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GBA Podcast

Geoprofessional Business Association

Welcome to the GBA Podcast, where we present information and expertise from geoprofessionals around the globe to provide you with wisdom and insight to help in your pursuit of knowledge. GBA was founded over 50 years ago to serve geotechnical, environmental, and other geoprofessionals by giving them proven tools to achieve business success by confronting risk and optimizing performance.

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56:15

#3 - Diversity Equity Inclusion - Allies in...

GBA Podcast ·

2021/10/20

GBA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Series – Episode #3 – Allies in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Summary In this episode of the DEI series, we will be discussing allies in diversity, equity, and inclusions. Allies can be essential to drive systemic improvements to workplace policies, practices, and culture. But what does it mean to be an ally? How can allies impact the recruitment process? What effect does allyship have on the retention of employees? And what can we do to create more

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52:09

#2 - Diversity Equity Inclusion - Understanding Your...

GBA Podcast ·

2021/10/05

GBA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Series – Episode #2 – Understanding Your Workforce Summary Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a term often used in the workplace, but its meaning is often not well understood. People often mistakenly think that, with the creation of a diverse workplace, inclusion will automatically follow. Yet, inclusion should exist in tandem; it’s the climate where diversity thrives. In this episode, we will be discussing the how other professions tackle diversity,

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32:44

#105 - Case History - Friends Don't Sue Friends….Most...

GBA Podcast ·

2021/09/22

GBA Case History Series – Case History #105 - Friends don't sue Friends….Most of the Time Summary A GBA member-Firm was hired to perform a geotechnical engineering study of the project site and provide a written report describing its subsurface conditions. This same fir provided construction materials engineering and testing (CoMET) during site development and construction of a mechanically stabilized earth (MSE) wall. Failed communication between the field representative, member firm's project

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28:42

#86 - Case History - Dream Home or Nightmare instead?

GBA Podcast ·

2021/09/08

GBA Case History Series – Case History #86 - Dream Home or Nightmare instead? Summary GBA has published over 100 case histories based on real-life events that have happened to geoprofessional firms. This episode in the series explores Case History #86 where the GBA member firm conducted a geotechnical engineering study and performed COMET services during earthwork for a builder on a single family home in an area where expansive shales are interbedded with sandstone. The member firm advised for

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52:39

#1 - Diversity Equity Inclusion - Pipeline Into the...

GBA Podcast ·

2021/04/07

GBA Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Series – Episode #1 – Pipeline Into the Geoprofessions Summary Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) is a term often used in the workplace, but its meaning is often not well understood. People often mistakenly think that, with the creation of a diverse workplace, inclusion will automatically follow. Yet, inclusion should exist in tandem; it’s the climate where diversity thrives. In this episode, we will be discussing the findings presented in the article

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37:35

#64 - Case History - Good communication is key to a...

GBA Podcast ·

2021/03/24

GBA Case History Series – Case History #64 - Good communication is key to a successful project! Summary GBA has published over 100 case histories based on real-life events that have happened to geoprofessional firms. This episode in the series explores Case History #64 where the GBA Member Firm's civil engineer client developed the geotechnical engineering scope of services for exploration on and around an existing landfill, without adequately conveying the project goals to the geotechnical

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#103 - Case History - Nuked in the Bud!

GBA Podcast ·

2021/03/10

GBA Case History Series – Case History #103 - Nuked in the Bud! Summary GBA has published over 100 case histories based on real-life events that have happened to geoprofessional firms. GBA Case Histories are unique because our members share real-life stories of problems that impacted their businesses. They also include the outcomes of corrective action, and lessons learned. This episode in the series explores Case History #103. After three destroyed gauges and numerous other violations, a

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46:49

#108 - Case History - Out of Scope Assistance Causes...

GBA Podcast ·

2021/02/24

GBA Case History Series – Case History #108 - Out of Scope Assistance Causes Problem Summary GBA has published over 100 case histories based on real-life events that have happened to geoprofessional firms. This episode in the series explores Case History #108, where a GBA-Member Firm provided suggested changes to a sewer pipe design in order to keep construction moving forward on a five-story senior-living facility. Four years later, swelling clays caused the sewer line to back-up and the

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31:33

#61 - Case History - Don't lie to yourself about the...

