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Pond Traverse Problem Solving Pond Traverse Problem Solving Description Episode 156: If you were not limited by time, what problem-solving activity would you like to lead? Today’s featured activity is the Pond Traverse – you just can’t predict how long it will take to complete.  The pond traverse is an activity featured in High 5’s Edge of […]

Hanne Bailey | High 5 Trainer Meet Hanne Bailey – High 5 Trainer Description Episode 155: In our latest VPP episode, host Phil Brown chats with training team colleague, Hanne Bailey. Hanne joined the High 5 Training team last year. Eager to learn more about Hanne’s past, and the road that led her to work […]

Memorable Moments | Doug Cramphin Memorable Moments in Adventure Learning with Doug Cramphin Description Episode 154: Memorable moments add up for Doug Cramphin, an adventure educator. With over 40 years of adventure programming experience, Doug has accumulated many impactful stories. In Part 2 of this ongoing conversation with host Rich Keegan and Doug, you’ll hear […]

Civil War Day | Doug Cramphin Civil War Day Experiential Learning with Doug Cramphin Description Episode 153: Do you agree that experiential learning is not just something that happens on a ropes course?  VPP guest host, Rich Keegan, sits down with Doug Cramphin, longtime facilitator and educator to discuss the impact of experiential learning beyond […]

Building Comfort Zones | Tom Leahy Building Comfort Zones with Tom Leahy Description Episode 152: When was the last time you attended professional training? Recently, Tom Leahy from Leahy & Associates in Colorado joined us at High 5 Adventure Learning Center for a Level 2 Training. Coincidently, the training was led by Phil Brown, who also hosts […]

Worldwide Facilitation | Steve Ockerbloom Facilitation Around the World with Steve Ockerbloom Description Episode 152: Facilitation has the possibility of opening doors to global travel and connections. In this VPP episode, Steve Ockerbloom sits down with guest host Rich Keegan to discuss the worldwide reach of facilitation work. From working at the United Nations to over […]

From 8-Track to Emoji – Jerrod Murr Jerrod Murr Discusses Intergenrational Leadership Description Episode 151: How do we lead people of all generations more effectively? This is one of the questions Jerrod Murr tackles in his soon-to-be-released new book From 8-Track to Emoji – The Secret To Cross-Generational Leadership. He reminds us that generational differences in […]

Back to School, Back to Adventure with Mark Friedrich Adventure Education Programs in School – Mark Friedrich Description Episode 150: Do you operate an Adventure Education program in a school?  Are you interested in starting or expanding an Adventure Program at your location? Join host Phil Brown and guest, Mark Friedrich from  Milburn High School […]

How To Learn Names Tips For Learning Names Description Episode 148: Do you find learning names challenging? You are not alone. Not everyone has easy recall upon meeting new people, so don’t fret. In this “Listener Question” episode, host Phil Brown offers multiple tips on how to learn names of participants. It’s an important skill […]

How To Encourage Participation Tips to Encourage Participation Description Episode 147: Have you ever encountered a “reluctant” participant? In our work as facilitators, it’s more likely than not, that all participants may not be eager or comfortable engaging in activities. If you struggle with how to engage participants in activities, then stick with Phil. In […]