Best Kickoff Met Podcasts (2024)

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STOP Using Stories in Training...Unless You're Using This Framework with Diana Farias Heinrich 31:16

8h ago31:16

31:16

We often reach for storytelling in our nonprofit training and it’s easy to understand why. Stories evoke emotion, help us connect with each other, and help us learn. But, there is a wrong and right way to tell a story. On this episode, Diana Farias Heinrich is sharing her ethical storytelling framework with us so we can tell stories the right way a…

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5 Things to Include in Your Training Project Kickoff 15:07

7d ago15:07

15:07

I start every new training project with a sense of hope and excitement. I'm ready to build a lasting relationship with my client and I feel ready because I have a proven plan for my project kickoff. I'm not reinventing it every time I have a new project. On today’s episode, I want to share that plan with you. Whether you're a consultant or currentl…

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Leadership Lessons from the Olympics 20:44

19d ago20:44

20:44

As a training and leadership development consultant, I'm always wondering what we can learn from things around us, like the Olympics. The Olympics brings together top athletes from around the world as they compete against each other and their best selves. It takes years of practice and dedication to achieve something like this. We can learn a lot a…

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10 Tech Habits that Will Change the Way You Lead Talent Development with Shari Simpson of Paylocity 29:22

22d ago29:22

29:22

We have so many tools available for how we design and deliver learning. From project management and identifying learning needs to delivering our learning solutions, we're using tech throughout the process. Nonprofit L&D pros have very specific tech needs and we often have unique constraints that other organizations don't have. That's why I'm so exc…

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Building Your Leadership Pipeline? 10 Things Nonprofits Should Do When Developing Future Leaders 17:10

29d ago17:10

17:10

Getting qualified candidates into the nonprofit leadership candidate pool can be challenging, so we tend to start thinking about our internal candidates. They already know and love our mission so it's logical to want to advance them into these open leadership positions. But are your future leaders ready? In this episode, we're going to explore 10 t…

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Why You Should Use Cohorts in Your Nonprofit's DEIB Training 10:45

1M ago10:45

10:45

What makes a DEIB training successful? From meaningful discussion to skilled facilitation, there are a lot of things that make a DEIB training successful. But today, I want to talk about using cohorts in your nonprofit’s DEIB training. A lot of DEIB trainings are one-off experiences. And if there is more than one training, it's not really set up as…

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The Role of Coaching and Mentoring in Your Nonprofit's Talent Development Strategy 10:24

1M ago10:24

10:24

A good coach or mentor can be powerful. That’s why on today’s episode, I’m sharing five ways you can use coaching and mentoring in your nonprofit’s talent development strategy. There are so many benefits to coaching and mentoring and these tools can be used in a variety of ways. While this isn’t an exhaustive list, it’s a good place to start. ▶️ Th…

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Just Listen. How This One Needs Analysis Method Can Improve Your Nonprofit Training with Emily Taylor 23:29

2M ago23:29

23:29

Are you listening to your learners? In this episode, our guest is strategic listener Emily Taylor. With a background in human-centered design, Emily is an expert listener. I've worked with Emily before and she's helped me and my clients be better listeners so we can identify skill gaps and create tailored training and resources to support behavior …

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Four Partners Every L&D Team Should Have 10:15

2M ago10:15

10:15

I couldn't do what I do as a training and leadership development consultant to nonprofits without my support system, and you need a support system too. You are doing the work day in and day out to lead your L&D team (if you’re a supervisor), engage with your internal partners, and deliver quality learning experiences. There is a lot that goes into …

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5 Ways to Supercharge Your Nonprofit's Volunteer Training with Karen Knight 28:08

2M ago28:08

28:08

In this episode, I’ve invited Karen Knight, volunteer extraordinaire, to give us some specific ways we can supercharge our nonprofit’s volunteer training. The demand for nonprofit services has increased, but the number of volunteers has decreased before and since COVID. It’s important that volunteers are trained well so that they have a good volunt…

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4 Ways Good Instructional Design Can Break Down Silos in Your Nonprofit 10:38

