National University Deans, Faculty, and Leadership discuss a wide range of topics with a focus on the higher education community. Tune in to hear from our experts, alumni, students, and faculty. Current programs include: Center for the Advancement of Virtual Organizations (CAVO), Virtual Education Support Center (VESC) and Whole Person Center (WPC), formerly Virtual Center for Health and Wellness (VC4HW).
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Inspired by higher learning and the discovery of self, this podcast shares stories, interviews, and in-depth conversations on topics and issues impacting NLU. Discover You celebrates music, culture, and the occasional game show. Produced and created by the NLU community but offered to everyone. It's inspiring, it's real, it's a discovery of you.
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As return-to-office mandates continue to roll out, the national majority of teams are now working from a variety of workplaces. Listen to hear Laurel Farrer, CEO of Distribute Consulting and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, and Dr. Jeff Belsky, Director of Strategy and Leadership Development at Solutions 21, discuss what hybrid companies can learn fro…
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In this episode, hear Darcy Mayfield, a workplace culture expert chat with Dr. Jeff Belsky, Director of Strategy and Leadership Development at Solutions 21, and learn how to create and sustain a positive culture in remote and hybrid work environments. They discuss actionable strategies for fostering connection, collaboration, and well-being, and th…
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Join Dr. Aurélia Bickler and her guests Dr. Elaine Willerton and SarahRose Hogan as they explore the world of neurodivergence. Resources: https://neuroclastic.com/ https://thinkingautismguide.com/ Ido In Autismland, Ido Kedar Neurotribes, Steve Silberman Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity, Devon Price I Will Die on This H…
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Whether you're managing a remote team or balancing in-person and virtual attendees, listen to John Chen, author of Engaging Virtual Meetings and 50 Digital Team Building Games and Dr. Jeff Belsky, Associate Professor in the College of Business, Engineering, and Technology at National University, and learn how to create compelling meeting experience…
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In this podcast, learn the secrets behind virtual assistant matchmaking. Melissa Smith, an industry-leading expert in the area of virtual assistants and remote work hiring, shares her expertise and inspiration with Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean and Professor in the School of Public Service College of Law and Public Service at National Universit…
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Cristina Imre, founder of Tech Leadership Lab and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, chats with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO to share effective strategies for cultivating engagement and happiness in remote teams, drawing from the principles and experiences of Tech Leadership Lab as a result of 15 years of working remotely.…
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Discover key strategies for attracting clients to your remote creative business through this informative conversation. Join Georgie Darling and Jessica Liske as they share practical tips on navigating the creative business landscape. Georgie, a London-based freelance travel writer and business strategy coach for female freelance writers, offers val…
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WPC Ep. 9: Chronic Pain and Functional Neurological (Previously Known as Conversion) Disorder: A Psychological Perspective
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WPC Intern Jennifer Brown interviews Dr. Andrew Martin on the psychological perspective of chronic pain and functional neurological disorder.Di Dr. Andrew Martin
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CAVO Ep. 89: Using Hybrid and Remote Work to Improve Retention and Productivity While Cutting Costs
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In this engaging, interactive, and entertaining podcast, you will learn how to dramatically improve your ability to use hybrid and virtual work as an instrument to improve retention and productivity while cutting costs. Many leaders rely on traditional office-centric collaboration and leadership styles in managing hybrid and remote teams. Yet, rese…
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Workforce disengagement is a global phenomenon, with only 15% of employees engaged. Overall, people don't feel any emotional connection to their work and mostly do what's expected. At the societal level, the future of remote work is about empowering, upskilling people, and including everyone to promote transparency and fairness. In this episode, CA…
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Did you know there is science behind increased productivity and virtual co-working? Listen as Taylor Jacobson, Founder and CEO of Focusmate, chats with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, about the importance of factors such as pre-commitment, implementation intensions, social pressure, and accountability.…
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Join a discussion between the Whole Person Center Director, Dr. Aurélia Bickler, and Professor, Chair and Author, Dr. Brian Tilley, as they explore ways to find moral ground through the current US political climate. Websites APA Division 45: Society for the Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race, https://division45.org/ Braver Angels: a network of g…
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Driven by AI, we are on the brink of a transformational shift that will disrupt and shape both traditional and remote work. In this episode, Dr. Brian Arnold, Professor in the Sanford College of Education at National University, and chair of Global Innovation, Social-Emotional Learning, and Educational Technology, is joined by Benjamin Schleider, a…
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Cloud computing and AI have transformed the world of work to create some of the trends that we're seeing today. In this episode, Dr. Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean of Professional Studies in the School of Public Service at National University chats with Matthew Mottola, CEO of The Human Cloud and a leading authority for leaders embracing the fre…
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Tune in to this episode as Dr. Marsha Chase walks us from trauma to healing. Vodcast version: click here Resources: https://tfcbt.org/resources/ https://www.therapistaid.com/Di Dr. Marsha Chase
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Hybrid meetings are a challenge for the leader in making sure everyone has equal opportunity to participate and have their voice heard whether physically present or accessing the meeting remotely. In this episode, Jason Weber, retired Navy analyst and doctoral student in organizational leadership, chats with Dr. Gleb Tsipursky, remote expert dubbed…
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Discover You host Keith Baltimore engages in a candid and enlightening conversation with an NLU staff member about the transgender experience.
