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Agile Digital BusinessIntro to Season 4 | Professional development short courses for leaders; Everything DiSC; new podcast about album0:00 Season topics, upcoming programs, Everything DiSC; and direction the podcast is going in Season 4. 0:28 Welcome by the podcast host, Vickie Maris. 1:20 What is an Authorized Partner - Everything DiSC and The Five Behaviors? Vickie Maris is an Authorized Partner and explains what she can provide in this role. You can reach out to Vickie for access to the personality assessments such as Everything DiSC "Workplace," "Productive Conflict," "Agile EQ," "Work of Leaders," and others. 3:00 You can also enroll for facilitator training if you would like to become a certified facilitator of Everything DiSC o...2023-08-2511 min
Making of the Album - Another UniverseSanity's Edge Pt 2 | Courtney Von Drehle talks about recording session during Kelsey Greeson Project mastermindShow notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Sanity's Edge, by Vickie Maris. Album: Another Universe :25 Vickie Maris, podcast host and songwriter, describes the short preview that just played and introduces accordionist Courtney Von Drehle. He played the accordion track on Sanity's Edge. It was recorded in May 2022 when the Kelsey Greeson Project was masterminding in Indianapolis, Indiana. 1:31 Brief description of the listener feedback that is included at the end of the episode. It's a reaction to the song, Sanity's Edge. You will also hear the music bed for the...2023-02-0420 min
Making of the Album - Another UniverseOn the Mountain | Synchronicities of a Connemara pony and songwritingShow notes for the episode about the creation of the song, On the Mountain by Vickie Maris. Album: Another Universe :35 Hear a sample of the instrumental track for On the Mountain. :54 Songwriter Vickie Maris introduces the episode. Her co-hosts are: Michael Kelsey, recording engineer and producer; Scott Greeson, co-producer. 3:40 Music segue, "On the Mountain" 3:48 We're all connected to each other. Vickie talks briefly about synchronicities that happened in the writing and recording of the song. Increased awareness helped her notice these. 4:57 You can hear the studio-recorded version of On the Mountain out in Spotify. 5:05 Music video of a live...2023-01-1923 min
Making of the Album - Another UniverseEasy To Love | Enneagram 7 songwriter with Michael Kelsey & Scott Greeson about recordingShow notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Easy To Love (Love Letter From an Enneagram 7) by Vickie Maris and Michael Kelsey. Album: Another Universe :00 Sample of the upcoming content about the vocal workout of recording Easy to Love, a song on the album, Another Universe. :20 Music and introduction of episode :46 Sample of Easy To Love - live performance by band during Another Universe album release concert by Vickie Maris 1:01 More details about title of song, Easy To Love 1:38 Intro of the episode sponsor, Teach. In...2022-12-2914 min
Making of the Album - Another UniverseWe Are Enough | Recording engineer Michael Kelsey sets the groove with a beatbox click trackShow notes for the episode about the creation of the song, We Are Enough by Vickie Maris. Album: Another Universe :00 Sample of the upcoming conversation about the vocal workout of recording We Are Enough, a song on the album, Another Universe. :50 Music and introduction of episode 2:10 Intro of the sponsor, Etsy shop: heartsongllamas. The "We Are Enough" t-shirt and the physical copy of the cd of Another Universe are available in the shop. Use the promo code PODCAST15 for a 15% discount. 2:38 Sample of the song, We Are Enough (without vocals...2022-12-1515 min
Making of the Album - Another UniverseSouth Bend | Songwriters talk with producer/arranger Michael Kelsey about creating alternate versionsShow notes for the episode about the creation of the song, South Bend by Vickie Maris and Scott Greeson. Album: Another Universe :00 Intro of the podcast episode about Track 8, South Bend, on the album, Another Universe. To see links for the album, Another Universe, in many of the streaming services, visit: https://vickiemaris.hearnow.com/another-universe :45 Back story about South Bend, starting with discussion about the version of the song that had been played by the band, Scott Greeson and Trouble With Monday. 1:20 Changing South Bend to a different key...2022-11-0522 min
Making of the Album - Another UniverseStars | Guitar riff creates foundation for song; Michael Kelsey builds around itShow notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Stars, by Vickie Maris Album: Another Universe :00 Intro of Track 9, Stars, by Vickie Maris on the album, Another Universe. To see links for the album, Another Universe, in many of the streaming services, visit: https://vickiemaris.hearnow.com/another-universe :40 A behind-the-scenes conversation about the ballad, Stars. 1:22 Scott Greeson talks about the guitar lick in this song, "a guitar lick from Heaven." 2:33 Info about the marriage of a lyrical hook and a musical hook. 3:28 Background about th...2022-11-0414 min
Making of the Album - Another UniverseIs It Tomorrow | Writing a song while the emotion is freshShow notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Is It Tomorrow by Vickie Maris and Michael Kelsey Album: Another Universe :00 Intro of episode about Track 10, Is It Tomorrow :45 Intro of your homework assignment! 1:15 Take a listen to any of our songs in your favorite music app such as Spotify, Pandora, YouTube or other apps. After listening, take an action such as adding the song to a playlist. To see links for the album, Another Universe, in many of the streaming services, visit: https://vickiemaris.hearnow.com/another-universe 3:36...2022-11-0315 min
Making of the Album - Another UniverseMiss Her | Bass guitar click track used to set groove for songShow notes for the episode about the creation of the song, Miss Her by Vickie Maris Album: Another Universe :00 Intro of the song, Miss Her, inspired by memories of Lucille Maris, 1922-2021. :40 Intro of co-hosts of the podcast, Vickie Maris, Michael Kelsey and Scott Greeson. Instruments played by Michael Kelsey on the recording of Miss Her. 1:41 Background about Track 11 on the album, Another Universe by Vickie Maris 2:44 Intro of the podcast and setup to the main part of the episode; inspiration for Miss Her and information about mechanics behind recording...2022-11-0218 min
