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The Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast38: DR. MEG ADAMS Listening Beyond Judgment: Building Bridges through Storytelling In this episode, host Dr. Meg Adams, a digital storytelling expert and community-building advocate, dives into the art of listening without judgment, especially in the wake of divisive events like elections. With a Ph.D. in Rhetoric & Writing and a background in journalism, Dr. Adams brings a unique perspective to how thought leaders and professional storytellers can bridge divides and connect with those who hold different viewpoints. Dr. Adams discusses why it's essential to "listen for the story behind the story," urging us to go beyond surface-level opinions to uncover the deeper narratives that shape...2024-11-1310 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast37: DR. MEG ADAMS: The Power of Story Exchange: Unlocking Deeper CommunicationWelcome to The Story Craft Podcast—I’m your host, Dr. Meg Adams, co-founder of Homeplace Creative. Today, we’re diving into one of the most powerful tools in communication: story exchange. When we share our stories with others and listen to theirs, we open the door to deeper understanding, empathy, and trust. In this episode, we’ll explore why exchanging stories is essential for meaningful communication—whether you’re leading a team, connecting with an audience, or building relationships. Join me as we uncover how storytelling helps bridge gaps, break down barriers, and create c...2024-10-2206 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast36: DR. MEG ADAMS: Networking Like a Friend: Building Connections Through StorytellingWelcome to The Story Craft Podcast—I'm Dr. Meg Adams, your host and co-founder of Homeplace Creative. In today’s episode, we’re diving into a topic that’s close to my heart: networking, but not in the traditional sense. Instead of thinking about it as something transactional, what if we approached networking like making new friends? I’ll be sharing how storytelling is a powerful way to get to know others better, build trust, and create authentic connections. Whether you’re looking to grow your personal network, connect with new collaborators, or just engage with people...2024-10-1507 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast34: KATIE QUESADA: Building Trust Through StoriesBuilding trust through telling stories is one of the most powerful communication strategies you can use to build community and strengthen relationships. In this episode, storytelling consultant and speaker, Katie Quesada shares her tips to help you tell your best stories! Katie is an acclaimed speaker and consultant who is deeply passionate about the art of storytelling. Katie has recently worked with top brands like SpaceX, United Healthcare, American Eagle Outfitters (and more!) to ignite their story for more effective communication, high trust within teams, and increased sales. Katie and her husband Danny live with their two...2024-10-0147 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast33: DR. MEG ADAMS: Storytelling for Your BrandWe're trying something new here on the podcast and bringing you a recast of Meg's Tell Your Stories Workshop, so you can take the tools she shares and add them to your storytelling tool box. This episode focuses on storytelling for your brand. Have a question or concern about storytelling you'd like us to answer? Contact us at lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com and let us know so that we can answer it in a future episode!2024-09-2540 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast32: JESIKAH MARIA ROSS: Creative Change: Mobilizing Communities with StoriesAbout jesikah: jesikah maria ross has three speeds: listening, making, and sharing. she’s an artist, an academic, and experienced media producer. jesikah is out to make a difference and believes that wit, grit and imagination can take us where we need to go. jesikah knows how to mobilize people around a shared interest and create processes that lead to community change. she’s done it with large institutions, small non-profits and independent media makers. jesikah has built a career of consulting, training and project management for participatory media projects with a path and a plan that changes how we...2024-09-1748 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast31: DR. MEG ADAMS: Organize Your Stories for Maximum ImpactIn this episode, Meg shares her tips for organizing your stories so that you can share them strategically to gain influence. Often, people say they feel overwhelmed when it comes to sharing their stories. Start the process of organizing your stories so you can share them with the right audience at the right time to build connections and community! About Meg: Meg Adams, PhD, is co-founder and CEO of Homeplace Creative. Upon receiving her PhD in Rhetoric & Writing from Bowling Green State University with an emphasis in digital storytelling, Dr. Adams founded Homeplace Creative as a visual...2024-09-1010 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast30: SUE GRABOWSKI: Strategically Tell Your StoriesSue Grabowski founded Desidara (formerly Grabowski & Co.) in 1997, following experience as a journalist, an ad agency account executive and an internal communications leader at Progressive Insurance. Over the past 27 years, the firm has grown into a multi-million-dollar enterprise, producing communications strategies and deliverables for organizations such as Newmont Corporation, The Timken Company, Akron Children's Hospital, Morgan Engineering, Cuyahoga Valley Career Center and Impel Wealth Management. She currently serves on the boards of Malone University, the Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce and the Cleveland chapter of the Entrepreneurs Organization. We talked with Sue about how to best build relationships and...2024-09-031h 00The Aesthetics of LeadershipThe Aesthetics of LeadershipKyle Vertoch: Embracing VulnerabilityIn this episode of the "Aesthetics of Leadership" podcast, host Edwin Adams sits down with Kyle Vertoch to explore his profound journey of spirituality, brotherhood, and personal growth. Their conversation delves into Kyle's childhood, the influential role of his grandfather, and the emotional impact of losing both his grandfather and father. Kyle shares how these experiences propelled him into a deeper spiritual quest, guided by mentor Brian Pruett, who introduced him to holistic health and the power of community. Kyle and Edwin discuss the importance of vulnerability, the transformative potential of open dialogue, and...2024-08-311h 04The Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast29: DR. MEG ADAMS: Finding StoriesFinding stories to tell to build your brand and connect with others can feel overwhelming for a number of reasons. In this episode, Dr. Meg Adams walks you through how she mines her daily life for stories to share. Check out this episode for more on how you can so the same to create authentic, honest stories that land. About Meg: Meg Adams, PhD, is co-founder and CEO of Homeplace Creative. Upon receiving her PhD in Rhetoric & Writing from Bowling Green State University with an emphasis in digital storytelling,Dr. Adams founded Homeplace Creative...2024-08-2710 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast28: DR. BAILEY LANG: Tackle Your Writing Projects with GraceDr. Bailey Lang is a writer, editor, and coach who loves helping authors develop effective, research-driven habits that support a productive, joyful writing life. Her writing has appeared in academic publications, magazines, books, and across the internet, and she has supported dozens of writers in getting their books from draft to done. She founded The Writing Desk to help writers build sustainable writing habits and tell stories that matter. We talked to Bailey about how to overcome writing blocks, developing better writing habits, and navigating the publishing world. Her advice is gold. This episode...2024-08-2042 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast27: MEG ADAMS: Get Over Storytelling AnxietyDo you have anxiety around sharing your stories? You're not alone! Being vulnerable in sharing experiences is hard and can be scary. In this episode of The Story Craft podcast, Meg is giving you practical tips to help overcome the anxiety that often comes with telling your story. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drmegadams.