First Time Facilitator
Leanne Hughes
Leanne Hughes from the First Time Facilitator blog reveals all of her group facilitation, training and workshop tips and tricks so you can be ahead of the curve the next time you step out in front of a group.Discover how you can tweak elements of your facilitation style, or incorporate new techniques to engage your audience and leave with lasting impact (and 5-star feedback). Icebreakers, leadership, group interaction, preparation, games, conflict, props, flip-charts, delivery, voice, body language, confidence, discussions and everything that works (and doesn’t work) to help you better understand how to deliver and connect with your audience, every single time.
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Jan 13, 2020 • 1h 3min
10 facilitation lessons from the last 100 weeks with Leanne Hughes (Episode 101) + a bonus interview with Murray Guest
Send Leanne a messageThis week on the show sharing my Top 10 facilitation lessons learnt over the last 100 episodes. I’m going to compare the facilitator I was 100 weeks ago, with the facilitator I am now (or who I aspire to be), based on the information I’ve been able to extract from previous guests and experiences. I […] The post 10 facilitation lessons from the last 100 weeks with Leanne Hughes (Episode 101) + a bonus interview with Murray Guest appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Support the show
Jan 6, 2020 • 42min
Facilitating conversations with the world’s best performers with Jordan Harbinger (Episode 100)
Send Leanne a messageLeanne Hughes interviews Jordan Harbinger on the First Time Facilitator podcast The post Facilitating conversations with the world’s best performers with Jordan Harbinger (Episode 100) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Support the show
Dec 30, 2019 • 41min
16 Facilitators share their 2020 planning strategy (Episode 99)
Send Leanne a messageHow do your fellow facilitators plan their new year? Be inspired and get some new ideas on how to plan your 2020 by hearing 16 previous guests of the First Time Facilitator podcast share how they they form their plan of attack Special thanks to the following facilitators for contributing to this week’s episode: Sue […] The post 16 Facilitators share their 2020 planning strategy (Episode 99) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Support the show
Dec 23, 2019 • 31min
“That which you can plan is too small for you to live”: 2019 reflections + 2020 planning with Leanne Hughes (Episode 98)
Send Leanne a messageWe’re closing in to the end of not only a year, but a decade as well. I wanted to take some time out on today’s episode to reflect on the year, and ask some questions to help you reflect, as well as focus in on creating a delightful 2020. In this episode, I share some […] The post “That which you can plan is too small for you to live”: 2019 reflections + 2020 planning with Leanne Hughes (Episode 98) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Support the show
Dec 16, 2019 • 43min
Facilitating like a fighter pilot (with the pace of a poet) with Chris Huet (Episode 97)
Send Leanne a messageCommunication is an integral part of any work or life situation. Regardless of how compelling the speaker is, all audiences have limited attention spans. To become a more effective communicator, it is important to learn how to connect with your audience and make more meaningful conversations with them. My guest this week, Chris Huet from […] The post Facilitating like a fighter pilot (with the pace of a poet) with Chris Huet (Episode 97) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Support the show
Dec 9, 2019 • 34min
Smart solopreneur contract creation with Riz McDonald (Episode 96)
Send Leanne a messageSolopreneurs face challenges such as business plans, goals, invoices, paying taxes, paying contractors and managing contracts. In this episode I chat with Riz McDonald on how you can simplify entering into contracts with your clients and protecting your intellectual property at the same time. She knows from experience how difficult and time consuming it can […] The post Smart solopreneur contract creation with Riz McDonald (Episode 96) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Support the show
Dec 2, 2019 • 47min
Public speaking is a sprint, facilitating is a marathon with Tim Ferguson (Episode 95)
Send Leanne a messageHave you ever delivered a workshop where your participants are told they HAVE to attend? It’s not too fun as a facilitator. Today’s guest, Tim Ferguson from Audience Communication & Events Inc started reframing the situation when he asked, “What could we do to get our participants leaping out of their chairs to attend our […] The post Public speaking is a sprint, facilitating is a marathon with Tim Ferguson (Episode 95) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Support the show
Nov 25, 2019 • 39min
Reconnecting the dots: How I got started as a facilitator with Leanne Hughes (Episode 94)
Send Leanne a messageI’ve often been asked how I started my facilitation journey, how I escaped my 9-5 job and how I’ve landed international training opportunities. I share all of that, and more in this week’s episode! Resources mentioned on the show: Dorie Clark’s Entrepreneurial You self-assessment Michael Bungay-Stanier’s book, “Do More Great Work” Jenny Blake’s book, Pivot: […] The post Reconnecting the dots: How I got started as a facilitator with Leanne Hughes (Episode 94) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Support the show
Nov 17, 2019 • 32min
How to facilitate a bid with Justin Nickerson (Episode 93)
Send Leanne a messageWe are stepping outside of the general facilitation industry today, and finding inspiration from the real estate industry. More specifically, the role of an auctioneer! Auctioneers have to prepare for bid day; they have to facilitate an outcome for a client, and they also have to do this in group of large groups. As you’ll […] The post How to facilitate a bid with Justin Nickerson (Episode 93) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Support the show
Nov 11, 2019 • 41min
Thrive as a Facilitator with Joanna Wiesinger Ph.D. (Episode 92)
Send Leanne a messageThis week on the show, I’m reconnecting with Joanna Wieseinger Ph.D from Thrive With Strengths, who I nearly ‘met’ at the CliftonStrengths conference in Omaha earlier this year (you’ll hear the story on this episode). As a Certified Gallup CliftonStrengths trainer, Joanna helps leaders and their teams find the right conditions to THRIVE WITH STRENGTHS […] The post Thrive as a Facilitator with Joanna Wiesinger Ph.D. (Episode 92) appeared first on First Time Facilitator.Support the show