Making of the Album - Another UniverseSummary | Making of the album | Another UniverseIn this behind-the-scenes podcast, singer-songwriter and recording artist Vickie Maris joins her co-producers on the mics in the studio to discuss the making of the album, Another Universe. Her co-hosts of the podcast are her co-producers of the album. From the inspiration for the songs to the songwriting process to the mechanics of laying down the instrument tracks in the studio, Maris, along with Michael Kelsey and Scott Greeson tell first-hand stories about the creative process. Kelsey who provided the instrumentation for the songs on the album, is one of Maris' cowriters on several of...2022-11-0107 min
Agile Digital BusinessTechniques for increasing livestream engagement | Plus benefits of silence in daily routine0:00 Intro - increasing your level of engagement :16 Episode powered by Teach Inspire Connect :32 Thank you from the host, Vickie Maris 1:01 Explanation about the previous pause in the podcast 1:08 Silence in my daily routine 2:10 Benefits of spending time in silence as a part of the daily routine 2:57 Conference talk during the 2022 Purdue Women's Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana 3:11 Silence led to writing and recording songs for a solo album, Another Universe by Vickie Maris 5:25 Starting an additional podcast about the behind-the-scenes ...2022-10-0618 min
Agile Digital BusinessExperiential learning event with an acoustic rock band & other leadership development programs0:00 Welcome to Season 4 of Agile Digital Business podcast. Introduction by the host, Vickie Maris. Topics of leadership, personal development, team development and team communications. :34 Insight about the music for the podcast and the accordion in the mix. 1:37 Upcoming leadership and team development programs; and music events 2:12 Frontline Leadership, April 6-7, 2022 - taught by Gar Trusley and Paul Slaggert; hosted in Indianapolis, Indiana by the Kelley School of Business Executive Education (this leadership program was previously named Supervisory Development when it was offered in South Bend, Indiana) 2:30 Developing the Effective Technical Leader, Ap...2022-02-0118 min
Agile Digital BusinessLlamas: A Lesson in Leadership and Team RolesIn Episode 36 of Agile Digital Business, hear insights about leader selection, and about allowing team members to self select into ideal roles. Vickie Maris, host of the show, teaches in the professional development classroom (and virtual learning spaces) on leadership lessons gleaned from the raising and training of llamas, ponies, and other livestock on her farm. https://vickiemaris.com/coaching http://dawnofpromisefarm.com Show Notes for Episode 36 00:00 Introduction to information about a leader in the USA, NASA astronaut John Glenn - the third person and first American t...2020-12-1408 min
Agile Digital BusinessLeader Effectiveness | Pete DeLisle Interview Part 2Pete DeLisle, PhD, uses memorable case studies and stories to reflect on leader effectiveness that you can incorporate into your own style of leadership. He is my guest in Episode 35 of Agile Digital Business. Show notes, time codes and key take-aways: 0:00 A snippet of Pete teaching about the reciprocity behaviors of the Apollo 13 (you can watch the movie as homework!) :35 Intro of Episode 35 of Agile Digital Business :55 Request that you grab a screenshot of the show and share it on your favorite social media channel 1:16 Reminder that y...2020-10-2240 min
Agile Digital BusinessCoaching Call - Livestream Basics for Church PastorsListen in on a group coaching call in Episode 34 of Agile Digital Business, in which podcast host, Vickie Maris, was invited to be a guest presenter and coach. She was speaking with a group of Methodist pastors in Indiana about the basics of livestreaming a church service. Below are the show notes and time codes for this episode: 0:00 Introduction to Episode 34 of Agile Digital Business: Live Stream Basics for Church Pastors "Pastors are interested to learn more about how to engage with their participants in an online environment, and...2020-09-0829 min
Agile Digital BusinessJohn Lee Dumas on Livestream Strategy and Facebook LiveCreative entrepreneur, podcaster, author and speaker John Lee Dumas talks with me about strategy and techniques for livestreaming in Episode 33 of Agile Digital Business. Below are the show notes and time codes for this episode of the show. I've included reference links to books and videos that either John or I mentioned during our conversation. 0:00 Preview of content shared by John Lee Dumas "You should be looking, with any Facebook Live, to be solving one problem. You are looking to create a solution to one specific problem, obstacle, challenge." John Lee...2020-06-2626 min
Agile Digital BusinessPeter A DeLisle, PhD, on Leadership in Uncertainty and ComplexityWhat do leaders need to be doing and thinking about in times of uncertainty and complexity? Pete DeLisle, PhD, chats with me on this subject in Episode 32 of Agile Digital Business. In a time when areas around our world have gone from simple to complex, almost simultaneously, Pete's reflections and insights are thought-provoking. Below are the show notes and time codes to help you navigate quickly back to a section you would like to listen to for a second or third time. 0:00 A preview of one of the many insights from Pete. 2020-05-0148 min
Agile Digital BusinessJob Loss Book is in Kindle Book Bundle Offer through April 30This is a bonus episode featuring details about the opportunity to download 14 Kindle books in the self-help category between now and April 30, 2020 (midnight PST) for .99 each. Job Loss and the Cutback Blues: Journey of Grief, Uncertainty and Recovery After Being Let Go is one of the 14 titles available at the .99 cent price. To access the .99 cent offer, see the URL in my social media posts (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, YouTube and Instagram) from April 29-30, 2020. Use the #teachinspireconnect hashtag on search to scroll quickly to a post containing the details. Other books in this...2020-04-3005 min