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]⁠ Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠homeplacecreativeco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com Connect with Meg across social at @drmegadams and Kyle at kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com 2024-08-1310 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast26: DR. ELKIE BURNSIDE: Create Collaboration with StorytellingIn this episode, we're talking with Dr. Elkie Burnside. Dr. Elkie (she/they) is a queer, digital open-access advocate who has been teaching and training for 23+ years in a variety of environments ranging from K-12 (international and US based) schools, undergraduate and graduate higher education (focusing on multimodal composing, professional communication, and rhetoric), as well as providing professional training and consulting for a variety of communication specializations (technical and science writing are among the top areas). Their most recent transition from full time academic work to supporting online instructional development at a non-profit education services agency (Collaborative for Educational...2024-07-3058 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast25 MEG ADAMS: How to Share PerspectiveWe know it's hard to have conversations with people who think differently than you. However, once you know how perspective works and the communication tools you can use to widen yours - you can more easily connect across perspectives using stories. Meg's sharing the theory and practice behind this work in the latest episode of the Story Craft podcast. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drmegadams.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]⁠ Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠homeplacecreativeco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com Connect with Me...2024-07-2411 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast24: JAKE KING: Become Curious to ConnectWe talked with Jake King, Communications and Diversity Strategist in Sun Prairie, WI. In our conversation, we discussed how Jake has built and sustained relationships in this role and the storytelling projects he's spearheaded as a result. Jake's Bio: King has a demonstrated history of valuing his community and living out that value by working to expand efforts around diversity, equity, and inclusion. He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Findlay in Findlay, Ohio, with a double major in Public Relations and Spanish. During his time as a...2024-07-1645 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast23: KYLE ADAMS: Be a Relentless Self-PromoterIn this episode, we bring back co-host, Kyle Adams as he speaks about the importance of a consistent video presence to build your brand. As a broadcast meteorologist, Kyle understands the importance of telling stories associated with your brand to build community. And if you know, Kyle - you know he struggles with self-promotion. Learn more about how he approaches self-storytelling in this episode! SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drmegadams.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]⁠ Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠homeplacecreativeco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] or contact...2024-07-0910 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast23: KYLE ADAMS: How to be a better listenerIn this episode, Kyle shares his favorite tips to become a better listener and story collector. About Kyle: Kyle worked as a television journalist and meteorologist for over a decade including time at a Top 20 market in Cleveland, Ohio. During his time in television, he won numerous awards from the Associated Press including: best anchor, best documentary series, and best weather operation. He brings a wealth of knowledge about storytelling, media production, and on-air camera techniques to the team. Kyle has also taught digital storytelling at the university-level and earned a Master’s degree in Rhetoric and Wr...2024-07-0208 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast22: DR. NATASHA WILLIAMS: Reclaim Your Stories Dr. Natasha Williams moves women from “typical self care” to radical self care by redefining selfishness so that they can improve their physical, emotional and mental health. During her over 15- year career as a Clinical Psychologist and one of the founding Clinical Directors of “Allied Psychological Services” she has empowered many women to challenge their gender, cultural and ethnic paradigms in order to create a new narrative for themselves so they can work through their healing process, live their life on their own terms and ultimately become the best versions of themselves. I spoke with Dr. Natasha about the role...2024-06-2544 minThe Dirty VerdictThe Dirty VerdictEpisode 77 - Will Adams InterviewIn this riveting episode of The Dirty Verdict, hosts Peter Taaffe, Bill Ogden and Kyle Herbert welcome Will Adams, a distinguished figure in the legal community. Together, they dive deep into various facets of the legal profession, from the significance of the Seventh Amendment to real-world impacts of legal decisions. Join us as we explore the challenges and triumphs of legal advocacy, underscored by personal stories and robust discussions on protecting civil liberties.   Episode Highlights: Legal Advocacy and the Seventh Amendment: Discussion on the importance of the Seventh Amendment, Will Adams's nickname "Mr. Seven," a...2024-06-2158 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast21: MEG ADAMS: Become a Story ConnectorThe power of storytelling really happens when stories are exchanged. Listen to this shorter episode of the podcast for Meg's best advice on becoming a story connector. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drmegadams.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]⁠ Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠homeplacecreativeco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com Connect with Meg across social at @drmegadams and Kyle at kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com 2024-06-1811 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast20: SETH BUTLER: Use Storytelling to Create Inclusive CommunitiesSeth’s journey into higher education, Diversity and Inclusion, and public speaking began as an elite Division-I athlete at Colorado State University where he served in several leadership roles, mentored youth at risk, earned leadership awards, and sought to provide service opportunities for the student athlete population. After finishing his athletic career and earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Human Development and Family Studies, Seth went on to earn his Master of Science degree in Student Affairs in Higher Education also from Colorado State University. After beginning his career in higher education within the career services functional area, Se...2024-06-1148 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast19: KYLE ADAMS: Develop CuriosityLearn how to develop curiosity in your life and relationships in this shorter episode of The Story Craft podcast with co-host, Kyle Adams. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠drmegadams.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠]⁠ Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠homeplacecreativeco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠] or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com Connect with Meg across social at @drmegadams and Kyle at kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com 2024-06-0408 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast18: ANGELA DWYER: Communicating the Value of Storytelling Angela Dwyer is Head of Insights at Fullintel—a media intelligence company that specializes in news monitoring and analysis. As a measurement expert, she helps brands improve business results through data-driven, actionable insights. She has worked at public relations agencies including Lippe Taylor and media research firms including PRIME Research consulting with brands across several industries including consumer, healthcare and automotive. She has presented and published several original, award-winning research papers about news content that drives recall and engagement. She contributes her knowledge garnered from the cross-section of academia and the profession on several committees and boards, including as th...2024-05-2952 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast17: MEG ADAMS: What is a Story?Meg's favorite storytelling tips when it comes to creating your stories. Get the components down so that your stories will be more effective and impactful. SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [⁠⁠⁠⁠drmegadams.com⁠⁠⁠]⁠ Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [⁠⁠⁠⁠homeplacecreativeco.com⁠⁠⁠⁠] or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com Connect with Meg across social at @drmegadams and Kyle at kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com 2024-05-2117 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast16: MEGAN FINNERTY: To Be a Great Storyteller, Be a Great ListenerThis episode of the podcast features Megan Finnerty. Megan is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and storytelling consultant who creates transformation for nonprofits, brands and communities. As founder and former director of the Storytellers Project, a nationwide series of live storytelling events from Gannett/The USA TODAY Network, she has also driven