Phil tells the story of a near miss when lowering a participant on a Climbing Wall.

This is the first in a series of stories that will help you learn what not to do (and what to do) thanks to the experiences of others.

If you have a story you would like to share let us know by emailing us - [email protected] or message us on Instagram - @verticalplaypen.

Ryan, Anne Louise, Phil and Lisa talk about;

- Role modeling vulnerability and its importance in creating a space for emotions to shared.

- Effective strategies and facilitation techniques for discussing emotions with your participants.

Anne-Louise guest hosts an interview with Ryan McCormick and Mike Anderson as they discuss;

- The importance of what we say and how it matters in the classroom.

- Communication skills

Find more about Mike: www.leadinggreatlearning.com

This episode is an invitation to listen in on a conversation between Lisa Hunt (Manager of Team Development) and Ryan McCormick (Edge of Leadership Director) as they discuss;

- Problem Solving

- Activity Selection

- Advice for educators on how to adapt activities

We made it! Another milestone moment for the podcast! 100 episodes!

In this special 100th episode Phil takes us on a journey recalling past moments of the podcast that stand out to him. These include;

• Examples of recording in the car
• Inspirational challenge course and facilitation stories
• A sample of jokes that keep the episodes fun
• The signature sign-off “Thanks for listening…” from Ella, Phil’s daughter

Thanks to all of the community of listeners for listening and guests who have so generously shared!

Tre Gammage joins Phil to discuss;

- His work with SEL and how he started in the education

- Why teaching educators about SEL is so important

tregammage.com

seleducators.com

Jill Vialet (Founder of Playworks) joins Phil to discuss her new book; Why Play Works - Big Changes Start Small. In this conversation Jill shares;

- Her introduction to play and how she forged a career in this industry

- A story about a colleague interacting with a school that didn't have recess

- How the research supports the importance of play

- The activity that she often ends her programs with.

Find out more about Playworks - playworks.org

Find out more about Jill - jillvialet.com

Tom Percival (author of Ruby Finds a Worry) joins Phil to discuss;

- Writing children's books that focus on emotions

- What inspired him to write them

- The importance of role modeling vulnerability.

Find more about Tom - tom-percival.com

Mark Flynn (formally of UCONN and the Four Arrows Challenge Course Program) joins Phil to discuss:

- His unusual entry into the industry

- How important and transferable facilitation skills are for students

- Facilitation Tools vs Props

- How language and context matters in our industry

Contact Mark - [email protected]

In this episode Phil answers some listener questions;

- When do you NOT do warm up or icebreaker activities?

- Is there a game you've recently revived and love to play?

- Advice and things we wish we would have known before starting a new job in the industry.

- ATC vs GRIGRI

Submit any questions you may have to [email protected] or DM on instagram @verticalplaypen