WorkPlay Solutions Podcast

Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.

We chat with professionals who love what they do, have wisdom to share, and can laugh at their own mistakes.  Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®. Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

  1. 05/02/2023

    62: Musical Facilitation Methods- Dan Miller- Part 2 of 2

    Final Episode of Season Three. Stay tuned for updates on Season Four. Musical Facilitation Methods - Dan Miller - Part 2 of 2 Why music makes experiences betterWhat are your favorite musical activities?What role does music have in empathy and compassion?What is the future of musical facilitation?Dan Miller is the President and Chief Consultant of Fifth Pillar Consulting. Dan loves Experiential Education, Leadership Development, and Shenanigans. LinkedIn: Dan Miller Website: fifthpillarconsulting.com Email: Dan@fifthpillarconsulting.com Shoutouts and References: Association for Experiential Education (AEE) Billy Boughey Sean Specie Chad Littlefield Joseph Cook Lorilei Dreibelbis The Muppet Movie High Five Adventures Phil Brown Dancing with Scissors Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT) Bring Training to Life workshop Jeff Goldberg Live and Learning Consulting What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring. News and Updates Want to create learn how to create the perfect environment for learning? Our Bring Training To Life workshop is for you. Thank you to everyone who enjoyed Season Three of the WorkPlay Solutions Podcast. Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®. Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

    32 min
  2. 04/25/2023

    61: Musical Facilitation Methods- Dan Miller- Part 1 of 2

    Musical Facilitation Methods - Dan Miller - Part 1 of 2 Why music makes experiences betterHow do incorporate music into experiential learning eventsWhat is the human orchestra?When is the last time you did something for the first time?Dan Miller is the President and Chief Consultant of Fifth Pillar Consulting. Dan loves Experiential Education, Leadership Development, and Shenanigans. LinkedIn: Dan Miller Website: fifthpillarconsulting.com Email: Dan@fifthpillarconsulting.com Shoutouts and References: Emotional Intelligence EQi Dr. Chris Auger Ms. Hall "Simon Says" - Michelle Cummings, Scott Gurst Fox in Socks by Dr. Suess Bobby McFaren Jacob Collier Association for Experiential Education (AEE) Techno-folk Extravaganza Keller Williams Victor Wooten What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring. News and Updates Want to read the WorkPlay blog or enjoy humor and satire stories? Check us out on Medium: medium.com/@workplaysol Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®. Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

    32 min
  3. 04/18/2023

    60: Strategic Planning- John Losey- Part 2 of 2

    Strategic Planning - John Losey - Part 2 of 2 Tell us some success stories of Strategic Planning.How does “picturing success” affect our personal, professional, or organizational planning?Why trust falls, don't build trust.What is the "Pottery Panda"? John Losey is an Organizational Ecologist, Advisor, Facilitator, and Founder of the IntoWisdom Group, and author of The Pottery Panda LinkedIn: John Losey Website: intowisdomgroup.com Youtube: IntoWisdom Productions Picture Sucess: Picture-Sucess.com The Pottery Panda book is available on April 21, 2023. Order here Shoutouts and References: IntoWisdom Group Craig McNair Wilson Walt Disney Imagineering Patrick Lencioni Dunning–Kruger effect Fred Harburg Motorola Six Sigma Saturn General Motors Steven R. Covey Mark Twain Dan Pry The Pottery Panda - Order here What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring. News and Updates We have three new 90-minute Workshops to give your professional skills a quick boost. The Essential Rule of CollaborationHow to Generate Mountains of IdeasSurprising Strategies for Effective Meetings Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®. Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

    33 min
  4. 04/11/2023

    59: Strategic Planning- John Losey- Part 1 of 2

    Strategic Planning - John Losey - Part 1 of 2 What is Strategic Planning?How can entrepreneurs, start-ups, and small businesses do Strategic Planning?How does “picturing success” affect our personal, professional, or organizational planning?Where is the wildest place you fell asleep? John Losey is an Organizational Ecologist, Advisor, Facilitator, and Founder of the IntoWisdom Group LinkedIn: John Losey Website: intowisdomgroup.com Youtube: IntoWisdom Productions Shoutouts and References: IntoWisdom Group Campus Life Catalina Island Marine Institute Ryland Mann Appalachian Trail Standing Indian Campground What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring. News and Updates We have three new 90-minute Workshops to give your professional skills a quick boost. The Essential Rule of CollaborationHow to Generate Mountains of IdeasSurprising Strategies for Effective Meetings Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®. Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

