# education & training (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover education & training. Page: Feed: --- ## [The Real Reason You’re Overwhelmed: It’s Not the Workload - It’s the Thoughtload](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/the-real-reason-you-re-overwhelmed-it-s-not-the-workload-it-s-the-thoughtload/) _2026-07-22 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ In a world of constant change, most leaders think they’re overwhelmed because they have too much to do. But what if the real problem isn’t the workload - it’s the thoughtload? In this episode, Sal Silvester sits down with Liane Davey, author of Thoughtload, to unpack the hidden forces draining leaders today: fragmented attention, emotional overload, and depleted energy. They explore why working… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/6hg9hd7idcnsuzbz/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_The_Real_Reason_You_re_Overwhelmed_Its_Not_the_Workload_-_Its_the_Thoughtload_-_Mix79ffx.mp3) ## [Tesla, Waymo, and Building LightSource: Culture, Speed, and AI Strategy with Spencer Penn](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/tesla-waymo-and-building-lightsource-culture-speed-and-ai-strategy-with-spencer-penn/) _2026-06-17 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ From Tesla’s Model 3 era to Waymo to founding LightSource, Spencer Penn has built at the frontier of transformation. In this episode, Sal Silvester and Spencer unpack what leaders can learn from radically different cultures (Tesla’s “flat org, vertical power” vs. Waymo’s “layered org, grassroots power”), the values he’s building inside LightSource, and the real leadership challenge of pushing… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4wwzdkved95837h4/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_Light_Source_-_Mix64ebb.mp3) ## [Finding Inner Peace in Disruptive Times (With Udo Erasmus)](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/finding-inner-peace-in-disruptive-times/) _2026-05-20 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ In this powerful and deeply human conversation, Sal sits down with Udo Erasmus - renowned health pioneer, author, and creator of Udo’s Choice - to explore transformation from the inside out. Udo shares the remarkable story of his early life as a war refugee, his journey through trauma and distrust, and how those experiences ultimately shaped his path toward science, spirituality, and a lifetime of… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/733ebseytwaxkeb4/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_Finding_Inner_Peace_in_Disruptive_Times_-_rev17u37r.mp3) ## [Episode 24: Understanding Adult Education Teachers’ Rights in Ireland With Anne Foster](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-24-Understanding-Adult-Education-Teachers-Rights-in-Ireland-With-Anne-Foster-e3iu3j9) _2026-05-05 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, I’m joined by Anne Foster, Vice Chair of the Adult Education Teachers’ Organisation (AETO) and an adult education teacher with the City of Dublin Education and Training Board (CDETB). Anne shares insights from her many years working in adult education and talks about her involvement with AETO’s campaign to secure better rights for teachers. She highlights several challenges within… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/119524393/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-5%2F1ec0e377-ade9-f2b4-38e8-4405b25aa659.mp3) ## [What If Your Boss Isn't Okay? (with Melissa Doman)](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/what-if-your-boss-isnt-okay-with-melissa-doman/) _2026-04-22 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ What happens when the people who are supposed to have all the answers are struggling themselves? We treat our leaders like they're bulletproof, but the pressure they're under is immense - and it has a ripple effect we rarely talk about. This week, Sal sits down with Organizational Psychologist Melissa Doman to have a refreshingly honest conversation about the mental health of leaders. Drawing from… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ipggk8j4832f26e5/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_What_If_Your_Boss_Isn_t_Okay_with_Melissa_Doman_mixbe5rj.mp3) ## [Episode 23: Making Sense of Numbers – Numeracy, Dyscalculia & Dyspraxia with Mark Daly](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-23-Making-Sense-of-Numbers--Numeracy--Dyscalculia--Dyspraxia-with-Mark-Daly-e3hnm1f) _2026-04-10 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, I’m joined by Mark Daly to talk about numeracy, dyscalculia, and dyspraxia. Mark is a student at Dublin College in Loughlinstown, part of the Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB). Mark was diagnosed with dyscalculia as a child and later with dyspraxia, and he shares his personal experiences of school, the challenges he faced, and his return to education… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/118265327/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-10%2F06673935-4071-1ddb-1575-9a803d7ef137.mp3) ## [Wiring Intelligence: What Elite Athletes Can Teach Executives About Performing Under Pressure](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/wiring-intelligence-what-elite-athletes-can-teach-executives-about-performing-under-pressure/) _2026-03-18 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ In this episode of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership, sports psychologist Dr. Bobby Low joins Sal to explore how elite performers rewire their minds for success. From his journey as a “mediocre” athlete to becoming an NCAA All-American and professional pole vaulter, Dr. Bobby shares how intentional thinking, visualization, and mental discipline transformed his performance. We discuss why… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/36bb8t823tymr2i4/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_Wiring_Intelligence_What_Elite_Athletes_Can_Teach_Executives_About_Performing_Under_Pressure_mix_1_9u7is.mp3) ## [Season 8 Opener: The Transformation Season](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/season-8-opener-the-transformation-season/) _2026-03-04 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ Welcome to Season 8 of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership - The Transformation Season. The pace of change is accelerating. AI. Technological disruption. Shifting workplace expectations. Entire business models evolving in real time. The question for leaders is no longer whether change is happening — it’s: How do I scale my leadership at the same pace as the world around me… and stay grounded… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/49weizh6rma54eh7/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_Season_8_Opener_-_The_Transformation_Season_-_Mix6u3v3.mp3) ## [Episode 22 Let's Talk about Family Literacy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-22-Lets-Talk-about-Family-Literacy-e3fhopc) _2026-02-24 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, I’m joined by Lana McCarthy, from the Literacy Development Centre at SETU, and Helen Walsh, the Family Literacy Lead at SOLAS. We are talking about family literacy. Lana and Helen highlight what’s happening both nationally and locally to support and promote family literacy. They also discuss the value of the Family Literacy Community of Practice—why it matters, how it works, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/115974380/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-24%2Fe19085d7-c506-4385-7c7c-3fae304b604e.mp3) ## [Episode 21 Health Literacy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-21-Health-Literacy-e3elrjd) _2026-02-05 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, I’m joined by Talent Nyamakope, Health Literacy Lead with the Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Strategy Office in SOLAS, and Edel Finan, Regional Literacy Coordinator with Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB). We discuss what health literacy means, what’s happening on the ground locally and nationally, and some of the projects they’ve been involved in. Talent… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/115059757/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-1-5%2Fbf073c03-882d-0625-5bc9-e2840037b9a0.mp3) ## [Reach prospects with real signals (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/ABLwptOg03KH) _2026-02-05 · **Sponsored**_ Find prospects talking about your problem and get context-backed moments to engage ## [Episode 20 Financial Literacy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-20-Financial-Literacy-e3bd0l1) _2025-11-24 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, I am speaking with Mary Mitchell from Dublin College FET Blanchardstown, which is part of the Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board. Mary is a tutor and the co-ordinator for the financial literacy project. She is also passionate about inclusion. Today, Mary is chatting with me about their financial literacy project and a new book on financial literacy they are… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/111624289/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-24%2F4db6f0ae-33b6-cf99-6834-5e530371736d.mp3) ## [Season 7 Best of: The Corporate Athlete](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/season-7-best-of-the-corporate-athlete/) _2025-11-21 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ In this special “Best Of” episode closing out Season 7, Sal shares standout moments and bonus clips from every guest of the season, all focused on one theme: performing like a corporate athlete. From sleep and emotional intelligence to resilience, wellness, decision-making, and recovery, you’ll hear powerful insights from world-class experts, leaders, and high performers. Whether