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The Community CampfireThe Community CampfireThe Community Campfire | May 30, 2025Meet the compassionate senior behind the Instagram account “Wasatch Kindness," which quietly encouraged and uplifted the spirits of students at Wasatch High School. Then, hit the trails with local legend Charlie Sturgis, who paved the way for many of us to enjoy Park City’s vast trail network.And musical guest Brian Neff gives a fiery in-studio performance on the Spanish guitar! Plus, Coach Skinner has the latest in local sports, the Campfire Kids share their wisdom and learn more fun facts to impress your friends.2025-05-3049 minEmpowerment Junction: Stories of Resilience, Strength & RenewalEmpowerment Junction: Stories of Resilience, Strength & RenewalHow To Silence Your Iner CriticIs that nagging voice in your head holding you back? In this episode, we're diving deep into how to silence your inner critic and unleash your true potential.Learn practical strategies to challenge negative thoughts, cultivate self-compassion, and build unshakeable confidence. Stop letting self-doubt control your life – it's time to take charge! . #InnerCritic #SelfCompassion #Confidence #Podcast"Book and Resource Recommendations :Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself by Kristin Neff: A foundational book on self-compassion, offering practical exercises and insights.The Gifts of Imperfection by Brené Brown: Explores the power of embracing vulner...2025-02-1020 minBookreporter Talks ToBookreporter Talks ToDawn Tripp: JackieDawn Tripp joins Carol Fitzgerald to talk about her book, JACKIE, a Bookreporter Bets On pick that novelizes the life of the legendary Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy Onassis. A rare photograph, which became the cover of the book, inspired Dawn’s writing as much as the reading that she did. Along with books about Jackie, she read books that had been some of Jackie’s favorites. Carol and Dawn point out that while Jackie had always been looked upon as a style icon, her contributions were so much broader. They commiserate about how Jackie defined her style early --- and...2024-08-091h 02Bookreporter Talks ToBookreporter Talks ToAmy Neff: The Days I Loved You MostAmy Neff joins Carol Fitzgerald to discuss THE DAYS I LOVED YOU MOST, which is a Bookreporter Bets On selection. Amy talks about her 10-year journey to write this beautiful debut novel and the influences that she had for it. She expounds upon why she chose the time frame that she did for the storyline and what she changed along the way. Amy also shares the story behind the artwork on the stunning cover and what it means to her. Book groups will want to consider this book for a discussion! Our Latest “Bookreporter Talks To” In...2024-08-0157 minMonday Morning RadioMonday Morning RadioHow Bob Moog’s University Games Became the Largest Independent Game Company in the WorldWhen it comes to running a competitive company, Bob Moog doesn’t play games. Well, actually, he does. Daily. Bob is co-founder and president of University Games, the largest independent game company in the world. For almost four decades, Bob has gone up against the biggest players — including Hasbro and Mattel — and found a way to beat them at their own game. Pun intended. In fact, University Games distributes more products in more outlets and more markets than any other company focused on board games.  The company now has six div...2024-03-1151 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight27 | Building Social Skill At Chess Tournaments With Lior CaspiEven though chess is not a team sport, there are still many ways that the game helps build relationships, establishes close bonds and teaches social skills. In this episode, we interview Lior Caspi, a longtime friend of Elliott's and catalyst for chess in his local community. Connect with Lior here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liorcaspi/ 2024-01-1050 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight26 | Creating The First Minor Degree in Chess and Why It's Not About Winning With Jonathon SinglerJonathan Singler recently completed his doctorate and created the first minor degree in chess in the United States at Webster University. He's accomplished all of this by the age of 30! Jonathan Singler and Elliott Neff have an interesting discussion about his journey through schooling, reframing how we see obstacles in our life, and why chess is not just about winning. You can reach Jonathan here by email at Jsingler33@webster.edu2023-07-2852 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight25 | Building Executive Function Skills in Kids With Dr. Peg DawsonExecutive function skills are the skills you need to get things done. Because they're essential for success, how do we help foster them in kids? Dr. Peg Dawson joins us on this podcast episode to talk about the importance of executive skills and how the game of chess is a great way to learn them.2023-04-2734 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight24 | How To Fail Forward, Develop Grit, And Overcome Challenges With Robert DugoniOn this episode, we talk with Robert Dugoni, a New York Times Bestselling Author, on failing forward, overcoming challenges, and having a growth mindset. Robert's journey came with setbacks and barriers, and his resilience to pursue his dream to become an author is inspiring. Tune into this episode of the Chess4Life Spotlight to hear more about how we can learn to fail forward and grow despite the uncertainty. Visit Robert Dugoni's Website: www.robertdugonibooks.com 2023-03-2331 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight23 | How Chess Empowers You With Strategic Thinking With Katerina RohonyanKaterina Rohonyan is a skilled chess player that was born and raised in Ukraine who moved to the US on a chess scholarship. After getting her degree in computer science, she's worked companies like Microsoft and Google. Katerina talks about her journey of heavily pursuing chess in Ukraine only for that to lead to other incredible opportunities. Throughout her growth in chess, she's learned a lot about how chess has helped her think strategically and become a better problem solver. Katerina Rohonyan has so much insight to share from all her years in chess and life experiences.2023-01-1239 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight22 | How Playing Chess Benefits Your Social SkillsJudit Sztaray has been around chess most of her life, but it wasn't until her daughters' interest in chess grew that it became an integral part of her life. Although she says she's not a strong chess player, that doesn't stop her from actively participating in chess events like the Pan-Am and using the game for its benefits. One of those benefits of chess is the social aspects of the game. Elliott Neff and Judit Sztaray discuss how big of an impact playing chess can make on communities and building friendships with people.2022-12-3043 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight21 | How Chess Helps Build Character In Players With Sandy StaabIn this chess podcast episode, we sit down with Sandy Staab out of Idaho. His first experience with chess was at 5 years old and since then, it's been a growing part of his life. Over the years, he's studied to become a chess coach, worked for a few years with Chess4Life, and has worked with youth in local schools. Elliott Neff and Sandy Staab discuss how chess can build character in players and help cultivate important life skills through the game.12022-12-2336 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight20 | How Chess Is Benefitting Underserved Communities With Abel TalamantezOn this Chess4Life Spotlight podcast episode, we chat with Abel Talamantez the former Chess Director of the Mechanics' Institute which is the oldest continuously running chess club in the country. This past year, Abel Talamantez has transitioned to be the Chess Program Director at Rise and works with Hamilton students. He strongly believes in the life skills chess can build for kids and the impact it can make for their future. He says the point isn't to win chess awards or playing in tournaments. Success to him is to teach kids sportsmanship and inspiring  joy and passion i...2022-12-171h 04Chess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight19 | Writing A Chess Book And Pursuing a National Master Title With Vishnu WarrierIn this Chess4Life Spotlight podcast episode, we talk with Vishnu Warrier. He just finished his chess book, The Chess Bible: Most Instructive Tips, Axioms, One-Liners & Mantras and he's on the path to become a national master. Elliott Neff and Vishnu Warrier discuss his work as a technology consultant, how chess has helped him in his professional career, and the benefits of chess.   Vishnu Warrier's Book: https://a.co/d/gHc2hc2 The 4-Hour Workweek: https://a.co/d/6HWcxkN Abc's of Chess: https://a.co/d/1GaOyXH2022-12-0822 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight18 | What Sets Chess Apart From Competitive Sports And Expanding Chess Awareness With Josh SinananOn this Chess4Life Spotlight podcast episode, we chat with Josh Sinanan. Josh became a chess master in 2007 and now he's a chess coach and has been involved with several chess organizations that help promote the game both locally and nationally. His passion for coaching chess has led him to positively impact many through the game. Josh shares some of the benefits of chess, what sets it apart from competitive sports, and what he's hoping to accomplish in his future endeavors in chess.2022-12-0235 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight17 | How Kids Can Learn Chess And The Affects It Has On Their Personal Development With Siva SankrithiHow early can kids start to learn chess? Why is the game of chess so important for their development? In this episode, Siva Sankrithi and Elliott Neff discuss what they have seen chess do for the growth of kids as they learn to play the game. Siva Sankrithi was a high school math teacher in Seattle for 10 years