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Thursday Dec 31, 2020
Thursday Dec 31, 2020
INTRODUCING THE ‘QUICK FIRE’ SEGMENTS: This is where we ask each guest the same kind of questions broken into two sections. First, their thoughts on major areas of the sport of squash. And then two other areas that we learn more about their life. I love this section because I never know what people were going to say. And I've learned so much about the guests and new ways to try and do things.
So we're going to try and do more interviews based on this shorter format, because we're always up for experiments and try new things. We're already full steam ahead on prepping for 2021 and looking to do even more. Thank you for all your support we've been getting and your emails mean the world to me and the rest of the team as always thanks for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy.
**********************ProSportLED is also a Sponsor of Squash Radio and we both aligned about the importance of sharing the stories of people involved in our Sport. We cover a lot of ground on this episode and launch a new addition to our “Quick Fire” segment with a 90-second take on the major areas of the Sport.
We hope you enjoy our conversation!*********************
Janet Hanson: Entrepreneur, Investor, & Author + proud Mother of a U.S. Champion (Chris Hanson)Do you spend enough time thinking about the ROI (return on investment) of a project, client or general use of your time?Some of us live by it, other 50/50 or even none at all. But how much time do you spend thinking about the ROH (Return on Happiness!) of those same projects? My guess is you are in the same boat as me, where probably not enough as Janet is the first person I’ve heard impart this wise approach for how to spend your time, money or energy. We cover a wide range of topics in this interview and I promise this is well worth your time.
So, what makes this interview with Janet special? Well, I’m likely joined by many, many other people who will agree that Janet is a mixed parts; motivational expert, a leader who inspires as well as your ultimate cheerleader! All this is anchored with Janet’s depth of knowledge and wisdom outside of one’s normal reach.
You can tell Janet is a purebred entrepreneur who learned and mastered the system…. But quickly looked to change the game both for herself and others. But where Janet TRULY sets herself apart from the rest of the field, is with her candidness, authenticity and drive to help others. All this said… and you might have noticed, I haven’t mentioned ONE on the many lists of her accomplishments through her career. Because the point is…imagine regardless of what you achieved…. That’s the kind of impression you imparted on others…. We hope you enjoy our conversation… and if nothing else, on the day we recorded this interview…it made both our days! *****************************************
This episode of Squash Radio sponsored by ProSportLED – the most advanced lighting technology for sports.
If you have an interesting story you think our audience needs to hear, feel free to reach out to us on social media or email squashradio@gmail.com. As always, thanks for listening!
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
Sunday Dec 20, 2020
*** Announcement ***Squash FANS! We have two BIG announcements for Squash Radio.
We are really excited and proud to be launching a new show called “The Breakdown”
The other big news… we’ve added another Sponsor to Squash Radio!
The new show: The Break Down
Squash Radio is proud to introduce a new segment called “ The Breakdown” focused on current happenings in the world of squash. Your hosts, Conor and Bill, former colleagues who didn’t agree on much when they worked together, show that time apart hasn’t changed things as they give their views on what’s making news on and off the court. In the premiere episode, they dance around the subject of Olympic inclusion, which may or may not have been the inspiration for the show’s title.The new sponsor: BIA Sports
They were on a mission to develop the best court shoe EVER. These shoes are performance ready, straight out of the Box. Made by squash player for Squash players!The latest shoes are out BIA FORCE X, go to their website https://biasports.us/ and take a look!
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Janet Hanson: Entrepreneur, Investor, & Author + proud Mother of a U.S. Champion (Chris Hanson)Do you spend enough time thinking about the ROI (return on investment) of a project, client or general use of your time? Some of us live by it, other 50/50 or even none at all. But how much time do you spend thinking about the ROH (Return on Happiness!) of those same projects? My guess is you are in the same boat as me, where probably not enough as Janet is the first person I’ve heard impart this wise approach for how to spend your time, money or energy. We cover a wide range of topics in this interview and I promise this is well worth your time. So, what makes this interview with Janet special? Well, I’m likely joined by many, many other people who will agree that Janet is a mixed parts; motivational expert, a leader who inspires as well as your ultimate cheerleader! All this is anchored with Janet’s depth of knowledge and wisdom outside of one’s normal reach.You can tell Janet is a purebred entrepreneur who learned and mastered the system…. But quickly looked to change the game both for herself and others. But where Janet TRULY sets herself apart from the rest of the field, is with her candidness, authenticity and drive to help others. All this said… and you might have noticed, I haven’t mentioned ONE on the many lists of her accomplishments through her career. Because the point is…imagine regardless of what you achieved…. That’s the kind of impression you imparted on others…. We hope you enjoy our conversation… and if nothing else, on the day we recorded this interview…it made both our days! *****************************************
This episode of Squash Radio sponsored by ProSportLED – the most advanced lighting technology for sports.
