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- The 45 year group facilitation experiment (and how I’m still learning) with Bob Dick (Episode 17)Bob Dick is a change agent and facilitator who has been in the business 45 years. He believes that teachers don’t teach, learners learn. In this episode we talk about the difference in process and content, the power of action learning, and how he helps his groups transfer learnings from a workshop, back into the real world.Bob also shares his thoughts on how we can teach leaders the facilitation skills that are rapidly becoming a vital skill. The most inspiring part? After being in the game39 min
- The 45 year group facilitation experiment (and how I’m still learning) with Bob Dick (Episode 17)Bob Dick is a change agent and facilitator who has been in the business 45 years. He believes that teachers don’t teach, learners learn. In this episode we talk about the difference in process and content, the power of action learning, and how he helps his groups transfer learnings from a workshop, back into the real world.Bob also shares his thoughts on how we can teach leaders the facilitation skills that are rapidly becoming a vital skill. The most inspiring part? After being in the game for 45 years he still experiments with his facilitation style and approaches.What you’ll learn in this episode* The difference between content and process and how you can effectively manage a group by looking at the processHow strategically arranging furniture can change your participants’ perceptions of the learning environmentWhy teachers don’t teach, learners learnStrategies to keep learning and improving as a facilitatorWhy Bob doesn’t use technology in his workshopsHow to deal with conflict within a groupDealing with your nerves before a workshopThe importance of vulnerability and authenticityHow to turn commitment into action once the workshop is overAbout our guestBob Dick independent scholar, an educator, facilitator, coach, and change consultant. He has 45 years experience and started an Industrial Psychology for the Department of Labour. He helps people to change their work, learning and life.Resources mentioned in this episodeAction Research and Action Learning for community and organisational changeLike this show?Please leave me a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so I can thank you personally.Click here to let Leanne know about your number one takeaway from this episode!Show transcriptView the full podcast transcript from my conversation with Bob Dick.Quote of the episodeBob describes his safety net: “If the process isn’t working, I will drop the content and engage with the participants about why the process isn’t working. I’ll invite them to join me in figuring out what process will work better for all of us“.39 min
- How to strengthen your facilitation by connecting, teaching and landing with Adam Mustoe (Episode 16)
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In this episode, we hear from Adam Mustoe – a Gallup certified Strengths Coach and second-generation pastor. He uses an assessment tool called CliftonStrengths to help people find the intersection of their unique talents and rewarding work. The CliftonStrengths assessment is based on 40 years of research by the Gallup corporation where it reveals 34 […]
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39 min - How to strengthen your facilitation by connecting, teaching and landing with Adam Mustoe (Episode 16)In this episode, we hear from Adam Mustoe – a Gallup certified Strengths Coach and second-generation pastor. He uses an assessment tool called CliftonStrengths to help people find the intersection of their unique talents and rewarding work.The CliftonStrengths assessment is based on 40 years of research by the Gallup corporation where it reveals 34 potential strengths- our natural ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.Adam shares his story on how he found his strengths in 2009, how it changed his life, and how he is changing the lives of others – one workshop at a time.In this episode you’ll learn:How to bring out the element of “surprise” in your workshop deliveryHow Adam developed his storytelling skillsStory of how he found his “Strengths” in 2009 and how this changed his lifeHis experience on some challenging workshops he facilitated and some practical advice for first time facilitatorsThe 50 mile rule and how, as a facilitator, you can use this to your advantageWhat prompted Adam to get the Clifton Strengths accreditationAdam shares his top 5 strengths and how it helped him in his careerHow to use your strengths outside of the corporate world.Resources mentioned:Clifton Strengths Assessment toolGallup CorpPivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One by Jenny Blake (book)Waypoint Strategic CoachingConnect with AdamFacebookTwitterLike this show?Please leave me a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so I can thank you personally!Click here to let Leanne know about your number one takeaway from this episode!39 min
