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- The two hats: Switching your mode between facilitating and presenting with Paul Hellman (Episode 12)On Episode 12 of the First Time Facilitator podcast, I interview Paul Hellman from Express Potential about his secrets for communication in a distracted world. Paul believes presenters only have 8 seconds to grab their audience’s attention.In this show you’ll learnHow you can break through to ensure your message is heard (even in a distracted world)How he likens facilitation to conducting a job interviewThe great advice he received when he started leading workshops about wearing two hats (and why it’s dangerous if you mix them up)* Why you need to use stories and analogies in your workshops to add more colour (even if you’re just presenting facts)* How to create a stronger, more confident presence (even though most of us think that presence is a mythical beast)* How he has personally developed his communication skills (and how you can do it too* Why there is a performance element in every interaction, including email and why warm-ups help to create a positive mood.Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider using your Twitter handle so I can thank you personally.About our guestPaul Hellman consults and speaks internationally. He has advised thousands of executives and professionals during his career. Companies hire Paul to get faster results from presentations, meetings, emails. His latest book is You’ve got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets for a Distracted World. His columns have appeared in leading newspapers like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.ResourcesExpress PotentialShow transcriptClick here to view the full First Time Facilitator episode transcript with Paul Hellman.44 min
- The two hats: Switching your mode between facilitating and presenting with Paul Hellman (Episode 12)On Episode 12 of the First Time Facilitator podcast, I interview Paul Hellman from Express Potential about his secrets for communication in a distracted world. Paul believes presenters only have 8 seconds to grab their audience’s attention.In this show you’ll learnHow you can break through to ensure your message is heard (even in a distracted world)How he likens facilitation to conducting a job interviewThe great advice he received when he started leading workshops about wearing two hats (and why it’s dangerous if you mix them up)* Why you need to use stories and analogies in your workshops to add more colour (even if you’re just presenting facts)* How to create a stronger, more confident presence (even though most of us think that presence is a mythical beast)* How he has personally developed his communication skills (and how you can do it too* Why there is a performance element in every interaction, including email and why warm-ups help to create a positive mood.Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider using your Twitter handle so I can thank you personally.About our guestPaul Hellman consults and speaks internationally. He has advised thousands of executives and professionals during his career. Companies hire Paul to get faster results from presentations, meetings, emails. His latest book is You’ve got 8 Seconds: Communication Secrets for a Distracted World. His columns have appeared in leading newspapers like the New York Times and Wall Street Journal.ResourcesExpress PotentialShow transcriptClick here to view the full First Time Facilitator episode transcript with Paul Hellman.44 min
- Losing your voice when delivering a workshop? You’re doing it wrong with Emmanuella Grace (Episode 11)
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In this First Time Facilitator episode, Emmanuella Grace from Find Your Voice Australia explains what your voice is telling people. After running full-day workshops, she shares her ideas on preventing voice loss, and the fundamental things you can do to look after your voice. We explore longer-term approaches to creating stronger voice presence, which involves […]
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37 min - Losing your voice when delivering a workshop? You’re doing it wrong with Emmanuella Grace (Episode 11)In this First Time Facilitator episode, Emmanuella Grace from Find Your Voice Australia explains what your voice is telling people. After running full-day workshops, she shares her ideas on preventing voice loss, and the fundamental things you can do to look after your voice. We explore longer-term approaches to creating stronger voice presence, which involves exploring your mindset.In this episode you’ll learnHow to look after the instrument that matters the most in your facilitationWhat to do when the adrenaline is high before a big presentation (and how to avoid your vocal chords from closing over)The secret of the three second pause and how you can use it at your next meetingWhy you need to talk out loud before preparing for a workshop (rather than just reading your notes)Why you hate hearing your voice when it’s played back to youAbout our guestEmmanuella is the founder of Find Your Voice, a vocal training organisation of voice and performance experts dedicated to training people from all walks of life to master their voice and give strong performances. With almost 2 decades of performance and coaching experience in Australia, the UK, Europe and the USA Emmanuella Grace has helped 1000’s of people overcome the obstacles that limit their performances.ResourcesVocal Care Tips from the First Time Facilitator podcastFind Your Voice AustraliaEmmanuella Grace’s websiteRead the First Time Facilitator episode transcript with Emmanuella Grace.37 min
