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Sarah McVanel is a recognition expert, author, an experienced and dynamic speaker and coach. She helps leaders leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain top talent and sustain healthy bottom-lines.  She helps organisations by curating healthy workplace cultures through her FROG methodology (Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness), as well as through speaking, training, coaching and […]

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Sarah McVanel is a recognition expert, author, an experienced and dynamic speaker and coach. She helps leaders leverage the exponential power of recognition to retain top talent and sustain healthy bottom-lines.  She helps organisations by curating healthy workplace cultures through her FROG methodology (Forever Recognize Others’ Greatness), as well as through speaking, training, coaching and mentoring others.

Her philosophy is that once we rediscover that understanding of our own greatness, we

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How 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 time and energy packing.  I thought it was high time I developed some kind of system or checklist around this because spending time and energy on things that can be automated, […]

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How 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 time and energy packing.  I thought it was high time I developed some kind of system or checklist around this because spending time and energy on things that can be automated, is not a great use of time.  So I’ve developed a packing system for facilitators, it’s called the MOST method.

Have you ever been in a workshop and realised that you forgot the attendance

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This week’s episode is a bit unusual, it’s a lot shorter than others and it’s really an announcement episode. For a while, like more than six weeks, I’ve promised to launch a Facebook group for the First Time Facilitator audience, or really, anyone that wants to become a better facilitator, trainer or workshop content developer. […]

The post Announcement: Facebook Group is finally here (p.s. It’s called ‘The Flipchart’) (Episode 37) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.

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This week’s episode is a bit unusual, it’s a lot shorter than others and it’s really an announcement episode. For a while, like more than six weeks, I’ve promised to launch a Facebook group for the First Time Facilitator audience, or really, anyone that wants to become a better facilitator, trainer or workshop content developer.

Where can I find The Flipchart group on Facebook?

The Facebook group is called ‘

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What does it take to get to get to superhero status in the facilitation game? In this solo episode, Leanne Hughes explores and explains the 7 key attributes she thinks are critical to becoming a superhero facilitator. So, how does a facilitator carry out the responsibilities of a facilitator like a superhero (Lycra optional)? Listen […]

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What does it take to get to get to superhero status in the facilitation game?

In this solo episode, Leanne Hughes explores and explains the 7 key attributes she thinks are critical to becoming a superhero facilitator.

So, how does a facilitator carry out the responsibilities of a facilitator like a superhero (Lycra optional)? Listen in!

In this episode you’ll learn

* The seven key attributes that First Time Facilitators should consider when wanting to level up their game

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In today’s episode, I talk to Hadiya Nuriddin. Hadiya is a speaker, a learning strategist, instructional designer and an e-Learning Developer based in Chicago. She has nearly 20 years’ experience in all levels of learning and development and has extensive experience in designing, developing, and delivering both technical and professional development courses. Hadiya is extremely […]

The post Shift your focus: Be with your audience (not just in front of them) with Hadiya Nuriddin (Episode 35) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.

If you're nodding along to today's First Time Facilitator episode, you're going to love my written companion: Work Fame — a weekly Spublication designed to help you stand out in your work, build your reputation, and get the opportunities others don’t.

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In today’s episode, I talk to Hadiya Nuriddin. Hadiya is a speaker, a learning strategist, instructional designer and an e-Learning Developer based in Chicago. She has nearly 20 years’ experience in all levels of learning and development and has extensive experience in designing, developing, and delivering both technical and professional development courses.

Hadiya is extremely enthusiastic about ensuring her messages stick. In this episode, we not only talk about using  stories to engage you