First Time Facilitator
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Facilitating a human connection with Angela Henderson (Episode 82)
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageAngela Henderson runs the most amazing workshops, conferences and retreats and takes that time to put the care into these events....
The one criteria I use to design and deliver workshops with Leanne Hughes (Episode 81)
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageSomeone asked me recently, ‘Hey Leanne if there was one word that described your approach and what you find most important in d...
The business of facilitation with Sarah McVanel (Episode 80)
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageI thought I’d invite a special guest back. Sarah McVanel featured on Episode 39 of the First Time Facilitator podcast, where we...
Lessons learnt on the road (and on the tarmac) with Leanne Hughes (Episode 79)
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageI’m fresh back in Australia after delivering an intense week-and-a-bit facilitation gig over in Hong Kong. I had a wonderful ti...
Solutions-focused facilitation with Paul Z Jackson and Janine Waldman (Episode 78)
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageToday I’m calling on the northern hemisphere, and the UK in particular and chatting to Janine Waldman and Paul Z Jackson from T...
Flipchart hacks to gain back time with Leanne Hughes (Episode 77)
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn this solo mini-sode, I share an amazing flipchart hack that will help you feel more present, more focused and less-distracted ...
Cross-border facilitation and leadership with Brett McGuire (Episode 76)
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageI met today’s guest, Brett McGuire on my work travels to Indonesia last year. When I wanted to seek out a person to help me on ...
How did we do? Reflections from our #CliftonStrengths presentation with Adam Mustoe (Episode 75)
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageYes I told you I’d be doing solo minisodes every fortnight, however I wanted to bring this chat to you sooner and while it’s ...
Pivoting into public speaking with Jenny Blake (Episode 74)
07 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageI'm so excited to share my interview with the incredible @jenny_blake on this week's First Time Facilitator podcast! #f...
How to start a workshop when you’re waiting for people to show up with Leanne Hughes (Episode 73)
30 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageI don’t think I’m the only facilitator who has ever had this problem. You want to start your meeting or workshop but there ar...
Off Script but Still On Track with Dr Rebecca Sutherns (Episode 72)
24 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageI love the opportunity to reach out to amazing facilitators all around the world and ask them how they do it, and today I’m so ...
Conference hacks: What worked at the Clifton Strengths Summit with Leanne Hughes (Episode 71)
17 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageThis minisode will be about my experience at the Clifton Strengths conference I recently attended and spoke at in Omaha, Nebraska...
Transforming organisations using cooperative conversations With Dr Ian Plowman (Episode 70)
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageToday’s guest is Dr Ian Plowman and he’s also from Brisbane, Australia. I met him during Dr Cathryn Lloyd and Andrew Rixon’...
Creating more shiny eye moments for your group with Nadja Petranovskaja (Episode 69)
03 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageWouldn’t it be great if, when Monday hit, more people would say, “yeaaah, TGIF!’ Today’s guest is on the line from German...
Flight mode and for-purpose facilitation with Mel Kettle (Episode 68)
27 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageLoved chatting to @melkettle on the First Time Facilitator pod this week. Listen in and let me know your thoughts! The post Flig...
Facilitating events with Cool People, in Cool Places (Episode 67)
20 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageToday’s guest believes who you know is more important that what you know. His name is Travis Chappell and he’s the founder ...
You don’t need a power blazer to look powerful with Majella McMahon (Episode 66)
13 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn the last couple of months I’ve been getting different types of guests on who can strong-hold our facilitation game. I had Ju...
How to facilitate for the ‘Future of Work’ with Pete Holliday (Episode 65)
06 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageI don’t know if this is happening for you, but what I’m observing from people working in organisations is that time feels lik...
Facilitating events that make your heart pop with Lily Gros (Episode 64)
29 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageDo you want to hear a really cool way of getting people to laugh the first few minutes they enter your workshop? Well listen in! ...
Lifelong learning + creating magic on camera with Julian Mather (Episode 63)
22 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageEverywhere I look, every article I read, people are talking about video. Have you noticed that? And it’s true – if you post a...
12 Rules for Facilitation: Part III with Leanne Hughes (Episode 62)
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIt is here! The final part of my 3 part series for the ’12 Rules for Facilitation’. I was inspired by Dr Jordan Peterson’s ...
