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I have decided to bring my 'podcast network' to an end. Following lots of thought I believe the best way to support you and me moving forward is to simplify what I produce and bring everything together under one roof - Education on Fire.I am amalgamating this Learning on Fire podcast and Education on Fire podcast. I will continue to produce the same quality interviews and mix it with child focused educational content to help you support the children in your lives to be authentic, inspired and live life on their terms.This includes creating a new community of people to lead the way as part of our campfire elders.Find out more about this new spark at www.educationonfire.com/education-on-fire/121-a-new-spark/

Thank you so much for listening during 2019. Have a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to continuing our journey in 2020.

Dr. Martha Saunders joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life.Dr. Martha Saunders is the sixth President of the University of West Florida. In her 30+ years in higher education, she has served in academic and leadership roles at universities in Florida, Georgia, Wisconsin and Mississippi. Her area of academic expertise is in public relations and crisis communication, for which she has won numerous awards. Dr. Saunders established the UWF Innovation Institute, the Center for Research and Economic Opportunity, University College, Center for Cybersecurity and the Office of Equity, Diversity and International Programming. She oversaw the reorganization of the University’s colleges, and under her guidance, UWF established two new colleges—the Usha Kundu College of Health and the Hal Marcus College of Science and Engineering.Saunders’ vision for UWF is for it to grow beyond its beginnings as a regional comprehensive university and be seen as a leader in innovation and cutting edge academic programs. She plans to build on the University’s strengths and its undergraduate traditions, while creating programs that will attract the faculty and research funding needed to make the leap to the next level.As an entrepreneurial leader, Saunders is passionate about creating innovative solutions to deal with the dynamic challenges facing higher education. As a change-maker, she drives action behind these solutions to propel higher education into the future.Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview1. Who are you?2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?3. What was valuable about your school experience?4. Which teachers do you remember and why?5. Who did you admire when you were young?6. What was it about that person that had such an impact?7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?8. What advice would you give your younger self?9. What does your future look like?10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Websiteuwf.edu/presidentSocial Media InformationLinkedIn- in/martha-dunagin-saundersTwitter - @DrMDSaundersFacebook - /DrMDSaundersResource mentionedFilm - Cool Runnings To find out more about the Education on Fire Podcast Network please visithttps://www.educationonfire.com/

Davide Di Giorgio joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.Davide is the number one international best-selling author of “Being UNapologetic”, a keynote and TEDx speaker, Comparanoia™ expert, and a speaking and confidence consultant for influencers and celebrities. He is a writer for The Good Men Project, Thought Catalog, Thrive Global, and Success Profiles Magazine. His philanthropic endeavor, Project Being UNapologetic dares to tackle bullying and build confidence and self-esteem while funding dream projects for high school performing arts students.Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview1. Who are you?2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?3. What was valuable about your school experience?4. Which teachers do you remember and why?5. Who did you admire when you were young?6. What was it about that person that had such an impact?7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?8. What advice would you give your younger self?9. What does your future look like?10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Websitehttps://beingunapologetic.com/Social Media Informationhttps://instagram.com/BeingUNapologetichttp://BeingUNapologeticTV.comhttps://facebook.com/DavideSpeakshttps://linkedin.com/in/DavideSpeaksResource mentionedThe Alchemist - Paulo CoelhoThe Shift - Wayne DyerBrené BrownTo find out more about the Education on Fire Podcast Network please visithttps://www.educationonfire.com/

Kirstie Mackey joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life.Kirstie Mackey, Head of LifeSkills created with BarclaysWhat is LifeSkills?LifeSkills created with Barclays, have one single-minded ambition – to inspire young people to get the skills they need for a better future. And that’s what we do. Not just online, but in class and through valuable real-world experiences.LifeSkills works with teachers, parents and businesses to help young people:Build a job-hunting toolboxFind out how social media can supercharge a CV, get tips for creating strong covering letters and LinkedIn profiles, and practice interview techniques.Identify skillsInteractive challenges help identify and develop personal skills – with useful advice on selling these skills to employers.Gain experienceOffered by businesses, organised by teachers and driven by young people – by working through LifeSkills online, they’ll unlock valuable work experience.Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview1. Who are you?2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?3. What was valuable about your school experience?4. Which teachers do you remember and why?5. Who did you admire when you were young?6. What was it about that person that had such an impact?7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?8. What advice would you give your younger self?9. What does your future look like?10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Websitehttps://barclayslifeskills.comResource mentionedDead Poets Society - FilmTo find out more about the Education on Fire Podcast Network please visithttps://www.educationonfire.com/

