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Final Episode of Season Three. Stay tuned for updates on Season Four.

Musical Facilitation Methods - Dan Miller - Part 2 of 2

• Why music makes experiences better
• What are your favorite musical activities?
• What role does music have in empathy and compassion?
• What is the future of musical facilitation?

Dan Miller is the President and Chief Consultant of Fifth Pillar Consulting. Dan loves Experiential Education, Leadership Development, and Shenanigans.


LinkedIn: Dan Miller
Website: fifthpillarconsulting.com
Email: Dan@fifthpillarconsulting.com


Shoutouts and References:
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
Billy Boughey
Sean Specie
Chad Littlefield
Joseph Cook
Lorilei Dreibelbis
The Muppet Movie
High Five Adventures
Phil Brown
Dancing with Scissors
Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT)
Bring Training to Life workshop
Jeff Goldberg
Live and Learning Consulting


What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
Want to create learn how to create the perfect environment for learning? Our Bring Training To Life workshop is for you. Thank you to everyone who enjoyed Season Three of the WorkPlay Solutions Podcast.

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Musical Facilitation Methods - Dan Miller - Part 1 of 2

• Why music makes experiences better
• How do incorporate music into experiential learning events
• What is the human orchestra?
• When is the last time you did something for the first time?

Dan Miller is the President and Chief Consultant of Fifth Pillar Consulting. Dan loves Experiential Education, Leadership Development, and Shenanigans.


LinkedIn: Dan Miller
Website: fifthpillarconsulting.com
Email: Dan@fifthpillarconsulting.com


Shoutouts and References:
Emotional Intelligence
EQi
Dr. Chris Auger
Ms. Hall
"Simon Says" - Michelle Cummings, Scott Gurst
Fox in Socks by Dr. Suess
Bobby McFaren
Jacob Collier
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
Techno-folk Extravaganza
Keller Williams
Victor Wooten



What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
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Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

SEASON FIVE OF WORKPLAY SOLUTIONS PODCAST WILL RETURN ON JANUARY 10th, 2023.

Special Announcement: WorkPlay Solutions Podcast is going on vacation. We will return with 12 weekly episodes per season.

Want more great WorkPlay content? Or need a laugh while we're gone? Check out our stories on Medium.

https://medium.com/@workplaysol

Thank you to all our wonderful guests from seasons 1-4.
Rhonda Campbell
Teddy Sanders
Jonathan Weaver
Phil Brown
David Lillie
Dr. Chris Auger
Donald Harper
Stacie Marshall
Sasha Griffin
Dr. Dub Darville
Tyler Travis
Chris Spinks
Lucinda Martinelli
Bryn Lottig
Iggy Perillo
Jim Karwisch
Dr. Matt Champagne
Dr. Alan Hughes
Billy Boughey
Sean Specie
Dana Harper
Dr. Marc Hunsaker
Alexandra Goodrich


Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

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Special Episode: The unofficial Ep. 0 of WorkPlay Solutions Podcast. This unscripted and humorous conversation between Mark & Rhonda was recorded two weeks before Ep. 01.

What do you hope for in launching a podcast? What is Rhonda's passion? Why do we focus on trivial stuff sometimes? What's the deal with your grandson's hair?

Guest: Rhonda Campbell | Professional Coach, Addiction Advocate & Most Interesting Woman in the World


Shoutouts and References:
Jim Karwisch
Tony Campolo
Jess
Narcotics Anonymous


Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

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Part 2 of 2. How did your school use Strengths Finder? What is an art project you are proud of? Who are the artists that inspire you? How have art and improv made you a better human? What's something embarrassing you've done on a Zoom call?

Guest: Alexandra Goodrich | Art Teacher, Painter, Improv performer, English tutor, Renaissance woman
https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.joy.goodrich
https://www.instagram.com/brain.cake.yt

Shoutouts and References:
Clifton Strengths Finder
Demetri Martin
Jim Karwisch
Your Secret's Safe with Gus podcast
XYZ
15th Century Stationary Improv
Rosetta Stone


Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

If you want unforgettable events and training that's fun, for real fun, get started today at https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

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Part 1 of 2. Why does art matter? Who are the artists that inspire you? How has improv made you a better teacher? What should Porky the Pig sound like?