2M ago10:38

10:38

As I think about all the challenges nonprofits face, all the burnout nonprofit leaders experience, and all the amazing things they want to accomplish, I am consistently reminded of how important strong trusting relationships really are. That's why on this episode, I want to explore how good instructional design can break down silos and build those …

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Make People Uncomfortable: How Your Nonprofit's Training Can Improve Behavior with Matt Gjertsen 24:53

3M ago24:53

24:53

Today’s guest is Matt Gjertsen, former Air Force instructor pilot and founder of Better Everyday Studios. He is giving us an outside perspective on behavior change and bringing some great insights to the nonprofit sector. Why are we surprised when we want our learners to change something and they don't? Behavior change is a funny thing and even a s…

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Going through Organizational Change? One Way Nonprofit Training Pros Can Help. 9:32

3M ago9:32

9:32

Why does change fail? There are a lot of reasons, but most of them come down to people. And if we're talking about people, L&D needs to be involved. That’s why on this episode of the podcast, I wanted to share the fastest way to organizational change and explore L&Ds role in change. ▶️ Going through Organizational Change? One Way Nonprofit Training…

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Unbelievable Finish! Rangers Snatch Victory from Panthers in OT Drama! 18:34

3M ago18:34

18:34

The New York Rangers pulled off a stunning 5-4 overtime win against the Florida Panthers in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals! With this victory, the Rangers now lead the best-of-seven series 2-1. Watch as we break down the key moments, including Igor Shesterkin’s phenomenal performance, the strategic timeout by Coach Peter Laviolette, and Al…

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From 0 to 60 Employees in 4 Years: How this Nonprofit Onboarded and Trained Staff to Scale their Mission with Quilen Blackwell 28:56

3M ago28:56

28:56

In this episode of Learning for Good, my guest, Quilen Blackwell is taking us inside his nonprofit, Southside Blooms. They grew from zero to 60 employees in just four short years. That means they onboarded a lot of staff and learned a lot along the way. He’s sharing his experience with us, what worked and what didn’t, so you can take a look at your…

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Unstoppable Kreider: The Rangers' Dramatic Rally to the Conference Final (Capps Rangers Tawk) 21:19

3M ago21:19

21:19

In this thrilling episode, we dive into the heart-stopping action of Game 6 where Chris Kreider's natural hat trick propelled the New York Rangers to a stunning comeback victory over the Carolina Hurricanes. Join us as we break down Kreider's phenomenal performance, the strategic plays by the Rangers, and the critical moments that led to their adva…

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WARNING: Do Not Create a Learning Community Yet (Wait Until You Hear this Episode) 14:00

3M ago14:00

14:00

People love communities. But not all communities are created equal. I have a learning community and it can be hard. It's not hard to create; that was pretty easy. But it's hard to get people to engage. That's where the work is. To get better at this, I've been reading books and listening to podcasts about community and I've been reflecting on commu…

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New to People Data? Here are the First 3 Things Nonprofit Talent Development Leaders Should Do with Dr. Serena Huang 31:03

4M ago31:03

31:03

In nonprofits, we have limited budgets. This means we need to be able to prioritize the training and professional development opportunities to be created. How do we do this? With people data. But what data should we be asking for and how can we use it once we get it? That’s what we’re discussing in today’s episode of the Learning for Good podcast w…

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Can't-Miss NHL Drama: Rangers vs. Hurricanes Prediction Showdown! 19:12

4M ago19:12

19:12

Check out our YouTube video as we dive deep into the New York Rangers vs Carolina Hurricanes NHL matchup on Thursday, May 9th at PNC Arena. In this prediction analysis, we'll scrutinize: - Recent performance and form of both teams, including standout player performances. - Betting trends and streaks involving the Rangers and Hurricanes. - Historica…

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Workplace Well-Being | Forget Sporadic Happy Hours and Get a Strategy Instead with Dave Allman 27:40

