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The What And Who Of EDU

Macmillan Learning

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Welcome to The What and Who of EDU. Join us as we talk with thought leaders, educators, and experts to explore the latest trends, innovations, and best practices shaping education today. Whether in the classroom or beyond, we equip educators with the tools and insights to support student learning anytime, anywhere.
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Advancing Learning Podcast

Macmillan Education

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With your co-hosts Will Rixon and Harry Waters, the Advancing Learning Podcast is a place for conversation, debate, idea-sharing and merry-making, all in the name of Advancing Learning in the wonderful world of ELT. It accompanies the wider Advancing Learning Academic Programme from Macmillan Education, where you'll find a whole range of teacher training webinars, blog articles, resources and more at www.macmillanenglish.com/alap.
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Under the Cortex

psychologicalscience

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The podcast of the Association for Psychological Science. What does science tell us about the way we think, behave, and learn about the world around us? Under the Cortex is proudly sponsored by Macmillan Learning Psychology, where captivating content meets genuine engagement. Our authors, who are seasoned educators, understand today’s teaching challenges. We aim to craft and present both information and interactive tools that truly connect with students. Whether in-person or online, we suppo ...
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Entrepreneur to Author

Scott A. MacMillan

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A clear, concise, and compelling mix of first-person narrative and expert guests that takes the listener on a journey of writing and publishing their expertise-based, nonfiction book. From content creation to story strategy. From building authority to growing a business. From Entrepreneur to Author.
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Feminasty

Macmillan

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What makes you a nasty woman? Kate Harding and Samhita Mukhopadhyay, co-editors of the new Nasty Women essay collection, tackle questions about feminism, resistance, and revolution in Trump's America with notable activists and advocates. How do we maintain momentum and avoid burnout nearly one year after Election Day? How can we foster resilience and unplug when it's necessary?This podcast is a companion to the book NASTY WOMEN: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution in Trump's America. Learn ...
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Immerse yourself in Canada’s history! Witness to Yesterday episodes take listeners on a journey to document a time in Canada’s past and explore the people behind it, its significance, and its relevance to today. If you like our work, please consider supporting it: https://bit.ly/support_WTY. To learn more about the Society and Canada’s history, subscribe to our newsletter at https://bit.ly/news_WTY.
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The Scale Your Business with Data podcast is the no-fluff guide for leaders who know there’s money buried in their data but need a proven map to dig it up—fast. Hosted by Graham Crawford (co-founder of Crawford MacMillan and longtime “data whisperer” for high-growth teams), each weekly episode distills decades of front-line experience into conversations you can act on immediately. Forget buzzwords and theoretical frameworks; this show zeroes in on the real-world moves that turn: - Chaotic sp ...
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This podcast is brought to you by Angelneers, a community of startup builders. Listen to seasoned founders, operators, and technologists sharing their learnings and insights about how to make better decisions around product, engineering, and growth. To learn more about Angelneers look us up on our social media or write to [email protected].
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Rossen to the Rescue

Jeff Rossen / Macmillan

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Every morning, millions of Americans watch Jeff Rossen investigate and solve our most harrowing problems on NBC's Today Show. Do you know how to negotiate with a contractor? Spot a bedbug? Survive a plane crash? Now you can get more lifehacks, mythbusters, and advice to help you survive everyday life in Rossen to the Rescue. Learn more here: http://bit.ly/RossenPodcast
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The Dog Trainer wants you and your dog to have a wonderful time together. If you've got a puppy, get simple, sensible pointers for raising her. Rambunctious adolescent? Transform him into a civilized adult. As for the grownups, no dog is too old to learn new tricks -- or better manners. The Dog Trainer explains how to get the polite behaviors you want and turn those behaviors into lifelong habits. Whether you're housetraining, teaching your dog to roll over, or wondering how to evaluate a do ...
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The Clever Cookstr serves up the most timely, relevant tips from the world’s best kitchens. You’ll get a delightful mix of cooking tips from emerging and established chefs and cookbook authors, as well as exclusive insights from bakers, sommeliers, farmers, grocers, and more. Every week, Clever Cookstr provides useful information for aspiring and long-time food lovers— and for anyone who wants to get delicious homemade food on the table. If you’ve been looking for a fun, fast-paced, authorit ...
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So many of us seem to be scrambling to understand where the world is heading. Decade-old certainties seem to crumble before our eyes. Perhaps we are reaching the moment that Karl Marx predicted when all that is solid melts into air. But don’t panic. In their brand-new podcast, Future Discontinuous, hosts Misha Glenny and Eva Konzett are seeking out some of the brightest minds on the planet to help you navigate your way through this uncharted ocean. We will learn whether technology really can ...
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The Business Presenting Podcast

