Vertical Playpen

Vertical Playpen


Latest Episodes

Social Emotional Learning for Educators | Tre Gammage
September 28, 2021

Tre Gammage joins Phil to discuss; - His work with SEL and how he started in the education - Why teaching educators about SEL is so important tregammage.com seleducators.com

Why Play Works | Jill Vialet
September 21, 2021

Jill Vialet (Founder of Playworks) joins Phil to discuss her new book; Why Play Works - Big Changes Start Small. In this conversation Jill shares; - Her introduction to play and how she forged a caree

Children's Books about Emotions | Tom Percival
September 14, 2021

Tom Percival (author of Ruby Finds a Worry) joins Phil to discuss; - Writing children's books that focus on emotions - What inspired him to write them - The importance of role modeling vulnerability.

Facilitation Tips | Mark Flynn
September 07, 2021

Mark Flynn (formally of UCONN and the Four Arrows Challenge Course Program) joins Phil to discuss: - His unusual entry into the industry - How important and transferable facilitation skills are for st

Listener Questions - Adapt Activities, New Jobs and Belay Devices
August 31, 2021

In this episode Phil answers some listener questions; - When do you NOT do warm up or icebreaker activities? - Is there a game you've recently revived and love to play? - Advice and things we wish we

Adventureworks | Brian Lisson
August 24, 2021

Brian (President and Founder of Adventureworks, and also the 2021 ACCT Critical Link Award Recipient), joins Phil to share; - His introduction to the world of Adventure Programming - His perspective o

Audio-only Facilitation | Michael Ronen and Kyle Kaminsky
August 17, 2021

Micheal and Kyle (Social Play Club - thesocialplayclub.com) join Phil to share: - Their introduction to creating immersive social experiences - How they facilitate their social play club on Clubhouse

Rediscover your Play | Jeff Harry
August 10, 2021

Jeff Harry (rediscoveryourplay.com) joins Phil to discuss; - Favorite kid's TV shows - How to bring play into the workplace - The benefits that adding play can do for team culture.

Listener Questions - Group Norms and Industry Trends
August 03, 2021

In this episode Phil answers some listener questions; - How do you experientially create norms without sitting down and just writing a list? - What are some trends in our industry you hope will not co

Improvisation and Play | Gary Ware
July 27, 2021

Gary Ware (Breakthroughplay.com) joins Phil to talk about; - His 1st experiences of learning through play. - How he brings meaning through play. - What Improv can teach us about play and facilitating

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