Practicing Connection
Improve your resilience and readiness in a rapidly changing world.
Jessica Beckendorf and Bob Bertsch host this exploration of personal and collective practices that empower us to work together to help each other, our families, and our communities improve our resilience and readiness.
Episodes
56 episodes
Achieve Your Goals With WOOP
Do you ever struggle to stick to your goals? Discover the WOOP method, a powerful tool that uses obstacles as stepping stones to success.Discover WOOP, a science-backed goal-setting practice that helps you overcome obstacles and a...
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Season 6
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Episode 10
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7:32
How to be Present for Others in their Grief
This episode was the second in a series of three practicasts from 2024 centered around "holding space," a concept we learned from Heather Plett, author of "The Art of Holding Space." Our co-creator for this series was our OneOp coll...
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Season 6
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Episode 9
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12:02
Leveraging Forgiveness as a Strength
**Leveraging Forgiveness as a Strength**Forgiveness is a powerful character strength and skill that can appear deceptively difficult to master.When we feel hurt by someone, or upset at ourselves, how do we move past the emotions ...
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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9:19
Reframing Mistakes as Learning Opportunities
**Reframing Mistakes for Growth**In this episode of *Practicing Connection*, Coral Owen provides co-host Jessica Beckendorf and listeners with a practical guide to reframing your mindset when you make a mistake. Drawing inspiration from...
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Season 6
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Episode 7
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8:43
Move on From Mistakes with the 10-10-10 Rule
In this episode, hosts Coral and Jessica explore the 10-10-10 Rule, a simple yet powerful technique for gaining perspective on mistakes and decision-making. Jessica explains how this tool can be used to reflect on and move through e...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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11:04
Boost Your Productivity with Co-working
Boost your productivity and stay connected with others through the power of co-working! In this episode of Practicing Connection, learn how structured co-working sessions can enhance focus, provide accountability, and create a sense of communit...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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12:46
The 1-Minute Agreement
In this episode of Practicing Connection, we explore the "one-minute agreement," a simple yet powerful practice for building consistency and overcoming inertia. Coral shares how this approach can help tackle big goals by breaking them ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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9:37
Habit Stacking
In this episode of Practicing Connection, Coral talks about Habit Stacking, a practice that can help you adopt new habits by pairing them with existing ones. Learn more about this adaptable practice that can help you change your behavi...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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11:05
Easy Priority Setting with the Wheel of Life
In this episode of Practicing Connection, Jessica introduces the Wheel of Life as a simple tool to help set priorities and find balance by identifying areas that need attention. Discover how this practice encourages intentionality, mak...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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14:04
New Year, New Co-host
In this episode, Jessica Beckendorf introduces Coral Owen as the new co-host of Practicing Connection. They reflect on their journey working together, share insights into the podcast’s evolution, and discuss the importance of consistent small p...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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12:41
Strategies for Navigating Challenging Conversations
In this episode of Practicing Connection, Bob and Jessica discuss the importance of navigating challenging conversations. Jessica introduces a practical activity designed to help manage emotions and foster constructive dialogue, whether in pers...
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Season 5
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Episode 52
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16:05
Letting Go to Make Room for Growth
In this practicast, inspired by Heather Plett’s book The Art of Holding Space, Bob Bertsch shares a practice for letting go of something to create space for new possibilities. Our co-creator for this episode was our OneOp colleague, Kr...
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Season 5
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Episode 51
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13:58
The Power of Connection, Reflection, and Evolution with Bob Bertsch
In this episode, Jessica Beckendorf and Bob Bertsch reflect on Bob’s time as co-host and his transition to a new role as national project leader for OneOp. Together, they revisit key moments from the Practicing Connection podcast, shar...
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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28:02
Reflections on Connection, Collaboration, and Finding Inspiration
This is our annual Reflections episode, where we invite some of our podcast collaborators from the past year to share their reflections with us. Why? Because at the heart of meaningful connection, communication, and collaboration is the ongoing...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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25:45
Inviting Innovation Through Creative Destruction
Explore how inviting creative destruction can pave the way for innovation. In this practicast, Jessica shares a fun and insightful practice inspired by the Liberating Structures TRIZ activity, guiding listeners to identify and eliminate counter...
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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12:15
The Power of Listening to Cultivate Deep Respect for People
Explore practical ways to cultivate deep respect in your personal and professional interactions. This practicast introduces “1-2-4-All,” a practice rooted in community development principles, designed to amplify every voice and promote meaningf...
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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12:40
The Welcome Wagon: Cultivating a Welcoming Environment
Discover practical ways to create more welcoming and inclusive environments in your personal and professional life. The episode introduces "The Welcome Wagon," a simple practice inspired by community development principles, offering steps for p...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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16:21
Strengthening Military Community Connections with Amy Rodick
Amy Rodick, Director of the Office of Military Family Readiness and Policy for the Department of Defense, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of community connections and how service providers and families can contribute to a stronger M...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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19:01
Balancing the Big Picture with the Small
In this episode of the Practicing Connection podcast, hosts Jessica and Bob explore the concept of balancing the "big picture" with "small actions" in their work and personal lives. The episode delves into a practice inspir...
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Season 5
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Episode 38
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13:47
Improve Your Feedback with Gratitude and Vulnerability
Discover the transformative power of feedback. Hosts Bob Bertsch and Jessica Beckendorf explore the nuances of giving and receiving feedback, emphasizing its role in personal and professional growth. Jessica shares a practical readiness checkli...
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Season 5
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Episode 32
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14:28
Feeding Military Families with Stronghold Food Pantry CEO Monica Bassett
In this episode, co-hosts Jessica Beckendorf and Bob Bertsch talk with Monica Bassett, founder and CEO of Stronghold Food Pantry, a resource for military families on Fort Leavenworth in Kansas. Monica talks about how she started a food pantry o...
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Season 5
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Episode 31
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32:12
Reduce Your Stress Through Core Values
In this episode, learn how values shape emotions, decisions, and relationships, providing a roadmap for reduced stress, boosted confidence, and thriving connections. Bob Bertsch introduces practical exercises, guiding you through reflections an...
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Season 5
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Episode 30
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13:07
Confronting Imposter Syndrome by Sharing Your Work
Sharing your work, even before it is done, is a great practice for dealing with imposter syndrome. It can help you realize no one is perfect and can make your work better, make you visible to others, and lead you to a community of support and g...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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14:08
Do Less of What Drains You
The more you understand about yourself, the better you’ll be able to align your life with the things that are really meaningful to you. In this episode, Jessica Beckendorf shares how to do less of what drains you by using ene...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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13:34
Partnering on Early Education for Military Kids
In this episode, co-hosts Bob Bertsch and Jessica Beckendorf talk with Lisa Sapp and James Yracheta about a collaboration between Malmstrom Air Force Base and the Great Falls (MT) School District to provide military-connected kids access to the...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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37:49