Facilitating on Purpose

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mansi Jasuja about the many impacts of hosting events which exclude individuals from participating, including social, environmental, psychological, and economic considerations, and how groups can be more intentional to foster inclusivity and invite participation. Beth and Mansi also talk about: the psychological safety needed to engage groups matching the diversity outside the room inside the room cultivating emergent wisdom why Q&As are problematic key considerations around harvesting and followup   Engage with Mansi Jasuja LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mansijasuja/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mansijasuja/   Other Links From the Episode See the True Cost of Holding Non-Participatory Events updated image See Mansi's original post and image on LinkedIn Art of Hosting and Conversations That Matter Eight breaths of architecture / design Chaordic stepping stones Radical Acts book by Lee Ryan and Viv McWaters Dr. Vandana Shiva: https://www.navdanya.org/ and https://openspaceworld.org/wp2/   Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Matthew Rempel about how entrepreneurs who own facilitation-related businesses can create and communicate the value we bring to our clients in various ways. Beth and Matthew also talk about: finding our ideal clients dealing with fear around saying no to potential clients rethinking the purpose of "the funnel" becoming a source of influence rather than an influencer creating value via social media Engage with Matthew Rempel Website: https://strategymadesimple.ca/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdGJ6-z9ji5PSJJerJs2JLA Links from the Episode Liberating Structures Nine Whys Seth Godin Amanda Natividad on X Rand Fishkin on X Rand Fishkin's blog post: Influence Maps–The Best Marketing Framework You've Never Heard Of Session Lab's State of Facilitation 2024 Report Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions    

In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks about timing considerations when planning and facilitating workshops. Beth explores: Cultural considerations related to time Using a lesson plan template to help with timing How learning outcomes help us make decisions about timing Timekeeping while facilitating Tracking and reflecting on timing-related issues Additional considerations for the virtual and e-learning modes of learning Links From the Episode Design to Engage: How to Create and Facilitate a Great Learning Experience For Any Group (Beth's book) Lesson plan template (scroll to Free Downloads section) EP 19: Choosing Activities 1-2-4-All from Liberating Structures Liberating Structures Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Alexandra Suchman about game-based experiential learning and how games can be leveraged to support teams. Beth and Alexandra also talk about: what game-based experiential learning is the levels of depth we can accomplish through games choosing games to meet desired outcomes including reflective elements in games getting confident in facilitating games with groups   Engage with Alexandra Suchman Website: https://www.barometerxp.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexandrasuchman   Other Links From the Episode Alex and Beth's episode on the Women Talking About Learning podcast: The Expectation One EP 13: Experimenting with Experiential Learning with Romy Alexandra on this podcast Barometer XP's iceberg analogy for the depths of play Barometer XP's Pressure Matrix with the 9 dimensions of culture Barometer XP's certification program for facilitators who want to learn to use games in their work Barnga: A Simulation Game on Cultural Clashes   Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Michele Mateus about owning who we are, putting ourselves 'out there', and expressing ourselves fully through portrait photography – whether we're facilitators of learning or anyone else who needs or wants to show up in photos. Beth and Michele also talk about: the vulnerability of having our photo taken the importance of evoking emotions through photography smashing beauty standards and saying no to creating 'cookie cutter' photos shifting our relationship with ourselves and our bodies the impact of great photography   Engage with Michele Mateus Website: www.mateusstudios.com Instagram: @mateusstudios and @mateuscoaching   Other Links from the Episode Emily Carr University of Art and Design Curious George Royal Roads University Brené Brown Art of Hosting    Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Meg Bolger about how facilitators can respond effectively to participants when they say something that could or does cause conflict in the group. Beth and Meg also talk about: Giving more space and agency to people to participate Not avoiding conflict when it happens Bringing a curious mindset Noticing and responding to participants' underlying needs Using a three-stepped approach to respond to potentially problematic statements Engage with Meg Bolger Website: http://facilitator.cards/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facilitatorcards/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/facilitatorcards LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megbolger/ Other Links from the Episode Katherine Schulz's "On Being Wrong" TED talk Quick Overview of Glasser's Choice Theory (Five Needs) Bear Hébert on Instagram Trainings by Meg and Facilitator Cards (including Holding Space workshop) Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks about some of the mindsets that she holds as an entrepreneur, leading a team who engages in learning design and facilitation work. Beth talks about abundance vs. competitive mindsets, navigating uncertainty, considerations around being client-centric, ethical decision-making, and having passion for the work. Links from the Episode EP 15: Dealing with Self-Doubt with Beth Cougler Blom Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mirjam Leunissen about reconnecting to our bodies when working with groups to inspire emergent and serendipitous thinking. Beth and Mirjam also talk about: Playfulness and pushing people out of their comfort zones Practicing sensing what's going on in our bodies Metaphors and analogies as inspiration Building upon the cognitive tasks AI can do with what only we as humans can do Engage with Mirjam Leunissen Mirjam on LinkedIn Other Links from the Episode NeverDoneBefore Ofman Core Quadrants (video) Richard de la Rosa Pippi Longstocking activity Street Wisdom David Pearl Liberating Structures Troika Consulting Myriam Hadnes - Workshops.work Johnnie Moore Jan Keck Embodiment Coaching Mirjam's fireflies activity Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions  

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Marcia Goddard about how our brains work and some of the things that can happen with our brains - as facilitators or participants - in learning environments. Beth and Marcia also talk about: creating psychological safety neuroscience's alignments with diversity, equity and inclusion recognizing and overcoming different types of biases why our brains get tired in virtual sessions   Engage with Dr. Marcia Goddard Dr. Marcia Goddard on LinkedIn   Other Links from the Episode The Contentment Foundation Romy Alexandra on LinkedIn Art of Hosting Robert Sapolsky's Behave and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers books   Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com   Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions    

In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Neelu Kaur about how we can maintain our well-being and prevent burnout, particularly as people who do facilitation work. Beth and Neelu also talk about: Mental health, self-advocacy, and cultural identity, particularly for women who identify as Asian and South Asian Finding support in communities of practice Signs of burnout Maintaining well-being in virtual work Self-care practices for mental well-being Internal and external motivation and their relationship to burnout   Engage with Neelu Kaur Website: https://www.neelukaur.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/neelukaur/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neelu.kaur/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/neelu.kaur01 Twitter/X: NeeluKaur01 Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Be Your Own Cheerleader book by Neelu Kaur Open Space Technology Scaling Intimacy Marcus Buckingham Ayurveda Box breathing   Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom: Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn   Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions