Don Mann, retired Navy SEAL Team SIX, renowned World–Class Adventure Competitor, New York Times Best Selling Author and Motivational Trainer and Speaker.

Don is the host of Surviving Mann, Surviving Mann All Stars and the Mission and is the author of 22 books including the New York Times Best Selling autobiography Inside SEAL Team SIX: My Life and Missions with America’s Elite Warriors.

Don has over 40 years (1,000+ races) worth of competitive racing experience and was once ranked 38th in the world as a triathlete.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🎯 Don Mann's extraordinary journey: From his time as a Navy SEAL (Team 1, 2, and 6) to becoming an endurance athlete, motivational speaker, and host of adventure TV shows.

💡Don's four daily pillars—becoming stronger, faster, smarter, and kinder—serve as a blueprint for personal growth and success in any endeavor.

🏔️ Hear gripping stories of endurance and survival, including climbing Denali, competing in Ironman triathlons, and facing life-threatening challenges on Mount Everest.

💻 Don’s appreciation for virtual technology and its potential to revolutionize connections and learning, paired with his experiences in interactive virtual meetings.

Resources:

Web:

http://usfrogmann.com
https://x.com/DonUSFrogMann
https://www.facebook.com/usfrogmann
https://www.instagram.com/us_frogmann/
https://www.youtube.com/@DonUSFrogMann

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Meet Tatiana Rodriguez. She helps adjunct professors create engaging college classes that students love and remember using active learning strategies, visual appeal, and technology tools.

She is an Adjunct Professor of Public Speaking, Leadership, and Social Media at Rutgers University.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🎯 Tatiana Rodriguez’s journey from hospital administration to teaching communication and leadership at Rutgers University.

💡 Strategies for engaging virtual classrooms, using active learning, visual tools, and authentic student participation.

💻 Technology in virtual teaching, featuring tools like ECAM, Video Pencil, and hybrid setups for engagement.

🗣️ The power of voice and personality, with tips on voice, camera presence, and lighting for impactful presentations.

Resources:

https://www.tatianateaches.com

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With over 25 years of experience as a productivity speaker and software trainer, Dawn Bjork is The Software Pro®. Her informative and engaging style helps you discover easy ways to be more productive with software.

Dawn has earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation, a credential held by less than 800 speakers worldwide. The creator of hundreds of training programs, Dawn is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) as well as a Microsoft Office Specialist Expert (MOSE), and a Certified Virtual Presenter (CVP). When she's not focused on technology and software, Dawn enjoys hiking, Pilates, and pretending she can play golf.

In this episode, we discuss the following:

🎯 Dawn's journey into virtual meetings, evolving from in-person to nearly 100% online engagements post-pandemic.

💡 Strategies for creating dynamic and interactive online sessions, including polls, breakout rooms, and personalized interactions.

💻 Embracing technology, the role of AI tools in productivity, and insights into Microsoft Office's evolution and legacy.

Resources:

https://TheSoftwarePro.com

https://www.youtube.com/TheSoftwarePro

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