Guest: Alexandra Goodrich | Art Teacher, Painter, Improv performer, English tutor, Renaissance woman
https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.joy.goodrich

Shoutouts and References:
Orrin Morris
Jim Karwisch
High Museum of Art
Rosetta Stone
MoMA
AEE International Conference- Mark is presenting "8 Rs of Leading Activities."
Rome Business Expo- Nov 3, 2022
Justin Bieber
Art Matters by Neil Gaiman, Chris Riddell (Illustrator)
Whose Line is it Anyway?
Long-form improv
Bossy Pants by Tina Fey
The Second City- Chicago
Training Magazine
Training Conference and Expo
Andy Warhol
Venus De Milo
The Great Sphinx of Giza
Abarat by Clive Barker
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Lina Iris Viktor
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

If you want unforgettable events and training that's fun, for real fun, get started today at https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

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Debunking College and Career Myths. Part 2 of 2.

What are the five dysfunctional beliefs college students and their parents have about career planning? How do the five myths create intense pressure on students? What is parallel planning and how can it help students get unstuck? What happens if robots replace humans in HR?

Guest: Dr. Marc Hunsaker | Dean of Personal and Professional Development, Berry College
https://www.berry.edu/ppd/career/
Email: mhunsaker@berry.edu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berrycppd


Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Berry College Center for Personal and Professional Development
Rome, GA
Michigan State University
Dr. Phil Gardner
Stanford Life Design Lab
Parallel Planning
Odyssey Planning


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Debunking College and Career Myths. Part 1 of 2.

What are the five dysfunctional beliefs college students and their parents have about career planning? What does the Center for Personal and Professional Development do? What's so unique about Berry College's student work program? What kind of bacon should Mark dress up as for Halloween?

Guest: Dr. Marc Hunsaker | Dean of Personal and Professional Development, Berry College
https://www.berry.edu/ppd/career/

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Berry College Center for Personal and Professional Development
Berry College LifeWorks
Rome Floyd Chamber- Ribbon Cutting on August 30th, 2022
Rome, GA
Rome Business Expo- November 3rd, 2022
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives- Augusta, GA
The Karate Kid
The Dukes of Hazzard
Kermit the Frog
Kevin Bacon
Katie (Malcolm) Carter
Michigan State University
University of South Carolina
Springfield College
Teddy Sanders
Rome Shakespeare Festival
Jonathan Weaver

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Part 2 of 2. Work and Whimsey: The Impact of Dorothy Sayers.
Who was Dorothy Sayers, and why should I care? What does she teach us about the Great Resignation? What is unconscious bias and how does it affect interviews? Why are you so excited about Workday? What do you wish everyone knew about HR?

Guest: Dana Harper | Human Resources Manager, Wife, Mother, Artist

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Dorothy Sayers
Teddy Sanders
Aristotle
Johnny Cash
Dr. Marc Hunsaker
Berry College
Workday
God's Little Raindrops by D Jay Powell and Dana Harper
The Great Resignation
Rome Floyd Chamber
Helen Simmons
Denise Hill
Alison Phillips
Rev. David McKenzie
Dr. Peter Lawler
Dr. Michael Papazian
Rome Business Radio X:
https://businessradiox.com/podcast/romebusinessradio/wealthwavemagicfingersworkplaysolutions/

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Part 1 of 2. Work and Whimsey: The Impact of Dorothy Sayers.
Who was Dorothy Sayers, and why should I care? What does it mean that "work and play are the same thing"? What do our hobbies reveal about the nature of work? Is Dana legally blonde?

Guest: Dana Harper | Human Resources Manager, Wife, Mother, Artist

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Dorothy Sayers
Teddy Sanders
Jeremy Marshall
C.S. Lewis
Oxford University
Berry College
Agatha Christie
Leading Lives that Matter: What We Should Do and Who We Should Be by Mark R. Schwehn, Dorothy C. Bass

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Part 2 of 2. How has the pandemic changed your business? How do you engage a hybrid audience? Who are you thankful for? How many security guards do you hire to prevent a riot? Should Billy get a puppy?

