The Ambition Coalition is a live-workshop style sales, marketing and leadership podcast to help women in direct sales see strategic, sustainable success and enjoy the freedom it offers to dreamers and doers. We’re digging into topics that move the needle through tangible, actionable frameworks and allow you to actually design a life that you love. Join Melissa and Rebekah weekly for how-to strategies, productivity hacks and vulnerable business-building truths that have created million dollar ...
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Are We There Yet? is about recognizing, defining, and building pathways toward a more sustainable working future. How can we collaborate with others in a way that brings authenticity and durability to our projects and relationships? What tools can we leverage to communicate productively towards a shared goal? What can leaders do to shape where we’re going, and how to get there? Hosts Sonja Ernst and Jamie Hardy are two humans on a quest to understand just where we’re headed, in monthly conve ...
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Re-Alliance is a coalition of field practitioners, policymakers, educators, community leaders and humanitarian and development workers, sharing skills and experience to grow the influence and impact of regeneration in the humanitarian and development sectors. We ask the question, how can we create long-term resilience and abundance while responding to urgent need or crises? Re-Alliance Radio explores themes of regeneration, alongside many special guests.
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On Educating Girls: Creating a World of Possibilities, produced by ICGS and hosted by Trudy Hall, is a robust global conversation among experts who are passionate about the education and healthy development of girls. What is good for girls is at the centre of each episode, as listeners are offered resources, language, tips and programs for educating and empowering young women by those who educate, work with and understand girls.
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The Copy This Podcast is hosted by Kirby Ferguson and presented by the Re:Create Coalition, which represents a cross-section of creators, advocates and consumers seeking to promote balanced copyright laws that foster innovation, creativity and economic growth. This monthly podcast series will feature some of the leading authors, policy minds, legal experts, and members of the creative community to take on the important questions and topics driving the copyright debate today.
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Episode 24 - Ranking Up: When Is It Time to Go For It?
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We're already half way through 2024, and we know you're working hard, hustling every day, and you've been eyeing that next rank. But how do you know if it's actually the right time to push for it? Listen in as we chat about when it's time for you and your team to work towards that next big rank. You'll hear a few top tips, our thoughts on incentive…
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From Meth Lab to Ministry: Leading from Within with Michael Buck
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Have you ever imagined that the leadership skills needed to spin up a regional methamphetamine lab would transfer to leading a church ? While he couldn’t have known his destiny from the start, this is the path Pastor Michael Buck took as he set his inner compass to his true North. As a complement to the core Are We There Yet? season, Sonja and Jami…
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In this episode, Melissa identifies two problems people face when struggling with getting duplication going on their teams. Listen in as she discusses a "sales mindset" vs a "recruiting mindset" and why it's so important to master the skills needed for both. Then, discover why the onboarding meeting is a non-negotiable and be sure to take notes as …
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Episode 22 - How We Really Feel About Convention
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Tune in for a candid convo with Rebekah and Melissa on attending your company’s convention. It’s a peek behind the scenes this week: the good, the bad, and the unexpected! The Ambition Coalition Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.ambition.coalition/ Follow Rebekah on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rebekahfowlkes/ Follow Melissa on Insta…
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Climate Science & Action with Dr. Benjamin Strauss, CEO of Climate Central
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What makes a story—an ancient myth, a newspaper article, even a map—powerful enough to shape a culture? Dr. Benjamin Strauss asks this question every day in his role as CEO and Chief Scientist of Climate Central, a scientific research and news organization focused on hyperlocal, actionable climate communication. Why have cautionary tales of centuri…