Tim Calkins and Abe Lubetkin

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Learn how to create and deliver compelling business presentations with Tim Calkins, an award-winning marketing professor at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and author of the recently published book, "How to Wash a Chicken: Mastering the Business Presentation." Over the course of nine episodes, Tim explains how to create a compelling story and deliver it with confidence, based on his years of research and experience. Tim's other books include "Defending Your Brand" and ...
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Insert Buzzword

Trystan Powell, Jeremie Warner & JJ Greig

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Welcome to Insert Buzzword, the podcast that breaks through business buzzwords to explore the genuine stories behind peoples journeys. In the heart of Scotland, we venture into the lives of entrepreneurs and business professionals, uncovering the unique challenges and triumphs that define their paths. 🌍 Journey Through Scotland's Business Landscape Insert Buzzword dives deep into the experiences of business leaders. We share authentic conversations that provide insights into the real-life jo ...
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Larry Ostola speaks with Tim Falconer about his book, Windfall: Viola MacMillan and Her Notorious Mining Scandal.Viola MacMillan was a trailblazing prospector and mining executive who rose to prominence in a male-dominated industry. In 1964, after decades of success, she became the central figure in a major stock scandal. Shares in her company, Win…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan is joined by Jonas Van Riel, author of Leading with Capabilities. Jonas shares how his passion for capability-based management (CBM) led him from a career in IT and enterprise architecture to writing a book that translates complex strategic concepts into accessible, pr…
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Larry Ostola speaks with Nick Etheridge and Phil Calvert about their book, Supervising a Peace that Never Was: Recollections of Canadian Diplomatic Personnel in Indochina, 1954–1973.Supervising a Peace that Never Was: Recollections of Canadian Diplomatic Personnel in Indochina, 1954–1973 is a collection of essays written by former Canadian diplomat…
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Want Insights> GO HERE Want Help> GO HERE Want Content> GO HERE Scale Your Business With Data Episode Nick White Reveals How Data Strategy Transforms Business Decision-Making The episode 1 of Scale Your Business with Data, Graeme Crawford speaks with Nick White, a data strategy leader with over 20 years of experience transforming how organizations …
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Jody Medland joins Will to share his unique experience using manuscripts from plays to allow students to explore them linguistically and also the motivations behind the lines, and therefore, the emotions their character is feeling. Listen as Jody explains his truly awe-inspiring technique to help our learners feel more open and helping teachers get…
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Most linguistic datasets focus on written text, but what about the way we actually speak? TalkBank, the world’s largest open-access repository of spoken language, is helping researchers understand everything from child development to dementia, bilingualism, and even classroom learning. In this episode of Under the Cortex, host Ozge Gurcanli Fischer…
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We’ve all read those suspiciously flawless essays that scream “I was born in a chatbot!” And while AI isn’t going anywhere, neither is our responsibility as educators to teach thinking—not just typing. In this episode of The What & Who of EDU, host Marisa Bluestone brings you 10 practical AI guardrails and hacks straight from real educators. From r…
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Nicole O’Byrne speaks with Wayne Sumner about his book, Prairie Justice: The Hanging of Mike Hack.Prairie Justice explores the 1928 murder of George Edey in Saskatchewan and the swift conviction and execution of Mike Hack, a deaf and mentally disabled farmhand. Denied clemency, Hack was hanged in 1929 at the age of twenty-seven. Author Wayne Sumner…
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Larry Ostola speaks with Andrew Burtch about his book, Canada and the Korean War: Histories and Legacies of a Cold War Conflict.The Korean War was the first major conflict of the Cold War and Canada’s most significant military engagement after the two world wars. Canada and the Korean War brings together leading scholars to examine key battles and …
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Scientific credibility depends on valid research. But with growing concerns about replication failures and questionable research practices, how can scientists ensure their findings stand up to scrutiny? In this episode, Under the Cortex explores the VALID checklist, a newly developed tool that helps researchers systematically assess the quality of …
