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Partnering Leadership385 Thursday Refresh: Jim Detert on How to Choose Courage and Be Brave at WorkIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Detert, John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and author of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work. In this conversation, Jim Detert shares how we can become more courageous by developing our courage capabilities. Jim Detert also shares how leaders can nurture a psychologically safe organizational culture, enabling and encouraging more courageous interactions and decisions at work. Some highlights:-Why attributing courage just to historical figures can be counterproductive 2025-05-0143 min
The NarrativeThe Perspective from Israel on the Hamas Ceasefire with Michael MistrettaWe last heard from him in October of 2023 just after the war in Israel started, and now Michael Mistretta is back on The Narrative to give an update live from Jerusalem! Michael, founder and CEO of FIRM Israel, caught up with CCV Policy Director David Mahan and Communications Director Mike Andrews on the latest happenings in Israel since news of ceasefire deals with Hamas made headlines. Listen in to hear the plans for releasing the remaining hostages, the effect Trump's election has on the situation, and how Israelis are being pointed toward Christ. Before their conversation with Micha...2025-01-2446 min
Into the Blue with Mahan and V15. Pinterest rules 📌the downsides of perfectionism, should you train when you’re sick? and the difference between men + women when they’re sick—amongst other shenanigans :) enjoy!2024-02-0159 minInto the Blue with Mahan and V14. The return 🙌We back bischis!!! @vanessamarilynn @mahan.elmi_2024-01-271h 00The NarrativePeace and War in Israel with Michael MistrettaJoining from Jerusalem, Michael Mistretta, CEO of Fellowship of Israel Related Ministries (FIRM), shares the current reality in Israel with CCV President Aaron Baer, Policy Director David Mahan, and Communications Director Mike Andrews on this episode of The Narrative. From explaining his mission work to spread the Gospel in Israel to the heart-wrenching reality of the current war to why Christians should care, Michael’s conversation is both sobering and joy-filled. To learn more about Michael's work, go to FIRMIsrael.org. Throughout the conversation with Michael, we could see the name “Roni” written on his hand. A...2023-10-2048 minInto the Blue with Mahan and V13. making life changing moves with Coach Larisa 🩷 @larifitfama mutli-timezone episode with fellow fitness trainer and coach Larisa @larifitfam all the way from Romania! Lari discusses leaving her corporate job to follow her passion, what mindset is required to make a big change in your life, what fulfills her most in her professional life now, how she helped a client who was misled by a toxic diet trend, and the difference for her between remote and in-person coaching.2023-07-061h 06
Interpretationssache - Der MusikpodcastSommer von Vivaldi "Die vier Jahreszeiten" von Vivaldi gehören zu den beliebtesten Barock-Werken überhaupt. Im Sommer donnert und blitzt es sehr eindrücklich. Und das kann man in den Interpretationen, die Roland Kunz für diese Folge ausgesucht hat, auch sehr genau hören. Folge 10Diese Interpretationen findet ihr in dieser Folge:Interpretation 1: Anne-Sophie Mutter (Geige)Mahan Esfahani (Cembalo)Mutter's VirtuosiDeutsche GrammophonEAN 0028947950233 Interpretation 2: Georg Friedrich Hendel (Geige)Kammerorchester des Saarländischen RundfunksWolfga...2023-07-0300 minInto the Blue with Mahan and V11. If it’s not a hell YES it’s a hell NO 🌈 with Mahan + Vwe talked it was fun and deep :D complacency, control, food mind/body/brain emotional connection, going for that job, being in a rut, adversity, self-validation, challenge and change and some 🔥 sleep tips! @mahanelmi_ @vanessamarilynn2023-05-2150 minInto the Blue with Mahan and V10. Sex & Stress with Morgan Woodfine @morganwoodfine“There is nothing more important than your health and your mental wellbeing. And if that is not on the top of your to-do list, it’s going to come back and bite you in the ass.” We FINALLY have Morgan Woodfine on the show:) Let’s talk S.A.D., tanning your booty hole, motherhood, post-partum, sexual expression, the need for co-regulation and community, soothing