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Episode 21 - How To Shut Up the "Shoulding" Part 2
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The weight of womanhood is REAL HEAVY. Pressures, standards and expectations in virtually EVERY part of our lives and the reality that it is STRAIGHT UP IMPOSSIBLE to excel in every single arena. Nevertheless, try we do. That leads to feelings of overwhelm, uncertainty, insecurity, ineffectiveness, guilt, shame and the list. goes. on. What IS possi…
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Episode 20 - How To Shut Up the "Shoulding" Part 1
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The weight of womanhood is REAL HEAVY. Pressures, standards and expectations in virtually EVERY part of our lives and the reality that it is STRAIGHT UP IMPOSSIBLE to excel in every single arena. Nevertheless, try we do. That leads to feelings of overwhelm, uncertainty, insecurity, ineffectiveness, guilt, shame and the list. goes. on. What IS possi…
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Water, Electricity, Gas, Artificial Intelligence: Insights on the Inevitability of AI from Policy Advisor Ami Fields-Meyer
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Imagine AI as a public utility—what would that look like? This episode, Sonja and Jamie ask: What are the hidden societal costs of broad AI adoption? How can we mitigate the implicit bias inherent in the creation of AI? And why are tech companies so interested in universal basic income, anyway? Their guest is Ami Fields-Meyer, a political strategis…
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In this episode, Rebekah and Melissa debunk the myth of the dreaded "summer slump.” Listen in as they discuss: Busy Lives: You’re not the only one scratching your head and asking, “How am I going to do all the things this summer?” We get it, the kids are home and they need their momma, and everyday life is just real busy. Whether it's the holidays,…
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On today's episode, Melissa is doing a quick shot to challenge your thinking and motivate you to reach your next level in your business. We’re diving into a concept that is definitely counterintuitive to most: embracing the struggle. Our brains naturally resist the uncomfortable and unfamiliar, but if we want to achieve our big dreams and goals, we…
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Short 6: Digital wellbeing for girls in the social media age 🌷🛜
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Bullying and high rates of eating disorders and body dysmorphia are constant worries in the age of social media - for girls and the adults who care about them. In a world where young girls spend up to six hours of their day online, it’s important to help them navigate insecurities from the constant comparisons that may lead to feelings of low self-…
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Episode 17- Creating a Culture of Success | Part 2
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This week we are wrapping up our discussion on the 8 key ingredients to building a strong team culture. Our goal is for you to walk away with some tangible strategies and tips that you can implement immediately to help you and your team move closer toward your goals. This two-part leadership series has a downloadable workbook , so be sure to click …
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Episode 16 - Creating a Culture of Success | Part 1
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What if we asked you to take a moment and check the pulse of the current culture on your team right now? If we asked you to define it right now, could you do it? Would you even know where to start? When asking this question while training and coaching, it's usually met with many blank stares, so if you don't know, and you couldn't talk through ways…
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oday’s 10-minute episode is focused on overcoming fear and impostor syndrome and teaching you how to build your confidence muscle. Thinking some people are just “born with” this quality- no way! Let’s debunk that myth and others on the show today. Listen in! Six Figure Systems - Get the course here! https://melissaeickenhorst.com/the-ambition-coali…
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Communicating Climate Urgency: Dr. Zoë Sadokierski and Dr. Timo Rissanen on the Power of Storytelling in the Sixth Extinction
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What happens when a bird no longer recognizes the song of its species? What is the role of art and storytelling in building sustainable worlds? Can AI unchain human creativity and center compassion in our daily lives? As climate change continues to rewrite the rules of existence on Earth, Dr. Zoë Sadokierski and Dr. Timo Rissanen join the podcast t…
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Episode 14 - A Quality of High Performers: Do You Have It?
