In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom is interviewed by Joseph Diaz about Beth's upcoming second book, Everyday Acts of Facilitation, and how facilitation shows up far beyond workshops and meeting rooms. Together they explore Beth's story-driven approach to writing a guidebook-memoir that helps readers notice the facilitation happening in life's ordinary moments—and use that noticing to learn facilitation skills or deepen their practice.

Beth and Joseph also talk about:

How journaling everyday moments shaped the book's direction
The three types of readers the book is written for, from accidental to occasional to experienced facilitators
Why inner work and self-care are everyday acts of facilitation
What performance, introversion, and authenticity have to do with facilitation style
Some of the chapter themes that may matter the most right now

Connect with Joseph Diaz

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephadiaz/
Talk Learning with Me podcast
Join the L&D Collective (including Joseph's book club)

Connect with Beth Cougler Blom

Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design
Check out Beth's books, Design to Engage and Everyday Acts of Facilitation
Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn

Links From the Episode

Beth's book coach, Adrienne Dyer
Beth's book cover designer, Emily Johnston at Artio Design Co
EP 43 Writing a Book in the Field with Beth Cougler Blom

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Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions

Everyday Acts of Facilitation with Beth Cougler Blom interviewed by Joseph Diaz - EP 72