your nervous system, attachment theory, sexuality, kinks, BDSM, and much much more! @morganwoodfine / @mahanelmi_ / @vanessamarilynn2023-05-211h 24Into the Blue with Mahan and V9. Myth-Busting, Gut Health and the Nervous System with Alessandra OrehekIs fruit making you gain weight? How about French fries? We open up this episode with some good old fashioned myth busting and are joined by the lovely fellow strength coach Alessandra Orehek. We chat gut health, nutrition, stress, trauma, healing, pizza, pleasure, the joy of eating, living an extraordinary life, lavender lattes, and things you actually need to know to improve your health and fitness. *This episode is not intended to be used as medical advice ;). You can find Alessandra on Instagram @alessandra_orehek and your hosts @mahan_elmi and @vanessamarilynn2023-04-031h 04Into the Blue with Mahan and V8. V and M: Social Media, Boundaries, People Pleasing, Mental Health and BurnoutThis is kind of a wild and wacky episode where we didnt know what we talked about… but it’s got some good chunks of gold! Topics include: getting hate on social media, setting boundaries, people pleasing and how it effects your health, mental health, S.A.D. and our personal tips on burnout as well as some suuuuuuper unsolicited and unqualified parenting advice no one asked us for. :) Have fun!2023-03-161h 11
Into the Blue with Mahan and V7. the Menstrual Cycle talkThe one about PERIODS!
In this episode we discuss:
• The importance of consent and choice in training and coaching
• (29:55) V’s thoughts on training around The Menstrual Cycle, the “cycle syncing” craze, and the biggest facts you need to know about your cycle. “Flo Tracker” is the app Vanessa refers too and reccomend (free version available).
Send us a DM on Instagram any time to let us know if you like the show, if you have any questions for us, or would like to suggest a topic for our brains to pick at. Vanessa can be found on IG @vanessamarilynn and Mahan @mah2023-02-131h 14Into the Blue with Mahan and V6. Tracy Arias: The One About Lifting & Therapy“Instead of “the gym is therapy” let’s try, “the gym could be therapeutic for some.””
-Tracy Arias
Welcome back to another awesome episode, today we have the lovely and electric Tracy Arias. Tracy is a mom, a competitive powerlifter, and psychotherapist. We talk therapy, chosing the right therapist, the gym as therapy, how to decide if you should workout in an emotionally charged state or not, emotions, stress cycles, how being triggered presents itself in an internal and external way, and hot tips for a “lid flip” moment. This episode is all about lifting, psychology and quickly turns into a therapy session...2023-02-031h 36Into the Blue with Mahan and V5. “Slower is Faster”: Being Sick, Muscle, Fat Loss, the Scale & Body Acceptance-Getting back to life after being sick, injured etc. and the art of doing less
-Why the gym isn’t therapy
-Why the scale isn’t the best measure of progress
-Why and how weight fluctuations happen
-Muscle vs. Fat
-Learning to not define yourself based on numbers
-The proper way to weigh yourself on the scale and track your bodyweight
-The macronutrients (protein, fat, carbs) and why you need them and what they do
-Why losing muscle is an issue
-The fastest and best way to improve your metabolism
-The dangers of under-eating, and how “skinny fat” happens
-The importan...2023-01-011h 21
Partnering Leadership224 [BEST OF] You Have More Influence Than You Think and The Science of Influence with Dr. Vanessa Bohns | Partnering Leadership Global Thought LeaderIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Professor Vanessa Bohns. Dr. Vanessa Bohns is a social psychologist, an award-winning researcher and teacher, and a professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University. Vanessa Bohns is also the author of the book: You Have More Influence Than You Think: How We Underestimate Our Power of Persuasion, and Why It Matters. In this conversation, Vanessa Bohns shares insights on how we influence those around us and how to harness our influence to make a positive difference in leadership. Some Highlights: - Wh...2022-12-2941 minInto the Blue with Mahan and V4. James ThayerEp. 6: James Thayer @thayer2513 : Failure, Resilience, and Adaption
“Words have no power to impress the mind without the exquisite horror of their reality.”