you’re leading a… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/xqf83v64makrggxr/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_Season_7_Best_of_The_Corporate_Athlete_-_Revised8hnz2.mp3) ## [Episode 19 Ramblings of a Bockedy Man- stories from a tutor on the Margins](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-19-Ramblings-of-a-Bockedy-Man--stories-from-a-tutor-on-the-Margins-e3a00a6) _2025-11-03 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, I chat with Niall Dempsey, a tutor with the Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB). Niall teaches adult literacy, ESOL, and Conversational Irish. As a wheelchair user, he is also researching the intersection of identity, masculinity, and disability. We discuss his experiences as a tutor working in a marginalised sector, the instability of employment in the adult… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/110149382/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-3%2Fbd5bd9bc-a90d-1a36-53fa-64a5ae7b3cf2.mp3) ## [The Missing Link in Performance: Shifting How Others See You](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/the-missing-link-in-performance-shifting-how-others-see-you/) _2025-10-01 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ You’ve been promoted, you’ve built new habits, you’ve shifted your style. But here’s the challenge: the people around you may still see the “old” you. In this episode, Sal Silvester unpacks why behavior change alone isn’t enough - and why leaders also need to shift the way others perceive them. With stories from executive coaching, practical examples, and a proven three-step approach, you’ll learn… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/78mp4unw87nk4b6h/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_The_Missing_Link_in_Performance_Shifting_How_Others_See_You_-_Mix7oawt.mp3) ## [Alternative Academic Roles with Patrice Cuff, PhD](https://beyondthelab.libsyn.com/alternative-academic-roles-with-patrice-cuff-phd) _2025-09-30 · Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast_ Dr. Patrice Cuff has done many things! An industry postdoc, industry business development, and now an alternative academic role at a teaching institution. Learn more from Dr. Cuff about how she has pivoted and found job satisfaction on a unique journey to find the right fit. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondthelab/08_10_Cuff_Patrice.mp3?dest-id=562664) ## [Market Access and Medical Policy with Jennifer Malinowski, PhD](https://beyondthelab.libsyn.com/market-access-and-medical-policy-with-jennifer-malinowski-phd) _2025-09-23 · Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast_ Dr. Jennifer Malinowski shares her role with Lab Corp and the work she does in Market Access. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondthelab/08_09_Malinowski_Jennifer.mp3?dest-id=562664) ## [Episode 18 How to deliver a QQI Module for New Tutors](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-18-How-to-deliver-a-QQI-Module-for-New-Tutors-e38djfp) _2025-09-18 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, I chat with my colleague, Dr Edel Ni Ghrainne, in the Literacy Development Centre at SETU. Edel has over 20 years of experience teaching in Education and Training Boards (ETBs) in Ireland. She explains how to plan and deliver a QQI-accredited module (Quality and Qualifications Ireland), from completing the paperwork to interpreting a module descriptor. This is a great episode to… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/108497849/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-18%2Ffb01d95d-1d39-d7ca-154e-8c02b82e4c9d.mp3) ## [Drug Discovery in Biopharma with Matt Harlow, PhD](https://beyondthelab.libsyn.com/drug-discovery-in-biopharma-with-matt-harlow-phd) _2025-09-16 · Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast_ Dr. Matt Harlow, PhD, Senior Scientist at TRIANA Biomedicines, shares his path since Vanderbilt and his daily work life in drug discovery. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondthelab/08_08_Harlow_Matt.mp3?dest-id=562664) ## [Competitive Intelligence Consulting with Laura Geben, PhD](https://beyondthelab.libsyn.com/competitive-intelligence-consulting-with-laura-geben-phd) _2025-09-09 · Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast_ Dr. Geben shares about her role as a consultant with Anchor Point Consulting, specifically in competitive intelligence. She also shares about her time working abroad, being 100% remote, and the opportunities she purused in grad school to land her current role. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondthelab/08_07_Geben_Laura.mp3?dest-id=562664) ## [Bioinformatics in Industry with Tim Shaver, PhD](https://beyondthelab.libsyn.com/bioinformatics-in-industry-with-tim-shaver-phd) _2025-09-02 · Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast_ Dr. Shaver shares about his role at Natera as their Associate Director of Bioinformatics. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondthelab/08_06_Shaver_Tim.mp3?dest-id=562664) ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qsrBqZ0SNKam) _2025-09-02 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Episode 17 A Conversation on Family Literacy: From Waterford to Florida](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-17-A-Conversation-on-Family-Literacy-From-Waterford-to-Florida-e37jpq0) _2025-09-01 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, I am chatting with Dr. Lana McCarthy and Dr. Clare Power in the Literacy Development Centre (LDC) in the South East Technological University (SETU), Professor Jenifer Jasinski Schneider, the interim Dean in the College of Education in the University of South Florida (USF), and Dr. Rachel Hatten, the Associate Director in the David C. Anchin Center for the Advancement of Teaching… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/107652352/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-8-1%2Fad2ac2f5-dd93-e0fb-335c-8d10714496b2.mp3) ## [Josh Bersin: Rethinking HR and Learning in the Age of AI](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/josh-bersin-rethinking-hr-and-learning-in-the-age-of-ai/) _2025-08-27 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ Artificial intelligence isn’t just changing how we work - it’s transforming how we learn. In this episode, I sit down with Josh Bersin, one of the world’s leading HR and workplace analysts, to explore the intersection of AI, learning and development (L&D), and the evolving role of HR. Josh shares how AI is shifting the learning landscape and how organizations can harness AI to personalize… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/w544fvztgkjxuec2/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_-_Josh_Bersin_-_Rethinking_HR_and_Learning_in_the_Age_of_AI_-_Mixa5grd.mp3) ## [Nonprofit Program Administration with Roslin Thoppil, PhD](https://beyondthelab.libsyn.com/nonprofit-program-administration-with-roslin-thoppil-phd) _2025-08-26 · Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast_ Dr. Roslin Thoppil, PhD, shares about her role with the American Association for Cancer Research where she leads the development and execution of national and international scientific conferences and educational initiatives. Her role involves close collaboration with top cancer scientists and clinicians from across the globe, ensuring the delivery of high-quality programs that drive meaningful… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondthelab/08_05_Thoppil_Roslin.mp3?dest-id=562664) ## [Competitive Intelligence Consulting with Gabriela Santos, PhD](https://beyondthelab.libsyn.com/competitive-intelligence-consulting-with-gabriela-santos-phd) _2025-08-19 · Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast_ Dr. Santos tells us about her role as a consulting with a firm that focuses on competitive intelligence. She shares about her post-PhD path in industry while maintaining her love for science. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondthelab/08_04_Santos_Gabriela.mp3?dest-id=562664) ## [Endurance, Purpose, and Performance: The Fastest Woman to Have Run Around the World](https://salsilvesteronthefutureofleadership.podbean.com/e/endurance-purpose-and-performance-the-fastest-woman-to-have-run-around-the-world/) _2025-07-23 · Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership_ What does it take to become the fastest woman to run around the world - and what can leaders learn from that journey? In this powerful episode of Sal Silvester on the Future of Leadership, we’re joined by Marie “Lootie” Léautéy, a record-setting endurance athlete who ran over 28,000 kilometers across four continents in just under 700 days. Lootie shares the mental frameworks, disciplined routines,… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/idapygptbihsyet4/Sal_Silvester_on_the_Future_of_Leadership_Endurance_Purpose_and_Performance_MIX.mp3) ## [Medical Director in Industry with Keely Gilroy, PhD](https://beyondthelab.libsyn.com/medical-director-in-industry-with-keely-gilroy-phd) _2025-05-29 · Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast_ Dr. Keely Solomon Gilroy, PhD, shares her path from Medical Science Liaison to Science Communication to now a Medical Director in Industry. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondthelab/08_03_Gilroy_Keely.mp3?dest-id=562664) ## [Medical Writing with Emily Turner, PhD](https://beyondthelab.libsyn.com/medical-writing-with-emily-turner-phd) _2025-05-23 · Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast_ Dr. Emily Turner shares her career projection on the road to medical writing. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondthelab/08_02_Turner_Emily.mp3?dest-id=562664) ## [Episode 16 Adult Literacy for Life Strategy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-16-Adult-Literacy-for-Life-Strategy-e3361v2) _2025-05-21 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, I am chatting wth Clare Power and Eleanor Neff from the Literacy Development Centre (LDC) in SETU and Paula Tiller, the Regional Adult Literacy Coordinator for Kerry, about the Adult Literacy for Life (ALL) Strategy. They explain what is in the strategy, why it was developed and what is happening to implement it. To learn more about the ALL Strategy, visit:… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/103007650/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-4-21%2Fa57b6eb8-164b-88a1-68f4-85100919789a.mp3) ## [Scientific Publishing with Tony Chen, PhD](https://beyondthelab.libsyn.com/scientific-publishing-with-tony-chen-phd) _2025-05-15 · Vanderbilt Beyond the Lab podcast_ We kick off Season 8 with Vanderbilt alumnus Dr. Tony Chen, PhD, who will share about his role in publishing at Springer Nature. [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/beyondthelab/08_01_Chen_Tony.mp3?dest-id=562664) ## [Episode 15 Family Literacy](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-15-Family-Literacy-e2v1hot) _2025-02-18 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, I am chatting with Lana McCarthy about family literacy, also known as family learning. Lana has worked in this area for many years and developed the 'Hug Your Book' programme. She has recently established a Community of Practice for Family Literacy, a partnership between the Literacy Development Centre in the South East Technological University (SETU LDC), NALA (National Adult… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/98665693/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-1-18%2F181b995e-8f55-4514-d209-2e0828f628bb.mp3) ## [Stop CI/CD & Supply-Chain Attacks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/7EnkG6aGIULH) _2025-02-18 · **Sponsored**_ Per-PR: 17 CI/CD checks and package malware scans with inline Check Run findings. ## [Episode 14 Supporting Adults with Dyslexia](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-14-Supporting-Adults-with-Dyslexia-e2to5cs) _2025-01-20 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, I am chatting with Aoife O'Leary, the Adult Literacy Coordinator with Dyslexia Ireland. Aoife explains what dyslexia is and how we can support students with diagnosed or undiagnosed dyslexia. She offers practical advice that we can implement in the classroom. Aoife also talks about the resources available from Dyslexia Ireland, which are available at the links below. You can… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/97309532/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-0-20%2F968c606d-a36e-c906-a1d5-80c09b244922.mp3) ## [Episode 13 Using Arts-based methods in your practice](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-13-Using-Arts-based-methods-in-your-practice-e2sd60k) _2024-12-16 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, I speak with Geraldine Mernagh about using arts-based methods in teaching. We explain what arts-based methods mean to us and discuss the process we take students through in a typical lesson. I hope this episode shows how art and creativity are for everyone. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/95901140/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-11-16%2Fe893dca0-6db2-2f72-7752-958f5165bd9b.mp3) ## [Episode 12 Understanding the New Adult Educator Contract in Ireland](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-12-Understanding-the-New-Adult-Educator-Contract-in-Ireland-e2qqrc8) _2024-11-11 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, Sarah Bates Evoy explains developments in the new job contract for adult educators. She traces the historical development of this contract to where we are currently (October 2024). Sarah has done an excellent job of explaining a very long, complex process in recognising the important work of adult educators in Ireland and also acknowledges the work that still needs to be done.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/94251848/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-10-11%2F6982f241-aee0-38f8-92d1-699f08a0b073.mp3) ## [Episode 11 Understanding Trauma in Adult Education Classrooms](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-bunyan/episodes/Episode-11-Understanding-Trauma-in-Adult-Education-Classrooms-e2pl8og) _2024-10-14 · Karen Bunyan · Conversations in Adult and Further Education_ In this episode, I am speaking with Edel Ni Ghrainne about how we can support students experiencing trauma. Edel has a wealth of teaching experience in adult literacy and ESOL. She has over 14 years of experience teaching on refugee programmes with students across many nationalities. We discuss the broad range of experiences a refugee may have and how you can spot if a student is dealing with… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/71b0394/podcast/play/93020368/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2024-9-14%2F38c6b96e-be0c-1262-e6a1-27fad2a3ded2.mp3)