app02 Sun, 21 Jun 2026 00:10:43 +0000 Fireside (https://fireside.fm) GBA Podcast - Episodes Tagged with “Pandemic” https://www.gbapodcast.com/tags/pandemic Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700 Welcome to the GBA Podcast, where we present information and expertise from geoprofessionals around the globe to provide you with wisdom and insight to help in your pursuit of knowledge. &nbsp; GBA was founded over 50 years ago to serve geotechnical, environmental, and other geoprofessionals by giving them proven&nbsp;tools to achieve business success by confronting risk and optimizing performance. en-us episodic Presenting information and expertise from geoprofessionals around the globe to provide you with wisdom and insight to help in your pursuit of knowledge. Geoprofessional Business Association Welcome to the GBA Podcast, where we present information and expertise from geoprofessionals around the globe to provide you with wisdom and insight to help in your pursuit of knowledge. &nbsp; GBA was founded over 50 years ago to serve geotechnical, environmental, and other geoprofessionals by giving them proven&nbsp;tools to achieve business success by confronting risk and optimizing performance. no GBA, Geoprofessional, GBA Podcast, geotechnical, environmental, geotechnical engineer, comet, case histories, civil engineering Geoprofessional Business Association rymann@gmail.com #03 - COVID Concerns - Communication ‘Best Practices’ During and Post Pandemic https://www.gbapodcast.com/cc03 1ec94f09-08af-4c05-a16e-4c0597256d3d Fri, 17 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700 Geoprofessional Business Association full Geoprofessional Business Association Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. 1:10:10 no <h3><strong>Covid Concerns Episode 3 – GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for April 17, 2020 – Communication ‘Best Practices’ During and Post Pandemic</strong></h3> <p>Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. GBA hopes to address its members questions and concerns by sharing experiences and challenges in the hopes to learn and help each other during this trying time.</p> <p><strong>Our Panel:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Joel Carson (host and GBA Executive Director – <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson" rel="nofollow noopener">Link to Profile</a>)</li> <li>John Doehring, Author, Speaker, Consultant &amp; Founder of <a href="http://www.jdoehring.net/" rel="nofollow noopener">J. Doehring &amp; Company</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/johndoehring/" rel="nofollow noopener">LinkedIn Profile</a></li> <li>Bob Kelleher, Author, Speaker, &amp; Founder of <a href="http://www.employeeengagement.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">The Employee Engagement Group</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/bobkelleher/" rel="nofollow noopener">LinkedIn Profile</a></li> <li>Gerry Salontai, CEO at <a href="http://www.salontai.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Salontai Consulting Group</a> - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrysalontai/" rel="nofollow noopener">LinkedIn Profile</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Topics for discussion include:</strong></p> <ul> <li>What are communication best practices. [min 3:45]</li> <li>Are strategic plans still applicable or should member firms go back to the drawing board? [min 11:16]</li> <li>What should leaders be doing differently now, both to cope with the current situation and to plan to thrive past the pandemic? [min 22:15]</li> <li>What will employee engagement be post covid-19? [min 38:23]</li> <li>What do you believe will be the most significant work place changes past covid-19? [min 46:04]</li> <li>Opportunities/services member firms can be providing to clients? [min 57:12]</li> <li>The big silver lining in all of this is what? [min 1:01:35]</li> </ul> <p><strong>Calls-to-action:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Visit the GBA Website at <a href="https://www.geoprofessional.org" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.geoprofessional.org</a> for more information about Covid-19 resources and/or to become a member</li> <li> Visit <a href="https://www.gbapodcast.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gbapodcast.com</a> for future Podcast Episodes</li> <li> Contact us at <strong><a href="mailto:info@geoprofessional.org" rel="nofollow noopener">info@geoprofessional.org</a></strong> with any podcast-related questions or comments</li> </ul> <p><strong>This episode was produced by the following GBA Members:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ryan White, PE, GE – Principle/Geotechnical Engineering Group Manger/<a href="https://www.pbsusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">PBS Engineering and Environmental</a></li> <li>Tiffany Vorhies, NACE CIP-2 – Chief Consultant/<a href="https://sme-usa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">SME</a></li> <li>Donald K. Blackburn, MBA – Business Manager/<a href="https://blackburnconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Blackburn Consulting</a></li> <li>Shawn Leyva, PE – Associate Senior Engineer/<a href="https://crawford-inc.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Crawford &amp; Associates</a> </li> </ul> COVID, COVID-19, Pandemic, communication, GBA, Geoprofessional, GBA Podcast, geotechnical, environmental, geotechnical engineer, comet, case histories, civil engineering Covid Concerns Episode 3 – GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for April 17, 2020 – Communication ‘Best Practices’ During and Post Pandemic

Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. GBA hopes to address its members questions and concerns by sharing experiences and challenges in the hopes to learn and help each other during this trying time.

