Podcasts about Facilitation

TMC Program Staff Jennifer Watley Maxell and Adam Borneman follow up our earlier conversation about facilitation, discussing Jesus' model of letting silence linger; understanding that information itself is not transformative; and how learning to move toward tension together can be productive and faithful.Listen to the earlier episode on facilitation.⁠Contact TMC Staff about Facilitation Training.⁠⁠Episode Transcript.

Diese Woche ist David Hillmer zu Gast bei Zoomer meets Boomer. Er war Soldat, ist Unternehmer, Autor und einer der bekanntesten Experten für moderne Zusammenarbeit im deutschsprachigen Raum. Mit seiner Firma Hello Agile unterstützt er Organisationen dabei, bessere Meetings, bessere Workshops und bessere Zusammenarbeit zu gestalten. Dabei geht es längst nicht nur um agile Methoden. Es geht um die Frage, wie Menschen in einer Welt zusammenarbeiten können, die sich durch KI, Digitalisierung und neue Arbeitsformen immer schneller verändert. Besonders bekannt ist er für seine Arbeit mit Lego Serious Play. Einer Methode, die auf den ersten Blick spielerisch wirkt, in Wahrheit aber oft tiefere Gespräche ermöglicht als viele klassische Meetings. In dieser Folge sprechen wir darüber, / warum Menschen mit Lego häufig ehrlicher sprechen als in normalen Meetings / weshalb gerade Führungskräfte oft erstaunlich offen für spielerische Formate sind / warum die größten Widerstände häufig dort entstehen, wo man sie am wenigsten erwartet / weshalb viele Meetings ersatzlos gestrichen werden könnten / warum David gerade ein Buch mit dem Titel „Kill Meetings“ schreibt / was gute Facilitation von klassischer Moderation unterscheidet / weshalb KI die Bedeutung menschlicher Zusammenarbeit nicht verringert, sondern erhöht / warum Workshops der beste Weg sein können, Menschen an KI heranzuführen / und wie die gemeinsame Hello Agile Summer School dabei helfen kann, die Zukunft der Arbeit aktiv mitzugestalten. Besonders spannend fanden wir Davids Gedanken zur Verbindung von KI und New Work. Während Maschinen immer mehr Aufgaben übernehmen, steigt gleichzeitig die Bedeutung von Kreativität, Dialog, Vertrauen und guter Zusammenarbeit. Oder wie David es formuliert: „Je mehr wir mit Maschinen arbeiten, desto wichtiger wird gute menschliche Zusammenarbeit.“ Unsere 5 Learnings aus dem Gespräch 1. Menschen sprechen oft offener über ein Modell als über sich selbst. 2. Gute Workshops entstehen nicht durch Methoden, sondern durch gute Vorbereitung. 3. Die meisten Meetings lassen sich streichen, asynchron lösen oder in echte Workshops verwandeln. 4. KI macht menschliche Zusammenarbeit nicht überflüssig. Sie macht sie wertvoller. 5. Die Zukunft gehört Menschen, die Technologie verstehen und gleichzeitig echte Verbindung schaffen. Wie immer interessiert uns eure Perspektive: Welche Meetings würdet ihr sofort abschaffen? Und welche Formate helfen euch dabei, besser zusammenzuarbeiten? Wenn euch die Folge gefallen hat, freuen wir uns über eine 5-Sterne-Bewertung, ein Abo und natürlich über den Austausch in den Kommentaren. Viel Spaß mit Folge 75 von Zoomer meets Boomer.

TMC Program Staff Adam Borneman, Jennifer Watley Maxell, and Mark Ramsey talk with Elizabeth Lynn (Shifting Ground) about creating space for deeper reflection, alignment vs. agreement, and why facilitation is a critical tool for all areas of ministry.Contact TMC Staff about Facilitation Training.Episode Transcript.

In this episode of the Inspire Podcast, Bart Egnal speaks with Rachel Cossar, co-founder and CEO of Virtual Sapiens, about how AI is transforming leadership communication training. Drawing on her own journey from the professional world of ballet to expert in non-verbal communication, Rachel explains how her experience in performance and body awareness led to the creation of an AI-powered communication coaching platform. Together, Bart and Rachel explore why AI can be such a powerful complement to facilitated training and executive coaching, especially when it comes to practice, repetition, feedback, and accountability. They discuss their collaboration with The Humphrey Group, including how THG has trained the platform on their own IP and is integrating AI coaching into their programs to help participants build confidence and measure improvement over time. The conversation also examines the limits of AI, why human facilitation remains essential, and how the future of communication training will combine technology with human connection. A fascinating look at the evolving role of AI in helping people become more effective, authentic, and inspiring communicators. Learn more at https://www.virtualsapiens.co/ Show Notes: 00:19 Show intro 00:57 Introducing Rachel and Virtual Sapiens 02:29 Rachel's background 02:48 Started off in ballet 03:17 Body awareness and presence 04:21 What dance training made her realize about office life 05:04 Starting her new career 05:26 Consulting with the hospitality industry 06:34 The “always on” nature of hospitality 07:23 Silent service 08:36 How this applies to executive and leadership development 09:06 How the COVID disruption changed her work and business 09:28 The idea for Virtual Sapiens 09:49 How do you take training and truly make it muscle memory? 10:55 Rapid adoption of video during COVID changed things 12:57 How did Virtual Sapiens come to be? 13:30 Initial product: a video sidekick coach 15:02 How did people respond to AI feedback? 15:53 People now have overly high expectations of AI 16:53 The complexities of video avatars 17:55 Why Virtual Sapiens was a natural fit for coaching firms 18:31 The asynchronous practice tool 19:26 How Virtual Sapiens fits with The Humphrey Group 19:47 The Humphrey Group's “ELI” tool 20:13 Learners can see measurable improvements 20:49 Where is AI used best in facilitation and training? 21:44 Designing programs with more longevity 23:59 Scalable and concurrent learning 24:36 Why people find AI to be a safe space to practice 25:03 The fear of being judged 25:41 Why people prefer first reps with AI 26:23 Built-in accountability for learners 27:15 Post-facilitation tools and practice 29:36 Do people use it? 29:50 Why getting people on early is key 31:52 What is the future of Virtual Sapiens? 32:40 More task-specific LLMs 33:29 Where can people learn more

Roost News Interviewer Doretha McCoy chats with Thaya Hausheer and Migdalia Cruz, Co-Leads for the Office of Volunteer Engagement's Volunteer Facilitation Training Team. They share an overview of its purpose, responsibilities along with the training and facilitation opportunities that VFTT offers to AARP State Offices as well as to the community.

In this powerful episode of Energy Medicine, Dr. Mary sits down with Stephan Kerby, co-founder of the Mindscape Psychedelic Institute, to explore the evolving world of trauma-informed 5-MeO-DMT facilitation, nervous system regulation, ethical psychedelic practice, and long-term integration.Stephan shares how 5-MeO-DMT differs significantly from traditional DMT experiences and why profound nondual states require careful preparation, skilled facilitation, and structured integration to support sustainable healing and transformation.Together, they discuss nervous system literacy, ethical standards in facilitator training, integration science, and how expanded states of consciousness can become catalysts for meaningful behavioral change rather than temporary peak experiences.In This Episode, You'll DiscoverWhy 5-MeO-DMT requires a distinct facilitation frameworkThe difference between trauma-informed 5-MeO-DMT and traditional DMT approachesHow nervous system dysregulation can occur after nondual experiencesThe importance of preparation, containment, and long-term integrationWhat ethical psychedelic facilitation looks like in practiceWhy professional standards and accountability matter in the psychedelic fieldPractical strategies for embodying transformational experiences in daily lifeHow the Embodiment Protocol supports sustainable behavioral changeAbout Stephan KerbyStephan Kerby is the co-founder of the Mindscape Psychedelic Institute and a leading educator in trauma-informed 5-MeO-DMT facilitation. Alongside his wife, Amber Kerby, LMFT, he co-authored the Trauma-Informed 5-MeO-DMT Facilitation Manual and the Embodiment Protocol, frameworks designed to support preparation, nervous system literacy, ethical facilitation, and sustainable integration.

Michael Wilkinson is Founder and Manager of Leadership Strategies, the largest provider of professional facilitators in the country. He has helped tens of thousands of people find their way to success through collaboration, discernment, and a proven process.  His Website is" https://www.leadstrat.com/ In this podcast, Michael and I share a personal conversation that spans our two-decade-old relationship in the United Church of God. He first helped us formulate a major Strategic Planning overhaul in 2008, which I used as President of UCG for nine years. In this podcast Michael Wilkinson speaks about the DRIVERS MODEL and the Three Reasons People Disagree and how to solve them.  More information here https://www.leadstrat.com/leadership-strategy-resources/executive-guide-to-facilitating-strategy-sample-chapter/ - The Drivers Model Explained (first chapter of The Executive Guide to Facilitating Strategy) https://www.leadstrat.com/the-three-reasons-people-disagree/ - The three reasons people disagree Here are more resources: www.leadstrat.com - Leadership Strategies - The Facilitation Company, training and other resources www.MichaeltheFacilitator.com - Michael's speaker website for keynote addresses and other presentations

In this interview, organizational development facilitator Mike Cardus shares insights on experiential learning, facilitation wisdom, and adapting activities to different contexts. Discover how to enhance your facilitation skills, innovate activities, and connect more deeply with groups across various environments.   Experiential learning and psychodynamics Facilitation wisdom and handling ambiguity Innovating and adapting activities for different contexts Learn more about Mike - https://mikecardus.com/ Contact the podcast - podcast@high5adventure.org Support the podcast - verticalplaypen.org

Diese Folge ist eine Live-Aufnahme direkt vom LSP Barcamp 2026. Dich erwarten die Gedanken von Johanna und Jens zu der Frage: Wie politisch darf ich bei der Arbeit sein? Ein spannendes Gespräch zwischen zwei Workshoppern, das zum Nachdenken anregt.

Dominique und Tim sprechen in dieser Folge über die Methode des Experience Market und darüber, was dieses Großgruppenformat in der Produktentwicklung und der Product Discovery anderes bewirken kann als viele andere "klassische" Austauschformate. In vielen Unternehmen sitzen Product Owner, Entwickler:innen, UX und Führungskräfte zwar regelmäßig zusammen in Meetings oder Reviews. Und doch bleiben Erfahrungen oft in einzelnen Teams hängen. Dort setzt der Experience Market an. Menschen sprechen strukturiert über echte Situationen aus ihrem Alltag und machen sichtbar, was funktioniert hat, wo Unsicherheit entsteht und welche Probleme sich über Teams hinweg wiederholen. Der Experience Market lebt davon, dass viele Perspektiven gleichzeitig zusammenkommen. Dominique beschreibt das anhand der Product Owner Days in Köln, bei denen im Rahmen einer Abendveranstaltung rund 200 Teilnehmende gemeinsam an verschiedenen Themenstationen gearbeitet haben. Statt Frontalvorträgen oder vorbereiteten Präsentationen entstehen Gespräche direkt an großen Boards. Dort sammelten die Gruppen ihre Erfahrungen zu Themen wie Outcome-Orientierung, Zusammenarbeit oder Product Ownership. Entscheidend ist dabei, dass nicht nur Erfolge sichtbar werden. Auch gescheiterte Ansätze oder schwierige Situationen gehören bewusst dazu. Gerade dadurch entstehen oft die wertvollsten Diskussionen. Wichtig und spannend ist beim Experience Market vor allem die Dynamik zwischen den einzelnen Gruppen. Menschen wechseln während des Formats in drei Runden zwischen verschiedenen Stationen und bringen neue Gedanken mit. Eine Gruppe ergänzt, was die vorherige begonnen hat. Andere widersprechen oder erweitern bestehende Perspektiven aus ihrer eigenen Praxis. Dadurch entsteht kein starres Ergebnisdokument, sondern ein gemeinsamer Erfahrungsraum. Viele Organisationen unterschätzen, wie viel Wissen bereits intern vorhanden ist. Häufig fehlt lediglich ein Rahmen, in dem dieses Wissen sichtbar und anschlussfähig wird. Tim beschreibt dabei seine Beobachtung, die viele Produktmenschen kennen mögen. In klassischen Workshops sprechen oft dieselben Personen. Beim Experience Market entsteht dagegen Bewegung im Raum und damit auch Bewegung im Denken. Die Gastgeber:innen der einzelnen Stationen moderieren nicht im klassischen Sinn. Sie sorgen dafür, dass Gespräche entstehen, Gedanken dokumentiert werden und andere Gruppen später nachvollziehen können, warum bestimmte Themen relevant waren. Genau diese Verbindung aus Austausch, Sichtbarkeit und gemeinsamer Reflexion macht den Experience Market für größere Produktorganisationen interessant. Besonders relevant wird der Experience Market dann, wenn Unternehmen ihre Produktarbeit stärker miteinander verzahnen wollen. Viele Teams kämpfen mit ähnlichen Herausforderungen, ohne voneinander zu lernen. Diskussionen über Outcome Orientierung, Stakeholder oder Produktstrategie finden parallel statt, aber oft isoliert voneinander. Der Experience Market schafft dafür einen gemeinsamen Raum. Nicht als einmaliges Event mit Hochglanzcharakter, sondern als Arbeitsformat, das Menschen miteinander ins Gespräch bringt und Erfahrungen greifbar macht. Ältere Folgen, auf die im Gespräch verwiesen wird: - Mit "Jobs to Be Done"-Interviews zum besseren Kundenverständnis (JTBD) - Welche Aufgaben gehören zur Product Owner Rolle? Product Ownership Context Canvas (POCC) Habt ihr schonmal vom Experience Market gehört oder sogar teilgenommen? Was sind eure Erfahrungen und Meinungen zu diesem Format? Teilt eure Geschichten und Erfahrungen doch mit uns und der Community. Hinterlasse gerne einen Kommentar unterm Blog-Artikels oder auf unserer Produktwerker LinkedIn-Seite.

In this episode of ATD Accidental Trainer, learning expert, facilitator, and coach Moe Poirier explores the power of bringing your authentic facilitation strengths into the training room. Moe shares why facilitation isn't just a skill, but an expression of who you are and the gifts you bring to learners.  The conversation dives into Moe's five facilitator personas model (the Sensei, Drill Sergeant, Superhero, Confidant, and Jester) and explains how understanding your natural strengths can help you adapt to the learners and create more meaningful learning experiences. Moe also shares practical insights on reading the room, balancing structure with play, and designing training that creates connection and transformation. Resources: Moe's Website: https://shiftfacilitation.com/ Order Moe's Book: https://www.td.org/product/book--the-five-personas-of-facilitation/112610  Moe's LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/moepoirier  Discover ATD26: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvUGjRiQsE45OPmr64Tvt-XYTfnP7wnSL 

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicking off in roughly four weeks, Immigration Nerds welcomes back Ryan Propis, Vice President of Security and Facilitation at the US Travel Association, for a progress report on US readiness. Since his September appearance, a lot has changed — visa wait times are down, the FIFA Pass expedited appointment system is live, new CBP staffing and biometric technology investments are in the pipeline, and TSA's Touchless ID program has expanded to over 60 airports. But is there a widening global perception gap between what international visitors think they'll encounter in the US and what's actually waiting for them? Propis breaks down the facts on device searches, travel proclamations, proposed visa fee increases, and ESTA application changes — and makes the case for why getting the World Cup experience right isn't just good for this summer, but for US travel competitiveness for years to come.Resource Links:https://www.state.gov/fifa-world-cup-26https://www.ustravel.org/GUEST: Ryan Propis, Vice President of Security and Facilitation, US Travel Association HOST: Lauren Clarke PRODUCER: Adam BelmarINTERVIEW RECORD: Monday 4/27/26

Dell's CTO built a 4-category agent framework from real production deployments. Most enterprises are ignoring two of the categories that matter most.Full Show NotesEnterprise leaders are mapping AI agents to org charts — building digital employees, agentic teams, AI workers — and then wondering why the results fall short. Dell's Global CTO John Roese has been running agents in production long enough to know exactly why that framing fails, and what to do instead.In this episode, Roese shares a framework Dell developed from actual production deployments, not pilots. It identifies four categories of AI agents defined by two dimensions: how much autonomy you grant the agent, and how complex the underlying process is. Most enterprises are focused on one category. Two of the four are widely overlooked — and they may represent the fastest path to measurable ROI.This is a practical, grounded conversation about where agents are actually delivering value today, how to think about infrastructure cost in the context of agent economics, and why the sequence in which you deploy agents matters as much as which agents you build. If your organization is trying to move from AI experimentation to production, this episode is required listening.3. Chapter titles:[00:00] — Introduction: Dell's dual role as tech vendor and enterprise AI user[01:38] — Why the org chart model for agents fails[03:12] — Decoupling human capacity from work capacity for the first time[04:23] — The two-by-two framework: autonomy vs. process complexity[06:14] — Productivity agents: what most enterprises already have[07:00] — Hygiene agents: the overlooked category that fixes foundational data problems[08:01] — The CRM data example: why every CRM is inaccurate and how agents fix it[10:05] — Latent infrastructure capacity: running agents in GPU white space to cut costs to cents[13:53] — Facilitation agents: removing entropy from complex cross-functional workflows[17:30] — The sequencing insight: hygiene and facilitation as the path to expert agents[19:24] — Why coordination agents aren't agentic bosses — and where human control actually lives[22:21] — Roese's closing advice: become literate, pick a few, get them into production4. Guest BioJohn Roese is the Global Chief Technology Officer and Chief AI Officer at Dell Technologies, where he is responsible for technology strategy, AI deployment, and research and development across the company. He has held senior technology leadership roles at Nortel, Enterasys Networks, Broadcom, and EMC. At Dell, he operates at a rare intersection: leading AI strategy for a major technology vendor while also deploying AI internally at enterprise scale — which means his frameworks are tested against real production constraints, not just market positioning.LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/johnroeseDell Technologies: dell.comAbout This PodcastAI with Maribel Lopez is a podcast for enterprise technology leaders navigating AI adoption, agentic systems, AI infrastructure, and AI governance. Host Maribel Lopez covers enterprise technology and advises CIOs, CDOs, CMOs, and technology vendors on how to move from AI experimentation to measurable business outcomes. New episodes published bi-weekly.Subscribe on your platform of choice: buzzsprout.com/1947446

Benjamin Taylor was once brought in to help eleven chief executives navigate a merger that would cost the job of some. Before the meeting, a more senior colleague on his team pushed back on touching that topic. It would embarrass them, he said. It was better to keep things “professional”.Benjamin thought the opposite. That staying professional in that room was going to make it impossible for anyone to have an honest conversation. What happened next? An awkward silence and the topic remained untouched for the rest of the that meeting.He has spent his career walking into rooms like that one. And what he keeps finding is that most people just don't know there's another option. Sometimes it takes someone breaking the rule in front of you for you to realise that you've been following one all this time.We talked about where professional norms come from and why they're so hard to name, what it costs to break them and what it costs not to.Links to learn more about Benjamin Taylor:WebsiteLinkedInSir John Kay's LectureSitcom ‘Dear John'Any thoughts? Share them with us!Support the show✨✨✨If you miss the "workshops work" podcast, join us on Substack, where Myriam builds a Podcast Club with monthly gatherings around old episodes: https://myriamhadnes.substack.com/