subscriptions, revenue and brand affinity for a Fortune 500 media company and collaborating with everyone from NASA to the NAACP. As founder of the Storytellers Brand Studio, and the Editor-in-Chief and Creative Director of Vox Media's Epic Stories, Megan's created branded content and experiential marketing for clients including...2024-05-1458 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast15: OLIVIA WILE: How to Hold Space for Opposing PerspectivesWe talked with Olivia Wile, an anchor/reporter at WCJL News 22 in Savannah, Georgia. Olivia started her career in broadcast news in Columbus, Ohio where she focused heavily on politics, covering the Ohio Statehouse. She also covered the Trump/Pence campaign during the 2020 election cycle, the Black Lives Matter movement, the Ohio State Football Team as well as the major and minor league sports teams in the area. We talked to Olivia about what it was like covering all those stories and how her work has taught her to hold opposing viewpoints. She also...2024-05-0728 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast14: MORGAN LASHER: Steer Stories Towards UnificationIn this episode, we spoke with Morgan Lasher, Chief Community Officer of Unify America. Unify America creates interactive experiences to help people bust out of their bubbles, build civic muscles, and work together to tackle our country’s biggest challenges. We talked to Morgan about how we can use our stories to unify and build stronger communities. SHOW NOTES: To learn more about Unify America, check out their website here: https://www.unifyamerica.org/ Connect with Morgan on Linked In. Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via he...2024-04-3029 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast13: KYLE ADAMS: Storytelling for SpeakersIn this episode, you'll learn from co-host, Kyle Adams, a broadcast meteorologist, speaker, and video storyteller. Kyle shares his three favorite tips to help anyone speak more authentically and with confidence! SHOW NOTES: Hire Meg for a keynote by contacting lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connecting via her website at [⁠⁠drmegadams.com⁠]⁠ Learn more about Storytelling Training with Homeplace Creative via their website at [⁠⁠homeplacecreativeco.com⁠⁠] or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com Connect with Meg across social at @drmegadams and Kyle at kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com 2024-04-2311 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast12: KATIE TAYLOR: Artificial Intelligence and Storytelling Katie Trauth Taylor is CEO and Cofounder of Narratize AI, the Generative AI storytelling platform for innovative enterprise. Katie is a growth-focused entrepreneur executive with 10+ years experience inspiring teams to design and deliver magnetic products, memorable experiences, and groundbreaking impacts. She has led strategic innovation narratives and served as a senior content strategist within fast-growth tech startups and the Fortune 500, including Boeing, NASA, Hershey, Sunoco, AAA, IFF, Dupont, Edgewell, Cincinnati Children's, Argonne National Lab, Crossover Health, Parsley Health, Omada, Physera, US Dept of Veterans Affairs, Millennium Challenge Corporation, World Food Forum, and the United Nations. She believes that everyone...2024-04-1652 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast11: JESS PATZ: Step into Your Story and Honor Your ExperiencesAs a proud domestic violence survivor Jess began her career by sharing her story of survival to help not only give the voiceless a voice, but to raise awareness around a cause that isn’t discussed enough. She has since created a beautiful career centered around teaching others that life’s lowest moments don’t have to break us, instead they can build us into the leaders and survivors we were destined to be! In this episode with Jess, we talked about how to find the confidence to share vulnerable stories and create boundaries around what you feel c...2024-04-0947 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast10: SUMMER DASHE: Gain Audience Buy-In Through Transparency With storytelling at the heart of her online advocacy, Summer Dashe is a voice for patients who have long been ignored and misunderstood. Her insatiable desire to make the world a little better for people with disabilities is what drives her to share even the most personal parts of her life in hopes of motivating change to foster a more accepting and supportive society. From navigating a career with a ruthless chronic illness to working with doctors and experts to better educate and spread awareness, Dashe’s efforts have made an impact. We...2024-04-0243 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast9: JASON MIKELL: Reflecting on Life through StorytellingJason Mikell is a meteorologist with WBZ News in Boston. A Southern gentleman at heart, Jason was born and raised in southern Mississippi. He is not only a proud graduate of Pearl River Community College with an Associate degree in Liberal Arts, but he also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, is a certified Human Resources Professional, a Mississippi state marching band champion, and an avid lover of all things food, music, and wine. Jason began his on-air career as a weekend meteorologist in Lima, Ohio; within 6 months he was named Chief Meteorologist. In January 2018, he joined...2024-03-2647 minRunDNA PodcastRunDNA PodcastBeyond the Finish Line: Navigating the Highs and Lows of Professional Running with Kyle MerberDoug Adams sits down with former professional middle-distance runner Kyle Merber to delve into the multifaceted world of professional running. From the thrill of competition to the challenges of injury recovery, Kyle shares invaluable insights gained from his remarkable journey in the sport.Kyle's Newsletter: https://www.thelapcount.com/subscribe?ref=3eAEJpO3kqKey Highlights:Introduction to Kyle Merber: Doug introduces Kyle Merber, highlighting his impressive achievements, including setting world records and his significant contributions to running media through his work with Sidious Mag and his popular newsletter...2024-03-2153 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast8: MEG ADAMS: Being Authentic in StorytellingJoin Meg Adams, founder of Homeplace Creative in this episode as she discusses the fluid nature of authenticity and why you shouldn't get hung up on being your "authentic" self when telling your story. She also shares tips for telling genuine, honest stories in this episode. SHOW NOTES: To hire Meg for a keynote on storytelling, email lindsey@homeplacecreativeco.com or connect via Meg's ⁠website.⁠ For more on storytelling training, visit ⁠Homeplace Creative⁠ or contact kyle@homeplacecreativeco.com. Connect with Meg across social at @drmegadams 2024-03-1920 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast7: SHAINA VENCEL: Performing story and trusting your instinctsShaina is an actress based out of New York City. She is originally from the rust belt region of Ohio and grew up visiting steel mills, acting in local theaters, playing softball, and eating Brier Hill pizza. Her favorite theatrical roles include Fantine in Les Misérables, Audrey in Little Shop of Horrors, Sara in Murder Ballad, Rosina in A Bronx Tale, Mother in Hair, and Lilli/Kate in Kiss Me Kate. Shaina has also traveled the world performing for Disney Cruise Line, Hong Kong Disneyland, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, and Holland America Line. She is...2024-03-1237 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast6: NATAN EDELSBURG: The future of storytellingNatan Edelsburg is the Chief Partnerships Officer at Muck Rack, the software platform that enables thousands of organizations including Google, International Rescue Committee, Golin and Duolingo to find the right journalists to pitch, report on media coverage and prove the value of their work. In this role, Natan is responsible for leading and cultivating strategic industry partnerships and driving international expansion. ​​Previously, Natan was Chief Revenue Officer at Muck Rack, where he led the Sales and Customer Success teams. He joined Muck Rack in 2009 as the company’s first employee and held several positions including Chief Operating Officer, helping to bui...2024-03-0548 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast5: ADAM KLOTZ: When a TV personality becomes the newsAdam Klotz currently serves as a meteorologist for FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network. He is based in New York City and joined the network in January 2017. In this role, Adam reports on the latest weather news across the country. In March 2017, he provided coverage of winter storm Stella live from New York City. Prior to joining FOX News Channel, Adam served as a weekend meteorologist and multimedia journalist for Fox 5 in Atlanta, Georgia. He received a B.A. in Broadcast Journalism. We first met Adam when we worked together as broadcast journalists in