Guests: Billy Boughey | Founder and President - Elevate Experiences
Sean Specie | Chief Strategy Officer, Event Emcee - Elevate Experiences
https://elevateexperiences.com/

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Delta Airlines Museum
Chick-fil-A Foundation
Emerge - Auburn University
J. Smith Lanier & Co., A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC
Chick-fil-A
Madison Square Garden
Buzzfeed
Ben Ambuehl
Paul Cullen
Joshua Harrelson
Keith O'Carroll
Ms. Conway
Family Feud
Steve Harvey

Want to connect with Elevate Experiences?

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eventspeoplelove/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@eventspeoplelove
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ElevateExperiences
Website - https://elevateexperiences.com/
Elevate Club Discord (We will gift you with 1 $ELEVATE coin.) - https://discord.gg/aAATzPVG
Mic Drop Events Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mic-drop-events/id1544822347

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Part 1 of 2. What's the difference between an event and an experience? What's your "secret sauce" to creating remarkable events? How does music make or break an event? Who is the greatest freestyle rapper of all time?

Guests: Billy Boughey | Founder and President - Elevate Experiences
Sean Specie | Chief Strategy Officer, Event Emcee - Elevate Experiences
https://elevateexperiences.com/

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Top Gun: Maverick
Mac Powell of Third Day
Janet Jackson
The O.C. Supertones
Marc Broussard
Sara Bareilles
Zoolander
8-Mile
Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, & Atlanta Falcons
Tom Brady
Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
Leadercast
Dan Cathy
John Maxwell
Chick-fil-A
WinShape Foundation
Justin Timberlake
Disney
Delta Airlines
FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened by Netflix
Harry Mack
Omegle
America's Thrift Stores
Tim Hawkins
Mrs. Doubtfire
College Football Hall of Fame
Arrow Exterminators


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Strategic Planning - John Losey - Part 2 of 2

• Tell us some success stories of Strategic Planning.
• How does “picturing success” affect our personal, professional, or organizational planning?
• Why trust falls, don't build trust.
• What is the "Pottery Panda"?

John Losey is an Organizational Ecologist, Advisor, Facilitator, and Founder of the IntoWisdom Group, and author of The Pottery Panda


LinkedIn: John Losey
Website: intowisdomgroup.com
Youtube: IntoWisdom Productions
Picture Sucess: Picture-Sucess.com

The Pottery Panda book is available on April 21, 2023. Order here


Shoutouts and References:
IntoWisdom Group
Craig McNair Wilson
Walt Disney Imagineering
Patrick Lencioni
Dunning–Kruger effect
Fred Harburg
Motorola
Six Sigma
Saturn
General Motors
Steven R. Covey
Mark Twain
Dan Pry
The Pottery Panda - Order here


What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
We have three new 90-minute Workshops to give your professional skills a quick boost.

• The Essential Rule of Collaboration
• How to Generate Mountains of Ideas
• Surprising Strategies for Effective Meetings

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Part 2 of 2. How does the brain interpret vision? Who is a student you are proud of? What's it like being dean? Is it legal to own a human brain?

Guest: Dr. Alan Hughes | Interim Dean, and Professor, Charter School of Education and Human Sciences at Berry College

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Berry College
The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
Louisville University
Columbia University
USC
UCLA
Berry College Elementary School
"Skanky McNasty"

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Part 1 of 2. How does the brain interpret vision? How does our perception of the physical world affect our behavior? Why is there a water buffalo farm in the middle of Ireland?

