772 The Power of Play, Wonder, and Curiosity with Dr. Diane Jackson Schnoor

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