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Episodes
069 - Unflattening: An Attitude that will Expand Our Thinking with Nick Sousanis
15 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
workshops work is a podcast for facilitators, by a facilitator, about facilitation… so why have I invited Assistant Professor of Humanities and Libe...
068 - Use Your Facilitation Superpowers to become a Better Public Speaker with Sarah McVanel
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sarah McVanel is a recognition expert, a public speaker, a facilitator… and she thinks that we are “mutts”.Put your pitchforks down, this is a g...
067 - How Strengths-Based Facilitation can Improve the Results of your Workshop with Murray Guest
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone has their strengths, but not everyone gets to work in a way that is congruent with them. Well, that is unless they attend one of Murray Guest...
066 - How to Guide Teams Through Conflictual Conversations with Marcus Crow
24 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Teeth gnashing, fists waving, pulses racing… Conflict conjures up a certain image in many people’s minds.But it doesn’t have to be that way.In f...
065 - How to stay on track while going off script with Rebecca Sutherns
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A workshop that goes exactly to plan is a workshop that exists in our dreams.The unexpected isn’t something we should be afraid of – fantastic ide...
064 - How to Use Design Principles of Stories to Design Impactful Workshop Experiences with Bastian Küntzel
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stories are far more than books we bury our noses in; they are the fabric of our culture and history, and the foundations of our progress. A world wit...
063 - Let’s Bring Some Appreciative Inquiry To Your Workshops! with Laure Cohen van Delft
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When I first read about AI and facilitation, I was worried the robots were coming for my job… but then I spoke with Laure Cohen van Delft and realis...
062 - How to Find Out the Real Topic of Your Workshop with Britt Andreatta
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Workshops are arranged for many different reasons, but so often there is something more beneath the surface – a deeper question that needs to be ans...
061 - What Facilitation Without Agenda Really Means and How to Make It Work with Nadja Petranovskaja
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine turning up to a workshop to find there is no agenda.You haven’t walked into a nightmare – quite the opposite, in fact! No Agenda is an inn...
060 - Finding Insights Through Play – A Focus on the Public Sector with Sara Huang
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
How can we facilitate meaningful change in a sector that is infamous for being rigid and slow-moving? (Though I am not sure I agree with that position...
059 - From Agile Coaching to Conscious Facilitation with Nisaar Jagroep
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It is my pleasure to bring you this episode of Workshops Work, featuring Nisaar Jagroep. Nisaar is a master of Agile (though is too humble to call him...
058 - How to Master the Art of Facilitation and Hosting with Mary Alice Arthur
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Art of Hosting is a beautiful embodiment of many of the features of facilitation, combined with its own set of unique approaches and concepts. Mar...
057 - How to Use Elements of Video Game Design for your Workshop Design with Coline Pannier
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We can find inspiration for our work as facilitators in the most surprising places. I would have said that game design is one of those surprising sour...
056 - What Comes After the Prototype? with Douglas Ferguson
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Prototyping is a mainstay of the tech world, but nothing exists in a vacuum anymore. Disciplines are increasingly cross-pollinating and useful strateg...
Bonus Episode: A Fishbowl Conversation with 73 Participants
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As part of the Virtual Collaboration Campus 2020, we invited all participants to join an inclusive Fishbowl conversation (similar to the one for Episo...
055 - Bringing Beauty into Workshops with Eike Niclas Schmidt
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Beauty appears in different ways – with our intention or entirely without provocation – but how can we purposefully create beauty in our workshops...
054 - How to Promote Change with More Impact, Less Pain and Some Joy with Eugenio Moliní
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As facilitators, change is our business, our livelihood, our North Star.Eugenio Moliní has spent his life thinking about change. He’s chased it, av...
053 - Four Perspectives on Facilitating Virtual Conversations
25 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As facilitators, we are used to holding physical and mental space for groups – but what changes when we do this virtually and how can we facilitat...
052 - How to facilitate a transition from power hierarchy to purpose hierarchy - with Heleen Kuiper
18 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Heleen Kuiper is an expert in the practice of holacracy – a system for shifting organisations and teams towards self-management, helping them to foc...
051 - How To Facilitate AgileHR - with Eoin Cannon
11 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is a fascinating intersection between Agile and facilitation.With experience of integrating Agile into both marketing and HR teams, Eoin Cannon ...
050 - What happens when you get 11 facilitators into an organised but unstructured group conversation?
04 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
50 episodes of Workshops Work – wow! What a joy every episode has been. Thank you for joining me on this journey – whether this is your first or f...
049 - Who is the Third Facilitator in the Room with SunShine Céline BenBelkacem
26 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Can an object – a passive actor – be considered a facilitator?That’s what Sunny BenBelkacem and I came to agree in this episode of Workshops Wor...
048 - Workshop Facilitation Through The Lens Of Photography with Markus Püttmann
19 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
No two facilitators are the same in the way they run their workshops – or in who they are outside of being a facilitator. For Markus Püttmann, the ...