Music for Squash Radio by Bensound.
If you have an interesting story you think our audience needs to hear, feel free to reach out to us on social media or email squashradio@gmail.com. As always, thanks for listening!
Monday Dec 14, 2020
Monday Dec 14, 2020
INTRODUCING THE ‘QUICK FIRE’ SEGMENTS: This is where we ask each guest the same kind of questions broken into two sections. First, their thoughts on major areas of the sport of squash. And then two other areas that we learn more about their life. I love this section because I never know what people were going to say. And I've learned so much about the guests and new ways to try and do things.
So we're going to try and do more interviews based on this shorter format, because we're always up for experiments and try new things. We're already full steam ahead on prepping for 2021 and looking to do even more. Thank you for all your support we've been getting and your emails mean the world to me and the rest of the team as always thanks for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy.
**********************ProSportLED is also a Sponsor of Squash Radio and we both aligned about the importance of sharing the stories of people involved in our Sport. We cover a lot of ground on this episode and launch a new addition to our “Quick Fire” segment with a 90-second take on the major areas of the Sport.
We hope you enjoy our conversation!*********************
Episode 21: Show Notes. FROM FULL EPISODE
Today we are very happy to welcome Kelsey Engman to Squash Radio! Kelsey is currently a counselor working in a school in Philadelphia, and we get to hear all about her current work as well as the important part that coaching squash has played in her life. Early on in our conversation, Kelsey underlines her feminist outlook, situating it in a broader fight against oppression and discrimination.
This motif runs through the episode, as Kelsey talks about the difficulties she encountered as a coach and the types of discrimination that still occurs in sport. We discuss the impact of the introduction of Title IX regulations, Kelsey's reflections on coaching male and female teams, and how she made a change into her current line of work. Kelsey also unpacks some of her thoughts on education and the ways that teachers are undervalued, especially financially.
From there we get to hear from our guest about the support she offers the students of her school, the forms this takes, and some examples of the types of situations she deals with. The episode ends with Kelsey responding to our quick-fire questions, dealing with squash, and beyond! Listeners can expect to hear about Kelsey's favorite movies, podcasts, tips for better sleep, and much more!
Make sure to join us for this illuminating and inspiring chat!
Key Points From This Episode:
Kelsey's professional life as a counselor and her roles in the squash community.
The different universities and clubs at which Kelsey has held positions.
Kelsey's coaching style and its relation to her general philosophy and feminism.
Differences in coaching men and women and the assumptions about these dynamics.
The impact that the introduction of Title IX regulations have had on coaching and women's teams.
Reflections on early days coaching and the challenges that Kelsey faced.
Discrimination that Kelsey has experienced and lessons she takes forward from this.
Kelsey's 90-second advice for dealing with difficult circumstances.
The somewhat unplanned transition that Kelsey made into counseling.
Kelsey's work at a school in Philadelphia, and the full-time counseling she performs.
Thoughts on the ways that society value teachers and how this could be improved.
Implementing initiatives and the positive side of working at a small school.
An example of the kind of support that Kelsey is able to provide to students.
Conversations around access and funding — providing what is necessary to those in need.
Kelsey's preparation and precautions for showing up in the best way.
Tips for finding the right person to speak to; helpful resources and avenues to explore.
The 90-second quick-fire round with Kelsey about different levels of squash, the future of the sport, and more!
Movie and podcast recommendations, fueling the fire, sleep tips, and Kelsey's other interests.
Tweetables:
“There is a part of me that would rather be effective than angry, even though I think anger is appropriate in some of those moments.” — Kelsey Engman [0:17:12]
“Everyone has struggles in their life, if you haven't had them yet you probably will have them and you will get through them most likely, but we need to have supports in place to make sure that happens.” — Kelsey Engman [0:41:26]
“You don't need to wait until you are in a crisis moment or where you are crying or where it feels really dire. I think preventative work is one of the tenets of our profession.” — Kelsey Engman [0:51:41]
“I think there is opportunity to learn to be impartial under the hardest of circumstances.” — Kelsey Engman [1:04:16]
****************This episode of Squash Radio sponsored by ProSportLED – the most advanced lighting technology for sports.