Agile Digital BusinessSeason 3 Intro | Group Coaching | Livestreaming and Social Media Engagement StrategyWhile introducing Season 3 of Agile Digital Business podcast, I share about topics and guests of upcoming episodes for helping you make adjustments - with your customers, clients and followers top of mind - to your online and livestreaming efforts during COVID-19 pandemic. Highlights of this episode: 3:57 Episode 29 interview with Mark Schaefer, author of Marketing Rebellion: The Most Human Company Wins 4:40 Upcoming interviews with Dr. Pete DeLisle on leadership during times of uncertainty and complexity; 5:16, and with global entrepreneur and podcaster, John Lee Dumas, who co-hosts Podcaster's Paradise with Kate Erickson. 6:39 Being a guest on Inside Voice p...2020-04-2510 min
Agile Digital BusinessMark Schaefer interview during coronavirus pandemic | business relevance; shifts in marketing Mark Schaefer, author of Marketing Rebellion: The Most Human Company Wins, is my guest on Episode 29 of Agile Digital Business. He provides many valuable insights and examples of how companies can be reacting in the COVID-19 global crisis to remain relevant in the eyes of their customers. 0:12 "We have to think about the context of this moment..." 1:15 Welcome in to Episode 29 from host, Vickie Maris 2:20 A shoutout to Amanda and Jerry for submitting questions for Mark 2:34 Music 2:41 Introduction of Mark W. Schaefer. He is author...2020-03-2739 min
Agile Digital BusinessFacing uncertainties during COVID-19; facing uncertainties of a World War II goodbyeIn Episode 28 of Agile Digital Business I share an interview with a loved one who experienced the uncertainties that came with World War 2. This episode is a shift from the topic of voice interfaces and smart speakers that I've been addressing in Season 2 of the podcast. 00:30 A mention of the global crisis of the spread of COVID-19 1:07 Setup of the interview with Lucille Maris about her experience of saying goodbye from a hotel rooftop in Topeka, Kansas as my dad, Jim Maris, flew over with his crew in their B-24. 1:49 The background music...2020-03-1920 min
Agile Digital BusinessHow a broken bridle on a reining horse can relate to voice and other digital disruptionsIn Episode 27, hear an analogy of how the removal of a broken bridle from a reining horse during a championship-level ride can relate to our choices to either support or interfere with our marketing and technology teams as they offer strategies to future ready our businesses. Welcome in to Episode 27 of Agile Digital Business podcast where Season 2 is focused on the voice platform. I am Vickie Maris, a digital futurist, voice platform evangelist, and host of Agile Digital Business podcast. I like to challenge you to see the future of your business through the lenses...2020-02-2615 min
Agile Digital BusinessNuggets of wisdom for a future of change in life and in businessHost of Agile Digital Business, Vickie Maris, shares nuggets of life insights to help with embracing future change. From decisions about a degree program to reminders about the value of journaling and to speaking your life intentions each day, to selecting your next employer or business opportunity, Vickie provides brief insights to help you prepare for tomorrow. This episode of the show is sponsored by: Stories, Song and Satire by Scott Greeson & Dr. Will Miller; Feb. 16, 2020; 6 pm ET; Tippecanoe Arts Federation. Time codes, show notes and quotes to share with others are below: 2020-01-2912 min
Agile Digital BusinessVoice first resources including book of Amazon Alexa Skills plus interview with Bobby Kovey of The Credo Company Voice-first resources are featured in Episode 25 of Agile Digital Business podcast. You'll hear about Amazon Alexa Skills highlighted in a book by Bradley Metrock of the "This Week in Voice" podcast, to an interview with Bobby Kovey, The Credo Company, participant in a talk on preparing for voice, presented by Vickie Maris in Certificate in Executive Management at the University of Notre Dame. You'll also learn about a new book by Susan Westwater and Scot Westwater, Voice Strategy: Creating useful and usable voice experiences. Enjoy! Vickie * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 0:18 Setup of Episode 25 an...2020-01-2029 min
Agile Digital BusinessPart 2 Interview with Kane Simms, VUX World, on putting customers first in design of voice experiencesKane Simms, co-founder and co-host of VUX World was my guest in Episode 24 of Agile Digital Business. Season 2 of the podcast is focused on preparing your business for the voice platform. This is Part 2 of my conversation with Kane. We talk about world-class voice experiences; a definition of an Amazon Alexa Skill; our experiences with creating a Flash Briefing; and we chat about the starting point for a marketing person who is looking to establish a presence for their brand in the voice platform. At the end of the show, you'll hear me...2019-12-3142 min
Agile Digital BusinessPart 1 Interview with Kane Simms of VUX World about voice experiences that meet customer needsListen to insights about what voice means for your company in this conversation I held with Kane Simms, VUX World. He and I have a fun conversation about preparing for voice and designing for the voice platform with the customer in mind. This is Part 1 of a 2-part interview for Agile Digital Business. Kane is not only the co-host of VUX World, but also co-founder of a consultancy and voice design studio. 0:00 Welcome and introduction of the episode by host, Vickie Maris :30 Intro music; request that you subscribe to the show so that...2019-12-2323 min
Agile Digital BusinessPearl Harbor Remembrance on December 7 Anniversary | Conversation with Lucille MarisIn an impromptu episode of Agile Digital Business, I capture a conversation with my mom, Lucille Maris, about her recollection of how she heard about the bombing of Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941. As we were talking, her friends Pat, and later, Margaret Williamson, joined us. If you would like to see the Facebook Live that we recorded at the same time, visit, http://www.fb.com/scottgreesonmusic #pearlharbor #teachinspireconnect #agiledigitalbiz2019-12-0820 min