Lima, Ohio...2024-02-2742 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast4: ANNETTE SIMMONS: Storytelling and ParadoxesAnnette Simmons most popular book, The Story Factor: Inspiration, Influence and Persuasion through the Art of Storytelling came out in the year 2000. CEO-Read twice named it as one of The 100 Best Business Books of All Time. All five of Simmons’ business books define and promote “power-with” strategies and principles even though (and in some cases, specifically because) they undermine autocratic “power-over” strategies. She began recording true stories about “turf wars” that revealed ten predictable tactics commonly used to protect silos in her first book Territorial Games: Understanding and Ending Turf Wars at Work. American Management Association gave away 40,000 fr...2024-02-201h 02The Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast1: DR. SARAH TAYLOR PECK: A heart to head approach to crafting storiesRev. Dr. Sarah Taylor Peck graduated with degrees in ministry and religion from St. Olaf College (2004), Harvard Divinity School (2007) and most recently completed her doctorate at Duke Divinity School. The title of her dissertation is: "Cultivating Purple Church: Equipping Church Leaders to Lead Politically Diverse Congregations as a Radical Act of Loving Our Neighbors and Restoring the Beloved Community." As Senior Pastor at Community Christian Church in North Canton, Ohio, Sarah works to create a purple church, valuing unity over uniformity and committing to staying in relationship with one another and God despite any differences. Her favorite part of...2024-02-1336 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast2: MEG ADAMS: Stepping into your confidence to tell your storyMEET YOUR HOSTS! In this episode, Kyle interviews Meg about her background in storytelling and she shares some of her favorite strategies to share stories with confidence. ABOUT MEG: Megan (Meg) Adams, PhD, is co-founder and CEO of Homeplace Creative. Upon receiving her PhD in Rhetoric & Writing from Bowling Green State University with an emphasis in digital storytelling, Dr. Adams founded Homeplace Creative as a visual storytelling company devoted to helping organizations tell impactful stories across media platforms. She also loves being behind the camera interviewing individuals and filming for clients. Her own stories...2024-02-1341 minThe Story Craft PodcastThe Story Craft Podcast3: KYLE ADAMS: Finding and owning your storiesMEET YOUR HOSTS! In this episode, Meg interviews Kyle about his decade on the air as a television meteorologist and reporter. Kyle offers tips on how to find stories and find confidence in telling them. ABOUT KYLE: Before joining the team atHomeplace, Kyle worked as a television journalist and meteorologist for over a decade including time at a Top 20 market in Cleveland, Ohio. During his time in television, he won numerous awards from the Associated Press including: best anchor, best documentary series, and best weather operation. He brings a wealth of knowledge about storytelling...2024-02-1334 minThe Podcast On PodcastingThe Podcast On PodcastingExcel in Podcasting Without Trading Family Time - Kyle Wester [449]Elevate your podcasting game with Kyle Wester as he shares the secrets of intentional podcast guesting and the nine pivotal benefits that can revolutionize your show. Gain practical strategies for cultivating connections and enhancing relationships while navigating the dual roles of a dedicated podcaster and parent. Hop in!   WHAT TO LISTEN FOR How and why you should be intentional about your podcast guestings 9 benefits of getting featured on other people’s podcast Parenting tips for raising children effectively  4 ways to create deeper relationships with other people...2024-02-0547 minBehind the PlayBehind the PlayKyle Bukauskas on working at Sportsnet by 20, Charles Barkley hair comment, Sens and on Career!(00:00) Kyle shares how he got to Sportsnet at age 20 (11:40) Kyle’s Interview process (16:20) Brad Marchand incident and managing players (19:50) Charles Barkley calling Kyle Canada Tom Brady (22:40) Kyle’s hair and prep for being on TV (26:50) Advice for young journalists coming up! (30:45) If Kyle was Commisioner, what rule he’d change and favourite Arenas (32:40) Vegas vs Florida Cup and what it means for the game (35:30) Sens new ownership under Andlauer and future! (38:15) Which Canadian team will be the best next year? (40:50) Kyle as an Elite Hockey Prospect ;)Like and please Subscribe!! Available everywhere!Youtube: https://www.youtub...2023-07-1946 minThe Servant Leader Coaches Bible StudyThe Servant Leader Coaches Bible Study"The 4th Quarter" 3rd Anniversary Podcast Series | Kyle Adams| Author |Orator|Deputy AD, Delaware State UniversityKyle Adams is the Deputy Director of Athletics post for the Hornets.Under the position, Adams is tasked with providing leadership on student-athlete welfare, risk management; NCAA, conference and Title IX compliance, in addition to recruiting, student-athlete and community engagement, among other things.Adams most recently served as Principal and Chief Strategist of  itsBIGGERthantheball, LLC, a leadership development entity that helps equip coaches, educators, and organizations with the necessary resources, dexterity, and awareness in providing transformative learning experiences for the next generation of leaders. Through itsBIGGERthantheball, he has provided consulting and facilitated team-building workshops multiple colleges, inc...2023-06-011h 12Pop Culture Weekly - Celebrity Interviews & Entertainment NewsPop Culture Weekly - Celebrity Interviews & Entertainment NewsNational Memorial Day Concert 2023 (Trace Adkins, Yolanda Adams, Phillip Phillips, The War & Treaty and More!Get ready for an unforgettable episode of Pop Culture Weekly as Kyle McMahon takes you behind the scenes of the 2023 National Memorial Day Concert! Kyle had the honor of chatting with the phenomenal show hosts Joe Montegna and Gary Sinise, along with talented performers such as Trace Adkins, Yolanda Adams, Mary McCormack, Phillip Phillips, John Slattery, Jo Dee Messina, S. Epatha Merkerson, Dule Hill, Chosen Jacobs and The War and Treaty. Join us as...2023-05-3136 minA World of DifferenceA World of DifferenceChange: Kyle Meyaard-Schaap on Climate Crisis & Christian DiscipleshipClimate Crisis & Christian Discipleship with Kyle Meyaard-SchaapJoin us as we explore one man's journey from skeptic to environmental advocate through the lens of his faith. But just as he begins to offer solutions, a looming threat interrupts, leaving him and the audience with a question: will the church wake up and stand up to protect God's creation?My special guest is Kyle Meyaard-SchaapIntroducing Kyle Meyaard-Schaap, a devoted advocate for Christian climate action and environmental care. Rev. Kyle Meyaard-Schaap (MY-yurd SKOP) serves as the Vice President of the Evangelical Environmental...2023-05-0355 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsCoaches Cry In The DarkQuestion. Who tows the tow truck?? Welcome back to the itsBIGGERthantheball podcast! We are glad to be back with you regarding a very important topic many in the athletic ecosystem are not discussing.  This week we are talking about the mental wellness of coaches. Coaches are navigating tons of pressures and challenges stemming from the pandemic, job insecurity, family, and the changing landscape of college athletics with no one to really talk to. We want this episode to help start the much-needed conversation and inspire action regarding the mental health and wellness of today's coaches a...2022-08-2313 minPop Culture Weekly - Celebrity Interviews & Entertainment NewsPop Culture Weekly - Celebrity Interviews & Entertainment NewsYolanda Adams; Zella Day; Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy ChuIn this week's Pop Culture Weekly, Kyle talks with Nanoleaf CEO Gimmy Chu about their Nanoversary, Zella Day about her incredible hit song Radio Silence and Gospel legend Yolanda Adams.Celebrate Nanoleaf's Nanoversary with exclusive products and deals at: www.nanoleaf.me and check out the awesome Nanoversary video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ux-VHVSVO8A And then there's their Amazon store too: https://amzn.to/3P3aQlcZella Day's Radio Silence music video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F36-I15x8SMYolanda Adams performs Battle Hymn of the Republic...2022-07-151h 11The Inside Story Podcast with April Adams PertuisThe Inside Story Podcast with April Adams PertuisMarriage & Entrepreneurship with Kyle PertuisBeing an entrepreneur is not easy. But what about being an entrepreneur who’s also married to one – does it make things extra challenging? Today’s episode is extra special because I’m joined by my husband, Kyle Pertuis. We’re talking all things marriage and entrepreneurship, and what happens behind the scenes as we make both aspects of our lives not only work, but thrive. Join me and Kyle as we share with you: Kyle’s entrepreneurial