Janie Jeffries, the Director of the Stowe Heights Challenge Course located in Des Moines, Iowa returns to ask John three questions. Support professional development for everyone by joining our Patreon - patreon.com/JohnLoseyGPG
May 30, 2024•9 min•Season 6Ep. 83
This week’s guest is Janie Jeffries, the Director of the Stowe Heights Challenge Course located in Des Moines, Iowa. She has worked in the nonprofit youth development sector for 15 years and on challenge courses for almost 20 years. We met through mutual experiential learning friendships but got to know each other over the past few years, helping each other learn how to facilitate in the virtual world. Support professional development for everyone by joining our Patreon - patreon.com/JohnLoseyGP...
May 27, 2024•53 min•Season 6Ep. 82
Lauren Spangler, a painter, musician, and creativity coach, is back to ask John 3 Questions. https://www.laurenspangler.com/ Support professional development for everyone by joining our Patreon - patreon.com/JohnLoseyGPG
May 23, 2024•13 min•Season 6Ep. 81
Today’s guest is Lauren Spangler, a painter, musician, and creativity coach serving clients in the United States and Canada. Lauren specializes in helping people unblock creativity and guiding artists toward finding balance, inspiration, and fulfillment. I’m excited to learn more about her journey and her direction. https://www.laurenspangler.com/ Support professional development for everyone by joining our Patreon - patreon.com/JohnLoseyGPG...
May 20, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 80
Welcome back to the Living Life Juicy Podcast, where we explore how we can be present and kind as we do great things. We’ve invited Scott Gurst, Simon Says Master, and an electrical engineer to rocket scientists back to take over the show and ask me three questions.
May 16, 2024•5 min•Season 6Ep. 79
I met today’s guest over 15 years ago at a challenge course conference. Scott Gurst was leading a session of Simon Says that blew everyone away. It was only later that I learned that he is an electrical engineer with several satellites he’s worked on in space. His work is currently orbiting Earth, Mars, and Jupiter! I’m excited to learn more about his story, which spans the universe from leading children’s games for adults on Earth to the outer limits of our solar system.
May 13, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 78
Welcome back to the Living Life Juicy Podcast, where we explore how we can be present and kind as we do great things. We’ve invited Matt Campana, Founder of Hands of Gratitude, back to ask me three questions. https://www.hands-of-gratitude.com/
May 09, 2024•7 min•Season 6Ep. 77
Matt Campana Founder of Hands of Gratitude joins us today on Living Life Juicy. Hands of Gratitude provides a unique opportunity for organizations to build teams and give back to society by providing prosthetic hands to people all over the world. I met Matt when I help produce a virtual spotlight of his program during the pandemic and started a wonderful collaboration to keep Hands of Gratitude thriving during the lockdown. https://www.hands-of-gratitude.com/...
May 06, 2024•44 min•Season 6Ep. 76
Tom Stephen from Monte Vista Church in Newbury Park, CA, takes the mic and asks John 3 great questions: 1 How long does it take for an organizational culture to change, and what have you learned in the past 18 years about culture? 2 What have you learned in being a dad to Pax (10-year-old son) that surprised you? (Question 2.5 – Where did you get Pax’s name?) 3 Who are your top 3 musical influences? Link to Article – Lessons on Resilience from Jimmy Buffett’s Last Song - https://medium.com/@john...
Mar 14, 2024•16 min•Season 5Ep. 75
Meet Tom Stephen, Pastor at Monte Vista Church in Newbury Park, CA. Tom has been a good friend for over 20 years. He’s one of the best storytellers I know. In this episode, we explore his journey to where he is today and the role improv can play in speaking. Connect With Tom Monte Vista https://montevistanp.church/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/tom.stephen.52 Support professional development for everyone by joining our Patreon - patreon.com/JohnLoseyGPG...
