Dr. Nicole Alioto

You Can Measure ANYTHING ® - The Podcast

Education EN ↓ 58 episodes

If you lead a school, district, or organization and you have ever struggled to measure what actually matters, this show is for you. You Can Measure Anything!® is hosted by Dr. Nicole Alioto, education researcher, strategic planning consultant, and author of You Can Measure Anything! An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define. Each episode gives K-12 leaders, district administrators, and education researchers a practical framework for turning intangible goals into measurable outcomes that drive real school improvement. From data-driven decision making to institutional effectiveness...

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Dr. Nicole Alioto

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Education

Latest episode

Jul 3, 2026

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Episodes

Bonus Episode - Christmas, It All Adds Up! 05.12.2023

Did you hear about the time we helped Santa? No? Well tune it to hear how we helped make it a statistically significant holiday season in this bonus episode, Christmas - It All Adds Up ! If you need support like Santa did, reach out to us at hello@allabreveconsulting.com and use the subject line "Santa Sent Me"  If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it! &...

Bonus Episode: XMZ Society Talk Excerpt 20.11.2023

In this bonus episode, hear an excerpt from our recent conversation with Jenn Rivera and XMZ Society. The talk was titled, "Quantify to Thrive - How to Measure Data to Drive Business Results." XMZ Society is a free education-focused virtual networking group designed to champion Gen X-ers, Millennials and Gen Z-ers passionate about their professional and personal development. XMZ hosts speakers fro...

Indirect Impact: How to Measure What You Can’t See | S1E24 17.11.2023

Measuring impact is important for any organization or business. But what if your work is in support of someone else's goals? How do you measure the indirect impact? Join our conversation with ghostwriter, Victoria Veldhoen, as we explore how we can measure various type of impact. Victoria Veldhoen is the founder and primary writer behind the memoir ghostwriting company  Questions Unasked . She gho...

Surveys Explained: How to Collect Better Data | S1E23 16.10.2023

Join us for a fun episode as we discuss how Family Feud can teach us about sampling! Want to discuss your research approach or get insight into sampling? Sign up for 1:1 Mentoring here ! Be sure to leave us a review and we'll feature it on an upcoming podcast episode!     If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it!   Subscribe to You Can Measure Anythi...

Bonus Episode - Entrepreneurial Spirit 06.10.2023

It's that time of year! Join Dr. Nicole Alioto, CEO of Alla Breve Consulting, in this special bonus episode, "How Christmas Specials Shaped My Entrepreneurial Journey." For more updates, insights, and measurement tips, join our email list here . And be sure to leave us a review! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ As a thanks, we will share your comments on a future episode!     If you can define it, you can measure it. I...

How to Ask Better Questions (Surveys & Data) | S1E22 29.09.2023

Have you ever heard someone say "can I ask you a stupid question?" As researchers, we have to ensure we don't ask ineffective questions that prevent us from understanding what people think and feel. Join Dr. Cody Wehlan, Research Specialist with Alla Breve Consulting an qualitative guru for a lively chat that will lead to better insights in your interviews and focus groups. Download our 9 Strategi...

Measuring Student Self-Efficacy in the Classroom | S1E21 26.09.2023

Dr. Kyla Wagner, Program Evaluation Specialist at Alla Breve Consulting, takes the lead in this episode exploring ways to measure self-efficacy in the classroom. A great review of the construct in practice whether you are teaching, training, coaching or evaluating. Reach out to Kyla at kyla@allabreveconsulting.com and tell her your thoughts on self-efficacy! Check out Episode 18 for our discussion...

Nice vs Good: How to Measure What Actually Matters | S1E20 08.09.2023

Before we can ask questions, we need to be clear in what we want to know! Here is a quick listen for some tips on improving your questions to get better insights! If you have topics you want us to cover, send us an email at hello@allabreveconsulting.com with the subject line "Can you Measure..." Download our guide to How to Measure Anything here ! Sign up for 1:1 support for your research project...

You Can Measure Anything - Podcast Updates 08.09.2023

Here is a quick update regarding some formatting changes as we close out 2023. If you have topics you want us to cover, send us an email at hello@allabreveconsulting.com with the subject line "Can you Measure..." Be sure to leave us a review so our podcast can be found by other measurement fans like you! If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it!   Su...

Community Engagement Metrics: How to Measure Impact in Your Organization | S1E19 27.08.2023

Do you know how community impacts your organization or business? What are the key elements we should measure to ensure we have an engaging environment? Join us as we dive into community with Liz Lathan from the Community Factory! Check out Liz's blog series on building community funnels here . For more information about the Community Factory, visit their website here . Tell us what we should try i...

Efficacy Explained: How to Measure What Works | S1E18 10.08.2023

Join Dr. Nicole and Dr. Kyla in a lively discussion of efficacy, particularly self-efficacy as it relates to behavior change. How is it different from self-confidence, locus of control and imposter syndrome? How can we ensure we are measuring it for our organization? Tune in for this and much more! About our guest: Dr. Kyla Wagner is a Program Evaluation Specialist at Alla Breve Consulting and als...

Bonus Episode - Data Data Everywhere 24.07.2023

Are you collecting and analyzing data all the time and still not achieving the outcomes your organization desires? If you feel like you are doing the things but not seeing the results, then this bonus podcast is for you! Download our FREE guide, How to Measure Anything here . To join our Mastermind, visit our page at Alla Breve Institute here . Tell me your challenges and successes on LinkedIn , I...

