Best Dan Parri Podcasts (2025)

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Cam Wust & Steve Parry | Songs and Stories from the Camino 54:58

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This week Dan is joined by two special guests: Cam Wust, a teacher from Central Australia, and Steve Parry, a pilgrim from Canada, who met on the Camino and have remained great friends ever since. Their shared journey led to a creative collaboration—Cam wrote a moving song called Field of Stars, and Steve produced a stunning video to accompany it. …

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The Best of the First 12 Episodes: Insights That Could Change Your Next Verdict 34:21

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From Ibiere Seck's approach to making jurors feel valued, to Steve Vartazarian's mantra to “choose topics wisely,” to Gary Dordick's strategy for timing bias discussions, this episode of “Picking Justice” compiles the best moments from the podcast’s first 12 episodes. In addition to their wisdom, tune in for insights from Lourdes DeArmas, Ricardo E…

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82. On Followership and the Complexities of International Teaching 50:45

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What does the term "followership" mean to you? Our guest, Claire Gaul, joined us to delve into what it means to be a follower in international schools. She wrote a blog post for our learning hub that really got Audrey and me thinking about how being a follower connects to leadership in international schools—a theme that runs through many of our sho…

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S. Chris Edmonds - Creating And Sustaining Your Ideal Culture 39:23

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Workplace culture isn’t just a buzzword—it’s your biggest competitive advantage. In this episode, workplace culture expert S. Chris Edmonds, founder of The Purposeful Culture Group and author of The Culture Engine and Good Comes First, shares a roadmap for how leaders can create respectful, results-driven cultures where people actually want to work…

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Renée Hartleib | Empowering women to walk the Camino 44:46

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Women are so often anything but themselves, daughters, sisters, wives, girlfriends, mothers. Well what if you took the time to get to know YOU and empowered yourself to undertake a pilgrimage. Renée Hartleib's new book is called 'Solo Camino - an Empowering Guide for Women'. It's about providing you with the information and transformation you need…

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Kathy Parry - PowerUp Leadership - Engage, Energize And Retain Your Team 31:06

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PowerUp Leadership is more than motivation—it’s a framework for energizing your people, your culture, and your impact. Corporate Energy Expert Kathy Parry brings decades of frontline experience to this dynamic conversation about building resilient teams and sustainable momentum. From burnout recovery to trust-building, Kathy shares her signature Po…

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Dr. Yoram Solomon - The Secrets Of Building Trust In The Workplace 41:58

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Trust in the workplace isn't just a value—it's a strategy. Dr. Yoram Solomon, renowned researcher, prolific author, and the mind behind The Book of Trust, breaks down how building trust unlocks innovation, fuels creativity, and transforms leadership effectiveness. From managing remote teams to handling constructive feedback and navigating leadershi…

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Dan Roberts - Leading Through The AI Storm: Building Resilience In Times Of Disruption 36:45

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Navigating the complexities of change management in the age of AI demands more than just technical know-how; it requires a deep understanding of the human element. Join us as distinguished leadership expert Dan Roberts, founder of Impactful Performance and the visionary behind the transformative Sea Change method, dives deep into how leaders can ma…

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163. David Lee Broth (Sightless Pit - Lockstep Bloodwar) 32:20

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Lockstep Bloodwar by Sightless Pit. New episode is up! This time we talk about the record Lockstep Bloodwar by Sightless Pit. We also talk about food so much that you can hear us gaining weight.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Celtic Echoes on the Way to Santiago 52:57

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Nichole Lariscy is an academic at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, who presented at the Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra a paper titled “Celtic Pilgrimage from St. John's Eve to Queen Maeve's Procession: A Spiritual Passage from Santiago to Sligo.” In this week's episode we talk about the spiritual parallels between Ireland and Spain,…

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Piers Fallowfield-Cooper - In The Age Of AI... Are You Still The Future? 36:26

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Wondering if you are still the future in the age of AI? This conversation challenges founders and executives to stay human, relevant, and true to what great leadership requires: curiosity, courage, and connection. Join us as Sam Reeve welcomes Piers Fallowfield-Cooper, an executive coach and mentor with decades of experience guiding top executives …

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81. Fostering Lasting Change in Schools: Four Factors to Consider, With Jim Reese 1:01:00

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Change. It can be exciting. It can also be tough. And it happens a lot in international schools. At first, new ideas and the buzz around implementing them can feel electrifying. But here’s the catch: often, the people involved, the processes, and the long-term sustainability of these ideas—whether they’re initiatives or programs—don’t quite make it…

