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The LDA Podcast: An Exploration of Evidence-Informed Approaches to Learning and DevelopmentThe "How In the Skills Could You Say That?" EpisodeWe are delighted to have the great Koreen Pagano join the podcast for the furthering conversation on skills. We get Koreen’s perspective and definition of skills.
Matt alludes to the earlier LDA Podcast, The “What the Skills” Episode with Paul Kirschner, as well as the research work he did with John Sweller and Richard Clark published in their article:
Kirschner, P.A., Sweller, J., & Clark, R.E. (2006). Why minimal guidance during instruction does not work: An analysis of the failure of constructivist discovery, problem-based, experiential, and inquiry-based teaching. Educational Psychologist. 41(2), 75-86.
In the episode, we dig...2024-07-161h 02
Performance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeNavigating Life's Uncharted Skies with Jason O. HarrisJoin us on this transformative journey with Jason O. Harris, where we unravel the intricate layers that contribute to personal and professional success. Jason, a seasoned commercial and US Air Force pilot, delves into his past experiences, highlighting how critical moments from our upbringing to our careers shape our approach to change and success. Listen in as we discuss the value of planning for the future, tackling the fear of career transitions, and the actionable steps one can take when preparing for significant life shifts.We love to hear from you about the challenges and changes you...2024-01-1343 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeEmbracing Life's Prickly EdgesUnlock the secrets of thriving in the face of change with the guidance of Amy C. Horner, an executive and CPA whose innovative approach will change your perspective on personal and professional transitions. Our conversation with Amy unravels the art of "Hugging the Porcupine," a strategy for embracing the prickly edges of change without getting hurt. She illustrates her point with William Bucket's attitude from "Willy Wonka," showing us the power of positivity when the unexpected comes knocking. We peel back the psychological layers of change, from the fight or flight response to strategies that arm us against the...2024-01-0143 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeLeading from Self with Nitya ShekarJoin us on a compelling journey with leadership expert Nitya Shekar as we challenge conventional wisdom and redefine leadership. Nitya, a New York City-based professional with an eclectic background in law, executive coaching, and neuroscience research, adds an interesting dimension to our discussion with her insights on shaping values-driven company cultures. Together, we take on topics like career mobility, change agility, and the art of communication in leadership while lending a unique perspective to the discussion with the concept of a personal theme song.We love to hear from you about the challenges and changes you are...2023-12-1840 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeFrom Chaos to Harmony: Understanding and Navigating ConflictsAre you ready to turn your conflicts into stepping stones to success? This episode brings you deep into the intricacies of conflict, power dynamics, and transformation. We, your hosts, Kat Koppett and John Register, are on a mission to equip you with the tools you need to navigate conflict and emerge victorious. Unpacking the nature of conflict, we shed light on the different modes you can adopt to advocate for your needs, highlighting the essential role of honesty and openness in conflict resolution.We love to hear from you about the challenges and changes you are navigating...2023-12-0243 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeActivating Voice and Presence with Kimberly Mohne-HillIn a world where our voice is our most powerful tool, we sat down with Kimberly Mohne-Hill - a revered dialect coach, voice coach, and professor of voice and acting at Santa Clara University - to unravel the intricacies of our vocal cords. Kimberly's decades of experience have seen her master the art of voice and speech, a journey she so generously shares with us. Her tales from the trenches also highlight her work with the Northern California Innocence Project, where she helps exonerees and their families reclaim their voices in their fight for justice. We love t...2023-11-1854 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeMelissa Cohen: Fashioning a Fulfilling LifeHow does a fashion industry titan navigate the seismic shifts brought on by a global pandemic? What happens when she decides to reinvent herself amidst the chaos and uncertainty? Join us as we explore these pressing questions and more with our guest, Melissa Cohen. A fashion maven consultant and founding member of Chief, Melissa has journeyed from an entry-level assistant to brand vice president of iconic American fashion companies. Her journey is an inspiring testament to the power of resilience, passion, and vision, empowering women of all ages to believe they can do anything and be anything they want to...2023-11-0446 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeDr. Teresa Larson: The Power of Accepting HelpWhen John, a two-time Paralympic athlete and a combat army veteran, found himself struggling on a hike, he turned to Dr. Teresa Larson for help. The journey they embarked on, navigating the path of accepting help and embracing change, forms an inspiring and heartwarming narrative that we share in Episode 