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Voice of Women Leaders with Kandis Gibson | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 81) 36:35

약 11시간 전36:35

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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast features Kandis Gibson, an attorney in the Washington, D.C. office of Morgan, Lewis & Bockius. Kandis focuses her practice on Section 337 proceedings at the U.S. International Trade Commission. She has participated in over 50 Section 337 investigations involving unfair trade practices, including pat…

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‘Amy Bradley Is Missing’ Podcast: A Deep Dive into Netflix’s Documentary Series About a Missing Woman and Misplaced Memories

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In a very special Contending at the Water Cooler podcast, Megan McLachlan is joined by Miami Film Festival Director of Programming (and true crime/Babygirl enthusiast) Lauren Cohen to chat about Netflix’s new three-part docuseries Amy Bradley is Missing. You may not have heard of this story before, but you’ve likely seen it on your social media fee…

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Essential Strategies for 5 Big People Challenges Facing Organisations Today 20:06

12일 전20:06

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When we talk about people thriving at work, the conversation must go well beyond policies and perks. In this final episode of season 11, I’m wrapping up with my high-level reflections on what truly matters when it comes to leadership, management, and fostering a work culture where employees are not only high performing, but actually want to show up…

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Dealing With Passive-Aggressive People (and Other Workplace Delights) 21:18

18일 전21:18

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That smirk? That "accidental" oversight? That email CC’d to your boss for "visibility"? Yep, we’re talking about passive-aggression, and it’s everywhere. In this episode of Peace at the Water Cooler, Saranne Segal delves into one of the most maddening (yet maddeningly common) behaviours in the modern workplace: passive aggression. It’s subtle. It’s…

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Podcast: ‘Oh, Hi!’ Nice To Meet You! We’re ‘Too Much!’

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Our latest podcast includes reviews of Lena Dunham’s Too Much and Sophie Brooks’ Oh, Hi!. Megan reviewed the upcoming indie romantic comedy Oh, Hi! earlier this week, so it’s time for us all to weigh in. The film stars Molly Gordon and Logan Lerman as a couple embarking on a romantic weekend in the country that may change the entire course of their…

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Episode 96 32:03

5일 전32:03

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Episode 96 has a few poor teenage disasters, some entitlement animal rescue stories and yup...Danielle snuck a gross one in. Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These stories are read "as-is" and…

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“Goodbye for Now:” Never Leave Your Home With a Bed Unmade

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“Goodbye for Now” features a great deal of spying, another hate crime, and a mysterious new neighbor on Wisteria Lane. Desperate Housewives episode twenty-two, “Goodbye for Now,” sets up a great deal of action that will be resolved in the first season finale. First up, Edie finds the newly happy Mike and Susan incredibly annoying. So much so that s…

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Episode 95 27:42

12일 전27:42

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In Episode 95 we discover Danielle's true love for Albacore Tuna...........................LOL. We also have some Stampede stories, some executives who truly don't mind people knowing how much they care and more. Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories…

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2025 Emmys: Our Wildly Different Reactions To the Noms

13일 전

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The Contending team members gather around the Water Cooler to discuss their reactions to the 2025 Emmys nominations. Severance dominated the 2025 Emmys nominations with 27 bids for the AppleTV series. That’s not a record (Game of Thrones still holds that), but it’s still a massive upswing from its freshman season. Will the series dominate the 2025 …

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Bridging Technology and Law with Wayne Zou, Ph.D. | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 80) 38:19

14일 전38:19

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Today’s Virtual Water Cooler Chat podcast episode features Dr. Wayne Zou. Dr. Zou is one of the founding Partner of Bayes PLLC, and has 15 years of experience in patent practice, including patent procurement, client counseling, patent portfolio management & transactions, post-grant proceedings before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) of the …

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Episode 94 38:49

19일 전38:49

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Well Episode 94 shows what can truly become a nightmare on a cruise! W ehave a few Happy? 4th of July stories and more. Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These stories are read "as-is" and chan…

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2025 Emmy® Predictions: A Preview Of Our Full Emmy Predix [PODCAST]

21일 전

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This week, we’re giving podcast listeners a preview of our 2025 Emmy® predictions before they roll out onto the site this week. The Television Academy announces the 2025 Primetime and Creative Arts Emmy® nominations next Tuesday, July 15. To prepare for the big day, Jalal Haddad joins Joey, Megan, and Clarence to unveil their 2025 Emmy predictions.…

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“Sunday In the Park With George:” It’s Been TEN WHOLE DAYS!!!