Agile Digital BusinessThank you to book launch team plus sample of audiobook narration for new journalIn this bonus episode of the podcast, I share a thank you to members of my book launch team. The new book is a 30-day journal, Changing Life After a Life-Changing Event: 30 Journal Prompts and Stories to Help After a Loss, by Vickie J. Maris. In addition to the shout outs to the graphic design team, editor and book launch team members, I share a sample of the reviews and a section of the audiobook recording for Day 15 in the journal, "Be in community." Below are the time codes for this ep...2019-12-0221 min
Agile Digital BusinessIs the growth of the middle class tied to voice search? A CMED Conference ReflectionWelcome to Episode 20 of Agile Digital Business. Recorded on the move with my Insignia Lavalier mic, my iPhone and the BossJock app. You may hear a bit of air handling noise and construction work in the background. I'll be back in our music studio in a future weekend for the recording and editing of the next episode. I am Vickie Maris, author, speaker and digital marketer focused on helping businesses prepare for the voice platform. Today, I'm at the CMED Conference - Conference on Management and Executive Development - and wanted to spend a...2019-11-1818 min
Agile Digital BusinessVideo and voice search | Ali El-Ammori of A-1 Telecom, Part 1Ali El-Ammori of A-1 Telecom shares a conference takeaway in Episode 19 of Agile Digital Business. Podcast host, Vickie Maris, recently gave a presentation on businesses preparing for voice search. Ali was participating in an executive education program when he was a part of the discussion on ways business can be preparing for voice and integrating voice portals in to their customer interfaces. While he was participating in the event, he was also sending information back to his team so they could make adjustments to plans in order to better align for voice search, and customer uses of vi...2019-11-1210 min
Agile Digital BusinessUse of a voice interface by an audiobook narrator for pronunciations while recording Changing Life After A Life-Changing EventI take you behind the scenes in the recording of the narration for the audiobook, Changing Life After a Life-Changing Event: 30 Journal Prompts and Stories To Help After a Loss. In this episode, I share an example of how I use a digital voice interface for clarification on name pronunciations. Episode 18 also includes a "sneak listen" to Day 20 of the journal, which is about having intentional thought life to help curb anxiety. Here are the show notes and time codes for Episode 18 of Agile Digital Business: 0:00 Welcome to the episode :25 Using...2019-11-0113 min
Agile Digital BusinessMoving from http to https as a step in preparing for voice searchHere are the show notes and time codes for Episode 17 about my experience in switching from the http to the https secure domain for my website. This is another step in preparing the business for voice search. ....................... :00 Introduction of Episode 17 of Agile Digital Business which covers status of audiobook recording, to changing your web domain from http to https, to an example of how podcasts and other uses of voice serve as evergreen content in brand building. You'll also hear news in voice. :44 Music introduction :58 How narrating of my second audiobook h...2019-10-2418 minAgile Digital BusinessPart 2 Bonus from session in Leading the Strategic EnterpriseShow notes and time codes for Episode 16 of Agile Digital Business Season 2 is about the voice platform, voice first, and voice search marketing. :03 This is Part 2 of the bonus content shared during the session by Vickie Maris on voice first and voice search in the module, Leading the Strategic Enterprise. Business leaders were studying design thinking ethics, marketing, and were introduced to voice search, voice first, and thoughts about how voice search marketing can be a part of the digital marketing strategy. :26 Introduction to the show. :40 Welcome to Episode 16 o...2019-10-1712 min
Agile Digital BusinessNews | Marketing session on voice search - bonus content Part 1As I was preparing for the talk I gave last week about voice search and the shifts in how our customers are seeking information about our products and services, I created a document of bonus content. It included references to several interesting marketing statistics and trends and a few points mentioned by other presenters during the 2 1/2-day module, Leading the Strategic Enterprise. As a news brief, I've recorded part of the bonus content here for you in Episode 15 of Agile Digital Business. This episode is 6:30 minutes in length. Here are the time codes and themes...2019-10-0506 min
Agile Digital BusinessBrielle Nickoloff, Witlingo, discusses the importance of a voice portal and voice first marketingDuring my conversation Brielle Nickoloff, lead, product marketing, for Witlingo, she and I discuss the value of moving quickly in the voice platform. Hear how Amazon Alexa searches data sources to respond to voice search as well as insights about voice portals for your customers. Nickoloff has a background in linguistics and neuroscience and user interface design. Her unique combination of degrees led her to Witlingo, which helps companies build voice experiences. Here is our conversation and the associated time codes to help you locate key moments in the interview: :29 Introduction f...2019-09-2339 min
Agile Digital BusinessHow to enable the Alexa Skill Flash Briefing for the podcastYou can now search your Alexa app or the Amazon store for the Alexa Skill, "Agile Digital Business." When you enable it for your device such as an Amazon Echo smart speaker, it will pull in the news from the podcast in to your Flash Briefing. When you use a phrase such as, "Alexa, play my Flash Briefing," you will hear the news from each of news briefs you have enabled. Developing an Alexa Skill for the podcast was a way to provide you and my other listeners with a hands-free way to catch the news from...2019-09-1703 min