journey and how his coaching business came about How COVID changed our dynamic at hom...2022-07-061h 17Gut FeelingGut FeelingGut Feeling Podcast # 14 - Kyle De Ville (Enact)The latest Gut Feeling Podcast is an interview with Kyle De Ville, a British Columbia-born, Portland, Oregon-based guitarist with Enact, whom just released their self-titled debut album through War Records. Throughout the talk, Kyle gets into: plotting hardcore songs in the shower; Enact fighting against political apathy; what happens when the Youth Crew ages into parenthood; growing up a pre-teen suburban death metal head; lessons learned at a Metallica show; and more. On the throwback side of things, Kyle and I also played in our first bands together in the mid '90s, so we...2022-06-081h 44Snack TimeSnack TimeEp 55 - Kyle Mizono & Hello PandaYou guys were so patient with my week off that you KNOW I had to come back with a fire episode. Comedian, Kyle Mizono, is my guest and we talk about her favorite childhood snack, Hello Panda!!! I used to get my husband the koala version when we first started dating because that was one of the few things I was SURE he liked. Japanese cookies with chocolate as a sweeping generalization are always good (imo) and these are no different.We start out the pod debating the best kind of workouts and end the podcast trying...2022-04-151h 16The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 041: On Her Own Terms with Coach Beulah Osueke  Welcome back for Season 4 of the itsBIGGERthantheball podcast, we are excited to welcome Coach Buelah Osueke. Affectionately referred to as "Coach B", Osueke served for 8 years as the Head Girls Basketball Coach at West Catholic Preparatory High School in the ultra-competitive Philadelphia Catholic League. After an 0-18 season in her inaugural campaign, Coach B holds an overall record of 80-72 which includes a 2020 Philadelphia Catholic League basketball championship (First for black coach), a 2021 PIAA Class 3A state crown (First for a black female coach, first in program history), and six PIAA District 12 titles. 2021-11-261h 24Second ServingSecond ServingMeet Dr. Kyle Adams of Adams PerformanceToday we are changing things up a bit!  Second Serving is not only a platform to interview mission partners, but also a chance to connect with some community friends.  Which is why I am so excited to welcome my friend, Dr. Kyle Adams today.  Kyle is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board-Certified Orthopedic Clinical Specialist, and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who started Adams Performance in 2014 to provide a higher level of sports performance and fitness coaching in the greater Richmond area.  He received his Bachelor of Science in Human Nutrition, Food and Exercise from Virginia Tech in 2008 and...2021-07-1536 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 040: HERstorical HIDDEN FIGURES Part 6: C. Vivian Stringer's First Teams at Cheyney StateThis week we continue our HERstorical HIDDEN FIGURES series with members of C. Vivian Stringer's Cheyney State teams spanning from 1972-1980. As the predecessors to the 82 and 84 NCAA Final Four teams, these ladies while competing in the AIAW, set the stage for Coach Stringer and Cheyney State's ascension to powerhouse status competing for NCAA National Championships.  Our guests are Pat Walker, Debbie DeJarnette, Drucilla Smith, Sharon Wilcher, and Mara Willis. We are also joined by members of the 82 team NCAA Final Four team Debra Walker and Yolanda Laney. Be sure to connect with C...2021-05-261h 23The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 039: Developing Female Leadership: Coming Full Circle with Coach Kyle AdamsMonique A. J. Smith of Seeds of Empowerment and A Chat in the Garden as she speaks with five women who have been coached and mentored by Coach Kyle Adams. Her panelists are Cheyney University alumnae Kia Whitley Duncan, India Marie Cross, Destiny Mcfarlane and North Carolina Central University graduates Monique Whaley-Briggs and Morgan Jones. They will discuss Coach Kyle's commitment to supporting and developing women in and towards leadership, his concerns on the barriers in achieving this goal, and who are some of the champions who have shaped this passion in him. ...2021-05-1943 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 038: HERstorical HIDDEN FIGURES: Part 5 :The Foundation: C. Vivian Stringer's Early Teams at Cheyney StateThis week we continue our HERstorical HIDDEN FIGURES series with members of C. Vivian Stringer's Cheyney State teams spanning from 1975-1981. As the predecessors to the 82 and 84 NCAA Final Four teams, these ladies while competing in the AIAW, set the stage for Coach Stringer and Cheyney State's ascension to powerhouse status competing for NCAA National Championships.  Our guests are Marianna Freeman, Stacy Rhoades, Barbara Flythe, and Freda Moxley. Be sure to connect with Coach Adams & itsBIGGERthantheball www.itsbiggerthantheball.com coachka20@gmail.com * Social Media https://facebook.com/itsbiggerthantheball2021-04-141h 30The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 037: HERstorical Hidden Figures Part 4: The 1984 NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four and Coach Winthrop McgriffWelcome back to the itsBIGGERthantheball pod. This week, we continue the HERstorical Hidden Figures series with Coach Winthrop Mcgriff. In 1984, Coach Winthrop Mcgriff led Cheyney University Women's Basketball to their 2nd NCAA Women's Basketball Final Four. Cheyney would defeat University of Maryland, University of North Carolina, and Old Dominion University, ending their 45 game home win streak at the Norfolk Scope before losing to the University of Tennessee Lady Vols in the NCAA National Semifinals. Mcgriff succeeded C. Vivian Stringer as Head Coach her departure for Iowa Women's Basketball. The team...2021-04-0758 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 035: HERstorical HIDDEN FIGURES: Presenting your 1982 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Finalist Cheyney State Lady Wolves: Part 2We could not fit all this history into one episode!! These ladies have all the receipts...   Check out Part 2 of HERstorical Hidden Figures and your 1982 NCAA Tournament Finalist Cheyney State Lady Wolves!!!     Coached by Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame coach C. Vivian Stringer, The 1982 Cheyney University Women's Basketball program hold the distinction of being the FIRST and ONLY HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Women's Basketball program to advance to the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship Game.   The CU Lady Wolves also hold the distinction of being the only HBCU Women's Basketball Program to have players achieve KODAK ALL- AMER...2021-03-241h 01The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 034: HERstorical HIDDEN FIGURES: Presenting your 1982 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament Finalist Cheyney State Lady Wolves: Part 1We've had some outstanding guests on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, but I have to admit that since starting this endeavor but THIS EPISODE has been a dream come true.     Coached by Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame coach C. Vivian Stringer, The 1982 Cheyney University Women's Basketball program hold the distinction of being the FIRST and ONLY HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities) Women's Basketball program to advance to the NCAA Division I Women's Basketball Championship Game.   The CU Lady Wolves also hold the distinction of being the only HBCU Women's Basketball Program to have players achieve KODAK ALL- AMERICAN in Valerie Walker in...2021-03-151h 17The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 032: Family ConnectThis week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, we welcome Eric Worley, Co-Founder of Philly Triple Threat AAU and Executive Director of Philadelphia Youth Basketball, and his talented daughters Ms. Dianna Thomas Palmer, who serves as Assistant Athletic Director at Germantown Friends School, and Cire Worley, a rising sophomore basketball player and Founder of BucketGet(HERS), a girls empowerment brand committed to creating products, content & platforms for female athletes. * Listen as we discuss all the impactful work each of them is doing in the Philadelphia community. * Follow Cire Worley  https://www.b...2021-02-171h 18The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 031: We Are Who We've Been Waiting For Are You Waiting For Someone To Save Us?   As we celebrate the 3 year anniversary of the launch of the itsBIGGERthantheball podcast:   We discuss our responsibility in creating the change we so badly crave in the world of coaching, leadership, and social action.   We pay our respect to the late Coach John Chaney.     