Best Independent Facilitation Podcasts (2024)

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Reclaiming Adult Roles After the Pandemic 31:26

1M ago31:26

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Russell's brother Mark shares his experience of supporting his brother to reclaim his adult roles after the pandemic. He offers an honest and authentic account of what it has taken for him to step into succession planning now that both his brother and mother need relevant and meaningful supports in their life.…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Berkeley Edition Part 2 - 'ACX Meetup Meta' with ACX Meetup Czar Skyler Crossman (Coda), Education in the USSR, William Gibson, Robert Heinlein, Simulation Religions, Culture Novels ... 1:31:06

2M ago1:31:06

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is part 2 of an extended conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Berkeley, California, in October of 2023. This meetup took place at Lighthaven, a beautiful events space and conference facility located in the heart of Berkeley. Thanks to Skyler for organizi…

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How to Bring Your Company Values to Life 26:04

2M ago26:04

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Company values are more than words on a wall or a website. They're the heartbeat of an organization, guiding decisions and behaviors. Yet, bringing them to life is where many companies struggle. In this show, I share practical ways to help your team infuse your company’s values into your everyday work. I’ll share: How to facilitate workshops with y…

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Speech Delay Q&A 1:18:01

2M ago1:18:01

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This was a replay of Marci's Live Q & A on YouTube. Please support her by subscribing, following and sharing all her content to those who can benefit! SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for more help:Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoAGestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAG…

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Creative Thinking Techniques for Strategy and Innovation 32:16

3M ago32:16

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Join me in this dynamic session on creative thinking techniques to elevate your strategy and innovation sprints, workshops and meetings. Whether you're looking to tackle complex problems or pave the way for fresh, more ambitious ideas, this session will equip you with practical techniques to think creatively and act innovatively. We’ll cover: Found…

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Replace Bad Therapy with a Better Home Program 1:17:21

2M ago1:17:21

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Part 2 of my series for parents who want to replace bad therapy with a better home program.SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for more help:Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoAGestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAGet Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5EcEXPLORE my new…

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How to Facilitate a Scenario Planning Workshop 25:16

3M ago25:16

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This podcast, "How to Facilitate a Scenario Planning Workshop", will guide you through using scenario planning to help you to develop and strengthen your sustainable innovation strategy. Key takeaways: Understanding sustainable innovation: Balance environmental, societal, and economic impacts for long-term success 🌱. Scenario planning insights: How…

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Design a HOME Program to Replace Bad Therapy Step by Step 52:56

3M ago52:56

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Have you finally decided to TAKE BACK the responsibility for your child’s development? Tune in for REAL guidance to set up and execute a successful HOME program that is designed for YOUR child to make BETTER and more FUNctional progress in speech, language, behavior, and social skills.SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofC…

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What are You AFRAID of? #VirtualAutism #LateTalking 1:01:16

3M ago1:01:16

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What are you AFRAID of? Fear is the #1 Mindset block that stalls progress with late talkers. Tune in today to learn what is potentially keeping YOU from the FUNctional progress that you desperately want to see. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message…

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LIVE Language Facilitation Q&A - #latetalking #virtualautism #FUNctional 1:00

4M ago1:00

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This was the recent live q & a Marci did. For the full video follow our youtube channel. SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for more help:Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoAGestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAGet Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5Ec --- Send in a v…

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5 FUNctional Tips for Better Speech Accuracy 51:38

4M ago51:38

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Is your child’s speech INACCURATE? Tune in for 5 FUNctional tips to facilitate BETTER speech that can be understood by everyone.SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for more help:Connect - https://youtu.be/x17OPcbmLoAGestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAGet Help - https://youtu…

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Clinical vs FUNctional Intervention for Late Talkers 1:14:46

4M ago1:14:46

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Parents ALWAYS have a choice. Clinical vs FUNctional intervention? Tune in to learn the difference and see video examples so you can decide for yourself what is BEST for your child. watch the video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8_BzZ7y2P1ESIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for …

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FUNctional Facilitation Mindset for FAST Improvement 47:00

4M ago47:00

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Do you have a FUNctional facilitator mindset? That’s what it takes to help late talkers make fast improvements in speech, social behavior, and educational readiness.SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comWatch these videos for more help:Connect - • 5 Tips to Establish Listening and Con... Gestalts - https://…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Berkeley Edition Part 1 - ACX Origin Stories, Drug Stacks, Red/Blue Buttons, Kaifeng Judaism, Vonnegut, and a lot more 1:15:28