Guest: Dr. Alan Hughes | Interim Dean, and Professor, Charter School of Education and Human Sciences at Berry College

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Berea College
Berry College
Kristen Diliberto-Macaluso
Joe Bilotta
Israel Abramov
The Paradox of Choice by Barry Schwartz
Nudge by Richard Thaler
Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
Daniel Simons
Karlene Ball
Cyclops Tag activity

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Part 2 of 2. On July 9th, 2022, WorkPlay Solutions, LLC turns one year old! We celebrate our business birthday with new intro music and podcast alumnus Jonathan Weaver (Ep 10, 11). Mark shares insights and learnings from our first year.

What are some of the challenges you've encountered? How does the business affect your family? What is your vision for the future? What is the worst reflection question a facilitator can ask a group? What are some new things WorkPlay has to offer?

Guest Host: Jonathan Weaver | GameWeaver Games
Guest: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References: Signature Research, Inc; Scott Conant; Rachel Eichholtz; Rhonda Campbell

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Part 1 of 2. On July 9th, 2022, WorkPlay Solutions, LLC turns one year old! We celebrate our business birthday with new intro music and podcast alumnus Jonathan Weaver (Ep 10, 11). Mark shares insights and learnings from our first year.

What is the origin story of WorkPlay Solutions? What does WorkPlay do? What are milestones that only small business owners and entrepreneurs may appreciate? Who are you thankful for?

Guest Host: Jonathan Weaver | GameWeaver Games
Guest: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References: Dr. Alice Suroviec, Dr. Dub Darville, Jim Karwisch, David Lillie, Teddy Sanders, Lisa Oates, Dr. Jim Cain, Jeff Goldberg, Jordan Epperson. WinShape Foundation, Inc.

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Part 2 of 2. How do I use surveys to build trust with my audience? How do I ask the right questions, the right way, at the right time? What are examples of terrible survey questions? What question should you never ask? How do I have a "survey conversation"?

Shoutouts and References: Betty and Jean; Joe Magno

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
Guest: Dr. Matt Champagne | Survey Expert, University Professor, Technology Visionary, Speaker, and Entrepreneur
https://matthewchampagne.com/

Special resource just for listeners of this podcast. You can download the "9 Principles of Customer Feedback" here https://matthewchampagne.com/workplay

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Part 1 of 2. How do I use surveys to build trust with my audience? How do I ask the right questions, the right way, at the right time? What is the "autopsy approach" to gathering feedback? Why should I "close the loop" with my participants? How did the Net Promotor Score become "a scourge upon this world"?

Shoutouts and References: The Survey Playbook by Dr. Matt Champagne; Purdue University, Net Promotor Score

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
Guest: Dr. Matt Champagne | Survey Expert, University Professor, Technology Visionary, Speaker, and Entrepreneur
https://matthewchampagne.com/

Special resource just for listeners of this podcast. You can download the "9 Principles of Customer Feedback" here https://matthewchampagne.com/workplay

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What are our inner, social, and value narratives? What does it look like when my narrative is tangled? How should I interpret silence? How does a coach help me overcome obstacles? How far would Jim go to get rid of a bad roommate?

Shoutouts and References: Wikipedia, Allison Gilmore

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Jim Karwisch | Narrative Coach
https://www.untanglednarrative.com/

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What makes stories so powerful? What does it look like when my narrative is tangled? How can I have more confidence professionally? How does a coach help me overcome obstacles? Why is Jim driving on the wrong side of the road?

Shoutouts and References: Brené Brown; David Clark

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Jim Karwisch | Narrative Coach
https://www.untanglednarrative.com/

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Part 2 of 2. How do I best deal with the garbage behavior of others? What does emotionally intelligent conflict look like? How important are restoration and forgiveness?

Shoutouts and References: Outward Bound USA; Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown; Mindset by Carol S. Dweck; Jasper Hunt

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Iggy Perillo | Boss and Founder at WSL Leadership
https://www.wslleadership.com/

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Part 1 of 2. What can I do about challenging personalities at work? How do I best deal with the garbage behavior of others? What does emotionally intelligent conflict look like? Did someone just steal a car?

