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I’m joined by Said Saddouk to dive into one of my 12 favorite problems: “How might we increase flow and creativity to bring joy to work?”
Said is a virtual facilitation expert who transforms online sessions from dull and disengaging to impactful and inspiring. With his expert training, practical techniques, and passion for connecting with his audience, Said helps facilitators, educators, and team leaders unlock the full potential of virtual learning spaces.
In our conversation, we explore the themes of joy, creativity, and innovation in the workplace, especially in virtual settings. We talk about the importance of finding joy in work, the journey to creativity, and how to create a playful and engaging environment in meetings.
Said shares his insights on the definition of creativity, the power of childlike play, and practical tools for making virtual meetings more engaging. Our chat emphasizes the value of community, collaboration, and the continuous pursuit of joy and creativity in professional settings.
Key Takeaways:
Alpacas and llamas are different animals 😂
Childlike play can enhance creativity and innovation
Engagement in meetings can be improved with playful elements
Virtual meetings can be transformed with simple tools and techniques
Small changes can lead to significant improvements in meetings
Resources Mentioned:
100 Tricks to Sound Smart in Meetings by Sarah Cooper: https://amzn.to/3ObwvK2
Workshops.Work: https://workshops.work/podcast/
Star Talk: https://startalkmedia.com/
Butter Referral Link: https://butter.cello.so/X5aVOOcce9Z
People to Follow:
Cat Mulvihill: linkedin.com/in/mulvihillcatherine , youtube.com/@CatMulvihill
Anamaria Dorgo: linkedin.com/in/anamariadorgo
Jan Keck: linkedin.com/in/jankeck , youtube.com/@mrjankeck
Myriam Hadnes: linkedin.com/in/myriam-hadnes , youtube.com/@myriamhadnes
Thomas Lahnthaler: linkedin.com/in/thomaslahnthaler
Olina Glindevi: linkedin.com/in/thevisualagilecoach
Connect with Said:
Website: thefacilitainer.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/saidsaddouk
YouTube: youtube.com/@facilitainer
Instagram: instagram.com/thefacilitainer
More About Building Thinkers:
I'm your host, Tracy Clark, and this is where potential becomes reality through deliberate curiosity, reflection, practice, and play. The Building Thinkers podcast is based on the realization that there's exponential potential in the things we build.
And so, in my little corner of the internet and podcasting land, I want to take my 12 favorite problems, these are my constant curiosities, and I want to go deeper. I want to build thinkers. This is a community of multi-potentialites who may be disoriented by all the possibilities of success we envision but haven't yet achieved.
If any of that sounds like you, come listen in. Welcome to the Building Thinkers podcast.
I’m joined by Said Saddouk to dive into one of my 12 favorite problems: “How might we increase flow and creativity to bring joy to work?”
Said is a virtual facilitation expert who transforms online sessions from dull and disengaging to impactful and inspiring. With his expert training, practical techniques, and passion for connecting with his audience, Said helps facilitators, educators, and team leaders unlock the full potential of virtual learning spaces.
In our conversation, we explore the themes of joy, creativity, and innovation in the workplace, especially in virtual settings. We talk about the importance of finding joy in work, the journey to creativity, and how to create a playful and engaging environment in meetings.
Said shares his insights on the definition of creativity, the power of childlike play, and practical tools for making virtual meetings more engaging. Our chat emphasizes the value of community, collaboration, and the continuous pursuit of joy and creativity in professional settings.
Key Takeaways:
Alpacas and llamas are different animals 😂
Childlike play can enhance creativity and innovation
Engagement in meetings can be improved with playful elements
Virtual meetings can be transformed with simple tools and techniques
Small changes can lead to significant improvements in meetings
Resources Mentioned:
100 Tricks to Sound Smart in Meetings by Sarah Cooper: https://amzn.to/3ObwvK2
Workshops.Work: https://workshops.work/podcast/
Star Talk: https://startalkmedia.com/
Butter Referral Link: https://butter.cello.so/X5aVOOcce9Z
People to Follow:
Cat Mulvihill: linkedin.com/in/mulvihillcatherine , youtube.com/@CatMulvihill
Anamaria Dorgo: linkedin.com/in/anamariadorgo
Jan Keck: linkedin.com/in/jankeck , youtube.com/@mrjankeck
Myriam Hadnes: linkedin.com/in/myriam-hadnes , youtube.com/@myriamhadnes
Thomas Lahnthaler: linkedin.com/in/thomaslahnthaler
Olina Glindevi: linkedin.com/in/thevisualagilecoach
Connect with Said:
Website: thefacilitainer.com
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/saidsaddouk
YouTube: youtube.com/@facilitainer
Instagram: instagram.com/thefacilitainer
More About Building Thinkers:
I'm your host, Tracy Clark, and this is where potential becomes reality through deliberate curiosity, reflection, practice, and play. The Building Thinkers podcast is based on the realization that there's exponential potential in the things we build.
And so, in my little corner of the internet and podcasting land, I want to take my 12 favorite problems, these are my constant curiosities, and I want to go deeper. I want to build thinkers. This is a community of multi-potentialites who may be disoriented by all the possibilities of success we envision but haven't yet achieved.
If any of that sounds like you, come listen in. Welcome to the Building Thinkers podcast.