Agile Digital BusinessVoice search podcasts & article references & terms | Audio handout from Vickie Maris conference talkTransitioning with your customer in the digital realm before it’s too late – businesses, prepare for voice search by @vickiemaris #teachinspireconnect #agiledigitalbiz Agile Digital Business Episode 12 featuring news, references and commentary about the voice platform and voice search From the Resources Handout prepared for a conference session talk in June 2019; revised for a talk in September 2019 2:56 Articles and blog posts on voice search Voice Search is Coming. Is Your Business Ready? How voice search will revolutionize your business – Article in Inc. https://www.inc.com...2019-09-1426 min
Agile Digital BusinessFour Website Tips to Get Ready for Voice SearchGary Vaynerchuck is on the Voicebot List for 2019 Top 10 Influencers in Voice. Neil Patel is a marketing thought leader, and named by Entrepreneur Magazine as a creator of 1 of the 100 most brilliant companies. Both are preparing their companies for voice. Between the two of them, they have many successful businesses. In Episode 11 of Agile Digital Business, I summarize both their sense of urgency about preparing your business for the voice platform and tips provided by Neil for updating your website for voice. There are changes you can make to your website that will enable the...2019-08-3020 min
Agile Digital BusinessBusinesses Prepare for Voice SearchYou may have heard of voice search, or use of voice-activated assistants such as Alexa which is the assistant for the Amazon Echo smart speaker. There is also the Google Home Assistant or Microsoft’s Cortana, Apple’s Siri, and other others. You may have also heard the older phrase of "voice attendants." As people gravitate towards voice for search, it has brought about a marketing niche that is often referred to as voice search marketing. Voice has been referred to as the next big thing. The data is showing that it IS the big thing...2019-08-2024 min
Agile Digital BusinessPodcast Movement 2019 | Recording a Conference Episode on Bossjock - Now Backpack Studio AppPodcast Movement 2019 Conference, August 14-16, 2019, in Orlando, Florida, has many conference tracks, sessions, meet-ups and networking events to consider. As the host of Agile Digital Business podcast, I'm excited to be attending the conference and to get to meet up with many of my friends and colleagues who are in the podcasting arena. As an author, speaker and instructor in digital leadership and transition, and voice search marketing, the topics planned for the conference are particularly timely for me. Bossjock, Backpack Studio App Please note that I recorded this studio remotely while in...2019-08-1219 min
Agile Digital BusinessMike Jackson discusses teamwork involved in field trials with English Pointer bird dogsIn my conversation with Mike Jackson for Agile Digital Business, we take a departure from digital marketing and transition of content to the digital realm, and talk teamwork. Mike enjoys the sport of field trials and raising and training bird dogs. He has trained some of the best English Pointer dogs in the business and participates in field trials from the back of his Tennessee Walker horses. His travels take him throughout the USA and Canada as he competes in field trials. Prior to his retirement, Mike worked for the electric co-op as a lineman...2019-08-0518 min
Agile Digital BusinessWhitney Kilgore Talks About Learning Experience Design | Part 2Whitney Kilgore, PhD, of iDesign, shares her perspective on blended learning, open educational resources, and more of her insights on the design of learning experiences in this Part 2 of my interview with her. This is Episode 7 of Agile Digital Business (formerly, Online Course Connections) podcast. Whitney provides pointers on how to guide a subject matter expert (SME) who often wants to lead with content. "In the online space, it's important to break content into chunks." "A design team will help you break content into chunks and help you make sure that the learning goals and...2019-08-0520 min
The Easily Distracted EntrepreneurFind Me a Business Bestie with Vickie MarisOn this episode of My Biz Bestie, Maelisa and Amber embark on a challenge: to find a business bestie for Vickie Maris. Vickie met Maelisa and Amber at Social Media Marketing World and was intrigued by the idea of finding a biz bestie. The gals thought that this would be a fantastic idea for an episode. Consider this the Tinder of podcasts, but for biz besties! Vickie shares a bit about her life and why she is looking for a business bestie on episode 28 of My Biz Bestie. Listen in to hear if she is just right for you!2018-05-2846 min
Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressMike Jackson talks about English Pointers in Field TrialsMike Jackson is a retired electric lineman and supervisor from Battle Ground, Indiana, who has trained English Pointer dogs for horseback field trials for many years. For this episode of Heartsong Fit, I interview Mike, one of our farm neighbors, in his barn as he is preparing for a trip from Indiana to North Dakota and Montana for training his dogs and younger horses. He rides and trains Tennessee Walkers, a gaited horse breed, and he raises and trains gorgeous English Pointers. This breed of dog is popular for bird hunting. Whether you are a...2017-09-1422 min
Agile Digital BusinessJeff Jennings of Missouri S & T Discusses the Course Building Blocks BlueprintJeff Jennings is with Missouri S & T, and is a former middle school teacher turned instructional designer. In Episode 6 of the show, Jeff and I talk about learning experience design and working with faculty in the mapping of a course plan. Jeff earned his MS degree in educational leadership through an online program at the institution that is now called Trident University. He did his graduate work while still serving in the military in the US Army. We talk about building blocks of course design and he walks through a tool that the course design te...2017-08-1129 min
Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressPull the Help Chain | Elder Care or Self Care"Pulling the help chain" is a phrase I describe in Episode 23 of Heartsong Fit. In the Toyota Way, this phrase is related to Andon. The help chain, help cord, or yellow stop button, is a mechanism that line workers can use to stop production and call for help. It's also used to notify the line that something has gone wrong in the manufacturing process. In this solo show, I record my thoughts about pulling the help chain if you're a caregiver and need help from family and friends. I recorded this episode on a Saturday while in...2017-02-0119 min