-Edgar Allen Poe
“Some people will get so attached to a program they created or so limited by their scope and focus of certain exercises that they never really broaden their horizons or expand their understanding of movement and movement efficiency of the transferability of biomechanics.” -James Thayer
• James talks Pre-Script’s @prescript newest certification ‘Programming Principles’
• The coaches all nerd out on coaching and programming
• Why you can design the most immaculate program for your clients or your own workouts...2022-12-271h 27
Into the Blue with Mahan and V3. Maddy @thiccmadsfromthegym“I’m not where I want to be— but thank god I’m not where I used to be.” Joyce Myers
“I’m trying to look at things less in black and white, to see the colour.” -Maddy Pankratz
This episode features one of our dear friends, a fellow Strength and Nutrition Coach, Maddy Pankratz AKA @thiccmadsfromthegym. In this episode we discuss all things disordered eating and exercise, Maddy’s personal journey throughout, as well as different modes of healing Maddy has found through her experience. It’s not too difficult to tell that all the harrowing experiences in her life have transforme...2022-12-121h 56Into the Blue with Mahan and V2. RayRay @rayrayalldayEP. 2 RACHEL
“The number you should care about is how much you’re lifting in the gym, not the number on the scale.”
All about Rachel, who she is, what led her to the health and fitness industry, and how she runs her business ‘Physique Physicians’
How alcohol plays into your performance and progress in the gym
All about calories, macronutrients, energy balance, and why your metabolism isn’t broken
Self esteem, confidence, body image and Rachel’s thoughts on comparison in the women’s fitness space
Why the 1200 calorie myth and scale weight aren’t efficient parameters for body composition
The a...2022-11-061h 53
Into the Blue with Mahan and V1. INTRO the BlueWelcome to Episode 1 and our first foray ‘Into the Blue’ and the ever-changing landscape of Women’s Fitness. This episode was recorded almost a year ago and dives into so many topics, that will form the basis for what is to come. We plunge into:
•Who we are, what we do, why we made the podcast, and what you can expect moving forward
•Body image and body acceptance
•Problems with fitness on the internet
•The difference between cardio and strength training
•Vanessa’s early years of training, dieting before she was a coach and what led both hosts to their careers in fitness...2022-10-181h 24
Partnering Leadership201 Transforming Lives Through The Power of Events with Rebecca Linder, Founder & CEO Linder Global Events | Greater Washington DC DMV ChangemakerIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Rebecca Linder, founder, and CEO of Linder Global Events. Rebecca Linder shares her leadership journey and the joys and challenges of entrepreneurship. Rebecca Linder also shares her thoughts on the impact of the pandemic on the events industry and how technology is reshaping gatherings. Finally, Rebecca shares why expectations for all kinds of meetings have changed and how leaders can rethink gatherings for greater engagement and impact. Some highlights:- The importance of appreciating diverse cultures and continually reinventing yourself...2022-10-1148 min
Partnering Leadership197 Infusing Design with Innovative Thinking To Improve Business Performance with Steve Polo, Managing Partner OPX | Greater Washington DC DMV ChangemakerIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Steve Polo, the Managing Partner at OPX, a design consultancy with a mission to help good companies work better. In addition to his leadership journey, Steve Polo shares his unique perspective on how to lead with authenticity and think about the future of the workplace enabling greater human connection and collaboration. In the episode, Steve Polo also talks about leading OPX through the pandemic and leaders' role in employee engagement. Finally, Steve Polo shared leadership practices for becoming a better team and organizational leader. Some hig...2022-09-2749 min
Partnering Leadership183 [BEST OF] How to Choose Courage and Be Brave at Work with University of Virginia Darden School of Business Professor Jim Detert | Greater Washington DC DMV ChangemakerIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Detert, John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and author of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work. In this conversation, Jim Detert shares how we can become more courageous by developing our courage capabilities. Jim Detert also shares how leaders can nurture a psychologically safe organizational culture, enabling and encouraging more courageous interactions and decisions at work. Some highlights:-Why attributing courage just to historical figures can be c...2022-08-0944 min
