Virtual School Assembly
150 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsVirtual School Assembly brings the assembly to you! These assemblies are created to inspire, entertain, and educate students learning from school or from home. Host and productivity speaker Tyler Christensen interviews Hollywood celebrities, professional athletes, Olympians, motivational speakers, and educators on issues and topics that are relevant, timely, and that matter to students.
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050 Season 1 Recap, Lessons learned at Virtual School Assembly
April 01, 2021 02:53 - 23 minutes - 7.91 MBTyler Christensen is a speaker, author, teacher, ultra-marathon runner, and the host of Virtual School Assembly. In this episode he goes over a few of the lessons he’s learned over season one of VSA by listening to the various guests and trying out their recommendations. The guest host for this episode is Natalie—Tyler’s wife (and hero).
049 Tyler Christensen - My story, who is the host of Virtual School Assembly
April 01, 2021 02:47 - 39 minutes - 12.4 MBTyler Christensen is a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and teacher. In this episode he has guests for earlier VSA episodes on to ask him about his story.
048 Khadevis Robinson - Developing the champions mindset
April 01, 2021 02:41 - 19 minutes - 6.58 MBKhadevis Robinson is a 2 time Olympian, and author, speaker, and the head cross country coach at Ohio State University. In this episode he shares ideas on how to develop a champions mindset.
047 James Van Hook - Reevaluating, retooling, and reloading
April 01, 2021 02:33 - 30 minutes - 9.94 MBJames Van Hook is a high school basketball coach and athletic director. In this episode he shares why he created the “Hoops on the Brain” YouTube channel and what he’s doing to teach basketball virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic.
046 Marcus Morrison - Getting outside your comfort zone
April 01, 2021 02:28 - 15 minutes - 5.53 MBMarcus Morrison has played professional basketball for 12 years in the United States, Japan, Chile, Israel, Iraq, Quatar, and Mexico. In this episode he shares his journey on-and-off the court and discusses how he’s been able to get outside his comfort zone.
045 Joyce Gioia - Staying happy and healthy during COVID
April 01, 2021 02:00 - 28 minutes - 9.2 MBJoyce Gioia is a professional speaker and best-selling author. In this episode she shares ways to stay happy and healthy from home during COVID-19.
044 Carolyn McGraw - Change your words, change your life
April 01, 2021 01:39 - 26 minutes - 8.79 MBCarolyn McGraw is a speaker, teen life coach, hypnotherapist, and the host of the television show Life on Purpose. In this episode she shares how we can change our life by changing our words.
043 Rob Ferre - First one on the dance floor
April 01, 2021 01:32 - 35 minutes - 11.3 MBRob Ferre is a game show host, emcee, DJ, and speaker. In this episode he explains why we should be the first one on the dance floor, how to connect with the right tribe or community, and what opportunities are in front of us right now.
042 David Stegall - Education, the great equalizer
April 01, 2021 01:28 - 36 minutes - 11.7 MBDr. David Stegall is the Deputy Superintendent of Innovation for the NC Department of Public Instruction. In this episode he goes through his own educational and career journeys and discusses how education is the great equalizer. He also shares lessons learned from COVID-19 and some of the positive changes that may come about because of the what has happened in education.
041 Rick Rando - Kickstarting confident leaders
April 01, 2021 00:26 - 32 minutes - 10.5 MBRick Rando is an author, keynote speaker, CEO, philanthropist, martial arts master, and leadership mentor. In this episode he teaches us how to level up and be confident leaders.
040 Raugi Yu - Who am I, The importance of curiosity
March 31, 2021 04:26 - 40 minutes - 12.7 MBRaugi Yu is an actor, director, instructor, and private acting coach. He is best known for as role as Dang in Disney XD’s Mr. Young. In this episode Raugi talks about the importance of curiosity and discovering who we are—on stage and in real life.
039 Adam Schnug - Reflection builds confidence
March 31, 2021 04:24 - 20 minutes - 7.09 MBAdam Schnug is a high school principal in Eastern Pennsylvania. In this episode he talks about reflection, recall, and recognition. He shares how self-reflection can build confidence and help students in handling unpredictable situations the crisis may still bring in the future.
038 Mark Pattison - Finding your summit and developing curiosity
March 31, 2021 04:21 - 28 minutes - 9.23 MBMark Pattison is a former NFL wide receiver, has started three multi-million dollar companies, and is currently on a quest to become the first NFL player to ever climb the Seven Summits. In this episode he shares his story and give direction on how we can find our next summit.
