Episode 1: Kathy's Insights & Three Steps to Overcoming Blocks to Your Goals
Welcome to the very first episode of our podcast! We’re kicking things off with an inspiring and motivational interview that’s both illustrative and fun. Memoirs happen to be one of my favorite genres, and while we didn’t quite get a full biography, we dug into some key moments that shaped the life and career of our guest, Kathy Dowdy, the Dean of Adult Education.
Scavenger Hunt: During Kathy’s interview, we uncovered fascinating connections between her life and these topics. Can you spot them all?
A theater
A record store
Counseling
Dyslexic people
Quantum
Gemini
The first declaration of independence
Freakonomics
Abraham Lincoln
The 4th of July
Visualization
Kathy's Favorite Books:
https://tinyurl.com/FavoriteBooksKathy
Kathy's Favorite Songs:
https://tinyurl.com/SongsKathyFavsKathy's Spotify Playlist:
https://tinyurl.com/KathyaPlaylistforAE
AE Updates:
Term 3: A Fresh Start As we explore overcoming challenges, we’re also gearing up for the start of Term 3—a time full of excitement and preparation." Let’s welcome our students by helping them with ACC eIDs, ACC email accounts, and more.
Winter is in full swing, so remember to take care of the Four Ps: People, Pets, Plants, and Pipes.
And don’t forget—this year we have Inauguration Day on January 20th, adding a little extra excitement to the season.
In This Episode: Here’s what you can look forward to:
Overcoming Blocks to Our Goals: Actionable insights to help you push past challenges.
Three Practical Steps: Simple strategies you can implement right away.
Getting Back on Track: An additional step to refocus and achieve your goals.
A Personal Story: Betina shares how she became aware of an obstacle in her life.
Visualization Practice: Stacy guides us through an exercise to help you stay focused and motivated.
📢 Enjoyed this episode? Share it with a friend or colleague! And if you have any questions or ideas for the show or would like to be a guest on our show please email us at Aida.Watkins@austincc.edu and Stacy.Ramirez@austincc.edu.