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IfG EventsHow can the government support mayoral combined authorities to deliver economic growth?The Labour government wants mayoral combined authorities (MCAs) to play a leading role in delivering faster economic growth – so what can ministers do to help MCAs achieve success in this mission? With an expanding set of devolved transport, skills, housing and planning powers, MCAs are well-placed to drive regional growth – but success is not a given. To capitalise on their potential, MCAs need effective decision-making structures, sufficient institutional capacity, and strong accountability mechanisms. The government’s devolution white paper sets out proposals to reform the capacity, accountability, and decision-making processes of MCAs, but...2025-03-121h 02
Institute for GovernmentHow can the government support mayoral combined authorities to deliver economic growth?The Labour government wants mayoral combined authorities (MCAs) to play a leading role in delivering faster economic growth – so what can ministers do to help MCAs achieve success in this mission?
With an expanding set of devolved transport, skills, housing and planning powers, MCAs are well-placed to drive regional growth – but success is not a given. To capitalise on their potential, MCAs need effective decision-making structures, sufficient institutional capacity, and strong accountability mechanisms.
The government’s devolution white paper sets out proposals to reform the capacity, accountability, and decision-making processes of MCAs, but do these reforms go far enough? What are th...2025-03-111h 02IfG EventsWhat does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England?The government’s devolution white paper – published on 16 December – sets out the detail of Labour’s promised ‘devolution revolution’. Ministers plan to further empower England’s existing 12 metro mayors, to extend devolution to the whole of England, and to reorganise local government. But what exactly will the white paper commit the government to do? Which powers will be devolved, to where? How will mayors be involved in delivering the government’s growth, energy and public service missions? How will the proposed reforms to local government work? And what challenges lie ahead for the government in implementing this a...2024-12-191h 00
Institute for GovernmentWhat does Labour’s devolution white paper mean for England?The government’s devolution white paper – published on 16 December – will set out the detail of Labour’s promised ‘devolution revolution’. Ministers plan to further empower England’s existing 12 metro mayors, to extend devolution to the whole of England, and to reorganise local government.
But what exactly will the white paper commit the government to do? Which powers will be devolved, to where? How will mayors be involved in delivering the government’s growth, energy and public service missions? How will the proposed reforms to local government work? And what challenges lie ahead for the government in implementing this ambitious agenda?
The panel:
Matth...2024-12-181h 00
Money MileWelcoming Back “Beaker” McKee, Ep #65We’re thrilled to welcome back Rebecca “Beaker” McKee to share her incredible journey at the Ironman Championship in Nice, France, where she placed 12th. In this episode, Beaker opens up about her experience with the course, the unique challenges of competing in Nice, and how it compares to her past races in Kona.But this isn’t just a story about triathlons—it’s about resilience. Beaker shares her deeply personal battle with health challenges, including undergoing a full hysterectomy. She reveals the physical and emotional toll it took on her, her determination to recover, and how she foun...2024-11-201h 03
Medicine and Science from The BMJGetting science into policy for gun control and NHS reformHow science can be transformed into policy?
One of the seemingly intractable issues when it comes to legislative change in the US is gun control. One reason policy change is so difficult, is the US specific evidence vacuum, but that’s beginning to change.
We're joined by Louis Klarevas, an academic at the University of Colombia and author of the book “Rampage Nation, securing america from gun violence" and Shannon Watts, from Moms Demand Action which is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence.
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Let’s Talk Memoir121. Allowing Scenes and Dialogue to Do The Work featuring Becky EllisBecky Ellis joins Let’s Talk Memoir for a conversation about growing up in the shadow of a father’s war trauma, what happens when soldiers come home, the power of secrets, the divided self and why memoirists need to be clear about their psychology, strategies for creating palpable worlds, avoiding judgment in our pages, making scenes and dialogue do the work of exposition, how memoir changes lives, creating tension, letting readers into our interior worlds, and her memoir Little Avalanches.
Also in this episode:
-telling the story we need to read
-se...2024-09-2444 min
Woman's HourActor Romola Garai, AI research and breast cancer, Rebecca WatsonAnnie Ernaux’s Booker-nominated book, Les Années, traces her journey from childhood in post-war France to old age in the post-9/11 era. Now adapted for the stage, Gina Mckee, Deborah Findlay and Romola Garai, alongside Anjli Mohindra and Harmony Rose-Bremner, are the five actors portraying different stages in the life of an ‘unnamed’ French woman. Romola Garai joins Nuala McGovern in the Woman’s Hour studio. We talk to Regina Barzilay, a Professor of AI & Health in the Department of Computer Science at MIT, about how her own breast cancer diagnosis shifted her research to predicting cancer. R...2024-08-1357 min
Marketing vs The WorldWhat Happens to Your Business If You Let Your Brand GoIn our first-ever episode of Marketing vs The World, host Abbie Dando sits down with very special guest Rebecca McKee, founder of This Brand Works. Together, Abbie and Rebecca chat about the critical role of branding in business success, the importance of long-term brand building and the integration of creativity and data in marketing.And, because every episode unpicks a personal life challenge too, Abbie and Rebecca talk about challenges faced by female leaders in the industry.In this episode, Abbie and Rebecca discuss:Rebecca McKee's BackgroundJourney from a...2024-06-1940 min
Money MileThe Supportive Atmosphere of Women’s Triathlon with Rebecca McKeeHow can you perform at a top level in your triathlon? Learn from those who are doing their best!In this episode of Money Mile, we explore the intersection of triathlon and finance with Rebecca McKee. Rebecca has learned how to overcome obstacles to do her very best. She shares her journey by discussing her experiences and challenges in this open conversation. Listen in to learn what you can do to maximize your training. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...How she got started in triathlon [2:22]How she d...2024-03-131h 03
Parliament MattersMichael Crick & Tomorrow’s MPs: The latest news on parliamentary candidate selectionsLegendary political journalist Michael Crick joins us in the studio, to discuss the progress each party is making in selecting their candidates with the general election now less than a year away.Michael has been tracking candidate selections and reporting the results each week via his @TomorrowsMPs Twitter account. He explains how he is ‘lifting the secrecy on politics in the raw’ for what have hitherto been Britain’s ‘hidden elections’.Who are the candidates and what are their backgrounds? Are there going to be more women MPs or more MPs from ethnic minority b...2023-12-2945 min
Commanding the NarrativeRebecca Lloyd Interview - Director ID Update & the Future of Australia - XCandidates Episode 93We are joined by the founder of Fair Business Australia, Rebecca Lloyd.
