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Hosted by Kassy LaBorie · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 44 episodes
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Welcome to The Spark Konnect Podcast, hosted by Kassy LaBorie — The Trainer’s Trainer and Original Virtual Training Hero. This is the place where we explore the many sparks that ignite powerful facilitation — creativity, performance, leadership, play, and beyond.Each series dives into a new lens on facilitation, revealing the unique ways people connect, inspire, and lead. From artistry to athletics (and everything in between), we uncover how different passions and disciplines fuel unforgettable learning experiences.Because facilitation isn’t just a profession — it’s a human art.
Kassy LaBorie hosts The Spark Konnect, a education show with 44 episodes published.
Summary Join Kassy in this special live edition of Spark Konnect with Christina Mevec, Allison Meyer Bond, and Andy Eninger for a fun conversation about creativity, improv, and learning design. This episode brings togeth
Summary Join us for this brand new episode of the Spark Konnect with Brad Montgomery and of course, our fabulous host Kassy LaBorie! In this week’s engaging interview, Brad shares his journey from magician to corporate s
Summary Join Jamion Christian and Kassy LaBorie for an inspiring conversation exploring Jamion’s journey from athlete to coach. Jamion Christian is a former basketball player-turned-coach, with a storied career starting
Summary In this week’s new episode of the Spark Konnect, vocal influence expert Rebecca P. Murray shares insights on the social science of language, the power of voice in leadership, and practical tips for enhancing voca
Summary Join us for this brand new episode of the Spark Konnect as Caitlin Drago, a leadership coach and theater enthusiast, shares her unique approach to improving interpersonal skills and team dynamics through improv t
Summary In this episode, Kassy joins guests Sunilyn Hertt and Darryl Wyles to explore how these two facilitators turned their passion for fun, self-expression, and community into a thriving online swag business. Discover
Summary Join us this week for a lively conversation with voice actors and facilitators Marc Chase and Elan Ressel who explore the art of authentic virtual communication. Whether you're facilitating online training or par
Summary In this week’s episode of the Spark Konnect, Julie Dirksen joins Kassy LaBorie for an engaging deep dive into plein air painting, authorship, and the importance of being able to see what is there instead of letti
Summary In this episode, Carl shares the surprising parallels between football and keynote speaking—showing that the fundamentals of honesty, forgiveness, and relentless preparation are the real playmakers. You’ll discov
SummaryIn this inspiring episode of the Spark Konnect, John Register shares his incredible journey from Olympic athlete to Paralympic medalist and keynote speaker. He discusses the importance of rebuilding yourself throu
Summary In this week's episode of the Spark Konnect Tracy Solarek, an emotional intelligence expert and singer, shares her journey from classical singing to keynote speaking. She emphasizes the importance of integrating
SummaryJoin Kassy and a panel of some previous guests on the show alongside new faces in this very special LIVE edition of the Spark Konnect! This episode is a little different than the regular show but that's what makes
SummaryIn this brand new episode of the Spark Konnect with Kassy Laborie, Ashley Schneider shares her inspiring journey of running across America to raise MS awareness, the importance of movement, and how to build confid
Summary In this week’s episode of the Spark Konnect with Kassy Laborie, Jon Giganti shares his journey from a high-level athlete to a leadership coach. He emphasizes vulnerability, authenticity, and the importance of emb
Summary In this engaging interview, Adriana Muñoz, an ER nurse and endurance athlete, shares insights on navigating conflict, building resilience, and the parallels between athletic training and effective communication.
Summary In this week’s episode, Peter Donnello, the Imaginatist, joins Kassy to share insights on how to ignite and strengthen imagination, creativity, and innovation. Peter sparks the imaginative process through magic,
Summary In this week’s episode of the Spark Konnect, claims adjuster-turned-training director and cosplay designer Guy Baker joins Kassy for an exciting conversation. Guy shares how creativity, role embodiment, and artis
Summary Join Kassy LaBorie in a deep and engaging conversation with David Kolmer, an instructional designer with a rich background in theater, opera, and education. They explore creativity, learning, cultural experiences
Summary In this brand new episode of the Spark Konnect, body language expert and former professional cyclist Traci L. Brown shares insights on how to read what people are saying subliminally, the mental side of sports, c
Summary Join this week’s conversation between Kassy LaBorie and Bridget K. Brown as they delve into the importance of storytelling in facilitation and instructional design. This conversation is all about emotional honest
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