These Blogs (like much of our content) tackle thought0provoking topics involving communication, leadership, personal development and communication tips. These fairly short, but thorough topics will share some ideas, and always end with a thought-provoking communication challenge that you can challenge yourself to do.
These Blogs will be updated Monthly.
Click any of the boxes below to explore, learn and evolve!
Guns, Violence and Motivational Interviewing part 2 with guest Steve Wohl
About our guest Lieutenant Steve Wohl 25 years with the Spokane Police DepartmentTraining Director at the Spokane Police AcademyBA from Eastern Washington University in Interdisciplinary Studies, minor in Communication and Psychology.Previously supervised the Major Crime (Robbery/Homicide/OIS) unit, Special Victims Unit, Internal Affairs, and Tactical Operations unit.Commander of the Spokane Independent ...
Ethical Influence and Behavior Change with guest Josh
Ethical influence and behavior change with guest Josh from Valuegraphics About our guest Josh is the VP of The Valuegraphics Research Company. Helping global brands like PayPal, lululemon, and Genesys to increase their ROI, reduce their risk and improve ESG by using a research-backed values approach. By conducting custom research, ...
Guns, violence and Motivational Interviewing with guest Steve Wohl
This is part 1 of a 2 part podcast with guest Lieutenant Steve Wohl from the Spokane Police Department. About our guest Lieutenant Steve Wohl 25 years with the Spokane Police DepartmentTraining Director at the Spokane Police AcademyBA from Eastern Washington University in Interdisciplinary Studies, minor in Communication and Psychology.Previously ...
Motivational Interviewing and culture and self disclosure
In this podcast we have 2 guests join us to ask their questions about infusing Motivational Interviewing and self disclosure. Guests Diana and Michelle join us from Canada as we navigate culture norms, Motivational Interviewing and the impact of self disclosure. Diana and Michelle are from our public Facebook group ...
Motivational Interviewing and Group Communication
Question from one of you! Motivational Interviewing and Group communication Want to watch the video podcast? Join MI PLUS+ Wow this podcast is full of great information about using Motivational Interviewing with groups or in a group setting. This question came from one of you, our listeners! Kati works in ...
Infusing Motivational Interviewing into Healthcare systems with guest Dr. Amy Burns
Motivational Interviewing and Healthcare with Amy Burns Want to watch the video podcast? Join MI PLUS+ Wow this podcast is full of great information about operationalizing Motivational Interviewing in a healthcare setting. Whether you work in healthcare, are in leadership in the Healthcare industry or just love Motivational Interviewing, you ...
Insecurity and building confidence with guest Matthias
Insecurity and building Confidence with guest Matthias J. Barker. Want to watch the video podcast? Join MI PLUS+ Join us as we really plunge into a deep discussion about insecurity and building confidence! Guest Matthias J. Barker joins us sharing his expertise in trauma. This rich conversation is well worth ...
Compassion Fatigue and Motivational Interviewing with guest Sarah
This fantastic podcast is brought to you by one of your fellow listeners! Sarah joins us because she sent in a question about Compassion Fatigue and Motivational Interviewing. We dive deep into answering this question for her and all of you! We discuss: Where Compassion Fatigue comes fromBeing “other” centeredAccurate ...
Empathy in Social work with Guest Jonathan B. Singer
Join us as we really plunge into the topic of Empathy! Guest Jonathan B. Singer joins us sharing his expertise in social work and how empathy is best utilized in the field. We also dive into the types of empathy, when to use, or NOT use empathy and even share ...
Cultural Change Agent with guest Kurtis Part 2
Join us for this amazing 2 part podcast! This is a 2 part podcast, if you have not experienced the 1st part, please do! We have guest Kurtis Robinson on to discuss: Motivational Interviewing and changeSystemic changeSystems of abuseSocial justiceEmpowerment This podcast is deeply riveting and full of great, authentic ...
Cultural Change Agent with guest Kurtis Part 1
Join us for this amazing 2 part podcast! We have guest Kurtis Robinson on to discuss: Motivational Interviewing and changeSystemic changeSystems of abuse Social justice This podcast is deeply riveting and full of great, authentic and real conversations! Join us for part 1 and 2! About Kurtis: Kurtis S. Robinson ...
Juvenile Systems and Motivational Interviewing with guest Jole-Part 2
This is a 2 part podcast, if you have not experienced the 1st part, please do! Wow this podcast is full of great insight and conversation as we have guest Jole Monroe on to discuss Juvenile systems and behavior change! You don’t want to miss this 2 part podcast! We ...
BLOG: Juvenile Systems and Motivational Interviewing-Part 1
Wow this podcast is full of great insight and conversation as we have guest Jole Monroe on to discuss Juvenile systems and behavior change! You don’t want to miss this 2 part podcast! We discuss so many great things including: Values and Behavior changeChanging the Juvenile Systems industry approach to ...
Podcast-The Righting reflex & Relationships
This jam packed podcast is full of great stuff! Have you heard of the Righting Reflex? The righting reflex in communication is a concept IFIOC teaches in our Introduction to Motivational Interviewing classes, as it's our natural instinct to keep ourselves in balance or with a compassionate heart, help others ...
Podcast-Leadership, confidence and guest John
What an honor it was to have guest John Whitson-Russell on our Podcast! John is from the UK and knows Casey and John from training. He loves Motivational Interviewing and just started a new role within his company using his expert skills. In this podcast we discuss: LeadershipConfidenceCompetenceMotivational InterviewingAnd much ...
Podcast-with guest Jordan
Let's chat! Jordan joins us from the healthcare industry to chat with the MI guys about all things Motivational Interviewing! Listen up as we discuss: Motivational Interviewing in a compliance worldParenting and MIEmpathy and how it can change the world And much more! Want a transcript? podcast-with-JordanDownload Want to be ...
BLOG-3 Tips for having difficult conversations with employees
3 simple tips for navigating difficult conversations with employees Let’s start by recognizing that we are not you. We do not know your situation, the challenges you face or the best practices your organization uses. What we do know is communication and specifically an evidence based practice called Motivational Interviewing ...
Podcast-Affirmations in Motivational Interviewing
Let's talk Affirmations in Motivational Interviewing! You don't want to miss this one! In this podcast we explore affirmations in Motivational Interviewing. Listen up as we discuss: The different type of AffirmationsReflections vs. AffirmationsPraise vs. Affirmations and much more! Want a Transcript? Affirmation-transcriptDownload All right. Hello everyone. And welcome to ...
BTS-If you won the Lotto…
Go behind the scenes with IFIOC as we all answer the question....If you won the lotto... But we also want to hear from YOU! Comment below and share what YOU would do if you won the lotto. Just a heads up...John Gilbert and Tami Calais are a bit boring on ...
BLOG: 5 Must use tips for Employee Vaccine Communication
Conversations around health can by difficult - in particular, we've had many reports of human resource professions struggling with vaccine communication in recent days. These hot-button subjects are a communication mine-field. People naturally can be guarded or become defensive with their personal issues, and it can be uncomfortable for both ...