:44

25:44

You may have noticed that this month’s episode is a little shorter than normal. That’s because it didn’t start out as an episode. The Kansas Turnpike Authority contacted us about doing a public service announcement about a change they are making in July. They want to get the word out and thought our podcast would be a good avenue for that. So, the …

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Episode 0702: Flagship Kansas Tech 50:36

5M ago50:36

50:36

In today’s episode, I’m talking with Conner Hampton, Executive Director of Flagship Kansas Tech, an organization who’s mission is to propel the tech sector within the state through continuous efforts in awareness, education, and the workforce. Flagship Kansas website Ad Astra Summit website Episode: Goodland Tech Dare to do Dirt - podcast with Rolf…

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Episode 0701 Kansas Wine Industry 44:55

6M ago44:55

44:55

In my day job, I’ve been working in the software industry for going on 10 years, and so when I hear business incubator, my mind immediately pictures a room full of developers in hoodies with headphones on typing away in the dark at a computer. But today, you and I are going to learn about a different type of business incubator in Kansas - a busines…

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Episode 0612: Kansas Publisher Meadowlark Books 48:49

7M ago48:49

48:49

We’ve interviewed several authors over the years on Uncovering Kansas. And, through that process I met my guests today, Tracy Million Simmons owner and publisher of Meadowlark books and Cheryl Unruh (un roo) a well known, prolific writer who is also the editor of the 105 Meadowlark Reader, a Kansas Journal of Creative Nonfiction. When I first heard…

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Episode 0611: Behind the Scenes Travel and Tourism 41:52

8M ago41:52

41:52

In this episode, I’m going to take you behind the scenes to see what it is like to be responsible for the travel and tourism bureau for a city in Kansas. My guest is Julie Roller Weeks, the Director of Abilene Convention and Visitor's Bureau. What You’ll Learn in this Episode A behind the scenes look at the role of a Director of Tourism and Vistors…

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We're Back! 1:40

9M ago1:40

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By Uncovering Kansas

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An Uncovering Kansas announcement 3:16

1y ago3:16

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By Uncovering Kansas

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Episode 0604: International Master Gardener Conference comes to Kansas 44:31

1y ago44:31

44:31

There are 1,200 Master Gardeners in the State of Kansas. But in June, there will be Master Gardeners from across the country coming to Kansas for their conference. Ever wonder what the best tomatoes are to grow in Kansas? Or how to manage Japanese Beetles. Well all of these things have one thing in common: the K-State Extension office. One of the t…

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Episode 0603: Unbound Gravel 49:23

1+ y ago49:23

49:23

If you are a cyclist, you already know what Unbound Gravel is. If not, today, I’m going to take you into the world of cyclists and how Emporia Kansas has created an event that draws people from 45 different countries. I love to highlight how Kansans make their visions come true. Today’s episode is a great example of a small group of people who came…

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Episode 0602: Kansas Growth and Goodland Tech 48:42

1+ y ago48:42

48:42

Setting Kansas up to succeed in the future means diversifying into industries that have not traditionally been associated with our state. In today’s episode, you are going to learn about a Goodland company that is doing just that. I like to highlight Kansas companies that are having an impact outside of Kansas. Today’s guest is not only doing that,…

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Episode 0601: Ann Anderson: Posts of a Mid-Century Kid 51:38

1+ y ago51:38

51:38

We are going to time travel in today’s episode. My guest, Ann Anderson is the author of Posts of a Mid-Century Kid, a memoir about 1950s and 60s Kansas. Today’s episode is as much about our ability to be present and appreciate what we have - in all aspects of life - as it is an episode about Kansas. There are so many quotes from Ann in this episode…

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Special Call to Action Episode: Broadband Funding Challenge 6:20

1+ y ago6:20

6:20

I’m trying to help the Kansas Office of Broadband get the word out about the Federal Communications Commission broadband funding deadline that is January 13 2023. It requires that you take action by the 13th to help ensure that Kansas get the appropriate allocation of Federal funding to invest in high-speed internet. The funding will be based on a …

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Episode 0512: Meet City Manager Branden Dross 48:30

1+ y ago48:30

48:30

We’ve reached the last episode of the year, and today I’m talking with Branden Dross, the City Manager for the city of Herington Kansas. I have been interested for a while in better understanding what the role of a city manager is, and so I took the opportunity to learn more for myself while sharing what I learn with you. That is the best part of h…