There is so much information out there about spiritual practice. How can we truly shine through your Soul Blueprint, Human Design, Intuition, and more? Table of contents Shownotes for April and May Podcast 2026 SHINE – What is it? Would You Rather Watch A Video? Shine Through Your Divine Soul Blueprint – ‘S’ ‘H’ Is For Human Design Vibration, Past Life Karma, Genetic Karma, Life Lessons Celebrity Profile: Hulk Hogan, Self-Projected Projector I Is For Intuition N – NLP™ (Neuro-Linguistic Programming™): How Language Affects Us – Inside And Out Positive Scripts, Positive Results ‘E’ Is For Energetics – Our Personality Side + Primary Genius Through Sacred Geometry You Too Can Shine Through Your Soul Blueprint Shownotes for April and May Podcast 2026 For April and May, I designed this podcast to help you understand how you can shine through your Soul Blueprint (and what the Soul Blueprint actually is) – as well as learn more about how the Divine Soul Blueprint connects with your Human Design and Success Codex. I created this mnemonic to help show the energy flow between our Soul and our incarnated bodies. It goes like this: – SHINE – What is it? S – Soul Level Truths: Divine Soul Blueprint access, past life knowledge, energetic awareness, and Soul Monad Connection. H – Human Design: Discovering your Soul's Intentions through Human Design energetics. Experiment with your Design! I – Intuition: Attuning to new intuitive processes through practice. N – NLP™ (Neuro-Linguistic Programming™): Learning how to master your language – identify and release programs that no longer serve you. E – Energetics: Through personal growth, deepen your inner knowing and the practice of Sacred Geometry. Reading Resource: Soul Star Reading Would You Rather Watch A Video? Here’s the podcast on my YouTube Channel, with visuals. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lkDOC6hbdOc Shine Through Your Divine Soul Blueprint – ‘S’ Our Divine Soul Blueprint is an energetic reference point for our Soul’s individual aspects, known as ‘individuation’. When we individuate from the great sea of consciousness, the Soul creates a Divine Blueprint so that it knows how to reference itself and store information through each incarnation (that data has to go somewhere!). Our Soul does this by creating: – 8 Different Energy Centers, containing Divine vibrational characteristics, such as Love or Compassion. An origination record of the first one or two Soul Groups we incarnated into (some people call these Starseed Groups), such as Arcturus or Sirius, for example. Other vibrational information that relates to our Soul Purpose, vibration, Life Lessons, and more. Some of this information is transmitted during the Soul Star Reading. JOIN THE WAITLIST for my Akashic Tarot Course – Awakening The Higher Self: Sacred Geometry and the Akashic Tarot Includes: – How to get the most out of a 3-card reading. Meditations to connect with your Higher Self and Spirit Guides. Get the most out of using this deck with Sarah Lawrence, an experienced Akashic Records Reader. JOIN THE WAITLIST, updates and offers to follow ‘H’ Is For Human Design When we incarnate, this is a process that begins 88 days or so before birth. Our Soul’s consciousness enters our body, and through biological and energetic processes, we are created as a Soul having a physical experience. We don’t necessarily remember our Divine Soul Blueprint, since we ‘fall’ into a lower vibrational state through the Veil of Forgetting. More people are now remembering their past lives through past-life regression practices, and this is part of the spiritual awakening on Earth. As we grow in utero, our Design information, or Soul’s intentions for this life, is transmitted energetically into our bodies through a crystalline transmission. We end up with 3 energetic crystals separated in the body: – The Personality Crystal, also known as ‘Passenger Consciousness’ – it’s not really driving the ‘car’ of our body, but likes to think it is! Our Design Crystal in the Mind, Ajna or Third Eye Chakra, which contains subconscious information and threads that connect us to the field of energy and our Soul. The GPS or Magnetic Monopole Crystal in the Self or Identity Chakra is located in the center of the chest. This draws us to resonant situations and circumstances, literally like a GPS. Vibration, Past Life Karma, Genetic Karma, Life Lessons These crystals transmit aspects of who we are into our bodies. When we are born, we inherit a vibration that matches our parents’. This is for survival reasons. This all sounds pretty good. You can learn to shine through your Soul Blueprint once you know what it is, right? Yes, and…then we also inherit what I call the twin streams. Our Genetic Karma or inherited Karma from our family line, Karma and Dharma from Past Lives, and any Life Lessons that our Soul is interested in experiencing in the present life. Then we need to experience life by balancing everything out through free will and choice. Reading Resource: Life Lessons Reading Celebrity Profile: Hulk Hogan, Self-Projected Projector For those of you who enjoy looking at Human Design charts, here is Hulk Hogan’s chart from Genetic Matrix. If you want to know about your own chart, I can interpret it for you during a Human Design Reading. Listen to the podcast (top), or watch my video on YouTube, for my interpretation of Hulk’s Chart and Life Purpose. Page Resource: Human Design Through Your Soul’s Intentions I Is For Intuition A lot of people are interested in intuition; it is genuinely a fascinating subject. What’s also interesting about learning to shine through your Soul Blueprint is that when you begin to make these connections, you are opening to your Higher Self. The Higher Self is the connection to our Soul, and when we work with our Soul Blueprint or the Akashic Records, our intuitive abilities naturally expand as a kind of side effect. In this podcast, I mention the mailbox exercise, which you can find at this link, along with two other fun, intuitive exercises. As my energy teacher always says, Mastery relies on practice. N – NLP™ (Neuro-Linguistic Programming™): How Language Affects Us – Inside And Out In my life Before Children (BC), I co-created and co-ran a training business with another trainer I had worked with in the corporate world. Between us, we cooked up all sorts of trouble, including creating a course that enabled people to learn to type in one day. It was the ’90s in the UK, and there was a big skills gap at the time. My business partner, the other trainer at the time, suggested we attend NLP™ training to help grow our business. Positive Scripts, Positive Results The training enabled us to script courses in positive ways. This meant that people could be inspired to learn what they needed to know more easily, even from potentially boring computer courses, in a positive way. NLP™ itself has multiple uses, only limited by how creative you want to get with your solutions. I like to define it as a process that helps us to clarify programs that we run in our mental field, or minds, that are either helpful or unhelpful, positive or negative. We can use tools and techniques to clear these programs and change how we operate. I hope you enjoy my example in the podcast. ‘E’ Is For Energetics – Our Personality Side + Primary Genius Through Sacred Geometry In the podcast, I profile our Celebrity, Hulk Hogan, through something called his Primary Genius. We all have a Primary Genius, and it can help you to shine through your Soul Blueprint, your Human Design, and more. The trick is also how to get clear about how we block our innate or Primary Genius, too. Above is a snippet of Hulk Hogan’s Success Codex Chart. It displays his Primary Genius as Facilitation, The Guide. Again, you can listen to my comments about it in the podcast. Resource: Success Codex Readings and Chart You Too Can Shine Through Your Soul Blueprint I hope you enjoy the April/May podcast, and that it helps you to connect the dots between some of the spiritual systems I mention. Feel free to message me at the client portal with any questions. Sign up for my email learning series – the Akashic Records, clearing Karma, your Aura, Human Design, Oracle Cards, the Success Codex, and more… Start Today

What does it mean for practice to become "really real" - and how does theory help keep that experience honest? In this episode - the second in a live-recorded three-part series with Taylor Barratt, Ethan Hsieh, and John Vervaeke - the conversation centers on Taylor as he reflects on the movement between practice and theory. Taylor describes how different vocabularies can converge around a shared sense of rightness, how moments of deep practice can feel lucid, beautiful, and more real, and why theory became meaningful for him only after he had spent enough time inside practice for the novelty to settle. John and Taylor compare their opposite trajectories: Taylor moving from practice toward theory, and John from theory into practice. Together with Ethan, they examine collective intelligence, practice design, and the need for mutual correction between theory, practice, and other people. The conversation deepens into the ethical responsibility of facilitation: designing for people not yet in the room, balancing explanation with experience, and learning to bring the whole self without becoming self-involved. Taylor explores how facilitation transfers into parenting, family life, trust, and ordinary relationship, and why facilitator training is not simply about learning structures, but about supervision, mistakes, cleanup, self-leadership, and getting out of your own way. The episode closes on service: the difference between doing a practice and being practiced by it, such that the orientation carries into life when it matters most. Taylor Barratt is the Director of Practice and Education at the Vervaeke Foundation. He has over a decade of experience in relational leadership through Authentic Relating Toronto. LinkedIn X Ethan Hsieh is the Director of Community Development and Partnerships at the Vervaeke Foundation. He comes from an acting background focused on character development. LinkedIn 00:00 Welcome to the Lectern 01:30 Introducing Taylor - the second conversation in the series 02:10 John and Taylor's new collaboration 02:20 What stayed alive from the previous conversation 03:00 Different languages, shared truths 04:30 Rightness, right proportion, and right orientation 05:10 Practice, salience, and moments that feel "really real" 06:20 The VIA intensive and following the moment 08:10 Beauty, lucidity, and being carried into reality 09:40 Movement between theory and practice 10:20 Calling, voluntary necessity, and practice 10:40 Taylor's path from software development into authentic relating 11:30 Chaos, ownership, and being more fully oneself 12:00 Why theory became useful only after practice matured 13:00 States, structures, and shadow work 14:40 John's opposite trajectory: theory calling into practice 15:40 Theory as a guard against self-deception 16:20 Collective intelligence and checking our work 17:00 Returning to theory with new eyes 18:30 Practice design as the lab of theory and practice 19:20 Mutual correction between theory, practice, and people 20:30 Designing practices for people not yet in the room 22:00 How do we know we are not fooling ourselves? 24:00 Shared orientation and collective sense-making 27:00 Balancing experience, explanation, and ambiguity 30:00 Maintaining the developmental band of a practice container 33:00 The challenge of leadership in transformational practice 36:00 Practice as something that teaches the facilitator 39:00 When structure supports experience 42:00 What participants need in the moment 45:00 Holding theory lightly while serving the room 48:00 The difficulty of maintaining balance as a facilitator 53:40 Does facilitation transfer into daily life? 54:50 Service, participants, and ethical orientation 56:00 Parenting, co-parenting, and tracking multiple needs 57:00 Bringing authentic relating into family life 58:40 Whole self vs. self-involvement 01:01:20 Getting clear on your "why" 01:02:00 Why facilitator training takes time 01:02:30 Self as instrument in transformation 01:03:20 Self-leadership before influence 01:04:20 Wake up, grow up, clean up, show up 01:05:40 Rapid proposals and learning not to be precious 01:06:40 Orientation toward service 01:07:00 Practicing vs. being practiced 01:08:30 Closing and invitation to the live practice room 01:09:20 Newsletters, future recordings, and upcoming trainings 01:10:20 Practical notes for joining the practice session The Vervaeke Foundation is committed to advancing the scientific pursuit of wisdom and creating a significant impact on the world. Become a part of our mission. Join Awaken to Meaning to explore practices that enhance your virtues and foster deeper connections with reality and relationships. Follow John Vervaeke: Website | Twitter | YouTube | Patreon Thank you for listening!

