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Leaders Coaching LeadersGrowing Up at Work: Jennifer Abrams on Leadership, Resilience, and TrustLeadership isn’t just about guiding others; it’s about growing yourself. On this episode of the Leaders Coaching Leaders Podcast, cohosts Peter DeWitt and Michael Nelson talk with Jennifer Abrams, renowned educator and author of Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing Up at Work. Jennifer dives into the essential skills leaders need to succeed, including building resilience, managing challenging conversations, and cultivating professional cultures rooted in trust and collaboration. Drawing on her extensive experience working with schools and organizations, Jennifer offers advice on fostering self-awareness and navigating interpersonal dynamics with confidence and care. Don’t miss this empowering conversation packed...2025-04-2832 min
Schurtz and Ties: A podcast about education and cultureEp. 102: Successfully navigating hard conversations, with Jennifer AbramsJennifer Abrams is an "international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities and non-profits," and in this episode, she brings profound wisdom, tangible strategies, and deep insight into how we can have hard conversations better. - Have you had a clarifying conversation?- Are you using power over another, or for another?- Do you want to be right? Or effective?- Are you suspending your certainty? - Do you have a SCARF mindset?- Are you clenching your butt cheeks?...2025-04-0357 min
The WayfinderStretching Our Learning Edges with Jennifer AbramsWhat does it mean to be your best adult self at work? Abril connects with Jennifer Abrams, a communications consultant who supports educators, health care personnel, and others on new employee support, being generationally savvy, effective collaboration skills, having hard conversations, and creating identity-safe workplaces. Their conversation centers the concept of lifelong growth and how this is used as a guiding principle in developmentally-minded organizations like NESA. In practical terms, what does prioritizing adult development look like? How important is it for us to look deeply at ourselves? Join Abril and Jennifer as they explore what it means to...2025-02-0619 min
Probable CausationEpisode 84: Alex Albright on bail reform (REBROADCAST)Alex Albright talks about money bail and the effects of bail reform.
“No Money Bail, No Problems? Trade-offs in a Pretrial Automatic Release Program” by Alex Albright.
OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE:
“Tripping through Hoops: The Effect of Violating Compulsory Government Procedures” by Natalia Emanuel and Helen Ho.
“The Effects of Pretrial Detention on Conviction, Future Crime, and Employment: Evidence from Randomly Assigned Judges” by Will Dobbie, Jacob Goldin, and Crystal S. Yang.
“Distortion of Justice: How the Inability to Pay Bail Affects Case Outcomes” by Megan T. Stevenson.
“The Uni...2025-01-1452 min
The Counter Narrative: Changing the Way We Talk (and think) About EducationEpisode 228: Interview w/ Jennifer AbramsEpisode Summary
In this episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams engages in a deep conversation with Jennifer Abrams about the significance of having hard conversations in educational settings. They explore the challenges of professional development, the necessity of adult development in schools, and the importance of emotional hygiene during professional learning. Jennifer shares her insights on how to navigate time constraints in PD sessions and emphasizes the need for intentionality in designing effective professional development experiences. The discussion also highlights the hunger for connection and meaningful learning among educators, and the resources available to support their growth.2025-01-0332 min
Lit Lessons on Flight SchoolThe Geography of HealingWelcome into Flight School: Through these recent chapters of The Summer of '72, first Lungs and now Closing the Gates, we've witnessed how true healing often works—not as a single dramatic moment, but as a carefully charted journey through the body's own wisdom.The First Landmark: Breathe and ReleaseWhen Abrams first "unfolded" me, I discovered that my own healing began with oxygen. Like mountain climbers adjusting to altitude, we must take in air before we can climb higher. Those first needle pricks weren't just about physical pain I experienced in the pa...2024-11-1706 min
Madness Cafe176. Book Chat: Our Time Is Now by Stacey AbramsJoin the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!We read and discussed Stacey Abrams' Our Time Is Now before the results of the 2024 election were announced. We were excited and hopeful and wanted to share Stacey's message, information and talented wordsmithing with everyone. We're in a very different emotional space right now, but we still want everyone to read Our Time Is Now. We stand by our view that Stacey Abrams' book is vital and important. And necessary. The truth remains that we aren't taught everything about our system of government and...2024-11-071h 02
