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If you lead a school, district, or organization and you have ever struggled to measure what actually matters, this show is for you. You Can Measure Anything!® is hosted by Dr. Nicole Alioto, education researcher, strategic planning consultant, and author of You Can Measure Anything! An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define. Each episode gives K-12 leaders, district administrators, and education researchers a practical framework for turning intangible goals into measurable outcomes that drive real school improvement. From data-driven decision making to institutional effectiveness, organizational culture, and evidence-based leadership, this show covers the measurement challenges that education leaders face every week and gives you tools you can use immediately. New episodes drop biweekly. Follow the show on Spotify so you never miss one. For resources, the book, and bulk ordering for your team, visit youcanmeasureanything.com.

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June 5, 20265 min

You Can Measure Anything!® The Podcast Season 3 - The Diamond Definition™ Process for Measuring Anything Explained

Most education leaders know what a thriving school feels like. Very few know how to measure it. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Alioto introduces the Diamond Definition™ process for measuring anything: her proprietary framework for turning your school's most intangible goals into clear, measurable outcomes. This is a focused 5-minute episode built for busy K-12 leaders, district administrators, and education researchers who want a practical starting point for measuring what matters most in their school or organization. You will learn: • Why your current measurement approach is likely missing your most important school data • How the Diamond Definition™ process works, step by step • How to apply this framework immediately to your own measurement challenges This episode is drawn directly from Nicole's book You Can Measure Anything! An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define, the go-to resource for school improvement through smarter data. Watch the video version on YouTube: youcanmeasureanything.com Follow You Can Measure Anything on Spotify and never miss a new episode. If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it! Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!  

May 22, 20266 min

Special Episode: What is a Frankensurvey? (An Excerpt From You Can Measure Anything!)

If you know the process to measure something you can measure anything, and in You Can Measure Anything! An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define, Dr. Nicole Alioto shares her Diamond Definition™ process for measuring anything so you can get the best data for the best insights. In this episode, you will hear what the four Cs of the Diamond Definition™ process are and what a Frankensurvey is all about in a snippet from the audiobook! When you work through the Diamond Definition™ process to make intangible concepts tangible so you can define them and measure them reliably, you will gain accurate insights about those concepts, make better decisions, and achieve greater results! To get a copy of the book, ebook, or audiobook, visit Amazon here. For resources, additional book information, bulk ordering, or keynotes, visit the You Can Measure Anything! website here. If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it! Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!  

May 8, 202641 min

Is It Possible to Measure Energy? Get to the Core of the Subject with Charlyn Huss of CoreSpring

Do you feel like your energy is low? Body stiff and sore? What if the way you are standing right now is the reason why, and you could change it in minutes? In this episode, Dr. Nicole Alioto is joined by Charlyn Huss, creator of the patented CoreSpring® Method, a direct spring resistance system built to recalibrate posture, reduce pain, and restore intelligent movement from the inside out. With over 30 years in movement education, Charlyn brings both the science and the lived experience of refusing to accept chronic pain as inevitable. This episode is for anyone who wants a measurable, practical approach to feeling better physically and showing up with more energy every day. You will learn: • Why alignment and energy are more connected than most people realize • How posture and pain are quietly impacting your overall wellness • One thing you can do today to start feeling better, mind, body, and spirit Learn more about Charlyn at corespring.com or follow @thecorespring on Instagram. Use promo code NICOLE20 for 20% off your CoreSpring® purchase. Follow You Can Measure Anything on Spotify and never miss a new episode. If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it! Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!  

April 24, 202631 min

Can You Measure Identity? What Happens When There is Identity Friction and What You Can Do About It with Ivo Knoll

Do you feel exhausted, stressed, or frustrated, but cannot quite put your finger on why? The answer might be identity friction. In this episode, Dr. Nicole Alioto interviews Ivo Knoll, Identity Architect and founder of Knoll Coaching, who works with high achievers whose lives already work on paper but no longer fit. Ivo introduces his Identity Friction Syndrome framework and walks through how to recognize when friction is building before it burns you out completely. This episode is for high achievers, leaders, and professionals who are performing at a high level but running on empty and are ready to understand why. You will learn: • What identity friction is and how it silently shapes the way you navigate your career and your life • How to identify the early signs that friction is starting before it becomes burnout • What questions to ask yourself to close the gaps that are draining your energy • How to measure your own identity friction with Ivo's assessment To learn more about identity friction, contact Ivo at ivo@knoll-coaching.com or connect with him on LinkedIn. For more information and resources, visit youcanmeasureanything.com Follow You Can Measure Anything on Spotify and never miss a new episode. If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it! Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!  

April 10, 20263 min

You Can Measure Anything® Podcast | Book Launch and Workshop Announcement!

You Can Measure Anything! An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define will be out in late May 2026! One of the book launch events planned is an in person workshop this June based off of the recent podcast episode about fulfillment (S3E5), and it is called REDISCOVERING JOY AT WORK HOW TO MEASURE AND RECLAIM YOUR ZONE OF GENIUS. Attendees will receive a copy of my new book too. If you are in western NY on June 16, check out the flyer here. Space is limited! As part of the book launch, if you purchase a set of 25 or more books by June 26, you will receive a FREE 2-hour workshop for your team! To learn more about the book set and free workshop offer, email me at nicole@nicolealioto.com If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it! Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!  