Our Panel:

Topics for discussion include:

  • What are communication best practices. [min 3:45]
  • Are strategic plans still applicable or should member firms go back to the drawing board? [min 11:16]
  • What should leaders be doing differently now, both to cope with the current situation and to plan to thrive past the pandemic? [min 22:15]
  • What will employee engagement be post covid-19? [min 38:23]
  • What do you believe will be the most significant work place changes past covid-19? [min 46:04]
  • Opportunities/services member firms can be providing to clients? [min 57:12]
  • The big silver lining in all of this is what? [min 1:01:35]

Calls-to-action:

This episode was produced by the following GBA Members:

]]> Covid Concerns Episode 3 – GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for April 17, 2020 – Communication ‘Best Practices’ During and Post Pandemic

Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. GBA hopes to address its members questions and concerns by sharing experiences and challenges in the hopes to learn and help each other during this trying time.

Our Panel:

Topics for discussion include:

  • What are communication best practices. [min 3:45]
  • Are strategic plans still applicable or should member firms go back to the drawing board? [min 11:16]
  • What should leaders be doing differently now, both to cope with the current situation and to plan to thrive past the pandemic? [min 22:15]
  • What will employee engagement be post covid-19? [min 38:23]
  • What do you believe will be the most significant work place changes past covid-19? [min 46:04]
  • Opportunities/services member firms can be providing to clients? [min 57:12]
  • The big silver lining in all of this is what? [min 1:01:35]

Calls-to-action:

This episode was produced by the following GBA Members:

]]> #02 - COVID Concerns - Health and Safety Best Practices https://www.gbapodcast.com/cc02 b0709e5f-e4bc-41e0-9f13-592ee299001e Fri, 10 Apr 2020 09:00:00 -0700 Geoprofessional Business Association full Geoprofessional Business Association Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. 1:02:42 no <h3><strong>Covid Concerns Episode 2 – GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for April 10, 2020 – Health and Safety Best Practices</strong></h3> <p>Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. GBA hopes to address its members questions and concerns by sharing experiences and challenges in the hopes to learn and help each other during this trying time.</p> <p><strong>Our Panel:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Joel Carson (host and GBA Executive Director – <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson" rel="nofollow noopener">Link to Profile</a>)</li> <li>Richard “Rick” Ecord, Senior Vice President of Health, Safety and Learning (GZA) - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-ecord-9a6052b/" rel="nofollow noopener">LinkedIn Profile</a></li> <li>Paula Loht, Corporate Director of Safety (Gannett Fleming) - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/paula-loht-cih-csp-a0bb5821/" rel="nofollow noopener">LinkedIn Profile</a></li> <li>James “Jim” Wright, Director of Safety and Health (Terracon) - <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jim-wright-a73b902b/" rel="nofollow noopener">LinkedIn Profile</a></li> </ul> <p><strong>Topics for discussion include</strong></p> <ul> <li>What are member firms “Plans in place to respond to crisis and risk management for unplanned events”. [min 3:45]</li> <li>What have been some of the biggest challenges caused by this pandemic. [min 9:30]</li> <li>Are firms requiring face masks in the office? [min 18:52]</li> <li>What communication methods are being used to reach employees? [min 21:35]</li> <li>What changes to soil laboratories are being made during this time? [min 30:35]</li> <li>What are the biggest challenges your clients are having right now? [min 35:06]</li> <li>What opportunities have firms identified to provide clients new services (or services already being provided) in response to this pandemic? [min 41:10] </li> <li>Communication with subcontractors and what requirements are being put on them (i.e. face masks, gloves, etc.)? [min 46:35]</li> <li>What companies are doing to help in their local communities. [min 51:48]</li> <li>Recommendations for employees who work with health care workers. [min 55:10]</li> <li>Social distancing with drill crews (driller and helper). [min 56:45]</li> </ul> <p><strong>Calls-to-action:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Visit the GBA Website at <a href="https://www.geoprofessional.org" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.geoprofessional.org</a> for more information about Covid-19 resources and/or to become a member</li> <li> Visit <a href="https://www.gbapodcast.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gbapodcast.com</a> for future Podcast Episodes</li> <li> Contact us at <strong><a href="mailto:info@geoprofessional.org" rel="nofollow noopener">info@geoprofessional.org</a></strong> with any podcast-related questions or comments</li> </ul> <p><strong>This episode was produced by the following GBA Members:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ryan White, PE, GE – Principle/Geotechnical Engineering Group Manger/<a href="https://www.pbsusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">PBS Engineering and Environmental</a></li> <li>Tiffany Vorhies, NACE CIP-2 – Chief Consultant/<a href="https://sme-usa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">SME</a></li> <li>Donald K. Blackburn, MBA – Business Manager/<a href="https://blackburnconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Blackburn Consulting</a></li> <li>Shawn Leyva, PE – Associate Senior Engineer/<a href="https://crawford-inc.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Crawford &amp; Associates</a> </li> </ul> COVID, COVID-19, Pandemic, health and safety, GBA, Geoprofessional, GBA Podcast, geotechnical, environmental, geotechnical engineer, comet, case histories, civil engineering Covid Concerns Episode 2 – GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for April 10, 2020 – Health and Safety Best Practices

Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. GBA hopes to address its members questions and concerns by sharing experiences and challenges in the hopes to learn and help each other during this trying time.