5M ago1:15:28

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is an extended conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Berkeley, California, in October of 2023. This meetup took place at Lighthaven, a beautiful events space and conference facility located in the heart of Berkeley. Thanks Skyler for organizing, and thank…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Houston Edition Part 2 - Effective Altruism, Post-Rats, Virtue Signaling, Thought Gym 1:20:59

5M ago1:20:59

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Houston, Texas, in October of 2023. The meetup was at Segundo Coffee Lab, which was awesome, local art everywhere, coffee, snacks, in a beautiful space with great AC. I really appreciate the post-cynical optimism d…

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5 Steps to Reset Self Care Jobs - Facilitate Independence and Speech 45:55

5M ago45:55

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Is your late talker RESISTING self care tasks such as teeth brushing? Tune in to learn my 5 step process to RESET your self care jobs and facilitate INDEPENDENCE for self care as well as speech development.SIGN UP for my FREE Holiday Speech Facilitation Challenge Calendar at WavesofCommunication.comCONSULTING: Special Offer: Consulting - Waves of C…

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Are You Being HACKED by Your Child with Virtual Autism? 37:34

6M ago37:34

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Are you being HACKED by your late talker with Virtual Autism? Kids with VA are GREAT at using workarounds to AVOID using speech and still make sure everyone understands them. Tune in to learn everything you need to know about why kids with Virtual Autism HACK communication and what parents and caregivers can do to facilitate SPEECH.SIGN UP for my F…

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Build a Successful Innovation Team 24:04

6M ago24:04

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🚀 Build a Successful Innovation Team 🚀 🎥 🎙️ In this week’s Idea Time show, I explore how to build an innovation-driven team. Highlights are: Innovation as a Core Value: Essential for product development, adding technical, process, and functional value. Innovation Time Off (ITO): Learn from Google, 3M and others . Balance innovation and productivity…

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Use Challenge Missions to Elevate and Accelerate FUNctional Speech Facilitation 33:51

6M ago33:51

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Elevate and accelerate your speech facilitation by offering FUNctional challenges and embarking on MISSIONS with your late talker.SIGN UP for my FREE Holiday Speech Facilitation Challenge Calendar at WavesofCommunication.comHOLIDAY Thanks 2U Sale ends December 1: Natural Facilitation Q&A Support Community (wavesofcommunication.com)Black Friday Cons…

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How to Facilitate a Stakeholder Mapping Workshop 20:51

6M ago20:51

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Stakeholder mapping is a strategic process used in innovation, project management and business planning. It involves identifying and analyzing individuals, groups, or organizations that can impact or be impacted by a project or business activity. The goal is to understand these stakeholders' interests, influence, and the nature of their involvement…

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Horizon Scanning & Foresight for Innovators 26:55

6M ago26:55

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In this content-packed live show, I dive into Horizon Scanning & Foresight for Innovators. No crystal balls, prophecies or predicting the future, though! Horizon scanning is about detecting weak signals of potential change before they make it big. It keeps you prepared, and gives you and your innovation strategy a competitive edge. In this show, I …

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Introduce Structured Learning Through Problem Solving - Virtual Autism - Late Talkers 1:09:49

6M ago1:09:49

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Are you struggling with STRUCTURE? Watch this video to learn how PROBLEM SOLVING could be the strategy that you need to earn trust and introduce structured learning. HOLIDAY Thanks 2U Sale: Natural Facilitation Q&A Support Community (wavesofcommunication.com)Black Friday Consulting Special Offer: Consulting - Waves of CommunicationSIGN UP for my ne…

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Lead A Sustainability Workshop for Your Business 28:20

7M ago28:20

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This episode is a really good one if you're interested in leading sustainable innovation in your business. I go in-depth on how to facilitate a successful Business Sustainability Workshop for your team. I give you a start-to-finish guide on how and what to prepare, a workshop agenda with specific activities and tips to turn your ideas into action a…

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FUNctional Facilitation Q&A - YOUR Speech, Behavior, Social Skills Questions Answered 1:19:31

