You Can Measure ANYTHING ® - The Podcast

Dr. Nicole Alioto
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Measurement happens. Join host Dr. Nicole Alioto and guest experts who will share experiences and tips that you can use to improve your data collection efforts and help you make better decisions. New concepts and techniques will be discussed each week because you can measure ANYTHING! Subscribe to our podcast and share with your networks! For more about Alla Breve Consulting and how your organization can get L.A.S.E.R. focused, visit www.allabreveconsulting.com and sign up for our emails.

  1. The Fulfillment Continuum: Measuring Your Placement Between Burnout and Well-Being | S3E5

    MAR 27

    The Fulfillment Continuum: Measuring Your Placement Between Burnout and Well-Being | S3E5

    Have you ever felt like you have a very rewarding career but maybe something was missing? Not necessarily burnout, just a lack of fulfillment? How can we assess and organize these feelings into observables so we can increase our fulfillment and reduce the number of hours, days, or years feeling like something is incomplete or out of balance? Join Dr. Nicole Alioto for this solo episode to talk about the construct of fulfillment and how we can measure it - and even improve it! Resources referenced in this episode: Season 3 Episode 3 How to Measure Educator Well-Being Season 3 Episode 2 Provider Burnout in Early Education Gay Hendricks - The Big Leap (2009) Dan Martell - Buy Back Your Time (2023) Gary Keller and Jay Papasan - The One Thing  (2013) If you'd like a copy of Dr. Nicole Alioto's upcoming book, You Can Measure Anything: An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define, email your contact information with the word "Genius" in the subject line to hello@allabreveconsulting.com for a free copy (you'll just pay the shipping costs).  To book Dr. Nicole Alioto to speak at your next event, reach out to her on LinkedIn or call/text her directly at 585-500-8847. Please provide details of your event in your message.  If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!    To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at hello@allabreveconsulting.com or on Instagram at @measureanything.

    18 min
  2. School Safety Metrics: How to Measure What Works | S3E4

    MAR 13

    School Safety Metrics: How to Measure What Works | S3E4

    Providing a safe and secure environment for learning in schools is important. So how so we know what to look for, what to prioritize, and what is making a difference? Join Dr. Alioto this week as she interviews Don Hough of COSECURE to distinguish safety vs. security initiatives, how to measure the impact of those efforts in schools, and what school leaders can do to engages students, staff, and the community in this important work.  About Don Hough Don Hough is the Vice President of Public Sector at COSECURE and a nationally recognized leader in K-12 school safety. He previously served at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as the Deputy Associate Director for School Safety and Director of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse (SchoolSafety.gov). Don works with school districts, state agencies, and national partners to help build comprehensive, systems-based approaches to safety that integrate people, policy, training, and technology. About COSECURE COSECURE is a national school safety and security consulting firm that partners with K-12 schools, districts, and organizations to strengthen risk, preparedness, and resilience. COSECURE supports clients through holistic safety assessments, emergency planning, technology integration, training, and implementation support — helping schools build coordinated safety systems that promote a sense of community and are designed to delay, detect, and deter harm. If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!    To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at hello@allabreveconsulting.com or on Instagram at @measureanything.

    24 min
  3. How to Measure Educator Well-Being in K-12: Beyond Burnout | S3E3

    FEB 27

    How to Measure Educator Well-Being in K-12: Beyond Burnout | S3E3

    Schools across the country are spending time and resources on improving student well-being, but what about the educators? If educators are experiencing well-being, the students will see more success. But, how can we define educator well-being so we can measure it and pinpoint educator needs effectively? In this episode, Dr. Nicole Alioto interviews Dr. Hallie Fox, Co-Founder and Head of Research at Educators Thriving to find out what well-being means for K12 staff and how their team has developed a way to measure well-being (and its multiple domains) so school districts can see the impact on culture and success they are looking for! For more information about measuring educator well-being, visit https://www.educatorsthriving.org/ or email Dr. Hallie Fox at hallie@educatorsthriving.org If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!    To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at hello@allabreveconsulting.com or on Instagram at @measureanything.

    39 min
  4. Provider Burnout in Early Childhood Education: How to Measure Stress & Improve Well-Being | S3E2

    10/10/2025

    Provider Burnout in Early Childhood Education: How to Measure Stress & Improve Well-Being | S3E2

    We all have felt some burnout at some point, haven't we? But what happens when it impacts our work? What if our work is with the most vulnerable populations - like infants and toddlers? Today we talk with Dr. Erin Kinavey Wennerstrom, Executive Director of the Oregon Infant Mental Health Association, about burnout, well-being, and other topics that are hard to measure but so critical if we want to support those who support our children. Join us for this important discussion! About Dr. Wennerstrom Erin Kinavey Wennerstrom, Ph.D., NCC, LPC, IMH-E® has over 25 years of experience in early childhood development, specializing in early intervention, mental health, and special education. She has served in various roles, including Head Start coordinator, early intervention home visitor, program administrator, lecturer, and mental health clinician. Dr. Erin Kinavey Wennerstrom holds graduate training and certification in early intervention/early childhood special education (EI/ECSE)and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon. Erin is the Executive Director of the Oregon Infant Mental Health Association (ORIMHA), where she advocates for policies and practices that support the emotional well-being of young children and families across Oregon. ORIMHA is the central entity in Oregon, supporting DELC to implement statewide access to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation. For more information about Dr. Erin's research, visit https://www.raviantllc.com/.   If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!    To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at hello@allabreveconsulting.com or on Instagram at @measureanything.

