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Innovating EducationMarc Williams’s Rules of Engagement: A New Era for Teaching Public SpeakingIn this episode of the Innovating Education Podcast, Dr. Riley Williams talks with Marc Williams—global speaker, educator, and co‑founder of Speaker Skills Academy—about redesigning how public speaking is taught in schools and organizations. The conversation examines why traditional public speaking classes often reinforce fear and performance anxiety, and how Marc’s ten-part Rules of Engagement framework offers a more practical, learner-centered alternative.Key takeaways:An explanation of why conventional speech rubrics and one‑off presentations fail to build authentic communication skills.Specific approaches for using gamification, storytelling, and deliberate “communication drills” to help learners build con...
2025-11-2955 min
It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS11 Rap Up // Co-Creation, Courage & CandlelightIn this celebratory and soul-stirring Season 11 finale of It’s About to Go Down!, Marc and Cathey look back at a season filled with wisdom, wonder, and wild creativity. From artistic co-creation and inner storytelling to zipline metaphors, meadow mindsets, and rituals of remembrance—this season took us places.With their signature mix of insight and playfulness, Marc and Cathey revisit each guest and the idea they brought to the table. Special shout out to the the Season #8 community: Gary Hirsch, Roger Caesar, Fursey Gotuaco, Lestarya Malloy, Kami Roberts, Rena Satre Meloy, Alicia Butler Pierre, and Teresa Younkin. Season 11 remi...
2025-06-051h 01
Big Apple HockeyAre the New York Rangers Broken? | Can they be fixed? | The Final Buzzer with John FilkowskiAfter getting dominated the last two games vs the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames, has this shed a light on what's wrong with the New York Rangers and can they be fixed? Marc and Filk delve into this with your comments.
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2024-11-251h 55
Big Apple HockeyEnd of the Identity Line? Islanders Prospect Alex Jeffries Joins Us!After a decade of playing together, is this the end of the Islanders Identity Line of Casey Cizikas - Cal Clutterbuck - Matt Martin? Marc and Anthony will discuss. Also New York Islanders prospect Alex Jeffries will join us as he seeks to make the big club!#bigapplehockey #isles #nyislanders-For more articles and opinions go to X: www.twitter.com/bigapplehockey-Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/big_apple_hockey_/-Listen to the PODCAST on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us...
2024-08-161h 28It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS9 Rap Up // Unconscious Flair, Transitioning Ideas, and a Million Breaks for Big Joy“We love the art of talking about good ideas and storytelling and teaching people.” - It's About to Go Down with Marc & Cathey. In this “rap-up” episode, Marc and Cathey highlight the ideas that were shared during season 9. They shared their favorite nuggets from each of the idea conversations, talked about how they lived out these concepts in their own lives, and recapped strategies you can use to build out your own ideas. Special shout out to the Season #9 community: Marcus Hollinger & Josh Ruff, Kristeena Alexander, Darren Fleming, Laura LaJoie, Penny Wood, Chris Smith, Tracie Rossi, Sam Diaz, Rebecca Armstron...
2024-08-0852 min
Big Apple HockeyWill the Rangers Buyout Jacob Trouba? Anthony Grades the Metro Division!!With restricted free agent Ryan Lindgren filing for salary arbitration, the New York Rangers must decide whether to buy out Captain Jacob Trouba. Will they pull the trigger? Also Anthony gives out his grades for the Metro Division off-season....so far. All this and our NHL Bar Talk, going around the league!
#bigapplehockey #nyr #isles #nhl #nhlbartalk
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2024-07-111h 42It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS8 E10 // Diversity, multiple identities, and no judgment for the life they choose“It’s important not to have the judgment for those of us who chose not to do that.” - Lauren Williams, school counselor and wife. In this episode, Cathey talks with Marc and his wife Lauren about the importance of diversity. They explore the complexities of growing up in one community while being curious about other identities. The discussion attempts to figure out how to address and express the balance within a sensitive topic that has no easy answer. By the end of this conversation, you’ll understand how different people from worlds apart can develop a deeper appreciation for thei...
2024-02-221h 00
Big Apple HockeyCan Patrick Roy Save the Islanders? | Big Apple HockeyMarc and Anthony discuss Patrick Roy’s debut with the Islanders and their potential for the rest of the season. #bigapplehockey #islanders #isles #nhl -For more articles and opinions: www.bahpod.com-Listen to the PODCAST on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/big-apple-hockey/id1581692698-Listen to the PODCAST on Spotify, iHeartRadio, Google Podcasts -Subscribe on YOUTUBE: www.youtube.com/c/bigapplehockey-Follow us on TWITTER: www.twitter.com/bigapplehockey-Follow us on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/b...
2024-01-231h 15
Fearless in DevotionEpisode 135 - Marc Williams on Gambling, Dean Saunders & Jeff Louis' CornettosCroeso nol to Fearless In Devotion, the Wrexham AFC podcast sponsored by the Fat Boar Bar and Restaurant. No Tim and Andy this week but Rhys, Liam and Tomi are joined by former Wrexham striker Marc Williams to dissect the weekend's poor results and his time at the club.Marc also opens up about his struggles with gambling and how he's using it to educate players today.@fearlessidzinefidzine@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-201h 07It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS8 E1 // Highlight reels, replayed moments, and the curation of your future life “People need people.” - Ian Williams, founder and owner of Deadstock Coffee. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Ian about defining and building community. They explore how to angle an idea, saying it in a way that people understand while also challenging their thinking. During their play a game of semantics, they end with the notion that one of the keys to finding your unique perspective is asking yourself questions that are not easy for you to answer. By the end of this conversation, like Ian, you'll be able to figure out why you need community and how t...
2023-10-1957 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS7 E11 // Chip City, Yosemite National Park, and a rap up of 10 joyful conversations“We love the art of talking about good ideas and storytelling and teaching people.” - It's About to Go Down with Marc & Cathey. In this “rap-up” episode, Marc and Cathey highlight the ideas that were shared during season 7. They shared updates from different guests, talked about how they lived out these concepts in their own lives, and recapped strategies you can use to build out your own ideas. Special shout out to the the Season #7 community: Nina Byrd, El Seremaga, Shima Miabadi, Dr. Gary Sanchez, Margarita Estrada, Kaig Lightner, John Glozek, Roxy Azari, Brian Robinson, and Yasmin Nguyen. Learn more at...
