Trainers Toolbox

#8- Building Trust And Connection At The Beginning Of Your Workshop

Jul 15, 2025
Discover the importance of building trust at the start of workshops. Learn how intentional communication and clear expectations set a welcoming tone. Explore techniques for effective check-ins that ensure every voice is heard. Find out how to introduce vulnerability gradually and create psychological safety through explicit engagement rules. Weigh the balance between connection and efficiency while delivering impactful sessions. These practical tips will enhance your workshop experiences and foster deeper connections.
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Decide How Much Trust You Need

  • Be intentional: decide how much trust you actually need for your session goal before designing openings.
  • Build required trust before the challenge so participants are ready when depth is needed.
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Start Trust Before They Arrive

  • Start trust-building before participants arrive through warm, credible pre-communication and clear expectations.
  • Greet people warmly as they enter and design the space to feel welcoming.
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Use Clarity As Safety

  • Provide explicit clarity about how to participate, timings, and interaction channels to create psychological safety.
  • State the why for rules and demonstrate them through consistent behaviour.
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