4M ago27:40

27:40

With burnout at an all-time high and becoming a global trend, you need more than the occasional wellness perk to tackle it. If well-being in your organization is a top priority for you, but you aren't sure how to move from yoga and happy hours to something more meaningful, then this episode is for you. I’m discussing how to create a holistic plan f…

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One Thing I Don't Do When Creating Competency Models 12:13

4M ago12:13

12:13

When I create a competency model, there are so many things I look at. The one thing I don’t look at? Indicators of poor performance. I’m sure we all already know what poor performance looks like. To me, the lowest behavior you want is one that meets expectations. And everything should just go up from there. That’s why today we’re discussing why I d…

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L&D Expert Julie Dirksen Exposes the Real Reason Your Training Flops 29:06

4M ago29:06

29:06

Have you ever created a training, only to realize it didn’t have the impact you had hoped? In this episode of the Learning for Good podcast, we explore why training alone often fails to drive lasting behavior change. My guest Julie Dirksen, author of "Talk to the Elephant: Design Learning for Behavior Change," discusses the limitations of training …

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Yankees NEED To Sign Juan Soto | Mets Get HOT! 36:09

4M ago36:09

36:09

The New York Mets are 10-8 and 10-3 over their past 13 games. The New York Yankees are 12-6 and have been consistently good so far. Juan Soto has been a beast so far and the Yankees need to lock him up long term. Capps believes this year for the Yankees feels different. John Sterling, an idol of Capps retires from Yankees baseball. How good are the…

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5 Mindset Shifts to Uplevel Your Leadership Development Strategy 14:23

5M ago14:23

14:23

We all know the powerful role that mindset plays not only in our personal lives but also in our work. In this episode of the Learning for Good podcast, I explore five essential mindset shifts nonprofit L&D professionals should adopt to uplevel their leadership development strategy. By redefining how you approach your roles and the potential of your…

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You Might Be Killing Your Team if You Aren't Doing This with Beth Napleton 24:38

5M ago24:38

24:38

Effective teams are essential to your nonprofit. I’ve been a part of teams that worked so well together, everything ran smoothly, and there were no major issues. But I’ve also been a part of teams that were the opposite. So how do we create effective teams? That’s what we’re exploring on today’s episode with Beth Napleton, an executive leadership c…

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The 3 Unique Audiences Nonprofits Create Training for (And How Instructional Design Can Help Them) 13:01

5M ago13:01

13:01

What makes nonprofit training unique to corporate training or government training? While there are a number of things that are different, one thing that I thought would be fun to focus on is the three unique audiences that nonprofits create training for. These unique audiences come with their own challenges and I’m giving you some tips to overcome …

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Three Ways Your Nonprofit Can Use Animation in Trainings with Calvin Dantley 19:47

5M ago19:47

19:47

Why do we let our kids watch cartoons like Cocomelon or Bluey? Because they are teaching our kids valuable lessons through animation. We can do the exact same thing in our nonprofit training. We can use animation to impart valuable lessons to our learners. That’s why I’ve invited Calvin Dantley to join me and share his experience with animation and…

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The Greekbeast Interview! 47:45

6M ago47:45

47:45

Joey Cosares aka The Greekbeast is an Online Fitness Coach. He speaks about how to stay locked in and how to conquer your mental state. The Greekbeast is on the road to 100K followers, we'll leave his socials down below. Go give him a follow! Joe talks about his Trader Joes food prep videos and what you can buy to help improve your diet. Joe also h…

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Your New Training is Perfect, but... Your Learners Won't Remember It 12:20

6M ago12:20

12:20

Have you heard of the forgetting curve? We naturally forget 90% of what we learn. That's troubling to hear for those of us in L&D. All we think about is helping people learn and creating behavior change from that learning. How can we do that If learners are forgetting the majority of what we teach them? That’s what we’re exploring in this episode. …

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Workforce Development: Using Data to Move from Status Quo to Training Impact with Heather Hiscox 29:08

6M ago29:08

29:08

In this episode, I've invited self-proclaimed frustrated changemaker Heather Hiscox to talk about how she uses data to overcome the status quo and boost workforce development. Heather, the founder and CEO of Pause for Change, is on a mission to change the way we change the world. I'm so excited to talk with her more about data and what L&D can star…