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Vez gives us some very insightful knowledge about ASD in a conversation with Mr. Keith.
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Are you looking for a remote job and spend hours tweaking your resume? Feeling lost every time you open your computer, not knowing what will ACTUALLY move the needle in your job search? In this episode, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, Jordan Carroll, explains a simple 3-step system to get noticed by recruiters and HR managers. Learn more about Jordan…
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Mr. Keith has a conversation with two of NLU's staff to learn more about the topic of interracial relationships.
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Students at National Louis University are joined by Maria Lammey and Keith Baltimore to talk about the popularity of Lunar New Year around the world.
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WPC Ep. 6: Exploring Intergenerational Trauma with Middlebrooks Academy Principal, Nia Alafia-Middlebrooks, M.A.Ed
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Dr. Aurélia Bickler discusses the different stages & stories of students’ generational trauma, through the lens of a school principal. Guest, Nia Alafia-Middlebrooks. Resources: Director/Life Coach Middlebrooks Mental Health Group https://middlebrooksacademy.com/principal/ Life Coaching Resources: Nia Alafia-Middlebrooks Life Coach Middlebrooks Men…
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Are you facing challenges in your life that cause you to doubt your abilities and limit your potential? If so, listen and be inspired by Landis Graden, serial entrepreneur, tech investor, philanthropist, author, and vulnerablist. He wrote the book, Bent, Not Broken: Crossing Life's Bridges of Tragedy, Trauma, and Triumph,” to share his story of ove…
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We explore the popularity and interest in Ancestry or DNA testing in America. What do these tests actually prove and can your heritage be erased or replaced if the results differ from what you've always known about your family history?
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The Discover You team is joined by two of NLU's female students to discuss how women are viewed when they're in position of power in the workplace. Get your ticket for the premier of the play "Mia: WHERE HAVE ALL THE YOUNG GIRLS GONE?" by clicking the following link https://nl.presence.io/event/womens-history-month-events…
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If you are interested in digital nomadism and work-life balance, you won’t want to miss this episode hosted by Rowena Hennigan, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, and founder of @RoRemote, a remote skills training and consultancy company. Rowena chats with guest Dave Cook about the results of his seven-year study to dispel the idea of complete freedom o…
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A challenge that is a reality for many who work remotely is battling feelings of loneliness. What can leaders of remote employees do to help alleviate these feelings? How can leaders help remote employees avoid burnout? Drs. Ada Cenkci and Megan Downing, professors at Northern Kentucky University, chat with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to sha…
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In this episode, Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, welcomes Nadia Harris, founder of Remoteworkadvocate.com and CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert to discuss strategies both leaders and workers can implement to promote transparency and inclusiveness in the remote workplace.Di Nadia Harris
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Research shows when remote workers feel they are part of a community, it promotes engagement, increases productivity, and creates a positive work environment. In this episode, Jordan Carrol, author of Remote for Life, founder of the Remote Job Club, career coach, and recruiter joins Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to discuss strategies and norms…
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Will the topics and events we witnessed surrounding remote and hybrid work in 2022 continue in 2023? What new matters and actions might we see in 2023? Shauna Moran, a remote and hybrid team performance coach, facilitator, and trainer chats with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to answer these questions and more. To learn more about Shauna, visit…
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In 2022, hybrid work policies were front and center as organizations rushed to normality through a return to the office. In this episode, Melody Rawlings, CAVO director, welcomes Rowena Hennigan, remote work expert and founder of @RoRemote, a remote skills training and consultancy company, and CAVO visiting virtual expert. Their discussion centers …
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Mr. Keith and Ahmed break down some of the most unusual and fascinating holidays traditions in the U.S. and around the world.
