by Beth Cougler Blom | Nov 27, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Jacob McMurray and Jessica Lane from the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) in Seattle, Washington, about how they create engaging learning experiences through exhibits and programs. Jacob, the Chief Collections and...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Nov 13, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this solo episode, host Beth Cougler Blom explores the critical role that learning outcomes play in designing effective learning experiences. Beth shares practical insights on crafting clear, learner-centred outcomes that form the foundation of any well-designed...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Oct 23, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Suzanne Wertheim, author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide. They explore how facilitators and educators can develop the habit of using inclusive language and why it’s critical to their work. Suzanne...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Oct 9, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Khari McClelland about his path to becoming a facilitator and what defines great facilitation. Khari reflects on a transformative camp experience that sparked his passion for this work and shares his thoughts on the power...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Sep 25, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Wouter Smeets about shifting the focus from productivity to aliveness at work. Wouter, founder of Life-Centric Work Lab, shares how important it is to challenge accepted norms about work and how our work, if we do...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Sep 11, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom shares her journey of writing her book, Design to Engage: How to Create and Facilitate a Great Learning Experience For Any Group. She talks about her research and self-reflection process, using tools like Trello, setting daily...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Aug 28, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Fernando Murray and Carolina Almeida about strategies they use to create safe learning environments with their groups. Fernando and Carolina share their deep expertise working across cultures, their expertise in Liberating...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Aug 14, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Yasser Tamer Atef, a disability advocate and facilitator, about intentional strategies to make learning spaces accessible and inclusive. Beth and Yasser also discuss: involving people with disabilities in the learning...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Jun 26, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Margie Meacham about artificial intelligence (AI) and its applications in learning and development. Margie discusses her ongoing journey with AI, sharing valuable insights on how to effectively leverage it to enhance...