Best Smashing Theory Podcasts (2024)

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Communist Radio #2: Books Not Bombs! 31:23

1h ago31:23

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In episode two of Communist Radio, Ben Gliniecki and Fiona Lali sit down to discuss Israel’s terrorist attack on Lebanon, why polls reveal an increase in support for communism, as well as answering some common myths about Marxism.✊ Join the Revolutionary Communist Party: https://communist.red/join📰 Subscribe to The Communist and In Defence of Marxi…

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Nigeria Erupts - Build the Solidarity Campaign 21:37

8m ago21:37

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In August protestors took to the streets in towns and cities across Nigeria in anger at the deepening social and economic crises gripping the country. , felt by ordinary Nigerians as a worsening cost of living crisis. But the state, led by the government of President Bola Tinubu, cracked down hard. Hundreds of activists have been detained without c…

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Episode 216: What is a Choir “Warm-up” Anyway with the LSHS Choirs

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I have published many peeks into my classroom before on the show. I have never shown you our opening class minutes before. This is where the real work happens. The “warm-up.” Or, as I would rather call it, “voice building time.” In this episode, you will have a front row seat (video version recommended on YouTube and Clips on TikTok!) to the openin…

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How to Deal With Imposter Syndrome as a Coach 20:43

39m ago20:43

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Imposter syndrome! We all deal with it, here's how to quash those insecurities and step into your power as a coach. Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia -- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all they need to build a career they love and transform lives, on their terms. Become a life coach, a…

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The role of British imperialism today 48:06

17m ago48:06

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In this latest episode of Marxist Voice, Ben Gliniecki outlines the role of British imperialism today, and how communists can fight to overthrow it.📚 Get your hands on Marxist classics like Lenin's 'Imperialism: The Highest Stage of Capitalism': https://wellredbooks.co.uk/✊ Join the Revolutionary Communist Party: https://communist.red/join📰 Subscri…

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Episode 215: Thinking in the Language of Music with Libby Larsen

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When I work with emerging composers trying to get noticed, I ask them “What are you trying to be noticed FOR?”- Libby Larsen. Could the social media environment incentivize non-musical answers to this question? In this episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with the remarkable composer Libby Larsen about her journey into the world of music. We di…

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Don't Make These Critical Mistakes With Your Podcast Marketing w/ Ana Xavier 1:13:15

2h ago1:13:15

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Utilizing social media for your podcast can be a multi-faceted endeavor. When I say podcasting has a lot of moving parts, how you promote and market your show, as well as how you utilize social media to gain visibility, are major parts of the overall podcasting equation. How you utilize mediums like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Twitter (I refuse to…

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Are You In? Coaching is a Social Movement That's Changing the World 46:10

6h ago46:10

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Lumia CEO Noelle Cordeaux sat down with Lumia instructor Chris Clark to discuss how coaching is evolving into a powerful social movement. The global pandemic forced many of us to confront a haunting question: "Is this all there is?" This collective awakening has fueled a surge in demand for coaching, as people seek ways to create more meaningful li…

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Communist Radio #1: The Communists are coming! 23:15

17h ago23:15

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Welcome to Communist Radio, the brand new podcast series by the Revolutionary Communist Party.Each episode, we will dissect the key political events of the week from a Marxist perspective, as well as how our Party is responding to them, by building a revolutionary alternative.This week, Ben Gliniecki and Fiona Lali sit down to discuss the crisis in…

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How We Make Podcasts at Bombtrack Media w/ Jason Cercone, Erin Marks, & Pete Mansmann 29:30

10d ago29:30

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THIS JUST IN: A podcast can serve as a key pillar in all of your marketing and branding efforts! From a single podcast episode, you have at your disposal a bank of content that can be utilized throughout your entire digital footprint - social media, blogs, website, videos, emails, and much more. If you want to adopt podcasting as a key component of…

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Episode 214: Church to School- Gospel in Academia with Dr. Emorja Roberson

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For those who sing Black Sacred music, “it is The Academy of the Black Church that taught us.”-Emorja Roberson. To see if you are a convincing performer of this art form, go to a Black Church and sing it. See how they receive you. In this episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Emorja Roberson, the first African American DMA in Choral …

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If You Want to Be an Impactful Podcast Guest, Here's What You Do with Mischa Zvegintzov 1:09:12

7d ago1:09:12

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Podcast guesting is a tremendous way to grow your brand presence, network at a very high level, and make genuine connections that can open up a world of opportunity. IF...you do things right. Too often, podcasters welcome professionals to collaborate with them on their podcasts only to get hit with a transactional approach and nonstop sales pitches…

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Turning Blockers to Breakthroughs as a Coach 44:52