before he retired to run his educational nonprofit. His experience, journey, and observations in life made for a very interesting episode!2022-11-1839 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight16 | Becoming Dean of Scholastic Chess And Playing A GM In Chess (Part II)This is part II of our conversation with Dewain Barber. In this episode, Dewain shares his journey of helping pioneer several different national chess tournaments for kids and seniors alongside chess grandmasters. He also shares a very interesting story about his work with the John D. Rockefeller III National Tournament of Elementary School State Champions. Dewain Barber has a powerful story making for a really fascinating podcast episode.2022-11-1051 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight15 | Coaching An International Master In Chess & Chess On The Great Wall (Part I)On this chess podcast episode, we talk to Dewain Barber who has had a successful life of accomplishments in the world of chess. One of his students he coached became an international master, he's played chess on the Great Wall of China, and he's traveled to 120 countries! These are just a few of the feats Dewain Barber has done which makes for an exciting episode. Stay tuned for the second half of this discussion coming next week.2022-11-0430 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight14 | How Chess Completely Turned His Life Around With Orrin HudsonThe game of chess is a powerful personal development tool. You don't need to be a grandmaster in chess to enjoy the benefits of the game and Orrin Hudson's story is a great example of how loving the game can make a big impact. In the same way chess changed his life, he is now extending that to other youth he's working with.2022-10-2724 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight13 | Parenting Tips And The Impact of Chess on Kids With Breck HainingParenting is far from easy. Balancing life, a career, hobbies, and setting kids up for success is a lot to take on. At Chess4Life, we believe chess can help prepare kids for life and teaches them to learn from their mistakes, set goals, and work together. On today's chess podcast episode, we have Breck Haining who shares some practical parenting tips from his experience and the impact chess has made on his kids.2022-10-2040 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight12 | Corporate Chess Club, Pan Am Intercollegiate Chess, and Career BuildingOn this chess podcast episode, Florian Helff  talks about creating chess clubs in the corporate and collegiate world, using the game to bring people together, and the benefits chess is having on students. Florian Helff is creating opportunities for networking to happen with chess being the connection point. Chess is solving problems for both recruiters in STEM careers as well as students looking to step into those careers.2022-10-2043 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight11 | Creating A Mindset of Success And How Chess Is Changing Lives With Robert KatendeOn this episode of the Chess4Life Spotlight podcast, we talk with Robert Katende. Robert's story and life transformation is powerful! He has done a lot of work for the slums in Katwe, Uganda, where he is from, by teaching kids chess and using the game to bring them opportunities. Chess is a tool that Robert uses for community transformation. His life story and the vision he has for the future is inspiring to listen to. This is a must-listen to episode!2022-10-1335 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight10 | How The Education System Is Changing With Dr. Joe CastleberryOn today's episode of the Chess4Life Spotlight we have the president of Northwest University Dr. Joe Castleberry. He has seen big changes in the education system over the years and especially over the last few years which has accelerated this. Many institutions are adjusting, pivoting, and getting creative around the programs and opportunities they're offering to students. Tune in to this episode to hear more from Dr. Joe Castleberry as he shares his perspective on the current education system.2022-10-1348 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight9 | Making Long-Term Life Decisions With Randy KaechRandy Kaech has played a big role in the lives of many through the game of chess. Currently Randy is the president of the Washington High School Chess Association, and he is working to revive high school chess. Over the years, he has spent a lot of his time volunteering around organizing tournaments, teaching chess, and sharing the benefits of the game with kids. He shares what the years of chess has taught him and what it looks like to make long-term life decisions.2022-10-1357 minLifeBloodLifeBloodWhat Does Chess Teach You with Elliott NeffLifeBlood: We answer the question what does chess teach you, the benefits to kids of learning how to play, what it takes to get good at chess, and how to get started, with Elliott Neff, National Chess Master, Founder and CEO of Chess4Life and author.  