Shows
Living On The Edge of ChaosEpisode 211: Focus, Burnout, and the Psychology of Productivity with Alicia Peña Bizama ACCESS THE SHOWAll platforms and past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/Direct Link to This Episode: YouTube Version:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_l_Kht8WObY&feature=youtu.beTakeawaysFocus is not about more effort—it’s about better strategy and self-awareness.ADHD is not a deficit in intelligence but a challenge in managing attention and regulation.Productivity must include mental health, not come at the cost of it.Transitions—into university, new careers, or independent learning—can be overwhe...2025-04-1750 min
Living On The Edge of ChaosEpisode 210: Rethinking Goals, Learning, and the Power of Tiny Experiments with Anne-Laure Le CunffAll platforms and past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/Direct Link to This Episode: www.coffeeforthebrain.com/210YouTube Version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gM0arJOqDbE TakeawaysLinear goal-setting can trap us in burnout and a deficit mindset.Learning and growth are nonlinear—curiosity and experimentation create deeper impact.Traditional definitions of success often limit creativity and autonomy.Tiny experiments help reclaim control, joy, and discovery in our personal and professional lives.The education system can benefit from embracing experimentation over rigid outcomes.Co...2025-04-0838 min
Leaders of Leaders PodcastWhy and How to Fight Critical Race Theory in Your Schools on Leaders of Leaders Podcast with Aaron GuyettWhy and How to Fight Critical Race Theory in Your Schools on Leaders of Leaders Podcast with Aaron GuyettDr. George S. Maurer, Ed.D. grew up in Toms River, New Jersey and currently resides near Temecula, California. He is a retired Air Force Master Sergeant who deployed to Iraq during the Global War on Terrorism. He’s an award-winning broadcast journalist with more than 35 years of experience who has interviewed high profile guests such as Sammy Hagar, Pat Benatar, Dan Ackroyd, Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, Robin Zander and many more. He also interviewed a number of to...2024-08-2158 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos206: Heartfelt Journeys in Education: Cool Cat Teacher, Vicki Davis, Impactful StoryAll platforms and past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/Slidedeck of her ideas to explore as we did not get to them allhttps://1drv.ms/p/s!AqtnAB8NPT2-8kpLZWCCEThXQepGYouTube VideoTakeawaysVicki Davis believes that students should be at least 17 or 18 years old before getting cell phones.She emphasizes the negative impact of unrestricted cell phone access on students' mental health, sleep patterns, and social interactions.Vicki recommends watching the AI Dilemma YouTube video to gain a better understanding of AI technology and its ethical i...2024-05-221h 00
Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For TeachersTop 10 Ways Educators Can Use AI Tools, with Aaron MaurerIn this episode, we are joined by Aaron Maurer, STEM Lead for multiple school districts in Iowa. Aaron helps us unpack artificial intelligence (AI) and how this growing area of technology can be leveraged by educators and school systems to not only improve workload efficiencies but also take teaching and learning to the next level.Tune in as Aaron counts down his top ways for educators to use AI. Visit AVID Open Access to learn more.2024-01-0348 min
The Pursue Whole PodcastAaron Shaw: Pursuing a Life of Gratitude, Discipline, & FulfillmentWhen leaders feel empty on the inside, they turn to success, hard work, and a life of excess. They work for their worth rather than working from their worth. Aaron Shaw has a unique ability to push himself beyond his limits. Through his own journey of healing and health, he has come to believe that we cannot be healthy and whole unless we learn to accept every part of ourselves.Aaron Shaw is the Co-Founder of a family office specializing in the acquisition and optimization of small businesses within eCommerce.-We believe...2023-10-2448 min
The ResourceExecutive General Manager in Mining, Aaron Maurer - Former Operations Manager at Mineral Resources.Send us a textAaron MaurerExecutive General Manager in Mining - Former Operations Manager at Mineral Resources.With over 25 years of experience in FIFO starting as an engineer and moving his way into management, something Aaron is really passionate about is changing the way we see and speak about management. We no longer manage we lead, and we no longer lead from the top, we change culture from the bottom up. Aaron shares his experiences with bullying, being on the receiving end, and having to deal with situations as...2023-05-151h 45
MLOps.communityMLOps Build or Buy, Startup vs. Enterprise? // Aaron Maurer & Katrina Ni # 157MLOps Coffee Sessions #157 with Katrina Ni & Aaron Maurer, MLOps Build or Buy, Startup vs. Enterprise? co-hosted by Jake Noble of tecton.ai.
