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Everything Fastpitch - The PodcastPrioritize Player Development / Sara Mosley Interview / Anna Nickel of GameChanger Interview / Practice the difficultIn this action-packed episode of Everything Fast Pitch by Fast Pitch Prep, Coach Tory and Coach Don cover multiple topics. They introduce the City of the Week and Player of the Week and discuss the feedback from a listener about the importance of prioritizing player development over playing games. In their lead-off segment, they highlight the Professional Softball League's new minor league system. The episode features part one of an interview with Sara Mosley, a former All American at Georgia, who now plays professionally. Sara discusses influential people in her life. The cleanup segment includes an insightful chat with...
2026-02-111h 32
Book BistroBooks Set In SummertimeThis week, Shannon, Stacy, and Melissa are sharing their recommendations for books set in summertime. Titles mentioned include:
Anna Sortino, Give Me a Sign
Kristan Higgins, Look On the Bright Side
Barbara Kingsolver, Prodigal Summer
Leslye Penelope, The Monsters We Defy
Kate Spencer, One Last Summer
Jennifer Weiner, Big Summer
Jennifer Hillier, Wonderland
Alicia Thompson, The Art of Catching Feelings
Nicholas Sparks, The Notebook
Vera Kurian, A Step Past Darkness
Tarah DeWitt, Savor It
Jenn McKinlay, Summer Reading
You can always contact the Book Bistro team by searching @BookBistroPodcast on facebook, or visiting:
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2024-07-1249 min
More Than MailEp. 43 | Sisters.Liz Hassett, Jenny Felix, Kate Hassett and Joanna Hassett grew up at Glendower near Prairie. Their dad, Gordan Hassett, trained horses and mum Anna Hassett was Secretary of Prairie Jockey Club for around 40 years. The sisters have all remained in the racing industry in different capacities - owner, jockey manager, administation, trainer. The connections to the horse industry are strong. The sisters chat about their memories growing up with horses, and where the industry has taken them. More Than Mail is proudly brought to you by Brodie Agencies, McKinlay. ...
2023-11-1745 min
Rockpool PodcastsRockpool Live: Episode TwoWelcome to Rockpool Live: Episode Two - On Location in Rockpool Studios!
Produced, directed, hosted and featuring Students and Lecturers from across Ayrshire College's Music, Sound, Media, Film & Broadcasting and Photography Departments, our second Rockpool Live Video Episode is a behind the scenes look at what goes on in our studios and theatre on the day of and in the lead up to a live gig!
Many thanks to the following people for their talents and expertise in bringing this video episode to life:
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2022-12-1939 min
Rockpool PodcastsRockpool Live: Episode 1Brought to you by Rockpool Podcasts & ACTV in association with with Ayrshire College's Music, Sound, Media & Photography Departments, ROCKPOOL LIVE is a brand new music & chat show video podcast series, exclusive to Spotify, showcasing the talent we have at Ayrshire College! Rockpool Podcasts has never been a show to shy away from innovation and we are looking forward to evolving further with more episodes of Rockpool Podcasts and Rockpool Live in the future!
In this pilot episode, John McBlain, Lecturer in Music, Performance & Media and Rockpool Podcasts Host and Showrunner welcomes talented musicians and...
2022-06-2119 min
What You Should ReadYou Should Read: Our most anticipated 2021 releases (with Kathy Coe!)Send us a textWe're in a new year but we have the same goal (to read ALL THE BOOKS!). Today, we are joined by friend of the pod and book blogger Kathy Coe to talk about the 2021 releases we're most excited for. And just for fun, there's a drinking game. Want to get a head start on your 2021 reading goals? Sign up for Book of the Month and use our promo code WHATYOUSHOULDREAD at checkout to get your first box for just $9.99. Check out their January selections: https://www.bookofthemonth.com/the-best-new-books Boo...
2021-01-051h 05
Living GreatlyWant to Experience Miracles Every Single Day? HERE'S HOWWould you like more miracles in your life?
Albert Einstein told us that "There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle."