037 Christine Ravesi-Weinstein - 5 Strategies for managing anxiety
March 31, 2021 04:19 - 28 minutes - 9.15 MBChristine Ravesi-Weinstein is an Educational Leader, Mental Health Advocate, Co-founder of the non-profit organization Running from Anxiety, Speaker and Author of the new book "Anxious". In this episode she shares five strategies for managing anxiety.
036 Jeff Kubiak - One drop of kindness
March 31, 2021 04:15 - 19 minutes - 6.68 MBJeff Kubiak is a former world class swimmer and coach and current elementary school principal and children’s book author. In this episode he shares the message of one drop of kindness and how students right now can share kindness.
035 Tricia Brouk - The art of the big talk
March 31, 2021 04:13 - 21 minutes - 7.39 MBTricia Brouk is an international award winning director that has worked in theater, film and television. In addition to her work in the entertainment industry, she applies her expertise to the art of public speaking. In this episode she gives pointers for how to create and present big talks, as well as the need to share stories and how students can start working on their stories now.
034 Carolynn Morris - Work life balance is garbage
March 31, 2021 04:10 - 20 minutes - 6.95 MBCarolyn Morris is a Keynote Speaker, Communication Consultant, Workshop Guru, Life Coach, and Travel Connoisseur. In this episode Carolyn shares why work-life balance is garbage and why we should instead be seeking life harmonies. She provides some awesome tips for how to develop your passions and improve your communication.
033 Graciela Tiscareno-Sato - How military aviation found this immigrant
March 31, 2021 04:07 - 29 minutes - 9.47 MBAs the daughter of entrepreneurial Mexican immigrants, Graciela Tiscareño-Sato made her way from a small town in Colorado to UC-Berkeley as an Air Force ROTC scholarship cadet. After earning her degree she served 10 years in the Air Force as aircrew member and instructor navigator. Since then she has founded a company to publish award-winning literature to showcase positive contributions of Latino Americans in the USA.
032 Matthew Joseph - Moving from consumption to creation
March 31, 2021 03:54 - 20 minutes - 6.98 MBMatthew Joseph is the director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment in Leicester Public Schools. After 25 years in schools—including 11 as an elementary school principal—Dr. Joseph has a real feel for the current educational climate. In this episode Dr. Joseph talks about the need to think outside the box, embrace creativity, and empower student voice.
031 David Rendall - The freak factor
March 31, 2021 03:49 - 24 minutes - 8.23 MBDavid Rendall travels the world as a professional speaker. He was a leadership professor and stand-up comedian, has managed non-profits, written four books, and competes in ultramarathons and Ironman triathlons. In this episode he explains “The Freak Factor” and shares ideas about embracing uniqueness
030 Robert Lemon - Now is your time to make a difference
March 31, 2021 03:46 - 22 minutes - 7.59 MBDr. Robert Lemon is a professional speaker, author, and documentary film director. In this episode he explains why now if the best time to make a difference and how students can use this time to prepare for the future.
029 Leroy Allen - Student life engagement
March 31, 2021 03:43 - 18 minutes - 6.34 MBLeroy Allen is the CEO and founder of the Life Enhancement Consulting Group and Program Director of the Leadership and Student Life Engagement Program. In this episode of Virtual School Assembly he talks about student engagement and what students might do from home to be more engaged moving forward.
028 Rob Furman - The silver lining for education during COVID-19
March 31, 2021 03:40 - 22 minutes - 7.66 MBDr. Rob Furman is an elementary principal, author, drummer, TEDx and keynote speaker. In this episode he explores the future of education and the silver linings we’re seeing through this COVID pandemic.
027 David Flood - 3 Challenges for growth during COVID-19
March 31, 2021 03:33 - 21 minutes - 7.32 MBDavid Flood is a motivational speaker, a board member of KIDS Plus, a member of the drug and alcohol task force, a lector in his church parish, and a Hospice volunteer that visits with terminally ill patients. In this episode he challenges us to look on the inside, thank two adults, and never let someone eat alone.
026 Josh Elledge - How to save 500 a month on groceries
March 31, 2021 03:27 - 19 minutes - 6.84 MBJosh Elledge is a journalist, consumer and branding expert, podcast host, and entrepreneur. In this episode he breaks down how you can give yourself a $500 pay raise, simply by getting smarter about how you spend your money.
