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Stay or Steer
You walked into the conversation with something in mind. A topic you wanted to raise. A question you’d been holding. A thread you wanted to pull. Three minutes in, …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @craigconstantine)

From the archives: Rob Wreglesworth
From Reflecting – with Rob Wreglesworth… What strategies and challenges are involved in creating, refining, and promoting a podcast to reach a broader audience while maintaining its authenticity and personal enjoyme&…
(In category Workbench, last updated by @craigconstantine)

The 5% conversation
Twenty-five years ago, Sam Ardery’s marriage was struggling. A friend called and took him out for a sandwich. Ardery launched into a diatribe — let me tell you everything my …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @craigconstantine)


Top topics

A few of the most-popular topics in the last month…

From the archives: Vince Quinn
From Engagement with Vince Quinn… What does it really mean to be an effective podcast host? Good podcasts succeed by focusing on engagement, not biography. “[…] everybody loves podcasting and talks …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @craigconstantine)

From the archives: Stacey Cordivano
From Opportunity with Stacey Cordivano… How do podcasts create opportunities for connection, learning, and personal growth? Exploring how veterinarians use podcasting to promote well-being and personal developme…
(In category Workbench, last updated by @craigconstantine)

Whether the Conversation Knows It Has a Future
You’re in the middle of a conversation and the other person says, “Don’t repeat this.” Something shifts. Whatever comes next is permitted to be more honest than what …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @craigconstantine)

From the archives: Doug Thompson
From Storytelling with Doug Thompson… What strategies and experiences contribute to effective storytelling and meaningful conversation? Effective storytelling bridges gaps between technical concepts and emotiona…
(In category Workbench, last updated by @craigconstantine)

From the archives: Jennifer Myers Chua
From Pitfalls with Jennifer Myers Chua… What pitfalls and challenges arise when launching and growing a podcast, and how can they be managed? Starting a podcast reveals unexpected challenges, even …
(In category Workbench, last updated by @craigconstantine)