Extraordinary Facilitation - Dr. Jim Cain - Part 1 of 2

• Insights from half a century of working with groups
• What does it mean to "squeeze the lemon?"
• What advice would you give to a facilitator that wants to level up their skills?
• What's a memorable Christmas present from your childhood?

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:
4H
Barry Jolliff
Teambuilding at the Barn
Extraordinary Facilitation - Buy the Book
Bring Training to Life
Teamwork & Teamplay - Buy the Book
PBS
Rochester Public Library System
Disc golf
Association for Experiential Education (AEE)
Zoom
Microsoft
Michelle Cummings
Games So Old They are New Again
Georgia Facilitator Summit
Dale Robinson


What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
WorkPlay Solutions now offers the Bring Training to Life half-day workshop. How to make learning fun, memorable, and effective.

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Discover Your Team - Dave Vermilye - Part 2 of 2

• What is the DISC, and why should I care?
• What are some tips to keep DiSC useful after the initial training?
• How has DISC affected your clients?
• What is the largest misconception about DISC?
• Spin the Wheel of Embarrassing Moments

Dave Vermilye is the Owner of Edgeline Resources, DISC Trainer, and "People-Stuff" Consultant

Website: www.edgelineresources.com
Email: davev@edgelineresources.com
LinkedIn: davevermilye

Shoutouts and References:
Wiley
EVERYTHINGDISC®
Catalyst
Teeter Totter / Whale Watch
Denny Macha

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
WorkPlay Solutions now offers a Discover Your Team half-day workshop. Unleash the power of your team with the DiSC.

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol

Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Discover Your Team - Dave Vermilye - Part 1 of 2

• What is the DISC, and why should I care?
• How can the DISC improve my team culture and communication?
• What are some tips to keep DISC useful after the initial training?
• What's the worst haircut you ever had?

Dave Vermilye is the Owner of Edgeline Resources, DISC Trainer, and "People-Stuff" Consultant

Website: www.edgelineresources.com
Email: davev@edgelineresources.com
LinkedIn: davevermilye


Shoutouts and References:
Wiley
EVERYTHINGDISC®
Dr. Marc Hunsaker
Zach Harter
Stu Minshew
Dr. Alice Suroviec

What does WorkPlay Solutions do?
We create Team Events that don't suck and professional Workshops that aren't boring.

News and Updates
WorkPlay Solutions now offers a Discover Your Team half-day workshop. Unleash the power of your team with the DISC.

Website: www.workplaysolutions.com
LinkedIn: company/workplaysol
Facebook: @workplaysol
Instagram: @workplaysol


Podcast Info:
Host: Mark Suroviec, M.Ed.
Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

SEASON FIVE OF WORKPLAY SOLUTIONS PODCAST WILL RETURN ON JANUARY 10th, 2023.

Special Announcement: WorkPlay Solutions Podcast is going on vacation. We will return with 12 weekly episodes per season.

Want more great WorkPlay content? Or need a laugh while we're gone? Check out our stories on Medium.

https://medium.com/@workplaysol

Thank you to all our wonderful guests from seasons 1-4.
Rhonda Campbell
Teddy Sanders
Jonathan Weaver
Phil Brown
David Lillie
Dr. Chris Auger
Donald Harper
Stacie Marshall
Sasha Griffin
Dr. Dub Darville
Tyler Travis
Chris Spinks
Lucinda Martinelli
Bryn Lottig
Iggy Perillo
Jim Karwisch
Dr. Matt Champagne
Dr. Alan Hughes
Billy Boughey
Sean Specie
Dana Harper
Dr. Marc Hunsaker
Alexandra Goodrich


Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

If you want unforgettable events and training that's fun, for real fun, get started today at https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

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Special Episode: The unofficial Ep. 0 of WorkPlay Solutions Podcast. This unscripted and humorous conversation between Mark & Rhonda was recorded two weeks before Ep. 01.

What do you hope for in launching a podcast? What is Rhonda's passion? Why do we focus on trivial stuff sometimes? What's the deal with your grandson's hair?

