This one is a facilitator’s dream: We’re riffing behind the scenes on what it actually feels like to lead a room—mentally, emotionally, even physically—with two brilliant guests, Tricia Conyers and John Norcross from the Every Little Model podcast.

Now, real talk: This episode didn’t exactly go to plan. 😅 Tech dropped out. My camera froze. Internet disappeared. But Tricia and John were absolute pros and rolled with it. Because that’s what we do, right? As facilitators, we adapt, stay calm, and create the space—even in chaos.

In this jam-style episode, we chat about:

🌀 Why we all “fell into” facilitation—and how the path still surprises us

🎭 The many roles we play in the room (designer, DJ, therapist, timekeeper, thermostat)

🧠 What’s really happening in our heads when we’re in front of a group

📊 Our favourite models and why frameworks help us stay confident and grounded

💡 Tricia’s Nine Dimensions of Engagement (SO good for designing contrast!)

🔥 My SPARK framework for designing 2-hour workshops

⚖️ Balancing structure and flow, goals and group energy

💥 Pivotal moments that shaped our facilitation philosophies

This isn’t a “how-to.” It’s a conversation—raw, real, and thoughtful—about the inner world of facilitation and the wild ride we all navigate to create moments that matter.

Whether you're new to facilitation or a seasoned pro, you’ll walk away from this episode with new ideas, validation, and a few aha moments of your own.

🔗 Links + Resources Mentioned:

• Tricia + John’s podcast: Every Little Model
• Tricia’s 9 Dimensions of Engagement (a must for creating contrast!)
• Leanne’s SPARK Framework: featured in The 2-Hour Workshop Blueprint
• GROW Model: Goal, Reality, Options, Way Forward
• Book mentioned: The Circle Way by Christina Baldwin

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