We also discuss Coach John Thompson's groundbreaking autobiography entitled " I CAME AS A SHADOW" with Jesse Washington of The Undefeated. The book is so impactful, we have partnered with the T. Alexander Foundation to conduct a 4 part Webinar series reviewing the book and the societal impact of Coach Thomp...2021-02-0416 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 030: In This Life Together with Dr. Stephanie Tryce and Coach Geoff ArnoldWe mix things up a bit this week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod!  This week, our guests are the couple of Dr. Stephanie Tryce, Assistant Professor of Sports Marketing at St. Joseph's University, and her husband, Rider University Assistant Men's Basketball Coach Geoff Arnold. Stephanie and Geoff discuss their childhoods, early influences growing up in the Philadelphia area, their relationship, the creation of the 12 Inches Over platform, spousal support, and much more!  Follow Dr. Tryce and Coach Arnold  https://twitter.com/StephanieTryce https://twitter.com/CoachGe_off https://twi...2020-10-141h 20The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 029: Living Trophies with Coach Kevin SuttonThis week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod we are honored to host veteran coach University of Rhode Island Assistant Kevin Sutton. Kevin Sutton enters his third season with Rhode Island in 2020-2021.  Sutton came to Rhode Island after spending two seasons at Pitt. He has 13 seasons of coaching at the collegiate level, including stops at Georgetown, George Washington, James Madison and Old Dominion. A coaching veteran with 35 years of experience, Sutton has three different stints coaching for USA Basketball. He was an assistant coach for two years at the Hoop Festival for the East, helping the Junior Developmental T...2020-10-071h 02The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 028: For Your Sports Information with Rob KnoxOur guest this week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod is Associate Athletic Director of Strategic Communications at the University of North Carolina- Greensboro, Rob Knox.  Rob has over 20 years of experience in all sectors of sports media including journalism, sports information, and television.  Rob discusses: *Getting his start at Lincoln University  *Working at ESPN *Serving as Co-SIDA President  *His love for Women's Basketball and more.  Follow Rob Knox https://twitter.com/knoxrob1 https://www.instagram.com/robfromchesterpa/; Be sure to conne...2020-08-261h 33The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 027: In The NBA Bubble with Coach Jerome "Pooh" AllenThis week we on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, we are honored to welcome Philly native and Boston Celtics Assistant Coach Jerome Allen. Pooh shares insight on: *North Philly *Childhood influencers *Attending University of Penn and playing for Fran Dunphy   *Playing in the league, going overseas- How it expanded his outlook on life *Starting his non-profit, Hood Enriched, and exposing young people to life abroad. *Becoming head coach at Penn *Coaching in the NBA *Why Kara Lawson w...2020-08-191h 37The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 026: Student Athlete Mental Wellness with Dr. Stephany CoakleyOur guest this week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod is Dr. Stephany Coakley. Dr. Coakley serves as Senior Associate Athletic Director for Mental Health, Wellness, and Performance at Temple University. She is a certified mental performance consultant and licensed professional counselor with a doctorate in exercise and sport science with a concentration in sports psychology. We discuss The effects of COVID-19 on college athletics, racial trauma, cultural competence, student-athlete activism, and much more... Follow Dr. Coakley Twitter: @BAForceofNature Instagram: @BAForceofNature Be sure to connect with Coach Adams & itsBIGGERthantheball www...2020-08-1243 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsRemembering Your Why with Coach Ashley HowardThis week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, we are excited to welcome La Salle University Head Men's Basketball Coach Ashley Howard. Ash and I discuss a diversity of topics that include: *Growing up in Philly   *Following the footsteps of his father, Philly hoops legend Maurice "Mo" Howard    *How the summer basketball camp circuit helped forge relationships?   *Getting his coaching start with Bruiser Flint and Geoff Arnold at his alma mater, Drexel University. *Coaching with Jay Wright and building a na...2020-08-051h 24The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsCoach Ken FrenchThis week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, our guest is Coach Ken French. French spent 20 seasons at the University of Rio Grande, the last 14 serving as Head Men's Basketball Coach. We cover such topics as: Growing up in West Virginia, becoming a head coach, building a diverse basketball program, the definition of HARD WORK CAMP, coaching in the NAIA, and so much more!     Be sure to connect with Coach French Twitter: @coachkenfrench Instagram: coach_ken_french Be sure to connect with Coach Adams & itsBIGGERthantheball www...2020-07-221h 20The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsTransitions with AD Eugene Marshall of Hampton UniversityThis week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, we are honored to host athletic director at Hampton University, Eugene Marshall. With over 36 years in college athletics, Coach Marshall shares on topics such as: *What led him to a career athletic administration. *Transitioning from the MEAC to the Big South. *Will we see more HBCU's making the move to other conferences? *With everything going on in our country today, why schools like Hampton are still viable, and more... Be sure to connect with Coach Adams & itsBIGGERthantheball www.itsbiggerthantheball.com2020-07-0843 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsKeep Smiling with Coach Wanisha SmithThis week our guest on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod is the ultra-talented Wanisha Smith, Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at Duke University. We are excited to share her amazing journey from High School All American playing for current Towson University Head Coach Diane Richardson, to playing in the Final Four, to starting her coaching career at Longwood, to returning to coach at her alma mater. Check out our conversation with Coach Smith!  Connect with Wanisha  Instagram: @duke_im_back Twitter: @duke_im_back Be sure to connect with Coach Ad...2020-06-241h 20The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 021: The Strength to LoveThis episode of iBttb pod was recorded during one of my morning GRATITUDE walks. In 2012, I was blessed with a memorable learning opportunity to meet and serve Reverend Jesse Jackson, when he came to my alma mater, Cheyney University to serve as the keynote speaker at commencement.  That encounter with "Rev" helped to shape how I engage others in my everyday life.  Check out Episode 021: The Strength to Love  Be sure to connect with Coach Adams & itsBIGGERthantheball www.itsBIGGERthantheball.com info@itsBIGGERthantheball.com Social Media https://fac...2020-06-2307 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 020: Breaking Up a Fight in PlattsburghThis week's episode of the itsBIGGERthantheball pod, I share an excerpt from my upcoming book about a life-changing experience I had early in my career as an Assistant Men's Basketball Coach at Plattsburgh State University in upstate New York. During this time of unrest surrounding systemic racism and police brutality, a lot of different feelings and experiences that several of us have become numb to over the course of time have resurfaced. This is just one of many. I hope it helps... Be sure to connect with Coach Adams & itsBIGGERthantheball www.itsbiggerthantheball...2020-06-1318 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 019: Renaissance Search & Consulting with Herb CourtneyOur guest this week is Herb Courtney of Renaissance Search & Consulting (RSC). Herb has been involved with intercollegiate athletics for over 15 years, seven of those years as a division 1 assistant coach. During this time, Herb has developed significant relationships with athletic directors and coaches. Herb keeps his ear to the ground in the minority coaching community and makes it a priority to continue to develop relationships within the coaching community Very passionate about diversity and ethics in sports. Herb desires to make sure qualified individuals are getting opportunities to lead in college athletics. Enjoy this episo...2020-05-2732 minAncestor ArchitectsAncestor ArchitectsKyle AdamsKyle Adams is a transformational servant leader, motivational speaker, coach, and consultant with expertise in higher education and athletic coaching. He has experience in student recruitment, advocacy, retention, counseling, programming, and development. With, over 2 decades of experience as a college basketball coach, Adams has strived to create inclusive environments that provide students with transformative experiences that are not only conducive to their social, emotional, and academic growth but also awaken their sense of commitment to social justice and community development.  