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Exit Coach Bill Black

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Exit Coach Bill Black interviews Top Advisors for Tips, Ideas & Precautions for Business Owners who want to grow and protect their company value and plan for a successful Business Sale or Transfer. Listen daily so you can be well-planned!
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The Adrenaline Zone

Sandra Magnus and James "Sandy" Winnefeld

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Most people spend their lives avoiding risk. A select few attack it. They dive head first into the zone where physical, intellectual, reputational, and financial risks fuel their actions, test their resolve, and fulfill their dreams. Every week The Adrenaline Zone podcast explores the action-packed lives of people who seek out challenges most wouldn’t consider. Buckle up and hold on as we interview these deep divers, high fliers, and fast drivers to find out how it feels to live life in The ...
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SLAyyy: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone Website Gaslight Missing Out on Kindergarten Day Kids Books Are For the Adults Bored During Shared Reading Gatekeep - Reading Children’s Books Rule How many repetitions do they need? Use of L1 to Get Back to the L2 Program Length, Abstraction, Home Language Girlboss Park and Pause Comprehension-Based…
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Gaslight New Technology! Goals? Overreliance Aligning Classroom with Values Gatekeep - Ivenz, P., & Polakova, P. (2024). Gen Z students and their perceptions of technology in the process of second language acquisition based on the language proficiency level. Arab World English Journal, 15(3), 3-17. Girlboss Nuanced Discussion with Students Referenc…
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Gaslight We explore the common challenges of using TV series in class: the major investment of time and prep, the difficulty of finding content that is both engaging and linguistically appropriate, and the eternal struggle over which subtitles to use. Gatekeep We unpack research showing how to make video work for listening proficiency, based on Zak…
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Housekeeping Book Study: Join us on social media (Blue Sky, Threads, Facebook) to read Proficiency Based Instruction: Teaching Grammar for Proficiency by Ritz & Travers. The discussion starts the week of August 18th. Get the book from ACTFL. Support the Podcast: Help us cover costs by contributing at slayyypod.com. Review: Please leave a rating and…
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Gaslight Defining Dynamic Assessment Examples from Language Teaching Formative Assessment in the Classroom How are we responsive in our assessments? Gatekeep - Najjarpour and Salimi: “Navigating Mindset Trajectories: Exploring EFL Teachers’ Evolution in Embracing Dynamic and Summative Assessment in the Language Classroom” Dynamic Assessment Girlbos…
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Gaslight Isolated Vocabulary Useful Vocabulary Lists Idioms and Stock Phrases Use Language in Context Gatekeep - Takizawa, K., & Suzuki, S. (2025). The role of multiword sequences in fluent speech: The case of listener-based judgment in L2 argumentative speech. Studies in Second Language Acquisition, 1–21. Perceived Fluency and Proficiency Ratings …
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How do you become a flying ace when outnumbered and shot down on fire? Decorated Naval Flight Officer Bill Driscoll shares his incredible Vietnam combat story here today revealing the intense preparation, critical pilot/RIO bond, and mindset needed under unimaginable pressure - going well beyond dogfight myths. Driscoll details the stark realities …
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Gaslight Course-End Exams Vertical Alignment - To University and Beyond Understanding Ordered Development Setting Realistic Goals Gatekeep - Gombert, W., Keijzer, M., & Verspoor, M. (2024). Long-term effects of structure-based versus dynamic usage-based instructional programs for French. Journal of the European Second Language Association, 8(1), 18…
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Gaslight Judge, Jury, Executioner What Are Our Goals? Time Investment Gatekeep - Amanda Beck, Central States Languages for All Regional TOY 2024 How We Invest Our Time Guessing Games Games as Scaffolds for Learning and Social Interaction Games Provide Structure for Listening and Reading Have Backups Girlboss Level Your Games Use Templates Novelty M…
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Ever wonder what it takes to stand on the world's most prestigious stages, captivating audiences with your voice? J'Nai Bridges unveils the intense athletic discipline, linguistic mastery, and emotional depth required to thrive in the demanding world of opera. From navigating the pressures of performing to championing diversity in classical music, …
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Discover the intense focus and critical decisions aerial firefighting pilots make while battling wildfires as Diego Calderoni of 10 Tanker reveals the challenges and rewards of flying the largest firefighting aircraft in the world. Most pilots dream of a comfortable airline career, but Diego found his calling diving into the heart of blazing infern…
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Gaslight Lack of Training and Preparation Reading IEPs and 504s Diagnosis - or No? Gatekeep - Sara Lee, 2024 Southwest Conference on Language Teaching TOY Formative Assessment to Evaluate Strengths and Needs Teaching for Proficiency What About Explicit Grammar Teaching? Anxiety! Theory: Mental-Graphemic Representation Girlboss Readable Fonts Identi…
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Discover the exhilarating world of ultra-long distance sled racing as six-time Iditarod champion Dallas Seavey reveals what it means to push the limits of human and animal endurance. It's not just physical strength that matters; it's the unbreakable bond he has with his dogs. Dallas emphasizes precognition, needing to know how situations today will…