How to use visuals to create more engaging workshop experiences with Jason Knight (Episode 61)
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageAs facilitators and trainers, we’re usually to not only deliver engaging and compelling workshops and conferences, but also dev...
Practical recipes for change with Dr Cathryn Lloyd and Andrew Rixon (Episode 60)
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageWhat’s your process for designing meeting, workshop or conference content? in today’s episode I’m interviewing two expert f...
12 Rules for Facilitation: Part II (Episode 59)
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageThis week’s episode is a solo one and it’s Part 2 of my series, ‘12 Rules for Facilitation’. Two episodes ago, in Episode...
Hold your workshop outcomes lightly with Kirsty Lewis (Episode 58)
18 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageOur guest today is really passionate about how learning is designed and delivered. She believes that good things happen when you ...
12 Rules for Facilitation: Part 1 (Episode 57)
11 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageWhen you reflect on the workshops and conferences you deliver, each of us has a different style and a different way of bringing y...
The small truths of facilitation (and taking care of yourself, systematically) with Tim Pence (Episode 56)
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageAs I’ve explored in earlier episodes, when you’re up delivering and facilitating workshops, you’re not only using a lot of ...
Facilitating once in a lifetime workshop experiences with Steve Sims (Episode 55)
25 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageToday’s guest runs the coolest workshops I’ve ever heard of, no joke. And how does he embed learning at the end of these work...
Team-Building: How to create appealing (and less eye-rolling) experiences with Andy Balzat (Episode 54)
18 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageTeam building. Love it? Hate it? Don’t really bother? It’s an interesting concept. I actually LOVE teambuilding and taking an...
Team Coaching: How to help teams have the conversations they need to have with Steph Clarke (Episode 53)
11 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn a perfect world, we would be working alongside newly formed teams, newly promoted managers and helping to set the scene, creat...
Creative facilitation (and why doing gives you the greatest learning) with Dr Cathryn Lloyd (Episode 52)
04 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageDr Cathryn Lloyd is a facilitator, educator, researcher, arts practitioner, and creative development coach. She describes herself...
PowerPoint tips every facilitator needs to know with Thomas Krafft (Episode 51)
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageOur guest today knows that in every poor presentation, there is a brilliant presentation waiting to be unleashed. A wizard of Pow...
What I’ve learnt during 50 episodes of the First Time Facilitator podcast (Episode 50)
21 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn this episode, I sit down in the guests's seat, and reflect on 50 episodes of the First Time Facilitator podcast. Sean Lav...
Great facilitators notice patterns in the room with Oscar Trimboli (Episode 49)
14 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageThere’s really common theme when I ask facilitators what skills they think are necessary for facilitation. The answer? It’s...
Don’t sell the plane, sell the holiday: How to demonstrate your credibility to others with Petra Zink (Episode 48)
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageHer alarm is set for 3.45am every week day. Meet Petra Zink, a Coach, Speaker and Consultant on all things Career & the Futur...
Reflect, refocus, reset: Simple tools to make 2019 your best year ever (Episode 47)
30 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageThis episode is coming to you on 31 December 2018, the last day of yet another year. I know it’s cliche setting new year’s re...
Learning is not a stand-alone event with Kerry Brocks (Episode 46)
24 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageHappy Christmas eve to all of you, and I hope you are taking the time to relax with family and friend’s and also recharging for...
One question you need to ask before you take the stage with Julian Treasure (Episode 45)
17 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode, I talk to Julian Treasure. Julian is a sought-after and top-rated international sound and communication exp...
Creating rewarding workshop experiences: How to apply the SCARF model into your facilitation work (Episode 44)
10 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageI recently co-facilitated a leadership course for mid-level leaders and as part of that, explained the SCARF mode. This is a br...
No artistry required: Rediscovering paper, pencils and markers with Matteo Becchi (Episode 43)
03 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIf you’ve ever wondered how to make communication in meetings easier, and what x-factor tools can help you bring a conference t...
Edutainment: How to combine knowledge, wit and interaction in your presentations with Dave Jackson (Episode 42)
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn this episode, I chat to 2018 Podcast Hall of Fame inductee, Dave Jackson. He’s been podcasting since April 2005, and has b...
Unleash your inner intrapreneur: How facilitators can liberate innovation and creativity in organisations with Dr Irena Yashin-Shaw (Episode 41)
19 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageToday’s guest is on a mission to liberate innovation, creativity and leadership within organisations. On this episode, you’ll...
