
There is a Workshop for that! | The greatest Podcast about Facilitation
"There is a Workshop for That" is a podcast created specifically for facilitators looking to elevate their skills to the next level. With insightful interviews featuring the best facilitators, book authors, and corporate managers worldwide, this podcast offers valuable advice on how to leverage facilitation for better collaboration and build workshops that get noticed.
Whether you're a skilled facilitator or just starting out, "There is a Workshop for That" provides a wealth of information and inspiration to help you take your facilitation skills to new horizons.
๐๏ธTune in today to learn from the best in the industry and enhance your workshop experience!
Nathy Ravez is a skilled workshop designer, facilitator, and trainer, who truly believe in the power of facilitation to unleash collaboration among teams, which is why she founded "La Workshoppeuse," offering workshops and training sessions designed for companies seeking to enhance their team's superpowers and facilitators looking to upskill and create unique workshop experiences.
Latest episodes

Nov 9, 2023 โข 42min
Owning the Solution - The Facilitation Factor for Team & Business Success with David Finnegan
In this episode, join David Finnegan, the founder of 'jumble' and a former UX lead, as he shares his journey and experience in facilitating successful team collaborations and becoming a workshop facilitator.
With a hands-on understanding of product development, strategy, and team dynamics, he unpacks the essence of facilitation in driving business teams effectiveness.
In This Episode, You'll Discover:
๐๐ป The story of David's journey from UX design to facilitation
๐๐ป Why facilitation is crucial for businesses seeking to create 'ownable' solutions amidst complex team dynamics.
๐๐ป The common pitfalls in team collaboration and how facilitation can bridge the trust gap in traditional business structures.
๐๐ป David's direct advice for emerging facilitators: leap into action, gain experience, and constantly adapt.

Oct 26, 2023 โข 43min
Unlocking Motivation Through OKRs" with Sandra Pretzer
Can you believe that someone could ever tell: Objectives and Key Results (OKR) is my gateway drug?! My guest of the day, Sandra Pretzer, is OKR Master and said it with such an enthusiasm that I wanted to hear more about it!. She is truly passionate by this framework, which helps organizations developing their strategy, narrowing it down to their teams.
She has help companies from all kind of industry and field and give insights in her works and how workshops built one another guide teams through the process.
In this episode, you'll discover:
๐๐ป Sandraโs background
๐๐ป What OKR is and where it comes from
๐๐ป Why organizations need another approach in this changing world
๐๐ป Insights about the workshop structure to guide teams through the process
๐๐ป How she train her clients so they can run these workshops by themselves
๐๐ป Whatโs the common challenges the companies have she is working with

Oct 12, 2023 โข 33min
Discover the Empathy-Building Power of Neuroscience in Your Work with Lauren Waldman
In today's episode, we're joined by a powerful woman, Lauren Waldman, also known as Learning Pirate, hailing from Canada. Lauren is not only a learning scientist but also a learning consultant, science translator, and engaging speaker. She is the driving force behind Learning Pirates, where she utilizes her expertise to help individuals and teams harness the power of neuroscience for improved performance and understanding.
Despite venturing into science later in her career, Lauren's life took a transformative turn when she delved into the world of neuroscience. This newfound knowledge profoundly impacted her as a human being and, as a result, redirected her professional path. Now, she collaborates with scientists to bridge the gap between research and practical application for the wider public. Additionally, she works with teams to enhance their understanding of how the brain functions and how to optimize the learning process.
In this episode, you will :
๐๐ป Learn about Lauren's journey and the experiences that led her to her current role as a learning scientist and consultant.
๐๐ป Explore the profound impact of neuroscience on Lauren's career and the transformative insights it offers.
๐๐ป Discover why facilitators and leaders should embrace this knowledge to lead teams more effectively and with greater empathy.
๐๐ป Gain insights into Lauren's program, "Joining Forces with Your Brain," and how it can unlock operational mastery.

Oct 5, 2023 โข 29min
Celebrating the First Anniversary with Nathy Ravez - Your Host
A year have passed since I started this podcast by coincidence. I had no idea where it would bring me as I started and also no expectations.
Realizing a short time ago that this podcast has an impact and is a motivation for some of you has touched my heart so much. I normally love to be the one who guide my guest and let them shine, since they diserve it. But for this special episode, I accept to answer some of your questions and let you be the interviewers and me the guest of There is a workshop for that.
Discover insights of my journey
๐๐ป What is my secret sauce for Workshop ?
๐๐ป How my passion and experience as a musician contribute to my journey as facilitator?
๐๐ป How have I personally grown throughout this journey and interaction with all the facilitators on the show?
๐๐ป What were my highs and my lows, whatโs motivating me even in the lows?
๐๐ป Who are the persons Iโd love to interview?