Guest: Rhonda Campbell | Professional Coach, Addiction Advocate & Most Interesting Woman in the World


Shoutouts and References:
Jim Karwisch
Tony Campolo
Jess
Narcotics Anonymous


Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

If you want unforgettable events and training that's fun, for real fun, get started today at https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

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Part 2 of 2. How did your school use Strengths Finder? What is an art project you are proud of? Who are the artists that inspire you? How have art and improv made you a better human? What's something embarrassing you've done on a Zoom call?

Guest: Alexandra Goodrich | Art Teacher, Painter, Improv performer, English tutor, Renaissance woman
https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.joy.goodrich
https://www.instagram.com/brain.cake.yt

Shoutouts and References:
Clifton Strengths Finder
Demetri Martin
Jim Karwisch
Your Secret's Safe with Gus podcast
XYZ
15th Century Stationary Improv
Rosetta Stone


Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

If you want unforgettable events and training that's fun, for real fun, get started today at https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workplaysol/
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Part 1 of 2. Why does art matter? Who are the artists that inspire you? How has improv made you a better teacher? What should Porky the Pig sound like?

Guest: Alexandra Goodrich | Art Teacher, Painter, Improv performer, English tutor, Renaissance woman
https://www.instagram.com/alexandra.joy.goodrich

Shoutouts and References:
Orrin Morris
Jim Karwisch
High Museum of Art
Rosetta Stone
MoMA
AEE International Conference- Mark is presenting "8 Rs of Leading Activities."
Rome Business Expo- Nov 3, 2022
Justin Bieber
Art Matters by Neil Gaiman, Chris Riddell (Illustrator)
Whose Line is it Anyway?
Long-form improv
Bossy Pants by Tina Fey
The Second City- Chicago
Training Magazine
Training Conference and Expo
Andy Warhol
Venus De Milo
The Great Sphinx of Giza
Abarat by Clive Barker
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Lina Iris Viktor
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

If you want unforgettable events and training that's fun, for real fun, get started today at https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workplaysol/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPlaySol
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workplaysol
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/workplaysol

Debunking College and Career Myths. Part 2 of 2.

What are the five dysfunctional beliefs college students and their parents have about career planning? How do the five myths create intense pressure on students? What is parallel planning and how can it help students get unstuck? What happens if robots replace humans in HR?

Guest: Dr. Marc Hunsaker | Dean of Personal and Professional Development, Berry College
https://www.berry.edu/ppd/career/
Email: mhunsaker@berry.edu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/berrycppd


Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Berry College Center for Personal and Professional Development
Rome, GA
Michigan State University
Dr. Phil Gardner
Stanford Life Design Lab
Parallel Planning
Odyssey Planning


If you want unforgettable events and training that's fun, for real fun, get started today at https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

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Debunking College and Career Myths. Part 1 of 2.

What are the five dysfunctional beliefs college students and their parents have about career planning? What does the Center for Personal and Professional Development do? What's so unique about Berry College's student work program? What kind of bacon should Mark dress up as for Halloween?

Guest: Dr. Marc Hunsaker | Dean of Personal and Professional Development, Berry College
https://www.berry.edu/ppd/career/

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Berry College Center for Personal and Professional Development
Berry College LifeWorks
Rome Floyd Chamber- Ribbon Cutting on August 30th, 2022
Rome, GA
Rome Business Expo- November 3rd, 2022
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives- Augusta, GA
The Karate Kid
The Dukes of Hazzard
Kermit the Frog
Kevin Bacon
Katie (Malcolm) Carter
Michigan State University
University of South Carolina
Springfield College
Teddy Sanders
Rome Shakespeare Festival
Jonathan Weaver

If you want unforgettable events and training that's fun, for real fun, get started today at https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workplaysol/
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Part 2 of 2. Work and Whimsey: The Impact of Dorothy Sayers.
Who was Dorothy Sayers, and why should I care? What does she teach us about the Great Resignation? What is unconscious bias and how does it affect interviews? Why are you so excited about Workday? What do you wish everyone knew about HR?