Rebecca has been a loud opponent of the Director ID imposed upon company Directors and she provides us with an update of the situation for Directors who are still choosing not to comply.
We also discuss the resignation of Queensland Premier, Annastacia Palaszczuk, which happened only a few hours before we went live.
Finally, we discuss the recent data released by Brianna McKee of the Institute of Public Affairs, who surveyed the views of 16–25 year-olds and r...2023-12-101h 13
Wall Street WeekBloomberg Wall Street Week - September 29th, 2023 On this edition of Wall Street Week, Rebecca Patterson, Former Bridgewater Chief Investment Strategist tells us why many people might be coming to terms with higher-for-longer rates. Purnima Puri, HPS Head of Liquid Credit, says not all private credit is alike. Michael McKee, Bloomberg International Economics and Policy Correspondent takes us through the history of government shutdowns and the knock-on effects. Zanny Minton Beddoes, The Economist Editor-in-Chief describes the threat of unions trying to stop technological change and Ruchir Sharma, Rockefeller International Chairman shares why the effects of fiscal stimulus has lasted longer than expected and the consequences as i...2023-09-3033 min
Institute for GovernmentWhen and how should the public decide?There is now an expectation that the public should be consulted on constitutional change. However, traditional routes for gaining public legitimacy – such as referendums and elections – can result in binary choices, or unclear mandates.
So is there a greater role for deliberative democracy? Processes including citizens' assemblies, with informed discussions amongst a representative group of citizens, can offer many benefits to decision-makers, but getting them right is a challenge and getting them wrong can do more harm than good.
When and how the public should be involved in constitutional decision making? How could options for deliberative democracy best be implemented? What...2023-09-2058 min
Inside Briefing with the Institute for GovernmentPlane speaking with the PMThe podcast team dissect Rishi Sunak's appearance at the G20 summit in India - and Daily Mirror political editor John Stevens reveals what it's really like to join the prime minister on the plane for a foreign trip.Westminster has been rocked by a spy scandal - but should MPs really be that surprised?Plus: Is central government set up to deliver the government's 'levelling up' pledge - or Labour's plans for 'real life levelling up'? A new IfG report has the answers - and passes judgment.2023-09-1532 minIfG EventsHow should central government be organised to deliver levelling up?There has been no shortage of central government attempts to support regional development over past decades, but these have been insufficient to close the widening gaps in geographical disparities, with efforts lacking scale, coordination, data and effective oversight, and policies ultimately proving short lived. So what can be done to fix the problem?The Levelling Up White Paper proposed several reforms to 'rewire Whitehall' to ensure the goverenment delivered more effective regional policy, including the creation of a Levelling Up Advisory Council (LUAC) – an expert group reporting to the levelling up secretary of state – to provide insight, chal...2023-08-071h 01
Institute for GovernmentHow should central government be organised to deliver levelling up?There has been no shortage of central government attempts to support regional development over past decades, but these have been insufficient to close the widening gaps in geographical disparities, with efforts lacking scale, coordination, data and effective oversight, and policies ultimately proving short lived. So what can be done to fix the problem?
The Levelling Up White Paper proposed several reforms to 'rewire Whitehall' to ensure the government delivered more effective regional policy, including the creation of a Levelling Up Advisory Council (LUAC) – an expert group reporting to the levelling up secretary of state – to provide insight, challenge, and advice to t...2023-07-181h 01Wall Street WeekBloomberg Wall Street Week: June 30th, 2023 On this edition of Wall Street Week, Rebecca Patterson, Former Bridgewater Associates Chief Investment Strategist dives into China's global growth and what it means for the US economy. Blackstone CFO Michael Chae makes the case that AI will give private markets an edge over public markets. We take a look at why markets were muted in the face of a mutiny close-call with Bloomberg's Michael McKee. Darren Walker, Ford Foundation President breaks down the potential private sector impact of the US Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action. Sheila Bair, Former FDIC Chair tells us why the Fed's stress test r...2023-07-0133 min
Institute for GovernmentCitizens and the constitution: education and engagementDo citizens understand – or even care about – how the UK constitution works and the role it plays in making government work for them? If they don’t, then what can be done to ensure that the constitution and constitutional change has public support and legitimacy?
