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David Bott: Flourishing and humans at their best

False Summits - October 14, 2020 09:00 - 44 minutes
Joining in this episode is David Bott, the Associate Director of the Institute of Positive Education, based at Geelong Grammar School. With a background in psychology and a thirst for challenge that has taken him to work in 3 different countries, David brings passion and insight to our convers...

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Personal Missions: Case study and discussion

False Summits - September 25, 2020 01:00 - 28 minutes
In this episode, I'm unpacking what it means to live a personal mission in life, career and weaving in between. Joining in this show are some voicemails from listeners with experience in virtuous leadership and youth development. We sift through some of the grandiose language around mission, s...

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Tash Rallios: are leaders born or made?

False Summits - August 15, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes
Interviewing Tash Rallios, founder of the startup Teambition Australia, which unleashes the ambition in young Australians through career workshops, advice and media. Tash focuses on giving back to the young people of today, helping them develop the enterprising skills, leadership and resilience ...

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Dreams and failures: a personal journey

False Summits - July 11, 2020 00:00 - 40 minutes
To start a colony on the moon with an intelligent cockatoo? Why not dream big. To navigate away from failure to attain a new job? Let's build resilience. In this episode, I share some dreams from childhood, as well as current aspirations, and the failures and flexible learnings along the way....

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Lisa Tran: Persistence and letting go

False Summits - June 13, 2020 05:00 - 28 minutes
This episode we're joined by Lisa Tran from Lisa's Study Guides: the "ultimate" destination for VCE English resources and tutoring. Lisa is an educator and entrepreneur, and host of active and popular YouTube channels that help thousands of people study better and more healthily. We chat about...

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Bridget Vincent: Humanities skills for fluidity and possibility

False Summits - May 18, 2020 05:00 - 41 minutes
Does the idea of having meaningful work actually become a form of pressure, and how do we navigate this? How do we make decisions when we’re faced with many options or passions? What value does a humanities education have for the development of self, society and career? Should you just go stud...

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Dr Bridget Vincent: Humanities skills for fluidity and possibility

False Summits - May 18, 2020 05:00 - 43 minutes
Does the idea of having meaningful work actually become a form of pressure, and how do we navigate this? How do we make decisions when we’re faced with many options or passions? What value does a humanities education have for the development of self, society and career? Should you just go stud...

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Skill vs. passion in the search for fulfilling work

False Summits - March 15, 2020 03:00 - 29 minutes
Ever been told "find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life"? Is this really true? I’ve recently been thinking a lot about this idea that skill is more important than passion when it comes to making decisions about your career. Can it be that simple? This episode will take the...

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Skill vs. passion in the search for fulfilling work

False Summits - March 15, 2020 03:00 - 29 minutes
Ever been told "find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life"? Is this really true? I’ve recently been thinking a lot about this idea that skill is more important than passion when it comes to making decisions about your career. Can it be that simple? This episode will take the...

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Getting good grades as a college student and the fear of being average

SheRocks@College The Podcast - February 27, 2020 20:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Feeling like you’re not good enough because you’re not a straight-A student? Well, I’m a firm believer in C’s getting degrees – and that average grades are more than good enough! Let’s have a powerful, transformational (and HONEST) discussion all about grades in college!  What we talk about in ...

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How to Change Your Study Habits

SheRocks@College The Podcast - February 27, 2020 20:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
What if you could change your study habits and effortlessly achieve your goals this semester? On this episode of SheRocks@College LIVE, I’ll be walking you through my step-by-step method to change your study habits to ones that stick and transform your college experience! What we talk about in ...

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How To Decide Which Study Plan To Follow in College

SheRocks@College The Podcast - February 27, 2020 20:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
You know how you always wonder, “what do I need to do to study for this exam and when do I need to do it?” We’re going to solve that question once and for all because I’m going to help you decide which study plan to follow in college. Whether you’re taking Art History, BioChem or Spanish, by th...

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How To Balance College and A Relationship

SheRocks@College The Podcast - February 27, 2020 20:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Feeling like you’re not good enough because you’re not a straight A student? Like there’s no space for the YOU outside of the textbooks, lectures, and note-taking? Do you struggle to maintain relationships or have enough space for yourself, outside of your academic career? You’re not alone with ...

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Not Smart Enough For College

SheRocks@College The Podcast - February 27, 2020 20:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Ever felt not smart enough for college? What if you could change that belief and transform your college experience? If you’re looking at your life right now and your whole world is consumed in feelings and thoughts of “I’m not smart enough, productive enough, good enough” tune into Episode 1 of ...

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The Power of Making Decisions Ahead of Time as a College Student

SheRocks@College The Podcast - February 17, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
On this episode of SheRocks@College The Podcast, we’re talking about the power of making decisions ahead of time as a college student and how it will transform your self-confidence, goals and your life. Making decisions (and sticking to them) is all about commitment to yourself, confidence in yo...

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Learning by overcoming challenges: a neurological and literary perspective

False Summits - February 15, 2020 06:00 - 30 minutes
Drawing on some of my own challenges and learning in education, I explore why we learn well through tackling problems. I address this question from both a neurological and a literary perspective and surprise myself a little along the way. This episode is for anyone interested in how we learn an...

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Jai Villagonzalo: cultivating confidence and community

False Summits - February 15, 2020 06:00 - 26 minutes
In this episode, I interview Jai Villagonzalo, founder of The Salsa Foundation, on how to cultivate confidence and build community. Jai is a teacher, learner, businessman, family man and he has "the most fun job ever." False Summits explores the how and the why of overcoming challenges, and usi...

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Pre-launch clips

False Summits - January 26, 2020 02:00 - 2 minutes
Hey team I've compiled a few little clips here of what's to come on the podcast. Excited to have you on board! Main themes I cover with my guest Jai from The Salsa Foundation include confidence and learning, while my episode will focus on overcoming challenges from neurological and literary per...

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False Summits Trailer: Let's climb together

False Summits - January 25, 2020 01:00 - 7 minutes
What do your uncle, your dreamy best friend and your high school careers teacher have in common?  In answering this question, we'll get a taste of what the False Summits podcast is about. Hint: the following may play a part.  Tips for late high-schoolers, millennials and the young-at-heart loo...

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Trailer: Let's climb together

False Summits - January 25, 2020 01:00 - 7 minutes
What do your uncle, your dreamy best friend and your high school careers teacher have in common?  In answering this question, we'll get a taste of what the False Summits podcast is about. Hint: the following may play a part.  Tips for late high-schoolers, millennials and the young-at-heart loo...

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Learn THIS Skill and You'll Become More Competent!

Teacher Ryan - January 18, 2020 03:00 - 11 minutes
We tend to focus too much on our ACTIVE skills (offense) - instead of working on REACTIVE skills (defense) as well. Many of us focus too much on our actions instead of focusing on how to react to other people's actions. Most competent athletes have cracked the code of the art of REACTIVE skills ...

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This SKILL Will Set Your FREE.

Teacher Ryan - January 14, 2020 08:00 - 7 minutes
Learn to train the mind to uncover the “core” (central ideas/points) of an issue and to identify any “noncore” matters (the details that supplement the main ideas/points) that may exist; this strategy will allow you to easily understand and solve even the trickiest of questions.

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Be EMOTIONLESS and Become a Better Student!

Teacher Ryan - January 14, 2020 08:00 - 5 minutes
The best students are EMOTIONLESS. They know when and how to separate the NEEDS from WANTS. Those who can control their feelings are often better at executing important tasks. Learn how to manage your emotions and perform better at school. 

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How to Use FEAR in Your Absolute Favor!

Ryan CHOICE - January 08, 2020 23:00 - 13 minutes
We are constantly confronted with fear, and often, we either take flight (run away) or shut down. But what if I told you that FEAR is our most beneficial motivator? Think about it; FEAR gets us going, FEAR gets us up and moving. Instead of shutting down, use FEAR to your favor! Make it work for ...

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How to Use NEGATIVE EMOTIONS and Turn Them into GOLD - the "Bad Neighbors" Theory.

Ryan CHOICE - January 08, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes
A year ago, bad neighbors moved it... they wreaked havoc by throwing late-night parties, running their clandestine business operations (of who knows what), and even trash-talking about other neighbors, turning all of us against each other. Every morning, they would start yelling at each other, a...

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SUPERCHARGE Your Brain: How to Become a Better Learner!

Ryan CHOICE - January 07, 2020 19:00 - 10 minutes
Learning is NOT about passively absorbing information - instead, it is about QUESTIONING everything! Most people think that studying has to do with analysis and comprehension. What they don't understand is that 50% of learning comes from proactively ASKING questions! The best students I have see...

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How Indecision Affects Your Studying

SheRocks@College The Podcast - January 04, 2020 19:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
If you’re finding it hard to pick a major, a note-taking method or even decide whether to attend class or not, you’re struggling with indecision. Indecision unconsciously holds you back from living your best life and even causes you to self-sabotage your success. In this episode of SheRocks@Coll...

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How To Make Succeeding In College Inevitable

SheRocks@College The Podcast - January 04, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Feeling stuck and confused on what to focus on to achieve your goals this semester? Tonight we’re breaking down how to make succeeding in college inevitable. It always surprises me when students refrain from setting goals because they don’t want to disappoint themselves if they don’t hit them. ...

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10 Habits of Highly Successful College Women

SheRocks@College The Podcast - January 04, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Some college women seem to have it all together. They earn awesome grades, they’re working full time, maintaining relationships, saving money and living their best lives. If you want to become one of these college students this semester, start by adopting these 10 habits of highly successful col...

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Should You Change Your Major In College

SheRocks@College The Podcast - November 12, 2019 12:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratings
Are you thinking about changing your major because it feels too hard? On Tonight’s show I’m going to give you some things to think about before you make your final decision to throw in the towel. Sign up for the Your Best Semester Yet 5 Day Challenge:  http://bit.ly/BestSemesterYet