In this episode we go under the surface of our experiences to find the language that brings insight and healing to ourselves and others.
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Good Word: John Carlino
Loving, learning, living, and sharing language is what John Carlino was all about.
Episode 51 – Why It’s About Language
My invitation throughout this podcast is to reflect on your own personal “novel” – the story of your life as reflected in the roles and impact of language on you, the chief protagonist.
Episode 50 – Retrospective 2: Language, the Doorway
“It’s About Language” starts the new year looking both back at the past year, and ahead toward the new, with Retrospective 2: Language, the Doorway.
Episode 49 – Season 1: Living Language
“It’s About Language” celebrates one year with a retrospective that highlights podcast guests’ moving and practical insights in the world of work and service.
Episode 48 – Listening is the New Leadership: Jacque Merritt
Listening is a leadership skill for all. In Episode 48, Jacque Merritt, Senior Workplace Consultant for Gallup joins Norah L Jones of Fluency Consulting to identify the why and how of transformative, healing listening.
Introducing Jacque Merritt (Episode 48)
“It’s About Language” guest Jacque Merritt shares why and how to listen, a pathway to successful and sustainable societies, relationships, and businesses.
Introducing Shawn Slakk (Episode 47)
“It’s About Language” guest Shawn Slakk demonstrates that an open mind and heart are the foundations for multilingualism and effective advocacy for a connected world.
Episode 47 – Opening Minds and Hearts: Shawn Slakk
In Episode 47, Shawn Slakk shares with Norah L. Jones of Fluency Consulting how we can all open doors to achievement, self-awareness, and hope through the power of language.
Introducing Chaz Volk (Episode 46)
“It’s About Language” guest Chaz Volk is founder and owner of Mr Thrive Media, the producer of this podcast, and developer of effective language and pathways for media creatives and young people.
Episode 46 – The Language of a “Go-Giver”: Chaz Volk
In Episode 46, Chaz Volk, founder of Mr Thrive Media, shares with Norah L Jones of Fluency Consulting how building a network of trust uses the power of language and relationship to change lives for the better.
Introducing Florencia Henshaw (Episode 45)
“It’s About Language” guest Florencia Henshaw is a national leader in world language education and in teacher preparation.
Episode 45 – Let Go, Let Grow: Florencia Henshaw
What does it mean to “free up” language? In this fun and insightful conversation, guest Florencia Henshaw and host Norah L. Jones of Fluency Consulting explore how “loosening control” can power up our development of and relationship with the living organism of language.
Introducing Michael Liebowitz (Episode 44)
Michael Liebowitz is my guest for Episode 44. Read his bio to learn more about what he does and the valuable work his company, Mind Magnetizer, does.
Episode 44 – Frame of Meaning: Michael Liebowitz
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.
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.
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.
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.