Between the LinesAuthor Kate GoodwinKate Goodwin writes stories of love and redemption that encourage the soul. Her first book Every Step After is a second-chance romance novel on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. Her second novel Reckless Love released on October 3rd and is also available on Amazon and Kindle Unlimited. Follow Kate’s blog and stay connected via Substack. Reckless Love: A Redemption Story Back Cover Copy A pregnant girl A desperate woman The God who sees them both Amina Abdel’s sheltered world is turned upside down when she...2024-10-1731 min
In The Know With CaT Bobino PodcastIn The Know with Microbiologist Dr. Jennifer AbramsThrow back episode!Dr. Abrams has her PhD in Microbiology, and has finished her post doc at UCSF while also learning the business side of pharma! She comes to us by way of Houston with a passion for science and a passion for giving back. Also, she loves nail art.Support the show2024-10-1731 min
Path of the Awakened HeartTheta Healing with Karen AbramsIn this powerful episode of Path of the Awakened Heart, Jennifer speaks with Karen Abrams about: [00:00:01] Jennifer’s personal experience with a session from Karen, highlighting its transformational impact and sets the stage for a discussion about Theta healing and its distinction from Reiki. [00:01:45] Theta healing as a meditation technique that connects individuals to their subconscious minds and inner wisdom, helping to identify and transform limiting beliefs and trapped emotions into unconditional love and understanding. [00:04:22] The differences between Theta healing and Reiki, emphasizing that Theta healing involves a deeper connection to the subconscious mind...2024-09-1840 min
Lit Lessons on Flight SchoolFrom Chaos to Clarity: Structuring Your Life StoryWelcome into Flight School:On a structure chart The Summer of ‘72 has passed the inciting incident or the moment when the hero’s journey changes due to a shocking incident that creates chaos: Attack on Rick after he made Josephine throw up. We’ve also hopped the first plot point when the hero makes a decision: After the car wreck, Jennifer resolves to go it alone and fix something within herself that is broken. Summer now moves into First Level Response which shows the hero using the same strategies, in different forms, from Part One. I...2024-09-0405 min
Space to ThinkE5. Stretching Your Learning Edges with Jennifer AbramsIn this episode I reconnect with Jennifer Abrams to chat about how we stretch our learning edges, the context for Jennifer's work is education and schools but the ideas and the insights she shares about how we as human beings learn and grow apply equally in any workplace and or work-based relationships and interactions.
Jennifer has identified 5 facets to help us translate what it means to stretch and grow into practice:
knowing your identities,
suspending certainty,
taking responsibility,
engaging in reciprocity and
building resiliency.
Each one and the connections between them invite us to reflect, question...2024-07-1854 min
Download Incredible Full Audiobooks in History, WorldA Word Is Not a Sparrow: A Benefit Anthology for Ukraine Relief by Taras Shevchenko, Alla Kudzieva, Teresa Johnson, Christopher Dewees, Karen Bogle, Sholem Yankev Abramovitsh, Vladislav Davidzon, Andrea Emmes, Barry Abrams, Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, Thaisa FrankPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/778212to listen full audiobooks.
Title: A Word Is Not a Sparrow: A Benefit Anthology for Ukraine Relief
Author: Taras Shevchenko, Alla Kudzieva, Teresa Johnson, Christopher Dewees, Karen Bogle, Sholem Yankev Abramovitsh, Vladislav Davidzon, Andrea Emmes, Barry Abrams, Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch, Thaisa Frank
Narrator: Claudia Dunn, Dave Arlington, Sheri Saginor, Jennifer March, Caroline Hewitt, Jennifer Jill Araya, Tom Jordan, Traci Odom, Gary Furlong, Sara Morsey, Anna Crowe, Tiffany Williams, Rosemary Benson, Susan Iannucci, Janet Metzger, Elizabeth Jasicki, Erin Moon, Rebecca Gallagher, Rich Miller
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 5 hours 25 minutes
Release date: June 11, 2024
Genres: World
Publisher's...2024-06-115h 25
Tiny Little VictoriesThe Film Directors with Ken Feinberg & Craig TollisIn this episode of Tiny Little Victories, directors Ken Feinberg and Craig Tollis talk about their new feature film, Love and Taxe$. The film was written by Lloyd J. Schwartz, writer, and producer of the 1970s sitcom, The Brady Bunch.Love and Taxe$ is an unconventional story that unfolds between a CPA and a waitress. Their connection? An annual meeting under the guise of preparing her taxes. Each year, these sessions evolve into much more than number crunching. Set against the colorful backdrop of the 1970s, each of their seven encounters is a mini-drama, rich in...2024-04-0333 min
