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Brody and Kevin are back to talk hot and cold weather, holiday traditions, and the magic of Mariah Carey season! They are then joined by Dr. Michelle Pickett, Director of the Academic Advising Center at Northern Illinois University, for a warm and insightful conversation about student success, leadership, and the power of genuine human connection in advising.

Michelle shares her journey from advisor to university leader, the secrets behind building trust and belonging on a team, and why advising should never be transactional. Plus, the Christmas movie debate (yes, Die Hard counts) and who really hates Elf.

❄️ Expect laughs, heart, and higher ed wisdom served with a side of holiday spirit and why “advising is relationships” might just be the most powerful mantra in higher ed.

*The Pickup Meeting is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!

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Grab your coffee (or whatever keeps you running through back-to-back meetings) and join Brody and Kevin for another hilarious and heartfelt episode of The Pickup Meeting! This week, they’re talking with Jon Mark Hall, Vice President and Director of Athletics at University of Southern Indiana.

From surviving the chaos of college athletics in the NIL era to leading with empathy and old-school values, Jon Mark shares stories of mentorship, music, and making a difference on and off the field. Oh—and there’s plenty of banter about golf, Taylor Swift, and Thanksgiving food wars (spoiler: Kevin hates turkey).

It’s leadership lessons, laughs, and a little lemon meringue pie all in one episode!

*The Pickup Meeting is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!

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In this milestone 10th episode of The Pickup Meeting, Kevin and Brody celebrate double digits with an unforgettable guest, Dr. Chrissy Davis Jones, Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment Management at HACC, Central Pennsylvania’s Community College.

From transforming student retention with a “data as a flashlight” philosophy to leading with heart (and humor), Chrissy shares her journey from aspiring pediatrician to higher ed powerhouse. Oh, and did we mention she once competed in an international pancake race? 🥞

Tune in for lively banter, leadership insights, and the perfect mix of inspiration and laughter as we talk enrollment cliffs, advising wins, and why Brussels sprouts might just deserve a second chance.

*The Pickup Meeting is a spinoff of the Adventures in Advising podcast!

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