Leanne on Demand Daily with Leanne Hughes 🌴306. Daring Ideas in a Safe Pair of Hands feat. Marcus Crow (Weekend Rewind)
I loved this conversation with my guest, Marcus Crow, a professional speaker, MC, and facilitator who co-founded 10,000 Hours—a company with the perfect tagline: Daring ideas in a safe pair of hands.
We explored what true confidence looks like in facilitation—not the kind that comes from credentials or bravado, but the quiet, grounded kind that shows up through stories, humor, and authenticity. Marcus shared his journey from accidentally landing a presentation skills gig for the Sydney 2000 Olympics, to co-founding and selling one of Australia’s top experiential learning businesses, to building his current practice.
We talked about the difference between keynote speaking and facilitation, what happens when resistance shows up in the room (like the time a participant literally turned their chair away!), and how facilitators can “outsource their sanity” when things get tough.
Marcus also offered brilliant insight on shifting workshops online—from rethinking timing and structure to finding creative ways to engage people virtually. And for those thinking of starting their own facilitation or consulting business, he gave practical, no-fluff advice on what it really takes to move from being an internal trainer to running your own show.
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