Welcome to week 3 of our 5-week Go-To Resource series π
Whether youβre leading team meetings, online courses, group coaching sessions, or training, you’ll find loads of gems that will spark fresh ideas and inspire your work with groups.
So far I’ve shared:
βWeek 1: π10 Brilliant Books for Bolder Live Sessionsβ
βWeek 2:Β π§° 10 Free Toolkits I Can’t Live Withoutβ
This week: ποΈ My 10 favourite facilitation podcasts, the first episodes I’d recommend from each one, plus a Spotify playlist with all 22 episodes.
Let’s dive right in!
Some of my biggest facilitation breakthroughs didn’t come from courses or conferences.
They came from podcasts.
Over the past few years, I’ve collected a shortlist of shows I keep coming back to.
Here’s why they are my favourites:
π‘ They are hosted by pros who ask next-level questions
π‘ They feature guests who share the real behind-the-scenes stories
π‘ They give you real takeaways you can use in your very next session
π₯Hereβs the list – with standout episodes and a Spotify playlistπ
1οΈβ£Β Workshops WorkΒ β with Myriam Hadnes
On a mission to find the magic ingredients that make workshops work. (Myriam rebranded the podcast to Unprofessionalism last year but there is a lot of facilitation gold in the 350+ episodes she recorded).
βGreat for: Meeting design, corporate facilitation, tools & tech, games, and activities.
βStandout episodes:
- ποΈEpisode 320: Facilitating with the Brain in Mind with Amanda Cooksonβ
- ποΈEpisode 310: Listening Deeper: Finding the Questions That Need to Be Asked with Akshay Kapurβ
- ποΈEpisode 197: How to Set Up Breakout Rooms for SuccessΒ withβ¦ yours truly π
2οΈβ£Β First-time FacilitatorΒ βΒ with Leanne Hughes.
Helping you connect with your workshop audience every single time.
βGreat for: Training and workshop tips from diverse facilitation pros.
βStandout episodes:
- ποΈEpisode 257: The Dark Arts of Interrupting Someoneβ
- ποΈEpisode 245: Preparing to be Spontaneous in Your Workshops with Lisa Leungβ
3οΈβ£Β There’s a Workshop for That!Β β with Nathy Ravez
For facilitators ready to elevate their skills.
βGreat for: Group leadership, sparking collaboration and innovation.
βStandout episodes:
- ποΈCreating Conversations that Matter with Chat Littlefieldβ
- ποΈDesigning Engaging Remote WorkshopsΒ (yep, me again!) π
4οΈβ£Β Think Fast Talk SmartΒ βΒ with Matt Abrahams
From a best-selling author and Stanford lecturer.
βGreat for: Practical strategies for communication challenges.
βStandout episodes:
- ποΈ174 Fix Meetings: Transform Gatherings into Meaningful Moments with Priya Parkerβ
- ποΈ272. Say What Sticks: The Neuroscience of Memorable Communicationβ
5οΈβ£Β Engaging Virtual MeetingsΒ β with John Chen
The sure-fire, latest podcast on how to thrive on virtual.
Great for: Future trends and thriving in an online AI world.
Standout episodes:
- ποΈββThe Future of Teaching with Tatiana RodriguezΒ β
- ποΈHere’s How to Make Your Live Sessions Come Alive with Lux Narayanβ
6οΈβ£Β Vertical PlaypenΒ βΒ with Host Phil Brown
Dedicated to adventure and experiential education.
βGreat for: Deep dives into experiential learning.
βStandout episodes:
- ποΈThe Power of Play with Ken Weisnerβ
- ποΈThe Experiential Learning Cycle with Romy Alexandraβ
7οΈβ£Β Another Day Another Workshop!Β βΒ with Mehdi En-Naizi
For facilitators, leaders, and collaboration enthusiasts.
βGreat for: Practical tips and creative workshop ideas.
βStandout episodes:
- ποΈFrom Icebreakers to Ice Melters: Build Real Connection in Workshops Ft. Jan Keck
- ποΈHow to Make Online Workshops More Engaging ft Said Saddouk
8οΈβ£Β Facilitating on PurposeΒ βΒ with Beth Cougler
Exploring ideas for designing and facilitating learning.
βStandout episodes:
- ποΈDesigning Meaningful Experiences with Andy Sontag
- ποΈWhat Great Facilitation Feels Like with Khari McClellandβ
9οΈβ£Β Learning that SticksΒ β with Mark Williams
Exploring the βsecret sauceβ of top L&D experts.
βGreat for: Insights from across learning and development disciplines.
βStandout episodes:
- ποΈSeason 2, Episode 16: Psychological Safety with Romy Alexandraβ
- βποΈSeason 2, Episode 15: Graphic Facilitation with Keisuke TaketaniΒ β
πΒ ββFacilitation StoriesΒ β with the International Association of Facilitators, England and Wales
Exploring the βsecret sauceβ of top L&D experts. Great for: Insights from across learning and development disciplines.Standout episodes:
- ποΈββFS79_Julia Slay & Ending Sessions Wellβ
- βποΈFS77_Facilitation in the Agile Space with Farah Egby and ΓiΔdem Saka Jacksonβ
Here’s a bonus ποΈQuest Podcast PlaylistΒ (on Spotify) with all 22 standout episodes so you can binge on your next walk, commute, or laundry day. π§Ίπ§
What about you? What are your go-to podcasts? Hit reply to this email and let me know!
Coming up in our 5-week Go-To Resource series:
Week 4 β> π₯ Click-Worthy YouTube Videos with Zoom hacks, studio tips, and facilitation gems.
Week 5 β> π€ AI Tools for Trainers β the ones that save time, spark ideas, and donβt make things weirdly robotic
Stay tuned!
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