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Episode 0511: Robot Art with Joe Summers 51:00

1+ y ago51:00

51:00

My guest today, Joe Summers describes Guerilla Art like this - you make a thing and put it out into the world for people to find. Joe works with his students and children to create robot sculptures that they then take to different locations around the state and leave behind for someone to find. This episode is about Joe and his robot art program, b…

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0510: Library Lovers Unite! Kansas Library Systems 46:38

1+ y ago46:38

46:38

Today I’m joined by Shelley O’Brien and Mary Boller, two Kansans working in the State’s library system. Reading is my primary hobby - I’m currently sitting at 76 books read so far in 2022 - so as you can imagine, this episode is going to be one I remember for a long time. What I’m hoping you take away from today’s episode is what my guest, Mary Bol…

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Episode 0509: Kansas Meet World 49:32

2y ago49:32

49:32

Have you ever dreamed of just taking off and traveling the world? That’s exactly what my guests today did. 1 year, 24 countries, 4 continents…. Their Instagram account says it all: Kansas Meet World. I can’t wait for you to meet this Kansas family and learn about their gap year. This trip was about so many things - seeing the world, learning how to…

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0508: Clay Center's Mural Movement 40:30

2y ago40:30

40:30

From 0 murals to 25 murals in 2 years seems like an impossible task, but that is exactly what they’ve done in Clay Center Kansas. Today I’m talking with Brett Hubka who has been spearheading the effort. I’m no art expert, but I feel like I’ve noticed a resurgence of murals in towns across the country and it is a welcome trend. Coming into a new tow…

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Episode 0507: Sycamore Springs 48:02

2y ago48:02

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Today’s episode came from a trip we made to Sabetha Kansas to have lunch at the Brick Street Furniture Company and Wine Lounge. Friend of the podcast, Kate Miller from Hiawatha recommended that we eat there. And, now I’m recommending it to you too. While we were at Brick Street, Dustin recommended to us that we take a trip 5 miles north of Sabetha …

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Episode 0506: Kansans Favorite Kansans 16:49

2y ago16:49

16:49

We have been doing our format of Get To Know a Kansan for a while now, and thought it would be fun to focus an episode on the stories behind the people that have been named when we ask ‘who is your favorite Kansan from history?” So, in this episode, I’m going to talk about the accomplishments of Amelia Earhart, John Stuart Curry, Dwight D Eisenhowe…

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Episode 110: Messaging for Influence with Deb Coviello 11:54

2y ago11:54

11:54

Do you know the difference between delivering information and delivering a message for influence? My guest today, Deb Coviello will break this down for us. Her tips will help you be seen, heard, and invited to the table at your company or organization. To deliver a message that influences, your message needs to include: Data Trend Risk or Opportuni…

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0505: Opera in the Flint Hills 37:41

2y ago37:41

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Cottonwood Falls is a small town - population about 800 - a nationally and internationally known town for its music. The well known Symphony in the Flint Hills is based in Cottonwood Falls and so is the Opera Workshop in the Flint Hills. When you think of Kansas, opera probably isn’t in the top 10 - or even 100 - things that come to mind. But, than…

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Epidose 109: The Difference between agile and Agile 11:18

2y ago11:18

11:18

Today, I want to talk about Agile. It is a term that gets misused and misunderstood a lot. If you are not a software developer, my goal is to help you better understand what this term is and how it is best used at companies. If you are a software developer, please listen to the episode anyway. I know you think you know what Agile is, but I want you…

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Episode 108: How to Be Coachable with Leslie Shea 11:07

2y ago11:07

11:07

How willing are you to be coached? Are you open to letting of others help you grow? My guest on this episode is Leslie Shea and she talks with me about why it is important to be coachable. We talk about why it is a really important skill for career advancement, and how we can build this skill: Look for opportunities to grow your confidence Become s…

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Episode 107: Stop Putting Your Phone Number in Your OOO Message 7:36

2y ago7:36

7:36

I'm passionate and inflexible when it comes to working during my vacation. And you should be too. In this episode, I give you my process for being able to go on vacation without putting my phone number in my out of office message.