2023-10-051h 02
Big Apple Hockey5 Questions for the New York Rangers Preseason | Big Apple HockeyWith Pre-Season games coming up, Filk and Marc examine their concerns and what they're looking for as the New York Rangers begin their exhibition season. #bigapplehockey #nyr #nhlStay up to date with us on all our socials! CLICK THE LINK TREE!!!https://linktr.ee/bigapplehockeySupport the channel on TipTopJar: https://tiptopjar.com/bigapplehockeyWe've partnered with PURE HOCKEY for the biggest inventory and best deals on hockey equipment. Click this : https://shrtco.de/purehockeybah
2023-09-141h 21
Big Apple HockeyRangers Cup Champion GM Neil Smith Joins Us! NHL Bar Talk and more! | Big Apple HockeyFormer Rangers GM Neil Smith stops in to talk with Marc, Anthony and Filk! We delve into the 94 Rangers and even his time with the Islanders! STAY for our NHL Bar Talk as we gauge our confidence on NHL news!#bigapplehockey #nyr #94stanleycupStay up to date with us on all our socials! CLICK THE LINK TREE!!!https://linktr.ee/bigapplehockeySupport the channel on TipTopJar: https://tiptopjar.com/bigapplehockeyWe've partnered with PURE HOCKEY for the...
2023-08-172h 02
Big Apple HockeyPeter Laviolette to the New York Rangers | Big Apple HockeyThe New York Rangers finally make it official and name Peter Laviolette head coach nearly 6 weeks after firing Gerard Gallant. Is he the right hire? Marc gives his thoughts#bigapplehockey #NYR #peterlavioletteStay up to date with us on all our socials! CLICK THE LINK TREE!!!https://linktr.ee/bigapplehockeySupport the channel on TipTopJar: https://tiptopjar.com/bigapplehockeyWe've partnered with PURE HOCKEY for the biggest inventory and best deals on hockey equipment. Click this : https://shrtco.de/purehockeybahWhy go to Liquor store? Make it...
2023-06-162h 20It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS6 E9 // Greater conversations, stronger connections, and watching Creed at the kiddie table “Your goal is not to talk to people. You want to talk with people.” - Linda Dulye, leadership development consultant and conversation crusader. In this episode, Marc, Cathey, and Linda talk about the power of conversation, why this dynamic in our culture is essential, and how we can prevent it from escaping us every day. Their conversation reveals how to go deeper into your idea. Sometimes your audience knows the answer to the problem, but they won’t know how to execute it. This discussion explores mantras, ground rules, tips, and distinctions as tools to broaden the value and reach o...
2023-04-061h 05It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS6 E8 // Platypuses, black swans, and how to notice unusual things“The platypus is proof that the unlikely can happen.” - Trish Kerin, author and mechanical engineer. In this episode, Marc, Cathey, and Trish talk about her Platypus Philosophy (how to notice the warning that can prevent incidents from happening in the future). Their conversation reveals how you can use personal experiences, metaphors, and analogies to explain your idea, connect with your audience, and create challenges that will inspire people to put your concept into practice. As a bonus, their discussion teaches how to use the five senses to bring your message alive. After this, you will start to notice and...
2023-03-231h 03It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS6 E7B // Creative ideas, Captain Kirk, and conversations in the dark“We can geek out on this stuff forever.” Marc, Cathey, and Savas (a TV documentary producer) were set to have a conversation about how to come up with creative ideas. That’s when Cathey lost power. But rather than cancel the show, they decided to keep the conversation going. During the exchange, they shared several idea-shortcuts, including what to read, how to flip details, what to cut, and how to tell stories. This is a behind-the-scenes look at what an unexpected idea conversation can produce.
2023-03-0948 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS6 E7 // Going viral, a creative process, and the subtle shift of an idea“It’s a subtle shift in the presentation that can make an idea work.” - Sava Georgalis, TV documentary producer. In this episode, Marc, Cathey, and Savas talk about where good ideas come from and how to cultivate them. They explore how filmmakers, songwriters, speakers, and leaders use basic principles to hook an audience, frame an idea, and use feedback to best express your thoughts. Their conversation reveals the essential qualities of a good idea. After this discussion, you will realize that even though simplicity is hard, a subtle shift will make your idea go viral.”
2023-02-231h 03It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS6 E6 // Mental health, the emotional truth, and exercising empathy“Someday, you’re going to talk about this and help others with [your] story.” - Jeff Davis, best-selling author, keynote speaker and the Muhammad Ali of mental health. In this episode, Marc, Cathey, and Jeff talk about the power of opening up because the things you are most afraid to share can most help others. They explore how to incorporate interactive emotional exchanges to get a wider audience to open up about their experiences and show empathy for what others may be going through. Their conversation reveals storytelling tips and questioning techniques that allow audiences to experience your stories from t...
2023-02-091h 03It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS6 E5 // Pursuing wellness, badges of busyness, and a balance of human richness“People are important and we really need to care about them.The hard work is ‘the human work’.” - Sophia Asghar, CEO & Founder of True Measure, an employee well-being consultancy. In this episode, Marc, Cathey, and Sophia talk about shifting from wellness to well-being. They explore what gets people unstuck from a past way of thinking so that they can receive your new idea. Their conversation demonstrates one way to take what you teach that most people don’t think about to uncover the nuanced behavior that can shift mindsets and make your idea good enough to be impactful. After this...
2023-01-261h 04
Big Apple HockeyRangers vs Leafs | Islanders Offensive Wasteland and Our NHL Bar Talk! | Big Apple HockeyTonight, we examine the New York Islanders search for offense as it has dried up in 2023. Marc, Anthony and Filk look for answers as the Isles try to save their season. In the meantime, the New York Rangers play against the Toronto Maple Leafs and Las Vegas Golden Knights. Are they ready to take on the top NHL teams? In our NHL Bar Talk, is Jack Hughes a Hart trophy finalist? Are the Avs out of playoff trouble? And the Vancouver Canucks fire Bruce Boudreau and hire Rick Tocchet in the worst way.#BigAppleHockey #NYR #Isles
2023-01-261h 12It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS6 E4 // Professional freedom, magnetic appeal, and breaking your psychological chains“How can you see light when you have forgotten what it looks like?” - Scott Mason, speaker, transformational coach, podcaster, and Myth Slayer. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Scott unravel his idea about how to monetize and magnetize your financial freedom. Through a thematic reference to mythology, Scott outlines 5 toxic myths you may be telling yourself about yourself. The conversation demonstrates one way to drill down a big concept into its simplest and most universal form: explore your choice of words and the deeper meaning behind them. After this discussion, you will learn to attract the life you...
2023-01-121h 15It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS6 E3 // People who ride with you, moving in faith, and the real thing“It’s hard enough to do things when everything is falling into place.” - Redray Frazier, singer, songwriter, and recording artist. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Redray uncover the core message from within his original idea. Through a process of pulling out transformational stories about key people and unexpected moments, this idea conversation closes with a foundational phrase that can inspire a wider audience. By the end of this discussion, you may surprise yourself with who supports you and say yes to things you never thought you would. To learn more about Redray Frazier, check out www.redray...