Andres Marquez-Lara is the Founder and CEO of UFacilitate, a global facilitation company that works with foundations, NGOs, and multilateral (inter-governmental) organizations to help their leaders deal with what he calls the “messy human stuff”—egos, cultural differences, miscommunication, conflict—that put their missions at risk. UFacilitate has worked in 40 countries with groups such as the World Food Program, The Nature Conservancy, Easter Seals, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation, and many others. Marquez-Lara, an East Side Institute Associate, attributes his successful approach to leadership development to social therapeutics. “The world today is not predictable, and rigid hierarchical leadership no longer works very well. ... No one person can figure it out. It must be figured out together.  We think the best lead ers lead from behind.  They are those who can create social environments that help people to perform differently, try different things and figure out together where they want to go.”  In this conversation with host Desire Wandan, Martiquez-Lara talks about his approach to leadership and facilitation, his ideas for the decentralization of A.I. and his newly released book, Ritual 2.0. In addition to leading UFacilitate, Marquez-Lara teaches leadership development in various executive programs at Georgetown University. He is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Excellence in Public Leadership (CEPL) at George Washington University. He is also an Advisor at the Emergence Project for Purposeful Entrepreneurship at Stanford University. He and his work have been recognized by Ashoka and the American Academy of Certified Public Managers. LINK to Purchase of Ritual 2.0 - - - - - - Here is the link to purchase it and get a free excerpt: https://linktr.ee/Rituals2.0 https://messyhumanstuff.substack.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/andresmarquezlara/ https://subnetsforgood.com/ ----more---- Welcome to All Power to the Developing, a podcast of the East Side Institute. The Institute is a center for social change efforts that reinitiate human and community development. We support, connect, and partner with committed and creative activists, scholars, artists, helpers, and healers all over the world. In 2003, Institute co-founders Lois Holzman and the late Fred Newman had a paper published with the title “All Power to the Developing.” This phrase captures how vital it is for all people—no matter their age, circumstance, status, race, ethnicity, gender or sexual orientation—to grow, develop and transform emotionally, socially and intellectually if we are to have a shot at creating something positive out of the intense crises we're all experiencing. We hope that this podcast series will show you that, far more than a slogan, “all power to the developing” is a loving activity, a pulsing heart in an all too cruel world. ----more---- The East Side Institute is a hub for a diverse and emergent community of social activists, thought leaders, and practitioners who are reigniting our human abilities to imagine, create and perform beyond ourselves—to develop. Each episode will introduce you to another performance activist or play revolutionary from around the world.   To learn more about the East Side Institute you can go to https://eastsideinstitute.org/   Made possible in part by Growing Social Therapeutics: The Baylah Wolfe Fund.

Steph Fonteyn, founder of Collaborative Art®, an experiential creative facilitation practice that helps teams and leaders reconnect to meaning, collaboration, and shared vision when words alone are no longer enough.Through collaborative painting experiences, arts-based team building, leadership workshops, and keynote-style interventions, Steph guides organisations navigating change and complexity to make the invisible visible - values, tensions, aspirations, and shared purpose.Now, Steph's journey of reclaiming authorship of her life and work demonstrates what's possible when creativity is treated not as a luxury, but as a core human and leadership capability.And while inviting individuals and teams to move from autopilot into conscious, aligned action, she's redefining success as presence, integrity, and sustainable impact.Here's where to find more:Facilitation: www.collaborativeart.chArtist & Keynote Speaker: https://www.stephfonteyn.com/keynote-speakerExample of Live Art Keynote: https://youtu.be/vVR2PTyEErcAuthor of the upcoming book The Art of Becoming Unapologetically You, supported by a Swiss art foundation grant exploring creativity and transformation.________________________________________________Welcome to The Unforget Yourself Show where we use the power of woo and the proof of science to help you identify your blind spots, and get over your own bullshit so that you can do the fucking thing you ACTUALLY want to do!We're Mark and Katie, the founders of Unforget Yourself and the creators of the Unforget Yourself System and on this podcast, we're here to share REAL conversations about what goes on inside the heart and minds of those brave and crazy enough to start their own business. From the accidental entrepreneur to the laser-focused CEO, we find out how they got to where they are today, not by hearing the go-to story of their success, but talking about how we all have our own BS to deal with and it's through facing ourselves that we find a way to do the fucking thing.Along the way, we hope to show you that YOU are the most important asset in your business (and your life - duh!). Being a business owner is tough! With vulnerability and humor, we get to the real story behind their success and show you that you're not alone._____________________Find all our links to all the things like the socials, how to work with us and how to apply to be on the podcast here:https://linktr.ee/unforgetyourself

Stepping into the board chair role is a pivotal moment in any leadership journey—one that requires a fundamental shift in mindset and approach. You're not just contributing to the discussion; you're responsible for shaping boardroom dynamics, drawing out collective insight, and ensuring the board focuses on what matters most. In this episode of Leadership Lounge, Emma Combe is joined by Rich Fields, Laura Sanderson, and Margot McShane to explore what separates effective board chairs from the rest—and how new chairs can establish credibility and impact from day one. They discuss: How the board chair role differs across governance structures and geographies The balance between facilitating discussion and maintaining strategic focus The leadership behaviors of high-performing board chairs How board chairs can build strong, productive relationships with their CEOs “Being an effective chair isn't about having all the answers—it's about creating the conditions for better questions, better conversations, and ultimately better decisions.” Emma Combe, Leadership Advisor, RRA Four things you'll learn from this episode: The role of the chair is to enable—not control: Great chairs focus on orchestrating the board's effectiveness, rather than driving outcomes themselves. Facilitation is a critical leadership skill: The best chairs create space for diverse perspectives, ensuring every voice is heard and valued. Perspective shapes performance: High-performing chairs bring a broad internal and external view, helping boards focus on the issues that matter most. The chair–CEO relationship is foundational: Trust, clarity, and open communication between the chair and CEO are essential to organizational success. In this episode, we will cover: (02.11) The evolving role of the board chair across different governance models (03.54) The core responsibilities of board chairs and how they differ from executives (07.28) The leadership behaviors of high-performing board chairs (11.44) How to facilitate inclusive, high-quality board discussions (12.54) How to navigate the transition from executive to board chair—and why it can be challenging (14.31) How to build trust and alignment with the CEO

184 Hospice Explained: Lisa Snyder on Legal Psilocybin Facilitation, Grief Support, and Designing End-of-Life Conversations Host Marie Betcher, a registered nurse and former hospice nurse, interviews Lisa Snyder, a state-licensed psilocybin facilitator in Oregon and member of the Portland Grief House Death Collective. Lisa shares how losing both parents to cancer led her to found the Losing Your Parents online community and to support others through grief, trauma, and life transitions. She explains why guided psilocybin "journeys" emphasize preparation, trust, and "set and setting," and discusses potential benefits for PTSD, depression, anxiety, and end-of-life anxiety, while noting legal-model limitations and timing considerations for terminally ill clients. Lisa describes death doula training, the importance of normalizing truthful end-of-life planning conversations, and balancing a dying person's wishes with survivors' needs. She outlines Oregon's medical screening process and key contraindications, and provides her website and email for inquiries. 00:00 Welcome and Disclaimer 00:29 Meet Host and Guest 02:36 Lisa's Story and Work 03:36 Who Psilocybin Helps 04:14 Journey vs Trip and Facilitation 05:28 Set and Setting Explained 07:02 Psilocybin at End of Life 09:58 Designing Your Death 14:51 Lisa's Parents and Hospice Memories 17:30 Why Death Doula Training 21:34 Cannabis and Other Supports 23:18 Siblings and Shared Grief 25:49 Starting the Death Conversation 27:37 Advocacy and Family Dynamics 29:49 Funerals Are for the Living 33:09 How to Reach Lisa 33:57 Medical Screening and Safety 37:02 Death With Dignity and Closing lisa@liberadiate.com https://liberadiate.com/   If you want to help, you can donate to help support Hospice Explained at the Buy me a Coffee link   https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Hospice  Hospice Explained Affiliates & Contact Information Buying from these Affilite links will help support this Podcast.  Maire introduces a partnership with Suzanne Mayer RN inventor of the  cloud9caresystem.com,  When patients remain in the same position for extended periods, they are at high risk of developing pressure injuries, commonly known as bedsores. One of the biggest challenges caregivers face is the tendency for pillows and repositioning inserts to easily dislodge during care.(Suzanne is a former guest on Episode #119) When you order with Cloud 9 care system, please tell them you heard about them from Hospice Explained.(Thank You) Marie's Contact Marie@HospiceExplained.com www.HospiceExplained.com   Finding a Hospice Agency 1. You can use Medicare.gov to help find a hospice agency, 2. choose Find provider 3. Choose Hospice 4. then add your zip code This should be a list of Hospice Agencies local to you or your loved one.

In episode 44 Logan the talks about the other job responsibilities he has at Springfield College's East Campus and how he never thought about his facilitation outside of the challenge course.

