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Leading organizations with intentionality and purpose is complex work, and dedicated leaders work tirelessly each and every day to build impactful cultures of collaboration! But effective collaboration is difficult and messy. The good news is you don’t have to do it alone! Join the Jigsaw Learning team for Leading Collaborative Response, sharing insights for leaders committed to establishing, refining and deepening Collaborative Response in their organization.
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We all understand the positive impact and drive that comes from being part of an effective team. When teams are less than effective, lack of productivity, frustration, and disengagement take over. Intentional and purposeful focus on building a culture of collaboration is the secret for leaders striving to make a difference. In Building a Culture of Collaboration, Kurtis and Lorna Hewson will share simple tips, ideas, and strategies to take your organization's collaborative efforts to the nex ...
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Putting the Pieces Together with Jigsaw Learning focuses on stories from the field as leaders implement Collaborative Response. Join us every month as we invite our partners to share how they are meeting the diverse needs of students with the integral understanding that every child deserves a team!
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Join Kurtis and Lorna as they explain the 'why' behind different elements of Collaborative Response. These short clips serve as a valuable resource for leaders in sharing and describing specific components of the processes and structures in Collaborative Response.
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Adopt Perspective

Jigsaw Queensland

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Adopt Perspective is a podcast for anyone affected by adoption. We discuss the adoption experience from the perspectives of mothers, fathers, adopted people and their loved ones, so that we may learn and grow from the perspectives of others. Sharing personal stories and explore adoption topics including adoption loss, psychological impacts of adoption, forced adoption, inter-country adoption, searching, reunion, healing and many others. We interview adults affected by adoption as well as pra ...
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Welcome to Active Generosity, Stewardship's brand new podcast. Join us for an exploration into the world of faithful and generous Christian stewardship. I’m your host, Ruth Jackson. Each month I’ll be chatting to a Stewardship donor, partner or colleague about their journey of generosity, exploring why and how they give, the joys and challenges they’ve experienced along the way and what a difference generosity makes to their lives. As you hear from both donors and leaders of charitable cause ...
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Teach Better Talk

Teach Better Team

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The ultimate must-listen for every teacher and educational leader, Teach Better Talk dives into the key questions that drive education today. Weekly interviews with experts from around the world, sharing cutting-edge science, groundbreaking research, and practical tools to help you master the art of teaching, efficiently manage a school, and reach every learner in your community. Catch the official podcast of the Teach Better Podcast Network every Tuesday through Thursday for fresh episodes ...
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Puzzle Chat

Puzzle Chat

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The Puzzle Chat podcast is your all-access pass to the thrilling world of puzzles with Jeff and Denice for Puzzle Month (All of January) and beyond. From fun challenges to fascinating stories, we’ve got puzzles to play, puzzle hacks to learn, and plenty of Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month fun. Learn more about the puzzle culture! What is Puzzle Month? This special month was started as an extension of Puzzle Day, which is celebrated annually on January 29th. Both Puzzle Day and Puzzle Month were f ...
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This podcast aims to teach you how to understand your body, take care of yourself and learn how to constantly stack conditions in your favor. Integrative Health practitioner, Nutritional Therapist, Biohacker, Certified Iridologist, Personal trainer and Pilates instructor. I specialize in orthomolecular nutrition, long term sustainable weight loss, female hormones, metabolic health, sleep quality, brain health and more. Commit to learning how your body really works and achieve sustainable res ...
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Jacqueline is an Award-winning author, having been recognised for her debut novella Walk Quiet Run Quick. A fictional crime story that creates an awareness of some of those red flags hidden within a relationship. She has also published her 2nd book, The Relationship JigSaw. 8 Key Pieces For A Healthy Happy Relationship. She interviews women and young girls who have experienced abuse and how they overcame adversity and challenges. Gain insights about relationships that will engage, educate an ...
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Game-based-approach

Shreekant Shiralkar

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Innovative and proven application scenarios of experiential learning to variety of scenarios from Transformational needs to facilitate learning and acquiring skills. Podcast shares stories around application of experiential learning to variety of scenarios. For additional reference do read book 👉https://link.springer.com/book/10.1007/978-1-4842-2421-2
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Enjoy this crossover episode with the Road To Awesome Podcast. Chad joins Dr. Darrin Peppard to dive deep into one of the most important leadership tasks schools face: planning professional development that actually moves the needle.Darrin and Chad unpack the mistakes too many schools make—like treating PD as a day, not a movement—and offer a pract…
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In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna discuss the key shift needed when looking to co-create continuums of support related specifically to behaviour and attendance, to ensure we are getting to "root causes" when articulating and tiering our responses. Connected Resources: Four Tier Support Overview - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZeiaY_XB8z…
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Let me start by saying that I am so honored to have been able to have this conversation with Dr Justin Marchegiani. He didn't know it until today, but he has been a mentor of mine for years and has influenced my practice a lot. Thank you @JustInHealth !In this enlightening episode, I sit down with Dr. Justin Marchegiani AKA Dr J. to dive deep into …
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Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam This virtual summit is for educators, school leaders, and anyone else who wants to increase their impact on student success. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and collaborate with educators from all over. Register now at bit.ly/datasummit2025. In this…
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Feeling overwhelmed by the daily grind? Craving a moment of peace amidst the chaos? This week on Puzzle Chat, we're exploring the surprisingly therapeutic power of puzzling in "Mindful Jigsaw Puzzles: Stress Reduction and Daily Calm." Step away from the screens and the endless to-do lists, and discover how the simple act of piecing together a jigsa…
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In this podcast episode I had a great conversation with the very funny Patrick Sullivan CEO and Co-founder of Jigsaw Health. We discussed the life behind Jigsaw health and what drives their creations - products and hilarious content. We also covered;- Restless legs syndrome and cramping- Magnesium deficiencies and needs- Magnesium deficiency sympto…
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Have you ever opened a jigsaw puzzle box and wondered, "What is this aweful jigsaw puzzle?!" This week on Puzzle Chat, we bravely explore the bizarre world of truly awful jigsaw puzzles. We're diving into the head-scratching, eye-rolling, and downright infuriating puzzles that defy all logic and good taste. Join us for a hilarious examination of: P…
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Access the FREE Guide for Leaders to Develop and Reinforce Team Norms - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis sit down with Melissa Rogers and Karen Weidner, two members of the leadership team at James S McCormick School. They explore how the school is embedding Tier 1 and Tier 2 supports i…
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Shownotes In this episode of Active Generosity, we are joined by Rev. Wendy Pawsey, Elim Minister, Head of Giving for the Evangelical Alliance and author of ‘Generous with a Capital G’. Wendy reflects on her faith journey and how that intersects with her experience of generosity as something that “flows from the heart” to create massive impact. She…
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Looking to design a space for adult collaboration? Access this FREE guide, which includes a checklist to reference when creating your space - https://bit.ly/spacechecklist In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dan Thomas, a veteran STEM and CTE educator, LEGO Trainer, and advocate for play-based lear…
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Lisa Preston returns to Adopt Perspective with the next chapter of her extraordinary adoption journey — including her recent solo trip to the UK to spend time with her father, Richard. You can also catch Lisa on SBS Insight tonight (13 May 2025 at 8.30pm) in the episode 'DNA Doesn’t Lie', or watch on replay via SBS On Demand. Born in England in 197…
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Just back from a day of thrilling adventures on your family vacation? As the sun sets and little legs get tired, what's the perfect way to wind down and keep the fun going? This week on Puzzle Chat, we're talking about "Vacation Jigsaw Puzzles: Family Fun and Souvenirs!" Imagine gathering around a table after a day of exploring new sights, the sati…
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Ever felt like there's more to jigsaw puzzles than meets the eye? This week on Puzzle Chat, we're diving down the rabbit hole of jigsaw puzzle folklore and conspiracy theories! Forget hidden messages in the artwork – we're talking about the quirky beliefs and superstitions that puzzlers whisper among themselves. From the ominous fate of the last-pi…
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In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna encourage leaders to stop tiering adults in their continuum of supports...and rather reflect upon what are the supports those adults are providing. Connected Resources: Four Tier Support Overview - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZeiaY_XB8zmoPpi1L90C2qXY5XuToPDX00WCMW-h2r8/edit?usp=sharing Overview of Con…
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Access a workshop guide to help your teams craft effective goals to guide their collaborative work - https://bit.ly/jlgoals This virtual summit is for educators, school leaders, and anyone else who wants to increase their impact on student success. Don't miss this opportunity to learn and collaborate with educators from all over. Register now at bi…
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Staring at a sea of jigsaw puzzles and feeling overwhelmed? You're not alone! On this week's episode of Puzzle Chat, we're tackling the delightful dilemma of "Picking the Perfect Jigsaw Puzzle Image." The world of jigsaw puzzles is a vibrant tapestry of possibilities, from breathtaking photographs of stunning landscapes and adorable animals to intr…