I used to live life as though it were a mundane treadmill - life was an endless round of work, chores, and "to dos", with very few miracle moments.
Until I learned how to change that. And now I experience the miraculous every day. It's pretty cool!
You also have the ability to ex...
2020-07-0109 min
Living GreatlyThe Difference Between Success and Failure is These 3 Words ...When times are tough, a few words spell the difference between success and failure.
Many people and businesses have been hit hard by the COVID-19, the lock-down, and now the economic recession.
When the business environment is turned upside down, we either adapt ... or we fail.
This was really brought home to me recently by a fantastic example of a business - which is traditionally a face-to-face, in-person service - using the lockdown as the impetus to adapt, innovate, and go online.
Whether we survive, thrive, or fail is not the exte...
2020-06-3012 min
Living GreatlyIf You're Overwhelmed, This is for YOU!I used to be an expert in overwhelm.
I was overwhelmed in my work. Too much to do, too little time, too many deadlines.
I was overwhelmed in my family life – gotta be the perfect mom, gotta keep on top of all the jobs and chores at home, gotta make sure everyone in my family is happy.
I was burned out, miserable, and stuck.
Until I discovered the "key" to break out of that "overwhelm trap".
In this episode, I'll share with you 3 steps that will set you free from over...
2020-06-2912 min
Living GreatlyHow To Start Your Day Out In FrontHere's a simple ritual I use every day, to start my day ahead of the game!
2020-06-2804 min
Living GreatlyThe "Bookends" of Your Day Part 2: Setting Yourself Up for a Successful TomorrowThe "bookends" of our day are our morning and evening routines. That is, the way we transition from sleep into activity in the morning, and how we transition back out of activity into rest at the end of the day.
Our "end-of-the-day" routines affect far more than just the quality of our sleep. The way you wind down at the end of the day determines how well prepared you are for the next day ... or not.
In this video, I share some things you can do to set yourself up for success tomorrow ... and for every...
2020-06-2709 min
Living GreatlyThe "Bookends" of Your Day Part 1: Your Mornings Matter!The "bookends" of our day are the way we transition from sleep into activity in the morning, and how we transition back out of activity into rest at the end of the day.
Our morning and evening routines set the tone for each and every day. And ultimately determine the quality of our life.
In this video, I talk about the important role of your morning routine and give you some tips you can use to upgrade yours.
Why would you want to do that?
Because by upgrading your morning routine you ca...
2020-06-2612 min
Living GreatlyHow to Upgrade Your Routines & Your LifestyleDo you want a healthier lifestyle? Well, the key to a healthy lifestyle is healthy routines.
But anyone who’s tried making a lifestyle change before knows it’s easier said than done.
In this episode, I share a simple strategy to help you make lasting changes to your routines ... and to your lifestyle.
If you enjoy this content, be sure to subscribe, and share this with someone you feel will benefit :-)
2020-06-2512 min
The Harvest SeasonGet a Library CardAl goes through the news of the fortnight, and then gives his initial thoughts about Sumemr in Mara Also, Raschelle appears for a very important statement. Black Lives Matter.
Timings
[00:00] BLM Statement
[08:30] Intro
[09:16] What have I been playing?
[09:45] News
[15:11] Summer in Mara Initial Thoughts
[18:53] Outro
Links
Summer in Mara on Steam
Summer in Mara on Switch
Ooblets Early Access Trailer
Ooblets on Epic
Friends of Mineral Town on Steam
Snacko Kickstarter
Forager Info
Village Monsters v0.75
Littlewood v0.96
2020-06-2420 min
Living GreatlyImprove Your Sleep, Improve Your Life!Sleep is vital for our wellbeing in all areas - our brain health, emotional resilience, and our physical health. It affects our resilience, and our ability to adapt and cope with the stresses of daily life.
At times like now, ensuring we get sufficient, quality sleep is even more important ever.
In this episode, I share why sleep is so important, as well as practical things you can do to get more, quality, sleep. Improve your sleep and you will improve your life!