2022-12-291h 06It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS6 E2 // Franchisable players, building your team, and the 2:1:7 ratio“It’s hard enough to do things when everything is falling into place.” - Redray Frazier, singer, songwriter, and recording artist. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Redray uncover the core message from within his original idea. Through a process of pulling out transformational stories about key people and unexpected moments, this idea conversation closes with a foundational phrase that can inspire a wider audience. By the end of this discussion, you may surprise yourself with who supports you and say yes to things you never thought you would. To learn more about Redray Frazier, check out www.redray...
2022-12-281h 02
Big Apple HockeyRangers Season OVER? Islanders Going COLD? NHL Letters to Santa | Big Apple HockeyIt's been a rough week for the New York Rangers and New York Islanders. With BOTH teams floundering in their last 10, Marc, Anthony and Filk break down if you should freak out or be patient about your teams. Also it's Christmas season so we're writing our NHL letters to Santa, begging for what we want under the tree at the end of the year.#bigapplehockey #NYR #IslandersWe've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH" at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod #manscapedGet up...
2022-12-081h 48It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS6 E1 // Chasing dreams, starving emotions, and the picture you paint"Paint your picture how you want to paint it and don't let life paint it for you." - Carlin Isles, 2x Olympic athlete and the fastest rugby player in the world. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Carlin create a shortcut to his idea, which is about how and why we need to understand and direct our emotions. The fastest route to your idea can reach the largest audience. This idea conversation poses the question: Are your objectives led by your emotions or are your emotions led by your objectives? Talking this through, Cathay, Carlin, and Marc explore...
2022-12-0156 min
Big Apple HockeyWhat we are Thankful for this NHL Season and NHL Turkeys of the Year | Big Apple HockeyThe New York Rangers and New York Islanders were on the road this week and our crew will break their rough road games! Also IT'S THANKSGIVING we are not only giving thanks to the NHL for this season, but who are the Turkeys of the Hockey World? Marc, Anthony and Filk bring you the best hockey talk on YouTube!!!#BigAppleHockey #NYR #IslesWe've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH" at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod #manscapedGet up to 125% Bonus on BetUS with...
2022-11-241h 02It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS5 E11 // Talkin’ Trash, a Double dutch bus, and sparking new connections“I would love to make the connection for you.” - from Season 5 of It's About to Go Down. So what happens when a pair of idea creators get together to explore the connections between their thoughts? In this "rap-up" episode, Marc and Cathey catch up with five members of the Season #5 community: Rick Ornelas, Brittany Zimmerman, Cozy Stone, Nyasha-Harmony Gutsa, and Aaron Marshall. They build a playlist for diversity, confess to what they’ve recently put in the garbage, and share what they have done with their ideas. From going to award shows to visiting schools, these experts are bringi...
2022-11-171h 04
Big Apple HockeyRangers / Islanders Fallout! Our 1st NHL Power Rankings! | Big Apple HockeyLast night, the New York Rangers and New York Islanders battled in Madison Square Garden as both teams seek a much needed win. Who came out on top and who made the big play? Marc, Anthony and Filk break it down!#bigapplehockey #NYR #IslesWe've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH" at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod #manscapedGet up to 125% Bonus on BetUS with this link: https://record.revmasters.com/_NDYyFpX4HKj0IgYKf5j8xmNd7ZgqdRLk/14343/Want a Big Apple...
2022-11-102h 00It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS5 E10 // Jay-Z lyrics, teriyaki chicken burgers, and a positive narrative about stuttering"I don't want to give too much attention to this thing that I think about every day that other people don't even think about." - Aaron Marshal, award-winning copywriter for an ad agency and an advocate for stutterers. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Aaron turn his personal narrative of growing up with a stutter into a universal message about giving positive energy to your insecurities. They explore how to brainstorm a relatable foundational message and choose a title that captures the energy of your message. They uncover how making yourself your audience can help you create an...
2022-11-031h 02
Big Apple HockeyNew York Rangers vs New York Islanders TONIGHT! | Big Apple HockeyAfter going a combined 0-3-2 in their last week, the New York Islanders and New York Rangers descend on UBS Arena where each team DESPERATELY needs a win. Marc, Anthony and Filk will break down the last week and get you ready for tonight's must win game for BOTH teams! All this and our NHL Bar Talk!!!!#bigapplehockey #NYR #IslesWe are crossing 4,000 subscribers THANKS TO YOUR SUPPORT! #roadto4k #roadto4ksubscribers We've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH" at MANSCAPED...
2022-10-271h 24It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS5 E9 // Cultural appropriation, incomplete stereotypes, and breaking down agnotology"You can't think differently unless you are listening to different voices." - Omékongo Dibinga, expert in diversity, equity & inclusion, and race and politics. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Omékongo add two new thoughts for his idea about how to break down stereotypes. They explore the role that agnotology (culturally-induced ignorance or doubt) plays in shaping people’s opinions and their ability to receive a new perspective. And as a special treat, Omékongo opens and closes the conversation with a beastly flow of upstanding spoken word lyrics. For more information, visit www.upstanderinternational.com
2022-10-201h 15
Big Apple HockeyRangers, Islanders Start Strong! Chill or Freak on Hot Starts? | Big Apple HockeyThe New York Rangers (3-1) and the New York Islanders (2-1) started the 22-23 NHL Season hot. What's gone right and wrong for each team, Marc, Filk and Anthony will break it down for YOU! Also teams off to HOT or COLD starts should they chill, get excited or FREAK OUT!!! Plus our NHL Bar Talk! #Bigapplehockey #nyr #islesWe've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH" at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod #manscapedGet up to 125% Bonus on BetUS with this link: https...
2022-10-201h 51
Big Apple HockeyRangers win Opener, Isles Ready! Hockey Canada Scandal | Big Apple HockeyThe New York Rangers win the home opener against the Tampa Bay Lightning, who ended their last season. How impressive was this win or is it just one game? Filk, Anthony and Marc break it down.The New York Islanders prepare to start their season. Will they continue to where they left off last season? Hockey Canada is in turmoil. Our take on it.#BigAppleHockey #NYR #IslesWe've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH" at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod #manscaped...
2022-10-201h 18It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS5 E8 // Insurance policies, cyber attacks, and two degrees from getting hacked"They are stealing your information. You only have to get things right 100% of the time, but they only have to do it once to cause you so much pain." - Nyasha Harmony-Gutsa, CEO of Billy. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Nyasha find a new way to intrigue people about the topic of life insurance, so that you can be prepared for when bad things happen. The conversation takes a turn when they begin talking about all the things you didn’t know about how you could get hacked, so easily. They discuss how to pull the commercialism ou...
