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Building Inclusive Solutions in the Workplace

Learnings and Missteps - June 06, 2024 14:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Ever wondered why your brilliant ideas often fall flat? Transform your approach by understanding the "Humanize, Optimize, Scale" framework, where we emphasize empathy and community-building to tackle real-world problems. By observing and interviewing those directly affected, particularly in the ...

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Toasters, Desk Chairs and Socrates w/ Ty Branaman

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 06, 2024 11:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
In this insightful episode of the HVAC School Podcast, Ty Branaman, an exceptional educator and trainer, shares his unique approach to making learning not just effective but also engaging and memorable. He delves into the art of connecting with students, unlocking their curiosity, and fostering...

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What does the future hold for tutoring on a national scale?

Inside Your Ed - June 05, 2024 05:00 - 32 minutes
Since the National Tutoring Programme, or NTP, was launched in 2020 to help combat the effects of the pandemic on children’s academic progress, it has provided 5 million tutoring courses to pupils of various ages at a cost of over £1 billion.  However, these figures will not be increasing much ...

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Rack Refrigeration Class Part 1

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - June 04, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
This podcast episode is Part 1 of a Kalos class on rack refrigeration given by Matthew Taylor. This first segment focuses on the basic refrigerant circuit and oil management of a parallel rack system, common in market refrigeration. Parallel racks follow the same general process as any other c...

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143 | Mark Paulsen & Dylon Koch | Why HYDRATION is so VITAL for UTILITY workers

Powerline Podcast - May 30, 2024 15:34 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratings
143 | Mark Paulsen & Dylon Koch | Why HYDRATION is so VITAL for UTILITY workers You can’t afford not to listen to this episode because it might cost your life. There is a rise in incidents caused by dehydration and heat-related illness within the power utility industry. So I brought on the sho...

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What is Standard 310? w/ Eric Kaiser & Chris Hughes

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - May 30, 2024 11:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
Standard 310 is a technical workflow created by ACCA, ResNet, and ANSI for grading the installation of HVAC systems, typically in new home construction. It plays a crucial role in obtaining Energy Star certification, which can qualify homeowners for tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act....

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Aligning Money, Spirit, and Purpose for a Balanced Life with Rebecca Davison

Learnings and Missteps - May 30, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
What happens when you trust your intuition and break free from the comfort of routine? Join us as Rebecca Davison, the dynamic founder of the Intuitive Life Academy and host of the Intuitive Abundance Podcast, shares her transformative journey. From an early rebellious spirit to discovering her ...

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Q&A - Kitchen Exhaust and Makeup Air - Short #197

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - May 28, 2024 11:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
In this short Q&A podcast episode, Bryan answers Gunther's question about kitchen exhaust and makeup air. Gunther asked if there were any studies that showed that makeup air should come very close to the hood to avoid infiltration. He also asked how to educate others who push back against the id...


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Ep. 75, Risk of Opioids in the Workplace

Construction Employers Podcast - May 24, 2024 15:00 - 37 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Opioids impact both the overall mental health and wellbeing of the workforce as well as company performance. The construction industry has been adversely impacted by the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis. Today we sat down with Cal Beyer from SAFE Projects to discuss this topic, resources available...

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Ep. 74, Max Hayes High School Construction Program

Construction Employers Podcast - May 24, 2024 14:00 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
On this episode, special guest host Jayson Richardson sat down with Keith Laschinger and AC Fenderson from Cleveland Builds and Jim Mulgrew from Max Hayes High School to discuss the connection between the construction program at Max Hayes High School and Cleveland Builds. 

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Growing from Massive Setbacks with John St. Pierre

Learnings and Missteps - May 24, 2024 01:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Imagine scaling a company to dizzying heights, only to be shown the door - that's the rollercoaster tale of John St. Pierre, my guest this week, whose story of patient ambition serves as a masterclass in entrepreneurial resilience. We explore the pivotal moments of John's $100 million journey, w...

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Beyond the Hamster Wheel: Rethinking High School and College with Nat Greene

High School Hamster Wheel - May 23, 2024 15:49 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
In this episode, I am thrilled to welcome Nat Greene to the podcast. Nat has accelerated the careers of hundreds of professionals of all ages as a consultant, coach, and business leader. Today, we'll be diving into some thought-provoking topics around education, including why the current system i...

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142 | Wayne Pickard | What does LINE WORK look like in CANADA

Powerline Podcast - May 23, 2024 15:33 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratings
Wayne has been a lineman in Canada for years. He’s seen the ups and downs of the industry north of the 49th parallel and is here to talk about it. Wayne’s experience spans a wide range including major storm response, energized barehand, and leading as a foreman. There is a ton of value in this e...

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Duct Leaks - Measuring, Preventing & Repairing w/ Sam Myers

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - May 23, 2024 11:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
This episode featured Bryan Orr interviewing Sam Myers, the building science consultant at Retrotec. Retrotec manufactures products like blower doors and duct testers for measuring air tightness and leakage in buildings. Sam discussed his role at Retrotec, which involves training contractors o...