Agile Digital BusinessCreative Methods for Moving Laboratory Classes Online | Amy Skyles of Missouri S & TAmy Skyles, Missouri S & T, is my guest on Episode 5 of Agile Digital Business (formerly, Online Course Connections). She and her colleagues are helping you keep students on pace towards graduation by working with instructors to create alternatives for the design and teaching of lab classes. She tells us about the reasons behind decisions at her institution and how they are answering faculty, student and community questions about online and blended lab classrooms. The design team at Missouri S & T doesn't refer to their courses as "online labs." They are instead referred to as DELTA...2017-01-1724 min
Agile Digital BusinessPersonal Brand Entrepreneur Resources in Youpreneur AcademyYou can join other entrepreneurs and business owners in the Youpreneur community hosted by Chris Ducker. In this episode, I share a very unscripted perspective of life as a Youpreneur, and the support that comes from being an engaged member of the community. Previously, the site was only opened to new members a few times a year, but it is now open throughout the year. If you're an entrepreneur who is building a personal brand, running a small business, or you're dreaming of doing either of those things in the future, you will want to ta...2016-12-2918 min
Agile Digital BusinessLaunching the Higher Ed Scope on Periscope | Conversation with Melissa Venable & Jon ErnstbergerMelissa A. Venable, PhD, and Jon Ernstberger, PhD, co-presented during the 2016 OLC Accelerate Conference on their experience using Periscope as a platform for their Higher Ed Scope podcast. Sit in on a conversation I have with them in Orlando at the conference. Melissa is the education editor with the Center for Online Education at OnlineColleges.net and faculty in instructional design at St. Leo University and University of South Florida. Here is a July 2019 article Melissa wrote for Best Colleges. It is titled, "Take My Advice: Lessons Learned from Online College Students," by Melissa Venable, PhD. Jon is the Associate Vice...2016-12-2918 min
Agile Digital BusinessWhitney Kilgore of iDesign - Part 1 InterviewIn this episode of Agile Digital Business (formerly called Online Course Connections), Whitney Kilgore, PhD, of iDesign takes a student-centered approach as she talks of techniques she uses to help faculty and content experts get more comfortable in recording videos for online courses. She also shares several tools and resources that you will find helpful, no matter if you're doing online course design for your customers or for your students. I think you'll agree with me that Whitney is a master in learning experience design! Flipgrid: https://info.flipgrid.com/ Yellowdig: https://www.yellowdig.com/2016-12-1923 min
Agile Digital BusinessThree Ways to Approach the Design of Your First Course | Vickie MarisHere are three approaches to developing content for an online course platform such as Udemy. I describe techniques I have used including: Creating an online course around a topic in which you have a high level of expertise and passion. Invite a content expert(s) to join you in developing a course. This person could also serve in an on-camera role for course videos. Journal your experience in learning a subject, and then create course content from your notes and experiences. These techniques are ones I've used in courses I...2016-12-1509 min
Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressAudio Index of Stories Told by a Bride During World War 2; Now in Her 90sSeveral of the episodes of Heartsong Fit include short stories by my mom, Lucille Maris, about life in the US during the 1940s when World War 2 was underway. I have been interviewing her about how she dealt with the stresses of those times from finding housing, to scarcity of food and supplies to dealing with the deployment of her young husband (my dad). This episode is an audio index of the locations of the stories in the podcast so that you can easily find them and listen. You will also hear a brief overview of the topic...2016-12-1311 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressUnplugged Life at Minnesota Fishing ResortPodcast host, Vickie Maris, and her husband, Scott Greeson, share their takeaways from living unplugged for a few days at Fox Lake Resort in Marcell, MN. Planning and preparing meals; fishing; exercising; following a morning routine; and living without digital devices for a few days were all aspects of the week that contributed to relaxation and rejuvenation. You can hear a song about Minnesota, co-written by Scott Greeson and Vickie Maris when you check out the "Riverside" album by Scott Greeson. Here is the URL to "Minnesota" in Apple iTunes: https://music.apple.com/us/album/minnesota/1456467984...2016-11-2614 min
Agile Digital BusinessIntroduction to Agile Digital Business This edition of the introductory episode, recorded in January 2022, covers the launch of Season 4 of the show, and the focus on personal development, team development, leadership, and team communications. Host of the show, Vickie Maris, started her consulting business in November 2020 and became an Authorized Partner - Everything DiSC and The Five Behaviors in 2021. She is a certified trainer and certified facilitator of Everything DiSC - Workplace. Vickie shares about 2 programs she has available for learning more about your style in the context of the DiSC profile, as well as her program that involves an...2016-11-2611 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressPearl Harbor Bombing | Lucille Maris and Margaret Williamson recall Dec. 7, 1941Margaret Williamson and Lucille Maris recount details of their memories of learning the news from President Theodore Roosevelt on Dec. 7, 1941 that the Japanese had bombed Pearl Harbor and the United States was entering the war. These women discuss the atmosphere of the country during the early 1940s and what happened around them as men were enlisting in the service. Both Margaret and Lucille were married to pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps. This is a glimpse back 70+ years into the lives of these strong women who were married to valiant service men. They...2016-09-3047 min