7d ago44:52

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In a recent conversation on the Everything Life Coaching podcast, Lumia co-founders John Kim and Noelle Cordeaux get very real about the impact of personal and professional challenges on their coaching journeys. Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia -- at Lumia, we train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure they’ve got all t…

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133. Trade Union Congress 2024 27:28

10d ago27:28

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133. Trade Union Congress 2024If the trade unions were to take the first steps towards building a political alternative it could rapidly build into a mass force to challenge Labour, the populist and far right, and to fight for the socialist change we need. So far, the union leaders have stubbornly resisted such an initiative. But in this changed po…

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Episode 213: A Back to School Focus From the Convention Floor

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It’s Labor Day weekend. We are almost all back to school. This is the time that makes or breaks your whole school year. This summer I got a booth at the Missouri Choral Directors conference and pulled colleagues in to share their thoughts. Why are adolescent boys so turned off by choir? How important is music reading for All State choir? Should maj…

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On-Point Podcast Strategies That No One Is Talking About with Nichole Eaton 1:09:39

20d ago1:09:39

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I've got some breaking news for you: There's more than one way to grow a successful podcast. I'll say that again for everyone in the back: THERE'S MORE THAN ONE WAY TO GROW A SUCCESSFUL PODCAST! Too often, podcasters get locked into a specific way of producing their content because someone else told them it's the only way to do it. In reality, grow…

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Coaching Niches That Smash The Status Quo 31:43

17d ago31:43

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In this week's episode, John and Noelle explore normative expectations set by our society and how new emerging coaching niches are out there smashing the status quo. Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia Coaching. We train and certify impact-driven coaches, making sure our graduates have all they need to build a practice they love tha…

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Episode 212: Wrestling With Tradition with Craig Hella Johnson

29d ago

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The “Choral Music Canon” is one of the many concepts that I believe can only be grappled with if we are able to hold two conflicting truths in mind. It is crucial for us to hold great art in high esteem, while recognizing that we won’t all agree on what makes the list. Renowned American choral director Craig Hella Johnson joins me this week to give…

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ICF Core Competency: Listens Actively 25:00

22d ago25:00

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Discover the ICF Core Competency of Active Listening in coaching. Learn the six sub-competencies and how they enhance understanding, trust-building, and change. In the field of professional coaching, the International Coach Federation (ICF) Core Competencies guide coaches in their practice and professional development. These core competencies satis…

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How can communists fight for oppressed nations? 39:21

22d ago39:21

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The national question is one of the most complex questions that Marxists must be able to answer, and has a renewed importance today, as the crisis of capitalism inflames national questions that were once considered fully resolved.In this talk, Jack Tye Wilson outlines Lenin and the Bolsheviks' approach and how it developed, the colonial revolutions…

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Episode 211: Smashing Cultural Barriers in Classical Music with Babatunde Akinboboye-Audio Only 1:03:05

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Having some very weird tech issues today. Shownotes from normal post Known online as Babatunde “Hip Hopera,” this week’s guest may look like he is just out there having fun on TikTok. But, a closer look shows an artist doing innovative, and incredibly important work bridging the gaps between musical worlds. From West Coast hip-hop fan to opera sing…

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Episode 211: Smashing Cultural Barriers in Classical Music with Babatunde Akinboboye

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Known online as Babatunde “Hip Hopera,” this week’s guest may look like he is just out there having fun on TikTok. But, a closer look shows an artist doing innovative, and incredibly important work bridging the gaps between musical worlds. From West Coast hip-hop fan to opera singer, this week’s guest Babtunde Akinboboye‘s journey is a fusion of ge…

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A Masterclass In Content Repurposing For Hosts & Guests with Lyndsay Phillips 1:09:00

1M ago1:09:00

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RECORDED LIVE ON 8.14.24 Repurposing your podcast content should be at the very top of your priority list. Whether you host your own show or leverage guest appearances to grow your brand, this content gives you an abundance of reusable assets that can be utilized across your entire digital footprint. This is one of the primary points of focus at Bo…

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Where is Britain going? 48:05

1M ago48:05

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Little over a month after Starmer's landslide election victory, Britain has been thrown into turmoil, with far-right riots and attacks, as well as impressive counter mobilisations.These events are a foretaste of the instability in store, as British capitalism sinks deeper into crisis.In this episode, taken from the opening talk of the recent RCP su…

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Episode 210: Jazz and Theory in the Choral Classroom with David von Kampen

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Should vocal jazz join other forms of ensemble singing in the “mainstream” of music education? Or does best fit within a niche? In our second episode of the brand new “GIA/Walton” series, I am excited to bring you another fascinating and useful conversation. This time, with composer and vocal jazz advocate, David von Kampen. In this discussion, we …

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The New Focus of Let's Blow This Up, Podcast Theory, & More with Jason Cercone 41:18

