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EPISODE · Feb 11, 2026 · 40 MIN

Ep. 015 | Learning in Harmony w/ Steven Patterson

from The Spark Konnect · host Kassy LaBorie

In this conversation, Kassy LaBorie and Steven Patterson explore the intersection of vocal performance and learning and development. They discuss the importance of storytelling, authenticity, and emotional connection in both singing and training. Steven shares his journey as a vocal performer and how it informs his work, emphasizing the need for trust, preparedness, and the power of silence and breathing. Mentioned In This Episode:The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniTalk on Water, Attaining the Mindset for Powerhouse Presentations, Stephanie ScottiChase Cashman helping his young son stand on his own:   https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1nP2FlRnYMoSteven’s Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sp184/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/do.more.have.less/ 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 Steven Patterson03:49 Connecting Singing and Learning09:41 The Art of Evoking Emotion12:00 Authenticity in Storytelling14:32 Can Anyone Sing?18:25 The Foundation of Learning and Performance24:26 Understanding Different Learning Styles29:29 Mindset and Preparedness for Performance35:09 The Power of Silence in Communication37:49 Creating Remarkable Learning ExperiencesTakeaways:Trust yourself, you've done the work.Every great piece of music has conflict.Fail to plan, plan to fail.Allow for silence, it helps the audience process.You can't rock and roll until you know the notes.Learning is about making connections.Not everyone is a soloist, and that's okay.learning and development, vocal performance, storytelling, public speaking, authenticity, trust, engagement, collaboration, training, emotional connection

In this conversation, Kassy LaBorie and Steven Patterson explore the intersection of vocal performance and learning and development. They discuss the importance of storytelling, authenticity, and emotional connection in both singing and training. Steven shares his journey as a vocal performer and how it informs his work, emphasizing the need for trust, preparedness, and the power of silence and breathing. Mentioned In This Episode:The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick LencioniTalk on Water, Attaining the Mindset for Powerhouse Presentations, Stephanie ScottiChase Cashman helping his young son stand on his own:   https://www.youtube.com/shorts/1nP2FlRnYMoSteven’s Links:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sp184/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/do.more.have.less/ 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 Steven Patterson03:49 Connecting Singing and Learning09:41 The Art of Evoking Emotion12:00 Authenticity in Storytelling14:32 Can Anyone Sing?18:25 The Foundation of Learning and Performance24:26 Understanding Different Learning Styles29:29 Mindset and Preparedness for Performance35:09 The Power of Silence in Communication37:49 Creating Remarkable Learning ExperiencesTakeaways:Trust yourself, you've done the work.Every great piece of music has conflict.Fail to plan, plan to fail.Allow for silence, it helps the audience process.You can't rock and roll until you know the notes.Learning is about making connections.Not everyone is a soloist, and that's okay.learning and development, vocal performance, storytelling, public speaking, authenticity, trust, engagement, collaboration, training, emotional connection

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