Chess4Life Spotlight

Elliott Neff

The Chess4Life Spotlight shines the spotlight on how the game of chess is positively impacting people & communities around the world. Join me as we discover amazing people doing amazing things, with this common theme. Be sure to subscribe to not miss any of these fascinating stories!

  1. 10/01/2024

    27 | Building Social Skill At Chess Tournaments With Lior Caspi

    Even though chess is not a team sport, there are still many ways that the game helps build relationships, establishes close bonds and teaches social skills. In this episode, we interview Lior Caspi, a longtime friend of Elliott's and catalyst for chess in his local community. Connect with Lior here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liorcaspi/

    51 min

  2. 28/07/2023

    26 | Creating The First Minor Degree in Chess and Why It's Not About Winning With Jonathon Singler

    Jonathan Singler recently completed his doctorate and created the first minor degree in chess in the United States at Webster University. He's accomplished all of this by the age of 30! Jonathan Singler and Elliott Neff have an interesting discussion about his journey through schooling, reframing how we see obstacles in our life, and why chess is not just about winning. You can reach Jonathan here by email at Jsingler33@webster.edu

    53 min

  3. 27/04/2023

    25 | Building Executive Function Skills in Kids With Dr. Peg Dawson

    Executive function skills are the skills you need to get things done. Because they're essential for success, how do we help foster them in kids? Dr. Peg Dawson joins us on this podcast episode to talk about the importance of executive skills and how the game of chess is a great way to learn them.

    35 min

  4. 23/03/2023

    24 | How To Fail Forward, Develop Grit, And Overcome Challenges With Robert Dugoni

    On this episode, we talk with Robert Dugoni, a New York Times Bestselling Author, on failing forward, overcoming challenges, and having a growth mindset. Robert's journey came with setbacks and barriers, and his resilience to pursue his dream to become an author is inspiring. Tune into this episode of the Chess4Life Spotlight to hear more about how we can learn to fail forward and grow despite the uncertainty. Visit Robert Dugoni's Website: www.robertdugonibooks.com

    31 min

  5. 12/01/2023

    23 | How Chess Empowers You With Strategic Thinking With Katerina Rohonyan

    Katerina Rohonyan is a skilled chess player that was born and raised in Ukraine who moved to the US on a chess scholarship. After getting her degree in computer science, she's worked companies like Microsoft and Google. Katerina talks about her journey of heavily pursuing chess in Ukraine only for that to lead to other incredible opportunities. Throughout her growth in chess, she's learned a lot about how chess has helped her think strategically and become a better problem solver. Katerina Rohonyan has so much insight to share from all her years in chess and life experiences.

    39 min

  6. 30/12/2022

    22 | How Playing Chess Benefits Your Social Skills

    Judit Sztaray has been around chess most of her life, but it wasn't until her daughters' interest in chess grew that it became an integral part of her life. Although she says she's not a strong chess player, that doesn't stop her from actively participating in chess events like the Pan-Am and using the game for its benefits. One of those benefits of chess is the social aspects of the game. Elliott Neff and Judit Sztaray discuss how big of an impact playing chess can make on communities and building friendships with people.

    43 min

  7. 23/12/2022

    21 | How Chess Helps Build Character In Players With Sandy Staab

    In this chess podcast episode, we sit down with Sandy Staab out of Idaho. His first experience with chess was at 5 years old and since then, it's been a growing part of his life. Over the years, he's studied to become a chess coach, worked for a few years with Chess4Life, and has worked with youth in local schools. Elliott Neff and Sandy Staab discuss how chess can build character in players and help cultivate important life skills through the game.1

    36 min

  8. 17/12/2022

    20 | How Chess Is Benefitting Underserved Communities With Abel Talamantez

    On this Chess4Life Spotlight podcast episode, we chat with Abel Talamantez the former Chess Director of the Mechanics' Institute which is the oldest continuously running chess club in the country. This past year, Abel Talamantez has transitioned to be the Chess Program Director at Rise and works with Hamilton students. He strongly believes in the life skills chess can build for kids and the impact it can make for their future. He says the point isn't to win chess awards or playing in tournaments. Success to him is to teach kids sportsmanship and inspiring  joy and passion in what they're doing. Abel Talamantez's work with kids is extraordinary, and we hope you are just as inspired as we were from this conversation.

    1h 5m
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The Chess4Life Spotlight shines the spotlight on how the game of chess is positively impacting people & communities around the world. Join me as we discover amazing people doing amazing things, with this common theme. Be sure to subscribe to not miss any of these fascinating stories!

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  • Creator
    Elliott Neff
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Elliott Neff
  • Show Website
    Chess4Life Spotlight