Deliberate connections with Christiana Frank: Recent Episodes
Christiana Frank
Welcome to Deliberate Connections! Deliberate Connections is all about people who are deliberately connecting with themselves, each other, information, and the world at large. In these eight to twenty-minute podcasts you will hear why entrepreneurs and industry leaders worldwide have such a deliberate and purposeful approach to their methods and systems. We will talk about what hurdles they have faced and what they may have done differently now that they know what they know.
How do we create resilient learners, strengthen emotional intelligence, and harness the power of heart coherence in education and life? In this episode of Deliberate Connections with Christiana Frank, we dive into these questions with Jeff Goelitz, Director of Education at the HeartMath Institute.
Jeff brings decades of experience as an education consultant, curriculum developer, and trainer, working to transform classroom climates, improve parent-child communication, and empower youth well-being. We'll explore the neuroscience behind HeartMath techniques, discuss the role of coherence in learning, and introduce practical strategies—like Heart-Focused Breathing™—to support emotional regulation and resilience.
If you're an educator, parent, or anyone invested in human potential, this conversation will give you actionable insights to create calmer, more connected, high-performing individuals. Tune in and join the deliberate connection! https://www.heartmath.org/education/
Christiana Frank speaks with Jim-Bob Williams. Who is Jim-Bob?
Talented. Handsome. Accomplished. Jim-Bob Williams knows a lot of people like that. Jim-Bob practiced the principles of therapeutic humor for 35 years as an engineer and manager for two major chemical companies. Humor and levity helped many stressful situations, such as mergers, compliance audits, and wastewater treatment plant upsets.
In retirement, Jim-Bob studied the scientific connections to the use of humor. He has found Improv principles to be essential to a fuller retirement in the “4th Quarter” of life. Now a Certified Humor Professional through the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH), he is co-host of LaughBox (the AATH podcast) and serves on the AATH Research Council. He teaches improv and humor skills at a recovery homes and senior centers. He is an improv performer, a stand-up comic, and a writes jokes when not engaged in scholarly pursuits.
Fun Facts: - The oldest Therapeutic Humorist to appear on Jeopardy!
- The funniest Presbyterian east of the Ohio River (granted, not a high bar to clear)
In this episode Paige Arnof-Fenn, Founder & CEO of Mavens & Moguls shares her career journey, lessons learned, how to build a great brand, surviving and thriving in a digital world, and creating a social media strategy that doesn’t overwhelm you. She has decades of experience and practical advice from working in Corporate America, VC-backed startups and as an entrepreneur for more than 2 decades. Listen and be inspired to learn and grow by her energy and creative ideas. Enjoy!
www.mavensandmoguls.com
Innovation strategist, keynote speaker, and creativity instigator Melissa Dinwiddie helps leaders become bold, resilient, and innovative. With a background as a professional artist, Juilliard-trained dancer, and jazz singer-songwriter, I now transform teams at organizations like Google, Meta, and Salesforce.
https://melissadinwiddie.com/
Melissa Dinwiddie - Creative Sandbox Solutions™ | LinkedIn
Christiana Frank is with Katy BEE.
Katy BEE, aka Kate McGlynn, is a play entrepreneur, certified chief wellbeing officer from the World Happiness Foundation and President of the Joy First Foundation. With expertise in performance art, clowning, circus arts, digital production, Therapeutic Humor, improvisation, laughter, and yoga, she fosters joy through workshops and presentations worldwide. A graduate of the East Side Institute International Class and the Humor Academy next year with the Association of Applied and Therapeutic Humor, Katy combines humor and improvisation to create transformative experiences. As a certified laughter yoga leader and registered yoga teacher, she infuses her work with positivity. Through Joy First, Katy's mission is to spread joy to all living beings, offering playful workshops online and in person.
Website 👉https://joyfirst.org
Website 👉https://katybeellc.com
Teacher appreciation week! Amanda Rothengast, National University talks about the teacher awards. nuteacheraward.org
Christiana Talks with Ken Kasterko about his new project “My Identity Toolbox” and what it is about Identity that can be a game change for your life and career.
Leadership Matters – elevating your authenticity, communication, and transparency to thrive on your career journey
Andrew Tarvin is the world's first Humor Engineer teaching people how to get better results while having more fun.
The best connections start from a solid foundation. When you know your own alignment and how you best show up in the world, you are poised for deeper and more meaningful connections with others as well.
Improv isn't just for actors anymore. We use improv workshops that build connections and foster a positive culture that is agile, versatile, and flexible. My work in improv has built valuable and long-last connections.