March 27, 202617 min

The Fulfillment Continuum: Measuring Your Placement Between Burnout and Well-Being | S3E5

Have you ever felt like you have a very rewarding career but maybe something was missing? Not necessarily burnout, just a lack of fulfillment? How can we assess and organize these feelings into observables so we can increase our fulfillment and reduce the number of hours, days, or years feeling like something is incomplete or out of balance? Join Dr. Nicole Alioto for this solo episode to talk about the construct of fulfillment and how we can measure it - and even improve it! Resources referenced in this episode: Season 3 Episode 3 How to Measure Educator Well-Being Season 3 Episode 2 Provider Burnout in Early Education Gay Hendricks - The Big Leap (2009) Dan Martell - Buy Back Your Time (2023) Gary Keller and Jay Papasan - The One Thing (2013) If you'd like a copy of Dr. Nicole Alioto's upcoming book, You Can Measure Anything: An Educator's Guide to Measuring What is Hard to Define, email your contact information with the word "Genius" in the subject line to hello@allabreveconsulting.com for a free copy (you'll just pay the shipping costs). To book Dr. Nicole Alioto to speak at your next event, reach out to her on LinkedIn or call/text her directly at 585-500-8847. Please provide details of your event in your message. If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it! Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!  

March 13, 202624 min

School Safety Metrics: How to Measure What Works | S3E4

Providing a safe and secure environment for learning in schools is important. So how so we know what to look for, what to prioritize, and what is making a difference? Join Dr. Alioto this week as she interviews Don Hough of COSECURE to distinguish safety vs. security initiatives, how to measure the impact of those efforts in schools, and what school leaders can do to engages students, staff, and the community in this important work. About Don Hough Don Hough is the Vice President of Public Sector at COSECURE and a nationally recognized leader in K-12 school safety. He previously served at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security as the Deputy Associate Director for School Safety and Director of the Federal School Safety Clearinghouse (SchoolSafety.gov). Don works with school districts, state agencies, and national partners to help build comprehensive, systems-based approaches to safety that integrate people, policy, training, and technology. About COSECURE COSECURE is a national school safety and security consulting firm that partners with K-12 schools, districts, and organizations to strengthen risk, preparedness, and resilience. COSECURE supports clients through holistic safety assessments, emergency planning, technology integration, training, and implementation support — helping schools build coordinated safety systems that promote a sense of community and are designed to delay, detect, and deter harm. If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it! Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!  

February 27, 202639 min

How to Measure Educator Well-Being in K-12: Beyond Burnout | S3E3

Schools across the country are spending time and resources on improving student well-being, but what about the educators? If educators are experiencing well-being, the students will see more success. But, how can we define educator well-being so we can measure it and pinpoint educator needs effectively? In this episode, Dr. Nicole Alioto interviews Dr. Hallie Fox, Co-Founder and Head of Research at Educators Thriving to find out what well-being means for K12 staff and how their team has developed a way to measure well-being (and its multiple domains) so school districts can see the impact on culture and success they are looking for! For more information about measuring educator well-being, visit https://www.educatorsthriving.org/ or email Dr. Hallie Fox at hallie@educatorsthriving.org If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it! Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!  

October 10, 202521 min

Provider Burnout in Early Childhood Education: How to Measure Stress & Improve Well-Being | S3E2

We all have felt some burnout at some point, haven't we? But what happens when it impacts our work? What if our work is with the most vulnerable populations - like infants and toddlers? Today we talk with Dr. Erin Kinavey Wennerstrom, Executive Director of the Oregon Infant Mental Health Association, about burnout, well-being, and other topics that are hard to measure but so critical if we want to support those who support our children. Join us for this important discussion!About Dr. WennerstromErin Kinavey Wennerstrom, Ph.D., NCC, LPC, IMH-E® has over 25 years of experience in early childhood development, specializing in early intervention, mental health, and special education. She has served in various roles, including Head Start coordinator, early intervention home visitor, program administrator, lecturer, and mental health clinician. Dr. Erin Kinavey Wennerstrom holds graduate training and certification in early intervention/early childhood special education (EI/ECSE)and is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Oregon.Erin is the Executive Director of the Oregon Infant Mental Health Association (ORIMHA), where she advocates for policies and practices that support the emotional well-being of young children and families across Oregon. ORIMHA is the central entity in Oregon, supporting DELC to implement statewide access to Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation.For more information about Dr. Erin's research, visit https://www.raviantllc.com/. If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it! Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!  

September 18, 202528 min

Measuring Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities in the Age of AI | S3E1

You Can Measure Anything is back for Season 3 and we kick off with a discussion with Alana Winnick, Founder of Students for Innovation, about what innovation means, what it looks like, and how we might measure it in our schools, especially as it becomes a requirement for graduation in New York State. About Alana Winnick:Alana Winnick is a visionary leader and the creative force behind The Generative Age, a book and podcast that explores how generative AI is transforming education. As Educational Technology Director and Data Protection Officer for Pocantico Hills CSD and Director for NYSCATE, her innovative work has earned prestigious accolades, including CoSN CTO of the Year, NYS Digital Leader of the Year, ISTE/ASCD 20-to-Watch, and District Administration’s Top 100. She also founded Students for Innovation (learn more here), empowering students to drive change in their schools.Grab a copy of her book here! https://a.co/d/h5aYbVn If you can define it, you can measure it. If you can measure it, you can achieve it! Subscribe to You Can Measure Anything® - The Podcast so you don't miss an episode!  