Our mission is to transform practice environments in sport by equipping coaches with the knowledge, understanding and skills to bridge the gap between skill acquisition theory and practice.
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The Great Simplification is a podcast that explores the systems science underpinning the human predicament. Through conversations with experts and leaders hosted by Dr. Nate Hagens, we explore topics spanning ecology, economics, energy, geopolitics, human behavior, and monetary/financial systems. Our goal is to provide a simple educational resource for the complex energetic, physical, and social constraints ahead, and to inspire people to play a role in our collective future. Ultimately, we ...
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The Allocation Agenda podcast bridges the gap between innovation and insight, bringing together the brightest minds among visionary allocators and investment managers. Our mission is to build a living repository of cutting-edge knowledge powered by the collective expertise of your peer community. We serve as a platform for connection, collaboration, and growth. Join us as we delve into institutional investors' challenges in achieving risk-appropriate returns and how managers adapt to an incr ...
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The Provoking Prosperity Podcast I Supporting Creatives to Break Free From The Constraints of Conformity & Infuse Their Business With Purpose & Authenticity
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Where voice becomes medicine. And prosperity begins within. Welcome to the Provoking Prosperity Podcast—a sacred space where shadow meets stillness, voice meets vibration, and truth returns home to the body. I’m Miranda Mitchell—voice guide, intuitive channel, and embodied teacher of Human Design, Gene Keys, astrology, and somatic integration. As a 2/4 Manifesting Generator, I’m here to stir the parts of you that have been silenced, provoke what’s been repressed, and midwife your most authen ...
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Are you a business owner, executive, leader, team leader, aspiring future leader, leadership junkie, a scientist, a design thinker, or simply the leader of your own life? If you are, then you are a leader, and as such, you should be experimenting! Welcome to The Experimental Leader, a podcast where we tackle the ways leaders are experimenting in their own work. Hosted by Melanie Parish and Dr. Mel Rutherford, we dive into the most interesting questions about leaders and get into real-life co ...
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“Great minds discuss idea; average minds discuss events; small minds discuss people.” This podcast is for ideas people. And, of course, book people. In each (short) episode I take an idea or quote from a book I’ve read and figure out how it can be applied to normal, daily life. Get ready to find new books to read, learn new things, collect interesting conversation-starters for the next party you attend, and discover new ways of looking at history, society and life in general.
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The VolleyPod is all about coaching kids volleyball! Each episode we cover 3 segments that are each designed to help you become a better volleyball coach. First, we focus on a specific volleyball skill, talk about how to teach it, and provide drills and video links for further help with that skill. Then, we present a common coaching scenario and discuss tips for how to (and how not to) handle it. In the third segment we share a resource that has helped us to become a better coach, with the h ...
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Full and Thriving Podcast: A Mental Health and Personal Development Podcast Welcome to Full and Thriving, the essential podcast for people seeking mental healing and personal growth, ready to reconnect with their true selves, reclaim their voice, and live boldly. Hosted by Meg McCabe, a Life Coach and Eating Disorder Recovery Coach, this podcast delves into creating a life that's authentically yours, free from the constraints of others' expectations. Join us as we explore empowering topics s ...
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Each of us always have a choice on how we respond to situations and move our lives forward as we see fit. We can get "stuck" sometimes and producing these sessions are my way of helping me get "unstuck" and to be mindful that I have a choice. Even if I don't make a choice, I still have made a choice. Published Monday through Friday, these sessions are somewhere between mindfulness and reflection. Starting with a quote and a quick thought, Make a Difference just might become a daily stop on m ...
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The Talent Equation podcast is an 'exploration in human advancement'... mostly (but not exclusively) through the lens of sport and physical activity. Each episode is an 'emergent conversation' with practitioners, parents, researchers, authors (or some combination of all three) taking a deep dive into the ways that people can help others to enhance their developmental journey in whatever field they are committed to. These conversations are not mainstream - you will not hear ideas that are pro ...
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Join, your host and incurable collector, Troy McHenry, as he navigates the modern zeitgeist of "stuff" and what it means to be a collector in the 21st century, such as avoiding the mental and financial pitfalls of hype cycles, product drops, and FOMO all through the eyes of a passionate watch collector. We stretch beyond the world of watches at times into contemporary collectibles and consumer culture, including both the hidden gems and underrated as well as uncovering the bloated and mediocre.