Shoutouts and References: Outward Bound; Brené Brown; Amy Edmondson; Mindset by Carol S. Dweck

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Iggy Perillo | Boss and Founder at WSL Leadership
https://www.wslleadership.com/

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Strategic Planning - John Losey - Part 1 of 2

• What is Strategic Planning?
• How can entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses do Strategic Planning?
• How does “picturing success” affect our personal, professional, or organizational planning?
• Where is the wildest place you fell asleep?

John Losey is an Organizational Ecologist, Advisor, Facilitator, and Founder of the IntoWisdom Group


LinkedIn: John Losey
Website: intowisdomgroup.com
Youtube: IntoWisdom Productions


Shoutouts and References:
IntoWisdom Group
Campus Life
Catalina Island Marine Institute
Ryland Mann
Appalachian Trail
Standing Indian Campground


What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
We have three new 90-minute Workshops to give your professional skills a quick boost.

• The Essential Rule of Collaboration
• How to Generate Mountains of Ideas
• Surprising Strategies for Effective Meetings

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

What is Kikori? What were some of the challenges in launching the app? What do you believe about access to experiential education? When are the real grownups coming?

Shoutouts and References: Kendra Bostick; Mark Zanoni; Laurie S. Frank; Chris Cavert; Jennifer Stanchfield; Karl Rohnke; Michelle Cummings; Mark Collard; Al Petitpas; Wilderness Educator Association (WEA); Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT); Outward Bound; University of Wisconsin-Madison; YMCA Camp Manito-wish; REI; University of New Hampshire; Georgia Facilitator Summit

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Bryn Lottig | EdTech Entrepreneur & Co-Founder of Kikori; Adventure Facilitator
https://www.kikoriapp.com/

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Part 2 of 2. What are the six facilitation skills every teacher should have? How can teachers better engage their students? Who has helped you in your career? Why are the staff tying their shoelaces together?

Shoutouts and References: Lorelei Dreibelbis; Open to Outcome by Micah Jacobson and Mari Ruddy; John Newman; University of Michigan; Spiderweb activity

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Lucinda Martinelli | Creator and Director of Whole Planet Consulting
https://www.wholeplanetconsulting.com/

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Part 1 of 2. What are the six facilitation skills every teacher should have? How can teachers better engage their students? How long did Mark own an iPhone before the screen broke?

Shoutouts and References: Association for Experiential Education (AEE); The First Six Weeks of School by Responsible Classroom.

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Lucinda Martinelli | Creator and Director of Whole Planet Consulting
https://www.wholeplanetconsulting.com/

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Part 2 of 2. Mark and Rhonda discuss 8 key concepts (8 R's) for leading experiential activities. The 8'rs are a sneak peek from our new train the trainer workshop -
"Bring Training to Life! How to Make Learning More Fun, Memorable, and Effective"

Shoutouts and References: Joseph Cook, Roger Greer, Keypunch activity

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Rhonda Campbell | Professional Coach and Addiction Advocate

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Part 1 of 2. Mark and Rhonda discuss 8 key concepts (8 R's) for leading experiential activities. The 8'rs are a sneak peek from our new train the trainer workshop -
"Bring Training to Life!: How to Make Learning More Fun, Memorable, and Effective"

Shoutouts and References: Joseph Cook, Springfield College, Keypunch activity

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Rhonda Campbell | Professional Coach and Addiction Advocate

For more info, visit www.workplaysolutions.com or email mark@workplaysolutions.com
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Part 2 of 2. Mark interviews small business owner Chris Spinks. What advice would you give to prospective entrepreneurs? How do you manage customer expectations? Why build a team of support professionals? What happened to Mark on the pirate ship?

Shoutouts and References: OSHA, Tom Brady, John Rogers

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Chris Spinks | Owner, SpinksPro Pressure Washing @spinkspro
https://spinkspro.com/

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Part 1 of 2. Mark interviews small business owner Chris Spinks. How did you create a successful business? What were some of the key decisions in your journey? What did you learn from the Covid-19 pandemic?

Shoutouts and References: Georgia DFCS

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Chris Spinks | Owner, SpinksPro Pressure Washing @spinkspro
https://spinkspro.com/

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How do athletes achieve high performance? How do you integrate your family with your business? What is the relationship between sleep and decision-making? How old are Mark's knees?

