workshops work 308 - Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Facilitation with Kerri Price
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Feb 11, 2025 Kerri Price, an experienced facilitator, shares her journey from casual workshops to a successful business, revealing the importance of embracing unexpected detours in facilitation. She discusses overcoming imposter syndrome and the joy of rediscovery, emphasizing self-awareness and authenticity in her approach. Kerri also highlights how the pandemic transformed perceptions of facilitation, advocating for inclusivity and collaboration. Most importantly, she explores the emotional landscape of facilitation, urging facilitators to set the right emotional tone and prioritize self-care.
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Accidental Facilitation
- Kerri Price initially facilitated accidentally for years without realizing it was a named profession.
- She started calling herself a facilitator around 2007 when she launched her first facilitation business.
Misconceptions About Facilitation Businesses
- Many assume internal workshop experience easily translates to a business.
- Valuing oneself and charging appropriately for all working hours is crucial, including non-billable ones.
Accepting the Unpredictability of Facilitation
- Facilitators should accept that workshops rarely go exactly as planned.
- The client often benefits even from a 'less-than-perfect' facilitated session.