Welcome to the On The Move podcast with special guest Amanda Laurel, ChallengeWorks Program Coordinator. Join our insightful host, Chelsea Reber, as she digs into Amanda’s journey to where she is today. 

Amanda shares all about the ChallengeWorks course and the different activities that they take groups through to not only build teamwork but relationships as well. Whether it is solving puzzles on the ground or getting high in the air on their ropes course you can experience challenges specifically tailored to your group with the help of ChallengeWorks. Amanda also debunks a few myths about teamwork courses and shares some of her favorite memories working with ChallengeWorks. You won’t want to miss out on this educational episode. 

To learn more about ChallengeWorks visit https://challengeworks.tamu.edu/. To get in contact with the ChallengeWorks team reach out to their email, [email protected], or call (979) 845-4574.

To learn more about the Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management at TAMU, visit https://knsm.tamu.edu/ 

Host: Chelsea Reber

Guests: Amanda Laurel, ChallengeWorks Program Coordinator

Timestamps:

(00:00 - 00:42) Introduction

(00:43 - 02:02) The Path to A&M

(02:03 - 03:16) What is ChallengeWorks?

(03:17 - 04:14) In the Business of Building Relationships 

(04:15 - 06:33) Programs at ChallengeWorks

(06:34 - 08:34) High and Low Activities

(08:35 - 10:35) Gauging Group Dynamics

(10:36 - 11:54) Be a Chameleon

(11:55 - 13:17) Improving ChallengeWorks

(13:18 - 14:33) Getting Involved

(14:34 - 15:50) Opening to Individuals

(15:51 - 17:50) Favorite Memories

(17:51 - 19:57) Connecting with Other Courses

(19:58 - 20:52) Connect with ChallengeWorks

(20:53 - 21:52) Myths of ChallengeWorks

(21:53 - 22:29) Closing