Jon Vroman joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.Jon helps others be “Moment Makers”. He is married to his gorgeous and free-spirited wife Tatyana and father of two energetic and playful boys, Tiger and Ocean, and live in Austin, Texas.Jon is the founder of the Front Row Foundation, a charity established in 2005 that creates unforgettable moments for individuals who are braving life-threatening illnesses. They provide a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to “live life in the front row™” by granting “front row moments” to live events of their recipients dreams.He’s also the founder of a global network of men at FrontRowDads.com. They believe in being “Family men with businesses, not businessmen with families.”  He’s host of the top-rated Front Row Dads podcasts, where Jon interviews experts and every-day dads from around the world, to extract and understand the rituals, routines and habits that help every man better serve their families and communities.As the author of #1 bestselling book The Front Row Factor, Jon helps readers “Learn about living life, from those fighting for it.”Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview1. Who are you?2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up?3. What was valuable about your school experience?4. Which teachers do you remember and why?5. Who did you admire when you were young?6. What was it about that person that had such an impact?7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you?8. What advice would you give your younger self?9. What does your future look like?10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Websitewww.frontrowfactor.comwww.frontrowdads.com Resource mentionedUltramarathon Man - Dean Karnazes

Mark explains his ideas about starting an Education on Fire Community. A group of people to lead the creation of important learning content that we can gift to our children.

David Miller joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – David Miller         David Miller is Director of the Innovation School at Kelvinside Academy. David has had a long career in education and in 2008 was the recipient of the Guardian Award for UK Teacher of the Year. In the same year, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of the Arts and made a National Teaching Fellow of the UK Teaching Awards. Since 2008, David has been a consultant with BBC Learning and a Judge for the UK Teaching Awards, the Scottish Education Awards, for the Institute of Ideas – Debating Matters. David is a Visiting Fellow on the Masters in Teaching and Learning for Edgehill University, and a Visiting Tutor to postgraduate students of Glasgow University’s Faculty of Education. David has been a Lead Researcher on an EU Lifelong Learning Programme looking at Digital Storytelling and the use of emerging technologies in the English Classroom. In 2012, David was head-hunted to act as Chief Learning Architect for a Kuato Studios, building educational games that utilised next generation Artificial Intelligence. The games went on to win a number of international accolades, including a special mention at President Obama’s final Science Fair in 2016. In, 2018, David became Director of the Innovation School at Kelvinside – a unique partnership with NuVu in Cambridge, Massachusetts.   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or...

Tim Lewis joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Tim Lewis                   Tim Lewis is a former IT manager who, after the death of his wife, decided to try and become a successful author, writing time travel and then later fantasy books. In his efforts to try and work out how to sell books online, he became fascinated by using social media for business and to improve your life. He runs the Begin Self-Publishing podcast and in his #1 Amazon Bestselling book Social Media Networking he explores how to use social media to build connections to get ahead in your career, personal life and business.               Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website stonehampress.com   Social media information  Twitter/Instagram: @Stonehampress LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timothylewis/   Resources mentioned Write Publish Repeat – Sean Platt  

Lucia Giovannini joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Lucia Giovannini                     Lucia Giovannini is world renowned sensation, former international Italian supermodel – turned transformational speaker and author of 13 books. Her 25 years of inspiring work through conferences & workshops globally has been inspired by growing up throughout different parts of Italy and Africa, immersed in the beauty and the pain of those unforgettable lands. Her work crafts a synergy between traditional psychological techniques, motivational practices and ancient eastern rituals that turn her seminars into profound experiences for the audiences in Asia + Europe alike. Lucia has been defined “the Italian Louise Hay” by prestigious media like Marie France Asia, The times of India and La Stampa, transforming audiences through her teachings, workshops, retreats, meditations, & books globally through overcoming limiting beliefs and fears to live a whole new life. Lucia Giovannini’s internationally acclaimed book A Whole New Life, which has been translated into more than 8 languages globally, is available also in the English, in the US and worldwide, by Post Hill Press, a Simon & Schuster imprint. Coherent with her personal philosophy, Lucia has a passionate advocacy for animal rights and veganism as a way of life. She lives with her husband Nicola, and her dog Caligola between Bali, Thailand, and Italy. Lucia is a Doctor in Psychology and Counselling and a Bachelor in Psycho-Anthropology, an international affiliate of the American Psychology Association. Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website www.luciagiovannini.com   Social media information  https://www.facebook.com/groups/awholenewlife/ https://www.facebook.com/lucia.giovannini/  https://www.instagram.com/lucia_giovannini/?hl=en   Resources mentioned a...