Share your comments below. And share this content with someone you kno...
2020-06-2410 min
Living GreatlyMost Common Goal Setting MistakeThere is one common goal-setting mistake, that most people make.
And that really holds you back from what you are truly capable of.
Listen to find out what it is, and how to avoid it.
2020-06-2305 min
Living Greatly2020: "It's a Game of Two Halves!"In New Zealand, we have a saying ... taking from our "national sport" of rugby ... that "it's a game of two halves".
What does this mean?
Well, the two halves of a game can be very different.
Just because your team is down at half-time, does not mean that it's all over! It is possible to turn things around!
Right now, we are just about at half-time for 2020. And a good time to reflect on what we've learned from the year so far ... and how we want to step forward into the rest of...
2020-06-2204 min
Living GreatlyA Weekly Habit for SuccessI have a weekly habit which I love. Over the years it has helped me stay focused on what matters to me ... and to let go of many of the things that would otherwise "steal" my time and energy.
I'd like to share this with you - in the hope that you'll benefit as much as I have :-)
Check out the video to learn more.
To grab a copy of the template I mention in this episode, complete with a completed example, head to https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CHzXPs7U2e...
2020-06-2110 min
Living GreatlyIt's NOT All In Your MindIn my last two episodes, I've shared with you that happiness and optimism are important precursors for success in our businesses and our lives.
And I've also shared some tools you can use to change your thinking ... to help you change your life. And these tools do work.
In this episode we look at an important "player", that has a bit impact on our levels of happiness, wellbeing and ... yes ... success. But that is often left out of this conversation.
Listen in to learn what this "player" is, and to gain 3 simple steps you ca...
2020-06-2008 min
Living GreatlyHow to Become a Strategic OptimistThe world is in a state of rapid change right now. As we look ahead to the second half of 2020, we are entering a “New Normal” where resilience and ability to adapt is more important than ever.
In this episode, I share with you an approach that has been transformative for me and my business … and also for many clients over the years – using learned optimism to become a “strategic optimist”.
We’ll look at why this is important – especially right now! - what I mean by “strategic optimism”, and a practical method to help you adapt resourcefu...
2020-06-1922 min
Living GreatlyThe "Secret Sauce" For SuccessMany of us have been taught that success is the road to happiness.
Get the right job, the right promotion, the right house, the right car, enough money, holiday in the right places ... and happiness will be the result.
Well ... think about it. If that were true, the world would be very different!
Research in the field of positive psychology is now showing us that in fact, the reverse is true.
Happiness makes us smarter, helps us to be more motivated, and drives us to be more successful.
Yes, that's...
2020-06-1816 min
Living Greatly"Choose With Care" - Why Your Social Networks MatterOver the next few episodes, I’m going to be sharing with you insights on mindset:
the role our mindset plays in our lives,
the kind of mindset that underpins success, and
some tips and approaches you can use to change your thinking, and so change your life
Sound fun?
Let's start with something that affects all of us, one way or another all the time ... the impact of the people in our lives.
2020-06-1712 min
Living GreatlyCreating a "Lockdown Silver Lining List"As we emerge from lockdown and into a "new normal", many people I’ve been speaking with have been reflecting on the whole experience. On the "ups" as well as the "downs".
Yes, the social cost, and the loss of life, from the coronavirus pandemic has been high.
At the same time, many people have discovered - or re-discovered - important pleasures in life.
In this episode, I share my "lockdown silver linings list".
I encourage you to do the same.
Because by reflecting on the "silver linings", we can choose w...
2020-06-1608 min
Living Greatly3 Reasons Why NOW Could Be The Best Time Ever To Start A BusinessWell ... the title says it all!
For the go-getter, now could be the best time human history to start your own business.
Join me to find out why ...
2020-06-1511 min
Living GreatlyBeating FOMORight now is the best time in human history to be starting your own business – for the go-getter.
