First Time Facilitator FTF 220: Becoming an Opportunity Creator with Dr. Mechelle Roberthon
In this episode of the First Time Facilitator podcast, host Leanne Hughes interviews Dr. Mechelle Roberton, a self-confessed talent development nerd and certified professional in talent development.
Leanne met Mechelle at a conference and was drawn to her energy and expertise in organisational culture. Mechelle shares her journey of creating opportunities in the talent development field, emphasizing the importance of passion and preparation in workshop delivery.
She also discusses the need for organisations to engage frontline employees by seeking their input and addressing their most innate needs.
Mechelle's career history includes leading an L&D team for a financial institution, working in talent development roles in healthcare, and teaching over 500 corporate courses. She is an experienced speaker and workshop facilitator, passionate about helping organisations and people achieve effective learning and teaching for adults.
Key Takeaways:
- Mechelle emphasizes the importance of creating opportunities rather than just finding them, sharing examples of how she got her start in delivering workshops by volunteering her services.
- Mechelle prepares for workshops by immersing herself in the topic and finding ways to fall in love with it, regardless of the content.
- The need for organisations to engage frontline employees by seeking their input and addressing their most innate needs, rather than focusing solely on superficial engagement activities.
- Mechelle's journey in talent development includes leading an L&D team for a financial institution, working in talent development roles in healthcare, and teaching over 500 corporate courses.
About the Guest:
Dr. Mechelle Roberthon is a certified professional in talent development and an experienced career and professional development instructor. She holds a doctorate in education and a master's degree in education with a specialization in training and performance improvement. Mechelle is passionate about effective learning and teaching for adults and has a wealth of experience in the talent development field.
To connect with Michelle and learn more about her work, visit her website at drmechellerob.com.
Episode Links:
- Flip Chart Facebook Group: Join the community of facilitators at https://www.facebook.com/groups/flipchart/
- Dr. Mechelle Roberton's website
- Connect with Mechelle on LinkedIn
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