Partnering Leadership177 Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things are Going South with Lisa Gable | Greater Washington DC DMV ChangemakerIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Lisa Gable, Former US Ambassador, UN delegate, CEO, and author of Turnaround: How to Change Course When Things Are Going South. In the conversation, Lisa Gable shares how leaders can get their teams and organizations back on track based on her experience as an executive responsible for turnarounds of various organizations. Lisa Gable also shared how turnaround principles can help teams stay aligned with organizational strategy in the face of an ever-changing external environment. Finally, Lisa Gable shared whether and how leaders who have been with an organization, rather t...2022-07-1946 min
RADIO SAGO: Informando Primero al sur de ChileEl escándalo que destapó Argentina: El avión iraní y la “ciber inteligencia a favor de Boric”Radio Sago conversó con el diputado republicano Luis Sánchez quien solicitó detalles del arribo en el aeropuerto internacional de Santiago -22 de junio- de un avión de la empresa venezolana Conviasa, que de acuerdo al gobierno de Estados Unidos estaría relacionada con Irán y el terrorismo internacional.
Cabe mencionar que durante las últimas semanas Conviasa se ha visto involucrada en una serie de investigaciones internacionales, luego de que algunos de sus aviones, que formaron parte de la flota de la compañía iraní Mahan Air, aterrizaran en Chile y Argentina.
Al otro lado de...2022-07-0427 min
Partnering Leadership161 How to Choose Courage and Be Brave at Work with University of Virginia Darden School of Business Professor Jim Detert | Greater Washington DC DMV ChangemakerIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Jim Detert, John L. Colley Professor of Business Administration at the University of Virginia's Darden School of Business and author of Choosing Courage: The Everyday Guide to Being Brave at Work. In this conversation, Jim Detert shares how we can become more courageous by developing our courage capabilities. Jim Detert also shares how leaders can nurture a psychologically safe organizational culture, enabling and encouraging more courageous interactions and decisions at work. Some highlights:-Why attributing courage just to historical figures can be c...2022-05-2444 min
Alex Rhodes ShowIan Mahan: Be Nice!My guest today is Ian Mahan, a Denver-based singer/songwriter, Tae Kwon Do expert and all around nice guy. Ian has performed with notable artists such as Leon Bridges, Vanessa Carlton, Howie Day, Lisa Loeb, The Rocket Summer, Parachute, Stu Larsen, Tyler Hilton, Christina Perri, Lewis Watson, James McCartney, and Joe Brooks. His song "Forever In Your Heart" was featured in the Hallmark movie “The Christmas Doctor.” Ian spent a decade writing and performing music for the sole purpose of connecting to his audience. His acoustic-style songs, with melodies ranging from mellow to upbeat...2022-02-261h 33
Partnering Leadership136 Creating A Culture of Belonging by Leading Below the Surface with LaTonya Wilkins | Partnering Leadership Global Thought LeaderIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with LaTonya Wilkins. LaTonya Wilkins is the founder of The Change Coaches. She works with C-suite/executive leaders and their teams where human connection and cultural change happen: below the surface. LaTonya Wilkins is also the author of Leading Below The Surface: How To Build Real and Psychologically Safe Relationships With People Who Are Different From You. In this conversation, LaTonya shares how leaders can become more inclusive by creating cultures of belonging in the workplace. LaTonya Wilkins also shares concrete examples of how leaders can go below the surface...2022-02-2434 min
Partnering Leadership122 You Have More Influence Than You Think and The Science of Influence with Dr. Vanessa Bohns | Partnering Leadership Global Thought LeaderIn this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Professor Vanessa Bohns. Dr. Vanessa Bohns is a social psychologist, an award-winning researcher and teacher, and a professor of organizational behavior at Cornell University. Vanessa Bohns is also the author of the book: You Have More Influence Than You Think: How We Underestimate Our Power of Persuasion, and Why It Matters. In this conversation, Vanessa Bohns shares insights on how we influence those around us and how to harness our influence to make a positive difference in leadership. Some Highlights: - Wh...2022-01-0641 min
PICK UP THE SIX® Productions#75: Lt. Col. Vanessa Mahan, Siren StrongWe’ve been on a mission recently to introduce you to a handful of female fighter pilots.