25일 전

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“Sunday In the Park With George” features the Scavo’s sexual crisis, Bree’s emotional affair, Gabby’s hot salsa, and Sad Susan’s goodbye. Desperate Housewives episode twenty-one, “Sunday In the Park With George,” explores the time-honored theme of couples who go TEN WHOLE DAYS without sex. Yes, Lynette and Tom Scavo find that work and family someti…

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Episode 93 29:46

26일 전29:46

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Episode 93 brings quite the interesting listener episode, an auto shop delusional customer and more. Plus! Our HERO from 2 weeks ago has saved another soul! Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. Th…

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‘M3GAN 2.0’ Review: Oops, She Didn’t Do It Again [PODCAST]

28일 전

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On this week’s podcast, we look at the making of a TikTok phenomenon and its surprising downfall in our M3GAN 2.0 review. In late 2022, TikTok birthed a bona-fide movie star in M3GAN. The artificially intelligent doll harnessed the power of TIkTok dances and genius marketing to become an unexpected smash hit in early 2023. Now comes the inevitable …

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You are an IP Company with Katherine Rubino | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 79) 23:45

28일 전23:45

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Today’s spotlight features Katherine Rubino, a seasoned IP Lawyer and Pharmacist. As a Partner at Wiggin & Dana, Katherine combines her expertise in legal writing, patent strategy, and corporate governance to drive innovation. With over six years as a licensed Patent Attorney, she has advised clients on complex intellectual property matters and reg…

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“Fear No More:” Fun With Arson & Birth Control Pills!

약 1년 전

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Desperate Housewives episode twenty, “Fear No More,” sets up storylines that will bring the first season to an end. We’re headed into the final stretch on Desperate Housewives Revisited, and “Fear No More,” episode twenty, sets up crucial plot lines that will carry us to the first season finale. In the world of Mary Alice / Angela Young, Paul finds…

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Episode 92 32:08

약 1년 전32:08

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Episode 92 has a few interesting nurse stories, a job that never really happened and a nasty 2 part doozy of a story from Danielle. Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These stories are read "as-…

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Best of 2025: Ranking Our Fav TV / Films Halfway Thru 2025

약 1년 전

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Joey, Megan, and Clarence offer their favorite films and television series of the year in our annual Best of 2025 at the Halfway Point segment. We’re halfway there. Yes, for many reasons, 2025 already feels like a really long decade, but we’ve only just now reached the halfway point. So, as an annual tradition, it’s time for us to take stock of our…

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Episode 91 38:03

약 1년 전38:03

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Episode 91 has a whopper of a listener story! We have some rude client karma, a news day that did not go according to the news reporters plan and more. Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These s…

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‘Sirens’ Production Designer On ‘The Shining’ Inspirations

약 1년 전

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Sirens production designer John Paino talks about designing the series’s fantastic and fantastical New England island mansion. Sirens production designer John Paino is no stranger to creating worlds for the ludicrously wealthy. You perhaps best know his work from both seasons of HBO’s Big Little Lies. His recreation of the exclusive world of Monter…

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Emmys 2025: Television Academy, Hear Our Plea!

약 1년 전

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Joey, Megan, and Clarence give their most passionate pleas as the Television Academy casts votes for the Emmys 2025 season. Each Emmy cycle, we here at the Water Cooler give the Television Academy some recommendations before checking off their Emmys 2025 ballots. We give recommendations in drama, comedy, and limited series both above and below […] …

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Building Something New in IP Law with Nick Groombridge | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 78) 34:42

약 1년 전34:42

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This episode features Nick Groombridge, a founding partner of Groombridge, Wu, Baughman & Stone LLP, where he represents clients in their most crucial patent and trade secret cases. Nick has been lead counsel in over 150 patent cases in federal district courts, has tried dozens of bench and jury trials, and has argued more than 30 cases in the Fede…

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“Live Alone and Like It:” But We All Know He Truly Loves Chocolate

약 1년 전

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Desperate Housewives episode nineteen, “Live Alone and Like It,” offers valuable lessons about kindness and ice cream as sexual metaphor. We’re back after a few weeks off to see about some 2025 Emmy content. “Live Alone and Like It,” Desperate Housewives’ nineteenth episode, shows the darker side of Lynette Scavo, eventually leading to a revelation…

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‘Sirens’ Creator Molly Smith Metzler On True Villain Of Netflix Series

약 1년 전

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Molly Smith Metzler talks about the inspirations for her Netflix limited series Sirens, including the identity of the series’ true villain. Starring Oscar winner Julianne Moore, Sirens took flight in the American theater. Series creator Molly Smith Metzler first conceived of the characters and essential plot while a student at Juilliard. The result…