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Are you ready to confront nature's raw power head-on? Imagine piloting an aircraft directly into the eye of a hurricane, where the fate of coastal communities hangs in the balance. In this episode, Sandra and Sandy go deep inside the Adrenaline Zone to meet a member of the elite National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Corps who have th…
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Bertha Delgadillo, Southern Conference On Language Teaching (SCOLT) Regional Teacher of the Year 2024 Bertha’s Story Staying Informed and Incorporating Authentic Voices Abundance Mindset and Belonging Engaging Students With Local Communities Connecting Students to Needed Resources Joy References Bertha’s Padlet: Advocating & standing with immigrant…
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Gaslight Humor Doesn’t Always Work Not Being Intentional Some Things Don’t Work In YOUR Context Thinking Expected Behaviors Are Obvious Gatekeep - Kei Tsukamaki, ACTFL National Language Teacher of the Year 2025 Dog Training Teaches Us About Classroom Environments The ABCs Taking Time for Reflection Prioritizing Relationships and Routines Girlboss U…
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Imagine having to constantly look over your shoulder while living a lie, taking on a false persona and immersing yourself deeply to penetrate a high-risk underworld group without slipping up. Listen in today and discover how former FBI agent Joe Pistone, under the alias Donnie Brasco, successfully infiltrated the Bonanno crime family, and lived to …
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Gaslight Gradebook Categories What is included in a grade? Assessments Gatekeep - Student Perceptions on Standards-Based Grading in the World Language Classroom by our own Bryan Smith! History of SBG SBG in Bryan’s Classes What Kids Like, and What They Don’t Girlboss Clarity, Rubrics, Consistency Helping Get Classwork and Homework Done Change One T…
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The Adrenaline Zone shines a spotlight today on the deadly fentanyl crisis in the US as Sandy and Sandra interview Mike Sena, Director of Northern California's High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA). Mike reveals the grim realities of the epidemic and the complex battle to combat it, offering a unique perspective from his undercover backgroun…
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GaslightDifferences Between Language Standards and Other Content Areas Setting Expectations from a Textbook Proficiency vs. Performance Hours of Instruction Gatekeep What proficiency levels do K-16 world language learners achieve? (van Gorp and Coss) Document about AP and ACTFL Proficiency Levels Don’t Beat Yourself Up, Girl What Does Self-Assessme…
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Tawnya Gilreath of LA Business Pros shares valuable tips and ideas for getting your business in shape and getting it sold. Be sure and listen to this full 20-minute interview carefully as there are valuable lessons for business owners regarding managing and communication their expectations, working closely with their Business Sale professionals and…
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Gaslight “Do you understand?” Nobody Wants to Tell You They Don’t Get It Adapting/Preparing Questions Cold Calling Ask Lots of Questions! Creating a Classroom Culture of Error and Learning Gatekeep - Checking for Understanding by Peps McCrea (at Evidence Snacks) Validity and Efficiency Loaded assumptions, skewed sampling, whole class questioning Gi…
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Gaslight Not Moderating Rate of Speech Establishing Meaning Out of Bounds “How do you say…?” Planning for Comprehensibility Use of #authres Gatekeep - "How does lexical coverage affect the processing of L2 texts?" by Ana Pellicer-Sánchez, Stuart Webb, Andi Wang (Applied Linguistics) “How easy is easy?” Reading Speed and Motivation #saccade Neurodiv…
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Gaslight Management of Student Ideas Dealing with Inappropriate Responses True Interpersonal Communication What do we hope to get out of this? Sharing the Purpose of the Activities Gatekeep - "Positive emotions and intrinsic motivation: A self-determination theory perspective on using co-created stories in the language acquisition classroom" - Liam…
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Gaslight: When have observations not been ideal? Gatekeep: Bernhard, R., McDermott, T., Hasenhüttl, C., Burn, K., & Sammons, P. (2024). A focus on quality of teaching in schools increases students’ progress of attainment. Evidence from English secondary schools. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 1–25. https://doi.org/10.1080/09243453.202…
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In this episode of 'SLA: Second Language Acquisition for Everyone', the hosts discuss the challenges and successes they've experienced in teaching over the current school year. Amidst the pressures of 'Devolson' and the search for suitable teaching materials, the discussion pivots from a planned talk on cognitive load theory to a candid check-in. T…
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Gaslight How often should we do oral corrective feedback, who is it useful to, and is it always a positive experience for students? Gatekeep Corrective Feedback and Learner Uptake: Negotiation of Form in Communicative Classrooms (Lyster, Ranta, 1997) Girlboss How can we give feedback while maintaining a low affective filter, and what should we expe…
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Gaslight: What NOT to do when attending a conference. Gatekeep: K-12 world language teachers’ use of conferences as professional development (Neubauer, Wesley 2023) Girlboss: First/Best conference experiences. CI Midwest Discount Code: CISLAYYYS15 Text us about how you’ve Gaslit, or Girlbossed your language classroom. Email us at [email protected]