13 of the Performance Shift podcast.Dr. Larson, a force to be reckoned with in the realms of health care, fitness, and inclusive wellness, generously shares her experiences and insights, challenging our preconceptions about strength and vulnerability while taking us on a journey through her revolutionary work in...2023-10-2256 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeEpisode 12: John and Kat on Stories We Tell OurselvesIn Episode 12, John and Kat unlock the power of storytelling for personal change and leadership. We explore the role of narratives in navigating change phases, delve into leadership, vulnerability, and grit dynamics, and discover the impact of positive narratives on personal growth. You'll be intrigued by our discussion on how these self-created stories can be our stepping stones or stumbling blocks.Buckle up for a groundbreaking discussion that promises to reshape your perspective on personal change through storytelling!We love to hear from you about the challenges and changes you are navigating, or...2023-10-0954 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeEpisode 11: Kristen VanGinhoven - Arts, Activism and ActualizationKristen van Ginhoven is a leader, theatre director, arts educator, change-maker and social entrepreneur who works at the intersection of arts and activism. Since 2010, Kristen has been the co-founder and Producing Artistic Director of WAM, a theater company that creates theatre for gender equity and has a vision of theatre as philanthropy.Join us to talk about realizing a vision, knowing when it's time to move on, and the power of the arts for social good.We love to hear from you about the challenges and changes you are navigating, or any other thoughts, insights...2023-09-2254 min
Practical Wisdom for Leaders with Scott J. Allen, Ph.D.Chris Esparza - Improvisation and LeadershipSend us a textChris Esparza is a full-time consultant, facilitator, and trainer. He serves as Vice President for Leadership & Culture at Koppett & Co. This consultancy uses improvisation and storytelling to enhance creativity, connection, leadership, and learning with organizations and companies of all sizes.Before joining the Koppett team, Chris spent 20 years in higher ed, rounding out that chapter as the Director of Diversity, Inclusion, and Leadership Development at the University of Oregon’s School of Law. Throughout his career, Chris has infused an improvisational mindset in his work and approach to leadership dev...2023-08-1739 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeEpisode 10: John and Kat - Noticing TogetherFor the 10th episode (double digits!) John and Kat unpack the common themes they are noticing as they engage with clients from the high-tech world, to start-ups to non-profits.We discuss the difference between change that is chosen and change that is thrust upon us, the percentage of people who follow through on John's challenge , the power of accountability partners, the dark side of resilience, and making dreams come true (on a budget).And as always we play an improv game!We love to hear from you about the challenges and...2023-08-0143 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeCatherine Hover: Catalyzing CommunityThe creator of Palette, a social destination dedicated to supporting women in career and in life, joins us to talk about creating the community you most need, the power of mutual support, and how to get unstuck.Palette has quickly become a sought after haven for 250+ remote workers, solo entrepreneurs and working mothers who need a safe space, but more importantly a community to level up in their career and in their life with.https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherinehover/https://www.palettecommunity.com/We love to hear from you about...2023-07-2451 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeDion Flynn: Truth and ComedyCited by Oprah Magazine as "one of our favorite creative thinkers," Dion Flynn is a comedy writer, speaker, U.S. Army veteran and Founder of The Improvisor’s Mindset a corporate training and consulting firm. On TV he's best known for playing Barack Obama (and 15 other characters) in over 100 appearances on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. You can find him today on HBO MAX in the hit gameshow Paid-Off.In this episode we'll discuss the roots of improvisation and how they live in our DNA, how we can learn to recognize and embrace our inner voices, and...2023-07-031h 03Performance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangePatty Cisneros Prevo: Tenacious!Join Kat and John for a conversation with Paralympian and DEI professional Patty Cisneros Prevo who is transforming children's literature and by extension our views of ourselves and our world. In 2019, Patty received the Lee & Low Books New Voices Award Honor for Tenacious: Fifteen Adventures Alongside Disabled Athletes. Tenacious highlights 15 disabled individuals and their major life and athletic accomplishments. Patty herself is a five-time National Wheelchair Basketball Association (NWBA) Champion, a three-time Paralympian, a two-time Paralympic gold medalist, and captain to Team USA. We discuss accomplishment, identity and what we all have to learn and un...2023-06-2633 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeSylvia Hoffman: Reaching for the ImpossibleSylvia Hoffman is not only a 2022 Olympic Bronze Medalist. She is also an engineer, a national, international and Olympic record holder, an undefeated national champion, and a keynote speaker.Join