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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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.由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/由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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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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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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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.由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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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.com由LaCrisia Gilbert
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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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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.由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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Join Dr. Aurélia Bickler and her guest Dr. Grayson Kimball as they discuss the mental aspects of running. Dr. Kimball, Mental Performance Coach and Sport Psychology Consultant with the Association for Applied Sport Psychology, describes the process of training our minds to reach our exercise goals.由Dr. Grayson Kimball
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When working in a hybrid work model, employees must be able to feel connected and included regardless of the location. While technology has afforded many the opportunity to work from anywhere in the world, the question remains as to how much engagement is necessary. Listen as Tiffany Pringle, CAVO Visiting Virtual Expert, NCU doctoral student, and …
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The Covid-19 global pandemic has inevitably created a new normal, yielding “The Great Resignation” and shifting the way employees work. As some organizations are prompting a return to office, others have embraced virtual and hybrid work. How does this impact the workforce? In this podcast, Henry Kurkowski, author of Remote Work Technology: Keeping …
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Welcome to the Virtual Center for Health and Wellness Premiere Podcast - Advancing the Human Condition. Join Dr. Aurelia Bickler and her guest, Dr. Cynthia Akagi as she offers simple and achievable tools to insert meditation and self-care through our day-to-day lives. Topic Quick Links Calm: www.calm.com Headspace: www.headspace.com Youtube: www.yo…
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NCU doctoral student, Tiffany Pringle, shares her experience delivering engaging online training through her company, Inspire Consulting & Management Group: www.inspirecmg.com. In this episode, she offers strategies for using built-in Zoom tools and Poll Everywhere in exciting new ways. Tiffany will be presenting a behind-the-scenes look at these t…
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Many workers have come to appreciate and thrive with the flexibility and efficiency of virtual work. While there are organizations urging a return to office, virtual work has proven to be an effective work model and is most likely here to stay. In today’s podcast hosted by Elizabeth Caulder, President and Chief Strategist at the Phoenix Lifestyle M…
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VESC Ep. 31: Experiences of Black Women Working in Predominately White Universities with Dr. Ebony Cole
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In this episode, NCU alumna, Dr. Ebony Cole, shares her expertise in higher education and the findings of her research on the experiences of Black women working in predominately White colleges and universities. Dr. Cole offers excellent advice for completing the dissertation process successfully. Read more about Dr. Cole's dissertation advice in he…
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Women have been taking up space and reclaiming their time for years now. 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 redefine work-life balance. Listen to the discussion of these powerful women led by D…
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When his middle school went virtual during the pandemic, student Seth Raphael created LinkJoin to help people manage meeting invites and arrive on time to class. Join us as we talk with Seth who went from student to entrepreneur when he designed and patented LinkJoin. Learn more about LinkJoin: https://youtu.be/36kdMjY--tU Visit LinkJoin: https://l…
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CAVO Ep. 63: Using Remote Work to Design Your in Person Life Ali Greene, one of CAVO’s first quarter Visiting Virtual Expert, explores common pitfalls and challenges for remote workers and discusses unique opportunities remote workers can take to design their ideal in-person life. Together with host, Samantha Hedgspeth, PhD, CEO of The Hedgspeth Gr…
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In this episode, National University's Kate Glass explains design thinking, and how empathy mapping plays an important part in a human-centered design process.由Kate Glass
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With the shift to flexible work models arising from the pandemic, many people are at a loss for how to create effective hybrid meetings. What do leaders have to do differently when conducting hybrid meetings? In this podcast, Karin Reed, award-winning broadcast journalist and co-author of Suddenly Hybrid: Managing the Modern Meeting, joins Dr. Kath…
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In this episode, Dr. Barnhardt speaks with Amber Hall, a Master Enrollment Advisor and doctoral student in NCU’s instructional design program. Amber talks candidly about her experiences with technology and how more people can be reached with online learning.由Amber Hall
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