Our Panel:

  • Joel Carson (host and GBA Executive Director – Link to Profile)
  • Richard “Rick” Ecord, Senior Vice President of Health, Safety and Learning (GZA) - LinkedIn Profile
  • Paula Loht, Corporate Director of Safety (Gannett Fleming) - LinkedIn Profile
  • James “Jim” Wright, Director of Safety and Health (Terracon) - LinkedIn Profile

Topics for discussion include

  • What are member firms “Plans in place to respond to crisis and risk management for unplanned events”. [min 3:45]
  • What have been some of the biggest challenges caused by this pandemic. [min 9:30]
  • Are firms requiring face masks in the office? [min 18:52]
  • What communication methods are being used to reach employees? [min 21:35]
  • What changes to soil laboratories are being made during this time? [min 30:35]
  • What are the biggest challenges your clients are having right now? [min 35:06]
  • What opportunities have firms identified to provide clients new services (or services already being provided) in response to this pandemic? [min 41:10]
  • Communication with subcontractors and what requirements are being put on them (i.e. face masks, gloves, etc.)? [min 46:35]
  • What companies are doing to help in their local communities. [min 51:48]
  • Recommendations for employees who work with health care workers. [min 55:10]
  • Social distancing with drill crews (driller and helper). [min 56:45]

Calls-to-action:

This episode was produced by the following GBA Members:

]]> Covid Concerns Episode 2 – GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for April 10, 2020 – Health and Safety Best Practices

Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. GBA hopes to address its members questions and concerns by sharing experiences and challenges in the hopes to learn and help each other during this trying time.

Our Panel:

  • Joel Carson (host and GBA Executive Director – Link to Profile)
  • Richard “Rick” Ecord, Senior Vice President of Health, Safety and Learning (GZA) - LinkedIn Profile
  • Paula Loht, Corporate Director of Safety (Gannett Fleming) - LinkedIn Profile
  • James “Jim” Wright, Director of Safety and Health (Terracon) - LinkedIn Profile

Topics for discussion include

  • What are member firms “Plans in place to respond to crisis and risk management for unplanned events”. [min 3:45]
  • What have been some of the biggest challenges caused by this pandemic. [min 9:30]
  • Are firms requiring face masks in the office? [min 18:52]
  • What communication methods are being used to reach employees? [min 21:35]
  • What changes to soil laboratories are being made during this time? [min 30:35]
  • What are the biggest challenges your clients are having right now? [min 35:06]
  • What opportunities have firms identified to provide clients new services (or services already being provided) in response to this pandemic? [min 41:10]
  • Communication with subcontractors and what requirements are being put on them (i.e. face masks, gloves, etc.)? [min 46:35]
  • What companies are doing to help in their local communities. [min 51:48]
  • Recommendations for employees who work with health care workers. [min 55:10]
  • Social distancing with drill crews (driller and helper). [min 56:45]

Calls-to-action:

This episode was produced by the following GBA Members:

