Best Kai Yu Podcasts (2025)

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Game of Life: Transform Your Reality through Gamification |Yu-kai Chou 47:28

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Imagine for a period of life, spending 90 hours in one week playing a video game—while still maintaining a full-time job, family responsibilities, publishing books that would be sold over 100,000 copies, founding multiple successful companies and consultling for organizations like Google, Tesla, and Harvard University, and is now raising three chil…

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E57 Connor Pierce: Upgrading Higher Education With AI And Gamification 1:22:03

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Connor Pierce is a passionate lifelong learner who thrives at the crossroads of psychology, technology, and art. His career has been rooted in higher education, professional development, and learning experience design. With a solid background in psychological principles and learning theory, he currently specializes in creating innovative instructio…

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Magic Formula: Art + Leadership = Transformation | Adam Rosendahl 46:14

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In an era where executives communicate primarily through screens and organizational hierarchies create invisible barriers, traditional leadership development may be missing something fundamental: authentic human connection.Adam Rosendahl's work addresses this gap through an unconventional method—bringing company people together to draw, share perso…

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Unleashing Creativity: Robotics as a Catalyst for Joyful Learning | Tom Lauwers 42:38

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In an era where artificial intelligence dominates headlines about the future of work and learning, Tom Lauwers presents a different perspective in this MAGICademy episode: educational technology focused on amplifying rather than replacing human creativity. As founder and CTO of BirdBrain Technologies, Lauwers has spent over two decades developing r…

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E56 Sylvie Froncek: What Outdoor Education Teaches Us About Improving Education 1:01:33

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Sylvie started working with Cornell’s Team and Leadership Center at the age of 15. Since then she has worked as an outdoor adventure guide for the Claremont Colleges in California, a rock climbing instructor in Colorado, a bicycle tour guide in New Zealand and the Northeastern USA, and a mountain instructor for the North Carolina Outward Bound Scho…

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Gamification Embodied: Beyond Points and Prizes with Dr. Karl Kapp 58:18

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In this robust exploration of modern gamification principles, international expert Dr. Karl Kapp challenges conventional understanding of game-based learning. Moving far beyond simplistic point systems and digital badges, Dr. Kapp reveals how gamification taps into fundamental aspects of game design and human psychology to create transformative exp…

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E55 Professor Game: How Gamification Can Unsuck Higher Ed. 1:27:38

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Rob Alvarez is a gamification wizard, learning experience designer, and host of the Professor Game Podcast. With a background in business and a passion for play, he helps educators and organizations craft meaningful, game-inspired learning and product journeys. In this podcast we talked about: How gamification can improve education How serious play…

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Collective Super-Intelligence: Reimagining Human Decision-Making | Dr. Louis Rosenberg 40:41

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The MAGICademy podcast with Dr. Louis Rosenberg dives into the inspiring idea of boosting group intelligence by tapping into the wisdom of nature! It's all about creating spaces where people can truly connect and make decisions together, just like a school of fish moving in perfect harmony. Forget feeling lost in the crowd—this approach shrinks dow…

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Wheel of Belonging: Building a World through Deep Empathy 39:12

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In this episode with Naomi, we went into a deep meditative state to explore how belonging serves as a fundamental human need with measurable impacts on well-being, productivity, and collective success. Through thoughtful research and frameworks like the "Wheel of Belonging," we discuss how intentionally designed experiences within a context/environ…

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E54 Sharon Tjaden Burkes: Mistakes And Tips For Better Learning Experience Design 50:43

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Sharon is an eLearning professional and media designer with 13 years of experience teaching English learners at the university level. Her journey to the field of instructional design inspired her to host a monthly Zoom networking session to inspire other educators who are looking for advice on how to break into the field of instructional design. In…

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Do it Messy: Childlike Wonder Meets Artificial Intelligence 35:11

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Story Overview In this MAGICademy podcast episode, we dive into the realm of creativity and artificial intelligence with Dr. Robin Sargent, founder of IDOL Instructional Design Academy. Dr. Sargent shares her journey from running a niche recruiting agency to establishing a full-fledged vocational school, highlighting the unexpected turns that led t…

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E53 Yu-Kai Chou And Mark Diaz: How To Gamify Your Life In Six Steps 1:33:26

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Yu Kai Chou: Yu-kai Chou, world-renowned designer and keynote speaker, created the Octalysis Framework, impacting 1.5B+ lives through gamification and behavioral design. He is the Founding Partner and Chief Creation Officer of the premium consulting/design firm The Octalysis Group. Recently he and his co-author Mark Diaz wrote 10,000 hours of play …

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The Story of Immersion: Tracing the Brain's Social-Emotional Pathways 44:00

