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Facilitating on Purpose

By: Beth Cougler Blom
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  • Summary

  • How do you create workshops and courses that people really want to attend, where they're highly engaged and actually learn something? The answer is through facilitation. Facilitators exist wherever learning happens. And great facilitation involves getting clear on what you’re doing with your groups, why you’re doing it, and how to do it with purpose and intention. Tap into this podcast, "Facilitating on Purpose", as your go-to resource to becoming and being a better facilitator, wherever you work. Join facilitator and learning designer Beth Cougler Blom and her guests to explore ideas about designing and facilitating learning. You’ll gain insights such as how to plan more effectively, build connection with participants, and include meaningful activities. Level up your facilitation skills at http://facilitatingonpurpose.com/.
    © 2022-2024 Beth Cougler Blom
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Episodes
  • The State of Facilitation 2024 Report with Deborah Rim Moiso - EP 36

    The State of Facilitation 2024 Report with Deborah Rim Moiso - EP 36
    Apr 24 2024
    In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Deborah Rim Moiso, the editor of SessionLab's State of Facilitation 2024 Report, about data and insights gleaned from the report and what it might mean for facilitators worldwide. Engage with Deborah Rim Moiso and SessionLab: The State of Facilitation 2024 Report from SessionLabUse this link to sign up to SessionLab for a 30-day free trial of the Pro featuresDeborah Rim Moiso on LinkedIn Other Links from the Episode: International Association of Facilitators (IAF)Myriam Hadnes workshops.workKirsty Lewis School of Facilitation website | Facilitating on Purpose podcast Episode 17Filip Kis, Co-Founder and CTO at SessionLabMentimeterLeanne HughesMarie DubostJan Keck website | Facilitating on Purpose podcast Episode 10Priya Parker's Art of Gathering bookBrett Macdonald website | Facilitating on Purpose podcast Episode 20Hector Villareal LozoyaClimate-KICCanvaPadletMiroMuralChat GPTBarbara Pedersen website | Facilitating on Purpose podcast Episode 34 Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTubeShow 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.comVisit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning designPurchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to EngageFollow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Think Like a Facilitator with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 35

    Think Like a Facilitator with Beth Cougler Blom - EP 35
    Apr 10 2024

    In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom gives listeners a peek into the thought process behind effective facilitation. She discusses some of the key decisions and questions that guide her in managing time, scope, participant involvement, and her own engagement during sessions. Beth also addresses how she maintains focus and clarity, shedding light on the critical, but often invisible, aspects of being a facilitator.

    Links from the Episode

    • EP 31: Perfecting Timing
    • 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)

    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
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    36 mins
  • A Career in Facilitation with Barbara Pedersen - EP 34

    A Career in Facilitation with Barbara Pedersen - EP 34
    Mar 27 2024
    In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with facilitator Barbara Pedersen about her 30-year career (so far!) and what she's learned along the way. Beth and Barbara also talk about: the phases and cycles of a facilitation careerconfidence, humility, and fearchallenging ourselveshow to get training in facilitationlearning foundational facilitation frameworks'bread and butter' work and keeping work flowingtransitioning into 'rewirement' Engage with Barbara Pedersen Website: http://www.barbpedersen.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbpedersenInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbpedersen/ Links From the Episode NeverDoneBefore4-H Youth ClubsEven Eagles Need a Push, by David McNallyICA InternationalICA AssociatesThe ORID framework is mentioned in The Art of Focused Conversation bookRoger Schwarz, The Skilled Facilitator bookThe Circle WayEight important things to know about The Experiential Learning Cycle, by Dr. Alice Kolb and Professor David Kolb [PDF]Appreciative Inquiry | David CooperriderWhat, So What, Now What?Liberating StructuresLadder of Inference (Chris Argyris on Wikipedia)How I Built This podcast Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast: Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTubeShow 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.comVisit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning designPurchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to EngageFollow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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    1 hr
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