In this event, we explored the current state of public understanding of – and interest in – constitutional issues. We looked at good practice for citizen engagement. And we considered what can be done to cultivate an engaged and empowered citizenry for the future. This event was part of the IfG and Bennett Institute Review of the UK Constit...2023-04-181h 02
Fuel Your Imagination Through Your Ears With Full AudiobookInfluence and Persuasion Audiobook by Harvard Business ReviewListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 659871
Title: Influence and Persuasion
Author: Harvard Business Review
Narrator: Rebecca Lam, Tim Lounibos
Format: Unabridged
Length: 01:58:37
Language: English
Release date: 04-11-23
Publisher: Ascent Audio
Genres: Business & Economics, Career Development, Negotiation & Communication, Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & Meditation
Summary:
Changing hearts is an important part of changing minds.
Research shows that appealing to human emotion can help you make your case and build your authority as a leader.
This book highlights that research and shows you how to act on it, presenting both comprehensive frameworks for developing influence and small...2023-04-111h 58
Access Essential Full Audiobooks in Health & Wellness, Mindfulness & MeditationInfluence and Persuasion by Harvard Business ReviewPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/659871 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Influence and Persuasion Series: Part of HBR Emotional Intelligence Author: Harvard Business Review Narrator: Tim Lounibos, Rebecca Lam Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 58 minutes Release date: April 11, 2023 Genres: Mindfulness & Meditation Publisher's Summary: Changing hearts is an important part of changing minds. Research shows that appealing to human emotion can help you make your case and build your authority as a leader. This book highlights that research and shows you how to act on it, presenting both comprehensive frameworks for developing influence and small, simple tactics you can use t...2023-04-1130 min
Top Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Communication SkillsInfluence and Persuasion by Harvard Business ReviewPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/659871 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Influence and Persuasion Series: Part of HBR Emotional Intelligence Author: Harvard Business Review Narrator: Tim Lounibos, Rebecca Lam Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 58 minutes Release date: April 11, 2023 Genres: Communication Skills Publisher's Summary: Changing hearts is an important part of changing minds. Research shows that appealing to human emotion can help you make your case and build your authority as a leader. This book highlights that research and shows you how to act on it, presenting both comprehensive frameworks for developing influence and small, simple tactics you can use t...2023-04-1130 min
Download Top Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Communication SkillsInfluence and Persuasion by Harvard Business ReviewPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/659871to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Influence and Persuasion
Series: Part of HBR Emotional Intelligence
Author: Harvard Business Review
Narrator: Tim Lounibos, Rebecca Lam
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 1 hour 58 minutes
Release date: April 11, 2023
Genres: Communication Skills
Publisher's Summary:
Changing hearts is an important part of changing minds. Research shows that appealing to human emotion can help you make your case and build your authority as a leader. This book highlights that research and shows you how to act on it, presenting both comprehensive frameworks for developing influence and small, simple tactics you can use to c...2023-04-111h 58
Top Full Audiobooks in Self-Improvement, Career DevelopmentInfluence and Persuasion by Harvard Business ReviewPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/659871 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Influence and Persuasion Series: Part of HBR Emotional Intelligence Author: Harvard Business Review Narrator: Tim Lounibos, Rebecca Lam Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 1 hour 58 minutes Release date: April 11, 2023 Genres: Career Development Publisher's Summary: Changing hearts is an important part of changing minds. Research shows that appealing to human emotion can help you make your case and build your authority as a leader. This book highlights that research and shows you how to act on it, presenting both comprehensive frameworks for developing influence and small, simple tactics you can use t...2023-04-1130 min
Get Your Head Back in the GameRebecca McKee's Story: The Ironman Addiction, Cancer, and Overcoming Failures in TriathlonIn this episode of Get Your Head Back in the Game, Melissa speaks with Rebecca McKee, owner, and founder of Peak Center Alaska. Rebecca is a cycling and triathlon coach of over 20 years and an elite Ironman athlete. She recently won her age group at Ironman Arizona in November 2022. Rebecca McKee will discuss her Ironman story, her dealings with cancer, and how athletes can overcome disappointment from a race.2023-01-0552 min
Hi NayEpisode 26 - Undas (Part 2)Undas-Evelyn Wai finds secret pages from Elaine O'Domnhall's journal, detailing her time with the unnamed Journalist. Mari tries to guide the partygoers to safety, thwarted by Lori's sadistic game. -Content Warnings: Strong language, Death, moderately detailed description of mutilation-Songs featured: "Graveyard Dream Blues" by Bessie Smith"Ili-ili Tulog Anay", a Visayan lullaby -Hi Nay is a podcast produced by Motzie Dapul and Reg Geli and is licensed under a creative commons attribution noncommercial sha...2022-11-1455 minHi NayEpisode 26 - UndasUndas-Mari and Abe attend a Halloween party at a new club, and visit its underground exhibit... of dolls. Ashvin, Murphy, and Laura end up in the thick of things. Donner deals with the fallout. -Content Warnings: Sounds of vomiting, doll and puppet related horror, sounds of falling from a great height, death-Songs featured: "Baby Won't You Please Come Home" by Bessie Smith"St. James Infirmary" by Louis Armstrong And His Orchestra"The Hous...2022-10-3030 min
Breathing Space: A Sci-Fi Western Audio AnthologyATTN: Mandatory Holiday Briefing (Season 2 Finale)**
A look at some of the many holidays of the System.