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There are a bunch of challenges with building useful machine learning at a B2B software company like Slack, but we've built some cool use cases over the years, particularly around recommendations. One of the key challenges is how to train powerful models while being prudent stewards of our clients' essential...2023-05-0949 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos146: How can building community transform your approach to learning?In this episode, I am sharing a conversation I had with two of the most wonderful people I know, Robyn Hrivnatz from Microsoft and Scott Bricker, a Director of Educational Technology & Innovation for district in California. This conversation was part of the Microsoft EDU Live. Join @RobynHrivnatz and @ScottBrickerEDU as our friend Aaron Maurer joins #USMicrosoftEDULive to talk about how building community can transform your approach to learning. An author and host of the successful blog & podcast, "Coffee for the Brain," Aaron will also share about his current project with NASA and how you and your school ca...2022-09-2338 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos145: Crafting Authentic Learning Experiences Through PBLIn this episode, Aaron Maurer (Coffee For The Brain, Smart Robotics with LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor), Beth Campbell (teacher-librarian, Forest Grove Elementary), and Sarah Vice (6th grade educator, Forest Grove Elementary) discussion how education is hard. Rebalancing our mindset and learning space can be even harder when so much is swirling in the realms of chaos. Let's take a breath and explore how a year of pushing our growth edges in authentic learning and project based learning transformed learning for students and educators. Come discover what happens when we give ourselves permission to draw on our courage to navigate...2022-09-1235 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos144: THE JOY OF OWNING ONE’S OWN LEARNING JOURNEY THROUGH AUTHENTIC LEARNING EXPERIENCESIn this episode, Aaron Maurer (Coffee For The Brain, Smart Robotics with LEGO MINDSTORMS Robot Inventor), Beth Campbell (teacher-librarian, Forest Grove Elementary), and Sarah Vice (6th grade educator, Forest Grove Elementary) share many ideas to enhance authentic learning for students. This is not a list of apps or tools, but examples of teachers who have crafted quality projects, authentic learning opportunities, and the space to learn deeply to take learning to the next level by empowering students to take the driver seat in learning.This conversation was first published by Comic Con in January of 2022, but was r...2022-08-3049 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos127: Betsy Butterick - The Coach's Coach and Communication SpecialistTopics We Explore.3:00 - Who is Betsy?6:00 - How is she helping others understand the importance of building relations with teams, peers, players?10:30 - How do we communicate better?ACT Videos13:30 - How do we fix communication if we have already started off on the wrong foot?19:00 - How do we communicate that those "above" us are not communicating well?28:00 - Successful examples of great communication33:00 - Perception and focusing on the good35:00 - How do we apply these ideas during...2020-04-2345 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos126: Rework by Jason Fried applied concepts to Remote Teaching and Remote LearningIn this episode I am sharing the fourth book in my new podcast project for this podcast called Coffee and Chapters with Coffeechug. Head to this page to learn more, listen to the podcast about the format, and get involved.Today I am sharing the book, Rework by Jason FriedIf you want to join for any of the future books, then reach out and let me know.Video Versionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bTABKULPYhI CHECK OUT THE SHOW AND EPISODES ON ITUNES...2020-04-1734 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos125: Talking To Strangers by Malcolm GladwellIn this episode I am sharing the third book in my new podcast project for this podcast called Coffee and Chapters with Coffeechug. Head to this page to learn more, listen to the podcast about the format, and get involved.Today we are sharing the book, Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell.Talking to Strangers: What We Should Know about the People We Don't Know by Gladwell, MalcolmIf you want to join for any of the future books, then reach out and let me know.CHECK OUT THE SHOW AND...2020-04-091h 01
