The Fabulous Learning Nerds

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Questions...

What does a Human Propulsion Engineer do?

What does STEM stand for and why is it important when it comes to our kids and our future?

And finally, how can we be more purposeful when it comes to preparing ourselves and those we love for success in today’s world?

If you struggled with any of those questions you are in luck, because our guest on this episode brings the knowledge on all of these things and more.

Author and TED speaker, Nathaniel A. Turner is the author of several book’s including his soon to be released first children’s book, “The Amazing World of STEM,” and his history-making book, “Raising Superman.”

Nate inspires his audience to live outside the box so that the world might be able to experience US at our very best. And he is a zealous advocate that every person has an opportunity to maximize their human potential.

This episode in incredibly powerful and inspiring, and one you won’t want to miss. So let’s get started!

Website: nathanielaturner.com

Instagram: @Supamans_Dad

Twitter: @Supamans_Dad

The Amazing World of Stem - Amazon

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Today the NERDS welcome Iggy Perillo to give her spin on the importance of emotional intelligence. Iggy Perillo is a Leadership educator who cultivates leaders who are building the habit of emotionally intelligent leadership to shift culture and make the world a better place. She discusses the VALUE of emotional intelligence both in the work place, and in our personal lives and shares how we can all use it to create deeper, more impactful relationships and results.

You can find additional information and connect with Iggy here: 

Website: WSLLeadership.com

LinkedIn: IggyPerillo

Instagram: @WSLLeadership

Facebook: @WSLLeadership 

Pinterest: WLSLEADERSHIP

Newsletter: subscribepage.com/wsl

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I think everyone can agree on the importance of good communication, for ourselves and for our audience. That being said, a lot of the skills that are necessary for effective communication in the workplace aren’t taught in schools, so how can we possibly get better? Luckily today’s guest Mark Herschberg is here to help. Mark is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Educated at MIT, Mark has spent his career launching and fixing new ventures at startups, Fortune 500s, and academia. Mark shares imparts master communication strategies that will make you better both in your career and personal life. 

If you would like to get in touch with Mark you can reach him at:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/hershey/ 

https://www.thecareertoolkitbook.com 

https://twitter.com/CareerToolkitBk @CareerToolkitBk 

https://www.facebook.com/TheCareerToolkitBook @TheCareerToolkitBook 

https://www.instagram.com/thecareertoolkit/ @thecareertoolkit  

If you would like to connect and continue the conversation, you can email the NERDS at [email protected]

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The current state of the world we live in has caused many of us to re-evaluate what’s important. Some of us have begun exploring this idea of creating something for themselves and working freelance. But how does one actually go about doing this? And what sorts of things should we keep in mind as we make plans to venture off on our own. Well today the NERDS welcome Mary Nunaley, the Founde r and Chief Learning Experience Designer at Lavender Dragon Team and she has some amazing insights on how to Plan on going Freelance and things you can do to make it a successful experience. This is a truly valuable episode that you won’t want to miss!

If you would like to connect with Mary, you can visit her website https://lavenderdragonteam.com/ 

Useful websites mentioned in this episode include:

www.upwork.com 

www.thinkific.com 

If you would like to join in the conversation, you can reach the NERDS at [email protected] 

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We all have a story or two where things didn't go the way we planned. Shaing these stories demonstrates our humility and ability to grow and get better within the learning and development space. So this week the NERDS have invited friends of the show Jill Seely and Glenn Brumley to share some of their own personal, scary experiences with the intent of having fun, and discussing what we've learned. It's a good time, with suprisingly good insight. Stick around after the close for a special Halloween movie segment that may make you chuckle just a bit. 

If you would like to participate in the discussion, please email us at [email protected] 

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I think a lot of us design our learnings around an event, a moment in time when our audience will engage with us and absorb the content, we have for them. However, if we really think about how we learn, it’s NOT event based, but rather a continual journey of discovery and growth. So how can we think differently about this process and what tools can we implore to give our learners what they need, when they need it? Luckily our guest today discusses that very topic and has some great wisdom to share.

Jethro Jonesis an educational consultant and host of the Transformative Principal podcast and he has some amazing wisdom around just-in-time learning thinking, modalities and the need for good mentorship for everyone. This is a powerful episode folks, one you NEED to listen to. Let’s get started!

If you would like to get more information you can connect with Jethro on LinkedIn or visit his website www.transformativeprincipal.com 

If you would like to join in on the discussion, please email us at [email protected]

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Like it or not, virtual learning is here to stay! And while I am sure all of us have had some experience presenting virtually, I know at least for me there is plenty of room to improve the learner experience withing a virtual environment. But where do I start? How can I get better? What are some things to consider before I even start a virtual learning engagement? Luckily our guest this week can provide some answers. Kassy LaBoire is a virtual learning expert and consultant, and she is here to discuss some great best practices we should all consider when we engage with our audiences virtually. Kassy brings more than a bucket full of great information so get ready to learn a ton!

You can get more information about Kassy, her classes and coaching opportunities at her website:

kassyconsulting.com

Or pick up a copy of her books:

Engage and Interact  

Producing Virtual Training, Meetings, and Webinars 

If you would like to engage in the discussion, email us at [email protected]

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We’ve often heard that our role in Learning and Development is to make learning easy. But what if that isn’t the case? What if the opposite was true, and that good learning should be hard… 

Well today the NERDS have invited Julia Phelan, a learning engineer who has done a fair amount of research on this very subject. She discusses the challenges of learning, creating safe spaces for people to make mistakes and how we can better partner with leadership to ensure that we provide the right kind of support for learning in the workplace. 

To learn more about Julia and her organization you can visit her website: www.to11solutions.com 

If you’d like to join in on the discussion you can email us at [email protected] 

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Hey do you want to play a game? 

Better yet, would you like to design a game that helps your audience learn and retain information better? I am sure that we ALL would love to do just that and deliver awesome results that are interactive and FUN. However, where do you begin when it comes to game design? What should you be considering when it comes to goals, facilitation, and mindset? Well today the NERDS hope to answer these questions and MORE as we’re joined by Mohsin Memon, an expert in game design for both individual and multi-player ecosystems and he’s got great stuff to share with us when it come to thinking about and designing effective games for your learning endeavors. It’s a fascinating episode that I am sure you will enjoy!

If you want to learn more about Mohsin and the games his team creates, please visit his website https://www.gamitar.com/ 

If you have questions or would like to join in on the discussion, please email us at [email protected] 

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Like it or not, the age of video communication is here to stay. From meetings, to presentations and workshops almost all of us find ourselves on camera for some portion of our week. But how many of us understand the importance of looking good on video? More importantly, what do I need to consider in order to best represent myself and my brand on camera? 

Well today the NERDS are joined by Suzanne Glover, a television actress, author and video speaking consultant and she shares her insights on How to be effective on video. It’s a fantastic and very relevant discussion that I am sure you will get a lot out of. 

If you would like a FREE video strategy call with Suzanne, please visit the link below:

https://suzanneglover.com/nerds 

You can also get additional information by visiting her website https://suzanneglover.com/ 

If you would like to join on the discussion, you can contact the NERDS at [email protected]