LevelUP Coaching with Mel Capers
29 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -This podcast features Mel Capers, a certified coach, speaker and trainer who provides coaching tips and recommendations for guests who want to Level Up their abilities as they proceed on their personal and professional development journeys.
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Keeping Communications Simple - Eps 7
November 19, 2022 16:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, we learn what it takes to communicate effectively by asking simple questions. What are simple questions? Well, simple questions are those that quickly get to the point and are unambiguous. We share great examples of simple questions in this episode and provide tips that will help you become a better communicator. You can learn more about becoming a better communicator by joining the CBV LevelUp Community.
Initial Steps to Transitioning to Entrepreneurship - Eps 6
September 10, 2021 23:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIn this episode, we take time to talk about steps people should consider when starting their new business ventures. We break down a few of the initial steps in starting your company and invite listeners to join the CBV LevelUp Community to learn more on the details of developing their company's structure and scheduling a launch date where you be doing business with customers.
Facilitating "Difficult Discussions" in DE&I, Part 2 - Eps 5
August 20, 2021 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this episode, we take a deeper dive on our topic of Facilitating "Difficult Discussions" in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). The episode highlights techniques facilitators should use during DE&I training dialogue, and takes into consideration specific actions facilitators should consider when helping with the flow of DE&I discussions. You can learn more about these techniques for facilitators by signing up for our webinar at https://cbvservices.com/webinars.
Facilitating "Difficult Discussions" in DE&I - Eps 4
August 06, 2021 02:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode, we give you a preview of one of our webinar series topics: Facilitating "Difficult Discussions" in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I). The episode gives an overview of techniques a facilitator should use to minimize disruptions that can evolve from difficult discussions by participants of a DE&I training dialogue. You can learn more on these techniques by signing up for our webinar. Please check out our webinar series on our website at https://cbvservices.com/webinars.
Developing a Diversity and Inclusion Training Package - Eps 3
July 28, 2021 20:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBIn this episode, we learn how CBV Services partners with organizations to get to the next level of excellence through a workshop training package developed specifically for the client. To find out more information, please visit our website at https://cbvservices.com/home. You'll be the next in line to level up your organization.
CBV LevelUP Coaching - 3 Tips to Speaking Before an Audience, Eps 2
July 03, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThis episode comes from a CBV Services Webinar Series focusing on tips to becoming a better speaker. Those tips can be used as the foundation for anyone who would like to improve their abilities to speak before an audience...be it of 5, 50 or 500 people. This topic is timely as many people are working from home and may have to give a presentation virtually. If you would like more information on this topic, you can CONNECT with CBV Services by visiting our website at https://cbvservices.com/h...
LevelUP Coaching With Mel Capers
January 13, 2021 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.6 MBThis is the first episode of the Capers Business Ventures LevelUP Coaching podcast where we talk about coaching practices and tips that might help our listeners level up a notch to wherever they're trying to get to in their professional and personal life. We be bringing on guests who will share some of their expertise, tips and practices to help our audience LevelUP. This podcast is a venue where we use your professional and personal development challenges as discussion points, then have exp...
Meet Reverend Jumanne Bradford, A Certified Coach, Teacher and Trainer
November 14, 2020 19:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, we CONNECT with the Reverend Jumanne Bradford. He is a certified John Maxwell coach, teacher, trainer and speaker. He's been doing great things in the Maryland, Washington DC and Virginia area having learned from a very early age that his calling was to be a mentor, tutor and leader of youth. He started writing books, started his own nonprofit organization and created a for-profit business centered around education. In Reverend Jumanne Bradford's own words, "...if it do...
2020 Elections is Over - Now What?
November 06, 2020 01:00 - 21 minutes - 14.9 MBThis episode recognizes that the election is finally over! The final count to the 270 mark is upon us, and yes the election is over...hopefully. Soon we'll get to see how the world is going to change between now and January 20, 2021. We're either going to be a more sane country or one full of insane people. Needless to say, there are many people talking about the future impact of the election. We also have quite a bit of discussions on what people are thinking tomorrow will look like....