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Story Overview In this MAGICademy podcast episode, neuroscientist Dr. Paul discusses his research on "immersion" - a measurable data stream from the brain that indicates how we value social-emotional experiences. He explains how immersion happens when we're both present and emotionally engaged, revealing that our brains process immersive moments th…

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E52 Farhan Quasem: Leveraging Community To Create Effective Learning Experiences 51:58

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Farhan has 12 years of experience driving innovation and delivering scalable digital solutions, He specializes in leading transformative product teams that exceed client expectations. His expertise spans multiple industries, including AI/ML, education, finance, healthcare, and hospitality, where he's successfully implemented strategies leveraging b…

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E51 James Washok: Creating Learning Experiences As Fun And Effective As Video Games 1:20:16

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James Washok is a Learning Experience Designer with over two decades in IT and HR Services. He’s honed his skills in creating immersive, scenario-based eLearning modules that resonate across various levels of an organization. His role as an Instructional Designer and Content Developer involves a symbiotic relationship with management, subject matte…

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Create a Company Anthem: Unlock Potentials through Neurosomatic Leadership 48:24

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Story Overview In this episode of the MAGICademy Podcast, we welcomes Genein Letford, a national thought leader and creator of "Lyrics & Leadership." This innovative program combines music, neural somatic leadership concepts, intercultural creativity, and prismatic leadership to help us unlock our creative potential. As America's Creative Coach, Ge…

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Art of Social Immersion: Transforming Digital Spaces into Social Catalysts 45:13

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Welcome to S6E1 of the @MAGICademy Podcast! Today, our guest is Jasmin Jodry, an award-winning creative director based in New York, renowned for crafting transformative immersive experiences. She specializes in merging art and entertainment to create shared 'Story-living' concepts that foster participation and emotional connection, which then lead …

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Beyond Command: The Architecture of Generative Leadership 56:00

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On S5E10 of the @MAGICademy Podcast, we give a warm welcome to Robert Dunham! Bob is an expert in leadership development and founder of the Institute for Generative Leadership (IGL). We had an amazing conversation about generative leadership and what it truly means, how it generates positive things in our lives, and what motivates us and connects u…

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Space as Teacher: The Hidden Language of Authentic Connection 44:07

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Welcome to S5E8 of the @MAGICademy Podcast! Today we welcome Lorenz Sell as a guest for the show. Lorenz is a notable engineer recognized for his contributions to the electrical and mechanical systems fields, and building spaces and software to advance and help human connections. The developer side of this business is not often looked at, and he dr…

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Scent of Serenity: Mastering the Stress Olympics through Multisensory Healing 48:56

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On S5E7 of the @MAGICademy Podcast, we give a warm welcome to Sarah Hill! She is the founder and CEO of Healium, a company specializing in interactive media and mental fitness solutions. Aside from that, Sarah is an accomplished journalist with 12 Emmy awards under her hat, having dedicated over 25 years to storytelling and media innovation, and a …

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Building a Sustainable Company Culture through the Magic of Awe 48:21

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Welcome to S5E6 of the @MAGICademy Podcast! Our guest today is Megan Powell Cuzzolino, who is a prominent educational researcher and a project director at the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She studies the role of awe in learning and development, and how emotional experiences can enhance educational outcomes in different fields, but particul…

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Radical Emotional Intelligence: The Cornerstone Intelligence of Future Leaders 40:40

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On S5E5 of the @MAGICademy Podcast we welcome Dr. Britt Andreata to the show! She is a thought leader and expert in brain science, leadership, and education, with experience developing brain science-based training programs for organizational effectiveness and personal growth. We had a great conversation about emotional intelligence, neuroscience, a…

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Mindful Desk Warriors: Wellness Movement to Boost Focus & Resilience 46:14

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Welcome to a new episode of the @MAGICademy podcast! Today on S5E4, our guest is Lisa Cannata, a leadership development expert currently associated with The Blanchard Companies, with over 27 years of diverse experience under her hat in developing new and interesting learning strategies. We talk a lot about mindfulness and the relation between a goo…

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Confetti Consciousness: The New Playfulness Paradigm 48:57

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Welcome once again to the @MAGICademy Podcast! On S5E3 we give a warm welcome to Jelena Aleksich to the show. She is a creative entrepreneur, visual storyteller, and founder of The Confetti Project, which began as a photography challenge in her bedroom and now has evolved into a global mental health storytelling platform. We talk about our playfuln…

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The Empathy Engine: How Virtual Reality Simulations Cultivate Inclusive Mindsets 47:48

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Welcome to a new episode of the @MAGICademy Podcast! In S5E2 we are joined by Evan Sitler-Bates who drops by to have a great conversation about VR. Evan is the CEO and co-founder of XpertVR, a consulting firm that specializes in e-learning and virtual reality solutions, providing companies and skill development initiatives with new ways to deliver …

