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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice, brought to you by Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology. In this podcast series we want to share stories and information to help make the apprenticeship a success; whether you are an employer or the apprentice. We’ve interviewed a wide range of apprentices, employers, specialists, charities and clinicians to make this series. Wherever you are listening, we hope you’ll find it helpful. Please go to sawiot.ac.uk/themindfulapprentice for more details.
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The Mises Institute in Orlando. Economist Robert Murphy, Mises Institute president Jeff Deist, Praxis apprentice Lena Wang, and talk radio host David Gornoski present a radical, unvarnished look at the state of America in 2019. Recorded on February 16, 2019.
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Andrew Nathenson and a special guest discuss Blood on the Clocktower, a social deduction/hidden role game by the Pandemonium Institute. Each episode revolves around a specific character from the game, discussed in three parts: playing as the character, bluffing as though you are the character, and running the character in a game as the Storyteller. Episodes are released every other Monday at 10 am PT! This podcast is made by Andrew Nathenson, who is a fan of Blood on the Clocktower, but not ...
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The Lead with Trust Podcast is a production of the International Partnering Institute (IPI). IPI is a 501C3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to spread the value of Collaborative Partnering to the construction industry by helping owners, and all construction project leaders, understand how to Deliver Partnering that Works™. Learn more: https://partneringinstitute.org/ The Lead with Trust podcast is hosted by IPI’s Founder, Sue Dyer. Sue is known as “the Godmother of Partnering. To lear ...
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Conversation with John Mark Comer Part Two
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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author John Mark Comer about his book, “Practicing The Way.” We are constantly being formed by the world around us. To be formed by Jesus will require us to become his apprentice. To live by what the first Christian disciples called a Rule of Life—a set of practices and relational rhythms that …
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In this episode, James Bryan Smith’s thought from above is, “Begin with the end in mind.” Smith explains his thought from above by talking about his two mentors John Wesley and Dallas Willard. James illustrates his thought from above with a story about a friend and his understanding of Christian spiritual formation. Interested in donating to the Th…
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James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Live life with an open hand.” In this episode, Smith discusses one of his favorite prayers, “The Serenity Prayer.” James talks about the meaning behind prayer and how we can use it in our time with God. The Serenity Prayer: “God grant me the serenity To accept the things I cannot change; Courage…
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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author A.J. Swoboda about his book, The Gift of Thorns. Today’s follower of Jesus exists at a moment in history when our desires, longings, and wants are being weaponized against us by cultural, spiritual, and relational forces. “Follow your heart” and “You do you” has become our moment’s mantr…
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James Bryan Smith asks, what is the greatest opportunity you have ever been given? In this episode, James explores this question and explains that our greatest opportunity is to follow Jesus. Smith explains that we have been invited to a relationship with Jesus and how it is the greatest opportunity we have been offered. Interested in donating to t…
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The Mindful Apprentice - Neurodiversity - Sarah Hendrickx Story Pt1
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear the first of two podcasts about neurodiversity featuring Sarah Hendrixx. In this episode Sarah discusses how autism affects her own day to day behaviour and how it is likely to affect people at work. Please note there is a slight background echo due to a technical problem. Presenter: Domin…
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The Mindful Apprentice - Neurodiversity - Sarah Hendrickx Story Pt2
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear the second of two podcasts about neurodiversity featuring Sarah Hendrixx. In this episode Sarah discusses different neurodiverse behaviours in the workplace and how to improve working life with the simplest of adjustments. Whether you are neurodiverse yourself or an employer, there is a we…
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The Mindful Apprentice - Meg Ginsberg's Story
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear the moving and inspirational story from apprentice, Meg Ginsberg. Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor productionBy The Sound Doctor
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The Mindful Apprentice - The Timpson Group approach - here's Dan Jenkins to explain more
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear from The Timpson Group's Dan Jenkins, Head of group colleague development. He discusses the role of an employer in making apprenticeships successful. Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor productionBy The Sound Doctor
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The Mindful Apprentice. Professor Sue Black's Story
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we hear from Professor Sue Black who left school at 16 with very few qualifications and is now a Professor of Computer Science at Durham University, the saviour of Bletchley Park, a best selling author and many other things besides. If you want some insipiration about what you can do with your lif…
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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Brian Zahnd about his book, “The Wood Between the Worlds.” Everything about the gospel message leads to the cross, and proceeds from the cross. In fact, within the narrative of Scripture, the crucifixion of Jesus is literally the crux of the story—the axis upon which the biblical story t…
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The Mindful Apprentice - Coping Techniques - Breathing And Mindfulness
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we explore the benefits of breathing and mindfulness exercises and demonstrate simple exercises for both that you can do quickly and easily at work, or indeed anywhere. Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production thesounddoctor.org…
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The Mindful Apprentice - Sam Bishop answers apprentice questions
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. This episode of the podcast series is slightly different in that we asked a few apprentices what they wished they'd known before they started. We put these to Sam Bishop, a performance psychologist who works with Gen Healthy Minds. Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production the…
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The Mindful Apprentice - Coping Techniques - Other Tactics
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we explore some further coping techniques and demonstrate quick and easy variations for the workplace. Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production thesounddoctor.orgBy The Sound Doctor
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James Bryan Smith gives his second spiritual practice for 2024, called the two-minute morning. In this episode, James explains how to do this practice and why he feels it helps him set his mind on Things Above. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about the Christian Spiritual Formation degree Scholarship at F…
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The Mindful Apprentice - What Should I Do If I'm Struggling
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, what should you do if you feel you are struggling with your mental health? Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production thesounddoctor.orgBy The Sound Doctor
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The Mindful Apprentice - Spotting The Signs Of Poor Mental Health
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode we look at how to spot the signs of poor mental health at work, in yourself and in colleagues.By The Sound Doctor
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The Mindful Apprentice - What Help Is Available - Your Employer And Training Provider
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we find out where you can go for help, at work and through your training provider. Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production thesounddoctor.orgBy The Sound Doctor
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The Mindful Apprentice - What Help Is Available - Other Sources Of Support
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we find out what help is available if you haven't got access to a suitable network in your workplace or don't want to talk to someone connected with work. Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production thesounddoctor.org…
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The Mindful Apprentice - What If I'm Not Up To It?
