Carlo D’Amore is an actor, writer, director and coach with Live in Theater. Carlo and Chris explore the mental models of the theater world to see what they can show us as team builders. What is “really listening” and how can the behaviors of “rehearsal" enhance our practice. As a thought experiment, Chris challenges the team builder to take Carlo’s dialogue and filter it through the team builder’s context. Learning is everywhere if we are receptive to it. We hope you join us! Find all ...
Dr. Nevin Harper is the author of Nature-Based Therapy (with Kathryn Rose, 2019) and Kids These Days: Understanding and Supporting Youth Mental Health (with Will W. Dobud). Nevin and Chris talk about 'Kids These Days’ and how team builders (these days) can help create environments for youth to thrive. Nevin encourages us to treat our youth like “crew not passengers" and argues that “what is happening with kids these days has more to do with the adults these days.” He says, the most powerful t...
Melanie finds joy in helping her groups learn life skills like patience, giving them the opportunity to practice these skills in healthy environments so they have the confidence to use them on a regular basis. Whether working with roller derby athletes or middle schoolers, helping them “learn how to talk to each other is a good thing.” Chris and Melanie also explore her style of organic programming. From the time they “get off the bus” Melanie says, “I need to be able to assess what people ar...
Barney is an Adventure-Based therapist working mostly with people in recovery from addictions. He is the author of ‘Healing in Action: Adventure-Based Counseling with Therapy Groups’ and co-author of the new release, ‘Group Psychotherapy with Addicted Populations: An Experiential Manual’ (published by Routledge). Barney shares with Chris his ‘enjoyment’ approach to therapy, some favorite activities that really make an impact and his use of Kinesthetic Metaphors so he can, “help people c...
Mark is the Chief Ambassador of FUN, and Founder of WorkPlay Solutions. He and Chris talk about facets we all experience as team builders: Opening Engagement (or Soft Openings), Discovery Sessions (a.k.a., Needs Assessments), Managing Expectations, Mark’s Checklist for Creating Powerful Experiences, and a fun way to end meaningful programs. We hope you join us! Find all Show Notes and Episodes HERE This podcast is another facet in a network of resources being developed in an ongoing ef...