Listen to learn why you don’t need a great memory to be a great chess player!  You can learn more about Elliott at Chess4Life.com, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn. Thanks, as always for listening! If you got some value and enjoyed the show, please leav...2022-10-1226 minLearning UnboxedLearning Unboxed162. Preparing Kids for Life Through Playing Chess with Elliott NeffWhen we can use entertaining games as amazing educational tools, everyone wins. It’s clear that the game of chess can lead to some stellar learning opportunities, but what's not always obvious is how to get kids interested in it at all.Elliott Neff is the founder and CEO of Chess4Life, a platform that teaches kids critical thinking skills, problem-solving, EQ, and other important life skills through the game of chess. He’s also the author of A Pawn’s Journey: Transforming Lives One Move at a Time.We talk about how Chess4Life uses t...2022-10-1034 minLearning UnboxedLearning Unboxed162. Preparing Kids for Life Through Playing Chess with Elliott NeffWhen we can use entertaining games as amazing educational tools, everyone wins. It’s clear that the game of chess can lead to some stellar learning opportunities, but what's not always obvious is how to get kids interested in it at all.Elliott Neff is the founder and CEO of Chess4Life, a platform that teaches kids critical thinking skills, problem-solving, EQ, and other important life skills through the game of chess. He’s also the author of A Pawn’s Journey: Transforming Lives One Move at a Time.We talk about how Chess4Life uses t...2022-10-1034 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight8 | How Chess Is Impacting STEM Career Opportunities with Bruce KovalskyBruce Kovalsky has a long history of working for some of the most popular STEM companies. His first interactions with chess at five years old which later led him to became a national chess master and start a popular chess club at a local elementary school. Bruce's experience with chess and his successful career is both insightful and inspiring. In this episode, chess master Elliott Neff and chess master Bruce Kovalsky talk about the powerful connections between one's career in STEM and the skills learned in chess.2022-09-2931 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight7 | How Chess Can Make You A Successful Business Owner With Jim EgertonBeing a successful business owner is challenging, rewarding, and requires growth. With many moving pieces to manage, it's necessary to be thinking ahead and making smart decisions. Both Jim Egerton and Elliott Neff have noticed where the world of business and the game of chess overlap. In this episode, Jim shares from his corporate career experience as well as his own entrepreneurial endeavors and how chess played a vital role in his success.2022-09-2935 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight6 | Why Failure Isn't Bad And Building A Growth Mindset With Ken LeeOne day, Ken Lee's son surprised him with some good news. He taught himself to play chess through an app. His son's enjoyment of the game was contagious. Little did they know, not only would they both enjoy playing chess together, but it would help equip his son with powerful life skills and a growth mindset. In this chess podcast episode, Elliott Neff and Ken Lee unpack his son's story and the major impact that chess made on his life. Connect with Ken Lee here: www.mwp.com2022-09-2232 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight5 | How Chess Can Improve Your Life Skills With Christos BoulisChristos started playing chess at six years old and participated in his first chess tournament at nine years old. Today, Christos is still playing chess and is in pursuit of earning his master title before he turns eighteen years old. In this episode, Christos shares his chess playing journey and how it has improved his personal development and life skills.2022-09-2217 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight4 | Starting A Nonprofit As A Teenager With Ashley PrioreAt four years old, she started playing chess, and that was only the beginning. Today, she owns a nonprofit, Queen's Gambit, that helps educate girls and young women in chess. Ashely Priore shares her journey in chess and what she has learned over the years playing chess and running her nonprofit. The impact that she's made in the lives of her students is inspiring!2022-09-2254 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight3 | Publishing Books & Playing Chess With Author & CEO Bryan HeathmanOn this chess podcast episode, we have Bryan Heathman with us. Bryan Heathman is the founder of Made For Success and the publisher of Elliott Neff's book, A Pawn's Journey. This is a packed episode as Bryan shares his thoughts on ebooks, the journey to publishing, and the similarities between playing chess and being an author. To learn more about Bryan's work, visit his website: https://www.madeforsuccess.com/blog/2022-09-0841 minEducation On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schoolsEducation