The Quest

Ever notice how a lot of online workshops feel effective in the moment. The session leader has valuable content and great examples. People seem to be nodding along. It all feels useful. But then 24 hours later? You’d be hard-pressed to remember even one takeaway.​Here’s a simple workshop tool I just learned that fixes that.👇​​Meet the Self-Assessment […]

Have you ever hit a week where coming up with fresh ideas for your live session feels way harder than usual? Last week I spent 4 hours designing a session that should have taken 1. And I still wasn’t happy with it. The ideas felt…meh. I don’t know if it’s the endless winter dragging on, […]

Have you ever finished a live session and thought: “Hmm… that didn’t quite land the way I expected.” So you start tweaking your slides, looking for new tools, or swapping out activities. But sometimes the real issue in your live session is something much harder to see. ✨A blind spot✨ A blind spot is something you do […]

How would you describe your facilitation style? Last week I had a discovery call with a facilitator who shared an experience that struck a deep chord. “I co-facilitate with someone who has way more experience. She comes across as so confident. It makes me feel inadequate.” Oof. If you have ever co-facilitated with someone more […]

Ever left a live session thinking, “That just didn’t land”—but couldn’t quite put your finger on why? Here’s one sneaky reason that often flies under the radar: Most sessions are designed for one type of participant. As if everyone has the same energy level, comfort zone, learning style, or Zoom stamina. And the result? A one-size-fits-all […]

Are you a “cameras on” or “cameras optional” session leader? It’s one of the most hotly debated topics in virtual facilitation.And to tell you the truth, I’ve been on both sides of the Zoom fence. Let’s rewind five years. I was leading one of my first interactive sessions at a global teachers’ conference. Registrations poured […]