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What qualities come to mind when you think of a High Performer - achieving, driven, positive, gritty? The High Performance quality we're discussing today might not be as commonly talked about, but it can be a huge indicator of success. Do you have it? Join Rebekah and Melissa as they discuss applying this in every day life as a launch pad to using …
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Reaching the 6-Figure mark in your network marketing business is absolutely achievable for YOU. How do you do it? Listen in as we discuss part 2 of the systems you need to scale to the 6-figure mark and beyond. ANNOUNCEMENT: If you are feeling lost on how to create systems, we got you! The doors are open to our 6 Figure Systems COURSE, and we would…
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Short 5: Why curious girls will save the world 🌍
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‘Curiosity killed the cat’ and ‘don’t speak unless spoken to’ are the kinds of phrases many of us grew up hearing. Yet research shows that cultivating curiosity leads to better learning, creativity, and well-being. Helping girls develop their curiosity has immense benefits. They’re likely to take a keener interest in social justice issues, be more …
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The Intelligence AI Can Never Create: Dr. Rina Bliss on Humans, Creativity, and Our Future
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Intrinsic motivation, curiosity, emotional literacy, mindfulness, learning from our environment: these are aspects of intelligence that are uniquely human, and truly cannot be replicated by AI. Innate and accessible to everyone, these skills have incredible staying power even as our ways of being are shifting at light speed toward destinations unkn…
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Reaching the 6-Figure mark in your network marketing business is absolutely achievable for YOU. How do you do it? Listen in as we discuss the systems you need to scale to the 6-figure mark and beyond. *ANNOUNCEMENT!!! You are invited to join us on our LIVE 2 Day Interactive Workshop Event on April 15th and 16th. We believe that mindset matters, but…
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Episode 11 - 5 Steps: How to Move the Need Forward- Part 2
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Welcome to part 2 of our 2 part series on the five steps needed to help move the needle forward in your business. Don't miss out on this transformative conversation that could be the catalyst for your next breakthrough! Join us as we break down the 5 key actions you need to take to move the needle forward in your business. As a bonus, don't miss ou…
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Episode 10 - 5 Steps: How to Move the Need Forward- Part 1
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In this power-packed 2 part series on The Ambition Coalition, we unveil five steps to help move the needle forward in your business. Whether you're a seasoned network marketer or just starting out, this episode will bring clarity around the mindset needed to see the progress you crave. And as always, we'll provide tangible action steps to implement…
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How We Get There—Pathways to Leadership: Elite Spartan Racer Nick Miles
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Competition, meet collaboration. Solitary grit, meet mutual support. Fierce warrior, meet loyal ally. These seemingly contradictory identities come together in the Spartan Race experience, a symbiotic combination of personal and collective achievement that reveals the outer bounds of who we are and where we can go. As a complement to the core Are W…
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Short 4: Seven Lessons Girls Can Learn from Sport – Even if They’re Not "Sporty"
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Ninety-six percent of female CEOs credit their sports participation in high school as a time when they honed valuable leadership skills. Girls who participate in sports not only cultivate physical fitness, but they also develop essential life skills such as teamwork, leadership, and time management. Movement-based education and sports contribute to…
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Episode 9 - Business Basics 101: The Foundations of Seeing Success
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When it comes to long-lasting success in network marketing, one of the best pieces of advice we could give you is to identify the basic building blocks and then repeat repeat repeat. So much of success is the day in, day out, seemingly unsexy processes that gives you the sexy results. In this episode we’re laying out the basics worth repeating- the…
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Episode 8 - Mastering Consistency Amid Chaos
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Full disclosure: if you've never been in a season of life that feels full, busy or maybe even a little crazy, this episode won't mean much to you. However, for the rest of us, today's conversation is right on time. These seasons can cycle through pretty regularly and in the world of entrepreneurship (especially the high-achieving female variety), l…
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Human-Centric Leadership in the Age of AI: Mickaël Dufourneaud
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What are the true skills humans will need as AI pervades the workplace? How can we use technology to reinforce our humanness and augment our emotional intelligence—even if it has no feelings itself? How can a shared scarf serve as an analogy for authenticity and reciprocity in relationships? Join us as we welcome facilitator, executive & wellness c…