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Episode 90 36:04

약 1년 전36:04

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Welcome to Episode 90! We have some moving stories, some car dealships stories, a High School horribly awkward moment and more you. Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These stories are read "as-…

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Tonys 2025: Recapping This Year’s Tony Awards Ceremony [PODCAST]

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Joey and Clarence are joined by Frank J. Avella to recap the 2025 Tony Awards presentation, the winners, the surprises, and more. The 2025 Tony Awards aired last night on CBS to a dramatically increased audience. Did the show put its best foot forward? With Megan away for the night, Joey and Clarence are joined […] The post Tonys 2025: Recapping Th…

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‘Sirens’ DP Gregory Middleton Creates Mythical Island Vibe

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We’re never truly told exactly where Netflix’s Sirens takes place. Yet, the lack of a defined location provided director of photography Gregory Middleton several opportunities to capture both the island’s mythic beauty and accentuate its inherent creepiness. Particularly within the cavernous hallways of Peter and Michaela “Kiki” Kell’s (Kevin Bacon…

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We Could Go See BOOP! And Predict the Tony Awards! [PODCAST]

약 1년 전

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Well, that was great…that was really fucking great! This Sunday, the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League will name the best of Broadway at the 78th Annual Tony Awards. With Maybe Happy Ending, Death Becomes Her, and Buena Vista Social Club all tied with 10 nominees each, there are some real races to be […] The post We Could Go See BOOP! A…

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Strategy, Tactics & Operations – Gareth Tennant 1:01:44

약 1년 전1:01:44

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Do you know the difference between strategy, tactics, and operations? This conversation with Gareth Tennant, Director of Decision Advantage, brings clarity. And he should know, having two decades’ experience as a Royal Marines officer. His insights into intelligence, decision-making and organisational learning are invaluable. Gareth helps us unders…

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Episode 89 33:52

약 1년 전33:52

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Episode 89 brings some Graduation and prom stories and one from our very own Danielle! She still manages to slip some surprises in too. Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These stories are read …

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Mountainhead Review: Will Emmy Embrace HBO’s Late Entry? [PODCAST]

약 1년 전

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Succession’s Jesse Armstrong returns with a late-breaking Emmy entry about narcissistic tech bros. We weigh in with our Mountainhead review. Jesse Armstrong returns to HBO, the site of his beloved and Emmy-winning Succession, with Mountainhead. The satire stars Steve Carell, Jason Schwartzman, Cory Michael Smith, and Ramy Youssef as four billionair…

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Rethinking Polling: AI, Accuracy, and Election Predictions 24:23

약 1년 전24:23

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I interviewed Kyle Lovelace of Eyesover Technologies on how AI is revolutionizing political polling. We discussed declining accuracy in traditional methods and how AI-driven sentiment analysis offers real-time, cost-effective insights. #WaterCoolerPolitics #EyesoverTechnologies #AI #Polling #Politics #ChrisArps #TechInPolitics…

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Start-Up Niche Practice with Kevin McNish | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 77) 41:59

약 1년 전41:59

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This episode features Kevin McNish, managing member of the Maine law firm McNish, PLLC. Kevin represents clients in  inter partes reviews, post-grant reviews, ex parte reexaminations, and other proceedings in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. With first-chair experience spanning more than 90 IPRs and other post-grant proceedings, he ha…

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Healing the Soul of a Nation: Judy Elias Isaacson on Veterans, Faith, and Black-Jewish Relations 53:37

약 1년 전53:37

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On this episode of Water Cooler Politics, I spoke with Judy Isaacson Elias, founder of the Heroes to Heroes Foundation, about rising anti-Semitism, shifting political loyalties, and healing our veterans. Judy criticized Democratic leaders like Chuck Schumer for ignoring anti-Semitism and she highlighted the Democratic Partys drift away from Israel.…

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“Children Will Listen:” Especially If Bree Spanks Them

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Desperate Housewives episode eighteen, “Children Will Listen,” shows the darkest side of Carlos Solis we’ve seen yet in the series. “Children Will Listen,” Desperate Housewives’ eighteenth episode, brings some of the darkest scenes / themes in the first season. Yes, darker than Mary Alice Young’s suicide. We’re talking about the Solis’s deeply trou…

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‘Hacks’ Production Design Blends Vegas, LA For Late Show Set

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The Contending sits down with Emmy nominee Rob Tokarz to chat about HBO MAX’s Hacks production design, including Deborah Vance’s late show set. Rob Tokarz received an Emmy nomination last year for his HBO MAX’s Hacks production design on season three. He returns with season four to carry Deborah Vance (Emmy winner Jean Smart) into her long-coveted …

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Episode 88 37:42

약 1년 전37:42

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Episode 88 brings some unexpected reactions for some restaurant workers, an IT almost disaster and more. Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These stories are read "as-is" and changes would only …

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Off the Record with Josepher Li | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 76) 17:45

약 1년 전17:45

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This episode features Josepher Li, a partner at the Newport Beach, California-based IP litigation firm, Armond Wilson LLP. Josepher has a robust IP litigation practice spanning nationally in federal courts and before the U.S. Patent Office. An MIT-trained engineer, he has litigated patent, trade secret, and copyright cases involving all types of te…

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“There Won’t Be Trumpets:” But There Will Be Pricey Funerals!