Mar 11, 2024•54 min•Season 5Ep. 74
Mitch Fairrais of On The Mark Consulting is back to ask John three questions: 1. What do you want your life to be about from this junction forward? 2. Where do you do your best work? 3. If you could wave a magic wand and change the behavior of the next generation, what one thing would you change? What is your hope for the next generation? Connect with Mitch On The Mark Consulting - https://www.onthemark.ca/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitch-fairrais-aa7b8216/ Support professional deve...
Mar 07, 2024•8 min•Season 5Ep. 73
We welcome Mitch Fairrais, President and Founder of On The Mark, The Learning Experience Company Inc. Mitch is a consultant, speaker, and trainer who has been in the business for 30+ years. He shares his unique journey to becoming a respected thought leader in the business world. Mitch is also a founding board member of Socks 4 Canada, a non-profit, volunteer organization committed to contributing warmth, comfort, dignity, mobility and health to homeless people by providing them with new socks. ...
Mar 04, 2024•53 min•Season 5Ep. 72
Gina takes over the show and asks John 3 questions: 11. What are some of the great things people you’ve interviewed have done? 22. What have you found to be the approaches or activities that have been successful in inspiring the masses? 33. Is it standard practice to look at individual purpose and mission when working on an organization’s strategic plan? Connect with Gina: Keeler Gardens: https://www.keelergardens.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gina.iliopoulos LinkedIn: https://www.link...
Feb 29, 2024•14 min•Season 5Ep. 71
Meet Gina Iliopoulus, the founder and Chief Horticulturist at Keeler Gardens in Chicago. She’s on a mission to shift entire communities through a connection to nature. Find out what “Biophilic” means and how it changes lives. Connect with Gina: Keeler Gardens: https://www.keelergardens.org/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gina.iliopoulos LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gina-iliopoulos-0a612612/ Join our Patreon to support Professional Development for All: patreon.com/JohnLoseyGPG...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 70
Dr. Amy Climer takes over the mic to ask John three questions: 1) What is one of the most creative things you've ever done? 2) What do you regularly do to make your life better? 3) What do you see as the challenges your clients have to be more creative? Connect with Amy: Climer Consulting: https://climerconsulting.com/ Climer Cards: https://climercards.com/ Virtual Climer Cards: https://climercards.com/virtual/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyclimer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/am...
Feb 22, 2024•5 min•Season 5Ep. 69
Meet Dr. Amy Climer. Amy works with teams to understand and leverage the power of Creativity. In this episode, we explore creativity as a competency, Creativity as an organizational/team factor, and how a degree in Biology can lead to a PhD in Creativity. Connect with Amy: Climer Consulting: https://climerconsulting.com/ Climer Cards: https://climercards.com/ Virtual Climer Cards: https://climercards.com/virtual/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amyclimer LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/...
Feb 19, 2024•46 min•Season 5Ep. 68
Ed Caplan shares his perspective on the role Karl Rohnke played in the world of experiential education.
Feb 12, 2024•5 min
Meet Ed Caplan. Ed shares his personal journey as a facilitator, educator, and trainer. We talk about how he has made a career in experiential education. Ed also shares what he is discovering about artificial intelligence and how he is using it to help him write grants and control his ADD. Connect with Ed: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ed.caplan.3 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/xperientialed/ Keeler Gardens: https://www.keelergardens.org/ Join our Patreon to support Professional Deve...
Feb 12, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 66
Renee is back to ask John three questions. If you didn't catch the last episode with Renee, you need to. She tells her story of entrepreneurship and why it's so important to be involved in your local community. This conversation explores: The biggest challenge for an entrepreneur The dream job or client What to tell a person who is tired of the corporate life. Connect with Renee: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourCaliforniaHome LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/renee-delgado-757a022/ ...
Nov 17, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 65
Today’s guest is Renee Delgado. I met Renee through our local community theater, The Conejo Players, where she is extremely active on and off the stage. As I got to know a bit more about Renee, her involvement in the theater barely scratches the surface of who she is and what she does. She is currently a successful business leader, Moorpark city council member, and author. But I want her to tell her story. Connect with Renee Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/YourCaliforniaHome LinkedIn - https...