Living On The Edge of Chaos124: Boone from LEGO Masters TV ShowListener Participation.Option 1: Head to the bottom of this post and leave a replyOption 2: Email me at aarmau (at) gmail (dot) comTopics We Explore.3:00 - Boone introductionAFOL5:00 - Why is hands on learning and exploration important?10:00 - How do we infuse hands on play at home and in schools?100 LEGO Element Challenge16:00 - How did you handle the feedback from the judges? How did it impact your building process and ideas?24:00 - How did Boone and Mark communicate together and solve...2020-04-0647 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos123: Krystle and Amie from LEGO Masters TV ShowIn this episode, I am speaking with Krystle and Amie who make up the Team Unicorn. They were one of the incredible duos who appear on the FOX TV LEGO Masters Show. In this chat we talk not only LEGO, but all the other things they create and make and the mindsets needed to be successful as it applies to education.CHECK OUT THE SHOW AND EPISODES ON ITUNESThe show is now on Spotify!The show is also now on Google PlayThe show is also now on Stitcher...2020-03-3144 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos122: Kate Fractal and Artificial IntelligenceAll notes can be found at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/122 In this episode, I am speaking with Kate Fractal. Kate has a robust resume and body of work. According to Twitter she is a computer science and math educator. Bridging gaps between K12 educators and computer professionals. Committed to broad diversity and inclusion. Still learning.Here is her bio from her website.Created innovative curriculum that connected computer science to diverse fields including psychology, creative writing, and history. Skilled at helping people make sense of abstraction and use these concepts to understand an...2020-03-2431 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos121: Barbara Bray - Define Your WhyHead to www.coffeeforthebrain.com/121
2020-03-2257 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos120: Atomic Habits Book Discussion with Nancy PetersonEverything can be found at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/120
2020-03-0553 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos119: The landscape of questions and listening in education with Laura McBain from d.schoolFind everything you need at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/119
2020-02-2741 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos118: Learning Space Design with Kurt Zastrow from DEMCOall links and notes can be found at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/118
2020-02-2039 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos117: Learning Space Design with Lene Jensby LangeEverything can be found at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/117
2020-02-1447 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos116: Happiness Advantage Roundtable Discussion Part 2Access all links, resources, visuals at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/116
2020-02-0549 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos115: Jamy Bechler and his latest book, The Bus TripEverything can be found at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/115
2020-01-2857 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos114: Richard Boyd of TanjoHead to www.coffeeforthebrain.com/114 for all links and references.
2020-01-1656 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos113: A.J. JulianiHead to www.coffeeforthebrain.com/113 for all links and notes.
2020-01-0754 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos112: 2020 Word of the Year 'Rock Tumbler'Head to www.coffeeforthebrian.com/112 to see all graphics, links, and shownotes
2020-01-0329 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos111: Happiness Advantage Roundtable Discussion Part 1Everything can be found at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/111
2020-01-011h 17Living On The Edge of Chaos110: Coffee and Chapters with CoffeechugHead over to www.coffeeforthebrain.com/110
2019-12-2007 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos109: Essential Revisited: Theme, Books, Tools, Apps, and MoreHead to www.coffeeforthebrain.com/109 for all links to everything mentioned in the show.