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Effective facilitation is essential when driving powerful instructional change through the collaborative team meeting! Facilitating Effective CTMs - https://bit.ly/facilitatectm In this weeks podcast, Kurtis and Lorna further explore the key issue process and provide some advice when endeavouring to establish more effective and succinct key issues …
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The highly intelligent Carol Petersen is back to discuss Thyroid health but first...We apologize for some of the breaks in this conversation, we are both having issues with our WIFI but hopefully you still find this helpful. The podcast version has most of the breaks taken out, so will be clearer to listen to.Thank you for understanding. :)But this…
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One of the voices we hear from least often on Adopt Perspective is that of fathers who lost children to adoption. It’s a perspective that is vital but often left untold, and so we are deeply grateful whenever a father feels ready to step forward and share his experience. In this episode, we are joined by Bill Esman, who is the father of Tracy Shand…
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Access a workshop guide to help your team STOP focusing on things outside of our locus of control - https://bit.ly/JLlocus In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Jeff Linden, principal of Hastings Public School in Nebraska. “Principal JL”, as he is known online, shares numerous insights when it comes …
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Think jigsaw puzzles are just for kids? Or that they take forever to finish? Think again! In this fun and insightful episode of Puzzle Chat, we’re debunking common myths about jigsaw puzzles and uncovering the true joy, challenge, and benefits they bring to all ages. From tackling the misconception that puzzling is a solitary hobby to exploring why…
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I had the most EPIC conversation on the podcast with KINEON CEO Forest Smith. Sooo many rabbit holes were visited! If you are not convinced that you need to try targeted red light therapy after listening to this conversation, then I don't know what to say. But I am confident you won't be disappointed in this podcast episode. You will learn the many…
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What if we finally made contact? After the initial excitement, imagine trying to explain one of humanity's most beloved pastimes to our new extraterrestrial neighbors. That's right if we have the chance to share puzzles with little green men! This week on Puzzle Chat, we dare to ask the question: Why Aliens Would Hate Jigsaw Puzzles? Join us as we …
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We are excited to announce the Leadership Team from Wild Rose School Division will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat. For more information visit: https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Kurtis is joined by Trevor VanSomeren and Michelle Micklich, the administrative team …
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Transform your team meetings with this FREE guide, including an agenda template you could begin using today - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Dana Goodier, an experienced educator, speaker, and author. Dana is the author of the inspiring book Out of the Trenche…
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Ready to explore a book festival that's more than just books? This week on Puzzle Chat, we're highlighting the Los Angeles Book Festival 2025, a surprising haven for puzzle lovers! Get ready to discover: A wide array of puzzle books for all interests: Dive into a diverse selection of puzzle books, catering to every puzzler's taste. From classic cro…
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The legendary Dr Rosensweet is back on the podcast to further our conversation around hormones, hormone therapy, stress and cancer. This was a very enlightening conversation! Did you know... in ancient times, women were put into mensuration quarters for 7 days of their cycle each month, and cared for because of their "sensitivity" during this time …
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Ready to piece together a greener planet? This Earth Day, join us on Puzzle Chat for a special episode, "Sustainable Puzzles: Eco-Friendly Choices." We're diving deep into the world of jigsaw puzzles to uncover the eco-conscious options that allow you to indulge your puzzling passion while being kind to Mother Earth. Have you ever wondered about th…
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This bonus episode features one of the teams scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Helene …
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Access this FREE guide for leaders for establishing and reinforcing team norms, complete with a process you could use tomorrow to create norms with your team - http://bit.ly/teamnormsguide In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Casey Watts, founder of Casey Watts Coaching & Consulting and a thought le…
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In this podcast episode I had a very insightful conversation with Paul Kolodzik MD on the benefits of wearing a CGM or continuous blood glucose monitor for understanding your body, especially how it relates to your hormones. We discussed;how insulin resistance increases with age.how women are more insulin resistant in the second half of their cycle…
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In this conversation I welcomed Renee Fitton onto the podcast to discuss some different ideas around fasting and how appropriate it is for women (and men), especially during peri menopause and as we get older. You will see there are a lot of considerations when it comes to fasting and in many cases, jumping into a water only fast is not smart for m…
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Morley Robbins joins me again to continue our discussion on Iron and hormones, including testosterone. Another fun conversation and I'm excited to welcome Morley back for PT3 in a few weeks ... let me know if you have any questions for him!In this podcast episode you will learn;A quick recap on low iron (ferritin) and anemiaIrons connection to horm…
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We are excited to announce the Leadership Team from Wild Rose School Division will be presenting at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat. For more information visit: https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Keri Card-Esau and Kim Wedman. Keri and Kim unpack the…
