Welcome to week 3 of our 4-week Go-To Resource series 🎉
Whether you’re 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:
Week 1: 📚10 Brilliant Books for Bolder Live Sessions
Week 2: 🧰 10 Free Toolkits I Can’t Live Without
This week I’m excited to share 🎙️ My Favorite Facilitation Podcasts. I’ll share my standout episodes for each podcast. And scroll to the end for your bonus Spotify podcast playlist.
Let’s dive right in!
Here’s the secret no one tells you👇
You don’t need to know every brilliant facilitator to learn from them.
You just need the right podcast.
True confession: I only figured this out a few years ago. Now I have a shortlist of go-to shows that have sparked some major aha! moments for my live sessions and online courses.
Here’s why they are my favourites:
💡 They are hosted by pros who ask next-level questions
💡 They feature guests who share the real behind-the-scenes stories
💡 They give you takeaways you can use in your very next session
🥁Here’s the list 👇
1️⃣ Creative Confidence Podcast — IDEO U
From the US-based design firm behind design thinking.
Great for: Experience design tips, creative play, and a big dose of inspiration.
Standout episodes:
- 🎙️Asked and Andwered: How are Creative Professionals Using AI Today
- 🎙️Experience Design: 4 Ways to Make Your Next Event Unforgettable
- 🎙️Play at Work: 7 Ways to Shift Your Mindset and Unlock Innovation
2️⃣ Workshops Work — with Myriam Hadnes
On a mission to find the magic ingredients that make workshops work.
Great for: Meeting design, corporate facilitation, tools & tech, games, and activities.
Standout episodes:
- 🎙️Episode 320: Facilitating with the Brain in Mind with Amanda Cookson
- 🎙️Episode 310: Listening Deeper: Finding the Questions That Need to Be Asked with Akshay Kapur
- 🎙️Episode 197: How to Set Up Breakout Rooms for Success with… yours truly 😊
Also check out Myriam’s curated playlist of Workshops Work podcasts on play.
3️⃣ First-time Facilitator — with Leanne Hughes.
Helping you connect with your workshop audience every single time.
Great for: Training and workshop tips from diverse facilitation pros.
Standout episodes:
- 🎙️Episode 257: The Dark Arts of Interrupting Someone
- 🎙️Episode 245: Preparing to be Spontaneous in Your Workshops with Lisa Leung
4️⃣ There’s a Workshop for That! — with Nathy Ravez
For facilitators ready to elevate their skills.
Great for: Group leadership, sparking collaboration and innovation.
Standout episodes:
- 🎙️Creating Conversations that Matter with Chat Littlefield
- 🎙️Designing Engaging Remote Workshops (yep, me again!) 😄
5️⃣ Think Fast Talk Smart — with Matt Abrahams
From a best-selling author and Stanford lecturer.
Great for: Practical strategies for communication challenges.
Standout episodes:
- 🎙️174 Fix Meetings: Transform Gatherings into Meaningful Moments with Priya Parker
- 🎙️220. Prep Like a Pr: Communication, Confidence, Clarity, and Comedy
6️⃣ Facilitation Lab Podcast — with Douglas Ferguson
Helping you navigate the realities of collaboration and transformation.
Great for: Understanding the subtleties of meaningful group experiences.
Standout episodes:
- 🎙️Episode 159: The Greatst Shift: from Traditional Training to Engaging Facilitation
- 🎙️Episode 155: Unlocking the Secrets of Engaging Facilitation
7️⃣ Vertical Playpen — with Host Phil Brown
Dedicated to adventure and experiential education.
Great for: Deep dives into experiential learning.
Standout episodes:
8️⃣ Another Day Another Workshop! — with Mehdi En-Naizi
For facilitators, leaders, and collaboration enthusiasts.
Great for: Practical tips and creative workshop ideas.
Standout episodes:
- 🎙️From Icebreakers to Ice Melters: Build Real Connection in Workshops Ft. Jan Keck
- 🎙️How to Make Online Workshops More Engaging ft Said Saddouk
9️⃣ Facilitating on Purpose — with Beth Cougler
Exploring ideas for designing and facilitating learning.
Standout episodes:
- 🎙️Using Our Voice in Facilitation with Mary Chan
- 🎙️What Great Facilitation Feels Like with Khari McClelland
🔟 Learning that Sticks — with Mark Williams
Exploring the “secret sauce” of top L&D experts.
Great for: Insights from across learning and development disciplines.
Standout episodes:
- 🎙️Season 2, Episode 16: Psychological Safety with Romy Alexandra
- 🎙️Season 2, Episode 15: Graphic Facilitation with Keisuke Taketani
Here’s a 🎙️Quest Podcast Playlist (on Spotify) with all 22 standout episodes so you can binge on your next walk, commute, or laundry day. 🧺🎧
What about you? What are your go-to podcasts? Hit reply to this email and let me know!
Coming up in our 4-week Go-To Resource series:
Week 4 –> 🎥 Click-Worthy YouTube Videos with Zoom hacks, studio tips, and facilitation gems.
Stay tuned!
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