In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with Nathy Ravez about making connections with participants—both early in our interactions with them and ongoing through the workshop—and why what happens before the workshop often matters just as much as what happens during it. Beth and Nathy explore simple, practical ways to build trust and collaboration from the very first moments, so people arrive feeling seen, included, and ready to work together.
Beth and Nathy also talk about:
- Using short pre-workshop interviews to learn who’s in the room
- Helping participants understand why they’re there and what they bring
- Building trust even when there’s tension, resistance, or hierarchy in the mix
- Choosing activities strategically to support collaboration, not just fun
Engage with Nathy Ravez
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathyravez/
- Website: https://laworkshoppeuse.com/
- Podcast: There’s a Workshop For That!
Links From the Episode
- EP 10 Facilitating Connection with Jan Keck
- EP 14 Connection Before Content with Chad Littlefield
- Said Saddouk on Linkedin
- EP 36 The State of Facilitation 2024 Report with Deborah Rim Moiso
- Learn about Jan Keck’s upcoming book
Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose Podcast
- Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube
- facilitatingonpurpose.ca
Connect with Beth Cougler Blom
- Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com
- 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
Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
Show Transcript
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