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Episode 7 - Beyond Likes: How to Audit Your Social Media
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Like it or not, in 2024 social media is a big part of our business- lead generation, nurturing your audience, marketing your products, building a personal brand, and of course increasing the like, know and trust factor … there’s a lot going on. There’s an Instagram trending audio right now “all that work and what did it get me?” which is kind of th…
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Speaking Your Truth, with Latricia Barksdale
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“I feel like your voice is your courage…it’s your bravery.” (Culver Girls Academy student) Can there be any connection more vital in a girl’s life than her connection to her voice, her authentic voice? The word “voice” has multiple meanings in the world of girls. Voice is often a term that is used metaphorically to talk about gender equity, implyin…
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Episode 6 - How Raising Your Ambition Can Move You from STUCK to MOTIVATED
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Feeling stuck and unsure of your next move? You're not alone. Join us for an empowering discussion where we tackle the common challenge of business paralysis head-on. In this episode, we dive into the high performance habits of: raising your ambition, positive expectancy, and taking action. We share practical strategies and actionable insights to h…
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Navigating Life Online, with Laura Tierney
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“Social media is a tool. If people aren’t equipped to navigate it positively, you are going to see negative consequences like anxiety and depression…I liken social media to giving students the key to a car….” (Laura Tierney) For better or for worse, the girls in our lives “do” social media; they are “connected” to TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram and mo…
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We're on a mission to give the word "hustle" a PR campaign as we challenge the prevailing notion that "hustle culture" is inherently toxic. Through insightful conversations and personal anecdotes, we hope to offer you a refreshing perspective on work ethic and the pursuit of success. We'll also help you identify the "needle moving" activities in yo…
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Episode 4 - Lies Holding You Back from Success in Your Business
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Melissa and Rebekah are back this week with a candid convo calling out the five lies that might be sabotaging your success. From debunking mindset myths to calling out self-limiting beliefs, they’re sharing their personal journeys and the reality checks that propelled them forward. Get ready to ditch the misconceptions, embrace the hustle, and unlo…
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Episode 3 - How We Recruited Our Six Figure Earners
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Are you wanting to recruit rockstars? That is the ultimate dream and goal in this business model, right? We are super focused on sponsoring people of influence, ones with drive, ambition, people skills and ones that you actually enjoy working with. Today we’re spilling the tea on how we recruited our personally sponsored six-figure earners. Sometim…
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Episode 2 - 8 Mistakes Keeping You From Network Marketing Success
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If you’re listening to The Ambition Coalition show, I’m guessing you’re wanting to see more success in your network marketing business, right? Well, part of doing the right things is avoiding the WRONG things others have done before you. In this episode Melissa and Rebekah talk through five MISTAKES people can make holding them back from hitting th…
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Episode 1 - If I was Starting from Scratch, Here’s What I’d Do
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Do you ever have the thought, “ if only I knew then, what I know now.” Maybe in parenting, marriage, life, or business, but how much further along would you be if you could go back in time and start at the beginning?! We’ve definitely had the same thought, and that’s what we’re talking all about on this episode- if we could go back to when we first…
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Handling Heartbreak, with Angela Terpstra
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“With grief, for me personally, the main thing is letting myself feel it and not trying to pretend it hasn’t happened…Rather than hiding it, I give myself permission to deal with it. (Wycombe student) What we know for sure is that at some point the girls in our life will grieve a loss in their family, in their school or church community, in their w…
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How do we know AI is Conscious? A deep dive with Computational Cognitive Neuroscientist Dr. Megan Peters
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Have you ever considered the possibility of robots and AI systems possessing a consciousness akin to our own? Dr. Megan Peters joins Sonja & Jamie in a compelling conversation on how we can determine whether a system has consciousness—and what that means for people and progress. Dr. Peters shares her insights into the importance of cross-disciplina…
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Setting Healthy Boundaries, with Elizabeth Zeigler
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“We need to work with our young people to help them understand what consent means.” (Elizabeth Zeigler) Unfortunately, the statistics tell us why having the hard conversations with girls about consent and violations of personal space is vital: 1 in 5 middle school students have experienced unwanted sexual contact; 1 in 20 girls have changed schools…
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Connecting with Parents, with Dr. Judith Locke
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“To have a good relationship with your child is extremely important, but not such a good relationship that you are describing your child as your best friend.” (Dr. Judith Locke) Is there any relationship, any connection, more vital, more critical in a young girl’s life than the one she has with her parents on the journey from girlhood to womanhood?…
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Meet Your Hosts, Rebekah Fowlkes and Melissa Eickenhorst
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The Ambition Coalition is a live-workshop style sales, marketing and leadership podcast to help women in direct sales see strategic, sustainable success and enjoy the freedom it offers to dreamers and doers. We’re digging into topics that move the needle through tangible, actionable frameworks and allow you to actually design a life that you love. …
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The Connected Girl, a podcast series curated by the International Coalition of Girls Schools, is an invitation to those who know, love and believe in empowering girls, to engage with the experts we have gathered to understand the power and possibility of the many connections in the lives of girls. National Coalition of Girls' Schools…
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Forging Powerful Relationships, with Dr. Tori Cordiano
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“What we know is that strong, powerful relationships with trusted adults are a protective factor for girls at all levels of development.” (Dr. Tori Cordiano) Girls love to be connected; they are all about relationships, connections in both real and symbolic ways with the world and everything in it. Girls have relationships with peers, with food, wi…
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Embodied Intelligence and AI with Professor Ryan Adams
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Judgment, bias, assumptions, and the unknown: how have we taught machines to navigate uncertainty with the elegance of the human brain? Computational scientist, startup founder, and professor Ryan Adams joins us to discuss how Bayesian inference acts as a compass for AI in a sea of unpredictability. This episode isn't just about binary and code; it…
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Academia, Industry, and AI at a Crossroads: Insights from Joachim Hornegger s1, ep. 3
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Ever wondered how universities are equipping future leaders to navigate the rapidly evolving AI landscape? In this episode, Sonja & Jamie interview computer scientist and Professor Dr. Joachim Hornegger, President of Friedrich-Alexander-Universität, Erlangen-Nürnberg, to explore how universities balance independence in research and education while …
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Short 3: Healthy ways for girls to handle everyday pressure
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You "should’ve… could’ve… would’ve…” is the last thing a girl needs to hear when life turns the heat up.🔥 Pressure is coming from everywhere for the young women we love and lead, so how do we help them face it in healthy and proactive ways? We do it by encouraging them to stay true to themselves, support each other, face anxiety, and spread their w…
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Tigger (Charlie) Kindel on how AI Will Keep Us Honest s1, ep. 2
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Legendary technologist, product visionary, and leadership coach Tigger (Charlie) Kindel winds through the challenges and choices his team made during the early development of Amazon’s Alexa; where AI fits in the continuum of norm-shattering technologies like the printing press and the automobile; and what one supertool can clarify our thoughts like…
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How can we use technology to flow with the cycles that govern our world? Which technology trends may make us better (or worse) communicators? How is AI like a baby, full of potential and in need of some guidance from its elders (humans!)? Join Sonja and Jamie as they explore sustainability in context, and tap into a collective moment when it seems …
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Yikes! Are all the robots-who-take-over-the-world movies coming to life? 🤖 ‘AI in education’ is the hottest topic at the moment, and for good reason. But is it good? Is it bad? Is it both? One thing is for sure: Artificial Intelligence is here to stay. And it’s revolutionizing the way we educate, communicate with, and parent the girls in our lives …
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Short 1: 5 Ways to Help Girls Grow in Resilience
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*Cue pink clouds and the Barbie theme song 🩷 In reality, girls aren’t made of plastic and life isn’t a breeze. How do we teach young women how to face the pressures of life or bounce back from failure? 🌟Join us as we dive into the treasure trove of wisdom from our On Educating Girls podcast vault! Let's unlock the secrets to nurturing unstoppable r…
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