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Are Your Nonprofit Leaders The Best They Can Be? Your Leadership Skills Might Be Lagging And THIS Is Why 16:48

6M ago16:48

16:48

Are your leaders the best they can be? Or are there areas where they are lagging behind a little bit? My guess is they're somewhere in the middle. You probably have leaders who excel and leaders who struggle. And even those who excel probably have room for improvement. So today we’re talking about why your team’s leadership skills might be lagging …

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Tawkin Yankees Spring Training Kickoff & Bauer Hour Special 38:23

6M ago38:23

38:23

Capps and friends tawk Spring Training and other free agents.By Tawk Media

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The Parental Leave Dilemma: Helping Your Nonprofit Leaders Navigate Time Out of the Office with Lacey Kempinski 20:46

6M ago20:46

20:46

If you've ever welcomed a baby into your home, you know how stressful it can be. You don't want to have the stress of what's being left undone at work on top of that. How do we help our nonprofit leaders navigate time out of the office? That’s what I’m discussing with mission-driven fundraiser, Lacey Kempinski on today’s episode. Lacey is focused o…

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Taylor Swift Takes Vegas: Super Bowl Showdown and Million-Dollar Masterpieces Revealed! 1:01:09

6M ago1:01:09

1:01:09

Super Bowl LVIII turned into a great game. The boys tawk about the game, the Halftime Show, Taylor Swift and more! Tragedy at the parade, prayers out to the families. Big Ant has funny stories about Valentines Day, buying tampons & Little League. Young teen sells his art for 1.2 million dollars. The boys argue what New York team will win a champion…

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How One Nonprofit's Training Saved a Postpartum Woman's Life with Nonprofit Leader Lauren Wiley 31:11

6M ago31:11

31:11

Good training has a real impact on those who receive it. It can shift mindsets. It can build skills. It can change the way your organization works. And that's what I want to share with you today. Nonprofit leader, Lauren Wiley, shares how one training at her nonprofit impacted the midwives and doulas they train and ultimately the pregnant and postp…

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Is L&D a Last Resort or a First Response? My Tips to Help Build Relationships in The Workplace 11:37

7M ago11:37

11:37

All too often, L&D feels like a last resort in the workplace. We, as L&D, need to be brought in earlier in the process of decision-making. We have experience and expertise to share and we have value to add, and we can help shape that final decision. In this episode, I’m sharing some tips to help build relationships so that L&D can become the first …

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Taking A Well-Being Approach to Leadership Development with Loretta Turner 24:44

7M ago24:44

24:44

Work is a major contributor to well-being. Your leaders influence the well-being of everyone on their teams. So those leaders become an important part of the conversation. That's why I'm so excited to have well-being strategist Loretta Turner as my guest today. We’re exploring how you can take a well-being approach to leadership development. ▶️ A W…

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4 Tips to Make a Large Cohort of Learners in Your Nonprofit Training Feel More Intimate 11:01

7M ago11:01

11:01

I talk a lot about training as an avenue to create trusting relationships and psychological safety in your nonprofit. But what do you do when the training facilitates a large cohort of learners and it becomes harder to build those relationships? Today I am talking about what you can do to make those large cohorts of learners feel a bit more intimat…

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3 Basic Skills Your Frontline Managers Need with Summer Davies 31:08

7M ago31:08

31:08

The skills you need as an individual contributor are different than the skills you need as a manager. We hear it time and time again - you promote your very best individual contributor to a supervisory position and they struggle because they aren’t equipped with the skills they need. That’s why I’m so excited to have Summer Davies, an award-winning…

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Is Your Staff Prepared To Implement Your New Program or Service? THIS Is How Training Can Help 9:19

8M ago9:19

9:19

Let's say you are kicking off 2024 with a new program or service. Are your staff prepared to implement it? Have they had a chance to build the skills and confidence they need? Or will they be struggling to figure things out on the job? In today’s episode, I’m discussing just how Learning and Development can support your nonprofit as you’re changing…