Financial Karma | Money Management | Mindfulness | Mindset | Holistic Financial Advice |10: Winging It, Owning It and Coming Out AheadWelcome to Financial Karma! Today we’re talking about merging your finances with your psyche’! I’m working on my long term business plan to do a full blown coaching program. I’ve got my CPA and my Tax clients too, so there’s a lot going on. I’m a bit overwhelmed at the moment and you can see why! You can join my Facebook group to get more information. Karma Tip: The word is conviction. It’s being sure what you say and believe is true, and that can even be true to y...2016-09-2319 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressScott Greeson & Vickie Maris Talk About Music and Accordion CampThis episode is a conversation in the studio between podcast host, Vickie Maris, and Scott Greeson, right after the two had played a music gig with their band, Scott Greeson and Trouble With Monday, at the Indiana Bacon Festival in Delphi, Indiana. Other topics of the show include accordion lessons via Skype with Bev Fess; details of the Bacon Fest gig; and the annual trek to Accordion Camp. Vickie has been learning accordion from accordionists Bev Fess, Murl Allen Sanders, Ron Borelli, Gary Blair, Ilmar Kuljus, Dick Myking, Courtney Von Drehle, and many more. Friends...2016-08-2942 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressRelax to Woodland Sounds as Vickie Walks with Llama, HeartsongYou'll hear the sounds of nature in this episode of Heartsong Fit. I recorded it out in the woods as I was taking a morning walk for exercise. I have my llama, Heartsong, with me. You'll hear the cicadas singing in the background as we navigate around tree branches, unsuccessfully duck under spider webs and frustrate my horse, Madison, who wanted to go with us on the trail. If you like to walk for exercise, you'll hear about reasons for getting off the treadmill and taking your exercise outdoors! It's very good for our brains!2016-08-0226 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressManaging Caregiver Stress During a Loved One's Hospital TripI share methods for managing stress that I use while in the caregiver role with my mom. These are ideas you can adopt if you are in a caregiver role and helping your loved one if he or she needs to make a trip to the emergency room or hospital. From keeping a bag packed and ready to having a plan for communicating with siblings, to reminders about wills, living wills, health care representatives and more, I touch on several simple steps you can take. Have a plan in place and take steps ahead of t...2016-07-1835 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressRelax & Learn About Animals on a Walk Through Wolf ParkTake a walk with podcast host, Vickie Maris, and guest, Dana Drenzek, on the trail around the main wolf enclosure at Wolf Park in Battle Ground, Indiana. Learn about the establishment of the park in the 1970s and the activities being conducted to observe animal behavior and to educate the public. You'll hear about the wolves, coyotes, foxes, bison and other animals at the park. Dana also talks about the internship program and the sponsoring membership. Vickie and Dana even meet up with Monty Sloan and intern, Jeremiah, during the conversation, and Vickie gets her...2016-07-0151 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressHeartsong Fit is Starting Season 2In this start of the new season, I talk about the reasons why I had stopped producing the show for a while and what it was like to get it back online for you. You'll also hear a preview of the next episode when I take you out to Wolf Park to walk on the pathway around the wolf enclosure and to learn about the animals at the center. https://wolfpark.org/2016-06-3007 min
Online Course Coaching | For Online Course Creators, Trainers and EntrepreneursA New Take on Online Course Delivery & Engagement | With Vickie MarisDiscover how to be meaningful with your course content and how to connect with your students in the online environment.
To truly connect with your students and deliver value, you must be passionate about sharing your knowledge. Yes, there is money to ...2015-09-1300 min
The Online Learning PodcastAn Aviators Wife on the Home Front in WWII with Vickie Maris
In today's Episode of the Online Learning Podcast, I am delighted to welcome Vickie Maris who has created on of the most unique courses on Udemy - a real living history course. She has interviewed her mother about life as the wife of a US Airforce Aviator during World War II. We also have an interesting discussion about Periscope - the new live streaming App from Twitter.
In this Week's Episode: Vickie Maris
In this Episode Vickie and I discuss:
How Vickie came to put her course together
How she first...2015-09-1146 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressBrad Bixler, Farrier & Journeyman Pipefitter Keeps Stress LowSpend time on Dawn of Promise Farm with Vickie Maris and her podcast guest, Brad Bixler, farrier, journeyman pipefitter and adventurer who travels the world. Life of a Journeyman Pipefitter During the episode, Brad trims the hooves of Kerrymor Madison, Vickie's Connemara horse. The conversation covers the life of a working man who travels around the United States to the location of the work. He is a journeyman pipefitter. Travel to See the World When Unemployed Brad shares of his travel adventures that fill his downtime and keys to his ability t...2015-02-2851 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressCome Along For Winter Chores on a Llama and Horse FarmCome along with farm owner and animal trainer, Vickie Maris - also the podcast host of Heartsong Fit - as she cares for her llamas and Connemara pony during evening chores in the extreme cold of winter. You can learn more about her Dawn of Promise Farm and what it is like caring for livestock in the winter when you visit the the farm website or the Facebook page, https://www.fb.com/dawnofpromisefarm2015-01-2837 min
She Podcasts031 Lessons Learned in Podcasting, Advice For Podcast Newbies and over 60 Hardware and Software Podcasting ResourcesSee how easy it is to send voice feedback? Go ahead and email your thoughts to feedback@shepodcasts.com!
Show 031 Quick-Guide Featuring 37 She Podcasters!
