If you know the process to measure something you can measure anything, and in You Can Measure Anything! An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define, Dr. Nicole Alioto shares her Diamond Definition™ process for measuring anything so you can get the best data for the best insights. In this episode, you will hear what the four Cs of the Diamond Definition™ process are and what a Frankensurvey is all about in a snippet from the audiobook!

When you work through the Diamond Definition™ process to make intangible concepts tangible so you can define them and measure them reliably, you will gain accurate insights about those concepts, make better decisions, and achieve greater results! 

To get a copy of the book, ebook, or audiobook, visit Amazon here.

For resources, additional book information, bulk ordering, or keynotes, visit the You Can Measure Anything! website here.

If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!

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Do you feel like your energy is low? Body stiff and sore? What if there is a way to have a measurable impact on that in minutes? In this episode, Dr. Nicole Alioto is joined by Charlyn Huss, creator of the patented CoreSpring® Method, who shares how alignment and energy are related, posture and pain impact wellness, and one thing you can do today to start feeling better - mind, body, and spirit!

Use Promo Code NICOLE20 for 20% off your CoreSpring purchase for listening to this episode!

Charlyn Huss is the founder of CoreSpring LLC and creator of the patented CoreSpring® Method — a direct spring resistance system that recalibrates posture, reduces pain, and restores intelligent movement from the inside out. With over 30 years in movement education, Charlyn developed CoreSpring after a lifetime of somatic inquiry and Pilates mastery, and a personal refusal to accept chronic pain and scoliosis as inevitable.

Website: corespring.com

If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!

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What is identity friction and how does it impact the way you navigate your career journey - and life? Join Dr. Nicole Alioto as she interviews Identity Architect Ivo Knoll who shares how to identify when friction is starting and what you should ask yourself to reduce the gaps that exist in your life that are making you exhausted, stressed, or frustrated. Ivo even has an assessment to measure it!

Ivo Knoll, Founder of Knoll Coaching, is an Identity Architect who works with high achievers whose lives already work but no longer fit. He created the Identity Friction Syndrome framework and is the host of TEDx Bruneck.

To learn more about identity friction, contact Ivo at [email protected] or connect with him on LinkedIn here.

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You Can Measure Anything! An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define is coming out May 26, 2026. Be a Book Insider! Email "BOOK" to [email protected] for early access to events, sneak peeks, and cool merch.

If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!

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You Can Measure Anything! An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define will be out in late May 2026! 

One of the book launch events planned is an in person workshop this June based off of the recent podcast episode about fulfillment (S3E5), and it is called REDISCOVERING JOY AT WORK HOW TO MEASURE AND RECLAIM YOUR ZONE OF GENIUS. Attendees will receive a copy of my new book too.  

If you are in western NY on June 16, check out the flyer here. Space is limited!

As part of the book launch, if you purchase a set of 25 or more books by June 26, you will receive a FREE 2-hour workshop for your team! 

To learn more about the book set and free workshop offer, email me at [email protected]

If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!

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To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at [email protected] or on Instagram at @measureanything.

Have you ever felt like you have a very rewarding career but maybe something was missing? Not necessarily burnout, just a lack of fulfillment? How can we assess and organize these feelings into observables so we can increase our fulfillment and reduce the number of hours, days, or years feeling like something is incomplete or out of balance? Join Dr. Nicole Alioto for this solo episode to talk about the construct of fulfillment and how we can measure it - and even improve it!

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If you'd like a copy of Dr. Nicole Alioto's upcoming book, You Can Measure Anything: An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define, email your contact information with the word "Genius" in the subject line to [email protected] for a free copy (you'll just pay the shipping costs). 

To book Dr. Nicole Alioto to speak at your next event, reach out to her on LinkedIn or call/text her directly at 585-500-8847. Please provide details of your event in your message. 

If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!

Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode! 

To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at [email protected] or on Instagram at @measureanything.

