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Ideas in Action

Ideas in Action is where thought meets impact. Here, you’ll find examples of my work in the world: speaking engagements, published writing, podcast appearances, and special projects. Each piece reflects my commitment to practical, thoughtful leadership and pushing conversations forward in meaningful ways.

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From Moment to Momentum

May 28, 2026

This interactive session explores how educators can create momentum during times of uncertainty by focusing on what they can influence, strengthening professional identity, and reinforcing professional standards.

Speaking

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Here's A Thought: Weekly Leadership Reflections

New episodes weekly

Short, thought-provoking messages designed to spark reflection and conversation. These pieces blend wit, wisdom, and practical ideas to inspire action and growth. They are a collection of insights you can return to.

Speaking

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Leadership as Action: Innovation, Influence, and Growth in TMB

December 12, 2025

Leadership is not a title. It is action. This piece explores how values-driven leadership in therapeutic massage and bodywork empowers innovation, influences policy, and fosters meaningful professional growth across all roles.

Writing

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Research as Common Ground

October 19, 2025

This presentation examines how engagement in research creates pathways for massage therapists to contribute to interprofessional collaboration, elevate professional identity, and shape the future of integrative healthcare.

Speaking

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Lightening the Load: How MT Educators Can Use GenAI

August 2025

This article describes how massage therapy educators can use generative AI to simplify admin tasks, like hiring, planning, and communication - freeing up time for leadership, mentorship, and student engagement.

Writing

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GenAI Demystified: A Practical Introduction for Today’s Leaders

August 15, 2025

GenAI is transforming education, offering powerful tools to enhance curriculum development, support student evaluation, and guide policy creation. This session focuses on how educators can use these tools thoughtfully. 

Speaking

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Integrating Generative AI in Education

April 7, 2025

This interactive workshop is designed to explore the impact and potential of GenAI in education. Participants will leave with a deeper understanding of GenAI tools and practical ways to assess their applicability in education.

Speaking

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Empowering Change: The Role of Leadership in MT's Future

February 2, 2025

In this presentation, Dr. Amanda Baskwill draws from her experiences as an educator, practitioner, and advocate to inspire massage therapists to become leaders and agents for change in their profession and beyond.

Speaking

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ChatMBP: Exploring Artificial Intelligence in TMB Education

April 4, 2024

This interactive session explores how GenAI is transforming massage and bodywork education, enhancing teaching, learning, and evaluation, while addressing opportunities like personalization and simulation, and challenges such as ethics.

Speaking

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Research Perch: IJTMB Writing Mentorship

November 16, 2023

Listen in to Research Perch, as MTF President, Adrienne Asta, speaks with Dr. Amanda Baskwill, Executive Editor of International Journal of Therapeutic Massage & Bodywork, about the journal’s writing mentorship program.

Speaking

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