The Find Me Podcast

#21: Zachary Vidal - Missing

Zachary Vidal was last confirmed on surveillance video at approximately 4:00 PM on Friday, October 22nd, 2022, at a 7-Eleven convenience store near the intersection of Route 61 and East Norwegian Street in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. That evening, Zachary visited a private residence on the east side of the city. Occupants of the residence reported that he departed in the early morning hours of October 23rd, 2022. He has not been seen or confirmed since. Zachary was reported missing after his family had not heard from him.   An unconfirmed report advised that Zachary was seen walking along the railroad tracks leading out of Pottsville. Additional unconfirmed sightings have also been reported in the Schuylkill Haven area (approximately 7 miles south on Route 61) and on Sharp Mountain, an elevated and heavily wooded ridgeline north/northeast of the city. None of these sightings have been officially corroborated or verified.   There is currently a reward for information leading to Zachary’s whereabouts. Tips can be submitted at: * thefindmeproject.com [https://www.thefindmeproject.com/contact-8] * Signal: Encrypted Messaging [https://signal.me/#eu/cD9JYFwDr3QOxdmGaPJJfOOgRZVpC0Mg7Ykqvzw6j8KROI5DqCVBUrYQ6y4A3vwQ] * Email: Find@thefindmeproject.com * Any of our social media platforms * Anonymously at www.p3tips.com [http://www.p3tips.com] or by calling Pennsylvania Crime Stoppers at 1-800-4PA-TIPS (8477). Tips may also be submitted directly to the Pottsville Bureau of Police at (570) 622-1234. Support our mission through: * Donations [https://www.thefindmeproject.com/donate-1] * Buying merch from our website

#20: Rethinking Safety & Security

In this episode, Robert Mahoney, a behavioral threat assessment expert and founder of TVTP Solutions, discusses proactive strategies for preventing violence in schools and communities. He explores systemic coordination issues, the importance of narrative framing, and how technology can aid in early detection and prevention. If you want to book a training and or hire consulting services to make your town, school and/or place of business more safe, CLICK HERE [https://tvtpsolutions.com/⁠] to visit Robert's company.

#19: Silvia Rizzo

Missing person cases involve professionals who can operate in high performance situations. Understanding how to function in this environment is important. That's why we invited Silvia Rizzo onto the podcast. Silvia Rizzo is a professional Jockey (horse rider). In this episode, she shares her insights on high performance, pushing limits, and leadership in high-stakes environments. Discover how her sports background and life coaching principles can inspire you to unlock your potential and excel in stressful situations. Click here to learn more about Silvia Rizzo. [https://www.hofmarabuntablog.com/mindset-leadership-strategic-behavior] The link will take you to a focused section of Silvia's blog dedicated to leadership, performance, and decision-making in high-pressure environments. It provides context for the themes and perspectives I often bring into podcast conversations.

#18: Dyslexic Triumph

Russell Van Brocklen, the Dyslexia Professor, joins us to talk about shifting daily reading frustrations into confident academic wins for students facing dyslexia. Click here to open Russell's free guide [https://mailchi.mp/dcacd9a6f9ae/3-reasons-ebook] The guide describes the 3 reasons your child's dyslexic education isn't working and what to do about it. Thanks for listening.

#17: Words We're Getting Wrong

Communications expert Michael Ashford discusses the broken tools of traditional communication, the importance of curiosity, and how to improve conflict resolution and leadership through better understanding and storytelling. Discover practical strategies to enhance your communication skills in personal and professional life, and learn how these principles can aid in critical situations like missing persons cases. Key Topics * Holistic view of communication * The ask then see conflict approach * The role of curiosity in communication * Overcoming bias and humanizing stories * Effective communication in missing persons cases If you want to join Michael's The Follow-Up newsletter, or learns ways and methods to improve as a speaker and communicator, so that you can grow in your career and relationships... CLICK HERE [ https://michaelashford.com/newsletter] to visit his website.