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The Cast
The Netpedia Narrator is played by Kale Brown
I’ll Manage
Price is played by Jerry Harris
Manager is played by Eryn "Cerise" Dearden
Written by Olivia Cottle, edited by Aaron Olsen
Aphelion Away From Home
Ariel "Ari" Attison is played by Vic
July Lamarr is played by Meredith McKee
Written by James Big, edited by Aaron Olsen
The Shuttle of Knowledge
Satellite Sally is played by Christina McClaine
Asteroid An...2022-10-071h 12
Varn VlogDr. Rebecca Karl on China's RevolutionsPlease support our patreon. For early and ad-free episodes, members-only content, and more.Rebecca E. Karl teaches History at New York University. She is the author of China's Revolutions in the Modern World: A Brief Interpretive History, Mao Zedong and China in the Twentieth-Century World: A Concise History (Duke 2010) and Staging the World: Chinese Nationalism at the Turn of the Twentieth Century (Duke 2002).Abandon all hope ye who subscribe here. Crew:Host: C. Derick VarnAudio Producer: Paul Channel Strip ( @aufhebenkultur )Intro and Outro Music by Bitter Lake.I...2022-05-162h 17
Postcards from the Bush with Robin McConchie PodcastChild Health Service online - Rebecca BradshawRebecca Bradshaw is the winner of the 2022 Queensland Agrifutures Rural Women's Award. Rebecca is a Child Health nurse living in the bush, and she knows the challenges facing mothers with a new baby, especially when they live remotely hours away from support. The award comes with a $15,000 bursary, and Rebecca will use this to develop Queensland's first Child Health, Nurse-led Online Service. She was joined with finalists Dalby businesswoman Jilly Tyler, Innisfail Agtech entrepreneur Jennifer McKee and Townsville photographer and Agtech champion Fiona LakeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-03-1108 min
Audio Skill Capsule with RebeccaEp 13- Workplace Conflicts | ManagementFighting with your Boss feels like fighting with a powerful member of your family.Fighting with your Colleague feels like fighting with a sibling or a friend.Fighting with someone who has less power than you in the organization feels like bullying.- Annie McKee on Workspace ConflictsListen to the whole episode now!Also, don't forget to follow us on Instagram @edtrainment#edtrainment #AudioSkillCapsule #BusinessPodcast #SelfHelpPodcast #Conflicts #WorkplaceConflicts #ConflictManagement 2021-08-0307 min
Tea for TeachingActive Learning Initiative RevisitedIn episode 12 of this podcast, Doug McKee joined us to discuss the Active Learning Initiative at Cornell. In this episode, Doug returns to give us an update on this initiative and some initial findings on how this initiative has affected student learning. Doug is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Economics and an Active Learning Initiative Project Lead at Cornell University
A transcript of this episode and show notes may be found at http://teaforteaching.com.
2021-07-2835 min
We All Tri11 - Goggles with Lance CarterGoggles! We all think that we have the goggle thing figured out but did you know that most of us are wearing the wrong googles to suit our needs and the style of our face! Rebecca and Carla take their questions to the expert, Lance Carter from Blue Seventy, to demystify choosing the right googles for training and racing. And you heard it here...a new pair of the right googles can be a game changer!2020-08-2514 minWe All Tri10 - Carla & Rebecca - WetsuitsWe all know that open water swimming is fun and great for endurance training but how do we know the best way to get wetsuits and open water swim suited up with the right equipment for training and racing. Rebecca and Carla tackle this topic with their combined years of experience and words of wisdom from learnings along the way. A must listen as we suit up for summer training!2020-08-1112 minWe All Tri9 - Ben Waite from ZippOh wheels! We love them, we envy them, we know they make a difference but the market for wheels is overwhelming! Rebecca and Carla tackle wheels with Ben Waite who knows a thing or two about wheels and wheel sets in his 10 + years with Zipp Speed. Topics include rim vs disk brake, what to look for in a wheel set for training and racing. How to buy your first set of wheels to upgrading your wheels and what's in the pipeline with new wheels.2020-08-0441 minWe All Tri8 - Carla & Rebecca - Races Are CancelledWell who would have predicted we would be here. But trying times only make us more resilient when we can get back to racing. Coach Rebecca and Carla talk about the state of the state of triathlon and endurance sports. With the news that both the Ironman World Championship in Kona and the IM70.3 Worlds have cancelled for the first time in the history of the sport - and races like the Boston Marathon, NYC marathon and others have cancelled - things just got real. Will we get back to racing anytime soon?, What we can all do to stay...2020-07-2821 minWe All Tri7 - Lance Carter from BlueSeventyBlueSeventy is a leading provider of all things swimming, open water swimming and more. On today’s episode Rebecca and Carla discuss all things wetsuits with Lance Carter, Product Development at Blue Seventy. He shares his knowledge on the evolution of endurance wetsuits over the years, how to find the right wetsuit to meet your needs, how to put on a wetsuit, the difference between a $300, $500, $800 wetsuit and some things that surprised him over the years of training and racing triathlon and working at Blue Seventy.2020-07-2127 minWe All Tri6 - Carla & Rebecca TestingEvery athlete should embrace testing. Testing can give you more data than you realize to give you a foundation/benchmark and ultimately put you on the course to make you a better athlete. On today's episode Rebecca and Carla discuss all things testing and Rebecca shares insights on her testing facility and how it impacts her athletes and athletes that come and test with her.2020-07-1419 minWe All Tri5 - Eric Schlange - Zwift InsiderZwift is a platform that has revolutionized indoor cycling and running. It's no wonder that Zwift Insider would become the insider guide to all things Zwift. On today’s episode Rebecca and Carla talk to Eric Schlange Founder and Chief Zwifter on Zwift Insider about its rise to importance, some new things to look forward to in the software and the future of indoor training.2020-07-0737 minWe All Tri4 - Cliff English - CoachingIs there an art to finding the right coach? Rebecca and Carla talk with Cliff English, (Head Coach of the ASU Division 1 National Collegiate Championship team, accomplished coach to olympic athletes and USAT elite team.) on how to, what to look for, and some ways to help you find the right one to suit you and help you reach your goals.2020-06-3027 min
A Story That Works2.8 Rebecca Monterusso: Using Self-Editing TechniquesThis episode is all about self-editing: what is it, why do you need it, and what the heck does it encompass? What's the point of self-editing if you can just ask an editor for help? Rebecca talks about that on this episode (hint: it's critical to get another set of eyes on your writing, learning to self-edit can save you time later on because you're growing your skills, can save you money, and can help you be more intentional with your goals). Listen to Rebecca talk about all the things she'd change in this story from season 1.