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Episode 106: How to Lead Meetings with Greg Harrod 11:51

2y ago11:51

11:51

Meetings, meetings, meetings. My guest this week for People Move Organizations is an expert at helping people create exceptional meetings. You’ll learn a lot this week from Greg Harrod when he shares the 3 fundamentals of effective meetings: Purpose – why are you bringing people together? People – who are the people needed to accomplish the purpose…

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Episode 0504: Monarch Watch 46:12

2y ago46:12

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Monarch Watch is an internationally reaching education, conservation, and research organization dedicated to the monarch butterfly, its habitat, and its spectacular fall migration based right here in Kansas. Join Rachel in this episode where co-founder Chip Taylor takes Rachel to butterfly school. Monarch Watch website Monarch Watch Facebook page K…

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Episode 105: Being Authentic at Work with Ryan Seematter 12:02

2+ y ago12:02

12:02

Being vulnerable and authentic at work is sometimes hard to do. It takes courage. In this conversation with Ryan Seematter, we discuss why he feels that being vulnerable and authentic at work has been a part improving his confidence, passion and energy at work. Ryan’s tips for being authentic at work: Start small – with the people closest to you As…

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Episode 104: Tips for Solving Problems at Work 11:22

2+ y ago11:22

11:22

We all get paid to solve problems. This week, my guest on People Move Organizations is giving us some great tips for problem solving at work. We talk about taking the emotion out of problem solving, listening, and giving someone time to vent before jumping in to solve their problems. Here are some episodes that tie into our conversation: Episode 7:…

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Episode 103: Tips for Achieving Your Career Goals with Elaine McClure 11:47

2+ y ago11:47

11:47

What do I want to be when I grow up? It is a question we’ve all asked ourselves. In this episode, I talk with Elaine McClure about how we can achieve our career goals. Elaine has a lot of great, practical tips for things you need to consider when you are thinking about what your next career step might be. If you want more episodes about career grow…

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Episode 102: How to Have a Customer Experience Mindset with Susan Wolfgang 11:36

2+ y ago11:36

11:36

In this episode, I’m talking with Susan Wolfgang about why it is important to have a customer experience mindset regardless of the position your hold at your company. Customer experience is sometimes misunderstood, and Susan gives us a master class on the subject. If you have one take away from this episode, it should be ‘does your customer have a …

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Episode 0503: Dynamic Discs 44:02

2+ y ago44:02

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Did you know that Emporia Kansas is considered to be the disc golf capital of the world? I didn’t realize it until I talked with my guests Doug Bjerkaas and Jackie Morris from Dynamic Discs, an Emporia Kansas business that sells discs and other disc golf equipment and operates events for the popular sport disc golf. I like to focus a few episodes e…

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Episode 101: How to Improve Your Process with Luke Mentzer 12:24

2+ y ago12:24

12:24

In this episode, I’m talking with Luke Mentzer about how each of us can look at our process and improve it in order to reduce the pain points you are feeling in your process. If you have a process that you think could be improved, you’ll get some great practical tips from Luke about how you can make improvements starting this week. Episode 11: Syst…

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Episode 100: Networking Skills with Steph Neu 12:35

2+ y ago12:35

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This week we get a lot of great tips about networking and building relationships from Steph Neu. Networking is such an important skill for anyone - regardless of what you do for your career. You are certainly going to have some actionable tips you can put into place this week! Help us spread the word: Share this episode with your LinkedIn contacts.…

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Episode 099: Presentation Skills with Diana Acuna 11:43

2+ y ago11:43

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What are your best tips for presentation skills? This is the question we cover this week with Diana Acuna. Whether you are presenting to 1 person or 100, having some basic presentation skills is going to make you more successful in your career. Diana has a lot of great tips for you. Help us spread the word: Share this episode with your LinkedIn con…

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0502: Make Your Own Adventure in Kansas 38:15

2+ y ago38:15

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My guest today, Wichita native Jennifer Strong McConachie, has traveled around the world competing in global endurance sports. Today, we are going to talk about how she uses the Kansas outdoor landscape and weather to prepare for these competitions around the world. Whether you are sporty or not, you’ll get a lot of ideas from Jennifer for adventur…

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0501: Real Men Real Heroes 49:07

2+ y ago49:07

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Hero worship is a characteristic of American culture. For good and bad, it is something our society lives with. Athletes, music stars, and actors or actresses are visible roles in our modern society. And that constant visibility often encourages people to feel like they know these people and fosters a desire to imitate them. Our kids see these visi…

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Episode 098: Burnout and Renewal 6:48

2+ y ago6:48

6:48

It has been a while since I published a new episode of People Move Organizations. In this episode, you'll find out why and learn about where the podcast is going in the future.