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Shree Lakshmi - Optimizing Rewards - The Magic Behind The Co-Creation Of Programs 34:05

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Designing equitable workplace culture starts with rethinking how power, rewards, and mindsets shape human systems. Shree Lakshmi, a researcher, strategist, and designer at Optimistic Design, shares how organizations can transform internal processes by co-creating solutions with the very people impacted by them. With a background spanning global hea…

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162. Oh, You Like Boyfriends? (Cell/Borg - Smash Blips) 34:51

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This time Dan and Erik talk abou the record Smash Blips by the band Cell/Borg. We also talk quite a lot about The Beach Boys.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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John K Moore | The Pilgrimage Paradox 1:03:57

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John K Moore is Professor of Spanish; Associate Dean for Faculty Affairs, at University of Alabama at Birmingham. He's also a pilgrim. I met John at the Sacred Journeys conference in Canberra this month, and he presented his paper "The Pilgrimage Paradox: Finding Peace through Suffering". I knew I had to interview him. This is a wonderful explorati…

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Marilee Lloyd - The Blueprint Of A Thriving Workplace: Integrating Design With Strategy 41:07

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The blueprint of a thriving workplace lies in integrating design with human needs. Learn how architectural design can elevate people and drive performance from Marilee Lloyd, Associate Principal and the National Laboratory Planning Leader at HED, one of the nation's top architectural and engineering firms. Marilee shares her 35 years of experience …

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Khail Parris – Getting 50+ Cause Challenges and Winning 1:06:08

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"The most important cause challenge is your first cause challenge," says Khail Parris, who holds the record in Van Nuys with 53 cause challenges in a single trial. Fresh off a $58 million slip-and-fall verdict and a $7.1 million win against LAUSD, Khail joins hosts Harry Plotkin and Dan Kramer to reveal his systematic approach to jury selection. He…

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Gordon Stein - Zero To One Million In 30 Minutes With Gordon Stein - Financial Wellness For Your People 32:23

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Financial wellness shouldn't mean giving up everything you love, and Gordon Stein, author of Cashflow Cookbook, proves just that. A former executive at Apple, Dell, and many more, Gordon brings his engineering smarts to the world of personal finance, sharing practical, minimal-sacrifice strategies for building wealth and reducing stress. He reveals…

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80. How Would You Reimagine Your Teaching? Your School? Education Itself? Hear Suggestions from Author Paul Halford. 1:06:46

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Let’s be honest. Teaching and learning have changed somewhat over the years, but schools as institutions can still “feel” very similar to how they did when my grandfather was a school superintendent back in the 1940s. So what are some ways we can reimagine school? It takes a real visionary to think outside of this rigid box, wouldn’t you say? Our g…

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161. A Conversation with Nonnie Parry 36:21

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This time Dan and Erik talk to Billy and Rae from Nonnie Parry.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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160. Thin Pickle Mints (Prostitute - Attempted Martyr) 26:56

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Attempted Martyr by Prostitute. We also talk about cell phone etiquette at shows and also Erik admits to murdering Dan, it's confusing.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Brian Gibson | The joy of Camino blessings 51:01

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Brian Gibson's life is full of blessings, but he wanted to walk the Camino to shed a few pounds because he was tipping the scales at 380lbs. What Brian found was an opportunity to deeply consider the joy in his life, while acknowledging he has experienced loss, and it's the wonder of joy and the challenge of loss that makes life such a blessing. En…

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Lourdes DeArmas – Is Your Jury Selection Technique Stuck in a Pre-COVID World? 56:32

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In a post-COVID world, jurors respond to different questions – and smart lawyers will adapt to account for the change. Lourdes DeArmas, lead trial attorney at Omega Law Group, shares this observation with hosts Harry Plotkin and Dan Kramer. “They want to see a lot more.They don't want generalizations,” she explains. Tune in for Lourdes’ strategies …

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159. Lil' Local Roundup (Blaster, God's Hand, Nonnie Parry) 36:51

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Get along little doggies, this time Dan and Erik talk about some short little local records from Blaster, God's Hand and Nonnie Parry. We also talk about Rock being dead (again) and Erik goes the heck off on cry-baby Youtube Gen-X music influencers.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Leonard Vance | An Atheist on the Camino 55:11

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Leonard Vance's new book is called 'An Atheist on Pilgrimage : Tales of Humanity from the Camino de Santiago'. He walked the Camino after seeing the movie The Way - and soon learned there was more to the famous pilgrimage than simply walking. Leonard's transformation provides and insight into what the Camino holds for us fortunate enough to be call…

