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Try It, Change It, Try It Again | Bryn Lottig Try It, Change It, Try It Again with Bryn Lottig This phrase describes both our work as Experiential educators but it is also a large part of Bryn’s pathway in this industry. In this episode, Bryn Lottig (co-founder of Kikori) talks to Phil about: Topics Covered […]

Connection Activities | BOOST Live Connection Activities Recorded at BOOST Live DescriptionEpisode 130: Do connection activities actually help our participants connect? This was the topic of discussion in this live-recorded episode of the Vertical Playpen podcast. It was recorded while attending the BOOST (Best Out-Of-School Time) April 2022 Conference in Palm Springs, CA. The contributors […]

Vertical Playpen Podcast On The Road VPP on the Road Description Episode 129: This is a short episode to let you know that VPP will be on the road starting late spring and into the summer!  Host Phil Brown will be bringing his microphones and mobile recording studio with him this busy training season. You’ll […]

Facilitating Dialogue Sessions with Josh Nadzam Dialogue Session Facilitation Tips with Josh Nadzam Description Episode 128: Josh Nadzam is co-founder of On The Move Art Studio, and an instructor at the University of Kentucky. He joins host Phil Brown to talk about the impact of facilitation and its power to fuel important conversations – even […]

Using Feedback to Empower | Joe Hirsch Using Feedback as a Tool to Empower with Joe Hirsch Phil Brown Description Episode 127: Do you find giving and receiving feedback challenging? Today’s guest, Joe Hirsch, is the author of the book The Feeback Fix and is here to share some tips and perspectives on feedback.  The […]

Why Workshops Work | Myriam Hadnes Why Workshops Work with Myriam Hadnes Description Episode 126: Such a great question: Why Do Workshops Work? As a facilitator, you may be faced with this question regularly. Today’s guest, Myriam Hadnes, is steeped in the work of facilitation and coaching others in the art of facilitation, so you’re […]

Facilitating on a Challenge Course How do you Facilitate on a Challenge Course? Description Episode 125: Facilitating on a Challenge Course – that’s our Training Teams’ area of expertise. Gain invaluable tips and ideas on how to make the most of your participant’s challenge course experience. From 1-day programs to multi-day challenge course experience programs, […]

What is a Challenge Course? What is a Challenge Course – a definition? Description Episode 124: Our Training team answers a question central to their work: What is a Challenge Course? Join them on this journey that gets a bit personal at the end. Here’s what’s on the agenda for today’s conversation… Topics and Questions […]

Uncovering Inner Resilience For Those Impacted by Cancer | Madeline Brooks Resilience In Facing Cancer with Madeline Brooks & Adventure-Based Programs at OnBelay Description Episode 123: Today’s VPP guest is Madeline Brooks. She’s the Executive Director at OnBelay, an organization that supports cancer patients and their families. Their mission is to “Build community among youth […]

Trauma-Informed Facilitation | Andrew Florence Trauma-Informed Facilitation with Andrew Florence Description Episode 122: Meet Andrew Florence, Director of Experiential Learning at Crossnore Communities for Children on VPP today. Host Phil Brown has lined up a series of questions addressing the many facets of adventure-based counseling and Trauma-Informed Facilitation. Here’s a summary of talking points… Topics […]