Guest: Dana Harper | Human Resources Manager, Wife, Mother, Artist

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Dorothy Sayers
Teddy Sanders
Aristotle
Johnny Cash
Dr. Marc Hunsaker
Berry College
Workday
God's Little Raindrops by D Jay Powell and Dana Harper
The Great Resignation
Rome Floyd Chamber
Helen Simmons
Denise Hill
Alison Phillips
Rev. David McKenzie
Dr. Peter Lawler
Dr. Michael Papazian
Rome Business Radio X:
https://businessradiox.com/podcast/romebusinessradio/wealthwavemagicfingersworkplaysolutions/

If you want unforgettable events and training that's fun, for real fun, get started today at https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

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Part 1 of 2. Work and Whimsey: The Impact of Dorothy Sayers.
Who was Dorothy Sayers, and why should I care? What does it mean that "work and play are the same thing"? What do our hobbies reveal about the nature of work? Is Dana legally blonde?

Guest: Dana Harper | Human Resources Manager, Wife, Mother, Artist

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Dorothy Sayers
Teddy Sanders
Jeremy Marshall
C.S. Lewis
Oxford University
Berry College
Agatha Christie
Leading Lives that Matter: What We Should Do and Who We Should Be by Mark R. Schwehn, Dorothy C. Bass

If you want unforgettable events and training that's fun, for real fun, get started today at https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/workplaysol/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WorkPlaySol
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Part 2 of 2. How has the pandemic changed your business? How do you engage a hybrid audience? Who are you thankful for? How many security guards do you hire to prevent a riot? Should Billy get a puppy?

Guests: Billy Boughey | Founder and President - Elevate Experiences
Sean Specie | Chief Strategy Officer, Event Emcee - Elevate Experiences
https://elevateexperiences.com/

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Delta Airlines Museum
Chick-fil-A Foundation
Emerge - Auburn University
J. Smith Lanier & Co., A Marsh & McLennan Agency LLC
Chick-fil-A
Madison Square Garden
Buzzfeed
Ben Ambuehl
Paul Cullen
Joshua Harrelson
Keith O'Carroll
Ms. Conway
Family Feud
Steve Harvey

Want to connect with Elevate Experiences?

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/eventspeoplelove/
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@eventspeoplelove
YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ElevateExperiences
Website - https://elevateexperiences.com/
Elevate Club Discord (We will gift you with 1 $ELEVATE coin.) - https://discord.gg/aAATzPVG
Mic Drop Events Podcast- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mic-drop-events/id1544822347

If you want unforgettable events and training that's fun, for real fun, get started today at https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

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Part 1 of 2. What's the difference between an event and an experience? What's your "secret sauce" to creating remarkable events? How does music make or break an event? Who is the greatest freestyle rapper of all time?

Guests: Billy Boughey | Founder and President - Elevate Experiences
Sean Specie | Chief Strategy Officer, Event Emcee - Elevate Experiences
https://elevateexperiences.com/

Host: Mark Suroviec, M. Ed. | Owner and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions
https://www.workplaysolutions.com/

Music: Music by REDproductions from Pixabay

Shoutouts and References:
Top Gun: Maverick
Mac Powell of Third Day
Janet Jackson
The O.C. Supertones
Marc Broussard
Sara Bareilles
Zoolander
8-Mile
Atlanta Braves, Atlanta Hawks, & Atlanta Falcons
Tom Brady
Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller
Leadercast
Dan Cathy
John Maxwell
Chick-fil-A
WinShape Foundation
Justin Timberlake
Disney
Delta Airlines
FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened by Netflix
Harry Mack
Omegle
America's Thrift Stores
Tim Hawkins
Mrs. Doubtfire
College Football Hall of Fame
Arrow Exterminators


If you want unforgettable events and training that's fun, for real fun, get started today at https://www.workplaysolutions.com/


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