The 2020 Vote - Been Waiting Since 2016!
October 30, 2020 03:00 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MBThis episode is the big announcement. IT'S TIME TO VOTE!!! By this time next week we will know the path to the future of America with the result of the Presidential Election. Questions will be answered as to the direction our country will be going for the next four years. But we should all remain vigilant since there is talk about disturbances at the voting polls and the current incumbent in the White House contesting the outcome if election results are not in his favor. It's almost incred...
Living Your Bucket List Today
October 23, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBThis episode takes a look at how we should live our bucket lists everyday. Melvin shares his bucket list items by playing some of his copyrighted music (which he intends to play once he gets booked on a big concert hall stage). He also showed his comedic side by doing a terrible rendition of Stevie Wonder wishing everyone happy holidays. Unfortunately, he didn't seem to know which holiday it was. It's all in fun though!!! We need it to get our minds off of politics for a moment. Bottom l...
RnM's Public Service Announcement...VOTE
October 16, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThis episode has three significant voices from the Democrat party: Former President Barack Obama, Senator Kamala Harris, and Former Vice President Joe Biden. Each speaks on the importance of the American people voting in November 2020. President Obama's recording comes from segments of the Pod Save America podcast with Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor. Senator Harris' recording comes from segments of The Rachel Maddow Show which was aired on MSNBC on October 14, 2020. The final recording seg...
Flying Around the Vice Presidential Debate
October 09, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, we sit down with a couple of millennials who will give their views on the Vice Presidential Debate conducted on October 7, 2020. Obviously, there were many claims, counter claims, and rhetoric from both candidates. But the night was stolen when Pence decided to tell a string of lies. So much so, he had the crown and symbol of what the Trump administration has been giving the American people over the last four years. That symbol was the "fly" that landed on Pence's white hair...
Rescoping the Presidential Debate and Then Kanye
October 02, 2020 00:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThis episode is a comedic view of a very serious subject. After seeing the pathetic debacle of the first presidential debate, we thought everyone needed a deep-belly laugh while enjoying sounds of a made up Trump-West debate. Snippets from SNL's cold opening helped give this episode life. We hope you get tons of laughs from this made up Trump-West debate; to a point where it should frighten you. Frighten you because we're talking about a presidential race with a television performer and a r...
How To Be A Day Trader
September 26, 2020 22:00 - 30 minutes - 21.1 MBThis episode is a conversation about the ins and outs of day trading the U.S. stock market. Mr Tony Middleton is a day trading expert who took the time to sit with us and share his insights on how to create and sustain a business livelihood through the market. Tony has been a day trader for nine years and now is with a company that teaches students how to prepare and execute trades as a day trader.
A Monologue on the 2020 National Election
September 18, 2020 02:00 - 24 minutes - 16.8 MBThis episode is a monologue by the host on the importance of the 2020 National Election. It is extremely important (almost life or death important) all registered citizens vote this election on November 4, 2020. There is so much at stake with the next administration to include the make up of the Supreme Court which may have immediate impact on many of America's social programs. So this election is more than electing a candidate based on whether you do or don't like each party's nominee. I...
A Teacher's Perspective on Returning to School in 2020
September 12, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBThis episode highlights the love and compassion teachers have for their students. Ms Jessica Armstrong is an elementary school teacher in Orange County Public Schools in Orlando Florida. Her story starts with Teach for America and it still continues today. Teachers like Ms Armstrong should be paid what they are worth....millions! Hear her talk about how she loves her "babies" so much that it wouldn't matter what she is paid. She'll still be their teacher. Her soul is what parents need these...