1M ago41:18

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ORIGINALLY RECORDED LIVE WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7TH If you've been tuning in to Let's Blow This Up Live since it first debuted in May of 2024, you know the conversations have been unscripted, real, and, if I may...spectacular. You may have also picked up on another trend: the majority of these sitdowns have focused on the art, science, psychology, and b…

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Relational Fitness Coaching: An Antidote to the Loneliness Epidemic! 25:58

1M ago25:58

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In this episode, John Kim and Noelle Cordeaux delve into the rise of relational fitness coaching and the pressing need for meaningful connections in today's disconnected world. Discover the role of communication, empathy, and active listening in fostering deep connections, and explore how coaches can help empower individuals to build authentic and …

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How to smash the far right – a communist perspective 28:38

2M ago28:38

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⚠ Apologies for the poor audio quality. A piece of equipment malfunctioned. But since the analysis is so important we uploaded this anyway. Rest assured that we will have this fixed for the next episode.In the past week, Britain has been shaken by a wave of far-right violence, with migrants, asylum-seekers and Muslim communities facing intimidation…

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Episode 209: Research vs. Reality with Ellie Johnson

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I find that too often, as practicing teachers we either ignore new research all together, or we read the boiler plate summary, take it as gospel and move on without examining it critically. Ellie Johnson tries to help us thread the needle. Ellie is a PhD Music Education candidate and researcher, and the host of The Merfy Pod. She loves to dive in t…

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Badass Tips For Niching Down, Reinventing Your Career, & Elevating Your Podcast w/ Karin Freeland 1:05:52

1M ago1:05:52

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PREVIOUSLY RECORDED LIVE 7.31.24 Ever get that nagging feeling of just burning everything to the ground and starting over? Don't lie...we've all been there. Sometimes, it's forced upon us by unfortunate circumstances (downsizing, layoffs, etc). Other times, feelings of frustration and being stuck in neutral can bring these emotions raging to the su…

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Living in Alignment: The Key to Authenticity and Fulfillment (ft. Charisse M. Williams) 44:13

2M ago44:13

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Alignment is about living in a way that feels true to who you are and what you want out of life. As a life coach, getting a handle on living in alignment is key—not just for you to live your own best life, but for your ability to guide your clients effectively. In this episode of the Everything Life Coaching podcast, Noelle Cordeaux and leadership …

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What Happens When A Coach Gives Advice (And Why You Shouldn't) 25:29

2M ago25:29

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After coaching for more than a decade, John and Noelle share their insights into what can happen when coaches give advice. Does it help or harm? And if advice-giving isn't empowering for the client, what can coaches do instead? (This is a re-broadcast from May 2023.) Everything Life Coaching is brought to you by Lumia-- at Lumia, we train and certi…

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Episode 208: Choir is Not my Family, Do I Still Belong? With Dr. Jason Dungee

2M ago

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Often in choral instruction, we utilize the word “family” to describe the cohesiveness of our ensembles. But what about the students who don’t view choir as their family? Can we be ok with the idea that singers come to us for many different reasons? But what happens when students DON’T want to be in the family? What if you have students that truly …

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A Deep Dive Into the Impact of AI On Business & Podcasting w/ Nick Nalbach | Let's Blow This Up Live 7.24.24 1:09:13

2M ago1:09:13

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PREVIOUSLY RECORDED LIVE ON 7.24.24 Have you embraced AI in your practices yet? You should...because it's not going anywhere. And if history is any guide, its ascent will be rapid and revolutionary...meaning NOW is the time to understand how it can impact what you do on a daily basis. I'm pumped to be joined by Nick Nalbach, Co-Founder of NextGen P…

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Episode 207: Next Gen Music Education with Mak Barton

2M ago

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I frequently engage in and read discussions with young music educators about the ways in which the music education profession is or is not “adapting with the times.” As always, the answer to that is yes. And no… Mak Barton is a second year teacher in Maryland who I found on her wildly entertaining TikTok account that is fast approaching 100k follow…

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Is Life Coaching a Scam? 53:49

2M ago53:49

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Is professional coaching a scam? Recent articles in major publications like The New York Times and ProPublica have cast a critical eye on the life coaching industry, highlighting serious concerns about unethical practices and questionable training programs. Lumia is a leader in the coaching industry and we believe it's important to address these is…

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132. Tories Smashed! Build The Socialist Opposition 28:33

2M ago28:33

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Not just booted out. The Tories have been crushed. The electorate has punished them for 14 years of austerity, attacks on the working class, lies and corruption. The result, in terms of the number of seats, is a Labour landslide, but enthusiasm for Keir Starmer’s Labour was absent from this general election. The absolute vote for Labour was 9.6 mil…

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Why Leadership, Communication, and Human Interaction Will Never Go Out of Business with Mike Nassar | LBTU Live 7.10.24 1:02:03