In 2018, Adams created itsBIGGERthantheball, LLC, a leadership development company committed to providing consultation, organizational development, and resources to...2020-05-221h 34The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsTruth In Numbers with Tracy Jones of the T. Alexander FoundationOur guest this week on the iBttb pod is Tracy Jones of the T. Alexander Foundation. From leading in corporate boardrooms to instructing on the hardwood floor or motivating in the classroom, Tracy A. Jones has turned a passion for developing dynamic individuals through athletics into an emerging social enterprise.  Before dedicating his efforts full-time to the T. Alexander Foundation, Mr. Jones was employed for seven years in the public accounting industry as an external auditor. Mr. Jones received a dual bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Sports Management from Widener University and a Masters in Nonprofit/NGO Leade...2020-05-2039 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 016: Coaching Under Fire with Coach Ladontay BellThis week's guest on the iBttb pod is Chester High(Pa) Head Football Coach Ladontay Bell. For the past 18 years, Coach Bell has dedicated his life to working with youth. He worked with adjudicated youth upon the completion of his Bachelors Degree at Cheyney University. LaDontay furthered his career in Criminal Justice as a Probation Officer for the Chester County Juvenile Court System. It was during that time that LaDontay's work-ethic was noticed and soon became an employee of the Chester Upland School District as a Climate Manager. In the year 2016, LaDontay became a Physical Education Teacher...2020-05-0638 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 015: Navigating New Normal for Student Athletes with Trajuan BriggsOur guest on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod is Trajuan Briggs of the Minority Psychology Network. Briggs received his Masters in Sports Administration from the University of New Mexico.  He currently resides in Dallas, Texas as the Director of Research and Development for a sports leadership consulting firm called Prime U where he facilitates workshops and develops content for the company.  As a former student-athlete, Trajuan has become an active student-athlete advocate and sports scholar focusing on holistic development and the Black student-athlete experience. Follow and connect with Trajuan http://www.theminoritypsychologynetwork.or...2020-04-151h 06It Gets WeirdIt Gets WeirdEpisode 195 - The Reason We All Grow (Scott Adams)Hey there friends and weirdos! In this episode, Kyle puts Nile through a rollercoaster of emotions about the funny pages of old. Our topic this week is Scott Adams, Dilbert creator and, uh, burgeoning conspiracy theorist. What does Mr. Adams think of evolution, climate change, and hypnotism? Hint: it's kinda weird. We also talk our favorite newspaper comic strips, what the hell is going on with Dilbert's tie, and many other things. Listen and find out!2020-04-121h 14Beyond The Whistle with Odell McCantsBeyond The Whistle with Odell McCantsMore Than Ever, It's Bigger Than The Ball, with Kyle Adams, University of Arkansas, Pine BluffOn this episode, we go Beyond The Whistle with Kyle Adams, Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff. Kyle also has his own consulting firm, It's Bigger Than The Ball, where Kyle works with coaches, educators and organizations to provide transformative learning experiences for the next generation of leaders. During our conversation, Kyle and I discuss: My high school days playing in Pine Bluff's King Cotton Holiday Classic high school basketball tournament, which has come back after being dormant for many years. Kyle and his team's experience learning about the cancellation...2020-04-0251 minBeyond The Whistle with Odell McCantsBeyond The Whistle with Odell McCantsMore Than Ever, It's Bigger Than The Ball, with Kyle Adams, University of Arkansas, Pine BluffOn this episode, we go Beyond The Whistle with Kyle Adams, Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff. Kyle also has his own consulting firm, It's Bigger Than The Ball, where Kyle works with coaches, educators and organizations to provide transformative learning experiences for the next generation of leaders. During our conversation, Kyle and I discuss: My high school days playing in Pine Bluff's King Cotton Holiday Classic high school basketball tournament, which has come back after being dormant for many years. Kyle and his team's experience learning about the cancellation...2020-04-0251 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams014: Process vs. Outcome with Franqua "Coach Q" BedellA national championship coach at the junior college level with over 15 years of collegiate experience, Franqua “Coach Q” Bedell spent the six seasons prior to his arrival at Missouri State as Head Women's Basketball Coach at Tallahassee (Fla.) Community College, where he won the NJCAA Division I national title in 2018. Bedell was the Spalding NJCAA Division I Women’s Basketball National Coach of the Year that season after leading Tallahassee to a school-record 29 wins. He finished his six-year stint at TCC with a 124-62 record and coached a pair of NJCAA first-team All-Americans.  Coach Q has authored two books...2020-04-011h 20The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsEpisode 013: Coach Darrell MosleyDarrell Mosley is in his fifth season as Head Women’s Basketball Coach at Lincoln University of Pennsylvania. Currently, the team is 23-5 surpassing the school record of 22 wins. The team is also ranked #6 in the Atlantic Region poll. Highlights on the season are wins over Division 1 MEAC opponent North Carolina Central University and a victory over #5 Nationally ranked Virginia Union University. Coach Mosley was recently named CIAA COACH OF THE YEAR. The Lady Lions prepare for the CIAA tournament this week.   Having coached Darrell in college, we are unbelievably proud of who he is as a man who coaches wom...2020-03-181h 08The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams012: Emotional Intelligence with Coach Heather MacyOur guest this week on the itsBIGGERthantheball pod is Coach Heather Macy. Coach Macy recently accepted the position of head women’s basketball coach for Spartanburg Methodist College.  Macy, the all-time winningest coach in the history of East Carolina University women’s basketball is the definition of passion and focus. Not only a coach, but an author, motivator, and leader. Heather prides herself in helping others reach their goals. Her philosophy of impacting and influencing is based upon building confidence, instilling discipline and keeping the intent based upon, YOU winning. Macy was the lone women’s baske...2019-08-1957 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams011: Coaching Basketball Wisely with Coach Hal WilsonAfter coaching and working with various teams at the college, high school, and youth level in a variety of roles for over 20 years, Hal earned a Ph.D. in Kinesiology & Sport Studies and now serves as an Assistant Professor at Georgia Southern University in Coaching Education. Dr. Wilson is the creator of the Coaching Basketball Wisely podcast. He has also been involved in athletics as a player, coach, administrator, official, and parent. When did you fall in love with basketball? What drew him coaching? Defining his pedagogy as a coach? Why he started the Coaching Basketball Wisely podcast? His...2019-06-2442 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams010: Behind the Whistle with Lizette and William GoodloeThis weeks guests are Lizette and William Goodloe are the Founders of Behind The Whistle Coaches Symposium.   Behind the Whistle is an education training and development company focused on sports education with a specific interest in the development of interscholastic and intercollegiate coaches and athletes.    They host the Behind The Whistle symposium designed to provide educators with the tools necessary for the holistic development of athletes. Their goal is to create collaborative learning opportunities for educators, administrators, and practitioners to create meaningful solutions to current and future issues in sport and society. The 2019 symposium examines good, better, best practices for soc...2019-06-0346 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams009: The Intersection of Social Justice and Sport with Jen FryJen Fry is the founder of JenFryTalks, a social justice education firm who uses conversation to educate and empower those within athletics through an anti-racist lens on issues of race, inclusion, intersectionality, diversity, and equity. A veteran volleyball coach, Jen has over 15 years of experience at the collegiate level with coaching stints at Elon University, Washington State University, and Norfolk State University and the University of Illinois - where her team was 2011 NCAA Runner-up. We speak with Jen about: Her childhood in Alaska  -What drew her to coaching?  - Leaving coaching and starting JenF...2019-05-2037 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams008: The Importance of Sport Social Work with Dr. Emmett Lee GillOur guest this week is Dr. Emmett Lee Gill. Dr. Emmett Gill is the Director of Student-Athlete Wellness and Personal Development and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin. He also serves as the Past President and Chief Executive Officer of the Alliance of Social Workers in Sport. He is also the national coordinator for The Student-Athletes Human Rights Project.    We speak with Dr. Gill about :    -His childhood in Durham, North Carolina and how grew up in and around sport.   -The establishment of a Student-Athlete Wellness Center at NC Central University, What went into its creation and why...2019-05-061h 10The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams007: Umar Riggs Web DesignThis week we wanted to call an audible and switch up from our usual interview with a coach. When we created this medium, our intent was to not only share stories of those in the coaching profession but also share information and resources that can help to further and expand the realm of what we provide as coaches. Enter Umar Riggs of Riggs Web Design. Umar has worked with industry leaders such as Nike, Apple, Coca Cola, Anheuser Bush, and Vitamin Water. Umar shares about the importance of coaches understanding that regardless of who, why, and where you coach, Y...2019-04-2231 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams006: Relationships Are Everything with Guest Danielle O'BanionOur guest this week is Assistant Women's Basketball Coach at the University of Minnesota Danielle O'Banion. We speak with Danielle about her experiences as a player at Boston College, her mentors who have impacted her career and life. She shares about her start in coaching at Harvard, her experience as a Head Coach at Kent State, and her battle with Stage 2 lymphoma in 2014. Dani speaks about how through her relationships her career has come full circle, as she now works with one her former players, Minnesota all-time great Lindsay Whalen. Dani explains what makes Lindsay unique in her approach t...2019-04-081h 19The itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams005: Coach Fred BatchelorThis week's guest is a true ambassador of the itsBIGGERthantheball brand! 2019 Mid Eastern Athletic Conference (MEAC) Coach of the Year, Fred Batchelor of University of Maryland Eastern Shore Women's Basketball blesses the pod. With over 20 years of head coaching experience, Coach Batchelor has been one of the longest tenured African American Head Coaches in Women's Basketball. We discuss various topics on this episode such as: -influences and mentors  - Why he chose to attend Valley Forge Christian College, where he was an All American  - Coaching in his home town of Buffalo, NY 2019-03-2557 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams004: Coach Freddie Murray Our guest is Freddie Murray, Head Women's Basketball Coach at Grambling State University of the Southwestern Athletic Conference. Coach Murray is in his 3rd year as leader of the Lady Tigers.  Why bigger isn't always better when student athletes are making decisions on where to attend college. The value of the HBCU experience  How to win with less resources  The challenges of being an African American man in women's college basketball Coaching one of the best players in college basketball Senior PG Shakyla Hill, who recorded her second career quad...2019-02-1846 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams003: Coach Khadija HeadKhadija Head currently serves as the Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach and Recruiting Coordinator at Kennesaw State University. She has coached in NCAA Division I tournaments, won conference championships, presented during the Final Four, published articles in Women’s Fast Break magazine, attended the NCAA/BCA A.C.E. program, signed numerous Top 25 recruiting classes and coached AP All-Americans. For three years she stepped away from coaching to gain complete clarity.  But, it wasn’t until she decided to take active control of her career that things really took off.  Head successfully launched her ow...2019-02-1857 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams001: Men Coaching WomenCoach Adams shares some thoughts on what we should represent as men in women’s basketball. 2019-02-0406 minThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle AdamsThe itsBIGGERthantheball podcast with Coach Kyle Adams000: IntroductionCoach Kyle Adams speaks on the Who, What, When, and Why of itsBIGGERthantheball 2019-02-0405 minLead. Learn. Grow.Lead. Learn. Grow.Kyle Adams, Adams PerformanceKyle Adams is the owner of Adams Performance, a comprehensive sports performance center in Richmond, VA. Kyle earned the Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from Virginia Commonwealth University and also earned an undergraduate degree at Virginia Tech. Kyle works with athletes who are serious about their sport. He has, among his many clients, professional and high-level amatuer baseball players and golfers. He also works with corporate clients and individuals who have specific fitness goals that require more than the local gym membership.  You can contact Kyle if you'd like to chat via his website (linked a...2018-12-1359 minEpisodes – Kick Knowledge PodcastEpisodes – Kick Knowledge Podcast#30: “Trying To Find A Balance” (w/ Kyle Adams)Zach and Steven are joined in this episode by Associate Professor of Music Theory at the Jacobs School of Music at Indiana University Dr. Kyle Adams. Dr. Adams has been an enormous influence in hip-hop studies and his research on rap flow from the Music Theory Online journal has been one of the most cited articles of hip-hop research in the past decade. In the episode, he talks to the Kick Knowledge crew about how he got into researching and teaching hip-hop, what makes a good hip-hop beat, and analyzing triplet flows. Check out Kyle's 2009 article here: http://www.mtosmt...2018-12-0300 minThe Next TrackThe Next TrackEpisode #123 - John Cage's Silent Piece 4'33", with Kyle GannKyle Gann, author of No Such Thing as Silence: John Cage's 4'33", discusses this seminal work. This week's guest: Kyle Gann No Such Thing as Silence: John Cage's 4'33" Show notes: Episode #80, John Cage (with Laura Kuhn, executive director of the John Cage Trust) Episode #69 – Brian Brandt of Mode Records on John Cage, Morton Feldman, and the Music Business Episode #102 - Silence John Cage and the Anechoic Chamber Muzak (Wikipedia) Searching for Silence John Cage's Art of Noise, by Alex Ross (New Yorker) David Tudor John Cage: Silence: Lectures and Writings John Cage performing Wa...2018-09-2137 minMighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life CrisisMighty Blue On The Appalachian Trail: The Ultimate Mid-Life CrisisEpisode #63 - Kyle Rohrig (The Mayor)  Kyle Rohrig was one of the first people I wanted to interview on my podcast, so it is somehow fitting that it has taken me more than 60 episodes to finally get the chance to speak with him. For me, it was worth the wait. He comes across as a modest, quiet guy with hiking now firmly in his blood. He made an attempt on the Continental Divide Trail this summer to complete his Triple Crown. The weather played a part in aborting that hike, yet he has now set himself up the opportunity to complete the Triple Crown with h...2017-11-301h 09Feasting On DesignFeasting On Design55: Icon Designer Kyle AdamsWelcome to the Creative South Podcast! I’m your host, Jason Frostholm. Today, I talk with icon designer Kyle Adams, about working in a job that didn’t challenge him, going out on his own without a backup plan, icon design, and his podcast, Behind the Brand, all right after this. As a designer, there’s nothing more frustrating than laboring over the perfect design and having a t-shirt screen printer reproduce your work as a low-quality t-shirt.  Real Thread has the solution. Real Thread creates super soft t-shirts people love to wear.  Real Thread has spen...2016-12-1200 minEntertainment Buffet PodcastEntertainment Buffet Podcast19: Wrestling is REAL Roundtable w/ Michael Palmendari & Kyle AdamsWrestling is Fake? NOT TO US! Host Brandon M. Prosek sits down with hosts of The Slobber Knocker Wrestling Podcast Michael Palmendari and Kyle Adams to talk ALL about wrestling. Over the years they have been mocked for liking wrestling as adults but in this podcast they breakdown why they still love it as well as offering matches that non-wrestling fans to check out to maybe give it another chance. You don't have to be a wrestling fan to enjoy these conversations so enjoy! Subscribe to our Entertainment Buffet YouTube page below so you don't miss new videos! Be sure...2016-11-011h 10