A conversation with a CEO (Chief Education Officer) – Martin Probst (Episode 40)
12 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageThe challenge with facilitating or running any type of training program, is ensuring that the lessons stick with participants. Th...
Discover your facilitator zone of genius (and monetise your facilitation skills) with Sarah McVanel (Episode 39)
05 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageSarah McVanel is a recognition expert, author, an experienced and dynamic speaker and coach. She helps leaders leverage the expon...
The ultimate facilitator packing checklist (and how the MOST method saves you energy) with Leanne Hughes (Episode 38)
29 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageHow do you go about packing when you’re off to deliver a workshop? I’ve been travelling quite a bit and spending a lot of tim...
Announcement: Facebook Group is finally here (p.s. It’s called ‘The Flipchart’) (Episode 37)
22 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageThis week’s episode is a bit unusual, it’s a lot shorter than others and it’s really an announcement episode. For a while, ...
7 attributes of a superhero facilitator (and how to rescue a workshop from a fate worse than death) with Leanne Hughes (Episode 36)
15 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageWhat does it take to get to get to superhero status in the facilitation game? In this solo episode, Leanne Hughes explores and ex...
Shift your focus: Be with your audience (not just in front of them) with Hadiya Nuriddin (Episode 35)
08 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode, I talk to Hadiya Nuriddin. Hadiya is a speaker, a learning strategist, instructional designer and an e-Lear...
How a chemical engineer is changing the way academics present (because life is too short for bad presentations) with Toon Verlinden (Episode 34)
01 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode, I talk to Toon Verlinden. Toon is an international presentation coach and expert in scientific communicatio...
The pre-workshop questions you can use to drive a great outcome with Steph Clarke (Episode 33)
24 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageOn today’s show, I chat to Steph Clarke. Steph is originally from the UK and is now based in Melbourne, Australia. She runs her...
Does co-facilitating mean half (or double) the work? with Leanne Hughes (Episode 32)
17 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageToday’s episode is all about co-facilitating. I’ve been wondering how to do it more effectively – particularly if you nee...
It’s time to stop recreating content: How to be a more productive facilitator with Sally Foley-Lewis (Episode 31)
10 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageWhen you’re asked to deliver another workshop, do you find you’re having to recreate content, or dig around different folders...
A hostage, a hard-worker and a holiday maker walk into a workshop… with Murray Guest (Episode 30)
03 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageMurray Guest is a coach, consultant, facilitator and speaker based out of Newcastle, Australia. His consultancy is called ‘In...
Adventurous agendas and other tools you can use in your next meeting (Episode 29)
27 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageEver had to facilitate a strategic or planning session, or important meeting, and wanted some fresh ideas on how to do it, and ho...
Facilitation is all about the tempo with Joshua John (Episode 28)
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode, you’re going to hear from a good mate of mine, Joshua John. Josh has been living in the Kimberley region ...
Being comfortable (with feeling uncomfortable) with Leanne Hughes (Episode 27)
13 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageUsually on the show I interview amazing facilitators, speakers and leaders but I’m going solo for today’s episode. This is th...
When you stand in service, you can’t be nervous with Neen James (Episode 26)
06 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode, I talk to Neen James. Neen is a sought-out, high-energy keynote speaker in the States who challenges her a...
Split brain workshop facilitation: How to balance the now with the ‘What’s next?’ with Mark McKeon (Episode 25)
30 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode, I talk to Mark McKeon about the parallels between creating high performance on the footy pitch; and high st...
How to develop a workshop using a team profiling tool (while keeping it light and fun) with Sean Lavin (Episode 24)
23 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode, I talk to Sean Lavin about his experience with facilitation and the team profile tool called the ‘Team Ma...
Facilitation is the act of making something easier with Lynne Cazaly (Episode 23)
16 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode, I talk to Lynne Cazaly. Lynne is a communication and engagement expert. She is obsessed with helping leade...
What clients really want from a workshop (and no, it’s not information) with Sean D’Souza (Episode 22)
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode, I talk to Sean D’Souza. Sean is a cartoonist, author, online marketing strategist, a pretty good cook (j...
Crafting your (remarkable) facilitator brand with Jane Anderson (Episode 21)
02 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageI chat with Jane Anderson on her experience delivering workshops and content to over 50,000 people. She shares why personal bra...
