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The Apex PodcastAuthor: Apex Communications Network
A team of professional storytellers dedicated to highlighting how ordinary people can be capable of such extraordinary things. We are always on the lookout for unsung heroes and emerging leaders that are transforming the world around them each and every day. Our guests range from the world of sports and medicine to business and entrepreneurship. Each episode offers you insights into how these amazing humans have managed to conquer fear and persevere through seemingly insurmountable challenges. We dive into psychology, philosophy, marketing, entrepreneurship, and a bunch of other random topics with our guests, so each interview is truly unique. Language: en Genres: Business, Careers, Entrepreneurship Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Rethinking Youth Education: Design Thinking, Community Engagement, and Cultivating Empathy with Joel from TomTod Ideas
Wednesday, 17 April, 2024
Have you ever considered the profound impact design thinking could have on the development of middle schoolers? Join Jan as he chats with Joel from TomTod Ideas and uncover how revolutionizing the education system through co-learning and innovation can reshape not only individual lives but also entire communities. This episode is full of insights for anyone involved in youth development or education.We explore frameworks, that challenge traditional career trajectories and encourage students to ask, "Who do I want to be?" rather than, "What do I want to do?" Our conversation reveals how Joel's initiatives, including summer camps and after-school clubs, are equipping adolescents with tools to authentically engage with their community and foster a generation of proactive and empathetic leaders.Lastly, we turn the spotlight on the essence of organizational culture and the collaborative spirit that fuels TomTod. We discuss the significance of investing in culture from the get-go and how nurturing this within a team, regardless of size, can lead to a dynamic and supportive work environment. This episode isn't just an interview, it's an invitation to rethink the way we approach learning, teaching, and the spaces we create for the next wave of change-makers.Learn more about TomTod Here: Learn MoreDonate to TomTod Here: Donate NowFollow Us on Social: Jan Almasy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-almasy-57063b34RJ Holliday: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-j-holliday-jr-b470a6204/ James Warnken: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameswarnken --LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/51645349/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ApexCommunicationsNetworkWebsite: https://www.apexcommunicationsnetwork.com
