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Kenneth Woodward Ken Woodward

In March 2025, I wrapped up 32+ years working for the US Navy (Active Duty, Contractor, Civil Servant) and am now developing three elements (podcast, Coaching, and speaking) of the Curated Questions project. Keep up with all the action at www.curatedquestions.com and come along for the ride!

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A Fork, A Precipice, A Decision &Raquo; Curated 20Questions Sticker Episode Art
A Fork, A Precipice, A Decision

Episode Notes[01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer[05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program[06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns[08:01] Evaluating the Offer[08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct[08:55…

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Episode Notes[01:14] Unexpected Email from Employer[05:49] The Deferred Resignation Program[06:34] Initial Reactions and Concerns[08:01] Evaluating the Offer[08:21] Enhanced Standards of Conduct[08:55] Personal Reflections and Concerns[12:21] Seeking Advice and Making a Decision[13:01] Option One: Do Not Resign[14:56] Option Two: Resign[16:44] Insights from Conversations[21:30] Making The Decision[23:51] Final Thoughts and Gratitude Resources MentionedSebastian JungerThe Soul of Shame by Curt ThompsonDonald TrumpElon MuskSteve BannonRussell VoughtDerek SiversSumner CrenshawBrian Fretwell at F…

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Chad Littlefield

Episode Notes[00:00] Introduction to Curated Questions[01:05] Meet Chad Littlefield[02:57] Chad's Journey with Questions[05:14] The Impact of Powerful Questions[05:40] World in Conversation[08:22] The…

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Episode Notes[00:00] Introduction to Curated Questions[01:05] Meet Chad Littlefield[02:57] Chad's Journey with Questions[05:14] The Impact of Powerful Questions[05:40] World in Conversation[08:22] The Essence of Connection[11:31] The Role of Intention in Questions[12:16] Chad's Origin Story[20:17] The Power of Conversations[25:50] Intentional Connections[38:55] The Power of Clear Intentions[39:42] Genuine Curiosity in Networking[40:22] Exercises for Building Connections[41:35] Responding to Spam with Value[47:18] The Magic of a Second Question[49:08] Creating Connection Tools[53:03] The Right …

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Seth Godin

Episode Notes[03:47] Seth's Early Understanding of Questions[04:33] The Power of Questions[05:25] Building Relationships Through Questions[06:41] This is Strategy: Focus on Questions[10:21] Gamifying …

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Episode Notes[03:47] Seth's Early Understanding of Questions[04:33] The Power of Questions[05:25] Building Relationships Through Questions[06:41] This is Strategy: Focus on Questions[10:21] Gamifying Questions[11:34] Conversations as Infinite Games[15:32] Creating Tension with Questions[20:46] Effective Questioning Techniques[23:21] Empathy and Engagement[34:33] Strategy and Culture[35:22] Microsoft's Transformation[36:00] Global Perspectives on Questions[39:39] Caring in a Challenging World Resources MentionedThe Dip by Seth GodinLinchpin by Seth GodinPurple Cow by Seth GodinTribes by Seth G…

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Impactful Questions: Are You Better Off &Raquo; Curated 20Questions Sticker Episode Art
Impactful Questions: Are You Better Off

This episode dives into the significant political question posed by Ronald Reagan during the closing moments of his 1980 presidential debate with Jimmy Carter: 'Are you better off than you were four y…

This episode dives i…

This episode dives into the significant political question posed by Ronald Reagan during the closing moments of his 1980 presidential debate with Jimmy Carter: 'Are you better off than you were four years ago?'Ken Woodward explores the context of the 1980 political climate, marked by economic difficulties, high inflation, unemployment, and international issues such as the Iran hostage crisis and concerns about U.S. global standing and nuclear threats. Reagan's question, which became iconic in U.S. political discourse, was noted for its simplicity, personal relevance, emotional resonance, and s…

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Right Now Questions Explored

Episode Notes[00:00] Introduction to Right Now Questions[01:58] Chazz Scott: Embracing Change and Overcoming Challenges[05:31] Shreyaa and Esha Venkat: Balancing Nonprofit Work and Personal Growth[10:…

