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Tinker Talk - Managing Your Energy
Warm weather months often result in our calendars filling with programming which can lead to staff having low energy. The Training team (Phil, Chris, Lisa and Jim) talk about how they manage their energy levels during the busy training seasons and...
Mark Collard - Experiential Trainer, Author and Founding Director of Playmeo.com
Mark shares with Phil his story about the transformative power of experiential learning, his thoughts about the future of the industry and how ducks have the ability to detect vegans. www.playmeo.com
Trainer Tips - Belaying
Phil Brown, High 5 Lead Trainer, gives 3 tips that could improve your belaying.
Ian Doak - High 5 - Assistant Director of Challenge Course Services
Ian talks to Phil about the joy of designing challenge courses, having a strong work ethic and eating too much Fish & Chips on the road.
Tinker Talk - How We Learn Our Craft
The team answer the question - "What has been the method by which you have most learned your facilitation techniques?"
Pam Nuovo - High 5 - PR and Communications
Pam talks to Phil about the joys of living in Vermont, a challenging air travel experience and the Great British Baking Show
Phil Brown - High 5 - Trainer
Phil talks to guest hosts, Jamie and Rich, about his start in Adventure Education, Branston Pickle sandwiches, and announces an artistic opportunity to win some High 5 products.
Tinker Talk - Facilitation tips we now disagree with
The Training Team answer the question - "Are there any facilitation tips or advice you've had over the years that you disagree with or struggle with?"
Jim Grout - High 5 - Executive Director - Part 2
Jim continues his conversation with Phil talking about his thoughts regarding the future of Adventure Education, the most recent books he has read and how he would never turn down a conversation with a penguin.
Jim Grout - High 5 - Executive Director - Part 1
Jim talks to Phil about his first Adventure Education work, people who have supported him along the way and the Edge of Leadership program.