2022-10-061h 08
Big Apple HockeyNew York Islanders Season Preview | Big Apple HockeyThe New York Islanders endured one of the most chaotic and challenging seasons in their franchise history when they were expected to compete for a Stanley Cup. After a 12 game road to top begin the season to opening up UBS Arena with covid and a loooooooong losing streak, the Islanders chased, but a new season cleans the slate. Can the Islanders get back into the playoffs? Marc and Anthony break it down for YOU!!!#Isles #BigAppleHockey #NHL We've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH"...
2022-10-052h 29
Big Apple HockeyNew York Rangers 22-23 Season Preview & The Return of Filk!! | Big Apple HockeyThe New York Rangers begin their season next week against the Tampa Bay Lightning, the team that knocked them out of the Eastern Conference Finals last season. Are the Rangers a legit shot at the Stanley Cup? Marc and Filk will break it down and make their Season Predictions!#NYR #Bigapplehockey #NHLWe've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH" at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod #manscapedGet up to 125% Bonus on BetUS with this link: https://record.revmasters.com/_NDYyFpX4HKj0IgYKf5j8...
2022-10-052h 37
Big Apple HockeyWho's Got the Best Odds To Win The Stanley Cup? Rangers vs Islanders | Big Apple HockeyHOCKEY IS BACK!!!! As the season approaches, Marc and Anthony discuss #NYR and #Isles two preseason games as well as the Stanley Cup Odds around the #NHL according to BetUS! Which are the best and worst futures bets this season?#bigapplehockey #NYR #IslesWe've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH" at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod #manscapedGet up to 125% Bonus on BetUS with this link: https://record.revmasters.com/_NDYyFpX4HKj0IgYKf5j8xmNd7ZgqdRLk/14343/Want a Big Apple Hockey...
2022-09-282h 59It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS5 E7 // One moment, one unsolicited opinion, and manifesting your greatness right now"The only time that we have is right now." - Shauna-kaye Brown, transformation speaker, coach, and trainer. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Shauna-kaye transform her keynote message into her unique idea for a TED Talk. They go from setting goals for the future to manifesting greatness in the moment. This idea conversation explores how to package an idea for people who are not ready yet to receive your message by looking at the strategic placement of your stories and diversifying the evidence you use to support your idea. By the end of this episode, you may have...
2022-09-221h 11
Big Apple HockeyNHL Rookie Camps Open! What Rangers or Islanders Rookie is a must see? | Big Apple HockeyIt's beginning to look a lot like hockey as NHL Rookie Camps open! Anthony and Marc are looking at the rookies that will excite their fanbases. Also in our Bar Talk, we go around the NHL and look into headlines around the league!#bigapplehockey #NYR #IslesWe've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH" at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod #manscapedGet up to 125% Bonus on BetUS with this link: https://record.revmasters.com/_NDYyFpX4HKj0IgYKf5j8xmNd7ZgqdRLk/14343/Want a...
2022-09-142h 34It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS5 E6 // School assessments, room around the pool, and teaching children correctly"The idea [for better education] is simple and right in front of your face: take a risk." - Dave Graber, educator and character of characters. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Dave explore how to convince educators to take creative risks so that they can assess children authentically. They discuss why ideas that might be simple and obvious are sometimes tough to implement, and how to get around that implementation-obstacle. During the conversation, they even solve a real-world math problem to show how interactive tasks are a great learning tool for getting your point across to an audience. A...
2022-09-081h 10
Big Apple HockeyIgor Shesterkin & Ilya Sorokin NHL Top 10 Goalies | Nils Lundkvist Trade Request | Big Apple HockeyThis past week, #NHL Network released their list of the "Top 10 Goalies Right Now" with Ilya Sorokin and Igor Shesterkin in the Top 5, but should they have been higher? Marc and Anthony discuss. Also #NYR defenseman Nils Lundkvist requests a trade, but will he get it? All this and our NHL Bar Talk!#bigapplehockey #nyr #isles We've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH" at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod #manscapedGet up to 125% Bonus on BetUS with this link: https://record.revmasters.com...
2022-09-072h 50It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS5 E5 // Pickleball, long acrylic nails, and happiness as a lifetime exercise"Happiness is a lifestyle. "There's a lot you cannot laugh at but you can still make humor out of it." - Cozy Stone, HumorVational speaker and pickleball fanatic. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Cozy unveil concepts related to her topic of the Happiness Bandwagon. They discuss the marketing power of the right title for a talk, the act of sensationalizing a positive idea, the unconventional association of different words, the use of a polarizing question, and the impact of closing with a responsibility statement, all in the effort to get an audience to remember you and your...
2022-08-251h 04It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS5 E4 // Greenwashing, Lego pieces, and a pyramid of soapboxes"Painting [green] solutions as if there are solutions is the most dangerous thing we can do to our youth." - Brittany Zimmerman, space industry expert who is working on how to habitat on Earth and other planets.In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Brittany communicate her expert knowledge about decarbonization in a way that makes a general audience understand and care. Together, they explore how to incorporate an action item and a “right now” effect to get people to implement your idea. After this episode, you might consider putting the word “climate” in front of your job title and then...
2022-08-111h 09
Big Apple HockeyJacob Trouba is the Rangers Captain Now! Nazem Kadri Contract Details Leak! | Big Apple HockeyThis week the New York Rangers name defenseman Jacob Trouba as their 28th captain. Marc and Anthony share their thoughts on Troubs and share the quotes from the Rangers defenseman. And contract details leaked about the New York Islanders contract with center Nazem Kadri, which ANGERS GM Lou Lamoriello. #BigAppleHockey #NYR #IslesWe've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH" at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod #manscapedGet up to 125% Bonus on BetUS with this link: https://record.revmasters.com/_NDYyFpX4HKj0IgYKf5j8...
2022-08-102h 37
Big Apple HockeyNazem Kadri to the New York Islanders? Jesper Bratt's Worth? | Big Apple HockeyRumblings around the internet this week have the last BIG NAME NHL FREE AGENT former Colorado Avalanche center Nazem Kadri may be close to signing with the New York Islanders. Sources are all over the place, but Marc and Anthony will break it down for you!#BigAppleHockey #Isles #NazemKadriWe've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH" at MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod #manscapedGet up to 125% Bonus on BetUS with this link: https://record.revmasters.com/_NDYyFpX4HKj0IgYKf5j8xmNd7ZgqdRLk/14343/
2022-08-032h 45It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS5 E3 // Cops and robbers, real models and no more um-speeches"Anybody can be a role model but can you be a real-model?" - Corey Pegues, law enforcement expert, community leader, and real model. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Corey build a bridge between two ideas: the need for everyone to go through an extreme transformation and the concept of finding/becoming a real role model. Together, they explore how to create a quadrant from your idea to resemble the stages of transformation your audience can experience when they implement your idea. After this episode, you might consider who unintentionally helped you to become better. Learn more about...