025 Natalie Christensen - A time for every season, four ways to reduce stress
March 31, 2021 03:22 - 31 minutes - 10.1 MBNatalie Christensen is an expert in human development and community education. She’s also a super mom and DIY extraordinaire. In this episode she share four ways of reducing stress and making COVID-19 pandemic a time you’ll want to remember.
024 Bradley Twynham - Living in the GAP
March 31, 2021 03:15 - 21 minutes - 7.38 MBIn this episode serial entrepreneur Brad Twynham tells how he lost his rock star lifestyle and the international technology companies he co-founded after he became a suspect in an FBI investigation. He stood his truth but still lost it all and had to start over. He teaches us how we can “live in the GAP” of ambiguity to move forward in this time of uncertainty and stand firmly in our truth.
023 Bob Brumm - Life don't owe you nothin
March 31, 2021 03:09 - 20 minutes - 7.04 MBBob Brumm is a speaker, author, and encouragement engineer. In this episode of VSA he talks about the greatness we have within us and how to accomplish great things.
022 Kelly Loudermilk - Being curious
March 31, 2021 03:01 - 26 minutes - 8.83 MBKelly Loudermilk is a Human Resources professional, small business owner, and mother of 2. In this episode she shares her journey with curiosity and how she now cultivates that curiosity in productive ways.
021 Daniel Knudsen - Storytelling and breaking into the film industry
March 31, 2021 02:55 - 21 minutes - 7.2 MBDaniel Knudsen is an actor, director, and film producer based in Detroit, Michigan. In this episode he discusses the roll of storytelling in film making and how kids can practice story telling right now.
020 Steve Donofrio - Getting REAL with your dreams
March 30, 2021 03:28 - 21 minutes - 7.29 MBSteve Donofrio is speaker, author, and trainer. In this episode he talks about getting REAL with your dreams by practicing proactive positivity.
019 Alena Norman - Bullying, Love them to excellence
March 30, 2021 03:23 - 20 minutes - 6.93 MBAlena Norman is a coach, mentor, author, intuitive artist, and speaker on energetic leadership. In this episode she tackles the issue of bullying by describing energetic leadership strategies.
018 Joe Battista - Pragmatic Passion
March 30, 2021 03:18 - 18 minutes - 6.34 MBJoe Battista is a professional speaker, success coach, and author and was the head coach of Penn State Ice Hockey for 19 seasons. In this episode he talks about how we can use “pragmatic passion” to find success.
017 Corey Seemiller - Anyone can lead
March 30, 2021 03:12 - 17 minutes - 6.18 MBDr. Corey Seemiller is an Associate Professor in Leadership Studies at Wright State University. An expert on both leadership and Generation Z, Dr. Seemiller shares here experiences with leadership in this VSA episode.
016 Brodie Sharpe - Exercise smarter
March 30, 2021 03:05 - 20 minutes - 7.02 MBBrodie Sharpe is physiotherapist and the owner of the Breakthrough Running Clinic. He is also the host of the Everyday Running Legends and The Run Smarter Podcasts. In this episode he answers questions about getting started with new physical activities, how to avoid injury, and what the role of a physiotherapist is in training and exercise.
015 Katie Nall - Emotional Freedom Technique
March 30, 2021 02:58 - 25 minutes - 8.39 MBKatie Nall, Ph.D., is a mathematician, a TEDx speaker, and an Advanced Certified Practitioner in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) with additional training in trauma and quantum EFT. In this episode she teaches how to use EFT to reduce anxiety and stress.
014 Junaid Ahmed - It's time to start a new hobby
March 30, 2021 02:51 - 20 minutes - 6.95 MBJunaid Ahmed is a UX designer turned podcaster in order to pursue the passion of documenting his hobbies. In this episode he discusses why now is the best time to try new things and gives strategies for success in starting a new hobby.
013 Mark Black - Live today by choosing to do hard things
March 30, 2021 02:40 - 28 minutes - 9.28 MBMark Black is a Heart and Double-Lung Transplant Recipient – turned – 4- Time Marathon Runner. A resilience expert, coach, and author, Mark helps people “Thrive in Challenging Times.” His programs provide the tools to transform your adversity into your advantage. Mark is going to talk to us about choosing to do difficult things
012 Benji Hadfield - Finding happiness in adversity
March 30, 2021 02:29 - 52 minutes - 16 MBBenji Hadfield is a dentist and a photographer in North Pole Alaska. In this episode Benji Hadfield shares his incredible story of finding happiness in adversity. Benji is a dentist, podcaster, photographer and family man living in North Pole (Alaska). He shares his journey in starting a dental practice and their families struggle to have children.