More on that in my next episode ... Because there are two things that hold most people back from taking that first step … and that cause many entrepreneurs to struggle:
1) The skill of decision making, and
2) FOMO – “Fear Of Missing Out”, which is at almost pandemic levels in today’s world, and keeping many, many people from living the lives they want.
Want to know how to beat FOMO, and become better at decision-making, so you can creat...
2020-06-1411 min
Living GreatlyEliminate Overwhelm With This Magic WordI would like to introduce you to a magic word that – used well - will help you to eliminate overwhelm, and reclaim your time.
This is a word that the most successful people in the world use more than anyone else. That’s part of why they are successful.
Ironically, for most of us, it’s one of the first words we learn when we are infants. And yet many people stop using it as we become adults.
What is this magical word?
Join me to find out ... and for tips and tactics !
2020-06-1307 min
Living Greatly#1 Strategy: Making Time For What MattersIn previous episodes, I've shared with you the critical difference between accomplishing and "doing doing doing" ... and the importance of making time to look after your mindset, keep your emotional tank full, and look after your physical well being.
Most people fail to do these things because they "don't have time".
Here's the blunt truth. We all have time. We all have 168 hours a week! It's really about how we use our time.
In this episode, I give you a quick introduction to a simple strategy that will help you put more of your...
2020-06-1209 min
Living GreatlyAre You Doing? Or Accomplishing?Have you ever had one of the days when you felt like you were on the go - "doing" - all day long. But don't feel you've really accomplished anything?
And then sometimes we can have a good, enjoyable, fun day ... and also accomplish a lot!
This episode looks at the difference between "doing, doing, doing" and accomplishing. And includes some ideas for how to do less and accomplish more :-)
So ... are you a "doer" or an "accomplisher"? We'd love to hear your comments - stop by https://www.facebook.com/BuildingHABITSforSuccess...
2020-06-1103 min
Living GreatlyMind-body perspective on resilienceOur emotional resilience is as much about looking after our bodies as it is about looking after our minds. If you want to become more resilient, here are some simple lifestyle factors that can help.
2020-06-1005 min
Living GreatlyMaster Your Emotions ... in 90 Seconds or Less!When was the last time you felt angry, upset, frustrated?
How long did the feeling stick around for?
How much of your precious time and energy did it drain?
What would it mean for you, if you could side-step that cycle of negative emotion, that so many people get stuck in?
Well, here's how ...
2020-06-0912 min
Living GreatlyWant a Smoother Emotional Life? TRY THIS!Ever felt bad because of what someone else said.
Or because of something that happened?
Here is a simple way to dial down those negative feelings, and enjoy a smoother emotional life ...
2020-06-0805 min
Living GreatlyEnjoying the Little Things: Using Appreciation to Savour Each MomentRobert Brault once said, “Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.”
Our lives are simply a series of moments, strung together. So the secret to a good life is to make those moments "good" - as much as we can.
And this starts with building mastery over our emotions in the moment, rather than letting our emotions master us. This is particularly important when faced with a lot of external challenges, as so many people are right now.
In this episode, I share with...
2020-06-0711 min
Living GreatlyThe Power of LoveIt is sad - and yes, scary - to see so much fear and hostility in the world right now. And so much focus on it
With all the challenges facing us as a global community - the covid pandemic, climate change, economic challenges, and more – surely this is the time to accept and support each other as human beings?
When faced with situations of this kind of magnitude, it's easy to feel hopeless. To ask ourselves "what can I possibly do, to make a difference?"
That is actually a really powerful question.
...
2020-06-0610 min
Living GreatlyAre we there yet?Something I'm hearing a lot from those I coach around the world is a sense of dissatisfaction. Of being very focussed on the gap between business and life as it is right now, compared to how we want it to be. Of "how come I'm not there yet?"
It's so easy to slip into the trap of focussing on all the things that are NOT as we’d like them; that are NOT working the way we want them to; that are NOT progressing as fast as we'd like.
This kind of thinking is a tra...
2020-06-0511 min
2020-06-0413 min
Living GreatlyFree Your Mind, Part 2This is the second part of a 3-part series on how to FREE YOUR MIND, so you can experience more freedom in your life.