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#64 Do we need skill acquisition specialists in sport?
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32:21If you're getting value from our podcast check out our Patreon site at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollective where you can access member only podcasts and monthly meet ups, a range of resources and an online coaching community. In this episode we ask the question 'Do sport organisations need skill acquisition specialists?'. We explore how a skill ac…
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Teaching Individual Defense, Principles To Start he Season With, and The Constraints Collective
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31:02In this episode, the hosts of The Volley Pod discuss various aspects of volleyball coaching, focusing on defensive strategies, tactical awareness, and principles for starting the season. They share insights on improving individual defense, the importance of readiness and posture, and how to effectively teach players to dig and pursue the ball. The …
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"You can take a pick and mix approach to theory - but not if you want to be evidence based" - A conversation with the Constraints Collective
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What Sloths Teach Us About the Superorganism
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17:50In this week’s Frankly, Nate reflects on the multiple metaphors brought to mind via a single photograph, which depicts a sloth climbing a barbed wire fence in Costa Rica. Beyond evoking compassion for a species that’s on the receiving end of human intervention into its ecosystem, the image raises larger ideas about the response of animals, includin…
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Data as a Differentiator: Inside Harbor Capital’s AI and Tech Strategy
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26:20In this episode of The Allocation Agenda, host Steve MacDonald sits down with Pradeep Tekkey, Chief Data Officer at Harbor Capital Advisors, to explore how data is transforming the investment management industry — and why firms that overlook it do so at their own peril. From growing up in the remote Andaman and Nicobar Islands without a television …
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Leading in Context: Dr. Torben Noerby on Adaptive Leadership
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28:15In this episode, Dr. Torben Noerby—CEO of People & Performance, author of The Contextual Leader, and creator of the Contextual Leadership AI Bot (CLAI)—explores how leaders can adapt to their organizational context to drive performance, accountability, and collaboration. Discover how contextual leadership helps shape culture and strengthen inclusiv…
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Will Coral Reefs Be Gone by 2050? How Bleaching, Acidification, and Ocean Heating are Killing Coral Reefs with Ove Hoegh-Guldberg
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1:30:01Twenty-five years ago, a landmark paper warned that the world’s coral reefs could vanish by 2050. Now, halfway to that projected date (and amid ever more frequent coral bleaching events), that grim prediction feels increasingly close to reality. What is the current state of Earth’s coral reefs, and what would happen to our planetary home without th…
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In-Game Adjustments That Help, Mid-season Role Identification Meetings, and A Program with Purpose
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24:53In this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis discuss easy in-game adjustments that can help your teams get out of a jam. They then go over a great way to handle midseason role identification meetings with your team, so that everyone feels good about it. Then they recommend videos from The Art of Coaching Volleyball that teach coaches how to run…
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If you're getting value from our podcast check out our Patreon site at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollective where you can access member only podcasts and monthly meet ups, a range of resources and an online coaching community. Matt Miller-Dicks is an Associate Professor in Skill Acquisition in the School of Psychology, Sport and Health Sciences at …
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Is the U.S. Electric Grid Stable? Policy, Renewables, and Who Is Responsible If The Grid Fails with Meredith Angwin
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1:24:58For many people in the modern world, electricity powers everything we do. Yet we take for granted how power flows in the background, seemingly always accessible to us just by flipping a switch. In fact, most of us are completely unaware of what it takes to generate and transmit the power we so deeply rely on, let alone the policy decisions shaping …
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Hit Hard! When Your Team Can't Score and NFHS Learning Center
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30:16In this episode of The Volley Pod, Tod and Davis discuss various techniques and strategies for improving hitting power in volleyball. They explore the importance of observing players, choosing the right attackers, and training effectively for live play. The conversation also delves into innovative scoring strategies for teams struggling to score po…
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Peak Oil, Ponzi Pyramids, and Planetary Boundaries
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21:34To view the graphs Nate is referring to in this episode, please click here. --- In this week’s Frankly, Nate returns from New York City Climate Week with fresh reflections on the disconnect between our economic narratives and biophysical realities. Using his background in finance, Nate observes that while the prioritization of financial abstraction…
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Moral Ambition: Redefining Success for the Global Good with Rutger Bregman