Nov 14, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 64
Entrepreneur and Franchise expert Lee Sheridan takes the microphone and asks John three questions: Leadership Gaps Process for evaluating organizations Where to find creative inspiration Connect with Lee: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-sheridan-330b245/ Two Maids and a Mop - https://twomaidscleaning.com/virginia-beach/
Nov 10, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 63
Today, we’re chatting with Lee Sheridan. I first met Lee when we both worked at Farmers Insurance. He was a stand-out participant in several leadership programs I was involved with. He left the security of his corporate position to buy and run Two Maids, A cleaning services franchise. He’s transitioned from a corporate “animal” to an entrepreneur. I’m excited to learn more about Lee’s Journey. Connect with Lee: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-sheridan-330b245/ Two Maids and a Mop - ht...
Nov 07, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 62
Kindra Bostick of Kikori takes over the podcast and asks John three questions: What's Your Goal? What's the coolest thing that could happen? When $$$ is no object Connect with Kindra LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-bostick/ Kikori - https://www.kikoriapp.com/
Nov 03, 2023•10 min•Season 4Ep. 61
Today, we’re chatting with Kendra Bostik. After working as a Social worker and Therapist in schools and inpatient behavior health, she started a company called Kikori (KICK – ori) and is completing a Ph.D. I’ll let her talk more about those things. I’m hoping to learn more about her journey and why purposeful play is so important. Connect with Kendra: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra-bostick/ Kikori - https://www.kikoriapp.com/
Nov 01, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 3Ep. 60
Corporate recruiter and executive athlete Ken Lubin takes over the podcast and asks John three questions: The journey toward where we are going, Failing toward success, Habits and Mindsets Connect with Ken LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/klubin/ Web - https://www.kenlubin.net/ Executive Athletes - https://www.executiveathletes.com/...
Oct 27, 2023•12 min•Season 4Ep. 59
Today, we’re talking with Ken Lubin. Ken is currently a Managing Director with ZRG Partners with a focus across growth industries. Over the past 22 years, he’s had tremendous success in placing leaders in Sales, Business Development, C-Suite Leadership, and Operations We met during the pandemic as we were finding ways to keep people engaged in the virtual context. Ken also continues to be a competitive athlete with a love for the thrill of pushing himself to excel. He still competes in ski racin...
Oct 24, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 58
The Creativity Doctor, Daniel Cape, asks John three questions: Childhood influences Changing one thing in the world One object for the rest of your life. Be sure to connect with Daniel: Web - www.TheCreativityDoctor.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-cape-phd-4aa3291b/ 300+ Book Series - https://www.thecreativitydoctor.com/300-uses-series...
Oct 20, 2023•6 min•Season 4Ep. 57
Today, our guest is Daniel Cape. With his work in experiential education, outdoor adventures, leadership, and a Ph.D. in the psychology of creativity, he has become known as the Creativity Doctor. His new book, “300+ Uses for a Nalgene Bottle,” was released in August of 2023. We met through mutual friends in the experiential education world. I’ll let him tell us more about what he does and where he comes from. Web - www.TheCreativityDoctor.com LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-cape-p...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr•Season 4Ep. 56
Mike turns the tables on John and asks him three great questions: What is a current creative problem John is facing? Defining Fun Daily Habits to stay on course Connect with Mike: Web - https://www.mikebrennan.me/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-brennan-ad/ Make Fun A Habit - https://www.mikebrennan.me/books/pre-sale-make-fun-a-habit-book
Oct 12, 2023•13 min•Season 4Ep. 55
Today, we are talking with Mike Brennan, Author, Creative Consultant, and Communicator, telling stories on pages and stages integrating creativity, innovation, and productivity. He leads the Daily Creative Habit community on Facebook and hosts the Creative Chats podcast. Mike is the first guest to be on Living Life Juicy twice. I met Mike in 2009 at a conference called The Thing, where he was doing amazing live event sketching, where he captures the key moments and phrases in his unique visual s...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 54