Anne Samoilov from The Fearless Launching Show
Jule Foucht from Ms. Kickass Biz
Dr. Nancy Berk from Celebrity Podcast Whine At 9
Marie Segares from The Creative Yarn Entrepreneur Show & NY College Chat
Maggie Patterson from The Marketing Moxie Show
Kelly Connor from Sunrose Yoga
Donna Papacosta from The Trafcom News Podcast
Pilar Orti from 21st Century Worklife
Vickie Maris from Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris
Krystal O’Connor from Libsyn Live
Donna Fit...2014-12-291h 37Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressBehind the Music With Vickie and Singer/Songwriter Scott Greeson Scott Greeson, singer/songwriter and entertainer is my guest for Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris. He is also my husband, so that makes him an extra special guest! Scott has been helping me with the podcast behind the scenes. He's an expert with the recording equipment and use of the software, ProTools, that we use in our music studio. In this episode, we share insights from behind the scenes of several of our music gigs and recording projects. Scott shares the reasons for his fondness of the tune, Heart of Gold, by Neil Yo...2014-12-2747 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressRelax on a Horseback Ride With Vickie Connemara Pony, MadisonWhether you're an experienced horseman or still dreaming of owning a pony, you're going to enjoy taking a ride through the llama pasture during Episode 11. I put my Edirol recorder in my vest pocket so you can hear the footsteps of my Connemara horse, Kerrymor Madison, the creaks of the saddle, the sneezes of the llamas and other ambient sounds of the ride. This episode is specifically designed to help you relax, take a deep breath, and enjoy the moment. If you're not currently giving yourself time to de-stress each day, I hope this ride...2014-12-0134 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressSongwriter Nicky Kerr Talks of Life With Type 1 DiabetesThis episode features an interview with singer/songwriter Nicky (Rood) Kerr. She tells her story of her journey through a songwriting degree, on to Nashville and how she incorporates the challenges of Type 1 diabetes into her busy life as an entertainer. You can find more about Nicky when you visit her website: http://www.nickyroodmusic.com2014-10-2854 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressRelaxing Sounds of Fox Lake Resort [Fishing] in MinnesotaWhile the primary content of this episode is recorded on location at Fox Lake Resort in Minnesota, the show starts with a story from our llama farm. You'll learn about one of my protective mama llamas, Velvet, who is still looking out for her daughter, Petals, who has long since grown into an adult llama. As I tell the story, my Connemara pony, Madison, interrupts and tries to get the attention on himself. Then, at Fox Lake Resort, I visit with Edwin and Sheryl Olson, in Marcell, Minnesota - USA. They share the history of the resort...2014-09-2446 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressJourney Through the Ultimate Reset 21-Day Cleanse from BeachbodyThis episode is a conversation between me and Linda Brammer about the 21-day gentle cleanse Ultimate Reset. We walk listeners through their experiences doing a 21-day cleanse. We step through the Program Guide and share several tips learned along the way. You'll hear about the benefits gained from the change in eating habits and addition of the supplements during the 21 days. We both experienced weight loss and were feeling much better at the end of the experience. We also talk about several of the recipes used during the cleanse. By Week 2 of the program, we were eating v...2014-07-2151 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressHealthy Living Tips From Mo Amin |Mixed Martial Artist and Coach of UFC Fighter Jon Fitch (retired)This episode covers a variety of topics including: Sounds of the early morning and late evening of Dawn of Dawn of Promise Farm My experiences with the Ultimate Reset, a 21-day gentle cleanse from Beachbody (up to Day 16 for this recording) An interview in Rhyno's Gym with trainer and coach, Mo Amin, who specializes in training fighters in mixed martial arts and people from all walks of life who want to improve fitness. He's had great fighters train with him including Jon Fitch! (Jon is now retired from fighting.) A story from my mom, Lucille Maris, about WWII an...2014-07-0753 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressReading of Jim's D-Day Story - Lt Col James R Maris - USAFEpisode 6 of Heartsong Fit With Vickie Maris is a special tribute on the 70th anniversary of D-Day (WWII) to Lt. Col. James R. Maris and the men and women who fought for freedom in WWII. Lt. Col. Maris flew 30 missions in a B-24 bomber. His second mission was D-Day. You will hear his recounting of that day as read by his daughter Vickie. In this episode, she also reads the story of Mission 23 which she wrote in conjunction with her dad for a posting on the website for the 392nd bomb group. Vickie is now working on t...2014-06-0622 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressRide in the Tractor Cab With Roger Miller | Bonus at End of Episode: Lucille Maris Tells a WWII StoryVickie has the recorder on as she climbs into the cab of a John Deere to interview Roger Miller as he works ground to prepare it for planting in north central Indiana. You’ll feel like you’re in the tractor cab too as you hear the engine running and the variety of beeps and signals emitted from the auto steer in the John Deere. This interview was a way for Vickie to de-stress after a difficult week at work. Some of her favorite days of her career were from the time s...2014-05-2935 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressPeacefulness of the Llama Farm | Audio to Reduce StressHiking along the trails on the farm is one way that Vickie finds relief from stress after a busy day. She often takes one of the llamas with her for walking on the trails. They both benefit from walking for exercise, and at the same time enjoy each other’s company on the trail. Vickie teaches you about llamas along the journey and describes the elements of nature that they encounter during the walk. Listen to the llama hum, the creek rushing by, the Sycamore leaves crunching under foot and other sounds from the walk. 2014-04-1535 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressHealth Counselor Mary Mitchell Discusses Healthy Eating | Bonus WWII Story of B24s Buzzing the Hotel Jayhawk Mary Mitchell shares her wisdom from the time she was working as a health counselor. This conversation was conducted in early 2013, it has been repurposed for this show so that you can benefit from Mary’s insights. She shares several very useful tips and concepts for busy people who are striving to improve their eating habits. Her tips can help you in your weight loss journey as well. She addresses the primary and secondary foods. Before her conversation about secondary foods, Mary describes the importance of finding balance in the primary foods: career or purpose, physical activity, spiritual activity an...2014-04-1429 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressA story of bringing the llama in the house; plus a review of Focus T25 Fitness Program Would You Like to Hear a Farm Story? For this episode, I took the handheld recorder out in the snow and sat near the barn with the llamas. My Connemara pony, Kerrymor Madison, stood next to the fence, and our Jack Russell Terrier, Hope, joined the conversation. You’ll get to learn about life on the farm as I describe our one-eyed llama, Stunning, whom Madison is so careful with as he moves around her. I also describe the coloring of Primary Colors and how we send the fleeces, sheared in the spring, to the...2014-03-2420 minHeartsong Fit With Vickie Maris | Healthy Ways to Address StressInsights from Life in the 1940s and Tips on Eating Healthy from Lucille MarisMy mom, Lucille Maris, shares her secrets to keeping fit and healthy at age 91 ½ years (she is 99 at the time of this edit!). Lucille talks about eating healthy from the time she grew up in the 1920s to her diet of meals she prepares in the kitchen of her condo today which are for a gluten-free diet. Lucille talks about outdoor activities in the one-room school house she attended to moving on to the large high school, Urbana High, where she played sports from 1936 to 1940. She was a three-sport athlete: softball, volleyball and basketball (which wome...2014-03-1629 min