Courtney Harris joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Courtney Harris             As a Life Coach for Teens and Parents, Courtney helps young people get out of worry, isolation, and anxiety and into connection. Through coaching, tweens, teens, and young adults find their voice and grow confidence as they explore their sense of self and personal power. With a Master’s in Special Education, and 10 years of teaching experience, including Social and Emotional Learning, Courtney brings vast knowledge of the teenage brain and effective family interventions to her coaching practice. As a Positive Discipline Parent Educator, Courtney supports parents in exploring kind but firm methods for leading their children and teens; simultaneously, she lovingly guides parents in maintaining self-care and growing alongside their children. Clients who work with Courtney have the opportunity to connect more deeply to themselves and others. Ultimately, families who work with Courtney achieve improved communication, deeper trust, and greater peace.     Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website https://courtneyharriscoaching.com/    Social media information  IG: https://www.instagram.com/courtneyharriscoaching/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/courtneyharrisedconnect/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyharriscoaching...

This week we have a change of format to our usual show because I had the opportunity to interview Margaret Rooke who’s new book is something I think everyone should have the opportunity to read. Margaret Rooke writes books to inspire children, teenagers, their parents and carers, and people who work with them. Her books include: ‘You can Change the World. Everyday Teen Heroes Making a Difference Everywhere’, ‘Dyslexia is my Superpower (Most of the Time)’ and ‘Creative, Successful, Dyslexic. 23 High Achievers Share Their Stories’.             You can find out more about Margaret through her social media channels on Twitter & Instagram. @margsrooke    

Nikki Rausch joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Nikki Rausch             CEO of “Sales Maven”, an organization dedicated to authentic selling, Nikki Rausch has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of “selling”. With 25+ years of experience selling to such prestigious organizations as The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Hewlett-Packard, and NASA, Nikki shattered sales records in many industries, receiving multiple “top producer” awards along the way. Today, entrepreneurs and small business owners from a wide range of disciplines hire Nikki to show them how to sell successfully and authentically, without being pushy or “salesy.” Nikki’s three popular books are available at Amazon.   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Website www.yoursalesmaven.com   To get the Nikki’s FREE ebook offer please visit www.yoursalesmaven.com/ebook Social media information  FB  https://www.facebook.com/yoursalesmaven/ IG  https://www.instagram.com/your_sales_maven/ LI  https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolerausch/ Twitter https://twitter.com/yoursalesmaven YouTube  http://www.youtube.com/c/SalesMaven Resources mentioned

Harry Hortyn joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – Harry Hortyn             Harry Hortyn, founder of the education charity Universify and co-founder of Oxford Summer Courses. We are a charity committed to educational equality. Our vision is for all students to reach their potential in education. To achieve this, we want to help more students from non-traditional backgrounds to feel empowered and excited about fulfilling their potential at top universities. Through our year-long programme we aim to improve educational aspirations, school attainment and application prospects to highly selective universities.     Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned http://freakonomics.com/   Website www.universifyeducation.com www.oxfordsummercourses.com   Social media information  @UniversifyEdu  

Jonathan Levi joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.Our guest – Jonathan Levi      Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, author, and lifehacker born and raised in Silicon Valley.He’s the author of the blockbuster Become a SuperLearner series, and the host of the award-winning Becoming SuperHuman podcast. His passions include learning languages, musical instruments, acro yoga, weightlifting, and cooking.He lives in Tel Aviv, Israel with his superwoman, Limmor.Quick affiliate link Jonathan’s 3rd book “The Only Skill That Matters.” Listen to Jonathan reading the first 2 chapter of ‘The Only Skill That Matters’ on his podcast Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why? Resources mentionedHow to WinFriends and Influence People – Dale CarnegieA New Earth – Eckhart TolleThe 4 Hour Work Week – Tim FerrissDrugs and the Meaning of Life – Sam Harris Social media information Personal website & portfolio: http://jle.vi Facebook: http://fb.com/jonlevi Twitter: http://twitter.com/entreprenewer YouTube: http://jle.vi/youtube Instagram: http://instagram.com/entreprenewer LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/jonathanleviFacebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/jonathanleviofficial/  