Shoutouts and References: Erie Bank Sports Park; Mario Lemieux; NBA G League, Allan Houston; Ervin "Magic" Johnson; Charles Barkley; Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend podcast; Minnesota St. University, Mankato; Tim Ferris

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Tyler Travis, M.A., EP-C, CSCS, USAW | Director of Erie Sports Now Fitness and Performance Center; Strength and Conditioning Coach Mercyhurst University Hockey Teams. @esnfitness

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Part 2. What mistakes do managers make when they try to delegate a task or project? How can I clearly communicate my expectations? How do I decide what level of delegation to use?

Shoutouts and References:

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Rhonda Campbell | Professional Coach and Addiction Advocate

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What mistakes do managers make when they try to delegate a task or project? How can I clearly communicate my expectations? What are the principles of delegating effectively? What brings Rhonda joy?

Shoutouts and References: David Lillie, Truett Cathy

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Rhonda Campbell | Professional Coach and Addiction Advocate

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Fun with Education - Katie Malcolm Carter - Part 2 of 2

• How has experiential learning influenced your teaching methods?
• What are your favorite activities to facilitate
• What makes Isaac Phillips an amazing human being?
• Spin the Wheel of Embarrassing Moments

Katie Malcom Carter is a Community Moderator at Incident IQ, challenge course facilitator, and trainer.


LinkedIn: Kathryn Malcolm Carter
Email: kathrynmalcolmcarter@gmail.com


Shoutouts and References:
Berry College
Incident IQ
BOLD
Berry College Elementary & Middle School
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
8 R's of Leading Activities
Ken Weisner
Beach Play Company
Sojourn Adventures
Keypunch
Noodle Ninja
Whale Watch
50 Ways to Use Your Noodle - by Sam Sikes and Chris Cavert
50 More Ways to Use Your Noodle - by Sam Sikes and Chris Cavert
Isaac Phillips
Georgia Facilitator Summit



What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
Want your own UnConference? https://www.workplaysolutions.com/unconference.

New Team Event coming in in Fall 2023 - The Escape Box!

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Part 2 of 2. What is true about leading in different environments? What does it mean to have "a seat at the table"? Why are you so passionate about mentoring?

Shoutouts and References: Shorter University, Gayla Darville, Dub's Dad, Decisive by Chip & Dan Heath, BCIL

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Dr. Robert H "Dub" Darville III PhD CPA

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Part 1 of 2. How do you define leadership? What is the difference between leading in academic, non-profit, and business environments? What is your favorite mascot?

Shoutouts and References: Shorter University, University of Tennesee, Boston College, Stephen Darville, Sarah Darville.

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Dr. Robert H "Dub" Darville III PhD CPA

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Mark and Sasha take a break from attending the ACCT Conference to share stories of facilitating groups and training staff. How did you get here? What have you learned? Let's "Spin the Wheel of Embarrassing Moments."

Shoutouts and References: Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT); Roger Greer; Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Sasha Griffith | Assistant Director of Aventure & Team Programs at James Madison University.

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In this special episode Stacie Marshall, a farmer in NW Georgia, reflects on her discovery that “My family owned slaves.” How has this knowledge affected my community? Why do these stories matter? What does reconciliation look like? How do I love my neighbor?

Shoutouts and References: Hester, Melvin & Betty Mosley, Matthew Raiford | Gilliard Farms, Steve Scoggins, W.D. Scoggins, Kim Severson | NY Times, Dr. Brian Campbell | Berry College
www.nytimes.com/2021/07/04/dining/georgia-farm-slaves.html

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Stacie Marshall | Farmer, Wife, Mother, Reconciliation Advocate. mountainmamafarms.com

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What makes a good pilot, engineer, or leader? How do you get to know the capabilities of your team? What does healthy culture look like on a project? Can we please wait to do the dishes until after we record?

