Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Learning to Thrive
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| Ep. 101 - Creating a Culture of Excellence : Employees | 29 mai 2025 | 00:25:14 | |
In today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we’re discussing what it takes to build a culture of excellence by way of intentional leadership. We'll share with you a variety of methods to grow the culture amongst your employees, so it becomes a living thing within your organization. Episode Links: --- Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 100 - Be Willing to Be Bad | 27 mai 2025 | 00:15:27 | |
We're very excited to be sharing our 100th episode of the Learning to Thrive podcast with you! In honor of reaching this milestone, we're discussing why being willing to be bad at something is the push you need to take on whatever it is you're hesitant to start. Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 99 - Parent Education : Setting Expectations and Building Trust | 22 mai 2025 | 00:16:38 | |
In today's episode we discuss building a community with your patrons that extends past just a business/customer relationship. We're sharing communication techniques you can implement within your organization that allow you to share your value with the families you work with, so they can understand your expertise and why you are an important part of their child’s journey. Episode Links: --- Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 98 - May-cember : Managing Periods of High Energy Output | 20 mai 2025 | 00:18:35 | |
Like the winter holiday season, the newness of spring means that May contains plenty exciting things to look forward to, but it also means a jam packed calendar for many - from end of year recitals, graduations, school wrap up - the list can feel never ending. In today's episode we are sharing some strategies to keep you grounded and help preserve your energy as you navigate what we like to call... May-cember! Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 97 - Interview with Brandon Glass : How to Get People to Do What You Want | 15 mai 2025 | 00:21:29 | |
Joining us today is Brandon Glass, here to share about his leadership journey as the PR Manager for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey. We'll discuss how to lead your team in a way that flows with the vision and values of your organization, and also prioritizes practical needs like task execution. Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 96 - Vision Casting Pt. 2 | 13 mai 2025 | 00:22:57 | |
Back with Part 2 of Vision Casting, in today's episode we address the practical ways to implement this powerful tool. Rather than starting at the beginning and mapping out how to get where you want to be, vision casting asks you to envision the process from start to finish and then work your way back with measurable goals. Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 95 - Summer Camp Check In | 08 mai 2025 | 00:12:15 | |
In today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we are reviewing the most impactful pieces of prep-work you can do now to ensure a successful, consistent summer camp experience for your staff, students and families. And, how planning ahead allows you address any outstanding needs before your summer programming commences. Episode Links: Learning to Thrive's FREE Ninja Camp Toolkit --- Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 94 - Vision Casting Pt. 1 | 06 mai 2025 | 00:23:51 | |
In this episode, we’re digging into what happens when you get stuck on how to plan for your big idea, aka your vision. We’ll discuss why getting intimately familiar with what your vision looks like once brought to life is the missing piece you need to sustain forward progress. Episode Links: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey --- Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 93 - 3 Systems for Success | 01 mai 2025 | 00:15:22 | |
In today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we are discussing the three systems we have introduced into our daily operations that have allowed us to level up our attention to detail and quality of communication with our team. Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 92 - Are you Living in Alignment with your Goals? | 29 avr. 2025 | 00:14:05 | |
The beginning of Q2 is the perfect time to evaluate where you are with your goals. The newness of spring brings an opportunity to ask yourself: are you showing up as the person you want to be? And, are your actions in alignment with the values of the person you want to become? Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 91 - Developing Leaders : How We Invest In Our High Potential Employees | 24 avr. 2025 | 00:19:11 | |
In today’s episode we’re sharing about our Emerging Leaders Program, which allows us to invest in our high potential employees by providing them with leadership tools for the future. We will discuss how we identify candidates for this program and what the return on investment is for our organization. Episode Links: Hard Conversations --- --- Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 90 - Leveling Up : The Painful Part | 22 avr. 2025 | 00:17:30 | |
Everyone is familiar with the analogy for growth as represented by a caterpillar's transformation into butterfly, but what often goes unacknowledged is the process that takes place in the middle - the process of emerging from the cocoon. The act of 'leveling up' in any area of our life is required in order for lasting change to take hold. In today's episode we are discussing how this step in the process can be difficult, and even scary, and how we can navigate that. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 89 - How to Choose Programming Partners | 17 avr. 2025 | 00:20:20 | |