7M ago1:19:31

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This is a replay of Marci's recent Live Q & A over at her YouTube channel. Watch these videos for more help:Connect - • 5 Tips to Establish Listening and Con... Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAGet Help - https://youtube.com/live/FXel7IRf5EcEXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.comSIGN UP for …

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S5: E5 Honoring Youth Voice & Building Power with Adelaide Moschler, Manager of Learning & Development at MENTOR Independence Region 42:29

6M ago42:29

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What does it mean to honor youth voice? How do we share power with young people and allow them agency in mentoring relationships? In this episode, we talk with Adelaide Moschler and start at the very beginning with what youth voice is and what it means. Listening to young people can help you build stronger relationships with the young people you kn…

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5 Habits that Block Speech Progress 36:25

6M ago36:25

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Are you exhausted, frustrated, worried, and unsure of HOW your child will catch up their speech and social skills? If you are ready for a BETTER everyday experience caring for a late talker, this video is for YOU.Watch these videos for more help:Connect - • 5 Tips to Establish Listening and Con... Gestalts - https://youtube.com/live/uoVMhMeNrWAGet …

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Developmental Language Disorder DLD and Autism Spectrum ASD - What Parents Need to Know 53:04

6M ago53:04

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Developmental Language Disorder (DLD) Affects one in 14 kids. Does your late talker have it? Tune in to learn everything parents need to know about this common COMMUNICATION disorder that is easy to confuse with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message…

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S5: E4 Facilitating Group Interactions with Kristy DeCola, Training Coordinator at KEYS Services Corps 48:04

7M ago48:04

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When you’re working with a group of young people, how do you make sure that everyone feels seen and heard? Mentoring isn’t always one-to-one with a young person and how you approach connection and relationship building can look differently in a group. In this episode, we talk with Kristy DeCola about how to facilitate mentoring relationships with g…

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Sustainable Business Model Innovation 27:33

7M ago27:33

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In this episode, I dive into the world of sustainable business model innovation and discuss why it’s essential in the contemporary business environment. Key topics I cover are: The rising demand for sustainability from customers and the global trend towards sustainable value propositions. Examples of businesses committing to Net Zero targets. The r…

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5 Reasons You Should Hire a Certified Natural Speech Facilitator 36:22

7M ago36:22

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Do you wish you had HELP in your home facilitating speech every day with your late talker?NOW you can make that wish come true by hiring a CERTIFIED Natural Speech and Behavior Facilitator!I’ll explain 5 reasons why it just makes sense to hire this special kind of help.EXPLORE my new certification course with 2 FREE lessons at WavesofCommunication.…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Houston Edition Part 1 - Effective Altruism, Learning Tools, Community 1:19:32

8M ago1:19:32

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a conversation recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Houston, Texas, in October of 2023. The meetup was at Segundo Coffee Lab, which was awesome, local art everywhere, coffee, snacks, in a beautiful space with great AC. Keirra Woodard, EA Houston Organizer and host…

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How Open Innovation Can Transform Your Business 24:28

8M ago24:28

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Open innovation is all about expanding your business horizons. Instead of keeping all your ideas and projects in-house, you collaborate with external partners, startups, or customers. This approach speeds up innovation, cuts costs, and could give your business the competitive edge it needs. Tune into my livestream to learn how you can make open inn…

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Single mum of a former late talker shares how she didn't stop until her daughter expanded her words 1:06:09

7M ago1:06:09

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Success story Laura comes back to give us an update on her daughter's progress. Laura is a single mum from the UK who made excellent use of available resources to help her late talker. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message

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S5: E3 Practicing Cultural Humility with Jenni Walkup Jayes, Mentorship Program Manager at Hello Neighbor 35:28

7M ago35:28

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Hello Neighbor in Pittsburgh works hard to foster a welcoming and supportive community to our newest neighbors. In this discussion with Jenni Walkup Jayes, we discuss the important role that cultural humility plays in making this happen. It’s not always easy! But making an effort to self-reflect as well as learn about the young people in your life …

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Appreciative Inquiry for Innovators and Facilitators 20:53

8M ago20:53

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In this episode of the Idea Time show, I cover what Appreciative Inquiry is and show you how you could use the process of Appreciative Inquiry to create and facilitate highly effective, strengths-focused innovation. Appreciative Inquiry means recognising, exploring and building on the positive, aligning with strengths-based development. It is all a…

