Foresight Radio

Rachel chats with Nate Hamme of the Ceca Foundation about fostering a positive workplace culture.   They cover: WHY senior living team members and residents have some of the best and most compelling stories — but we rarely hear about them! How Ceca honors frontline workers. Why it's so important to recognize your team members and let them know their value and that they are heard. Learn how to moti...

In the latest episode of Foresight 5, Steve talks with Brett Robinson of Sparrow Senior Living Partners about choosing a meaningful name for your community. It isn't just about branding; it's about honoring the essence of what you stand for. At Sparrow, they believe in crafting a space where every resident feels deeply connected, respected, and valued. Their name reflects their commitment to foste...

Severine Petras is one of the acknowledged leaders in the senior living space. She led the rapidly expanding and successful Priority Life Care during a turbulent time in senior living and the economy.   In this episode, Sevy and Steve Moran talk some of the trickier points of senior living, including the pros and cons of REITs, whether senior living is health care, and the role of tech in senior l...

Steve Moran and Tana Gall discuss how, just as hotels welcome guests with open arms, senior living communities can enhance residents' experiences by embracing similar principles like:   🛎️ Personalized Service: Like a concierge catering to every guest's needs, senior living staff can provide personalized care, tailoring services to meet each resident's preferences and requirements.   🌟 Creating M...

Sevy is one of the acknowledged leaders in the senior living space. Leading the rapidly expanding and successful Priority Lifecare during a very turbulent time in senior living and the economy. She about how that success happened and the future of senior living. -----   Where to find Foresight: SeniorLivingForesight.net LinkedIn Facebook Instagram X

Connor Shepherd has been creating AI solutions for businesses since 2018 — yep, long before ChatGPT!   In this episode, Connor and Steve Moran barrel through the AI hype and getting to the truth: What's AI good at and not-so? What are the best (and worst) prompt tips?   Learn what AI can do in your organization — and what the future holds.   This is a first-time podcast broadcast of the Foresight...

Since founding his company Fusible, Connor has integrated Large Language Model AI solutions for multiple businesses across healthcare, travel, HR tech, ecommerce, and more.   Connor has been creating AI solutions for businesses since 2018. As Founding Head of Product and Engineering at the venture-backed ecommerce company Because Market, he led the platform from $0 to mid-8-figure annual revenue i...

In today's fast-paced and competitive work environments, fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie among team members is paramount for success. Join us on Foresight 5, where we delve into the art of creating a family-like culture within your work team.   Each episode of our podcast invites experts and industry leaders to share their insights, strategies, and personal experiences on cultivatin...

Joanna LaFleur is reimagining the future of dementia care! Her approach goes beyond conventional methods, intertwining empathy and innovation — catering to each resident's unique needs.   Join us for a conversation about creating an environment that nurtures residents' physical, emotional, and cognitive well-being — making sure every individual is celebrated for the unique journey they've lived, a...

Big news! Today, we're bringing Foresight TV to the podcast, for the first time!   Foresight TV is our flagship video livestream. It's hosted by Foresight founder Steve Moran and features amazing guests who talk about leadership, culture and more.   We'll be weaving these episodes in between the ones hosted by the phenomenal Rachel Hill.   First up: Steve and Adam Benton (of Stellar Senior Living)...

James Lee and Nicole Will are shaking up senior living! They're pushing innovation and change, in part through their collaborative, small group event, Think Tank . Think Tank is a unique opportunity to share ideas, insights, and experiences — and redefine the standards of excellence in the senior living industry. It's time to think outside the box, collaborate across disciplines, and work differen...

Being fit doesn't just mean being able to run a triathlon. It can also mean maintaining flexibility, mobility, and as much independence as you can. Ben Broadhead is a personal trainer who specializes in older adults. "They are alienated from the fitness space," he says. "You don't see them on the gym floor." Ben and Rachel chat about how you can take control of your physical health at any age. Sma...

Unlock the power of a caregiving roadmap!   Embarking on the caregiving journey? Let's talk about this game-changer: "Roadmap for Eldercare," by the incredible Christie Freeze, founder of CAREbyChristie and self-described eldercare evangelist!   Here's why a roadmap is your secret weapon:   Clarity in chaos: A roadmap brings order, helping you navigate twists and turns. Empowerment: It gives you i...