In this episode, we welcome Lisa Kay Solomon, designer-in-residence at Stanford's d.school and host of the "How We Future" podcast, and Jeffrey Rogers, principal of Learning and Facilitation at Radical and co-founder of Projectory. We discuss why foresight—the ability to anticipate and design the futures we want—is everybody's job, not just the domain of senior leaders or specialized futurists. They challenge the idea that organizations operate on an "official future" built from unexamined assumptions, and explore how narrative shapes both our approach to work and our readiness for rapid change, especially in the face of AI disruption. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in...[00:00] Rethinking future-focused leadership[03:39] HR's evolving role in shaping the future[07:18] Understanding contested narratives and the potential to challenge them [21:50] The importance of adopting futures thinking through broad learning across multiple perspectives[25:47] Strategic foresight and future practices[35:13] Rethinking knowledge and learning priorities[39:21] Reflecting on AI adoption barriers[47:08] Helping leaders develop future-oriented skills[51:14] Looking ahead to the futureThe Leadership Muscle We Forget to UseOne of the most powerful ideas to emerge from the conversation is that of foresight as a "leadership muscle." Most leaders are trained and incentivized to focus on quarterly results and annual plans. The urgent often squeezes out the important, leaving little room for the kind of long-term, strategic thinking that anticipates disruption rather than simply reacts to it.Foresight isn't someone else's job—it's every leader's job. Yet, most organizations have let this muscle atrophy. Through scenario planning and immersive exercises like those facilitated at last year's Summit, the hosts argue that HR and organizational leaders can rediscover the collective ability to inquire, imagine, and influence the future, rather than endure it.Challenging the "Official Future" and the Power of NarrativeEvery organization operates on an "official future," a set of unspoken assumptions about what tomorrow holds. In stable times, these guiding narratives are rarely questioned. But when the world is in flux, from technological disruptions like AI to geopolitical shocks, such narratives become vulnerabilities.Leaders, especially in HR, have a responsibility to both recognize and challenge prevailing stories about the future. Wherever there's a narrative, there's also the possibility for a counter-narrative, and organizations need to cultivate the skill of holding multiple possible futures in mind, letting diverse perspectives inform strategic choices rather than defaulting to inherited assumptions.Building Organizational Foresight: Tools, Skills, and CommunityThe value of events like the Red Thread Summit lies in three core takeaways: the experience of stepping back to envision the future, a toolkit of practices that can be applied immediately, and the creation of a community dedicated to learning and experimentation.There are three critical skills:Recognizing the narrative: Are you taking assumptions as fact, or seeing them as just one possible story?Crafting your own narratives: Are you able to articulate clear, alternative futures?Communicating vision: Can you equip others to see and believe in those visions?Perhaps nowhere is the need for foresight and narrative-shaping more acute than in the realm of AI and automation. Today's leaders are under immense pressure to adopt and justify new technologies, to navigate uncertainty, and to avoid being blindsided by change.A key theme is the emerging digital (and AI) divide: those who are experimenting, learning, and shaping technology are pulling ahead, while those waiting for certainty risk being left behind. Learning, experimentation, and cross-pollination are essential. Creating the Conditions for Resilient FuturesRather than chasing after blueprints or one "correct" answer, try to cultivate a design mindset: creating organizational conditions in which new ideas and approaches can flourish. This means expanding our definition of leadership to include not just the preservation of knowledge, but the nurturing of curiosity, experimentation, collaboration, and adaptability.  Resources & People MentionedPeter DruckerArticles by Lisa Kay Solomon Pascal Finette on LinkedIn Implications WheelView from the Future at Stanford d.school  Hazel HendersonConnect with Lisa Kay Solomon and Jeffrey RogersLisa Kay Solomon on LinkedIn Jeffrey Rogers on LinkedIn Connect With Red Thread ResearchWebsite: Red Thread ResearchOn LinkedInOn FacebookOn TwitterSubscribe to WORKPLACE STORIES

Have you ever been to an event where the person you're talking to is just looking past you for their next "lead"?. In this episode, Charles Lee breaks down why treating human connection like a transactional sales funnel will ultimately hold you back. We explore how genuine business flows naturally from authentic relationships, why you need to stop asking boring questions like "what do you do?", and how to cultivate deep curiosity about others. Charles shares a story of how a free, rainy-day speaking gig led to a 15-year relationship with one of his biggest clients , and we discuss the psychology of eye contact, body language, and the dreaded "resting thinking face". Finally, we tackle the ultimate question every driven entrepreneur must ask themselves: when it's all said and done, how much is enough?. Check out the company: https://ideation.com----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

In Episode 43, Logan discusses the stress of the spring semester, and the how to prepare for the upcoming challenge course season.

Was bedeutet es, Softwarearchitekt:in zu sein? Holger Kraus, Senior Consultant bei INNOQ, und Sven Johann sprechen darüber, wie die Architektenrolle aussieht, wenn man sie nicht als Alleinentscheider:in, sondern als Facilitator begreift: jemand, der erkennt, wann Klärungsbedarf besteht, die richtigen Stakeholder zusammenbringt und dafür sorgt, dass gute Entscheidungen im Team entstehen können. Es geht um Architecture Decision Records, Mikro- und Makroarchitektur und die Frage, welche innere Haltung gute Entscheidungskultur im Team erst möglich macht.

Hey everybody! Episode 190 of the show is out. In this episode, I spoke with Natasja Pelgrom. We sat down and spoke about her background, how at 14 years of age she had an experience with mushrooms that shaped her life, her work in the field of psychedelics, the power of ritual, initiations, the sublime, and psychedelic facilitation. I enjoyed speaking with Natasja and feel she speaks from a place of deep experiential wisdom and I trust you all will gain a lot from this episode. As always, to support this podcast, get early access to shows, bonus material, and Q&As, check out my Patreon page below. Enjoy!This episode is sponsored by Real Mushrooms (https://realmushrooms.com) As listeners, enjoy a discount of 25% off your first order at checkout using the Discount code: UNIVERSEIf you enjoyed our recent episode with Dr. Nathan Bryan and are curious to try Nitric Oxide, as listeners of the show, you can receive a 10% discount on all orders from their WEBSITE at checkout by using the Coupon code: UNIVERSETo learn more about or contact Natasja, visit her website at: https://www.natasjapelgrom.comTo learn more about our work, visit our website: https://NicotianaRustica.orgTo view the recent documentary, Sacred Tobacco, about my work, visit: https://youtu.be/KB0JEQALI_wI will be guiding our next plant medicine dietas with my colleague Merav Artzi (who I interviewed in episode 28) in:June 7-14: Remote Online DietaJune 29-July 5: Practitioner Training, PortugalJuly 10-27: Westport, IrelandNovember 2-30: Sacred Valley of PeruIf you would like more information about joining us and the work I do or about future retreats, visit my site at: https://NicotianaRustica.orgIntegration/Consultation call: https://jasongrechanik.setmore.comPatreon: https://patreon.com/UniverseWithinYouTube join & perks: https://bit.ly/YTPerksPayPal donation: https://paypal.me/jasongrechanikWebsite: https://jasongrechanik.comInstagram: https://instagram.com/JasonGrechanikFacebook: https://facebook.com/UniverseWithinPodcastMusic: Nuno Moreno: https://m.soundcloud.com/groove_a_zen_sound & Stefan Kasapovski's Santero Project: https://spoti.fi/3y5Rd4H

Logan sits down with WSCB and Birthplace Studios advisor Jeremy Menard to discuss his mentoring journey, TV and Radio Podcasting, Adventure Education Basics, and More.

In episode 41 of Fun, Fear, & Facilitation Logan sits down with Junior and student leader Nate Pepin about his leadership experience and taking on more responsibilities as a junior.

In this interview, Beth Cougler Blom discusses her book 'Everyday Acts of Facilitation,' emphasizing the human, interpersonal, and mindset skills essential for effective facilitation. The conversation explores how facilitation is rooted in communication, authenticity, and everyday moments that foster connection and learning beyond traditional activities.   The essence of facilitation as communication and micro-moments The importance of human humanness and authenticity in facilitation The role of mindset and self-awareness in effective facilitation How everyday life experiences shape facilitation skills The challenge of defining and marketing facilitation to broader audiences Find out more about Beth and her publications - https://bcblearning.com/ Contact the podcast - podcast@high5adventure.org Support the podcast - verticalplaypen.org

