Confessions of a Facilitation Artist
Episodes
BREAKING NEWS: I Was Mourning Something I Didn't Have a Name For
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is an unscripted, straight-from-the-heart update — no notes, no rehearsal, just me on a Saturday afternoon with something to s...
I'm Glad I Did — Not I Wish I Had
29 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This week’s episode is a wrap-up, so I’ll keep this short and sweet. If you’re looking for the deep insights and big frameworks from The One Thi...
What Gets in Your Way (And What to Promise Yourself Instead)
22 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Note: Thanks to Claude (with me in the loop), the AI blog version is back. All of it is derived from the podcast — which goes deeper if you’re so ...
Busy isn't the same as effective.
15 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Note: Hey all. Thanks to Claude (with me in the loop), the AI blog version is back again. All of it is derived from the podcast — which goes deeper ...
The Question You're Avoiding
08 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Note: Hey all. The blog version is back this week. All of it is derived from the podcast — which goes deeper if you're so inclined.This week we’re...
The Big Bad Lie about Work-Life Balance
01 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Right now, my priority is the podcast over polished Substack posts due to time constraints as a busy working mom—listen for the full, unedited conve...
Breaking News: Discipline & Willpower Are BS!
22 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Quick Note: This Week is Podcast-OnlyHey everyone. I’ve decided NOT to create a blog version in Substack because writing that is just not my one thi...
The Lie That Everything Matters Equally
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, everyone! If you are reading this in real time, Happy Valentine’s Day. Last week I kicked off a series on The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Ja...
Searching for My One Thing
08 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy February! I started Confessions of a Facilitation Artist and this Substack as a simple practice: show up for what I’m curious about. Over time...
The ONE Thing I’ll Never Forget From This Week
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! What a week! I’ve been facilitating my second design sprint of the year, putting the finishing touches on my Deep Work Days micro‑co...
I Was Almost Too Scared to Hit Publish
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Before you read…This post is the short, tidy version of this week’s Confessions of a Facilitation Artist episode. If you want the full emotional a...
Steal This 1 Daily Trick to Make Time & Joy Daily
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, I’m releasing this podcast episode and companion post early because I didn’t want you to miss a special announcement coming Sunday t...
Your Calendar Needs a Detox (Here’s How)
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This post is the practical snapshot of a much richer conversation from this week’s Confessions of a Facilitation Artist podcast. If you want the sto...
Want 5+ Extra Hours of Focus This Week?
04 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
At the close of each year, I engage in an energy audit. It is one of the simplest practices I have for reclaiming my time, my joy, and my focus as a a...
Confession: I’m Bringing Puppetry Back in 2026
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As always, I recommend you listen to the podcast version here or wherever you listen to podcasts! It’s more fun, human and filled with inspirational...
I CRIED on Camera Reviewing 2025's BIGGEST Wins!
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! This week is a little different. I actually made a video post. Watch my raw, on-camera Lightning Research Review of 2025’s top Substac...
Crap Storms! The Secret to Creating Better Solutions
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Note: If you want the full story and step-by-step walkthrough, listen to the latest podcast version of Confessions of a Facilitation Artist where I br...
How I rapidly align teams before any strategy session!
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Note: If you want the full story and step‑by‑step walkthrough, listen to the latest podcast version of Confessions of a Facilitation Artist where ...
💩 Brown Meetings: My Biggest Calendar Hack Revealed!
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Note: Listen to the podcast for more detail and examples!Greetings from upstate NY! I’ve been visiting my family and, as I do at the end of most yea...
💌 Gratitude: Wanna Get a One-of-a-Kind Papercut in 2026?
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy November! If you tuned in last week, you know I’m pivoting a bit with this podcast. Life has its ebbs and flows (I don’t think I need to rem...
How I Build Community in 25 Minutes (Plus Personal News…)
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Power—and Reality—of NetworksHey, everyone. I am dropping this one today because it compliments some hard news I shared on Facebook today. Thi...
🌟 How to Capture & Ignite Brilliant Ideas NOW!
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Confessions of a Facilitation Artist. This week I’m sharing some deep insights from Chapter 3 of Questlove’s Creative Quest—all ...
The Invisible Architects of Your Creativity: Mentors, Influence, and the Power of Subtle Impact
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m back with the blog version if you prefer to read! This blog post distills insights (yes, this week with the help of AI because I am really short...
Creative Quest - Part 1: Tending to the Spark: Creativity in Unpredictable Times
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey friends! First, thank you all who reached out to me the last week after I shared I needed to take a break for a family emergency.This week, Confes...
Everything is Figureoutable - Part 9: You are stealing from those who need you most
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Everything Is Figureoutable: The World Needs Your GiftProgress, not perfection. That’s been my guiding mantra for years, and Marie Forleo’s “Eve...
