In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom is interviewed by Joseph Diaz about Beth’s upcoming second book, Everyday Acts of Facilitation, and how facilitation shows up far beyond workshops and meeting rooms. Together they explore Beth’s story-driven approach to writing a guidebook-memoir that helps readers notice the facilitation happening in life’s ordinary moments—and use that noticing to learn facilitation skills or deepen their practice.
Beth and Joseph also talk about:
- How journaling everyday moments shaped the book’s direction
- The three types of readers the book is written for, from accidental to occasional to experienced facilitators
- Why inner work and self-care are everyday acts of facilitation
- What performance, introversion, and authenticity have to do with facilitation style
- Some of the chapter themes that may matter the most right now
Connect with Joseph Diaz
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephadiaz/
- Talk Learning with Me podcast
- Join the L&D Collective (including Joseph’s book club)
Connect with Beth Cougler Blom
- Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth’s company’s services in facilitation and learning design
- Check out Beth’s books, Design to Engage and Everyday Acts of Facilitation
- Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn
Links From the Episode
- Beth’s book coach, Adrienne Dyer
- Beth’s book cover designer, Emily Johnston at Artio Design Co
- EP 43 Writing a Book in the Field with Beth Cougler Blom
Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose Podcast
- Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube
- Find us on the web at facilitatingonpurpose.ca
- Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com
Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
Show Transcript
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