Programming partners can be a positive addition to your business, and it's important to choose ones that align with your organization's values. In today's episode of Learning to Thrive we're sharing how we identify and vet potential partners in order to bring the greatest benefit to our organization as well as our customers lives. Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 88 - Hard Conversations & How to Have Them | 15 avr. 2025 | 00:22:56 | |
As a leader in your organization, you are likely no stranger to “hard” conversations. Hard conversations can be daunting, so in today’s episode of Learning to Thrive we are sharing the roadmap we use to facilitate these conversations with confidence. Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 87 - Avoiding Employee Burnout | 10 avr. 2025 | 00:17:18 | |
If you are anything like us at Thrive, your organization experiences cyclical energy expenditure year over year. In today's episode, we touch on how to recognize the "seasons" your business and your staff go through, and how to plan accordingly. Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 86 - Q1 Wrap Up : Goals Check In | 08 avr. 2025 | 00:15:40 | |
We’re sharing an honest check in about our Q1 goals and our plan for Q2. Today’s episode is a great refresher on how to frame your mindset as you approach goal setting, tracking and calibration when things don’t go to plan. Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 85 - The Hard Truth We Feel Like No One is Talking About | 03 avr. 2025 | 00:19:50 | |
In this episode of Learning to Thrive we’re sharing our honest thoughts about the economic unpredictability that we as businesses could be facing, and how in the face of uncertainty, we are choosing a proactive, community-centric approach. Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 84 - Gap vs Gain Mindset | 01 avr. 2025 | 00:12:19 | |
In today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we're reviewing the differences between a gap versus a gain mindset. We'll discuss how shifting from measuring progress against what could be, should be, or we wish it would be, to measuring progress against where you were before, can create a powerful change in your personal satisfaction and productivity. The Gap and the Gain by Dan Sullivan --- Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 83 - End of Q1 : What You Need to be Doing Now for a Successful Q2-4 | 27 mars 2025 | 00:18:57 | |
In today's episode we discuss what actions you should be taking to wrap up your business' Q1, and set yourself up for success in Q2-4. We will review tracking your business vitals as well as how you can be proactive with your decisions as we navigate an uncertain economic climate. --- Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 82 - Braving Trust | 25 mars 2025 | 00:20:21 | |
In today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we explore the concept of “BRAVING Trust” by Brene Brown and discuss how we as leaders can use this framework in our businesses and personal lives to strengthen our relationships. Episode Links: Brene Brown Braving Trust Podcast Episode --- Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 81 - How To Maximize Summer Camp Enrollment | 20 mars 2025 | 00:21:59 | |
On today's episode, we are sharing with you how we learned to maximize our summer camp numbers by creating a camp experience that is enjoyable for camper and staff alike! We will discuss how to determine your cost per hour, the amount of staff needed, and how to maximize your square footage to bring to life an experience that families will want to return for each year. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 80 - Handling Customer Issues (Replay) | 18 mars 2025 | 00:15:41 | |
In today's episode of the Learning to Thrive podcast, we are discussing how to provide exceptional customer service using the HEAT model. In the world of youth sports, it is inevitable that we encounter parents who are advocating for their child's needs, each of which are unique. The HEAT model is our guiding framework for providing unparalleled customer support, allowing us to help those families find the solution that is right for them. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 79 - 3 Lessons We Learned in 3 Years of Hosting our Friendship Meet | 13 mars 2025 | 00:25:03 | |
We just wrapped up the Friendship Meet, our annual gymnastics competition hosted in partnership with our friends at GiGi's Playhouse! In today's episode, we're discussing the lessons we have learned over the years about how to host an event that gyms and families want to return for, and how to create an impactful experience that goes beyond the sport. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 78 - Parents of Competitive Athletes: Praising the Process | 11 mars 2025 | 00:17:28 | |
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we dive into an important topic for parents of competitive athletes: the power of praising the process, rather than the results. While it's easy to get caught up in outcomes like wins and trophies, we explore why focusing on effort and dedication is key to creating a healthy sports experience for your child. --- Blog Post : Praise the Process --- Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 77 - 5 Fun & Easy Ways to Keep Your Staff Happy (Replay) | 06 mars 2025 | 00:14:40 | |
If you are a team lead, director, or facility owner - look no further for strategies on how to boost staff morale and maintain a supportive, happy team environment. The techniques you will find in today's episode are generally easy, and definitely enjoyable for all involved. Try these fresh ideas out with your team, and let us know how it goes! Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 76 - Keeping Your Peace in the Midst of Chaos (Replay) | 04 mars 2025 | 00:16:07 | |