What we focus on expands. Whatever you choose to focus on becomes more significant, larger, and more real in your life.
That is the way our brains, our minds, and our reality works.
And that is a truly awesome source of power IF we use it properly - by focussing on the things we want.
So ... if you would like more freedom, more autonomy, more choice in yo...
2020-06-0315 min
Living GreatlyFree Your Mind, Part 1As a coach, I talk with a lot of people about what’s most important in their lives. And with many, many of the people I talk with, ultimately it boils down to one thing.
Freedom. "I want more freedom over my life, my choices, my circumstances."
So in this and the next few episodes, I’m focusing on the first step in having more freedom – freeing your mind.
And today, it’s about the freedom to choose our emotional state ...
2020-06-0211 min
Living GreatlyLet's Play!When was the last time you engaged 100% in play?
I don’t know about you, but somehow as I grew up I adopted a set of beliefs that play is for kids.
That "if it’s fun it’s not real work” and somehow not valuable.
And that spending time in play, just for the fun of it, was somehow “irresponsible”
How very untrue!
A lot of research has shown that play is an important part of life, and of wellbeing - not just when we are young but right through...
2020-06-0107 min
Living GreatlyTake a Pause ... to Appreciate LifeSometimes we get so stuck looking ahead to the things we want or looking back at the past, that we forget to appreciate the present moment.
And yet all life is, is a series of present moments ...
2020-05-3106 min
Living GreatlyStill Feeling Stuck? Check Your Thoughts ...Sometimes we get stuck in procrastination ... even when we have a clear goal, a good plan, and know exactly what our next step is.
Our brains LOVE patterns. Are wired to repeat patterns.
So if you find that you are still feeling stuck in any part of your life the chances are that there is a pattern of thinking or belief that you are repeating. And if we think the same thing over and over ... we're just going to keep getting the same results.
If this sounds familiar to you, here are some approach...
2020-05-3013 min
Living GreatlyIs PROCRASTINATION Keeping You Stuck?Do you find that there are some things that you “should” do, which you keep delaying, putting off, or downright avoiding?
If you answered “Yes” then welcome to the human race!
As human beings, we have a whole lot of default programming that leads us to procrastinate. To put off doing even those things that we really really want.
And this is a big part of why many, many people never accomplish what they most desire in life.
So … if you’re ready to start stepping up and beating procrastination, you’re in the right pl...
2020-05-2915 min
Living GreatlyAre you looking after your #1 asset?Are you looking after your #1 asset?
And no, I'm not talking about your house or your car, or any of that material stuff.
I'm talking about the #1 thing that shapes your experience of life.
The thing that can give you the capacity to accomplish almost anything you desire. Or that - if not used well - will limit you and keep you from having what you want.
Can you guess what it is?
2020-05-2812 min
Living GreatlyWant More Time?So many people feel that they don't have enough time in today's distraction-filled world. Are you one of them?
Would you like to get some of your time back?
What would you do it you had an extra day every week?
2020-05-2706 min
Living GreatlyUsing "Ready Fire Aim" to Fast-Forward Your Goals"Ready Fire Aim" is a strategy used by a number of entrepreneurs and businesses to "get stuff done". With mixed success.
In this episode, I share the two schools of thought on the "ready fire aim" approach, the pros and cons.
As well as sharing the secret to using this strategy effectively so that you can build momentum and accomplish your goals and dreams faster.
2020-05-2615 min
Living GreatlyLetting Go of PerfectionismPerfectionism appears to be on the increase. Which is not necessarily a good thing.
Perfectionism can be disempowering ... eroding self-esteem, and contributing to anxiety, burnout, and depression.
There is another way!
In this episode, I share two mindset shifts that will help you to let go of perfectionism ... and accomplish more of what you want.
2020-05-2513 min
Living GreatlyMyth Busting: Why Hard Work is NOT the Key to SuccessIt's the weekend! So in honor of that, let's "bust" the myth that hard work is necessary for success ... and give your self a break!