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Today's Syllabus: What happens when we stop seeing high school and college as separate worlds? In this episode, host LaShawn Springer chats with Dr. Siska Brutsaert, principal of Bard High School Early College Bronx, about how their innovative dual enrollment model is disrupting the traditional diploma track and empowering students to take on colle…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan speaks with Russell Cullingworth, the founder and CEO of ProDio Audio Learning, Inc.—the world’s first formal mobile audio learning company. Russ shares his journey from a finance career into emotional intelligence training, and how his frustration with traditional e-l…
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Larry Ostola speaks with Don Weekes about his book, Picturing the Game: An Illustrated Story of Hockey.Hockey has a long, surprising connection to editorial cartooning and sports illustration—one as storied as the game itself. While writers and photographers have captured the action on the ice, cartoonists have offered a rawer, more mischievous tak…
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Larry Ostola speaks with David A. Borys about his book, Punching Above Our Weight: The Canadian Military at War Since 1867. Punching Above Our Weight offers a comprehensive history of the Canadian military, covering 150 years of evolution from a small, poorly equipped militia to a modern, effective force. It highlights key events such as the Red Ri…
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Mindful learning and mindful practices are gradually becoming a staple of an effective and efficient learning environment. Why has it become so important? Where did it's journey to education start? And why should all teachers be aware of ways to use it to their pedagogical advantage in the classroom? Emma Reynolds tells Harry and Will all in this e…
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Do young children prefer to rely on their memory, or do they take the easier route and use external aids like lists and reminders? How do they decide when to put in the mental effort and when to lean on available tools? In this episode of Under the Cortex, host Özge Gürcanlı Fischer Baum teams up with Zsuzsa Kaldy from the University of Massachuset…
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What does it mean to truly belong in a classroom? For many students, the feeling of belonging isn’t automatic—it’s something that has to be cultivated. In this episode of The What and Who of EDU, we explore how educators are creating inclusive learning environments where students feel seen, valued, and empowered to take academic risks. From learnin…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan talks with Anthony Moss, director of Lead Your Industry and author of The CEO Game Changer. Anthony shares his journey from New York to Australia and discusses the challenges and rewards of writing a book which aims to simplify advisory boards and provide a practical r…
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Greg Marchildon speaks with Lloyd Axworthy about his book, My Life in Politics.In this memoir, Lloyd Axworthy reflects on his journey from a Canadian prairie boy to a prominent politician. He served 21 years in parliament, playing key roles in Canada’s Charter of Rights, the Canada-US free trade debate, and global efforts to ban landmines. Axworthy…
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What does it take for a teenager to be in control of their learning? Is it the subject matter? The pedagogy behind the content? Or is it a simple matter of having a good relationship with the teacher? Karolina Kotorowicz-Jasińska proposes exactly this in an episode digging deep into how and why to tune-in to teenagers to help them get the most out …
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We are witnessing changes in the world order which many thought we would never live to see. The US, long a bedrock of democracy, appears to go heading down an anti-democratic path. Traditional alliances are falling apart, while longtime enemies are drawing closer together. Meanwhile Europe, long a central player in geopolitics, seems increasingly s…
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Nicole O’Byrne speaks with Colin Campbell and Robert Raizenne about their book, A History of Canadian Income Tax Volume II, 1948-71.This book offers an in-depth analysis of the creation and enforcement of the 1948 Income Tax Act and its subsequent amendments. It details the policy discussions among senior officials and finance ministers on various …
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Is there a single explanation that accounts for all addictive behaviors, or is the reality more complex? How can quantitative classification methods help uncover the nuances of substance dependence? In this episode, APS's Özge Gürcanlı Fischer Baum speaks with Ashley Watts from Vanderbilt University about her recent research article in Clinical Psy…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, Scott MacMillan sits down with Myriem Slater—career coach, purposeful entrepreneur, and founder of Purposeek Coaching. Myriem shares her transformative career journey, transitioning from a successful finance director to an inspiring coach and author. She discusses her structured approach to car…