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79. Would You Be a Good Fit for a Brand New School? A Conversation With Greg Parry of GSE, the School Starters 1:11:24

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Where do new schools come from? Our research and guest insights reveal that new schools are regularly emerging, with many others planned for construction in the near future. What does this mean for you as you seek to be an informed international educator while navigating the recruiting process? What are some “under the hood” aspects of startup scho…

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Pilgrimage proving women can achieve anything 40:37

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Australian pilgrim Claire Falkinder walked the Camino Portuguese to prove to herself and her young daughters that women can achieve anything. Claire's mother had completed the Camino Frances, so she didn't need to search far for her own inspiration. This is a wonderful story about believing and stepping way outside your comfort zone to inspire othe…

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Bob Simon – Winning Disc Injury Cases When Bad Facts Abound 51:17

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"Don't run from your bad facts but embrace them," says Bob Simon, whose book “Trying Disc Injury Cases: Defeating the Degeneration Defense” reveals how he’s embraced cases where clients were injured in light rear-end crashes. “The book is how to diffuse all those bombs, from intake through discovery through trial, and how to reframe the case,” he e…

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Rhiannon Albert - Building Future-Proof HR Teams: A Strategic Framework For Business Leaders 38:43

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Human resources is not just about policies anymore, but driving businesses forward in an unpredictable post-pandemic world. Rhiannon Albert, Founder of My Trusted HR, has dedicated herself to building future-proof HR teams. In this conversation with the People Strategy Forum, she discusses why HR departments must always be flexible to keep up with …

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158. Walker, Texas Sushi (Steröid - Chainmail Commandos) 29:38

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Chainmail Commandos by Steröid. We also talk about food and Walker, Texas Ranger. Big surprise.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Mark S. Babbitt - Building A Respectful Culture In A Decisive World 41:58

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Companies know how to measure their KPIs and finances, but only a few pay attention to measuring their team’s well-being. Culture architect Mark S. Babbitt is leading the charge to make a significant change in workplaces by teaching leaders how to build a respectful culture. In this conversation with the People Strategy Forum, he explores the unden…

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78. Getting to the Art of the Matter: A Discussion With a Panel of Experts in the Arts 1:17:30

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How can schools integrate Social-Emotional Learning, Belonging, Global Citizenship and Creative Expression in one beautiful package? By prioritizing a crucial aspect of schooling: The Arts. And yet The Arts are often relegated to “encore” status, underfunded or even dispensed with duiring budget crunches. For this show, we assembled a talented pane…

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Restoring Joy: 40 Days and 40 Nights on the Camino de Santiago 40:04

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Colleen O'Toole was estranged from her daughter and it left a hole in her heart that threatened to engulf her. In a bid to try to find joy in her life again, she answered the Camino's call and went walking. Her book about that journey is out now - Restoring Joy: 40 Days and 40 Nights on the Camino de Santiago. It's a wonderful journey of self disco…

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157. Golden Tank Warriors (Honningbarna - Soft Spot) 28:06

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the record Soft Spot by the band Honningbarna. We also talk about skeleton horses.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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REWIND | My Camino friend Maggie Caffyn is Walking Back Home 39:57

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I've been in South America for four weeks and was unable to record an interview for this week, so it's a rewind of my interview with my friend Maggie Caffyn from 2017. It can't be eight years ago!!!! I hope you enjoy it. You can find Maggie here And her wonderful book here ((Great to hear the old intro music!!))…

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Joe Fried – Are You Losing the Game of Psychology in Jury Selection? 1:02:00

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"Trial law is a game of psychology at some level," says Joe Fried, renowned as the "Godfather of Trucking Cases" who's litigated in 43 states. Regardless of the venue, he focuses on universally shared values in jury selection. “The magic of doing what we do is to build a case around the things that make us the same, not the things that make us diff…

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156. Invasive Food Speices (The Open Flames - Same Time Next Year) 30:06

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the new record Same Time Next Year by The Open Flames. We also talk about burritos, like the whole time. BurritosBy Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Colleen Sims | a pilgrim's exciting life 55:28

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Colleen and Gerry moved from the UK to France 20 years ago. They've since embraced all things Camino and now Colleen is an uber-popular blogger and travel writer. Who could have imagined this is how their life would pan out. No one. But these are the gifts we're given when we choose to be brave. Unlock YOUR potential!! You can find Colleen here…

