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Description Would you like to start and host your podcast show? This course will explain exactly what you need to do to start your own podcast show! We look at what equipment to get, what software to use, recording your show, show format, editing your podcasts, choosing music, legal issues, your hosting options, how to upload and submit your podcast to itunes and the best directories out there and how to monetise and market your show. We start right from the very beginning. No previous experience of any of the above is assumed. We look at what a podcast is, the history of podcasting, the benefits of getting into podcasting and how to do it. Every step of the way is broken down. We don't just 'tell' you, we show you. The videos are clear, step by step, right from your podcast idea right up until submission and promoting your show. Podcasting is an amazing way to promote your brand and for you to promote yourself and become a leading authority in your chosen niche. There are far more blogs on the internet then they are podcasts. As a marketing medium and a direct channel of communication to your target audience, in terms of price comparison, and effectiveness of audience attention - very little measures up to a podcast! You have the undivided attention of your listener, they subscribe to your show, you have the opportunity to literally 'talk' to them ... what other medium or method can compare to this? A podcast can open new doors and opportunities unlike any other. This course looks at the most cost effective methods to achieve a podcast - your host has done all of the legwork and research for you. Save yourself a lot of time effort and energy by taking this course and learning exactly what to do and let us walk you through it. You don't need expensive editing equipment. You don't need to be in a recording studio and you don't need to spend a small fortune on voice over recording artists. You can can start your own podcast show this week (literally) with exactly what you have right now. We do look at different microphones on the market, and we look at which one to go for. We completely demystify and break down the process. If you want to start your own podcast show - this course will show you exactly what to do.... step-by-step. There is an extensive editing section - so you know how to edit your podcast and we look at the various means of monetising your work. Your course tutor is the host of The Authors Podcast which can be found on iTunes and she shows you step-by-step how to host your show, upload your show, name your show, edit your show and submit your show for acceptance. Progressive people, self-starters, those who want to get somewhere in life - achievers! Who is the target audience? Interested in starting your own podcast show What Will I Learn? Start your own podcast show Record and edit your own podcast Submit your podcast show to itunes and other directories Ways to market and promote your show Requirements No prerequisites Introduction to the course and your tutor Introduction to the course FREE 00:05:00 A brief history FREE 00:09:00 Why do you want to start a podcast? 00:18:00 Preparing for your podcast 00:06:00 Preparation 00:14:00 Equipment needed 00:19:00 Microphones 00:14:00 Software to edit your podcast 00:09:00 How to prepare 00:11:00 Editing your podcast How to create an interlude with music 00:14:00 Editing a podcast with Audacity - part 1 00:17:00 Editing a podcast with Audacity - part 2 00:16:00 Inserting an interlude 00:10:00 More editing to finish - part 1 00:15:00 More editing to finish - part 2 00:17:00 Ending the podcast - adding an outro 00:08:00 Editing 00:02:00 Editing masterclass tips 00:13:00 Replacing one interlude with another 00:14:00 Legal issues 00:06:00 Publishing your podcast How to publish 00:13:00 Join the podbean affiliate program 00:06:00 Why podbean? 00:05:00 Publish a podcast on podbean 00:11:00 Publishing - part 1 00:18:00 Publishing - part 2 00:17:00 Unmuting a file on audacity 00:03:00 Podbean - final publishing 00:19:00 Downloading itunes 00:03:00 Installing itunes and logging in 00:02:00 Testing your feed 00:07:00 Validate your feed 00:12:00 Itunes store submission 00:10:00 Marketing Directories 00:09:00 Itunes accepted and social media promotion 00:19:00 Stitcher and other submissions 00:24:00 Marketing tips 00:06:00 Show Me The Money! Podcasting Tips 00:05:00 Monetizing Your Podcast 00:16:00 Budget 00:06:00 Conclusion and Next Steps Conclusion and Next Steps 00:04:00