2M ago1:02:03

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PREVIOUSLY RECORDED LIVE ON 7.10.24 As we've talked about a lot on this show, we live in amazing times where technology continues to advance, evolve, and give us new ways to accomplish goals and grow our brands. But regardless of how far AI and automation goes, the fundamentals that make businesses hum - leadership, communication, human interaction…

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Episode 206: Building Enduring Classroom Culture with Dr. Kari Adams

2M ago

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As teachers, we often try to build culture and foster a sense of belonging by seeking out the “right checklist” of games, ice breakers, fun warm-ups, and even classroom wall art. However, these are just the frosting, not the cake. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Kari Adams from the University of Missouri to discuss the essential ingredients for…

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Why Should You Get Your ICF Credential? 43:23

2M ago43:23

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At this time, the coaching industry is experiencing significant growth. The wellness economy is projected to surge from $5.6 trillion to $8.5 trillion by 2027. The rise in popularity of coaching has been heightened by global events like the pandemic, which sparked a collective realization about the importance of purpose and meaning in our lives. Fo…

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How can communists use elections? 58:36

2M ago58:36

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Fiona Lali's election campaign shows that revolutionary ideas can connect with wide layers of people. In this episode, we sit down with Daniel Morley to discuss elections, parliaments, and broader questions around communist methods and tactics.🔗 Read Daniel's article here: https://communist.red/communists-and-elections-parliament-positions-and-the-…

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Episode 205: Teaching Our Choirs to Listen with James Jordan

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“If you don’t learn what listening is, your choirs will never sing in tune.” James Jordan is one of the most prolific choral conductors in the modern era. Not just in terms of performance and recordings, but also in scholarship and pedagogy. Introducing, the NEW GIA/Walton Series on Choralosophy! I recently had the privilege of attending two sessio…

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How to Host a Successful Coaching Retreat (ft. John Kim) 37:49

3M ago37:49

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Hosting retreats can be a transformative experience for both you as a coach as well as for your participants. Whether you're planning a small, intimate gathering or a larger event, the process involves careful planning and attention to detail. Lumia Coaching co-founder John Kim has hosted retreats and events of all sizes – from large gatherings to …

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Why bourgeois democracy is a dictatorship of the rich 42:54

2M ago42:54

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We’re told we live in a democracy, but whether we vote for Starmer or Sunak, we’re going to get pretty much the same thing. What’s democratic about that?We’re told we have rights like freedom of speech and a free press, but the government is banning protests and the newspapers are all owned by billionaires. What’s the point of these “rights” if the…

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Episode 204: Literacy Live Hive Mind (Highlights with the Community)

3M ago

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Recently, we offered a free virtual meetup to practice “Choir Nerdery.” If you missed it, I have carefully curated some of the most useful and interesting moments for this episode. Discussion topics were derived from survey responses from 120 educators. The full 2 hour and 15 minute work session is available unedited over at Patreon or Substack for…

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What's Next In the Evolution of Podcasting, Tech, & AI with Anika Jackson | LBTU Live 6.26.24 1:06:46

3M ago1:06:46

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PREVIOUSLY RECORDED LIVE ON 6.26.24 We are living in exciting times. Regardless of some of the crazy and unpredictable things unfolding in our society, the growth and evolution of technology and Artificial Intelligence (AI) is unparalleled. If you're resisting it, it's time to change your perspective... And what you're about to consume may just hel…

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The Transformative Power of Pilgrimage and Walking (ft. Chris Clark) 35:37

3M ago35:37

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One trend that has been gaining attention is the concept of pilgrimages and the profound connection people have with walking in nature. Chris Clark's unique practice, which combines leadership coaching, spiritual mentorship, and shamanic healing, makes her the perfect person to dive into this topic alongside Lumia founder, Noelle Cordeaux. Chris Cl…

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ICF Core Competency: Maintains Presence 45:19

3M ago45:19

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Maintains Presence means that a coach “is fully conscious and present with the client, employing a style that is open, flexible, grounded and confident.” In the field of professional coaching, the International Coach Federation (ICF) Core Competencies guide coaches in their practice and professional development. These core competencies satisfy two …

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Why Capitalism can't escape the crisis 38:21

3M ago38:21

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15 years after the collapse of Lehman Brothers, the economy is once again taking a turn for the worse. The past decade and a half has seen capitalism go from disaster to disaster. Instability and chaos are the new normal.Whether it’s environmental crises, economic crises or political crisis, the world has lurched from one extraordinary event to ano…

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Episode 203: Programming as Storytelling with Donald Nally

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“It is not my job to answer the questions. It’s my job to ask the questions.” Programming for our choirs carries with it a wide range of challenges, from the skill levels of our groups, and their needs to the considerations of speaking to an audience. There are many ways to wrestle with this balance. Renowned conductor of the Crossing Donald Nally …

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