Everything Is Figureoutable - Part 8: Why Criticism Still Stings—And the Courage to Show Up Anyway
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, everyone! This week we’re exploring Chapter 9 of Everything is Figureoutable by Marie Forleo. The chapter, Refuse to Be Refused is really hitti...
Everything Is Figureoutable - Part 7: The Perfection Lie That’s Wrecking Your Progress (Will You Fall for It?)
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Fall, y’all! I must confess that I am truly enjoying documenting my journey and sharing insights with you week after week. It’s hard to beli...
Bonus Episode: Why I Quit My job and What's Next!
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, wonderful people! I owe you all a little bit more insight. Last week’s podcast and blog included some big news, so I figured I’d throw in a...
Everything is Figureoutable - Part 6: Big News: I "Quit" My Job to Chase Courage
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yes, I am releasing this post early with a quick note: Yes, there is some big news at the bottom of this post but I encourage you read and listen to ...
Everything is Figureoutable - Part 5: Define Your Dreams
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s time to define our dreams! Maybe this sounds cheesy but this is what Chapter 6 of Marie Forleo’s Everything is Figureoutable is all about. If...
Everything is Figureoutable - Part 4: I am Courageously Terrified...and it's OKAY!
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, all! Welcome back to Confessions of a Facilitation Artist. In this series, I’ve been sharing my reflections from Marie Forleo’s book Everyt...
Everything is Figureoutable - Part 3: How to get started, make time, and money to figure out your dreams!
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy almost Fall y’all! Well, if feels that way in Michigan. This week we’re going to crack open Chapter 4 of Marie Forleo’s “Everything is F...
Everything is Figureoutable - Part 2: The Brutal Truth: Your Beliefs Are Screwing Up Your Life
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brutal title right? Just testing to see if the title got you to open the substack email or post! But really, I recently read an Instagram post from Ja...
Everything Is Figureoutable - Part I: The Top Mindset Shift That Can Transform Your Life
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome, friends, to the brand new book club series! If you’re reading (or listening) to this for the first time, I’m Monica Joy Krol. I’m a ful...
Showing Up for Myself AND Others at AJ&Smart's Full Stack Facilitator
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last six months, I’ve kept my substack content pretty focused. Usually there’s an outline, a theme, often tied to a book I’m reading. B...
Co-Intelligence - Part 9 - Finale: AI As Our Future
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, all! I admit this post is brought to you by a less than organized self, but I am determined to get this episode/entry across the finish line. I...
Co-Intelligence - Part 8: Can AI Really Be a Coach and Mentor?
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone! We’re almost done with our journey through Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI by Ethan Mollick! This week, I’m excited to e...
Co-Intelligence - Part 7: Rethinking Learning: Intention, Action, and AI Surprises
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! Can you believe that summer is half over? My kids start school in about a month, and the other day, my 9-year-old told me how he’s been using...
Co-Intelligence Part 6: Rethinking AI as a Coworker
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello again wherever you are today, mentally, physically or emotionally! I am really excited about this post. If you’re curious about how AI is trul...
Co-Intelligence Part 5: AI as a Creative Partner: The Secret Ingredient Only Humans Have
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I’m back from vacation and have renewed enthusiasm to share new stories and reflections from my journey with AI, creativity, and facilitation. This ...
Co-Intelligence Part 4: I cloned my voice! Listen (or read about it)!
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is a different type of post this week. I’m not writing a traditional blog that compliments the podcast. Instead, I’m just including the raw ...
Co-Intelligence Part 3: AI AT YOUR TABLE: 4 GAME-CHANGING PRINCIPLES FOR WORKING (AND LIVING) SMARTER 🤖✨
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! If you’ve been following along with my Confessions of a Facilitation Artist series, you know we’ve been diving deep into the world of AI wi...
Co-Intelligence Part 2: 🚀 Unlocking the Alien Mind: Your AI Sabbatical Begins Now! 🧠
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to another adventure in facilitation and learning. I'm diving deep into Ethan Mollick's fascinating book "Co-Intelligence: Living and Wor...
Co-Intelligence Part 1: From Burger Chains to Breakthroughs 🍔🚀
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome! Today, I’m launching our Co-Intelligence book club series, inspired by Ethan Mollick’s “Co-Intelligence: Living and Working with AI.”...
From Working Genius to AI Co-Intelligence: A Solo-Entrepreneur's Journey
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello! This post marks a new series that explores a question becoming increasingly critical: How might we co-intelligently work with AI to leverage ou...
Six Types of Working Genius - Part 3: Why You Want to Barf in Some Meetings!
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back! This is part three in my ongoing series exploring the Six Types of Working Genius, inspired by Pat Lencioni’s transformative framework...
Six Types of Working Genius - Part 2: The Most Genius 2-Hour Team Retreat!
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Confessions of a Facilitation Artist! If you caught my last post, you know we kicked off a new series diving into Patrick Lencioni’s...
Six Types of Working Genius - Part 1: Why "The Six Types of Working Genius" Is a Game Changer for Teams
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to Confessions of a Facilitation Artist! I’m Monica Joy Krol, and I’m thrilled to kick off a new series exploring Patrick Lencioni’...
Coaching Habit - Part 8 (Final): The Learning Question: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Use It
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As we wrap up our journey through Michael Bungay Stanier’s The Coaching Habit, today’s focus is on the seventh and final question: the Learning Qu...
Coaching Habit - Part 7: What Are You Saying No To?
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to my ongoing book club-style exploration of The Coaching Habit by Michael Bungay-Stanier! We're currently diving into the sixth of seven powe...
Special Episode: Why Jake Knapp’s Click! and the Foundation Sprint Are Changing the Game
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s post is a special, off-the-cuff reflection on a truly energizing experience: facilitating a community meetup centered around Jake Knapp and ...
Coaching Habit - Part 6: The Most Lazy Question You Can Ask!
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In our ongoing series based on "The Coaching Habit" by Michael Bungay Stanier, we're diving into the fifth of seven questions: The Lazy Question. This...
Coaching Habit - Part 5: The Secret to Getting What You Want
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another installment of "Confessions of a Facilitation Artist," where we delve into the art of facilitation and explore how it can transform...
Coaching Habit - Part 4: Cut Through the Noise: The Power of Focusing on What Truly Matters
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to this insightful journey into the world of coaching and leadership, where we explore how to enhance our problem-solving skills and promote s...
Coaching Habit - Part 3: The Surprising Impact of Asking "And What Else?"
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Confessions of a Facilitation Artist, where we delve into the art of effective communication and coaching. Today, we're continuing our expl...
Coaching Habit - Part 2: Unleashing the Power of "What's On Your Mind?"
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, Facilitation Artists! Welcome back to to this week’s blog (or podcast if you prefer that) where we're diving deep into "The Coaching Habi...
Coaching Habit - Part 1: Launching into "The Coaching Habit": A Book Club for Leaders and Facilitators
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello everyone! Welcome to a new series here on the blog (or podcast version if you prefer that), inspired by one of my new favorite books: "The Coach...
The "Tiny Habits" Meeting Hack: Unlocking Progress, One Step at a Time
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, Monica here, and welcome to another deep dive into the world of meeting effectiveness! In this blog post, we're wrapping up our series o...
From Scribbles to Success
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, meeting maestros and facilitation fanatics! Welcome back to our ongoing series on mastering the art of effective meetings. If you've been f...
F**** Time! Reclaim Your Joy, One Meeting at a "Time"
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I know, you thought I was saying the F dash dash dash word. But if you look closely, there are 4 asterisks! It’s because this week I’m helping yo...
Living Like Jon: What I Learned About Life and Facilitation from a Beloved Neighbor
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Confession: I experimented last month with batch recording and scheduling posts. The positive is that I was consistent in posting, and when life got b...
My Biggest Agenda Creation Hack Revealed!
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, fellow meeting enthusiasts! Monica Joy Krol here, your unedited Facilitation Artist, and welcome back to "Confessions of a Facilitation Art...
Cracking the Code of Captivating Meetings
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey, meeting enthusiasts! Monica Joy Krol here, your friendly neighborhood Facilitation Artist, diving deep into what makes meetings truly effective.I...
Why Your 'Why' Matters More Than You Think
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there, meeting warriors! 👋As a facilitation artist and product leader, I've experienced countless meetings - some transformative, others painfu...
The Unspoken Truth: How Emotions Make or Break Your Meetings
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey there! Today, I'm sharing some raw thoughts on the delicate balance between productivity and human connection in meetings and workshops.The Power ...
The Secret to Cross-Cultural Collaboration
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When I first stepped into the world of remote team management in 2013, I was a fresh-faced Customer Solutions Advocate working with Scrum teams in Ind...
Facilitation Magic: How True Fun Transforms Team Strategy
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hey facilitation fans! Today, I'm pulling back the curtain on my fall facilitation cohort and sharing the juicy details you've been asking for. But be...
Prioritizing Your Life: The Art of Juggling Glass and Rubber Balls
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Prioritizing Your Life: The Art of Juggling Glass and Rubber BallsAs we kick off 2025, it's essential to reflect on how we manage our responsibilities...
Embracing the Magic: Setting Intentions for a Creative 2025
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As we enter 2025, it's time to reflect on our goals and set intentions for the year ahead. Instead of focusing solely on typical resolutions like weig...