How to Measure Style (Fashion, Branding & Qualitative Analysis) | S1E17 16.07.2023

Join us for a fun episode where we find the connections between Tommy Hilfiger, Def Jam, and the world of qualitative analysis.   In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Marc Wharton, Program Coordinator at Florida Atlantic University and former fashion marketing strategist, to discuss how we might measure STYLE.   Whether you're a marketer, a fashion enthusiast, or simply curious about how mea...

How to Measure Progress (Metrics That Actually Show Growth) | S1E16 04.07.2023

2023 is half over.  Are you making progress toward your goals? Join Dr. Nicole Alioto as we explore the ways you can measure progress and ensure your organization is on track to achieving desired outcomes. To get your organization LASER focused, enroll in our online course Get L.A.S.E.R. Focused - Painless Planning for Public Sector Professionals and use promo code SUMMER for $100 off.  Have a con...

Growth Mindset: How to Measure Learning and Improvement | S1E15 26.06.2023

Are you ready to explore your mindset? Join Dr. Chelsea Pierotti, a sport psychologist who works with dancers, and Dr. Nicole Alioto for a journey through the concept of a growth  mindset. Do you have one? How do you know? How can we measure it in our personal and professional lives? Listen now! You can listen to Dr. Pierotti's podcast, Passion for Dance , and learn about her work here . Here is t...

How to Measure Engagement (What Actually Drives Results) | S1E14 11.06.2023

Enjoy this excerpt from our recent You Can Measure Anything - The Webinar where we explore the construct of Engagement. To work through these steps, download our FREE How to Measure Anything worksheet at www.allabreveconsulting.com . If you are ready to take your measurement to the next level, visit www.youcanmeasureanything.com for access to our online course coming this summer as well as our We...

How to Measure Resilience (Personal & Organizational Metrics) | S1E13 04.06.2023

Join us for a transformational episode about resiliency where we speak with Trinetta Powell, therapist, author and resiliency rock star who will help us navigate this important topic. Connect with Trinetta and check out her amazing resources here: https://linktr.ee/trinettapowellceo To purchase Trinetta's book, Confidence in Uncertainty, visit Barnes and Noble here . Enroll in You Can Measure Anyt...

Brand Metrics: How to Measure Brand Awareness and Impact | S1E12 26.05.2023

In this episode, Brand Strategist extraordinaire Beth Carr of Fortified Branding shares insights about what a brand is and how you can determine if yours is working for you. About Beth:  Beth Carr has over 18 years of experience building brand systems at well-known companies such as Nestlè and LA Fitness to lifesciences/biotechs and Bay Area start-ups. Applying her design, messaging strategies, an...

Bonus Episode - Hot Seat Coaching 20.05.2023

In this bonus episode, we share a segment of the Hot Seat Coaching Session of You Can Measure Anything - The Conference and share exciting news! Additional hot seat coaching voices: Dr. Kyla Wagner and Tommy Hodges To reach us with your measurement and survey questions for future hot seat coaching sessions, message us on Instagram at @measureanything . To reserve your spot in You Can Measure Anyth...

How to Measure Wellness (Workplace & Personal Well-Being Metrics) | S1E11 05.05.2023

With May being Mental Health Awareness Month and the recognition that being healthy is more than just our physical well-being. we are excited to have Lisa Kenney from the Livingston County Health Department and Tara Coffey from UR/Noyes Health join us for an informative episode on wellness! To learn more about the Be Well program, visit https://gvhp.org/be-well-in-livingston/ Information about the...

Bonus Episode - Say I Do 28.04.2023

In this bonus episode of You Can Measure Anything - The Podcast , we bring you the story behind the podcast and offer you an exciting opportunity to say I do to your data in a way that will make you fall back in love with your research. To be one of the 50 to receive early access to You Can Measure Anything - The Course , message us the word " ANYTHING " to one of the following: DM on Instagram @m...

Deliciousness | S1E10 14.04.2023

Every so often, we try a food or drink that tantalizes the taste buds – and once in a while, we encounter a flavor not in our favor. How can we tell what someone thinks is delicious without directly asking them? In this episode, we are joined by Estelle Tracy of 37 Chocolates who is a chocolate sommelier and will talk to us about measuring DELICIOUSNESS. Website: www.37chocolates.com Link to order...

What Is Dread? How to Measure Negative Emotions | S1E9 07.04.2023

In this episode, Nicole connects birthdays to the construct of dread, but it isn't about getting older. Tune in to discover how dread might be defined, what's on the Dread Continuum, and how measuring negative states can apply to the workplace. To join our email list or to register for You Can Measure Anything - The Conference , visit http://www.allabreveconsulting.com .  Be sure to follow us on I...

What Is Talent? How to Measure and Develop It | S1E8 31.03.2023

  In this episode of You Can Measure Anything - The Podcast, we chat with vocal coach Morgan Roe of the Zeitgeist Podcast and Zeitgeist Academy online course about the concept of talent. Do you have it? How do you know? And how can you build it up if you want to? By the end of the episode, you'll have three takeaways that will help you say "I D.I.D. it!"   Show links: Zeitgeist Radio: anywhere you...

Bonus Episode - The Adventures of Datagirl Returns! 24.03.2023

In this BONUS episode, we dug deep into the vault and found the first episode of my old podcast, The Adventures of Datagirl. Datagirl overhears someone's call for help and swoops in to solve the crisis and ensure all your days are data-driven. Enjoy this campy take on technical topics! If you want to have more fun with technical topics, join us for You Can Measure Anything - The Conference this Ap...

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