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E50 Carolyn Smith: How Acting Changes Your Relationship With Yourself, Others, And The World 53:09

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Carolyn Smith graduated from Fordham University and The Juilliard School, has performed as an actor on Broadway in "Romeo and Juliet" and appeared opposite Robin Wright in "House of Cards" as Claire's Chief of Staff. She happens to have been my acting teacher but she doesn't have to act like a great teacher she was one. Her father was a flutist and…

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AI Literacy Framework: Cultivating Future-Ready Leaders 35:38

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On S5E1 of the @MAGICademy Podcast we’re happy to welcome Stella Lee to the show. She is the Director of Paradox Learning, a consulting firm that specializes in developing innovative learning solutions across various sectors, and she has been working on digital learning strategy, design, and implementation for over 20 years, becoming a known figure…

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Physiological Diversity: An Inclusive Dimension to Manage Stress & Productivity 42:06

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💕 Story OverviewWelcome to S4E12 of the @MAGICademy Podcast, where we’re joined by Kirill Krasnogir as our guest this week. Kirill is an entrepreneur and the founder of CleverPoint, a company specializing in neurotechnology and virtual reality applications for mental health assessment. We talk a lot about CleverPoint; stress, burnout, how these con…

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E49 Rick Waldron: Practicing Spirituality In The Modern Age 51:20

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Rick leads Horizon Arc, an Innovation Advisory & Executive Coaching firm that supports Innovation Leaders. He's been a long time pursuer of spirituality and is coming on the podcast today to talk about his experiences in spirituality, coaching, and the connections between. In this podcast you will learn: - What the heck even is spirituality? - What…

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Sports Coach Inspired: AI Coach in the Work-Verse 53:01

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Welcome to a new episode of the @MAGICademy Podcast! Our guest for S4E10 is Dr. Alexander Young, who is very well-known in the fields of education technology and health. Dr. Alex is mostly recognized as the founder and CEO of Virti, an innovative platform aimed at transforming how individuals learn and perform in professional settings. We talk abou…

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Fun as a Catalyst: Activating Childlike Curiosity in Work Culture 45:08

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On S4E9 of the @MAGICademy Podcast, we’re joined by Michael Rucker to talk about something we often forget to prioritize: having fun! Michael is an organizational psychologist, behavioral scientist, and author of “The Fun Habit: How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life”. We talked about fun and happiness in organizations and in our pe…

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Code of Curiosity: How AI Can Unlock Human Wonder 47:21

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Welcome to S4E8 of the @MAGICademy Podcast, where we give a warm welcome to Barbara Oakley. She is a professor and the master brain behind the course “Learning How to Learn”, available in Coursera, which has been took by more than a million people making it one of the more successful open learning courses on the platform. We talked about the curios…

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Awakening Wonder: A Multi-Sensory Narrative to Reignite Childlike Curiosity 26:14

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In S4E7 of the @MAGICademy Podcast, we welcome Leigh Sachwitz from Berlin, Germany. She has been dedicated to creating immersive experiences for over 25 years, finding new ways for people to learn and explore different concepts and challenging traditional educational environments. We have a great conversation about these types of experiences and ho…

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E48 Jaime Madigon: The Psychology Of Dungeons And Dragons 1:21:01

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Jamie's mission is to popularize the application of psychology to creating and understanding games, especially video games. Whether you want to know about the psychology behind why good game design works, why people act and think as they do when they play games, or how those who market and sell games take advantage of psychological quirks, he appea…

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Building Deep Trust: Transform Business with Proactive & Value-Driven Talent 51:12

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In S4E6, Dr. Keith Heating joins us at the @MAGICademy Podcast. He is an author and a learning advisor who’s passionate about encouraging and empowering people to take control of their futures by truly learning how to learn. We talk about his recent book, “The Trusted Learning Advisor” and his views on formal education, which require a change since…

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Magic of Programmed Index Cards: Motivational Learning Over the Forgetting Curve 44:54

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In S4E5 of the @MAGICademy Podcast, my guest is Andrew Cohen. He is the founder of Brainscape, which is a programmed and adaptive flashcard app to learn and practice new skills and keep information fresh. We talk about his adventure and exploration of optimizing memorization, from learning a new language to optimizing skill and performance developm…

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Critical Wisdom: Shaping the Next Generation of Thinkers 49:35

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In S4E4 of the @MAGICademy Podcast, we are joined by Ben Nelson, the founder of Minerva University and a visionary educator and innovator. In this episode, Ben discusses the critical importance of wisdom in learning and its application in real-world contexts, emphasizing that critical wisdom goes beyond rote memorization; it involves applying pract…

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E47 Jordan Minor: Video Game Of The Year 59:43

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Jordan Minor is the Author of VIDEO GAME OF THE YEAR, a unionized PCMag writer, and a self-proclaimed fake Street Sharks guy. In this podcast you will learn: What makes a revolutionary video game? How video games as a medium differ from other mediums? Underrated and overrated video games?

