by Beth Cougler Blom | Jan 24, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Alexandra Suchman about game-based experiential learning and how games can be leveraged to support teams. Beth and Alexandra also talk about: what game-based experiential learning is the levels of depth we can accomplish...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Jan 10, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Michele Mateus about owning who we are, putting ourselves ‘out there’, and expressing ourselves fully through portrait photography – whether we’re facilitators of learning or anyone else who needs or...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Nov 22, 2023 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Meg Bolger about how facilitators can respond effectively to participants when they say something that could or does cause conflict in the group. Beth and Meg also talk about: Giving more space and agency to people to...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Nov 8, 2023 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks about some of the mindsets that she holds as an entrepreneur, leading a team who engages in learning design and facilitation work. Beth talks about abundance vs. competitive mindsets, navigating uncertainty, considerations...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Oct 25, 2023 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mirjam Leunissen about reconnecting to our bodies when working with groups to inspire emergent and serendipitous thinking. Beth and Mirjam also talk about: Playfulness and pushing people out of their comfort zones...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Oct 11, 2023 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Marcia Goddard about how our brains work and some of the things that can happen with our brains – as facilitators or participants – in learning environments. Beth and Marcia also talk about: creating...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Sep 27, 2023 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Neelu Kaur about how we can maintain our well-being and prevent burnout, particularly as people who do facilitation work. Beth and Neelu also talk about: Mental health, self-advocacy, and cultural identity, particularly...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Sep 13, 2023 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks about how to build online communities when facilitating in the virtual mode. She discusses the importance of understanding our own values and beliefs as facilitators, knowing our participants, and the need to define the purpose...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Aug 23, 2023 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Julias Alego about how music has been a part of his life in Kenya so far, and how he uses it in his facilitation work. Beth and Julias also talk about: Considerations around choosing music for a facilitated event Potential...