Peak Experience

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Peak Experience explores the topics of what experiential learning is to teambuilding and organizational development, what its role is, where it is headed and why it is more important now, than ever. Business owners, teachers, camp counselors, adventure therapists, and anyone who is interested in the outdoors, place-based, or experiential learning cohort will find content useful to their teaching. Listeners can expect ideas for direct implementation, thought provoking dialogue, interviews, as well as an opportunity to communicate with the hosts and share their experiences in the field of outdoor leadership and strategic management.

  1. Leadership Through Trust, Systems, and Long-Term Success

    6月28日

    Leadership Through Trust, Systems, and Long-Term Success

    In the final episode of The Journey: Leadership Through Partnership, Robert and Michele Forto explore the true measure of success. It isn't passing a certification or completing a program. It's what happens months and years later when trust, consistency, and shared experience become part of everyday life. Danny and Gunner's story began as a veteran working with a service dog. It evolved into something much bigger. Their partnership helped shape Alaska Dog Works' veteran service dog program and ultimately influenced the leadership philosophy behind Peak Experience. In this episode, you'll learn why sustainable success comes from building systems instead of chasing quick fixes, how confidence is developed through experience, and why the strongest teams are built one small moment at a time. Whether you lead a business, coach a team, or simply want to become a better leader, this episode demonstrates that meaningful partnerships are never accidental. They are intentionally built through trust, accountability, and consistent effort. Other Episodes You Will Love· Leadership Under Pressure: What Happens When the Plan Falls Apart · Why Most Teams Struggle With Trust · Adventure as a Leadership Classroom Support the ShowThis episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and Rodecaster Pro II. Like this episode? Share it with a leader, founder, or teammate who would benefit from it. Love this episode? Say thanks by leaving a review and helping more listeners discover the show. Ready for real growth, not just motivation? Explore coaching, workshops, and experiential leadership programs through Dreamchaser Leadership. Download our free leadership resources and practical tools designed for business owners and teams. Book Dr. Robert Forto for speaking, leadership development, or strategic coaching for your organization. Join our mailing list for new episodes, leadership insights, and upcoming program announcements. Follow Peak Experience for more leadership strategies and real-world lessons: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ©2022-2026 Peak Experience Podcast by Dreamchaser Leadership. All Rights Reserved.

    14分
  2. The Real Test of Leadership Happens Under Stress

    6月23日

    The Real Test of Leadership Happens Under Stress

    In Part 4 of The Danny and Gunner Story, Robert and Michele Forto explore the moment every leader, team, and service dog partnership eventually faces: the test of pressure. Training is one thing. Real-world performance is another. As Danny and Gunner move beyond controlled environments and into unpredictable situations, their partnership is challenged in new ways. Through public access training, growing confidence, and increasing responsibility, they learn that success is not measured when conditions are ideal, but when circumstances become difficult. This episode examines the relationship between preparation and performance, the role of trust in leadership, and why pressure often reveals the true strength of any system. Whether you are leading a team, developing a culture, or navigating personal challenges, the lessons from Danny and Gunner's journey offer valuable insights into resilience, confidence, and long-term success. Other Episodes You Will Love· Leadership Under Pressure: What Happens When the Plan Falls Apart · Why Most Teams Struggle With Trust · Adventure as a Leadership Classroom Support the ShowThis episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and Rodecaster Pro II. Like this episode? Share it with a leader, founder, or teammate who would benefit from it. Love this episode? Say thanks by leaving a review and helping more listeners discover the show. Ready for real growth, not just motivation? Explore coaching, workshops, and experiential leadership programs through Dreamchaser Leadership. Download our free leadership resources and practical tools designed for business owners and teams. Book Dr. Robert Forto for speaking, leadership development, or strategic coaching for your organization. Join our mailing list for new episodes, leadership insights, and upcoming program announcements. Follow Peak Experience for more leadership strategies and real-world lessons: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ©2022-2026 Peak Experience Podcast by Dreamchaser Leadership. All Rights Reserved.

    14分
  3. Why Strong Foundations Matter: Leadership Lessons from Service Dog Training

