First Time Facilitator

Turning a monologue into a dialogue with Johnny Quinn (Episode 171)

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageThis week we’re focusing on two of my favourite things, that I mention on this podcast over and over again (aren’t you lucky!...

Putting grace in the space with Beth Wonson (Episode 170)

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageMy guest today threw a crazy stat at me in this conversation: 99% of employees want feedback, however 75% of managers don’t lik...

How to get your groups to spot (and share) their stories with David Pullan (Episode 169)

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageToday, you’ll hear from a guest with tremendous presence (and a matching tremendous voice!). We all know stories are important,...

An L&D Detective solves the ultimate measurement mystery with Kevin M Yates (Episode 168)

11 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a message Ooh - how’s this for a first time? It’s the first time we’ve had an L&D detective on the show and he’s here to ans...

How to turn a workshop into a killer keynote speech with Leanne Hughes (Episode 167)

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageYour workshops are amazing: So amazing that you’ve been asked to share your expertise in a keynote presentation! How do you con...

Creating an atmosphere of "serious fun" with Diversity Dana #Bestof (Episode 166)

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageEnergy is the most important thing when it comes to your workshops, and I discovered this nice and early when I geeked out on an ...

#bestof Facilitating once in a lifetime workshop experiences with Steve Sims (Episode 165)

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageWouldn't it be cool if you could say to your client: "We'll practise those skills at Sir Elton John's Oscars ...

The skill that makes you a better human with Maria McDonald (Episode 164)

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageYou’ll often hear how facilitation is used in the context of workshops and meetings on this podcast. However, today’s guest, ...

One Zoom Cheat Sheet to Rule Them All with Jan Keck (Episode 163)

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageHere’s the scenario: You’re working with some new clients, and they haven’t used Zoom before. You pull together some slides...

How to get people to show up to your workshops (without saying "It's mandatory") with Leanne Hughes (Episode 162)

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a message“It’s mandatory” - I hear those words, and I involuntarily shudder. Is that what we want our participants feeling before th...

Connecting, empowering and leading groups in the outdoors with Phil Brown (Episode 161)

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageWhen did I realise I loved talking about group dynamics? When I was 16, at a netball camp, we did a team-building high ropes cour...

Bringing swagger into your workshops with Leslie Ehm (Episode 160)

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageThings that are easier said than done: “Just be yourself!” Why is this so hard? Here are a couple of reasons: It’s sometim...

How to win friends and influence your online colleagues with Leanne Hughes (Episode 159)

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageDo you rely on your colleagues to provides input and decisions to move a project forward? Do you find that you're constantly...

Facilitating digital change? Prioritise the people, not the tech with Mike Knapp (Episode 158)

31 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageDigital transformation is so hot right now! And isn’t it amazing that my guest today suggests that our superpower of facilita...

Driving word of mouth marketing through your workshops with Suzi Dafnis (Episode 157)

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageMove over virtual workshops, let’s talk about virtual marathons - more specifically, online events that can span over a couple ...

Let’s have a conversation that matters with Jan Keck (Episode 156)

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageIn case you can’t tell, I love conversations. If my life could involve having morning coffees with interesting people, then cha...

Exceptional self coaching to help you start small and finish strong in 2021 with Daniel Kerr (Episode 155)

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a message This episode comes with a warning: If you’re not interested in being inspired, then don’t tune in! This week, we have a spe...

Facilitate your own change journey using a sprinkling of constructive delusion with Leanne Hughes (Episode 154)

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageWhat’s the role of a facilitator? I think we’re there to stimulate CHANGE. So what better time to talk about making changes t...

#Bestof: Storytelling works! (Because no one's ever asked to see a Powerpoint presentation twice) with Matthew Dicks (Episode 153)

28 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageGuess what? You can become that amazing storytelling you secretly want to be! In this First Time Facilitator re-run of Episode 8,...

A #neverdonebefore serendipitous group interview (Episode 152)

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageI thought I’d bring you a festive episode this week! Host of the Workshops Work podcast, Dr Myriam Hadnes put a call out to pre...

Leanne's favourite facilitator things: A holiday wishlist! (Episode 151)

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageI’m taking inspiration from Oprah’s Favourite Things to bring you the Ultimate Facilitator Holiday Wish list! You may want to...

50 episodes / 50 weeks: Facilitation and business lessons with Leanne Hughes (Episode 150)

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageWow, Episode 150. How did we get here? In this solo episode, I wanted to reflect on the last 50 weeks (and 50 episodes) and what ...

Anyone can use Lego Serious Play in their workshops (and here’s how you do it) with Michael Fearne (Episode 149)

28 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageThis week, we're talking about the value of tactile objects in your workshop and how they can help unlock great ideas, real ...

Using the House of Communication to create contrast in your workshops with Michael Grinder (Episode 148)

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageCan you use space to create contrast, even in a virtual call? Today’s guest proves that you can! We have an absolute world-lead...

Lecture-breakers and smart tips for virtual summits with Barbi Honeycutt Ph.D (Episode 147)

15 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a message My experience with 80% of the university lectures I attended? BORING. This week, I’m talking to someone who has a similar m...

Workshop Design in the Moment (and from your back pocket) with Meg Bolger (Episode 146)

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageI spend TOO many time designing workshops, making sure every activity, every piece of content is fit for purpose! Wouldn't i...

Activate your attention: How to prime your natural listening and observation skills for meaningful and rich conversations with Marisa Agrasut (Episode 145)

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode, I draw an activity extract out from a recent Virtually Possible 2.0 call, where i was joined by Marisa Agra...