...2020-06-2925 minWe All Tri3 - Virtual RacingVirtual racing is a ‘thing’ now. It is here to stay even after we are able to travel and race again. Rebecca and Carla discuss what’s happening in the world of Ironman Virtual Racing series, including the ability to qualify for IMWorlds70.3 and how virtual racing on a number of platforms can help you stay engaged and motivated.2020-06-2325 minWe All Tri2 - Times in the 'RonaYes, these are challenging times at best! Rebecca and Carla discuss the state of training and racing since the pandemic hit, what’s happening around the US, how they are staying motivated and learning some new skills to aid them when races start back up again.2020-06-1125 minWe All TriWelcome to the We All Tri Podcast!Welcome to We All Tri. In this episode, hosts Rebecca McKee and Carla McKay discuss what the podcast is all about and topics we will be covering and establishing the background of the hosts.2020-06-0902 minA Story That Works2.5 Griffin Gartner: Crafting Scarier StoriesEditor Griffin Gartner talks to Rebecca about a piece of micro-fiction she wrote for an NYC Midnight competition. He walks her through what's working, how to make it scarier, and how she could expand it just based on the idea itself. Griffin is a master at horror and gives tons of advice on what it means to write horror and as well as how to consistently write stories that speak to you as a writer.
Griffin helps horror writers craft scarier stories. Find out more at gartnerediting.com.
Things Griffin and I mention in the...2020-06-0842 min
Loving With AutismUneepi's Dating Coach Rebecca Mckee & CEO/Founder of Uneepi Thomas Sheil (Season 3, Episode 3)During this episode, we interview Rebecca Mckee who is the dating coach for Uneepi & Thomas Sheil, Uneepi's CEO & Founder as they talk about Uneepi's friendship & dating coach service. 2020-04-3022 min
Secret Life of STEMA STEM of adviceWe’re back! After a brief hiatus, we’re proud to unleash our series finale: A STEM of Advice. It’s our most jam-packed episode yet, featuring tips and tricks from almost every guest we’ve interviewed so far.Our guests will take you through their greatest STEM achievements - and their greatest failings - in order to prepare you for your own upcoming adventures. Still unsure about a career in STEM? Feeling worried about your studies? Fear not - these reactions are normal, and will soon pass. If you don’t believe us, just listen to Amy Shepherd...2020-01-3120 min
Secret Life of STEMA STEM of adviceWe’re back! After a brief hiatus, we’re proud to unleash our series finale: A STEM of Advice. It’s our most jam-packed episode yet, featuring tips and tricks from almost every guest we’ve interviewed so far.Our guests will take you through their greatest STEM achievements - and their greatest failings - in order to prepare you for your own upcoming adventures. Still unsure about a career in STEM? Feeling worried about your studies? Fear not - these reactions are normal, and will soon pass. If you don’t believe...2020-01-3120 min
Pursuit of the Perfect Race310 - IRONMAN© 70.3 World Championships - Rebecca McKeeAll in all she is happy with the day, Rebecca would have liked to been able to see how it would go with my meter and having that feedback, but she also was within minutes of the projected bike time we expected. Minutes are still minutes though. Based on the level of women/competition at this venue, on their home turf, she was hoping for a Top 20 finish and is quite happy with 19th in that respect!-Weather that day: 77Water Temperature: 72Age Group: W45-49Height: 5'4"Weight: 118Calories per hour: 1502019-10-051h 01
Bespoken: Tailor-Made Truths for a Discerning BodyHow to Wait on God (Part 4)We're honored to host gifted teacher and author, Rebecca Stevenson, for Part 4 of a 4-part series on the subject of "How to Wait on God" after her recent book published on the same subject, "WAIT: Thoughts and Practice in Waiting on God."
We live in a broken world, and as such, we will each experience times of lack, want, or need; times of frustration and dissatisfaction, and even pain. In these periods of our lives, we need to learn to wait on the Lord.
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll...2019-08-0814 minBespoken: Tailor-Made Truths for a Discerning BodyHow to Wait on God (Part 3)We're honored to host gifted teacher and author, Rebecca Stevenson, for Part 3 of a 4-part series on the subject of "How to Wait on God" after her recent book published on the same subject, "WAIT: Thoughts and Practice in Waiting on God."
We live in a broken world, and as such, we will each experience times of lack, want, or need; times of frustration and dissatisfaction, and even pain. In these periods of our lives, we need to learn to wait on the Lord.
