by Beth Cougler Blom | May 22, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Kerri Price about the art of creative facilitation and why it’s so important for facilitators to push ourselves and our groups to think differently. Beth and Kerri also discuss: techniques we can use while designing...
by Beth Cougler Blom | May 8, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Monty Badami about how we can use an anthropological lens in facilitation to engage in collective sense-making. If we can think like anthropologists, we will have access to the most valuable resource in understanding...
by Beth Cougler Blom | May 1, 2024 | Learning design
We recently gave a piece of advice to a potential client: “If you’re not quite ready to actively start working with us on building the course you want, just begin by lightly collecting potential ideas until you’re ready.” Although in this case, the client is waiting...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Apr 24, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
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...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Apr 12, 2024 | Facilitation, Learning design
We love our learning design and facilitation work for clients—and sometimes we get so busy doing the work that we forget to tell the stories of what we’re up to! It’s time to rectify that situation and share a few short examples of some of the projects we’ve been...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Apr 10, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
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...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Mar 27, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
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 career confidence, humility, and fear...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Mar 13, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mansi Jasuja about the many impacts of hosting events which exclude individuals from participating, including social, environmental, psychological, and economic considerations, and how groups can be more intentional to...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Feb 28, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Matthew Rempel about how entrepreneurs who own facilitation-related businesses can create and communicate the value we bring to our clients in various ways. Beth and Matthew also talk about: finding our ideal clients...