- Losing your voice when delivering a workshop? You’re doing it wrong with Emmanuella Grace (Episode 11)In this First Time Facilitator episode, Emmanuella Grace from Find Your Voice Australia explains what your voice is telling people. After running full-day workshops, she shares her ideas on preventing voice loss, and the fundamental things you can do to look after your voice. We explore longer-term approaches to creating stronger voice presence, which involves exploring your mindset.In this episode you’ll learnHow to look after the instrument that matters the most in your facilitationWhat to do when the adrenaline is high before a big presentation (and how to avoid your vocal chords from closing over)The secret of the three second pause and how you can use it at your next meetingWhy you need to talk out loud before preparing for a workshop (rather than just reading your notes)Why you hate hearing your voice when it’s played back to youAbout our guestEmmanuella is the founder of Find Your Voice, a vocal training organisation of voice and performance experts dedicated to training people from all walks of life to master their voice and give strong performances. With almost 2 decades of performance and coaching experience in Australia, the UK, Europe and the USA Emmanuella Grace has helped 1000’s of people overcome the obstacles that limit their performances.ResourcesVocal Care Tips from the First Time Facilitator podcastFind Your Voice AustraliaEmmanuella Grace’s websiteRead the First Time Facilitator episode transcript with Emmanuella Grace.37 min
- Losing your voice when delivering a workshop? You’re doing it wrong with Emmanuella Grace (Episode 11)In this First Time Facilitator episode, Emmanuella Grace from Find Your Voice Australia explains what your voice is telling people. After running full-day workshops, she shares her ideas on preventing voice loss, and the fundamental things you can do to look after your voice. We explore longer-term approaches to creating stronger voice presence, which involves exploring your mindset.In this episode you’ll learnHow to look after the instrument that matters the most in your facilitationWhat to do when the adrenaline is high before a big presentation (and how to avoid your vocal chords from closing over)The secret of the three second pause and how you can use it at your next meetingWhy you need to talk out loud before preparing for a workshop (rather than just reading your notes)Why you hate hearing your voice when it’s played back to youAbout our guestEmmanuella is the founder of Find Your Voice, a vocal training organisation of voice and performance experts dedicated to training people from all walks of life to master their voice and give strong performances. With almost 2 decades of performance and coaching experience in Australia, the UK, Europe and the USA Emmanuella Grace has helped 1000’s of people overcome the obstacles that limit their performances.ResourcesVocal Care Tips from the First Time Facilitator podcastFind Your Voice AustraliaEmmanuella Grace’s websiteRead the First Time Facilitator episode transcript with Emmanuella Grace.37 min
- Keeping workshop content fresh after 25 years (and how I was inspired by a flamenco dancing facilitator) with Scott Amy (Episode 10)
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In Episode 10 of the First Time Facilitator podcast, Scott Amy from the Pacific Institute shares his secrets on Socratic facilitation and how he was inspired by a faciltator who incorporated flamenco dancing in his workshop. In this episode you’ll learn Why seeing a strong facilitator (who used a style of flamenco dancing in his […]
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37 min - Keeping workshop content fresh after 25 years (and how I was inspired by a flamenco dancing facilitator) with Scott Amy (Episode 10)In Episode 10 of the First Time Facilitator podcast, Scott Amy from the Pacific Institute shares his secrets on Socratic facilitation and how he was inspired by a faciltator who incorporated flamenco dancing in his workshop.In this episode you’ll learn* Why seeing a strong facilitator (who used a style of flamenco dancing in his workshops) inspired Scott to leave the Defence force* How he’s run the same workshop for 25 years and how he keeps it energised/content fresh* How facilitators need confidence in themselves, ability to grow, desire to grow the org their working with; and their ability to engage people* What Socratic facilitation is all about and how it can help you discover the truth for your participants* Three great questions you can use to implement Socractic facilitation in your next workshopAbout our guestScott Amy, Manager Client Services with The Pacific Institute has worked extensively in training, facilitating, coaching and project design with clients in many countries around the world, including Singapore, Indonesia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia.Working with The Pacific Institute since 1994, he has been involved in many project roles with clients from a very broad cross section of industry, education and community. Working with leadership and executive management levels through to front line operations staff, professional educators, students and community development resources, has provided him with valuable experience into how people think and behave in situations of change and leadership.With a strong background in training and training design, his skills in communication, allow him to reach all levels of an organisation and teams providing maximum outcomes. Combined with his Socratic approach to facilitation, which encourages participants to find their own solutions by working through options and applying information, Scott is one of The Pacific Institute’s most requested resources.Scott has been a student of leadership, and its effects for many years, and with a Defence Force background in training and education, has used these experiences as a basis for his continuing studies in Effective Leadership.He has played a major role in developing people and organisations with clients such as: Coca Cola, Snowy Hydro Limited, AMP Insurance, Queensland Education Department, Television Corporation of Singapore, Air New Zealand, Fonterra and Rio TintoResources* Scott Amy on LinkedIn* The Pacific Institute (Australia)Video we discussed: Forget big charge, start with a tiny habbit.View the First Time Facilitator episode 10 transcript.36 min