    6月3日

    Why Strong Foundations Matter: Leadership Lessons from Service Dog Training

    What determines success long before anyone notices the results? In this episode of The Journey: Leadership Through Partnership: The Danny and Gunner Story, Michele and Robert Forto explore the foundational stage of Danny and Gunner's service dog journey. While many people focus on outcomes, real success is built through daily habits, trust, consistency, and disciplined action. Danny entered the Alaska Dog Works service dog program looking for greater independence and confidence. What he discovered was that building a successful partnership required more than training a dog. It required developing leadership skills, communication habits, and a commitment to showing up every day. This episode examines how strong foundations create lasting results in service dog training, leadership, business, and life. If you've ever wondered why some teams thrive under pressure while others struggle, the answer often lies in the work that happened long before the challenge appeared. Other Episodes You Will Love· Leadership Under Pressure: What Happens When the Plan Falls Apart · Why Most Teams Struggle With Trust · Adventure as a Leadership Classroom Support the ShowThis episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and Rodecaster Pro II. Like this episode? Share it with a leader, founder, or teammate who would benefit from it. Love this episode? Say thanks by leaving a review and helping more listeners discover the show. Ready for real growth, not just motivation? Explore coaching, workshops, and experiential leadership programs through Dreamchaser Leadership. Download our free leadership resources and practical tools designed for business owners and teams. Book Dr. Robert Forto for speaking, leadership development, or strategic coaching for your organization. Join our mailing list for new episodes, leadership insights, and upcoming program announcements. Follow Peak Experience for more leadership strategies and real-world lessons: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ©2022-2026 Peak Experience Podcast by Dreamchaser Leadership. All Rights Reserved.

    8分

  4. 5月25日

    Why Publishing Your Dissertation Through ProQuest Matters

    Most doctoral students think graduation is the finish line. It is not. In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, Michele Forto explores why publishing your dissertation or doctoral project through ProQuest may be one of the most important leadership decisions graduate students can make. This conversation covers: Why research deserves to be seen and citedHow ProQuest expands the reach of your workThe connection between leadership and academic contributionWhy so many graduate students struggle with burnout and isolationHow doctoral research can become books, speaking opportunities, consulting, coaching, and curriculum development Whether your work focuses on leadership, organizational development, experiential learning, succession planning, or another field entirely, this episode is a reminder that your research matters long after the defense is over. Other Episodes You Will Love· Leadership Under Pressure: What Happens When the Plan Falls Apart · Why Most Teams Struggle With Trust · Adventure as a Leadership Classroom Support the ShowThis episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and Rodecaster Pro II. Like this episode? Share it with a leader, founder, or teammate who would benefit from it. Love this episode? Say thanks by leaving a review and helping more listeners discover the show. Ready for real growth, not just motivation? Explore coaching, workshops, and experiential leadership programs through Dreamchaser Leadership. Download our free leadership resources and practical tools designed for business owners and teams. Book Dr. Robert Forto for speaking, leadership development, or strategic coaching for your organization. Join our mailing list for new episodes, leadership insights, and upcoming program announcements. Follow Peak Experience for more leadership strategies and real-world lessons: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ©2022-2026 Peak Experience Podcast by Dreamchaser Leadership. All Rights Reserved.

    6分
  5. Why Most Training Fails: Leadership Lessons from Service Dog Training

    5月18日

    Why Most Training Fails: Leadership Lessons from Service Dog Training

    Most training failures are not caused by lack of effort. They happen because the structure breaks down under pressure. In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, Michele Forto continues The Journey: Leadership Through Partnership, The Danny and Gunner Story by exploring why training systems fail, whether you are working with a service dog, leading a team, or building an organization. This episode breaks down the three biggest reasons performance becomes unreliable: Lack of clarityInconsistencyReactive leadership Using real-world lessons from service dog training at Alaska Dog Works and leadership development through Peak Experience, this conversation explores how stable systems create trust, confidence, and long-term reliability under pressure. If you lead people, train dogs, manage teams, or build organizations, this episode will challenge the way you think about accountability, communication, and performance. Other Episodes You Will Love· Leadership Under Pressure: What Happens When the Plan Falls Apart · Why Most Teams Struggle With Trust · Adventure as a Leadership Classroom Support the ShowThis episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and Rodecaster Pro II. Like this episode? Share it with a leader, founder, or teammate who would benefit from it. Love this episode? Say thanks by leaving a review and helping more listeners discover the show. Ready for real growth, not just motivation? Explore coaching, workshops, and experiential leadership programs through Dreamchaser Leadership. Download our free leadership resources and practical tools designed for business owners and teams. Book Dr. Robert Forto for speaking, leadership development, or strategic coaching for your organization. Join our mailing list for new episodes, leadership insights, and upcoming program announcements. Follow Peak Experience for more leadership strategies and real-world lessons: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ©2022-2026 Peak Experience Podcast by Dreamchaser Leadership. All Rights Reserved.