Some, like Samantha “Combo” Weeks and Sharon “Betty” Preszler were first in their fields, Combo in the Thunderbirds, and Preszler a fighter pilot pioneer.
Today we’re talking to Vanessa “Siren” Mahan, and we get real about her service, the good moments, and those that are heavy and need to be talked about.
We hop into the back seat of an F-15 on this episode of PICK UP THE SIX Podcast.2021-12-0739 min
True Crime SquadMaria Cash: Filling in the GapsTwenty-nine-year-old Maria Cash vanished in Argentina around July 8th, 2011. Maria did several strange things before she was gone for good. Her family has been searching tirelessly ever since. Maria’s disappearance influenced policy in Argentina, encouraging National State to propose to address the disappearance of persons with a consistent perspective, with specific regulations and procedures.
Source Material:
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/5jk5n2/mar%C3%ADa_cash_missing_since_2011_argentina/?utm_medium=android_app&utm_source=share
https://www.reddit.com/r/Un...2021-08-1733 min
Virtual School Assembly071 Vanessa Siren Mahan - Speaking about perseverance and gritVanessa “Siren” Mahan is a Weapons System and electronic warfare officer flying in both the F-15E Strike Eagle and the EA-6B Prowler. She is a Lt Col in the USAFR and is currently an Air Operations Officer with Special Operations at Camp Smith, Hawaii. In this episode she talks about setting big goals, how she was able to fly under-the-radar and find success, and how she started her own business.2021-04-0422 min
Ingari Video Confidence15. How to be Captivating on Camera: Interview with Vanessa Van EdwardsVanessa is the best seller author of the book Captivate, runs an organization called Science of People, and has taught hundreds of students in her People School. In this interview she shared with us what her years of research have taught us about how to make strong positive impressions in our video content.
You'll learn how to conduct yourself in your videos so that you come across as more competent, more likable, more trustworthy, more interesting, and less nervous. Never before have I had so much valuable information packed into so short of an interview.
...2020-05-2423 min
ADHD reWired304 | December Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will CurbThis is our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Our first question is from a listener who has been struggling to get a professional diagnose of what she believes is ADHD. She keeps getting the runaround and is asking for advice on where to go from here. Vanessa wants tips for dealing with a...2020-01-141h 10
ADHD reWired304 | December Q & A with Brendan Mahan and Will CurbThis is our monthly Q & A session with guests Brendan Mahan and Will Curb. We are taking questions from you the listener about situations that you want to talk through. It doesn't matter if it's personal or professional, we are here to give you our perspective and see if we can help you find some answers. Our first question is from a listener who has been struggling to get a professional diagnose of what she believes is ADHD. She keeps getting the runaround and is asking for advice on where to go from here. Vanessa wants tips for dealing with a...2020-01-141h 10
This is War11 | SirenFrom early on in her training, Vanessa Mahan learned that being an aviator is more than just a test of strength and stamina, it also requires an unrelenting will and focus. What it requires most of all is the ability to shoulder the heavy burden of life and death for dozens of people every time you’re on a mission. On each approach timely action against the enemy ends in casualties or at least a routing on their side. Untimely action can cost American lives. But when you strap in and take off, all you have is the focus and tr...2018-07-1142 min