2022-07-281h 00It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS5 E2 // Music & Magic, collective healing, and the rhythm of anti-racism"We're more powerful and impactful as a group than we are as individuals, but we all have our individual work to do." - Alexis Braly James, EDI consultant/leader and founder of Construct the Present. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Alexis find a different and unique way to frame her idea of how to help people find the joy in anti-racism. It turns out that the answer was found in her use of one word, one question, and a combination of two interests. The conversation explores what works and what does not work in professional development trainings...
2022-07-1457 min
It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS5 E1 // Little daily actions, green glasses, your friendly neighborhood Spiderman"For every single little action that we make, there is a ripple effect that goes far beyond the initial act." - Rick Ornelas, founder of iSpark Change and best selling success author. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Rick come up with a name for his idea that will connect with audiences. The conversation addresses how to compel audiences to put your idea into practice. They exchange stories and play three idea games to build on the thought that every person can do something to impact a positive change on others. After this episode, you may start tracking...
2022-06-301h 04It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS4 E11 // Speaking in Milan, smiling about the outcome, and Muhammad Ali“Get out there and figure out what you don’t want to do before you figure out what you do want to do.” - from Season 4 of It's About to Go Down. So what happens when a pair of idea creators get together to exchange thoughts and ambitions? In this "rap-up" episode, Marc and Cathey catch up with two members of the Season #4 community: Reland Logan and Dr. Rukiya Ware Jeffers. They discuss how to speak on bigger stages, how to figure out if you want to be a keynoter or trainer, and how to partner up with other speake...
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Big Apple HockeyStanley Cup Finals Preview! Lightning vs Avalanche and MUCH MORE! | Big Apple HockeyWE HAVE A HUGE SHOW FOR YOU TODAY!!! Anthony LaRocco and Marc Williams will break down the Stanley Cup Finals that begin TONIGHT in Denver! Will the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-peat or will Nate MacKinnon's Colorado Avalanche take home their third Stanley Cup?#goAvsgo #GoBolts #BigAppleHockeyWe've partnered with MANSCAPE to improve your grooming! Get 20% off @manscaped + FREE SHIPPING with the promo code "BAH" at www.MANSCAPED.com #ad #manscapedpod #manscapedwww.manscaped.com Use promo code "BAH"Stay for our Bar Talk segment, where we gauge our confidence on #NHL...
2022-06-151h 27It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS4 E10 // Eating broccoli, running in Paris, and never being too late to be great"I felt so young looking at the future." - Dr. Rukiya Jeffers Ware, world-class runner, educator, and speaker. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Rukiya about the idea of how not to be too late to be great at the things you wanted to do when you were younger. In the process, they explore how to reframe the impact of your idea with just one word and how to use your vulnerability strategically to break the invisible wall between you and your audience. By the end, you may ditch your retirement plan for something entirely new and...
2022-06-021h 04It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS4 E9 // Self-identity, finding prayer, and unstoppable courageousness"When we have faith, there is a security inside of us that no one can take away from us." - Fleriser Bello, creative events and marketing strategist from BelloFashinistas. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Fleriser about how to become your authentic self in order to bring out your natural spark. In the process, they explore how to tower your idea by starting with something that no one is used to hearing. By the end, you may discover how to use your faith, create your own four pillars, and become untouchable.
2022-05-1959 min
Big Apple HockeyCan the NY Rangers Stay Alive? Recap of Barry Trotz Firing | NHL Playoff TalkIt's been a difficult week for the New York Rangers and their fans as the series has been decidedly in the favor of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Can they stay alive tonight in Madison Square Garden or is this the end of the road?#NYR #Isles #StanleyCupPlayoffs2022We are still in disbelief over the New York Islanders firing of Head Coach Barry Trotz. However, life will go on and who will coach the Islanders next season. Marc and Anthony will break down the choices on the market.The first round of the playoffs have...
2022-05-111h 38It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS4 E8 // Sneakers, spreadsheets, and selfies in front of a small business"A million grains of sand really is a mountain. And you only see the mountain after it is made. You don't see it when it's grains of sand at a time." - Stephen Green, small business advocate who is everything from spreadsheets to sneakers. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Stephen about cheating on large businesses to support small businesses. In the process, they explore how to create a ripple effect with your message so that the people who are not in the room for your talk will be affected by the conversations that happen afterwards. By...
2022-05-0557 min
Big Apple HockeyBATTLE FOR THE METRO! RANGERS VS CANES! WHO WON?Last night, the New York Rangers and the Carolina Hurricanes battled at Madison Square Garden with the Metropolitan Division as the prize for the taking. Marc will break down the game and what it means for the Rangers going forward.Are you tired of streaming services and their one or two games they'll show of your favorite team that you can't find that makes you want to throw your remote into the TV? Marc goes OFF on the ridiculous streaming plans#NHL #NYR #LetsGoCanesStay for our Bar Talk segment, where we gauge...
2022-04-272h 52It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS4 E7 // One word, one treadmill, and a voicemail from the FBI"We subtract to add. Get crystal clear on what you want in your life outside of the material things.” - Craig Stanland, motivational speaker, author, and reinvention architect. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Craig about being on a golden treadmill: having a desire for happiness but chasing the wrong things in pursuit of that happiness. In the process, they explore how to help a wider audience see their connection to your idea and how to find creative ways to help people put your concept into practice. By the end, you will learn how to get off th...
2022-04-211h 02It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyStand-up comedy, authentic combinations, and things that make you weird"Let people know what makes you different so that they can tell your story when you are not present.” - Stephan Dyer, bilingual comedian, keynote speaker, and lifestyle entrepreneur. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Stephan about escaping competition by bringing forth your authenticity. In the process, they explore how to take the many ideas you may have gathered from other people to uncover your own unique concept. By the end, you will learn how to identify your authentic combination of weirdness that may open you up to a world of opportunities.
2022-04-071h 03It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS4 E5 // Rollercoasters, broken clocks, and life-wealth intelligenceTo become yourself, you have to forget everything you learned in the past.” - Lennox Jeffrey, financial consultant who mentors young men in the areas of life, wealth, and emotional intelligence. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Lennox about substituting the chase for wealth for the chase for life. In this idea conversation, they explore how to use TV, youtube, and podcasts to duplicate an idea and put it on a bigger platform in order to impact people’s lives. By the end, you will learn how to develop and pitch a system that will “change the freque...
2022-03-241h 04It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS4 E4 // Full circle moments, finding Encanto, and learning how to dance again"Your Plan B is to work on your Plan A. So find the thing you know that you were meant to do.” - Kai Martinez, professional dancer, choreographer, and animation consultant. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Kai about her journey from Jackson Heights, Queens to a Disney feature film. In the process, her idea of seeking out who you are and what you were meant to and being brave enough to follow it is transformed into one concise and clarifying call to action. In this idea conversation, you will learn how to make your story a ba...
