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Meet Corina Sadler, CVA
I first met Corina Sadler when I stopped in Plano Texas on a road trip and reconnected with my friend Robin, who had served as the director of Volunteers in Plano for decades. Robin was getting ready to retire and was very excited to introduce me to her protégé...
Virtual Meetings Can be Enhanced with Low Tech Old School Methods
Congratulations, you have now been working for over a year during a pandemic. You have learned new technology. You have adjusted your audio / visual setup. You may have even gone beyond Zoom to try tools like Wonder or Mural or Miro. Before you devote any more time...
#60 Smalls Steps Towards a Healthier Community
David Martinez III describes himself as a black sheep of his family, a middle child of 6 kids from rural southern Arizona. He was the first in his family to attend college and during college he served as a member of the Board of Regents. He describes the pressure of...
How Can We Help Exiting AmeriCorps Members Succeed in the Time of COVID?
It’s been a hard year for AmeriCorps programs. With the pandemic upending our lives, we’ve all had to find ways to adapt. Whether it’s adjusting to remote work and online collaboration tools or simply figuring out how to support our members while continuing to serve...
#59 Running for Office During a Pandemic
This is the follow up to episode 44 with Becky Daggett. I recommend listening to episode 44 first. In this episode... Did Becky win her election? What happened to her campaign during the pandemic? Is she still crazy about kittens and puppies? All of this and more in...
#44 (Rebroadcast) Running for City Council with a 360 View of the Community
Becky Daggett has been a volunteer leader in the Flagstaff community since she was an eleven year old organizing fundraisers for the Humane Society. After a career that spans the sectors of art, economic development, environment, education, and politics, Becky is now...
#58 Speaking Up for Yourself and Others
Newly elected to Town Council of Clarkdale, Marney Babbitt is navigating what it means to her to lead, to serve, and to find her voice. In this episode we learn more about her election journey as well as her stories about growing up in a service-oriented family and...
Icebreakers you can do in a video call
When meetings are held in person, they naturally include a little settling into the room time. Often people greet one another and chat as they wait for the meeting to begin. In the past, even if you didn't structure it into your meeting or workshop, participants were...
Using a flip chart instead of slides – even on video!
Since our meetings, check-ins, workshops, and basically everything have moved online, we are staring at our screens all day. What I have found is that people miss tangible experiences. It is sometimes hard to differentiate between watching a recorded video and being a...
#57 Fusing a Love of Food and Science
Abby Chan is a dietician and business owner in Flagstaff Arizona who believes that building community is core to what she is doing in her work. We discuss her inspiring grandparents and great-grandparents as well as her love of science and food and her vision for her...
#56 Helping Businesses and Living Your Values
Mike Barugel took a new job with the Small Business Technology and Development Center in Charlotte, NC right before the pandemic led to an emergency declaration. As a previous guest on the show, we catch up with Mike about this new work and how he is reconnecting with...
How to set up your home office for virtual facilitation
A professional facilitator takes you behind the scenes to show you the set up and equipment she uses to lead engaging meetings and workshops.
#27 (Rebroadcast) A Virtual Assistant Who is Really There to Help You
“My whole thing is staying organized.” Mike Barugel launched FYT Virtual Assistants to help you. From creating spreadsheets during play as a child to making processes at his first job at McDonald’s, Mike has always had a talent for putting tasks in order. His own...
#55 Accepting Help is Harder Than Giving It
Maggie Twomey was diagnosed with breast cancer in February right before the world shut down. A volunteer coordinator, Maggie is usually the one coordinating help and helping out where it is needed. Facing this personal health crisis, Maggie reflects on what it feels...
Zoom Breakout Room Tips So You Don’t Fail on Camera
Tips for using zoom breakout rooms to facilitate engaging small group activities.
#1 (Rebroadcast) From Chasing Calves to Chasing Butterflies
Episode 55 will include an update with Maggie, so this week we are rebroadcasting our first ever episode of Do Good, Be Good, my first conversation with Maggie Twomey. She currently works as the Volunteer Coordinator for the City of Flagstaff Sustainability...
#54 How volunteering is different from protesting and much more
In 2018, Luis Fernandez wrote "Disband, Disempower, and Disarm" about the Defund the Police movement and the first wave of the Black Lives Matter movement. It wasn't until a few months ago that the article gained a large audience and Luis started doing interviews on...
#53 When a COVID Testing Site Is One of the Best Places to Work
This episode is surprisingly full of laughter, hope, and fun anecdotes, while also giving you insights into what it has been like to work in public health during a global pandemic. Last time we spoke to Sydney she was teaching teens about healthy relationships. With a...
Water? Pets? Tips for Minimizing Distractions During a Video Interview or Meeting
Do you know what you look like on video when you drink out of a water bottle? Probably not. Trust me, it’s awkward. In this short video clip, I share a few things I have learned from delivering tons of webinars. In this video clip, I show you what not to do and...
Practical and easy tips for what to wear to a video meeting
So many meetings, events, and conferences are happening virtually right now. Perhaps you have one coming up this week. Do you know what you are going to wear? Dressing for a video is different than dressing for the office. In this short video clip, I will demonstrate...