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1:15:43The overarching definition of success today often looks like the accumulation of stuff – money, cars, property, clothing – anything that signals wealth. This means that success is also synonymous with overshoot, extraction, and consumption – none of which lead to healthy outcomes for the planet or the global good. But what might be possible if we w…
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If you're getting value from our podcast check out our Patreon site at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollective where you can access member only podcasts and monthly meet ups, a range of resources and an online coaching community. In this episode we reflect on a busy September, with a spotlight on Ian’s recent work in Bangladesh cricket. Invited by the…
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Team Defensive Concepts That Work, When Coaching the Very Young, and
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24:24In this episode, Tod and Davis discuss various strategies and concepts for coaching volleyball, focusing on defensive systems, tactical approaches, and the importance of creating a positive environment for young players. They emphasize the significance of adapting to different game situations and the role of coaches in shaping players' experiences …
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The Influence of Psychopaths: Why Humanity Is Better Than We Think
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22:06In this week’s Frankly, Nate reflects on intraspecies predation (ours) and the impact psychopathic actors have on the mean and median of human behavior – in the past all the way up to our modern society. Human evolution was shaped by both cooperative, pro-social behavior and a competitive, predatory approach for survival – resulting in a balanced d…
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The Past and Future of Societal Collapse: Why Civilizations Fall and What We Can Learn From It with Luke Kemp
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2:15:58For many people today, the idea of societal collapse is unimaginable. Yet history shows that well-established civilizations have fallen again and again – often for similar reasons. In fact, the same forces that build empires can also culminate in their downfall. How can understanding these historical patterns help us prepare for similar existential…
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In this episode, we summarise our conversation with football coach and thinker, Jamie Hamilton. Jamie’s unique blend of practical coaching experience and deep theoretical exploration has shaped his insights into positional and relational approaches in football. We explore how culture, adaptability, and authenticity influence coaching, and why footb…
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Mid-season Laundry List of Improvements, When You Play On a "Bad" School Team, and the Flow Experience
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33:37In this episode, the hosts discuss various aspects of coaching volleyball, focusing on skills, strategies, and the dynamics of playing on a high school team. They explore the importance of practice techniques, setting and serving strategies, and the challenges faced by players on less competitive teams. The conversation emphasizes personal growth, …
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Ep 184 - Living As Art With Morgan Boszilkov (LAX Prevention, 6/2 Emotional Projector)
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55:28IIn this episode, I sit down with artist and spiritual guide Morgan Welcome, a 6/2 Emotional Projector on the Right Angle Cross of Penetration. Together we explore what it means to live as art — transforming perfectionism into refinement, trusting life’s timing, and embracing creativity as an expression of love and presence. ✦ Highlights: Creativit…
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Dark Triad Personality Traits: How Psychopathy, Narcissism, and Machiavellianism Impact Our Cultures & Social Systems | RR 19
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1:24:05Psychopathy is often portrayed as a rare and distant phenomenon – something confined to movie villains or prison cells. Yet when psychopathy is combined with narcissism and Machiavellianism to form what psychologists call the Dark Triad, its impact becomes far more immediate. Individuals with these traits can wield disproportionate influence over o…
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Reputation, Resilience, and New Leaders with Charlotte Otter
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25:07In this month’s episode of The Experimental Leader Podcast, we explore what it takes to build leadership that lasts. The conversation covers the essentials of self-leadership, aligning words with actions, and the role of diversity in shaping stronger, more authentic leaders. You’ll hear insights on managing reputation, balancing transparency with c…
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Playing Time for Huge Teams with Joe Trinsey Part 2
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27:00Joe Trinsey continues with part two of his discussion with The Volley Pod but this time we are talking about solutions for playing time with huge teams. Joe shares ideas that coaches can use to maximize their team's abilities and keep everyone happy! Our Resource of the Week is Joe Trinsey's awesome Substack which you can find here: https://smarter…
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#60 Let's ditch the ecological/information processing dualism
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35:25If you're getting value from our podcast check out our Patreon site at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollective where you can access member only podcasts and monthly meet ups, a range of resources and an online coaching community. In this episode we explore the longstanding debate between cognitive and ecological approaches to skill acquisition and coa…
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This Week's Learnings: Gold Holdings, Political Divides, and the DOE Climate Report | Frankly 107