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll...2019-08-0113 min
Secret Life of STEMHow to support your STEM studentSo, you’re near the end of high school and you’ve started to look at options for tertiary STEM study. A natural step is to attend a university open day. But how are you going to make the most of your time? And what if your parents are pushing you in a different direction?In this episode, you will hear from students and parents who are getting ready to navigate the next university open day, or have already been there, done it, and bought the postcard. You’ll also get some insider tips on nav...2019-07-3123 minSecret Life of STEMHow to support your STEM studentSo, you’re near the end of high school and you’ve started to look at options for tertiary STEM study. A natural step is to attend a university open day. But how are you going to make the most of your time? And what if your parents are pushing you in a different direction?In this episode, you will hear from students and parents who are getting ready to navigate the next university open day, or have already been there, done it, and bought the postcard. You’ll also get some insider tips on navigating your open day.S...2019-07-3123 minBespoken: Tailor-Made Truths for a Discerning BodyHow to Wait on God (Part 2)We're honored to host gifted teacher and author, Rebecca Stevenson, for Part 2 of a 4-part series on the subject of "How to Wait on God" after her recent book published on the same subject, "WAIT: Thoughts and Practice in Waiting on God."
We live in a broken world, and as such, we will each experience times of lack, want, or need; times of frustration and dissatisfaction, and even pain. In these periods of our lives, we need to learn to wait on the Lord.
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll...2019-07-2510 minBespoken: Tailor-Made Truths for a Discerning BodyHow to Wait on God (Part 1)For the next 4 weeks, we're honored to host Rebecca Stevenson on the subject of "How to Wait on God" after her recent book published on the same subject, "WAIT: Thoughts and Practice in Waiting on God."
We live in a broken world, and as such, we will each experience times of lack, want, or need; times of frustration and dissatisfaction, and even pain. In these periods of our lives, we need to learn to wait on the Lord.
Welcome to Bespoken Summer Break! Throughout the summer, while Jay and Ryan are on hiatus, you'll hear from several different leaders/teachers...2019-07-1809 minBespoken: Tailor-Made Truths for a Discerning BodyGender Roles (Part 4)Pastor Jay and Ryan invite their wives to join them for our final episode on gender roles and complementarianism. In this episode, Rebecca Thomas and Laura McKee discuss the biblical roles of husband and wife and some of the contemporary implications for both roles.
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Bespoken is a weekly podcast by Lead Pastor, Jay Thomas, and Community & Care Minister, Ryan McKee. Each week we cover spiritual topics and issues that will help you grow closer to God and deeper in Christ.2019-05-3035 min
Off The ShelfAnnie McKee on her latest book, How to Be Happy at WorkShould we expect to be happy and fulfilled at work? In her latest book, Annie McKee makes the most compelling case yet that happiness--and the full engagement that comes with it--is more important than ever in today's workplace. Join host, Rebecca Ray, Ph.D., Executive VP of Human Capital at The Conference Board, as she sits down with Annie to discuss her new book and shed light on the powerful relationship of happiness to individual, team, and organizational success.2019-05-2228 min
The Ride Home with John and KathyTHE RIDE HOME - Thursday May 16, 2019Trump approval at highest point so far The Guy's Guide to Four Battles Every Young Man Must Face ... GUEST Jonathan McKee ... author of over 20 books including “The Teen's Guide to Social Media and Mobile Devices” ... Jonathan speaks to parents, leaders, and young people worldwide ... Find his work at TheSource4Parents.com ManUp Pittsburgh - Craig Giles Celeb Bday: Janet Jackson AL Human Life Protection Act signed into Law + similar bill in Missouri and 6 other states ... + ... PA State Rep Brian Sims follow-up Love over Fear: Facing Monsters, befriending Enemies, and heal...2019-05-171h 54Pursuit of the Perfect Race203 - IRONMAN© Arizona - Rebecca MckeeIn this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Rebecca McKee. We talk about her recent age group win at IRONMAN© Arizona. You’ll notice we both sound under the weather, at the time of the interview we both were kind of sick to be honest. I’m still getting over a cough and still sound nasally. But, the show must go on. Cliff English works with Rebecca to have a superior performance at Arizona and with Kona still in the recent rear view mirror, this is a very delicate balance of recovery, mental time...2019-01-071h 08Pursuit of the Perfect Race180 - IRONMAN© World Championship - Rebecca McKeeI conclude my journey through the IRONMAN© World Championship sponsored by Amazon with my friend, coach, and wonderful person Rebecca McKee. Rebecca came on earlier this year and we dove into many aspects of her training and mindset going into this race. She is the coach of the talented athlete Tom Deakins who completed the Fire & Ice 250K race in Iceland. In this episode we talk about how anxiety and stress impacted her on race day and even the week of the race. Changing kits days prior to the race should not be the norm, but there were a few s...2018-11-091h 31Pursuit of the Perfect Race146 - IRONMAN© 70.3 World Championships - Rebecca McKeeIn this episode of the Pursuit of the Perfect Race, I talk with my friend Rebecca McKee about her race in South Africa at the 70.3 World Championship! This is an amazing race in itself and she shares her journey of getting there, what it was like and much more. The best part of all the race is the fact that she knows how to dig deep and push through a great amount of physical and mental pain. She shares her knowledge as a coach and what she may do different next time. Thanks for coming back on the show Rebecca...2018-09-161h 08Pursuit of the Perfect Race145 - Fire and Ice - Tom DeakinsEpisode number 145. In this episode I talk with Tom Deakins about his ‘race’ at the Fire and Ice 250K adventure race. We talk about everything involved in this race. I learned a ton. Tom is being coached by my good friend Rebecca McKee. -Imagine this. Last night you got about three hours of sleep because the tent you were in was so loud due to the wind howling and to such a degree that the tent was blowing over and hitting you in the face nearly all night. You wake up and get going and all you can...2018-09-111h 54Pursuit of the Perfect Race115 - IRONMAN© 70.3 Calgary – Rebecca McKeeSo much experience and knowledge from Coach Rebecca McKee. Rebecca traveled from Alaska to Calgary for this 70.3 and loves to share her experience and knowledge with everyone in the sport. She shares tips about how she has a successful race day but much more important is her training and her mindset in training. She points out key tips for those who may want to do this race in the future as well as highlighting some things that could be improved on. Good luck at the IRONMAN© 70.3 World Championships in South Africa Rebecca! Can’t wait to hear how it goes!2018-08-1852 min
Immerse Yourself in Stories Through Sound With Full AudiobookIncredible Women: Series 1-6: The BBC Radio 4 spoof documentary series Audiobook by Jeremy FrontListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 354892
Title: Incredible Women: Series 1-6: The BBC Radio 4 spoof documentary series
Author: Jeremy Front, Rebecca Front
Narrator: Jeremy Front, Rebecca Front
Format: Unabridged
Length: 06:55:00
Language: English
Release date: 06-07-18
Publisher: Penguin Books LTD
Genres: Fiction & Literature, Humor
Summary:
Rebecca Front and Jeremy Front star in this series of spoof documentaries looking at the lives of some extraordinary and unforgettable characters.