2022-03-101h 04It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS4 E3 // Late morning appointments, saying no, and Mamie Brown's baby boy"Create an abundance in your life so that saying 'no' feels sexy.” - Rajiv Harry, health & wellness coach and the secret sauce behind Plant Bomb. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Rajiv about reframing his idea about investing in oneself into a new concept about “unavailability”. In this idea conversation, they explore how to create your own unique intellectual property. By the end of this discussion, you may find yourself saying "no" more often to reach, influence, and empower a larger audience.
2022-02-2459 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS4 E2 // Thirsty horses, a Maserati, and doing something different with two ideas"It’s not about being the best at something; it’s about doing something new and different and finding someone else to reproduce it.” - Farhad Ghafarzade, founder of Green Drop Garage. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Farhad about intersecting two ideas that are least connected. In the process, they explore how to oscillate between a crazy idea and a different idea being crazy or different. This conversation will show you how to get your audience to buy-in to the idea of doing something different from what they are used to.
2022-02-101h 05It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS4 E1 // Smiley faces, poop emojis, and creating problem solving"I learned how to smile and say 'F-you' at the same time." - Reland Logan, marketing magician and anti-Whohoo girl. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Reland discover ways to hit audiences with something they won't expect to hear. The power of a smile is not just about happiness; it's about resilience and getting stuff done. This conversation will show you how to use research to reframe your idea and make it uniquely different. After this episode, you may change the way you smile, strategically.
2022-01-2757 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheySurfboards, belly breathing, and brains on the beach for a brand new conference“How do you, how can you, and how will you contribute to this community?” - from Season 3 of It's About to Go Down. So what happens when a bunch of idea creators get together in the same zoom? In this "rap-up" episode, Marc and Cathey catch up with the members of the Season #3 community: J.T. Compeau, Bo Babenko, Emily Purry, Jaclyn Lee, Diane Nathaniel, Chad Phillips, and Virginia Morris. Ideas are exchanged, deep connections are made, and they let us know what has transpired with their ideas since they last spoke with Marc & Cathey. This is not just a cl...
2022-01-131h 00It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS3 E10 // Sourdough vs. symphonies, verbal tai chi, and the launch of 350 URLs"Your impact can be momentary, whereas your imprint is like you left, you’ve touched it lightly. How do [you] contribute in a way that has a lasting, positive flow to it?” - Virginia Morris, an idea creator, curator, and implementer. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Virginia about how to develop an idea that you can actually execute. In the process, Virginia shares her system for generating ideas and demonstrates how to use her method by thinking through two of her newest ideas. By the end, you may be NSPIR’d to take your idea through a MILE...
2021-12-3054 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS3 E9 // One big experiment, 6600 gallons of water, and the cost of convenience"You cannot achieve your greatest vitality by always seeking comfort. you have to be challenged with a healthy level of stress” - Chad Phillips, a small business owner and the co-founder of Circle Anywhere, a platform for relational meditation. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Chad about what happens when you remove yourself from the trappings and comfortability of your modern home and re-decide how to survive. In the process of condensing the wording of the idea, they explore why it’s important to distinguish a fundamental idea from the vehicle of an idea. They even make a ne...
2021-12-161h 04It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS3 E8 // Village lighthouses, healthcare relationships, and getting emotional"How long can you go without help before you lose your mind?” - Diane Nathaniel, the founder and executive director of BeatStage3. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Diane about how to improve healthcare by making it a truly collaborative experience beyond just the doctors, nurses, and patients. To build on the idea, they discuss looking at both sides of the research, playing rounds of “the opening line”, and completing the t-chart of logical and emotional appeals. By the end, you will learn what it means to “find your Sue.” https://beatstagethree.org/
2021-12-021h 03It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS3 E7 // Community aunties, Disneyland dads, and the new majority"By 2045, we will be the new majority. It’s going to be a huge change down the road. Is our next generation ready for that?” - Jaclyn Lee, a community auntie and advocate for Generation Z. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Jaclyn about how becoming a community auntie or uncle can help future generations build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive allyship for all to embrace. They explore how to create a clear definition of what you want people to do with your idea. Learn more about Jaclyn’s Call for Allyship at https://www.ihubd-i-c-e.org/
2021-11-1858 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS3 E6 // Lions, the hunter's narrative, and the miscalculation of racism"We talk about giving people the benefit of the doubt, but sometimes we need to doubt the benefit."- Marcus Carter, a knowledge gatherer and warrior for liberation projects, who is dedicated to transforming culture. In this episode, Marc and Cathey talk with Marcus about how to challenge the way society is having conversations about racism, oppression, and liberation. They put aside the notion of delivering a talk to share a solution for sparking a dialogue around the diverse definitions of a problem. "Solutions are often shaped by the way problems are defined. So who gets to define what...
2021-11-041h 00It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS3 E5 // Our disabilities, my Adidas, and preparing for the unpreparable"You live in this body today. You’ll never know what body you’ll live in tomorrow." - Emily Purry, disability advocate, business owner, and non-profit founder of Rapid. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Emily prepare for a TED Talk on the idea of getting people to understand disabilities from a positive lens. They put her through a one-sentence test, cypher through various analogies, and explore ways to engage an audience immediately to assess their experiences while raising their awareness of the issue. After the discussion, you may ask, “What would you do the day before…?”
2021-10-211h 08It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyCourageous dialogue, white belt moments, and unsexy highlight reels"You don't have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you." - Kary Youman, mental health advocate. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Kary build upon his TED Talk by formulating repeatable practices that could de-magnitize mental health setbacks. During the discussion, they explore how startling statistics, questioning, and analogies can reframe an idea while encouraging audiences to engage in courageous conversations.
2021-10-071h 03It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyHealth quarterbacks, longevity games, and sitting criss-cross applesauce"Do we stop dancing because we age or do we age because we stop dancing?" - Dr. Bo Babenko, long-term health specialist. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Dr. Bo sift through a "million" expert ideas related to redefining fitness to create a simplified and accessible message. They explore the formula of creating a hook, a system, and one tip to make your message memorable and influential. By the end, Dr. Bo challenges Cathey and Marc to a fitness test. Afterwards, you may ask yourself, “What is your movement practice?"
2021-09-231h 03It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheySneaker stories, an orthodontist’s mother, and finding insights"Find things in your stories you would never think of." - J.T. Compeau, speechwriter, content interpreter, and presentation consultant. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help J.T. transform his idea about embracing the stories that we don’t tell. They touch upon collaborations, questions, and embarrassing stories. This conversation introduces the concept that your idea becomes greater when your idea does not need you; when your audience can implement your idea in their lives even in your absence. Afterwards, you may ask yourself, “What can you learn from the stories you are afraid to tell?”