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Gaslight: Pitfalls in Free Voluntary Reading Programs Gatekeep: The Effects of Extensive Reading on Reading Comprehension, Reading Rate, and Vocabulary Acquisition (Suk, 2016) Girlboss: Successes in FVR and extensive in-class reading. The World Language Bookshelf 100 Book Challenge Language Learner Literature Advisory Board (LLLAB) Write and Discus…
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Gaslight: Troubleshooting asking questions to support comprehension. Gatekeep: The impact of questioning strategies on target language production and learner confidence Girlboss: Successes in asking questions References: Training teachers: Fluency Matters (Michelle Kindt), CI Summit (Teri Wiechart, JJ Morgan) Super Seven (Terry Waltz) and Sweet Six…
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Gaslight: What did we try last year and how did it go? Gatekeep: Reconnecting to Second Language Acquisition for Innovative Language Pedagogy Girlboss: What have we done in the classroom that we will continue to do? Key Questions in Language Teaching | Higher Education from Cambridge Alessandro Benati Key Questions in Second Language Acquisition | …
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“Both engines died instantly, the hit was so hard. I immediately just kind of lay down on my bed because I knew how bad the impact was going to be. It threw my bed all the way across the room, dresser laid over, refrigerators downstairs on the floor - it was a hard impact.” Captain Doicus Langley Jr. joins Sandy and Sandra on the podcast today to s…
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Using Common Sense is a sure fire way to prepare your company for the future. Vince Langley uses his expertise to ensure that companies are engaged and that both employees and business owners take ownership of their jobs. Questions Discussed: How can a business owner build a culture of independence vs dependence?How can we build a culture of accoun…
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Rickard Hansson, Incentive Corp. suggests that, rather than holding their wisdom inside, that if key employees shared their ides and methodologies it could spark creative collaboration that could create new and improved ideas for company growth. Our Exit Coach Network features several other Shows on a variety of topics. Go to www.ExitCoachRadio.com…
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Joe coaches bright people to turn their "talents into treasures" so they can EXIT their "soul-sucking" job. Questions Answered: 1) Why Are People Afraid to Start A business? 2) Everybody's different! What's "the right" business? 3) What are the fundamentals needed to succeed? Contact Info: Website: http://TalentsIntoTreasures.com Email: rapidresult…
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Settle in for a fascinating conversation with 2019 Vistage Speaker of the year Dr. Bill Crawford. Bill is a licensed psychologist, author of 4 books, and has created over 3,300 presentations for Sprint, Shell, The American Medical Association, and many more esteemed organizations. While we are over-saturated with information, Bill realized early on…
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Rick MacBarron shares some financial planning tips from his many years of experience. Find his full interviews by searching in our index. Transcript: Bill: What's the buyer who's gonna buy your business, gonna look for in your business? Here's two great tips from Rick MacBarron. Rick: The investment banking market is a nervous market, buyer's are v…
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Martin Staubus is a Consultant for the Beyster Institute at the Rady School of Management. The Beyster Institute is a nationally recognized center of expertise in employee stock plans. Mark focuses on: 1) structuring ESOPs so business owners can liquidate equity on highly tax-favored, flexible terms; and 2) creating equity participation programs th…
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Spotlight tight, hometown faces fill the hall – a mix of pride and pressure. Baton raised, you begin to lead the revered National Orchestra through a score that explodes into a whirlwind of notes demanding perfect harmony. Suddenly, a discordant note cuts through. The soloist, a celebrated artist in his own right, takes an unscheduled detour into a…
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Maybe you think you know a lot about how you will sell your business. Chad Peterson of Peterson Acquisitions has sold many many businesses and shares his expertise. Website: https://petersonacquisitions.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersonacquisitions/ Recent Award: https://bloggerlocal.com/national/reviews/best-business-brokers-sell…
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Mike Leannah’s background includes over 20 years in a C-Suite executive position in various industries domestically, along with 4 years of international experience with a Fortune 100 company. As an entrepreneur, Mike organically grew his company from $2.7M to $22M in a four- year period, realizing EBITDA growth from $400K to $3.1M. Mike joined Corn…
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While it’s true that everyone has rough days at work, few people have ones where they find themselves dropped into the middle of a fishing boat mutiny, tasked with getting the bleeding Captain to safety. Today’s guest is one of those precious few - and, in fact, that day wasn’t even close to his most difficult assignment! 20-year U.S. Coast Guard v…
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Greg Nutter from Soloquent Inc, helps small and mid-sized business owners solve revenue growth problems for companies that sell products or services either through a direct sales force or through a reseller channel.Please share this interview with your Social Media contacts!By Exit Coach Bill Black
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