Music for Squash Radio by Bensound.
If you have an interesting story you think our audience needs to hear, feel free to reach out to us on social media or email squashradio@gmail.com. As always, thanks for listening!
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Thursday Dec 10, 2020
Episode 21: Show Notes.
Today we are very happy to welcome Kelsey Engman to Squash Radio! Kelsey is currently a counselor working in a school in Philadelphia, and we get to hear all about her current work as well as the important part that coaching squash has played in her life. Early on in our conversation, Kelsey underlines her feminist outlook, situating it in a broader fight against oppression and discrimination.
This motif runs through the episode, as Kelsey talks about the difficulties she encountered as a coach and the types of discrimination that still occurs in sport. We discuss the impact of the introduction of Title IX regulations, Kelsey's reflections on coaching male and female teams, and how she made a change into her current line of work. Kelsey also unpacks some of her thoughts on education and the ways that teachers are undervalued, especially financially.
From there we get to hear from our guest about the support she offers the students of her school, the forms this takes, and some examples of the types of situations she deals with. The episode ends with Kelsey responding to our quick-fire questions, dealing with squash, and beyond! Listeners can expect to hear about Kelsey's favorite movies, podcasts, tips for better sleep, and much more!
Make sure to join us for this illuminating and inspiring chat!
Key Points From This Episode:
Kelsey's professional life as a counselor and her roles in the squash community.
The different universities and clubs at which Kelsey has held positions.
Kelsey's coaching style and its relation to her general philosophy and feminism.
Differences in coaching men and women and the assumptions about these dynamics.
The impact that the introduction of Title IX regulations have had on coaching and women's teams.
Reflections on early days coaching and the challenges that Kelsey faced.
Discrimination that Kelsey has experienced and lessons she takes forward from this.
Kelsey's 90-second advice for dealing with difficult circumstances.
The somewhat unplanned transition that Kelsey made into counseling.
Kelsey's work at a school in Philadelphia, and the full-time counseling she performs.
Thoughts on the ways that society value teachers and how this could be improved.
Implementing initiatives and the positive side of working at a small school.
An example of the kind of support that Kelsey is able to provide to students.
Conversations around access and funding — providing what is necessary to those in need.
Kelsey's preparation and precautions for showing up in the best way.
Tips for finding the right person to speak to; helpful resources and avenues to explore.
The 90-second quick-fire round with Kelsey about different levels of squash, the future of the sport, and more!
Movie and podcast recommendations, fueling the fire, sleep tips, and Kelsey's other interests.
Tweetables:
“There is a part of me that would rather be effective than angry, even though I think anger is appropriate in some of those moments.” — Kelsey Engman [0:17:12]
“Everyone has struggles in their life, if you haven't had them yet you probably will have them and you will get through them most likely, but we need to have supports in place to make sure that happens.” — Kelsey Engman [0:41:26]
“You don't need to wait until you are in a crisis moment or where you are crying or where it feels really dire. I think preventative work is one of the tenets of our profession.” — Kelsey Engman [0:51:41]
“I think there is opportunity to learn to be impartial under the hardest of circumstances.” — Kelsey Engman [1:04:16]
Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:
Squash Radio
Conor O'Malley on Twitter
Kelsey Engman on LinkedIn
Tufts
Drexel
The New York Times
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
The Atlantic
Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind
Charlie Kaufman
13th
Ava Duvernay
The Social Dilemma
Peggy Orenstein
1619
Invisibilia
Hidden Brain
Constitutional
Nice White Parents
WANT TO TALK? There’s someone to listen
There’s no real threshold, there’s no need to compare your hurt others, if you even think that you want to share what’s on your mind with someone else… that’s not only okay… there are people who want to talk to you!
Go to psychologytoday.com it’s a great resource to start with to find someone for you. You can search and filter in several different way.
National Suicide Prevention hotline as well, which is 1.800.273.8255
The National Substance Abuse Hotline is 1.800.662.4357
The Trevor Project, which is crisis support for LGBTQ youth, dial 1.866.488.7386
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This episode of Squash Radio sponsored by ProSportLED – the most advanced lighting technology for sports.
Music for Squash Radio by Bensound.
If you have an interesting story you think our audience needs to hear, feel free to reach out to us on social media or email squashradio@gmail.com. As always, thanks for listening!