2019-12-191h 16Living On The Edge of Chaos108: Design Thinking with John SpencerCheck out everything at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/108
2019-10-2940 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos107: Jacqueline RussellAll links and shownotes are at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/107
2019-10-2235 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos106: Lulu Millerfor all notes and links head to www.coffeeforthebrain.com/106
2019-10-0842 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos105: Terri SmithEverything can be found at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/105
2019-10-0138 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos104: Estella Owoimaha-ChurchHead to www.coffeeforthebrain.com/104 to find all links, shownotes, graphics, and more
2019-09-2435 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos103: Liam Nilsen - Learning Experience Designer at The LEGO FoundationAll notes, graphics, links, projects, and more can be found at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/103
2019-09-1731 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos102: Torrey Proctor: These ARE the droids you are looking for!All notes, links, videos, and photos can be found at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/102
2019-09-1038 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos101: Michelle Zimmerman: Artificial Intelligence and so much more!Read all links, articles, videos, and more at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/101
2019-09-0343 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos100: Matt Staggsall links, graphics, and shownotes found at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/100
2019-08-2741 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos099: Todd Beard Rethinking Education through Flint Cultural Center AcademyCheck out all notes and links at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/099
2019-08-2156 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos098: Makerspaces with Diana RendinaAll shownotes, links, graphics, and more can be found at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/098
2019-08-1337 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos097: Coders by Clive ThompsonFind all links, visuals, and more at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/097
2019-08-0649 minLiving On The Edge of ChaosNew Season of Shows Begin!www.coffeeforthebrain.com/096
2019-08-0205 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos095: Teachers - Thank You & I'm SorryHead to www.coffeeforthebrain.com/095 for more information and other episodes.
Topics We Explore
Connections to confidence from episode 94
Issue with saying, "I understand what you are going through"
The growing divide of grappling with life in our social emotional space
Show Notes & Quotes
Blondie Comic from May 23rd, 2019
Team Human by Douglas Rushkoff https://amzn.to/2HMUjS7
2019-05-2327 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos094: Purposeful Play with LEGO - CONFIDENCE(or lackthereof)This is the sixth part of a six part podcast series as part of my Purposeful Play with LEGO online course.
https://sites.google.com/view/play-with-lego
All shownotes can be found here www.coffeeforthebrain.com/094
2019-05-1730 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos093: Purposeful Play with LEGO featuring Damien KeeEverything can be found here https://coffeeforthebrain.com/093
2019-05-1039 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos092: Purposeful Play with LEGO featuring Brick MathAccess all materials and links here www.coffeeforthebrain.com/092
2019-05-0342 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos091: Purposeful Play with LEGO featuring Becky McDowellEverything can be found here
http://coffeeforthebrain.com/091
2019-04-2638 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos090 Purposeful Play with LEGO featuring Alisha BridgesHead to www.coffeeforthebrain.com/090
2019-04-1834 minLiving On The Edge of Chaos089: Purposeful Play with LEGO Creative Thinking with Rob TorokAccess all shownotes and resources here: http://www.coffeeforthebrain.com/089
Access the course and join us at https://sites.google.com/view/play-with-lego/home
2019-04-131h 01Living On The Edge of Chaos088: Suzie BossHead to www.coffeeforthebrain.com/088
2019-03-2435 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos087: Dr. Robert DillonAll links, shownotes, visuals, and workshop registration can be found here
www.coffeeforthebrain.com/087
2019-03-0531 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos086: Kevin Eastman & 25 Powerful WordsHead to www.coffeeforthebrain.com/086
2019-02-2645 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos085: Ginger LewmanAll the goodies are at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/085
2019-02-2052 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos083: Are conferences being overtaken by "feel good" messages? A #STARTedUP Podcast ResponseSee all shownotes, links, and more at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/083
2019-02-0510 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos082: Alan Stein Jr. - Raise Your GameAll shownotes, links, images, and access to the book can be found here - www.coffeeforthebrain.com/082
2019-01-2857 min
Living On The Edge of Chaos081: Jeff Robin & Why You Need To Do The WorkAll shownotes, links, resources, and more can be found at www.coffeeforthebrain.com/081
2019-01-2352 min