A podcast about designing and facilitating learning experiences with host Beth Cougler Blom.
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How do you create workshops and courses that people really want to attend, where they’re highly engaged and actually learn something?
The answer is through facilitation.
Facilitators exist wherever learning happens. And great facilitation involves getting clear on what you’re doing with your groups, why you’re doing it, and how to do it with purpose and intention. Tap into this podcast, Facilitating on Purpose, as your go-to resource to becoming and being a better facilitator, wherever you work.
Join facilitator and learning designer Beth Cougler Blom and her guests to explore ideas about designing and facilitating learning. You’ll gain insights such as how to plan more effectively, build connection with participants, and include meaningful activities.
New episodes published semi-monthly, on the second and fourth Wednesday of most months.
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Latest Episodes
Designing Museum Learning – Episode 48
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...
The Pivotal Role of Learning Outcomes – Episode 47
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...
Creating the Habit of Inclusive Language – Episode 46
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 shares...
What Great Facilitation Feels Like – Episode 45
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...
Working for Aliveness Instead of Productivity – Episode 44
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...
Writing a Book in the Field – Episode 43
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...
Safe Learning Spaces – Episode 42
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...
Making Caring Learning Environments for People with Disabilities – Episode 41
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...
Embracing AI in Learning – Episode 40
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...
How To Keep Learning In Our Field – Episode 39
In this solo episode, Beth Cougler Blom shares some of her approach to maintaining a learning organization at her learning design and facilitation services company. She also highlights sources for how we can all keep learning in our field, giving examples of...
