Peak Experience

Peak Experience

Peak Experience | First Paw Media

Episodes 63
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 5.0 (4)
Since Oct 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
74%
Hosting
feeds.captivate.fm

About This Podcast

Peak Experience explores the topics of what experiential learning is to teambuilding and organizational development, what its role is, where it is headed and why it is more important now, than ever. Business owners, teachers, camp counselors, adventure therapists, and anyone who is interested in the outdoors, place-based, or experiential learning cohort will find content useful to their teaching. Listeners can expect ideas for direct implementation, thought provoking dialogue, interviews, as well as an opportunity to communicate with the hosts and share their experiences in the field of outdoor leadership and strategic management.

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Recent Episodes

S26E7 Why Strong Foundations Matter: Leadership Lessons from Service Dog Training

Jun 03, 2026 7m

What determines success long before anyone notices the results?In this episode of The Journey: Leadership Through Partnership: The Danny and Gunner Story, Michele and Robert Forto explore the…

S26E6 Why Publishing Your Dissertation Through ProQuest Matters

May 25, 2026 5m

Most doctoral students think graduation is the finish line. It is not.In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, Michele Forto explores why publishing your dissertation or doctoral project…

S26E5 Why Most Training Fails: Leadership Lessons from Service Dog Training

May 18, 2026 11m

Most training failures are not caused by lack of effort. They happen because the structure breaks down under pressure.In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, Michele Forto continues The…

S26E4 The Moment Everything Had to Change: Leadership, PTSD, and the Power of Partnership

May 07, 2026 10m

What happens when the systems you depend on stop working, and failure is not an option? In this powerful first episode of The Journey: Leadership Through Partnership, Michele Forto introduces Danny,…

S26E3 What Mister Rogers Can Teach Modern Leaders About Trust, Kindness, and Communication

Apr 29, 2026 9m

What if the leadership advice most people need today did not come from a CEO or bestselling author, but from Mister Rogers?In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, Robert and Michele Forto…

S26E2 Why Dr. Robert Forto Is Shifting Focus to Dreamchaser Leadership | Peak Experience Podcast

Apr 27, 2026 27m

In this special relaunch episode of Peak Experience, Dr. Robert Forto shares why he is bringing years of business ownership, education, and leadership experience into sharper focus through…

S25E1 Participation Trophies: Building Confidence or False Entitlement?

Aug 06, 2025 30m

Join hosts Robert Forto and TJ Miller as they delve into the controversial topic of participation trophies. Are they fostering a generation of entitled individuals, or are they essential for building…

Professional Doctorate: From Research to Real-World Application

Mar 29, 2025 1h 1m

In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, hosts Robert Forto and Dr. Latoya Skinner discuss their academic journeys culminating in their professional doctorates. They explore their research…

Understanding Research Findings

Mar 22, 2025 52m

In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, hosts Dr. Robert Forto and Dr. Latoya Skinner discuss their journey through their doctorate projects, focusing on the themes of leadership,…

Small Business Sidekick with Brooke Barker-Pottle

Mar 15, 2025 26m

In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, hosts Robert and Michelle Forto welcome Brooke Barker Pottle, a small business sidekick and podcast producer. Brooke shares her journey from Alaska to…

The Intersection of Marketing and Psychology with Chelsea Burns

Mar 01, 2025 32m

In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, Robert Forto interviews Chelsea Burns, a marketing psychologist with a focus on the intersection of psychology and marketing. Chelsea shares her…

Navigating Cultures: Dr. Kemi Nelson’s Journey

Mar 01, 2025 37m

In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, Dr. Kemi Nelson shares her unique journey from Nigeria to the United States, her rigorous educational background, and her transition from engineering…

Mastering Data Analysis in Doctoral Research

Feb 22, 2025 44m

In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, hosts Robert and Dr. Latoya Skinner delve into the intricacies of data analysis within doctoral research. They discuss key considerations for selecting…

Understanding Sample Populations in Research

Feb 01, 2025 38m

In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, hosts Robert and Dr. Latoya Skinner delve into the intricacies of conducting research for doctoral projects. They discuss the importance of defining…

Effective Strategies for Literature Reviews

Jan 25, 2025 40m

In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, hosts Dr. Robert Forto and Dr. LaToya Skinner discuss the intricacies of conducting a thorough literature review, particularly in the context of…

From Service Dog to Doctorate: A Journey of Leadership with Dr. Lisa DeVore

Jan 04, 2025 44m

In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, Robert Forto interviews Dr. Lisa DeVore, who shares her journey from training a service dog to pursuing a doctorate in strategic leadership. Lisa…

Research Framework

Dec 26, 2024 52m

Join hosts Dr. Robert Forto and Dr. LaToya Skinner as they discuss research frameworks in a a professional doctorate degree on this episode of the Peak Experience podcast.

From Underdog to Doctor: A Personal Journey with Dr. Keith Downing

Dec 07, 2024 31m

In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, Dr. Robert Forto interviews Dr. Keith Downing, who shares his journey of redemption through academic achievement. Keith discusses his struggles and…

Problem Statements and Research Questions

Nov 30, 2024 29m

Join hosts Dr. Robert Forto and Dr. LaToya Skinner on this episode of the Peak Experience podcast as they discuss problem statements, purpose statements, and developing research questions.

Choosing a Reserach Topic for a Doctorate

Nov 09, 2024 31m

In this episode of the Peak Experience Podcast, hosts Robert Forto and Dr. Latoya Skinner discuss their doctoral journeys, focusing on the challenges and insights gained through their research in…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Peak Experience have?

Peak Experience has published 63 episodes since October 2021, covering topics in Business, Entrepreneurship.

Is Peak Experience still active?

Peak Experience is currently highly active with new episodes weekly. Average episode length is 26m.

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