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5 FUN Halloween Speech Facilitation Activities - Get Ready NOW 47:19

8M ago47:19

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Halloween is coming. Are you READY? Learn 5 activities designed to help you prepare for the spooky excitement and specific natural facilitation FOCUS TOPICS that will result in increased independent SPEECH this month. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wavesofcommunication/message…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Austin Edition - A.I. Optimism and Pro-Natalist Propaganda 55:13

8M ago55:13

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a series of candid conversations recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Austin, Texas, in September of 2023. There are two main topics of conversation in this episode, and both are on the optimistic side. The first part is a conversation about AGI and how we might g…

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Storytelling Opportunities for Natural Speech Development 1:03:59

8M ago1:03:59

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Storytelling could be the strategy that helps YOUR late talker start using more ADVANCED speech. Tune in to learn 5 OPPORTUNITIES to use storytelling everyday and 10 SIGNS that your child IS UNDERSTANDING your stories.SIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.comSchool readiness video: https://youtube.com/live/nCG…

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S5: E2 Making Room for Fun & Play with Kelly Rottmund, Teen Services Coordinator at the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh 39:12

8M ago39:12

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What’s more fun than talking about…well…fun! At the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh, staff know how important fun and play is when creating welcoming spaces and building relationships with young people. In this episode, we talk with Kelly Rottmund about all the work and intention that’s happening behind the scenes to make sure that the library is a …

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ACX Everywhere 2023 - Philadelphia/Petrov Day Edition 33:20

8M ago33:20

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a series of candid conversations recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in September of 2023. We recorded at the Philadelphia Ethical Society, and we had a great time with ACX organizer Wes Fanza of The Mind Killer podcast along with some…

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How to Prioritize Ideas Using Top Innovation Frameworks 21:56

8M ago21:56

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Having a lot of ideas after a brainstorming session? Unsure which to pick? I've got you covered. In this show, I'll introduce you to 8 proven innovation frameworks that can help. These tools can be used individually or in group settings. Pick what's best for your scenario. Innovation Frameworks to Discuss: Idea Sorter MoSCoW Method The KJ Method (K…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 with Bryan Caplan- Washington D.C. Edition Part 2 1:53:00

8M ago1:53:00

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a series of candid conversations (with Professor Bryan Caplan helping start us off) recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Washington DC in September of 2023. We recorded at the Froggy Bottom Pub on K street, and we had a great time. The location is awesome, great f…

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Virtual Autism School Readiness TEMU Haul + How to Facilitate Speech Naturally 1:10:49

8M ago1:10:49

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School Readiness TEMU Haul - Equip yourself for natural facilitation and save some $$. Learn how to use each item to target specific focus topics and language concepts.DOWNLOAD the TEMU app here:https://temu.to/m/u6rnwnf5mwk (New User) 30% Discount Code: apk10867Price I paid for the items in this video:Animal Balance $6.48Ice Cream - $7.19Pop Tubes…

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ACX Everywhere 2023 with Robin Hanson- Washington D.C. Edition Part 1 1:22:48

8M ago1:22:48

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Hello, and Welcome to ACX Everywhere 2023. I’m Andrew Willsen, and this episode is a series of candid conversations recorded at an ACX Everywhere Meetup in Washington DC in September of 2023. We recorded at the Froggy Bottom Pub on K street, and we had a great time. The location is awesome, great food, beautiful setting, and the staff were amazing,…

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TPR Grammar Strategies for Late Talkers with Limited or Scripted Speech #Virtual Autism 1:00:01

8M ago1:00:01

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Learn to use TPR and help your Gestalt late talker learn to integrate GRAMMAR into their speech so their speech can become more accurate and FUNctional.Information about my NEW Virtual Autism Natural Facilitation Support Member CommunitySIGN UP for my newsletter and FREE Get-Started Guide at WavesofCommunication.com --- Send in a voice message: htt…

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S5: E1 Welcome to Season 5! 16:51

8M ago16:51

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What can I do to be a better mentor? In Season 5, Ashley & Sophia invite guests from local organizations and affiliate partners to discuss MENTOR’s Becoming a Better Mentor Guide: Strategies to Be There for Young People. This guide is a free resource written by experts, and it benefits any adult looking to support young people and is full of real-w…

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