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Summary What if one of the biggest keys to student success isn’t what they’re learning, but how they’re thinking about their learning? In this episode, we’re diving into metacognition—the science of thinking about thinking—and its powerful impact on student learning. We break down its history, from its early roots to modern research proving that me…
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Tech billionaires are exerting an enormous influence on the current Trump administration. It is not just Elon Musk and DOGE who are reshaping the American state. Behind the scenes, figures like Peter Thiel, Marc Andreessen, and David Sacks are pushing an anti-regulation agenda and an anti-democratic entrepreneurial vision of politics. In this conve…
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Nicole O’Byrne speaks with Leila Inksetter about her book, Cultural Change among the Algonquin in the Nineteenth Century.The nineteenth century was a time of disruption for the Algonquin people as they encountered fur traders, missionaries, settlers, and other outside forces. Despite this, they retained some control over the changes they faced, ada…
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Summary Academic anxiety is real—but the good news? Confidence can be built. In this episode of The What and Who of Edu, we’re diving into battle-tested strategies from real educators who have helped students push past their fears and develop the kind of self-assurance that transforms their learning experience. From building a classroom squad to no…
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Alicja Gałązka picks apart your responses to questions we posed to you in a recent survey aiming to find out more about your experience of teenagers' emotions when they reach teenagehood and how they manifest during learning. What are the most common 'big emotions' your notice in your classroom? What strategies do you use to ensure all students fee…
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Summary How can schools truly educate the whole child—academically, socially, and emotionally? In this episode, Dr. Anthony Perry from The Lab School in Washington, D.C. shares his insights with LaShawn Springer on holistic education, inclusive learning environments, and the power of intentional school structures. 🎙️ Guest: Dr. Anthony Perry, Direc…
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We are living through a time of immense upheaval, with geopolitical, social, and economic shifts reshaping our world every day. However, this is not the first time humanity has faced such dramatic changes. In this episode, Misha Glenny and Eva Konzett are joined by historian Lyndal Roper to take us back 500 years to the Peasants' War of 1524–25 – t…
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Nicole O’Byrne speaks with Joshua MacFadyen about his book, Time Flies: A History of Prince Edward Island from the Air.Time Flies provides a unique perspective on Prince Edward Island’s transformation over 85 years (1935–2020) through aerial photography and historical analysis. The book showcases iconic landscapes, highlighting changes in land use …
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Psychological research often focuses on disparities, but how do the populations studied impact the reliability of findings? In this episode of Under the Cortex, Özge Gürcanlı Fischer Baum hosts Wen Wei Loh and Dongning Ren who recently published an article on this topic in APS’s journal Advances in Methods and Practices in Psychological Science. Th…
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In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan is joined by Andrea Kates, author of From Stuck to Scale and former Silicon Valley Tech CEO. Andrea is passionate about ensuring great ideas don’t die on the vine. She shares her expertise in helping corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and scale-ups harness the tools nee…
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In this episode of Future Discontinuous, we dive deep into the political turmoil following Donald Trump’s inauguration as the 46th President of the United States. From overhauls in US domestic policy to disruptions in global diplomacy, this episode breaks down Trump‘s dramatic reshaping of the world order. Together with Mark Medish, policy consulta…
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Greg Marchildon speaks with Christopher Patrick Aylward about his book, Beothuk: How Story Made a People (Almost) Disappear.The Beothuk were once thought to be an isolated people made extinct in 1829 due to conflicts with settlers and the Mi’kmaq. This narrative became widely accepted in history. In Beothuk, Christopher Aylward critiques how extern…