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0412: Get to Know a Kansan: Lisa Stewart 41:32

2+ y ago41:32

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Uncovering Kansas was founded based on the idea that we frequently overlook the great things that are right in our back yard. As a matter of fact, right on the home page of our website is this quote from Dagobert Runes: People travel to faraway places to watch, in fascination, the kind of people they ignore at home. My guest today, Lisa Stewart i…

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0411: Get to Know Kansas Small Business 45:05

2+ y ago45:05

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The Saturday after Thanksgiving has become Small Business Saturday - a day set aside to encourage people to shop in small businesses. At Uncovering Kansas, we want to encourage you to not only shop small, but to shop local. Shop Kansas! Back in late summer, we asked you to nominate your favorite local business for an upcoming episode. We’ve selecte…

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0410: Kansas Spirits 49:13

2+ y ago49:13

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Happy Fall Kansas! And welcome to our October episode. We are carrying through the Halloween theme from the previous episode. When Geoff originally pitched the idea, I was sort of like “Wha? Say it again.” He wanted to focus on spirits. Several meanings contained within the word spirit. Not only the spirits we usually think about when we prepare an…

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0409: Elizabeth Krebs and the Hiawatha Halloween Frolic 34:28

3y ago34:28

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There is a stereotype about the crotchety old person who watches out their window and when kids step one foot onto their lawn, they run out onto the porch, shaking their fist and yelling ‘get off my lawn you hooligans!’ Well, today we are going to learn about a Kansan who has impacted our culture simply because she wasn’t the kind of person who wou…

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Episode 097: [Repost] Building Intuition with Decision Primed Recognition Framework 10:45

3y ago10:45

10:45

This week, I'm reposting my episode about building your intuition skill. Yes, intuition is a skill that you can improve using the Decision Primed Recognition Framework. In this episode, you’ll learn: Intuition is a skill that can be built Why Intuition is important in business The fundamentals of Decision Primed Recognition Framework How to identif…

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Episode 096: The Difference Between Soft and Hard Skills 8:16

3y ago8:16

8:16

Did you know that there are different strategies when building hard skills and soft skills? In this episode of People Move Organizations, I cover the differences so that you can be more productive when building your skills in the future. http://www.pmocoaching.com/podcast/096 In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between hard skills and sof…

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Episode 095: The Power of I Don't 9:14

3y ago9:14

9:14

This week, I’m talking about how the simple phrase ‘I Don’t’ can help you define who you are or who you want to be in a way that will help you achieve your priorities. It is pretty easy to use the power of identity to help overcome the need for willpower, so give this episode a listen and I think you’ll get something out of it you can use. http://w…

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0408: Svenk Hyllningsfest 31:47

3y ago31:47

31:47

This month, Rachel talks with Ryan Biergert, festival co-chair of Svensk Hillingsfest, a festival that celebrates our state’s Swedish Heritage, hosted in Lindsborg. According to the Kansas Historical Society, the first Swede arrived in Kansas in 1864, and he encouraged others to emigrate and file claims for land in what is now Lindsborg Ks. By 1890…

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Episode 094: [Career Day] Recruiting 12:48

3y ago12:48

12:48

It's Career Day! In these episodes, I’ll be interviewing someone about their job with the goal of helping you learn: What the career is all about from an insider’s perspective What skills are best suited for the position What experience will help you get into the position Even if it isn’t a career you aren’t interested in for yourself, it is always…

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Episode 93: [Repost] Productive and Unproductive Multitasking 9:22

3y ago9:22

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This week is a repost of Episode 31: Productive and Unproductive Multi-tasking. Help us spread the word: Share this episode with your LinkedIn contacts. Go to our LinkedIn page, select a post, and hit share. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts Add us to your playlist on Spotify Subscribe to the podcast on Stitcher Invite me to your next team…

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