Communication TwentyFourSevenDissecting the Roots of Political Tribalism: Bridging Divides with Mike AndersonSend us a textDiscover what happens when political allegiances turn into tribal warfare in our society, with insights from historian and political analyst Mike Anderson. As we navigate through the murky waters of political tribalism, Mike, with his IT acumen and passion for history, helps us understand the corrosive effects it has on our democracy and social fabric. Together, we examine the importance of bridging divides and engaging in critical thinking, rather than blind loyalty to political factions.We tackle the tough conversations around our political differences and how they can lead to social...2024-03-261h 02Communication TwentyFourSevenUnlocking the Secrets to Diffusing Tense Situations with Hesha AbramsSend us a textEver felt like you're tiptoeing through a minefield of conflict, unsure of how to disarm the tension? Hesha Abrams, a former litigator now donning the hat of a master mediator, joins us to share her transformative strategies from her book, "Holding the Calm: The Secret to Resolving Conflict and Defusing Tension." This conversation is a revelatory guide to address disagreements with finesse, whether they're simmering at work or boiling over at home. She details her evolution from the courtroom to a mediator's chair, weaving in her dual role as a mother, and underscores...2024-02-2257 min
Unlock Your Teaching PotentialHow to develop your voice and deal with hard conversations for effective communication with Jennifer AbramsHave a question for the show? Text us here!Ever wondered how to voice your concerns without sparking conflict?Even though teachers have credentials to teach and work with students, it is a different skill set to talk effectively with adults.Effective communication with adults, colleagues, and administrators, allows educators to express their concerns without complaining and still maintain relationships, both personally and professionally. And that takes skill building, including naming their fears and hesitations and remembering that they are in a team.So joining us today is Jennifer Abrams, an...2024-01-1132 min
Principal Matters: The School Leader's Podcast with William D. ParkerPMP377: Conversations that Matter with Jennifer AbramsJennifer Abrams is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities, and nonprofits. She trains and coaches teachers, administrators, and others on new teacher/employee support, having hard conversations, collaboration skills, and being your best adult self at work. In her over two decades at Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto, […]
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Creative Innovators with Gigi JohnsonRisk, Reward, and Representation in Hollywood with Harry AbramsIn this conversation, we are joined by a long-time innovator and entrepreneur in talent management — Harry Abrams. At the venerable age of 88, Harry reflects on a career where passion eclipsed paychecks, taking a step into adventure from lawnmower manufacturing in Indiana and instead taking a gutsy $40/week step into the glitz and competitiveness of Hollywood talent agencies.After saying no to the storied William Morris Agency and yes to the illustrious MCA, Harry's journey has been anything but ordinary. Abrams not only grew his company to over 150 employees but also prided himself on nurturing the next generation of...2023-12-1137 min
All Things Pilates with Darien GoldJennifer Abrams ~ Having Hard ConversationsSend us a textTeacher’s - Have you ever had a disruptive student? If so, how did you handle this situation? And if you’re a student, have you ever had a teacher you wanted to divorce? Having Hard Conversations by Jennifer Abrams is our guest today and I’ve asked her to talk about how to navigate uncomfortable conversations in our studios. Jennifer is a communications expert, keynote speaker, facilitator and author. About Darien Gold ~ https://www.dariengold.comMusic credits ~ Instagram: @theotherjohnmayer Email: mayerranchrecordings@gmail.comAbout Jennifer Abrams...2023-11-0733 min
LezBeFriendsEpisode 27: Our Own DownsideSend us a textThank you Jennifer, my oldest daughter, for today's topic...Are we our own downfall? Listen, discuss, let me know. Support the show2023-09-1726 min
Takin' Care of Lady Business®S2Ep94: Emily Tisch Sussman Redefining Success through “She Pivots”Emily Tisch Sussman is a podcast host, women’s empowerment and family policy advocate, leading democratic political strategist, contributing editor to Marie Claire, and mother of three. Emily is the host of the award-winning podcast She Pivots, which features women, their stories, and how their pivot became their success. After leaving her fast-paced job as the Vice President of Campaigns at the largest democratic think tank in DC, the Center for American Progress, she learned to redefine her own idea of success when she left the career she thought she would have forever. Emily is a seasoned host, interviewing countless le...2023-08-3040 min
Platinum Talks WealthHow Women Lead...Episode 33: Join Emmy® Nominated former journalist Jennifer Rogers Markwell turned President of Platinum Wealth Management as she talks with Julie Castro Abrams CEO and Chair of How Women Lead.