047 - Outputs and Outcomes: The Two Sides of Workshop Results with Tim Ferguson
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it really mean to have a successful workshop, meeting, or event?The answer lies with the end result. What do people gain when they attend yo...
046 - How to Facilitate Facilitators with Holger Nauheimer
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Holger Nauheimer is one of the leading voices in change management and the founder of Berlin Change Days, a conference for facilitators and change mak...
045 - How to create unpredictable workshop experiences (that predictably work) - with Leanne Hughes
29 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 045 I speak with Leanne Hughes, my "(nearly) facilitation twin", public speaker, trainer and, fellow podcast host. We cover a lo...
044 - What is the role of facilitation in the future of HR - with Enrique Rubio
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 044 I speak with Enrique Rubio, founder of Hacking HR - the fastest growing online community of HR professionals. This show is different c...
043 - Being over Doing: On the relevance of presence for facilitation with Michelle Howard
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 043 I speak with Michelle Howard, a specialist facilitator and MD of collaborations in Melbourne. She has written a book on the relevance...
042 - How to use gamestorming to design better workshops - with Dave Mastronardi
08 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 042, I speak with Dave Mastronardi, the CEO of the Gamestorming group. Dave is a business-focused strategist and facilitator who sees busin...
041 - Learnings from a Monk-Life about Facilitation with Amaranatho Robey
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 041, I speak with Amaranatho Robey, who was a Buddhist Monk for 15 years and now applies his learnings to coaching and facilitation. He has...
040 - Facilitating without Sticky Notes and an Introduction to Serious Games with Tamara Eberle
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This interview with Tamara Eberle, trainer and facilitator of Design Charrettes and Organizational Game Designs comes in two parts. In this first part...
039 - What if we stopped asking questions? - with Thomas Lahnthaler
18 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 039, I speak with Thomas Lahnthaler, co-founder of Groundwork, who worked in the field of conflict and crisis resolution and now applies hi...
038 - The silent power of visual facilitation - with Sam Bradd
11 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 038, I speak with Sam Bradd, graphic recorder and facilitator, change-maker and principal of Drawing Change. With his team, Sam contributes...
037 - How to facilitate group decisions in 4 easy steps - with Marjolijn de Graaf
04 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 037 is all about decision-making! On the show with me is Marjolijn de Graaf, decision designer and change architect, and author of "Dec...
036 - How to find the perfect facilitator for your workshop - with Kirsty Lewis
27 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 036 is special because we are shifting perspectives: Kirsty Lewis, founder of the School of Facilitation joins me for a conversation about how...
035 - How to make virtual workshops work - with Wayne Turmel
20 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 035, I speak to Wayne Turmel, expert of virtual facilitation and co-founder of the Remote Leadership Institute about the struggles and chal...
034 - All you need to know about Billboard Design Thinking - with Sean McGuire
13 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I speak with Sean McGuire, UX Architect with Microsoft in Vienna and co-inventor of the Billboard Design Thinking Method. Sean has st...
033 - The Art and Power of Deep Listening with Oscar Trimboli
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is part one of a two-part show with Oscar Trimboli, the author of "Deep Listening & Breakthroughs", professional speaker, leadershi...
032 - Everything you need to know when planning workshops at scale - with Matthew Kelly
30 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Matthew Kelly from dotank - a business design agency that helps companies redesign their business and move their teams to a...
031 - Learnings from facilitating co-creation in the woods - with Meghan Preiss
23 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Meghan Preiss, a designer, researcher and corporate facilitator for RKS Design. Meghan works for corporate clients on servi...
030 - The day after! How to effectively document to achieve results - with Mireille Beumer
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Mireille Beumer, an engineer by training and facilitator by passion and profession. In her different roles, Mireille facili...
029 - Culture matters! How to apply Design Thinking across organisational cultures – with Bernhard Ferro
09 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Bernhard Ferro, a Senior Design Thinker and expert in user experience (UX) design with a background in behavioural sciences...
028 - How to supercharge your workshops and teams with Pam Hamilton
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Pam Hamilton, the author of “The Workshop Book”, facilitator and managing director of Paraffin. Pam is passionate about...
027 - Beyond the spreadsheet-brain: How to invoke participants' brains, hearts and bellies? - with Tenneson Woolf
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 027, I talk to Tenneson Woolf, a facilitator, workshop leader, teacher, blogger, and coach. Tenneson is committed to improving the quality ...
026 - How to design meetings that we love to attend - with Gustavo Razzetti
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Gustavo Razzetti, a speaker, author, change facilitator and the founder of Liberationist. He is an active blogger and has w...
025 - How can we foster positivity in vulnerable contexts? - with Paulina Santos Alatorre
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Paulina Santos Alatorre, a psychologist, social worker, educator and conflict mediator. We talk on how we can foster positi...
024 - How to find comfort in uncertainty - with Grazyna Frackiewicz
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 024 of the workshops work Podcast, I talk to Grazyna Frackiewicz, a stand-up comedian, improv teacher and facilitator about hacks to overco...