Join us as we explore practical strategies and personal insights on how to cultivate a sense of calm amidst the global chaos that surrounds us. Whether you're navigating personal challenges, societal pressures, or the sometimes overwhelming pace of life, this episode offers tools to help you find your footing and reclaim your peace. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 75 - Creating Your Budget (Replay) | 27 févr. 2025 | 00:31:16 | |
In this episode we will discuss the power of strategic financial planning, and explore practical tips on allocating resources effectively, managing expenses, and maximizing profits. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this episode will equip you with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed decisions, drive growth, and ensure the long-term success of your organization. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 74 - 3 Places to Splurge & 3 Places to Save | 25 févr. 2025 | 00:17:11 | |
In this episode, we’re discussing how we balance between splurging and saving when it comes to business expenses. We’ll share the areas we deem worth investing a little extra, versus the places where we trim costs for bigger long-term savings. Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 73 - Deliberate Practice | 20 févr. 2025 | 00:11:16 | |
Today’s episode of Learning to Thrive is about deliberate practice, a simple 4-part formula for helping high achievers continue to achieve at that level. We’ll take you through each step, and help you understand how to apply deliberate practice in your life. Episode Links: --- Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 72 - 4 Things to Prepare for Economic Uncertainty | 18 févr. 2025 | 00:28:19 | |
In today’s Learning to Thrive episode, we dive into strategies for businesses to navigate economic uncertainty. We’ll discuss understanding your finances, building cash safety nets, and how to position your business as the go-to destination for customers' disposable income, even when budgets are tight. These practical tips will help you weather uncertain economic climates. Episode Links: --- Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 71 - Habit Stacking | 13 févr. 2025 | 00:09:52 | |
In today's episode, we're discussing habit stacking. Leveraging your existing habits to build new ones can help prevent you from feeling overwhelmed, and make it easier to follow through. We will also give you a couple of real-life examples of how you can habit stack in your daily routine. Episode Links: Atomic Habits by James Clear --- Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 70 - Three Keys To Finding And Keeping Good Coaches | 11 févr. 2025 | 00:19:43 | |
In today’s episode of Learning to Thrive we discuss how to hire high-quality coaches, and how to keep those high-quality coaches. We will share about the application, interview and training processes we have fine-tuned over our 16 years in business, which allow us to connect with potential hires that align with our organization’s values. Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 69 - How You Talk To Yourself Matters | 06 févr. 2025 | 00:10:15 | |
Self-compassion can shape our health, our mental wellbeing, and the outcome of our ability to accomplish great things. Do you talk to yourself with kindness in life’s stressful moments, or can you be your own worst critic? Today we discuss how to change the way you speak to yourself during those big moments. Episode Links: --- Self-Compassion by Kristen Neff --- Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 68 - Monthly Review: Creating a Habit of Tracking Metrics That Matter | 04 févr. 2025 | 00:18:11 | |
Starting 2025 off with a strategy to audit your ‘business vitals’ in real time, rather than waiting until a moment of need, will allow you to catch trends earlier and capitalize on the positives as well as proactively address the negatives. In today’s episode, we will share with you the three vitals we track to keep our organization healthy. Show Links: Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 67 - Feeling Overwhelmed? - Bottom Level Of The Pyramid Check In | 30 janv. 2025 | 00:15:01 | |
When life get's overwhelming, we go back to our Thriving Pyramid to assess what cracks we need to address in order to boost our energy and balance our stress. In today's episode, we're sharing a quick activity that will help you assess the status of your Thriving Pyramid's base, and how you can address those cracks when you find them. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 66 - Summer Camps: 3 Things to Make for a Successful Summer | 28 janv. 2025 | 00:21:53 | |
With having just launched our summer camp registration at Thrive, we are in the mindset of preparing for summer, and we want to encourage our listeners to be there too! Getting schedules out early, planning in advance, and looking through the lens of the customer will help you to plan your most successful summer yet. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 65 - Going Again Even When it Feels Hard | 23 janv. 2025 | 00:11:08 | |
We often have a vision for how our new year is going to go, especially if we took the time to map out our goals and create a plan. In today's episode, we are here to encourage you to reassess and go again if things have not started off the way you planned. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 64 - Annual Appraisals Pt. 2 | 21 janv. 2025 | 00:16:45 | |
In part 1 of our annual appraisals segment we shared with you the why behind our annual appraisal process, as well as how we structure them. We are back today to conclude this segment by sharing how to implement the data these appraisals provide within your organization. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 63 - 2 Questions That Will Level Up Your Goal Setting | 16 janv. 2025 | 00:09:29 | |