- Keeping workshop content fresh after 25 years (and how I was inspired by a flamenco dancing facilitator) with Scott Amy (Episode 10)In Episode 10 of the First Time Facilitator podcast, Scott Amy from the Pacific Institute shares his secrets on Socratic facilitation and how he was inspired by a faciltator who incorporated flamenco dancing in his workshop.In this episode you’ll learn* Why seeing a strong facilitator (who used a style of flamenco dancing in his workshops) inspired Scott to leave the Defence force* How he’s run the same workshop for 25 years and how he keeps it energised/content fresh* How facilitators need confidence in themselves, ability to grow, desire to grow the org their working with; and their ability to engage people* What Socratic facilitation is all about and how it can help you discover the truth for your participants* Three great questions you can use to implement Socractic facilitation in your next workshopAbout our guestScott Amy, Manager Client Services with The Pacific Institute has worked extensively in training, facilitating, coaching and project design with clients in many countries around the world, including Singapore, Indonesia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia.Working with The Pacific Institute since 1994, he has been involved in many project roles with clients from a very broad cross section of industry, education and community. Working with leadership and executive management levels through to front line operations staff, professional educators, students and community development resources, has provided him with valuable experience into how people think and behave in situations of change and leadership.With a strong background in training and training design, his skills in communication, allow him to reach all levels of an organisation and teams providing maximum outcomes. Combined with his Socratic approach to facilitation, which encourages participants to find their own solutions by working through options and applying information, Scott is one of The Pacific Institute’s most requested resources.Scott has been a student of leadership, and its effects for many years, and with a Defence Force background in training and education, has used these experiences as a basis for his continuing studies in Effective Leadership.He has played a major role in developing people and organisations with clients such as: Coca Cola, Snowy Hydro Limited, AMP Insurance, Queensland Education Department, Television Corporation of Singapore, Air New Zealand, Fonterra and Rio TintoResources* Scott Amy on LinkedIn* The Pacific Institute (Australia)Video we discussed: Forget big charge, start with a tiny habbit.View the First Time Facilitator episode 10 transcript.36 min
- Keeping workshop content fresh after 25 years (and how I was inspired by a flamenco dancing facilitator) with Scott Amy (Episode 10)In Episode 10 of the First Time Facilitator podcast, Scott Amy from the Pacific Institute shares his secrets on Socratic facilitation and how he was inspired by a faciltator who incorporated flamenco dancing in his workshop.In this episode you’ll learn* Why seeing a strong facilitator (who used a style of flamenco dancing in his workshops) inspired Scott to leave the Defence force* How he’s run the same workshop for 25 years and how he keeps it energised/content fresh* How facilitators need confidence in themselves, ability to grow, desire to grow the org their working with; and their ability to engage people* What Socratic facilitation is all about and how it can help you discover the truth for your participants* Three great questions you can use to implement Socractic facilitation in your next workshopAbout our guestScott Amy, Manager Client Services with The Pacific Institute has worked extensively in training, facilitating, coaching and project design with clients in many countries around the world, including Singapore, Indonesia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and Australia.Working with The Pacific Institute since 1994, he has been involved in many project roles with clients from a very broad cross section of industry, education and community. Working with leadership and executive management levels through to front line operations staff, professional educators, students and community development resources, has provided him with valuable experience into how people think and behave in situations of change and leadership.With a strong background in training and training design, his skills in communication, allow him to reach all levels of an organisation and teams providing maximum outcomes. Combined with his Socratic approach to facilitation, which encourages participants to find their own solutions by working through options and applying information, Scott is one of The Pacific Institute’s most requested resources.Scott has been a student of leadership, and its effects for many years, and with a Defence Force background in training and education, has used these experiences as a basis for his continuing studies in Effective Leadership.He has played a major role in developing people and organisations with clients such as: Coca Cola, Snowy Hydro Limited, AMP Insurance, Queensland Education Department, Television Corporation of Singapore, Air New Zealand, Fonterra and Rio TintoResources* Scott Amy on LinkedIn* The Pacific Institute (Australia)Video we discussed: Forget big charge, start with a tiny habbit.View the First Time Facilitator episode 10 transcript.36 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.