Julie is a gender and racial justice activist who has spent the majority of her career working to build women owned companies and economic access for women. She works with top executive women to change structures that are unequal. Her leadership impact includes changing laws on women on corporate boards, doing movement building to ensure women put board service on their path and placing women on boards. She is a s...2023-08-2825 min
The Better Leaders Better Schools Podcast with Daniel BauerGrowing Up At Work Formerly a high school English teacher and a new teacher coach in Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto, CA), Jennifer Abrams is currently a communications consultant and author who works with educators and others on new teacher and employee support, being generationally savvy, effective collaboration skills, having hard conversations and creating identity safe workplaces. Jennifer’s publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicate, Collaborate & Create Community, Hard Conversations Unpacked - the Whos, Whens and What Ifs, and Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School...2023-08-1631 min
Changing ConversationsE81 Hard Conversations with Jennifer AbramsIn this episode we dive into 'hard conversations' with Jennifer Abrams. Jennifer's work focuses on adult to adult communication and she's written many books and articles on the topic. This is a conversation of insights and reflections as well as practical ideas to consider.
Connect with Jennifer on twitter.
Find out more about Jennifer's work here. 2023-05-1952 min
TheSchoolHouse302 One Thing Series School Leadership PodcastStretching Your Learning Edges, Growing (Up) at Work, and More with Guest Jennifer AbramsAbout Jennifer Abrams
Formerly a high school English teacher and a new teacher coach in Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto, CA, USA), Jennifer Abrams is currently a communications consultant and author who works with educators and others on leadership development at all levels, effective collaboration skills, having hard conversations and creating identity safe workplaces.
Jennifer’s publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicate, Collaborate & Create Community, Hard Conversations Unpacked: the Whos, Whens and What Ifs, and Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives.
Her newest book, and the focus of th...2023-04-1531 min
TLTalkRadioBest of TL Talk: Jennifer Abrams on The Multigenerational Workplace in EducationWelcome back to the “Best of TL Talk Radio” series! We’re re-releasing many of the most popular episodes from 7 seasons of the show. The release of this series announces and celebrates TL Talk Radio’s addition to the Be Podcast Network, a collection of education-focused shows that help you support transformative change in formal and informal learning environments. In this season 4 episode, Randy and Lynn spoke with Jennifer Abrams about her book The Multigenerational Workplace. Focusing on the major contexts in which generational differences play out—including recruitment, coaching, professional learning, and succession planning — the book demon...2023-03-2125 min
I Think We Should TalkI Think We Should Talk... About Embracing the Messy!!Hey hey!Coming at you guys in 2023 with some fresh ideas, some fresh thoughts, and honestly the same me tbh 😅.I'm sharing some real thoughts about what it means to be in your 20's and be aimless... I hope you enjoy this fantastic preview into season 4!Thanks for coming along on the ride!Music I've been obsessed with lately:Gracie Abramshttps://open.spotify.com/album/7l2g05NyprwonSFIs2y8at?si=GDx2-TCVRcyE_eaajUo1qALaufeyhttps://open.spotify.com/track/709p9UGPAuyImWf1Z3vjR...2023-02-0808 min
The Ed Essentials PodcastHow to Have Hard Conversations (Jennifer Abrams)Jennifer Abrams is an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities and non-profits. Jennifer trains and coaches teachers, administrators and others on new teacher/employee support, having hard conversations, collaboration skills and being your best adult self at work.
Jennifer’s publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked – the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs, Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives, and her newest book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work.
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Co...2022-12-1931 minProbable CausationEpisode 84: Alex Albright on bail reformAlex Albright talks about money bail and the effects of bail reform.
“No Money Bail, No Problems? Trade-offs in a Pretrial Automatic Release Program” by Alex Albright.
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OTHER RESEARCH WE DISCUSS IN THIS EPISODE:
“Tripping through Hoops: The Effect of Violating Compulsory Government Procedures” by Natalia Emanuel and Helen Ho.