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Anna and Bria are back to continue where we left off from the previous episode, discussing NLU's best Christmas songs list. If you want to listen to the songs from the list discussed in this episode, click the following link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40PLdflImzWx9Yozb4i2if?si=67c4063d37f24e36…
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We are counting down our top 20 Christmas songs of 2022. Anna and Bria joined Mr. Keith and Ahmed for a fun review and highly opinionated countdown. You can listen to the full playlist on Spotify by clicking the following link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/40PLdflImzWx9Yozb4i2if?si=67c4063d37f24e36…
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Employee engagement and healthy boundaries are vital components in creating a positive virtual work culture. In this podcast, guest Gina D’Andrea, conflict moderator and facilitator, chats with Stephanie Menefee, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs in the School of Professional Studies at National University about ways to build a positive culture. G…
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Trust is a vital element in the virtual and hybrid workplace and has been linked to the root cause of the Great Resignation. In this episode, Geraldine Woloch-Addamine, Founder and CEO of Good4Work talks with Dr. Kathy Richie, Associate Professor in the School of Business and Economics at National University, about indicators of relationship deteri…
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NU’s Ombudsman, LaCrisia Gilbert, also known as “The Hope Dealer”, joins Dr. Auréila Bickler to discuss the many benefits of hope. She offers tips and resources to connect to a hopeful mindset and describes the ways this impacts our future. Resources: www.elliottconnie.comDi LaCrisia Gilbert
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Discover You revisit the powerful podcast on 1st generation college students that was published in January 2021.
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Moving to another city can be way harder than one can imagine. In fact, relocation can bring feelings of anxiety and sadness to the person. Now imagine how it might feel to move to another country, with an entirely new culture that you'll have to adjust to. In today's episode of Discover You, NLU's International Student & Scholar Specialist Maria L…
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Ahmed and Keith explore the international phenomenon of the World Cup. Why is football so popular around the world but not in the US? Listen as Ahmed shares the in's and out's of football and the fans who love this amazing sport.
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Toxic work environments seem to be all too common, and the virtual/remote workplace is no exception. Listen as Caitlin Magidson, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC), Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC), and Certified Coach, describes the signs of a toxic virtual workplace and the strategies to handle it. She also shared shares signs to…
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Working from home can be beneficial toward work/life balance, but certainly has its share of stress. In this podcast hosted by Shawna Crockett Jones, Dr. Krishna Bhatta, M.D. shares his recommendations for reducing stress. Dr. Bhatta is the founder of Relaxx.org and creator of the companion Relaxx app.…
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It's the start of the new school year at NLU. Discover You co-host, Ahmed connects with random students and staff during Eagle Fest to learn about them and what is unique about themselves through simple games and questions we call Louie on the street.
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Effectively leading a virtual team requires many different skills from effective communication to coaching, to providing timely feedback. Tune into this episode and hear Debra Dinnocenzo chat with Melody Rawlings, Director of CAVO, to learn about some of the most important skills needed to be an amazing virtual team leader. Debra is president and f…
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Dr. Aurélia Bickler with guest Billie Tyler, explore the complex experiences, frequently lumped under the umbrella of “happiness”. These said experiences often exist in concurrence with alternative and sometimes opposing emotions; making it challenging for people to identify and/or explore. The Reality Slap: Finding Peace and Fulfillment When Life …
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Liz Wool, Chief Learning Strategist for Virtual Training Whiz, a Division of the Wool Consulting Group, shares six quick steps for designing and delivering outstanding online training. The techniques Liz shares will help anyone who teaches and presents online to engage their participants and advance participants' learning. Virtual Training Whiz, a …
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Do you have an internal desire to launch your own web-based business? If so, this is the podcast you have been waiting for. Listen to the conversation between Charlene Walters, author of Launch Your Inner Entrepreneur and media contributor featured on Entrepreneur, Forbes, Business Insider, CNBC Make It, Business News Daily, Apple News, Thrive Glob…
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Please join Dr. Nicole R.H. Baker and Aurélia Bickler as we discuss the challenges and opportunities associated with the pursuit of work/life balance. Though it might seem like an impossible goal to reach, acceptance, perspective and boundaries play a big role in finding our own version of it.Di Dr. Nicole R.H. Baker
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In this podcast, powerful women reconvene to continue their discussion of how women have been taking up space and reclaiming their time for years now and how the Covid-19 global pandemic has altered lives, created a new normal, and even yielded a time called “The Great Resignation.” The great resignation has presented women with the opportunity to …
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Communication is important in any organization, but it is even more critical when the organization is experiencing change. In this podcast, Laura Porter, Owner of Holler Communications and Partner of Triple Play Consulting joins Linda Larsen, Manager of Academic Operations at Northcentral University, to discuss the key role that communication plays…
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