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16:55In this week’s Frankly, in a continuation of his ‘This Week's Learnings’ series, Nate updates viewers on things he learned in the past week, and the implications for our sociocultural trajectory. This edition focuses on recent financial and political headlines – global gold holdings, shifting geopolitical energy deals, and new U.S. Department of En…
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Ep 183 - Crossing The Bridge of Fear with Penelope Holt ( RAX of Penetration, 2/5 Splenic Projector)
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1:02:28Fear often shows up like the troll under the bridge — guarding the very transformation we long for. In this episode, I sit with writer and philosopher Penn Holtan to explore the paradox of fearing the future while still leaping into it. Penn shares her journey from England to New York, from advertising to authorship, and the soul-thread that carrie…
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Why We Need Forests: Their Vital Role in Climate Dynamics, Rain, and The Biotic Pump with Anastassia Makarieva
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2:01:45To best understand this episode, please watch this ~2 minute video on the biotic pump. It’s widely known that Earth’s forests provide home to countless numbers of species, act as a vast sink for carbon, and provide much of the food, materials, and clean water on which our societies rely. But emerging science shows us that forests may play another c…
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If you're getting value from our podcast check out our Patreon site at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollective where you can access member only podcasts and monthly meet ups, a range of resources and an online coaching community. Liam Bromilow is an educator, leader, learning designer, and skill acquisition specialist. With over 20 years of experience…
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10 Variations of Aceball: Joe Trinsey Part 1
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27:25volleyball, coaching, ace ball, youth sports, player development, team strategies, volleyball drills, coaching tips, sports education, volleyball training "It's a great game for skill development." "Miss serves don't count." Chapters 01:12 Understanding Ace Ball: The Game Mechanics 04:03 Variations of Ace Ball: Engaging Drills for All Levels 10:01 …
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10 Things Worth More Than a Pound of Gold | Frankly 106
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15:55In this week’s Frankly, Nate weighs the value of a pound of gold with other things that we derive worth from in our lives – from dollars and bitcoin to...less pecuniary markers. Although gold is simply a metal, it has long been a symbol of wealth in human cultures. Through highlighting other important, sometimes intangible forms of wealth, Nate enc…
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Ep 182 | Beyond Performance ✧ Authentic Music & Collective Healing with Penn Johnson (5/1 Generator, LAX of Wishes)
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1:03:04“Some voices perform. Other voices awaken. Penn’s voice is not here to entertain — it is here to remember.” ✧ Listen Now Hit play to listen, then scroll for reflections, integration, and prompts. [Insert your Podbean or Kajabi embed code here] ✧ Reflection / Episode Summary In this episode, I welcome Penn Johnson — ceremonial song keeper, soul guid…
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How Water Shapes Our Planet: The Undervalued Resource that Supports Everything We Do | Reality Roundtable 18
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1:14:35Water has always been a fundamental force shaping our planet – both in sustaining life across ecosystems and in guiding the organization and survival of human societies. Yet, many of us are unaware of how intertwined our lives are with the water cycle, much less of the ways we deplete and degrade the water resources that we and other living creatur…
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Ep 181- Redefining Luxery When Presence Becomes the Currency with Serena Kenney (LAX Indentification, 6/2 Emotional Projector)
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52:17⭐️ Get your free Human Design Chart https://www.miranda-mitchell.com/free-human-design-chart-video In this episode of the Provoking Prosperity Podcast, we step into the quiet revolution of prosperity with Serena, the visionary force behind Kos di Kos — a hospitality brand that speaks in whispers where the world shouts. Serena invites us into her wo…
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Lead With Values Not Skills, Planning for Lineup Surprises, and The Curious Polymath
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29:36In this episode of The Volley Pod, the hosts discuss the recent changes in high school volleyball rules, particularly the elimination of double contacts on the second touch. They explore the implications of these changes on gameplay and coaching strategies. The conversation shifts to the importance of teaching soft skills alongside hard skills in v…
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Where Will Humanity Move When the World Gets Too Hot? Mass Climate Migration & The Rise of Uninhabitable Regions with Sunil Amrith
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1:20:53In the next 25 years, the International Organization for Migration estimates that one billion people will be displaced from their homes due to climate-related events. From island nations underwater to inland areas too hot and extreme to sustain life, the individuals and communities in these areas will need somewhere new to live. Where will these pe…
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If you're getting value from our podcast check out our Patreon site at patreon.com/TheConstraintsCollective where you can access member only podcasts and monthly meet ups, a range of resources and an online community. In this episode we discus recent projects and developments in coaching and skill acquisition. Key topics included contributions to a…
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