011 Joshua Quezada - Doing hard things
March 30, 2021 02:19 - 23 minutes - 7.9 MBJosh “Juice” Quezada is a European football star, holding the distinction of being the only player to rush for 1,000 yards for a season for different teams (and he did it four times for four different teams). In addition to being a football star and world traveler, he is also a coach, a substitute teacher, and a yoga and fitness instructor… and he has amazing hair. In this episode of VSA Juice tells us about his journey to European football and then back to the states to become a football...
010 Brandon LaBella - Beautiful Challenges
March 13, 2021 09:30 - 30 minutes - 9.89 MBBrandon LaBella is a teacher, author, world traveler, adventurer, and world-record holder. He was born with severe allergies but with a positive attitude and strong work ethic has been able to overcome obstacles and achieve greatness.
009 Janice Litvin - Preparing for a World of Change
March 13, 2021 09:00 - 24 minutes - 6.99 MBIn this episode of Virtual School Assembly recruiter and speaker Janice Litvin talks about how to prepare for an uncertain and changing world.
008 Khalil Sikander - Building Dignity
March 13, 2021 08:30 - 19 minutes - 6.84 MBKhalil Sikander is a teacher, basketball coach, and speaker. In this episode he shares his life experience in gaining dignity and building dignity in others. He shares ideas for how to speak up when you are being discriminated against or being treated unfairly.
007 Dayo Akins - Push Past Fear
March 13, 2021 08:00 - 16 minutes - 5.79 MBDayo “Dman” Akins is a YouTuber, musical artist, and motivation speaker. His YouTube channel—Dayo D-Man NGNS (for no grinding, no shining)--features a Motivational Monday as well as several music videos which were created to inspire and uplift. Today he share a message about fear.
006 Kevin Black - Servant Leadership and Showing Up
March 13, 2021 07:30 - 21 minutes - 7.21 MBIn this episode wrestling coach Kevin Black talks about showing up, not quitting, and engaging in servant leadership. He also shares what he's doing to be healthy and sane while at home with his family during COVID-19.
005 Sage Brocklebank - Share the Humanity
March 13, 2021 07:00 - 18 minutes - 6.45 MBIn this episode actor Sage Brocklebank (Buzz McNabb on Psych) gives us ideas for how we can share the humanity, find opportunities to uplift others, and take positive action.
004 Kyle Collinsworth - Micro Movements and Mindset
March 13, 2021 06:30 - 17 minutes - 6.11 MBKyle Collinsworth is the NCAA record holder for triple doubles, and has played in the NBA for the Dallas Mavericks, and in the G-League for Dallas, Toronto, and Utah. He also inspires others to be healthy on social media. In this episode Kyle shares ideas for how we can stay healthy at home and keep a positive mindset.
003 Justine Siegal - Pursue What You Love
March 13, 2021 06:00 - 19 minutes - 6.84 MBIn this episode of Virtual School Assembly we meet Dr. Justine Siegal, the first woman to coach in Major League Baseball. She shares her story of overcoming stereotypes and prejudice to pursue her passion and break barriers.
002 Curtis Zimmerman - The Magic of Leadership
March 13, 2021 05:30 - 17 minutes - 6.14 MBIn this episode we sit down with magician, author, and motivational speaker Curtis Zimmerman. He shows us a little magic, teaches us a little about the entertainment industry, the magic of leadership and living life at performance level; and explains why especially now we should be showing up and giving back.
001 Judson Laipply - The Struggle Bus
March 13, 2021 05:00 - 29 minutes - 9.43 MBJudson Laipply has been speaking for over 20 years to a wide range of audiences. He’s been seen on the Today Show, Ellen, Tosh.O, Oprah, and more. He is the world’s first YouTube Celebrity having had to first viral video with his finale “The Evolution of Dance”. He lives in the Cleveland Ohio area. You can learn more about him at www.judsonlaipply.com. In this episode of Virtual School Assembly Laipply talks about "The Struggle Bus Theory", sharing strategies for how to grow and evolve in ti...