We’re still thinking about the Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN) 2025 International Conference held in Brisbane in October and what a great conference it was!

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In this episode, we’re exploring how to effectively influence others’ thinking, without pushing too hard or creating resistance.

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Some people most resistant to new practices may know the least but believe they know the most. This knowledge overconfidence has powerful implications for us.

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We’re revisiting one of our earlier discussions about good practice in extension and today we’re excited to share our updated seven good extension practices! 

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In this episode, we’re exploring heutagogy or learner-directed learning—a powerful approach that puts learners firmly in the driver’s seat. 

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As enablers of change, we can sometimes grapple with a nagging sense of self-doubt. This phenomenon, known as imposter syndrome, can affect even the most accomplished individuals. In this episode, we’ll dig deeper and explore what that means and suggest ways to overcome it.

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We’re exploring some practical resources that are helping us, as extension practitioners: the RiskWi$e project, the eXtensionAUS platform, and the AgriFutures extension practice website.

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We’re exploring two deceptively simple strategies that, when used together, can dramatically improve the quality of group conversations: the Think Pair Share method and the pause. 

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Are you wondering whether artificial intelligence (AI), like ChatGPT, is going to steal our jobs? The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence is certainly going to affect most aspects of our work and home lives, so in this short episode we’re going to explore this further. 

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In this episode, we’re diving into the concept of psychological safety and how it can help us as enablers of change. 

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