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20 years on - is it time to revisit the '14-19 Diplomas'?

Inside Your Ed - May 22, 2024 05:00 - 28 minutes
On the 16th of May, EDSK published a new report called ‘Evolution and revolution’, in which we set out a 10-year plan for reforming primary and secondary education in England. Our plan included, among other things, a Baccalaureate for all 14 to 18-year-olds that would bring academic, applied a...

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Q&A - RTU Tips - Short #196

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - May 21, 2024 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
In this short Q&A podcast episode, Bryan answers Jeremy's question about checking the charge on rooftop units, and he gives some RTU tips. Rooftop units often come in sets, so you can use a thermal camera to look at all of the RTUs and compare them. A thermal imaging camera may even show you w...

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Spring 2024 (The Gospel of John): Week 7

Emergence Discipleship Podcast - May 20, 2024 19:57 - 1 hour
Kristin's farewell episode. Doug and Kristin raise their sodium levels to dangerous new heights at the end. Find out how!!

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141 | Lineman | Alex Wakeland | How TECH will transform the LINE TRADE

Powerline Podcast - May 16, 2024 15:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 238 ratings
16 year old Alex would never have guessed he would not only be a lineman but also be good at it an love it. He was a gamer who loved computers. Now he's been putting that energy and love of tech towards innovations in the line trade. You're going to want to hear what he has to say about AI, new ...

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Mastering Long-Term Success in Business and Personal Relationships

Learnings and Missteps - May 16, 2024 12:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
Navigating the balance between immediate satisfaction and long-term gain can be like threading a needle—delicate, precise, and often frustrating. Let me, Jesse, share with you my journey of 'pumping the brakes' on that instinct for quick results, an endeavor that's not just been a personal battl...

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Practical Loads, Ducts and Sales w/ Brynn Cooksey

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - May 16, 2024 11:00 - 39 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
This episode features an insightful conversation with Brynn Cooksey, an experienced HVAC contractor and trainer from Southeast Michigan. Brynn shares his expertise in conducting proper load calculations, sizing the equipment correctly, improving duct design, and addressing common issues contract...

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Q&A - Starting an Internal Training Program - Short #195

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - May 14, 2024 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
In this short Q&A episode, Bryan answers podcast listener Cooper's question about starting an internal training program. Eugene Silberstein has been on the podcast before to offer his perspective on this topic, which you can listen to HERE.  Bryan recommends a combination approach: instructor...

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S5E9 Best Mixed CD For Your High School Crush

Drafted - May 14, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour
Preston and Daniel are joined by Paige 6ixx to select the best 2000s songs to put on a mixed CD for your high school crush. Which musical attempt at wooing would you most like to have received in high school? Vote for the winner of the draft here:  https://forms.gle/FpERgXN4indXkf5B6 Buy Dr...


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The Orchestra of Surgical Nursing Care

Plugged In To Nursing - May 13, 2024 05:17 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 11 ratings
Norton Healthcare’s Plugged in to Nursing is the podcast that celebrates and informs the profession of nursing.   Episode 35: The Orchestra of Surgical Nursing Care Summary: In May’s episode of Plugged In To Nursing, hear Kirsten McCoy Dietrich, RN, and Jessica Massouda, MSN, RN, CCRN, CP...

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Bryan Orr - Humility in Thought Leadership

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - May 09, 2024 11:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
This podcast episode is Bryan Orr's presentation at the 6th Annual HVACR Training Symposium: "Humility in Thought Leadership." Bryan reflects on his own journey as a trades educator, business owner, husband, and father, sharing personal anecdotes and insights that resonate with anyone in a posit...

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Navigating a Challenging Job Market with Jeanetta Warren

High School Hamster Wheel - May 09, 2024 07:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 43 ratings
Today we are diving deep into the essential conversations about finding career success in today’s job market. In this episode, I am thrilled to welcome Jeanetta Warren, founder and CEO of JW Professional Writing Services, and the president-elect of the New Jersey Career Development Association. J...

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Transforming Adversity into Triumph: Rocio Luna's Journey of Resilience and Empowerment

Learnings and Missteps - May 09, 2024 01:00 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 6 ratings
When Rocio Luna speaks about EMRs and the potential to transform companies' financial landscapes, you can't help but lean in closer. Recently hailed as one of the top 35 under 35 by Rice Professionals, she brings not just her acclaimed expertise in lowering Experience Modification Rates but also...

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Do we all agree on what 'fairness' means in education?

Inside Your Ed - May 08, 2024 05:00 - 34 minutes
Despite the endless debates and disagreements in education policy, there are some things that we can all agree on, such as the need for a fair education system.  However, a new report suggests that while we may agree on the need for a fair education system, we may well disagree on what fairnes...

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Q&A - Tech to Service Manager Tips - Short #194

HVAC School - For Techs, By Techs - May 07, 2024 11:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 943 ratings
This short podcast is a Q&A based on a question submitted to us by Andy Holt. Bryan gives some tips on how to go from service tech to service manager. Service managers may have better pay, but they also have different sources of stress than service technicians, and not all service tech skills wi...