Providing a safe and secure environment for learning in schools is important. So how so we know what to look for, what to prioritize, and what is making a difference? Join Dr. Alioto this week as she interviews Don Hough of COSECURE to distinguish safety vs. security initiatives, how to measure the impact of those efforts in schools, and what school leaders can do to engages students, staff, and the community in this important work. 

About Don Hough

Don Hough is the Vice President of Public Sector at COSECURE and a nationally recognized leader in K-12 school safety. He previously served at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as the Deputy Associate Director for School Safety and Director of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse (SchoolSafety.gov). Don works with school districts, state agencies, and national partners to help build comprehensive, systems-based approaches to safety that integrate people, policy, training, and technology.

About COSECURE

COSECURE is a national school safety and security consulting firm that partners with K-12 schools, districts, and organizations to strengthen risk, preparedness, and resilience. COSECURE supports clients through holistic safety assessments, emergency planning, technology integration, training, and implementation support — helping schools build coordinated safety systems that promote a sense of community and are designed to delay, detect, and deter harm.

If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!

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Schools across the country are spending time and resources on improving student well-being, but what about the educators? If educators are experiencing well-being, the students will see more success. But, how can we define educator well-being so we can measure it and pinpoint educator needs effectively?

In this episode, Dr. Nicole Alioto interviews Dr. Hallie Fox, Co-Founder and Head of Research at Educators Thriving to find out what well-being means for K12 staff and how their team has developed a way to measure well-being (and its multiple domains) so school districts can see the impact on culture and success they are looking for!

For more information about measuring educator well-being, visit https://www.educatorsthriving.org/

or email Dr. Hallie Fox at [email protected]

If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!

Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode! 

To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at [email protected] or on Instagram at @measureanything.

We have an exciting announcement about Dr. Nicole Alioto's next book, coming March 2026! If you would like to be a Book Insider and get information about launch events, book resources, and even a free copy upon release, email [email protected] with "Book Insider" in the subject line.

If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!

Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode! 

To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at [email protected] or on Instagram at @measureanything.

We all have felt some burnout at some point, haven't we? But what happens when it impacts our work? What if our work is with the most vulnerable populations - like infants and toddlers? Today we talk with Dr. Erin Kinavey Wennerstrom, Executive Director of the Oregon Infant Mental Health Association, about burnout, well-being, and other topics that are hard to measure but so critical if we want to support those who support our children. Join us for this important discussion!

About Dr. Wennerstrom

Erin Kinavey Wennerstrom, Ph.D., NCC, LPC, IMH-E® has over 25 years of experience in early childhood development, specializing in early intervention, mental health, and special education. She has served in various roles, including Head Start coordinator, early intervention home visitor, program administrator, lecturer, and mental health clinician. Dr. Erin Kinavey Wennerstrom holds graduate training and certification in early intervention/early childhood special education (EI/ECSE)and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon.

Erin is the Executive Director of the Oregon Infant Mental Health Association (ORIMHA), where she advocates for policies and practices that support the emotional well-being of young children and families across Oregon. ORIMHA is the central entity in Oregon, supporting DELC to implement statewide access to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation.

For more information about Dr. Erin's research, visit https://www.raviantllc.com/.

If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!

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To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at [email protected] or on Instagram at @measureanything.

You Can Measure Anything is back for Season 3 and we kick off with a discussion with Alana Winnick, Founder of Students for Innovation, about what innovation means, what it looks like, and how we might measure it in our schools, especially as it becomes a requirement for graduation in New York State. 

About Alana Winnick:

Alana Winnick is a visionary leader and the creative force behind The Generative Age, a book and podcast that explores how generative AI is transforming education. As Educational Technology Director and Data Protection Officer for Pocantico Hills CSD and Director for NYSCATE, her innovative work has earned prestigious accolades, including CoSN CTO of the Year, NYS Digital Leader of the Year, ISTE/ASCD 20-to-Watch, and District Administration’s Top 100. She also founded Students for Innovation (learn more here), empowering students to drive change in their schools.

Grab a copy of her book here! https://a.co/d/h5aYbVn

If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!

Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode! 

To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at [email protected] or on Instagram at @measureanything.