At age 77, Jane Leder became a podcaster. On her show,  Older Women & Friends , she takes a deep dive into what it's like getting older, dispels stereotypes, and spotlights contributions older women make.  In this episode, Rachel and Jane discuss the realities of aging — and explore some of the wisdom that often comes with it. ----- Where to find Foresight: SeniorLivingForesight.net LinkedIn Faceb...

Is your team as motivated as you wish they'd be? If they aren't, this episode has tons of tips you're going to love! Danny Cords is an organizational psychologist (cool, right?) who coaches leaders on how to motivate their teams and get the best from them. Danny advocates for a person-first culture, nurturing resilience through disruption. Curious about what the heck that means? Listen in! ----- W...

Everybody's got baggage. And that's nothing to be ashamed of.   Jean Hartnett, founder of Radical Sabbatical, coaches leaders and caregivers on trauma-informed care in senior living. Rather than leading from a place of "leave it at the door," the goal of this approach is to invite in the whole, authentic person — and help people have compassion for each other.   Book reference: "First, Break All t...

Fine artist Sky Bergman set out to film her grandmother.   Within a few years, she'd directed her first film, interviewed dozens more people, and launched a project to foster intergenerational connections.   Sky shares invaluable interview tips — and what she's learned from older people. Her film, Lives Well Lived , is currently airing on PBS. _____________________________ Where to find us: Websit...

Rachel talks with Blima Ehrentreu, the founder and CEO of The Designers Group, about elevating senior living spaces — for both residents and staff — and why peaceful spaces are important parts of the healing process. _____________________________ Where to find us: Website:   https://www.seniorlivingforesight.net LinkedIn:   https://www.linkedin.com/company/seniorforesight/ Facebook:   https://www....

George Ackerman, PhD, JD, is on a mission to ensure that no one is alone in the fight against Parkinson's. In memory of his mother, he launched TogetherForSharon to raise awareness and hope for a cure. Along the way, he's collected 300 Parkinson's-related stories.   His mission — his movement — has impacted people around the country. Host Rachel Hill talks with him about how it all started — and h...

This may be the most thoughtful, nonjudgmental discussion about ageism you've heard.   Meg LaPorte and Jordan Evans have set out to counter "the last acceptable -ism" — through artistic activism. They talk with host Rachel Hill about the nuances of ageism, and how art can start a dialogue around it in a non-confrontational way, that brings everyone into the discussion. ____________________________...

This week, we go behind-the-mic with Nicole Will, host of the popular podcast Navigating the World With Your Aging Loved One .   Nicole shares what inspired her to leave senior living and start a company focused on enhancing older people's lives and well-being.   Spoiler alert: It has a lot to do with her grandmother — and what she learned as a young person during her family's caregiving journey....

What's it like to be a caregiver for someone with dementia — before they need senior living, and as they're newly navigating it?   What if we could better support them during this process, helping them get the right care, at the right time?   Carrie Aalberts, the "Dementia Darling," of The Continuum, gives us insights from working directly with caregivers. Learn why she says, "The whole system is...

What do Ernest Hemingway, lifestyle photography, and storytelling have to with senior living?! Join us for this unique episode, where we hear from Georgia-based photographer Tom Sanders. We cover: How photography is in Tom's blood — dating back to a famous photo his grandfather took of Ernest Hemingway How to help make someone feel comfortable in front of the camera Why images are a a powerful par...

The great Christy Van Der Westhuizen stops by! She's dropping sales wisdom that will change your game — and your mindset. Learn the best sales questions to ask upfront, what to do when you're having a bad month, and why she has her blinders on right now. Christy is the senior VP of sales and marketing at Legend Senior Living, based in Wichita, Kansas. Her view: Sales is about empathy — and that me...

Tighten your belt, grit your teeth — recession! Fear it! ... Or don't. What if prep and optimism replaced anxiety? What if your community were positioned to win no matter the economy? Molly Good, regional marketing director at Otterbein SeniorLife, is positioning her teams and communities for strength. This is an upbeat, motivating episode that everybody in senior living needs to hear! ___________...