The Power of Play, Wonder, and Curiosity with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor
The Big Talk with Tricia BroukShow Notes
In this episode, I'm joined by my dear friend and an alum of The Big Talk Academy Mastery, Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor.
Dr. Diane is a speaker, educator, and podcast host who helps leaders connect playful learning and empathy to support a creative culture for collaborative problem-solving. With 30+ years of experience in classrooms, children's museums, and college lecture halls, she brings a lifetime of wonder, curiosity, and play to everything she does.
During our conversation, we explore:
Why play is not just for children, and what it actually looks like for adults navigating grief, leadership, and a world that keeps getting heavier
How rest, nature, and giving yourself generous timelines can unlock creativity in ways that pushing harder never will
Why your unique voice and point of view are what make your talk irreplaceable — even when someone else has already spoken on your topic
Dr. Diane's current favorites: Book: Adventure in the City of Stories, Speakers: Steve Spangler, Vanessa Brantley Newton, and Tricia Brouk, and Podcast: IMO with Michelle Obama
More from Diane Jackson Schnoor Her previous appearance on the podcast in Episode 750 Website: https://www.drdianeadventures.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drdianeadventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diane-jackson-schnoor/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drdianeadventures/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCntXM_ffikNoSqwrASAggeA
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