2021-09-0951 min
Big Apple Hockey#NHL Returns to the Olympics! KK is a Cane! Our Metro Power RankingsThis week, the NHL, NHLPA and IOC reached an agreement to have NHL players in the #2022Olympics in China after skipping the 2018 Pyeongchang games. The panel will breakdown what they're looking forward to with these games. Marc will also give you his TOP 5 Olympic Moments since 1998.Concluding our story on the Carolina Hurricanes offer sheet into signing of Montreal center Jesperi Kotkaniemi and Montreal's trade for Arizona center Christian Dvorak. Who won the trade/signing? Also, Marc, Anthony and Filk will make our first #MetropolitanDivision Power Rankings. Is ours the same as yours...
2021-09-093h 08It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS3 E1 // Rude comments, productive thoughts, and tomatoes in the fruit salad"Positivity isn't always productive and negativity isn't always productive. Wisdom is knowing the difference." - Lauren Johnson, mental performance coach, speaker, and aspiring TED Talker. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Lauren dig deeper into her idea about finding the good in the bad to uncover a uniq ue perspective about productivity being greater than positivity. This conversation shows how you can reframe an idea that is unique to you to make it sound different from the way others speak about the topic. Afterwards, you may ask yourself, “What meaning can I create [in any situation] that can pro...
2021-08-261h 03It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS2 E11 // Rising tides, ripple effects, and ideas that serve your community“What all of us are doing is about getting people back to home base, which is back to themselves.” - from Season 2 of It's About to Go Down. So what happens when a bunch of idea creators get together in the same zoom? In this "rap-up" episode, Marc and Cathey catch up with the members of the Season #2 community: Victoria Grinman, Crystal Bonds, Naftali Tessler, Amelia Marican, Beach Pace, and John Waller. Ideas are exchanged, deep connections are made, and they let us know what has transpired with their ideas since they last spoke with Marc & Cathey. This is not...
2021-08-121h 00It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyMentorship journeys, flipping the narrative, and picking out prom dresses"I was letting people drive my relationships; letting them tell me what I needed to be successful." - Cinthia Manuel, first-generation Latina, TEDx Talker, and Latina-preneur. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Cinthia rebrand the idea she shared in her TED Talk where she challenged the way people think about the mentor/mentee relationship. They explore the other side of the perspective to help mentors understand how they too can benefit from the “exchange”. This conversation shows how you can challenge a traditional idea and then create a space for your audience to digest your idea. Afterwards, the exper...
2021-07-1555 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS2 E8 // Paradigm shifts, global achievement, and taking off your NIMBY hat"Can you imagine being on a planet where everyone is cared for, in a basic sense. The thought makes me emotional. And I believe that is possible." - Beach Pace, CEO of the Big Brothers Big Sisters affiliate in Portland, Oregon. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Beach turn an idealistic thought of creating a public service academy into a tangible idea about making service the center of a paradigm shift towards global achievement. They explore the psychology behind getting people to care and to take action. This episode shows how finding what makes you excited about your i...
2021-07-0154 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS2 E7 // Stuffed animals, sad hearts, and pitching tents on your front lawn"If they are not standing up for that, then it would probably be more of a cost than the cost of a sidewalk." - Paisley Elliot, 8 year old social activist and nominee for the International Children's Peace Prize. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Paisley explore how to prepare for counterarguments to her idea and how to convince her audience to take action. She shares a thought about how children and adults can become change makers. After this discussion, you’ll be inspired to think about what makes your heart sad and how you can take action in yo...
2021-06-1736 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS2 E6 // Stonehenges, super powers, and the skills to pay the bills"Knowing something is not good enough. Find the opportunities among the chaos." - Amelia Marican, the 7-Figure Branding Coach. In this episode, Marc and Cathey help Amelia explore how to boil down a big picture idea. She drops a thought about developing your “superpower” skill. After this discussion, you’ll understand how exploring all the directions of your idea and “replacing” one word with another can give your concept specificity, clarity, and brevity.
2021-06-0353 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS2 E5 // The baker, the bus stop, and the risk of going one level deeper"It’s not how many, nor how much, but how deeply you connect." - Naftali Tessler, Chief of Staff at Hamaspik and business/personal development coach. In this episode, Naftali wants to create a “movement” to help you deepen your connections. Marc and Cathey challenge him to explore how to first help people realize that they need to act on an idea and then how to give your audience the space to receive your concept. After this discussion, you’ll know how to deepen your connections one conversation at a time.
2021-05-201h 00It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS2 E4 // Eight blocks away, two worlds apart, and changing norms"There's so much that we all have to do more of. How can you be at peace?" - Crystal Bonds, school principal, thought leader, and the founder of Changing Norms. An idea gets dropped about how to solve a problem that has plagued disadvantaged schools and neighborhoods for decades. In this coaching session, Marc and Cathey stopped writing notes and started drawing images so they can help Crystal simplify a big picture idea to get more people involved in her solution. Then they landed on the concept of an essential question to drive home Crystal’s idea. Maybe your id...
2021-05-061h 03It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS2 E3 // Supervillians, slumber parties, and asking yourself the extra why"Those who become great are the ones who know how to take the energy from their supervillain side and turn it into an heroic attribute." - Tristan Harvin, brand marketer, ideator, conduit of community, and a pizza-lovin', people-huggin Yankees fan. A discussion about self exploration led us to ask: How do you reverse engineer your thoughts to get an audience all in on your idea? In this coaching session with Tristan Harvin, Marc and Cathey ask him loads of questions that lead him to the one essential question he is asking you to answer. We explored how to "put a...
2021-04-2254 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS2 E2 // Post traumatic growth, collaborative relationing, and those who drank the kool-aid"There's a huge distinction between struggling and suffering. We all suffer, but to struggle is an artform." - Victoria Grinman, integrated therapist, speaker, & transformation agent. Sometimes the experts need to be challenged. How do you redefine what industry insiders are saying and create a new way of thinking? In this coaching session with Victoria Grinman, Marc and Cathey help her break new ground with an idea that she says might make her colleagues mad. This discussion explores the approach transforming a niche idea into a global concept. After this conversation, you might discover something about yourself that will make yo...
2021-04-081h 07It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS2 E1 // Playing rugby, eating pizza, and boys who love their mommas“I forgive him whether he is sorry or not.” - Rob Paylor, D1 Rugby player, inspirational storyteller, & national champion who was told he would never walk again. How do you add more power to an already powerful idea? How do you get your audience into the mental space of accepting your personal story as their own universal truth? In this coaching session with Rob Paylor, Marc and Cathey help him “pop out of his personal story” to engage audiences through a deeper level of metacognition. This discussion reveals the strategy for turning a talk into an experience. After this conversa...