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, what should you do if you feel you're not up to the apprenticeship and it seems to be too difficult? Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production thesounddoctor.orgBy The Sound Doctor
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we look at the culture shock you might experience coming from the classroom if you are a school leaver, or home if you are a returner, and ways of coping with the new environment. Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production thesounddoctor.org…
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The Mindful Apprentice - Managing The Workload
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, how do you manage the workload as you balance study and work? Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production thesounddoctor.orgBy The Sound Doctor
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The Mindful Apprentice - Workplace Relationships
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we examine some of the issues surrounding difficult workplace relationships and how to cope with them. Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production thesounddoctor.orgBy The Sound Doctor
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Conversation With Emily P. Freeman Part Four
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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author and friend Emily P. Freeman. James interviews Emily on her upcoming book, “How to Walk into a Room.” The book will be released in March 2024. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about the Christian Spiritual Formation degree Scholarship at Friends …
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The Mindful Apprentice - Making A Success Of Your Apprenticeship
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, what can you do to maximise your chances of having a successful apprenticeship? Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production thesounddoctor.orgBy The Sound Doctor
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The Mindful Apprentice - Is it right for me?
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we explore whether an apprenticeship is going to be right for you or whether another route to education and training might suit you better. Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production thesounddoctor.orgBy The Sound Doctor
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The Mindful Apprentice - Preparing for your apprenticeship
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, how can you prepare for your apprenticeship to maximise the chances of it being successful. Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production thesounddoctor.orgBy The Sound Doctor
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The Mindful Apprentice - What Is An Apprenticeship Programme?
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Welcome to The Mindful Apprentice. In this episode, we find out what an apprenticeship programme is, and what is involved in becoming an apprentice. Presenter: Dominic Arkwright Producer: Rosie Runciman A Sound Doctor production thesounddoctor.orgBy The Sound Doctor
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In this episode, James Bryan Smith talks about how we can experience grieving with hope. James opens the episode by talking about what he considers to be his favorite book that he has written, Room of Marvels. Smith reads the foreword of Room of Marvels, written by Dallas Willard, to help further explain how we can experience grieving with hope. In…
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James Bryan Smith starts the new year with an episode about a spiritual discipline he enjoys called breath prayer. In this episode, James explains what breath prayer is, and gives several examples of how to practice the soul training exercise yourself. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more about the Christian S…
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77 | Building Bridges: The Evolution of Women's Roles in Construction
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Today marks the final episode of the Lead with Trust podcast in 2023. In this episode, Sue reflects on a year dedicated to empowering women in construction. With over forty years of experience in the field, she shares her unique journey as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry, beginning in the early 1980s, a time when career opportuni…
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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author Farrell Mason on her latest book, “Soulfull: A Weekly Devotional to Nourish the Mind, Body, and Spirit” Farrell Mason speaks to the universal human experience: navigating relationships, coping with change, rebounding from a setback or loss, finding peace, and prioritizing food, fellowshi…
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James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Jesus is God’s Glory, Grace and Truth.” This is the 4th episode of the series of episodes on the longings of our soul. In this episode, James explains the connection between beauty, goodness, and truth and how they relate to our soul. Interested in donating to […] The post Glory, Grace and Truth…
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Andrew and special guests Capelli and Kohav discuss Storyteller conduct, going beyond just getting the rules of the game right. Including using your voice, body, movement, and timing to create the best possible experience for your players. Capelli told me to put these links here: Dry Erase Name Tags My take on the intro Each episode of the Cult of …
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James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Our souls long for relationships.” Over the last three episodes, James has been discussing the longings of our souls. In this episode, Smith talks about five of the final ten longings of our soul. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate here! Learn more […] The post Our Soul &…
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76 | Emily Cohen | Lessons Learned from the BWIC Series
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Today's episode of The Lead With Trust Show marks the conclusion of the Bring Women into Construction series, and this time Sue chats with Emily Cohen, the Executive Vice President of United Contractors, an Association representing hundreds of union-signatory construction firms across California. She is the founder of EHC Content, a communications …