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The future of cybersecurity isn't about better technology alone—it's about reimagining how humans and machines work together. In this episode, we're discussing with William MacMillan the potential of the human-AI partnership to transform defense against increasingly sophisticated modern cyber threats. William is a Chief Product Officer at Andesite,…
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Monica Rodriguez Salvo joins Will and Harry to delve deep into making learning as relevant as possible to make the absolute best of the time you have with your learners. They discuss if you tap into a student's agency and the things they advocate for, you can find a true purpose for their learning within their own world. The content with which you …
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Greg Marchildon speaks with Julian Sher about his book, The North Star: Canada and the Civil War Plots Against Lincoln.The North Star explores the complex and often overlooked role of Canada during the American Civil War, focusing on its unexpected involvement in both supporting the Confederate South and plotting against President Abraham Lincoln. …
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Ultra-Processed Foods lie at the heart of a global increase in a variety of chronic and fatal diseases from cancer to Type 2 Diabetes. The food industry has been pouring billions into convincing governments not to regulate these additives which make everything from baby food to burgers addictive, persuading customers to return for more. Rosie Boyco…
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Children often surprise us with the details they remember—sometimes even better than adults! But what if their ability to learn comes not from focus, but from a broader, less selective attention? This episode unpacks research showing that while adults learn best when paying attention, children (ages 7-9) absorb information just as well, even when i…
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The flood of headlines about the war in Israel and Gaza can feel overwhelming. Season two of Future Discontinuous kicks off with an episode examining the current state of the conflict, highlighting geopolitical dynamics and influential players. In conversation with Dahlia Scheindlin, hosts Eva Konzett and Misha Glenny explore Israeli public opinion…
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Nicole O’Byrne speaks with George Pavlich about his book, Thresholds of Accusation: Law and Colonial Order in Canada.This socio-legal history examines pretrial accusations in colonial criminal law in western Canada, focusing on Alberta, 1874–1884. The establishment of the Northwest Mounted Police aimed to enforce Dominion law, using accusatory proc…
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Greg Marchildon speaks with Asa McKercher about his book, Building a Special Relationship: Canada-US Relations in the Eisenhower Era, 1953–61.Building a Special Relationship explores a lesser-known period in U.S.-Canada relations during the 1950s, when officials from both countries developed a strong culture of bilateral cooperation amid the escala…
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Although meditation apps are gaining popularity, a clear link between usage dosage and intervention outcomes has yet to be established. In this episode of Under the Cortex, host Özge Gürcanlı Fischer Baum teams up with Simon Goldberg from the University of Wisconsin to explore a critical question: “How does the “dosage” of meditation app use impact…
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A crippling decision-making gridlock that paralyzes companies when they need to move fast remains a constant challenge. As teams strive to create products people love—solving real-world problems—they are constantly hampered by conflicting priorities, limited resources, and a lack of clarity on what matters. Whether it's roadmap planning, backlog gr…
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Writing a book is just the beginning—real impact and income come from what you do beyond the book. In this episode of The Entrepreneur to Author Podcast, your host Scott MacMillan breaks down why some authors thrive while others struggle to gain traction. Discover how successful thought leaders turn their books into powerful business assets and lev…
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Guest ideas? Questions? Topics? Message us! Discover the tumultuous yet rewarding path of entrepreneurship with our guest Alan Clark, a trailblazer in the training and development industry. From a life-altering stint in Hong Kong to co-founding a successful business after a spontaneous idea over drinks, Alan's journey is nothing short of inspiring.…
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Anna Parr-Modrzejewska joins Harry and Will in an episode that digs deep into how grammar is taught in a whole variety of circumstances, from L1 to L2, from implicit to explicit instruction, and from younger to more mature learners. What's your opinion on how grammar should be taught? Do you look forward to teaching it, or avoid it wherever possibl…
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