We meet some truly remarkable women, such as controversial children's writer and wolf enthusiast Eleanor Fane-Gore; Media Integrity Czar Valerie Panther; MI5 whistle-blower Helen McKee; fashion guru...2018-06-086h 55
The Kona EdgeIronman nutrition do's and don't with Rebecca McKeeToday on The Kona Edge we head back to Alaska to chat to Rebecca McKee to chat about her Ironman nutrition strategy and some of the things she does and won't do from a sports nutrition perspective. Support The Kona Edge · Download your free audio book2018-05-0814 min
The Kona EdgeWhy running less may just be better for youOn this edition of The Kona Edge we catch up with Rebecca McKee to chat about her Ironman run and why she believes that running less has helped her improve her overall run performance. Support The Kona Edge2018-04-3013 min
Women of Substance Music Podcast Volume 1#779 Music by Brittany Marie, Katherine Lynn, Ellen Moseley, Leslie McKee, The Hits, EllaHarp, Abby Sevcik, Youth In A Roman Field, Nancy Burger, Jen PorterTo get live links to the music we play and resources we offer, visit This show includes the following songs: Brittany Marie - Dare Me To Katherine Lynn - Give Ellen Moseley - 3 Speed Tranny Leslie McKee - Another Mile The Hits - Time Bomb EllaHarp - Dirty Money Abby Sevcik - Escape Plan Youth In A Roman Field - I Saw You Nancy Burger - Boomerang Jen Porter - Because I Can For Music Biz Resources Visit Visit our Sponsor Liv Keegan at: Visit our Sponsor Kristin Rebecca at: Visit our Sponsor Captain Ledge Band at: Visit our Sponsor Sa...2018-04-1641 min
The Kona EdgeJust get out there and ride your bike - Rebecca McKee's Ironman Bike adviceWe head back to Alaska today to hear from Rebecca McKee about what she has done to improve her Ironman bike in her triathlon career. Support The Kona Edge2018-03-2312 min
The Kona EdgeDrilling into drills - Rebecca McKee's Ironman swim tipsToday on The Kona Edge we talk swimming and the drills that Rebecca McKee feel you should be doing as part of your Ironman swim training. Support The Kona Edge · Join the conversation on Facebook2018-03-1511 min
Nature's Miracles Volume 3: Electricity and MagnetRebecca SullivanProfessor Rebecca Sullivan joins us to talk about her role as the chair of the steering committee for the Sexuality Studies Association of Canada, and her book on the infamous second-wave feminist anti-porn documentary Not a Love Story: A Film About Pornography (1982). The film is directed by Bonnie Sherr Klein, a feminist filmmaker who was an important part of the National Film Board’s Studio D, a project focused on providing female directors the chance to make their own documentaries. The film is co-directed by stripper/activist Lindalee Tracey. And while the film seemed to have started out with...2018-03-121h 07
Porno Cultures PodcastRebecca SullivanProfessor Rebecca Sullivan joins us to talk about her role as the chair of the steering committee for the Sexuality Studies Association of Canada, and her book on the infamous second-wave feminist anti-porn documentary Not a Love Story: A Film About Pornography (1982). The film is directed by Bonnie Sherr Klein, a feminist filmmaker who was an important part of the National Film Board’s Studio D, a project focused on providing female directors the chance to make their own documentaries. The film is co-directed by stripper/activist Lindalee Tracey. And while the film seemed to have started out with th...2018-03-121h 07
The Kona EdgeKona success depends on your ability to suffer - The Rebecca McKee Ironman storyToday on The Kona Edge Rebecca McKee share her journey to the Ironman World Championships. Rebecca believes you don't need to be the best to race in Kona, but you need to be able to suffer. Support The Kona Edge2018-03-0735 min
Taren's MōTTIV Method PodcastRebecca Beaker-McKee: One of the Best Age Groupers in the World On Balancing Ironman with Life - Triathlon Taren PodcastRebecca Beaker-McKee is one of the top female age group triathletes in the world; she won her age group in all but one Ironman race over the course of 2017 eventually finishing 7th in the world in 45-49 age category. What's more impressive about Rebecca is that not only is she an amazing triathlete but she's also a business owner and wife who finds time to run her company, coach other triathletes, train frequently, and travel often. Topics discussed in this interview: Rebecca Beaker-Mckee Instagram Coach Rebecca on Instagram Ironman All-World Athlete Ranking Peak Center Alaska Steadman Clinic Cliff English2018-02-191h 19Tea for TeachingThe Active Learning Initiative at CornellIn this episode, we discuss Cornell's Active Learning Initiative with Doug McKee, an economist at Cornell and a co-host of the Teach Better podcast. This initiative, designed to increase the use of active learning in instruction at Cornell, provides funding to departments to hire postdocs to redesign courses relying on evidence-based active learning techniques. Doug provides an overview of the program and a discussion of how this program is being implemented to transform economics classes. We also discuss Doug's plans to include two-stage exams and invention activities in his econometrics class.