Turn up early and read the room with Tyson Young (Episode 20)
25 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageTyson is the CEO and Co-Founder of Carisma, a digital application that allows your mechanic to provide you with your cars visual ...
Creating a learning atmosphere of “serious fun” with Dana the Trainer (Episode 19)
18 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode I talk to Dana the Trainer. Dana promises bright ideas and electric training, and likes to do things a litt...
Help! Suggestions needed for facilitating a two hour workshop. Listener Q&A (Episode 18)
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode I respond to a listener’s question – I do these listener Q&A’s from time to time, to give you some...
The 45 year group facilitation experiment (and how I’m still learning) with Bob Dick (Episode 17)
04 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageBob Dick is a change agent and facilitator who has been in the business 45 years. He believes that teachers don’t teach, learne...
How to strengthen your facilitation by connecting, teaching and landing with Adam Mustoe (Episode 16)
28 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn this episode, we hear from Adam Mustoe – a Gallup certified Strengths Coach and second-generation pastor. He uses an asses...
Facilitating and leading with your head and heart with Therese Lardner (Episode 15)
21 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn this First Time Facilitator episode, you’ll hear from Therese Lardner, a psychologist, leadership coach, speaker and worksho...
Q&A: Share some of the amazing facilitation tricks you’ve seen, Leanne! (Episode 14)
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageHello fellow first time facilitators and welcome to the show this week. This is the first solo episode I’m recording and it’s...
A facilitator is an entertainer (even if you think it’s all about the content) with Greg Mitchell (Episode 13)
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageGreg Mitchell is a bit of a superstar in the education world. He does many things – cartooning, MCing, consulting and of course...
The two hats: Switching your mode between facilitating and presenting with Paul Hellman (Episode 12)
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageOn Episode 12 of the First Time Facilitator podcast, I interview Paul Hellman from Express Potential about his secrets for commun...
Losing your voice when delivering a workshop? You’re doing it wrong with Emmanuella Grace (Episode 11)
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn this First Time Facilitator episode, Emmanuella Grace from Find Your Voice Australia explains what your voice is telling peopl...
Keeping workshop content fresh after 25 years (and how I was inspired by a flamenco dancing facilitator) with Scott Amy (Episode 10)
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn Episode 10 of the First Time Facilitator podcast, Scott Amy from the Pacific Institute shares his secrets on Socratic facilita...
The three minute rule of group facilitation with Cherelle Witney (Episode 9)
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn this First Time Facilitator podcast episode, facilitator, entrepreneur and inventor Cherelle Witney shares how a diverse caree...
Storytelling works! (Because no one’s ever asked to see a Powerpoint presentation twice) (Episode 8)
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn this First Time Facilitator episode, internationally bestselling author Matthew Dicks shares why storytelling so important, an...
Preparation: It’s the security blanket for facilitators with Sue Johnston (Episode 7)
25 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn this First Time Facilitator episode, Sue Johnston from the Artemis Group shares practical facilitation advice from an introver...
We need more mindful leaders (and we need them right now) with Rachel Grace (Episode 6)
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn this First Time Facilitator episode, we hear from consultant, Rachel Grace, on how she facilitates and leads mindfulness works...
How to use humour to deliver x-factor presentations (and laughs) with Andrew Tarvin (Episode 5)
11 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn this First Time Facilitator episode, we hear from Humor Engineer, Andrew Tarvin on how he crafts and embeds comedy into his pr...
Why drawing together can help solve complex problems (and change the world) with Marcel Van Hove (Episode 4)
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIn this episode you’ll learn: How drawing for others shows participants that you value their time Why drawing on a flip-chart i...
Conquering your fear of public speaking with expert trainer and facilitator, Nikki McMurray (Episode 3)
24 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageIN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL FIND OUT ABOUT: How she used to throw up before speaking in public and how she overcame that fear How sh...
It’s not about you: Diversity and Inclusion expert, Teagan Dowler shares why listening is the #1 skill of a facilitator (Episode 2)
18 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageWelcome to the second episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast. Teagan Dowler is the Founder of The BCW, Treasurer of the Di...
Just Rock It! Facilitation and training tips from leadership guru Sonia McDonald (Episode 1)
27 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Send Leanne a messageWelcome to the first ever episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast. This podcast is for those of you that are experts and wa...