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What a Mountaineer Can-Do
Aug 16 2023
What a Mountaineer Can-Do
Nick Constantine, the director of solution enablement at Microsoft, joins Donny Badamo on this week's episode of Powered by the People. Nick works for Microsoft, is a veteran, and is a former chairman of the Seattle Mountain Rescue Board. Motivated by a life-changing event, Nick joined Seattle Mountain Rescue, an all-volunteer organization known for its extensive history in mountain rescue. The group handles diverse missions, from aiding lost hikers to intricate operations involving injured climbers in challenging terrains. Seattle Mountain Rescue's dedication highlights the vital role of skilled volunteers in ensuring the safety of outdoor enthusiasts.  In This Episode, You Will Learn:     The importance of creative problem-solving and adaptability in combat engineering How venturing beyond routine allows you to uncover new perspectives and challenges Nick's personal experience which led him to realize the value of search and rescue.  Some Questions We Ask:     What's the process when adjusting your life to help others and have an impact? How can individuals be prepared and informed before engaging in outdoor activities? What holds more value than reaching the summit during mountaineering experiences?   Resources:   View Nick Constantine on LinkedIn View Donny Badamo on LinkedIn   Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What a Mountaineer Can-Do
Aug 16 2023
What a Mountaineer Can-Do
Nick Constantine, the director of solution enablement at Microsoft, joins Donny Badamo on this week's episode of Powered by the People. Nick works for Microsoft, is a veteran, and is a former chairman of the Seattle Mountain Rescue Board. Motivated by a life-changing event, Nick joined Seattle Mountain Rescue, an all-volunteer organization known for its extensive history in mountain rescue. The group handles diverse missions, from aiding lost hikers to intricate operations involving injured climbers in challenging terrains. Seattle Mountain Rescue's dedication highlights the vital role of skilled volunteers in ensuring the safety of outdoor enthusiasts.  In This Episode, You Will Learn:     The importance of creative problem-solving and adaptability in combat engineering How venturing beyond routine allows you to uncover new perspectives and challenges Nick's personal experience which led him to realize the value of search and rescue.  Some Questions We Ask:     What's the process when adjusting your life to help others and have an impact? How can individuals be prepared and informed before engaging in outdoor activities? What holds more value than reaching the summit during mountaineering experiences?   Resources:   View Nick Constantine on LinkedIn View Donny Badamo on LinkedIn   Discover and follow other Microsoft podcasts at microsoft.com/podcasts   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Best Of Our People
May 16 2023
Best Of Our People
At Powered By The People, authenticity, diversity and inclusion are paramount. We decided that one story wasn't enough to truly communicate this point, so we picked some of our best clips from the episodes that we've released so far! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dealing With Disasters
May 2 2023
Dealing With Disasters
How do we deal with disasters? In this episode of Powered by the People, we take a journey with Lewis Curtis and Cass Collins, Directors of Risk Response at Microsoft. From a library flood, to Air Force bases, current wars, and natural disasters, let's explore the stressful and impactful world of disasters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Intentionality of Life
Apr 18 2023
The Intentionality of Life
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Keep the Family Close
Nov 1 2022
Keep the Family Close
Living his life between El Paso, USA and Juárez, MX, Victor touches on how his experiences as a first-generation Mexican American shaped his life. As a current Partner Technical Consultant at Microsoft in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, Victor dives into how his Hispanic family dynamics influenced him as both a father and a professional. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Curse – or Blessing – of the Zodiac Crab
Jul 5 2022
The Curse – or Blessing – of the Zodiac Crab
Sam Rosenbalm was far from home, working in Singapore, when he got the news. He had a rare form of cancer – and it was terminal.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Earth’s Yellow Taxi
Jul 5 2022
Earth’s Yellow Taxi
The Māori people think of themselves as kaitiakitanga, custodians of the land, so when Roseann O’Hare got a glimpse of her country’s environmental future, she knew she would do all she could to reshape it.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cheers to Change
Jul 5 2022
Cheers to Change
How does our brain react to a fight-or-flight situation? What if it’s a specific change that triggers that response? Director of Change, Bill Kirst, shares his journey and approach to change that can help our mind process the unexpected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Ride of Resilience
Jul 5 2022
The Ride of Resilience
Every bone in her body ached, and all she wanted was for everything to stop hurting. But Kate Robertson chose to press onward. How a dinner with friends let to an epic bicycling journey across Europe, one with an even bigger impact.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Emotional Cost of Not Being You
May 26 2022
The Emotional Cost of Not Being You
In celebration of Mental Health Awareness Month, Lorraine Bardeen, a CTO and prominent people leader delves into the importance of taking care of one’s self, not only through self care but also through embracing authenticity and making sure everyone has the space to be their true selves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Being Asked to Dance
May 9 2022
Being Asked to Dance
Less than 24 hours after arriving in Australia from India, high schooler Sneha Rao was made to feel different for the first time in her life – making her even more determined to hang on to who she was. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Most Valuable Investment
May 9 2022
The Most Valuable Investment
Fame was the last thing on her mind as Haifa Haddad prepared for the biggest exam of her life. But that’s exactly what she got – becoming an inspiration to the young women of Tunisia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Humanity: A Shared Global Citizenship
May 9 2022
Humanity: A Shared Global Citizenship
How do you prepare your kids for the world they’ll live in? Remy Ntshaykolo’s father did it by bringing strangers home to eat – teaching his children the need for empathy in a world filled with injustice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Gift of an Adventurous Life
May 9 2022
The Gift of an Adventurous Life
Samantha Falcucci always dreamt of exploring space as an astronaut, but when she discovered that path wasn’t one she was destined to follow she found another way to fulfill her dream. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transformative Purpose
May 9 2022
Transformative Purpose
Two battles with Bell’s palsy followed by his infant son’s brush with death. They were defining moments in Aaron Pang’s life, making him who he is today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Flow of Good Virtue
May 9 2022
The Flow of Good Virtue
At the tender age of 10, Veronica Platoni was already “doing the math,” figuring how much her parents would have to spend to educate her and her four younger siblings. It prompted a mild rebuke from her father – leading to a philosophy that’s acted as the driving force in her life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Modeling the Way - For the Kids!
May 9 2022
Modeling the Way - For the Kids!
It takes a village. If you farm and your crops do better than your neighbor’s, you give them a little. No one can do it all by themselves. It’s a belief Nigerian-born Chinonso Chimezie was raised with and continues to live to this day with amazing results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Family is Where the Heart Belongs
May 9 2022
Family is Where the Heart Belongs
Her name is Samiksha. She’s 8 years old and, despite her youth, has been the rock that has gotten Preeti Naidu through some rough times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Love for Africa
May 9 2022
A Love for Africa
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Positivity, Perseverance, and the Pursuit of Happiness
May 9 2022
Positivity, Perseverance, and the Pursuit of Happiness
For 1,425 days, Nadja Telalagic and her family, friends, and neighbors were assaulted by artillery, tanks, and small arms during the siege of Sarajevo. Cut off from the rest of the world, they lived without water, electricity, and heat – and with hardly any food. Nadja says they were the worst days of their lives. And yet, in a strange way, they were the best days, too. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.