Sep 14, 2023 โข 35min
Discover R SPRINT: Revolutionizing Workshop Design with Boris Petrovitch Njegosh
Join us in this episode as we delve into the innovative world of R SPRINT, a workshop system that's set to transform how facilitators craft their workshops, whether online or offline.
Our guest for today is Boris Petrovitch Njegosh, Head of Product & Learning at Instellar, and the brilliant mind behind R SPRINT. Boris's journey into the realm of facilitation was no mere accident; it was a natural progression for someone passionate about innovation and digital products. In 2015, he founded INTERSTELLAR, an independent innovation and collective intelligence agency committed to driving the digital transformation of blue-chip companies.
During our conversation, we'll explore:
๐๐ป **Boris's Journey** and learn what drove him into facilitation.
๐๐ป **The R SPRINT Story:** Unearth R SPRINT's origins and its transformative journey
๐๐ป **Survey Insights:** Dive into the survey findings from the R SPRINT Team, revealing facilitators' needs and aspirations.
๐๐ป **Collaborative Innovation:** Discover how R SPRINT plans to co-create signature workshop templates with renowned facilitator experts, enriching facilitation.

Aug 31, 2023 โข 35min
Unveiling the Facilitation Journey: From Leadership to Team Excellence with Douglas Ferguson
Meet Douglas Ferguson, the President of Voltage Control, a facilitation academy that helps leaders and teams develop the skills they need to facilitate transformative meetings, drive collaboration, and inspire innovation. He is also the host of the podcast 'Control the Room.' Early in his career, Douglas became a leader and realized that effective leadership involves understanding what team members need to be engaged, perform well, and enjoy their work.
His passion for this mission led him to establish Voltage Control.
He has helped transform leaders, innovators, and creatives from Nike, U.S. SOCOM, Google, the Air Force, Gap, Tesla, MSU, Church & Dwight, Apple, Adobe, Dropbox, Fidelity, Vrbo, Liberty Mutual, Humana, and SAIC.
In this episode, you'll discover:
๐๐ป Douglas's background and his dedication to helping teams thrive.
๐๐ป How his personal journey led him to embrace facilitation,
๐๐ป The way Voltage Control combines various facilitation styles and approaches.
๐๐ป The increasing recognition among companies about the value of facilitators.
๐๐ป How complex the challenge of meetings is and how to help companies to build new habits

Aug 17, 2023 โข 34min
Facilitation beyond Boundaries: Charles-Louis de Maere's Impactful Approach.
Join us in this captivating episode with Charles-Louis de Maere, a facilitator and visionary visual thinking trainer hailing from Belgium. As the founder of Exploration Labs SRL, he has collaborated with a diverse array of organizations. Throughout his journey, he has discovered the common thread that brings about true magic in any endeavor โ the moment when human beings work at their best.
By meeting Dr. Sivasailam Thiagarajan, the visionary behind "The Thiagi Group," Charles-Louis realized again the profound impact of facilitation. This realization has become the cornerstone of his work, not only in corporate settings but also in his heartfelt engagements with NGOs.
In this episode, get great insights like:
๐๐ป His captivating journey, transitioning from IT to becoming a facilitator
๐๐ป Why facilitation is a canvas of creative methods, not just a rigid recipe.
๐๐ป Drawing inspiration from the beloved "Little Prince" to illustrate the might of visual facilitation.
๐๐ป His touching experiences with a women's NGO in the Philippines.
๐๐ป How to harness the power of pictures to convey profound meanings in workshops

Aug 10, 2023 โข 34min
Creating safe environments where every team member has a voice with Patrycja Pielaszek, Founder of WECOCO
I am very happy to welcome today, Patrycja Pielaszek, founder of WECOCO.
Passionate about digital tools and cars, and with a positive and enthusiastic personality, she puts all these great abilities and passions into her work as a workshop facilitator. She helps leadership and teams to better collaborate and communicate with each other. Through facilitation and new methodologies, such as design sprint, liberating structures, or Lego serious play, she enables teams to become better teams.
In this episode, we chat about:
๐๐ป Her background and how she came to facilittion
๐๐ป How companies can tackle the challenges in their teams
๐๐ป The 3 elements that needs to be adress in Organization
๐๐ป The preparation of the TED Talk about ****How to bring community-led culture to life****
๐๐ป WECOCO: We ConnectโขWe CollaborateโขWe Create Futures

Jul 27, 2023 โข 28min
Sharpening Your Value Proposition as a Freelance Facilitator with Jรถrg Winterhoff, Founder of Sprjnt
Jรถrg Winterhoff, founder of Sprjnt, discusses the challenges faced by freelance facilitators and the importance of refining their value proposition. They introduce AI card matching as a way to create tailored AI solutions for companies and express excitement about attending Facilitators Connect, a retreat for facilitation entrepreneurs.

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Jul 20, 2023 โข 31min
Invitation to the "Together, Alone Retreat" with Jake Knapp, Daan Schmidt, Holger Nils-Pohl and Anthony Roose
Join Jake Knapp, Daan Schmidt, Holger Nils-Pohl, and Anthony Roose at the exclusive 'Together, Alone Retreat' in Portugal. They will offer hands-on training on Design Sprint, Creating Clarity, and Storybrand Framework. Learn about strategy facilitation, visual tools, and communication skills to elevate your facilitation game.