GBA Podcast ·

2021/02/10

GBA Case History Series – Case History #61 - Don't lie to yourself about the risk of small projects Summary GBA has published over 100 case histories based on real-life events that have happened to geoprofessional firms. This episode in the series explores Case History #61, which stems from an environmental site assessment conducted as part of a property transfer, and that highlights the importance of strong contract language, report limitations, diligent information gathering, professional

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15:49

#11 - Encore Performances - Val Ries

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2020/09/30

Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Val Ries Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Val Ries is a certified leadership trainer and Executive coach supporting organizations, managers and executives. Val understands the daily demands, pressure and challenges one can face in times of stress. She is an expert at helping her clients balance those demands while

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#10 - Encore Performances - Jeff Tobe

GBA Podcast ·

2020/09/23

Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Jeff Tobe Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Jeff Tobe is a Certified Speaking Professional and was chosen by readers of Convention & Meetings Magazine as one of the top 15 speakers in North America. He is one of the most dynamic speakers in the world, and prides himself on presenting up-to-the-minute, cutting-edge material

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#09 - Encore Performances - Bob Kelleher

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2020/09/16

Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Bob Kelleher Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Bob Kelleher is a best-selling author, international keynote speaker, and consultant who travels the globe sharing his insights on employee engagement, leadership, and workforce trends. Bob is the author of the recently released I-Engage: Your Personal Engagement Roadmap, the

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#08 - Encore Performances - Nancy Watt

GBA Podcast ·

2020/09/09

Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Nancy Watt Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Nancy Watt is President of NANCY WATT COMMUNICATIONS (http://nancywattcomm.com/), a specialized consulting and creative agency that works with all sectors exploring the social science of collaboration, communication and connection. Using a ‘Pracademic’ approach, Nancy Watt

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28:29

#07 - Encore Performances - Brent Gleeson

GBA Podcast ·

2020/09/02

Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Brent Gleeson Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Brent Gleeson is a Navy SEAL combat veteran with combat tours to Iraq and Africa. Upon leaving SEAL Team 5, Brent turned his discipline and battlefield lessons to the world of business and has become an award-winning entrepreneur, bestselling author, and acclaimed speaker and

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#06 - Encore Performances - Jonathan Edison

GBA Podcast ·

2020/08/26

Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Jonathan Edison Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Jonathan Edison is a modern day Alchemist. Facing many hardships growing up in the city of Detroit he could have given up on life from the very beginning. His mother was removed from his home for abusing drugs and alcohol. His father left when he was 7 and his grandmother

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#05 - Encore Performances - Patrick Schwerdtfeger

GBA Podcast ·

2020/08/19

Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Patrick Schwerdtfeger Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Patrick Schwerdtfeger is a business futurist specializing in technology trends including big data, artificial intelligence, Fintech and blockchain. He’s the author of “Pandemic, Inc.: 8 Forces Driving Business Failure or Fortune in the Post-COVID-19 Economy” (2020,

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#04 - Encore Performances - Eric Saperston

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2020/08/12

Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Eric Saperston Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Eric Saperston leverages his 25 years of experience studying the common traits of extraordinary achievers to help your leaders overcome obstacles, break performance barriers, and maximize team performance. Topics for discussion include: When you previously gave us the

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30:09

#03 - Encore Performances - Michael Allosso

GBA Podcast ·

2020/08/05

Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Michael Allosso Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Michael Allosso, master communications expert who coaches CEO's, teams and individuals in day to day communications, dynamic presentations, as well as leadership excellence. Topics for discussion include: How we continue to have our best day (when working from home) during

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26:53

#02 - Encore Performances - Eric Kaufmann

GBA Podcast ·

2020/07/29

Encore Performances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Eric Kaufmann Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Eric Kaufmann has been coaching and training leaders and executives since 2000. His earliest lessons in leadership and coaching, though, were in the water, not in the office – he was a Scuba Diving Instructor in his college days. It’s there that he refined the ability to

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17:18

#01 - Encore Performances - Vincent Boles

GBA Podcast ·

2020/07/28

Encore Perfromances, Connecting with Friends of GBA - Vincent Boles Our Host and Guest Joel Carson host and GBA (https://www.geoprofessional.org/) Executive Director – Link to Profile (https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson/) Major General (Retired) Vincent Boles was commissioned from the ARMY ROTC program at Niagara University as a Distinguished Military Graduate in 1976.He has served in a variety of assignments over a 33 year career, to include Command at every possible level and a number of

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