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Episode Notes[00:00] Introduction to Right Now Questions[01:58] Chazz Scott: Embracing Change and Overcoming Challenges[05:31] Shreyaa and Esha Venkat: Balancing Nonprofit Work and Personal Growth[10:02] Kwame Sarfo-Mensah: Reflecting on Personal and Professional Fulfillment[11:49] Bill Reed: Lifelong Questions and Deep Connections[17:30] Lizabeth Ruiz: A Global Perspective on Venezuela[19:25] EbonyJanice Moore: Exploring Priesthood and African Spirituality[28:00] Amy Herman: Leveraging Experiences for Growth[33:11] Jerry Colonna: Navigating Life Transitions[34:55] Conclusion and Invitation to…

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2024 Recap

Episode Notes[00:00] Reflecting on 2024: A Solo Journey[01:29] Shreya and Esha Venkat: Making a Positive Impact[02:17] Jimmy D. Smith: Mentorship and Strategic Friction[03:10] Derek Sivers: Embracing …

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Episode Notes[00:00] Reflecting on 2024: A Solo Journey[01:29] Shreya and Esha Venkat: Making a Positive Impact[02:17] Jimmy D. Smith: Mentorship and Strategic Friction[03:10] Derek Sivers: Embracing Hard Questions[04:26] Chaz Scott: Radical Self-Care and Personal Growth[05:14] Kwame Sarfo-Mensah: Identity and Cultural Affirmation[06:23] Bill Reed: Engaging with Heartfelt Questions[07:03] Joe Primo: Gratitude and Life's Transitions[08:01] David Pearl: Stretching Imagination with Questions[08:50] Bobby Morgan: Restorative Practices in Education[09:55] EbonyJanice Moore: Honoring Black Women[11:…

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Shreyaa & Esha Venkat

Shreyaa Venkat and Esha Venkat were inspired by their parents model of serving those in need, and founded the non-profit NEST4US, that is N.E.S.T Numeral 4 U.S., as a philanthropic platform built upon…

Shreyaa Venkat and E…

Shreyaa Venkat and Esha Venkat were inspired by their parents model of serving those in need, and founded the non-profit NEST4US, that is N.E.S.T Numeral 4 U.S., as a philanthropic platform built upon kindness, generosity, and social good. With the mission of making the world better through kindness by mobilizing volunteers worldwide to advance progress on societal issues and spark equitable solutions for the greater good. Their work has received significant recognition, including the George H.W. Bush Points of Light Award in 2020, which was co-chaired by all four living former presidents. The…

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EbonyJanice Moore

EbonyJanice Moore is the founder and CEO of The Free People Project and The EbonyJanice Project. She has authored several books, and her most recent release is “All The Black Girls Are Activists: A …

EbonyJanice Moore is…

EbonyJanice Moore is the founder and CEO of The Free People Project and The EbonyJanice Project. She has authored several books, and her most recent release is “All The Black Girls Are Activists: A Fourth Wave Womanist Pursuit Of Dreams As Radical Resistance.” Her Spiritual Mentorship Program, entitled “Dream Yourself Free,” is designed to support Black Women in healing intergenerational wounds and prioritizing pleasure.Her talks embody a Hip Hop Womanist perspective. She is the visionary and creator of Black Girl Mixtape, a platform and safe think space that elevates the intellectual …

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Jerry Colonna

Jerry Colonna is a coach, writer, and speaker focusing on leadership, business, and radical self-inquiry. For over two decades, he has proposed that work should be nonviolent to the self, community, a…

Jerry Colonna is a c…

Jerry Colonna is a coach, writer, and speaker focusing on leadership, business, and radical self-inquiry. For over two decades, he has proposed that work should be nonviolent to the self, community, and planet. He is host of the Reboot Podcast and the co-founder of Reboot.io, a company founded on the belief that work does not have to destroy us but rather how we achieve our fullest potential.Jerry helps people lead with humanity and equanimity. His unique blend of Buddhism, Jungian Therapy, and entrepreneurial expertise has resulted in working with some of the largest firms in the U.S. In his…

