A podcast series sponsored by Pfizer Hemophilia where host Becky VanSant (whose daughter has hemophilia B) speaks with patients, caregivers, and friends in the hemophilia community to talk about a range of important issues.
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This is generally an engineering podcast that often pertains to the world of mining, and especially mining waste management, or whatever else captures my imagination. The episodes, thankfully, will be fairly brief.
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Becoming Your Best | The Principles of Highly Successful Leaders
Steve Shallenberger: Successful Entrepreneur, Motivational Speaker, and Bestselling Author | Rob Shallenberger: Former Fighter Pilot, Author, Executive Coach, and Corporate Trainer
How do you feel about your personal and professional life? Many people feel like they or their teams are stuck in a mediocrity trap. The question is how do you take where you are today and make it better and overcome seemingly insurmountable obstacles to your success? Not only that, but how can you inspire your children or employees to do the same and become their best? In the Becoming Your Best podcast, Steve and Rob Shallenberger will help you uncover the principles of highly successful le ...
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Episode 159: A conversation with Ryan Sistad
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Ryan is the Executive Director at Better In Our Back Yard. We discuss the many challenges regarding permitting a mine in the US.
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Episode 442 - The Magic of Empathy with Maria Ross
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Many think being empathic is agreeing with everything others think or finding common ground. Others go even further and label empathy as a weakness. Yet, in reality, listening and considering others' points of view without defensiveness, fear, or ego takes a lot of strength. Empathy is about connection, not conversion. In this episode, the brillian…
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Episode 158: A conversation with Terry Braun
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Terry is President (North America) at SRK Consulting. Terry and I discuss his impressive career and provide advice to the next generation of engineers and scientists.
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Episode 441 - A Deeper and Lasting Wellness with Dr. Monica Vermani
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Spiraling into the depths of our negative thoughts is easier than we think, especially when things don't work out as we planned. Still, we are the ones with better chances of talking ourselves out of the darkest places our mind can take us: "The biggest and best person we have to learn how to communicate well with is ourselves." In this episode, we…
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Episode 157: A conversation with Marcelo Llano
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Marcelo is a geotechnical engineer with Red Earth Engineering Pty Ltd, now a part of Geosyntec. In this episode Marcelo discusses a recent paper on compaction.
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Episode 440 - Nina Sossamon-Pogue. Resiliency to Success
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Resilience is more than showing up every day and working through the obstacles; it is adapting and surrendering to whatever is happening to you. To thrive through resilience is to accept that sometimes, the obstacle is the only way. In this episode, Nina Sossamon-Pogue invites us to reframe our definition of resilience. Nina is a Keynote Speaker, A…
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Episode 156: a conversation with Benjamin Neville
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Benjamin Neville is the Managing Director of the Saligna Management Group. He is Australian based, and a standout in project management and leadership. With engineering credentials from Queensland University of Technology and a commitment to continuous improvement, he's led pivotal projects like the CIMIC One HSE Culture Program at UGL/Gryphon Psyc…
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Episode 439 - JR Martinez. From the Battlefield to Dance With The Stars
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Overcoming incredibly challenging obstacles is already a massive feat worthy of praise. Yet some people feel defeating the beast is only the beginning of their journey; they feel compelled to share their stories and inspire others. Meet JR Martinez, US Army Veteran turned Best-selling Author, Motivational Speaker, and Dancing With The Stars Winner.…
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Episode 155: A conversation with Catherine Lalut
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Catherine is an experienced mining engineer with 12+ years in the mining industry, specializing in both underground and open pit operations, and a proven track record of demonstrating strong, effective leadership and team development. Amongst other things, we discuss Catherine's book, "The mine that fell asleep in the Goldfields".…
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Episode 438 - Jim Stevenson. Creating Empowerment and Winning Cultures Leads to Growth
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What is the role of the highest-paid individual in a company, making the calls or crafting a team capable of making decisions as a unit? In this episode, we learn new ways of empowering teams and creating winning cultures from the extraordinary Jim Stevenson. Jim is a Strategic Advisor, Consultant, Transformation and Growth Specialist, and the Foun…
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Episode 437. Libby Hikind. The Queen of Grants and Proposals
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Anybody who navigated the world of grants will agree: it is an extremely daunting experience. Our guest, Libby Hikind, believes following directions meticulously and staying organized is crucial to dealing with applications' complexities and the stiff competition and securing the funding you need. In this episode, The Queen of Grants, Libby Hikind,…
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Episode 436 - Rising Above War in "The Underground Cave Hospital" in Syria with Dr. Amani Ballour
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In today's special episode, we are honored with the presence of Dr. Amani Ballour, a Pediatrician, Human Rights Activist, and someone who will be definitely remembered as one of history’s great heroines. Growing up in Syria's confined society, and despite her siblings being married off in their teens, our guest, Dr. Amani Ballour defied the system …
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Episode 435 - Make Them Smile: Why Customer Satisfaction is the Key to Sustainable Growth with Dr. Sulman Ahmed
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Can cultural shifts transform an entire industry? Meet Dr. Sulman Ahmed, who, by following his deeply rooted belief in customer service excellence reshaped his industry and transformed his business into a massive success. In this episode, we learn from Dr. Sulman Ahmed about the difference adjusting a company's culture to customer satisfaction can …
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Episode 434 - Salsa Dancing Through the Labyrinth of Leadership. Juliana Newland's Witty Look at Corporate America
