Send Leanne a messageWhat does it take to get to get to superhero status in the facilitation game? In this solo episode, Leanne Hughes explores and explains the 7 key attributes she thinks are critical to becoming a superhero facilitator. So, how does a facilitator carry out the responsibilities of a facilitator like a superhero (Lycra optional)? Listen […] The post 7 attributes of a superhero facilitator (and how to rescue a workshop from a fate worse than death) with Leanne Hughes (Episode 36) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Every day in 2025, Leanne is podcasting on her new show, Leanne on Demand.Tune in over here!(Otherwise, enjoy the back catalogue of First Time Facilitator episodes).Support the show

Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode, I talk to Hadiya Nuriddin. Hadiya is a speaker, a learning strategist, instructional designer and an e-Learning Developer based in Chicago. She has nearly 20 years’ experience in all levels of learning and development and has extensive experience in designing, developing, and delivering both technical and professional development courses. Hadiya is extremely […] The post Shift your focus: Be with your audience (not just in front of them) with Hadiya Nuriddin (Episode 35) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Every day in 2025, Leanne is podcasting on her new show, Leanne on Demand.Tune in over here!(Otherwise, enjoy the back catalogue of First Time Facilitator episodes).Support the show

Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode, I talk to Toon Verlinden. Toon is an international presentation coach and expert in scientific communication. He is a freelance science and travel journalist and a Biochemical Engineer by profession. Together with Hans Van de Water, they started a blog and wrote a book called ‘The Floor is Yours: Because Life is too […] The post How a chemical engineer is changing the way academics present (because life is too short for bad presentations) with Toon Verlinden (Episode 34) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Every day in 2025, Leanne is podcasting on her new show, Leanne on Demand.Tune in over here!(Otherwise, enjoy the back catalogue of First Time Facilitator episodes).Support the show

Send Leanne a messageOn today’s show, I chat to Steph Clarke. Steph is originally from the UK and is now based in Melbourne, Australia. She runs her own business, using her experience in learning, leadership development and executive coaching to develop courses to help organisations develop and professionals become more confident, productive and effective leaders. We cover topics […] The post The pre-workshop questions you can use to drive a great outcome with Steph Clarke (Episode 33) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Every day in 2025, Leanne is podcasting on her new show, Leanne on Demand.Tune in over here!(Otherwise, enjoy the back catalogue of First Time Facilitator episodes).Support the show

Send Leanne a messageToday’s episode is all about co-facilitating.  I’ve been wondering how to do it more effectively – particularly if you need to develop the actual content together as well. If you’re handed something off the shelf to deliver, it’s a lot easier to co-facilitate- but doing both the development and delivery together sometimes can be a […] The post Does co-facilitating mean half (or double) the work? with Leanne Hughes (Episode 32) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Every day in 2025, Leanne is podcasting on her new show, Leanne on Demand.Tune in over here!(Otherwise, enjoy the back catalogue of First Time Facilitator episodes).Support the show

Send Leanne a messageWhen you’re asked to deliver another workshop, do you find you’re having to recreate content, or dig around different folders, trying to find that one slide or activity that worked really well all those years ago? This happens to me. It drives me crazy. I wish I had a better way, or system to store […] The post It’s time to stop recreating content: How to be a more productive facilitator with Sally Foley-Lewis (Episode 31) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Every day in 2025, Leanne is podcasting on her new show, Leanne on Demand.Tune in over here!(Otherwise, enjoy the back catalogue of First Time Facilitator episodes).Support the show

Send Leanne a messageMurray Guest is a coach, consultant, facilitator and speaker based out of Newcastle, Australia.  His consultancy is called ‘Inspire my business’ which is apt, because as you will be able to tell from the conversation, he’s an inspirational bloke.  After over 20 years in corporate roles which included roles as a QA Manager, L&D Manager, […] The post A hostage, a hard-worker and a holiday maker walk into a workshop… with Murray Guest (Episode 30) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Every day in 2025, Leanne is podcasting on her new show, Leanne on Demand.Tune in over here!(Otherwise, enjoy the back catalogue of First Time Facilitator episodes).Support the show

Send Leanne a messageEver had to facilitate a strategic or planning session, or important meeting, and wanted some fresh ideas on how to do it, and how to make that agenda come to life? I recently had a fantastic opportunity to facilitate a three day annual planning meeting.  As part of my preparation, I discovered some interesting tools […] The post Adventurous agendas and other tools you can use in your next meeting (Episode 29) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Every day in 2025, Leanne is podcasting on her new show, Leanne on Demand.Tune in over here!(Otherwise, enjoy the back catalogue of First Time Facilitator episodes).Support the show

Send Leanne a messageIn today’s episode, you’re going to hear from a good mate of mine, Joshua John. Josh has been living in the Kimberley region of Western Australia and has been working as a Language, Literacy and Numeracy trainer at North Regional TAFE. It’s a pretty challenging gig for trainers in the region. It’s normal for trainer to […] The post Facilitation is all about the tempo with Joshua John (Episode 28) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Every day in 2025, Leanne is podcasting on her new show, Leanne on Demand.Tune in over here!(Otherwise, enjoy the back catalogue of First Time Facilitator episodes).Support the show

Send Leanne a messageUsually on the show I interview amazing facilitators, speakers and leaders but I’m going solo for today’s episode. This is the third solo episode I’ve recorded and these ones are usually spurred on by questions I receive from listeners.  The question this week was from a colleague and it was this, “Leanne, how did you […] The post Being comfortable (with feeling uncomfortable) with Leanne Hughes (Episode 27) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Every day in 2025, Leanne is podcasting on her new show, Leanne on Demand.Tune in over here!(Otherwise, enjoy the back catalogue of First Time Facilitator episodes).Support the show