Showing results for "the bench" in Biographies & Memoirs

Judge Cordell, the first African American woman to sit on the Superior Court of Northern California, knows firsthand how prejudice has permeated our legal system. And yet, she believes in the system. From ending school segregation to legalizing same-sex marriage, its progress relies on legal professionals and jurors who strive to make the imperfect system as fair as possible. Her Honor is an entertaining and provocative look into the hearts and minds of judges.

A primer on how human connection forms the bedrock of our resilience, The Friendship Bench gives listeners the tools to facilitate transformative healing by reaching out to those who are struggling and isolated from the world around them.

AN INSTANT NATIONAL BESTSELLER The must-read memoir of one of the NHL's most controversial and successful coaches—winner of the 1994 Stanley Cup with the New York Rangers. In the fraternity of NHL coaches, some stand out for their winning records, some for their big personalities and some for...

Janet Kintner could have ended up just another victim of the system. After a traumatic childhood, and being sexually assaulted as a young woman, the odds were not in her favor—but instead of letting these experiences destroy her, she used them as fuel in pursuit of her dreams. By twenty-four, she was a newly minted lawyer determined to secure justice for everyone, regardless of their gender, race, religion, or income.

Life isn’t a spectator sport—and this podcast is your invitation to get off the bench and into the game.Welcome to Bench to Bold—a show for anyone who's ready to stop sitting on the sidelines and start living life like they mean it. Hosted by dynamic duo Alisa Hood, fashion and lifestyle entrepreneur, and Marnie Schneider, author, speaker, and football legacy, the podcast brings together inspiring guests, bold conversations, and a sprinkle of sports energy to help you own your moment—on your terms.Each episode features real, unfiltered stories from bold individuals across ...

Sharing candid conversations with personalities shaped by sport - uncovering the defining moments, mindset and character that drive their journeys. Grab a seat on the bench and join the conversation.

What if you curated the perfect life, only to have it crumble? What if in that rubble, you begin to question everything? When all you thought you were is stripped away, how do you find yourself once more? Well, if you’re Stephanie Wilson, you sell all your possessions and set sail around the world for 115 days seeking answers. But when big adventures end with bigger questions, truly finding yourself becomes the ultimate test of resilience.

Renowned pianist/composer/recording artist Robin Spielberg's brave and funny memoir Naked on the Bench: My Adventures in Pianoland offers listeners an inside look at many of the entertaining series of events and circumstances that followed Spielberg throughout her illustrious career. Whether it's performing at a private party for television news legend Peter Jennings, acting on the stages of Lincoln Center, or trekking through the Montana wilderness with a Steinway in tow, Spielberg tells of her adventures with humor, passion and great detail.

Hot Bench, created by Judge Judy Sheindlin, is the only three-judge panel in broadcast syndication. Judges Dan Mentzer, Rachel Juarez, and Yodit Tewolde bring decades of legal experience to real small claims cases from across the country. Beyond delivering legal rulings, they offer insight, guidance, and new perspectives to litigants and viewers alike. The show aims to both educate and entertain by resolving real-life legal disputes. New episodes of Hot Bench are available every weekday.

A space for real conversations and quiet reflections.Take a seat, this is The Life Bench. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Bench Podcast, we focus only on real people and real conversations. We dive deep into the things that really matter, and cut out all the other stuff Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An inspirational, motivational book that chronicles Michael MacDonald's transformation from a scholarship player at Rutgers' high-level Division I basketball program to a highly successful executive at Xerox and then chairman and CEO of Medifast.

Providing expert opinions and suggestions on a variety of legal questions and topics from a Judge's perspective with a host of guest speakers who specialize in various areas, such as Crimes against the Elderly, Criminal law, Understanding the Judiciary, etc.

A podcast dedicated to lighthearted humorous discussions regarding crimes of the powerful also known as white collar crime and a review of the latest movies.

Join Bret & Owen, the most neurodivergent gay couple you've ever met, as they struggle to stay on a different topic each week. We might not know what we're doing, but neither do you, so come take a seat with us at the Wet Bench and we can talk it out together. There's joy to be found, and we'd love you to be there when we find it.Celebrate Wet Bench Wednesdays with us! (We post on Wednesdays, basically)Season 2 is coming soon!!!See you soon,Bret and Owen ~ xoxo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Have you ever wanted to know more about the judge set to preside over your case? Welcome to “Beyond the Bench” where San Diego mediators Joann Rezzo and Jim Pokorny get up close and personal with judges from state court as well as federal court.

Having served 30 years on the bench in the Maryland court system, author Steven I. Platt is a name synonymous with integrity, equity, and dignity. By the same token, he is a man with a contagious sense of humor, curated with a sharp wit. Inescapably intertwined with some of history’s most pivotal events, the author has been aptly dubbed “the Forest Gump of politics.” Capturing his fascinating life, interspersed with well-known historical figures, this retired judge shares his adventures in Lessons Lived and Learned: My Life On and Off the Bench.

Journalist Molly McElwee invites extraordinary women athletes, coaches and leader in sport onto the show. They'll be sharing the stories that have defined their careers, including how they found ways to smash through barriers and succeed regardless.From difficult injuries, to living life online as an athlete, to finding their way in a male-dominated industry, these incredible women will be sharing what they've learned along the way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a documented account of an assistant surgeon's self-represented legal quest against Cigna for equitable reimbursement and its retaliatory counterstrike in federal court under a partial bench. Who might find the book engaging? The obvious audience would be attorneys and judges. And physicians, of course, who must face the unfair reimbursement practices of insurance megaliths. Legislators may consider it valuable. Also, anyone who will ever become a patient, which inevitably includes us all.

Gordie Gillespie’s coaching prowess stands alone: While coaching three sports - baseball, football, and basketball - his teams won 2,410 games, four national collegiate baseball titles, and five Illinois State High School football championships, he was inducted into 18 halls of fame, including the College Baseball Hall of Fame, won four NAIA national baseball coach of the year awards, named the NAIA Baseball Coach of the Century in 2000, and his 1,888 wins in collegiate baseball made him the highest winning collegiate baseball coach of all time.