    22 min
  5. Measuring Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities in the Age of AI | S3E1

    09/18/2025

    Measuring Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities in the Age of AI | S3E1

    You Can Measure Anything is back for Season 3 and we kick off with a discussion with Alana Winnick, Founder of Students for Innovation, about what innovation means, what it looks like, and how we might measure it in our schools, especially as it becomes a requirement for graduation in New York State.  About Alana Winnick: Alana Winnick is a visionary leader and the creative force behind The Generative Age, a book and podcast that explores how generative AI is transforming education. As Educational Technology Director and Data Protection Officer for Pocantico Hills CSD and Director for NYSCATE, her innovative work has earned prestigious accolades, including CoSN CTO of the Year, NYS Digital Leader of the Year, ISTE/ASCD 20-to-Watch, and District Administration’s Top 100. She also founded Students for Innovation (learn more here), empowering students to drive change in their schools. Grab a copy of her book here! https://a.co/d/h5aYbVn   If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!    To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at hello@allabreveconsulting.com or on Instagram at @measureanything.

    29 min

  6. 07/14/2025

    You Can Measure Anything S3 Promo

    Welcome to Season 3 of You Can Measure Anything™️!  This season we will continue to interview a variety of amazing individuals who will share their experiences measuring challenging constructs such as burnout, social emotional learning, sustainability, trust, and more.  We know that if we can’t define something clearly, we can’t measure it accurately, so this season, we will continue to bring you strategies to apply to your work so you can get the best data for the best insights.  Be sure to download our free guide, How to Measure Anything, from our website (bottom of home page). And be sure to subscribe so you don’t miss an episode.  If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!    To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at hello@allabreveconsulting.com or on Instagram at @measureanything.

    1 min
  7. How Authors Measure Success (Sales, Reach, Impact) | S2E11

    09/19/2024

    How Authors Measure Success (Sales, Reach, Impact) | S2E11

    To be a Book Insider for Nicole’s book, “Your School Sucks: Why Schools Fail to Measure Up and What to Do About It” - send an email with a book emoji to hello@allabreveconsulting.com For “Autistic Everyday” https://www.autisticsanonymousllc.com/ About Daisy Montgomery: Daisy Montgomery is an autistic and ADHD multi-award-winning speaker, author, and business owner of Autistics Anonymous, a company dedicated to educating on what it’s like to be autistic everyday and working directly with the autistic community to provide opportunities for belonging and acceptance. Her ultimate goal is to increase autistic representation and understanding so that autistics can live a full life with meaningful opportunities, love, and endless possibilities. When she is not educating about autism, she is spending time with her autistic husband and child, petting cats, and playing video games in Fort Collins, CO. For “The Heart Sell” https://dorarankin.com/thsbook About Dora Rankin: As a seasoned and certified business advisor, sales strategist and fractional CEO, Dora provides high level support for women who want to live their purpose and create wealth. Dora customizes her coaching for women in all stages of business, from high level corporate women starting consulting companies to venture backed startups. Her programs include her book, The Heart Sell, a guide for women entrepreneurs seeking financial freedom, full suite strategic growth plans, money mindset, sales strategy, organizational capacity, capital planning and are delivered with genuine authenticity and a sincere desire to impact change. If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!    To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at hello@allabreveconsulting.com or on Instagram at @measureanything.

    39 min
  8. How to Measure Happiness | S2E10

    04/05/2024

    How to Measure Happiness | S2E10

    Can you really measure happiness? Of course, you can measure ANYTHING! Join us for this episode where we chat with Coach Christy Holt, The Happiness Hussy, who helps us explore what can lead us to more happiness in our lives and identify characteristics that relate to happiness that can go into how we measure it. To learn more about Coach Christy Holt and to access her amazing resources and "Create Your Happy" podcast, click here.  For help measuring happiness or any other challenging construct, contact Alla Breve here. If you found this episode helpful, please leave us a 5-star rating and review.     If you can DEFINE it, you can MEASURE it. If you can MEASURE it, you can ACHIEVE it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!    To contact Dr. Nicole Alioto, reach out via email at hello@allabreveconsulting.com or on Instagram at @measureanything.

    24 min
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Measurement happens. Join host Dr. Nicole Alioto and guest experts who will share experiences and tips that you can use to improve your data collection efforts and help you make better decisions. New concepts and techniques will be discussed each week because you can measure ANYTHING! Subscribe to our podcast and share with your networks! For more about Alla Breve Consulting and how your organization can get L.A.S.E.R. focused, visit www.allabreveconsulting.com and sign up for our emails.

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