]]> #01 - COVID Concerns - Operational Leadership https://www.gbapodcast.com/cc01 8434526f-7249-49c0-9a52-9e80f602cb5a Fri, 03 Apr 2020 05:30:00 -0700 Geoprofessional Business Association full Geoprofessional Business Association Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. 52:03 no <h3><strong>Covid Concerns Episode 1 – GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for April 3, 2020 – Operational Leadership</strong></h3> <p>Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. GBA hopes to address its members questions and concerns by sharing experiences and challenges in the hopes to learn and help each other during this trying time.</p> <p><strong>Our Panel:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Joel Carson (host and GBA Executive Director – <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelcarson" rel="nofollow noopener">Link to Profile</a>)</li> <li>Mark Kramer (CEO of SME – <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/markkramerpe" rel="nofollow noopener">Link to Profile</a>)</li> <li>Martin Laroche (VP of Operations at SNC Lavalin Inc. – <a href="https://ca.linkedin.com/in/martin-laroche-9a92904b" rel="nofollow noopener">Link to Profile</a>)</li> <li>Guy Marcozzi (President of Duffield Associates, Inc –<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-marcozzi-b12744a" rel="nofollow noopener"> Link to Profile</a>)<br></li> </ul> <p><strong>Topics discussed in this episode:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Future Outlook: backlog, revenue, and profit. [min 3:40] </li> <li>What tools are being used to analyze and track business volume and billability during this time? [min 10:49]</li> <li>What business opportunities are there during this Covid-19 crisis? [min 20:25]</li> <li>How the CARES Act Provision, mostly the SBA payroll protection, can provide aid to GBA member firms. [min 27:25]</li> <li>Families First Leave Act discussion [min 32:35]</li> <li>Cutting cost: What are you doing to decide between reduced hours vs. pay cuts? [min 38:20]</li> <li>Can employee refuse a pay/salary cut? [min 40:58]</li> <li>PTO donation and extended leave. [min 46:04]</li> <li>Have any of you had employees contract Covid-19 and what are you doing about it? [min 48:46]</li> </ul> <p><strong>Calls-to-action:</strong></p> <ul> <li> Visit the GBA Website at <a href="https://www.geoprofessional.org" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.geoprofessional.org</a> for more information about Covid-19 resources and/or to become a member</li> <li> Visit <a href="https://www.gbapodcast.com" rel="nofollow noopener">https://www.gbapodcast.com</a> for future Podcast Episodes</li> <li> Contact us at <strong><a href="mailto:info@geoprofessional.org" rel="nofollow noopener">info@geoprofessional.org</a></strong> with any podcast-related questions or comments</li> </ul> <p><strong>This episode was produced by the following GBA Members:</strong></p> <ul> <li>Ryan White, PE, GE – Principle/Geotechnical Engineering Group Manger/<a href="https://www.pbsusa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">PBS Engineering and Environmental</a></li> <li>Tiffany Vorhies, NACE CIP-2 – Chief Consultant/<a href="https://sme-usa.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">SME</a></li> <li>Donald K. Blackburn, MBA – Business Manager/<a href="https://blackburnconsulting.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Blackburn Consulting</a></li> <li>Shawn Leyva, PE – Associate Senior Engineer/<a href="https://crawford-inc.com/" rel="nofollow noopener">Crawford &amp; Associates</a></li> </ul> COVID, COVID-19, Pandemic, leadership, GBA, Geoprofessional, GBA Podcast, geotechnical, environmental, geotechnical engineer, comet, case histories, civil engineering Covid Concerns Episode 1 – GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for April 3, 2020 – Operational Leadership

Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. GBA hopes to address its members questions and concerns by sharing experiences and challenges in the hopes to learn and help each other during this trying time.

Our Panel:

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Future Outlook: backlog, revenue, and profit. [min 3:40]
  • What tools are being used to analyze and track business volume and billability during this time? [min 10:49]
  • What business opportunities are there during this Covid-19 crisis? [min 20:25]
  • How the CARES Act Provision, mostly the SBA payroll protection, can provide aid to GBA member firms. [min 27:25]
  • Families First Leave Act discussion [min 32:35]
  • Cutting cost: What are you doing to decide between reduced hours vs. pay cuts? [min 38:20]
  • Can employee refuse a pay/salary cut? [min 40:58]
  • PTO donation and extended leave. [min 46:04]
  • Have any of you had employees contract Covid-19 and what are you doing about it? [min 48:46]

Calls-to-action:

This episode was produced by the following GBA Members:

]]> Covid Concerns Episode 1 – GBA Pop-Up Town Hall Meeting for April 3, 2020 – Operational Leadership

Senior leaders of GBA Member firms have been invited to attend Pop-Up Town Hall meetings each of the past three weeks in response to the dynamic events related to the COVID-19 pandemic to discuss issues that impact geoprofessional firms. Panels of experts have discussed operational issues, health and safety, and leadership through these unprecedented times. GBA hopes to address its members questions and concerns by sharing experiences and challenges in the hopes to learn and help each other during this trying time.

Our Panel:

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Future Outlook: backlog, revenue, and profit. [min 3:40]
  • What tools are being used to analyze and track business volume and billability during this time? [min 10:49]
  • What business opportunities are there during this Covid-19 crisis? [min 20:25]
  • How the CARES Act Provision, mostly the SBA payroll protection, can provide aid to GBA member firms. [min 27:25]
  • Families First Leave Act discussion [min 32:35]
  • Cutting cost: What are you doing to decide between reduced hours vs. pay cuts? [min 38:20]
  • Can employee refuse a pay/salary cut? [min 40:58]
  • PTO donation and extended leave. [min 46:04]
  • Have any of you had employees contract Covid-19 and what are you doing about it? [min 48:46]

Calls-to-action:

This episode was produced by the following GBA Members:

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