In the Journeys of Not So Ordinary People podcast episode titled "Intentional Planning”; Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz dive into the importance of being deliberate and forward-thinking in all areas of life—career, finances, health, and personal well-being. They emphasize that intentional planning means not simply coasting through life, but actively preparing for transitions, challenges, and opportunities. Through personal stories and critical questions, they highlight how financial setbacks, unexpected job loss, declining health, or caregiving responsibilities can disrupt your plans if you’re unprepared. The conversation encourages listeners to engage in critical self-reflection, avoid complacency, set incremental and realistic goals, maintain relevance in their careers, and, importantly, make time for rest and self-care. Ultimately, the episode is a call to live with purpose by creating thoughtful, actionable plans for every facet of life.JONSOP https://jonsop.comjonsopdr2@gmail.com Dr. Joe Hamlett ⁠dr.joehamlett@gmail.com⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoehamlett/⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com/linkinbio/ Dr. Dave Peltz ⁠PeltzCS@outlook.com⁠ ⁠https://www.PeltzConsultingServices.com/services⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-peltz-phd/⁠ https://tinyurl.com/DrDavePeltz Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2025 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

In this episode of "Journeys of Not So Ordinary People," hosts Dr. Dave Peltz and Dr. Joe Hamlett discuss the "Landscape Of Higher Education," with Dr. Richmond Hill who shares his thoughts on the current state of higher education, particularly from the perspective of community colleges. He highlights a period of transition and challenge, emphasizing the need for institutions to rethink their approach to serving students, who now range widely in age and seek upward mobility through education, whether for a first degree, upskilling, or reskilling. The conversation touches on the questioning of higher education's return on investment due to student debt, and a noticeable shift in student enrollment towards skilled trades, information technology, and cybersecurity, often at little to no cost through state-funded programs. Dr. Hill also emphasizes the renewed focus on the original purpose of community colleges, providing accessible and relevant education, and the benefits of community college transfers to four-year institutions, including cost savings and better student persistence. The discussion concludes with the importance of open-mindedness, nimbleness, and adapting to changing student needs and technological advancements like AI in delivering education.JONSOP https://jonsop.comjonsopdr2@gmail.com Dr. Richmond Hillhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/richmondhill/Dr. Joe Hamlett ⁠dr.joehamlett@gmail.com⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoehamlett/⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com/linkinbio/ Dr. Dave Peltz ⁠PeltzCS@outlook.com⁠ ⁠https://www.PeltzConsultingServices.com/services⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-peltz-phd/⁠ https://tinyurl.com/DrDavePeltz Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2025 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved

In this episode, hosts Dr. Joe Hamlett and Dr. Dave Peltz use their own remarkable story—collaborating successfully for nearly nine years and over 170 podcast episodes before ever meeting in person—to explore the critical balance between virtual efficiency and human connection. While they champion the effectiveness and cost-benefits of remote work, they argue that virtual interactions have limits. The core message is that intentional, physical meetings, even if infrequent, are vital for taking relationships to the next level. The simple act of sharing a meal, a handshake, or an in-person conversation builds a deeper layer of trust, understanding, and rapport that technology cannot fully replicate. For leaders and professionals, the takeaway is to leverage virtual tools for productivity but to strategically create opportunities for face-to-face interaction to humanize colleagues, strengthen team bonds, and foster a more profound and resilient professional community.JONSOP https://jonsop.comjonsopdr2@gmail.com Dr. Joe Hamlett ⁠dr.joehamlett@gmail.com⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjoehamlett/⁠ http:/www.leading2changeconsulting.com/linkinbio/ Dr. Dave Peltz ⁠PeltzCS@outlook.com⁠ ⁠https://www.PeltzConsultingServices.com/services⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-david-peltz-phd/⁠ https://tinyurl.com/DrDavePeltz Music intro & Outro provided by David T. Peltz, Owner of Peltz Tech Services, ⁠david@peltztech.com⁠ Copyright © 2025 - Journeys Of Not So Ordinary People, All Rights Reserved