On Fire - Sharing creative and inspiring learning in our schools284: Chess4Life with Elliott NeffElliott is the Founder and CEO of Chess4Life, a platform that teaches kids critical thinking skills, problem-solving, EQ, and other important life lessons through chess.Elliott earned the National Master in Chess title mostly through dedicated self-study, and he holds the Professional Chess Coaching Certification Level V — the highest awarded certification by the United State Chess Federation (USCF).Numbers wise, Chess4Life has 70+ employees and they’ve trained over 10,000 students and also have been recognized as one of the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies.He has also written a book, A Pawn’s Journe...2022-09-0843 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight2 | How Losing In Chess Can Help You Become A Better Player with Kyle HainingKyle Haining is a national chess master who just graduated college and moved into his career in computer science. His first interaction with chess was back in first grade, and over the years of reading books and playing tournaments, he developed his skills to become a national master. In his successful journey, he came across many losses. Kyle shares his experiences both winning and losing, and how you can use them to your advantage to become a better player. Tune in to this episode of the Chess4Life Spotlight with Kyle Haining as he leads us through the...2022-09-0227 minChess4Life SpotlightChess4Life Spotlight1 | How Playing Chess In The Slums of Katwe Changed His Life With Benjamin MukumbyaBenjamin Mukumbya has a powerful story. Growing up in the slums of Katwe, Uganda, he started playing chess in 2005 after his mother strongly encouraged him to get into the game. Now looking back, Benjamin shares that playing chess began to impact his life for the better. Benjamin is now pursuing his dreams to becoming a neurosurgeon and helping those around him. To follow Benjamin on his continuing journey, you can visit his website: http://www.benmukumbya.com/ Tune in to this discussion between national chess master and founder of Chess4Life, Elliott Neff, and Benjamin Mukumbya on the...2022-09-0132 minThe Good Question PodcastThe Good Question PodcastA Glimpse Into the Mind of a Chess Master and Professional Coach for KidsElliott Neff’s path to becoming a national chess master began with casual Sunday afternoon chess matches with his dad. At eight years old, he competed in his first chess tournament; at 12, he committed to the goal of becoming a champion, and three years later he achieved that goal. Tune in for a unique conversation about Neff’s journey and explore: The importance of attitude, mindset, and mental preparation on the outcome of a chess game Chess and music: an interesting comparison How many unique possibilities there are in the first three and four turns in a ches...2022-08-2451 minThe Hidden Why PodcastThe Hidden Why Podcast1047 Elliott Neff – Chess 4 LifeChess 4 Life Leigh Martinuzzi · 1047 Elliot Neff – Chess 4 Life An incredible conversation today with Elliott Neff about Chess. You may think of chess as just a game but as I’ve learnt today, it’s much more! Through Elliott’s journey in playing chess and becoming a Chess Master, he went on to develop … Continue reading 1047 Elliott Neff – Chess 4 Life2022-07-3142 minLeigh Martinuzzi | Personal Development and Freedom Fulfilment CoachLeigh Martinuzzi | Personal Development and Freedom Fulfilment Coach1047 Elliott Neff – Chess 4 LifeChess 4 Life Leigh Martinuzzi · 1047 Elliot Neff – Chess 4 Life An incredible conversation today with Elliott Neff about Chess. You may think of chess as just a game but as I’ve learnt today, it’s much more! Through Elliott’s journey in playing chess and becoming a Chess Master, he went on to develop … Continue reading 1047 Elliott Neff – Chess 4 Life The post 1047 Elliott Neff – Chess 4 Life appeared first on Leigh Martinuzzi | Personal Development and Freedom Fulfilment Coach.2022-07-3142 minOne Move at a TimeOne Move at a TimeEP#45: Elliott NeffFor the June edition of One Move at a Time, US Chess Senior Director of Strategic Communication Dan Lucas sits down with Elliott Neff, founder and CEO of Chess4Life and author of A Pawn’s Journey: Transforming Lives One Move at a Time to talk about the history of his organization, chess as a transformational tool, and being a chess teacher and coach. Chess4Life is a platform that teaches kids critical thinking skills, problem-solving, EQ, and other important life lessons through chess. Elliott is a master-level player and he holds the Professional Chess Coaching Certification Level V — the...2022-06-1457 minMultiplier Mindset® with Dan SullivanMultiplier Mindset® with Dan SullivanExpand Your Opportunities, with Elliott NeffElliott Neff is the founder and CEO of Chess4Life, an organization whose goal is to teach life skills through chess to one million kids a week. In this episode, Elliott shares the story of how the company used technology to pivot successfully when they