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PJ Beaven
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Distilling wisdom from great books to help improve your life, the animals, and the planet

  1. 04/27/2025

    Dave Johnson with Katie Adamson Conservation Fund-- The Return

    Dave Johnson is a retired-zookeeper-turned-conservation-hero. His conservation organization Katie Adamson Conservation Fund helps support conservation projects all over the world from snow leopards in Nepal and jaguars in Brazil, to elephants in Asia and rhinos in Africa. Today, he talks about his trips and partnerships to help zookeepers find even more purpose and rejuvenation in their work by involving them in his conservation trips. Learn more about Dave and his work at Katie Adamson Conservation Fund. Katie's Night is August 23.

    52 min

  2. 04/18/2025

    Zoo Lovers Day- Sailing with Noah by Jeffery Bonner

    For Zoo Lovers Day, I delve into a special memoir from St. Louis Zoo's CEO and President, Jeffery Bonner, PhD. I loved the stories Jeff shares about working in a zoo, the conservation projects, the animals, and how zoos help save species. I hope you enjoy the tidbits as much as I did. Mentioned in this Zoo-notable: Flight of the Hummingbird

    25 min
  3. You're Not Listening by Kate Murphy Part 2

    04/04/2025

    You're Not Listening by Kate Murphy Part 2

    Want to improve your communication skills, make a stronger impact on the lives of the people around you, and develop empathy and understanding of others' perspectives? The best skill you can develop to achieve all that is listening. You're Not Listening by Kate Murphy is one of the most influential books I read in 2024, now I'm revisiting it to share the big ideas that changed the way I think and interact with others. In fact, it's so relevant and powerful, I couldn't fit it into one episode, so we're breaking it into 2 parts. This week we discuss Shifting vs. Supporting Responses, Bragging Ain't All That, and Listening to Yourself. Grab a copy of the book yourself or find a copy at your local library.

    27 min
  4. You're Not Listening by Kate Murphy (Part 1)

    03/30/2025

    You're Not Listening by Kate Murphy (Part 1)

    Want to improve your communication skills, make a stronger impact on the lives of the people around you, and develop empathy and understanding of others' perspectives? The best skill you can develop to achieve all that is listening. You're Not Listening by Kate Murphy is one of the most influential books I read in 2024, now I'm revisiting it to share the big ideas that changed the way I think and interact with others. In fact, it's so relevant and powerful, I couldn't fit it into one episode, so we're breaking it into 2 parts. This week we discuss What Listening Is, How to Make Anyone Interesting, Thoughtful Listening, Keep Your Mind on the Conversation, and Listening to Opposing Views. Grab a copy of the book yourself or find a copy at your local library. Related Zoo-notables: I Never Thought of It That Way Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown

    28 min
  5. International Women's Day with Sabrina Brando of Animal Concepts

    03/08/2025

    International Women's Day with Sabrina Brando of Animal Concepts

    Who else could I possibly bring on for International Women's Day than Sabrina Brando? Sabrina is the founder of Animal Concepts, an international organization that helps those in the animal care field understand animal wellbeing, human wellbeing, and planetary wellbeing. Everything is interconnected, and Sabrina shares some of her experience and wisdom with all of us in this special interview. Learn more about Animal Concepts through this link. Try Heroic for 14-days free through this link.

    58 min
  6. The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

    03/03/2025

    The Boy, the Mole, the Fox, and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy

    In this remarkable story, we get all the warm fuzzy feelings about friendship, kindness, and finding home. A short and sweet episode for a short and sweet book. I highly recommend reading it, but also watching the short animated film on AppleTV. Grab your copy here.

    17 min
  7. Steve and Me by Terri Irwin

    02/24/2025

    Steve and Me by Terri Irwin

    Steve Irwin was an inspirational figure to thousands of zookeepers and conservationists. But in Steve and Me, we get a rare and insightful look at the man, the legend, the Crocodile Hunter, from the one person who knew him best, his loving wife Terri. A beautiful tribute to a great man. If you want to read the book yourself, here are some ways to get a hold of it- Local Bookstore ThriftBooks

    23 min
  8. Leadership and Self-Deception

    02/13/2025

    Leadership and Self-Deception

    Our first required reading for the leadership development course I'm taking is a doozie-- Leadership and Self-Deception by the Arbinger Institute. I love the stories within the story, and the insight I received, eye-opening and empowering ideas that I can't wait to share with you, mostly to remind ME about keeping an outward mindset. Want more? Check out Leadership and Self-Deception onBookshop and buy local, or downloadLibby and start listening to amazing books. Related Zoo-notables Radical Candor by Kim Scott Mindset by Carol Dweck I Never Thought of It That Way by Monica Guzman

    30 min
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Distilling wisdom from great books to help improve your life, the animals, and the planet

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  • Creator
    PJ Beaven
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    147
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © PJ Beaven
  • Show Website
    Zoo-notable