In this powerful conversation (Episode 44), Michael Liebowitz shares with Norah L Jones of Fluency Consulting how to find the words for our key belief to bring our own message to the world.
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Episode 43 – Inclusive Language Experiences: A Conversation with Leslie Baldwin
What makes learning relevant? How can we help make life in the world better for all? In Episode 43, Leslie Baldwin, Executive Director of SCOLT, talks to Norah L Jones of Fluency Consulting about how the gift and tool of human language extends meaning far beyond the classroom.
Introducing Leslie Baldwin (Episode 43)
Dr. Leslie Baldwin, my guest for episode 43, is an educator, a leader of a world language organization, and an author. Learn more about Leslie and check out her suggested resources.
Episode 42 – Transcreation: Language, Identity, Nuance: A Conversation with Jill Kushner Bishop
Jill Kushner Bishop, Founder and CEO of Multilingual Connections, shares insights with Norah L Jones of Fluency Consulting on how language and culture must be in the forefront of how companies prepare to do business in an interconnected world.
Introducing Jill Kushner Bishop (Episode 42)
Jill Kushner Bishop, my guest for Episode 42, is the Founder and CEO of Multilingual Connections, launched to help organizations understand and engage multilingual audiences.
Episode 41 – Leading with Why: A Conversation with Linda Zins Adams
First ask Why. Then point out the path to How. Linda Zins Adams shares with Norah L. Jones of Fluency Consulting the steps to meaningful language learning and life-long cultural connections.
Introducing Linda Zins-Adams (Episode 41)
Linda Zins-Adams, guest of Episode 41, is passionate about learners, because she’s passionate about potential, inclusion, and a more connected and joyful world. Learn more about Linda’s work and background.
Introducing Clarissa Adams Fletcher (Episode 40)
Learn more about Clarissa Adams Fletcher, who celebrates every single student and colleague she comes across with her joy of language and unique life gifts.
Episode 40 – Celebrate What You Can Do: A Conversation with Clarissa Adams Fletcher
How does language and culture fit into what you share with others? Clarissa Adams Fletcher brings the concept of hope and identity into the forefront of this conversation with Norah L. Jones of Fluency Consulting.
Introducing Jen Carson (Episode 39)
My guest on It’s About Language, Jen Carson, inspires all of us with her life story, as well as with her language skills, advocacy, and compassion.
Episode 39 – Language Levels the Playing Field: A Conversation with Jen Carson
In Episode 39, Jen Carson talks with Norah L Jones of Fluency Consulting about the justice, as well as the power, of insuring that all may be engaged in and profit by world language and culture studies.
Episode 38 The National Museum of Language
In Episode 38, the leadership team of the National Museum of Language joins Norah L. Jones to share the resources, excitement, and opportunities offered by this virtual, moveable, and outreach-focused nonprofit museum.
Introducing the Leaders of the National Museum of Language (Episode 38)
Norah Jones’s guests for Episode 38 of It’s About Language are the three leading officers of the National Museum of Language. Career language specialists themselves, they now share their skills and joy through this virtual museum.
Episode 37 B.A.N.K.: One World, One Language: A Conversation with Susan K Younger
In Episode 37, Susan K Younger joins Norah L Jones of Fluency Consulting to explore how our perspectives drive our thoughts, conversations, and relationships, and how discovering those perspectives opens pathways to understanding our common humanity.
Introducing Susan K Younger (Episode 37)
Learn more about Susan K Younger, my guest for Episode 37 of It’s About Language, whose B.A.N.K. coaching work is part of a lifetime commitment to connecting and healing individuals and communities.
Episode 36 – Transformational Questioning: Continuing Conversation with Matt Bailey
Guest Matt Bailey and host Norah Jones continue their lively and timely exploration of the power of questioning on the cohesion and effectiveness of business teams in this episode of It’s About Language.
Introducing Matt Bailey (Episodes 35 and 36)
Norah Jones’s guest for Episode 35 of It’s About Language is Matt Bailey, marketing consultant and podcast host.
Episode 35 I Have to Change My Language to Connect: A Conversation with Matt Bailey
In Episode 35, Matt Bailey engages with Norah Jones in a lively business/linguistic conversation on how he “translates” data to ensure its meaning is a bridge between those who provide and those who seek.
Introducing Lea Graner Kennedy (Episode 34)
Norah Jones’s guest for Episode 34 of It’s About Language is Lea Graner Kennedy, world language supervisor and professional development leader and national advisor.
Episode 34 – Dialogue and Transformation: A Conversation with Lea Graner Kennedy
In Episode 34, Lea Graner Kennedy joins Norah Jones on It’s About Language to explore the challenges and promises of collaboration and cross-disciplinary approaches to world language education and global application.
Introducing Cheri Quinlan (Episode 33)
Norah Jones’s guest for Episode 33 of It’s About Language is Cheri Quinlan, passionate world language educator, leader, and presenter, who addresses finding our own passion in the world.
Episode 33 – Language, Culture, Passion: A Conversation with Cheri Quinlan
Cheri Quinlan, world language educator and leader, shares with Norah L Jones of Fluency Consulting how passion overcomes fear and obstacles to open doors to a connected future full of hope.
Introducing Cristina DiGiacomo (Episode 32)
Norah Jones’s guest for Episode 33 of It’s About Language is Cristina DiGiacomo, whose life changed and blossomed when she met philosophers – and now introduces them to us.
Episode 32 – The Language and Culture of Living Well: A Conversation with Cristina DiGiacomo
In Episode 33, Cristina DiGiacomo, a professional philosopher, joins Norah Jones of It’s About Language to chart a pathway to understand the everyday use – and need – for philosophy in our lives.
Introducing Ashwini Prasad (Episode 31)
Norah Jones’s guest for Episode 31 of It’s About Language is Ashwini Prasad, “The Inclusive Screenwriter,” who has dedicated herself to uncovering bias and making untold stories heard.