Shoutouts and References: Countdown Games; Angel Flight

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Donald Harper | Pilot, Civil Engineer, & Angel Flight volunteer


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What is healthy work culture and why should I care? How do I know if my culture is healthy? What does an unhealthy culture feel like? Rhonda, what's the deal with those chimes?

Shoutouts and References: Every Good Endeavor by Timothy Keller; Think Again by Adam Grant

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Rhonda Campbell | Professional Coach and Addiction Advocate

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Part 2 of 2. What is Self-Awareness? Why is it so vital? How can I be more self-aware? What's the difference between a clip and a magazine?

Shoutouts and References: US Navy SEALs; SWCC; EQ-i; Chris's Dad
Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Dr. Chris Auger, BCC, US Navy SEAL, LCDR (ret) | Team and Leader Performance Coach

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Part 1 of 2. What is Self-Awareness? Why is it so vital? How can I be more self-aware? Who would win a fight between Captain Crunch and Tony the Tiger?

Shoutouts and References: Reldan Nadler, EQ-i, Sandra Auger, Alexis Jones

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Dr. Chris Auger, BCC, US Navy SEAL, LCDR (ret) | Team and Leader Performance Coach

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Part 2 of 2. Who are you thankful for? What are some examples of "less than ideal" management? What should you do if you have a bad manager? How do we get our names on the dinner menu?

Shoutouts and References: Chris Fitzgerald, Ford Pinto

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: David Lillie Account Manager | Husband + Father | MBA


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Part 1 of 2. What are some secrets to being a good manager? Why is the adage of ‘Leadership is good, Management is bad’ is misleading? What is one thing every manager should start doing? What is the secret recipe to grandma’s yeast rolls?

Shoutouts and References: Atomic Habits by James Clear; DuPre Bingham

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: David Lillie Account Manager | Husband + Father | MBA


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Fun with Education - Katie Malcolm Carter - Part 1 of 2

• How has experiential learning influenced your teaching methods?
• What are some of your favorite ways to engage students?
• What was challenging about teaching virtual and hybrid during the pandemic?
• What is a zombie toe?

Katie Malcom Carter is a Community Moderator at Incident IQ, challenge course facilitator, and trainer.


LinkedIn: Kathryn Malcolm Carter
Email: kathrynmalcolmcarter@gmail.com


Shoutouts and References:
Berry College
Incident IQ
Burress & Kristen McCombe
Chacos
Jon Whisenant
Sojourn Adventures
Perimeter Church
BOLD
Signature Research
Shiny- Jermaine Clement
Moana
You're Welcome - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson
Kahoot



What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
Do you appreciate humor or satire writing? Or enjoy reflective stories about work culture? Check out the blogs written by Mark Suroviec, M.Ed., on Medium.com

New Team Event coming in in Fall 2023 - The Escape Box!

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Part 2 of 2. What makes Play so powerful? What is on your mind when you prepare and lead a training? What is sequencing? Do you have crazy stories of "trust fall fails" or other embarrassing moments?

Shoutouts and References: Jim Cain, Michelle Cummings, Chris Cavert

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Phil Brown | Lead Trainer at High 5 Adventure, Host of the podcast Vertical Playpen. Instagram: @verticalplaypen

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Part 1 of 2. What makes Play so powerful? What happens in the brain when we play? What is your favorite experiential activity and why? Did someone lose a tooth?

Shoutouts and References: Association for Experiential Education (AEE)

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Phil Brown | Lead Trainer at High 5 Adventure, Host of the podcast Vertical Playpen. Instagram: @verticalplaypen

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What is experiential learning? What are the key principles of the experiential learning cycle? What is Rhonda doing with a truckload of watermelon?

Shoutouts and References: Jill Bolte Taylor, Orson Scott Card, John Dewey, David Kolb

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Rhonda Campbell

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Bonus Episode. "How to play Heck Yeah" improv game.

One of our clients asked us to make their road trip to an offsite retreat more fun and memorable. We created a series of clues, riddles, and secret missions for them on their way. Here is one of the secret missions. Note: This game is fun to play whenever, not just when traveling.

Host: Mark Suroviec


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