Monday Dec 07, 2020
Monday Dec 07, 2020
INTRODUCING THE ‘QUICK FIRE’ SEGMENTS: This is where we ask each guest the same kind of questions broken into two sections. First, their thoughts on major areas of the sport of squash. And then two other areas that we learn more about their life. I love this section because I never know what people were going to say. And I've learned so much about the guests and new ways to try and do things.
So we're going to try and do more interviews based on this shorter format, because we're always up for experiments and try new things. We're already full steam ahead on prepping for 2021 and looking to do even more. Thank you for all your support we've been getting and your emails mean the world to me and the rest of the team as always thanks for tuning in, and we hope you enjoy.
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What does Yankee Stadium, Pepsi Center in Denver and the University of Pennsylvania all have in Common? Well, it’s someone from the Squash community, Lee Witham! He is the CEO of ProSportLED as you might have heard, we recently announced they are our first ever Sponsor of Squash Radio! We couldn’t be more excited to have another passionate Squash player who wants to help others share their stories.
Lee is someone I’ve known for almost 15 years now and he is widely respected for his depth of knowledge and passion for the sport and getting the results you want! He has branched out from squash into many different businesses and today you learn more about him, his journey and how he approaches the world of lighting and squash.
ProSportLED is also a Sponsor of Squash Radio and we both aligned about the importance of sharing the stories of people involved in our Sport. We cover a lot of ground on this episode and launch a new addition to our “Quick Fire” segment with a 90-second take on the major areas of the Sport.
We hope you enjoy our conversation!
****************This episode of Squash Radio sponsored by ProSportLED – the most advanced lighting technology for sports.
Music for Squash Radio by Bensound.
If you have an interesting story you think our audience needs to hear, feel free to reach out to us on social media or email squashradio@gmail.com. As always, thanks for listening!
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
Thursday Dec 03, 2020
We sit down and talk with the CEO of ProSportLED, Lee Witham. If you don't know Lee or ProSportLED, you likely know the places he's worked such as, Yankee Stadium, Pepsi Center in Denver and University of Pennsylvania just to name a few. ProSportLED is also a Sponsor of Squash Radio and we both aligned about the important of sharing the stories of people involved in our Sport. We cover a lot of ground on this episode and launch a new addition to our "Quick Fire" segment with a 90 second take on the major areas of the Sport. We hope you enjoy our conversation!
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This episode of Squash Radio sponsored by ProSportLED – the most advanced lighting technology for sports.
Music for Squash Radio by Bensound.
If you have an interesting story you think our audience needs to hear, feel free to reach out to us on social media or email squashradio@gmail.com. As always, thanks for listening!
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Thursday Nov 19, 2020
Alix Williams is a passionate squash player who is a late bloomer to the game. After having three children, finding a new hobby to throw herself into was Top of Mind. As luck would have it, a beginner Squash clinic at her club emerged at a fortunate time. Although its was “Google” that helped her learn the rules, she became fully addicted between the new ways she could challenge herself oncourt as well as the amazing community of other women players.
It is clear from the conversation that Alix is a great ambassador at her club, and shares how much her coaches shaped her excitement and love for the game. She recognizes that not only has she found a lifelong sport but it has opened the door and allowed her to network and grow her firm as well as her husband’s businesses.
Between watching the Pro’s on Squash TV and learning this new world of squash, Alix was inspired to put pen to paper and launch a squash focused website. Combining her writing, research, interview skills, to craft modern squash stories published on The Show Court or put another way, "Squash, Freshly Squeezed" as she’s coined, appropriately reflecting of her style and approach.
We wanted to learn more about HOW she crafts these stories and gather her fresh perspective…so We dive into her writing process on how she chooses the topics and the people she features. However, something we know for sure is that she observes and tells her story with a raw, and authentic perspective. Additionally, she feels a rhythmic link between her process of writing and being on court which really shows through in her stories.
Alix’s energy and personality are infectious, and we are so fortunate to have a new comer to the sport, here to re-write its future!
We hope that you enjoy our latest conversation and don't forget to check out Alix's website at TheShowCourt.com
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This episode of Squash Radio sponsored by ProSportLED – the most advanced lighting technology for sports.
Music for Squash Radio by Bensound.
If you have an interesting story you think our audience needs to hear, feel free to reach out to us on social media or email squashradio@gmail.com. As always, thanks for listening!