Learning on Fire - Education from sharing wisdom not testing

Learning on Fire - Education from sharing wisdom not testing

We are on a journey of discovery with the worlds most successful and fulfilled people. They share the most important learning and educational moments that shaped their lives while living with a sense of purpose, meaning and significance. We take the focus away from grades and test scores to an understanding of what real learning is all about so the next generation can feel empowered to live the life they want to live.

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February 18, 2020 4 mins

I have decided to bring my 'podcast network' to an end. Following lots of thought I believe the best way to support you and me moving forward is to simplify what I produce and bring everything together under one roof - Education on Fire.

I am amalgamating this Learning on Fire podcast and Education on Fire podcast.

I will continue to produce the same quality interviews and mix it with child focused educational content to help you su...

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Thank you so much for listening during 2019. Have a very Merry Christmas and we look forward to continuing our journey in 2020.


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Dr. Martha Saunders joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life.

Dr. Martha Saunders is the sixth President of the University of West Florida. In her 30+ years in higher education, she has served in academic and leadership roles at universities in Florida, Georgia, Wisconsin and Mississippi.

Her area of academic expertise is in public relations and cr...

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Davide Di Giorgio joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.

Davide is the number one international best-selling author of “Being UNapologetic”, a keynote and TEDx speaker, Comparanoia™ expert, and a speaking and confidence consultant for influencers and celebrities. He is a writer for The Good Men Project, Thought Catalog, Thrive Global, and ...

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November 29, 2019 31 mins

Kirstie Mackey joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life.

Kirstie Mackey, Head of LifeSkills created with Barclays

What is LifeSkills?

LifeSkills created with Barclays, have one single-minded ambition – to inspire young people to get the skills they need for a better future. And that’s what we do. Not just online, but in class and thro...

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Jon Vroman joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.

Jon helps others be “Moment Makers”. He is married to his gorgeous and free-spirited wife Tatyana and father of two energetic and playful boys, Tiger and Ocean, and live in Austin, Texas.

Jon is the founder of the Front Row Foundation, a charity established in 2005 that creates unforgettable ...

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November 15, 2019 13 mins

Mark explains his ideas about starting an Education on Fire Community. A group of people to lead the creation of important learning content that we can gift to our children.

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October 25, 2019 47 mins

David Miller joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.

Our guest – David Miller

 

 

 

 

David Miller is Director of the Innovation School at Kelvinside Academy. David has had a long career in education and in 2008 was the recipient of the Guardian Award for UK Teacher of t...

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Tim Lewis joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.

Our guest – Tim Lewis

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tim Lewis is a former IT manager who, after the death of his wife, decided to try and become a successful author, writing time travel and then later fantasy books....

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Lucia Giovannini joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life.

Our guest – Lucia Giovannini

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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October 4, 2019 42 mins

Courtney Harris joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life.

Our guest – Courtney Harris

 

 

 

 

 

 

As a Life Coach for Teens and Parents, Courtney helps young people get out of worry, isolation, and anxiety and into connectio...

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This week we have a change of format to our usual show because I had the opportunity to interview Margaret Rooke who’s new book is something I think everyone should have the opportunity to read.
Margaret Rooke writes books to inspire children, teenagers, thei...

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September 20, 2019 38 mins

Nikki Rausch joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life.

Our guest – Nikki Rausch

 

 

 

 

 

 

CEO of “Sales Maven”, an organization dedicated to authentic selling, Nikki Rausch has the unique ability to transform the misunderstood process of “selling”.

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September 15, 2019 50 mins

Harry Hortyn joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.

Our guest – Harry Hortyn

 

 

 

 

 

 

Harry Hortyn, founder of the education charity Universify and co-founder of Oxford Summer Courses.

We are a charity committed to educational equality.

Our vision is for all students to reach th...

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Jonathan Levi joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.

Our guest – Jonathan Levi

 

 

 

 

 

 


Jonathan is a serial entrepreneur, author, and lifehacker born and raised in Silicon Valley.

He’s the author of the blockbuster Become a SuperLearner series, and the host of the award-winning Becoming SuperHuman podcast. ...

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July 29, 2019 10 mins

On todays show Mark gives an overview of how this Learning on Fire podcast fits in the eco system of the Education on Fire Podcast Network.

There are 3 podcasts and a music membership site:

Learning on Fire Podcast – The most important learning and educational moments that shaped the lives of people living on their terms, with a sense of purpose, meaning and significance.

Education on Fire Podcast – Sharing cre...

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July 20, 2019 9 mins

On the Learning on Fire Podcast this week, host Mark Taylor takes you through the top 5 resources as recommended by his guests.

These resources have been recommended multiple times and have a personal link to Mark.

They are:

  1. How to win friends and influence people – Dale Carnegie
  2. The Power of Now – Eckhart Tolle
  3. Entrepreneurs on Fire Podcast – John Lee Dumas
  4. Smart Passive Income Podcast – Pat Flynn
  5. Flip...
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James Newcomb joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped his life.

Our guest – James Newcomb

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

James Newcomb is a professional musician, specializing on the cornet after a 32 year career on the trumpet which includes his time in the military.

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Alissa Daire Nelson joins me on the Learning on Fire podcast and explores the most important learning and educational moments that shaped her life.

Our guest – Alissa Daire Nelson

 

 

 

 

 

 

Alissa Daire Nelson is regularly featured on television news segments, inside major blogs and publications, and on podcasts from all over the globe.

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Mark takes a breath and gives a personal account of this milestone for Education on Fire. He talks about how his life is changing and future plans to help more children live life on their terms.

 

This quote is the inspiration for what is to come.

 

“Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.” ― Rumi

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