"The Zone of Proximal Growth, that zone just outside our comfort zone, but not too far out to paralyze us, yet enough to stretch us and to expand us a little."
-Ana Melikian
In this episode, the host, Ana Melikian, shares an insightful story from her vacation in Portugal that dives deep into the nuances of cultural perceptions and stereotypes. Drawing ... Show More
Nov 21
Responsible AI and Human-Centered Tech: Bridging Gaps with Brenda Darden Wilkerson
People come in all shapes, sizes, experiences, ages, dialects, et cetera. And as we move more into an automated world, communication still is key."
- Brenda Darden Wilkerson
In this episode, Ana Melikian is joined by Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President and CEO of AnitaB.org ... Show More
15m 31s
Nov 7
Harnessing the PID System: Preparation, Intentionality, and Differentiation in the Age of AI with Rutherford Pascal
One of the biggest things with leadership is you got to have the right people on the right bus, in the right seat on the bus, and if that happens, you're pulling one rope in the same direction. If that happens, that bus is gonna go fast. That bus is gonna be efficient."
- Rutherf ... Show More
13m 31s
Sep 2024
Persuasion - How To Sell Your Ideas - Maytê Carvalho, CSO
<p>Maytê Carvalho won a special version of Brazil’s The Apprentice television show when she was 18 years old. People told her she was persuasive. They told her to write a book about it. </p>
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<p>But, first, Maytê decided to study persuasion and ended up getting a Maste ... Show More
45m 29s
Aug 2023
Ep. 27 - O que comer em Trás-os-Montes?
<p><em>Trás-os-Montes</em> <em>is a very old region of Portugal, located in the North East of Portugal, between mountains, farmlands and historical villages.</em></p>
<p><em>Today I want to tell you more about this region and also share with you some of the most tradicional dishe ... Show More
11m 2s
Nov 2023
CBP 1.17 | Shopping at the market
In lesson 17 of Coffee Break Portuguese we're taking what we learned in our previous lesson a stage further and continuing with the topic of shopping. This time, we're at the market, and we're applying some of the same language to a new context, as well as learning lots of new wo ... Show More
30m 24s
Aug 2024
Single In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil
Peter McGraw welcomes back previous guest Monique (Murad) Da Cunha and long-time listener Theresa Williamson, both proud solos living in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. They discuss Monique and Theresa's unique experience of single living in Brazil, exploring cultural perspectives, perso ... Show More
1h 4m
Mar 2025
CBS Scenes 1.01 | ¡Qué mal trago!
Join Mark and Pablo at the start of an engaging new story! In Chapter 1 of Scenes, our latest course for intermediate learners, we’re introduced to Isabel, her café, and its colourful array of customers. Each chapter unveils a scene from this charming café, giving us the chance t ... Show More
32m 34s
Oct 14
The Mystery, Again - Mariano Horenstein
"X". Calle Alcalá, Madrid. Photograph by Ana M. Martín Solar. With the evocative title “Once Again, the Mystery”, the Argentine psychoanalyst Mariano Horenstein poses the equally enigmatic question: How do we listen to the language of sexuality today? Through an exploration of th ... Show More
35m 59s