GBA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Series – Episode #2 – Understanding Your Workforce Summary Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a term often used in the workplace, but its meaning is often not well understood. People often mistakenly think that, with the creation of a diverse workplace, inclusion will automatically follow. Yet, inclusion should exist in tandem; it’s the climate where diversity thrives. In this episode, we will be discussing the how other professions tackle diversity, e...
Oct 05, 2021•52 min
GBA Case History Series – Case History #105 - Friends don't sue Friends….Most of the Time Summary A GBA member-Firm was hired to perform a geotechnical engineering study of the project site and provide a written report describing its subsurface conditions. This same fir provided construction materials engineering and testing (CoMET) during site development and construction of a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall. Failed communication between the field representative, member firm's project ...
Sep 22, 2021•33 min
GBA Case History Series – Case History #86 - Dream Home or Nightmare instead? Summary GBA has published over 100 case histories based on real-life events that have happened to geoprofessional firms. This episode in the series explores Case History #86 where the GBA member firm conducted a geotechnical engineering study and performed COMET services during earthwork for a builder on a single family home in an area where expansive shales are interbedded with sandstone. The member firm advised for s...
Sep 08, 2021•29 min
GBA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Series – Episode #1 – Pipeline Into the Geoprofessions Summary Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a term often used in the workplace, but its meaning is often not well understood. People often mistakenly think that, with the creation of a diverse workplace, inclusion will automatically follow. Yet, inclusion should exist in tandem; it’s the climate where diversity thrives. In this episode, we will be discussing the findings presented in the article tit...
Apr 07, 2021•53 min
GBA Case History Series – Case History #64 - Good communication is key to a successful project! Summary GBA has published over 100 case histories based on real-life events that have happened to geoprofessional firms. This episode in the series explores Case History #64 where the GBA Member Firm's civil engineer client developed the geotechnical engineering scope of services for exploration on and around an existing landfill, without adequately conveying the project goals to the geotechnical engi...
Mar 24, 2021•38 min
GBA Case History Series – Case History #103 - Nuked in the Bud! Summary GBA has published over 100 case histories based on real-life events that have happened to geoprofessional firms. GBA Case Histories are unique because our members share real-life stories of problems that impacted their businesses. They also include the outcomes of corrective action, and lessons learned. This episode in the series explores Case History #103. After three destroyed gauges and numerous other violations, a Member...
Mar 10, 2021•16 min
GBA Case History Series – Case History #108 - Out of Scope Assistance Causes Problem Summary GBA has published over 100 case histories based on real-life events that have happened to geoprofessional firms. This episode in the series explores Case History #108, where a GBA-Member Firm provided suggested changes to a sewer pipe design in order to keep construction moving forward on a five-story senior-living facility. Four years later, swelling clays caused the sewer line to back-up and the lower-...
Feb 24, 2021•47 min
GBA Case History Series – Case History #61 - Don't lie to yourself about the risk of small projects Summary GBA has published over 100 case histories based on real-life events that have happened to geoprofessional firms. This episode in the series explores Case History #61, which stems from an environmental site assessment conducted as part of a property transfer, and that highlights the importance of strong contract language, report limitations, diligent information gathering, professional liab...
Feb 10, 2021•32 min
Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Val Ries Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Val Ries is a certified leadership trainer and Executive coach supporting organizations, managers and executives. Val understands the daily demands, pressure and challenges one can face in times of stress. She is an expert at helping her clients balance those demands while inspi...
Sep 30, 2020•16 min
Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Jeff Tobe Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Jeff Tobe is a Certified Speaking Professional and was chosen by readers of Convention & Meetings Magazine as one of the top 15 speakers in North America. He is one of the most dynamic speakers in the world, and prides himself on presenting up-to-the-minute, cutting-edge ma...
Sep 23, 2020•19 min
Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Bob Kelleher Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Bob Kelleher is a best-selling author, international keynote speaker, and consultant who travels the globe sharing his insights on employee engagement, leadership, and workforce trends. Bob is the author of the recently released I-Engage: Your Personal Engagement Roadmap, th...
Sep 16, 2020•36 min
Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Nancy Watt Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Nancy Watt is President of NANCY WATT COMMUNICATIONS (http://nancywattcomm.com/), a specialized consulting and creative agency that works with all sectors exploring the social science of collaboration, communication and connection. Using a ‘Pracademic’ approach, Nancy Watt elu...
Sep 09, 2020•30 min
Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Brent Gleeson Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran with combat tours to Iraq and Africa. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and acclaimed speaker a...
Sep 02, 2020•28 min
Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Jonathan Edison Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Jonathan Edison is a modern day Alchemist. Facing many hardships growing up in the city of Detroit he could have given up on life from the very beginning. His mother was removed from his home for abusing drugs and alcohol. His father left when he was 7 and his grandmother...
Aug 26, 2020•30 min
Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Patrick Schwerdtfeger Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Patrick Schwerdtfeger is a business futurist specializing in technology trends including big data, artificial intelligence, Fintech and blockchain. He’s the author of “Pandemic, Inc.: 8 Forces Driving Business Failure or Fortune in the Post-COVID-19 Economy” (2020, ...
Aug 19, 2020•22 min
Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Eric Saperston Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Eric Saperston leverages his 25 years of experience studying the common traits of extraordinary achievers to help your leaders overcome obstacles, break performance barriers, and maximize team performance. Topics for discussion include: When you previously gave us the defi...
Aug 12, 2020•31 min
Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Michael Allosso Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Michael Allosso, master communications expert who coaches CEO's, teams and individuals in day to day communications, dynamic presentations, as well as leadership excellence. Topics for discussion include: How we continue to have our best day (when working from home) durin...
Aug 05, 2020•30 min
Encore Performances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Eric Kaufmann Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Eric Kaufmann has been coaching and training leaders and executives since 2000. His earliest lessons in leadership and coaching, though, were in the water, not in the office – he was a Scuba Diving Instructor in his college days. It’s there that he refined the ability to or...
Jul 29, 2020•27 min
Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Vincent Boles Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Major General (Retired) Vincent Boles was commissioned from the ARMY ROTC program at Niagara University as a Distinguished Military Graduate in 1976.He has served in a variety of assignments over a 33 year career, to include Command at every possible level and a number of c...
Jul 28, 2020•17 min
COVID Concerns - GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for May 22, 2020 - GBA Member Plans to Return Employees to the Office Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings over the last couple months in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. GBA hopes to address its ...
May 22, 2020•1 hr
COVID Concerns Episode 4 – GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for May 8, 2020 - GBA Emerging Leaders - Experience Dealing with the Pandemic GBA Members from the Emerging Leaders Class have been invited to attend this Pop-Up Town Hall meeting hosted by Executive Director Joel Carson in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on geo-professional firms. In this episode, GBA’s newest leaders discuss COVID Concerns with Joel to cover its impact with co-workers, supervisors, and clients. GBA addres...
May 08, 2020•57 min
Covid Concerns Episode 3 – GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for April 17, 2020 – Communication ‘Best Practices’ During and Post Pandemic Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. GBA hop...
Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 10 min
Covid Concerns Episode 2 – GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for April 10, 2020 – Health and Safety Best Practices Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. GBA hopes to address its membe...
Apr 10, 2020•1 hr 3 min
Covid Concerns Episode 1 – GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for April 3, 2020 – Operational Leadership Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. GBA hopes to address its members question...
Apr 03, 2020•52 min
