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Mark Suroviec (WorkPlay Solutions) joins Phil to discuss; - Finding joy in creating team experiences - The right time to try a new activity - Staying curious in our industry Learn more about Mark - workplaysolutions.com Listen to his podcast - WorkPlay Solutions Podcast Connections before Content - Virtual Workshop - Thursday March 10th - 3:30 - 5:00pm EST Register here - https://store.high5adventure.org/collections/virtual-workshops Coupon Code at Checkout - ConnectionsBOGO

Kirsten Locke (Koala Tree) joins Phil to discuss; - Being an Arborist and the supportive world of arboriculture - Living life adventurously and asking for help along the way - Protecting your body using mobility and strength training Learn more about Kirsten at her Instagram - @brave.roots Learn more about Koala Tree - koalatree.ca

Scott Catucci (Associate Director - Outdoor Education / Student Development at Syracuse University) joins Phil to discuss; - Volunteering for AEE - Experiential Learning through music - Esports and Video games relationship to experiential learning Learn more about Syracuse's Recreation programs - https://www.syracuse.edu/life/recreation/ Connect with Scott - sacatucc@syr.edu

Phil recently attempted to ski for the 1st time. In the process he reflected on 4 things that he noticed about being a new learner; - Having patience for the speed of how you learn - The more details shared the better - The effect the environment has on your learning - A word that should stay away from learning environments

In this episode we discuss; - The importance of having a staff training plan - In-house and professional training and in-house refresher training - Why having accurate job descriptions can help - Supervisor participation in trainings - Training documentation - Team development benefits

Brad Moskowitz (Professor at Northern Vermont University) joins Phil to discuss; - Outdoor career paths for graduating students - Seasonal work and the need for a societal shift regarding outdoor adventure. - Facilitation fails and what we can learn from them. Connect with Brad; Email - brad.moskowitz@northernvermont.edu Learn more about Northern Vermont University's Outdoor Education degree program https://www.northernvermont.edu/degree-programs/outdoor-education/

Dive into the fascinating world of Adventure Education, where adventure is not just outdoors! Discover how novel challenges can boost personal growth and self-esteem. Learn about the critical components that make adventure education impactful, including environment and group dynamics. Explore the dichotomy of learning versus education, prompting listeners to reflect on their experiences. The discussion reveals how skill transfer and goal setting shape effective outcomes, highlighting the continuous journey of growth through adventure.

Phil and Lisa discuss a question submitted by Meg Bolger. "How do you teach a new facilitator to read your group?" If you are planning on attending the ACCT conference in Cleveland (Feb 2022) then consider joining us for our pre-con "A Critical Look at Core Concepts".

Phil is joined by President Emeritus of the Global Organization of Tree Climbers, Harv Teitelbaum to discuss; - What recreational tree climbing is and what it provides those who climb. - What 1st drew him into the world of tree climbing and how you can find tree climbing trainers near you. - The importance of educating our participants about trees and the natural world that we work in. You can learn more about tree climbing by visiting their website - gotreeclimbing.org and/or by emailing them at info@gotreeclimbing.org

In Part 2 of The Shared Experience, the group answers the following 2 questions; - How has the "Great Resignation" affected our industry? - How has the past 2 years influenced the way that we interact with our participants? Contributors to this episode were; Lisa Hunt - High 5 Trainer Danielle Chevalier - Field's of Recovery Hutch Hutchinson - Boston University Laura Baird - Polk County Recreation Sam Steiger - Minnesota State University, Mankato Dan Miller - Fifth Pillar Consulting John Losey - IntoWisdom Group David Maskell - Somerset College Arman Rajput - Ontario