A transcript of this episode and show...2018-01-1742 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job223: Becoming Happier at Work with Dr. Annie McKeeFamed executive coach Annie McKee makes the case linking increased happiness to increased work performance…and shows how to improve both at once. You’ll Learn:Best practices for more happiness at workHow following your “shoulds” can undermine happinessKey clues to help discern when something’s wrong at workAbout AnnieDr. Annie McKee is a Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania where she teaches and is the Director of the PennCLO Executive Doctoral Program. She is the bestselling coauthor of three successful books published by Harvard Busin...2017-10-2929 min
How to Be Awesome at Your Job223: Becoming Happier at Work with Dr. Annie McKeeFamed executive coach Annie McKee makes the case linking increased happiness to increased work performance…and shows how to improve both at once. You’ll Learn:Best practices for more happiness at workHow following your “shoulds” can undermine happinessKey clues to help discern when something’s wrong at workAbout AnnieDr. Annie McKee is a Senior Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania where she teaches and is the Director of the PennCLO Executive Doctoral Program. She is the bestselling coauthor of three successful books published by Harvard Business Review Press: Primal Leadership, with Daniel Goleman and Richard Boyatzis (2002); Resonant Leader...2017-10-2929 min
TOWER 26 Be Race Ready PodcastEpisode #37: How to Approach YOUR Nutrition with Dr.Phil GogliaJim and Gerry welcome Nutritionist and Author of Turn Up the Heat, Dr. Phil Goglia to the show to talk about the specific needs of the athlete and how the individual athlete MUST approach nutrition in order to get the most out of performance. Buy Turn Up the Heat here For more information on Dr. Phil Goglia go to www.pfcnutrition.com Also sitting in on this episode is Professional Triathlete and Coach Rebecca McKee. Go to www.obstri.com/tower26 for a FREE workout and to subscribe to the Tower 26 Af...2017-08-2544 min
Teaching in Higher EdCelebrating 75 Episodes
On today’s episode, ten prior guests, as well as Dave and I, come together to celebrate 75 episodes of Teaching in Higher Ed. We look back at episodes that have had a big impact on us, take a listener question, and make recommendations.
Guests:
1) Sandie Morgan
The Eight Second Rule – Wait eight seconds to give students a change to respond
https://teachinginhighered.com/6
2) Michelle Miller
Rebecca Campbell’s – Don’t refer to students as children
https://teachinginhighered.com/62
3) Scott Self theproductivenerd.org
Rebecca Campbell – Normalize help...2015-11-1941 min
The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing LifeEpisode 172: Michele Roldán Shaw!In this week’s episode, I talk to chronicler of the rambling life, Michele Roldán Shaw,
Photo by Pressly Hall Giltner Photography.
plus Nancy Caronia reads her essay, "Deserving Angels."
NOTES
Check out the sweet swag in The Drunken Odyssey's fundraiser here.
Check out these Burrow Press events. Literary Death Match will be judged by Billy Collins.
Saturday October 3rd | Functionally Literate Presents:
PADGETT POWELL | REBECCA EVANHOE | BETH McKEE Lowndes Shakespeare Center | 812 E. Rollins Street 7pm | FREE | No ticket necessary.2015-09-271h 24
The Bookrageous PodcastBookrageous Episode 79; Strong Female CharactersBookrageous Episode 79; Strong Female CharactersIntro Music; Ha Ha Ha by the Julie RuinWhat We’re ReadingPreeti[1:30] One Man Guy, Michael Barakiva[3:10] Tell Me Again How a Crush Should Feel, Sara Farizan[3:55] All the Bright Places, Jennifer Niven[5:45] Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, Benjamin Alire SaenzJenn[7:20] On Such a Full Sea, Chang-Rae Lee[8:15] The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Marie Kondo, Cathy Hirano (Translator)[10:15] The Vampire Tapestry, Suzie McKee Charnas; WORDs fo...2015-03-2100 min
Front Row: Archive 2013Alexei Sayle on his return to stand-up; Vanessa-Mae; 500 word playsWith Kirsty Lang.Alexei Sayle, often described as the godfather of alternative comedy, is returning to solo stand-up shows after a break of more than 16 years. Sayle, who was known throughout the 1980s for his politically charged rants, reflects on the reasons for his stage come-back, and gives his views on the current generation of comedians.Anna Maxwell Martin, Tamzin Outhwaite and Gina McKee star in Di And Viv And Rose, a play written by Amelia Bullmore, well-known to TV audiences for her own roles in Twenty Twelve and Scott and Bailey. The play examines...2013-01-2428 min