Welcome to the Blog!
When the best leader’s work is done, the people will say, “We did it ourselves” – Lao Tzu I was the fourth-grader on the recess field who had somehow managed to herd a group of first graders together, sit them […]
Keeping Hands Busy
One of the easiest things I’ve started doing to put participants at ease and make my workshops and meetings more fun and focused is so simple it’s almost laughable. I went out and bought a couple of little plastic bowls, […]
Using Signals
For those of you reading this who come from the education world, an attention-getting signal is nothing new. It is simply a signal to your group that it is time to quiet down and listen to instructions. In fact, even […]
Break the Ice
I love icebreakers and would never start a meeting or workshop without one. No matter how well people know each other, they are entering your event space with a million things flying around in their heads, and often with a […]
Use Music!
When do you listen to music? In the car, while you’re making dinner, during a workout? Music is a powerful tool that can help people relax, feel inspired, and overcome tedium or challenges (chopping all those onions!). In fact, research […]
The Facilitator’s First Aid Kit
Here’s something they don’t teach you in facilitation school: bring absolutely everything you and your participants need, even if it is something that may seem obvious, like pens. I cannot tell you how many times I have asked participants, […]