Summary In this episode, Andy sits down with Evan Unger, a consultant and trainer who has spent more than 30 years helping leaders facilitate collaborative decision making across projects, programs, and organizations around the world. Evan's work focuses on helping groups move forward when opinions differ, tension is present, and time is limited. This conversation is packed with immediately actionable ideas. Andy and Evan dig into why even experienced leaders struggle in high-stakes meetings, and how Evan's POPRA model (Purpose, Objectives, Process, Roles, Agreements) can transform the way you prepare and run them. They talk about how to manage the "HIPPO" (Highest Paid Person's Opinion) without suppressing the voices you most need to hear, a simple virtual technique called the simultaneous chat that can change the dynamic of any online meeting, and how to make sure your meetings actually land, with clear action items and time to close things out properly. Evan also shares his perspective on where AI fits in the future of facilitation, and some surprisingly personal advice about what he'd tell his younger self. If you're looking for practical, immediately usable tools to run better meetings and lead more collaborative decisions, this episode is for you! Sound Bites "On a scale of zero to a hundred percent, how effective are the meetings you attend? On average, and I can't tell you most of the time I get a number below 60% and often much lower." "My confusion as a leader, as a project manager, is immediately the confusion of the group because the group goes to where I'm at. And if I'm confused, welcome to what's about to happen in your meeting: Confusion, Chaos, Dysfunction." "The other extreme, and this is truly the art of leadership, is even though I have strong opinions as the project manager, I remain completely neutral, but I'm an expert in process, an expert in how I get other experts to come together, collaborate, make decisions, get 'em to buy in." "If I'm the HIPPO and I run the meeting as the expert, I will suppress conversation. People will not tell me what I need to know to make the decision, and I'm going to sub-optimize decisions, and I'm not going get people to buy in." "So the art of leadership is knowing how to start and work from the right side of the continuum where I'm an expert in the process of getting others to collaborate and asking questions to elicit their thinking." "If I'm not hearing from people as the facilitator of the collaborative conversation, that is a first sign that something's gone awry and I need to know how to hold space." "The meeting's purpose and objectives, that's the first tether, the first anchor. If that's not clear, there is no tool or technique that is going to save me." "Time is fuel. And we have limited fuel in the plane flight. When time is running out, we don't go knock on the cockpit and say to the pilot, fly faster." "People say to me, 'Evan, I've got Copilot now. I got these AIs doing all the monitoring and tracking'. It's like, yeah, great, but you can't trust what it said. You still have to come back and say, 'Do we all agree what we decided and where we go from here?'" "The five points were: 1, learn Spanish and become fluent in Spanish. 2, become fluent in Mandarin. 3, make sure you get a hard sciences or engineering degree when you go to school. Do it. Take all the liberal arts courses you want, but have something that people actually want. 4, go do a 10-day silent meditation as soon as you get out of school. And 5, take a backpack when you get out of school. Travel the world for a year.... That list is now down to two points." "The plan is now to find something that can't be AI'd out of existence." "But really, the art of being a good coach, a good consultant, a good parent, a good manager is querying the people to help them figure out their own answer." Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:44 Start of Interview 02:00 Evan's Background and Work 03:13 Why Meetings Fail — The Plane Metaphor 05:07 Preparing for High-Stakes Meetings: The POPRA Model 07:48 Distinguishing Purpose from Objectives 08:39 Facilitating Without Formal Authority 11:43 Spotting Meeting Drift 12:58 Balancing Dominant and Quiet Voices 16:12 Face-to-Face Facilitation Techniques 17:22 Handling Challenging Participants 21:17 Ensuring Meetings Land: Follow-Up Habits 23:59 AI and the Future of Facilitation 32:25 Advice to Younger Self 34:37 How These Skills Apply to Life 36:03 End of Interview 36:29 Andy Comments After the Interview 41:22 Outtakes Learn More You can learn more about Evan and his work at terischwartzassociates.com. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn. For more learning on this topic, check out: Episode 413 with Rich Malman and Jim Stewart. They talk about what they call meeting goblins and how to deal with them. It's a very project management-specific take on running better project meetings. Episode 246 with Steven Rogelberg. Steven is a meeting researcher, but a really practical guy, and he shares great ideas about running more effective meetings. Episode 72 with Steven Rogelberg. An earlier conversation with Steven that is still packed with practical ideas on making meetings work. Episode 245 with Elise Keith. Elise is a meeting researcher who shares so many practical ideas on how to make meetings more effective—ideas Andy still calls back to years later. Chat with PMeLa You can chat directly with PMeLa—the podcast's AI persona—to get episode recommendations and answers to your project management and leadership questions. Visit PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com/PMeLa to chat with her. Pass the PMP Exam If you or someone you know is thinking about getting PMP certified, we've put together a helpful guide called The 5 Best Resources to Help You Pass the PMP Exam on Your First Try. We've helped thousands of people earn their certification, and we'd love to help you too. It's totally free, and it's a great way to get a head start. Just go to 5BestResources.PeopleAndProjectsPodcast.com to grab your copy. I'd love to help you get your PMP this year! Join Us for LEAD52 I know you want to be a more confident leader–that's why you listen to this podcast. LEAD52 is a global community of people like you who are committed to transforming their ability to lead and deliver. It's 52 weeks of leadership learning, delivered right to your inbox, taking less than 5 minutes a week. And it's all for free. Learn more and sign up at GetLEAD52.com. Thanks! Thank you for joining me for this episode of The People and Projects Podcast! Talent Triangle: Power Skills Topics: Meeting Facilitation, Collaborative Leadership, Decision Making, HIPPO Effect, Virtual Meetings, Meeting Preparation, Time Management, AI, Project Management, Change Management, Communication, Facilitation Tools The following music was used for this episode: Music: Ignotus by Agnese Valmaggia License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Fashion Corporate by Frank Schroeter License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

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In this episode, we take on a hard truth: sometimes the very people trained to help organizations—OD practitioners—end up getting in the way. Great facilitation isn't about executing a perfect plan. It's about reading the room, adjusting in real time, and having the courage to do what the moment actually requires. And if we're honest, that's where things can go sideways. We unpack a few common “OD traps” that can quietly derail impact: • Confusion about our role in the moment—are we facilitating, advising, or leading? • Sticking to the plan when the room is telling us to pivot • Creating dependency instead of building capability • Letting our expertise turn into needing to be the smartest person in the room This isn't about beating ourselves up—it's about getting better. Because doing good OD work takes more than tools and frameworks. It takes awareness, humility, and the willingness to let go of getting it “right” in favor of doing what's actually needed. If you've ever walked out of a session thinking, “That didn't land the way I hoped,” this conversation is for you.

Leanne Hughes wrote the name of a podcast she didn't have on a blue Post-it note, dropped it in a hat, and when her name was called — walked on stage and described the show as if it existed. It didn't. A few months later, the First Time Facilitator was born. That's also how she landed a Wiley publishing deal, and sold out a 50-person consulting conference in eight days.The pattern is always the same: claim it first, build it second. Resourcefulness shows up after commitment, not before it. Waiting until you're ready is the riskier move.In this episode: why tight deadlines are a gift, what happens when you fuse your identity with your work, and why disliking failure and fearing it are two very different things.Links to learn more about Leanne:Website: https://www.leannehughes.comWork Fame Substack: https://workfa.meLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannehughes/Instagram: https://www.youtube.com/@LeanneHughesYouTube: https://www.instagram.com/leannehughes/Any thoughts? Share them with us!Support the show✨✨✨If you miss the "workshops work" podcast, join us on Substack, where Myriam builds a Podcast Club with monthly gatherings around old episodes: https://myriamhadnes.substack.com/

In this conversation, Phil Brown and Robb Armstrong explore the intersections of experiential education, personal growth, and community building. They share insights on the importance of authentic connections, the value of one-on-one mentorship, and navigating neurodivergence in professional and personal life. The importance of authentic human connections The impact of neurodivergence on facilitation and leadership Building community through play and empathy Reach out and connect with Robb - armstrong.robb@gmail.com Questions for the podcast - podcast@high5adventure.org Support the podcast - verticalplaypen.org

China will expand its pilot cities for a cross-border trade facilitation campaign to 45 this year, adding 20 cities to the list. New measures will focus on boosting trade in goods and services, and promoting digital and green trade.

Welcome to the Psychedelic Conversations Podcast!Episode 163:In this episode, we speak with Stephan Kerby, co-founder of Mindscape Psychedelic Institute and author of Trauma-Informed 5-MeO-DMT Facilitation, to explore the rising interest in 5-MeO-DMT and the importance of approaching it with care. We discuss Stephan's personal healing journey, how he came to facilitate this work, and why trauma-informed preparation, screening, and integration are so essential. Together, we unpack the differences between dose-dependent experiences, non-dual states, “offline” experiences, reactivations, and the potential risks of destabilization. We also explore harm reduction, the role of trained facilitators, informed consent, and the importance of asking the right safety questions before engaging with this medicine. This is a thoughtful conversation on ethics, responsibility, and healing in psychedelic practice.About Stephan:Stephan Kerby, known simply as Kerby, is a leading voice in the evolving field of psychedelic facilitation, education, and integration. As the founder of Mindscape Psychedelic Institute, he trains facilitators, therapists, and guides in trauma-informed and nondual approaches to working with 5-MeO-DMT and other entheogens. Kerby's work bridges science, spirituality, and embodiment—offering a grounded, integrity-based framework for those called to serve in the psychedelic space. His teaching emphasizes that facilitation is not about creating mystical experiences but cultivating the safety, presence, and awareness that make true transformation possible. Through his books—The 5-MeO-DMT Facilitation Manual, The 5-MeO-DMT Embodiment Protocol, and the forthcoming Field Notes from the Infinite—Kerby invites readers into a living dialogue between awakening and integration. His writing and courses challenge facilitators to embody wisdom, not perform it; to guide from experience, not ideology. A respected educator and sought-after speaker, Kerby's mission is to raise the standard of psychedelic facilitation worldwide—reminding us that how we hold space matters, and who we are within that space matters even more.Connect with Stephan:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kerby.healing/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mindscapeinstitute/Website: https://mindscapeinstitute.org/Thank you so much for joining us!Psychedelic Conversations Podcast is designed to educate, inform, and expand awareness.For more information, please head over to https://www.psychedelicconversations.comPlease share with your friends or leave a review so that we can reach more people and feel free to join us in our private Facebook group to keep the conversation going. https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychedelicconversationsThis show is for information purposes only, and is not intended to provide mental health or medical advice.About Susan Guner:Susan Guner is a holistic psychotherapist with a mindfulness-based approach grounded in Transpersonal Psychology, focusing on trauma-informed, community-centric processes that offer a broader understanding of human potential and well-being.Connect with Susan:Website: https://www.psychedelicconversations.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/susan.gunerLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/susan-guner/Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/susangunerTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/susangunerBlog: https://susanguner.medium.com/Podcast: https://anchor.fm/susan-guner#PsychedelicConversations #SusanGuner #StephanKerby #PsychedelicPodcast #PsychedelicScience #PlantMedicines #PsychedelicResearch

The Central Bank of Ireland must end its facilitation of sale of Israeli war bonds. That's the call being made at a protest set to take place at the Central Bank headquarters on North Wall Quay later today. Among those speaking at the protest is Stephen Bowen, Executive Director, Amnesty International Ireland.

"Facilitation is triage now" -NB What does it mean to lead group spaces in a world that feels increasingly raw, volatile, and grief-saturated? Melissa and Narinder sit down as artists, death workers and teachers to talk about how the role of the facilitator is changing, and why many space-holders are feeling exhausted and under impossible pressure. We talk: the collapse of the Spiritual Teacher archetype the rise of grief-literate communities entitlement dynamics in healing spaces discernment vs hypervigilance boundaries for facilitators the difference between authority and domination how facilitators can survive this era without burning out grief as a portal to joy why artistic practice is a potent container for grief This episode is for anyone who holds space for others: teachers, grief workers, artists, coaches, therapists, facilitors and community organizers and leaders. ✨ Magic Links:

This episode features the 2025 ASHP Best Practice Award winning team at the Veterans Administration (VA), recognized for a program focusing on pharmacist-led pharmacogenomics testing. Listeners will learn how the VA started and expanded the program including how they trained pharmacists, implemented the program, and expanded access to patient care.   The information presented during the podcast reflects solely the opinions of the presenter. The information and materials are not, and are not intended as, a comprehensive source of drug information on this topic. The contents of the podcast have not been reviewed by ASHP, and should neither be interpreted as the official policies of ASHP, nor an endorsement of any product(s), nor should they be considered as a substitute for the professional judgment of the pharmacist or physician.

Episode 106: Why Welcoming Everyone Gets Complicated with Garland FullerWhat this episode is about:What does it actually take to build a space where people feel like they belong? Garland Fuller — culture consultant and founder of Third Space Academy — has made it her life's work to answer that question. We get into the gap between what organizations say they value and how they actually operate, why "I want everyone to come" is a lot trickier than it sounds, and what intentional community building really looks like in practice.This one hit close to home — I share what I've been learning building my pop-up cinema project on Chicago's south side through the Change Collective fellowship, and Garland brings the strategic clarity to help it all click.Let's get into it:What is a culture consultant, actually? Garland breaks down the "people, place, program" framework and why culture is often the unseen force shaping how organizations actually operate — not just what's on the mission statementValues: aspiration vs. reality — Why integrity and service are on everyone's list, what it actually means to walk the talk, and when it might be time to update values that no longer fit who your org has becomeThird spaces are disappearing (or getting expensive) — From libraries to record shops to country clubs, Garland explains the spectrum of third spaces and who's really being invited inThe "I want everyone to come" trap — Why all-ages, all-inclusive spaces are aspirational but tricky, with real examples from Stephanie's micro cinema project (Poetic Justice vs. Disney night, anyone?)Building the Community Impact Collective — Garland's digital sanctuary for femmes who are done fitting into boxes, why she built it for community over solo learning, and the Show and Tell Mondays that keep it realAdapt or die: organizations that are going stale — A real talk about churches, legacy orgs, and what happens when your next generation isn't in your current membershipPractical strategies: surveying, focus groups, and why anonymous mattersLeadership advice that hits: People are watching you in the small moments more than the big keynotesChapters: • 00:08 - Introducing the Guest • 07:20 - Understanding Culture and Values in Organizations • 16:55 - Creating All-Age Spaces: Building Community Connections • 19:00 - Exploring Community Engagement • 31:27 - Building Community and Support in Creative Spaces • 36:14 - Facilitation and Empathy in Group Dynamics • 44:21 - Facilitation and Engagement in Education • 48:21 - Creating Third Spaces: Starting from Your WhyThings We MentionedThird Space Academy — Garland's coaching program for leaders building intentional community spaces Community Impact Collective — Garland's digital community for femmes and changemakers The Change Collective Fellowship — the civic leadership fellowship Stephanie participated in that sparked her pop-up cinema projectSoho House — referenced as an example of an exclusive, membership-based third spaceRay Oldenburg's concept of "third spaces" — the sociological framework underlying this whole convo (optional — confirm

Today you meet Brianne Key who is a trauma-informed healing facilitator. She talks with us about Emotional Incest, her work, and her experience as a black, queer woman. Bri, thank you for your time and your wisdom!Brianne can be found on IG @sacredtransitionshealingllcSend us a text message to be anonymously read and responded to! Support the showYou can find Sara on Instagram @borderlinefromhell. You can also find the podcast on IG @boldbeautifulborderline Corey Evans is the artist for the music featured. He can be found HERE Talon Abbott created the cover art. He. can be found HERE Leave us a voicemail about your thoughts or questions on the show at boldbeautifulborderline.comIf you like the show we would love if you could rate, subscribe and support us on Patreon. Patreon info here: https://www.patreon.com/boldbeautifulborderline?fan_landing=true Purchase Sara's Exploring Your Borderline Strengths Journal at https://www.amazon.com/Exploring-Your-Borderline-Strengths-Amundson/dp/B0C522Y7QT/ref=sr_1_1?crid=IGQBWJRE3CFX&keywords=exploring+your+borderline+strengths&qid=1685383771&sprefix=exploring+your+bor%2Caps%2C164&sr=8-1 For mental health supports: National Suicide Pr...

In an honest and reflective 40th episode of Fun, Fear, and Facilitation, Logan discusses time management and his recent struggle with it.

If your body and mind are the engine of your leadership, what fuel are you putting into it? In this episode of The Fitness Business Podcast, Justin Tamsett sits down with Heather Wise Soubra, founder and CEO of Wiser Way Coaching and Director of the George Washington Leadership Institute at Mount Vernon. Heather shares powerful, practical insights on self-leadership—exploring how clarity, presence, values, habits, and alignment shape not just how we lead others, but how we lead ourselves first. This conversation is especially relevant for fitness business owners and leaders navigating pressure, chaos, and constant decision-making. Heather offers grounded strategies for responding instead of reacting, setting boundaries with integrity, and building daily practices that support sustainable leadership performance.   Key highlights from the episode: ✔ Why self-leadership is the foundation of effective leadership ✔ How to build the "well" so you're resourced before pressure hits ✔ The importance of identifying and living by your personal leadership values ✔ How morning routines shape decision-making, communication, and energy ✔ Practical tools for boundary setting without guilt or conflict ✔ Why alignment—not hustle—is the key to long-term leadership impact   Curious about the future host of Fitness Business Podcast? That's Zoe, the host JT's daughter!   Got value from today's episode? ✔ Leave us a review on your favorite podcast app ✔ Send us a voicemail at fitnessbusinesspodcast.com/leaveusavoicemail ✔ Share this episode with a colleague who wants to build a stronger team   Ready for more: ✔ Become an FBP Insider and get 7 days FREE to start! Learn more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FitnessBusinessPodcast ✔ Our FREE LIVE online events created specifically for fitness business owners, managers, and coaches who want to sharpen their skills and grow their business - Learn More: https://fitnessbusinesspodcast.com/onlineevents ✔ Call in and let JT know if you think this has been the best season: https://fitnessbusinesspodcast.com/leave-us-a-voicemail/ ✔ Leave a rating on Spotify or Apple Podcasts: https://fitnessbusinesspodcast.com/review/ Resources: ✔ Become an FBP Insider on Patreon: https://patreon.com/FitnessBusinessPodcast ✔ Fitness Business Podcast's LinkedIn Community: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9878228/ ✔ Mystery Shopping for Fitness Businesses: https://mysteryshoppingforfitnessbusinesses.com.au/    Recommended Books: ✔ Walk the Talk by Carolyn Taylor ✔ The 4‑Hour Workweek by Tim Ferriss ✔ The Way of Integrity by Martha Beck ✔ PDF of Brene Brown's value exercises - https://fitnessbusinesspodcast.com/prod/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/22_0120-Values-Document-BBbrandedUU.pdf   Our Guest: Heather Wiser Soubra, Founder, Wiser Way Coaching and Director, George Washington Leadership Institute, Leadership Coach and Executive Facilitator ✔ Website: https://wiserwaycoaching.com/ ✔ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heatherwisersoubra/ ✔ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heathersoubra/    Merch Sponsor: Mystery Shopping for Fitness Businesses (Australia exclusive) Be a Merch Sponsor - https://fitnessbusinesspodcast.com/merch/   REX Roundtables: Website: www.REXRoundtables.comEmail: Eddie@REXRoundtables.com   A heartfelt thank you to the partners who support The Fitness Business Podcast: ✔ BeBalanced Centers: Provides natural hormone balancing for weight loss and symptom relief. https://www.bebalancedcenters.com/ ✔ Instinctive Insights: Provides profit-driven marketing and data science services to increase customer acquisition. https://www.instinctiveinsights.com/ ✔ Eleiko: Manufactures and sells premium strength and weightlifting equipment. https://eleiko.com/en-us✔ NetGym: Provides automated staff operations and sub-request management for fitness studios. https://www.netgym.com✔ EGYM: Provides smart, connected fitness technology and equipment for gyms. https://egym.com/us   About Our Guest: Heather Wiser Soubra is Founder and CEO of Wiser Way Coaching and Director of The George Washington Leadership Institute at Mount Vernon. An ICF Professional Certified Coach (PCC), she empowers leaders and teams to reach their fullest potential by tapping into inner wisdom and building on strengths. Previously Senior Vice President at the International Dairy Foods Association, Heather holds degrees from George Mason University in intercultural communication and coaching, plus an Executive Certificate in Facilitation from Georgetown University. About Your Host: Justin "JT" Tamsett is a fitness industry veteran with over 30 years of experience who aims to reduce global healthcare costs by promoting physical activity. Through his company Active Management, he provides business coaching to fitness entrepreneurs, leads 8 REX Roundtables in the US and Australia, and has spoken at over 40 conferences across 23 countries. 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What if the very conversations you're avoiding are the ones that could change everything? In this episode, we explore the hidden cost of silence, and how choosing “peace” over honesty can slowly erode trust, connection, and even joy. Many of us were taught to keep the peace, smooth things over, or stay quiet especially when the stakes are high in families, partnerships, and leadership roles. But as today's conversation reveals, avoiding hard conversations doesn't actually protect relationships. It quietly damages them. This episode is for anyone who knows something needs to be said, but isn't sure how, when, or whether it's safe to say it at all. I'm joined by Amy Brodsky. Amy is Founder and CEO of Sky Partners, a Performance Coaching, Facilitation and Advisory Firm. Amy has spent her career helping CEOs, Leadership Teams, UHNW Families and high-profile individuals navigate their most confidential and complex matters, including challenging team and family dynamics. Amy helps CEOs and Leadership Teams achieve the utmost success through exploring their current thoughts and patterns of behavior while supporting them as they create shifts to increase performance, professional relationships, awareness and peace. Amy has 30 years of experience in leadership, transformational change, negotiation and executive coaching across sectors. She has led client engagements ranging from large-scale mergers and acquisitions, organizational change, and cultural integrations. Amy holds a J.D. from New York Law School, Executive Coaching Certification from Columbia University and B.A. from University of New Hampshire. Her past employers include J.P. Morgan, Union Bank of Switzerland, PIMCO and U.S. Trust. Amy has been a guest on CNN to discuss the topic of harassment in the workplace. She is a well-known speaker on the topic of Family Dynamics, Performance Coaching and Acquisitions. This is not about being confrontational. It's about being honest. It's about understanding the difference between peace and avoidance, and learning how to reclaim your voice without burning bridges. In this episode, we explore: Why avoiding difficult conversations creates fear, dysfunction, and lost potential The emotional dynamics that silently shape families, teams, and organizations The difference between technical problems and adaptive (human) challenges How self-awareness, intentional listening, and inquiry rebuild trust Why psychological safety and dignity are foundational—not optional—for performance About the Guest:Amy Brodsky is a performance coach and advisor who helps CEOs, leadership teams, and families navigate high-stakes conversations, succession planning, and deeply rooted relational challenges. With a background spanning Wall Street, HR leadership, and organizational behavior, Amy brings rigor, compassion, and clarity to the conversations that matter most. www.skyconsulting.org www.linkedin.com/in/amybrodsky Key Timestamps: 00:02 – Peace vs. avoidance: what silence really costs 08:14 – Emotional dynamics and why we're never taught to communicate 16:36 – Trust, succession, and the real reasons families and companies fail 21:20 – Technical vs. adaptive challenges explained 35:28 – How assumptions derail relationships 39:10 – Final reflections: courage, fear, and choosing growth Call to Action:Subscribe to A World of Difference, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs permission to speak up. Visit loriadamsbrown.com to learn more and stay connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of I See What You're Saying, we explore how human-centered design and disciplined listening intersect to solve the right problems with educator and design thinking instigator David Phillips. Together, we unpack why finding problems worth solving matters more than rushing to solutions, and how curiosity, observation, and patience fuel better communication, collaboration, and innovation.David shares practical frameworks for applying design thinking beyond product development, revealing how leaders can uncover hidden constraints, earn candid feedback, and create environments where people feel safe to think, speak, and contribute honestly. From the dangers of data delusion to the power of prototyping, beginner's mindset, and asking better questions, this conversation highlights how listening is the foundation of meaningful progress in business and human relationships.Join us as we examine why innovation is a contact sport, how to get comfortable being wrong, and what it really takes to design solutions that people will adopt, trust, and sustain.Timestamps: (00:00) Introduction: Why Solving the Right Problem Matters(04:10) What Human-Centered Design Really Means(09:00) Why Data Fails Without Context(12:55) The Danger of Solving the Wrong Problem Well(16:20) A Practical Design Thinking Framework(20:00) Why Innovation Requires Behavior Change(24:15) Prototyping to Get Honest Feedback(29:00) Learning to Get Comfortable Being Wrong(33:00) Ego, Identity, and Resistance to Change(37:00) Why Innovation Is a Contact Sport(45:00) Asking Better Questions to Drive Better Decisions(50:20) How Environment Shapes Human Behavior(58:30) Finding Problems Worth Solving(01:05:20) Final Takeaways and Where to Learn MoreGuest InformationDavid Phillips | LinkedIn Faster Glass – Innovation Training, Facilitation, and Consulting - Resources Mentioned in the EpisodeScout Mindset – Julia Galef (TEDx Talk) Why You Think You're Right — Even If You're Wrong

Send us a textIf professionalism is restrictive by design, asking us to shrink, perform, and drain our precious energy on keeping up appearances – unprofessionalism is the undoing of the rules. It's the freedom to be our full, unequivocal selves.And who better to teach us about the business of belonging than Jon Berghoff? He's the founder of Xchange and one of the most sought-after facilitators in the world. He also does his best work barefoot.Jon's early years were marked by doubt and displacement. Instead of performing his way into acceptance, he learned how to regulate his own nervous system so he could hold space for others to feel safe. Now guided by that learning, Jon helps people speak their truth and connect to something greater than themselves. In this conversation, he shares the risks he's taken, the stories he's collected, and what happens when you stop performing and start belonging.Find out about:Jon's experience of being unprofessional – and his learnings from leaning into risksWhy feeling safe to be yourself starts with creating the right conditions to regulate your nervous systemHow facilitators can expand their capacity for self-regulation, in order to expand the room's collective capacityHow to spot when professional performance is draining your energy – and more importantly, how to challenge itLinks:LinkedInWebsiteSupport the show✨✨✨If you miss the "workshops work" podcast, join us on Substack, where Myriam builds a Podcast Club with monthly gatherings around old episodes: https://myriamhadnes.substack.com/

Evan Unger is a recognized expert in organizational change, leadership development, and collaborative facilitation. With decades of experience consulting for major enterprises, including large pharmaceutical companies and insurance organizations, Evan specializes in transforming workplace culture by empowering change agents at every level. His approach moves beyond traditional training, focusing on deep, practice-based skill transfer to foster genuine collaboration, reduce bureaucracy, and maximize meeting effectiveness. In this episode of Marketer of the Day, Evan Unger joins Robert Plank to discuss the art (and science) of running effective, high-stakes meetings. Evan reveals why most meetings are a microcosm of organizational dysfunction and how targeting meeting culture can boost company-wide productivity. Discover the “five fundamentals” for collaborative leadership, learn how to handle challenging personalities (including the “HiPPO” dynamic), and hear why real transformation starts with top-down engagement and extensive practice, not just passive training videos. Tune in for actionable strategies to reclaim time, drive better decisions, and create a culture of buy-in from the very first meeting. Quotes: “The fastest way to transform your company's culture is to change the way you lead meetings because every meeting is a window into your organization's soul.” “Real leadership isn't about having all the answers. It's about creating space for every voice and guiding your team to believe, ‘We did this ourselves.'” “You can't shift a culture with information alone. Transformation happens when leaders show up, practice together, and model the behaviors they want to see.” Resources: Evan Unger on LinkedIn

FILE 8. INDUSTRIAL ESPIONAGE AND D-DAY DELAYS. GUEST AUTHOR SEAN MCMEEKIN. The author details how the Soviets utilized Lend-Lease to plunder American intellectual property and entire factories, often with Harry Hopkins's facilitation,. McMeekin notes that Stalin delayed Operation Bagration until weeks after D-Day to let the Allies absorb German strength, while Hopkins consistently overruled officials like Averell Harriman who tried to condition this aid,.1942

Kristin is a health and high-performance maven, nutrition specialist, certified fitness trainer, and leader in the global breathwork and cold exposure space. Her SHERPA Breath & Cold Instructor Training program has trained over 175 coaches and healers across North America and the Caribbean using the transformative power of breathwork and ice plunges.Her trademark wit, wisdom, and female biohacking expertise are shared on international stages as well as in her 'Warrior Woman Mode' coaching programs that guide women to optimal health and vitality.Kristin also hosts the WELLPOWER Podcast which blends biohacking and wellness subject matter expertise, inspiring guests, and practical application of tools to lead clients and listeners alike. As a progressive voice, dynamic leader, and health optimization champion, she questions how far the human body can go, and helps others realize their capacity for greatness. SHOWNOTES: 

Our 10 favorite communication insights from 2025.The most transformative communication insights are the ones we actually remember to use. That's why host Matt Abrahams is taking stock of his favorite communication tips from this year, so we can carry them into the next.In this annual Think Fast, Talk Smart tradition, Abrahams shares his top 10 communication insights from guests over the past year, from facilitating connection through Gina Bianchini's "proactive serendipity” to Jenn Wynn's use of dialogue as a gateway to synergy. Whether you're looking to build trust, boost productivity, or speak more spontaneously, this year's top 10 insights offer a reminder of all we've learned this year — and a roadmap for better communication in the year ahead.Episode Reference Links:Ep.177 Don't Resolve, Evolve: Top 10 Lessons From 2024Ep.120 A Few of Matt's Favorite Things: 10 Communication Takeaways from 2023's TFTS Episodes  Connect:Premium Signup >>>> Think Fast Talk Smart PremiumEmail Questions & Feedback >>> hello@fastersmarter.ioEpisode Transcripts >>> Think Fast Talk Smart WebsiteNewsletter Signup + English Language Learning >>> FasterSmarter.ioThink Fast Talk Smart >>> LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTubeMatt Abrahams >>> LinkedInChapters:(00:00) - Introduction (02:21) - Facilitation and Productive Serendipity (03:56) - Toxic vs. Healthy Productivity (06:19) - Dialogue as the Path to Synergy (08:51) - How Actions Build Trust (10:17) - Communication as an Unselfish Act (12:12) - Be Present and Prepare to Be Spontaneous (14:17) - Why Memorable Words Matter (17:32) - Persuasion and Identity (19:21) - Finding Meaning Through Purpose (21:16) - Listening to Negative Emotions (23:33) - Conclusion ********Thank you to our sponsors.  These partnerships support the ongoing production of the podcast, allowing us to bring it to you at no cost.Strawberry.me. Get 50% off your first coaching session today at Strawberry.me/smart