In this episode of the Rave Results Podcast, I’m diving into the world of intrinsic motivation and its crucial role in boosting student engagement and overall program success.

I’ll start by explaining what intrinsic motivation is and how it can drive students to be more engaged and committed. We’ll look at the key characteristics of intrinsic motivation, explore the challenges that might come up, and discuss effective strategies for enhancing it within your group programs.

I’ll also share how my Rave Results program helps educators create engaging and transformational curricula that tap into intrinsic motivation. We’ll cover the balance between program difficulty, the importance of making content enjoyable, and ways to foster a sense of self-fulfillment and personal autonomy among students.

Here’s what’s in store for this episode:

- **00:00** Welcome to the Rave Results Podcast

- **00:31** What is intrinsic motivation?

- **01:05** Characteristics of intrinsic motivation

- **07:27** Challenges of fostering intrinsic motivation

- **10:11** Strategies to enhance intrinsic motivation

- **14:17** Wrapping up with next steps

Tune in to discover how to leverage intrinsic motivation to create more engaging and successful group programs!