Enablers of Change

Reflecting on our 2025 journey

As 2025 draws to a close, we wanted to take a moment to reflect and thank you for your support this year.
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Use rubberducking for better explanations

Have you ever heard of rubberducking? It's a simple yet powerful technique that can help us understand and explain complex concepts more effectively. If not, stay tuned, as we’ll explain it in this episode.
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Reflections on APEN 2025

We’re still thinking about the Australasia-Pacific Extension Network (APEN) 2025 International Conference held in Brisbane in October and what a great conference it was!
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Changing minds without breaking hearts

In this episode, we’re exploring how to effectively influence others’ thinking, without pushing too hard or creating resistance.
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Sparking curiosity to beat overconfidence

Some people most resistant to new practices may know the least but believe they know the most. This knowledge overconfidence has powerful implications for us.
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Seven good practices for effective extension

We’re revisiting one of our earlier discussions about good practice in extension and today we’re excited to share our updated seven good extension practices! 
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Learner-directed learning trumps adult learning

In this episode, we’re exploring heutagogy or learner-directed learning—a powerful approach that puts learners firmly in the driver’s seat. 
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Don't let imposter syndrome hold you back

As enablers of change, we can sometimes grapple with a nagging sense of self-doubt. This phenomenon, known as imposter syndrome, can affect even the most accomplished individuals. In this episode, we’ll dig deeper and explore what that means and suggest ways to overcome it.
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Extension resources worth exploring

We’re exploring some practical resources that are helping us, as extension practitioners: the RiskWi$e project, the eXtensionAUS platform, and the AgriFutures extension practice website.
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Pair and pause for deeper conversations

We’re exploring two deceptively simple strategies that, when used together, can dramatically improve the quality of group conversations: the Think Pair Share method and the pause. 
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