had to shut down their physical locations, and how the business has more than doubled due to what Elliott has learned in The Strategic Coach® Program.2021-10-2710 minStreams & VariationsStreams & Variations(Bonus) Episode 7 Talkback: Adding to the ArticulationIn this talkback for Episode Seven, producers Jamie Johnson and Shawn Erker sit down with singer/songwriter Julie Neff and writers Steven Elliott Jackson and Ron Fromstein to discuss the development and execution of the songs and stories contained in Episode Seven: The Dream. Featuring Jamie Johnson Creator/co-Producer/Host Shawn Erker Co-Producer Julie Neff Singer/Songwriter Steven Elliott...The post (Bonus) Episode 7 Talkback: Adding to the Articulation first appeared on Streams & Variations.2021-05-1856 minMonday Morning RadioMonday Morning Radio‘The Queen’s Gambit’ Was Fiction, But the Power of Chess to Help Entrepreneurs is RealDoes the name Beth Harmon sound familiar? The fictional Beth, an orphan, is a chess prodigy who captures the hearts of viewers and earns the world chess championship crown in the incredibly popular 2020 Netflix miniseries, “The Queen’s Gambit.” Elliott Neff is a real-life Chess Federation National Master, who helps others, especially young and disadvantaged people, discover valuable life lessons through the game of chess. In October 2018, two years before America fell in love with Beth Harmon, Elliott schooled host and award-winning journalist Dean Rotbart on the ways in which chess teaches sportsmanship, good d...2021-04-0550 minKIROSKIROSFinding (and Bringing) Hope for 202112/11/2020 Paul Cabellon //In Transition //Elliott Neff //Founder and CEO //Chess4Life //Jonathan Vossler //CEO & Co-Owner //Vossler Media Group //Jessica Zistatsis //Mechanical Engineer //Orthocare Innovations The post Finding (and Bringing) Hope for 2021 appeared first on KIROS. 2020-12-1539 minPremier Chess: Conquer the Game; Master Your LifePremier Chess: Conquer the Game; Master Your LifePodcast Episode #27 with Chess4Life Founder Eliott NeffSend us a textIn Podcast Epsidoe #27, I converse with Chess4Life Founder National Master Elliott Neff. Chess4Life reaches several thousand kids per week in the Seattle area in 4 physical location and millions more virtually. It is one of the biggest chess enterprises in the country with 20+ full-time employees. We talk about our initial meeting when I was in Seattle last year, chess pedagogy, the building of a successful chess business, ways to give back to the community and more.2020-04-1755 minThe Journey to Cloud Nine PodcastThe Journey to Cloud Nine PodcastElliott Neff's Cloud Nine Life | Episode 15“I think immediately of my purpose for living.” On today's episode, Jordan interviews Elliott Neff, a national chess master that founded Chess4Life where he teaches young children valuable lessons for life and character through the game of chess itself. He is also author of A Pawn's Journey, a novel about a young girl who goes through this process of learning about resilience, commitment, and overcoming adversity through the experience of learning and playing the game of chess. To find out more about Chess4Life, visit https://chess4life.com/, and to learn more about Elliott and his...2020-02-2121 minKIROSKIROSA Chess Master’s Thinking Applied to Marketplace Calling10/12/2018 Elliott Neff // Founder & CEO // Chess4Life The post A Chess Master’s Thinking Applied to Marketplace Calling appeared first on KIROS. 2018-10-2432 minMonday Morning RadioMonday Morning RadioChess4Life's Elliott Neff is an Author, CEO, and Social InnovatorElliott Neff, a United States Chess Federation National Master, is passionate about helping others – especially young people – discover valuable life lessons through the game of chess. Elliott is the author of the just-released novel, A Pawn’s Journey, a motivational speaker, and the founder and CEO of Chess4Life, which teaches sportsmanship, good decision-making, patience, planning, and how to learn from mistakes. Would you like to gain greater insight into your colleagues or rivals? Why not challenge them to a friendly chess match?  Indeed, you’re quite likely to gain fresh insights i...2018-10-1548 minPerpetual Chess PodcastPerpetual Chess PodcastEp. 94- USCF Master and Author Elliott NeffElliott Neff, my guest this week on Perpetual Chess comes to us direct from the Chess Olympiad in Batumi, Georgia.  Elliott is a USCF Master who founded the thriving Chess4Life chess education organization. He is also a chess trainer who will be releasing his first book, A Pawn's Journey: Transforming Lives one Move at a Time, on October 9. Elliott and I discussed: Elliott's perspective on the Olympiad. This is his first time attending, so he told us what has surprised him about the event. He reported on a couple of the teams, including the Ugandan women's team, which he is...2018-10-021h 01KIROSKIROSTeaching Life Skills Through Chess01/10/2014 Elliott Neff // Founder & CEO // Chess4Life The post Teaching Life Skills Through Chess appeared first on KIROS. 2016-04-2025 min