- How to strengthen your facilitation by connecting, teaching and landing with Adam Mustoe (Episode 16)In this episode, we hear from Adam Mustoe – a Gallup certified Strengths Coach and second-generation pastor. He uses an assessment tool called CliftonStrengths to help people find the intersection of their unique talents and rewarding work.The CliftonStrengths assessment is based on 40 years of research by the Gallup corporation where it reveals 34 potential strengths- our natural ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.Adam shares his story on how he found his strengths in 2009, how it changed his life, and how he is changing the lives of others – one workshop at a time.In this episode you’ll learn:How to bring out the element of “surprise” in your workshop deliveryHow Adam developed his storytelling skillsStory of how he found his “Strengths” in 2009 and how this changed his lifeHis experience on some challenging workshops he facilitated and some practical advice for first time facilitatorsThe 50 mile rule and how, as a facilitator, you can use this to your advantageWhat prompted Adam to get the Clifton Strengths accreditationAdam shares his top 5 strengths and how it helped him in his careerHow to use your strengths outside of the corporate world.Resources mentioned:Clifton Strengths Assessment toolGallup CorpPivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One by Jenny Blake (book)Waypoint Strategic CoachingConnect with AdamFacebookTwitterLike this show?Please leave me a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so I can thank you personally!Click here to let Leanne know about your number one takeaway from this episode!39 min
- How to strengthen your facilitation by connecting, teaching and landing with Adam Mustoe (Episode 16)In this episode, we hear from Adam Mustoe – a Gallup certified Strengths Coach and second-generation pastor. He uses an assessment tool called CliftonStrengths to help people find the intersection of their unique talents and rewarding work.The CliftonStrengths assessment is based on 40 years of research by the Gallup corporation where it reveals 34 potential strengths- our natural ways of thinking, feeling, and behaving.Adam shares his story on how he found his strengths in 2009, how it changed his life, and how he is changing the lives of others – one workshop at a time.In this episode you’ll learn:How to bring out the element of “surprise” in your workshop deliveryHow Adam developed his storytelling skillsStory of how he found his “Strengths” in 2009 and how this changed his lifeHis experience on some challenging workshops he facilitated and some practical advice for first time facilitatorsThe 50 mile rule and how, as a facilitator, you can use this to your advantageWhat prompted Adam to get the Clifton Strengths accreditationAdam shares his top 5 strengths and how it helped him in his careerHow to use your strengths outside of the corporate world.Resources mentioned:Clifton Strengths Assessment toolGallup CorpPivot: The Only Move That Matters Is Your Next One by Jenny Blake (book)Waypoint Strategic CoachingConnect with AdamFacebookTwitterLike this show?Please leave me a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so I can thank you personally!Click here to let Leanne know about your number one takeaway from this episode!39 min
- Facilitating and leading with your head and heart with Therese Lardner (Episode 15)
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In this First Time Facilitator episode, you’ll hear from Therese Lardner, a psychologist, leadership coach, speaker and workshop facilitator. She shares how being thrown into the deep end helped build her confidence in public speaking, and why your choice of words matter as a facilitator. This is why Therese dedicates her career to teaching people […]
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32 min - Facilitating and leading with your head and heart with Therese Lardner (Episode 15)In this First Time Facilitator episode, you’ll hear from Therese Lardner, a psychologist, leadership coach, speaker and workshop facilitator. She shares how being thrown into the deep end helped build her confidence in public speaking, and why your choice of words matter as a facilitator. This is why Therese dedicates her career to teaching people how to use their vocabulary more effectively.We also talk about employee engagement and creating strong work cultures; and discover what organisations need to consider to improve the employee experience.About our guestTherese is a leadership and engagement coach, workshop facilitator, speaker, executive coach and psychologist with a simple, no-nonsense approach to building leaders and businesses. Her natural way of engaging with people means that she is just as comfortable in the boardroom as she is on the factory floor. For Therese, connection at work is the key to success, developed through personal insight, alignment with company culture and cohesive teams.What you’ll learnHow she adjusted her academic language to connect with diverse audiencesSome advice she was given that took the weight off her shoulders when she was a first time facilitatorWhy it’s important to develop your vocabulary (and your emotions) as a leader and how you can do thatHow she landed a speaking gig at a positive psychology conference in New York CityResourcesTherese Lardner on LinkedInTherese’s company, Mindset Coaching and ConsultingSimon Sinek – Find Your Why (book)Therese speaking at Disrupt HR Brisbane – belowDesperately Seeking Emotional Vocabulary | Therese Lardner | DisruptHR Talks from DisruptHR on Vimeo.Episode transcriptClick here to view the episode transcript with Therese Lardner32 min
