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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

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2024 State of Facilitation report from Session Lab

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