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Conversation with Casey Tygrett Part Three
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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author and spiritual director Casey Tygrett. James and Casey discuss Casey’s latest book, “The Gift of Restlessness.” Casey emphasizes that restlessness is a sign that we must move up, move on, or move out. Working within the prayerful tradition of writers like Henri Nouwen and Barbara […] The …
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In this episode, James Bryan Smith’s thought from above is, “We all long to be loved.” Smith picks up where he left off the last episode, talking about the longings of our souls. In this episode, James talks about three more longings of our souls: the need to be wanted, the need to be loved […] The post Longing To Be Loved appeared first on Apprent…
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James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is “Your spirituality is what you do with your longings.” Smith is starting a four-part-episode series about spirituality and our souls. In this episode, James examines the relationship between our spirituality and the longings of our souls. Interested in donating to the Things Above Podcast? Donate …
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75 | Sue Weiler-Doke | If You Love Construction, Say Something
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Have you ever thought about a woman's evolving role in the industry of construction? Are you curious about how trust, culture, and diversity can reshape this male-dominated sector? In this inspiring podcast episode, we are going to explore the transformation of the construction industry through the experiences and insights of Sue, a seasoned profes…
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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above conversation with author and publisher Jeff Crosby. James and Jeff discuss Jeff’s book, “The Language of the Soul: Meeting God in the Longings of Our Hearts.” For over fifteen years, writer Jeff Crosby has been searching for a language of the soul–a way to articulate our deepest longings. […] The post Conversati…
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74 | Meg-Anne Pryor | Bringing Women into OE3
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In today's episode of The Lead With Trust Show, Sue chats with Meg-Anne Pryor, Apprenticeship Coordinator and Operating Engineer with the International Union of Operating Engineers. Meg-Anne grew up in the Bayview neighborhood of San Francisco and worked there as an apprentice and as a journeywoman. After a friend told her about CityBuild, she join…
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James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Everything turns on the turn.” In this episode, James explains the meaning behind this thought from above, which he learned from Ann Voskamp. He talks about the three ways we turn when faced with difficult situations in life. Smith closes the episode with a spiritual practice […] The post The Tu…
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James Bryan Smith’s thought from above this week is, “Christ is your greatest treasure.” Following up on his first two episodes of season six, James continues to explain what it means to live a good life. In this episode, Smith talks about six areas of our life that he believes are essential to living a […] The post Greatest Treasure appeared first…
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James Bryan Smith has a Things Above Conversation with author Ann Voskamp about her book, “Waymaker: Finding the Way to the Life You’ve Always Dreamed Of.” Ann Voskamp is a Canadian author, blogger, and memoirist on themes of Christian women’s spirituality and the author of multiple books, including the New York Times bestseller, “One Thousand […] …
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In this episode, James Bryan Smith’s thought from above is, “The good life is a deep, passionate, and emotional life.” Following up on the previous episode about the good life, Smith talks about the importance of our emotions concerning living the good life. James explains how our emotions are a crucial part of our life […] The post The Emotional L…
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73 | Kellie Lee | BWIC - Why Every Little Girl Should Thin About Construction as a Career
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Today's episode of The Lead With Trust Show marks another part of the Bring Women into Construction series, and this time Sue chats with Kellie Lee, a construction technology veteran who has worked in the industry for over a decade. She spent nearly six years at part of the team that worked to grow Procore Technologies, a SaaS company that connects…
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In this episode, James Bryan Smith’s thought from above is, “The good life is the obedient life.” Smith begins the episode by discussing a class he teaches at Friends University called The Good Life. In the class, he asked his students about the age-old question, what is the good life? In this episode, Smith explains […] The post The Good Life appe…
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4.1: Trouble Brewing Revisited (Clocktower Con 2023)
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Andrew and special guest Edd Gabriel discuss the ways our opinions about Trouble Brewing have changed and stayed the same. Capelli also makes a brief appearance. Each episode of the Cult of the Clocktower is about a different aspect of the game Blood on the Clocktower by the Pandemonium Institute. For feedback and questions, please email cultofthec…
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72 | Coralee Beatty | BWIC | Why Not Start Your Own Construction Business?
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Today's episode of The Lead With Trust Show is another installment in the Bring Women into Construction series. This time out, Sue chats with Coralee Beatty, Business Strategist and Fractional COO of ThriveHQ, speaker, trainer and serial entrepreneur. Coralee's experience in the construction industry started with a 10 year career as a building enve…
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