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155. Local Round Up 8! (Cory Peak, Dizzy Bridges, Ion Alexakis, Thought Wrong, Moscow Puzzles) 44:28

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This week we talk about records from Iowa artists Cory Peak, Dizzy Bridges, Ion Alexakis, Thought Wrong and Moscow Puzzles. We also talk about space, Hell and our hometown, which I think might actually all be the same place.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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77. Bahrain: A Middle Eastern Island Oasis: Our Second Chat With Dave McMaster of ASBahrain. 34:59

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We enjoyed our first interview with Dave McMaster so much that we spoke with him a second time! If you missed the first interview on what it is like to start an international school, definitely check it out – it’s Episode 74. Dave also recorded two Going Global Stories for us. Head to our information hub to enjoy those. Dave has 35 years of K-12 ed…

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Mylinh Lee | a pilgrim leads an inspired life 1:07:46

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Mylinh Lee discovered the Camino when she needed inspiration in her life. What she's now created is a world of mindful encouragement. From humble beginnings comes the most incredible story of discovery. You can find Mylinh's YouTube videos here And on Instagram Mylinh is @WalkWith_M_By Dan Mullins

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Are You Saying the Right Things in Voir Dire? 54:26

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“What are your thoughts?” jury consultant Harry Plotkin is fond of asking potential jurors. He likes that question because it’s not “yes or no.” But it’s just the beginning. Tune in for Harry to explain the “hard part.” And learn a technique from Dan Kramer that helps jurors express where they fall on a spectrum rather than forcing binary choices. …

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LW 105: DoR Cai Griffiths - Season Review 45:43

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In this episode, Cai sits down to chat to Gareth about winning Regional South Central 1 and getting promoted into National 2. We speak about the preparation that went into the season and the confidence the players had after beating Nat 2 opposition in pre season. How important it was to get the right start away at Bracknell and the relentless natur…

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154. Even Paloozas, Get Lucky Sometimes (The Elephant March - Greetings from Hypnagogia) 30:11

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This time Dan go on at some length about the great new record Greetings from Hypnagogia from The Elephant March. Also, we talk about some other stuff and come off as the old cranks we really are.By Dan Orr, Erik Whittaker

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Michael Lynch: Sacred Places and Sacred Faces 1:05:51

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Michael Lynch has released a new book, Sacred Places and Sacred Faces. He collated a collection of photographs of the Camino and asked pilgrims three simple questions. This is a great chat about why we walk, what we believe, and what the Camino teaches us about living with ease. You can find Michael and his book here…

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Dona Amelia - Cultivating Success through Networking; Building Community and Connection 32:09

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Executive networking is more than just exchanging business cards; it's about creating a powerful support system and a confidential space for growth. In this episode, we dive deep with Dona Amelia, co-founder of the Executive Global Network (EGN), one of the world's largest executive networks, spanning Singapore, Indonesia, and Malaysia. Dona shares…

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76. Chapters of Our International Careers and What They Teach Us: Meet Long-Time Veteran Mark Lewis 58:38

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As international educators, like so many others, in a sense, we tend to write chapters to our life stories. These stories can be organized by countries, schools, travel, and, of course, the regular categories of relationships, family, children, aging, and so on. We were fortunate to catch our guest, Mark Lewis, just as he was reflecting about the c…

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John Gates - Transitioning Executive Roles with Interim Leadership 33:38

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Interim leadership is a strategic solution for companies navigating change and ensuring business continuity, a topic we delve into deeply in this episode. We're joined by John Gates, founder of Salary.Coach and a seasoned talent acquisition expert with decades of experience in Fortune 500 companies. John, who has been behind countless executive hir…

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153. Jello Bea Arthur (Chelsea Wolfe-She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She) 35:17

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This time Dan and Erik talk about the album She Reaches Out To She Reaches Out To She by Chelsea Wolfe. We also talk about Mission Creek again, Saved By The Bell, Neil Diamond, Big Ten Tacos, Walker Texas Ranger, Fozzie Bear, Downtown Julie Brown and Inspector Gadget, but we forget to talk about what music we have been listening to this week.…

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LW 104: Tom Shanklin 51:03

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Not many people will know this; but Tom started his senior rugby career at London Welsh where he played for both the Druids and the 1st XV after a couple of seasons in the Colts. His dad had captained the club in the 70's and amassed over 230 appearances for London Welsh. We start the podcast discussing the state of Welsh rugby and how Tom transiti…