“The Effects of Pretrial Detention on Conviction, Future Crime, and Employment...2022-12-0652 min
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#221- Stretching Your Learning Edges with Jennifer AbramsSend us a textIn today's episode, Jennifer Abrams and I unpack her latest book Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing Up at Work. We take an in-depth dive into the 5 facets of personal and professional growth as outlined in her book. We discuss how these 5 facets apply to our improvement as an individual and as a workplace colleague in order to be able to show up as our best self with consistency both personally and professionally. As well, we also look at how the best leaders continually plant the seeds for adult development in their...2022-11-2759 min
ON BOYS PodcastCoffee with Jen & JanetWhat does Janet's 8-month-old grandson have in common with a bunch of guys throwing darts at each other in a dark basement? A fascination with objects moving through space -- a nearly universal male tendency that Janet is witnessing in real-time as her grandson delights in pushing, pulling, and moving objects that are bigger than he is.You can learn so much about boys by simply observing them.It's not always easy to take (or make) time to do so -- especially when you're in the thick of parenting -- but those moments of observation h...2022-10-2736 min
ON BOYS PodcastHolding the Calm with Hesha AbramsHolding the calm, says Hesha Abrams, is an essential skill for resolving conflict and diffusing tension. Conflict and tension trigger an individual's amygdala, the "reptilian" part of the brain that initiates the flight-flight-or-freeze response. And when the amygdala is activated, the human body goes into a refractory state for about 20 minutes. Our eyes and ears only take in limited data. Attempting to reason with a person in a refractory state is a waste of time and energy because it's like "pouring water on dry ground," says Abrams, an internationally recognized mediator and author of Holding...2022-10-0643 min
Run Your Life Show With Andy Vasily#211- The Journey of Discovering Self with Jennifer AbramsSend us a textI’m joined today by Jennifer Abrams, an international educational and communications consultant for public and independent schools, universities and non-profits. Jennifer’s publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicating, Collaborating & Creating Community and Hard Conversations Unpacked – the Whos, the Whens and the What Ifs, Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives, and her newest book, Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work.My original intention for having this conversation with Jen was to discuss her particular latest book, S...2022-09-2253 min
Time for Teachership77. Our Development as Adults is a “Must Have” with Jennifer AbramsToday's episode features Jennifer Abrams, a communications consultant and author who works with educators and others, and new teacher and employee support. Have we lost sight of our own developmental capabilities as adults? Why is it important to continue setting learning goals for ourselves at this stage in life? Jennifer answers all that and more in our conversation. Tune in now! Liked this episode? Rate, review, and share! Links: Guest can be found on website and Twitter. Get Your Episode Freebie & More Resources On My Website: https://w...2022-06-2129 min
Congressional Dish251: BIF: Driving Dangers SustainedThe recently signed infrastructure law continues the United States’ over-reliance on the most dangerous way to travel: driving a vehicle. Did Congress make sufficient safety improvements to decrease the dangers posed by driving in the United States? This episode will examine all vehicle-related safety provisions to help you weigh your own transportation options. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Contribute monthly or a lump sum via Support Congressional Dish via (donations per episode) Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank’s online bill p...2022-05-081h 20
Cultivating PlaceColor in & Out of the Garden, Watercolor Practices for Painters, Gardeners, & Nature LoversIn preparation for May and Mother’s Day here in the US, we’re in conversation with Lorene Edwards Forkner, a gardener, a writer, a cook, a mother, a daughter, the garden columnist for the Seattle Times, and known as gardener cook on-line.
Lorene joins CP this week to share more about her artistic garden-based daily practice for the last four years, which has resulted in the new book: Color in and Out of the Garden, Watercolor Practices for Painters, Gardeners, and Nature Lovers, out now from Abrams Press.
The practice and the book are invitations to lean into her own m...2022-04-2854 min
C3 Connecting, Coaches, CognitionJennifer Abrams: The Raw Fairy Godmother of CoachingFormerly a high school English teacher and a new teacher coach in Palo Alto Unified School District (Palo Alto, CA), Jennifer Abrams is currently a communications consultant and author who works with educators and others on new teacher and employee support, being generationally savvy, effective collaboration skills, having hard conversations and creating identity safe workplaces.
Jennifer’s publications include Having Hard Conversations, The Multigenerational Workplace: Communicate, Collaborate & Create Community, Hard Conversations Unpacked - the Whos, Whens and What Ifs, and Swimming in the Deep End: Four Foundational Skills for Leading Successful School Initiatives. Her newest book...2022-04-0730 min
#coachbetterThe Power of Clarifying Conversations with Jennifer AbrahmsIn this #coachbetter episode, Kim chats with Jennifer Abrams, author of (among many others) Having Hard Conversations, Swimming in the Deep End, and Stretching Your Learning Edges: Growing (Up) at Work! Kim and Jennifer talk about the intersection of coaching and leadership and in particular the power of clarifying conversations. As coaches, and leaders, these conversations are not always easy, but their importance can not be undervalued. If you’re looking for strategies to manage these kinds of clarifying conversations in your role, this episode is for you! Jennifer is also featured in our Women Who Lead Ce...2022-04-0656 min
The Infinite Learners PodcastInfinite Leaders: live #60 Jennifer AbramsSend us a textJennifer Abrams is a former high school English teacher, who has become a communications consultant and author. Jennifer works with a multitude of people to develop effective collaboration skills, and has written numerous publications including the powerful book ‘Having Hard Conversations’. Jennifer has been invited to keynote, facilitate and coach at schools and conferences worldwide and has been named one of the “18 Women that All K-12 Educators Should Know,” by the ‘Finding Common Ground’’ blog. This episode focuses on ‘hard conversations'.Lewis and Alan discuss r...2022-04-011h 01