EPISODE · Nov 19, 2025 · 45 MIN
Ep. 005 | Where Magic Meets Training w/ Mike Bondi
from The Spark Konnect · host Kassy LaBorie
In this episode, host Kassy LaBorie interviews Mike Bondi, a magician and corporate trainer. Mike shares his journey from a shy child to a confident performer, emphasizing the importance of empathy, engagement, and storytelling in effective training. He demonstrates how magic tricks can enhance learning experiences, making complex topics more relatable and memorable.Mentioned In This Episode: Magician “Tape Face”: https://youtu.be/ikhQVNyZIRw Mike’s Links:LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/bondi Kassy’s Links:Website: https://kassylaborie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassylaborie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassylaborie/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Mike Bondi05:25 The Journey from Magic to Mortgage Training08:35 Artist vs. Trainer 12:32 Learning the Art of Magic15:19 Discovering Personal Style in Performance17:47 Training in the Mortgage Industry19:57 Integrating Magic into Training23:23 Engaging Learners with Magic Tricks26:53 An ROI Magic Trick30:20 The Art of Engagement through Magic35:01 Learning Magic for Professional Development37:37 The Power of Showing vs. Telling40:31 A Magical Takeaway for the AudienceTakeaways:Magic can enhance engagement in training sessions.Empathy is crucial in understanding learners' needs.Using magic tricks can make complex topics more clear.Storytelling is a powerful tool in both magic and training.Creating a unique experience can lead to better retention of information.Practice and preparation are key to successful performances.Understanding your audience is essential for effective training.Magic can be a bridge to connect with learners.magic, training, engagement, learning, performance, empathy, storytelling, ROI, sleight of hand, corporate training
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In this episode, host Kassy LaBorie interviews Mike Bondi, a magician and corporate trainer. Mike shares his journey from a shy child to a confident performer, emphasizing the importance of empathy, engagement, and storytelling in effective training. He demonstrates how magic tricks can enhance learning experiences, making complex topics more relatable and memorable.Mentioned In This Episode: Magician “Tape Face”: https://youtu.be/ikhQVNyZIRw Mike’s Links:LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/bondi Kassy’s Links:Website: https://kassylaborie.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kassylaborie/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kassylaborie/ Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Mike Bondi05:25 The Journey from Magic to Mortgage Training08:35 Artist vs. Trainer 12:32 Learning the Art of Magic15:19 Discovering Personal Style in Performance17:47 Training in the Mortgage Industry19:57 Integrating Magic into Training23:23 Engaging Learners with Magic Tricks26:53 An ROI Magic Trick30:20 The Art of Engagement through Magic35:01 Learning Magic for Professional Development37:37 The Power of Showing vs. Telling40:31 A Magical Takeaway for the AudienceTakeaways:Magic can enhance engagement in training sessions.Empathy is crucial in understanding learners' needs.Using magic tricks can make complex topics more clear.Storytelling is a powerful tool in both magic and training.Creating a unique experience can lead to better retention of information.Practice and preparation are key to successful performances.Understanding your audience is essential for effective training.Magic can be a bridge to connect with learners.magic, training, engagement, learning, performance, empathy, storytelling, ROI, sleight of hand, corporate training
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