Hope is NOT a Plan
Latest Episodes
Ownership and Action are the Only Way | Five Minute Friday 06
In this Five-Minute Friday I share how taking ownership and moving to action have helped me, and can help you, move through tough times and improve your life.
Bridging the Gap Between Knowledge and Action | Episode 12
Today I’m going to equip listeners with practical strategies to transform well-intentioned plans into tangible results by focusing on process optimization, making time for training, and prioritizing realistic practice.
The Invisible Power of Human Factors Engineering | Five Minute Friday 05
Today, we're exploring human factors engineering, a fascinating field that impacts everything from your office chair to the airplane cockpit.
My Dad Kept Us Safe: A Nuclear Engineer's Journey | Episode 11 (Part 2)
A window into a life working in the nuclear power industry fueled by dedication, a thirst for knowledge, and a desire to make a positive impact.
A Five-Minute Walk Through the Dying Process | Five Minute Friday 04
In A Five-Minute Look at the Dying Process, I help prepare the listener for what it is like when their loved one moves through their last moments on Earth.
How to Support Your Parent's End-of-Life Care Planning | Episode 10
In Supporting Your Parent's End-of-Life Care with Confidence I’m sharing five considerations to help you support your ailing or end-of-life parent in the most action-oriented and efficient manner.
Two Years, Two Rules: Fight & Find Joy | Five Minute Friday 03
Today, I'm sharing how my Dad, George Pannell, held onto hope while keeping his fighting spirit and actively participating in his care plan.
Deeper Than Steel Remembering Dad's Journey from the Mill to the U.S. Navy | Episode 9 (Part 1)
Following my late Father George Pannell's journey from the steel mills of Pittsburgh to the depths of the oceans in the U.S. Navy Submarine Service.
Hope Won't Save You in a Real Fight | Episode 8
I am going to share some broad self-defense and martial arts insight, as well as some specific information about Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (BJJ), my chosen combat sport.
Radical Candor in Project Risk Management | Five Minute Friday 02
I’m diving into a concept crucial for project success: Radical Candor and Risk Management.