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Joe Primo

Joe Primo is the CEO of Grateful Living, an organization based on the work of Brother David Steindl-Rast — 98 year-old author, scholar, and Benedictine monk who is also known as the “grandfather o…

Joe Primo is the CEO…

Joe Primo is the CEO of Grateful Living, an organization based on the work of Brother David Steindl-Rast — 98 year-old author, scholar, and Benedictine monk who is also known as the “grandfather of gratitude.” In his prior work with Dying patients and grieving children, Joe encountered the deep sorrow and always-available joy that permeates our search for meaning. Gratefulness for life, he believes, is foundational to discovering meaning and the only response that is big enough and appropriate for the plot twists, delights, surprises, and devastation we encounter along the way. A studen…

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Amy Herman &Raquo; Curated 20Questions Sticker Episode Art
Amy Herman

Amy Herman is a recovering lawyer and the founder and president of her company, The Art of Perception. Amy combines her litigation background with her training as an art historian to help a diverse cl…

Amy Herman is a reco…

Amy Herman is a recovering lawyer and the founder and president of her company, The Art of Perception. Amy combines her litigation background with her training as an art historian to help a diverse clientele sharpen observation, analysis, and communication skills through a four-step framework of Assess, Analyze, Articulate, and Act. The roots of this work began while she was serving as the head of education at The Frick Collection in New York City. She took medical students out of their clinical setting and brought them to an art museum to teach them how to analyze works of art so that when th…

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Chazz Scott &Raquo; Curated 20Questions Sticker Episode Art
Chazz Scott

Episode Notes[00:48] Meet Chaz Scott: A Journey of Transformation[02:32] The Power of Questions and Mental Wellness[05:09] Empowering Youth Through Mental Wellness[10:29] The Role of Self-Reflection a…

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Episode Notes[00:48] Meet Chaz Scott: A Journey of Transformation[02:32] The Power of Questions and Mental Wellness[05:09] Empowering Youth Through Mental Wellness[10:29] The Role of Self-Reflection and Empowering Questions[22:03] The Importance of Self-Care and Morning Routines[27:47] Transformative Power of Morning Routines[29:15] The Importance of Self-Reflection[36:56] Challenging Negative Self-Talk[40:30] The Journey of Personal Growth[51:29]Empathy Through Experience[53:29] Encouragement for the Future[56:21] Connect and Engage Resources MentionedThe Power of Positive Thinking by Dr. No…

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Kwame Sarfo-Mensah

"The way you unlearn is by first acknowledging the privileges you have." - Kwame Sarfo-MensahKwame is applying his dual-major Bachelor of Arts and Mathematics and Master of Education degrees from Temp…

"The way you unlearn…

"The way you unlearn is by first acknowledging the privileges you have." - Kwame Sarfo-MensahKwame is applying his dual-major Bachelor of Arts and Mathematics and Master of Education degrees from Temple University to the high calling of equipping educators with the tools to create culturally affirming classrooms where every student's identity is acknowledged and celebrated. His third book, Learning to Relearn: Supporting Identity in a Culturally Affirming Classroom, will be released on November 15th, 2024.Kwame taught middle school math in Philadelphia and Boston before moving to Sierra Leone,…

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Bill Reed

"Here's the trick I've learned. Ask a question and listen to the answer." - Bill ReedBill Reed has an impressive resume filled with leadership roles across companies such as Intuit and Northwestern Mu…

"Here's the trick I'…

"Here's the trick I've learned. Ask a question and listen to the answer." - Bill ReedBill Reed has an impressive resume filled with leadership roles across companies such as Intuit and Northwestern Mutual in the financial arena and Sweet Fish Media, helping B2B marketers produce personality-led content. Currently, he is assisting Dwellspring to capitalize on the success of the 12-hour Sound Machine Podcast, with over 1.3M unique listeners per week, to help worldwide listeners get better rest.A consistent theme throughout his career is dedicating himself to serving others by intentionally nurtu…

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