In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Erica Barnhart about the conversations we have with ourselves and how our internal dialogue shapes the way we show up as facilitators and whole human beings. Erica shares a simple framework for noticing negative self-talk and gently shifting it toward something more useful.

Beth and Erica also talk about:

• Why our self-talk is often more negative than we realize
• Erica's three-step framework of Notice, Nope, and Nudge
• How words like "should" and "just" can undermine our confidence
• The connection between self-talk, worthiness, and belonging
• Practical ways to ground ourselves and stay present while facilitating

Connect with Erica Barnhart:

• Website: EricaBarnhart.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericabarnhart/

Links From the Episode:

• The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
• Polarity Management video with Barry Johnson
• Polarity Mapping resources

Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:

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• Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.ca

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
• Check out Beth's books, Design to Engage and Everyday Acts of Facilitation
• Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn

Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions