Part 2 of 2. What makes Play so powerful? What is on your mind when you prepare and lead a training? What is sequencing? Do you have crazy stories of "trust fall fails" or other embarrassing moments?

Shoutouts and References: Jim Cain, Michelle Cummings, Chris Cavert

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Phil Brown | Lead Trainer at High 5 Adventure, Host of the podcast Vertical Playpen. Instagram: @verticalplaypen

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Part 1 of 2. What makes Play so powerful? What happens in the brain when we play? What is your favorite experiential activity and why? Did someone lose a tooth?

Shoutouts and References: Association for Experiential Education (AEE)

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Phil Brown | Lead Trainer at High 5 Adventure, Host of the podcast Vertical Playpen. Instagram: @verticalplaypen

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What is experiential learning? What are the key principles of the experiential learning cycle? What is Rhonda doing with a truckload of watermelon?

Shoutouts and References: Jill Bolte Taylor, Orson Scott Card, John Dewey, David Kolb

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Rhonda Campbell

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Bonus Episode. "How to play Heck Yeah" improv game.

One of our clients asked us to make their road trip to an offsite retreat more fun and memorable. We created a series of clues, riddles, and secret missions for them on their way. Here is one of the secret missions. Note: This game is fun to play whenever, not just when traveling.

Host: Mark Suroviec


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Part 2 of 2. What are Transferable Skills? What advice do you have for creatives? How do you craft a Life Purpose Statement? Do Mark and Jonathan share a brain?

Shoutouts and References: Kal Keiffer, Kyle Schubert, Aubrey Georgian, Katie Hackler, Caleb Warren, Jim & Wendy Kirkpatrick of Kirkpatrick Partners, Telling Training's Story by Rob Brinkerhoff.

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Jonathan Weaver | College Minister & Board Game Designer @j_weaves

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Part 1 of 2. What are transferable skills? How have your hobbies made you a better leader? What can college students learn from your children?

Shoutouts and References: Risk: The Lord of the Rings Trilogy edition, Root by Cole Wehrle, Mafia (the game), Michael Degnan

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Jonathan Weaver | College Minister & Board Game Designer @j_weaves

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Bonus Time with Teddy. Deleted scenes from Mailbag Questions- Part 2.

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Teddy Sanders | Talent Acquisition Specialist, EMT, counselor, and "Sneakerhead"

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Part 2 of 2. Mark and Teddy respond to listener questions, share stories, and spin the Wheel of Embarrassing Moments. What's the difference between being content and being fulfilled? What is a professional blunder you made and what did you learn from it? Tell us about a catalytic event that you still remember? How would you take pro wrestling to the next level? And more!

Shoutouts and References:

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Teddy Sanders | Talent Acquisition Specialist, EMT, counselor, and "Sneakerhead"

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Mark and Teddy respond to listener questions (Part 1 of 2). Who was your best boss? What do you think of the Great Resignation? What do you wish people knew about you?

Shoutouts and References: Ricky Escobar. Creativity Inc, by Ed Catmull

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Teddy Sanders | Talent Acquisition Specialist, EMT, counselor, and "Sneakerhead"

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Part 2 of 2. How should I build my team? What are good examples of catalytic events? Why is Rhonda so distracted by David's legs?

Shoutouts and References: Springfield College, Dr. Al Petipas, Dale Jarrett Racing Adventure, Talladega Superspeedway, Mark Horstman, Nina, and Jess

Host: Mark Suroviec
Guest: Rhonda Campbell

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