America Must Vote in 2020
September 03, 2020 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBThis episode highlights the importance of the vote in the 2020. The chaos Americans have dealt with during the COVID-19 pandemic, the increase in unemployment and the multiple protests around the country gives all citizen reason to VOTE this November. Americans have (and should) use every opportunity to vote either by mail-in ballots or at the polls on election day.
Travel Planning During a Pandemic
August 27, 2020 20:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBIn this episode, we take a look at how the travel industry has been hampered by the pandemic of 2020. Our guest is a travel agent who will share some tips and secrets of planning for travel while the world deals with COVID-19. We should all be "ears down to the ground" for this episode because we ALL want to go somewhere.....soon!!!!
Millennials Leading America
August 21, 2020 16:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, we get enlightened by a star millennial destined to be a significant force in America. Buckle up and get ready for the ride of your life as we follow the journey of our dynamic guest from Winston-Salem, North Carolina!
A Toastmaster's Secrets to Speaking Before an Audience
August 13, 2020 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.8 MBIn today's episode, we visit with a president of a local Toastmaster's club and learn some of her secrets to speaking before an audience. After listening to our guest, it's clearly obvious. Great benefits are waiting for you once you join a Toastmaster's club! So don't hesitate, become great...sign up with your local club and master the art of speaking before an audience.
Return of Sports During a Pandemic
August 06, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 20 MBIn this episode, we take a look at the return of American sports during the COVID-19 pandemic. How will professional sports adjust to the coronavirus? Will sporting events allow fans? Will players be required to social distance? And what will happen if an entire team becomes overwhelmed with positive outbreaks? Here is a more important question. What about college sports? What happens to the young people who only want to showcase their talents so they can get to the professional level? Muc...
High School Memories and Relationship Commitments
July 31, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBThis episode reflects on our high school days and how that time molded us into becoming who we are today. Our evolution is truly based on our value system and how we commit to circumstances in our lives based on relationships, family, faith and friends. Who we are today started when we committed to our future starting way back in high school. Let's Chat & Chew about it!
America! Have We Lost You?
July 23, 2020 06:00 - 29 minutes - 20.2 MBIn this episode, we look at America and how it has sunken to a place of embarrassment. The manner in which today's government is treating its citizens is tearing the fabric of our society. We should always remember and never forget our country was built on protest and it is our God given right to express our freedoms through protest. Let us never forget the words of the late Congressman John Lewis.... We should always be willing to make "GOOD TROUBLE" for what is right for all Americans.
Preparing for Students to Return to School During a Pandemic
July 16, 2020 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBThis episode addresses concerns education professionals have with returning students to school during COVID-19. Dr Donna Huger, director of school counseling at a high school located in South Carolina, spent time on today's Chat & Chew to discuss her school's plans to return students to the classroom in Fall 2020. Of course, this comes weeks after graduating a class in Spring 2020.
What's Mine Is Yours...REALLY?
July 09, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBWhat could possible happen if you or your mate "hits the lottery" tomorrow? Will the winnings be for both of you, or.......? Well, this episode takes a look at what might happen if one of you hits the lottery and cashes in! Ohhhh boy......here we go......
Dad Do You Remember When?
July 02, 2020 14:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBToday's episode is a Father's Day treat. It's a poignant time reminiscing when my three daughters (now grown adults) celebrated me when they were little girls. Funny how a parent remembers everything whereas they barely remember bringing me breakfast in bed.
COVID19 Workouts
June 25, 2020 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBHow do people stay fit during the COVID-19 pandemic? What workouts do they do? In this episode, we learn answers to these questions from two baby boomers and two millennials.
America! I Can't Breathe
June 16, 2020 01:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBEpisode 01 of RnM's CHAT n CHEW takes a close look at the Black Lives Matter movement spurred on by the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020 in Minneapolis MN. We discuss instances of when black Americans lost their lives at the hands of the police. One very powerful chant coming from protests around the country is "DEFUND THE POLICE" which we discussed in this episode. What does it mean? How would it work? What would be results of it? Does it really matter? Will it address the focus that B...