Abel Pathways Podcast

S1 E13: Becoming a Professor of Design with Tenzing Nyentsey

Tenzing Nyentsey is a professor of design at Anant National University and has over 19 years of professional experience spanning design, education and social innovation. He focuses on project-based learning, enabling students to build deep understanding, transferable skills and meaningful community impact.  Recommendations:  * Reggio Method & Project Zero (www.theprojectzero.org [http://www.theprojectzero.org]) * BREW (https://www.facebook.com/p/BREW-100064062782230/ [https://www.facebook.com/p/BREW-100064062782230/])  * Anant National University (https://www.anu.edu.in/faculty/tenzing-nyentsey/ [https://www.anu.edu.in/faculty/tenzing-nyentsey/])

S1 E12: Becoming a Journalist with Tshering Eden

Tshering Eden is a dedicated journalist from Sikkim who is helping to shape local journalism in a rapidly changing media landscape and making pathways to enable her to report on a national level. We discuss historical influences, cultural heritage, and the importance of local journalism. Watching:  * The Accused (movie) Reporting Recommendations:  * 101reporters.com [http://101reporters.com]  * sikkimko.com [http://sikkimko.com]  * thefederal.com [http://thefederal.com]

S1 E11: Becoming Coach K with Kesang Bhutia

Coach K shares his journey from a young football player to a passionate coach and manager. He discusses the challenges of pursuing a career in coaching against family expectations, the joy of working with kids, and the complexities of managing a diverse team. The discussion emphasizes the need for belief in oneself and the collective effort to make the world a better place, highlighting the interconnectedness of all individuals in a global village. Watching:  * Kapil Sharma (YouTube) Reading:  * The Atlantic Other Recommendations:  * Katalytic Foundation Foundation * Progressive Learning Foundation * Khelum Foundation

S1 E10: Becoming a University Designer with Lisa Smulyan

Lisa Smulyan shares her incredible 40 year career in education as a teacher, professor, researcher, curriculum designer, and her new endeavors helping to build a teaching university in Sikkim, India. Reading:  * García-Peña, L. (2022) Community as Rebellion: A syllabus for surviving academia as a woman of color. Chicago, IL: Haymarket Books * Mother Mary Comes For Me by Arundhati Roy * The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy Other Recommendations:  * https://www.needindeed.org [https://www.needindeed.org]  * Taktse International School * Kangchenjunga Buddhist University

S1 E9: Becoming an Organization & Education Leader with Rohan Raj Pradhan

Today, we are exploring how taking a slightly different path from the usual academic route led to some unexpected lessons with Rohan Pradhan, whose approach to professional growth has been shaped by a mix of experience, curiosity, and learning along the way. We’ll trace the path that led to these insights and reflect on what they might mean going forward. I’m delighted to be joined by Rohan, an aspiring sports entrepreneur, as he shares his journey from being an Engineer to a football coach to earning his Master’s in Education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Reading: Power, for All: How It Really Works and Why It's Everyone's Business by Julie Battilana and Tiziana Casciaro