In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Theresa Destrebecq about her work facilitating book circles and how she creates deeper learning experiences for people through these book-based communities.

Beth and Theresa also discuss:

• Theresa's career shift from teaching to coaching to facilitating
• Why her company's motto is "read deeper, not faster"
• Balancing experiential learning and personal connection in book discussions
• Strategies for engaging participants in book circles
• Using sketchnotes and accountability partners to support learning

Engage with Theresa Destrebecq

• Website: Emerge Book Circles
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theresadestrebecq/
• The Leader Learner Podcast

Links From the Episode

• Adam Grant
• Dr. Stuart Brown
• Facilitating Breakthrough by Adam Kahane
• Dr. David Rock, Neuroleadership Institute
• Jim Kwik
• A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth
• Richard Wagamese
• Unbound by Kasia Urbaniak
• The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates
• The Covenant of Water by Abraham Verghese
• Right Within by Minda Harts
• MyFest

Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:

• Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube
• Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com

 

Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:

• Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected]
• Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design
• Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage
• Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn

Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions