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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 […]

Participant Belaying Participant Belaying – Teaching Students to Belay Description Episode 121: The High 5 team continues to discuss Belaying. This time, the focus is on teaching students how to belay. Additional framing ideas apply to this audience. There’s a lot to learn about teaching students to belay. The High 5 team shares some valuable […]

What is Belaying? What is Belaying? Definition and more… Description Episode 120: The High 5 training team joins together to discuss belaying. No matter if you are new to challenge course programming, or have been belaying for a long time, you’ll gain valuable knowledge and tips to support your work in the field. Our team […]

Creating Immersive Experiences | Mark Suroviec Creating Immersive Experiences with Mark Suroviec Description Episode 119: Meet Mark Suroviec, who creates immersive experiences and started WorkPlay Solutions in 2021 with this purpose in mind. In his words, “Work is an essential part of life, but it doesn’t have to suck.”  As a consultant and Adventure Educator, […]

Arboriculture with Kirsten Locke Arboriculture and Mobility & Strength Training with Kirsten Locke Description Episode 118: Meet Kirsten Locke, who works in and around trees in the field of Arboriculture. Arboriculture may be an unfamiliar term to many in the Challenge Course field, but after listening to today’s conversation, you’ll have a newfound appreciation and […]

Syracuse University – Scott Catucci Syracuse University – Scott Catucci Description Episode 117: Scott Catucci, Associate Director of Recreation Services at Syracuse University is our guest on VPP today. He oversees a diverse set of initiatives and programs in his position at Syracuse University. He’s passionate about the outdoors and building community in all of […]