Vertical Playpen

In Part 2 of The Shared Experience, the group answers the following 2 questions;

- How has the "Great Resignation" affected our industry?

- How has the past 2 years influenced the way that we interac…

The Shared Experience was a session Phil hosted at the International Association for Experiential Education (AEE) Conference. 

Those who attended had the opportunity to ask questions and as a collect…

Megan Meinen (UVM Outdoor Programs) joins Phil to discuss;

- Finding a career in outdoor programming

- Advice for emerging professionals

- The importance of mentorship in our industry

In this bonus episode of the podcast, Phil reflects upon the last 4 days of the AEE (Association for Experiential Education) International Conference. Topics discussed are;

- The Virtual Conference f…

In this episode, Chip Wood joins host Phil Brown and High 5's Executive Director, Jim Grout, to discuss;

- His background in child development and education

- The compatibility between his work, Adve…

Phil tells the story of a near miss when lowering a participant on a Climbing Wall.

This is the first in a series of stories that will help you learn what not to do (and what to do) thanks to the exp…

Ryan, Anne Louise, Phil and Lisa talk about;

- Role modeling vulnerability and its importance in creating a space for emotions to shared.

- Effective strategies and facilitation techniques for discus…

Anne-Louise guest hosts an interview with Ryan McCormick and Mike Anderson as they discuss;

- The importance of what we say and how it matters in the classroom.

- Communication skills

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This episode is an invitation to listen in on a conversation between Lisa Hunt (Manager of Team Development) and Ryan McCormick (Edge of Leadership Director) as they discuss;

- Problem Solving

- Acti…

We made it! Another milestone moment for the podcast! 100 episodes!

In this special 100th episode Phil takes us on a journey recalling past moments of the podcast that stand out to him. These include…

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

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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 care…

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.

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 s…

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…

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 …

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

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.