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The Play Factor: How Fun Transcends the Modern Workplace 53:59

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In this episode of the MAGICademy Podcast, Brendan, founder of IDEO Play Lab and a fruitable toy inventor discusses how integrating play into learning and work can lead to greater engagement and creativity. IDEO Play Lab is a global design consultancy helping the world’s most audacious dreamers create braver tomorrows. Through his iconic toys like …

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Reality Remixed: The VR + AI Frontier for Radical Skill Development 42:23

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In S4E02 of @MAGICademy Podcast, Dr. Chris Dede discusses the transformative potential of immersive technologies and artificial intelligence in human development. He explores how we can create engaging learning environments to enhance skill development and foster a deeper understanding of complex subjects. Dede argues that by combining the strength…

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The New Age of Immersive Learning: Igniting Curiosity in Digital Realms 42:45

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💕 Story Overview In S4E01 of @MAGICademy Podcast, we dive deep into digital storytelling with @Michael Owen and @Robin White Owen from MediaCombo. With over 40 years of experience, they share insights on leveraging emerging technologies to create engaging experiences for museums and cultural institutions. Learn about their innovative approach to di…

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E46 Jesse Schell: What Video Game Design Highlights About Creativity 44:36

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In this podcast you will learn: What insights video game design can give us on the creative process Why asking questions over getting advice can help our creativity How to find inspiration for your creative passions Jesse Schell is a game designer, CEO of Schell Games, professor at Carnegie Mellon and author of The Art Of Game Design A Book Of Lens…

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The Future of Coaching: The Role of AI in Redefining Coaching Dynamics 39:56

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In S3 E11 of @MAGICademy Podcast, we discuss leveraging the power of AI and emerging technologies to redefine and enhance the coaching experience, while addressing the important considerations and challenges involved in integrating intelligent systems into the deeply human-centric practice of coaching with @Vince Han, Founder of Mobile Coach. Vince…

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Power of Attention: Neuroscience for Transformation 42:06

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In S3E10 of @MAGICademy Podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of neuroscience and learning with @Lauren Waldman, founder of @Learning Pirate. Lauren shares her expertise on how our brains process information, form memories and adapt to change. She explains the crucial role of attention in learning, the concept of schemas, and how novelty sti…

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The Quiet Powerhouses: Building Inclusive Organizational Structures 59:14

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Dive into the world of organizational dynamics and talent management with @MAGICademy S3E9 featuring @Alex Furman, CEO of @performica as we discuss a range of topics from organizational psychology, the need to move away from traditional hierarchical models to focus on mapping collaboration networks within companies to the potential impact of AI and…

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Neurodiversity Decoded: Harnessing the Superpower of ADHD 44:38

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💕Dive into the world of ADHD with @MAGICademy S3E8, featuring @Rawi Nanakul (He/Him), an experienced ADHD coach and tech industry product management expert. Discover the hidden potentials of ADHD talents and practical strategies for managing its challenges, including optimizing sleep, exercise, and meditation techniques. Whether you're diagnosed wi…

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E45 Bob Doto: A System For Writing: Capture Ideas, Think Wildly, Write Constantly 1:08:43

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In this podcast you will learn: How to capture ideas so you don’t lose them How to think wildly using a centuries old notetaking technique How to write constantly and never experience writers block again For the past 20 years Bob Doto has worked with writers, spiritual aspirants, yogis, teachers, knowledge workers, teaching courses on Zettelkasten,…

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Curiosity Sparked: How AI Tutor is Igniting Wonder in Skill Development 32:26

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💕 #MAGICademy S3E7, we had the great pleasure of meeting @Kristen DiCerbo, chief learning officer @Khan Academy to discuss basic principles for designing AI-powered tutors to power up the skill development process for learners across age groups. She emphasizes the importance of curiosity and wonder in the learning process. She also highlights the n…

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Playful Wisdom: Zen, Childhood, and the Creative Spirit 32:52

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💕 #MAGICademy S3E6, we had the great pleasure of meeting @Kouji Miki, founder of @Zen 2.0 to discover how Zenful meditation helps clear mental clutter to foster deep awareness, creativity, and true innovation by encouraging focused non-judgmental thinking. We'll also dive into how revisiting childhood memories helps uncover our innate passions and …

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Tiny Lessons Shift Cultures: Microlearning's Organizational Impact 43:15

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💕 #MAGICademy S3E5, @Ryan Laverty, co-founder of @Arist, discusses the transformative impact of micro-learning on culture shifts and behavior change in organizations. By emphasizing bite-sized learning experiences, micro-learning fosters rapid engagement and ongoing reinforcement of new skills, making it an effective strategy for embedding learning…