2020-05-2410 min
Living Greatly100 Day Challenge - Change Your Life for GoodWould you like to improve your life?
What’s something you’ve been thinking about doing for a while – something you want to do, that excites you, or would just feel good?
Maybe a lifestyle change, like taking up yoga, or meditation, or upgrading your morning routine?
Maybe learning a new skill or hobby?
Maybe simple reconnecting with an activity you know you enjoy?
Whatever it is, join me in a 100 day challenge to actually get started, and change your life for good.
Watch to learn more ... and to join us fo...
2020-05-2313 min
Living Greatly"Let it go ..." 3 strategies for handling anxietyWith so much change and uncertainty in our lives right now, it's not surprising that many people are experiencing anxiety and worry.
Coronavirus worries, business / job worries … and just simply the “flip flop” changes in the way we are living – quarantine, out of quarantine, and so on.
Here are 3 stunningly simple and highly effective strategies you can use to "let it go ..."
2020-05-2209 min
Living GreatlyYour Secret Super-PowerYou may not even realise it, but you have access to a secret super-power.
Once you switch it on, you create the ability to stick with your goals, and persist until you accomplish them.
But there's more ... this super-power enables you to unleash synchronicities, unexpected opportunity, and support to help you achieve what you want ...
2020-05-2108 min
Living GreatlyFear is a Choice!One of the biggest things that holds most people back from actually taking action towards what they want is fear. Especially "fear of failure" in some form.
As soon as we hesitate the fear creeps in, and we talk ourselves out of taking action towards what we want.
BUT this can all change when we realize that “fear of failure” is completely and utterly our own invention – our own choice ...
2020-05-2014 minLiving GreatlyIf not now, then when ...?Have you ever had something that you want to do … that excites you … that you know would feel really satisfying, or fulfilling, or enjoyable – maybe all three.
You know how to do it
You know you can do it
But you just keep putting it off …??
In this short episode I share with you THE most effective, simplest, easiest tactic you can use to beat procrastination and actually get moving on the things that you most want in life.
It's simple. No deep self-analysis, or navel gazing required. No unpackin...
2020-05-1912 min
Living GreatlyHow my business almost failed before it even started ... and what I learned about the SIX foundations for successTransitioning into self-employment is not an easy road! Even knowing exactly what I needed to do, and how to do it, at first I struggled to do the things that would get me clients. And I know I wasn't alone ... over the years I've helped many other solopreneurs and coaches through the same struggle. So many distractions ... so many excuses! It's easy to let our dreams of a rewarding lifestyle business fade away.
After ongoing research, training, coaching ... you name it, I discovered there is a formula for success.
My breakthrough finally came when I g...
2019-08-1917 min
Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 017 - MetafictionIn this very "insider-baseball" episode we discuss Metafiction! What is it? Who is it for? Why should you read it? Plus: Children's books that help kids figure out what's real and what isn't, comic books with a lot of bondage, and marginalia written by library patrons. In this episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Jessi Recommended No Bears by Meg McKinlay, illustrated by Leila Rudge This is My Book by Mick Inkpen We're in the Wrong Book by Richard Byrne Logicomix: An epic search for truth by Apostolos Doxiadis, Christos H. Papadimitriou,illustrated by Alecos...
2016-11-151h 09Book Club for Masochists: a Readers' Advisory PodcastEpisode 007 - Cozy MysteriesIn our ongoing quest to become better librarians by reading every genre (regardless of our actual interest) we tackle Cozy Mysteries. Listen to your hosts Anna Ferri, Meghan Whyte, Matthew Murray, and Amanda Wanner discuss why people read cozy mysteries, character vs. plot, how everything seems to be a series, and their favourite punny titles. Your Hosts This Episode Anna Ferri | Meghan Whyte | Matthew Murray | Amanda Wanner Cozy Mysteries We Read (or kinda): Recommended The Handsome Man's Deluxe Café (No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, #15) by Alexander McCall Smith Books C...
2016-06-211h 08