    12分
  6. The Moment Everything Had to Change: Leadership, PTSD, and the Power of Partnership

    5月7日

    The Moment Everything Had to Change: Leadership, PTSD, and the Power of Partnership

    What happens when the systems you depend on stop working, and failure is not an option? In this powerful first episode of The Journey: Leadership Through Partnership, Michele Forto introduces Danny, a combat veteran living with PTSD, and Gunner, the service dog who helped rebuild trust, structure, and independence. This episode explores how leadership principles, consistency, and real-world reliability apply far beyond dog training. It is a story about pressure, partnership, and creating systems that hold up when the stakes are real. Other Episodes You Will Love· Leadership Under Pressure: What Happens When the Plan Falls Apart · Why Most Teams Struggle With Trust · Adventure as a Leadership Classroom Support the ShowThis episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and Rodecaster Pro II. Like this episode? Share it with a leader, founder, or teammate who would benefit from it. Love this episode? Say thanks by leaving a review and helping more listeners discover the show. Ready for real growth, not just motivation? Explore coaching, workshops, and experiential leadership programs through Dreamchaser Leadership. Download our free leadership resources and practical tools designed for business owners and teams. Book Dr. Robert Forto for speaking, leadership development, or strategic coaching for your organization. Join our mailing list for new episodes, leadership insights, and upcoming program announcements. Follow Peak Experience for more leadership strategies and real-world lessons: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ©2022-2026 Peak Experience Podcast by Dreamchaser Leadership. All Rights Reserved.

    11分

  7. 4月29日

    What Mister Rogers Can Teach Modern Leaders About Trust, Kindness, and Communication

    What if the leadership advice most people need today did not come from a CEO or bestselling author, but from Mister Rogers? In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, Robert and Michele Forto explore the timeless leadership lessons found in Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood and Sesame Street. These iconic shows modeled values that many organizations need now more than ever: calm leadership, empathy, kindness, clear communication, storytelling, and patience. You will learn why strong leaders do not need to be loud, how kindness builds psychological safety, why stories move teams more than spreadsheets, and how slowing down can often move your organization forward faster. If you lead a team, run a business, or want to become a more effective communicator, this episode offers practical wisdom you can apply immediately. Other Episodes You Will Love· Leadership Under Pressure: What Happens When the Plan Falls Apart · Why Most Teams Struggle With Trust · Adventure as a Leadership Classroom Support the ShowThis episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and Rodecaster Pro II. Like this episode? Share it with a leader, founder, or teammate who would benefit from it. Love this episode? Say thanks by leaving a review and helping more listeners discover the show. Ready for real growth, not just motivation? Explore coaching, workshops, and experiential leadership programs through Dreamchaser Leadership. Download our free leadership resources and practical tools designed for business owners and teams. Book Dr. Robert Forto for speaking, leadership development, or strategic coaching for your organization. Join our mailing list for new episodes, leadership insights, and upcoming program announcements. Follow Peak Experience for more leadership strategies and real-world lessons: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ©2022-2026 Peak Experience Podcast by Dreamchaser Leadership. All Rights Reserved.

    10分

  8. 4月27日

    Why Dr. Robert Forto Is Shifting Focus to Dreamchaser Leadership | Peak Experience Podcast

    In this special relaunch episode of Peak Experience, Dr. Robert Forto shares why he is bringing years of business ownership, education, and leadership experience into sharper focus through Dreamchaser Leadership. Robert discusses experiential learning, coaching small family businesses, delegation, leadership lessons from sled dog teams, and what success looks like in this next chapter. If you lead a team, run a business, or want practical leadership advice, this episode is for you. Other Episodes You Will Love· Leadership Under Pressure: What Happens When the Plan Falls Apart · Why Most Teams Struggle With Trust · Adventure as a Leadership Classroom Support the ShowThis episode was recorded on the Shure SM7B and Rodecaster Pro II. Like this episode? Share it with a leader, founder, or teammate who would benefit from it. Love this episode? Say thanks by leaving a review and helping more listeners discover the show. Ready for real growth, not just motivation? Explore coaching, workshops, and experiential leadership programs through Dreamchaser Leadership. Download our free leadership resources and practical tools designed for business owners and teams. Book Dr. Robert Forto for speaking, leadership development, or strategic coaching for your organization. Join our mailing list for new episodes, leadership insights, and upcoming program announcements. Follow Peak Experience for more leadership strategies and real-world lessons: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn ©2022-2026 Peak Experience Podcast by Dreamchaser Leadership. All Rights Reserved.

    28分
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番組について

Peak Experience explores the topics of what experiential learning is to teambuilding and organizational development, what its role is, where it is headed and why it is more important now, than ever. Business owners, teachers, camp counselors, adventure therapists, and anyone who is interested in the outdoors, place-based, or experiential learning cohort will find content useful to their teaching. Listeners can expect ideas for direct implementation, thought provoking dialogue, interviews, as well as an opportunity to communicate with the hosts and share their experiences in the field of outdoor leadership and strategic management.

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  • チャンネル
    First Paw Media
  • クリエイター
    Peak Experience | First Paw Media
  • 配信期間
    21年 - 26年
  • エピソード
    67
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    不適切な内容を含まない
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2026 Peak Experience | First Paw Media
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    Peak Experience
  • プロバイダ
    Robert Forto

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