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Communicating ideas clearly sits at the top of any successful endeavor in every company. Whether we are communicating with an external audience or our team, sharing a straightforward message and setting clear expectations is crucial. In today's episode, we learn from a true wordsmith, Julianna Newland, why getting good at putting nouns and verbs is…
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Episode 433 - Pets are Family. Empathy-Driven Leadership with Erika Sinner
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What is the impact of fostering an empathy-focused culture in an organization? Understanding how your team is feeling is way more effective than the metrics any survey can provide. Our guest, Erika Sinner, feels that corporate culture has more to do with how employees feel on Sunday night than the metrics any survey can provide. Erika Sinner is the…
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Episode 432 - Louis Gump. The Inside Innovator
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What makes intrapreneurship so successful in corporate settings? In this episode, the brilliant Louis Gump invites us to look at intrapreneurship's unique way of generating growth and transforming companies from the inside out. Louis is a business builder and transformational leader by excellence; he combines his experience as an intrapreneur, CEO,…
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Episode 431 - Build Your Village. Finding Joy and Community in Every Stage of Life with Florence Ann Romano
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Do you know what your attachment style is? Are you aware of how it impacts your relationships? In this episode, Florence Ann Romano shares her unique perspective on community, childcare, attachment styles, and relationships. Florence Ann is an Author, Active Childcare Advocate, Personal Growth Strategist, a member of the Board of Directors at the C…
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Episode 430. Simply Put. Why Clear Messages WIN and How to Design Them with Ben Guttmann
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Have you ever wondered why certain TV commercials, political campaign slogans, or advertisements stuck in your head and a million others simply went through you from ear to ear? In this episode, Ben Guttmann teaches us the secrets behind clear messaging and how to become better communicators. Ben is a Marketing Entrepreneur, Educator, and Author. H…
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Episode 429 - Scott Mautz. The Mentally Strong Leader
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The opposite of "mentally strong" isn't "mentally weak." We all have a solid baseline from which we can build; it all depends on strengthening our mental muscles using the right habit-building tools. In today's episode, the amazing Scott Mautz teaches us to strengthen our minds and achieve more, even (and especially) during difficult times. Scott i…
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Episode 153: A conversation with Joe Scalia
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Joe is an Associate Professor of Civil & Environmental Engineering at Colorado State University. Amongst other things Joe and I discuss cover design and longevity and the need to get more engineering students interested in tailings.
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Episode 428 - From Burnout to Brilliance: Unveiling the Busy Brain Cure with Dr. Romie Mushtaq
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Can wellness be integrated into leadership roles? Does dealing with chronic stress impact a company's organizational success? According to our guest, Dr. Romie Mushtaq, incorporating wellness into leadership roles is not only beneficial but necessary, as it massively improves mental and physical health, provoking a cascade effect on virtually every…
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Episode 152: A conversation with Dr. Ashok Ghosh
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Ashok is an Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering and Adjunct Faculty, Civil Engineering , New Mexico Tech at New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. Ashok and I discuss his involvement in green desalination using forward osmosis.
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Episode 427 - LIFE WELL LIVED. How to Live Your BEST Life! with Dr Jeremy Zoch
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What does it take to live a life filled with inspiration, health, and purpose? In today's episode, Dr. Jeremy Zoch joins me to share his inspiring story of how he went from dealing with personal struggles to becoming a passionate advocate for health and life lived well. Dr. Zoch is a Renowned Executive, Teacher, Author, Athlete, and Musician. He ho…
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Episode 151: A conversation with Rens Verburg
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Rens is a Technical Fellow with WSP and a geochemist with more than 30 years of experience in the mining industry.
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Episode 426 - How to Create a Successful Sales Culture and Change Customers' Lives for Good! with Kayvon Kay
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Every businessperson will agree that nothing feels better than closing a deal. However, knowing that that deal will change a person's life feels even better, and thankfully, that's the direction the world of sales is heading- a more human-centric approach where people need to feel heard, liked, and seen dictate the pace in the market. In this episo…
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Episode 425 - More Than Words: Communications Practices of Courageous Leaders with Carrie Fox
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What if every word we choose could affect not only our teams but a positive social impact? In this episode, Carrie Fox introduces the extraordinary concept of courageous leadership and its impact on social change. Carrie is a Communicator for Good, Host of the Mission Forward podcast, Founder and CEO of Mission Partners, and the Author of "More Tha…
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Episode 424 - Nick Jonsson. Executive Loneliness: The 5 Pathways to Overcoming Isolation, Stress, Anxiety and Depression
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Unfortunately, phrases like "entrepreneurship is a lonely place" and "the path to success is a lonely road" are more accurate than most people imagine. Executive loneliness is real, relentless, and more dangerous than it looks, capable of producing massive damage. In today's episode, we learn about the dangers of executive loneliness and how to pre…
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Episode 150: A conversation with Carlo Cooper
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Carlo is a director at Minebridge Software, the developers of Muk3D.Carlo and I chat about the capabilities of is software and how it's making TSF design simpler and better.
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Episode 423 - Hitting the Wall and Overcoming the Barriers That Hold You Back with Shelly Lefkoe & Vahan Yepremyan
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How aware are you of what is truly holding you back? In today's episode, Shelly Lefkoe and Vahan Yepremyan teach us to overcome the walls of self-doubt, second-guessing and inherited stories that keep us from reaching our full potential. Shelly is an International Keynote Speaker, Coach, and Co-founder of the Lefkoe Institute, which has helped over…
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