Protecting our Children: What You Need to Know

Hosts: Steve Boese and Trish Steed

Guest: Gavin Portnoy, Vice President of NCMEC's Strategic Advancement & Partnerships Division

Summary

In this episode, Steve and Trish discuss the critical work of the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) with Gavin Portnoy. They explore the organization's mission to protect children from online exploitation, the importance of parental awareness, and the resources available for prevention. The conversation highlights the evolving dangers children face in the digital age, the role of technology in child safety, and the need for community engagement and legislative support to combat these issues effectively.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to NCMEC

05:17 Importance of Online Safety for Children

07:53 Preventative Measures Against Online Exploitation

13:40 Resources for Parents and Caregivers

19:12 The Role of Technology in Child Safety

24:42 How Organizations can Support the Cause

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The Play by Play - 2024 Year in Review

Hosts: Jack McFarlane & Nick Schlemmer

Summary

In this episode of The Play by Play podcast, hosts Jack and Nick reflect on the major events, sports championships, and music trends of 2024. They discuss the highlights of the year, including the Summer Olympics, the total solar eclipse, and the presidential election. The conversation then shifts to sports, celebrating the achievements of teams and athletes across various leagues.

Finally, they look at the music scene, analyzing the top artists and songs of the year, with a special focus on Taylor Swift's dominance in the charts. They talk about the top music albums, podcasts, and movies of 2024, sharing their personal favorites and surprises. They also make predictions for 2025, discussing potential trends in music, film, and cryptocurrency, while emphasizing the importance of setting goals for the new year.

Chapters

00:00 Welcome to 2025

01:20 Reflecting on 2024 Major Events and Highlights

04:35 Celebrating Sports Winners of 2024

10:52 Music Trends and Top Artists

21:59 Exploring Top Podcasts

24:41 Box Office Hits of 2024

27:38 Predictions for 2025

35:00 Quote of the Show for the New Year

Host: Mervyn Dinnen

Guest: Zena Everett, Award winning author and speaker

In this podcast interview Mervyn talks with executive coach and award winning business author Zena Everett about HR's role in helping to build team dynamics and trust whilst addressing every day people problems.

During the conversation they discuss :

• What can cause conflict at work and how can it best be resolved
• The complexity of dealing with everyday people problems
• The role of managers and how to coach them
• Conflict resolution
• The impact of remote, flexible and hybrid working on team dynamics
• Building trust within teams

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