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This week’s Desperate Housewives episode, “There Won’t Be Trumpets,” offers an exploration of heroes, saviors, and really expensive funerals. Desperate Housewives episode seventeen, “There Won’t Be Trumpets,” puts aside the first season central Mary Alice mystery in favor of slices of suburban drama for our housewives. It isn’t the best episode of …

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Episode 87 36:13

약 1년 전36:13

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Well, we asked for awkward public stories and Episode 87 delivers. We have a kids party turned into trauma, too many theme stories (you have been warned) and some quick little snippets. Meet you around the water cooler. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners…

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Inclusive Intelligence with Phong T. Dinh | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 75) 41:36

약 1년 전41:36

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This episode features Phong Dinh, Assistant General Counsel at Microsoft, where he leads a patent team supporting Microsoft’s Cloud and AI businesses, including worldwide patent portfolio development, IP counseling, M&A transactions, IP licensing, open-source usage, and strategic partnerships for Microsoft.  He also leads the company’s Standard Ess…

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The Good Wife Made Me Do It: How a Fictional Lawyer Helped Me Find My Real Purpose 15:24

약 1년 전15:24

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It started with chocolate on the couch and The Good Wife on the TV. One fictional mediation scene later, I was Googling courses and rethinking my entire legal career. When a fictional lawyer sparked a very real career pivot, I had no idea it would lead me from the courtroom to the mediation room. In this season opener, I share the story behind that…

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Episode 86 35:06

약 1년 전35:06

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Welcome to Episode 86. We have a very long co worker nightmare to share with you along with some bosses being shown the light, some Phlebotmist unforgettable experiences and more. Listen at the end for next week's requested theme. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from ou…

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Benjamin Watson: NFL Champion, Pro-Life Advocate, and Speaking Truth in a Divided Culture 15:19

약 1년 전15:19

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In this powerful episode, Chris Arps sits down with Super Bowl champion and former NFL star Benjamin Watson for a wide-ranging conversation on football, faith, and the fight for life. We start with Benjamins journey from being a first-round NFL draft pick to his thoughts on why Shedeur Sanders may have dropped to the fifth round in this years NFL D…

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EmpowerHER: Elevate, Evolve and Inspire with Dr. Sudipta Dasmohapatra | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 74) 42:52

약 1년 전42:52

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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast features Dr. Sudipta Dasmohapatra. Senior Associate Dean of MBA Programs and Professor of the Practice in Business Analytics in the Marketing area at Georgetown's McDonough School of Business. Dr. Dasmohapatra launched Georgetown’s Master's in Business Analytics program in 2021 and brings extensive …

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The Future of Work: Being Human 55:35

약 1년 전55:35

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We’ve officially reached the 100th episode of Beyond the Water Cooler! It’s a perfect moment to pause and reflect on not just how far we’ve come, but where we’re headed when it comes to the future of work. To celebrate this milestone, I’ve brought together three brilliant guests, each an industry leader from a different sector: Sarah Foster from la…

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Episode 85 44:38

약 1년 전44:38

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Back to back episodes of recording together in person....chaos ensues. Some more moving stories, bathroom mayhem and more. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These stories are read "as-is" and changes would only be made to prote…

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Turning the Charm On with Arthur Uratani | Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast — Empowering Voices (Episode 73) 39:29

약 1년 전39:29

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This episode of Virtual Water Cooler Chat Podcast features Arthur Uratani, Director of Marketing and Outreach at Bookoff McAndrews, PLLC. Arthur spends his life doing what brings him joy. He relishes connection and promoting the people, things, and causes he takes an interest in. As a Marketing Director at the law firm of Bookoff McAndrews, he hand…

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Episode 84 28:59

약 1년 전28:59

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Episode 84 is a mix of moving woes, weird tweets, some language accidents and more. Disclaimer This podcast assumes no liability of any errors or omissions from the content of the stories sent in from our listeners or online message boards. These stories are read "as-is" and changes would only be made to protect the privacy of any person or company…

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