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You’ll often hear us at Jigsaw Queensland speaking about the lifelong issues of adoption. How we feel about our experience or where we find ourselves in our lives can vary greatly over the passage of time. Today’s guest, Tracy Shand, is an adopted person who has undergone many transitions in her adoption story and her life since we last spoke to he…
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Shownotes In this episode of Active Generosity, we hear from Tim Farron, MP and host of A Mucky Business, a podcast that explores the world of politics through a Christian lens. Tim shares his passion for encouraging a better understanding of the role of faith in the public square and the challenges of navigating his faith in the ‘mucky business’ o…
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Access a FREE webinar to learn about 5 mistakes leaders make when organizing data for teams…and how to correct those mistakes - https://bit.ly/5mistakesdata In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis sit down with Jessica Lane, founder of Data-Informed Impact. With over a decade of experience as a teacher, instructiona…
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In this episode of Puzzle Chat, we’re exploring the latest trend that’s shaking up the nightlife scene – jigsaw puzzle competitions at microbreweries! That’s right, move over darts and trivia nights, there’s a new challenge in town, and it’s bringing puzzlers together over pints. Join us as we dive into the world of competitive puzzling happening a…
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In this special bonus episode, Kurtis and Lorna share some exciting changes coming next week for both the Leading Collaborative Response and Building a Culture of Collaboration podcasts, including a visual rebranding, new release schedule for audio and video episodes, and some further enhancements planned for September 2025! ______________________ …
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In this special bonus episode, Kurtis and Lorna share some exciting changes coming next week for both the Leading Collaborative Response and Building a Culture of Collaboration podcasts, including a visual rebranding, new release schedule for audio and video episodes, and some further enhancements planned for September 2025! ______________________ …
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In this podcast episode I welcomed "The Vagina Coach" Kim Vopni for an in depth conversation about pelvic health for both women and men. Often we think of pelvic health being only important for women but as you see in this conversation, it is equally as important for me. In this episode you will learn;- why pelvic health is important for all at ALL…
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In this episode of Puzzle Chat, we’re diving into the world of jigsaw puzzle shopping with a twist – how to choose the perfect puzzle when the box is sealed tight! Ever found yourself staring at a shelf full of colorful boxes, wondering which one holds the most fun and challenge? We’ve got you covered! Join us as we explore the secrets of savvy puz…
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Access a workshop guide to ensure you are truly engaging as a team - https://bit.ly/JLgroupteam Register for the Collaborative Response Retreat - https://www.jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat Register for the Facilitating Effective Collaborative Team Meetings course - bit.ly/facilitatectm This podcast features one of the educators scheduled to prese…
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Keith Littlewood and Alannah Connealy are back on the podcast, this time together for a discussion on Cancer. It was great to have this opportunity to bounce ideas back and forth on this very important topic, with these very knowledgeable hormone and metabolism experts.We covered many considerations around Cancer including;What causes it, including…
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The infamous Georgi Dinkov is back for a 2hr game changing conversation with his insights on Cancer. We are also joined by the lovely Alannah Connealy again too. :)In this Part 2 on out Cancer conversation we discussed (so much) what Georgi believes is the cause of current Cancer rates increasing, how inflammation and cortisol play a big part. Geor…
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Feeling stressed? Overwhelmed? It might be time to pick up a jigsaw puzzle! In this episode of Puzzle Chat, we explore how puzzles provide a meditative escape, helping to calm the mind, reduce anxiety, and improve focus. Join us as we discuss: - Why jigsaw puzzles are a natural stress reliever - The science behind how puzzles promote mindfulness an…
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Kitty Martone is back with us wearing her Healthy Gut Girl hat and to talk to us on many matters of gut health and hormones. And especially how trauma and stress are an important consideration that we should not overlook when considering our hormone health. If you recall, Kitty was with me on the podcast just before Christmas discussing ONAS natura…
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This podcast episode features one of the educator scheduled to present at the 2025 Collaborative Response Retreat, happening May 1-3 in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada. Find out more about this amazing professional learning event at http://jigsawlearning.ca/events/retreat In this episode of Leading Collaborative Response, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Be…
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Looking to transform your team meetings? Check out this FREE guide for leaders, which includes a ready to use meeting agenda and notes template - https://bit.ly/5planningteams In this episode of Building a Culture of Collaboration, Lorna and Kurtis are joined by Dr. Brandi Kelly, a dynamic leader in education with over 20 years of experience. Dr. K…
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On March 21, 2013, Prime Minister Julia Gillard delivered a formal apology on behalf of the Australian Government to people affected by forced adoption. At the 10th anniversary commemoration in Canberra in 2023, The Hon. Amanda Rishworth, Minister for Social Services, announced $700,000 in funding to strengthen support services for those impacted b…
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