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In today's conversation, Phil Woods from Catalyst Strategy shares his journey from a legal career to becoming an independent strategy and team development consultant.

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Phil outlines how he uses frameworks to guide organisations through transformation, draws on his command and activator strengths for maximum impact, and explains the importance of managing energy in workshops. 

From strategic ideation to facilitating self-realisations, Phil offers valuable insights into his facilitation style and how he prioritises the participant experience. 

Phil delivers impactful strategy and positive, strengths-orientated team transformation for a diverse mix of clients in Australia and abroad.  He has a practical, no-nonsense style leveraging decades of real-world experience, and brings contagious energy and authentic passion to his client collaborations.

Conversation prompts:

• Introduction and Welcome
• Phil Woods: A Journey Through Career Phases
• The Power of Engaging Teams and Co-Creating Strategy
•  The Art of Making Workshops Engaging
• Balancing Facilitation and Self-Discovery
•  The Role of Powerful Questions in Facilitation
• Bringing the X Factor into Workshops
• Leveraging Strengths in Facilitation
•  Maintaining Energy and Engagement in Workshops
•  Final Thoughts and Advice for First-Time Facilitators

Connect with Phil Woods

• Connect with Phil Woods on LinkedIn
• Visit his website: Catalyst Strategy

Other things mentioned:

• 2024 State of Facilitation report from Session Lab

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