023 - Create FOMO for yourself: how to increase your workshop’s visibility - with May King Tsang
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to May King Tsang, a social media FOMO ("fear of missing out") creator and live tweeter. May King joined a live even...
022 - Conversations matter! How to design group conversations - with Daniel Stillman
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Daniel Stillman, a conversation designer and host of the podcast “The Conversation Factory”. We talk about the differen...
021 - How to use Liberating Structures to translate the purpose into a process - with Max Brouwer
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Max Brouwer, a change-agent, scrum master and facilitator who also runs a solo consulting business max.co. The core of our ...
020 - Create Experiences for Your Audience to Achieve Results with Rein Sevenstern
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Rein Sevenstern, a facilitator, coach and managing partner of Experiential Learning, a consulting firm that designs and fac...
019 - Workshop Tactics: Can we Design Workshops Without Experience? with Charles Burdett
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Charles Burdett, a UX Designer and the founder of Workshop Tactics, a card deck with exercises for workshop facilitators. I...
018 - How to use Scientific Insights to Design Powerful Workshops with Myriam Hadnes
03 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This is my first solo show and I speak about the science behind workshop design and facilitation. Namely, I share how I use evidence from behavioural ...
017 - Master the Room! How to Create Engagement with Your Audience with Derek Bruce
26 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Derek Bruce. He is a Leadership Development Director, and has worked in HR, Learning & Development and is also an exper...
016: Why every facilitator should take improvisation theatre classes - with Tamar Broadbent
19 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Tamar Broadbent, a comedian, writer, improviser, award-winning musical songwriter, and: my first improvisation theatre teac...
015 - How to Use Workshops as Solution Development Tool with Wouter Smeets
12 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 015, I talk to Wouter Smeets, a rocket scientist, former innovation manager and (co-) founder of two companies, Glimpse and Prototype You, ...
014 - What it Takes to be an Authentic Facilitator with Lily Gros
05 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this very-early morning and truly authentic show, I speak with Lily Gros, a facilitator, entrepreneur and youtuber. Lily started La Minute Facilita...
013 - How to Make Meetings Better by Using Workshop Techniques with Alison Coward
29 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In episode 013, I talk to Alison Coward, a founder, facilitator, book author and keynote speaker. Alison runs Bracket, a consulting agency that helps ...
012 - Put Your Meetings on the Wall: The Power of Visual Facilitation with Mathias Weitbrecht
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Mathias Weitbrecht, a visual facilitator and book author. When he started, 15 years ago, Mathias was one of the co-founders...
011 - How to Design Brainstorming Sessions for Huge Groups with Frans Scheepens
15 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Frans Scheepens, a brainstorm designer, entrepreneur and certified facilitator. We talk about conducting brainstorming sess...
010 - Design and Facilitate Successful Strategy Workshops with Dirk Verburg
08 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Dirk Verburg, a management consultant and executive coach who has the mission to help leaders and management teams to imple...
009 - Make Conflict Your Ally In Workshops with Meg Mateer
01 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Megan Mateer, former corporate strategy consultant and now founder, facilitator, and changemaker. She founded Empatiko, a m...
008 - How to handle ineffective power differences in meetings with Marcel van de Hoef
24 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Marcel van de Hoef, a journalist, coach, and podcaster. Marcel hosts The Meeting Strategist podcast and helps leaders to tr...
007 - Mindset Management with Jeremy Akers
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Jeremy Akers, an agnostic agile coach, trainer and public speaker. He accompanies businesses through their agile transforma...
006 - What managers can learn from the clown with Steph Kinsch
10 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Stephan Kinsch, a trained chartered accountant who turned into a TEDx speaker, successful executive coach, opened the circu...
005 - Artistic Intelligence: The new Design Thinking? with Romas Stukenberg
03 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Romas Stukenberg, a graduate of the prestigious THNK school for creative leadership and founder of Artistic Intelligence...
004 - How to keep office politics out of the workshop space - with Mark Lambertz
27 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Mark Lambertz, senior agile coach, entrepreneur, and book author about “intelligent organizations". We talk about hu...
003 - What Facilitators Can Learn from Story Telling with Christopher Marks
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Christopher Marks, a storyteller and branding specialist. We talk about the art of storytelling and what it taught him abou...
002 - How NLP can help you become a better facilitator - with Margreet Jacobs
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Margreet Jacobs, a master practitioner of neurolinguistic programming (NLP) and speaker’s coach. We talk about the simila...
001 - Getting it Right by Starting it Right. The Power of Connection - with Patrick Cowden
20 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I talk to Patrick Cowden, founder of Beyond Leadership, an agency that helps organizations to unleash their full potential. By introd...
000 - Introduction of the workshops work podcast
13 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do your team workshops deliver the results you hope for? What if you could keep the momentum of your meetings and get everyone to follow-up even weeks...