In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Nathy Ravez about making connections with participants—both early in our interactions with them and ongoing through the workshop—and why what happens before the workshop often matters just as much as what happens during it. Beth and Nathy explore simple, practical ways to build trust and collaboration from the very first moments, so people arrive feeling seen, included, and ready to work together.

Beth and Nathy also talk about:

Using short pre-workshop interviews to learn who's in the room
Helping participants understand why they're there and what they bring
Building trust even when there's tension, resistance, or hierarchy in the mix
Choosing activities strategically to support collaboration, not just fun

Engage with Nathy Ravez:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathyravez/
Website: https://laworkshoppeuse.com/
Podcast: There's a Workshop For That!

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Making Early Connections with Participants with Nathy Ravez - EP 71