On todays show Mark gives an overview of how this Learning on Fire podcast fits in the eco system of the Education on Fire Podcast Network. There are 3 podcasts and a music membership site: Learning on Fire Podcast – The most important learning and educational moments that shaped the lives of people living on their terms, with a sense of purpose, meaning and significance. Education on Fire Podcast – Sharing creative and inspiring learning on our schools. National Association for Primary Education Podcast – Bringing schools, teachers, family and organisations together to support a child centred vision of education. & Primary Music on Fire Membership Site – Taking the fear out of teaching music, by giving you the step by step skills and ongoing support you need, to produce lifelong musical memories for you, your school and your pupils. Mark is a professional musician and educator. The focus of Education on Fire is about following your passion, being creative and being the authentic person you are meant to be. It is the summer holidays here in the UK and we are taking a summer siesta so I can spend some time with my family. We will be back in September. Remember the 3 things to help you keep up to date with everything: Subscribe to the show Sign up to the email list at www.EducationOnFire.com Like our ‘Education on Fire’ Facebook page   Each podcast has a different feed so search the name of each podcast in your favourite app or platform.   Here are some quick links to each show on my website. https://www.educationonfire.com/category/learning-on-fire/ https://www.educationonfire.com/category/education-on-fire/ https://www.educationonfire.com/category/national-association-for-primary-education/   Show Sponsor             The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

On the Learning on Fire Podcast this week, host Mark Taylor takes you through the top 5 resources as recommended by his guests. These resources have been recommended multiple times and have a personal link to Mark. They are: How to win friends and influence people – Dale Carnegie The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast – John Lee Dumas Smart Passive Income Podcast – Pat Flynn Flipped Lifestyle Podcast – Shane and Jocelyn Sams   Show Sponsor             The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their website at nape.org.uk

James Newcomb joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life. Our guest – James Newcomb                 James Newcomb is a professional musician, specializing on the cornet after a 32 year career on the trumpet which includes his time in the military. He runs a successful podcast production company, and hosts his own podcast titled Screw “The Plan” — and Live Your Life. James welcomes comments and feedback from listeners. You can reach him via email at james@jamesnewcomb.io.   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned John Lee Dumas – Entrepreneurs On Fire Podcast Contact information easyschoolofhardknocks.com Twitter & Instagram – @mrjamesnewcomb   Show Sponsor           National Association for Primary Education The National Association for Primary Education speaks for young children and all who live and work with them. This includes parents, teachers, governors and all those interested in primary education. NAPE is a non-political charity and works tirelessly to support teachers in the classroom as expressed in their ‘Value of Membership’ Document. NAPE leads the Primary Umbrella Group of thirty primary subject associations and unions and gives teachers and schools a voice at governmental level at consultative meetings with ministers for schools. For full details of how they can support you please visit their...

Alissa Daire Nelson joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life. Our guest – Alissa Daire Nelson             Alissa Daire Nelson is regularly featured on television news segments, inside major blogs and publications, and on podcasts from all over the globe. She’s an accomplished Success Coach, Speaker, host of the Frickin’ Awesome Entrepreneur podcast, as well as published Author of the book; From Frustrated to Frickin’ Awesome: 4 Steps to Achieve the Success You’re Wired For. But more than anything else she’s an exceedingly proud wife and mother of two, who loves helping others discover how to own their perfect lopsidedness find their perfect success. “Life is happening for you, not to you”   Questions asked on the Learning on Fire Podcast Interview 1. Who are you? 2. What does your life look like now and how is it different from when you were growing up? 3. What was valuable about your school experience? 4. Which teachers do you remember and why? 5. Who did you admire when you were young? 6. What was it about that person that had such an impact? 7. What was the best piece of advice you have ever been given and who gave it to you? 8. What advice would you give your younger self? 9. What does your future look like? 10. What podcast, book, video, film, song or other resource has had the biggest impact on your life and why?   Resources mentioned Alchemist – Paulo Coelho  John Lee Dumas – Entrepreneurs On Fire Podcast Contact information www.daire2succeed.com alissa@daire2succeed.com Biz FB page: https://www.facebook.com/DaireSuccessCoaching/  FB community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/MoreClientsMoreImpact/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alissadairenelson/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/daire2succeed  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dairesuccesscoaching   Show Sponsor

Mark takes a breath and gives a personal account of this milestone for Education on Fire. He talks about how his life is changing and future plans to help more children live life on their terms.   This quote is the inspiration for what is to come.   “Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ― Rumi   This episode is a joint release with Learning on Fire as Mark thanks everyone supporting EducationOnFire.com