2021-03-2644 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS1 "rap-up!" // Queens, kings, and a brand new fire community"Discover your purpose. Dance with your duality. Telling stories is easier than speaking English." - quotes from Season 1 guests of It's About to Go Down. So what happens when a bunch of idea creators get together in the same zoom? In this "rap-up" episode, Marc and Cathey catch up with the members of the Season #1 community: Mark Brown, Lou Radja, Jessi Duley, Carol Barah, Jackie Cummings-Koski, Mira Kaddoura, Jennifer Gu, and Shenetta Malkia. Ideas are exchanged, new connections are made, and they let us know what has transpired with their ideas since they last spoke with Marc & Cathey. This...
2021-03-1152 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS1 E10 // Mirrors, post-it notes, and undiscovered queens“Underneath is a gem and a jewel, and it is you.” - Shenetta Malkia, Bully Buster, President of Empowerment Essence, & CEO of The PMs of the City. How do you cut away from the complexity of an idea to create a concise, signature concept? In this coaching session with Shenetta Malkia, Marc and Cathey help her remodel her elaborate idea around empowering people to live a healthy and balanced life while building a life not imagined. This discussion reveals the strategy of pinpointing the essential words in an idea to produce a signature statement that is universal and actionable. What...
2021-02-2546 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS1 E9 // Public speaking, friendly spaces, and seeking imperfection“You don’t need to strive for perfection because you are always going to be improving.” - Jennifer Gu, 15 year-old speaker & emerging speaker coach. How do you shift the purpose of your idea to reach a wider audience? In this coaching session with Jennifer Gu, Marc and Cathey help her rethink the purpose of spreading a message about why society needs to get kids involved in public speaking at a much younger age. This discussion reveals the strategy of refocusing on the benefits of a message. How can society as a whole benefit from creating a personal space for public...
2021-02-1151 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS1 E8 // Blueberry picking, two dresses, and the abundance loop“It’s okay for you to be focused on you being fulfilled first.” - Myron McFee Tucker, change agent & founder of Speak to Be Heard. How do you take an idea that works for you and create a concept/path that can be helpful to others? In this second coaching session with Myron McFee Tucker, Marc and Cathey help him build on an idea about discovering your worthiness and how you allow yourself to show up in the world. The second round of this discussion uncovers the strategy of identifying multiple entry points for audiences to receive your concept. This c...
2021-01-2845 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS1 E7 // Guinea pigs, magic lists, and the reversible disease“[You have] found a non-evasive method that could save the lives of millions of people in the world.” - Sophie Reverdi, founder of Smart & Light. How can you take all of the knowledge you have gathered in your life and put it into one impactful message? In this coaching session with Sophie Reverdi, Marc and Cathey help her navigate through a wealth of beautiful ideas about how to change the way we diet and how to change the diet industry from the inside out. Some of the keys to delivering a sustainable idea is identifying a misconception to dispel and...
2021-01-0755 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS1 E6 // Roller coasters, relationships, and no more wedding cakes“If we do not define our rules, we are destined to break them.” - Justin Riordin, founder of Spade & Archer. How can you turn an unconventional idea into a digestible message? In this coaching session with Justin Riordin, Marc and Cathey help him expand the reach of his idea about having open relationships. The trick is finding keywords that trigger universal themes, thus turning an idea that challenges conventional thinking into a concept that addresses a common issue. This conversation may change the way you communicate in your relationships.
2020-12-3146 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheySpecial Holiday Episode // Dropping on an island, insurance papers, and no ordinary moments"When a single moment feels like it could be insignificant..." - John Waller (founder, owner, and producer of Uncage the Soul Productions) How do you turn a common idea into an uncommon concept? In this coaching conversation with John Waller, Marc & Cathey help him explore how to recraft a cliché thought into a new and meaningful idea. It comes down to figuring out how to ask new questions, how to incorporate reoccurring phrases, and how to spark new conversations. After this, you may change the way you treat your every moment.
2020-12-2453 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS1 E5 // The orchestration of death, nature, and what we need to re-memberMarc and Cathey collaborate with Mira Kaddoura, a conceptual artist and founder of creative ad agency Red & Co. about her idea of what nature can teach us and how it can help us remember what we need to re-member.
2020-12-1746 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS1 E4 // Stereotypes, sweaty eyeballs, and the single mom challengeMarc and Cathey have a heart-to-heart conversation with Jackie Cummings-Koski, who is a personal finance advisor, FIRE community member, and single mom. They talk about the concept of why every person should be more like a single mom, explore how to turn an idea into a viral challenge, and discuss how the single mom mindset can single-handedly change your world.
2020-12-0349 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS1 E3 // Stories, invisible umbrellas, and Japanese artMarc and Cathey open the box with Carol Barash, who is the CEO of Story2. They talk about the concept of repairing humanity through storytelling, explore how to make an idea Ted Talk ready, and discuss why suspending our interpretation of the stories we share can bring people closer together.
2020-11-1959 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS1 E2 // Rainbows, reckless optimism, and the kryptonite to apathyMarc and Cathey jump into the fire with Jessi Duley, who is the CEO of Burn Cycle and a badass from a family of entrepreneurs. They talk about the concept of reckless optimism and explore how to transform an idea into a program while finding opportunities in harsh realities and taking actions that will impact the world.
2020-11-0554 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyS1 E1 // Roots, wings, and 23% TurkishMarc and Cathey get super deep with Lou Radja, who is an international speaker, Executive Director of EduCongo, and the founder of Be More, Give More. They talk about the concept of Ubuntuu, explore how to scale an idea, and talk about having the most meaningful conversations in the most unexpected way possible.
2020-10-2252 minIt's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheySeason 1: Pilot episode // An idea about ideas, airports and the Jamaican school system!Marc and Cathey get down with Mark Brown, who is an Emmy-nominated and World Champion speaker, and also THE voice of the show opening. They talk about the unique concept and format of the show, get deep into storytelling, and talk about the impact that ideas can make on the world.
2020-10-0953 min
It's About To Go Down! with Marc & CatheyIt's About To Go Down! Show openingLaunching a new LIVE coaching show about dropping ideas. It’s podcast meets TED Talk meet talk show. Hosted by champion speaker and coach Marc Williams and TED coach Cathey Armillas.
2020-10-0200 min
Words Words SpeakS1E0 - WHY IS IT CALLED WORDS WORDS SPEAK? | MARC & CHRISTIANIt's finally here! The first episode (technically) of Season 1. Host Christian and producer Marc briefly run through why podcast was started, solve the mystery of why it's called Words Words Speak and go over the guests that we have coming up.
We are SO pumped to show you the rest of the season. Episodes will be dropping every Monday to help you get through your week.
Episode 1: Kevin Fraser
Episode 2: Brett Archibald
Episode 3: Biggie Hendricks
Episode 4: Michaela Mycroft
Episode 5: Davey Du Plessis
2019-10-2813 min