    34 min
  5. 04/04/2023

    58: Fun with Education- Katie Malcom Carter- Part 2of 2

    Fun with Education - Katie Malcolm Carter - Part 2 of 2 How has experiential learning influenced your teaching methods?What are your favorite activities to facilitateWhat makes Isaac Phillips an amazing human being?Spin the Wheel of Embarrassing MomentsKatie Malcom Carter is a Community Moderator at Incident IQ, challenge course facilitator, and trainer. LinkedIn: Kathryn Malcolm Carter Email: kathrynmalcolmcarter@gmail.com Shoutouts and References: Berry College Incident IQ BOLD Berry College Elementary & Middle School Association for Experiential Education (AEE) 8 R's of Leading Activities Ken Weisner Beach Play Company Sojourn Adventures Keypunch Noodle Ninja Whale Watch 50 Ways to Use Your Noodle - by Sam Sikes and Chris Cavert 50 More Ways to Use Your Noodle - by Sam Sikes and Chris Cavert Isaac Phillips Georgia Facilitator Summit What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring. News and Updates Want your own UnConference? Learn more. New Team Event coming in in Fall 2023 - The Escape Box! Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®. Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

    25 min
  6. 03/28/2023

    57: Fun with Education- Katie Malcom Carter- Part 1 of 2

    Fun with Education - Katie Malcolm Carter - Part 1 of 2 How has experiential learning influenced your teaching methods?What are some of your favorite ways to engage students?What was challenging about teaching virtual and hybrid during the pandemic?What is a zombie toe?Katie Malcom Carter is a Community Moderator at Incident IQ, challenge course facilitator, and trainer. LinkedIn: Kathryn Malcolm Carter Email: kathrynmalcolmcarter@gmail.com Shoutouts and References: Berry College Incident IQ Burress & Kristen McCombe Chacos Jon Whisenant Sojourn Adventures Perimeter Church BOLD Signature Research Shiny- Jermaine Clement Moana You're Welcome - Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson Kahoot What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring. News and Updates Do you appreciate humor or satire writing? Or enjoy reflective stories about work culture? Check out the blogs written by Mark Suroviec, M.Ed., on Medium.com New Team Event coming in in Fall 2023 - The Escape Box! Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®. Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

    23 min
  7. 03/21/2023

    56: Extraordinary Facilitation- Dr. Jim Cain- Part 2 of 2

    Extraordinary Facilitation - Dr. Jim Cain - Part 2 of 2 Insights from half a century of working with groupsWhat is your writing process?What advice do you have for aspiring authors?What does facilitation look like in the future?Dr. Jim Cain is a legend in the field of adventure education. Jim is a gifted facilitator, activity creator, and author of 28 books in the world of experiential learning. Website: teamworkandteamplay.com/ Email: jimcain@teamworkandteamplay.com Shoutouts and References: Sam Sikes Chris Cavert Michelle Cummings Jennifer Stanchfield High Five Adventure Learning Center Extraordinary Facilitation - Buy the Book Teamwork & Teamplay - Buy the Book A Teachable Moment - Buy the Book Tony Morrison The Adventure Trail - Buy the Book Shawn Moriarty Association for Experiential Education (AEE) Tuckman's Stages of Group Development American Camping Association (ACA) Stan Rogers Rise Again - Buy the Book The Teambuilder's Toolbox - Buy the Book Medium.com/@workplaysol The Worldwide Rave The Revised and Expanded Book of Raccoon Circles - Buy the Book Tom Smith Karl Rohnke Michael Brandwein Squeeze the Lemon project Training Wheels What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring. News and Updates Do you appreciate humor or satire writing? Or enjoy reflective stories about work culture? Check out the blogs written by Mark Suroviec, M.Ed., on Medium.com New Team Event coming in in Fall 2023 - The Escape Box! Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®. Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Podcast Info: Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

    33 min
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We chat with professionals who love what they do, have wisdom to share, and can laugh at their own mistakes.  Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed. What does WorkPlay Solutions do? We believe that life's too short for work to suck. We train teams to communicate and leaders to get results - the fun way!  WorkPlay Solutions is an authorized partner of Everything DiSC® and the Five Behaviors®. Website: www.workplaysolutions.com LinkedIn: company/workplaysol Facebook: @workplaysol Instagram: @workplaysol Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

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