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Using Humor to Promote Change Management, Leadership Development & Workforce Development with Gita Kulkarni 28:48

8M ago28:48

28:48

Today’s episode is all about humor. I’m not talking about corny jokes or puns, but rather the lightheartedness and energy that you need in your nonprofit to get things done and to help teams work together. My guest, Gita Kulkarni, explains why we need to care about humor and how to use humor as nonprofit Learning and Development leaders. Gita is a …

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24 Learning And Development Tips for Nonprofit Pros to Kick Off 2024 7:49

8M ago7:49

7:49

Hey friend and Happy New Year! Today's episode is a quick one. I wanted to kick off 2024 with something kind of fun and different. I’m sharing 24 tips for L&D leaders. From knowing your worth as an L&D leader to building relationships with other business units and teams, these tips will help you get 2024 off to a great start. Let’s jump right in. ▶…

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End-of-Year Reflection: What Scheduling a Time and a Goal for Reflection Can Do for You And Your Nonprofit Organization 11:42

8M ago11:42

11:42

If you're doing a year-end reflection, you need to listen to this episode. I have some tips for how to do your time of reflection so that you get the most out of it. Because at the end of the day, I want you to learn from this time of reflection because when you learn from what you've done in the past, your perspective changes for what you can do i…

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New York Sports Christmas Special 45:47

9M ago45:47

45:47

Week 15 in the NFL, both the New York Giants and the New York Jets take an L. The New York Jets & Zach Wilson take on the Miami Dolphins & Tua Tagovailoa in a divison rival matchup without Tyreek Hill. However, the Dolphins were able to get Raheem Mostert in the endzone twice and Jaylen Waddle goes for 142 yards as the Jets defense looks like they'…

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Why Setting Clear Expectations May Help Retain Gen Z Staff and Improve Workforce Development 10:33

9M ago10:33

10:33

Do you ever feel like you're having two different conversations with someone? It’s like you're saying one thing, and they are hearing something completely different. This happens regularly in our workplaces. Your Gen Z staff are waiting for you to set clear expectations and if you don't, they just might leave. In this episode, I’m going over three …

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Tommy Devito Changes the VIBES for the New York Giants! 56:22

9M ago56:22

56:22

New York Giants and New York Jets both pick up W’s in Week 14. New York Giants and Tommy Devito beat Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers. The New York Jets destroy the Houston Texans and CJ Stroud goes down…By Tawk Media

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Measuring the Impact of Your Training at Your Nonprofit with L&D Detective Kevin M. Yates 33:14

9M ago33:14

33:14

How do we know when we are successful? And how can we actually measure that? I know this can be frustrating, but it can be done. And who better to guide us than today’s guest, L&D Detective, Kevin M. Yates. I am so excited to have Kevin as a guest, not only is he the L&D detective and an expert on measurement, but he also has his own nonprofit and …

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Juan Soto Trade Talk Moments Before... (Capps Tawk) 25:00

9M ago25:00

25:00

Capps brings in a guest to TAWk New York Yankees and Juan Soto trade rumors that have been swirling around...By Tawk Media

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One Goal, Two Techniques: How L&D Can Prepare Your Workforce for the Future 9:21

9M ago9:21

9:21

The skill sets your staff need are expected to change by 50% in 2027. That's according to LinkedIn’s 2023 Workplace Learning Report. 50% in just a few short years. With so much changing, Learning and Development has a role to play. In today’s episode of the Learning for Good podcast, we are exploring two techniques L&D can use to prepare your staff…

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Is Culture Change Hard? How to Succeed in 2024 with Rebecca Marchiafava 30:43

9M ago30:43

30:43

Culture can be a complex thing and it's what allows you to attract, retain, and develop your staff. That’s why I’m so excited to have Rebecca Marchiafava on the podcast today, to discuss culture change and to help you successfully lead or navigate that change. Rebecca is the founder of Culture Work LLC, where she consults with organizations to deve…

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