January is a big time for goal setting, and thinking about where we want to be and what we want to be doing in 2025. On today's episode of Learning to Thrive, we are brining you 2 questions to add to your goal setting process that will take your success rate to the next level. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 62 - Taking Advantage of the Winter Months: Impactful Events | 14 janv. 2025 | 00:21:36 | |
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we're sharing five different events with you that you can plug into your facility's schedule to build connection with your community. With the cold weather and shorter days, outdoor play can be a challenge, making winter the perfect time to get new families through your doors. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 61 - Word of the Year | 09 janv. 2025 | 00:10:44 | |
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, where we're discuss the New Year's strategy of choosing a 'Word of the Year.' This simple exercise can help you stay grounded in your mission for the year and maintain focus on your goals. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 60 - Goal Setting for your Business: What's your One Thing? | 07 janv. 2025 | 00:16:31 | |
In this episode of Learning to Thrive, we discuss how to identify the one thing that is going to move your business forward this year. We'll help you get clear on your goals and priorities so you can feel confident about leveling up in 2025. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 59 - Lessons in Thriving with Brandon Glass | 02 janv. 2025 | 00:23:10 | |
We are excited to bring you our first Learning to Thrive guest interview, featuring Brandon Glass! Brandon is a member of our coaching team, and is sharing with us today his lessons in thriving that he has learned throughout the course of his rich career as Iron Man for Marvel Universe Live, and ASL interpreter, the Tour PR Manager for Ringling Brothers, and more. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 58 - Culture Pt. 3 (Replay) | 31 déc. 2024 | 00:21:58 | |
Culture Pt. 3 takes the core values developed in Pt. 1 & 2 and helps you develop tools to measure your commitment to your core values. When you first begin on your Culture and Core Value journey, motivation and excitement is high, you come up with amazing ideas and values you want your company to live by! But what happens 6 month to a year later when the mundane of day to day business dealings starts to burn out that excitement? How can you make sure you are continuing to live out your core values? This episode will give you 4 actionable tools for you to implement to help you track and measure your companies commitment to your core values and living the culture you aim to create. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 57 - Culture Pt. 2 (Replay) | 26 déc. 2024 | 00:14:14 | |
Culture Pt. 2 explores the importance of core values, and how to develop values that will stand the test of time and help guide your company into the future. Company culture is a living, breathing, thing that is sustained by core values. Choosing values that are impactful and resonate with both your leadership team and your general staff will help your company to continue to grow and Thrive as you do so. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 56 - Culture Pt. 1 (Replay) | 24 déc. 2024 | 00:09:16 | |
Welcome to the first episode of our culture series! In this episode we will take you through how to evaluate your organization's current culture, and how to visualize what you want your organization's culture to be. Don't forget to join us for the next part in this series where we teach you how to take the actionable steps necessary to bring that ideal culture to life. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 55 - Your Business End of Year Review | 19 déc. 2024 | 00:20:51 | |
In our last episode, we reviewed your personal achievements, goals, and how you've allocated your time throughout the past year. Today, we're shifting our focus to examine your professional accomplishments. We'll guide you through our review process designed to equip you with the necessary data and insights. you need to step into the upcoming year with confidence, fully informed and ready to make strategic decisions that will drive your business forward. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 54 - Your Personal End of Year Review | 17 déc. 2024 | 00:17:54 | |
In this episode, we are sharing with you our end-of-year review process which is designed to empower you with a clear understanding of your personal achievements over the past year, leveraging measurable and quantitative data so you are able to reflect back on how you spent your time and where you spent your energy. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 53 - Annual Appraisals Pt. 1 | 12 déc. 2024 | 00:16:08 | |
At Thrive, our annual appraisal process isn't a yearly obligation, it's a powerful tool to celebrate successes, unify our culture, and gather important data to help us level up in the new year. In this episode we'll share the elements of our review system, as well as benefits of implementing this thoughtful process in your own organization. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||
| Ep. 52 - Visualization | 10 déc. 2024 | 00:15:27 | |
Visualization is a powerful tool that athletes and leaders alike can benefit from. Today we discuss how imagining your success can boost your confidence, as well as sharpen your clarity on what it is you want to achieve. Be sure to include your phone number or email so we can respond to your message! | |||