- Facilitating and leading with your head and heart with Therese Lardner (Episode 15)In this First Time Facilitator episode, you’ll hear from Therese Lardner, a psychologist, leadership coach, speaker and workshop facilitator. She shares how being thrown into the deep end helped build her confidence in public speaking, and why your choice of words matter as a facilitator. This is why Therese dedicates her career to teaching people how to use their vocabulary more effectively.We also talk about employee engagement and creating strong work cultures; and discover what organisations need to consider to improve the employee experience.About our guestTherese is a leadership and engagement coach, workshop facilitator, speaker, executive coach and psychologist with a simple, no-nonsense approach to building leaders and businesses. Her natural way of engaging with people means that she is just as comfortable in the boardroom as she is on the factory floor. For Therese, connection at work is the key to success, developed through personal insight, alignment with company culture and cohesive teams.What you’ll learnHow she adjusted her academic language to connect with diverse audiencesSome advice she was given that took the weight off her shoulders when she was a first time facilitatorWhy it’s important to develop your vocabulary (and your emotions) as a leader and how you can do thatHow she landed a speaking gig at a positive psychology conference in New York CityResourcesTherese Lardner on LinkedInTherese’s company, Mindset Coaching and ConsultingSimon Sinek – Find Your Why (book)Therese speaking at Disrupt HR Brisbane – belowDesperately Seeking Emotional Vocabulary | Therese Lardner | DisruptHR Talks from DisruptHR on Vimeo.Episode transcriptClick here to view the episode transcript with Therese Lardner32 min
- Facilitating and leading with your head and heart with Therese Lardner (Episode 15)In this First Time Facilitator episode, you’ll hear from Therese Lardner, a psychologist, leadership coach, speaker and workshop facilitator. She shares how being thrown into the deep end helped build her confidence in public speaking, and why your choice of words matter as a facilitator. This is why Therese dedicates her career to teaching people how to use their vocabulary more effectively.We also talk about employee engagement and creating strong work cultures; and discover what organisations need to consider to improve the employee experience.About our guestTherese is a leadership and engagement coach, workshop facilitator, speaker, executive coach and psychologist with a simple, no-nonsense approach to building leaders and businesses. Her natural way of engaging with people means that she is just as comfortable in the boardroom as she is on the factory floor. For Therese, connection at work is the key to success, developed through personal insight, alignment with company culture and cohesive teams.What you’ll learnHow she adjusted her academic language to connect with diverse audiencesSome advice she was given that took the weight off her shoulders when she was a first time facilitatorWhy it’s important to develop your vocabulary (and your emotions) as a leader and how you can do thatHow she landed a speaking gig at a positive psychology conference in New York CityResourcesTherese Lardner on LinkedInTherese’s company, Mindset Coaching and ConsultingSimon Sinek – Find Your Why (book)Therese speaking at Disrupt HR Brisbane – belowDesperately Seeking Emotional Vocabulary | Therese Lardner | DisruptHR Talks from DisruptHR on Vimeo.Episode transcriptClick here to view the episode transcript with Therese Lardner32 min
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Leanne Hughes from the First Time Facilitator blog reveals all of her group facilitation, training and workshop tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve the next time you step out in front of…
a group.Discover how you can tweak elements of your facilitation style, or incorporate new techniques to engage your audience and leave with lasting impact (and 5-star feedback). Icebreakers, leadership, group interaction, preparation, games, conflict, props, flip-charts, delivery, voice, body language, confidence, discussions and everything that works (and doesn’t work) to help you better understand how to deliver and connect with your audience, every single time.