Discovering your facilitation home base with Jordan Mendoza (Episode 144)

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageHaving a home base as a facilitator. A metaphorical place in your workshop room, where you can reset. What's not to love abo...

How to deliver hybrid workshops (sessions with both in-person and virtual participants) with Leanne Hughes (Episode 143)

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageIn this Flipchart live-stream event, Leanne Hughes answers the following three questions: How do you embed leadership workshop ...

Curing decision making disorders through the craft of consulting with Deb Zahn (Episode 142)

10 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a message Are you exploring or tossing up the opportunity of going out on your own - of being your own boss? As I’m 18 months into ...

Getting you further, faster in career (and in life) with Warren James (Episode 141)

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageOkay, we all know it's important to get a good night's sleep, switch off, clarify your vision, and deal with stress. Bu...

Ready, Fire, Aim: Co-facilitator reflections from Virtually Possible with Joeri Schilders (Episode 140)

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageIt’s always fun to deliver a project but as we all know as facilitators, many of the lessons learned are discovered in the refl...

Activating your strengths to facilitate results in workshops (and in business) with Charlotte Blair (Episode 139)

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageToday, I’m chatting to someone who also shares my love for the Clifton Strengths tool. It’s all well and good to find a tool ...

There's no such thing as a difficult group, only an inflexible facilitator with Marcus Crow (Episode 138)

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageWe’ve been delivering in-person workshops for years. We’re comfortable. Give us a marker pen, some butcher’s paper and some...

What a group fitness class taught me about virtual facilitation with Leanne Hughes (Episode 137)

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageEver since I spoke to Jacinta Cubis on the show, I've started noticing more facilitation lessons around me, every day. In th...

How to use body language to increase participation in your virtual workshops with Mark Bowden (Episode 136)

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageMark Bowden is back! It sounds weird to say this: But this guy makes you feel at home when you chat to him. Yes, I know we’re a...

Using virtual events to supercharge your business growth with Ken Burgin (Episode 135)

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageHave you been running webinars but finding it difficult to get people through the door? This week’s guest is great at tuning in...

Virtual centering and well-being techniques for online meetings with Wade Brill (Episode 134)

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageAre you zipping around from one virtual meeting to the next? Clicking Exit on a call, then clicking a new link to jump on the nex...

Serving 132,000 students worldwide from a spare bedroom in remote Australia with Sarah Cordiner (Episode 133)

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageAnytime you’re live - whether that’s presenting a webinar, or a face-to-face workshop, you’re essentially exchanging your t...

Getting your foot in the door as a moderator with Kjell Lutz (Episode 132)

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messagePanel discussions! You see some great ones, you see some ordinary ones. A few years ago I was really into the ABC TV show, Q&...

5 ways to ramp up the energy in your virtual workshops (by being a bit lazy) with Leanne Hughes and Joeri Schilders (Bonus!)

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageIn this episode, Leanne and Joeri share 5 super simple (some might say, lazy?) ways to keep up the energy in your virtual session...

The conflict of creating interesting conversations (then having to stop them, so we can move to the next one) with Misha Glouberman (Episode 131)

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageHow did I find today’s guest? Through this article: How to Host a Cocktail Party on Zoom (and have better classes, conferences ...

Taking you back-stage: How to find a collaboration buddy and facilitate a solution with Leanne Hughes (Episode 130)

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageI’m taking you backstage to share how Joeri Schilders and I are collaborating to bring you the Virtually Possible program. Wi...

Facilitating culture change, one conversation at a time with Prina Shah (Episode 129)

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageSo many times as facilitators we’re asked to come in to solve a specific problem: It could be communication, leadership challen...

Stop being so afraid: Nobody wants a humble consultant (and other truth bombs) from the rockstar of consulting, Alan Weiss (Episode 128)

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageIf you’re going to learn something, you might as well learn from the best, right? I’m still reeling from my interview with to...

How to structure a 60 minute virtual workshop that delights your participants with Leanne Hughes (Episode 127)

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageThis episode was inspired by a question that came through on The Flipchart community last week from Yishan Chan, host of the Tale...

Facilitation for Innovation: Mixing together madness, measure and magic sauce with Joeri Schilders (Episode 126)

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageIf I was playing a game of corporate buzzword meeting bingo, the one word I’d like on my bingo card would be: Innovation! (“U...

Holding the mirror up: 3 powerful questions to help you sustain success with Dr Fergus Connolly (Episode 125)

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageI invited this week’s guest on the show because I love, love, love sport; I love playing it, I love watching it. I’m in compl...

How walkshops can help you read the room better with Jacinta Cubis (Episode 124)

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageWe’ve never really taken a deep dive on the concept of “noticing”. Noticing your perspectives, other people’s perspective...

You lost me at hello: Re-engaging your audiences and nurturing your relationships with David Nour (Episode 123)

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageWhat do you learn when you sit on 128 webinars in a week? My guest this week, David Nour shares his experiences and more in this ...

An introvert's perspective on facilitation with Tony Brazelton (Episode 122)

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageTony Brazelton is a biochemist, a manager of projects, a manager of people, a process improvement consultant, a change manageme...

How reframing a question saved a team building event (and the day!) with Yoke van Dam (Episode 121)

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageSpecialising in neuro linguistic programming, Yoke van Dam trains and coaches business leaders, executives, sales teams and indiv...

22 facilitators and trainers answer: What I wish I'd known before starting my business (Episode 120)

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Send Leanne a messageFor this special episode, I sent out a request to a number of my facilitation, training and Learning and Development business own...