John, Kat and Sylvia for an exploration of: the mindset it takes to tackle "impossible" goals, how to embrace opportunity, even when it is unexpected or potentially undesiredthe shadow side of "talent"And of course, as always, we will improvise!To learn more about Sylvia go to: https://www.sylvia-hoffman.com/We love to hear from you about the cha...2023-06-1958 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeJohn Register: Hurdling AdversityIn this episode, John shares the details of his amazing personal journey and how he has mined it to create his five-step "Hurdling Adversity" framework: Rebuild, Redefine, Release, Rebirth and Resolve.He'll share stories of navigating mind-boggling change from his time in military service, training for the Olympics and competing in the Paralympics, navigating the loss of his leg, and catalyzing the founding of the Warrior Games.Also, Kat and John, as always, play an improv game:)We love to hear from you about t...2023-05-291h 11Performance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeCarrie Abbott: Faith and Frittles!In this delicious episode, John and Kat chat with candy-maker and entrepreneur and super optimist, Carrie Abbott, as she shares her journey navigating a series of life and business hurdles with optimism and faith.We discuss:How accepting unexpected offers grew into a new opportunitiesHow daring to be obvious can lead to the most creative ideasThe power of "just keep moving"And Carrie, John and Kat play the "Life is like a..." game.Carrie Abbott transformed a culinary mishap and turned it into a delectable national brand. Frittle, the fudge-like brittle, a s...2023-05-1843 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeGarrett Reisman Goes Above and Beyond!Garrett Reisman, Astronaut and Professor of Astronautical Engineering knows what he is talking about when he discusses embracing risk-taking, celebrating failure (even big flashy, public failure) and surprising even ourselves with what we can achieve. Join John and Kat for this truly "out of this world" conversation with Performance Shift's official first guest!And here's where to hear more about and from Garrett!https://garrettreisman.comhttps://2funnyastronauts.comWe love to hear from you about the challenges and changes you are navigating, or any other thoughts, insights, question or...2023-05-1252 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeEpisode 2: Success and SabotageIn this episode, John shares how he employed Kat's counter-intuitive "Sabotage" game, taught to her by the great Sivasailam Thiagarajan (Thiagi), to turn around the U.S. Olympic bobsled team. And we demonstrate how you can use the game yourself to uncover hidden opportunities to get out of your own way.Kat also walks us through the 6 core improv skills and we throw in some tips on improving a speaking business.Join us!As always we love to hear from you!John @johnregister.comkat@koppett.com2023-05-0140 minPerformance Shift: The Art of Successfully Navigating ChangeEpisode 1: Meet John and Kat!Are you ready to master the art of successfully navigating change?Welcome to "Performance Shift," the live-stream podcast exploring the strategies and mindsets behind top-performing individuals and teams and how they artfully manage life's twists and turns.In this week's inaugural episode, our hosts will share how they learned to appreciate the synergy in their experiences from worlds as varied as Paralympic competition to combat zones to improvisational theater stages to board rooms. And John will share his 5-Step Framework for moving from fear to freedom!Join us for our live stream every S...2023-04-2429 min
Y-Option: College Football with Yogi Roth2022 Hall of HonorWe step outside of just a football focus this week as Yogi Roth hosts the annual Pac-12 Hall of Honor ceremony in Las Vegas. Yogi also gets the honorees to share a little more about their stories. The honorees consist of Tanya Hughes, Curley Culp, Layshia Clarendon, Jenny Simpson, English Gardner, Steven Jackson, Tony Azevedo, Jackie Joyner-Kersee, John Naber, Tom Chambers, Tina Frimpong Ellertson and Drew Bledsoe. Come discover the honoree's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch the episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www...2022-04-1848 min
Dare to Be Human"Over the Next Hurdle" with John RegisterKat and Alex talk with John Register about how to stay present rather than "chippy", how to keep evolving into the next steps into your journey, meeting President Obama, listening for "echoes" in your life and so, so much more. BIO Athletics have been Register’s passion since he began swimming competitively at the Oak Park, Ill., YMCA. He then moved on to baseball and football. He eventually started competing in track and field, the sport that earned him a scholarship to the University of Arkansas. There he became a four-time All-American – once in th...2019-07-011h 24
Podcast Archives - John Cooper, Comedian and improviserPodcast: Kat Koppett | Storytelling
“Story is the way our brain makes meaning of the world.”
In this interview with Kat Koppett we discuss her career origins in theatre and how she went back into the classroom to explore the qualities of improvisation as a tool for training. We also talk about improv in different cultures, and get a great viewpoint of the historical development of the improv scene in the US. New York, USA.
https://www.johncooper.org.uk/podcasts/KatKoppett-BABpodcast.mp3
Kat (@kopco) is head of Koppett.com, a company specialising in the...2016-11-2200 min