Emotional Intelligence in a Digital World In this session, we will explore the brain science behind empathy and focus, the interplay between isolation and connectivity, and the effects of technology on memory. We'll examine the phenomenon of 'virtual distance' and learn strategies for mitigating it and building trust. Lastly, we will connect Emotional Intelligence skills to key project management competencies and look at ways to keep our finger on the pulse of the digital world while nurturing the qualities that make us most human. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Eyes Wide Open - Reframing Your Fears as Fiction You create your own reality, and you believe it: whether you perceive a path blocked by obstacles or one wide open to opportunities.Isaac shares his eye-opening perspective on sight itself as he reveals how blindness became a blessing in his life of remarkable achievement, from Hollywood to Harvard, and from the Supreme Court to entrepreneur and CEO. "You'll gain the vision to shape your life and business deliberately, with awareness and accountability.' This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Operational Excellence Across 3 Critical Spheres Having worked in just about every corner of the world, Dr. Zeitoun has seen firsthand how challenging it is for organizations to achieve operational excellence in the midst of uncertainty. Reflecting on the opportunities he has had working across the globe, Dr. Zeitoun will explore a model for operational excellence that supports a foundation for creating a dynamic, high agility environment poised to deal with the ever-increasing pace of change.The model consists of three critical spheres or enablers: process autonomy, digitally capable people, and agile delivery-focused governance. A fast and delicate balance is needed between the spheres, and each has its own individual gauge and impact. These spheres also have an integrated effect, as they work in tandem to achieve a higher excellence scale and shape the way we work into the future. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies.

The Sustainability Leader in You Regardless of title, education, or specialty, anyone can become a sustainable leader. Kocak Gin offers coaching and a methodical process in her presentation. For graduates entering the workforce, apprentices ready to ascend their field, and seasoned professionals, all knowing that they want to do more and to make a difference, Kocak Gin offers a call to action, followed by the details to create the sustainability leader within and to bring advocacy in commerce, communities, schools, and governments. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Scaling to Enterprise Agile Development and Systems Engineering The need to be agile and cost-effective has been intensified by growing global competition, continuous innovation in technology, and incredibly short time-to-market requirements. Organizations are scrambling to become lean and agile to meet changing customer needs and expectations, and efficiently producing high-quality products, services, and solutions for large-scale enterprise development. This presentation will focus on systems engineering principles and enterprise agile methodologies that support large scale agile development. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Scaling to Enterprise Agile Development and Systems Engineering The need to be agile and cost-effective has been intensified by growing global competition, continuous innovation in technology, and incredibly short time-to-market requirements. Organizations are scrambling to become lean and agile to meet changing customer needs and expectations, and efficiently producing high-quality products, services, and solutions for large-scale enterprise development. This presentation will focus on systems engineering principles and enterprise agile methodologies that support large scale agile development. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

Operational Excellence Across 3 Critical Spheres Having worked in just about every corner of the world, Dr. Zeitoun has seen firsthand how challenging it is for organizations to achieve operational excellence in the midst of uncertainty. Reflecting on the opportunities he has had working across the globe, Dr. Zeitoun will explore a model for operational excellence that supports a foundation for creating a dynamic, high agility environment poised to deal with the ever-increasing pace of change.The model consists of three critical spheres or enablers: process autonomy, digitally capable people, and agile delivery-focused governance. A fast and delicate balance is needed between the spheres, and each has its own individual gauge and impact. These spheres also have an integrated effect, as they work in tandem to achieve a higher excellence scale and shape the way we work into the future. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies.

Mindfulness: A Critical Success Factor for Perfecting Your PM Cultivate mindfulness to dynamically balance technical, management, and behavioral skills and perfect your performance. Mindful awareness, process thinking, and wisdom teachings can be weaved into everyday life to promote healthy, effective living and help you achieve goals and objectives, high energy, resiliency, joy, healthy relationships, and a sense of fulfillment. This video focuses on how to cultivate mindfulness to dynamically balance technical, management, and behavioral skills and perfect your project management performance. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.

The Four Pillars of Agile: Laying a Solid Agile Foundation Have you ever tried to take on a large life-changing decision and felt like you were trying to eat an elephant? Where could you possibly begin? What are the best tips to make certain you do not forget a major foundational factor? Prior to any company embarking on an Agile Journey, there need to be four significant steps in place. This session will teach you the importance of Culture, Organization, Process, and Sustainability. This and other IIL Learning in Minutes presentations qualify for PDUs. Some titles, such as Agile-related topics may qualify for other continuing education credits such as SEUs, or CEUs. Each professional development activity yields one PDU for one hour spent engaged in the activity. Some limitations apply and can be found in the Ways to Earn PDUs section that discusses PDU activities and associated policies. Fractions of PDUs may also be reported. The smallest increment of a PDU that can be reported is 0.25. This means that if you spent 15 minutes participating in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.25 PDU. If you spend 30 minutes in a qualifying PDU activity, you may report 0.50 PDU.